Changing a Flat Tire
Emergencies
. 258
. 62
. 282
. 337
. 345
. 351
. 339
. 349
Charging System Indicator
. 352
Checking the Fuses
. 77
Hazard Warning Flashers
. 345
Jump Starting
Low Oil Pressure Indicator
. 349
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 350
. 347
Overheated Engine
. 358
Towing
. 109
. 77
. 358
. 94
. 373
. 376
..... .................. ......... ............................ ..... ... .................. ....................................... ......................... ...................... ...................... ............ ....................... ........................
Emergency Brake Emergency Flashers Emergency Towing Emergency Trunk Opener Emissions Controls Emissions Testing Engine
Adding Engine Coolant Coolant Temperature Gauge If It Won’t Start Malfunction Indicator
............
. 304
....
. 70
.........................
. 343
Lamp
................................
.......................
Oil Life Indicator Oil Pressure Indicator Oil, Synthetic Oil, What Kind to Use Overheating Specifications
............................. .............. ............................... ............................
........
. 59, 350
. 291
. 59, 349
. 301
. 300
. 347
. 364
....................
Speed Limiter Starting
. 273, 276
. 270
.......................................
Ethanol in Gasoline
......................
. 253
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 373
Exhaust Fumes
...............................
. 52
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
Belts by
........................................
. 16
Fan Control Features Filling the Fuel Tank Filters
.................................... ......................................... ....................
. 119
. 117
. 253
Dust and Pollen Oil
......................... ............................................... ............. ................... .....................................
Flashers, Hazard Warning Flat Tire, Changing a Floor Mats
. 321
. 302
. 77
. 339
. 320
CONTINUED
III
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Index
Fluids
Automatic Transmission Brake Clutch Manual Transmission Power Steering Windshield Washer
.......... .......................................... ......................................... .............. .......................... .................. ........................................
. 308
. 310
. 311
. 309
. 311
. 307
. 75
Fog Lights FM Stereo Radio
Reception
Folding Rear Seat Four-way Flashers Front Airbags Front Seat
................................... ......................... ..........................
..............................
. 214
. 101
. 77
. 9, 23
Fuel
Adjusting Airbags
......................................
..................................... ................................................. .......... .................................... ...................... ........................................... ..................... ................ ............................... ........................ ...............................
Check Fuel Cap Message Economy Fill Door and Cap Gauge Low Fuel Indicator Octane Requirement Oxygenated Tank, Refueling
. 95
. 9, 23
. 252
. 70
. 258
. 253
. 70
. 66
. 252
. 253
. 253
. 258
Fuel Economy
IV
Fuse Locations Fuses, Checking the
.............................. .....................
. 356
. 352
Gas Mileage, Improving Gasoline Gauge Low Fuel Indicator Octane Requirement Tank, Refueling
............... ......................................... ........................................... ..................... ................ ........................ ................
Gas Station Procedures Gauges
. 258
. 252
. 70
. 66
. 252
. 253
. 253
Engine Coolant Temperature . 70
Fuel
. 70
... ...............................................
Gearshift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission Manual Transmission
.......... .............. ......................................
Glove Box Gross Axle Weight Rating
. 274
. 272
. 111
(GAWR)
.....................................
. 265
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR)
.....................................
. 265
. 312
. 227
. 77
............. ........................... ..............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs HandsFreeLink Hazard Warning Flashers Headlights Aiming Daytime Running Lights High Beam Indicator Lights On Indicator Reminder Chime Replacing Halogen Bulbs Turning on
. 312
........................................
. 75
............
. 65
..................
. 65
....................
. 74
.........................
. 312
........
. 74
...................................
. 98
..............................
Head Restraints
. 109
.............................
Heated Mirrors
. 103
.................................
Heaters, Seat
. 118
.....................
Heating and Cooling
. 270
.............
High Altitude, Starting at
. 74
.......................................
High Beam
. 319
..............
High-mount Brake Light
..
Hood, Opening and Closing the . 254
. 4, 72
Horn
..............................................
