2004 Honda CR-V Owners Manual PDF

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Contents
Owner's Identification Form

Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................... i
A Few Words About Safety .......................................................................................................................... ii
Your Vehicle at a Glance ...............................................................................................................................2
Driver and Passenger Safety .......................................................................................................................5
Important information about proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, an overview of Supplemental
Restraint System, and valuable information on how to protect children with child restraints.
Instruments and Controls...........................................................................................................................53
Explains the purpose of each instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use controls on
the dashboard and steering column.
Comfort and Convenience Features.........................................................................................................97
How to operate the heating and air conditioning system, the audio system, and other convenience
features.
Before Driving .............................................................................................................................................123
What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving...........................................................................................................................................................135
The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park.
Maintenance.................................................................................................................................................163
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer. There is also
a list of things to check and instructions on how to check them.
Taking Care of the Unexpected...............................................................................................................199
This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to handle them.
Technical Information...............................................................................................................................223
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only) .............................................................237
A summary of the warranties covering your new Honda, and how to contact us for any reason. Refer to
your warranty manual for detailed information.
Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)...............................................................................................................241
How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Index ................................................................................................................................................................. I
Service Information Summary
A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.

Main Menu Table of Contents

Owners Identification
OWNER This Owners Manual should be considered

a permanent part of the vehicle, and should
remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This Owners Manual covers all models of

ADDRESS the CR-V. You may find descriptions of
STREET equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
The information and specifications included

CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP CODE/ in this publication were in effect at the time
POSTAL CODE of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co.,
V. I. N. Ltd. reserves the right, however, to
discontinue or change specifications or
design at any time without notice and
DELIVERY DATE without incurring any obligation whatsoever.
(Date sold to original retail purchaser)
DEALER NAME DEALER NO. POUR CLIENTS CANADIEN

AVIS IMPORTANT: Si vous avez
besoin dun Manuel du Conducteur
ADDRESS en franais, veuillez demander
STREET votre concessionnaire de
commander le numro de pice
33S9AC20
CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP CODE/
POSTAL CODE
OWNERS SIGNATURE
DEALERS SIGNATURE


Introduction
Congratulations! Your selection of a 2004 Honda CR-V was a wise As you read this manual, you will
investment. It will give you years of driving pleasure. find information that is preceded by
a symbol. This
One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new Honda is to information is intended to help you
read this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and avoid damage to your Honda, other
convenience items. Afterwards, keep this owners manual in your vehicle so property, or the environment.
you can refer to it at any time.
Several warranties protect your new Honda. Read the warranty booklet
thoroughly so you understand the coverages and are aware of your rights
and responsibilities.
Maintaining your vehicle according to the schedules given in this manual

helps to keep your driving trouble-free while it preserves your investment.
When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep in mind that your Honda
dealers staff is specially trained in servicing the many systems unique to
your Honda. Your Honda dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction and will be
pleased to answer any questions and concerns.
California Proposition 65 Warning
WARNING: This product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of

California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

A Few Words About Safety
Your safety, and the safety of others, You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms,
is very important. And operating this including:
vehicle safely is an important Safety Labels on the vehicle.
responsibility. Safety Messages preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of
three signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.
To help you make informed These signal words mean:
decisions about safety, we have
provided operating procedures and You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
other information on labels and in HURT if you dont follow instructions.
this manual. This information alerts
you to potential hazards that could You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
hurt you or others. HURT if you dont follow instructions.
Of course, it is not practical or You CAN be HURT if you dont follow

possible to warn you about all the instructions.
hazards associated with operating or
maintaining your vehicle. You must Safety Headings such as Important Safety Reminders or Important
use your own good judgement. Safety Precautions.
Safety Section such as Driver and Passenger Safety.
Instructions how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.
This entire book is filled with important safety information please read it
carefully.
ii


Important Handling Information
Your CR-V has higher ground clearance than a passenger vehicle designed for use only on pavement. Higher ground
clearance has many advantages for off-highway driving. It allows you to travel over bumps, obstacles, and rough
terrain. It also provides good visibility so you can anticipate problems earlier.
These advantages come at some cost. Because your vehicle is taller and rides higher off the ground, it has a high
center of gravity. This means your vehicle can tip or roll over if you make abrupt turns. Utility vehicles have a
significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly
more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. As a reminder, make sure you and your passengers always wear
seat belts.
For information on how to reduce the risk of rollover, read Driving Guidelines on page 136 of this manual and the
Off-Highway Guidelines section on page 159 . Failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or an
accident.
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Main Menu

Your Vehicle at a Glance
POWER DOOR MIRROR CONTROLS INSTRUMENT PANEL (P.55)

LOCK SWITCH (P.89) GAUGES (P.61)
(P.72)
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES PARKING BRAKE
(P.86) (P.67)
HATCH GLASS RELEASE HEATING/COOLING

BUTTON CONTROLS
(P.73) (P.98)
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE HANDLE HOOD RELEASE HANDLE

A/T model is shown. (P.125) (P.126)
Main Menu

Your Vehicle at a Glance
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS SHIFT LEVER (A/T) AUDIO SYSTEM

(P.65) (P.142) (P.102)
DIGITAL CLOCK
(P.118)
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
MOONROOF (P.66)
(P.88)
WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
(P.64)
REAR WINDOW
CRUISE CONTROL DEFOGGER
(P.119) (P.66)
HORN
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT PARKING BRAKE

(P.68) (P.67)
A/T model is shown.
: To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
3

Main Menu
Main Menu

Driver and Passenger Safety
This section gives you important Airbags .......................................... 10 How the SRS Indicator
information about how to protect Protecting Adults and Teens.......... 12 Works ........................................ 27
yourself and your passengers. It 1. Close and Lock the Doors ...... 12 How the Side Airbag Off
shows you how to use seat belts 2. Adjust the Front Seats ............ 12 Indicator Works ....................... 28
properly. It explains how your 3. Adjust the Seat-Backs ............. 14 Airbag Service .............................. 28
airbags work. And it tells you how to 4. Adjust the Head Restraints .... 15 Additional Safety Precautions .... 29
properly restrain infants and 5. Fasten and Position the Protecting Children General
children in your vehicle. Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts ... 15 Guidelines ................................. 30
6. Adjust the Steering Wheel ..... 17 All Children Must Be
7. Maintain a Proper Sitting Restrained ................................ 30
Position ................................. 17 All Children Should Sit in the
Advice for Pregnant Women...... 18 Back Seat .................................. 31
Additional Safety Precautions .... 19 The Passengers Front Airbag
Additional Information About Your Poses Serious Risks ................ 31
Seat Belts .................................. 20 If You Must Drive with Several
Seat Belt System Components ... 20 Children .................................... 34
Lap/Shoulder Belt ....................... 20 If a Child Requires Close
Automatic Seat Belt Attention ................................... 34
Tensioners ................................ 21 Additional Safety Precautions .... 34
Seat Belt Maintenance ................ 22 Protecting Infants ........................ 36
Additional Information About Your Protecting Small Children .......... 38
Airbags ...................................... 23 Selecting a Child Seat.................. 39
Airbag System Components ....... 23 Installing a Child Seat ................. 40
Important Safety Precautions .......... 6 How Your Front Airbags Protecting Larger Children ........ 46
Your Vehicles Safety Features........ 7 Work.......................................... 23 Carbon Monoxide Hazard .............. 50
Seat Belts ........................................ 8 How Your Side Airbags Work.... 26 Safety Labels .................................... 51
Driver and Passenger Safety 5


Important Safety Precautions
Youll find many safety can use the belt properly without a Control Your Speed
recommendations throughout this booster (see page 30 ). Excessive speed is a major factor in
section, and throughout this manual. crash injuries and deaths. Generally,
The recommendations on this page Be Aware of Airbag Hazards the higher the speed the greater the
are the ones we consider to be the While airbags can save lives, they risk, but serious injuries can also
most important. can cause serious or fatal injuries to occur at lower speeds. Never drive
occupants who sit too close to them, faster than is safe for current
Always Wear Your Seat Belt or are not properly restrained. conditions, regardless of the
A seat belt is your best protection in Infants, young children, and short maximum speed posted.
all types of collisions. Airbags adults are at the greatest risk. Be
supplement seat belts, but airbags sure to follow all instructions and Keep Your Vehicle in Safe
are designed to inflate only in a warnings in this manual (see page Condition
moderate to severe frontal collision. 10 ). Having a tire blowout or a
So even though your vehicle is mechanical failure can be extremely
equipped with airbags, make sure Dont Drink and Drive hazardous. To reduce the possibility
you and your passengers always Alcohol and driving dont mix. Even of such problems, check your tire
wear your seat belts, and wear them one drink can reduce your ability to pressures and condition frequently,
properly (see page 15 ). respond to changing conditions, and and perform all regularly scheduled
your reaction time gets worse with maintenance (see page 168 ).
Restrain All Children every additional drink. So dont drink
Children age 12 and under should and drive, and dont let your friends
ride properly restrained in a back drink and drive, either.
seat. Infants and small children
should be restrained in a child seat.
Larger children should use a booster
and a lap/shoulder belt until they
6 Driver and Passenger Safety


Your Vehicles Safety Features
Your vehicle is equipped with many

(3) (4)
(10) features that work together to
(1) protect you and your passengers
(7) during a crash.
(5) Some safety features do not require
any action on your part. These
include a strong steel framework
that forms a safety cage around the
passenger compartment; front and
rear crush zones, a collapsible
steering column, and seat belt
tensioners that tighten the front seat
(9) (8) (6) (2) belts in the event of a crash.
(1) Safety Cage

(2) Crush Zones
(3) Seats and Seat-Backs
(4) Head Restraints
(5) Collapsible Steering Column
(6) Seat Belts
(7) Front Airbags
(2) (8) Side Airbags
(U.S. EX, Canadian EX and EX-L)
(9) Front Seat Belt Tensioners
(10) Door Locks CONTINUED


However, you and your passengers Seat Belts Why Wear Seat Belts
cant take full advantage of these Your vehicle is equipped with seat Seat belts are the single most
safety features unless you remain belts in all seating positions. effective safety device for adults and
sitting in a proper position and larger children (Infants and smaller
always wear your seat belts properly. Your seat belt system also includes a children must be properly restrained
In fact, some safety features can light on the instrument panel to in child seats).
contribute to injuries if they are not remind you and your passengers to
used properly. fasten your seat belts. Not wearing a seat belt properly
increases the chance of serious
The following pages explain how you injury or death in a crash, even
can take an active role in protecting though your vehicle has airbags.
yourself and your passengers.
In addition, most states and all
Canadian provinces require you to
wear seat belts.


Help keep you from being thrown Of course, seat belts cannot
against the inside of the vehicle completely protect you in every
Not wearing a seat belt properly and against other occupants. crash. But in most cases, seat belts
increases the chance of serious can reduce your risk of serious
injury or death in a crash, even Keep you from being thrown out injury.
if you have airbags. of the vehicle.
What You Should Do:
Be sure you and your Help keep you in a good position Always wear your seat belt, and
passengers always wear seat should the airbags ever deploy. A make sure you wear it properly.
belts and wear them properly. good position reduces the risk of
injury from an inflating airbag, and
allows you to get the best
When properly worn, seat belts: advantage from the airbag.
Keep you connected to the vehicle

so you can take advantage of the
vehicles built-in safety features.
Help protect you in almost every

type of crash, including frontal,
side, and rear impacts and
rollovers.


Airbags The most important things you need

to know about your airbags are:
Airbags do not replace seat belts.

They are designed to supplement
the seat belts.
Airbags offer no protection in rear

impacts, rollovers, or minor
frontal or side collisions.
Airbags can pose hazards. To do

their job, airbags must inflate with
tremendous force. So while
Your vehicle has a Supplemental Only on models equipped with side airbags help save lives, they can
Restraint System (SRS) with front airbags cause minor injuries or more
airbags to help protect the heads and Your vehicle also has side airbags to serious or even fatal injuries if
chests of the driver and a front seat help protect the upper torso of the occupants are not properly
passenger during a moderate to driver or a front seat passenger restrained or sitting properly.
severe frontal collision (see page during a moderate to severe side
23 for more information on how impact (see page 26 for more
your front airbags work). information on how your side airbags
work).


What You Should Do:

Always wear your seat belt properly,
sit upright, and as far back from the
steering wheel while allowing full
control of the vehicle. A front
passenger should move their seat as
far back from the dashboard as
possible.


Protecting Adults and Teens
Introduction 1.Close and Lock the Doors 2.Adjust the Front Seats
The rest of this section gives more After everyone has entered the
detailed information about how you vehicle, be sure the doors are closed
can maximize your safety. and locked.
Remember however, that no safety Locking the doors reduces the

system can prevent all injures or chance of someone being thrown out
deaths that can occur in severe of the vehicle during a crash, and it
crashes, even where seat belts are helps prevent passengers from
properly worn and the airbags deploy. accidentally opening a door and
falling out.
The following pages provide
instructions on how to properly Locking the doors also helps prevent
protect the driver, adult passengers an outsider from unexpectedly
and teenage children who are large opening a door when you come to a Adjust the drivers seat as far to the
enough and mature enough to ride in stop. rear as possible while allowing you to
the front seat. maintain control of the vehicle. Have
See page 72 for how to lock the a front passenger adjust their seat as
See page 36 for important guidelines doors. far to the rear as possible.
on how to properly protect infants,
small children, and larger children If you sit too close to the steering
who ride in your vehicle. wheel or dashboard, you can be
seriously injured by an inflating front
airbag, or by striking the steering
wheel or dashboard.


The National Highway Traffic Safety Once your seat is adjusted correctly,
Administration and Transport rock it back and forth to make sure
Canada recommend that drivers Sitting too close to a front the seat is locked into position. See
allow at least 10 inches (25 cm) airbag can result in serious page 77 for how to adjust the front
between the center of the steering injury or death if the front seats.
wheel and the chest. airbags inflate.
If you cannot get far enough away Always sit as far back from the
from the steering wheel and still front airbags as possible.
reach the controls, we recommend
that you investigate whether some
type of adaptive equipment may help.


3.Adjust the Seat-Backs Reclining a seat-back so that the

shoulder part of the belt no longer
rests against the occupants chest Reclining the seat-back too far
reduces the protective capability of can result in serious injury or
the belt. It also increases the chance death in a crash.
of sliding under the belt in a crash
and being seriously injured. The Adjust the seat-back to an
farther a seat-back is reclined, the upright position, and sit well
greater the risk of injury. back in the seat.
See page 77 for how to adjust seat-

backs.
Adjust the drivers seat-back to a

comfortable, upright position,
leaving ample space between your
chest and the airbag cover in the
center of the steering wheel.
Passengers with adjustable seat-

backs should also adjust their seat-
back to a comfortable, upright
position.


4.Adjust the Head Restraints 5.Fasten and Position the Lap/

Shoulder Seat Belts
Improperly positioning head Insert the latch plate into the buckle,
restraints reduces their then tug on the belt to make sure the
effectiveness and you can be belt is securely latched. Also check
seriously injured in a crash. that the belt is not twisted, because a
twisted belt can cause serious
Make sure head restraints are injuries in a crash.
in place and positioned properly
before driving. In the rear center seating position,
be sure the detachable anchor is
latched securely (see page 84 ).
Properly adjusted head restraints
will help protect occupants from Position the lap part of the belt as
Adjust the drivers head restraint so whiplash and other crash injuries. low as possible across your hips,
the back of your head rests against then pull up on the shoulder part of
the center of the restraint. See page 79 for how to adjust the the belt so the lap part fits snugly.
head restraints. This lets your strong pelvic bones
Have passengers with adjustable take the force of a crash and reduces
restraints adjust their restraints the chance of internal injuries.
properly as well. Taller persons
should adjust their restraint as high
as possible.
CONTINUED


If the seat belt touches or crosses RELEASE BUTTONS

your neck, or if it crosses your arm
instead of your shoulder, you need to
adjust the seat belt anchor height.
Improperly positioning the seat

belts can cause serious injury
or death in a crash.
Make sure all seat belts are

properly positioned before
If necessary, pull up on the belt again driving. To adjust the height of a front seat
to remove any slack, then check that belt anchor, press and hold the
the belt rests across the center of release button and slide the anchor
your chest and over your shoulder. up or down as needed (the anchor
This spreads the forces of a crash has four positions).
over the strongest bones in your
upper body. Never place the shoulder portion of a
lap/shoulder belt under your arm or
behind your back. This could cause
very serious injuries in a crash.


If a seat belt does not seem to work 6.Adjust the Steering Wheel 7.Maintain a Proper Sitting
as it should, it may not protect the Position
occupant in a crash. After all occupants have adjusted
their seats and put on seat belts, it is
No one should sit in a seat with an very important that they continue to
inoperative seat belt. Using a seat sit upright, well back in their seats,
belt that is not working properly can with their feet on the floor, until the
result in serious injury or death. vehicle is parked and the engine is
Have your Honda dealer check the off.
belt as soon as possible. Sitting improperly can increase the
chance of injury during a crash. For
See page 20 for additional example, if an occupant slouches,
information about your seat belts lies down, turns sideways, sits
and how to take care of them. forward, leans forward or sideways,
Adjust the steering wheel, if needed, or puts one or both feet up, the
so that the wheel points toward your chance of injury during a crash is
chest, not toward your face. This greatly increased.
provides optimal protection from the
front airbag.
See page 68 for how to adjust the

steering wheel.
CONTINUED


In addition, an occupant who is out of Advice for Pregnant Women When driving, remember to sit
position in the front seat can be upright and adjust the seat as far
seriously or fatally injured by back as possible while allowing full
striking interior parts of the vehicle, control of the vehicle. When riding
or being struck by an inflating front as a front passenger, adjust the seat
airbag. Being struck by an inflating as far back as possible.
side airbag can result in possibly
serious injuries. This will reduce the risk of injuries
to both you and your unborn child
that can be caused by a crash or an
inflating front airbag.
Sitting improperly or out of
position can result in serious Each time you have a check-up, ask
injury or death. your doctor if its okay for you to
If you are pregnant, the best way to drive.
Always sit upright, well back in protect yourself and your unborn
the seat, with your feet on the child when driving or riding in a
floor. vehicle is to always wear a seat belt,
and keep the lap part of the belt as
low as possible across the hips.


Additional Safety Precautions Do not put any accessories on seat Do not attach or place objects on
Never let passengers ride in the belts. Devices intended to improve the front airbag covers. Objects on
cargo area or on top of a folded- occupant comfort or reposition the the covers marked SRS AIRBAG
down back seat. All passengers shoulder part of a seat belt can could interfere with the proper
must sit in locked, upright seats severely compromise the operation of the airbags. Or, if the
and be properly restrained by seat protective capability of the seat airbags inflate, the objects could
belts. belt and increase the chance of be propelled inside the vehicle and
serious injury in a crash. hurt someone if the airbags inflate.
Passengers should not stand up or
change seats while the vehicle is Do not place hard or sharp objects On models with side airbags, do
moving. A passenger who is not between yourself and a front not attach hard objects on or near
wearing a seat belt during a crash airbag. Carrying hard or sharp a front door. If a side airbag
or emergency stop can be thrown objects on your lap, or driving with inflates, a cup holder or other hard
against the inside of the vehicle, a pipe or other sharp objects in object attached on or near the
against other occupants, or out of your mouth, can result in injuries door could be propelled inside the
the vehicle. if your front airbag inflates. vehicle and hurt someone.
Two people should never use the Keep your hands and arms away
same seat belt. If they do, they from the airbag covers. If your
could be very seriously injured in a hands or arms are close to an
crash. airbag cover, they could be injured
if the front airbag inflates.


Additional Information About Your Seat Belts
Seat Belt System Components Lap/Shoulder Belt All seat belts have an emergency
Your seat belt system includes lap/ The lap/shoulder belt goes over locking retractor. In normal driving,
shoulder belts in all five seating your shoulder, across your chest, the retractor lets you move freely in
positions. The front seat belts are and across your hips. your seat while it keeps some
also equipped with automatic seat tension on the belt. During a collision
belt tensioners. To fasten the belt, insert the latch or sudden stop, the retractor
plate into the buckle, then tug on the automatically locks the belt to help
The seat belt system belt to make sure the buckle is restrain your body.
includes a light on the latched (see page 15 for how to
instrument panel to remind you and properly position the belt). The seat belts in all positions except
your passengers to fasten your belts. the drivers have an additional
If you turn the ignition switch ON To unlock the belt, push the red locking mechanism that must be
(II) without fastening your seat belt, PRESS button on the buckle. Guide activated to secure a child seat (see
a beeper will sound and the indicator the belt across your body so that it page 43 ).
light will blink. The beeper will stop retracts completely. After exiting the
after a few seconds, but the light will vehicle, be sure the belt is out of the If the shoulder part of the belt is
stay on until the drivers seat belt is way and will not get closed in the pulled all the way out, the locking
fastened. door. mechanism will activate. The belt
will retract, but it will not allow the
passenger to move freely.
To deactivate the locking

mechanism, unlatch the buckle, and
let the seat belt fully retract. To
refasten the belt, pull it out only as
far as needed.


DETACHABLE ANCHOR Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners The tensioners are designed to
activate primarily in frontal collisions,
and they should activate in any
collision severe enough to cause
front-airbag inflation.
However, the tensioners can be

activated during a collision in which
where the front airbags do not
deploy. In this case, the airbags
would not be needed, but the
additional restraint could be helpful.
The lap/shoulder belt in the center When the tensioners are activated,
seating position on the rear seat is For added protection, the front seat the seat belts will remain tight until
equipped with a detachable anchor belts are equipped with automatic they are unbuckled in the normal
that has two parts: a small latch plate seat belt tensioners. When activated, manner.
and an anchor buckle. the tensioners immediately tighten
the belts to help hold the driver and
The detachable anchor should a front passenger in place.
normally be latched whenever the
seat-backs are in an upright position.
For more information about the
detachable anchors (see page 84 ).


Seat Belt Maintenance If a seat belt is worn during a crash,

For safety, you should check the it must be replaced by the dealer. A
condition of your seat belts regularly. belt that has been worn during a Not checking or maintaining
crash may not provide the same level seat belts can result in serious
Pull each belt out fully and look for of protection in a subsequent crash. injury or death if the seat belts
frays, cuts, burns, and wear. Check The dealer should also inspect the do not work properly when
that the latches work smoothly and anchors for damage and replace needed.
the belts retract easily. Any belt not them if needed. If automatic seat belt
in good condition or not working tensioners activate during a crash, Check your seat belts regularly
properly will not provide good they must be replaced. and have any problem
protection and should be replaced as corrected as soon as possible.
soon as possible. For information on how to clean your
seat belts, see page 187 .
Honda provides a lifetime warranty
on seat belts for U.S. models. See
your Honda Warranty Information
booklet for details.


Additional Information About Your Airbags
Airbag System Components A sophisticated electronic system How Your Front Airbags Work
Your airbag system includes: that continually monitors and
records information about the
Two SRS (Supplemental Restraint sensors, the control unit, the
System) front airbags. The drivers airbag activators, and driver and
airbag is stored in the center of front passenger seat belt use when
the steering wheel; the front the ignition is in the ON (II)
passengers airbag is stored in the position.
dashboard. Both are marked SRS
AIRBAG. An indicator light on the
instrument panel that alerts you to
On models equipped with side airbags, a possible problem with your
one for the driver and one for a airbags (see page 27 ).
front passenger. The airbags are
stored in the outer edges of the On models equipped with side airbags, If you ever have a moderate to
seat-backs. Both are marked an indicator light on the severe frontal collision, sensors will
SIDE AIRBAG (see page 26 ). dashboard that alerts you that the detect the vehicles rapid
passengers side airbag has been deceleration. If the rate of
Automatic seat belt tensioners turned off (see page 28 ). deceleration is high enough, the
(see page 21 ). control unit will instantly inflate the
Emergency backup power in case drivers and front passengers front
Sensors that can detect a your vehicles electrical system is airbags, at the time and with the
moderate to severe frontal impact disconnected in a crash. force needed.
or side impact in models equipped
with side airbags.
CONTINUED


During a frontal crash, your seat belt After inflating, the front airbags
restrains your lower body and torso, immediately deflate, so they wont
and the airbag helps protect your interfere with the drivers visibility,
head and chest. or the ability to steer or operate
other controls.
Although both airbags normally
inflate within split second of each The total time for inflation and
other, it is possible for only one deflation is one-tenth of a second, so
airbag to deploy. fast that most occupants are not
aware that the airbags deployed until
This can happen if the severity of a they see them lying in their laps.
collision is at the margin, or
threshold, that determines whether
or not the airbags will deploy. In
such cases, the seat belt will provide After a crash, you may see what
sufficient protection, and the looks like smoke. This is actually
supplemental protection offered by powder from the airbags surface.
the airbag would be minimal. Although the powder is not harmful,
people with respiratory problems
may experience some temporary
discomfort. If this occurs, get out of
the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do
so.


Dual-Stage Airbags Dual-Threshold Airbags

Your front airbags are dual-stage Your front airbags are also dual-
airbags. This means they have two threshold airbags. Airbags with this
inflation stages that can be ignited feature have two deployment
sequentially or simultaneously, thresholds that depend on whether
depending on crash severity. or not the occupant is wearing a seat
belt.
In a more severe crash, both stages
will ignite simultaneously to provide It the occupants belt is not latched,
the quickest and greatest protection. the airbag will deploy at the same
threshold as a conventional airbag,
In a less severe crash, one stage will because the occupant would need
ignite first, then the second stage additional protection.
will ignite a split second later. This
provides longer airbag inflation time If the occupants belt is latched, the
with a little less force. airbag will inflate at a slightly higher
threshold, when the airbag would be
needed to supplement the protection
provided by the seat belt.


How Your Side Airbags Work Only one airbag will deploy during a If the side airbag off indicator comes
On models equipped side impact. If the impact is on the on, have the passenger sit upright.
passengers side, the passengers Once the passenger is out of the
side airbag will deploy even if there deployment path of the side airbag,
is no passenger. the system will turn the airbag back
on and the indicator will go out.
To get the best protection from the
side airbags, occupants should wear A front seat passenger should not
their seat belts and sit upright and use a cushion or other object as a
well back in their seats. backrest. It may prevent the cutoff
system from working properly.
The passengers side airbag has a
cutoff system designed to turn off
the passengers side airbag if a childs
head is in the airbags deployment
If you ever have a moderate to path (see page 28 ).
severe side impact, the sensors will
detect rapid deceleration and signal
the control unit to instantly inflate
either the drivers or the passengers
side airbag.


How the SRS Indicator Works If the indicator comes on at any

The SRS indicator alerts other time, or does not come on at all,
you to a potential problem you should have the system checked Ignoring the SRS indicator can
with your front airbags, side airbags, by your dealer. For example: result in serious injury or death
or front seat belt tensioners (see if the airbag systems or
page 57 ). If the SRS indicator does not come tensioners do not work properly.
on after you turn the ignition to
When you turn the ignition to ON ON (II). Have your vehicle checked by a
(II), this indicator will come on dealer as soon as possible if
briefly then go out. This tells you If the indicator stays on after the the SRS indicator alerts you to
that the system is working properly. engine starts. a possible problem.
If the indicator comes on or

flashes on and off while you drive.
If you see any of these indications,

airbags and seat belt tensioners may
not work when you need them.


How the Side Airbag Off If a short adult leans sideways, or a Airbag Service
Indicator Works larger adult slouches and leans Your airbag systems are virtually
On models equipped sideways into deployment path, the maintenance-free, and there are no
system may also shut off the side parts you can safely service.
This indicator alerts you airbag. However, you must have your
that the passengers side vehicle serviced if:
airbag has been automatically shut When you turn the ignition switch to
off. It does not mean there is a ON (II), the indicator should light An airbag ever inflates. Any airbag
problem with your side airbags. briefly and go out. If it doesnt light, that has deployed must be
stays on, or comes on while driving replaced along with the control
To reduce the risk of injury from an without a passenger in the front seat, unit and other related parts. If a
inflating side airbag, your vehicle has have the system checked. front airbag inflates, the seat belt
an automatic cutoff system for the tensioners must also be replaced.
passengers side airbag. Do not try to remove or replace
any airbag by yourself. This must
Although Honda does not encourage be done by a Honda dealer or a
children to ride in front, this system knowledgeable body shop.
is designed to shut off the side
airbag if a child leans sideways and The SRS indicator alerts you to a
the childs head is in the side airbag problem. Take your vehicle to an
deployment path. authorized Honda dealer as soon
as possible. If you ignore this
indication, your airbags may not
operate properly.


Additional Safety Precautions Do not cover or replace front seat-

Do not attempt to deactivate your back covers without consulting a
airbags. Together, airbags and Honda dealer. Improperly
seat belts provide the best replacing or covering front seat-
protection. back covers can prevent your side
airbags from inflating during a
Do not tamper with airbag side impact.
components or wiring for any
reason. Tampering could cause
the airbags to deploy, possibly
causing very serious injury.
Do not expose the front seat-backs

to liquid. If water or another liquid
soaks into a seat-back, it can
prevent the side airbag cutoff
system from working properly.


Protecting Children General Guidelines
If you have children, or if you ever

need to drive with a child in your
Children who are unrestrained vehicle, be sure to read this section.
or improperly restrained can be It begins with important general
seriously injured or killed in a guidelines, then presents special
crash. information for infants, small
children, and larger children.
Any child too small for a seat
belt should be properly All Children Must Be Restrained
restrained in a child seat. A Each year, many children are injured
larger child should be properly or killed in vehicle crashes because
restrained with a seat belt and they are either unrestrained or not
use a booster if necessary. properly restrained. In fact, vehicle
Children depend on adults to protect accidents are the number one cause
them. However, despite their best of death of children ages 12 and
intentions, many adults do not know under.
how to properly protect child
passengers. To reduce the number of child
deaths and injuries, every state and
Canadian province requires that
infants and children be properly
restrained when they ride in a
vehicle.


Infants and small children must be All Children Should Sit in the The Passengers Front Airbag
restrained in an approved child seat Back Seat Poses Serious Risks
that is properly secured to the According to accident statistics, Front airbags have been designed to
vehicle (see pages 36 46 ). children of all ages and sizes are help protect adults in a moderate to
safer when they are restrained in the severe frontal collision. To do this
Larger children must be restrained back seat. The National Highway the passengers front airbag is quite
with a lap/shoulder belt and ride on Traffic Safety Administration and large and it can inflate with enough
a booster until the seat belt fits them Transport Canada recommend that force to cause very serious injuries.
properly (see pages 46 49 ). all children age 12 and under be
properly restrained in the back seat.
Children who ride in back are less

likely to be injured by striking
interior vehicle parts during a
collision or hard braking. Also,
children cannot be injured by an
inflating airbag when they ride in the
back.
CONTINUED


Infants Small Children Larger Children

Never put a rear-facing child seat in Placing a forward-facing child seat in Children who have outgrown child
the front seat of a vehicle equipped the front seat of a vehicle equipped seats are also at risk of being injured
with a passengers front airbag. If with a passengers front airbag can or killed by an inflating passengers
the airbag inflates, it can hit the back be hazardous. If the vehicle seat is front airbag. Whenever possible,
of the child seat with enough force too far forward, or the childs head is larger children should sit in the back
to kill or very seriously injure an thrown forward during a collision, an seat, in a booster seat if needed, and
infant. inflating front airbag can strike the be properly restrained with a seat
child with enough force to kill or belt (see page 46 for important
very seriously injure small child. information about protecting larger
children).


U.S. Models Canadian Models

To remind you of the passengers To remind you of the front airbag
front airbag hazards, and that hazards, your vehicle has warning
children must be properly restrained labels on the drivers and front
in the back seat, your vehicle has passengers visors. Please read and
warning labels on the dashboard and follow the instructions on these
on the drivers and front passengers labels.
visors. Please read and follow the
instructions on these labels.


If You Must Drive with Several If a Child Requires Close Additional Safety Precautions
Children Attention Never hold an infant or child on
Your vehicle has three seating Many parents say they prefer to put your lap. If you are not wearing a
positions in the back seat where an infant or small child in the front seat belt in crash, you could be
children can be properly restrained. passenger seat so they can watch the thrown forward and crash the
If your ever have to carry a group of child, or because the child requires child against the dashboard or a
children, and a child must ride in attention. seat-back. If you are wearing a
front: seat belt the child can be torn
Placing a child in the front seat from your arms and be seriously
Place the largest child in the front exposes the child to hazards from hurt or killed.
seat, provided the child is large the passengers front airbag, and
enough to wear the lap/shoulder paying close attention to a child Never put a seat belt over yourself
belt properly (see page 46 ). distracts the driver from the or a child. During a crash, the belt
important tasks of driving, placing could press deep into the child and
Move the vehicle seat as far to the both of you at risk. cause serious or fatal injuries.
rear as possible (see page 12 ).
If a child requires close physical Never let two children use the
Have the child sit upright and well attention or frequent visual contact, same seat belt. If they do, they
back in the seat (see page 31 ). we strongly recommend that another could be very seriously injured in a
adult ride with the child in the back crash.
Make sure the seat belt is properly seat. The back seat is far safer for a
positioned and secured (see page child than the front.
15 ).


Use childproof door locks to prevent Lock all doors and the tailgate
children from opening the doors. when your vehicle is not in use.
This can prevent children from Children who play in vehicles can
accidentally falling out. accidentally get trapped inside the
vehicle. Teach your children not to
Do not leave children alone in a play in or around vehicles.
vehicle. Leaving children without
adult supervision is illegal in most Keep vehicle keys and remote
states and Canadian provinces, transmitters out of the reach of
and can be very hazardous. For children. Even very young
example, infants and small children learn how to unlock
children left in a vehicle on a hot vehicle doors, turn on the ignition,
day can die from heatstroke. And and open the tailgate or hatch
children left alone with the key in glass, which can lead to accidental
the ignition can accidentally set injury or death.
the vehicle in motion, possibly
injuring themselves or others.


Protecting Infants
An infant must be properly Two types of seats may be used: a

restrained in a rear-facing, reclining seat designed exclusively for infants,
child seat until the child reaches the or a convertible seat used in the rear-
seat makers weight or height limit facing, reclining mode.
for the seat and the child is at least
one year old. Do not put a rear-facing child seat in
a forward-facing position. If placed
facing forward, an infant could be
very seriously injured during a
Placing a rear-facing child seat frontal collision.
in the front seat can result in
serious injury or death if the
passengers front airbag inflates.
Child Seat Type
Only a rear-facing child seat provides Always place a rear-facing child
proper support for a babys head, seat in the back seat, not the
neck, and back. front.


Protecting Infants
Child Seat Placement When properly installed, a rear-

In this vehicle, a rear-facing child facing child seat may prevent the
seat can be placed in any seating driver or a front passenger from
position in the back seat, but not in moving the seat as far back as
the front seat. recommended, or from locking the
seat-back in the desired position.
Never put a rear-facing child seat in
the front seat. If the passengers In either of these situations, we
front airbag inflates, it can hit the strongly recommend that you install
back of the child seat with enough the child seat directly behind the
force to kill or seriously injure an front passenger seat, move the front
infant. seat as far forward as needed, and
leave it unoccupied. Or you may wish
to get a smaller child seat that allows
you to safely carry a front passenger.


Protecting Small Children
Protecting Small Children Of the different seats available, we If it is necessary to put a forward-
recommend those that have a five- facing child seat in the front, move
point harness system as shown. the vehicle seat as far to the rear as
possible, be sure the child seat is
We also recommend that a small firmly secured to the vehicle, and the
child stay in the child seat as long as child is properly strapped in the seat.
possible, until the child reaches the
weight or height limit for the seat.
Child Seat Placement Placing a forward-facing child

We strongly recommend placing a seat in the front seat can result
forward-facing child seat in a back in serious injury or death if the
seat, not the front. front airbag inflates.
Child Seat Type Placing a forward-facing child seat in If you must place a forward-
A child who is at least one year old, the front seat of a vehicle equipped facing child seat in front, move
and who fits within the child seat with a passengers airbag can be the vehicle seat as far back as
makers weight and height limits, hazardous. If the vehicle seat is too possible, and properly restrain
should be restrained in a forward- far forward, or the childs head is the child.
facing, upright child seat. thrown forward during a collision, an
inflating airbag can strike the child
with enough force to cause very
serious or fatal injuries.


Selecting a Child Seat
When buying a child seat, you need We also recommend selecting a 3. The child seat should fit the
to choose between a conventional LATCH-compatible seat with a rigid, vehicle seating position (or
child seat, or one designed for use rather than a flexible, anchor (see positions) where it will be used.
with the Lower Anchors and Tethers page 41 ).
for Children (LATCH) system. Before purchasing a conventional
In seating positions and vehicles not child seat, or using a previously
Conventional child seats must be equipped with LATCH, a LATCH- purchased one, we recommend that
secured to a vehicle with a seat belt, compatible child seat can be installed you test the seat in the specific
whereas LATCH-compatible seats using a seat belt. vehicle seating position, or positions,
are secured by attaching the seat to where the seat will be used.
hardware built into the two outer Whatever type of seat you choose, to
seating positions in the back seat. provide proper protection, a child
seat should meet three
Since LATCH-compatible child seats requirements:
are easier to install and reduce the
possibility of improper installation, 1. The child seat should meet U.S. or
we recommend selecting this style. Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard 213. Look for FMVSS
213 or CMVSS 213 on the box.
2. The child seat should be of the

proper type and size to fit the child.
Rear-facing for infants, forward-
facing for small children.


Installing a Child Seat
After selecting a proper child seat, A child seat secured with a seat belt 3. Secure the child in the child seat.
and a good place to install the seat, should be installed as firmly as Make sure the child is properly
there are three main steps in possible. However, it does not need strapped in the child seat
installing the seat: to be rock solid. Some side-to-side according to the child seat makers
movement can be expected and instructions. A child who is not
1. Properly secure the child seat to should not reduce the child seats properly secured in a child seat
the vehicle. All child seats must be effectiveness. can be seriously injured in a crash.
secured to the vehicle with the lap
part of a lap/shoulder belt or with If the child seat is not secure, try The following pages provide
the LATCH (Lower Anchors and installing it in a different seating guidelines on how to properly install
Tethers for Children) system. A position, or use a different style of a child seat. A forward-facing child
child whose seat is not properly child seat that can be firmly secured. seat is used in all examples, but the
secured to the vehicle can be instructions are the same for rear-
endangered in a crash. facing child seat.
2. Make sure the child seat is firmly

secured. After installing a child
seat, push and pull the seat
forward and from side to side to
verify that it is secure.


Installing a Child Seat Using MARKS

LATCH
Your vehicle is equipped with
LATCH (Lower Anchors and
Tethers for Children) at the outer
rear seats. The lower anchors are
located between the seat-back and
seat bottom, and are to be used only
with a child seat designed for use
with LATCH.
Small marks are positioned to LOWER ANCHORS Rigid type

indicate the locations of each anchor
point. 1. Move the seat belt buckle or 3. Place the child seat on the vehicle
tongue away from the lower seat, and attach the seat to the
To install a LATCH-compatible child anchors. lower anchors according to the
seat: child seat makers instructions.
2. Make sure there are no objects
near the anchors that could Some LATCH-compatible seats
prevent a secure connection have a rigid-type connection as
between the child seat and shown above.
anchors.
CONTINUED


TETHER ANCHORAGE POINT
Flexible type TETHER STRAP HOOK
Other LATCH-compatible seats have 5. Remove the head restraint (see 7. Attach the tether strap hook to the
a flexible-type connection as shown page 79 ). tether anchorage point, then
above. tighten the strap as instructed by
Make sure the removed head the child seat maker.
4. Whatever type you have, follow restraints are secured in the cargo
the child seat makers instructions area. Reinstall the head restraints 8. Push and pull the child seat
for adjusting or tightening the fit. when the child seat is removed. forward and from side-to-side to
verify that it is secure.
6. Route the tether strap over the
seat-back, making sure the strap is
not twisted.


Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/

Shoulder Belt
When not using the LATCH system,
all child seats must be secured to the
vehicle with the lap part of a lap/
shoulder belt.
In addition, the lap/shoulder belts in

the back seating positions, and in the
front passenger seat, have a locking
mechanism that must be activated to
secure a child seat.
1. With the child seat in the desired 2. To activate the lockable retractor,
seating position, route the belt slowly pull the shoulder part of the
through the child seat according belt all the way out until it stops,
to the seat makers instructions, then let the belt feed back into the
then insert the latch plate into the retractor.
buckle.
3. After the belt has retracted, tug on
it. If the belt is locked, you will not
be able to pull it out. If you can pull
the belt out, it is not locked and
you will need to repeat these steps.
CONTINUED


4. After confirming that the belt is 5. Push and pull the child seat
locked, then grab the shoulder forward and from side to side to
part of the belt near the buckle verify that it is firmly secured. If
and pull up to remove any slack the child seat is not secure,
from the lap part of the belt. unlatch the belt, allow it to retract
Remember, if the lap part of the fully, then repeat these steps.
belt is not tight, the child seat will
not be secure. To deactivate the locking
mechanism and remove a child
To remove slack, it may help to seat, unlatch the buckle, unroute
put weight on the child seat, or the seat belt, and let the belt fully
push on the back of the seat while retract.
pulling up on the belt.


Installing a Child Seat with a Using an Outer Anchorage Point

Tether
TETHER ANCHORAGE POINT
TETHER ANCHORAGE POINTS
COVER TETHER STRAP HOOK
1. After securing the child seat in the 2. Remove the tether anchorage
A child seat with a tether can be desired position (see page 43 ), cover with a small flat-tipped
installed in any seating position in remove the head restraint, then screwdriver or fingernail file, then
the back seat, using one of the route the tether strap over the top attach the tether strap hook to the
anchorage points shown above. of the seat-back. anchor, making sure the strap is
not twisted.
Since a tether can provide additional
security to the lap/shoulder belt 3. Tighten the strap according to the
installation, we recommend using a seat makers instructions.
tether whenever one is required or
available. (Tethers are required in
Canada.)


Installing a Child Seat, Protecting Larger Children
Using the Center Anchorage Protecting Larger Children

Point When a child reaches the
recommended weight or height limit Allowing a large child age 12 or
TETHER ANCHORAGE POINT for a forward-facing child seat, the under to sit in front can result in
child should sit in a back seat on a injury or death if the passengers
booster and wear a lap/shoulder belt. front airbag inflates.
The following pages give If a large child must ride in front,

instructions on how to check proper move the vehicle seat as far
seat belt fit, what kind of booster back as possible, use a booster
seat to use if one is needed, and seat if needed, have the child
important precautions for a child sit up properly and wear the
who must sit in front. seat belt properly.
TETHER STRAP HOOK
1. After properly securing the child

seat with the lap/shoulder belt
(see page 43 ), remove the head
restraint, then route the tether
strap over the top of the seat-back.
2. Attach the tether strap hook to the

anchor, making sure the strap is
not twisted, then tighten the strap
according to the seat-makers
instructions.


Protecting Larger Children
Checking Seat Belt Fit 3. Does the shoulder belt cross Using a Booster Seat
between the childs neck and arm?
4. Is the lap part of the belt as low as

possible, touching the childs
thighs?
5. Will the child be able to stay

seated like this for the whole trip?
If you answer yes to all these

questions, the child is ready to wear
the lap/shoulder belt correctly. If
you answer no to any question, the
To determine if a lap/shoulder belt child needs to ride on a booster seat. A child who has outgrown a forward-
properly fits a child, have the child facing child seat should ride in a
put on the seat belt, then ask back seat and use a booster seat
yourself: until the lap/shoulder belt fits them
properly without the booster.
1. Does the child sit all the way back
against the seat?
2. Do the childs knees bend

comfortably over the edge of the
seat?
CONTINUED


Some states also require children to When Can a Larger Child Sit in Front Of course, children vary widely. And
use a booster until they reach a The National Highway Traffic Safety while age may be one indicator of
given age or weight (e.g., 6 years or Administration and Transport when a child can safely ride in the
60 lbs). Be sure to check current Canada recommend that all children front. There are other important
laws in the state or states where you ages 12 and under be properly factors you should consider.
intend to drive. restrained in the back seat.
Maturity
Booster seats can be high-back or If the passengers front airbag To safely ride in front, a child must
low-back. Whichever style you select, inflates in a moderate to severe be able to follow the rules, including
make sure the booster meets federal frontal collision, the airbag can cause sitting properly, and wearing the seat
safety standards and that you follow serious injuries to a child who is belt properly throughout a ride.
the booster seat makers instructions. unrestrained, improperly restrained,
sitting too close to the airbag, or out Physical Size
If a child who uses a booster must be of position. Physically, a child must be large
in front, move the passenger seat as enough for the lap/shoulder belt to
far back as possible and be sure the The side airbag also poses risks. If properly fit (see page 47 ). If the seat
child is wearing the seat belt any part of a larger childs body is in belt does not fit properly, with or
properly. the path of a deploying side airbag, without the child sitting on a booster,
the child could receive possibly the child should not sit in the front.
A child may continue using a booster serious injuries.
seat until the tops of their ears are
even with the top of the vehicles or
boosters seat-back. A child of this
height should be tall enough to use
the lap/shoulder belt without a
booster.


If you decide that a child can safely Additional Safety Precautions

ride up front, be sure to: Do not let a child wear a seat belt
across the neck. This could result in
Carefully read the owners manual serious neck injuries during a crash.
and make sure you understand all
seat belt instructions and all safety Do not let a child put the shoulder
information. part of a seat belt behind the back or
under the arm. This could cause
Move the vehicle seat to the rear- very serious injuries during a crash.
most position. It also increases the chance that the
child will slide under the belt in a
Have the child sit up straight, back crash and be injured.
against the seat, and feet on or
near the floor. Two children should never use the
same seat belt. If they do, they could
Check that the childs seat belt is be very seriously injured in a crash.
properly positioned and secured.
Do not put any accessories on a seat
Supervise the child. Even a mature belt. Devices intended to improve a
children sometimes needs to be childs comfort or reposition the
reminded to fasten the seat belts shoulder part of a seat belt can make
or sit properly. the belt less effective, and increase
the chance of serious injury in a
crash.


Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Your vehicles exhaust contains With the tailgate/hatch glass open,

carbon monoxide gas. You should air flow can pull exhaust gas into
have no problem with carbon Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. your vehicles interior and create a
monoxide entering the vehicle in Breathing it can cause hazardous condition. If you must
normal driving if you maintain your unconsciousness and even kill drive with the tailgate/hatch glass
vehicle properly. you. open, open all the windows and set
the heating and cooling system as
Have the exhaust system inspected Avoid any enclosed areas or shown below.
for leaks whenever: activities that expose you to
carbon monoxide. If you must sit in your parked vehicle,
The vehicle is raised for an oil even in an unconfined area, with the
change. engine running, adjust the heating
You notice a change in the sound High levels of carbon monoxide can and cooling system as follows:
of the exhaust. collect rapidly in enclosed areas,
The vehicle was in an accident such as a garage. Do not run the 1. Select the Fresh Air mode.
that may have damaged the under- engine with the garage door closed. 2. Select the mode.
side. Even with the door open, run the 3. Turn the fan on high speed.
engine only long enough to move the 4. Set the temperature control to a
vehicle out of the garage. comfortable setting.


Safety Labels
These labels are in the locations SUN VISOR

shown. They warn you of potential U.S. models Canadian models
hazards that could cause serious
injury. Read these labels carefully. If
a label comes off or becomes hard to
read, contact your Honda dealer for
a replacement.
DASHBOARD
U.S. models only
SUN VISOR
U.S. models only
CONTINUED


Safety Labels
HOOD
On models without side airbags
On models with side airbags
RADIATOR CAP

Main Menu

Instruments and Controls
This section gives information about Control Locations ............................ 54 Seat Heaters ..................................... 76
the controls and displays that Instrument Panel ............................. 55 Seats .................................................. 77
contribute to the daily operation of Gauges .............................................. 61 Seat Adjustments ......................... 77
your Honda. All the essential Trip Meter .................................... 61 Drivers Seat Height
controls are within easy reach. Odometer ...................................... 61 Adjustment ............................... 78
Fuel Gauge ................................... 61 Armrests ....................................... 78
Temperature Gauge .................... 62 Head Restraints ........................... 79
Outside Temperature Reclining the Front Seats ........... 80
Indicator ................................... 62 Folding the Rear Seats Down .... 81
Controls Near the Steering Folding the Rear Seat Up ........... 82
Wheel ........................................ 63 Detachable Anchor...................... 84
Wipers and Washers ....................... 64 Power Windows ............................... 86
Turn Signals and Headlights .......... 65 Grove Box ......................................... 87
Instrument Panel Brightness ......... 66 Moonroof .......................................... 88
Hazard Warning Button .................. 66 Mirrors .............................................. 89
Rear Window Defogger .................. 66 Adjusting the Power Mirrors ..... 89
Parking Brake .................................. 67 Power Mirror Heaters................. 90
Steering Wheel Adjustment ........... 68 Interior Convenience Items ............ 91
Keys and Locks ................................ 69 Beverage Holder .............................. 92
Immobilizer System......................... 70 Built-in Table .................................... 92
Ignition Switch ................................. 71 Storage Box ...................................... 94
Door Locks ....................................... 72 Sunglasses Holder ........................... 94
Power Door Locks ....................... 72 Center Table..................................... 94
Childproof Door Locks ............... 72 Accessory Power Sockets ............... 95
Tailgate and Hatch Glass............ 73
Remote Transmitter ........................ 74
Instruments and Controls 53


Control Locations
POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH MIRROR CONTROLS (P.89) AUDIO SYSTEM

(P.72) (P.102)
DIGITAL CLOCK
(P.118)
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
(P.86)
PARKING BRAKE
(P.67)
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
(P.126)
HATCH GLASS
RELEASE BUTTON
(P.73)
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE HANDLE HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS

A/T model is shown. (P.125) (P.98)
54 Instruments and Controls


Instrument Panel
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR

(P.57) (P.57)
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR TAILGATE AND HATCH GLASS OPEN INDICATOR
(P.56, 213) (P.59)
SIDE AIRBAG OFF

IMMOBILIZER INDICATOR (P.57)
SYSTEM
INDICATOR CRUISE CONTROL
(P.57) INDICATOR (P.58)
MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR LOW FUEL
LAMP INDICATOR
(P.214) (P.58)
CHARGING
SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P.56, 213)
MAINTENANCE SEAT BELT REMINDER HIGH BEAM DOOR-OPEN PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE
REQUIRED INDICATOR INDICATOR INDICATOR INDICATOR SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.59) (P.56) (P.58) (P.59) (P.56)

The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text.


Instrument Panel
The instrument panel has many U.S. Canada Parking Brake and Seat Belt Reminder
indicators that give you important Brake System Indicator
information about your vehicle. Indicator This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to ON (II). It
Malfunction Indicator This indicator has two functions: is a reminder you and your
Lamp 1. It comes on when you turn the passengers to protect yourselves by
See page 214 . ignition switch to ON (II). It is a fastening you seat belts. A beeper
reminder to check the parking also sounds if you have not fastened
Low Oil Pressure brake. Driving with the parking your seat belt.
Indicator brake not fully released can
The engine can be severely damaged damage the brakes and tires. If you do not fasten your seat belt,
if this indicator flashes or stays on the beeper will stop after a few
when the engine is running. For 2. If the indicator remains lit after seconds but the indicator stays on
more information, see page 213 . you have fully released the until you do. Both the indicator and
parking brake while the engine is the beeper stay off if you fasten your
Charging System running, or if it comes on while seat belt before turning on the
Indicator driving, it can indicate a problem ignition.
If this indicator comes on when the in the brake system. For complete
engine is running, the battery is not information, see page 215 .
being charged. For more information,
see page 213 .


Instrument Panel
Supplemental Restraint U.S Canada Immobilizer System

System Indicator Indicator
This indicator comes on when you This indicator comes on for a few
turn the ignition switch to ON (II). If Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) seconds when you turn the ignition
it comes on at any other time, it Indicator switch to ON (II). It will then go off
indicates a potential problem with If equipped if you have inserted a properly-coded
your front airbags. This indicator will This indicator normally comes on for ignition key. If it is not a properly-
also alert you to a potential problem a few seconds when you turn the coded key, the indicator will blink
with your side airbags, passengers ignition switch to ON (II), and when and the engine will not start (see
side airbag automatic cutoff system the ignition switch is turned to page 70 ).
or automatic seat belt tensioners. START (III). If it comes on at any
For complete information, see page other time, there is a problem with This indicator also blinks several
27 . the ABS. If this happens, have your times when you turn the ignition
vehicle checked at a dealer. With switch from ON (II) to ACCESSORY
Side Airbag Off Indicator this on, your vehicle still has normal (I) or LOCK (0).
braking ability but no anti-lock
If equipped brakes. For complete information,
This indicator comes on when you see page 149 .
turn the ignition switch to ON (II). If
it comes on at any other time, it
indicates that the passengers side
airbag has automatically shut off.
For more information, see page 26 .


Instrument Panel
Daytime Running High Beam Indicator

Lights Indicator
Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Canadian models only This comes on with the high beam
Indicators This indicator comes on when you headlights. See page 65 for
The left or right turn signal indicator turn the ignition switch to ON (II) information on the headlight
blinks when you signal a lane change with the headlight switch off and the controls.
or turn. If the indicator does not parking brake set. It should go off if
blink or blinks rapidly, it usually you turn on the headlights or release On Canadian models, this indicator
means one of the turn signal bulbs is the parking brake. If it comes on at comes on with reduced brightness
burned out (see page 184 ). Replace any other time, it means there is a when the Daytime Running Lights
the bulb as soon as possible, since problem with the DRL. There may (DRL) are on (see page 65 ).
other drivers cannot see that you are also be a problem with the high
signaling. beam headlights. Low Fuel Indicator
When you turn on the Hazard Cruise Control Indicator This comes on as a reminder that
Warning switch, both turn signal you must refuel soon.
indicators blink. All turn signals on This comes on when you set the
the outside of the vehicle should cruise control. See page 119 for
flash. information on operating the cruise
control.


Instrument Panel
Washer Level Indicator Maintenance Required Between 8,000 miles (12,800 km)
Indicator and 10,000 miles (16,000 km), it will
Canadian models only This indicator reminds you that it is light for two seconds when you first
This comes on when the washer time to take your vehicle in for turn the ignition switch to ON (II),
fluid level is low. Add washer fluid scheduled maintenance. and then flash for ten seconds.
when you see this light comes on Refer to the Maintenance Schedules
(see page 178 ). for Normal and Severe Driving If you exceed 10,000 miles (16,000
Conditions on pages 168 169 . km) without having the scheduled
Tailgate and Hatch Glass maintenance performed, this
Open Indicator For the first 8,000 miles (12,800 km) indicator will remain on as a constant
This indicator comes on if the after the Maintenance Required reminder.
tailgate or the hatch glass is not Indicator is reset, it will come on for
closed tightly. two seconds when you turn the Your dealer will reset this indicator
ignition switch to ON (II). after completing the scheduled
Door-open Indicator maintenance. If this maintenance is
done by someone other than your
This indicator comes on if any door Honda dealer, reset the indicator as
is not closed tightly. follows.
1. Turn off the engine.


Instrument Panel
SELECT/RESET BUTTON
2. Press and hold the Select/Reset

button the instrument panel, then
turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
3. Hold the button for about 10

seconds until the indicator goes
off.


Gauges
TACHOMETER SPEEDOMETER FUEL GAUGE Odometer

This shows the total distance your
vehicle has been driven. It measures
miles in U.S. models and kilometers
in the Canadian models.
It is illegal under U.S. federal law and
Canadian provincial regulations to
disconnect, reset, or alter the
odometer with the intent to change
the number of miles or kilometers
TEMPERATURE GAUGE SELECT/RESET BUTTON indicated.
ODOMETER/TRIP METER
Fuel Gauge
Trip Meter so you can keep track of two This shows how much fuel you have.
This shows the number of miles (U.S.) different distances. It may show slightly more or less
or kilometers (Canada) driven since than the actual amount. The needle
you last reset it. To reset a trip meter, display it, and returns to the bottom after you turn
then press and hold the Select/Reset off the ignition.
There are two trip meters: Trip A button until the number resets to
and Trip B. Switch between these 0.0. Both trip meters will reset if
displays and the odometer/outside the vehicles battery goes dead or is
temperature display (Canadian disconnected. Avoid driving with an extremely low
models only) by pressing the Select/ f uel level. Running out of f uel could
Reset button repeatedly. cause the engine to misf ire, damaging
the catalytic converter.
Each trip meter works independently,


Gauges
Temperature Gauge Outside Temperature Indicator If the outside temperature is

This shows the temperature of the incorrectly displayed, you can adjust
engines coolant. During normal OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR it up to 3C warmer or cooler.
operation, the pointer should rise to
about the middle of the gauge. In NOTE: The temperature must be
severe driving conditions, the pointer stabilized before doing this
may rise to the upper zone. If it procedure.
reaches the red (Hot) mark, pull
safely to the side of the road. Turn to Select the outside temperature
page 211 for instructions and display, then press the Select/Reset
precautions on checking the engines knob for ten seconds. The following
cooling system. sequence will appear for one second
each: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 5, 4, 3, 2,
1, 0, 1 (0, 1, 2, 3, 3, 2, 1, 0, 1).
Canadian models only
This light displays the outside When it reaches the desired value,
temperature Centigrade. release the Select/Reset knob. You
The temperature sensor is in the should see the new outside
front bumper. Therefore, the temperature displayed.
temperature reading can be affected
by heat reflection from the road In certain weather conditions,
surface, engine heat, and the temperature readings near freezing 0
exhaust from surrounding traffic. C could mean that ice is forming on
This can cause an incorrect the road surface.
temperature reading when your
speed is under 30 km/h.


Controls Near the Steering Wheel
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS SHIFT LEVER (A/T) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON

(P.65) (P.141) (P.66)
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
MOONROOF WASHERS
(P.88) (P.64)
CRUISE CONTROL
(P.119) HORN
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT PARKING BRAKE REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER

(P.68) (P.67) (P.66)
A/T model is shown.
: To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.


Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wiper Push the right lever up or down to Rear Window Wiper and Washer
select a position.
MIST The wipers run at high

speed until you release the lever.
OFF The wipers are not activated.
INT The wipers operate every

few seconds.
LO The wipers run at low speed.
HI The wipers run at high speed.

1. MIST 1. Rotate clockwise to turn the rear
2. OFF Windshield Washer Pull window wiper ON.
3. INT Intermittent forward and hold the wiper control
4. LO Low lever. The washers spray until you 2. Hold past ON to turn the window
5. HI High release the lever. The wipers run wiper on and the window washer
6. Windshield Washers at low speed, then complete one to spray.
more sweep after you release the
lever. 3. OFF
4. Rotate counterclockwise to turn

the window wiper on and the
window washer to spray.


Turn Signal and Headlights
Turn Signal Push down on the High Beams To turn on, push
left lever to signal a left turn and up the lever forward until you hear a
to signal a right turn. To signal a lane click. The blue high beam indicator
change, push lightly on the lever and will light (see page 59 ). Pull it back
hold it. The lever will return to to return to low beams. To flash the
center when you release it or high beams, pull the lever back
complete a turn. lightly, then release it. The high
beams will stay on as long as you
Headlights On Rotating the hold the lever back.
switch on the left lever to the
position turns on the parking Daytime Running Lights
lights, taillights, instrument panel Canadian models only
lights, side-marker lights, and rear With the headlight switch off, the
1. Turn Signal license plate lights. Turning the high beam headlights come on with
2. OFF switch to the position turns reduced brightness when you turn
3. Parking and indicator lights on the headlights. If you leave the the ignition switch to ON (II) and
4. Headlights on lights on with the key removed from release the parking brake. They
5. High beams the ignition switch, you will hear a remain on until you turn the ignition
6. Flash high beams reminder tone when you open the off, even if you set the parking brake.
drivers door. The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn the switch
to the position.