...........................
Hydraulic Clutch
. 311
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...
Identification Number, Vehicle . 362
Ignition
Keys
Switch
Timing Control System
.............................................. ........................................... ............ ........................ .........
Immobilizer System Important Safety Precautions Indicators
. 79
. 81
. 374
. 80
. 6
. 61
..............
System)
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) Brake (Parking and Brake ............................ ................
Charging System Cruise Control Door Open DRL (Daytime Running
............................. ...................................
. 60, 351
. 59, 349
. 64
. 65
Lights)
......................................
. 65
EPS (Electric Power Steering) . 62
.....................................
. 65
Fog Light
. 65
High Beam
...................................
. 61
Key (Immobilizer System)
........
. 65
Lights On
.....................................
. 66
Low Fuel
......................................
Low Oil Pressure
. 59, 349
. 63, 284
Low Tire Pressure
................ ..............
TM
.......
... .................................... .......................... ....................................... ........................... ...............................................
Maintenance Minder
. 62, 291
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 350
. 63
REV Limit
. 66
Security System
. 59
Seat Belt
Side Airbag Off
. 60
SRS
. 60
. 63, 285
TPMS
Trunk Open
. 65
Turn Signal and Hazard
...................................
.................................
Warning
VSA Activation VSA System Washer Level
................................... ............................ ................................. ..............................
. 61
. 64
. 64
. 65
Indicators, Instrument
. 57, 59
. 38
Panel
.......................................
...............................
Infant Restraint Infant Seats Installing Tether Anchor Points
Inflation, Proper Tire Information Display Inside Mirror Inspection, Tire Installing a Child Seat
...................................... ................ ................... ........................ ................................. ............................. .................... ..........
Tether Anchorage Points
. 41
. 46
. 323
. 67
. 108
. 326
. 41
. 46
Index
............................. ........................
Using LATCH Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Brightness Instrument and Controls Interior Lights Introduction iPod
.......................................
........ ................ ...............................
. 42
. 3, 56
. 76
. 55
. 114
. i
. 142, 194
........................................
Jacking up the Vehicle Jack, Tire Jump Starting
................. ....................................... ................................
. 340
. 339
. 345
Keys
..................................................
. 79
Label, Certification Lane Change, Signaling Lap/Shoulder Belts LATCH System
....................... .................
..................
...............................
. 362
. 74
. 14, 19
. 42
CONTINUED
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Index
Lights
....................
...............................
Bulb Replacement Indicators Parking Turn Signal
......................................... .................................. .................................... ......
Load Limits LOCK (Ignition Key Position) Locks
. 312
. 57, 59
. 74
. 74
. 264
. 81
Anti-theft Steering Column Fuel Fill Door Power Door Trunk
....... ............................ ................................. ........................................... ........................ .........................
. 81
. 253
. 83
. 93
Low Coolant Level
. 257
Low Fuel Indicator
. 66
Low Oil Pressure Indicator
. 59, 349
Lower Anchors
. 42
Lower Gear, Downshifting to a . 271
. 365
Lubricant Specifications Chart
Luggage, Storing (Cargo)
. 263
................................ ... ... ...........
...
Maintenance
..................................
.................................. ........................................
Items Minder Minder Indicator
.................
. 289
. 294, 297
. 291
. 62, 291
VI
Owner’s Maintenance
Safety
Checks
Checking Fluid Level Shifting
................................... ..........................................
. 296
. 290
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 59, 350
. 271
Manual Transmission
. 309
. 271
. 309
. 320
. 67
. 108
. 262
. 106
. 135, 152, 173, 182, 205
................... ............... ....................................... ........ .................................... ............................... ........................ ............... .......................................
Manual Transmission Fluid
Mats, Floor
Meters, Gauges
Mirrors, Adjusting
Modifying Your Vehicle
Moonroof
MP3
................
Neutral Gear Position New Vehicle Break-in Normal Shift Speeds NOTICE, Explanation of Numbers, Identification
................... .................. .....................