Instrument Panel Brightness, Hazard Warning Button, Rear Window Defogger
Instrument Panel Brightness Hazard Warning Button Rear Window Defogger
Turn the knob on the left side of the Push the button between the center The rear window defogger will clear
instrument panel to adjust the vents to turn on the hazard warning fog, frost, and thin ice from the
brightness of the instrument panel lights (four-way flashers). This window. Push the defogger button to
lights. causes all four outside turn signals turn it on and off. The light in the
and both turn indicators in the button lights to show the defogger is
instrument panel to flash. Use the on.
hazard warning lights if you need to
park in a dangerous area near heavy
traffic, or if your vehicle is disabled.


Rear Window Defogger, Parking Brake
Make sure the rear window is clear Parking Brake

and you have good visibility before
starting to drive. RELEASE BUTTON
The defogger wires on the inside of

the rear window can be accidentally
damaged. When cleaning the glass,
always wipe side-to-side.
PARKING BRAKE
LEVER
To apply the parking brake, firmly To release the parking brake, push
pull the parking brake lever toward and hold the release button on the
you. side of the parking brake lever, pull
the lever toward you slightly, then
push the lever forward.
The parking brake light on the

instrument panel should go out.
NOTICE: Driving the vehicle with the

parking brake applied can damage the
rear brakes and axles.


Steering Wheel Adjustment
See page 17 for important safety 3. Push the lever up to lock the
information about how to properly steering wheel in that position.
position the steering wheel.
4. Make sure you have securely
Make any steering wheel adjustment locked the steering wheel in place
before you start driving. by trying to move it up and down.
Adjusting the steering wheel

position while driving may
cause you to lose control of the
vehicle and be seriously injured
in a crash. 1. Push the lever under the steering
column all the way down.
Adjust the steering wheel only
when the vehicle is stopped. 2. Move the steering wheel so it
points to your chest, not toward
your face. Make sure you can see
the instrument panel gauges and
lights.


Keys and Locks
KEY NUMBER MASTER VALET These keys contain electronic Some models also come with two
TAG KEYS KEY circuits that are activated by the remote transmitters; see page 74 for
(Black) (Gray) Immobilizer System. They will not an explanation of their operation.
work to start the engine if the
circuits are damaged.
Protect the keys from direct

sunlight, high temperature, and
high humidity.
Do not drop the keys or set heavy

objects on them.
The master key fits all the locks on Keep the keys away from liquids.
your vehicle. The valet key works If they get wet, dry them
only in the ignition, the door locks, immediately with a soft cloth.
and the tailgate. You can keep the
glove box locked when you leave The keys do not contain batteries.
your vehicle and the valet key at a Do not try to take them apart.
parking facility.
You should have received a key

number tag with your keys. You will
need this key number if you ever
have to get a lost key replaced. Use
only Honda-approved key blanks.


Immobilizer System
The Immobilizer System protects If the system repeatedly does not As required by the FCC:
your vehicle from theft. If an recognize the coding of your key, This device complies with Part 15 of the
improperly-coded key (or other contact your Honda dealer. FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
device) is used, the engines fuel following two conditions: (1) This device
system is disabled. Do not attempt to alter this system may not cause harmful interference, and
or add other devices to it. Electrical (2) this device must accept any
When you turn the ignition switch to problems could result that may make interference received, including
ON (II), the Immobilizer System your vehicle undriveable. interference that may cause undesired
indicator should come on for a few operation.
seconds, then go out. If the indicator If you have lost your key and cannot
starts to blink, it means the system start your engine, contact a Honda Changes or modifications not expressly
does not recognize the coding of the dealer. approved by the party responsible for
key. Turn the ignition switch to compliance could void the users
LOCK (0), remove the key, reinsert authority to operate the equipment.
it, and turn the switch to ON (II)
again. This device complies with Industry
Canada Standard RSS-210.
The system may not recognize your Operation is subject to the following two
keys coding if another immobilizer conditions: (1) this device may not cause
key or other metal object is near the interference, and (2) this device must
ignition switch when you insert the accept any interference that may cause
key. undesired operation of the device.


Ignition Switch
LOCK (0) You can insert or START (III) Use this position
remove the key only in this position. only to start the engine. The switch
To turn the key, the shift lever must returns to ON (II) when you let go of
be in Park, and you must push the the key.
key in slightly.
You will hear a reminder beeper if
If the front wheels are turned, the you leave the key in the ignition
anti-theft lock may make it difficult switch in the LOCK (0) or
to turn the key. Firmly turn the ACCESSORY (I) position and open
steering wheel to the left or right as the drivers door. Remove the key to
you turn the key. turn off the beeper. The shift lever
must be in Park before you can
ACCESSORY (I) You can remove the key from the ignition
The ignition switch has four operate the audio system and the switch.
positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY accessory power sockets in this
(I), ON (II), and START (III). position.
ON (II) This is the normal key Removing the key from the
position when driving. Several of the ignition switch while driving
lights on the instrument panel come locks the steering. This can
on as a test when you turn the cause you to lose control.
ignition switch from ACCESSORY
(I) to ON (II). Remove the key from the
ignition switch only when
parked.


Door Locks
Power Door Locks To lock the drivers door, remove the Childproof Door Locks
key from the ignition switch, pull the
DOOR LOCK SWITCH
outside door handle and push the
lock tab down or push the door lock
switch down. Release the handle,
then close the door.
To unlock the drivers door from the Lock

outside, turn the key and release it.
If you turn and hold it, all doors and LEVER
the tailgate unlock. All four doors
and the tailgate unlock when you use
LOCK TAB the key in the passengers door.
To lock all of the doors and tailgate, The childproof door locks are
press the door lock switch on either designed to prevent children seated
front door, or press the lock tab in the rear from accidentally opening
down on the drivers door, or use the the rear doors. Each rear door has a
key on the outside lock. lock lever near the edge. With the
Pressing up on either door lock lever in the LOCK position, the door
switch will unlock all of the doors. cannot be opened from the inside
The lock tabs on the other doors regardless of the position of the lock
lock and unlock only that door. tab. To open the door, pull the lock
Pulling up on the drivers door lock tab up and use the outside door
tab only unlocks the drivers door. handle.


Door Locks
Tailgate and Hatch Glass The rear wiper will not operate with
the hatch glass open. If you open it
while the rear wiper is operating, the
wiper will stop.
To close the hatch glass, lower it and

press on the handle until it latches.
STOP
Use the valet or master key in the To keep the tailgate door open on an
tailgate to: incline, use the stop from the tool kit.
The tool kit is in the storage bin
1. Unlock the tailgate. Pull the under the cargo floor. Put the stop
handle to open it. on the support strut as shown.
2. Lock the tailgate. Make sure to remove the stop before
3. Open the hatch glass. You can closing the tailgate.
also open it by pressing the hatch
glass release button on the drivers
door.
CONTINUED


Door Locks, Remote Transmitter
See page 132 for information on Remote Transmitter UNLOCK Press this button once
cargo loading. Keep the tailgate and to unlock the drivers door. Push it
the hatch glass closed at all times LED LOCK twice to unlock the other doors and
while driving to avoid damaging the BUTTON the tailgate. Some exterior and
tailgate and the hatch glass, and to interior lights flash twice each time
HATCH
prevent exhaust gas from getting GLASS you press this button. If you do not
into the interior. See Carbon RELEASE open any doors or the tailgate within
Monoxide Hazard on page 50 . BUTTON 30 seconds, they will automatically
relock.
UNLOCK PANIC
BUTTON BUTTON PANIC Press this button for
about one second to attract attention;
the horn will sound and the exterior
On EX model in the U.S., and EX and lights will flash for about 30 seconds.
EX-L models in Canada To cancel panic mode, press any
LOCK Press this button once to other button on the remote
lock all doors and the tailgate. Some transmitter or turn the ignition
exterior and interior lights will flash. switch to ON (II).
When you push LOCK twice within 5
seconds, you will hear a beep to HATCH GLASS RELEASE
verify that the security system has Press this button for two seconds to
set. You cannot lock it if any door is open the hatch glass. The hatch
not fully closed or the key is in the glass will not open if the key is in the
ignition switch. ignition. Even if the hatch glass is
open, the tailgate can be locked with
the remote transmitter.


Remote Transmitter
Replacing the Transmitter Battery To replace the battery, remove the As required by the FCC:
round cover on the back of the This device complies with Part 15 of the
BATTERY ROUND transmitter by turning it FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
COVER counterclockwise with a coin. Insert following two conditions: (1) This device
a new battery with the side facing may not cause harmful interference, and
up. Align the mark on the (2) this device must accept any
cover with the mark on the interference received, including
transmitter. Set the cover in place interference that may cause undesired
and turn it clockwise. operation.
Remote Transmitter Care Changes or modifications not expressly

Avoid dropping or throwing the approved by the party responsible for
transmitter. compliance could void the users
authority to operate the equipment.
If it takes several pushes on the Protect the transmitter from
button to lock or unlock the doors extreme temperatures. This device complies with Industry
and the tailgate, replace the battery Canada Standard RSS-210.
as soon as possible. Do not immerse the transmitter in Operation is subject to the following two
Battery type: CR2025 any liquid. conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must
If you lose a transmitter, the accept any interference that may cause
replacement needs to be undesired operation of the device.
reprogrammed by a Honda dealer.
CONTINUED


Seat Heaters
DRIVERS SEAT HEATER SWITCH Do not use the seat heaters when the
engine is off or when idling for a
long period of time. They can drain
the battery, making your vehicle
hard to start.
Because of the sensors for the side

airbag system, there is no heaters in
the passengers seat-backs.
PASSENGERS SEAT HEATER SWITCH
On EX-L model in Canada

Both front seats are equipped with
seat heaters. The ignition switch in
the ON (II) position to use them.
Push the heater switch to turn the
power on or off. The indicators will
come on and remain on while the
heaters are on.


Seats
Seat Adjustments Front Seat

See pages 12 14 for important safety
information and warnings about how to
properly position the seats and seat-
backs.
Make all seat adjustments before

you start driving.
To adjust the front or rear seat To change the angle of the seat-back,
forward and backward, pull up on the pull up on the lever on the outside of
bar under the seat cushions front the seat bottom.
edge. Move the seat, and make sure
it is locked into position.


Seats
Rear Seat Drivers Seat Height Adjustment Armrests
To change the angle of the rear seat- To adjust the height of the drivers The rear seat armrest is located in
back, pull up on the release lever on seat, turn the dial on the outside of the center of the rear seat. Pivot it
the outside of the seat-back. the seat bottom. down to use it.
When using the center seating Only on vehicles with an automatic

position, adjust the left and right side transmission
of the rear seats to the same position. Each front seat has an armrest on
the side of the seat-back. To use it,
Make sure all rear shoulder belts are pivot it down.
positioned in front of the rear seat-
backs after you adjust the rear seats.


Seats
Head Restraints To remove a front head restraint or a

See page 16 for important safety head restraint in one of the rear
information and a warning about how to outboard seating positions for
properly position the head restraints. cleaning or repair, pull it up as far as
it will go. Push the release button,
Your vehicle is equipped with head then pull the restraint out of the seat-
restraints in all seating positions. back.
The head restraints help protect you To remove the rear center head
and your passengers from whiplash restraint, pull it up and out of the
and other injuries. They are most seat-back.
effective when you adjust them so RELEASE BUTTON
the back of the occupants head rests
against the center of the restraint. The head restraints in the front and
rear outboard seating positions
adjust for height. To raise it, pull
upward. To lower the restraint, push
the release button sideways and
push the restraint down.


Seats
Reclining the Front Seats 3. Adjust the front seats forward as

far as they will go. Pull up the seat-
back angle adjustment lever and
pivot the seat-back backward until
it is level with the rear seat
cushion.
4. Move the front seat backward

until it touches the rear seat.
5. Adjust the rear seat-back to the

desired position.
Reverse this procedure to return the

You can recline the seat-backs on the 2. Remove the head restraints from front and rear seats to the upright
front seats so they are level with the the front seats (see page 79 ), and position. Make sure you install the
rear seat cushions, making a large store them in the front seat-back head restraints and the seats are
cushioned area. To do this: pockets. locked securely before driving.
1. Adjust the rear seats as far back When you return the seat-back to
as they will go. the upright position, hold the seat-
back to keep it from going up too
quickly.


Seats
Folding the Rear Seats Down

The rear seat-back can be folded LATCH PLATE
down to give more cargo room. Each
side folds down separately. So you
can still carry a passenger in the rear
seat.
You can also fold up each of the rear

seats separately to create further
cargo space (see page 82 ).
BUCKLE
1. Push the seat belt buckles into the When you are folding the right half
seat cushion. of the rear seat, use the latch plate to
release the center seat belt from the
detachable anchor (see page 84 ).
Allow the seat belt to retract into the
holder on the ceiling and store the
buckles in it.
CONTINUED


Seats
Reverse this procedure to return the Folding the Rear Seat Up

seat-back to the upright position.
Make sure the seat is secured and
the seat belt in front of the seat-back
before driving.
RELEASE LEVER
SLIDE BAR
2. Lower the head restraint to its
lowest position. To fold up the rear seat:
3. Pull up on the release lever on the 1. Pull up the bar under the seat
outside of the seat-back. cushion and slide the rear seat
backward. The rear seat will not
4. Fold the seat-back forward. fold up if it is not back as far as it
will go.
Do not put any heavy items on the
seat-back when it is folded. 2. Follow steps 1 through 4 on pages
81 and 82 for folding down the
seat-back.


Seats
LOCK RELEASE
STRAP
FASTENING
STRAP
3. Unlock the seat from the floor by 5. Pull out the fastening strap from 6. Tighten the strap to remove any
pulling the lock release strap the slit on the seat-back. Move the slack and make sure the seat is
under the seat cushions back front seat forward slightly, then secure.
edge, then lift the rear of the seat. attach the anchor on the fastening
You cannot fold up the rear seat if strap to the hook on the bottom of
it is not latched securely in the the front seat. Adjust the front
rearmost position. seat to the desired position.
4. Pivot the seat forward.
CONTINUED


Seats
Reverse this procedure to return the In the center seating position of the Detachable Anchor
seat to the upright position. rear seat, be sure the detachable The seat belt in the rear center seat
Make sure the seat is securely anchor is latched securely before is equipped with a detachable anchor.
latched before driving. using the seat belt (see page 85 ). This allows the center seat belt to be
When you are not using the unlatched when the right side of the
fastening strap, roll up the strap and Make sure all items in the cargo area rear seat is folded.
store it properly into the slit on the are secured. Loose items can fly
seat-back. forward and cause injury if you have
to brake hard. See Carrying Cargo
Make sure all rear shoulder belts are on page 132 . Using a seat belt with the
positioned in front of the rear seat- detachable anchor unlatched
backs. increases the chance of serious
injury or death in a crash.
Before using the seat belt,

make sure the detachable
anchor is correctly latched.


Seats
ANCHOR BUCKLE SMALL LATCH

PLATE
LATCH PLATE
TRIANGLE
MARKS
To unlatch the detachable anchor When the seat-back is returned to its

before folding the seat-back, insert upright position, be sure to latch the
the latch plate into the slot on the detachable anchor by lining up the
side of the anchor buckle and allow triangle marks on the small latch
the seat belt to retract. Store the plate and anchor buckle, then insert
detachable anchor and seat belt latch the plate into the buckle. Tug on the
plates in the retractor housing. seat belt to verify that the detachable
anchor is securely latched. Make
sure the seat belt is not twisted.


Power Windows
DRIVERS WINDOW SWITCH AUTO REVERSE If the drivers

window runs into any obstacle while
Closing a power window on it is closing automatically, it will
someones hands or fingers can reverse direction and then stop. To
cause serious injury. close the window, remove the
obstacle, then use the window switch
Make sure your passengers are again.
away from the windows before
closing them. Auto reverse stops sensing when the
window is almost closed. You should
always check that all passengers and
MAIN SWITCH AUTO To open/close the drivers objects are away from the window
window, push the window switch before closing it.
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II) firmly down or up to the second
to raise or lower any window. To detent, and release it. The window
open the window, push the switch will automatically go up or down all
down and hold it. Release the switch the way. To stop the window, pull/
when you want to stop the window. push on the window switch briefly.
Pull back on the switch and hold it to
close the window. If the MAIN switch is OFF, the
passenger windows cannot be raised
or lowered. Keep the MAIN switch
off when you have children in the
vehicle so they do not injure
themselves by operating the
windows unintentionally.


Power Windows, Glove Box
If your vehicles battery is Glove Box

disconnected or goes dead, or the
drivers window fuse is removed, the An open glove box can cause
AUTO function will be disabled. The serious injury to your passenger
power window system needs to be in a crash, even if the
reset after reconnecting the battery passenger is wearing the seat
or installing the fuse. belt.
1. Start the engine. Push down and Always keep the glove box
hold the drivers window switch closed while driving.
until the window is fully open.
Lock
2. Pull and hold the drivers window
switch to close the window
completely, then hold the switch Open the glove box by pulling the
for a second or two more. bottom of the handle. Close it with a
firm push. Lock or unlock the glove
If the power windows do not operate box with the master key.
properly after resetting, have your
vehicle checked by a Honda dealer. The glove box light comes on only
when the instrument panel indicators
are on.


Moonroof
To tilt up the back of the moonroof,

press and hold the center button
( ). To close the moonroof, If you try to open the moonroof in
press and hold the top of the switch below-f reezing temperatures, or when
( ). To open the moonroof, it is covered with snow or ice, you can
press and hold the bottom of the damage the moonroof panel or motor.
switch ( ).
Opening or closing the

moonroof on someones hands
or fingers can cause serious
On EX model in the U.S., and EX-L injury.
model in Canada
The moonroof can be tilted up in the Make sure all hands and fingers
back for ventilation, or it can be slid are clear of the moonroof
back into the roof. Use the switch before opening or closing it.
under the left dashboard vent to
operate the moonroof.


Mirrors
Adjusting the Power Mirrors 2. Push the appropriate edge of the

adjustment switch to move the
SELECTOR SWITCH mirror right, left, up, or down.
TAB 3. When you finish, move the
selector switch to the center (off)
position. This turns off the
adjustment switch so you cant
move a mirror out of position by
accidentally bumping the switch.
ADJUSTMENT SWITCH
Keep the inside and outside mirrors
clean and adjusted for best visibility. 1. Move the selector switch to L
Be sure to adjust the mirrors before (drivers side) or R (passengers
you start driving. side).
The inside mirror has day and night

positions. The night position reduces
glare from headlights behind you.
Flip the tab on the bottom edge of
the mirror to select the day or night
position.


Mirrors
Power Mirror Heaters
On EX and EX-L models in Canada

The outside mirrors are heated to re-
move fog and frost. With the ignition
switch in the ON (II) position, turn
on the heaters by pressing the but-
ton. The light in the button comes on
as a reminder. Press the button
again to turn the heaters off.


Interior Convenience Items
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET COAT HOOK ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
DRIVERS POCKET DASH BOARD POCKET
CENTER
POCKET2
BUILT-IN TABLE BEVERAGE HOLDERS BEVERAGE STORAGE BOX

HOLDERS
CENTER TABLE BEVERAGE HOLDERS2/
1 : M/T model only COIN TRAY1
2 : A/T model only


Beverage Holder, Built-in Table
Beverage Holders Built-in Table

Be careful when you are using the
beverage holder. A spilled liquid that
is very hot can scald you or your
passengers. Spilled liquids can also
damage the upholstery, carpeting,
and electrical components in the
interior.
HANDLE
The cargo area floor can be taken To remove the table, pull up the
out and used as a table. carpet. Lift and pull on the handle to
slide the table out.


Built-in Table
Using the Built-in Table

Be sure to lock the legs of the
table.
Do not stand on the table.
Do not put a weight of over 44 lbs
(20 kg) on the table.
Hot items such as pots, pans, or
kettles should not be placed
directly on the table top.
Unfold the legs. Lock them in place To fold the legs, pull on the middle
by pushing on the middle of the of each locking arm.
locking arms. Make sure all four are
locked. To put the table back in place, hold
on to the handle and put the
projection on the table into the hole
in the cargo area floor.


Storage Box, Sunglasses Holder, Center Table
Storage Box Sunglasses Holder Center Table
Push
SUNGLASSES HOLDER
A storage box is located under the To open the sunglasses holder, push To use the center table, pull up the
front passengers seat. To use it, pull on the front edge. It will unlatch and outside edge of the table until it
upward slightly on the front center swing down. To close it, push it until latches. To store it, pull the lever and
edge of the box and slide it out. it latches. Make sure the holder is lower the table.
closed while you are driving.
To remove the box for cleaning, pull
upward on the front center edge to Some larger styles of sunglasses
disengage the locking tabs under the may not fit in the holder.
seat bottom, then pull the box out.


Center Table, Accessory Power Sockets
Accessory Power Sockets

These sockets are intended to supply
power for 12 volt DC accessories
that are rated 120 watts or less (10
amps).
To power an accessory, the ignition
switch must be in the ACCESSORY
(I) or ON (II) position.
When both sockets are being used,

the combined power rating of both
accessories should be 120 watts or
less (10 amps).
Sitting on or getting under the table, These sockets will not power an
or putting heavy objects on the table, automotive type cigarette lighter
may damage or deform it. element.
Do not put any items on the table

while driving. They may fall down or
fly around when you go around
corners or brake hard.


96

Main Menu

Comfort and Convenience Features
The heating and air conditioning Vents, Heating, and A/C ................ 98
systems in your Honda provide a Air Flow Buttons .......................... 99
comfortable driving environment in Playing the Radio ........................... 102
all weather conditions. Radio Reception ............................. 106
Playing a CD ................................... 108
The standard audio system has CD Changer.................................... 110
many features. This section de- Protecting Your CDs ..................... 111
scribes those features and how to CD Player Error Messages .......... 112
use them. (If you selected an CD Changer Error Messages ...... 113
optional audio system, refer to the Playing a Tape ................................ 114
operating instructions that came Radio Theft Protection.................. 117
with it.) Setting the Clock ........................... 118
Cruise Control ................................ 119
Your Honda has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it.
Comfort and Convenience Features 97


Vents, Heating, and A/C
FAN CONTROL TEMPERATURE MODE CONTROL

DIAL CONTROL DIAL DIAL
RECIRCULATION AIR CONDITIONING REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER

BUTTON (A/C) BUTTON BUTTON
98 Comfort and Convenience Features


Air Flow Buttons
Fan Control Dial The outside air intakes for the The system automatically
Turn this dial clockwise to increase heating and cooling system are at turns on the A/C and switches to
fan speed and increase the airflow. the base of the windshield. Keep this Recirculation mode. Air flows from
area clear of leaves and other debris. the center and side vents in the
Temperature Control Dial dashboard.
Turning this dial clockwise increases The system should be left in Fresh
the temperature of the airflow. Air mode under almost all conditions. Air flows from the center
Keeping the system in Recirculation and corner vents in the dashboard.
Air Conditioning (A/C) Button mode, particularly with the A/C off,
This button turns the air can cause the windows to fog up. Air flow is divided between
conditioning on and off. The light in the vents in the dashboard and the
the button is on when the A/C is on. Switch to Recirculation mode when floor vents.
driving through dusty or smoky
Recirculation Button conditions, then return to Fresh Air Air flows from the floor
When the light in the button is on, mode. vents. When you select , the
air from the vehicles interior is sent system automatically switches to
throughout the system again. When Rear Window Defogger Button Fresh Air mode.
the light is off, air is brought in from This button turns the rear window
the outside of the vehicle (Fresh Air defogger off and on (see page 66 ). Air flow is divided between
mode). the floor vents and the defroster
Mode Control Dial vents at the base of the windshield.
Use the mode control dial to select
the vents the air flows from. Some
air will flow from the dashboard
vents in all modes.


Air flows from the defroster system. To cool the interior with MAX A/C:
vents at the base of the windshield.
1. Select and Fresh Air mode. 1. Set the mode control dial to MAX
When you select or , 2. Set the fan to the desired speed. A/C.
the system automatically switches to 3. Adjust the warmth of the air with The system automatically turns on
Fresh Air mode and turns on the the temperature control dial. the A/C, selects and
A/C. The A/C indicator does not switches to Recirculation mode.
come on. Using the A/C 2. Make sure the temperature
Air conditioning places an extra load control dial is all the way to the left.
Ventilation on the engine. Watch the engine 3. Set the fan to the desired speed.
The flow-through ventilation system coolant temperature gauge (see page
draws in outside air, circulates it 62 ). If it moves near the red zone, If the interior is very warm, you can
through the interior, then exhausts it turn off the A/C until the gauge cool it down more rapidly by partially
through vents near the tailgate. reads normally. opening the windows, turning on the
A/C, and setting the fan to
1. Turn the temperature control dial 1. Turn on the A/C by pressing the maximum speed in Fresh Air mode.
all the way to the left. button. The light in the button
2. Make sure the A/C is off. comes on when a fan speed is
3. Select and Fresh Air mode. selected.
4. Set the fan to the desired speed. 2. Make sure the temperature
control dial is all the way to the left.
Using the Heater 3. Select .
The heater uses engine coolant to 4. If the outside air is humid, select
warm the air. If the engine is cold, it Recirculation mode. If the outside
will be several minutes before you air is dry, select Fresh Air mode.
feel warm air coming from the 5. Set the fan to the desired speed.


Dehumidify the Interior To Remove Exterior Frost or Ice

Air conditioning, as it cools, removes From the Windows
moisture from the air. When used in 1. Select . The system
combination with the heater, it automatically switches to Fresh
makes the interior warm and dry. Air mode and turns on the A/C.
The A/C indicator does not come
1. Switch the fan on. on.
2. Turn on the air conditioning. 2. Select .
3. Select and Fresh Air mode. 3. Set the fan and temperature
4. Adjust the temperature control controls to maximum level.
dial to your preference. 4. Select to help clear the
rear window.
This setting is suitable for all driving
conditions whenever the outside To clear the windows faster, you can
temperature is above 32F (0C). close the dashboard corner vents by
rotating the wheel below it. This will
send more warm air to the
windshield defroster vents. Once the
windshield is clear, select the Fresh
Air mode to avoid fogging the
windows.
For your safety, make sure you have

a clear view through all the windows
before driving.


Playing the Radio
LX Model U.S.: EX Model

Canada: EX and EX-L Models
PWR/VOL KNOB PRESET BUTTONS TUNE KNOB PWR/VOL KNOB AM BUTTON TUNE/MODE KNOB
TREBLE/ FM BUTTON ST INDICATOR

BALANCE
AUTO
BASS/ SELECT
FADE BUTTON
SCAN BUTTON FM BUTTON SEEK BUTTONS SCAN BUTTON SEEK BUTTONS

AUTO SELECT BUTTON PRESET BUTTONS
AM BUTTON


Playing the Radio
To Play the Radio lower frequency. Preset Each preset button can
The ignition switch must be in store one frequency on AM, and two
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II). Turn SEEK The SEEK function frequencies on FM.
the system on by pushing the PWR/ searches up and down from the
VOL knob or the AM or FM button. current frequency to find a station 1. Select the desired band, AM or
Adjust the volume by turning the with a strong signal. To activate it, FM. FM1 and FM2 let you store
same knob. press either SEEK button ( or ), two frequencies with each preset
then release it. button.
The band and frequency that the 2. Use the TUNE, SEEK, or SCAN
radio was last tuned to is displayed. SCAN The SCAN function function to tune the radio to a
To change bands, press the AM or samples all stations with strong desired station.
FM button. On the FM band, ST will signals on the selected band. To 3. Pick a preset button, and hold it
be displayed if the station is broad- activate it, press the SCAN button, until you hear a beep.
casting in stereo. Stereo then release it. You will see SCAN in 4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to store a total
reproduction on AM is not available. the display. The system will scan for of six stations on AM and twelve
a station with a strong signal. When stations on FM.
To Select a Station it finds one, it will stop and play that
You can use any of five methods to station for about five seconds. The preset frequencies will be lost if
find radio stations on the selected your vehicles battery goes dead, is
band: TUNE, SEEK, SCAN, the If you do nothing, the system will disconnected, or the radio fuse is
preset buttons, and AUTO SELECT . then scan for the next strong station removed.
and play it for five seconds. When it
TUNE Use the TUNE knob to plays a station you want to listen to,
tune the radio to a desired frequency. press the SCAN button again.
Turn the knob right to tune to a
higher frequency, or left to tune to a


Playing the Radio
AUTO SELECT If you are To turn off Auto Select, press the Adjusting the Sound
traveling far from home and can no A. SEL button. This restores the Treble/Bass Use the TRE/BAS
longer receive your preset stations, presets you originally set. modes or controls to adjust the tone
you can use the Auto Select feature to your liking.
to find stations in the local area.
Balance/Fader These two
Press the A. SEL Button. A.SEL modes adjusts the strength of the
flashes in the display, and the system sound coming from each speaker.
goes into scan mode for several BAL adjusts the side-to-side strength,
seconds. It stores the frequencies of while FAD adjusts the front-to-back
six AM, and twelve FM stations in strength.
the preset buttons.
On LX model in the U.S. and Canada
You will see a 0 displayed after BAS/FAD: Press the knob to get it
pressing a preset button if Auto to pop out. Turn it to adjust the Bass
Select cannot find a strong station level. Pull it out slightly farther to
for every preset button. adjust the Fade, or front-to-back
strength. Push the knob back in
If you do not like the stations Auto when you are done adjusting the
Select has stored, you can store sound.
other frequencies on the preset
buttons. Use the TUNE, SEEK, or
SCAN functions to find stations, then
store them in the preset buttons as
described.


Playing the Radio
TRE/BAL: Press the knob to get it Audio System Lighting

to pop out. Turn it to adjust the You can use the instrument panel
Treble level. Pull it out slightly brightness control knob to adjust the
farther to adjust the Balance, or side- illumination of the audio system (see
to-side strength. Push the knob back page 66 ). The audio system
in when you are done adjusting the illuminates when the parking lights
sound. are on, even if the radio is off.
On EX model in the U.S., and EX and

EX-L models in Canada
Press the MODE (TUNE) knob
repeatedly to display the Bass (BAS),
Treble (TRE), Fader (FAD), and
Balance (BAL) settings.
Each mode is shown in the display as

it changes. Turn the MODE (TUNE)
knob to adjust the setting to your
liking. When the level reaches the
center, you will see C in the display.
The system will automatically return
the display to the selected audio
mode about 5 seconds after you stop
adjusting a mode.