................... ...............
. 275
. 252
. 272
. i
. 362
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 252
...
Odometer Odometer, Trip Oil
......................................... ...............................
. 68
. 68
Change, How to ........................ Change, When to ...................... Checking Engine ...................... Pressure Indicator .............. Selecting Proper Viscosity
. 302
. 291
. 255
. 59, 349
Chart
...................................... ...........
. 301
. 81
ON (Ignition Key Position) Onboard Refueling Vapor
Recovery
Outside Mirrors Outside Temperature Overheating, Engine Owner’s Maintenance Checks Oxygenated Fuels
.................................... ............................ ..................... .................... .... .........................
. 373
. 108
. 69
. 347
. 296
. 253
Panel Brightness Control Park Gear Position Parking Parking Brake Parking Brake and Brake
.............. ........................ ........................................... ...............................
. 76
. 275
. 278
. 109
System Indicator
.................
. 60, 351
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Index
Parking Lights Parking Over Things that
........................
. 74, 316
......
Burn
....................................
. 278, 375
....
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator
. 30
. 181
PC Card
..........................................
.............
PC Card Error Messages
. 193
. 374
PGM-FI System
.............................
. 321
Pollen Filter
...................................
. 83
Power Door Locks
..........................
. 110, 112
Power Socket Locations
Power Steering Fluid
. 311
. 104
Power Windows
. 16
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts
. 269
Preparing to Drive
Protecting Adults and Teens
. 11
Additional Safety Precautions . 16
. 16
Advice for Pregnant Women
. 33
. 33
. 41
. 38
. 48
. 39
. 40
.................... ............................ ......... ........................ ......... ... ..... ........................ ....................... ................ ....................... ....... ......... .................
Protecting Children General Guideline Installing a Child Seat Protecting Infants Protecting Larger Children Protecting Small Children Selecting a Child Seat Using Child Seats with
Tethers
.....................................
. 46
Using LATCH
.............................
. 42
. 347
. 124
................... Radiator Overheating ........... Radio/Disc Sound System Radio/Disc/PC Card/USB Sound ........................................
System Radio, XM Recommended Tire Pressures Radio Theft Protection Readiness Codes Rear Lights, Bulb
... .................
............................
. 159
. 129, 163
. 325
. 221
. 350, 376
...................
Replacement
.............................. ............................ ........................ ........................... ................. ................ ....... ........................................
Rear Seat Access Rear Seat, Folding Rearview Mirror Rear Window Defogger Reclining the Seat-backs Recommended Shift Speeds Refueling Reminder Indicators Remote Audio Controls Remote Transmitter Replacement Information Dust and Pollen Filter
. 316
. 96
. 101
. 108
. 77
. 95
. 272
. 253
. 57, 59
. 219
. 89
................ .......................
.................
..............
. 321
Engine Oil and Filter Fuses Light Bulbs Maintenance Minder Spark Plugs Tires and Wheels Wiper Blades
................ .......................................... ................................ ............. ................................ ...................... .............................
TM
. 302
. 352
. 312
. 291
. 364
. 330
. 321
Replacing Seat Belts After a
Crash
............................................ .............
Reporting Safety Defects Reserve Tank, Engine
. 20
. 382
Coolant
...............................
Restraint, Child Reverse Gear Position Reverse Lockout Rotation, Tire
............................... .................. ........................... ................................
. 257, 304
. 33
. 275
. 273
. 328
Safety Belts Safety Defects, Reporting Safety Features
.................................. ............
................................. ........................................... .......................................
Airbags Seat Belts
. 8, 18
. 382
. 7
. 9
. 8
CONTINUED
VII
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Index
Safety Labels, Location of Safety Messages Seat Belts
............. ..............................
.....................................
Additional Information Automatic Seat Belt
...............
. 53
. iii
. 8, 18
. 18
Tensioners
............................... .....................................
Cleaning Lap/Shoulder Belt Maintenance Reminder Indicator and
................................