Radio Reception
Radio Frequencies Radio Reception

Your Hondas radio can receive the How well your Hondas radio
complete AM and FM bands. receives stations is dependent on
Those bands cover these frequen- many factors, such as the distance
cies: from the stations transmitter,
nearby large objects, and atmos-
AM band: pheric conditions.
530 to 1,710 kilohertz
FM band: A radio stations signal gets weaker
87.7 to 107.9 megahertz as you get farther away from its
transmitter. If you are listening to an
Radio stations on the AM band are AM station, you will notice the sound
assigned frequencies at least ten volume becoming weaker, and the
kilohertz apart (530, 540, 550). station drifting in and out. If you are Driving very near the transmitter of
Stations on the FM band are listening to an FM station, you will a station that is broadcasting on a
assigned frequencies at least 0.2 see the stereo indicator flickering off frequency close to the frequency of
megahertz apart (87.9, 88.1, 88.3). and on as the signal weakens. the station you are listening to can
Eventually, the stereo indicator will also affect your radios reception.
Stations must use these exact go off and the sound will fade You may temporarily hear both
frequencies. It is fairly common for completely as you get out of range of stations, or hear only the station you
stations to round-off the frequency in the stations signal. are close to.
their advertising, so your radio could
display a frequency of 100.9 even
though the announcer may identify
the station as FM101.


Radio Reception
As required by the FCC:

Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the users
authority to operate the equipment.
Radio signals, especially on the FM Radio reception can be affected by

band, are deflected by large objects atmospheric conditions such as
such as buildings and hills. Your thunderstorms, high humidity, and
radio then receives both the direct even sunspots. You may be able to
signal from the stations transmitter, receive a distant radio station one
and the deflected signal. This causes day and not receive it the next day
the sound to distort or flutter. This is because of a change in conditions.
a main cause of poor radio reception
in city driving. Electrical interference from passing
vehicles and stationary sources can
cause temporary reception problems.


Playing a CD

CD EJECT CD SLOT SKIP BUTTONS LOAD BUTTON CD SLOT CD EJECT

BUTTON BUTTON
RDM BUTTON CD BUTTON
PWR/VOL
KNOB
REPEAT BUTTON CD BUTTON RDM BUTTON CD SELECT BUTTONS SKIP BUTTONS
REPEAT BUTTON


Playing a CD
CD Player comes on. Insert it only about To Change Tracks (SKIP)

With the ignition in the halfway, the drive will pull it in the Each time you press and release ,
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position, rest of the way. You will see the player skips forward to the
insert a CD into the CD slot. The BUSY in the display. The CD beginning of the next track. Press
drive will pull the CD in the rest of load indicator turns red and blinks and release
to skip backward to
the way and begin to play it. You as the CD is loaded. the beginning of the current track.
operate the CD player with the same To move rapidly within a track, press
controls used for the radio. The 4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 until all and hold the
or . You will see
number of the track playing is shown six positions are loaded. If you are CUE or REW in the display.
in the display. The system will not loading all six positions, the
continuously play a CD until you system begins playing the last CD REPEAT To continuously replay
change modes. loaded. a track, press and release the RPT
button. You will see RPT in the
Loading the In-Dash CD Changer You can also load a CD into an empty display. Press the RPT button again
On EX model in U.S., and EX and EX-L position while a CD is playing. Select to turn it off.
models in Canada the empty position (the disc number
1. Press the LOAD button until you indicator is not highlighted) and RANDOM This feature plays the
hear a beep and see LOAd in the press the appropriate preset bar or tracks in random order. To activate
display. touch a disc icon. The current CD Random Play, press and release the
stops playing and starts the loading RDM button. You will see RDM in
2. The disc number for an empty sequence. The CD just loaded will the display. This continues until you
position is highlighted and the red play. press the RDM button again.
light starts blinking.
3. Insert the disc into the CD slot

when the green CD load indicator


Playing a CD, CD Changer
To Stop Playing a CD Operating Optional CD Changer

Press the eject button ( ) to On LX Model in the U.S. and Canada
remove the CD. If you eject the CD, A CD changer is available for your
but do not remove it from the slot, vehicle. It holds up to six CDs. You
the system will automatically reload operate the CD changer with the
the CD after 15 seconds and put it in same controls used for the in-dash
pause mode. To begin playing, press CD player.
the CD button.
Press the AM/FM button to switch Load the desired CDs in the
to the radio while a CD is playing. magazine, and load the magazine in
Press the CD button to play the CD. the changer according to the
instructions that came with it.
If you turn the system off while a CD
is playing, either with the PWR/VOL To select the CD changer, press the
knob or by turning off the ignition, CD button. The CD and track
the CD will stay in the drive. When numbers will be displayed. To select
you turn the system back on, the CD a different CD, use the preset button
will begin playing where it left off. (16). If you select an empty slot in
the magazine, the changer will, after
finding that slot empty, try to load
the CD in the next slot.


Protecting Your CDs
General Information Protecting CDs

When using CD-R discs, use only When a CD is not being played, store
high quality CDs labeled for audio it in its case to protect it from dust
use. and other contamination. To prevent
warpage, keep CDs out of direct
When recording a CD-R, the sunlight and extreme heat.
recording must be closed for it to
be used by the CD players. To clean a CD, use a clean soft cloth.
Wipe across the CD from the center
CD-RW discs will not work in this to the outside edge.
unit.
A new CD may be rough on the
Play only standard round CDs. inner and outer edges. The small
Odd-shaped CDs may jam in the plastic pieces causing this roughness Handle a CD by its edges; never
drive or cause other problems. can flake off and fall on the re- touch either surface. Do not place
cording surface of the CD, causing stabilizer rings or labels on the CD.
Handle your CDs properly to skipping or other problems. Remove These, along with contamination
prevent damage and skipping. these pieces by rubbing the inner from fingerprints, liquids, and felt-tip
and outer edges with the side of a pens, can cause the CD to not play
pencil or pen. properly, or possibly jam in the drive.
Never try to insert foreign objects in

the CD player or the magazine.


CD Player Error Messages
If you see an error message in the LX Model

display while playing a CD player,
find the cause in the chart to the Error Cause Solution
right. If you cannot clear the error Message
message, take the vehicle to a Honda
dealer. Press the EJECT button and pull out the CD.
Check it for damage or deformation.
Mechanical Error If the CD cannot be pulled out, or the error
message does not disappear after the CD is
ejected, see a Honda dealer.
High temperature Will disappear when the temperature returns to
normal.


CD Changer Error Messages
If you see an error message in the EX and EX-L Models

display while playing a CD player, Error
find the cause in the chart to the Message Cause Solution
right. If you cannot clear the error
message, take the vehicle to a Honda Press the CD eject button and pull out the CDs,
dealer. FOCUS Error check for error message. Insert the CDs again.
Mechanical Error If the code does not disappear or the CD cannot
be pulled out, consult your Honda dealer.
No CD in the CD Insert CD magazine.
changer
LX Model
Error
Message Cause Solution
CD-changer malfunction Consult your Honda dealer.

CD is in changer Press the magazine eject button, and insert an
mechanism empty magazine.
High temperature Will disappear when the temperature returns to
normal.
Misconnection or
disconnection of CD See your Honda dealer.
changer
No CD magazine in the CD Insert CD magazine.
changer
No CD in magazine Insert CD in magazine.


Playing a Tape

FF BUTTON
TAPE EJECT
PWR/VOL PLAY REW DOLBY TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR BUTTON
PWR/VOL
KNOB BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON KNOB
CASSETTE DOLBY INDICATOR
SLOT
RPT
BUTTON
TAPE DIRECTION PLAY

INDICATOR BUTTON SKIP BUTTONS
SKIP
RPT BUTTON PROG BUTTONS TAPE
BUTTON PROG BUTTON DOLBY
BUTTON BUTTON
TAPE EJECT CASSETTE
BUTTON SLOT REW BUTTON FF BUTTON


Playing a Tape
To Play a Tape Dolby noise reduction turns on To switch to the radio or CD player
The ignition switch must be in when you insert a tape. The while a Tape is playing, press the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II). Make indicator will light in the AM, FM or CD button. To change
sure the open side of the tape is display. If the tape was not recorded back to the tape player, press the
facing right, then insert the tape in Dolby, turn it off by pressing the TAPE button.
most of the way into the slot. The NR button. Dolby remains off until
system will pull the tape in the rest you press the NR button again. Tape Search Functions
of the way, and begin to play it. FF/REW To rewind the tape,

Dolby noise reduction manufactured under push the REW button. You will see
The tape direction indicator will light license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corpo- REW in the display. To fast forward
to show you which side of the tape is ration. DOLBY and the double-D symbol the tape, push the FF button. You
playing. The indicates the side are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories will see FF displayed. Press the FF,
you inserted upward in now playing. Licensing Corporation. REW, or PLAY button to take the
If you want to play the other side, system out of rewind or fast forward.
press the PROG button. When the To Stop Playing a Tape
player reaches the end of the tape, it To remove the tape, press the SKIP Press button to find the
will automatically reverse direction EJECT button. If you want to turn beginning of the current song or
and play the other side. the player off, press the PWR/VOL passage. Press button to find the
knob or turn off the ignition. The beginning of the next song or
tape will remain in the drive. When passage. When the system reaches
you turn the system back on, the the beginning of a song or passage, it
tape will begin playing where it left begins to play it.
off.
CONTINUED


Playing a Tape
REPEAT Press the RPT button Caring for the Tape and Player cassette in the player.
to continuously play a song or The tape player picks up dirt and
passage. You will see RPT or oxides from the tape. This Store tapes in their cases to protect
REPEAT displayed. The track will contamination builds up over time them from dust and moisture. Never
repeat until you press the RPT and cause the sound quality to place tapes where they will be
button again. degrade. To prevent this, you should exposed to direct sunlight, high heat,
clean the player after every 30 hours or high humidity. If a tape is exposed
NOTE: The SKIP and REPEAT of use. to extreme heat or cold, let it reach a
functions use silent periods on the moderate temperature before
tape to find the end of a song or If you do not clean the tape player inserting it into the player.
passage. These features may not regularly, it may eventually become
work if there is almost no gap impossible to remove the Never try to insert foreign objects
between selections, a high noise contamination with a normal into the cassette player.
level, or a silent period in the middle cleaning kit. Your Honda dealer has
of a selection. a cleaning kit available.
Use 100-minute or shorter tapes.

Tapes longer than that may break or
jam the drive.
If the tape is loose, tighten it by

turning the hub with a pencil or your
finger. If the label is peeling off,
remove it or it could cause the
cassette to jam in the player. Never
try to insert a warped or damaged


Radio Theft Protection
Radio Theft Protection If your vehicles battery is discon- If the code card is lost, a Honda
Your vehicles audio system will nected or goes dead, the audio dealer can access your code with
disable itself if it is disconnected system will disable itself. If this your radios serial number. To
from electrical power for any reason. happens, you will see COdE in the access the serial number, turn the
To make it work again, you must frequency display the next time you radio on. It must display COdE,
enter a specific five-digit code in the turn on the system. Use the Preset then turn the radio off. Push the
preset buttons. Because there are buttons to enter the five-digit code. preset 1 and preset 6 at the same
hundreds of number combinations The code is located on the radio code time, then quickly release.
possible from five-digits, making the card included in your Owners
system work without knowing the Manual kit. When it is entered You will have to store your favorite
exact code is nearly impossible. correctly, the radio will start playing. stations in the Preset buttons after
the system begins working. Your
You should have received a card that If you make a mistake entering the original settings were lost when the
lists your audio system code number code, do not start over; complete the power was disconnected.
and serial number. It is best to store five-digit sequence, then enter the
this card in a safe place at home. In correct code. You have ten tries to
addition, you should write the audio enter the correct code. If you are
systems serial number in this unsuccessful in ten attempts, you
Owners Manual. must then leave the system on for 1
hour before trying again.
If you should happen to lose the card,
you must obtain the code number
from a Honda dealer. To do this, you
will need the systems serial number.


Setting the Clock
If your vehicles battery is LX Model U.S.: EX Model

disconnected or goes dead, you will Canada: EX and EX-L Models
need to set the clock. RESET BUTTON RESET BUTTON
Press the CLOCK button until you

hear a beep. The displayed time
begins to blink. Change the hours by
pressing the H button until the
numbers advance to the desired time.
Change the minutes by press the M
button until the numbers advance to
the desired time.
When you are finished, press the CLOCK BUTTON M BUTTON CLOCK BUTTON M BUTTON
CLOCK button again.
H BUTTON H BUTTON
You can quickly set the time to the
nearest hour. If the displayed time For example:
is before the half hour, press the 1:06 will reset to 1:00
CLOCK button until you hear a 1:53 will reset to 2:00
beep, then press the R (RESET)
button to set the clock back to the
previous hour. If the displayed
time is after the half hour, the
clock sets forward to the
beginning of the next hour.


Cruise Control
Cruise control allows you to maintain Using the Cruise Control

a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h)
without keeping your foot on the RESUME/accel
accelerator pedal. It should be used
for cruising on straight, open
highways. It is not recommended for
city driving, winding roads, slippery
roads, heavy rain, or bad weather.
CANCEL
Improper use of the cruise
control can lead to a crash. SET/decel
Use the cruise control only 1. Push in the Cruise Control Master 3. Press and release the SET/decel
when traveling on open Switch. The indicator in the switch button on the steering wheel. The
highways in good weather. will come on. CRUISE CONTROL light on the
instrument panel comes on to
2. Accelerate to the desired cruising show the system is now activated.
speed above 25 mph (40 km/h).
CONTINUED


Cruise Control
Cruise control may not hold the set Changing the Set Speed You can decrease the set cruising
speed when you are going up and You can increase the set cruising speed in any of these ways:
down hills. If your speed increases speed in any of these ways:
going down a hill, use the brakes to Press and hold the SET/decel
slow down. This will cancel the Press and hold the RESUME/ button. Release the button when
cruise control. To resume the set accel button. When you reach the you reach the desired speed.
speed, press the RESUME/accel desired cruising speed, release the
button. The CRUISE CONTROL button. To slow down in very small
light on the instrument panel will amounts, tap the SET/decel
come back on. To increase your speed in very button. Each time you do this,
small amounts, tap the RESUME/ your vehicle will slow down about
accel button. Each time you do 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
this, your vehicle will speed up
about 1 mph (1.6 km/h). Tap the brake or clutch pedal
lightly with your foot. The
Push on the accelerator pedal. CRUISE CONTROL light on the
Accelerate to the desired cruising instrument panel will go out.
speed and press the SET/decel When the vehicle slows to the
button. desired speed, press the SET/
decel button.


Cruise Control
Even with the cruise control turned Cancelling the Cruise Control Resuming the Set Speed
on, you can still use the accelerator You can cancel the cruise control in When you push the CANCEL button,
pedal to speed up for passing. After any of these ways: or tap the brake or clutch pedal, the
completing the pass, take your foot system remembers the previously-
off the accelerator pedal. The vehicle Tap the brake or clutch pedal. set cruising speed. To return to that
will return to the set cruising speed. speed, accelerate to above 25 mph
Push the CANCEL button on the (40 km/h) and then press and
Resting your foot on the brake or steering wheel. release the RESUME/accel button.
clutch pedal will cause the cruise The CRUISE CONTROL light comes
control to cancel. Press the Cruise Control Master on. The vehicle will accelerate to the
Switch. same cruising speed as before.
Pressing the Cruise Control Master

Switch turns the system off and
erases the previous cruising speed.


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Before Driving
Before you begin driving your Honda, Break-in Period .............................. 124
you should know what gasoline to Gasoline Type ................................ 124
use, and how to check the levels of Service Station Procedure ............ 125
important fluids. You also need to Fuel Economy ................................ 129
know how to properly store luggage Accessories..................................... 130
or packages. The information in this Modifications.................................. 131
section will help you. If you plan to Carrying Cargo .............................. 132
add any accessories to your vehicle,
please read the information in this
section first.
Before Driving 123


Break-in Period, Gasoline Type
Break-in Period Gasoline Type your authorized Honda dealer for

Help assure your vehicles future Your Honda is designed to operate service.
reliability and performance by paying on unleaded gasoline with a pump For further important fuel-related
extra attention to how you drive octane number of 86 or higher. Use information, please refer to your
during the first 600 miles (1,000 km). of a lower octane gasoline can cause Quick Start Guide.
During this period: a persistent, heavy, metallic rapping
noise in the engine that can lead to Some gasoline today is blended with
Avoid full throttle starts and rapid mechanical failure. oxygenates such as ethanol or
acceleration. MTBE. Your vehicle is designed to
We recommend using a gasoline operate on oxygenated gasoline
Do not change the oil until the containing detergent additives that containing up to 10 percent ethanol
scheduled maintenance time. help prevent fuel system and engine by volume and up to 15 percent
deposits. MTBE by volume. Do not use
Avoid hard braking for the first gasoline containing methanol.
200 miles (300 km). In addition, in order to maintain good
performance, fuel economy, and
Do not tow a trailer. emissions control, we strongly
recommend, in areas where it is
You should also follow these re- available, the use of gasoline that
commendations with an overhauled does NOT contain manganese-based
or exchanged engine, or when the fuel additives such as MMT.
brakes are replaced. Use of gasoline with these additives
may adversely affect performance,
and cause the Malfunction Indicator
Lamp on your instrument panel to
come on. If this happens, contact
124 Before Driving


Service Station Procedure
Fueling If the fuel nozzle keeps clicking off

even though the tank is not full,
Gasoline is highly flammable there may be a problem with your
and explosive. You can be vehicles fuel vapor recovery
burned or seriously injured system. The system helps keep
when handling fuel. fuel vapors from going into the
atmosphere. Consult your dealer.
Stop the engine and keep
heat, sparks, and flames 5. Screw the fuel fill cap back on
away. until it clicks at least three times.
Pull Handle fuel only outdoors. If you do not properly tighten the
Wipe up spills immediately. cap, the Malfunction Indicator
Lamp may come on (see page
214 ).
1. Park with the drivers side closest 3. Remove the fuel fill cap slowly.
to the gas pump. You may hear a hissing sound as 6. Push the fuel fill door closed until
pressure inside the tank escapes. it latches.
2. Open the fuel fill door by pulling Place the cap in the holder on the
on the handle located under the fuel fill door.
lower left corner of the dashboard.
4. Stop filling the tank after the fuel
nozzle automatically clicks off. Do
not try to top off the tank. Leave
some room for the fuel to expand
with temperature changes.
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Opening and Closing the Hood

HOOD RELEASE HANDLE SUPPORT ROD
LATCH
CLIP
To Open the Hood: 2. Put your fingers between the front 3. Pull the support rod out of its clip
1. Park the vehicle, and set the edge of the hood and the front and insert the end into the hole in
parking brake. Pull the hood grille. The hood latch handle is the hood.
release handle located under the above the H logo. Push this
lower left corner of the dashboard. handle up until it releases the
The hood will pop up slightly. hood. Lift the hood.
If the hood latch handle moves
stiffly, or if you can open the hood
without lifting the handle, the
mechanism should be cleaned and
lubricated.
126 Before Driving


To Close the Hood: Oil Check 2. Wipe the dipstick with a clean
Lift it up slightly to remove the cloth or paper towel.
support rod from the hole. Put the DIPSTICK
support rod back into its holding clip. 3. Insert it all the way back in its tube.
Lower the fender, then let it drop.
Make sure it is securely latched.
Wait a few minutes after turning the

engine off before you check the oil.
1. Remove the dipstick (orange

handle).
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Before Driving 127


Engine Coolant Check Refer to Owners Maintenance

Checks on page 167 for
MAX RESERVE TANK
information on checking other
items in your Honda.
UPPER MARK
LOWER MARK
MIN
4. Remove the dipstick again and Look at the coolant level in the
check the level. It should be radiator reserve tank. Make sure it is
between the upper and lower between the MAX and MIN lines. If
marks. it is below the MIN line, see Adding
Engine Coolant on page 176 for
If it is near or below the lower mark, information on adding the proper
see Adding Oil on page 173 . coolant.
128 Before Driving


Fuel Economy
Improving Fuel Economy Try to maintain a constant speed.

Always maintain your vehicle Every time you slow down and
according to the maintenance speed up, your vehicle uses extra
schedule. See Owners fuel. Use the cruise control when
Maintenance Checks (see page appropriate.
167 ).
Combine several short trips into
For example, an underinflated tire one.
causes more rolling resistance,
which uses fuel. The air conditioning puts an extra
load on the engine which makes it
The build-up of snow or mud on use more fuel. Use the fresh-air
your vehicles underside adds ventilation when possible.
weight and rolling resistance.
Frequent cleaning helps your fuel
mileage and reduces the chance of
corrosion.
Drive moderately. Rapid

acceleration, abrupt cornering and
hard braking use more fuel.
Always drive in the highest gear

possible.
Before Driving 129


Accessories
Modifying your vehicle, or installing However, if electronic accessories

some non-Honda accessories, can are improperly installed, or exceed
make your vehicle unsafe. Before Improper accessories or your vehicles electrical system
you make any modifications or add modifications can affect your capacity, they can interfere with the
any accessories, be sure to read the vehicles handling, stability, and operation of your vehicle, or even
following information. performance, and cause a cause the airbags to deploy.
crash in which you can be hurt
Your dealer has Honda accessories or killed. Before installing any accessory:
that allow you to personalize your
vehicle. These accessories have Follow all instructions in this Make sure the accessory does not
been designed and approved for your owners manual regarding obscure any lights, or interfere
vehicle, and are covered by warranty. accessories and modifications. with proper vehicle operation or
performance.
Although aftermarket accessories
may fit on your vehicle, they may not When properly installed, cellular Be sure electronic accessories do
meet factory specifications, and phones, alarms, two-way radios, and not overload electrical circuits
could adversely affect your vehicles low-powered audio systems should (see page 218 ) or interfere with
handling and stability (see not interfere with your vehicles proper operation.
Modifications on page 131 for computer controlled systems, such
additional information). as the SRS and anti-lock brake Have the installer contact your
system. Honda dealer for assistance before
installing any electronic accessory.
130 Before Driving


Modifications
Removing parts from your vehicle, Larger or smaller wheels and tires hurt someone.
or replacing components with non- can interfere with the operation of
Honda (aftermarket) components your vehicles anti-lock brakes and Only on models equipped with side
could seriously affect your vehicles other systems. airbags
handling, stability, and reliability. Do not attach hard objects on or
Do not modify your steering wheel near a front door. If a side airbag
Some examples are: or any other part of your inflates, a cup holder or other hard
Lowering your vehicle with an Supplemental Restraint System. object attached on or near the
aftermarket suspension kit that Modifications could make the door could be propelled inside the
significantly reduces ground system ineffective. See the safety vehicle and hurt someone.
clearance can allow the precautions on page 29 .
undercarriage to hit speed bumps Do not place any objects over the
or other raised objects, which If you plan to modify your vehicle, outside edge of a front seat-back.
could cause the airbags to deploy. consult with your Honda dealer. Covering the outside edge of a
front seat-back, with a non-Honda
Raising your vehicle with an Additional Safety Precautions seat cover for example, could
aftermarket suspension kit can Do not attach or place objects on prevent the airbag from inflating
affect the handling and stability. the front airbag covers. Any object properly.
attached to or placed on the covers
Aftermarket wheels, because they marked SRS AIRBAG in the
are a universal design, can cause center of the steering wheel and
excessive stress on suspension on top of the dashboard could
components. interfere with the proper operation
of the airbags. Or, if the airbags
inflate, the objects could be
propelled inside the vehicle and
Before Driving 131


Carrying Cargo
Your vehicle has several convenient

storage areas:
STORAGE BOX Tailgate pockets
Glove box
TAILGATE POCKETS DOOR POCKETS DASHBOARD POCKET
Dashboard pocket
Door pockets
Storage box
Seat-back pockets
Center pocket
Cargo area
Roof-rack (if installed)
However, carrying too much cargo,

or improperly storing it, can affect
your vehicles handling, stability,
stopping distance, and tires, and
make it unsafe. Before carrying any
type of cargo, be sure to read the
following pages.
CARGO AREA SEAT-BACK CENTER POCKET GLOVE BOX

POCKETS

A/T model only
132 Before Driving


Carrying Cargo
2. Determine the combined weight 5. Determine the combined weight

of the driver and passengers that of accessories, luggage, and cargo
Overloading or improper will be riding in the vehicle. being loaded in the vehicle. The
loading can affect handling and (Five is seating capacity of your weight may not safely exceed the
stability and cause a crash in vehicle.) available cargo and luggage load
which you can be hurt or killed. capacity calculated in step 4 [250
3. Subtract the combined weight of lbs (115 kg) in this example].
Follow all load limits and other the driver and passengers from
loading guidelines in this 850 lbs (395 kg). 6. If your vehicle will be towing a
manual. trailer, the load from your trailer
4. The resulting figure equals the will be transferred to your vehicle.
available amount of cargo and Consult this manual to determine
The maximum load for your vehicle luggage load capacity. how this reduces the available
is 850 lbs (395 kg). This figure cargo and luggage load capacity of
includes the total weight of all For example, if there will be four 150 your vehicle.
occupants, cargo, accessories, and lbs (70 kg) occupants in your vehicle,
the tongue weight if you are towing a the amount of available cargo and The total weight must not exceed
trailer. luggage load capacity is 250 lbs (115 the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
kg). (GVWR). The load for the front and
To determine the correct cargo and 4 150 lbs (70 kg) = 600 lbs (280 rear axles also must not exceed the
luggage load limit: kg) Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
1. Locate the statement, the 850 lbs (395 kg) 600 lbs (280 kg) = (see page 150 ).
combined weight of occupants and 250 lbs (115 kg)
cargo should never exceed 850 lbs
(395 kg) on your vehicles placard
(on the drivers doorjamb).
Before Driving 133


Carrying Cargo
Carrying Items in the Passenger Carrying Cargo in the Cargo Area If you can carry any items on a
Compartment or on a Roof Rack roof rack, be sure the total weight
Store or secure all items that could Distribute cargo evenly on the of the rack and the items does not
be thrown around and hurt floor of the cargo area, placing the exceed the maximum allowable
someone during a crash. heaviest items on the bottom and weight. Please contact your Honda
as far forward as possible. Tie dealer for further information.
Be sure items placed on the floor down items that could be thrown
behind the front seats cannot roll about the vehicle during a crash or If you use an accessory roof rack,
under the seats and interfere with sudden stop. the roof rack weight limit may be
the pedals or seat operation. lower. Refer to the information that
If you carry large items that came with your roof rack.
Keep the glove box closed while prevent you from closing the
driving. If it is open, a passenger tailgate or the hatch glass, exhaust
could injure their knees during a gas can enter the passenger area.
crash or sudden stop. To avoid the possibility of carbon
monoxide poisoning, follow the
instructions on page 50 .
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Driving
This section gives you tips on Driving Guidelines ......................... 136

starting the engine under various Preparing to Drive ......................... 137
conditions, and how to operate the Starting the Engine........................ 138
5-speed manual and automatic 5-speed Manual Transmission ..... 139
transmissions. It also includes Automatic Transmission............... 141
important information on parking Parking Tips ................................... 146
your vehicle, the braking system, Braking System.............................. 147
and facts you need if you are plan- Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ................ 148
ning to tow a trailer or drive off- Towing Weight Limits .................. 150
highway. Towing a Trailer ............................ 152
Trailer Driving Tips....................... 155
Towing Your Vehicle Behind a
Motorhome................................. 157
Off-Highway Driving
Guidelines ................................... 159
Driving 135


Driving Guidelines
Your Honda has a higher ground Do not modify your vehicle in any Four-wheel Drive Models
clearance that allows you to travel way that would raise the center of Your Honda is equipped with a four-
over bumps, obstacles, and rough gravity. wheel drive (4WD) system. When
terrain. It also provides good the system senses a loss of front-
visibility so you can anticipate Do not carry heavy cargo on the wheel traction, it automatically
problems earlier. roof. transfers some power to the rear
wheels. This gives you better
Because your vehicle rides higher traction and mobility.
off the ground, it has a high center
of gravity that can cause it to roll You still need to exercise the same
over if you make abrupt turns. Utility care when accelerating, steering, and
vehicles have a significantly higher braking that you would in a two-
roll over rate than other types of wheel drive vehicle.
vehicles.
See page 159 for additional guidelines
To prevent rollovers or loss of for driving off-highway.
control:
Take corners at slower speeds

than you would with a passenger
vehicle.
Avoid sharp turns and abrupt

maneuvers whenever possible.
136 Driving


Driving Guidelines
Preparing to Drive 5. Check the seat adjustment (see 8. Make sure the doors and tailgate
You should do the following checks page 77 ). are securely closed and locked.
and adjustments before you drive
your vehicle. 6. Check the adjustment of the 9. Fasten your seat belt. Check that
inside and outside mirrors (see your passengers have fastened
1. Make sure all windows, mirrors, page 89 ). their seat belts (see page 15 ).
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove frost, snow, 7. Check the steering wheel 10. When you start the engine, check
or ice. adjustment (see page 68 ). the gauges and indicator lights in
the instrument panel (see page
2. Check that the hood, tailgate and 55 ).
hatch glass are fully closed.
3. Visually check the tires. If a tire

looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure.
4. Check that any items you may be

carrying with you inside are stored
properly or fastened down
securely.
Driving 137


Starting the Engine
1. Apply the parking brake. 4. Without touching the accelerator 6. If the engine still does not start,
pedal, turn the ignition key to the press the accelerator pedal all the
2. In cold weather, turn off all START (III) position. Do not hold way down and hold it there while
electrical accessories to reduce the key in START for more than starting in order to clear flooding.
the drain on the battery. 15 seconds at a time. If the engine If the engine still does not start,
does not start right away, pause return to step 5.
3. Manual Transmission: for at least 10 seconds before
Push the clutch pedal down all the trying again. NOTICE: The engine is harder to start
way. in cold weather. Also, the thinner air
5. If the engine does not start within f ound at altitudes above 8,000 f eet
Automatic Transmission: 15 seconds, or starts but stalls (2,400 meters) adds to this problem.
Make sure the shift lever is in right away, repeat step 4 with the
Park. Press on the brake pedal. accelerator pedal pressed halfway
down. If the engine starts, release
pressure on the accelerator pedal
so the engine does not race.
138 Driving


5-speed Manual Transmission
Come to a full stop before you shift

into Reverse. You can damage the
transmission by trying to shift into Rapid slowing or speeding-up
Reverse with the vehicle moving. can cause loss of control on
Push down the clutch pedal, and slippery surfaces. If you crash,
pause for a few seconds before you can be injured.
shifting into Reverse, or shift into
one of the forward gears for a Use extra care when driving on
moment. This stops the gears so slippery surfaces.
they wont grind.
When slowing down, you can get

extra braking from the engine by
The manual transmission is syn- shifting to a lower gear. This extra
chronized in all forward gears for braking can help you maintain a safe
smooth operation. It has a lockout so speed and prevent your brakes from
you cannot shift directly from Fifth overheating while going down a
to Reverse. When shifting up or steep hill. Before downshifting,
down, make sure you push the clutch make sure engine speed will not go
pedal down all the way, shift to the into the tachometers red zone in the
next gear, and let the pedal up lower gear.
gradually. When you are not shifting,
do not rest your foot on the clutch
pedal. This can cause your clutch to
wear out faster.
Driving 139


5-speed Manual Transmission
Recommended Shift Points Engine Speed Limiter

Drive in the highest gear that lets If you exceed the maximum speed
the engine run and accelerate for the gear you are in, the engine
smoothly. This will give you the best speed will enter into the tachometers
fuel economy and effective emis- red zone. If this occurs, you may feel
sions control. The following shift the engine cut in and out. This is
points are recommended: caused by a limiter in the engines
computer controls. The engine will
Shift up Normal acceleration run normally when you reduce the
RPM below the red zone.
1st to 2nd 15 mph (24 km/h)
2nd to 3rd 25 mph (40 km/h) Before downshifting, make sure the
3rd to 4th 40 mph (64 km/h) engine will not go into the
4th to 5th 48 mph (77 km/h) tachometers red zone.
140 Driving


Automatic Transmission
Shift Lever Position Indicators The D indicator comes on for a Shifting

few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to ON (II). If it
flashes while driving (in any shift
position), it indicates a possible
problem in the transmission.
If the malfunction indicator lamp

comes on along with the D
indicator, there is a problem in the
automatic transmission control
system. Avoid rapid acceleration and
have the transmission checked by a SHIFT LEVER
Honda dealer as soon as possible.
These indicators on the instrument To shift from any position, press
panel show which position the shift firmly on the brake pedal and pull
lever is in. the lever toward you. You cannot
shift out of Park when the ignition
switch is in LOCK (0) or
ACCESSORY (I).
CONTINUED
Driving 141


To shift from: Do this: If you have done all of the above and Your vehicle has a reverse lockout so
P to R Press the brake pedal, then still cannot move the lever out of you cannot accidentally shift to
move the shift lever. Park, see Shift Lock Release on Reverse when the vehicle speed
R to N page 144 . exceeds 5 mph (8 km/h).
N to D
D to 2 To avoid transmission damage, come If you cannot shift to Reverse when
2 to 1 to a complete stop before shifting the vehicle is stopped, press the
1 to 2 Move the lever. into Park. The shift lever must be in brake pedal and slowly shift to
2 to D Park before you can remove the key Neutral, and then to Reverse.
D to N from the ignition switch.
N to R If there is a problem in the reverse
R to P Reverse (R) To shift from Park lockout system, or your vehicles
to Reverse, press the pedal, then battery is disconnected or goes dead,
Park (P) This position mechani- move the shift lever. To shift from you cannot shift to Reverse. (Refer
cally locks the transmission. Use Reverse to Neutral, come to a to Shift Lock Release on page 144 ).
Park whenever you are turning off or complete stop, and then shift.
starting the engine. To shift out of
Park, you must press on the brake
pedal and have your foot off the
accelerator pedal.
142 Driving


Neutral (N) Use Neutral if you Over-drive (O/D) Mode

need to restart a stalled engine, or if
it is necessary to stop briefly with
the engine idling. Shift to the Park
position if you need to leave your
vehicle for any reason. Press on the
brake pedal when you are moving
the shift lever from Neutral to
another gear.
Drive (D) Use this position for

your normal driving. The transmis-
sion automatically selects a suitable OVER-DRIVE OFF INDICATOR
gear for your speed and acceleration.
You may notice the transmission The Over-drive (O/D) is on Over-drive can be turned on or off
shifting up at higher speeds when whenever you turn the ignition to only when the ignition switch is in
the engine is cold. This helps the ON (II). Pressing the O/D switch on the ON (II) position and the shift
engine warm up faster. the edge of the shift lever to turn it lever is in any position.
off; the O/D OFF indicator comes
on.
CONTINUED
Driving 143


When the Over-drive is off, the When driving downhill with a COVER
transmission selects only the first trailer.
three gears. Use it to provide engine
braking when going down a steep hill, Shift Lock Release
or keep the transmission from Do this if pushing on the brake pedal
cycling between third and fourth and pulling the shift lever does not
gears in stop-and-go driving. shift the transmission out of Park:
Second (2) This position locks 1. Set the Parking brake.

the transmission in second gear. It
does not downshift to first gear 2. Make sure the ignition switch is in
when you come to a stop. the LOCK (0) position.
Use Second gear: To release the reverse lockout, 4. Insert a key into the shift lock
make sure the ignition switch is in release slot.
For more power when climbing. the ACCESSORY(I) position.
5. Push down on the key and move
To increase engine braking when 3. Put a cloth on the edge of the shift the shift lever out of Park to
going down steep hills. lock release slot cover next to the Neutral.
shift lever. Using a key, carefully
For starting out on a slippery pry on the edge of the cover to To release the reverse lockout,
surface or in deep snow. remove it. move the shift lever from Neutral
to Reverse, then to Park.
To help reduce wheel spin.
144 Driving


First (1) This position locks the Engine Speed Limiter

transmission in First gear. By upshift- If you exceed the maximum speed
ing and downshifting through 1, 2, for the gear you are in, the engine
and D, you can operate this speed will enter into the tachometers
transmission much like a manual red zone. If this occurs, you may feel
transmission without a clutch pedal. the engine cut in and out. This is
caused by a limiter in the engines
If you shift into First position when computer controls. The engine will
the vehicle speed is above 31 mph run normally when you reduce the
(50 km/h), the transmission shifts RPM below the red zone.
into Second gear first to avoid
SHIFT LOCK RELEASE SLOT sudden engine braking.
6. Remove the key from the shift

lock release slot, then replace the
cover. Make sure the notch on the
cover is on the right side. Press
the brake pedal and restart the
engine.
If you need to use the shift lock

release, it means your vehicle is
developing a problem. Have it
checked by a Honda dealer.
Driving 145


Parking Tips
Always use the parking brake when Parking Tips If the vehicle is facing uphill, turn
you park your vehicle. Make sure Make sure the moonroof and the the front wheels away from the
the parking brake is set firmly or windows are closed. curb.
your vehicle may roll if it is parked
on an incline. Turn off the lights. If the vehicle is facing downhill,
turn the front wheels toward the
If your vehicle has an automatic Place any packages, valuables, etc. curb.
transmission, set the parking brake in the cargo area, or take them
before you put the transmission in with you. Make sure the parking brake is
Park. This keeps the vehicle from fully released before driving away.
moving and putting pressure on the Lock the doors and the tailgate. Driving with the parking brake
parking mechanism in the Make sure the hatch glass is partially set can overheat or
transmission. closed securely. damage the rear brakes.
Never park over dry leaves, tall

grass, or other flammable
materials. The hot three way
catalytic converter could cause
these materials to catch on fire.
146 Driving


Braking System
Your Honda is equipped with disc Constant application of the brakes Braking System Design
brakes at all four wheels. A power when going down a long hill builds
assist helps reduce the effort needed up heat and reduces their effective-
on the brake pedal. The ABS (on ness. Use the engine to assist the
vehicles equipped with ABS) helps brakes by taking your foot off the
you retain steering control when accelerator and downshifting to a Front
braking very hard. lower gear.
Resting your foot on the pedal keeps Check your brakes after driving
the brakes applied lightly, builds up through deep water. Apply the
heat, and reduces their effectiveness. brakes moderately to see if they feel
It also keeps your brake lights on all normal. If not, apply them gently and
the time, confusing drivers behind frequently until they do. Be extra
you. cautious and alert in your driving.
The hydraulic system that operates
the brakes has two separate circuits.
Each circuit works diagonally across
the vehicle (the left-front brake is
connected with the right-rear brake,
etc.). If one circuit should develop a
problem, you will still have braking
at two wheels.
Driving 147


Braking System, Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
Brake Wear Indicators Anti-lock Brakes You will feel a pulsation in the brake
If the brake pads need replacing, you Standard for EX model in the U.S., and pedal when the ABS activates, and
will hear a distinctive, metallic EX and EX-L models in Canada you may hear some noise. This is
screeching sound when you apply The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) normal: it is the ABS rapidly
the brake pedal. If you do not have helps prevent the brakes from pumping the brakes. On dry
the brake pads replaced, they will locking up and helps you retain pavement, you will need to press on
screech all the time. It is normal for steering control by pumping the the brake pedal very hard before the
the brakes to occasionally squeal or brakes rapidly, much faster than a ABS activates. However, you may
squeak when you apply them. person can do it. feel the ABS activate immediately if
you are trying to stop on snow or ice.
The ABS also balances the front-to-
rear braking distribution according
to vehicle loading.
You should never pump the brake pedal;

this defeats the purpose of the ABS.
Let the ABS work for you by always
keeping firm, steady pressure on the
brake pedal as you steer away from
the hazard. This is sometimes
referred to as stomp and steer.
148 Driving


Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
ABS Indicator Important Safety Reminders A vehicle with ABS may require a
ABS does not reduce the time or longer distance to stop on loose or
ABS INDICATOR distance it takes to stop the uneven surfaces, such as gravel or
vehicle; it only helps with steering snow, than a vehicle without anti-
control during braking. You should lock. Slow down and allow a greater
always maintain a safe following distance between vehicles under
distance from other vehicles. those conditions.
ABS will not prevent a skid that

results from changing direction
abruptly, such as trying to take a
corner too fast or making a sudden

U.S. indicator shown lane change. Always drive at a safe,
prudent speed for the road and
The ABS is self-checking each time weather conditions.
the vehicle is started and moved.
The ABS indicator will come on if ABS cannot prevent a loss of
anything goes wrong. If the ABS stability. Always steer moderately
indicator comes on, the brakes still when you are braking hard. Severe
work like a conventional system, but or sharp steering wheel movement
without anti-lock. You should have a can still cause your vehicle to veer
dealer inspect your vehicle as soon into oncoming traffic or off the road.
as possible.
Driving 149


Towing Weight Limits
Your vehicle has been designed to Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

primarily carry passengers and their (GVWR) The maximum
cargo. You can use it to tow a trailer Exceeding any load limit or allowable weight of the vehicle, all
if you carefully observe the load improperly loading your vehicle occupants, all cargo and the tongue
limits, use the proper equipment, and and trailer can cause a crash in load is 4,320 lbs (1,960 kg).
follow the guidelines in this section. which you can be seriously hurt
or killed. Gross Axle Weight Ratings
Be sure to read the Driving Off- (GAWR) The maximum
Highway Guidelines section on page Check the loading of your allowable weight on the vehicle axles
159 if you plan to tow off paved vehicle and trailer carefully are 2,160 lbs (980 kg) on the front
surfaces. before starting to drive. axle, and 2,250 lbs (1,020 kg) on the
rear axle.
The best way to confirm that all

loads are within limits is to check
them at a public scale.
150 Driving


Towing Weight Limits
Load Limits
Total Trailer Weight: The total Tongue Load: The weight that
weight of the trailer and the tongue of a fully-loaded trailer
everything loaded in it must not puts on the hitch should be
exceed 1,500 lbs (680 kg). Towing approximately 10 percent of the
a load that is too heavy can trailer weight. Too little tongue
seriously affect your vehicles load can make the trailer unstable
handling and performance. It can and cause it to sway. Too much
also damage the engine and tongue load reduces front-tire
drivetrain. traction and steering control.
Driving 151


Towing a Trailer
Towing Equipment and Hitches Trailer Brakes

Accessories Any hitch used on your vehicle must Honda requires that any trailer with
Towing generally requires a variety be properly bolted to the underbody. a total trailer weight of 1,000 lbs (455
of supplemental equipment. To kg) or more have its own brakes.
ensure the best quality, we Safety Chains
recommend that you purchase Always use safety chains. Make sure There are two common types of
Honda equipment whenever possible. they are secured to both the trailer trailer brakes: surge and electric.
and hitch, and that they cross under Surge brakes are common for boat
Discuss any additional needs with the tongue so they can catch the trailers, since the brakes will get wet.
your trailer sales or rental agency, trailer if it becomes unhitched.
and make sure all equipment is Leave enough slack to allow the Electric brakes must be
properly installed, maintained, and trailer to turn corners easily, but do electronically actuated. Do not
also meets state regulations. not let the chains drag on the ground. attempt to tap into your vehicles
hydraulic system. See your brake
manufacturer for more information
on installing electric brakes.
152 Driving


Towing a Trailer
Trailer Lights Trailer Mirrors

Many states and Canadian provinces
GROUND BACK-UP LIGHT LEFT TURN SIGNAL require special outside mirrors when
(BLACK) (WHITE/BLACK) (GREEN/RED) towing a trailer. Even if they dont,
you should install special mirrors if
you cannot clearly see behind you, or
if the trailer creates a blind spot.
Ask your trailer sales or rental

agency if any other items are
recommended or required for your
RIGHT TURN SIGNAL BRAKE LIGHT TAILLIGHT towing situation.
(GREEN/YELLOW) (WHITE/BLACK) (RED/YELLOW)
Check trailer light requirements for If you use a non-Honda trailer

the areas where you plan to tow. lighting harness and converter, you
can get the connector and pins that
Your vehicle has a trailer lighting mate with the connector in your
connector located behind the left vehicle from your Honda dealer.
side panel in the cargo area. Refer to
the drawing above for the wiring Connector 98530-00006-00
color code and purpose of each pin. Terminal Kit 07JAZ-001-030A
CONTINUED
Driving 153


Towing a Trailer
Pre-Tow Checklist The lights and brakes on your

When preparing to tow, and before vehicle and the trailer are working
driving away, be sure to check the properly.
following:
Your vehicle tires and spare are
The vehicle has been properly properly inflated (see page 190 ),
serviced, and the tires, brakes, and the trailer tires and spare are
suspension, and cooling system inflated as recommended by the
are in good operating condition. trailer maker.
If you tow frequently, follow the

Severe Conditions maintenance
schedule.
The trailer has been properly

serviced and is in good condition.
All weights and loads are within

limits (see page 151 ).
The hitch, safety chains, and any

other attachments are secure.
All items on and in the trailer are

properly secured and cannot shift
while you drive.
154 Driving


Trailer Driving Tips
Driving Safely With a Trailer Towing Speeds and Gears Driving on Hills
The added weight, length, and Drive slower than normal in all When climbing hills, closely watch
height of a trailer will affect your driving situations, and obey posted your temperature gauge. If it nears
vehicles handling and performance, speed limits for vehicles with trailers. the red mark, turn the air
so driving with a trailer requires If you have an automatic conditioning off, reduce speed and, if
some special driving skills and transmission, use over drive (O/D) necessary, pull to the side of the
techniques. when towing a trailer on level roads. road to let the engine cool.
Turn off the over drive (O/D) mode
For your safety and the safety of when towing a trailer in hilly terrain. If the automatic transmission shifts
others, take time to practice driving (see Driving on Hills in the next frequently between 3rd and 4th
maneuvers before heading for the column for additional gear gears while going up a hill, turn off
open road, and follow the guidelines information.) the Over drive (O/D) mode (see
discussed below. page 143 ).
Making Turns and Braking
Make turns more slowly and wider If you must stop when facing uphill,
than normal. The trailer tracks a use the foot brake or parking brake.
smaller arc than your vehicle, and it Do not try to hold the vehicle in
can hit or run over something the place by pressing on the accelerator,
vehicle misses. Allow more time and as this can cause the automatic
distance for braking. Do not brake or transmission to overheat.
turn suddenly as this could cause the
trailer to jackknife or turn over.
CONTINUED
Driving 155


Trailer Driving Tips
Backing Up Parking
Always drive slowly and have Follow all normal precautions when
someone guide you when backing up. parking, including firmly setting the
Grip the bottom of the steering parking brake and putting the
wheel; then turn the wheel to the left transmission in Park (automatic) or
to get the trailer to move to the left, in 1st or Reverse (manual). Also,
and turn the wheel right to move the place wheel chocks at each of the
trailer to the right. trailers tires.
Handling Crosswinds and Buffeting When driving down hills, reduce

Crosswinds and air turbulence your speed and shift down to 3rd
caused by passing trucks can disrupt gear on the manual transmission,
your steering and cause trailer and turn off the Over drive (O/D)
swaying. When being passed by a mode on the automatic transmission.
large vehicle, keep a constant speed Do not ride the brakes.
and steer straight ahead. Do not try
to make quick steering or braking Remember: It will take longer to
corrections. slow down and stop when towing
a trailer.
156 Driving


Towing Your Vehicle Behind a Motorhome
Your Honda can be towed behind a Perform the following procedure NOTICE: The steering system can be
motorhome at legal highway speeds everyday immediately before you damaged if the steering wheel is locked.
up to 65 mph(100 km/h). Do not begin towing. Otherwise severe Leave the ignition switch in Accessory
exceed 65 mph(100km/h). automatic transmission damage will (I), and make sure the steering wheel
Otherwise, severe transmission occur. turns f reely bef ore you begin towing.
damage will occur. To avoid damage Check the transmission fluid level
to the 4WD system, it must be towed (see page 179 ). Do not overfill. Extended Towing
with all four wheels on the ground Start the engine. If you tow more than 8 hours in one
(flat towing). Press on the brake pedal. Move day, you should repeat the above
the shift lever through all its procedure at least every 8 hours
When purchasing a tow bar, make positions. (when you stop for fuel, etc.)
sure you select a reputable Shift to D, then to N. Let the
manufacturer and installer. Follow engine run for three minutes, then NOTICE: Failure to f ollow the above
the manufacturers attachment turn it off. instructions exactly will result in severe
instructions carefully. Release the parking brake. automatic transmission damage. If you
Leave the ignition switch in cannot shif t the transmission or start
ACCESSORY (I) so the steering the engine, your vehicle must be
wheel does not lock. Make sure transported on a f lat-bed truck or
the radio and any items plugged trailer.
into the accessory power sockets
are turned off so you do not run
down the battery.
Driving 157


Towing Your Vehicle Behind a Motorhome
Automatic Transmission INTERIOR FUSE BOX NOTICE: This f use MUST be re-
Extended Towing installed bef ore driving the vehicle.
When towing your CR-V for long Failure to re-install the f use may allow
periods, remove the 7.5A Accessory/ you to remove the key with the
Radio fuse to reduce drain on battery. transmission in gear.
This fuse in located in the interior
fuse box and is shown as number 8
below.
Severe automatic transmission damage
Only remove the fuse after you have will occur if the vehicle is shif ted f rom
performed the transmission shifting ACC/RADIO FUSE reverse to neutral and then towed with
procedure, and the key is in the the drive wheels on the ground.
ACCESSORY (I) position. Store the
fuse in an obvious location (center If you tow a CR-V with an automatic
tray, coin pockets, etc) as a reminder transmission, the transmission fluid
to re-install the fuse before driving must be changed every two years or
the vehicle. 30,000 miles (48,000 km), whichever
comes first.
158 Driving


Off-Highway Driving Guidelines
General Information Important Safety Precautions

Your vehicle has been designed To avoid loss of control or rollover,
primarily for use on pavement. But Improperly operating this be sure to follow all precautions and
its higher ground clearance allows vehicle on or off-pavement can recommendations.
you to occasionally travel on unpaved cause an accident or rollover in
roads, to campgrounds, picnic sites, which you and your passengers Be sure to store cargo properly
and similar locations. It is not could be seriously injured or and do not exceed your Honda
designed for trail-blazing, mountain killed. cargo load limits (see pages
climbing, or other challenging off- 133 and 151 ).
road activities. Follow all instructions and
guidelines in the owners Wherever you drive, make sure
If you decide to drive on unpaved manual. you and your passengers always
roads, you will find that it requires Keep your speed low and wear seat belts.
somewhat different driving skills. dont drive faster than
Your vehicle will also handle conditions permit. Keep your speed low, and never
somewhat differently than it does on go faster than the conditions allow.
pavement. So be sure to read this
owners manual, pay special attention Its up to you to continually assess
to the precautions and tips in this the situation and drive within the
section, and get acquainted with limits.
your vehicle before you leave the
pavement.
Driving 159


Check Out Your Vehicle Accelerating and Braking vehicle to tip or roll over.
Before you leave the pavement, be For better traction on all surfaces,
sure to do all scheduled maintenance accelerate slowly and gradually build Driving on Slopes
and service and that you inspect your up speed. If you try to start too fast If you cant clearly see all road
vehicle. Pay special attention to the on wet soil, mud, snow, or ice, you conditions or obstacles, walk the
condition of the tires and check the might not have enough traction to slope before you drive on it. If you
tire pressure. get underway and you may dig have any doubt whether or not you
yourself a hole. Starting with the can safely drive on the slope, dont
After you return to the pavement, shift lever in second gear (2) will do it. Find another route.
carefully inspect your vehicle to help you have a smoother start on
make sure there is no damage that snow and ice. If you are driving up a hill and find
could make driving it unsafe. that you cannot continue, do not try to
Recheck the condition of the tires Keep in mind that you will usually turn around. Your vehicle could roll
and the tire pressure. need more time and distance to over. Slowly back down the hill,
brake to a stop on unpaved surfaces. following the same route you took up
Remember: Avoid hard braking. Do not pump the hill.
The route presents limits (too steep the brakes; let the anti-lock braking
or bumpy roads). You have limits system pump them for you.
(driving skill and comfort). And your
vehicle has limits (traction, stability, Avoiding Obstacles
and power). Debris in the road can damage your
suspension or other components.
Driving off-highway can be Because your vehicle has a high
hazardous if you fail to recognize center of gravity, driving over a large
limits and take the proper obstacle, or allowing a wheel to drop
precautions. into a deep hole can cause your
160 Driving


Crossing a Stream If You Get Stuck 4-Wheel Drive Vehicles

Avoid driving through deep water. If Avoid driving on soft sand, deep mud, If you spin the wheels excessively
you encounter water in your route (a or other surfaces where you could trying to get unstuck, you may
small stream or large puddle, for get stuck. If you do happen to get overheat the components of the
example), evaluate it carefully before stuck because of inclement weather 4-wheel drive system. If this happens,
going ahead. Make sure it is shallow, or other conditions, choose a safe the 4-wheel drive system shuts off
flowing slowly, and has firm ground and appropriate course of action. and only the front wheels receive
underneath. If you are not sure of power. If this happens, stop and
the depth or the ground, turn around You should never use a jack to try allow everything to cool down. The
and find another route. getting unstuck. A jack only works 4-wheel drive system will work again
on firm, level ground. Also, your after its temperature drops.
Driving through deep water can also vehicle could easily slip off the jack
damage your vehicle. The water can and hurt you or someone else. If you slip the clutch for a long time
get into the transmission and while trying to get unstuck, you may
differential, diluting the lubricant overheat and damage it.
and causing an eventual failure. It
can also wash the grease out of the
wheel bearings.
Driving 161


162

Main Menu

Maintenance
This section explains why it is Maintenance Safety ....................... 164

important to keep your vehicle well Maintenance Schedule .................. 165
maintained and how to follow basic Maintenance Record ..................... 170
maintenance safety precautions. Fluid Locations............................... 172
Adding Engine Oil ......................... 173
This section also includes Changing the Oil and Filter .......... 174
Maintenance Schedules for normal Engine Coolant ............................... 176
driving and severe driving conditions, Windshield Washers ..................... 178
a Maintenance Record, and instruc- Transmission Fluid ........................ 179
tions for simple maintenance tasks Brake and Clutch Fluid ................. 181
you may want to take care of Power Steering Fluid ..................... 182
yourself. Hood Latch ..................................... 182
Lights .............................................. 183
If you have the skills and tools to per- Seat Belts ........................................ 187
form more complex maintenance Floor Mats ...................................... 188
tasks on your Honda, you may want Dust and Pollen Filter ................... 188
to purchase the Service Manual. See Wiper Blades .................................. 189
page 243 for information on how to Tires ................................................ 190
obtain a copy, or see your Honda Checking the Battery .................... 196
dealer. Vehicle Storage .............................. 197
Maintenance 163


Maintenance Safety
All service items not detailed in this Wear eye protection and Potential Vehicle Hazards
section should be performed by a protective clothing when working Carbon Monoxide poison from
Honda technician or other qualified with the battery or compressed air. engine exhaust. Be sure there is
mechanic. adequate ventilation whenever you
operate the engine.
Important Safety Precautions
To eliminate potential hazards, read Improperly maintaining this Burns from hot parts. Let the
the instructions before you begin, vehicle or failing to correct a engine and exhaust system cool
and make sure you have the tools problem before driving can before touching any parts.
and skills required. cause a crash in which you can
be seriously hurt or killed. Injury from moving parts. Do
Make sure your vehicle is parked not run the engine unless
on level ground, the parking brake Always follow the inspection instructed to do so.
is set, and the engine is off. and maintenance
recommendations, and
To clean parts, use a commercially schedules in this owners
available degreaser or parts manual.
cleaner, not gasoline.
To reduce the possibility of fire or

explosion, keep cigarettes, sparks,
and flames away from the battery
and all fuel-related parts.
164 Maintenance


Maintenance Safety, Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule Which Schedule to Follow:

The maintenance schedule assumes Service your vehicle according to the
Failure to properly follow you will use your vehicle as normal time and mileage periods on one of
maintenance instructions and transportation for passengers and the Maintenance Schedules on the
precautions can cause you to their possessions. You should also following pages.
be seriously hurt or killed. follow these recommendations:
U.S. Owners Follow the
Always follow the procedures Avoid exceeding your vehicles Maintenance Schedule for Severe
and precautions in this owners load limit. This puts excess stress Conditions if you drive your vehicle
manual. on the engine, brakes, and many MAINLY under one or more of the
other parts of you vehicle. The following conditions.
load limit is shown on the tire
Some of the most important safety information label on the drivers Driving less than 5 miles (8 km)
precautions are given here. However, doorjamb. per trip or, in freezing
we cannot warn you of every temperatures, driving less than 10
conceivable hazard that can arise in Operate your vehicle on miles (16 km) per trip.
performing maintenance. Only you reasonable roads within the legal
can decide whether or not you speed limit. Driving in extremely hot [over
should perform a given task. 90F (32C)] conditions.
Drive your vehicle regularly over a
distance of several miles Used primarily as a delivery
(kilometers). vehicle or taxi that is driven
mostly in stop-and-go traffic and/
Always use unleaded gasoline with or parked with the engine idling.
the proper octane rating (see page
124 ).
Maintenance 165


Maintenance Schedule
Trailer towing, driving with a roof Servicing Your Vehicle U.S. Vehicles:
top carrier, or driving in Your authorized Honda dealer Maintenance, replacement, or
mountainous conditions. knows your vehicle best and can repair of emissions control
provide competent, efficient service. devices and systems may be done
Driving on muddy, dusty, or de- However, service at a dealer is not by any automotive repair
iced roads. mandatory to keep your warranties establishment or individual using
in effect. Maintenance may be done parts that are certified to EPA
NOTE: If you only OCCASIONALLY by any qualified service facility or standards.
drive under severe conditions, you skilled person to keep all the receipts
should follow the Maintenance as proof of completion, and have the According to state and federal
Schedule for Normal Conditions. person who does the work fill out the regulations, failure to perform
Maintenance Record. Check your maintenance on the items marked
Canadian Owners Follow the warranty booklet for more with will not void your emissions
Maintenance Schedule for Severe information. warranties. However, Honda
Conditions. recommends that all maintenance
We recommend the use of Honda services be performed at the
parts and fluids whenever you have recommended time or mileage
maintenance done. period to ensure long-term reliability.
166 Maintenance


Maintenance Schedule
Owners Maintenance Checks Engine oil level Check every Tires Check the tire pressure
You should check the following time you fill the fuel tank. See monthly. Examine the tread for
items at the specified intervals. If page 127 . wear and foreign objects. See page
you are unsure of how to perform 190 .
any check, turn to the appropriate Engine coolant level Check the
page listed. radiator reserve tank every time Lights Check the operation of
you fill the fuel tank. See page 128 . the headlights, parking lights,
taillights, high-mount brake light,
Windshield washer fluid Check turn signals, brake lights, and
the level in the reservoir monthly. license plate light monthly. See
If weather conditions cause you to page 183 .
use the washers frequently, check
the reservoir each time you stop
for fuel. See page 178 .
Automatic transmission Check

the fluid level monthly. See page
179 .
Brakes Check the fluid level

monthly. See page 181 .
Maintenance 167


Service the items listed at the indicated distance (or time, if given). Follow the Normal Maintenance
miles x 1,000 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150
Schedule if the severe driving
km x 1,000 16 32 48 64 80 96 112 128 144 160 176 192 208 224 240
Check engine oil and coolant Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop
conditions specified in the Severe
Check tires Check inflation and condition once a month Conditions Maintenance Schedule on
Replace engine oil the next page do not apply.
(Or every 1 year, whichever comes first)
Rotate tires (follow pattern on page 193 ) Every 10,000 miles (16,000 km) NOTE: If you only OCCASIONALLY
Maintenance Schedule for Normal Conditions
Replace engine oil filter

drive under severe conditions, you
Check front and rear brakes
should follow the Normal Conditions
Check parking brake adjustment
Inspect the following items: Maintenance Schedule.
Tie-rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots
Suspension components
Driveshaft boots (Or every 1 year, whichever comes first)
Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Exhaust system
Fuel lines and connections
Inspect drive belts
Replace dust and pollen filter (Or every 2 years, whichever comes first)
Replace air cleaner element
Replace spark plugs
Inspect valve clearance
(Otherwise adjust only if noisy)
Replace automatic transmission fluid1
Replace manual transmission fluid
(Or every 6 years, whichever comes first)
Replace rear differential fluid
Inspect idle speed Every 160,000 miles (256,000 km)
Replace engine coolant At 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 10 years, then
every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 5 years
Replace brake fluid Every 3 years (independent of mileage)
1: Replace at 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 6 years, then every 90,000 miles (144,000 km) or 5 years.
: See information on maintenance and emission warranty on page 166 .
168 Maintenance


Service the items listed at the indicated distance (or time, if given). Follow the Severe Maintenance
miles x 1,000 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150
Schedule if you drive your vehicle
km x 1,000 16 32 48 64 80 96 112 128 144 160 176 192 208 224 240
Check engine oil and coolant Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop
MAINLY under one or more of the
Check tires Check inflation and condition once a month following conditions:
Replace engine oil Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or every 6 months, Driving less than 5 miles (8 km) per
whichever comes first trip or, in freezing temperatures,
Rotate tires (follow pattern on page 193 ) Every 10,000 miles (16,000 km) driving less than 10 miles (16 km)
Replace engine oil filter
per trip.
Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions

Check front and rear brakes
Driving in extremely hot [over 90F
Lubricate all hinges, locks and latches
Inspect the following items: (Or every 1 year, whichever comes first) (32C)] conditions.
Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots Extensive idling or long periods of
Suspension components, Driveshaft boots stop and go driving, such as a taxi or
Check parking brake adjustment a commercial delivery vehicle.
Inspect the following items: Trailer towing, driving with a roof
Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
rack, or driving in mountainous
All fluid levels and condition of fluids (Or every 1 year, whichever comes first)
Exhaust system, Fuel lines and connections
conditions.
Lights and controls/vehicle underbody Driving on muddy, dusty, or de-iced
Inspect drive belts roads.
Replace dust and pollen filter1 (Or every 2 years, whichever comes first) Canadian Owners Follow the
Clean and replace air cleaner element3 Clean every 15,000 miles (24,000 km), and replace every 30,000 Maintenance Schedule for Severe
miles (48,000 km) Conditions.
Replace spark plugs
1 : See dust and pollen filter on page 188 for
Inspect valve clearance
replacement information under special
(Otherwise adjust only if noisy)
Replace automatic transmission fluid2 driving conditions.
Replace manual transmission fluid 2 : Replace at 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 3
(Or every 3 years, whichever comes first) years, then every 30,000 miles (48,000
Replace rear differential fluid km) or 2 years.
3 : Use normal schedule except in dusty
Inspect idle speed Every 160,000 miles (256,000 km)
condition.
Replace engine coolant At 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 10 years, then
every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 5 years : See information on maintenance and
Replace brake fluid Every 3 years (independent of mileage) emission warranty on page 166 .
Maintenance 169


Maintenance Record (for Normal and Severe Schedules)
You or the servicing dealer can record all completed maintenance here, whether you follow the schedule for normal conditions (page 168 ) or severe
conditions (page 169 ). Keep the receipts for all work done on your vehicle.
5,000 mi Signature or dealer stamp mi/km 45,000 mi Signature or dealer stamp mi/km
8,000 km 72,000 km
Date Date
10,000 mi mi/km 50,000 mi mi/km

16,000 km 80,000 km
Date Date
15,000 mi mi/km 55,000 mi mi/km

24,000 km 88,000 km
Date Date
20,000 mi mi/km 60,000 mi mi/km

32,000 km 96,000 km
(or 1 year) Date (or 3 years) Date
25,000 mi mi/km 65,000 mi mi/km

40,000 km 104,000 km
Date Date
30,000 mi mi/km 70,000 mi mi/km

48,000 km 112,000 km
Date Date
35,000 mi mi/km 75,000 mi mi/km

56,000 km 120,000 km
Date Date
40,000 mi mi/km 80,000 mi mi/km

64,000 km 128,000 km
(or 2 years) Date (or 4 years) Date
170 Maintenance


Maintenance Record (for Normal and Severe Schedules)
85,000 mi Signature or dealer stamp mi/km 125,000 mi Signature or dealer stamp mi/km
136,000 km 200,000 km
Date Date
90,000 mi mi/km 130,000 mi mi/km

144,000 km 208,000 km
Date Date
95,000 mi mi/km 135,000 mi mi/km

152,000 km 216,000 km
Date Date
100,000 mi mi/km 140,000 mi mi/km

160,000 km 224,000 km
105,000 mi mi/km 145,000 mi mi/km

168,000 km 232,000 km
Date Date
110,000 mi mi/km 150,000 mi mi/km

176,000 km 240,000 km
Date Date
115,000 mi mi/km 155,000 mi mi/km

184,000 km 248,000 km
Date Date
120,000 mi mi/km 160,000 mi mi/km

192,000 km 256,000 km
Maintenance 171


Fluid Locations
ENGINE OIL BRAKE FLUID

FILL CAP (Gray cap)
ENGINE OIL
DIPSTICK WASHER FLUID
(Orange handle) (Blue cap)
POWER STEERING
FLUID CLUTCH FLUID
(Red cap) (5-speed Manual
Transmission only)
(Gray cap)
ENGINE
COOLANT
RESERVOIR
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
FLUID DIPSTICK
RADIATOR CAP (Yellow loop)
172 Maintenance


Adding Engine Oil
Adding Engine Oil Recommended Engine Oil Honda Motor Oil is the preferred
Oil is a major contributor to your 5W-20 lubricant for your vehicle. It is
ENGINE OIL FILL CAP engines performance and longevity. highly recommended that you use
Always use a premium-grade 5W-20 Honda Motor Oil in your vehicle for
detergent oil displaying the API optimum engine protection. Make
Certification Seal. This seal indicates sure the API Certification Seal says
the oil is energy conserving, and that For Gasoline Engines.
it meets the American Petroleum
Institutes latest requirements. The oil viscosity or weight is
provided on the containers label.
5W-20 oil is formulated for year-
round protection of your Honda to
improve cold weather starting and
fuel economy.
Unscrew and remove the engine oil
fill cap on top of the valve cover.
Pour in the oil slowly and carefully so
you do not spill. Clean up any spills
immediately. Spilled oil could
damage components in the engine
compartment. Install the engine oil API CERTIFICATION SEAL
fill cap and tighten it securely. Wait a
few minutes and recheck the oil level.
Do not fill above the upper mark; you
could damage the engine. Ambient Temperature
Maintenance 173


Adding Engine Oil, Changing the Oil and Filter
Synthetic Oil Changing the Oil and Filter WASHER

You may use a synthetic motor oil if Always change the oil and filter
it meets the same requirements according to the recommendations in
given for a conventional motor oil: it the maintenance schedule. The oil
displays the API Certification Seal and filter collect contaminants that
and it is the proper weight. You must can damage your engine if they are
follow the oil and filter change not removed regularly.
intervals given on the maintenance
schedule. Changing the oil and filter requires
special tools and access from
Engine Oil Additives underneath the vehicle. The vehicle
Your Honda does not require any oil should be raised on a service station- OIL DRAIN BOLT
additives. Additives may adversely type hydraulic lift for this service.
affect your engines or transmissions Unless you have the knowledge and 1. Run the engine until it reaches
performance and durability. proper equipment, you should have normal operating temperature,
this maintenance done by a skilled then shut it off.
mechanic.
2. Open the hood and remove the
engine oil fill cap. Remove the oil
drain bolt and washer from the
bottom of the engine. Drain the oil
into an appropriate container.
174 Maintenance


Changing the Oil and Filter
OIL FILTER 5. Put a new washer on the drain bolt, NOTICE: Improper disposal of engine
then reinstall the drain bolt. oil can be harmf ul to the environment.
Tighten it to: If you change your own oil, please
33 lbfft (44 Nm , 4.5 kgfm) dispose of the used oil properly. Put it
in a sealed container and take it to a
6. Refill the engine with the recom- recycling center. Do not discard it in a
mended oil. trash bin or dump it on the ground.
Engine oil change capacity

(including filter):
4.4 US qt (4.2 )
7. Replace the engine oil fill cap.

3. Remove the oil filter and let the Start the engine. The oil pressure
remaining oil drain. A special indicator light should go out within
wrench (available from your 5 seconds. If it does not, turn off
Honda dealer) is required. the engine and check your work.
4. Install a new oil filter according to 8. Let the engine run for several
the instructions that come with it. minutes, then check the drain bolt
and oil filter for leaks.
9. Turn off the engine and let it sit

for several minutes, then check
the oil level on the dipstick. If
necessary, add more oil.
Maintenance 175


Engine Coolant
Adding Engine Coolant Always use Honda All Season If the reserve tank is completely
Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2. This empty, you should also check the
RESERVE TANK coolant is pre-mixed with 50 percent coolant level in the radiator.
antifreeze and 50 percent water.
Never add straight antifreeze or
plain water.
Removing the radiator cap
If Honda antifreeze/coolant is not while the engine is hot can
available, you may use another cause the coolant to spray out,
major-brand non-silicate coolant as a seriously scalding you.
temporary replacement. Make sure it
is a high-quality coolant Always let the engine and
recommended for aluminum engines. radiator cool down before
Continued use of any non-Honda removing the radiator cap.
If the coolant level in the reserve coolant can result in corrosion,
tank is at or below the MIN line, add causing the cooling system to
coolant to bring it up to the MAX line. malfunction or fail. Have the cooling
Inspect the cooling system for leaks. system flushed and refilled with
Honda antifreeze/coolant as soon as
possible.
176 Maintenance


Engine Coolant
5. Pour coolant into the reserve tank.

Fill it to halfway between the MAX
RADIATOR CAP RESERVE TANK and MIN marks. Put the cap back
on the reserve tank.
Do not add any rust inhibitors or

other additives to your vehicles
cooling system. They may not be
compatible with the coolant or
engine components.
1. When the radiator and engine are 3. The coolant level should be up to
cool, relieve any pressure in the the base of the filler neck. Add
cooling system by turning the coolant if it is low.
radiator cap counterclockwise,
without pressing down. Pour the coolant slowly and
carefully so you do not spill. Clean
2. Remove the radiator cap by up any spill immediately; it could
pushing down and turning damage components in the engine
counterclockwise. compartment.
4. Put the radiator cap back on and

tighten it.
Maintenance 177


Windshield Washers
Check the level in the windshield NOTICE: Do not use engine antif reeze
washer reservoir at least monthly or a vinegar/water solution in the
during normal use. windshield washer reservoir. Antif reeze
can damage your vehicles paint, while
Canadian Models: The low washer a vinegar/water solution can damage
level indicator will light when the the windshield washer pump. Use only
level is low (see page 59 ). commercially-available windshield
washer f luid.
Fill the reservoir with a good-quality
windshield washer fluid. This
increases the cleaning capability and
prevents freezing in cold weather.
When you refill the reservoir, clean

the edges of the windshield wiper
blades with windshield washer fluid
on a clean cloth. This will help to
condition the blade edges.
178 Maintenance


Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission 5. If the level is below the lower

mark, add fluid into the filler hole
DIPSTICK to bring it to the upper mark.
Always use Honda ATF-Z1

(Automatic Transmission Fluid). If
its not available, you may use a
UPPER DEXRON III automatic
MARK transmission fluid as a temporary
LOWER replacement. However, continued
MARK
use can affect the shift quality.
Have the transmission flushed and
refilled with Honda ATF-Z1 as
soon as it is convenient.
Check the fluid level with the engine 3. Insert the dipstick all the way into
at normal operating temperature. the transmission. To thoroughly flush the
transmission, the technician
1. Park the vehicle on level ground. 4. Remove the dipstick and check should drain and refill it with
Shut off the engine. the fluid level. It should be Honda ATF-Z1, then drive the
between the upper and lower vehicle for a short distance. Do
2. Remove the dipstick (yellow loop) marks. this three times. Then drain and
from the transmission, and wipe it refill the transmission a final time.
with a clean cloth.
CONTINUED
Maintenance 179


Transmission Fluid
6. Insert the dipstick all the way back 5-speed Manual Transmission Put a new washer on the filler bolt,
into the transmission. then reinstall the filler bolt and
WASHER FILLER BOLT tighten it securely.
The transmission should be drained
and refilled with new fluid according If Honda MTF is not available, you
to the time and distance recommen- may use an SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40
dations in the maintenance schedule. viscosity motor oil with the API
Certification seal that says FOR
If you are not sure how to add fluid, GASOLINE ENGINES as a
contact your Honda dealer. temporary replacement. However,
motor oil does not contain the proper
additives, and continued use can
Correct level cause stiffer shifting. Replace as
soon as it is convenient.
Check the fluid level with the
transmission at normal operating The transmission should be drained
temperature and the vehicle sitting and refilled with new fluid according
on level ground. Remove the to the time and distance
transmission filler bolt and carefully recommendations in the
feel inside the bolt hole with your maintenance schedule.
finger. The fluid level should be up
to the edge of the bolt hole. If it is If you are not sure how to add fluid,
not, add Honda Manual contact your Honda dealer.
Transmission Fluid (MTF) until it
starts to run out of the hole.
180 Maintenance


Brake and Clutch Fluid
Brake Fluid Clutch Fluid

Check the brake fluid level in the Manual Transmission only
reservoirs monthly. Replace brake MAX
fluid according to the time MAX
recommendation in the maintenance
schedule.
Always use Honda Heavy Duty

Brake Fluid DOT 3. If it is not
available, you should use only DOT 3
or DOT 4 fluid, from a sealed MIN
container, as a temporary
replacement.
The fluid level should be between MIN
Using any non-Honda brake fluid can the MIN and MAX marks on the side
cause corrosion and decrease the life of the reservoir. If the level is at or The fluid level should be between
of the system. Have the brake below the MIN mark, your brake the MIN and MAX marks on the side
system flushed and refilled with system needs attention. Have the of the reservoir. If it is not, add
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid brake system inspected for leaks or brake fluid to bring it up to that level.
DOT 3 as soon as possible. worn brake pads. Use the same fluid specified for the
brake system.
Brake fluid marked DOT 5 is not
compatible with your vehicles Low fluid level can indicate a leak in
braking system and can cause the clutch system. Have this system
extensive damage. inspected as soon as possible.
Maintenance 181


Power Steering Fluid, Hood Latch
Power Steering Fluid Always use Honda Power Steering Hood Latch
Fluid. You may use another power
UPPER LEVEL steering fluid as an emergency
replacement, but have the power
steering system flushed and refilled
with Honda PSF as soon as possible.
A low power steering fluid level can

indicate a leak in the system. Check
the fluid level frequently, and have
the system inspected as soon as
possible.
LOWER LEVEL LATCH ASSEMBLY
NOTICE: Turning the steering wheel to
Check the level on the side of the f ull lef t or right lock and holding it Clean the hood latch assembly with a
reservoir when the engine is cold. there can damage the power steering mild cleaner, then lubricate it with a
The fluid should be between the pump. multipurpose grease. Lubricate all
UPPER LEVEL and LOWER LEVEL. the moving parts (as shown),
If not, add power steering fluid to the including the pivot. Follow the time
UPPER LEVEL. and distance recommendations in
the Maintenance Schedule. If you
are not sure how to clean and grease
the latch, contact your Honda dealer.
182 Maintenance


Lights
Headlight Aiming Replacing a Headlight Bulb WEATHER SEAL

The headlights were properly aimed Your vehicle has halogen headlight
when your vehicle was new. If you BULB
bulb. Handle it by its steel base and
regularly carry heavy items in the protect the glass from contact with
cargo area or pull a trailer, a your skin or hard objects. If you
readjustment may be required. touch the glass, clean it with
Adjustments should be performed by denatured alcohol and a clean cloth.
a Honda dealer or other qualified
mechanic. NOTICE: Halogen headlight bulbs get
very hot when lit. Oil, perspiration, or a
scratch on the glass can cause the bulb
to overheat and shatter. CONNECTOR HOLD-DOWN WIRE
1. Remove the electrical connector

from the bulb by pulling the
connector straight back.
2. Remove the rubber weather seal

by pulling on the tab.
CONTINUED
Maintenance 183


Lights
3. Unclip the end of the hold-down Replacing the Front Side Marker/ 3. Pull the bulb straight out of its
wire from its slot. Pivot it out of Turn Signal Light Bulb socket.
the way and remove the bulb. Push the new bulb straight into
the socket until it bottoms.
4. Insert the new bulb into the hole,
making sure the tabs are in their 4. Insert the socket back into the
slots. Pivot the hold-down wire headlight assembly. Turn it
back in place, and clip the end into clockwise to lock it in place.
the slot. BULB
5. Test the lights to make sure the
5. Reinstall the rubber seal. Make new bulb is working.
sure it is right side up; it is marked
TOP.
6. Push the electrical connector onto

the new bulb. 1. The front side marker/turn signal
light is next to the headlight bulb.
2. Remove the socket from the

headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
184 Maintenance


Lights
Replacing a Front Parking Light 5. Insert the socket back into the
Bulb headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
BOLT
6. Turn on the parking lights and
check that the new bulb is
working.
COVER
7. Reinstall the radiator support
HOLDING cover. Lock the holding clips by
CLIP pushing on the center of each clip.
Tighten the bolt on the battery
hold-down.
BULB
1. The front parking light is next to 3. Remove the socket from the
the headlight bulb. headlight assembly by turning it
2. Use a wrench to loosen the bolt on
the battery hold-down. Remove 4. Pull the bulb straight out of its
the seven holding clips from the socket.
cover by using a flat-tipped Push the new bulb straight into
screwdriver. Then pull the the socket until it bottoms.
radiator support cover away.
Maintenance 185


Lights
Replacing Rear Bulbs

COVER BULBS
SCREW
1. Open the tailgate. Place a cloth on 2. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to 4. Determine which of the four bulbs
the edge of the cover. Remove the remove the taillight assembly is burned out: stop/taillight, back-
covers by carefully prying on the mounting screw under each cover. up light, turn signal, or side
edge with a small flat-tipped marker.
screwdriver. 3. Pull the taillight assembly out of
the rear pillar. 5. Remove the socket by turning it
186 Maintenance


Lights, Seat Belts
6. Pull the bulb straight out of its Seat Belts Dirt build-up in the loops of the seat
socket. belt anchors can cause the belts to
Push the new bulb straight into LOOP retract slowly. Wipe the insides of
the socket until it bottoms. the loops with a clean cloth
dampened in mild soap and warm
7. Reinstall the socket into the light water or isopropyl alcohol.
assembly by turning it clockwise
until it locks.
8. Test the lights to make sure the

new bulb is working.
9. Align the clips on the taillight

assembly with the holes in the
body, then push the taillight
assembly into place. Tighten the If your seat belts get dirty, use a soft
two mounting screws securely and brush with a mixture of mild soap
reinstall the covers. and warm water to clean them. Do
not use bleach, dye, or cleaning
solvents. Let the belts air dry before
you use the vehicle.
Maintenance 187


Floor Mats, Dust and Pollen Filter
Floor Mats If you use a non-Honda floor mat, Dust and Pollen Filter
make sure it fits properly and that it This filter removes the dust and
can be used with the floor mat pollen that is brought in from the
anchors. Do not put additional floor outside through the heating and
mats on top of the anchored mats. cooling system/climate control
system.
Have your Honda dealer replace this

filter every 30,000 miles (48,000 km)
under normal conditions. It should
be replaced every 15,000 miles
(24,000 km) if you drive primarily in
urban areas that have high
concentrations of soot in the air, or if
The drivers floor mat that came the flow from the climate control
with your vehicle hooks over the system becomes less than usual.
floor mat anchor. This keeps the
floor mat from sliding forward and
possibly interfering with the pedals.
If you remove the drivers floor mat,

make sure to re-anchor it when you
put it back in your vehicle.
188 Maintenance


Wiper Blades
Check the condition of the wiper

blades at least every six months.
Replace them if you find signs of
cracking in the rubber, areas that are
getting hard, or if they leave streaks
and unwiped areas when used.
1. Front:
Raise the wiper arm off the
windshield.
BLADE
Rear: LOCK TAB
Raise the wiper arm off the hatch
glass and hold it. 2. Disconnect the blade assembly 3. Remove the blade from its holder
from the wiper arm by pushing in by grasping the tabbed end of the
the lock tab. Hold the lock tab in blade. Pull firmly until the tabs
while you push the blade assembly come out of the holder.
toward the base of the arm.
4. Examine the new wiper blades. If
If you are changing the rear wiper they have no plastic or metal rein-
blade, go to step 6. forcement along the back edge,
remove the metal reinforcement
strips from the old wiper blade and
install them in the slots along the
edge of the new blade.
Maintenance 189


Wiper Blades, Tires
Tires Inflation
BLADE To safely operate your vehicle, your Keeping the tires properly inflated
tires must be the proper type and provides the best combination of
size, in good condition with adequate handling, tread life, and riding
tread, and correctly inflated. comfort.
The following pages give more Underinflated tires wear unevenly,

detailed information on how to take adversely affect handling and fuel
care of your tires and what to do economy, and are more likely to
when they need to be replaced. fail from being overheated.
REINFORCEMENT
Overinflated tires can make your
vehicle ride more harshly, are
5. Slide the new wiper blade into the Using tires that are excessively more prone to damage from road
holder until the tabs lock. worn or improperly inflated can hazards, and wear unevenly.
cause a crash in which you can
6. Slide the wiper blade assembly be seriously hurt or killed. We recommend that you visually
onto the wiper arm. Make sure it check your tires every day. If you
locks in place. Follow all instructions in this think a tire might be low, check it
owners manual regarding tire immediately with a tire gauge.
7. Lower the wiper arm down against inflation and maintenance.
the windshield or the hatch glass.
190 Maintenance


Tires
Use a gauge to measure the air If you check the pressure when the Recommended Tire Pressures for
pressure at least once a month. Even tires are hot [the vehicle has been Normal Driving
tires that are in good condition may driven several miles (kilometers)],
lose one to two psi (10 to 20 kPa, 0.1 you will see readings 4 to 6 psi (30 to Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure
to 0.2 kgf/cm ) per month. 40 kPa, 0.3 to 0.4 kgf/cm ) higher for Normal Driving
Remember to check the spare tire at than the cold reading. This is Front/Rear:
the same time. normal; do not release air to match P205/70R15 95S 26 psi (180 kPa ,
the cold pressure. 1.8 kgf/cm )
Check the pressure in the tires when
they are cold. This means the vehicle You should get your own tire For convenience, the recommended
has been parked for at least three pressure gauge and use it whenever tire sizes and cold air pressures are
hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 you check your tire pressures. This on a label on the drivers doorjamb.
km). will make it easier for you to tell if a
pressure loss is due to a tire problem For additional technical information
Add or release air, if needed, to and not due to a variation between about your tires, see page 230 .
match the recommended cold tire gauges.
pressures on the third column. Tubeless tires have some ability to
self-seal if they are punctured. You
should look closely for punctures if a
tire starts losing pressure.
CONTINUED
Maintenance 191


Tires
Tire Pressure Adjustment for High Tire Inspection INDICATOR LOCATION MARKS
Speed Driving Every time you check inflation, you
Honda strongly recommends that should also examine the tires for
you not drive faster than posted damage, foreign objects, and wear.
speed limits and conditions allow. If You should look for:
you decide it is safe to drive at high
speeds, be sure to adjust the cold tire Bumps or bulges in the tread or
pressures as shown below. If you do side of the tire. Replace the tire if
not adjust the tire pressure, exces- you find either or these conditions.
sive heat can build up and cause
sudden tire failure. Cuts, splits, or cracks in the side
of the tire. Replace the tire if you TREAD WEAR INDICATORS
Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure can see fabric or cord.
for Speed over 100
mph (160 km/h) Excessive tread wear. When you
P205/70R15 95S 35 psi (240 kPa , see a 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) wide
2.4 kgf/cm ) band running across the tread,
there is less than 1/16 inch (1.6
When you return to normal speed mm) of tread left on the tire.
driving, be sure to readjust the tire Replace the tire if you can see
pressure for normal driving. You three or more tread wear
should wait until the tires are cold indicators around it.
before adjusting the tire pressure.
192 Maintenance


Tires
Tire Maintenance Tire Rotation Replacing Tires

In addition to proper inflation, Replace your tires with radial tires of
correct wheel alignment helps to Front Front the same size, load range, speed
decrease tire wear. If you find a tire rating, and maximum cold tire
is worn unevenly, have your dealer pressure rating (as shown on the
check the wheel alignment. tires sidewall). Mixing radial and
bias-ply tires on your vehicle can
Have your dealer check the tires if reduce braking ability, traction, and
you feel a consistent vibration while steering accuracy. Using tires of a
driving. A tire should always be different size or construction can
rebalanced if it is removed from the cause the ABS to work inconsistently.
wheel. When you have new tires (For Non-directional (For Directional
installed, make sure they are Tires and Wheels) Tires and Wheels) It is best to replace all four tires at
balanced. This increases riding the same time. If that is not possible
comfort and tire life. For best results, To help increase tire life and or necessary, then replace the two
have the installer perform a dynamic distribute wear more evenly, rotate front tires or the rear tires as a pair.
balance. the tires every 10,000 miles (16,000 Replacing just one tire can seriously
km). Move the tires to the positions affect your vehicles handling.
(Only on vehicles equipped with shown in the chart each time they
aluminum wheels) are rotated. If you purchase
NOTICE: Improper wheel weights can directional tires, rotate only front-to-
damage your vehicles aluminum back.
wheels. Use only genuine Honda
wheels weights f or balancing.
Maintenance 193


Tires
Winter Driving Tire Chains

Tires marked M S or All Because your Honda has limited tire
Installing improper tires on your Season on the sidewall have an all- clearance, mount only SAE Class S
vehicle can affect handling and weather tread design suitable for cable-type traction devices on the
stability. This can cause a crash most winter driving conditions. front tires. Use traction devices only
in which you can be seriously when required by driving conditions
hurt or killed. For the best performance in snowy or local laws. Make sure they are the
or icy conditions, you should install correct size for your tires. Metal link-
Always use the size and type of snow tires or tire chains. They may type chains should not be used.
tires recommended in this be required by local laws under
owners manual. certain conditions.
Snow Tires
Wheels and Tires If you mount snow tires on your
Honda, make sure they are radial
Wheels: tires of the same size and load range
15 x 6JJ as original tires. Mount snow tires on
all four wheels. The traction
Tires: provided by snow tires on dry roads
P205/70R15 95S may be lower than your original tires.
Check with the tire dealer for
See page 228 for information about maximum speed recommendations.
DOT Tire Quality Grading.
Replacement wheels are available at
your Honda dealer.
194 Maintenance


Tires
When installing cables, follow the

manufacturers instructions, and
mount them as tight as you can.
Make sure they are not contacting
the brake lines or suspension. Drive
slowly with them installed. If you
hear them coming into contact with
the body or chassis, stop and
investigate. Remove them as soon as
you begin driving on cleared roads.
NOTICE: Traction devices that are the

wrong size or improperly installed can
damage your vehicles brake lines,
suspension, body, and wheels. Stop
driving if they are hitting any part of
the vehicle.
Maintenance 195


Checking the Battery
TEST INDICATOR WINDOW

Check the terminals for corrosion (a If additional battery maintenance is
white or yellowish powder). To needed, see your Honda dealer or a
remove it, cover the terminals with a qualified technician.
solution of baking soda and water. It
will bubble up and turn brown. When WARNING: Battery posts,
this stops, wash it off with plain terminals, and related accessories
water. Dry off the battery with a contain lead and lead compounds.
cloth or paper towel. Coat the Wash your hands after handling.
terminals with grease to help prevent
future corrosion.
The battery gives off explosive

hydrogen gas during normal
Check the condition of the battery operation.
monthly by looking at the test
indicator window. The label on the A spark or flame can cause the
battery explains the test indicators battery to explode with enough
colors. force to kill or seriously hurt you.
Wear protective clothing and a

face shield, or have a skilled
mechanic do the battery
maintenance.
196 Maintenance


Vehicle Storage
If you need to park your vehicle for Block the rear wheels. Cover the vehicle with a
an extended period (more than one breathable cover, one made
month), there are several things you If the vehicle is to be stored for a from a porous material such as
should do to prepare it for storage. longer period, it should be cotton. Non-porous materials, such
Proper preparation helps prevent supported on jackstands so the as plastic sheeting, trap moisture,
deterioration and makes it easier to tires are off the ground. which can damage the paint.
get your vehicle back on the road. If
possible, store your vehicle indoors. Leave one window open slightly (if If possible, run the engine
the vehicle is being stored periodically until it reaches full
Fill the fuel tank. indoors). operating temperature (the
cooling fan cycles on and off
Change the engine oil and filter. Disconnect the battery. twice). Preferably do this once a
month.
Wash and dry the exterior Support the front and rear wiper
completely. blade arms with a folded towel or If you store your vehicle for 12
rag so they do not touch the months or longer, have your Honda
Clean the interior. Make sure the windshield. dealer perform the inspections called
carpeting, floor mats, etc. are for in the 24 months maintenance
completely dry. To minimize sticking, apply a schedule (Normal Conditions) as
silicone spray lubricant to all door soon as you take it out of storage
Leave the parking brake off. Put and tailgate seals. Also, apply a (see page 168 ). The replacements
the transmission in Reverse vehicle body wax to the painted called for in the maintenance
(5-speed manual) or Park surfaces that mate with the door schedule are not needed unless the
(automatic). and tailgate seals. vehicle has actually reached that
time or mileage.
Maintenance 197


198

Main Menu

Taking Care of the Unexpected
This section covers the more Changing a Flat Tire ..................... 200
common problems that motorists If the Engine Wont Start .............. 207
experience with their vehicles. It Jump Starting ................................. 209
gives you information about how to If the Engine Overheats ............... 211
safely evaluate the problem and what Low Oil Pressure Indicator .......... 213
to do to correct it. If the problem has Charging System Indicator........... 213
stranded you on the side of the road, Malfunction Indicator Lamp ........ 214
you may be able to get going again. Brake System Indicator ................ 215
If not, you will also find instructions Emergency Towing ....................... 216
on getting your vehicle towed. Closing the Moonroof ................... 217
Fuses ............................................... 218
Fuse Locations ............................... 221
Taking Care of the Unexpected 199


Changing a Flat Tire
If you have a flat tire while driving, 1. Park the vehicle on firm, level and SPARE TIRE
stop in a safe place to change it. non-slippery ground. Put the
Drive slowly along the shoulder until transmission in Park (automatic)
you get to an exit or an area to stop or Reverse (manual). Apply the
that is far away from the traffic lanes. parking brake.
If you are towing a trailer, unhitch
the trailer.
The vehicle can easily roll off 2. Turn on the hazard warning lights,
the jack, seriously injuring and turn the ignition switch to
anyone underneath. LOCK (0). Have all the JACK
passengers get out of the vehicle TOOL STOP
Follow the directions for while you change the tire.
changing a tire exactly, and 3. To keep the tailgate door open,
never get under the vehicle use the stop from the tool kit. Put
when it is supported only by the the stop on the support strut as
jack. shown.
200 Taking Care of the Unexpected


6. Remove the spare tire cover. Do Soft vinyl spare tire cover
not forcibly pull off the cover or On LX and EX models in the U.S. and
you may damage it. Canada
On LX and EX models in the U.S. and

Canada
Your vehicle is equipped with a
soft vinyl spare tire cover. The
following shows you how to
remove the cover.
COVER On EX-L model in Canada

Your vehicle is equipped with a
4. The tool and jack are behind a hard plastic spare tire cover. See
cover in the cargo area on the page 202 for how to remove the
passengers side. Remove the cover.
cover by turning the handle 7. Zip the cover open.
counterclockwise, then pulling out
the cover. 8. Pull out the covers two lower flaps.
Pull the upper flaps out by
5. Turn the jacks end bracket gradually working your hands up
counterclockwise to loosen it, then the sides of the cover. Remove the
remove the jack. cover.
CONTINUED


Hard plastic spare tire cover

NUTS
CENTER SPACER JACKING POINT
7. Unzip the flap around the lower 9. Pull off the center spacer. Using 11.Locate the jacking point nearest
edge of the cover. the wheel wrench, loosen the the tire you need to change. It is
three wheel nuts and remove them. pointed to by an arrow molded into
8. Pull out the bottom of the cover, Remove the spare tire from the the underside of the body. Place
then gradually pull it off. holder. the jack under the jacking point.
Turn the end bracket clockwise
10.Loosen the five wheel nuts 1/2 until the top of the jack contacts
turn with the wheel wrench. the jacking point. Make sure the
center of the jacking point tab is
resting in the jack notch.


15.Put on the spare tire. Put the

wheel nuts back on finger-tight,
then tighten them in a crisscross
EXTENSION pattern with the wheel wrench
until the wheel is firmly against
the hub. Do not try to tighten
them fully.
16.Lower the vehicle to the ground

and remove the jack.
WHEEL WRENCH BRAKE HUB
12.Use the extension and wheel 14.Before mounting the spare tire,
wrench as shown to raise the wipe any dirt off the mounting
vehicle until the flat tire is off the surface of the wheel and hub with
ground. a clean cloth. Wipe the hub
carefully; it may be hot from
13.Remove the wheel nuts, then driving.
remove the flat tire. The wheel
nuts will be very hot if you were
recently driving. Place the flat tire
on the ground with the outside
surface facing up. CONTINUED


20.Store the jack in its holder. Turn

the jacks end bracket to lock it in
place. Install the cover on the side
of the cargo area.
Loose items can fly around the

interior in a crash and could
seriously injure the occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools

securely before driving.
CENTER SPACER
17.Tighten the wheel nuts securely in 19.Put the flat tire on the spare tire 21.Store the tool kit in the storage bin
the same crisscross pattern. Have holder. Put the wheel nuts on under the cargo area floor.
the wheel nut torque checked at finger-tight, then tighten them
the nearest automotive service with the wheel wrench. Put the 22.Close the tailgate.
facility. center spacer in the center of the
Tighten the wheel nuts to: wheel. 23.Install the spare tire cover.
80 lbfft (108 Nm , 11 kgfm) Tighten the wheel nuts to:
40 lbfft (54 Nm , 5.5 kgfm)
18.Remove the center cap from the
flat tire.


Soft vinyl spare tire cover

On LX and EX models in the U.S. and
Canada Make sure the cover is at room
temperature bef ore you install it. If its
too cold, it wont f it easily over the tire. OUTSIDE SEAM
25.Step back to check the alignment

of the logo. If needed, pivot the
cover until the logo is straight.
24.Hold the cover at the 10 oclock 26.Starting at the top of the tire,
and 2 oclock positions, then place position the outside seam of the
the top of it over the spare tire. cover slightly over the outside
edge of the tire. Pull the cover on,
a little at a time, and alternate side
to side along the tire until you
reach the bottom.
CONTINUED


Hard plastic spare tire cover

SPARE TIRE BRACKET

30.Place the top of the cover over the 32.Zip the cover closed.
27.Pull the bottom of the cover over spare tire, then gradually push the
the tire. bottom of the cover over the
bottom of the tire.
28.If needed, readjust the cover to
smooth out any wrinkles. 31.Make sure the cover is horizontal.
If needed, pivot the cover until the
29.Zip the cover closed. cover is horizontal.


If the Engine Wont Start
Diagnosing why your engine wont Nothing Happens or the Starter Turn the ignition switch to START
start falls into two areas, depending Motor Operates Very Slowly (III). If the headlights do not dim,
on what you hear when you turn the When you turn the ignition switch to check the condition of the fuses. If
key to START (III): START (III), you do not hear the the fuses are OK, there is
normal noise of the engine trying to probably something wrong with
You hear nothing, or almost start. You may hear a clicking sound the electrical circuit for the
nothing. The engines starter or series of clicks, or nothing at all. ignition switch or starter motor.
motor does not operate at all, or Check these things: You will need a qualified
operates very slowly. technician to determine the
Check the transmission interlock. problem (see Emergency Towing
You can hear the starter motor If you have a manual transmission, on page 216 ).
operating normally, or the starter the clutch pedal must be pushed
motor sounds like it is spinning all the way to the floor or the If the headlights dim noticeably or
faster than normal, but the engine starter will not operate. With an go out when you try to start the
does not start up and run. automatic transmission, it must be engine, either the battery is dis-
in Park or Neutral. charged or the connections are
corroded. Check the condition of the
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II). battery and terminal connections
Turn on the headlights and check (see page 196 ). You can then try
their brightness. If the headlights jump starting the vehicle from a
are very dim or dont light at all, booster battery (see page 209 ).
the battery is discharged. See
Jump Starting on page 209 .


If the Engine Wont Start
The Starter Operates Normally Do you have fuel? Check the fuel
In this case, the starter motors gauge; the low fuel indicator may
speed sounds normal, or even faster not be working.
than normal, when you turn the
ignition switch to START (III), but There may be an electrical
the engine does not run. problem, such as no power to the
fuel pump. Check all the fuses
Are you using a properly coded (see page 218 ).
key? An improperly coded key will
cause the immobilizer system If you find nothing wrong, you will
indicator in the instrument panel need a qualified technician to find
to blink rapidly (see page 70 ). the problem. See Emergency
Towing on page 216 .
Are you using the proper starting
procedure? Refer to Starting the
Engine on page 138 .


Jump Starting
Although this seems like a simple To Jump Start Your Vehicle: 3. Connect one jumper cable to the
procedure, you should take several 1. Open the hood and check the positive () terminal on your
precautions. physical condition of the battery. battery. Connect the other end to
In very cold weather, check the the positive () terminal on the
condition of the electrolyte. If it booster battery.
seems slushy or like ice, do not try
A battery can explode if you do jump starting until it thaws.
not follow the correct procedure,
seriously injuring anyone NOTICE: If a battery sits in extreme
nearby. cold, the electrolyte inside can f reeze.
Attempting to jump start with a f rozen
Keep all sparks, open flames, battery can cause it to rupture.
and smoking materials away
from the battery. 2. Turn off all the electrical acces-
sories: heater, A/C, stereo system,
lights, etc. Put the transmission in
You cannot start a Honda with an Neutral or Park, and set the
automatic transmission by pushing parking brake.
or pulling it.
CONTINUED


Jump Starting
6. If the booster battery is in another

vehicle, have an assistant start
that vehicle and run it at a fast idle.
7. Start your vehicle. If the starter

motor still operates slowly, check
the jumper cable connections to
make sure they have good metal-
to-metal contact.
8. Once your vehicle is running,

BRACKET disconnect the negative cable from
your vehicle, then from the
4. Remove the power steering 5. Connect the second jumper cable booster battery. Disconnect the
reservoir from the bracket. Pull it to the negative () terminal on positive cable from your vehicle,
away from the grounding strap. the booster battery. Connect the then from the booster battery.
other end to the grounding strap
as shown. Do not connect this 9. Reinstall the power steering
jumper cable to any other part of reservoir.
the engine.
Keep the ends of the jumper cables
away from each other and any metal
on the vehicle until all are
disconnected. Otherwise, you may
cause an electrical short.


If the Engine Overheats
The pointer of your vehicles 3. If you do not see steam or spray,

temperature gauge should stay in leave the engine running and
the midrange. If it climbs to the red Steam and spray from an watch the temperature gauge. If
mark, you should determine the overheated engine can the high heat is due to overloading,
reason (hot day, driving up a steep seriously scald you. the engine should start to cool
hill, etc.). down almost immediately. If it
Do not open the hood if steam does, wait until the temperature
If your vehicle overheats, you should is coming out. gauge comes down to the midpoint,
take immediate action. The only then continue driving.
indication may be the temperature
gauge climbing to or above the red 1. Safely pull to the side of the road. 4. If the temperature gauge stays at
mark. Or you may see steam or Put the transmission in Neutral or the red mark, turn off the engine.
spray coming from under the hood. Park, and set the parking brake.
Turn off all accessories, and turn
NOTICE: Driving with the temperature on the hazard warning lights.
gauge pointer at the red mark can
cause serious damage to your engine. 2. If you see steam and/or spray
coming from under the hood, turn
off the engine. Wait until you see
no more signs of steam or spray,
then open the hood.
CONTINUED


If the Engine Overheats
5. Look for any obvious coolant leaks, 9. Start the engine and set the
such as a split radiator hose. temperature control dial to
Everything is still extremely hot, Removing the radiator cap maximum. Add coolant to the
so use caution. If you find a leak, it while the engine is hot can radiator up to the base of the filler
must be repaired before you cause the coolant to spray out, neck. If you do not have the
continue driving (see Emergency seriously scalding you. proper coolant mixture available,
Towing on page 216 ). you can add plain water.
Always let the engine and Remember to have the cooling
6. If you dont find an obvious leak, radiator cool down before system drained and refilled with
check the coolant level in the removing the radiator cap. the proper mixture as soon as you
radiator reserve tank (see page can.
128 ).
8. Using gloves or a large heavy 10.Put the radiator cap back on
7. If there was no coolant in the cloth, turn the radiator cap tightly. Run the engine and watch
reserve tank, you may need to add counterclockwise without pushing the temperature gauge. If it goes
coolant to the radiator. Let the down to the first stop. After the back to the red mark, the engine
engine cool down until the pointer pressure releases, push down on needs repair (see Emergency
reaches the middle of the the cap and turn it until it comes Towing on page 216 ).
temperature gauge or lower off.
before checking the radiator. 11.If the temperature stays normal,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. If it has
gone down, add coolant to the
MAX mark. Put the cap back on
tightly.


Low Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator
Low Oil Pressure Indicator 1. Safely pull off the road, and shut Charging System Indicator
This light should never off the engine. Turn on the hazard If the charging system
come on when the engine is warning lights. indicator comes on brightly
running. If it starts flashing or stays when the engine is running, the
on, the oil pressure has dropped very 2. Let the vehicle sit for a minute. battery is not being charged.
low. Serious engine damage is Open the hood, and check the oil
possible and you should take level (see page 127 ). An engine Immediately turn off all electrical
immediate action. very low on oil can lose pressure accessories. Try not to use other
during cornering and other driving electrically operated controls such as
NOTICE: Running the engine with low maneuvers. the power windows. Keep the engine
oil pressure can cause serious running; starting the engine will
mechanical damage almost immediately. 3. If necessary, add oil to bring the discharge the battery rapidly.
Turn of f the engine as soon as you can level back to the full mark on the
saf ely get the vehicle stopped. dipstick (see page 173 ). Go to a service station or garage
where you can get technical
4. Start the engine, and watch the oil assistance.
pressure light. If it does not go out
within ten seconds, turn off the
engine. There is a mechanical
problem that needs to be repaired
before you can continue driving.
(See Emergency Towing on page
216 ).


Malfunction Indicator Lamp
If the indicator comes on If the indicator comes on repeatedly, If your vehicle battery has been
while driving, it means one even though it may turn off as you disconnected or gone dead, these
of the engines emission control continue driving, have the vehicle codes are erased. It takes at least
systems may have a problem. Even checked by the dealer as soon as three days of driving under various
though you may feel no difference in possible. conditions to set the codes again.
your vehicles performance, it can
reduce your fuel economy and cause NOTICE: If you keep driving with the To check if they are set, turn the
increased emissions. Continued Malf unction Indicator Lamp on, you ignition to ON (II), without starting
operation may cause serious damage. can damage your vehicles emission the engine. The Malfunction
controls and the engine. Those repairs Indicator Lamp will come on for 20
If you have recently refueled your may not be covered by your vehicles seconds. If it then goes off, the
vehicle, the indicator coming on warranties. readiness codes are set. If it blinks 5
could be a loose or missing fuel fill times, the readiness codes are not
cap. Tighten the cap until it clicks at Readiness Codes set. If possible, do not take your
least three times. Tightening the cap Your vehicle has certain readiness vehicle for a state emissions test
will not turn the indicator turn off codes that are part of the on-board until the readiness codes are set.
immediately; it takes at least three diagnostics for the emissions Refer to State Emissions Testing for
days of normal driving. systems. In some states, part of the more information, on page 234 .
emissions testing is to make sure
these codes are set. If they are not
set, the test cannot be completed.


Brake System Indicator
U.S. If the brake system However, if the brake pedal does not
indicator comes on while feel normal, you should take
driving, the brake fluid immediate action. A problem in one
Canada level is probably low. Press part of the systems dual circuit
lightly on the brake pedal if design will still give you braking at
it feels normal. If it does two wheels. You will feel the brake
not, check the brake fluid pedal go down much farther before
level the next time you stop the vehicle begins to slow down and
at a service station (see you will have to press harder on the
page 181 ). pedal.
If the fluid level is low, take the Slow down by shifting to a lower
vehicle to your dealer and have the gear, and pull to the side of the road
brake system inspected for leaks or when it is safe. Because of the long
worn brake pads. distance needed to stop, it is
hazardous to drive the vehicle. You
should have it towed and repaired as
soon as possible (see Emergency
Towing on page 216 ).
If you must drive the vehicle a short

distance in this condition, drive
slowly and carefully.


Emergency Towing
If your vehicle needs to be towed, NOTICE: Towing with only two tires Refer to Towing Your Vehicle
call a professional towing service or on the ground will damage parts of the Behind a Motorhome on page
an organization. Never tow your 4WD system. It should be transported 157 for non-emergency towing
vehicle with just a rope or chain. It is on a f lat-bed truck or trailer. information.
very dangerous.
The only way you can safely tow

your vehicle is with flat-bed
equipment. The operator will load
your vehicle on the back of a truck.
Any other method of towing will
damage the drive system. When you
contact the towing agency, inform
them a flat-bed is required.


Closing the Moonroof
If the electric motor will not close TAB NOTCH SOCKET

the moonroof, do the following:
1. Check the fuse for the moonroof

motor (see page 218 ). If the fuse
is blown, replace it with one of the
same or lower rating.
2. Try closing the moonroof. If the

new fuse blows immediately or the
moonroof motor still does not
operate, you can close the ROUND PLUG MOONROOF WRENCH
moonroof manually.
4. To remove the round plug in the 5. Insert the moonroof wrench into
3. Get the moonroof wrench out of center of the headliner, turn the the socket behind this plug. Turn
the tool kit under the cargo area plug by using a screwdriver or the wrench until the moonroof is
floor. coin, then pry it out. Make sure to fully closed.
align the tabs on the round plug to
the notches on the ceilling as 6. Remove the wrench. Reinstall the
shown in the illustration. round plug.


Fuses
INTERIOR UNDER-HOOD Checking and Replacing Fuses

If something electrical in your
vehicle stops working, check for a
blown fuse first. Determine from the
TAB
chart on pages 221 and 222 or the
diagram on the fuse box lid, which
fuse or fuses control that device.
Check those fuses first, but check all
the fuses before deciding that a
blown fuse is the cause. Replace any
blown fuses and check if the device
works.
The interior fuse box is underneath The vehicles fuses are located in 1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK
the steering column. To remove the two fuse boxes. The under-hood fuse (0). Make sure the headlights and
fuse box lid, pull it toward you and box is located in the engine all other accessories are off.
take the lid out of its hinges. compartment on the drivers side. To
open it, push the tabs as shown. 2. Remove the cover from the fuse
box.


Fuses
FUSE If you cannot drive the vehicle

BLOWN without fixing the problem, and you
do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse
of the same rating or a lower rating
from one of the other circuits. Make
sure you can do without that circuit
temporarily (such as the accessory
power socket or radio).
If you replace the blown fuse with a

spare fuse that has a lower rating, it
BLOWN might blow out again. This does not
indicate anything wrong. Replace the
3. Check each of the large fuses in 4. Check the smaller fuses in the fuse with one of the correct rating as
the under-hood fuse box by under-hood fuse box and all the soon as you can.
looking through the top at the wire fuses in the interior fuse box by
inside. Remove the screws with a pulling out each fuse with the fuse
Phillips-head screwdriver. puller provided in the under-hood
fuse box.
5. Look for a burned wire inside the

fuse. If it is burned, replace it with
one of the spare fuses of the same
rating or lower.
CONTINUED


Fuses
NOTICE: Replacing a f use with one 6. If the replacement fuse of the

that has a higher rating greatly same rating blows in a short time,
increases the chances of damaging the there is probably a serious
electrical system. If you do not have a electrical problem in your vehicle.
replacement f use with the proper rating Leave the blown fuse in that
f or the circuit, install one with a lower circuit and have your vehicle
rating. checked by a qualified mechanic.
If the radio fuse is removed, the

audio system will disable itself. The
next time you turn on the radio you
will see COdE in the frequency
display. Use the Preset buttons to
enter the five-digit code (see page
117 ).


Fuse Locations
INTERIOR FUSE BOX

No. Amps. Circuits Protected
6 7.5 A Power Window Relay

7 20 A Moonroof
8 7.5 A Accessory, Radio
9 7.5 A Rear Wiper
10 7.5 A Meter
11 Not Used
12 7.5 A Daytime running lights
13 10 A SRS
14 10 A Remote Control Mirrors
15 20 A LAF Heater
16 20 A Heated Seat
17 15 A Fuel Pump
18 15 A Front Accessory Power Socket
No. Amps. Circuits Protected 19 7.5 A Turn Signal Lights
20 20 A Front Wiper
1 15 A Ignition Coil 21 Not Used
2 10 A Rear Accessory Power Socket 22 20 A Front Right Power Window
3 10 A Daytime running lights 23 20 A Front Left Power Window
4 10 A ACG 24 20 A Rear Left Power Window
5 Not Used 25 20 A Rear Right Power Window

: On Canadian models


Fuse Locations
UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX

No. Amps. Circuits Protected
1 20 A Condenser Fan
2 15 A Small Light
3 15 A Interior Light
4 20 A Cooling Fan
5 15 A Hazard
6 15 A FI ECU
7 15 A Horn, Stop
8 Not Used
9 10 A Back Up
10 30 A ABS Motor
11 20 A Rear Defroster
12 40 A Heater Motor
13 40 A Power Window
14 40 A Option
15 15 A Left Headlight
16 20 A Door Lock
17 15 A Right Headlight
18 30 A ABS F/S
19 100 A Battery
20 50 A Ignition 1
2125 7.5A30A Spare Fuses

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Technical Information
The diagrams in this section give Identification Numbers ................. 224 Emissions Controls........................ 231
you the dimensions and capacities of Specifications ................................. 226 The Clean Air Act ...................... 231
your Honda, and the locations of the DOT Tire Quality Grading Crankcase Emissions Control
identification numbers. It also (U.S. Vehicles) ....................... 228 System..................................... 231
includes information you should Uniform Tire Quality Evaporative Emissions Control
know about your vehicles tires and Grading ................................... 228 System..................................... 231
emissions control systems. Treadwear .................................. 228 Onboard Refueling Vapor
Traction....................................... 228 Recovery ................................. 231
Temperature .............................. 229 Exhaust Emissions Controls .... 232
Tire Information ............................ 230 PGM-FI System ..................... 232
Ignition Timing Control
System................................. 232
Three Way Catalytic
Converter ............................ 232
Replacement Parts..................... 232
Three Way Catalytic Converter ... 233
State Emissions Testing ............... 234
Technical Information 223


Identification Numbers
Your vehicle has several identifying

numbers located in various places. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
The Vehicle Identification Number

(VIN) is the 17-digit number your
Honda dealer uses to register your
vehicle for warranty purposes. It is
also necessary for licensing and
insuring your vehicle. The easiest
place to find the VIN is on a plate
fastened to the top of the dashboard.
You can see it by looking through
the windshield on the drivers side. It
is also on the Certification label at-
tached to the drivers doorjamb, and
is stamped on the engine com-
partment bulkhead. The VIN is also
provided in bar code on the
Certification label.
CERTIFICATION LABEL
224 Technical Information


Identification Numbers
The Engine Number is stamped into AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER

the engine block.
The Transmission Number is on a

label on top of the transmission.
ENGINE NUMBER MANUAL TRANSMISSION NUMBER


Specifications
Dimensions
Length 178.6 in (4,537 mm) Engine Automatic Transmission
179.1 in (4,550 mm)1 coolant Change2 1.43 US gal (5.4 )
Width 70.2 in (1,782 mm) Total 1.88 US gal (7.1 )
Height 66.2 in (1,682 mm) Manual Transmission
Wheelbase 103.1 in (2,620 mm) Change2 1.45 US gal (5.5 )
Track Front 60.4 in (1,533 mm) Total 1.90 US gal (7.2 )
Rear 60.6 in (1,538 mm) Automatic Change
1 : Canada EX-L model transmission 4WD 3.3 US qt (3.1 )
fluid 2WD 3.1 US qt (2.9 )
Weights Total
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached 4WD 7.6 US qt (7.2 )
to the drivers doorjamb. 2WD 6.9 US qt (6.5 )
Manual Change 2.0 US qt (1.9 )
Engine transmission Total 4WD 2.4 US qt (2.3 )
Type Water cooled 4-stroke DOHC fluid
VTEC 4-cylinder gasoline engine Rear Change 1.1 US qt (1.0 )
Bore x Stroke 3.43 x 3.90 in (87.0 x 99.0 mm) differential Total 1.3 US qt (1.2 )
Displacement 144 cu-in (2,354 cm ) fluid (4WD)
Compression ratio 9.6 : 1 Windshield U.S. Vehicles 2.6 US qt (2.5 )
Spark plugs IZFR6K-11 (NGK) washer Canada 4.8 US qt (4.5 )
SKJ20DR-M11 (DENSO) reservoir Vehicles
Capacities 1 : Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.

Fuel tank Approx. 2 : Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
15.3 US gal (58 ) engine.
Engine oil Change1 Reserve tank capacity:
Including filter 4.4 US qt (4.2 ) 0.16 US gal (0.6 )
Without filter 4.2 US qt (4.0 )
Total 5.6 US qt (5.3 )


Specifications
Air Conditioning Fuses

Refrigerant type HFC-134a (R-134a) Interior See page 221 or the fuse label
Charge quantity 17.018.7 oz (480530 g) attached to the inside of the fuse
Lubricant type SP-10 box door under the steering
column.
Lights Under-hood See page 222 or the fuse box
Headlights 12 V 60/55 W (H4/HB2) cover.
Front turn signal/side marker 12 V 21/5 W
lights Alignment
Parking lights 12 V 3 CP Toe-in Front 0.0 in (0 mm)
Rear turn signal lights 12 V 21 W Rear 0.08 in (2.0 mm)
Stop/Taillights 12 V 21/5 W Camber Front 0
Back-up lights 12 V 21 W Rear 1
License plate light 12 V 5W Caster Front 145
Ceiling light 12 V 8W
Spotlights 12 V 4 CP Tires
Cargo area Light 12 V 8W Size Front/Rear P205/70R15 95S
Rear side marker lights 12 V 3 CP Pressure Front 26 psi (180 kPa , 1.8 kgf/cm )
High-mount brake light 12 V 21 W Rear 26 psi (180 kPa , 1.8 kgf/cm )
Battery
Capacity 12 V 36 AH/5 HR
12 V 45 AH/20 HR


DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
The tires on your vehicle meet all Treadwear Traction AA, A, B, C

U.S. Federal Safety Requirements. The treadwear grade is a compara- The traction grades, from highest to
All tires are also graded for tive rating based on the wear rate of lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those
treadwear, traction, and temperature the tire when tested under controlled grades represent the tires ability to
performance according to conditions on a specified government stop on wet pavement as measured
Department of Transportation test course. For example, a tire under controlled conditions on
(DOT) standards. The following graded 150 would wear one and one- specified government test surfaces
explains these gradings. half (1 1/2) times as well on the of asphalt and concrete. A tire
government course as a tire graded marked C may have poor traction
Uniform Tire Quality Grading 100. The relative performance of performance.
Quality grades can be found where tires depends upon the actual condi-
applicable on the tire sidewall tions of their use, however, and may Warning: The traction grade
between the tread shoulder and the depart significantly from the norm assigned to this tire is based on
maximum section width. For due to variations in driving habits, straight-ahead braking traction tests,
example: service practices and differences in and does not include acceleration,
Treadwear 200 road characteristics and climate. cornering, hydroplaning, or peak
Traction AA traction characteristics.
Temperature A
All passenger vehicle tires must

conform to Federal Safety
Requirements in addition to these
grades.


DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
Temperature A, B, C Warning: The temperature grade for

The temperature grades are A (the this tire is established for a tire that
highest), B, and C, representing the is properly inflated and not over-
tires resistance to the generation of loaded. Excessive speed, underinfla-
heat and its ability to dissipate heat tion, or excessive loading, either
when tested under controlled separately or in combination, can
conditions on a specified indoor cause heat buildup and possible tire
laboratory test wheel. Sustained high failure.
temperature can cause the material
of the tire to degenerate and reduce
tire life, and excessive temperature
can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of
performance which all passenger
vehicle tires must meet under the
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard No. 109. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory test
wheel than the minimum required by
law.


Tire Information
Tire Labeling 15 Rim diameter in inches. 2202 Date of manufacture.

The tires that came on your vehicle
have a number of markings. Those 95 Load index (a numerical code
you should be aware of are described associated with the maximum
below. load the tire can carry).
Tire Size S Speed symbol (an

Whenever tires are replaced, they alphabetical code indicating
should be replaced with tires of the the maximum speed rating).
same size. Following is an example
of tire size with an explanation of Tire Identification Number
what each component means. Tire Identification Number (TIN) is
a group of numbers and letters that
P205/70R15 95S look like the following example TIN.
P Vehicle type (P indicates DOT B97R FW6X 2202

passenger vehicle).
DOT This indicates that the tire
205 Tire width in millimeters. meets all requirements of
the U.S. Department of
70 Aspect ratio (the tires section Transportation.
height as a percentage of its
width). B97R Manufacturers
identification mark.
R Tire construction code (R
indicates radial). FW6X Tire type code.


Emissions Controls
The burning of gasoline in your The Clean Air Act from the crankcase back to the
vehicles engine produces several by- The United States Clean Air Act intake manifold. They are then
products. Some of these are carbon sets standards for automobile drawn into the engine and burned.
monoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen emissions. It also requires that
(NOx) and hydrocarbons (HC). automobile manufacturers explain to Evaporative Emissions Control
Gasoline evaporating from the tank owners how their emissions controls System
also produces hydrocarbons. Con- work and what to do to maintain As gasoline evaporates in the fuel
trolling the production of NOx, CO, them. This section summarizes how tank, an evaporative emissions
and HC is important to the environ- the emissions controls work. control canister filled with charcoal
ment. Under certain conditions of Scheduled maintenance is on page adsorbs the vapor. It is stored in this
sunlight and climate, NOx and HC 168 . canister while the engine is off. After
react to form photochemical smog. the engine is started and warmed up,

Carbon monoxide does not contri- In Canada, Honda vehicles comply the vapor is drawn into the engine
bute to smog creation, but it is a with the Canadian Motor Vehicle and burned during driving.
poisonous gas. Safety Standards (CMVSS) for
Emissions valid at the time they are Onboard Refueling Vapor
manufactured. Recovery
The Onboard Refueling Vapor
Crankcase Emissions Control Recovery (ORVR) system captures
System the fuel vapors during refueling. The
Your vehicle has a Positive vapors are adsorbed in a canister
Crankcase Ventilation System. This filled with activated carbon. While
keeps gasses that build up in the driving, the fuel vapors are drawn
engines crankcase from going into into the engine and burned off.
the atmosphere. The Positive Crank-
case Ventilation valve routes them


Emissions Controls
Exhaust Emissions Controls PGM-FI System Replacement Parts

The exhaust emissions controls The PGM-FI System uses sequential The emissions control systems are
include three systems: PGM-FI, multiport fuel injection. designed and certified to work to-
Ignition Timing Control, and Three It has three subsystems: Air Intake, gether in reducing emissions to
Way Catalytic Converter. These Engine Control, and Fuel Control. levels that comply with the Clean Air
three systems work together to The Engine Control Module (ECM) Act. To make sure the emissions
control the engines combustion and or the Powertrain Control Module remain low, you should use only new
minimize the amount of HC, CO, and (PCM) uses various sensors to Honda replacement parts or their
NOx that comes out the tailpipe. The determine how much air is going equivalent for repairs. Using lower
exhaust emissions control systems into the engine. It then controls how quality parts may increase the
are separate from the crankcase and much fuel to inject under all operat- emissions from your vehicle.
evaporative emissions control ing conditions.
systems. The emissions control systems are
Ignition Timing Control System covered by warranties separate from
This system constantly adjusts the the rest of your vehicle. Read your
ignition timing, reducing the amount warranty manual for more informa-
of HC, CO, and NOx produced. tion.
Three Way Catalytic Converter

The three way catalytic converter is
in the exhaust system. Through
chemical reactions, it converts HC,
CO, and NOx in the engines exhaust
to carbon dioxide (CO2), dinitrogen
(N2), and water vapor.


Three Way Catalytic Converter
The three way catalytic converter Keep the engine tuned-up.

contains precious metals that serve
as catalysts, promoting chemical Have your vehicle diagnosed and
reactions to convert the exhaust repaired if it is misfiring, back-
gasses without affecting the metals. firing, stalling, or otherwise not
The catalytic converter is referred to running properly.
as a three-way catalyst, since it acts
on HC, CO, and NOx. A replacement
unit must be an original Honda part
or its equivalent.
The three way catalytic converter THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER

must operate at a high temperature
for the chemical reactions to take A defective three way catalytic
place. It can set on fire any com- converter contributes to air pollution,
bustible materials that come near it. and can impair your engines per-
Park your vehicle away from high formance. Follow these guidelines to
grass, dry leaves, or other flamma- protect your vehicles three way
bles. catalytic converter.
Always use unleaded gasoline.

Even a small amount of leaded
gasoline can contaminate the
catalyst metals, making the three
way catalytic converter ineffective.


State Emissions Testing
Testing of Readiness Codes If the testing facility determines that Without touching the accelerator
If you take your vehicle for a state the readiness codes are not set, you pedal, start the engine and let it
emissions test shortly after the will be requested to return at a later idle for 20 seconds.
battery has been disconnected or date to complete the test. If you must
gone dead, it may not pass the test. get the vehicle re-tested within the Keep the vehicle in Park
This is because of certain readiness next two or three days, you can (automatic transmission) or
codes that must be set in the on- condition the vehicle for re-testing Neutral (manual transmission).
board diagnostics for the emissions by doing the following. Increase the engine speed to 2,000
systems. These codes are erased rpm and hold it there until the
when the battery is disconnected, Make sure the gas tank is nearly, temperature gauge rises to at least
and set again only after several days but not completely, full (around 1/4 of the scale (approximately 3
of driving under a variety of 3/4). minutes).
conditions.
Make sure the vehicle has been
parked with the engine off for 8
hours or more.
Make sure the ambient

temperature is between 20 and
95F.


State Emissions Testing
Select a nearby lightly traveled Then drive in city/suburban

major highway where you can traffic for at least 10 minutes.
maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph When traffic conditions allow, let
(80 to 97 km/h) for at least 20 the vehicle coast for several
minutes. Drive on the highway in seconds without using the
D (A/T) or 5th (M/T). Do not use accelerator pedal or the brake
the cruise control. When traffic pedal.
allows, drive for 90 seconds
without moving the accelerator If the testing facility determines the
pedal. (Vehicle speed may vary readiness codes are still not set, see
slightly; this is okay.) If you cannot your Honda dealer.
do this for a continuous 90
seconds because of traffic
conditions, drive for at least 30
seconds, then repeat it two more
times (for a total of 90 seconds).


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Warranty and Customer Relations
Customer Service
Information ................................. 238
Warranty Coverages ..................... 239
Reporting Safety Defects
(U.S. Vehicles) ........................... 240
Authorized Manuals ...................... 241
Warranty and Customer Relations 237


Customer Service Information
Honda dealership personnel are Canadian Owners: When you call or write, please give
trained professionals. They should CUSTOMER RELATIONS us this information:
be able to answer all your questions. RELATIONS AVEC LA CLIENTLE
If you encounter a problem that your Honda Canada Inc. Vehicle Identification Number
dealership does not solve to your 715 Milner Avenue (see page 224 )
satisfaction, please discuss it with Toronto, ON Name and address of the dealer
the dealerships management. The M1B 2K8 who services your vehicle
Service Manager or General Date of purchase
Manager can help. Almost all Tel: 1-888-9-HONDA-9 Mileage on your vehicle
problems are solved in this way. Fax: Toll-free 1-877-939-0909 Your name, address, and tele-
Toronto (416) 287-4776 phone number
If you are dissatisfied with the A detailed description of the
decision made by the dealerships In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin problem
management, contact your Honda Islands: Name of the dealer who sold the
Customer Service Office. Bella International vehicle to you
P.O. Box 190816
U.S. Owners: San Juan, Puerto Rico 00919-0816
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Honda Customer Service Tel: (787) 250-4318
Mail Stop 500-2N-7A
1919 Torrance Boulevard
Torrance, California 90501-2746
Tel: (800) 999-1009
238 Warranty and Customer Relations


Warranty Coverages
U.S. Owners Seat Belt Limited Warranty a seat Replacement Battery Limited
Your new Honda is covered by these belt that fails to function properly is Warranty provides prorated
warranties: covered for the useful life of the coverage for a replacement battery
vehicle. purchased from a Honda dealer.
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
covers your new vehicle, except for Rust Perforation Limited Warranty Replacement Muffler Lifetime
the battery, emissions control all exterior body panels are Limited Warranty provides
systems and accessories, against covered for rust-through from the coverage for as long as the pur-
defects in materials and inside for the specified time period chaser of the muffler owns the
workmanship. with no mileage limit. vehicle.
Emissions Control Systems Defects Accessory Limited Warranty Restrictions and exclusions apply to
Warranty and Emissions genuine Honda Accessories are all these warranties. Please read the
Performance Warranty these two covered under this warranty. Time 2004 Honda Warranty Information
warranties cover your vehicles emis- and mileage limits depend on the booklet that came with your vehicle
sions control systems. Time, mileage, type of accessory and other factors. for precise information on warranty
and coverage are conditional. Please Please read your warranty manual coverages. Your Hondas original
read the warranty manual for exact for details. tires are covered by their
information. manufacturer. Tire warranty infor-
Replacement Parts Limited mation is in a separate booklet.
Original Equipment Battery Limited Warranty covers all genuine
Warranty this warranty gives up Honda replacement parts against Canadian Owners
to 100 percent credit toward a defects in materials and Please refer to the 2004 Warranty
replacement battery. workmanship. Manual that came with your vehicle.
Warranty and Customer Relations 239


Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicles)
If you believe that your vehicle has a If NHTSA receives similar com- To contact NHTSA, you may either
defect which could cause a crash or plaints, it may open an investigation, call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free
could cause injury or death, you and if it finds that a safety defect at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in
should immediately inform the exists in a group of vehicles, it may Washington D.C. area) or write to:
National Highway Traffic Safety order a recall and remedy campaign. NHTSA, U.S. Department of
Administration (NHTSA) in addition However, NHTSA cannot become Transportation, Washington,
to notifying American Honda Motor involved in individual problems D.C. 20590. You can also obtain
Co., Inc. between you, your dealer, or other information about motor
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. vehicle safety from the Hotline.
240 Warranty and Customer Relations


Authorized Manuals
Purchasing Factory Authorized Manuals Valid only for sales within the U.S. Canadian owners should
contact their authorized Honda dealer.
The publications shown below can be purchased from Helm
Incorporated. You can order in any of three ways: ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-782-4356
Detach and mail the order form on the right half of this page (NOTE: For Credit Card Holder Orders Only)
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Go online at www. helminc. com MINIMUM CREDIT CARD PURCHASE $10.00
If you are interested in other years or models, contact Helm Inc. OR
at 1-800-782-4356 By completing this form you can order the materials desired. You can
pay by check or money order, or charge to your credit card. Mail to
Publication Form Description Price Helm Incorporated at the address shown on the back of the order form.
Form Number Each
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PUBLICATION NUMBER Qty
Service Manual Name Year Each Price

61S9A02EL 2002-04 Honda CR-V $50.00
Electrical Troubleshooting Manual
61S9A30 2002-04 Honda CR-V $44.00
Body Repair Manual

31S9A620 2004 Honda CR-V $34.00
Owners Manual

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Quick Start Guide notice and without incurring obligation.

Mich. Purchases
HON-R Order Form for Previous Years- FREE Add 6% Sales Tax
Indicate Year and Model Desired Orders are mailed within 10 days. Please HANDLING CHARGE $6.95

Prices are subject to change without notice and without incurring allow adequate time for delivery.
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obligation.
CONTINUED
241


Authorized Manuals
NOTE: Dealers and Companies please provide dealer or company name, Service Manual:
and also the name of the person to whose attention the shipment should
be sent. For purchases outside U.S.A. please write to the address shown This manual covers maintenance and recommended
below for a quotation. procedures for repair to engine and chassis components.
It is written for the journeyman mechanic, but is simple
enough for most mechanically-inclined owners to under-
stand.
Customer Name Attention

Electrical Troubleshooting Manual:
Street Address No P.O. Box Number Apartment Number
This manual complements the Service Manual by
providing in-depth troubleshooting information for each
City State & Zip Code
electrical circuit in your vehicle.
Daytime Telephone Number ( )
Body Repair Manual:
This manual describes the procedures involved in the
Check or money order enclosed payable to Helm Inc U.S. funds only. replacement of damaged body parts.
Do not send cash
Master VISA Check here if your billing address is different

Card from the shipping address shown above.
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242

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Index
A Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .... 21 Fluid ............................................ 181

Automatic Speed Control.............. 119 Parking .......................................... 67
Accessories and Modifications .... 130 Automatic Transmission............... 141 System Indicator .................. 56, 215
Accessories................................. 130 Capacity, Fluid ........................... 226 Wear Indicators ......................... 147
Additional Safety Precautions .. 131 Checking Fluid Level ................ 179 Braking System.............................. 147
Modifications ............................. 131 Shifting ........................................ 141 Break-in, New Vehicle .................. 124
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Shift Lever Position Indicator .. 141 Brightness Control, Instruments ... 66
Position) ........................................ 71 Shift Lever Positions ................. 142 Brights, Headlights ......................... 65
Accessory Power Sockets ............... 95 Shift Lock Release ..................... 145 Built-in Table .................................... 92
Additives, Engine Oil..................... 173 Bulb Replacement
Airbag (SRS) .............................. 10, 23 B Back-up Lights ........................... 186
Air Cleaner Element ......................168 Brake Lights............................... 186
Air Conditioning System ................. 99 Battery Front Parking Lights ................. 185
Usage............................................. 99 Charging System Front Side Marker Lights......... 184
Air Outlets (Vents) ........................ 100 Indicator............................ 56, 213 Headlights .................................. 183
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ 190 Jump Starting ............................. 209 Rear Side Marker Lights .......... 186
High Speed Driving ................... 192 Maintenance ............................... 196 Specifications ............................. 226
Normal Driving .......................... 192 Specifications ............................. 226 Turn Signal Lights ..................... 184
Alcohol in Gasoline ........................ 231 Before Driving ............................... 123 Bulbs, Halogen ............................... 183
Antifreeze ....................................... 176 Belts, Seat ..................................... 8, 20
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) Beverage Holders ............................ 92 C
Indicator ................................ 57, 149 Booster Seats ................................... 47
Operation .................................... 147 Brakes Capacities Chart............................. 226
Anti-theft, Audio System............... 117 Anti-lock System (ABS) ............ 148 Carbon Monoxide Hazard .............. 50
Anti-theft Steering Column Lock .. 71 Break-in, New Linings .............. 124
Audio System ................................. 102 Bulb Replacement ..................... 183 CONTINUED
Main Menu

Index
Cargo ............................................... 132 LATCH.......................................... 40 D

Cargo, how to carry ......................... 132 Lower Anchors ............................ 41
Cassette Player Risks with Airbags....................... 31 DANGER, Explanation of ................. ii
Care ............................................. 116 Small Children.............................. 38 Dashboard .................................... 2, 54
Operation .................................... 114 Tethers.......................................... 41 Daytime Running Lights
CAUTION, Explanation of ............... ii Tether Anchorage Point ............. 46 Indicator ........................................ 58
CD Care .......................................... 111 Where Should Child Sit? ............. 31 Dead Battery .................................. 209
CD Changer.................................... 110 Childproof Door Locks ................... 72 Defects, Reporting Safety............. 240
CD Error Message ........................ 112 Clock ............................................... 118 Defog and Defrost ........................... 99
CD Changer Error Message ........ 113 Clock, Setting the .......................... 118 Defogger, Rear Window ................. 66
CD Player........................................ 109 Clutch Fluid .................................... 181 Defrosting the Windows ............... 101
Center Pocket .................................. 93 CO in the Exhaust ......................... 233 Detachable Anchor .......................... 84
Center Table..................................... 94 Cold Weather, Starting in ............. 138 Dimensions ..................................... 226
Certification Label ......................... 224 Consumer Information................ 238 Dimming the Headlights ................ 65
Chains, tires .................................... 194 Controls, Instruments and .............. 53 Dipstick
Changing a Flat Tire ..................... 200 Coolant Automatic Transmission........... 179
Changing Oil .................................. 174 Adding ......................................... 176 Engine Oil ................................... 127
How to ......................................... 174 Checking ..................................... 128 Directional Signals ........................... 65
When to....................................... 165 Proper Solution .......................... 176 Disc Brake Wear Indicators ......... 148
Charging System Indicator .... 56, 213 Temperature Gauge .................... 62 Disposal of Used Oil ...................... 175
Checklist, Before Driving ............. 137 Crankcase Emissions Control Doors
Child Safety ...................................... 30 System......................................... 231 Locking and Unlocking ............... 72
Child Seats .................................... 39 Cruise Control Indicator ................. 58 Power Door Locks ....................... 72
Important Safety Reminder ........ 30 Cruise Control Operation ............. 120 DOT Tire Quality Grading ........... 229
Infants ........................................... 36 Cup Holders...................................... 92 Downshifting, 5-speed Manual
Large Children ............................. 46 Customer Service Office .............. 238 Transmission .............................. 139
II

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Index
Driving ............................................ 135 Engine Speed Limiter ....... 140, 144 Shifting the ................................. 141
Economy ..................................... 129 If it wont start .............................. 208 Flashers, Hazard Warning.............. 66
Driving Guidelines ......................... 136 Malfunction Indicator Flat Tire, Changing a .................... 200
Dust and Pollen Filter ................... 188 Lamp ................................. 56, 214 Fluids
Oil Pressure Indicator ......... 56, 213 Automatic Transmission........... 179
E Oil, What Kind to Use ............... 173 Brake ........................................... 181
Overheating................................ 211 Clutch .......................................... 181
Economy, Fuel ............................... 129 Specifications ............................. 226 Manual Transmission ............... 180
Emergencies................................... 199 Starting........................................ 138 Power Steering........................... 182
Jump Starting ............................. 209 Ethanol in Gasoline ....................... 124 Windshield Washer ................... 178
Brake System Indicator ............ 215 Evaporative Emissions Controls .. 231 FM Stereo Radio
Changing a Flat Tire ................. 200 Exhaust Fumes ................................ 50 Reception .................................... 106
Charging System Indicator ...... 213 Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat Folding Rear Seat ............................ 81
Checking the Fuses................... 218 Belts by ......................................... 18 Foreign Countries, Driving in ...... 232
Hazard Warning Flashers .......... 66 Four-way Flashers ........................... 66
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ...... 213 F Front Seat
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .... 214 Adjusting ....................................... 12
Manually Closing Moonroof .... 217 Fan, Interior...................................... 98 Heaters.......................................... 75
Overheated Engine ................... 211 Features, Comfort and Airbags .......................................... 23
Towing ........................................ 216 Convenience ................................. 97
Emergency Brake ............................ 67 Filling the Fuel Tank ..................... 125
Emergency Flashers ....................... 66 Filters
Emissions Controls........................ 231 Dust and Pollen .......................... 188
Emissions Testing, State .............. 234 Oil ................................................ 174
Engine 5-speed Manual Transmission
Coolant Temperature Gauge ..... 62 Checking Fluid Level ................ 180 CONTINUED
III

Main Menu

Index
Fuel .................................................. 123 5-speed Manual I

Fill Door and Cap....................... 124 Transmission.......................... 140
Gauge ............................................ 61 Glove Box ......................................... 87 Identification Number, Vehicle.... 224
Octane Requirement ................. 124 Ignition
Oxygenated ................................ 124 H Keys............................................... 69
Reserve Indicator......................... 58 Switch ............................................ 71
Tank, Filling the......................... 125 Halogen Headlight Bulbs.............. 183 Timing Control System ............. 232
Fuses, Checking the ...................... 218 Hatch Glass ...................................... 73 Immobilizer System......................... 70
Hazard Warning Flashers............... 66 Important Safety Precautions .......... 6
G Headlights Indicators
Aiming ......................................... 183 ABS (Anti-Lock Brake)............... 56
Gas Mileage, Improving................ 129 Daytime Running Lights............. 65 Brake (Parking and Brake
Gasohol ........................................... 124 High Beam Indicator ................... 58 System) ............................. 56, 215
Gasoline .......................................... 123 Reminder Beeper ......................... 65 Charging System ......................... 56
Fuel Reserve Indicator ................ 58 Replacing Halogen Bulbs ......... 183 Cruise Control .............................. 58
Gauge ............................................ 61 Turning on .................................... 65 DRL (Daytime Running
Octane Requirement ................. 124 Head Restraints ............................... 79 Lights)....................................... 58
Tank, Filling the......................... 125 Heating and Cooling ........................ 98 High Beam.................................... 58
Gas Station Procedures................. 125 High-Low Beam Switch .................. 65 Key (Immobilizer System) ......... 57
Gauges Hood Latch ..................................... 182 Low Fuel ....................................... 58
Engine Coolant Temperature .... 62 Hood, Opening the ........................ 126 Low Oil Pressure ......................... 56
Fuel ................................................ 61 Horn............................................... 3, 63 Side Airbag Off ............................ 57
Speedometer ................................ 61 Hydraulic Clutch ............................ 181 SRS ................................................ 57
Tachometer .................................. 61 Turn Signal and Hazard
Gearshift Lever Positions Warning .................................... 58
Automatic Transmission........... 141 Washer Level ............................... 59
IV

Main Menu

Index
Indicators, Instrument Panel .......... 55 L M

Infant Restraint ................................ 36
Infant Seats ....................................... 36 Label, Certification ........................ 224 Maintenance ................................... 163
LATCH Anchorage System ....... 41 Lane Change, Signaling .................. 65 Owner Maintenance Checks.... 167
Lower Anchors ............................ 41 Lap/Shoulder Belts ................... 15, 20 Record .................................. 170-171
Tether Anchorage Point ............. 42 LATCH Anchorage System............ 41 Required Indicator ....................... 59
Inflation, Proper Tire .................... 190 Lights Safety........................................... 164
High Speed Driving .................. 192 Bulb Replacement ..................... 183 Schedule .............................. 168-169
Normal Driving .......................... 191 Indicator ........................................ 55 Malfunction Indicator Lamp .. 56, 214
Inside Mirror .................................... 89 Parking .......................................... 65 Manual Transmission.................... 139
Inspection, Tire .............................. 192 Turn Signal ................................... 65 Manual Transmission Fluid ......... 180
Instrument Panel ............................. 55 Load Limit ...................................... 132 Meters, Gauges.......................... 55, 61
Instrument Panel Brightness ......... 66 LOCK (Ignition Key Position) ....... 71 Methanol in Gasoline .................... 124
Introduction ......................................... i Locks Mirrors, Adjusting ........................... 89
Anti-theft Steering Column ........ 71 Modifying Your Vehicle................ 131
J Fuel Fill Door ............................. 125 Moonroof .......................................... 88
Glove Box ..................................... 87 Closing Manually ....................... 217
Jacking up the Vehicle .................. 203 Power Door .................................. 72 Operation ...................................... 88
Jack, Tire ........................................ 200 Tailgate ......................................... 73
Jump Starting ................................. 209 Low Coolant Level ......................... 128 N
Low Fuel Indicator .......................... 58
K Low Oil Pressure Indicator .... 56, 213 Neutral Gear Position.................... 143
Lower Anchors................................. 41 New Vehicle Break-in ................... 124
Keys ................................................... 69 Lubricant Specifications Chart .... 226 Normal Shift Speeds...................... 140
Luggage, Storing (Cargo) ............... 132
CONTINUED
Main Menu

Index
NOTICE, Explanation of .................... i P R

Numbers, Identification ................ 224
Panel Brightness Control ............... 66 Radiator Overheating .................... 211
O Park Gear Position......................... 142 Radio/Cassette/CD Sound
Parking ............................................ 146 System......................................... 102
Octane Requirement, Gasoline .... 124 Parking Brake .................................. 67 Readiness Codes ............................ 214
Odometer .......................................... 61 Parking Brake and Brake Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement ... 186
Odometer, Trip ................................ 61 System Indicator .................. 56, 215 Rear Seat, Folding ........................... 81
Off-Highway Driving ..................... 161 Parking Lights.................................. 65 Rear View Mirror ............................. 89
Oil Parking Over Things that Burn ... 146 Rear Window Defogger .................. 66
Change, How to ......................... 174 PGM-FI System.............................. 232 Rear Window Wiper and Washer .. 64
Change, When to ....................... 168 Power Socket Locations.................. 95 Reclining the Seat Backs ................ 77
Checking Engine ....................... 127 Power Windows ............................... 86 Recommended Shift Speeds ........ 140
Pressure Indicator ............... 56, 213 Power Door Locks ........................... 72 Reminder Lights .............................. 55
Selecting Proper Viscosity Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts .......... 18 Remote Transmitter ........................ 69
Chart ....................................... 173 Protecting Adults and Teens.......... 12 Replacement Information
ON (Ignition Key Position) ............ 71 Additional Safety Precautions .... 19 Dust and Pollen Filter ............... 188
Onboard Refueling Vapor Advice for Pregnant Women...... 18 Engine Oil and Filter ................. 174
Recovery ..................................... 231 Protecting Children ......................... 30 Fuses ........................................... 218
Outside Mirrors ............................... 89 Protecting Infants ........................ 36 Light Bulbs ................................. 183
Outside Temperature Indicator ..... 62 Protecting Larger Children ........ 46 Schedule ..................................... 168
Over Drive ...................................... 143 Protecting Small Children .......... 38 Tires ............................................ 190
Overheating, Engine ..................... 211 Using Child Seats with Wiper Blades .............................. 189
Owner Maintenance Checks ........ 167 Tethers...................................... 41 Replacing Seat Belts After a
Oxygenated Fuels.......................... 124 Using LATCH .............................. 41 Crash ............................................. 22
VI

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Index
Reserve Tank, Engine Detachable Anchor...................... 84 SRS, Additional Information........... 23

Coolant ................................ 128, 176 Lap/Shoulder Belt ................. 15, 20 Additional Safety Precautions .... 29
Restraint, Child ................................ 30 Maintenance ................................. 22 Airbag Service .............................. 28
Reverse Gear Position................... 142 Reminder Light and Beeper ....... 65 How the Side Airbag Cutoff
Reverse Lockout ............................ 145 System Components.................... 20 Indicator Light Works ............ 28
Roof Rack ....................................... 134 Use During Pregnancy................ 18 How the SRS Indicator Works ... 27
Rotation, Tire ................................. 193 Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt .... 15 How Your Front Airbags
Seat Heaters ..................................... 76 Work.......................................... 23
S Seats, Adjusting the ......................... 77 How Your Side Airbags Work.... 26
Serial Number ................................ 224 SRS Components ......................... 23
Safety Belts................................... 8, 20 Service Intervals ............................ 168 SRS Indicator.............................. 27, 57
Safety Defects, Reporting .......... 240 Service Manual ............................ 241 START (Ignition Key Position) ..... 71
Safety Features .................................. 7 Service Station Procedures .......... 125 State Emissions Testing ............... 234
Airbags .......................................... 10 Setting the Clock ................... 118, 162 Starting the Engine........................ 138
Door Locks ................................... 12 Shift Lever Position Indicator ...... 141 With a Dead Battery ................. 209
Head Restraints ........................... 15 Shift Lock Release ......................... 145 Steam Coming from Engine ......... 211
Seat Belts ........................................ 8 Side Airbags ..................................... 26 Steering Wheel
Seats and Seat-Backs................... 12 Cutoff Indicator ........................... 28 Adjustment ................................... 68
Safety Labels, Location of .............. 51 Side Marker Lights, Bulb Anti-theft Column Lock .............. 71
Safety Messages ................................ ii Replacement ............................... 184 Stereo Sound System .................... 102
Seat Belts ...................................... 8, 20 Signaling Turns ................................ 65 Storage Box ...................................... 94
Additional Information ................ 20 Snow Tires ...................................... 195 Storing Your Vehicle ..................... 197
Advice for Pregnant Women...... 18 Sound System ................................. 102 Sunglasses Holder ........................... 94
Automatic Seat Belt Specifications Charts..................... 226
Tensioners ................................ 21 Speed Control ................................. 119
Cleaning ...................................... 187 Speedometer .................................... 61 CONTINUED
VII

Main Menu

Index
Supplemental Restraint Temperature Gauge ........................ 62 Emergency ................................. 216

System................................. 10, 23 Temperature, Outside ..................... 62 Equipment And Accessories .... 152
Servicing ....................................... 28 Tether Anchorage Points ............... 42 Weight Limit .............................. 150
SRS Indicator.......................... 27, 57 Theft Protection............................. 117 Trailer Loading .............................. 151
System Components.................... 27 Three Way Catalytic Converter ... 233 Trailer Towing Tips....................... 155
Synthetic Oil ................................... 174 Tilt the Steering Wheel................... 68 Transmission
Time, Setting the ................... 118, 162 Checking Fluid Level,
T Tire Chains ..................................... 194 Automatic ............................... 179
Tire, How to Change a Flat .......... 200 Checking Fluid Level,
Table Tire Information ............................ 231 Manual .................................... 180
Built in ........................................... 92 Tires ................................................ 190 Fluid Selection ................... 179, 180
Center............................................ 94 Air Pressure ............................... 191 Identification Number............... 224
Tachometer ...................................... 61 Checking Wear .......................... 193 Shifting the Automatic .............. 141
Tailgate DOT Tire Quality Grading ....... 228 Shifting the Manual ................... 140
Hatch Glass .................................. 73 Inflation ....................................... 190 Treadwear ...................................... 228
Open Indicator ............................. 59 Inspection ................................... 192 Trip Meter ........................................ 61
Opening the .................................. 73 Maintenance ............................... 193 Turn Signals ..................................... 65
Taillights, Changing Bulbs ........... 183 Replacing .................................... 193
Taking Care of the Unexpected .. 199 Rotating....................................... 193 U
Tape Player..................................... 114 Snow ............................................ 194
Technical Descriptions Specifications ............................. 227 Unexpected, Taking Care
DOT Tire Quality Grading ....... 228 Tire Chains ................................. 194 of the ........................................... 199
Emissions Control Systems ...... 231 Tools, Tire Changing .................... 200 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ..... 228
Oxygenated Fuels...................... 124 Towing Unleaded Gasoline......................... 124
Three Way Catalytic A Trailer ...................................... 152 Used Oil, How to Dispose of ........ 175
Converter ................................ 233 Behind a Motorhome ................ 157
VIII

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Index
V Windshield
Cleaning ........................................ 64
Vehicle Capacity Load .................. 133 Defroster ...................................... 99
Vehicle Dimensions....................... 226 Washers ...................................... 178
Vehicle Identification Number..... 224 Wipers, Windshield
Vehicle Storage .............................. 197 Changing Blades ........................ 189
Ventilation ...................................... 100 Operation ...................................... 64
VIN .................................................. 224 Worn Tires ..................................... 193
Viscosity, Oil................................... 173 Wrecker, Emergency Towing ...... 216

W : U.S. and Canada only
WARNING, Explanation of .............. ii

Warning Labels, Location of .......... 51
Warranty Coverages ................... 239
Washers, Windshield
Checking the Fluid Level ......... 178
Operation ...................................... 64
Wheels
Adjusting the Steering ................ 68
Alignment and Balance ............. 193
Wrench ....................................... 193
Windows
Operating the Power ................... 86
Rear, Defogger ............................ 66
IX


Service Information Summary
Gasoline: 5-speed Manual Transmission Brake Fluid:

Unleaded gasoline, pump octane Fluid: Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
number of 86 or higher. Honda Manual Transmission DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30 DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
Fuel Tank Capacity: or 10W-40 motor oil as a replacement (see page 181 ).
15.3 US gal (58 ) temporary replacement (see page
180 ). Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Recommended Engine Oil: Front/Rear:
API Premium grade 5W-20 Capacity (including differential): 26 psi (180 kPa , 1.8 kgf/cm )
detergent oil (see page 173 ). 2.0 US qt (1.9 )
Oil change capacity (including Rear Differential Fluid:

filter): Honda Dual Pump Fluid. Do not
4.4 US qt (4.2 ) use ATF.
Automatic Transmission Fluid: Capacity:

Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic 1.1 US qt (1.0 )
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
a DEXRON III ATF as a Power Steering Fluid:
temporary replacement (see page Honda Power Steering Fluid
179 ). preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page 182 ).

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Maintaining your vehicle according to the schedules given in this manual

California Proposition 65 Warning

WARNING: This product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of

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Of course, it is not practical or You CAN be HURT if you dont follow

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POWER DOOR MIRROR CONTROLS INSTRUMENT PANEL (P.55)

HATCH GLASS RELEASE HEATING/COOLING

FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE HANDLE HOOD RELEASE HANDLE

HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS SHIFT LEVER (A/T) AUDIO SYSTEM

STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT PARKING BRAKE

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Your vehicle is equipped with many

(1) Safety Cage

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Keep you connected to the vehicle

Help protect you in almost every

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Airbags The most important things you need

Airbags do not replace seat belts.

Airbags offer no protection in rear

Airbags can pose hazards. To do

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What You Should Do:

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Remember however, that no safety Locking the doors reduces the

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3.Adjust the Seat-Backs Reclining a seat-back so that the

See page 77 for how to adjust seat-

Adjust the drivers seat-back to a

Passengers with adjustable seat-

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4.Adjust the Head Restraints 5.Fasten and Position the Lap/

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If the seat belt touches or crosses RELEASE BUTTONS

Improperly positioning the seat

Make sure all seat belts are

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