. 19
. 319
. 14, 19
. 20
................
Beeper
................................
System Components Use During Pregnancy Wearing a Lap/Shoulder
................... ...............
. 18, 59
. 18
. 16
Belt
.....................................
Adjusting Folding Heaters
Seating Capacities Seats
......................... ................................................. ...................................... ....................................... ....................................... ............................ ..................... ............................... ........................... ........................... .........
Security System Selecting a Child Seat Serial Number Service Intervals Service Manual Service Station Procedures
. 14, 19
. 364
. 95
. 95
. 101
. 103
. 223
. 40
. 362
. 291
. 383
. 253
*
VIII
Setting the Clock Shift Lever Position Indicators Shift Lock Release Side Airbags
.......................... ... ........................ ................................ .......................... ..................
Side Curtain Airbags Side Marker Lights, Bulb
Off Indicator
. 222
. 274
. 277
. 9, 27
. 30, 60
. 9, 29
. 316
. 74
. 331
. 331
. 112
. 123
.............................. ............................... .................................. ..................................... ........... ................................
Replacement Signaling Turns Snow Chains Snow Tires Sockets, Accessory Power Sound System Spare Tire Inflating Specifications
...................................... ............................ .................................... ................................ ................................ ........................
Spark Plugs Specifications Speed Control Speed Limiter Spotlights SRS, Additional Information
. 338
. 366
. 364
. 364
. 224
. 273, 276
. 115
. 21
Additional Safety Precautions . 32
. 31
Airbag Service
Airbag System Components
. 21
....................................... .......... ... ............................. ......
How the Passenger Airbag
Off Indicator Works
How the Side Airbag Off
...............
. 30
Indicator Works
......................
. 30
How the SRS Indicator Works . 29
..
How Your Front Airbags
Work
. 23
.........................................
How Your Side Airbags Work . 27
...
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
.........................................
............................. SRS Indicator START (Ignition Key Position) Starting the Engine
. 29
. 29, 60
....
. 81
.......................
. 270
Work
In Cold Weather at High
Altitude
With a Dead Battery
.................................. ................ ........
. 270
. 345
. 347
Steam Coming from Engine Steering Wheel Adjustments Anti-theft Column Lock
................................ .............
. 78
. 81
Steering Wheel
Buttons
......................
Stereo Sound System Storing Your Vehicle
. 219, 224, 227
. 123
. 335
................... ....................
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Index
Tire Pressure Monitoring
Towing
Supplemental Restraint
.................................. ......................................
System Servicing SRS Indicator System Components
.........................
. 9, 21
. 31
. 29, 60
. 21
...................
SVC (Speed-sensitive Volume
Compensation)
..................
Synthetic Oil
..................................
. 128, 171
. 301
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 337
Technical Descriptions
DOT Tire Quality Grading Emissions Control Systems Three Way Catalytic
Converter
.......................
*
.... .....
. 367
. 373
Temperature Gauge Tether Anchor Points Theft Protection, Radio Three Way Catalytic
....................... ..................... ................
. 374, 375
. 70
. 46
. 221
Converter
...........................
Time, Setting the Tire Chains Tire, How to Change a Flat
.......................... .................................... .........
. 374, 375
. 222
. 331
. 339
Tires
......................
System (TPMS)
........................ ...............................................
. 284
. 323
. 323, 325
Air Pressure
. 331
........................................
Chains
. 326
.........................
Checking Wear
. 338
..........................
Compact Spare
DOT Tire Quality Grading
......
. 367
Glossary of Tire Terminology . 370
. 323
Inflation
......................................
..................................
Inspection
. 326
Labeling
. 369
.....................................
Low Tire Pressure
Indicator
...........................
.............................. ................................... ...................................... ................................ ........................................... ............................ ...................
Maintenance Replacing Rotating Service Life Snow Specifications Summer Tires TPMS Wear Wheels
......................................... ........................................... ....................................... ...................
. 63, 284
. 327
. 329
. 328
. 327
. 331
. 366
. 325, 330
. 284
. 328
. 332
. 339
Tools, Tire Changing
A Trailer Emergency Wrecker
..................................... ................
. 287
. 358
Transmission
Checking Fluid Level,
Automatic
..............................
. 308
Checking Fluid Level,
*
Manual
..................
...................................
Fluid Selection Identification Number Shifting the Automatic Shifting the Manual
.............. ............. .................. ................................... ................... ....................................... ................................................ .................... ........................................ ............................ ....................................
. 309
. 308, 309
. 363
. 274
. 271
. 367
. 326
. 68
. 93
. 94
. 93
. 65
. 74
Emergency Opener Opening Open Indicator
Treadwear Treadwear Indicators Trip Meter Trunk
Turn Signals
CONTINUED
IX
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Index
Unexpected, Taking Care
*
of the
. 337
..........................................
..
. 367
........................
. 252
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Unleaded Gasoline USB Adapter
..................
. 144, 153, 196, 207
USB Flash Memory Device . 151, 204
Used Oil, How to Dispose of
. 304
Cable
.......
. 113
. 264
. 364
. 362
Vanity Mirror Vehicle Capacity Load Vehicle Dimensions Vehicle Identification Number Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA )
................................ ................. ...................... ....
System
....................................
VSA Activation Indicator VSA Off Switch VSA System Indicator
.........................
........
...
Vehicle Storage Ventilation VIN Viscosity, Oil
............................. ..................................... ................................................. ..................................
. 282
. 64, 282
. 283
. 64, 282
. 335
. 120
. 362
. 301
WARNING, Explanation of Warning Button, Hazard Warning Labels, Location of Warranty Coverages Washer, Windshield
............ ................ ......... ....................
. iii
. 77
. 53
. 381
Checking the Fluid Level Indicator Operation
........ ....................................... .....................................
. 307
. 65
. 73
Wheels
Adjusting the Steering Alignment and Balance Compact Spare Replacing Wrench, Nut
............... ............ .......................... ................................... ..............................
. 78
. 327
. 338
. 329
. 340
Windows
Auto Reverse Operating the Power Rear, Defogger
............................. ................ ...........................
. 105
. 104
. 77
Windshield Cleaning Defroster Washers
....................................... ................................... .......................................
. 73
. 122
. 73
Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades
.......................
. 321
..............
Operation
WMA Worn Tires Wrecker, Emergency Towing
.....................................
. 73
. 135, 152, 173, 182, 205
. 326
. 358
.................................... .....
XM Radio
.............................
. 129, 163
*
: U.S. only
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Service Information Summary
Gasoline:
DX, DX-G, LX, SE, EX, EX-L:
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 87 or higher.
Si:
Premium unleaded gasoline,
pump octane number of 91 or
higher recommended (see ‘‘Fuel
252
Recommendations’’ on page
Fuel Tank Capacity:
13.2 US gal (50 )
).
Recommended Engine Oil:
DX, DX-G, LX, SE, EX, EX-L:
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page
301
).
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
3.9 US qt (3.7 )
Si:
API Premium grade 5W-30
301
detergent oil (see page
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
4.6 US qt (4.4 )
).
Automatic Transmission Fluid: Honda ATF DW-1 (automatic transmission fluid) (see page
308
).
Manual Transmission Fluid:
Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30
or 10W-40 motor oil as a
temporary replacement (see page
309
).
Capacity (including differential): DX, DX-G, LX, SE, EX, EX-L: 1.5 US qt (1.4 ) Si: 1.6 US qt (1.5 )
Power Steering Fluid: All models except Si and Canadian DX-G (M/T): Honda Power Steering Fluid preferred, or another brand of power steering fluid as a temporary replacement. Do not use ATF (see page
311
).
Brake Fluid: Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary replacement (see page
310
).
Tire Pressure (measured cold): DX, DX-G Front/Rear: 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) LX, SE, EX, EX-L Front/Rear: 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) Si Front/Rear: 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm )
Spare Tire: 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm )