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Contents
Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...... i A Few Words About Safety ...... ii Your Car at a Glance ...... 2 Driver and Passenger Safety ...... 5 Proper use and care of your car's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System. Instruments and Controls...... 41 Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls. Comfort and Convenience Features...... 83 How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features. Before Driving ...... 121 What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new car, and how to load luggage and other cargo. Driving...... 135 The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer. Maintenance...... 149 The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your car to the dealer. Appearance Care...... 209 Tips on cleaning and protecting your car. Things to look for if your car ever needs body repairs. Taking Care of the Unexpected...... 219 This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them. Technical Information...... 249 ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada) ...... 263 A summary of the warranties covering your new Honda, and how to contact us. Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)...... 267 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.
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Main Menu ▼ ▲ Introduction
Congratulations on your selection of the 2002 Honda S2000. We are certain As you read this manual, you will you will be pleased with your purchase of one of the most sophisticated and find information that is preceded by technologically-advanced sports cars in the world. a symbol. This information is intended to help you One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new Honda is to avoid damage to your S2000, other read this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and property, or the environment. convenience items. Afterwards, keep this owner’s manual in your car so 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 car according to the schedules given in this manual helps to keep your driving trouble-free while it preserves your investment. When your car needs maintenance, keep in mind that your Honda dealer’s 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.
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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: car safely is an important Safety Labels － on the car. 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 don’t 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 don’t follow instructions.
Of course, it is not practical or You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow possible to warn you about all the instructions. hazards associated with operating or maintaining your car. You must use Safety Headings － such as Important Safety Reminders or Important your own good judgement. Safety Precautions. Safety Section － such as Driver and Passenger Safety. Instructions － how to use this car correctly and safely.
This entire book is filled with important safety information－ please read it carefully.
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HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNAL SWITCH WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTROLS REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER (P.51) (P.53) BUTTON (P.55)
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.124) HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING (P.84)
DOOR LOCK SWITCH (P.60) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.92) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.68)
MIRROR CONTROLS (P.78)
ROOF SWITCH HAZARD WARNING SWITCH (P.71) (P.78)
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REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER (P.115) (P.52) BUTTON (P.55)
ENGINE START BUTTON (P.137)
HEADLIGHTS/ WINDSHIELD WIPERS/ TURN SIGNALS WASHERS (P.51) (P.53)
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE CRUISE CONTROL MASTER SWITCH HORN (P.124) (P.55)
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This section gives you important Important Safety Precautions...... 6 General Guidelines for Using information about how to protect Your Car’s Safety Features...... 7 Child Seats...... 22 yourself and your passenger. It Seat Belts...... 8 Protecting Small Children...... 26 shows you how to use seat belts Airbags...... 9 Protecting Larger Children...... 29 properly. It explains your Supple- Seats & Seat-Backs...... 10 Additional Information About Your mental Restraint System. And it tells Head Restraints...... 10 Seat Belts...... 33 you how to properly restrain children Door Locks...... 10 Seat Belt System Components.. . 33 in your car. Pre-Drive Safety Checklist...... 11 Lap/Shoulder Belt...... 33 Protecting Adults...... 12 Seat Belt Maintenance...... 34 1. Close and Lock the Doors...... 12 Additional Information About Your 2. Adjust the Front Seats...... 12 SRS ...... 35 3. Adjust the Seat-Backs...... 13 SRS Components ...... 35 4. Fasten and Position the Seat How Your Airbags Work...... 35 Belts...... 15 How the Automatic Seat Belt 5. Maintain a Proper Sitting Tensioners Work...... 37 Position ...... 16 How the SRS Indicator Light Advice for Pregnant Women...... 17 Works...... 37 Additional Safety Precautions... . 18 SRS Service...... 38 Protecting Children...... 19 Additional Safety Precautions... . 38 All Children Must Be Carbon Monoxide Hazard...... 39 Restrained ...... 19 Safety Labels ...... 40 Your Car is Not Recommended for Child Passengers...... 20 The Passenger’s Airbag Poses Serious Risks to Children...... 20 Additional Safety Precaution...... 22
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Important Safety Precautions
You’ll find many safety airbag hazard, you should never every additional drink. So don’t drink recommendations throughout this carry an infant in a rear-facing child and drive, and don’t let your friends section, and throughout this manual. seat in this car. If a small child who drink and drive, either. Therecommendationsonthispage must be restrained in a forward- are the ones we consider to be the facing child seat, or a larger child, Control Your Speed most important. must ride in this car, be sure to Excessive speed is a major factor in follow all instructions and safety crash injuries and deaths. Generally, Always Wear Your Seat Belt warnings in this manual. (See pages the higher the speed the greater the A seat belt is your best protection in 26and 29 .) risk, but serious accidents can also all types of collisions. Airbags occur at lower speeds. Never drive supplement seat belts, but airbags Be Aware of Airbag Hazards faster than is safe for current are designed to inflate only in a While airbags can save lives, they conditions, regardless of the moderate to severe frontal collision. can cause serious or fatal injuries to maximum speed posted. So even though your car is equipped occupants who sit too close to them, with airbags, make sure you and or are not properly restrained. Keep Your Car in Safe Condition your passenger always wear your Infants, young children, and short Having a tire blowout or a seat belts, and wear them properly. adults are at the greatest risk. Be mechanical failure can be extremely (See page15 ). sure to follow all instructions and hazardous. To reduce the possibility warnings in this manual. (See page of such problems, check your tire Your Car is Not Recommended 7 .) pressures and condition frequently, for Child Passengers and perform all regularly scheduled Since all children are safest in the Don’t Drink and Drive maintenance. (See page152 .) back seat of a car, and your car does Alcohol and driving don’t mix. Even not have a back seat, we recommend one drink can reduce your ability to that you do not carry a child respond to changing conditions, and passenger. Due to the passenger’s your reaction time gets worse with
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Your car is equipped with many (1) (9) (3) (4) (7) (6) features that work together to protect you and your passenger during a crash.
Some safety features do not require anyactiononyourpart.These include a strong steel framework (8) that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment; front and rear crush zones that are designed to crumple and absorb energy during a (2) crash; a collapsible steering column; (5) and seat belt tensioners that automatically tighten the seat belts in the event of a crash. (1) Safety Cage These safety features are designed (2) Crush Zones to reduce the severity of injuries in a (3) Seats & Seat-Backs crash. However, you and your (4) Head Restraints passenger can’t take full advantage (5) Collapsible Steering Column of these safety features unless you (6) Seat Belts remain sitting in a proper position (7) Seat Belt Tensioners and always wear your seat belts (8) Airbags properly. In fact, some safety (2) (9) Door Locks features can contribute to injuries if they are not used properly.
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Seat Belts In addition, most states and all moderate to severe frontal Foryoursafety,andthesafetyof Canadian provinces require you to collision.) your passenger, your car is equipped wear seat belts. with seat belts in both seating Help keep you from being thrown positions. against the inside of the vehicle and against other occupants. Your seat belt system also Not wearing a seat belt properly includes a light on the increases the chance of serious Keep you from being thrown out instrument panel to remind you and injury or death in a crash, even of the vehicle. your passenger to fasten your seat if you have airbags. belts. Help keep you in a good position Be sure you and your should the airbags ever deploy. A Why Wear Seat Belts passenger always wear seat good position reduces the risk of Seat belts have proven to be the belts and wear them properly. injury from an inflating airbag, and singlemosteffectivesafetydevice. allows you to get the best advantage from the airbag. Not wearing a seat belt properly When properly worn, seat belts: increases the chance of serious Of course, seat belts cannot injury or death in a crash, even Keep you connected to the vehicle completely protect you in every though your car has airbags. so you can take advantage of the crash.Butinmostcases,seatbelts vehicle’s built-in safety features. can reduce your risk of serious injury. Help protect you in almost every type of crash, including side and What you should do: Always wear rear impacts and rollovers. (Your your seat belt, and make sure you airbag can only be helpful in a wear it properly.
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Airbags The most important things you need Airbags can pose serious hazards. to know about your airbags are: To do their job, airbags must inflate with tremendous force and Airbags do not replace seat belts. speed. So while airbags save lives, The seat belts are the occupants’ theycancauseseriousinjuriesto primary protection in all types of adults and larger children who are collisions. Airbags supplement not wearing seat belts, are not seat belts by providing extra wearing them properly, are sitting protection for occupants’ heads too close to the airbag, or are not and chests. sitting in a proper position. Infants and small children are at an even Airbags offer no protection in side greater risk of injury or death. impacts, rear impacts, rollovers, or minor collisions. Airbags are What you should do: Always wear Your car has a Supplemental designed to deploy only during a your seat belt properly, and sit Restraint System (SRS) with frontal moderate to severe frontal upright and as far back as possible airbags to help protect the driver and collision. from the steering wheel or a passenger. dashboard.
This system also includes an indicator light on the instrument panel to alert you to a possible problem with the system.
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Seats & Seat-BacksWhat you should do: Move the seats Door Locks Your car’s seats are designed to keep as far back as possible, and keep Keeping your doors locked reduces you in a comfortable, upright adjustable seat-backs in an upright thechanceofbeingthrownoutof position so you can take full position whenever the car is moving. the car during a crash. It also helps advantage of the protection offered prevent occupants from accidentally by seat belts and the energy Head Restraints opening a door and falling out, and absorbing materials in the seats. Head restraints can help protect you outsiders from unexpectedly opening from whiplash and other injuries. your doors. How you adjust your seats and seat- backs can also affect your safety. For example, sitting too close to the steering wheel or dashboard increases the risk of you or your passenger being injured by striking theinsideofthecar,orbyan inflating airbag.
Reclining a seat-back too far reduces the seat belt’s effectiveness and increases the chance that the seat’s occupant will slide under the seat belt in a crash and be seriously injured.
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Pre-Drive Safety Checklist Both doors are closed and locked To make sure you and your (see page12 ). passenger get the maximum protection from your car’s safety All cargo is properly stored or features, check the following each secured (see page130 ). time before you drive away: The rest of this section gives more You and any adult passenger, or a detailed information about how you larger child who has outgrown can maximize your safety. child seats, are wearing your seat belts and wearing them properly Remember, however, that no safety (see page15 ). system can prevent all injuries or deaths that can occur in severe A small child riding in a forward- crashes, even when seat belts are facing child seat is properly properly worn and the airbags deploy. restrained (see page26 ).
Occupants are sitting upright and as far back as possible from the steering wheel and dashboard (see page12 ).
Seat-backs are upright (see page 13 ).
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Introduction Your car has a door 2.Adjust the Front Seats The following pages provide monitor light on the instructions on how to properly instrument panel to indicate when a protect adult occupants. specific door is not tightly closed.
These instructions also apply to a For safety, locking the doors reduces child whom you have decided is the chance that a passenger, large enough and mature enough to especially a child, will open a door ride as a passenger. (See page29 for while the car is moving and important additional guidelines on accidentally fall out. It also reduces how to properly protect larger the chance of someone being thrown children.) out of the car during a crash.
1.Close and Lock the Doors For security, locked doors can After everyone has entered the car, prevent an outsider from Any driver who sits too close to the be sure the doors are closed and unexpectedly opening a door when steering wheel is at risk of being locked. you come to a stop. seriously injured or killed by striking the steering wheel, or from being See page60 for how to lock the struck by an inflating airbag during a doors. crash.
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To reduce the chance of injury, wear 3.Adjust the Seat-Backs your seat belt properly, sit upright with your back against the seat, and Sitting too close to an airbag movetheseatawayfromthe can result in serious injury or steering wheel to the farthest death if the airbags inflate. distance that allows you to maintain full control of the car. Always sit as far back from the airbags as possible. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that drivers Most shorter drivers can get far adjust the seat so the center of the enough away from the steering chest is at least 10 inches (25 cm) wheel and still reach the pedals. away from the center of the steering However, if you are concerned about wheel.Alsomakesureyour sitting too close, we recommend that Adjust the driver’s seat-back to a passenger moves the seat as far to you investigate whether some type comfortable, upright position, the rear as possible. of adaptive equipment may help. leaving ample space between your chest and the airbag cover in the Once your seat is adjusted correctly, center of the steering wheel. If you rock it back and forth to make sure sit too close to the steering wheel, the seat is locked in position. you could be injured if the airbag inflates. See page67 for how to adjust the seats.
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A passenger should also adjust the Reclining a seat-back so that the seat-back to an upright position, but shoulder part of the belt no longer as far from the dashboard as rests against the occupant’s chest Reclining the seat-back too far possible. A passenger who sits too reduces the protective capability of can result in serious injury or close to the dashboard could be the belt. It also increases the chance death in a crash. injured if the airbag inflates. 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 page67 for how to adjust seat- backs.
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4.Fasten and Position the Seat spreads the forces of a crash over Belts the strongest bones in your upper Insert the latch plate into the buckle, body. then tug on the belt to make sure the belt is securely latched. Also check that the belt is not twisted, because a twisted belt can cause serious Improperly positioning the seat injuries in a crash. belts can cause serious injury or death in a crash.
Make sure all seat belts are properly positioned before driving. Position the lap part of the belt as low as possible across your hips, then pull up on the shoulder part of Never place the shoulder portion of a the belt so the lap part fits snugly. lap/shoulder belt under your arm or This lets your strong pelvic bones behind your back. This could cause take the force of a crash and reduces very serious injuries in a crash. the chance of internal injuries.
If necessary, pull up on the belt again to remove any slack from the shoulder part, then check that the belt rests across the center of your chest and over your shoulder. This CONTINUED
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If a seat belt does not seem to work 5.Maintain a Proper Sitting as it should, it may not protect the Position occupant in a crash. No one should After occupants have adjusted their Sitting improperly or out of sit in a seat with an inoperative seat seats and put on seat belts, it is very position can result in serious belt. Anyone using a seat belt that is important that they continue to sit injury or death in a crash. not working properly can be upright, well back in their seats, with seriously injured or killed. Have your their feet on the floor, until the car is Always sit upright, well back in Honda dealer check the belt as soon parked and the engine is off. the seat, with your feet on the as possible. floor. Sitting improperly can increase the See page33 for additional chance of injury during a crash. For information about your seat belt example, if an occupant slouches, Remember, to get the best system and how to take care of your lies down, turns sideways, sits protection from your car’s airbags belts. forward, leans forward or sideways, and other safety features, you must or puts one or both feet up, the sit properly and wear your seat belt chance of injury during a crash is properly. greatly increased.
In addition, an occupant who is out of position can be seriously or fatally injured by striking interior parts of thecar,orbybeingstruckbyan inflating airbag.
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Advice for Pregnant Women Because protecting the mother is the Pregnant women should also sit best way to protect her unborn child, upright and as far back as possible a pregnant woman should always from the steering wheel or wear a seat belt whenever she drives dashboard. This will reduce the risk or rides in a vehicle. of injuries to both the mother and her unborn child that can be caused Remember to keep the lap portion of by a crash or an inflating airbag. the belt as low as possible across your hips. Each time you have a check-up, ask your doctor if it’s okay for you to drive.
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Additional Safety Precautions Keep your hands and arms away Two people should never use the from the airbag covers. If your same seat belt. If they do, they hands or arms are close to the could be very seriously injured in a airbag covers in the center of the crash. steering wheel and on top of the dashboard, they could be injured if Do not put any accessories on seat the airbags inflate. belts. Devices intended to improve occupant comfort or reposition the Do not attach or place objects on shoulder part of a seat belt can the airbag covers. Any object severely compromise the attached to or placed on the protective capability of the seat covers marked ‘‘SRS AIRBAG,’’ belt and increase the chance of in the center of the steering serious injury in a crash. wheelandontopofthe Children depend on adults to protect dashboard, could interfere with them. However, despite their best Do not place hard or sharp objects the proper operation of the intentions, many parents and other between yourself and an airbag. airbags. Or, if the airbags inflate, adults may not know how to properly Carrying hard or sharp objects on the objects could be propelled protect young passengers. your lap, or driving with a pipe or inside the car and hurt someone. other sharp object in your mouth, So if you have children, or if you ever can result in injuries if your need to drive with a grandchild or airbags inflate. other children in your car, be sure to read this section.
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All Children Must Be Restrained Your Car is Not Recommended Each year, many children are injured for Child Passengers Children who are unrestrained or killed in vehicle crashes because We strongly recommend that you do or improperly restrained can be they are either unrestrained or not not carry any child in this car. seriously injured or killed in a properly restrained. In fact, vehicle One reason is that your car does not crash. accidents are the number one cause have a back seat, and accident of death of children ages 12 and statistics show that a child of any Any child too small for a seat under. size or age is safer when they are belt should be properly properly restrained in the back seat restrained in a child seat. A To reduce the number of child of a vehicle. larger child should be properly deaths and injuries, every state and restrained with a seat belt. Canadian province requires that In addition, your car has a passenger’s infants and children be restrained airbag which poses serious risks to whenever they ride in a vehicle. children－ particularly infants and small children. Anychildwhoistoosmalltoweara seat belt should be properly restrained in a child seat. (See page 26.)
A larger child should always be restrained with a seat belt. (See page 29.)
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Never hold a small child on your The Passenger’s Airbag Poses Small Children lap. If you are not wearing a seat Serious Risks to Children Placing a forward-facing child seat in belt in a crash, you could be Airbags have been designed to help the front seat of a car equipped with thrown forward into the protect adults in a moderate to a passenger’s airbag can be dashboard and crush the child. severe frontal collision. To do this, hazardous. If the vehicle seat is too the passenger’s airbag is quite large, farforward,orthechild’sheadis Ifyouarewearingaseatbelt,the and it inflates with tremendous thrown forward during a collision, an child can be torn from your arms speed. inflating airbag can strike the child during a crash. For example, if As a result, we urge you to follow with enough force to kill or very your car crashes into a parked these guidelines. seriously injure a small child. If a vehicleat30mph(48km/h),a small child must ride in this car, 30-lb (14 kg) child will become a Infants follow the instructions on page26 . 900-lb (410 kg) force, and you will Never put a rear-facing child seat in not be able to hold on. the front seat of a car equipped with Larger Children a passenger’s airbag. If the airbag Children who have outgrown child Never put a seat belt over yourself inflates, it can hit the back of the seats are also at risk of being injured and a child. During a crash, the child seat with enough force to kill or or killed by an inflating passenger’s belt could press deep into the child very seriously injure an infant. airbag. If a larger child must ride in and cause very serious injuries. this car, see page29 for important guidelines on how to decide whether a child is large enough and mature enough to ride as a passenger, and how to properly protect the child.
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U.S. Models Canadian Models To remind you of the passenger’s To remind you of the airbag hazards, airbag hazards, your car has warning your car has warning labels on the labels on the dashboard and on the driver’s and passenger’s visors. driver’s and passenger’s visors. Please read and follow the Please read and follow the instructions on these labels. instructions on these labels.
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Additional Safety Precautions Keep car keys and remote General Guidelines for Using Do not leave a child alone in your transmitters out of the reach of Child Seats car. Leaving a child without adult children. Even very young As discussed on page20 , because supervision is illegal in most states children learn how to unlock your car does not have a back seat, and Canadian provinces and can vehicle doors, turn on the ignition, and because of the passenger’s be very hazardous. For example, a and open the trunk, which can airbag hazard, we strongly small child left in a car on a hot lead to accidental injury or death. recommend that you do not carry a day can die from heatstroke. A small child as a passenger in this car. child left alone with the key in the ignition can accidentally set the However, if you must carry a small car in motion, possibly injuring child in this car, the child must be themselves or others. properlyrestrainedinachildseat.
Lock both doors and the trunk The following pages give general when your car is not in use. guidelines for selecting and installing Children who play in cars can a child seat. See page26 for accidentally get trapped inside the additional information. trunk. Teach your children not to play in or around cars. Know how to operate the emergency trunk opener (US models only) and decide if your children should be shown how to use this feature (see page65 ).
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Selecting a Child Seat 2.The child seat should be of the 3.The child seat should fit the To provide proper protection, a child proper type and size to fit the child. passenger’s seat. seat should meet three Due to variations in the design of requirements: child seats, vehicle seats, and seat belts, all child seats will not fit all 1.The child seat should meet safety seating positions in all cars. standards. The child seat should meet Federal Motor Vehicle However, Honda is confident that Safety Standard 213 (FMVSS 213) one or more child seat models can fit or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety andbeproperlyinstalledinall Standard 213 (CMVSS 213). Look recommended seating positions in for the manufacturer’s statement your car. of compliance on the box and seat. Before purchasing a child seat, we recommend that parents test the Small Children: A child who can sit child seat to make sure it fits up without support should be properly in the passenger’s seat. If a restrained in a forward-facing child previously purchased child seat does seat. See page26 for additional not fit, you will need to buy a information on protecting small different one that will fit. children.
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Placing a Child Seat Passenger’s Seat This page briefly summarizes Infants: Never in the passenger’s Honda’s recommendations on where seat, due to the passenger’s airbag to place a child seat in your car. hazard.
Small children: Not recommended, Airbags Pose Serious due to the passenger’s airbag Risks to Children hazard. If a small child must ride The passenger’s airbag inflates in this car, move the vehicle seat with enough force to kill or to the rear-most position and seriously injure an infant in a secure a front-facing child seat rear-facing child seat. with the seat belt. (see page27 ).
A small child in a forward-facing This car is not equipped with a child seat is also at risk. If the tether attachment point. vehicle seat is too far forward, or the child’s head is thrown forward during a collision, an inflating airbag can kill or seriously injure the child.
If a small child must ride in this car, follow the instructions provided in this section.
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Installing a Child Seat To provide security during normal 3.Secure the child in the child seat. After selecting a proper child seat, driving maneuvers as well as during Make sure the child is properly there are three main steps in a collision, we recommend that strappedinthechildseat installing the seat: parents secure a child seat as firmly according to the child seat maker’s as possible. instructions. A child who is not 1.Secure the child seat to the car properly secured in a child seat with a seat belt. All child seats However, a child seat does not need canbethrownoutoftheseatina must be secured to the car with to be ‘‘rock solid.’’ It may be difficult crash and be seriously injured. the lap part of a lap/shoulder belt. to install a child seat so that it does A child whose seat is not properly not move at all. Some side-to-side or Storing a Child Seat secured to the car can be back-and-forth movement can be When you are not using a child seat, endangered in a crash. See page expected and should not reduce the either remove it and store it in a safe 27 for instructions on how to child seat’s effectiveness. place, or make sure it is properly secure a forward-facing child seat secured. An unsecured child seat can in this car. be thrown around the car during a crash or sudden stop and injure 2.Make sure the child seat is firmly someone. secured. After installing a child seat, push and pull the seat forward and from side to side to verify that it is secure.
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Protecting Small Children If you decide to carry a small child in this car, follow the instructions and guidelines below. Improperly placing a forward- facing child seat in the front Child Seat Type seat can result in serious injury A child who can sit up without or death if the airbags inflate. support, and who fits within the child seat maker’s weight and height Ifyoumustplaceaforward- limits, should be restrained in a facing child seat in front, move forward-facing, upright child seat. the vehicle seat as far back as possible and properly restrain Of the different seats available, we the child. recommend those that have a five- point harness system as shown. The passenger’s airbag poses serious risks to small children. If the We also recommend that a small vehicle seat is too far forward, or the child stay in the child seat as long as child’s head is thrown forward possible, until the child reaches the during a collision, or the child is weight or height limit for the seat. unrestrained or improperly restrained, an inflating airbag can kill or seriously injure the child.
For these reasons, we recommend that you do not carry a small child as a passenger.
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Child Seat Installation The passenger’s seat belt has a locking mechanism that must be activated to secure a child seat.
The following pages provide instructions and tips on how to secure a forward-facing child seat with this type of seat belt.
1. Move the vehicle seat to the rear- most position. Moving the seat as far back as possible reduces the chance of a child being injured or 2.With the child seat in position, 3. To activate the lockable retractor, killed if the passenger’s airbag route the belt through the child slowly pull the shoulder part of the inflates. (See page67 for seat according to the seat maker’s belt all the way out until it stops, instructions on how to adjust the instructions, then insert the latch then let the belt feed back into the seat.) plate into the buckle. retractor (you might hear a clicking noise as the belt retracts).
4. 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
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5.After confirming that the belt is 6. Push and pull the child seat locked, grab the shoulder part of forward and from side to side to the belt near the buckle and pull verify that it is secure enough to up to remove any slack from the stay upright during normal driving lap part of the belt. Remember, if maneuvers. If the child seat is not the lap part of the belt is not tight, secure, unlatch the belt, allow it to the child seat will not be secure. It retract fully, then repeat these mayhelptoputweightonthe steps. child seat, or push on the back of To deactivate the locking the seat, while pulling up on the mechanism in order to remove a belt. child seat, unlatch the buckle, unroute the seat belt, and let the belt fully retract.
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Protecting Larger Children If a child is too short for the shoulder Checking Seat Belt Fit The passenger’s airbag poses part of the belt to properly fit, we serious risks to children, including recommend that the child use a those who have outgrown child seats. booster seat until the child is tall If the vehicle seat is too far forward, enough to use the seat belt without a or the child’s head is thrown forward booster. during a collision, or the child is The following pages give unrestrained or out of position, an instructions on how to check proper inflating airbag can kill or seriously seat belt fit, what kind of booster injure the child. seat to use if one is needed, and important precautions for a child For these reasons, we recommend who must ride in this car. that you do not carry a child passenger. To determine if a lap/shoulder belt With this in mind, following are Allowing a larger child to sit properly fits a child, have the child some guidelines to help you decide improperly in the front seat can put on the seat belt. Follow the when a given child may ride in your result in injury or death if the instructions on page15 . Then check car. airbags inflate. how the belt fits.
The Child Should Wear a Seat Belt If a larger child must sit in front, If the shoulder part of the belt rests When a child reaches the make sure the child moves the over the child’s collarbone and recommended weight or height limit seat as far back as possible against the center of the chest, as for a forward-facing child seat, the and wears the seat belt properly. shown, the child is large enough to child should wear a lap/shoulder belt. wear the seat belt. CONTINUED
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However, if the belt touches or Do not put any accessories on a seat Using a Booster Seat crosses the child’s neck, the child belt. Devices intended to improve needs to use a booster seat. occupant comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt, severely Do not let a child wear a seat belt compromise the protective capability across the neck. This could result in of the seat belt and increase the serious neck injuries during a crash. chance of serious injury in a crash.
Do not let a child put the shoulder Two children should never use the part of a seat belt behind the back or same seat belt. If they do, they could under the arm. This could cause be very seriously injured in a crash. very serious injuries during a crash. It also increases the chance that the child will slide under the belt in a crash and be injured. If a child needs a booster seat, we recommend choosing a style that allows the child to use the lap/ shoulder belt directly, without a shield, as shown.
Whichever style you select, follow the booster seat maker’s instructions.
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A child may continue using a booster When Can a Larger Child Ride in this Physical Size seat until the tops of the ears are Car Physically, a child must be large even with the top of the seat-back. A Children vary widely. And while age enough for the lap/shoulder belt to child of this height should be tall may be one indicator of when a child properly fit over the hips, chest, and enough to use the lap/shoulder belt can safely ride in this car, there are shoulder (see pages and2915 ). If without a booster. other important factors you should the seat belt does not fit properly, consider. the child should use a booster seat.
Maturity To safely ride in this car, a child must be able to follow the rules, including sitting properly and wearing the seat belt properly throughout a ride.
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If you decide that a child can safely Supervise the child. Even a mature ride in this car, be sure to: child sometimes needs to be reminded to fasten the seat belt or Carefully read the owner’s manual sit properly. and make sure you understand all seat belt instructions and all safety information.
Move the vehicle seat to the rear- most position.
Have the child sit up straight, back against the seat, and feet on or near the floor.
Check that the child’s seat belt is properly positioned and secured.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Additional Information About Your Seat Belts
Seat Belt System Components Lap/Shoulder Belt getclosedinthedoor. Your seat belt system includes lap/ shoulder belts in both seating Both seat belts have an emergency positions. locking retractor. In normal driving, The seat belts are also equipped with the retractor lets you move freely in automatic seat belt tensioners. your seat while it keeps some tensiononthebelt. The system also includes a During a collision or sudden stop, light on the instrument the retractor automatically locks the panel to remind you and your belt to help restrain your body. passenger to fasten your belts. If the driver’s seat belt is not fastened The passenger’s seat belt has an before the ignition is turned ON (II), additional locking mechanism that the light will come on and a beeper must be activated to secure a child will also sound. The beeper will stop This seat belt has a single belt that seat. (See page27 for instructions on after a few seconds, but the light will goes over your shoulder, across your how to secure a forward-facing child stay on until the driver’s seat belt is chest and across your hips. seat with this type of belt.) fastened. To fasten the belt, insert the latch plate into the buckle, then tug on the If the shoulder part of the belt is belt to make sure the buckle is pulled all the way out, the locking latched. mechanism will activate. The belt To unlock the belt, push the red will retract, but it will not allow the PRESSbuttononthebuckle.Guide passenger to move freely. the belt across your body to the door pillar. After exiting the car, be sure the belt is out of the way and will not CONTINUED
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Additional Information About Your Seat Belts
To deactivate the locking Seat Belt Maintenance U.S. Models mechanism, unlatch the buckle and For safety, you should check the Honda provides a lifetime warranty let the seat belt fully retract. To condition of your seat belts regularly. on seat belts. Honda will repair or refasten the belt, pull it out only as replace any seat belt component that far as needed. Pull each belt out fully and look for fails to function properly during frays, cuts, burns, and wear. Check normal use. Please see your Honda See page15 for instructions on how that the latches work smoothly and Warranty Information booklet for to wear the lap/shoulder belt that the lap/shoulder belts retract details. properly. easily. Any belt not in good condition or not working properly will not provide good protection and should be replaced as soon as possible.
Not checking or maintaining seat belts can result in serious injury or death if the seat belts do not work properly when needed.
Check your seat belts regularly and have any problem corrected as soon as possible.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Additional Information About Your SRS
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners If a seat belt is worn during a crash, SRS Components it must be replaced by the dealer. A Your Supplemental Restraint System belt that has been worn during a (SRS) includes: crash may not provide the same level of protection in a subsequent crash. Two front airbags. The driver’s The dealer should also inspect the airbag is stored in the center of anchors for damage and replace the steering wheel; the front them if needed. passenger’sairbagisstoredinthe dashboard. Both are marked ‘‘SRS For information on how to clean your AIRBAG.’’ seat belts, see page214 . Automatic seat belt tensioners that tighten the front seat belts during a moderate to severe frontal collision. Your Honda has automatic seat belt Sensors that can detect a tensioners for added protection moderate to severe frontal during a moderate to severe frontal collision. collision. A sophisticated electronic system that continually monitors If your airbags inflate, the tensioners information about the sensors, the immediately tighten the front seat control unit, and the airbag belts to help hold the occupants in activators when the ignition is ON place. The belts will remain tight (II). until you unbuckle them in the normal way. CONTINUED
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Additional Information About Your SRS
An indicator light on the How Your Airbags Work During a crash, your seat belt helps instrument panel that alerts you to restrain your lower body and torso, a possible problem with the while the tensioner tightens and system (see page37 ). locks the seat belt to help keep you in place. Your airbag provides a Emergency backup power in case cushion to help restrain and protect your car’s electrical system is your head and chest. disconnected in a crash. Since both airbags use the same sensors, both airbags normally inflate at the same time. However, it is possible for only one airbag to inflate.
If you ever have a moderate to This can occur when the severity of severe frontal collision, the sensors a collision is at the margin, or will detect rapid deceleration and threshold, that determines whether signal the control unit to instantly or not the airbags will deploy. In inflate the airbags and activate the such cases, the seat belt will provide automatic seat belt tensioners. sufficient protection, and the supplemental protection offered by the airbag would be minimal.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Additional Information About Your SRS
After a crash, you may see what How the SRS Indicator Light looks like smoke. This is actually Works powder from the airbag’s surface. ThepurposeoftheSRS Although the powder is not harmful, light is to alert you to a people with respiratory problems potential problem with your mayexperiencesometemporary Supplemental Restraint System. discomfort. If this occurs, get out of the car as soon as it is safe to do so. When you turn the ignition ON (II), this indicator will light briefly then U.S. Owners go out. This tells you that the system For additional information on how is working properly. your airbags work, see the booklet titled SRS: What You Need to Know If the light comes on at any other About Airbags that came with your time, or does not come on at all, you After inflating, the airbags owner’s manual. should have the system checked by immediately deflate, so they won’t your dealer. For example: interfere with the driver’s visibility, Canadian Owners or the ability to steer or operate For additional information on how If the SRS indicator light does not other controls. your airbags work, ask your dealer come on after you turn the ignition for a copy of the booklet titled SRS: ON (II). The total time for inflation and What You Need to Know About Airbags. deflation is approximately one-tenth If the light stays on after the of a second, so fast that most engine starts. occupants are not aware that the airbags deployed until they see them lying in their laps.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Additional Information About Your SRS
If the light comes on or flashes on SRS Service Additional Safety Precautions andoffwhileyoudrive. Your Supplemental Restraint System Donotattempttodeactivateyour is virtually maintenance-free, and airbags. Together, airbags and If you see any of these indications, there are no parts you can safely seat belts provide the best your airbags and seat belt tensioners service. However, you must have protection in a moderate to severe may not deploy when you need them. your car serviced if: frontal collision. See your Honda dealer as soon as possible. Your airbags ever inflate. The Do not tamper with SRS airbags, seat belt tensioners, and components or wiring for any control unit must be replaced. Do reason. Tampering could cause not try to remove or replace the the airbags to deploy, possibly Ignoring the SRS indicator light airbags yourself. causing very serious injury. can result in serious injury or This must be done by a Honda death if the airbags do not dealer or a knowledgeable body See page129 for further information inflate when needed. shop. and precautions relating to your SRS.
Have your vehicle checked by a The SRS indicator light alerts you dealer as soon as possible if to a problem. Take your car to an the SRS light alerts you to a authorized Honda dealer as soon potential problem. as possible. If you ignore this indication, the airbags might not inflate when you need them.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Your car’s exhaust contains carbon With the trunk lid open, air flow can monoxide gas. You should have no pull exhaust gas into your vehicle’s problem with carbon monoxide Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. interior and create a hazardous entering the car in normal driving if Breathing it can cause condition. If you must drive with the you maintain your car properly. unconsciousness and even kill trunk lid open, open all the windows Have the exhaust system inspected you. and set the heating and cooling for leaks whenever: system as shown below. Avoid any enclosed areas or The car is raised for an oil change. activities that expose you to If you must sit in your parked car, You notice a change in the sound carbon monoxide. even in an unconfined area, with the of the exhaust. engine running, adjust the heating Thecarwasinanaccidentthat and cooling system as follows: may have damaged the underside. High levels of carbon monoxide can collect rapidly in enclosed areas, 1. Push the button. such as a garage. Do not run the 2. Select the mode. engine with the garage door closed. 3. Turn the fan on high speed. Even with the door open, run the 4. Set the temperature control to a engine only long enough to move the comfortable setting. car out of the garage.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ 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. SEAT BELT TENSIONER
DASHBOARD U.S. models only
BATTERY
RADIATOR SRS
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Main Menu Instruments and Controls
This section gives information about Control Locations...... 42 Remote Transmitter...... 61 the controls and displays that Indicator Lights...... 43 Trunk...... 64 contribute to the daily operation of Gauges...... 47 Emergency Trunk Opener...... 65 your Honda. All the essential Speedometer...... 47 Console Compartments...... 66 controls are within easy reach. Select Button...... 47 Seat Adjustments...... 67 Tachometer...... 47 Power Windows...... 68 Temperature Gauge...... 47 Convertible Top...... 70 Fuel Gauge...... 48 Lowering the Convertible Top.. . 70 Odometer...... 48 Raising the Convertible Top...... 73 Trip Meter...... 48 Convertible Top Cover...... 75 Maintenance Required Maintenance...... 76 Indicator...... 49 Hazard Warning...... 78 Controls Near the Steering Mirrors...... 78 Wheel...... 50 Adjusting the Power Mirrors.... . 78 Headlights...... 51 Parking Brake...... 79 Daytime Running Lights...... 52 Beverage Holder...... 80 Instrument Panel Brightness.... .52 Accessory Power Socket...... 80 Turn Signals...... 53 Audio Panel...... 80 Windshield Wipers...... 53 Interior Lights...... 81 Windshield Washers...... 54 Rear Window Defogger...... 55 Keys and Locks...... 56 Keys...... 56 Immobilizer System...... 57 Ignition Switch...... 58 Power Door Locks...... 60
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Control Locations
HEADLIGHT/TURN SIGNAL WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTROLS REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER SWITCH (P.53) BUTTON (P.51) (P.55)
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.124)
DOOR LOCK SWITCH HEATING AND AIR (P.60) CONDITIONING (P.84)
POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.68) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.92)
MIRROR CONTROLS (P.78)
ROOF SWITCH HAZARD WARNING SWITCH (P.71) (P.78)
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Indicator Lights
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR ELECTRIC POWER STEERING INDICATOR (P.45) (P.46) HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P.46) MAINTENANCE REQUIRED INDICATOR LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P.46) (P.49) SEAT BELT REMINDER LIGHT (P.44) TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD WARNING INDICATORS SUPPLEMENTAL (P.46) RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.45)
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) INDICATOR＊ (P.45)
DOOR-OPEN INDICATOR (P.45)
TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR (P.45)
PARKING BRAKE AND IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.46) BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR＊ (P.44) MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P.236) CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P.44) (P.44)
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The instrument panel has many Low Oil Pressure U.S. Canada indicators to give you important Indicator information about your car. The engine can be severely damaged if this light flashes or stays on when Parking Brake and Seat Belt Reminder Light the engine is running. For complete Brake System Indicator information, see page234 . This light has two functions: This indicator flashes for several seconds when you turn the ignition Charging System 1. This indicator comes on when you ON (II). It flashes as a reminder to Indicator turn the ignition switch ON (II). It you and your passenger to fasten the If this light comes on when the is a reminder to check the parking seat belts. A beeper also sounds if engine is running, the battery is not brake. Driving with the parking you have not fastened your seat belt. being charged. For complete brake not fully released can information, see page235 . damage the brakes and tires. If you do not fasten your seat belt, the beeper will stop after a few 2. If the indicator remains lit after seconds but the light stays on until you have fully released the you do. Both the light and the beeper parking brake while the engine is stay off if you fasten your seat belt running, or if it comes on while before turning on the ignition. driving, it can indicate a problem in the brake system. For complete information, see page238 .
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Indicator Lights
Supplemental Restraint Malfunction Indicator Electric Power Steering System Indicator Lamp (EPS) Indicator This indicator lights when you turn See page236 . This light normally comes on when the ignition switch ON (II). If it you turn the ignition ON (II) and comes on at any other time, it Trunk-open Indicator goes off after the engine starts. If it indicates a problem in the comes on at any other time, there is supplemental restraint system. For This light comes on if the trunk lid is a problem in the Electric Power complete information, see page37 . not closed tightly. Steering system. If this happens, stop the car in a safe place and turn U.S. Canada Door-open Indicator off the engine. Reset the system by restarting the engine, and watch the This light comes on if either door is EPS light. If it does not go off, or Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) not closed tightly. comes back on again while driving, Indicator take the car to your dealer to have it This light normally comes on for a checked. With the light on, the EPS few seconds when you turn the is turned off, making the car harder ignition switch ON (II), and when to steer. you push the START button. If this light comes on at any other time, there is a problem in the ABS. If this happens, take the car to your dealer to have it checked. With the light on, your car still has normal braking ability but no anti-lock.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Indicator Lights
Turn Signal and ‘‘Daytime Running This indicator also blinks several Hazard Warning Lights’’ Indicator times when you turn the ignition Indicators Canadian models only switch from ON (II) to ACCESSORY The left or right turn signal light This indicator lights when you turn (I) or LOCK (0). blinks when you signal a lane change the ignition switch to ON (II) with or turn. If the light does not blink or the headlight switch off and the Cruise Control Indicator blinks rapidly, it usually means one parking brake set. It should go off if of the turn signal bulbs is burned out youturnontheheadlightsorrelease This lights when you set the cruise (see page198 ). Replace the bulb as the parking brake. If it comes on at control. See page55 for information soon as possible, since other drivers any other time, it means there is a on operating the cruise control. cannot see that you are signalling. problem with the DRL. There may also be a problem with the high Low Fuel Indicator WhenyouturnontheHazard beam headlights. Warning switch, both turn signal This light comes on as a reminder lights blink. All turn signals on the Immobilizer System that you must refuel soon. outside of the car should flash. Indicator This indicator comes on for a few High Beam Indicator seconds when you turn the ignition switch ON (II). It will then go off if This light comes on with the high you have inserted a properly-coded beam headlights. See page51 for ignition key. If it is not a properly- information on the headlight coded key, the indicator will blink controls. and the engine will not start (see page57 ).
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Gauges
TEMPERATURE GAUGE SPEEDOMETER TACHOMETER Tachometer The tachometer shows the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). To protect the engine from damage, never drive with the tachometerreadingintheredzone.
Temperature Gauge This shows the temperature of the engine’s coolant. During normal operation, the reading should be in the middle of the gauge. In severe SELECT BUTTON driving conditions, such as very hot weather or a long period of uphill Speedometer Select Button driving, the reading may reach near This shows your speed in miles per The Select button switches the the red mark. If it reaches the red hour (mph) or kilometers per hour speedometer reading between miles mark, pull safely to the side of the (km/h). perhourandkilometerperhour.It road. Turn to page231 for also changes the odometer and trip instructions and precautions on meters to read in miles or kilometers checking the engine’s cooling correspondingly. To change the system. readings, push the Select button and hold it until you hear a beep.
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TRIP METER FUEL GAUGE Trip Meter This meter shows the number of miles or kilometers driven since you TRIP BUTTON last reset it. There are two trip meters, Trip A and Trip B. Switch between Trip A and Trip B by pressing the TRIP button repeatedly. Each trip meter works independently, so you can keep track of two different distances.
ODOMETER SELECT BUTTON To reset a trip meter, display it and then press and hold the TRIP button Fuel Gauge Odometer until you hear a beep and the This shows how much fuel you have. The odometer shows the total dis- number resets to 0.0. It is most accurate when the car is on tance your car has been driven. It level ground. It may show slightly displays in miles and kilometers. more or less than the actual amount It is illegal under U.S. federal law and whenyouaredrivingoncurvyor Canadian provincial regulations to hilly roads. disconnect, reset, or alter the odometer with the intent to change the number of miles or kilometers indicated.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Gauges
Maintenance Required Indicator When the distance driven since the last scheduled maintenance reaches 6,000 miles (9,600 km), the indicator starts blinking. If you exceed 7,500 miles (12,000 km), the indicator stays on.
Your dealer will reset the indicator when they perform the scheduled maintenance. If someone else performs the maintenance, reset the indicator yourself. MAINTENANCE REQUIRED INDICATOR To reset the maintenance required This indicator reminds you that it is indicator, turn the ignition switch to time to take your car in for the LOCK position, then press and scheduled maintenance. hold the trip meter reset button Refer to the Maintenance Schedules while you turn the ignition switch for Normal and Severe Driving ON. Continue holding the button Conditions on pages154 and 158 . until the indicator resets (the indicator light goes out).
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Thetwoleversonthesteering HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS column contain controls for driving (P.51) (P.52) features you use most often. The left REAR WINDOW lever controls the turn signals, DEFOGGER BUTTON headlights, and high beams. The REMOTE AUDIO (P.55) CONTROLS right lever controls the windshield (P.115) washers and wipers.
The engine start button and the remote audio controls are under the left air vent.
The instrument panel brightness control is in the lower left corner of the speedometer. ENGINE START The cruise control master switch is BUTTON to the left of the steering column. (P.137)
＊To use the horn, press the pad around the ‘‘H’’ logo. HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.124) HORN
CRUISE CONTROL MASTER SWITCH WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (P.55) (P.53)
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Headlights If you leave the lights on with the ignition switch in ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0), you will hear a reminder tone when you open the driver’s door.
The rotating switch on the left lever To flash the high beams, pull the controls the lights. Turning this turn signal lever back lightly, then switch to the ‘‘ ’’ position turns release it. The high beams will come on the parking lights, taillights, on and go off. The high beams will instrument panel lights, side-marker To change from low beams to high stay on for as long as you hold the lights, and rear license plate lights. beams, push the turn signal lever lever back, no matter what position Turning the switch to the ‘‘ ’’ forward until you hear a click. The the headlight switch is in. position turns on the headlights. blue high beam indicator will light (see page46 ). To return to low beams, pull the turn signal lever back.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Daytime Running Lights Instrument Panel Brightness Thedisplaydimswhentheparking Canadian models only lights or headlights are turned on. With the headlight switch off, the Adjust the brightness to the desired high beam headlights come on with level with the headlight switch off, reduced brightness when you turn and also with the headlight switch on. the ignition switch to ON (II) and Both settings will remain at those release the parking brake. They levels until you change them. remain on until you turn the ignition off, even if you set the parking brake. With the headlight switch on, you can switch the display to full daytime The headlights revert to normal brightness by pushing and holding operation when you turn them on the＋－ button. Push the button to with the switch. － BUTTON ＋ BUTTON return the display to the original brightness. The buttons in the lower left corner of the instrument panel adjust the brightness of the display in five steps. Push the＋－ or button five times to see the full range.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Turn Signals To signal a lane change, push lightly Windshield Wipers on the turn signal lever in the proper direction and hold it. The lever will return to the center position as soon as you release it.
TURN SIGNAL LEVER
Signal a turn or lane change with this This lever controls the windshield lever. Push down on the lever to wipers and washers. It has five signal a left turn, and up to signal a positions: right turn. If you push it up or down MIST: mist all the way, the turn signal continues OFF: off to blink even when you release the INT: intermittent lever. It shuts off automatically as LO: low speed you complete the turn. HI: high speed
To select a position, push the lever up or down. CONTINUED
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Controls Near the Steering Wheel
In intermittent, the wipers operate Windshield Washers every few seconds. In low speed and high speed, the wipers run continu- ously.
To operate the wipers in mist mode, To clean the windshield, pull back on push the control lever up from the the wiper control lever. The washers OFF position. The wipers run at high spray until you release the lever. speed until you release the lever. This gives you a quick way to clear The wipers run at low speed while the windshield. you’re pulling the lever, then complete one more sweep of the windshield after you release it.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Rear Window Defogger Do not push the defogger button when the convertible top is folded.
Make sure the rear window is clear and you have good visibility before starting to drive.
Thedefoggerwiresontheinsideof the rear window can be accidentally damaged. When cleaning the glass, always wipe side to side.
The rear window defogger will clear fog, frost, and thin ice from the window. Push the defogger button to turn it on and off. The light in the buttoncomeontoshowthe defogger is on. If you do not turn it off, the defogger will shut itself off after about 15 minutes. It also shuts off when you turn off the ignition. You have to turn it on again when you restart the car.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Keys and Locks
Keys The valet key works only in the Donotdropthekeysorsetheavy ignition and the door locks. You can objects on them. KEY MASTER VALET KEY keep the trunk and the lower console NUMBER KEY (GREY) PLATE (BLACK) compartment locked when you leave Keep the keys away from liquids. your car and the valet key at a If they get wet, dry them immedi- parking facility. ately with a soft cloth.
Youshouldhavereceivedakey The keys do not contain batteries. number plate with your keys. You Do not try to take them apart. will need this key number if you ever have to get a lost key replaced. Keep Remote Transmitter the plate stored in a safe place. If you Your car also comes with two remote need to replace a key, use only transmitters; see page61 for an Honda-approved key blanks. explanation of the operation. Your car comes with two master keys and a valet key. These keys contain electronic The master key fits all the locks on circuits that are activated by the your car: Immobilizer System. They will not • Ignition work to start the engine if the • Doors circuits are damaged. • Trunk • Lower console compartment Protect the keys from direct sunlight, high temperature, and high humidity.
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Immobilizer System The system may not recognize your The Immobilizer System indicator The Immobilizer System protects key’s coding if another immobilizer will also blink several times when your car from theft. A properly- key or other metal object is near the you turn the ignition switch from ON coded master or valet key must be ignition switch when you insert the (II) to ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0). used in the ignition switch for the key. To make sure the system engine to start. If an improperly- recognizes the key code: Do not attempt to alter this system coded key (or other device) is used, or add other devices to it. Electrical the engine’s fuel system is disabled. Do not keep other immobilizer problems could result that may make keys on the same key ring. your car undriveable. When you turn the ignition switch to ON (II), the Immobilizer System Use a plastic or leather key fob, If you have lost your key and you indicator should come on for a few not metal. cannot start the engine, contact your seconds, then go out. If the indicator Honda dealer. starts to blink, it means the system Keep other keys away from your does not recognize the coding of the vehicle’s key and the ignition key. Turn the ignition switch to switch while trying to start the LOCK (0), remove the key, reinsert engine. it, and turn the switch to ON (II) again. If the system repeatedly does not recognize the coding of your key, contact your Honda dealer.
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As required by the FCC: Ignition Switch LOCK (0) － You can insert or This device complies with Part 15 of the remove the key only in this position. FCC rules. Operation is subject to the To switch from ACCESSORY to following two conditions: (1) This device LOCK, you must push the key in may not cause harmful interference, and slightly as you turn it. The anti-theft (2) this device must accept any lock will lock the steering column interference received, including when you remove the key. If the interference that may cause undesired front wheels are turned, the anti- operation. theft lock may sometimes make it difficult to turn the key from LOCK Changes or modifications not expressly to ACCESSORY. Firmly turn the approved by the party responsible for steering wheel to the left or to the compliance could void the user’s right as you turn the key. authority to operate the equipment. The ignition switch is on the right This device complies with Industry side of the steering column. It has Canada Standard RSS-210. three positions: Removing the key from the Operation is subject to the following two •LOCK(0) ignition switch while driving conditions: (1) this device may not cause • ACCESSORY (I) locks the steering. This can interference, and (2) this device must • ON (II) cause you to lose control. accept any interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Remove the key from the ignition switch only when parked.
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ACCESSORY (I) － In this position, You will hear a reminder beeper if you can operate the audio system you leave the key LOCK (0) or and the accessory power socket. ACCESSORY (I) position and open thedriver’sdoor.Removethekeyto ON (II) － This is the normal key turn off the beeper. position when driving. All features and accessories on the car are usable. Several of the lights on the instru- ment panel come on as a test when you turn the ignition switch from ACCESSORY to ON.
The engine can be started with the key in this position by pressing the engine START button (see page 137 ).
The engine will not start if the Immobilizer System does not recognize the key’s coding (see page 57 ).
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Keys and Locks
Power Door Locks To lock the passenger’s door when getting out of the car, push the lock LOCK TAB tab in and close the door. To lock the driver’s door, remove the key from the ignition switch, pull out either the inside or outside door handle and push the lock tab in, then close the door.
Both doors lock when you use the key in the driver’s door. Using the key in the passenger’s door only locks and unlocks that door. To unlock only the driver’s door Each door has a lock tab next to the from the outside, insert the key in inside door handle. When you push the driver’s door lock, turn the key in the lock tab on the driver’s door, and release it. If you turn the key both doors lock. Pulling out the lock and hold it, both doors will unlock. tab on the driver’s door only unlocks that door. The lock tab on the passenger’s door only locks and unlocks that door.
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Remote Transmitter The interior light (if the interior light Horn Operation switch is in the center position) will The horn will sound if you push the LOCK come on when you press the LOCK button a second time within LED BUTTON UNLOCK button. If you do not open five seconds of locking the doors. either door, the light will go out in about 30 seconds and the doors will TRUNK automatically relock. If you relock RELEASE the doors with the remote BUTTON transmitter before 30 seconds have elapsed, the light will go off immediately. UNLOCK PANIC BUTTON BUTTON You cannot lock or unlock the doors with the remote transmitter if either You can lock and unlock your car door is not fully closed or the key is with the remote transmitter. When in the ignition switch. you push the LOCK button, both doors lock. The side marker lights To open the trunk, push and hold the and taillights flash once. TRUNK RELEASE button for approximately one second. When you push the UNLOCK button once, only the driver’s door unlocks. The parking lights and taillights flash twice. The passenger’s door unlocks when you push the button a second time. CONTINUED
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Panic Mode Replacing the Battery Panic mode allows you to remotely When the remote transmitter’s activate your car’s security system to battery begins to get weak, it may attract attention. When activated, the take several pushes on the button to horn will sound, and the exterior lock or unlock the doors, and the lights will flash for about 30 seconds. LED will get dim. Replace the Open To activate panic mode, press and battery as soon as possible. hold the PANIC button for about one second. Battery type: CR2025
To cancel Panic mode before 30 seconds, press any button on the Close remote transmitter. You can also turn the ignition switch to ON (II). To replace the battery, remove the round cover on the back of the trans- mitter by turning it counterclockwise with a coin.
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BATTERY ROUND Transmitter Care As required by the FCC: COVER Avoid severe shock to the trans- This device complies with Part 15 of the mitter, such as dropping or throwing FCC rules. Operation is subject to the it. Also, protect it from extreme hot following two conditions: (1) This device or cold temperatures. may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any Clean the transmitter case with a interference received, including soft cloth. Do not use strong interference that may cause undesired cleaners or solvents that could harm operation. the case. Immersing the transmitter in any liquid will harm the trans- Changes or modifications not expressly mitter and cause it to not function approved by the party responsible for properly. compliance could void the user’s Remove the old battery and note the authority to operate the equipment. polarity. Make sure the polarity of If you lose a transmitter, you will the new battery is the same (＋ side need to have the replacement This device complies with Industry facing up), then insert it in the programmed to your vehicle’s Canada Standard RSS-210. transmitter. system by your Honda dealer. Any Operation is subject to the following two other transmitters you have will also conditions: (1) this device may not cause Align the▽ mark on the cover need to be reprogrammed. interference, and (2) this device must with the◎ mark on the accept any interference that may cause transmitter, then set the cover in undesired operation of the device. place and turn it clockwise.
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Trunk See page130 for cargo loading and weight limit information. Keep the trunk lid closed at all times while driving to avoid damaging the lid, and to prevent exhaust gas from getting into the interior. See Carbon Push Monoxide Hazard on page39 .
TRUNK RELEASE BUTTON MASTER KEY
Youcanopenthetrunkinthree To close the trunk, press down on ways: the trunk lid.
Press the trunk release button in To protect items in the trunk when the lower console compartment. you need to give the key to someone Usethemasterkeytoopenthe else, lock the lower console trunk lock. The valet key does not compartment with the master key work in this lock. and give the other person the valet Press and hold the trunk release key. button on the remote transmitter for approximately one second (see page61 ).
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Emergency Trunk Opener Parents should decide if their (U.S. models only) children should be shown how to use this feature.
For more information about child safety, see page22 .
As a safety feature, your car has a release lever on the trunk latch so the trunk can be opened from the inside.
To open the trunk, push the release lever to the left.
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Console Compartments
MASTER KEY
The area between the seats has two The lever to open the upper compartments. Open the lower compartment is inside the lower compartment by squeezing the compartment. Push up the lever and handle. Close it with a firm push. lift the lid. To close, lower the lid and You can lock or unlock the lower push it down until it latches. compartment with the master key.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Seat Adjustments
See pages12－ 13 for important safety information and warnings about how to properly position seats and seat-backs.
Make all seat adjustments before you start driving.
To adjust the seat forward and To change the angle of the seat-back, backward, pull up on the lever under pull up on the lever on the outside of the seat cushion’s front edge. Move the seat bottom. Move the seat-back the seat to the desired position and to the desired position and release releasethelever.Trytomovethe the lever. Let the seat-back latch in seat to make sure it is locked in the new position. position.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Power Windows
Your car’s windows are electrically- DRIVER’S WINDOW SWITCH The driver’s armrest has a master powered. Turn the ignition switch to power window control panel. To ON (II) to raise or lower either open the passenger’s window, push window. down on the switch and hold it down until the window reaches the desired position. To close the window, pull MAIN back on the window switch. Release SWITCH the switch when the window gets to the position you want.
PASSENGER’S WINDOW SWITCH Each door has a switch that controls its window. To open the window, push the switch down and hold it. Release the switch when you want the window to stop. Close the window by pulling back on the switch and holding it.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Power Windows
The master control panel also con- The MAIN switch controls power to tains these extra features: the passenger’s window. With this Closing a power window on switch off, the passenger’s window someone’s hands or fingers can AUTO － To open the driver’s cannot be raised or lowered. The cause serious injury. window fully, push the window MAIN switch does not affect the switch firmly down and release it. driver’s window. Keep the MAIN Make sure your passenger is The window automatically goes all switch off when you have a child in away from the window before the way down. To stop the window the car so the child does not get closing it. from going all the way down, pull injured by operating the window back on the window switch briefly. unintentionally.
To open the driver’s window only partially, push the window switch down lightly and hold it. The window will stop as soon as you release the switch.
The AUTO function only works to lower the driver’s window. To raise the window, you must pull back on the window switch and hold it until the window reaches the desired position.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Convertible Top
The convertible top on your Honda Do not lower or raise the top while LATCH TAB lowers and raises electrically. the engine is running.
Before operating the convertible top, Do not operate the convertible top if make sure the car is parked on level the car is raised on the jack, a hoist, ground, and that there is enough or on jack stands. clearance above the top. Lowering the Convertible Top It is advisable to raise the top Park your car in the shade whenever whenever you park the car. This possible. helps to protect the car from Extended exposure to sunlight can unexpected weather changes, and cause the convertible top to LOCKING LEVER from theft of your valuables. deteriorate. 3. Thereisalatchoneachside.Push 1. Apply the parking brake. The in the tab and pull the locking convertible top will not operate lever down. Do not operate the convertible top in unless the parking brake is fully f reezing weather. You can damage engaged. the material and mechanism of the convertible top. 2. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Do not operate the top if it is wet, dirty, or covered with ice or snow.
Never drive the car with the convertible top half open.
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LOCKING LEVER
LATCH LOCKING LEVER ROOF SWITCH 4.Push the top forward while you 5.With the latches released, pull 6. PullbackandholdtheROOF release the latches from the back on the locking levers and switch. windshield header by pushing the push them up until they latch. locking levers forward.
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Operating the convertible top while any part of a passenger is in the way of the convertible top can cause serious injury.
Make sure that you, your passenger or any other people around the car are clear of the way of the moving convertible top.
The windows will lower and the roof will fold back. Release the ROOF switch when the roof is retracted Do not sit on the f olded convertible top, completely into the rear shelf. or put heavy items on top of it. You could damage the top or the rear Make sure the rear defogger is off window def ogger wires. before you lower the convertible top.
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Raising the Convertible Top 1. Apply the parking brake. The convertible top will not operate unless the parking brake is fully engaged.
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
ROOF SWITCH 3.Push the ROOF switch forward 4. The windows, if raised, will lower andholdit. automatically.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Convertible Top
WINDSHIELD HEADER TAB LATCH Operating the convertible top while any part of a passenger is in the way of the convertible top can cause serious injury.
Make sure that you, your passenger or any other people around the car are clear of the way of the moving convertible LOCKING LEVER top.
The convertible top will raise. 5. Push in the tab on each locking Release the ROOF switch when the lever and pull the locking lever top reaches the windshield header. down. Do not put heavy items on the closed 6. While pushing the convertible top convertible top. You can damage the forward, push the locking lever material and the mechanism. forward and set the latch into the windshield header.
7. Pull back on the locking lever and push it up until it latches. Make sure it is securely latched.
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Convertible Top Cover Use the convertible top cover when the top is folded to help prevent foreign objects, dirt, etc., from getting into the material and mechanism. PIN
PIN 1. Remove the convertible top cover 3. Hook the fastener string to the pin from the trunk. on each side wall of the passenger compartment. 2. Connect the snaps on the top covertothetwopinsontheback of the interior panel.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Convertible Top
Maintenance Every three to six months, depending on how often the top is folded, rub a thin film of Shin-Etsu Silicone grease (available from your Honda dealer, P/N 08798-9013) onto the seals wherever they touch the convertible top or each other.
4. Fit the rear part of the top cover into the space behind the Dust is the main cause of creaks or convertible top. other sounds coming from the convertible top. 5. To remove the top cover, reverse Regularly clean the body seals with the attaching procedure. glass cleaner and a soft cloth. Do not use a scraper or de-icing chemicals to remove frost, snow, or ice from the top or rear window.
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To reduce the possibility of leaks: The convertible top seals are designed to promote the flow of water off the roof. Spraying high pressure water directly on the seals can distort them, causing a leak. Use only a low pressure water stream when using a hose, and avoid car washes.
Use the door pull to open and Do not lean or sit on an open door. close the door. Do not push or pull on the door glass.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Hazard Warning, Mirrors
Hazard Warning Mirrors Adjusting the Power Mirrors
SELECTOR SWITCH
TAB ADJUSTMENT SWITCH Push the red button next to the roof Keeptheinsideandoutsidemirrors Adjust the outside mirrors with the switch to turn on the hazard warning clean and adjusted for best visibility. adjustment switch on the driver’s lights (four-way flashers). This Be sure to adjust the mirrors before door armrest: causes all four outside turn signals you start driving. and both indicators in the instrument 1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II). panel to flash. Use the hazard The inside mirror has day and night warning lights if you need to park in positions. The night position reduces 2. Move the selector switch to L a dangerous area near heavy traffic, glare from headlights behind you. (driver’s side) or R (passenger’s or if your vehicle is disabled. Flip the tab on the bottom edge of side). the mirror to select the day or night position.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Mirrors, Parking Brake
Parking Brake
Driving the car with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and axles.
3. Push the appropriate edge of the To apply the parking brake, pull the adjustment switch to move the lever up fully. To release it, pull up mirrorright,left,up,ordown. slightly, push the button, and lower the lever. The parking brake light on 4. When you finish, move the the instrument panel should go out selector switch to the center (off) when the parking brake is fully position. This turns off the released (see page44 ). If you try to adjustment switch so you can’t drive the vehicle without releasing move a mirror out of position by the parking brake, the ABS indicator accidentally bumping the switch. maycomeon,andtheABSmaynot work properly.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Beverage Holder, Accessory Power Socket, Audio Panel
Beverage Holder Accessory Power Socket Audio Panel
To open the beverage holder, push To use the accessory power socket, To open the audio panel, push on the on the front edge. pull out on the cover. The ignition top center and let the panel swing switch must be in ACCESSORY (I) down.Toclose,pivotthepanelup Be careful when you are using the or ON (II). andpushonituntilitlatches.Refer beverage holder. A spilled liquid that to page92 for operation of the is very hot can scald you or your This socket is intended to supply audio system. passenger. Spilled liquids can also power for 12 volt DC accessories damage the upholstery, carpeting, that are rated 120 watts or less (10 and electrical components in the amps). interior. It will not power an automotive type cigarette lighter element.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Interior Lights
The interior light has a three- In addition, when the three position position switch. In the OFF position, switch is in the center position with the light does not come on. In the both doors closed, the two bulbs in center position, the interior light the interior light can be turned on comes on when you open either door. separately by the pushbutton In the ON position, the interior light switches next to them. Push the stays on continuously. switch to turn the light on or off.
If the three-position switch is in the center position, the interior light will come on when you remove the key from the ignition switch.
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Main Menu Comfort and Convenience Features
The heating and air conditioning Heating and Cooling...... 84 systems in your Honda provide a What Each Control Does...... 84 comfortable driving environment in How to Use the System...... 88 all weather conditions. To Turn Everything Off...... 91 Audio System The standard audio system has AM/FM/CD Audio System...... 92 many features. This section de- Operating the Radio...... 93 scribes those features and how to Adjusting the Sound...... 97 use them. (If you selected an Digital Clock...... 98 optional audio system, refer to the Audio System Lighting...... 100 operating instructions that came Radio Frequencies...... 100 with it.) Radio Reception...... 101 Operating the CD Player...... 103 Operating the CD Changer...... 106 Protecting Compact Discs...... 107 CD Player Error Indications.... . 109 CD Changer Error Indications...... 110 Remote Audio Controls...... 115 Theft Protection...... 116 Cruise Control...... 117
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Heating and Cooling
Proper use of the Heating and Cooling system can make the interior dry and comfortable, and RECIRCULATION BUTTON keep the windows clear for best MODE CONTROL visibility. AIR CONDITIONING DIAL BUTTON What Each Control Does
Fan Control Lever FAN CONTROL LEVER TEMPERATURE Pushing this lever up and down CONTROL DIAL increases and decreases the fan speed. The indicators next to the lever show you the speed selected. Recirculation Button Temperature Control Dial This button controls the source of Turning this dial clockwise increases the air going into the system. When the temperature of the air flow. the indicator in this button is lit, air from the car’s interior is sent Air Conditioning (A/C) Button through the system again (Recircula- This button turns the air condi- tion mode). When the indicator is off, tioning ON and OFF. The indicator air is brought in from outside the car in the button lights when the A/C is (Fresh Air mode). on.
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Mode Control Dial Use the MODE control dial to select the vents the air flows from.
Air flows from the vents on both sides of the instrument panel, andfromthedashboardventinfront of the passenger.
Air flow is divided between the vents in the dashboard and the floor vents.
Air flows from the center Air flow is divided between When you select , the system vents in the dashboard above the the floor vents, the defroster vents at automatically switches to Fresh Air audio system, the vents on both the base of the windshield, and the mode and turns on the A/C. sides of the instrument panel, and vents on both sides of the instrument from the floor vents. Select this panel. position when you drive with the convertible top folded. Air flows from the defroster vents at the base of the windshield Air flows from the floor and the vents on both sides of the vents and the vents on both sides of instrument panel. the instrument panel.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Heating and Cooling
Vent Controls How to Use the System This section covers how to set up the CENTER VENT SIDE VENT system controls for ventilation, heating, cooling, dehumidifying, and defrosting.
The engine must be running for the heater and air conditioning to generate hot and cold air. The heater uses engine coolant to warm the air. If the engine is cold, it will be several minutes before you feel warm air coming from the system. The air conditioning does not rely on You can adjust the direction of the You can shut off the air flow from engine temperature. air coming from the vents on both each vent by turning the dial all the sides of the instrument panel and at way toward the mark until it the corner of the dashboard on the clicks. passenger’s side. To adjust the air flow up and down, move the tab in the center of each vent up and down. To adjust it left and right, turn the dial under each vent left and right.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Heating and Cooling
It is best to leave the system in Fresh Air mode under almost all conditions. Keeping the system in Recirculation RECIRCULATION mode, particularly with the A/C off, BUTTON MODE CONTROL can cause the windows to fog up. AIR CONDITIONING DIAL Switch to Recirculation mode when BUTTON you are driving through smoky or dusty conditions, then switch back to Fresh Air mode when the condition FAN CONTROL LEVER TEMPERATURE clears. CONTROL DIAL The outside air intakes for the heating and cooling system are at the base of the windshield. Keep Ventilation 1. Turn the temperature control dial these clear of leaves and other The flow-through ventilation system all the way to the left. debris. draws in outside air, circulates it Make sure the A/C is off. through the interior, then exhausts it 2. Select and Fresh Air mode. through vents behind the seat-backs. 3. Set the fan to the desired speed.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Heating and Cooling
To Cool with A/C 1. Turn on the A/C by pressing the button. The light in the button RECIRCULATION comesonwhenafanspeedis BUTTON MODE CONTROL selected. AIR CONDITIONING DIAL 2. Make sure the temperature BUTTON control dial is all the way to the left. 3. Select . 4. If the outside air is humid, select FAN CONTROL LEVER TEMPERATURE Recirculation mode. If the outside CONTROL DIAL air is dry, select Fresh Air mode. Set the fan to the desired speed.
If the interior is very warm from When the interior has cooled down Air conditioning places an extra load beingparkedinthesun,youcancool to a more comfortable temperature, on the engine. Watch the engine it down more rapidly by setting up close the windows and set the coolant temperature gauge (see page the controls this way: controls as described for normal 47 ) when driving in stop-and-go cooling. traffic or climbing a long, steep hill. 1. Start the engine. If it moves near the red mark, turn 2. Turn on the A/C by pressing the off the A/C until the reading returns button. Make sure the tempera- to normal. ture control dial is all the way to the left. 3. Set the fan to maximum speed. 4. Open the windows partially. Select and Fresh Air mode.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Heating and Cooling
To Heat To Heat and Dehumidify with Air To Defog and Defrost To warm the interior: Conditioning To remove fog from the inside of the Air conditioning, as it cools, removes windows: 1. Start the engine. moisture from the air. When used in 2. Select and Fresh Air mode. combination with the heater, it 1. Switch the fan on. 3. Set the fan to the desired speed. makes the interior warm and dry. 2. Select . 4. Adjust the warmth of the air with When you select , the the temperature control dial.1. Set the fan to the desired speed. system automatically switches to 2. Turn on the air conditioning. Fresh Air mode and turns on the 3. Select and Fresh Air mode. A/C. 4. Adjust the temperature control 3. Adjust the temperature control dial so the mixture of heated and dial so the air flow from the cooled air feels comfortable. defroster vents feels warm.
This setting is suitable for all driving When you switch to another mode conditions whenever the outside from , the A/C stays on. temperature is above 32°F (0°C). PresstheA/Cbuttontoturnifoff.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Heating and Cooling
To remove exterior frost or ice from the windshield and side windows after the vehicle has been sitting out MODE CONTROL DIAL in cold weather:
1. Start the engine. 2. Select . When you select , the system automatically switches to RECIRCULATION Fresh Air mode and turns on the A BUTTON /C. AIR CONDITIONING 3. Set the fan and temperature BUTTON controls to maximum.
To rapidly remove exterior frost or ice from the windshield (on very cold FAN CONTROL LEVER days), first select the Recirculation mode. Once the windshield is clear, select the Fresh Air mode to avoid fogging the windows.
TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Heating and Cooling
These settings direct all the air flow To Turn Everything Off to the defroster vents at the base of To shut off the system temporarily, the windshield and the side window turn off the fan (no lights defroster vents. The air flow will get illuminated). warmer and clear the windows faster as the engine warms up. You can You should shut the system close the side vents with the dial completely off only for the first few beside each vent. This will send minutes of driving in cold weather, more warm air to the windshield until the engine coolant warms up defroster vents. enough to operate the heater. Keep the fan on at all other times so stale For safety, make sure you have a air does not build up in the interior. clear view through all the windows before driving away.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Audio System
AM/FM/CD Audio System Your Honda’s audio system provides clear reception on both AM and FM bands, while the preset buttons allow you to easily select your favorite stations.
The anti-theft feature will disable the system if it is disconnected from the vehicle’s battery. To get the system working again, you must enter a code number (see page116 ).
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Operating the Radio TUNE － Use the TUNE knob to SEEK － The SEEK function The ignition switch must be in tune the radio to a desired frequency. searches the band for a station with ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) to Turn the TUNE knob to the right to a strong signal. To activate it, press operate the audio system. Turn the tune to a higher frequency, or to the theSEEKbaroneitherthe or system on by pressing the PWR/ left to tune to a lower frequency. side, then release it. VOL knob or the AM/FM button. Turn the knob right or left until the Depending on which side you press, Adjust the volume by turning the display reaches the desired the system scans upward or down- knob. frequency. ward from the current frequency. It stops when it finds a station with a The band and frequency that the strong signal. radio was last tuned to is displayed. To change bands, press the AM/FM button. On the FM band, ST will be displayed if the station is broadcast- ing in stereo. Stereo reproduction on AM is not available.
You can use any of five methods to find radio stations on the selected band: TUNE, SEEK, SCAN, AUTO SELECT, and the Preset buttons.
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SCAN － The SCAN function samples all the stations with strong signals on the selected band. To activate it, press the SCAN button, AM/FM BUTTON STEREO INDICATOR SCAN BUTTON then release it. You will see SCAN in the display. The system will scan up the band for a station with a strong SCAN INDICATOR signal. When it finds one, it will stop and play that station for approximately five seconds. If you do nothing, the system will then scan for the next strong station and play that for five seconds. When it plays a station that you want to continue listening to, press the SCAN button again.
Preset － You can store the frequencies of your favorite radio stations in the six preset buttons. PWR/VOL KNOB PRESET BUTTONS TUNE/MODE KNOB Each button will store one frequency on the AM band, and two frequencies on the FM band. SEEK/SKIP BAR AUTO SELECT BUTTON
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To store a frequency:
1. Select the desired band, AM or AM/FM BUTTON FM. FM1 and FM2 let you store two frequencies with each Preset button.
2. UsetheTUNE,SEEK,orSCAN function to tune the radio to a desired station.
3. Pick the Preset button you want for that station. Press the button and hold it until you hear a beep.
4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to store a total of six stations on AM and twelve on FM.
Once a station’s frequency is stored, simply press and release the proper PRESET BUTTONS Preset button to tune to it. The preset frequencies will be lost if SEEK/SKIP BAR TUNE/MODE KNOB your vehicle’s battery goes dead, is disconnected, or the radio fuse is removed. CONTINUED
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AUTO SELECT － If you are traveling far from home and can no longer receive the stations you AUTO SELECT INDICATOR SCAN BUTTON preset, you can use the Auto Select feature to find stations in the local area.
To activate Auto Select, press the A. SEL button. A. SEL will flash in the display, and the system will go into scan mode for several seconds. It automatically scans both bands, looking for stations with strong signals. It stores the frequencies of SEEK BAR TUNE KNOB six AM stations and twelve FM A. SEL BUTTON stations in the preset buttons. You can then use the preset buttons to select those stations. If you do not like the stations Auto Auto Select does not erase the Select has stored, you can store frequencies that you preset pre- If you are in a remote area, Auto other frequencies in the preset viously. When you return home, turn Select may not find six strong AM buttons. Use the TUNE, SEEK, or off Auto Select by pressing the stations or twelve strong FM stations. SCAN function to find the desired A. SEL button. The preset buttons If this happens, you will see a ‘‘0’’ frequencies, then store them in the will then select the frequencies you displayed when you press any preset selected preset buttons as described originally set. button that does not have a station previously. stored.
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Adjusting the Sound Bass, Treble, Balance, and Fader are ADJUSTMENT LEVEL each adjustable. You select which of these you want to adjust by pressing the TUNE knob. The mode changes fromBAStoTREtoFADtoBAL, and then back to the selected audio mode, each time you press the TUNE knob. Each mode is shown in the display as it changes.
Balance/Fader － These two TUNE KNOB modes adjust the strength of the sound coming from each speaker. Select BAL or FAD by pressing the turning the TUNE knob. BAL adjusts the side-to-side strength, TUNE knob. Adjust the Balance or The displayed number shows you while FAD adjusts the front-to-back Fader to your liking by turning the the current setting. strength. TUNE knob. When the adjustment level reaches The displayed number shows you the center, you will see ‘‘ ’’. Becausetherearenorearspeakers, the current setting. you will not hear any sound from the When the adjustment level reaches The system will automatically return audio system if you adjust the fader the center, you will see ‘‘ ’’. the display to the selected audio to its full rear (－ ) position. mode about five seconds after you Treble/Bass － Use these modes to stop adjusting a mode with the adjust the tone to your liking. Select TUNE knob. TRE or BAS by pressing the TUNE knob. Adjust the desired mode by
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Digital Clock The display of your audio system usually shows the time when the ignition switch is in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II). It shows operation mode TIME DISPLAY CLOCK BUTTON of radio, CD player, or optional CD changer when you operate them, and goes back to the time display after five seconds.
If an error occurs while operating the CD player or optional CD changer, the display will show the error code and will not switch to the time display until the error is corrected (see pages109 and 110 ).
H BUTTON R BUTTON
M BUTTON
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To set the hours, press the H (Preset You can use the R (Preset 6) button For example: 4) button while pressing the CLOCK to quickly set the time to the nearest 1:06 would RESET to 1:00 (SCAN/RPT) button. Press and hold hour. Press the R button while 1:52 would RESET to 2:00 the H button until the hour advances pressing the CLOCK button. If the to the desired time. displayed time is before the half If your car’s battery is disconnected hour, pressing R sets the clock back or goes dead, the time setting will be To set the minutes, press the M to the previous hour. If the displayed lost. To set the time again, follow the (Preset 5) button while pressing the time is after the half hour, pressing setting procedure. CLOCK (SCAN/RPT) button. Press R sets the clock forward to the andholdtheMbuttonuntilthe beginning of the next hour. minutes numbers advance to the desired time.
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Audio System Lighting Radio Frequencies Stations must use these exact The audio system illuminates when Your Honda’s radio can receive the frequencies. It is fairly common for the parking lights are on, even if the complete AM and FM bands. stations to round-off the frequency in radio is turned off. Those bands cover these frequen- their advertising, so your radio could cies: display a frequency of 100.9 even though the announcer may identify AM band: the station as ‘‘FM101.’’ 530 to 1,710 kilohertz FM band: 87.7 to 107.9 megahertz
Radio stations on the AM band are assigned frequencies at least ten kilohertz apart (530, 540, 550). Stations on the FM band are assigned frequencies at least 0.2 megahertz apart (87.9, 88.1, 88.3).
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Radio Reception A radio station’s signal gets weaker How well your Honda’s radio as you get farther away from its receives stations is dependent on transmitter. If you are listening to an many factors, such as the distance AM station, you will notice the sound from the station’s transmitter, volume becoming weaker, and the nearby large objects, and atmos- stationdriftinginandout.Ifyouare pheric conditions. listening to an FM station, you will see the stereo indicator flickering off and on as the signal weakens. Eventually, the stereo indicator will go off and the sound will fade completely as you get out of range of the station’s signal. Driving very near the transmitter of a station that is broadcasting on a frequency close to the frequency of the station you are listening to can also affect your radio’s reception. You may temporarily hear both stations,orhearonlythestationyou are close to.
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Electrical interference from passing vehicles and stationary sources can cause temporary reception problems.
As required by the FCC: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s 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 station’s 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.
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Operating the CD Player You operate the CD player with the same controls used for the radio. AM/FM BUTTON REPEAT INDICATOR EJECT BUTTON With the ignition switch in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II), insert CD/TAPE BUTTON CD SLOT RPT BUTTON the disc into the CD slot. Push the disc in halfway, the drive will pull it in the rest of the way and begin to play. The number of the track that is playing is shown in the display.
You can also play 3-inch (8-cm) discs without using an adapter ring. Play only standard round discs. Odd- shaped CDs may jam in the drive or cause other problems.
For best results when using CD-R discs, use only high quality discs PWR/VOL KNOB RANDAM INDICATOR labeled for audio use. When recording a CD-R, the recording SEEK/SKIP BAR A.SEL/RDM BUTTON must be closed in order for the disc to be used by CD players. CD-RW discs will not work in this unit. CONTINUED
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When the system reaches the end of If you eject the disc, but do not Each time you press and release the the disc, it will return to the begin- remove it from the slot, the system side of the SEEK/SKIP bar, ning and play that disc again. will automatically reload the disc the system skips forward to the after 15 seconds and put the CD beginning of the next track. Press You can switch to the radio while a player in pause mode. To begin and release the side to skip CD is playing by pressing the AM/ playing the disc, press the CD button. backward to the beginning of the FM button. Press the CD button to current track. Press it again to skip return to playing the CD. The CD You can use the SEEK/SKIP bar to the beginning of the previous will begin playing where it left off. while a disc is playing to select track. passages and change tracks. If you turn the system off while a CD is playing, either with the PWR/VOL To move rapidly within a track, press knob or by turning off the ignition, andholdtheSEEK/SKIPbar.Press the disc will stay in the drive. When the side to move forward. You youturnthesystembackon,theCD will see CUE in the display. Press the will begin playing where it left off. side to move backward. You will see REW displayed. Release the Press the eject button to remove the bar when the system reaches the disc from the drive. point you want.
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REPEAT－－To activate the Repeat RANDOM PLAY This feature, feature, press and release the RPT when activated, plays the tracks on button. You will see RPT in the the CD in random order, rather than display. The system continuously in the order they are recorded on the replays the current track. Press the CD. To activate Random Play, press RPT button again to turn it off. and release the A. SEL/RDM button. You will see RDM in the display. The system will then select and play tracks randomly. This continues until you deactivate Random Play by pressing A. SEL/RDM again.
If the system is in Repeat mode, you must turn it off by pressing the RPT button before selecting Random Play.
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Operating the CD Changer To select the CD changer, press the If you eject the in-dash CD while it is (Optional) CD button. The disc and track playing, the system will automatically A Compact Disc changer is available numbers will be displayed. switch to the CD changer and begin foryourvehicle.Itholdsuptosix play where it left off. If there are no discs, providing several hours of To select a different disc, use the CDs in the changer, the display will continuous entertainment. You Preset 5 (DISC－ ) or Preset 6 flash. You will have to select another operate this CD changer with the (DISC＋ ) button. Press the Preset 6 mode (AM or FM) with the button. same controls used for the in-dash button to select the next disc in the CD player. magazine. Press the Preset 5 button When you switch back to CD mode, to select the previous disc. If you the system selects the same unit (in- Load the desired CDs in the select an empty slot in the magazine, dash or changer) that was playing magazine and load the magazine in the changer will, after finding that when you switched out of CD mode. the changer according to the slot empty, try to load the CD in the instructions that came with the unit. next slot. This continues until it finds To use the SKIP, REPEAT, and Play only standard round discs. Odd- a CD to load and play. RANDOM functions, refer to the in- shaped CDs may jam in the drive or dash player operating instructions. cause other problems. If you load a CD in the in-dash player while the changer is playing a CD, For best results when using CD-R the system will stop the changer and discs, use only high quality discs begin playing the in-dash CD. To labeled for audio use. When select the changer again, press the recording a CD-R, the recording CD button. Play will begin where it must be closed in order for the disc left off. Use the CD button to switch to be used by CD players. CD-RW between the player and the changer. discs will not work in this unit.
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Protecting Compact Discs When a CD is not being played, store it in its case to protect it from dust and other contamination. To prevent warpage, keep CDs out of direct sunlight and extreme heat.
Handle a CD by its edges; never To clean a disc, use a clean soft cloth. touch either surface. Do not place Wipe across the disc from the center stabilizer rings or labels on the CD. to the outside edge. These, along with contamination from fingerprints, liquids, and felt-tip pens, can cause the CD to not play properly, or possibly jam in the drive.
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Never try to insert foreign objects in the CD player or the magazine.
AnewCDmayberoughonthe inner and outer edges. The small plastic pieces causing this roughness can flake off and fall on the re- cording surface of the disc, causing skipping or other problems. Remove these pieces by rubbing the inner and outer edges with the side of a pencil or pen.
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CD Player Error Indications If you see an error indication in the IndicationCause Solution display while operating the CD player,findthecauseinthechartto Press the EJECT button and pull out the disc. the right. If you cannot clear the FOCUS Error Check if the disc is inserted correctly in the CD error indication, take the vehicle to player. your Honda dealer. Make sure the disc is not scratched or damaged. Press the EJECT button and pull out the disc. Check the disc for damage or deformation. Mechanical Error If the CD cannot be pulled out or the error indication does not disappear after the disc is ejected, see your Honda dealer. Do not try to force the disc out of the player. High temperature Will disappear when the temperature returns to normal.
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CD Changer Error Indications If you see an error indication in the IndicationCause Solution display while operating the CD changer, find the cause in the chart Press the magazine eject button and pull out to the right. If you cannot clear the the magazine, check for error indication. Insert error indication, take the vehicle to FOCUS Error the magazine again. If the code does not your Honda dealer. disappear or the magazine cannot be pulled out, consult your Honda dealer. No CD in the CD Insert CD. magazine Press the magazine eject button and pull out the magazine, check for error indication. Insert Mechanical Error the magazine again. If the code does not disappear or the magazine cannot be pulled out, consult your Honda dealer. High temperature Will disappear when the temperature returns to normal. No CD magazine in the Insert CD magazine. CD changer
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Operating the Cassette Player (Optional) The cassette system features Dolby＊ noise reduction, automatic sensing of AM/FM BUTTON TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR chromium-dioxide (CrO2 ) tape, and auto-reverse for continuous play. PWR/VOL CD/TAPE REPEAT REPEAT To operate the cassette player, the KNOB BUTTON INDICATOR BUTTON ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY(I) or ON(II). Make sure the tape opening on the cassette is facing to the right, then insert the cassette most of the way into the slot. The system will pull it in the rest of the way, and begin to play.
＊ Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corpo- ration. ‘‘DOLBY’’ and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories SEEK/SKIP BAR PLAY/PROG NR BUTTON Licensing Corporation. BUTTON
REW BUTTON FF BUTTON
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The tape direction indicator will light Dolby noise reduction turns on when If you turn the system off while a to show you which side of the you insert a cassette. The indi- tape is playing, either with the PWR/ cassette is playing. The▲ indicates cator will light in the display. If the VOL knob or by turning off the thesideyouinsertedfacingupward tape was not recorded with Dolby ignition, the cassette will remain in is now playing. If you want to play noise reduction, turn it off by the drive. When you turn the system the other side, press the PLAY/ pressing the NR button. back on, the cassette player will be in PROG button. pause mode. To begin playing, press Noise reduction remains off until you the PLAY/PROG button. turn it on by pressing the button again. To switch to the radio or CD player while a tape is playing, press the When the system reaches the end of AM/FM, or CD/TAPE button. To the tape, it will automatically reverse change back to the cassette player, direction and play the other side. If press the CD/TAPE button. you want to remove the cassette from the drive, press the EJECT button on the cassette player.
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Tape Search FunctionsFF/REW － Fast Forward and Re- SKIP － The Skip function allows With a cassette playing, you can use wind move the tape rapidly. To re- you to find the beginning of a song the FF, REW, SKIP, or REPEAT wind the tape, push the REW button. or passage. To activate SKIP, press function to find a desired program. You will see REW in the display. To the SEEK/SKIP bar. Press the fast forward the tape, push the FF side to advance to the button. You will see FF displayed. beginning of the next song or Press the FF, REW or PLAY/PROG passage, or the side to return to button to take the system out of re- the beginning of the current song or wind or fast forward. When the sys- passage. FF or REW will flash in the tem reaches the end of the tape, it display as the tape moves. When the reverses direction and begins to play. system reaches the beginning of the next song or passage (FF), or the beginning of the current one (REW), it goes back to PLAY mode.
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REPEAT－ The Repeat function Caring for the Cassette Player Look at the cassette before you continuously replays the current The cassette player picks up dirt and insert it. If the tape is loose, tighten song or passage. Press the RPT oxides from the tape. This contami- it by turning a hub with a pencil or button to activate it; you will see RPT nation builds up over time and your finger. displayed as a reminder. When the causes the sound quality to degrade. If the label is peeling off, remove it system reaches the end of the song To prevent this, you should clean the from the cassette or it could cause or passage currently playing, it will player after every 30 hours of use. the cassette to jam in the player. automatically go into rewind. When Your dealer has a cleaning kit Never try to insert a warped or it senses the beginning of the same available. damaged cassette in the player. song or passage, the system returns to PLAY mode. It will continue to If you do not clean the cassette When they are not in use, store repeat this same program until you player regularly, it may eventually cassettes in their cases to protect deactivate REPEAT by pressing the become impossible to remove the them from dust and moisture. Never button again. contamination with a normal place cassettes where they will be cleaning kit. exposed to direct sunlight, high heat, The SKIP and REPEAT functions or high humidity. If a cassette is use silent periods on the tape to find Use 100-minute or shorter cassettes. exposed to extreme heat or cold, let the end of a song or passage. These Cassettes longer than that use it reach a moderate temperature features may not work to your thinner tape that may break or jam before inserting it in the player. satisfaction if there is almost no gap the drive. between selections, a high noise Never try to insert foreign objects level between selections, or a silent into the cassette player. period in the middle of a selection.
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Remote Audio Controls then release it. in the audio system display.
AUDIO CONTROL CHANNEL If you want to mute the sound IfyouareplayingaCD,thesystem BUTTON BUTTON temporarily, push the MUTE button. skips to the beginning of the next The indicator in the button will light track each time you push the to indicate the mute function is on. CHANNEL button. MUTE Press the button again to cancel BUTTON MUTE. These controls work only with the factory-installed audio system. They The AUDIO CONTROL button will not function if you install any VOLUME changes the mode. Pressing the other system. LEVER button repeatedly selects AM, FM1, FM2, or CD (if a CD is loaded) two.
Four controls for the audio system The CHANNEL button has two areontheleftsideofthedashboard functions, depending on whether you by the instrument panel. These let are listening to the radio, or playing a you control basic functions without CD. distracting your attention from driving. If you are listening to the radio, use the CHANNEL button to change Use the VOLUME lever to adjust the stations. Each time you press this volume. Push the lever up to button, the system advances to the increase the volume and down to next preset station on the band you decrease it. Hold the lever until the are listening to. You will see the volume reaches the desired level, number of the selected Preset button
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Theft Protection If your car’s battery is disconnected You will have to store your favorite Your car’s audio system will disable or goes dead, or the radio fuse is stations in the Preset buttons after itself if it is disconnected from removed, the audio system will the system begins working. Your electrical power for any reason. To disable itself. If this happens, you original settings were lost when make it work again, the user must will see ‘‘Code’’ in the frequency power was disconnected. enter a specific five-digit code in the display the next time you turn on the Preset buttons. Because there are system. Use the Preset buttons to hundreds of number combinations enter the five-digit code. If it is possible from five digits, making the entered correctly, the radio will start system work without knowing the playing. exact code is nearly impossible. If you make a mistake entering the Youshouldhavereceivedacardthat code, do not start over or try to lists your audio system’s code correct your mistake. Complete the number and serial number. It is best five-digit sequence, then enter the tostorethiscardinasafeplaceat correct code. You have ten tries to home. In addition, you should write enter the correct code. If you are the audio system’s serial number in unsuccessful in ten attempts, you this Owner’s Manual. If you should must then leave the system on for happen to lose the card, you must one hour before trying again. obtain the code number from your Honda dealer. To do this, you will need the system’s serial number.
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Cruise control allows you to maintain Using the Cruise Control asetspeedabove25mph(40km/h) without keeping your foot on the Improper use of the cruise accelerator pedal. It should be used control can lead to a crash. for cruising on straight, open highways. It is not recommended for Use the cruise control only conditions such as city driving, when traveling on open winding roads, slippery roads, heavy highways in good weather. rain, or bad weather. You should have full control of the car under those conditions.
The cruise control, as it operates, moves the accelerator pedal. You can damage your vehicle’s accelerator 1. Push in the Cruise Control Master mechanism by resting your f oot under Switch on the dashboard beside the pedal and blocking the movement. the steering column. The indicator by the switch will light.
2. Accelerate to the desired cruising speedabove25mph(40km/h).
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cruise control. To resume the set You can decrease the set cruising speed, press the RESUME/accel speed in any of these ways: RESUME/accel button. The CRUISE CONTROL light on the instrument panel Press and hold the SET/decel comes on. button. The car will decelerate. Release the button when you Changing the Set Speed reach the desired speed. You can increase the set cruising speed in any of these ways: To slow down in very small amounts, tap the SET/decel Press and hold the RESUME/ button repeatedly. Each time you accel button. The car will acceler- do this, your car will slow down SET/decel ate. When you reach the desired about 1 mph (1.6 km/h). cruising speed, release the button. 3. Press and release the SET/decel Tap the brake or clutch pedal buttononthesteeringwheel.The Push on the accelerator pedal. Ac- lightly with your foot. The CRUISE CONTROL light on the celerate to the desired cruising CRUISE CONTROL light on the instrument panel comes on to speed and press the SET/decel instrument panel will go out. show the system is now activated. button. When the car slows to the desired speed, press the SET/decel button. Thecruisecontrolmaynothold To increase your speed in very The car will then maintain the the set speed when you are going small amounts, tap the RESUME/ desired speed. up and down hills. If your speed accel button repeatedly. Each time increases going down a hill, use you do this, your car will speed up thebrakestoslowdowntothe about 1 mph (1.6 km/h). desired speed. This will cancel the
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Even with the cruise control turned Cancelling the Cruise Control on, you can still use the accelerator Youcancancelthecruisecontrolin pedal to speed up for passing. After any of these ways: completing the pass, take your foot off the accelerator pedal. The car Tap the brake or clutch pedal. will return to the set cruising speed. Press the SET/decel and Resting your foot on the brake or RESUME/accel buttons at the clutch pedal will cause the cruise same time. control to cancel. Press the Cruise Control Master Switch.
When you tap the brake or clutch the RESUME/accel button. The pedal, or press the SET and CRUISE CONTROL light comes on, RESUME buttons at the same time, and the car will accelerate to the the CRUISE CONTROL light on the same cruising speed as before. instrument panel will go out and the car will begin to slow down. You can Pressing the Cruise Control Master use the accelerator pedal in the Switch turns the system completely normal way. off and erases the previous cruising speed from memory. To use the The system remembers the system again, refer to Using the previously-set cruising speed. To Cruise Control. return to that speed, accelerate to above25mph(40km/h),thenpress
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Before you begin driving your Honda, Break-in Period...... 122 youshouldknowwhatgasolineto Gasoline...... 122 use, and how to check the levels of Service Station Procedures...... 123 important fluids. You also need to Filling the Fuel Tank...... 123 know how to properly store luggage Opening the Hood...... 124 or packages. The information in this Oil Check...... 125 section will help you. If you plan to Engine Coolant Check...... 126 add any accessories to your vehicle, Fuel Economy...... 127 please read the information in this Car Condition...... 127 section first. Driving Habits...... 127 Accessories and Modifications... . 128 Accessories...... 128 Modifications...... 129 Additional Safety Precaution... . 129 Carrying Cargo...... 130 General Precautions...... 133
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Break-in Period, Gasoline
Break-in Period Youshouldfollowthesesamere- Using gasoline containing lead will Help assure your car’s future commendations with an overhauled damage your car’s emissions reliability and performance by paying or exchanged engine, or when the controls. This contributes to air extra attention to how you drive brakes are relined. pollution. during the first 600 miles (1,000 km). During this period: Gasoline In Canada, some gasolines contain Your Honda is designed to operate an octane-enhancing additive called Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid on premium unleaded gasoline with a MMT. If you use such gasolines, acceleration. pump octane number of 91 or higher. your emission control system Do not exceed 5,500 rpm for the performance may deteriorate and first 600 miles (1,000 km) of If you are unable to find premium the Malfunction Indicator Lamp on operation. unleaded gasoline, you may substi- your instrument panel may turn on. tute an unleaded regular gasoline. If this happens, contact your Avoidhardbraking.Newbrakes The engine will compensate for the authorized Honda dealer for service. need to be broken-in by moderate lower octane, but you may notice a use for the first 200 miles (300 slight decrease in power as a result. km). We recommend gasolines containing Do not change the oil until the detergent additives that help prevent recommended time or mileage fuel system and engine deposits. intervalshowninthemaintenance schedule.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Service Station Procedures
Filling the Fuel Tank
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel.
Stop the engine and keep Pull heat, sparks, and flame away. Handle fuel only outdoors. Wipe up spills immediately.
FUEL FILL CAP 1. Because the fuel fill cap is on the 3. Removethefuelfillcapslowly. driver’s side of the car, park with You may hear a hissing sound as that side closest to the service pressure inside the tank escapes. station pumps. Place the cap in the holder on the fuel fill door. 2. Open the fuel fill door by pulling on the knob on the driver’s door jamb.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Service Station Procedures
4. Stop filling the tank after the fuel Opening the Hood nozzle automatically clicks off. Do not try to ‘‘top off’’ the tank, leave RELEASE HANDLE some room for the fuel to expand with temperature changes.
5. Screw the fuel fill cap back on, tighten it until it clicks several times. If you do not properly tighten the cap, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp may come on (see page236 ).
6. Push the fuel fill door closed until it latches. 1. Shift to Neutral and set the releases the hood. Lift the hood. parking brake. Pull the hood release handle located under the If you can open the hood without lower left corner of the dashboard. lifting the hood latch handle, or The hood will pop up slightly. the hood latch handle moves stiffly or does not spring back as 2. Standing in front of the car, put before, the mechanism should be your fingers under the front edge cleaned and lubricated (see page of the hood to the right of center. 180 ). Slide your hand to the left until you feel the hood latch handle. Push this handle to the left until it
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Service Station Procedures
Oil Check
DIPSTICK
3. Pull the support rod out of its clip Check the engine oil level every time 2. Wipe the dipstick with a clean and insert the end into the hole on you fill the car with fuel. Wait a few cloth or paper towel. the front of the hood around the minutes after turning the engine off center. before you check the oil. To close the hood, lift it up slightly to remove the support rod from 1. Remove the dipstick (black the hole. Put the support rod back handle). into its holding clip. Lower the hood to about a foot (30 cm) above the fender, then let it drop. After closing the hood, make sure it is securely latched. CONTINUED
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Service Station Procedures
Engine Coolant Check
UPPER MARK LOWER MARK
3.Insert it all the way back in its tube. 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 page167 for If it is near or below the lower mark, informationonaddingtheproper seeAdding Oil on page163 . coolant.
Refer to Owner Maintenance Checks on page161 for information on checking other items in your Honda.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Fuel Economy
The condition of your car and your Driving Habits combine several short trips into one. driving habits are the two most You can improve fuel economy by important things that affect the fuel driving moderately. Rapid acceler- The air conditioning puts an extra mileage you get. ation, abrupt cornering, and hard load on the engine which makes it braking use more fuel. usemorefuel.TurnofftheA/Cto Car Condition cutdownonairconditioninguse. Always maintain your car according Always drive in the highest gear that Use the flow-through ventilation to the maintenance schedule. This allows the engine to run and acceler- when the outside air temperature is will keep it in top operating condition. ate smoothly. moderate.
An important part of that mainte- Depending on traffic conditions, try nance is the Owner Maintenance to maintain a constant speed. Every Checks (see page161 ). For time you slow down and speed up, example, an underinflated tire your car uses extra fuel. Use the causes more ‘‘rolling resistance,’’ cruise control, when appropriate, to which uses fuel. It also wears out increase fuel economy. faster, so check the tire pressure at least monthly. A cold engine uses more fuel than a warm engine. It is not necessary to In winter, the build-up of snow on ‘‘warm-up’’ a cold engine by letting it your car’s underside adds weight and idle for a long time. You can drive rolling resistance. Frequent cleaning away in about a minute, no matter helps your fuel mileage and reduces how cold it is outside. The engine thechanceofcorrosion. will warm up faster, and you get better fuel economy. To cut down on the number of ‘‘cold starts,’’ try to
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Accessories and Modifications
Modifying your car, or installing However, if electronic accessories some non-Honda accessories, can are improperly installed, or exceed make your car unsafe. Before you Improper accessories or your car’s electrical system capacity, make any modifications or add any modifications can affect your they can interfere with the operation accessories,besuretoreadthe car’s handling, stability and of your car, or even cause the following information. performance, and cause a airbags to deploy. crash in which you can be hurt Accessories or killed. Before installing any accessory: Your dealer has genuine Honda accessories that allow you to Follow all instructions in this Make sure the accessory does not personalize your car. These owner’s manual regarding obscure any lights, or interfere accessories have been designed and accessories and modifications. with proper car operation or approved for your car, and are performance. covered by warranty. When properly installed, cellular Be sure electronic accessories do Non-Honda accessories are usually phones, alarms, two-way radios, and not overload electrical circuits designed for universal applications. low-powered audio systems should (see page241 ). Although aftermarket accessories not interfere with your car’s may fit on your car, they may not computer-controlled systems, such Have the installer contact your meet factory specifications, and as the SRS and anti-lock brake Honda dealer for assistance before could adversely affect your car’s system. installing any electronic accessory. handling and stability. (See ‘‘Modifications’’ on page129 for If possible, have your dealer inspect additional information.) the final installation.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Accessories and Modifications
Modifications In addition, any modifications that Additional Safety Precaution Do not remove any original decrease ground clearance increase Do not attach or place objects on the equipment or modify your car in any the chance of undercarriage parts airbag covers. Any object attached to way that would alter its design or striking a curb, speed bump, or other or placed on the covers marked ‘‘SRS operation. This could make your car raised object, which could cause AIRBAG,’’ in the center of the unsafe and illegal to drive. your airbags to deploy. steering wheel and on top of the dashboard, could interfere with the For example, do not make any Do not modify your steering wheel proper operation of the airbags. Or, modifications that would change the or any other part of your if the airbags inflate, the objects ride height of your car, or install Supplemental Restraint System. could be propelled inside the car and wheels and tires with a different Modifications could make the hurt someone. overall diameter. system ineffective.
Such modifications can adversely affect handling, and interfere with the operation of the car’s anti-lock brakes and other systems.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Carrying Cargo
Your car has several convenient UPPER AND LOWER CONSOLE storage areas so you can stow cargo COMPARTMENTS safely.
The upper and lower console compartments are designed for small, lightweight items. The trunk is intended for larger, heavier items.
However, carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your car’s handling, stability, and operation and make it unsafe. Before carrying any type of cargo, be sure to read the following pages.
TRUNK
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Carrying Cargo
Load Limit Carrying Items in the Passenger The maximum load for your car is Compartment 400 lbs (185 kg). Overloading or improper Store or secure all items that could loading can affect handling and be thrown around and hurt This figure includes the total weight stability and cause a crash in someone during a crash. of all occupants, cargo, and which you can be hurt or killed. accessories. Besureitemsplacedonthefloor Follow all load limits and other behind the front seats cannot roll To figure out how much cargo you loading guidelines in this under the seats and interfere with can carry: manual. the driver’s ability to operate the pedals, or with the proper Add up the weight of all occupants. operation of the seats.
Subtract the total from 400 lbs (185 kg).
The final number is the total weight of cargo you can carry.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Carrying Cargo
Carrying Cargo in the Trunk Distribute cargo evenly on the floor of the trunk, placing the heaviest items on the bottom and as far forward as possible.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ General Precautions
Your Honda is designed to give you Because of the low-profile tires optimum handling and performance fitted to your car, the alloy wheels on well-maintained roads. As part of are closer to the ground. Driving this design, your car has a minimum over a pothole or road debris at of ground clearance and very low- too high a speed can seriously profile tires. damage a wheel. Slow down under these conditions. Usecautionifyoushoulddrive your car on very rough or rutted roads. You could damage the suspension and underbody by bottoming out. Going too fast over parking lot ‘‘speed bumps’’ can also cause damage. Curbs and steep inclines could damage the front and rear bumpers. Low curbs that do not affect the average car may be high enough to hit the bumper on your Honda. The front or rear bumper mayscrapewhentryingtodrive onto an incline, such as a steep driveway or trailer ramps.
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Main Menu Driving
This section gives you tips on Preparing to Drive...... 136 starting the engine under various Starting the Engine...... 137 conditions, and how to operate the Starting in Cold Weather manual transmission. It also includes at High Altitude...... 138 important information on parking 6-speed Manual Transmission.... . 139 your car, and the braking system. Recommended Shift Points...... 140 Engine Speed Limiter...... 140 Reverse Lockout...... 140 Parking...... 141 The Braking System...... 142 Brake Wear Indicators...... 142 Brake System Design...... 143 Anti-lock Brakes...... 143 Important Safety Reminders...... 144 ABS Indicator...... 145 Driving in Bad Weather...... 146 Towing a Trailer...... 147
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Preparing to Drive
Youshoulddothefollowingchecks 4. Check that any items you may be 8. Fasten your seat belt. Check that and adjustments every day before carrying with you inside are stored your passenger has fastened his or you drive your car. properly or fastened down her seat belt (see page15 ). securely. 1. Make sure all windows, mirrors, 9. Turn the ignition switch ON (II). and outside lights are clean and 5. Check the adjustment of the seat Check the indicator lights in the unobstructed. Remove frost, snow, (see page67 ). instrument panel. or ice. 6. Check the adjustment of the 10.Start the engine (see page137 ). 2. Check that the hood and trunk are inside and outside mirrors (see fully closed. page78 ). 11.Check the gauges and indicator lights in the instrument panel (see 3. Visually check the tires. If a tire 7. Make sure the doors are securely page43 ). looks low, use a gauge to check its closed and locked. pressure.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Starting the Engine
1. Apply the parking brake. 6. Iftheenginedoesnotstartwithin 15 seconds, or starts but stalls 2. In cold weather, turn off all right away, repeat step 5 with the electrical accessories to reduce accelerator pedal pressed half-way the drain on the battery. down. If the engine starts, release pressure on the accelerator pedal 3. Push the clutch pedal down all the so the engine does not race. way. The ENGINE START button has no effect unless the clutch 7. If the engine still does not start, pedal is depressed. press the accelerator pedal all the way down and hold it there while 4. Turn the ignition key to ON (II) ENGINE START BUTTON starting in order to clear flooding. position. As before, hold the ENGINE 5. Without touching the accelerator START button for no more than pedal, push the ENGINE START 15 seconds. Return to step 6 if the button. If the engine does not start engine does not start. If it starts, right away, do not hold the lift your foot off the accelerator ENGINE START button for more pedal so the engine does not race. than 15 seconds at a time. Pause for at least 10 seconds before trying again.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Starting the Engine
Starting in Cold Weather at High Use the following procedure: Altitude (Above 8,000 feet/ 2,400 meters) 1. Turn off all electrical accessories An engine is harder to start in cold to reduce the drain on the battery. weather. The thinner air found at high altitude above 8,000 feet (2,400 2. Push the accelerator pedal half- meters) adds to the problem. way to the floor and hold it there while starting the engine. Do not hold the ENGINE START button formorethan15seconds.When the engine starts, release the accelerator pedal gradually as the engine speeds up and smooths out.
3. If the engine fails to start in step 2, push the accelerator pedal to the floor and hold it there while you try to start the engine for no more than 15 seconds. If the engine does not start, return to step 2.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ 6-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 car moving. Push can cause loss of control on down the clutch pedal, and pause for slippery surfaces. If you crash, a few seconds before shifting into you can be injured. Reverse, or shift into one of the forward gears for a moment. This Use extra care when driving on stops the gears so they won’t ‘‘grind.’’ slippery surfaces.
When slowing down, you can get extra braking from the engine by shifting to a lower gear. This extra The manual transmission is synchro- braking can help you maintain a safe nizedinallforwardgearsforsmooth speed and prevent your brakes from operation. It has a lockout so you overheating while going down a cannot shift directly from Fifth to steep hill. Before downshifting, Reverse instead of sixth (see page make sure engine speed will not go 140 ). When shifting up or down, into the tachometer’s red zone in the make sure you push the clutch pedal lower gear. down all the way, shift to the next gear, and let the pedal up gradually. When you are not shifting, do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal. This can cause your clutch to wear out faster.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ 6-speed Manual Transmission
Recommended Shift Points Engine Speed Limiter Reverse Lockout 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 tachometer’s 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 engine’s 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 47 mph (75 km/h) tachometer’s red zone. 5th to 6th 52 mph (83 km/h) The 6-speed manual transmission has a lockout so you cannot accidentally shift from Fifth to Reverse instead of Sixth.
With the clutch pedal depressed, move the shift lever to the Reverse side of the Neutral gate. Then push the shift lever down and shift to Reverse.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Parking
Always use the parking brake when If the car is facing uphill, turn the Parking Tips you park your car. The indicator on front wheels away from the curb and Make sure the convertible top and the instrument panel shows that the put the transmission in first gear. the windows are closed. parking brake is not fully released; it If the car is facing downhill, turn the does not indicate that the parking front wheels toward the curb and put Turn off the lights. brakeisfirmlyset.Makesurethe the transmission in reverse gear. parking brake is set firmly or your Place any packages, valuables, etc., car may roll if it is parked on an Make sure the parking brake is fully in the trunk or take them with you. incline. released before driving away. Driving with the parking brake Lockthedoorswiththekeyorthe partially set can overheat or damage remote transmitter. the rear brakes. Never park over dry leaves, tall grass, or other flammable materials. The three way catalytic converter gets very hot, and could cause these materials to catch on fire.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ The Braking System
Your Honda is equipped with disc Constant application of the brakes Brake Wear Indicators brakes at all four wheels. A power when going down a long hill builds All four brakes have audible brake assist helps reduce the effort needed up heat and reduces their effective- wear indicators. on the brake pedal. The ABS helps ness. Use the engine to assist the When the brake pads need replacing, you retain steering control when brakes by downshifting to a lower you will hear a distinctive metallic braking very hard. gear and taking your foot off the ‘‘screeching’’ sound when you apply accelerator pedal. the brakes. If you do not have the Put your foot on the brake pedal only brake pads replaced, they will begin when you intend to brake. Resting Check your brakes after driving screeching all the time. your foot on the pedal keeps the through deep water. Apply the brakes applied lightly, causing them brakes moderately to see if they feel Your brakes may sometimes squeal to build up heat. Heat build-up can normal. If not, apply them gently and or squeak when you apply them reduce how well your brakes work. It frequently until they do. Since a lightly. Do not confuse this with the also keeps your brake lights on all longer distance is needed to stop brake wear indicators. They make a the time, confusing drivers behind with wet brakes, be extra cautious very audible ‘‘screeching.’’ you. and alert in your driving.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ The Braking System
Brake System Design Anti-lock Brakes When the front tires skid, you lose The hydraulic system that operates Your car has an Anti-lock Brake steering control; the car continues the brakes has two separate circuits. System (ABS) as standard straightaheadeventhoughyouturn Each circuit works diagonally across equipment. ABS helps to prevent the the steering wheel. The ABS helps to the car (the left-front brake is wheels from locking up and skidding prevent lock-up and helps you retain connected with the right-rear brake, during hard braking, allowing you to steering control by pumping the etc.). If one circuit should develop a retain steering control. brakes rapidly; much faster than a problem, you will still have braking person can do it. at two wheels.
Front
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ The Braking System
You should never pump the Important Safety Reminders A car with ABS may require a brake pedal; this defeats the ABS does not reduce the time or longer distance to stop on loose or purpose of the ABS. Let the ABS distance it takes to stop the car; it uneven surfaces, such as gravel or work for you by always keeping firm, only helps with steering control snow, than a car without anti-lock. steady pressure on the brake pedal during braking. You should always Slow down and allow a greater as you steer away from the hazard. maintain a safe following distance distance between cars under those This is sometimes referred to as from other vehicles. conditions. ‘‘stomp and steer.’’ ABS will not prevent a skid that You will feel a pulsation in the brake results from changing direction pedal when the ABS activates, and abruptly, such as trying to take a you may hear some noise. This is corner too fast or making a sudden normal; it is the ABS rapidly lane change. Always drive at a safe, pumping the brakes. prudent speed for the road and weather conditions. Activation varies with the amount of traction your tires have. On dry ABS cannot prevent a loss of pavement, you will need to press on stability. Always steer moderately thebrakepedalveryhardbeforeyou when you are braking hard. Severe activate the ABS. However, you may or sharp steering wheel movement feel the ABS activate immediately if can still cause your car to veer into you are trying to stop on snow or ice. oncoming traffic or off the road.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ The Braking System
ABS Indicator
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR＊ ＊ U.S. indicator shown The ABS is self-checking. If anything goes wrong, the ABS indicator on the instrument panel comes on (see page45 ). This means the anti-lock function of the braking system has shut down. The brakes still work like a conventional system without anti- lock, providing normal stopping ability. You should have the dealer inspect your car as soon as possible.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Driving in Bad Weather
Driving Technique － Always drive Visibility － Being able to see slower than you would in dry clearly in all directions and being weather. It takes your car longer to visible to other drivers are important react, even in conditions that may in all weather conditions. This is seem just barely damp. Apply more difficult in bad weather. To be smooth, even pressure to all the seen more clearly during daylight controls. Abrupt steering wheel hours, turn on your headlights. movements or sudden, hard appli- cation of the brakes can cause loss of Inspect your windshield wipers and control in wet weather. Be extra washers frequently. Keep the wind- cautious for the first few miles shield washer reservoir full of the (kilometers) of driving while you proper fluid. Have the windshield adjust to the change in driving wiper blades replaced if they start to Rain, fog, and snow conditions conditions. This is especially true in streak the windshield or leave parts require a different driving technique snow. A person can forget some unwiped. Use the defrosters and air because of reduced traction and snow-driving techniques during the conditioning to keep the windows visibility. Keep your car well- summer months. Practice is needed from fogging up on the inside (see maintained and exercise greater to relearn those skills. page89 ). caution when you need to drive in bad weather. The cruise control Exercise extra caution when driving should not be used in these in rain after a long dry spell. After conditions. months of dry weather, the first rains bring oil to the surface of the roadway, making it slippery.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Driving in Bad Weather, Towing a Trailer
Traction － Check your tires Towing a Trailer frequently for wear and proper Your car is not designed to tow a pressure. Both are important in trailer. Attempting to do so can void preventing ‘‘hydroplaning’’ (loss of your warranties. traction on a wet surface). In the winter, mount snow tires on all four wheels for the best handling.
Watch road conditions carefully, they can change from moment to moment. Wet leaves can be as slip- pery as ice. ‘‘Clear’’ roads can have patches of ice. Driving conditions can be very hazardous when the Be very cautious when passing, or outside temperature is near freezing. beingpassedbyothercars.The The road surface can become spray from large cars reduces your covered with areas of water puddles visibility, and the wind buffeting can mixed with areas of ice, so your cause you to lose control. traction can change without warning.
Be careful when downshifting. If traction is low, you can lock up the drive wheels for a moment and cause askid.
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Main Menu Maintenance
This section explains why it is Maintenance Safety...... 150 Spark Plugs...... 180 important to keep your car well Important Safety Precautions. . 151 Replacement...... 180 maintained and how to follow basic Maintenance Schedule...... 152 Specifications ...... 182 maintenance safety precautions. Required Maintenance Record... . 159 Battery ...... 183 Owner Maintenance Checks...... 161 Wiper Blades...... 186 This section also includes Fluid Locations...... 162 Air Conditioning System...... 188 Maintenance Schedules for normal Engine Oil...... 163 DustandPollenFilter...... 189 driving and severe driving conditions, Adding Oil...... 163 Drive Belt...... 190 a Maintenance Record, and instruc- Recommended Oil...... 163 Tires ...... 191 tions for simple maintenance tasks Synthetic Oil...... 164 Inflation...... 191 you may want to take care of Additives ...... 164 Inspection ...... 193 yourself. Changing the Oil and Filter...... 165 Maintenance...... 194 Cooling System ...... 167 Tire Rotation ...... 194 If you have the skills and tools to per- Adding Engine Coolant...... 167 Tire Wear...... 194 form more complex maintenance Replacing Engine Coolant...... 169 Replacing Tires and Wheels... . 195 tasks on your Honda, you may want Windshield Washers ...... 173 Wheels and Tires...... 196 to purchase the Service Manual. See 6-speed Manual Transmission Winter Driving ...... 196 page263 for information on how to Fluid ...... 174 Snow Tires...... 197 obtain a copy, or see your Honda Differential Fluid ...... 175 Tire Chains...... 197 dealer. Brake and Clutch Fluid...... 176 Lights ...... 198 Brake Fluid...... 176 Replacing Bulbs ...... 200 Brake System...... 176 Storing Your Car...... 208 Clutch System...... 177 Air Cleaner Element...... 178 Hood Latch...... 180
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Maintenance Safety
Regularly maintaining your car is the This section includes instructions for Some of the most important safety best way to protect your investment. simple maintenance tasks, such as precautions are given here. However, Proper maintenance is essential to checking and adding oil. Any service we cannot warn you of every your safety and the safety of your items not detailed in this section conceivable hazard that can arise in passengers. It will also reward you should be performed by a Honda performing maintenance. Only you with more economical, trouble-free technician or other qualified can decide whether or not you driving and help reduce air pollution. mechanic. should perform a given task.
Improperly maintaining this car Failure to properly follow or failing to correct a problem maintenance instructions and before driving can cause a precautions can cause you to crash in which you can be be seriously hurt or killed. seriously hurt or killed. Always follow the procedures Always follow the inspection and precautions in this owner’s and maintenance manual. recommendations and schedules in this owner’s manual.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Maintenance Safety
Important Safety Precautions Read the instructions before you Before you begin any maintenance, begin, and make sure you have the make sure your car is parked on tools and skills required. level ground and that the parking brake is set. Also, be sure the engine To reduce the possibility of fire or is off. This will help to eliminate explosion, be careful when working several potential hazards: around gasoline or batteries. Use a commercially available degreaser or Carbon monoxide poisoning parts cleaner, not gasoline, to clean from engine exhaust. Be sure parts. Keep cigarettes, sparks, and there is adequate ventilation flames away from the battery and all whenever you operate the engine. fuel-related parts.
Burns from hot parts. Let the You should wear eye protection and engine and exhaust system cool protective clothing when working before touching any parts. near the battery or when using compressed air. Injury from moving parts. Do not run the engine unless in- structed to do so.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Maintenance Schedule
The Maintenance Schedule specifies The services and time or distance Which Schedule to Follow: how often you should have your car intervals shown in the maintenance Service your car according to the serviced and what things need schedule assume you will use your time and mileage periods on one of attention. It is essential that you have car as normal transportation for your the Maintenance Schedules on the your car serviced as scheduled to passenger and possessions. You following pages. Select the schedule retain its high level of safety, should also follow these for ‘‘Severe Conditions’’ if most of dependability, and emissions control recommendations: your driving is done under one or performance. more of the conditions listed on that Avoidexceedingyourcar’sload page. Otherwise, follow the schedule limit.Thisputsexcessstresson for ‘‘Normal Conditions.’’ the engine, brakes, and many other parts of your car. The load limit is shown on the label on the driver’s doorjamb.
Operate your car on reasonable roads within the legal speed limit.
Drive your car regularly over a distance of several miles (kilometers).
Always use unleaded gasoline with the proper octane rating (see page 122 ).
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Maintenance Schedule
Your authorized Honda dealer We recommend the use of genuine According to state and federal knows your car best and can provide Honda parts and fluids whenever you regulations, failure to perform competent, efficient service. have maintenance done. These are maintenance on the items marked However, service at a dealer is not manufactured to the same high- with＃ will not void your emissions mandatory to keep your warranties quality standards as the original warranties. However, Honda in effect. Maintenance may be done components, so you can be confident recommends that all maintenance by any qualified service facility or of their performance and durability. services be performed at the person who is skilled in this type of recommended time or mileage automotive service. Keep all the U.S. Cars: period to ensure long-term reliability. receipts as proof of completion, and Maintenance, replacement or have the person who does the work repair of emissions control fill out the Maintenance Record. devices and systems may be done Check your warranty booklet for by any automotive repair more information. establishment or individual using parts that are ‘‘certified’’ to EPA standards.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Service at the indicated miles x 1,000 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 U.S. Owners distance or time－ whichever km x 1,000 24 48 72 96 120 144 168 192 Follow the Normal Conditions comes first. months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 Replace engine oil Replace every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 1 year Maintenance Schedule if the Replace engine oil filter severe driving conditions Check engine oil and coolant Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop specified in the Severe Replace air cleaner element Conditions Maintenance Inspect valve clearance Adjust only if noisy Schedule do not apply. Replace spark plugs Inspect drive belt NOTE: If you only Inspect idle speed Replace engine coolant 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 10 years, then every 60,000 miles OCCASIONALLY drive under a (96,000 km) or 5 years ‘‘severe’’ condition, you should Replace transmission fluid follow the Normal Conditions Replace rear differential fluid Maintenance Schedule. Inspect front and rear brakes Replace brake fluid Every 3 years (independent of mileage) Canadian Owners Check parking brake adjustment Replace dust and pollen filter Follow the Maintenance Check tire inflation and condition Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) Schedule for Severe Conditions. Visually inspect the following items: Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots ＃: See information on maintenance and Suspension components emissions warranty, last column, page153 . Driveshaft boots Brake hoses and lines (including ABS) All fluid levels and condition of fluids Cooling system hoses and connections Exhaust system＃ Fuel lines and connections＃ Maintenance Schedule for Normal Conditions
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Service at the indicated distance or time, whichever comes first. Do the items inA, B, C as required for each distance/time interval. U.S. Owners － Refer to page 149 to determine which schedule to use. aneac ceuefrNra odtos(itdb distance/time) by (listed Conditions Normal for Schedule Maintenance Canadian owners: Follow the schedule for Severe Conditions.
7,500 mi/12,000 km Do items in A. A □Replace engine oil. 15,000 mi/24,000 km/1 yr Do items in A, B. □Check tire inflation and condition. 22,500 mi/36,000 km Do items in A. B □Replace engine oil filter. 30,000 mi/48,000 km/2 yrs DoitemsinA,B,C. □Inspect front and rear brakes. 37,500 mi/60,000 km Do items in A. □Check parking brake adjustment. 3yrs □Replace brake fluid (independent of mileage) □Inspect tie rod ends, steering gear box and boots. 45,000 mi/72,000 km/3 yrs Do items in A, B. □Inspect suspension components. 52,500 mi/84,000 km Do items in A. □Inspect driveshaft boots. 60,000 mi/96,000 km/4 yrs DoitemsinA,B,C. □Inspect brake hoses and lines (including ABS). 67,500 mi/108,000 km Do items in A. □Check all fluid levels, condition of fluids, and check 75,000 mi/120,000 km/5 yrs Do items in A, B. for leaks. 82,500 mi/132,000 km Do items in A. □Inspect cooling system hoses and connections. 6yrs □Replace brake fluid (independent of mileage) □＃Inspect exhaust system. 90,000 mi/144,000 km/6 yrs DoitemsinA,B,C. □＃Inspect fuel lines and connections. 97,500 mi/156,000 km Do items in A. C □Replace air cleaner element. 105,000 mi/168,000 km/7 yrs □Inspect valve clearance. □Replace rear differential fluid. □Check idle speed. □Replace dust and pollen filter. □Replace spark plugs. □Inspect drive belt. Do items in A, B. ＃ : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last 112,500 mi/180,000 km Do items in A. column, page153 . 120,000 mi/192,000 km/10 yrs □Replace engine coolant, then replace every Note: 60.000 mi/96,000 km/5 yrs. Check engine oil and coolant at each fuel stop. 120,000 mi/192,000 km/8 yrs □Replace transmission fluid. Check and adjust valve clearance, cold engine, only if noisy. DoitemsinA,B,C.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Service at the indicated miles x 1,000 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 U.S. Owners distance or time－ whichever km x 1,000 24 48 72 96 120 144 168 192 Follow the Severe Conditions comes first. months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 Replace engine oil and oil filter Replace every 3,750 miles (6,000 km) or 6 months Maintenance Schedule if you Check engine oil and coolant Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop drive your vehicle MAINLY Replace air cleaner element under one or more of the Use normal schedule except in dusty conditions following conditions: Inspect valve clearance Adjust only if noisy Replace spark plugs Driving less than 5 miles (8 Inspect drive belt km) per trip or, in freezing Inspect idle speed Replace engine coolant 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 10 years, then every 60,000 miles temperatures, driving less (96,000 km) or 5 years than 10 miles (16 km) per trip. Replace transmission fluid Driving in extremely hot Replace rear differential fluid [over 90°F (32°C)] conditions. Inspect front and rear brakes Inspect every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 6 months Extensive idling or long Replace brake fluid Every 3 years (independent of mileage) periods of stop-and-go driving. Check parking brake adjustment Replace dust and pollen filter (1)＊ Driving in mountainous Lubricate all hinges, locks and latches conditions. Check tire inflation and condition Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) Driving on muddy, dusty, or Visually inspect the following items: de-iced roads. Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 6 months Suspension components, Driveshaft boots Canadian Owners Brake hoses and lines (including ABS) Follow the Maintenance All fluid levels and condition of fluids Cooling system hoses and connections Schedule for Severe Conditions. Exhaust system＃＃ , Fuel lines and connections Lights and controls, Vehicle underbody ＃: See information on maintenance and
Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions emissions warranty, last column, page153 . ＊1: Refer to page189 for replacement information under special driving conditions.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Service at the indicated distance or time, whichever comes first. Do the items inA, B, C, D, E, F as required for each distance/time. U.S. Owners － Refer to page156 to determine which schedule to use. aneac ceuefrSvr odtos(itdb distance/time) by (listed Conditions Severe for Schedule Maintenance Canadian Owners － Use the Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions.
3,750 mi/6,000 km Do items in A. A □Replace engine oil and filter. 7,500 mi/12,000 km Do items in A, B. B □Inspect front and rear brakes. 11,250 mi/18,000 km Do items in A. □Check tire inflation and condition. 15,000 mi/24,000 km/1 yr DoitemsinA,B,C. □Inspect tie rod ends, steering gear box and boots. 18,750 mi/30,000 km Do items in A. □Inspect suspension components. 22,500 mi/36,000 km Do items in A, B. □Inspect driveshaft boots. 26,250 mi/42,000 km Do items in A. C □Replace air cleaner element. 30,000 mi/48,000 km/2 yrs DoitemsinA,B,C,D. □Check parking brake adjustment. 33,750 mi/54,000 km Do items in A. □Lubricate all hinges, locks and latches with 37,500 mi/60,000 km Do items in A, B. multipurpose grease. 41,250 mi/66,000 km Do items in A. □Replace rear differential fluid. 45,000 mi/72,000 km/3 yrs DoitemsinA,B,C,E. □Inspect brake hoses and lines (including ABS). 48,750 mi/78,000 km Do items in A. □Check all fluid levels, condition of fluids, and check 52,500 mi/84,000 km Do items in A, B. for leaks. 56,250 mi/90,000 km Do items in A. □Inspect cooling system hoses and connections. 60,000 mi/96,000 km/4 yrs DoitemsinA,B,C,D,F. □＃Inspect exhaust system. 63,750 mi/102,000 km Do items in A. □＃Inspect fuel lines and connections. 67,500 mi/108,000 km Do items in A, B. □Check all lights. 71,250 mi/114,000 km Do items in A. □Inspect the underbody. 75,000 mi/120,000 km/5 yrs DoitemsinA,B,C. D □Inspect drive belt. 78,750 mi/126,000 km Do items in A. □Replace dust and pollen filter＊1 . ＊1:See dust and pollen filter on page189 for replacement information under special driving E □Replace Brake fluid every 3 years (regardless of conditions. mileage). ＃ : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last column, page153 . F □Replace transmission fluid. Note: Check engine oil and coolant at each fuel stop. Check and adjust valve clearance, cold engine, only if noisy.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲
82,500 mi/132,000 km Do items in A, B. ＊1: See dust and pollen filter on page189 for replacement 86,250 mi/138,000 km Do items in A. information under special driving conditions. 6yrs □Replace brake fluid (independent of mileage) ＃ : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, 90,000 mi/144,000 km/6 yrs DoitemsinA,B,C,D. last column, page153 . 93,750 mi/150,000 km Do items in A. NOTE: 97,500 mi/156,000 km Do items in A, B. Check engine oil and coolant at each fuel stop. 101,250 mi/162,000 km Do items in A. Check and adjust valve clearance, cold engine, only if noisy. 105,000 mi/168,000 km/7 yrs □Inspect valve clearance. □Check idle speed. □Replace spark plugs. DoitemsinA,B,C. 108,750 mi/174,000 km Do items in A. 112,500 mi/180,000 km Do items in A, B. 116,250 mi/186,000 km Do items in A. 120,000 mi/192,000 km/8 yrs DoitemsinA,B,C,D,E. 120,000 mi/192,000 km/10 yrs □Replace engine coolant, then replace every 60,000 mi/96,000 km/5 yrs. Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions (listed by distance/time) 158 Maintenance 01/08/21 20:30:05 31S2A620_162
Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Required 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 (page154 ) or severe conditions (page156 ). Keep the receipts for all work done on your vehicle.
3,750 mi Signature or dealer stampmi/km 33,750 mi Signature or dealer stamp mi/km 6,000 km 54,000 km Date Date
7,500 mi mi/km 37,500 mi mi/km 12,000 km 60,000 km Date Date
11,250 mi mi/km 41,250 mi mi/km 18,000 km 66,000 km Date Date
15,000 mi mi/km 45,000 mi mi/km 24,000 km 72,000 km (or 1 year) Date (or 3 years) Date
18,750 mi mi/km 48,750 mi mi/km 30,000 km 78,000 km Date Date
22,500 mi mi/km 52,500 mi mi/km 36,000 km 84,000 km Date Date
26,250 mi mi/km 56,250 mi mi/km 42,000 km 90,000 km Date Date
30,000 mi mi/km 60,000 mi mi/km 48,000 km 96,000 km (or 2 years) Date (or 4 years) Date
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Required Maintenance Record (for Normal and Severe Schedules)
63,750 mi Signature or dealer stamp mi/km 93,750 mi Signature or dealer stamp mi/km 102,000 km 150,000 km Date Date
67,500 mi mi/km 97,500 mi mi/km 108,000 km 156,000 km Date Date
71,250 mi mi/km 101,250 mi mi/km 114,000 km 162,000 km Date Date
75,000 mi mi/km 105,000 mi mi/km 120,000 km 168,000 km (or 5 years) Date (or 7 years) Date
78,750 mi mi/km 108,750 mi mi/km 126,000 km 174,000 km Date Date
82,500 mi mi/km 112,500 mi mi/km 132,000 km 180,000 km Date Date
86,250 mi mi/km 116,250 mi mi/km 138,000 km 186,000 km Date Date
90,000 mi mi/km 120,000 mi mi/km 144,000 km 192,000 km (or 6 years) Date (or 8 years) Date
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Owner Maintenance Checks
Youshouldcheckthefollowing Engine oil level－ Check every Tires－ Check the tire pressure items at the specified intervals. If time you fill the fuel tank. See monthly. Examine the tread for you are unsure of how to perform page125 . wear and foreign objects. See page any check, turn to the page given. 191 . Engine coolant level－ Check the radiator reserve tank every time Lights－ Check the operation of youfillthefueltank.Seepage126 . 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 lights monthly. See If weather conditions cause you to page198 . use the washers frequently, check the reservoir each time you stop for fuel. See page173 .
Brakes and clutch－ Check the fluid level monthly. See page176 .
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Fluid Locations
ENGINE OIL FILL CAP
WASHER FLUID CLUTCH FLUID (Blue cap) (Gray cap)
BRAKE FLUID (Gray cap) ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
COOLANT RESERVOIR
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Engine Oil
Adding Oil Recommended Oil Make sure the API Certification Seal Oil is major contributor to your says ‘‘For Gasoline Engines.’’ engine’s performance and longevity. Always use a premium-grade detergent oil displaying the API Certification Seal. This seal indicates the oil is energy conserving, and that it meets the American Petroleum Institute’s latest requirements. It is highly recommended that you use Honda Motor Oil in your vehicle for as long as you own it.
API CERTIFICATION SEAL To add oil, unscrew and remove the engine oil fill cap on top of the left valve cover. Pour in the oil, and replace the engine oil fill cap. Tighten it securely. Wait a few minutes and recheck the oil level. Do not fill above the upper mark; you could damage the engine.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Engine Oil
The numbers on the container’s label Synthetic Oil Additives tell you the oil’s viscosity or weight. You may use a synthetic motor oil if Your Honda does not need any oil Select the oil for your car according it meets the same requirements additives. Purchasing additives for to this chart. given for conventional motor oil: the engine or transmission will not energy conserving, a service increase your car’s performance or classification of SJ, and the proper longevity. It only increases the cost weightasshownonthechart.When of operating your car. using synthetic oil, you must follow the oil and filter change intervals given in the maintenance schedule.
Ambient Temperature
An oil with a viscosity of 10W-30 is preferred for optimum fuel economy and year-round protection in your Honda. You may use a 5W-40 oil if the temperature in your area goes below 0°F (－ 20°C).
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Engine Oil
Changing the Oil and Filter Always change the oil and filter accordingtothetimeanddistance (miles/kilometers) recommenda- tions in the maintenance schedule. The oil and filter collect contami- nants that can damage your engine if they are not removed regularly.
Changing the oil and filter requires special tools and access from underneath the car. The car should WASHER OIL DRAIN BOLT OIL FILTER be raised on a service station-type hydraulic lift for this service. Unless 2.Remove the engine oil fill cap. 3. Remove the oil filter and let the you have the knowledge and proper Remove the oil drain bolt from the remaining oil drain. A special equipment, you should have this bottom of the engine. Drain the oil wrench (available from your maintenance done by a skilled into an appropriate container. Honda dealer) is required to mechanic. remove the filter.
1. Run the engine until it reaches 4. Install a new oil filter according to normal operating temperature, instructions that come with it. then shut it off.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Engine Oil
5. Put a new washer on the drain bolt, 9. Turn off the engine, let it sit for then reinstall the drain bolt. several minutes, then check the oil Tighten it to: level. If necessary, add oil to bring Improper disposal of engine oil can be 33 lbf·ft (45 N·m , 4.6 kgf·m) the level to the upper mark on the harmf ul to the environment. If you dipstick. change your own oil, please dispose of 6. Refill the engine with the recom- the used oil properly. Put it in a sealed mended oil. container and take it to a recycling Engine oil change capacity center. Do not discard it in a trash bin (including filter): or dump it on the ground. 5.1 US qt (4.8 , 4.2 Imp qt)
7. Replace the engine oil fill cap. Start the engine. The oil pressure indicator light should go out within five seconds. If it does not, turn off the engine and reinspect your work.
8. Let the engine run for several minutes and check the drain bolt and oil filter for leaks.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Cooling System
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. It does not require any additional mixing. Removing the radiator cap If it is not available, you may use while the engine is hot can another major-brand non-silicate cause the coolant to spray out, coolant as a temporary replacement. seriously scalding you. Make sure it is a high-quality coolant recommended for aluminum engines. Always let the engine and MAX MIN However, continued use of any non- radiator cool down before Honda coolant can result in removing the radiator cap. If the coolant level in the reserve corrosion, causing the cooling tank is at or below the MIN line, add system to malfunction or fail. Have coolant to bring it up to the MAX line. the cooling system flushed and 1. Make sure the engine and radiator Inspect the cooling system for leaks. refilled with Honda antifreeze/ are cool. The coolant you add should always coolant as soon as possible. be a mixture of 50 percent antifreeze and 50 percent water. Never add straight antifreeze or plain water.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Cooling System
Do not add any rust inhibitors or other additives to your vehicle’s RADIATOR CAP RESERVE TANK cooling system. They may not be compatible with the coolant or engine components.
2. Turn the radiator cap counter- 4. The coolant level should be up to clockwise, without pressing down the base of the filler neck. Add on it, until it stops. This relieves coolant if it is low. any pressure remaining in the cooling system. 5. Put the radiator cap back on. Tighten it fully. 3. Remove the radiator cap by pushing down and turning 6. Pour coolant into the reserve tank. counterclockwise. Fill it to halfway between the MAX and MIN marks. Put the cap back on the reserve tank.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Cooling System
Replacing Engine Coolant DRAIN BOLT Thecoolingsystemshouldbe completely drained and refilled with new coolant according to the time and distance recommendations in the maintenance schedule. Only use Honda All season Antifreeze/ Coolant Type 2. Draining the coolant requires access to the underside of the vehicle. Unless you have the tools and knowledge, you should have this DRAIN PLUG maintenance done by a skilled mechanic.1. Turn the ignition ON (II). Turn 4. Loosen the drain plug on the the heater temperature control bottom of the radiator. The dial fully clockwise. Turn the coolant will drain through the ignition off. splash guard. Remove the drain bolt and washer from the engine 2. Openthehood.Makesurethe block. engine and radiator are cool to the touch.
3. Remove the radiator cap.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Cooling System
RESERVE TANK CAP 6. When the coolant stops draining, BLEEDER BOLT tightenthedrainplugatthe bottom of the radiator. Apply non-hardening sealant to the drain bolt threads, put a new washer on the drain bolt, and reinstall the bolt in the engine block. Tighten it securely. Tightening torque: 61 lbf·ft (83 N·m , 8.5 kgf·m)
HOLDER RESERVE TANK 5. Remove the reserve tank from its 7. Loosen the bleeder bolt on top of holder by pulling it straight up. the engine, and remove the Drain the coolant, then put the bleeder cap near the engine oil fill tank back in its holder. cap.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Cooling System
BLEEDER CAP Fill up to here RESERVE TANK
FILLER NECK 8. Pour Honda All Season 9. Tighten the bleeder bolt and 12.Fill the reserve tank to the MAX Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 into reinstall the bleeder cap when mark. Install the reserve tank cap. the radiator up to the base of the coolant comes out in a steady filler neck. This coolant is a stream with no bubbles. 13.Install the radiator cap, and mixture of 50 percent antifreeze tighten it to the first stop. and 50 percent water. Pre-mixing 10.Start the engine and let it run for is not required. about 30 seconds. Then turn off 14.Start the engine and let it run until The cooling system capacity is: the engine. the radiator fan comes on two 1.72 US gal (6.5 , 1.43 Imp gal) times. Then stop the engine. 11.Pour coolant into the radiator up to the base of the filler neck.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Cooling System
15.Remove the radiator cap.
16.Pour coolant into the radiator up to the base of the filler neck and into the reserve tank up to the MAX mark.
17.Start the engine and hold it at 1,500 rpm until the radiator fan comes on. Turn off the engine. Check the coolant level in the radiator and add coolant if needed.
18.Install the radiator cap, and tighten it fully.
19.If necessary, fill the reserve tank to the MAX mark. Install the reserve tank cap.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Windshield Washers
RESERVOIR CAP Check the reservoir’s fluid level by Fill the reservoir with a good-quality removing the cap and looking at the windshield washer fluid. This level gauge attached to the cap. 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.
Check the level in the windshield Do not use engine antif reeze or a washer reservoir at least monthly vinegar/water solution in the during normal usage. In bad weather, windshield washer reservoir. when you use the washers often, check the level every time you stop Antif reeze can damage your car’s paint, for fuel. while a vinegar/water solution can damage the windshield washer pump. The windshield washer reservoir is located in the rear of the engine Use only commercially-available compartment on the passenger’s side. windshield washer f luid.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ 6-speed Manual Transmission Fluid
FILLER BOLT If Honda MTF is not available, you The transmission should be drained may use an API service SG, SH or SJ and refilled with new fluid according grade motor oil with a viscosity of to the time and distance recommen- SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 as a dations in the maintenance schedule. temporary replacement. An SG grade is preferred, but an SH or SJ grade may be used if SG is not available. However, motor oil does not contain the proper additives and continued use can cause stiffer shifting. Replace as soon as it is CORRECT LEVEL convenient. Check the fluid level with the transmission at normal operating temperature and the car sitting on level ground. Remove the transmission filler bolt and carefully feel inside the bolt hole with your finger. The fluid level should be up to the edge of the bolt hole. If it is not, add Honda Manual Transmis- sion Fluid (MTF) until it starts to run out of the hole. Reinstall the filler bolt and tighten it securely.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Differential Fluid
FILLER BOLT UseaSAE90viscosityhypoidgear oil, API service classified GL5 or GL6 only, in the differential.
Put a new washer on the filler bolt, then reinstall the filler bolt. Tighten it securely. Tightening torque: 33 lbf·ft (45 N·m , 4.6 kgf·m)
The differential should be drained and refilled with new fluid according CORRECT LEVEL to the time and distance recommendations in the Check the fluid level with the maintenance schedule. differential at normal operating temperature and the vehicle sitting on level ground. Remove the differential fluid filler bolt and washer and carefully feel inside the bolt hole with your finger. The fluid level should be up to the edge of the bolt hole. If it is not, slowly add fluid until it starts to run out of the hole.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Brake and Clutch Fluid
Check the fluid level in the reser- Brake Fluid Brake System voirs monthly. There are two reser- Always use Honda Heavy Duty voirs. They are: Brake Fluid DOT 3. If it is not MAX available, you should use only DOT 3 Brake fluid reservoir or DOT 4 fluid, from a sealed Clutch fluid reservoir container, as a temporary replacement. However, the use of The brake fluid should be replaced any non-Honda brake fluid can cause according to the time recommenda- corrosion and decrease the life of the tion in the maintenance schedule. system. Have the brake system flushed and refilled with Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 as soon as possible. MIN
Brake fluid marked DOT 5 is not The fluid level should be between compatible with your car’s braking theMINandMAXmarksontheside system and can cause extensive of the reservoir. If the level is at or damage. below the MIN mark, your brake system needs attention. Have the brake system inspected for leaks or worn brake pads.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Clutch Fluid
Clutch System
MAX
MIN
The fluid should be between the MIN and MAX marks on the side of the reservoir. If it is not, add brake fluid to bring it up to that level. Use the same fluid specified for the brake system.
Low fluid level can indicate a leak in the clutch system. Have this system inspected as soon as possible.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Air Cleaner Element
The air cleaner element should be Replacement replaced according to the time and distance recommendations in the CLAMPS AIR CLEANER ELEMENT maintenance schedule.
Follow the replacement procedure for removal and reinstallation.
To replace it: 3. Remove the old air cleaner element. 1. Unsnap the six clamps holding the air cleaner housing cover. 4. Carefully clean the inside of the air cleaner housing with a damp 2. Remove the air cleaner housing rag. cover. Disconnect the air intake duct from the air cleaner element.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Air Cleaner Element
5. Attach the new air cleaner element to the duct. Install the new air cleaner element in the air cleaner housing. Make sure the pin on the edge of the element fits in the hole in the bottom of the housing.
6. Reinstall the air cleaner housing cover, snap the six clamps back into place.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Hood Latch, Spark Plugs
Hood Latch Spark Plugs Replacement The spark plugs in your car are a special platinum-tipped design for longer life. They only need to be PIVOTS replaced every 7 years or 105,000 miles (168,000 km), whichever comes first.
Clean the hood latch assembly with a 1. Remove the four hexagon socket mild cleaner, then lubricate it with a head cap bolts holding the ignition multipurpose grease. Lubricate all coil cover. the moving parts (as shown), including the pivot. Follow the time 2. Clean up any dirt and oil that have and distance recommendations in collected around the ignition coils. the Maintenance Schedule. If you are not sure how to clean and grease the latch, contact your Honda dealer.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Spark Plugs
3. Remove the bolt holding the 5.Put the new spark plug into the 6. Torque the spark plug. (If you do ignition coil and pull the ignition socket, then screw it into the hole. not have a torque wrench, tighten coil straight up slightly. Screw it in by hand so you do not the spark plug two-thirds of a turn Disconnect the ignition coil crossthread it. after it contacts the cylinder head.) connector by pushing the tab and Tightening torque: pulling the connector back. 13 lbf·ft (18 N·m , 1.8 kgf·m) Pull the ignition coil all the way up.
4. Remove the spark plug with a five-eighths inch (16 mm) spark plug socket. CONTINUED
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Specifications:
Tighten the spark plugs caref ully. A NGK: PFR7G-11 spark plug that is too loose can DENSO: PK22PR-L11 overheat and damage the engine. Overtightening can cause damage to Spark Plug Gap: ＋0 the threads in the cylinder head. 0.04 in (1.1 mm) －0.1 mm
7. Install the ignition coil. Reinstall the bolt.
8. Repeat this procedure for the other three spark plugs.
9. Reinstall the cover on the cylinder bank. Reinstall the four hexagon socket head cap bolts.
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Check the condition of your car’s Check the battery terminals for battery monthly. You should check corrosion (a white or yellowish the color of the test indicator window, powder). To remove it, cover the and for corrosion on the terminals. terminals with a solution of baking soda and water. It will bubble up and turn brown. When this stops, wash it off with plain water. Dry off the battery with a cloth or paper towel. Coat the terminals with grease to help prevent future corrosion.
TEST INDICATOR WINDOW WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories Check the battery condition by contain lead and lead compounds. looking at the test indicator window Wash hands after handling. on the battery. The label on the battery explains the test indicator’s colors.
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If you need to connect the battery to a charger, disconnect both cables to prevent damage to the car’s The battery gives off explosive electrical system. hydrogen gas during normal operation.
A spark or flame can cause the battery to explode with enough force to kill or seriously hurt you.
Wear protective clothing and a face shield, or have a skilled mechanic do the battery If the terminals are severely cor- maintenance. roded, clean them with baking soda and water. Then use a wrench to loosen and remove the cables from the terminals. Always disconnect the negative (－ ) cable first and recon- nect it last. Clean the battery termi- nals with a terminal cleaning tool or wire brush. Reconnect and tighten the cables, then coat the terminals with grease.
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If your car’s battery is disconnected or goes dead, the audio system will disableitself.Thenexttimeyouturn Charging the battery with the cables on the radio you will see ‘‘ ’’ in connected can seriously damage your the frequency display. Use the car’s electronic controls. Detach the Preset buttons to enter the five-digit battery cables bef ore connecting the code (see page116 ). battery to a charger.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Wiper Blades
Check the condition of the wiper blades at least every six months. Look for signs of cracking in the rubber, or areas that are getting hard. Replace the blades if you find these signs, or if they leave streaks and unwiped areas when used.
LOCK TAB
To replace the blade: 2. Disconnect the blade assembly fromthewiperarmbypushingin 1. Raise the wiper arm off the the lock tab. Hold it in while you windshield. push the blade assembly toward thebaseofthearm.
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5. Slide the new wiper blade into the BLADE holder until the tabs lock.
6. Slide the wiper blade assembly onto the wiper arm. Make sure it locks in place.
7. Lower the wiper arm down against the windshield.
REINFORCEMENT 3.Remove the blade from its holder 4. Examine the new wiper blades. If by grasping the tabbed end of the they have no plastic or metal rein- blade. Pull firmly until the tabs forcement along the back edge, come out of the holder. remove the metal reinforcement strips from the old wiper blade and install them in the slots along the edge of the new blade.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Air Conditioning System
Your car’s air conditioning is a sealed If the air conditioning does not get as system. Any major maintenance, cold as before, have your dealer such as recharging, should be done check the system. Recharge the by a qualified mechanic. You can do system with Refrigerant HFC-134a a couple of things to make sure the (R-134a). (See Specifications on page air conditioning works efficiently. 253 .)
Periodically check the engine’s radiator and air conditioning condenser for leaves, insects, and Whenever you have the air conditioning dirt stuck to the front surface. These system serviced, make sure the service block the air flow and reduce cooling AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSER f acility uses a ref rigerant recycling efficiency. Use a light spray from a system. This system captures the hose or a soft brush to remove them. Run the air conditioning at least once ref rigerant f or reuse. Releasing a week during the cold weather ref rigerant into the atmosphere can months. Run it for at least ten damage the environment. minutes while you are driving at a The condenser and radiator f ins bend steady speed with the engine at easily. Only use a low-pressure spray normal operating temperature. This or sof t-bristle brush to clean them. circulates the lubricating oil con- tained in the refrigerant.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Dust and Pollen Filter
The dust and pollen filter removes Replacement pollen and dust from the outside air, The heating and cooling system brings air into the interior. It should be replaced according to the time and distance recommendations in the maintenance schedule.
This filter should be replaced 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 from industry and The dust and pollen filter is located 2. Push the tab on the dust and diesel-powered vehicles. Replace it in the engine compartment on the pollen filter to unlock it from the more often if air flow from the passenger’s side near the base of the holder. climate control system becomes less windshield. than usual. Have the dust and pollen 3. Remove the old filter. Put a new filter replaced by your Honda dealer. 1. Open the hood. Unclip the filter in the holder and push it in windshield base by pulling it up. until it locks.
4. Put the pins on the windshield base into their mating holes on the support, and push the base down until the pins snap in.
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Auto-tensioner
INDICATOR AUTO-TENSIONER
POINTER You should check the condition of the drive belt every 2 years. Examine An auto-tensioner adjusts the tension the edges of belt for cracks or of the drive belt. fraying. The pointer on the auto-tensioner should be within the recessed area of the indicator. If the pointer is not within the recessed area, contact your Honda dealer.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Tires
To safely operate your car, your tires Inflation must be the proper type and size, in Keeping the tires properly inflated good condition with adequate tread, Using tires that are excessively provides the best combination of and correctly inflated. The following worn or improperly inflated can handling, tread life, and riding pages give more detailed information cause a crash in which you can comfort. Underinflated tires wear on how and when to check air be seriously hurt or killed. unevenly, adversely affect handling pressure, how to inspect your tires and fuel economy, and are more for damage and wear, and what to do Follow all instructions in this likely to fail from being overheated. when your tires need to be replaced. owner’s manual regarding tire Overinflated tires can make your car inflation and maintenance. ride more harshly, are more prone to damage from road hazards, and wear unevenly.
We recommend that you visually check your tires every day. If you think a tire might be low, check it immediately with a tire gauge.
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Use a gauge to measure the air If you check the pressure when the Front: pressure at least once a month. Even tires are hot (the car has been driven Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure tires that are in good condition may several miles), you will see readings for Normal Driving lose one to two psi (10 to 20 kPa, 0.1 4 to 6 psi (30 to 40 kPa, 0.3 to 0.4 205/55R16 89W 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 to 0.2 kgf/cm ) per month. kgf/cm ) higher than the cold kgf/cm ) Remember to check the spare tire at reading. This is normal. Do not let thesametimeyoucheckallthe air out to match the specified cold Rear: other tires. pressure. The tire will be Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure underinflated. for Normal Driving Check the pressure in the tires when 225/50R16 92W 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 they are cold. This means the car Youshouldgetyourowntire kgf/cm ) has been parked for at least three pressure gauge and use it whenever hours. If you have to drive the car you check your tire pressures. This Thecompactsparetirepressureis: before checking the tire pressure, will make it easier for you to tell if a 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm ) the tires can still be considered pressure loss is due to a tire problem ‘‘cold’’ if you drive less than 1 mile and not due to a variation between These pressures are also given on (1.6 km). gauges. thetireinformationlabelonthe driver’s doorjamb. Recommended Tire Pressures for Normal Driving The following chart shows the recommended cold tire pressures for most normal driving conditions and speeds. Tire pressures for high speed driving are the same as for normal driving.
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Tubeless tires have some ability to Inspection INDICATOR LOCATION MARKS self-seal if they are punctured. Every time you check inflation, you However, because leakage is often should also examine the tires for very slow, you should look closely damage, foreign objects, and wear. for punctures if a tire starts losing Youshouldlookfor: pressure. Bumps or bulges in the tread or side of the tire. Replace the tire if youfindeitheroftheseconditions.
Cuts, splits, or cracks in the side of the tire. Replace the tire if you TREAD WEAR INDICATORS can see fabric or cord. Your car’s tires have wear indicators Excessive tread wear. molded into the tread. When the tread wears down to that point, you will see a 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) wide band running across the tread. This shows there is less than 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of tread left on the tire. A tire that is this worn gives very little traction on wet roads. You should replace the tire if you can see the tread wear indicator in three or more places around the tire.
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MaintenanceMake sure the installer balances the Tire Rotation In addition to proper inflation, wheels when you have new tires You should not rotate your Honda’s correct wheel alignment helps to installed. This increases riding tires. The front and rear tires are decrease tire wear. If you find a tire comfort and tire life. Your car’s different sizes, so they cannot be is worn unevenly, have your dealer original tires were dynamic or ‘‘spin’’ rotated front-to-rear. The original- check the wheel alignment. balanced at the factory. For best equipment tires on your Honda have results, have the installer perform a a unidirectional tread pattern, so The tires were properly balanced by dynamic balance. they cannot be rotated side-to-side. the factory. They may need to be rebalanced at some time before they Tire Wear are worn out. Have your dealer The tires that came on your car were check the tires if you feel a consis- Improper wheel weights can damage designed and constructed to provide tent vibration while driving. A tire your vehicle’s aluminum wheels. Use superior grip during acceleration, should always be rebalanced if it is only genuine Honda wheel weights f or braking, and cornering. As a trade- removed from the wheel for repair. balancing. off, they will wear more rapidly than tiresusedonordinarypassenger cars. Because of the car’s weight distribution, and the fact that they are the driving wheels, you may expect the rear tires to wear more rapidly than the front tires.
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You should carefully inspect your Replacing Tires and Wheels car’s tires for wear, damage, and The tires that came with your car proper inflation every 7,500 miles were selected to match the perform- Installing improper tires on your (12,000 km) (see page191 ). ance capabilities of the car while car can affect handling and providing the best combination of stability. This can cause a crash handling, ride comfort, and long life. in which you can be seriously Youshouldreplacethemwithradial hurt or killed. tires of the same size, load range, speed rating, and maximum cold tire Always use the size and type of pressure rating (as shown on the tires recommended in this tire’s sidewall). Mixing radial and owner’s manual. bias-ply tires on your car can reduce its braking ability, traction, and steering accuracy. It is best to replace all four tires at thesametime.Ifthatisnotpossible or necessary, then replace the two front tires or the two rear tires as a pair. Replacing just one tire can seriously affect your car’s handling.
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TheABSworksbycomparingthe and Tires Winter DrivingWheels speed of the wheels. When replacing Wheels: Tires that are marked ‘‘M＋ S’’ on the tires, use the same size originally Front: sidewall have an all-weather tread supplied with the car. Tire size and 16x61/2JJ design. They should be suitable for construction can affect wheel speed Rear: most winter driving conditions. Tires and may cause the system to work in- 16x71/2JJ without these markings are designed consistently. Tires: for optimum traction in dry Front: conditions. They may not provide If you ever need to replace a wheel, 205/55R16 89W adequate performance in winter make sure the wheel’s specifications Rear: driving. match those of the original wheel 225/50R16 92W For the best performance in snowy that came on your car. Replacement or icy conditions, you should install wheels are available at your Honda See page254 for information about snow tires or tire chains. They may dealer. DOT Tire Quality Grading. be required by local laws under certain conditions.
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Snow Tires Tire Chains driving on cleared roads. If you mount snow tires on your Because your Honda has limited tire Honda, make sure they are radial clearance, mount only SAE Class ‘‘S’’ tires of the same size and load range cable-type traction devices on the as the original tires. Mount snow rear tires. Use traction devices only Cables that are the wrong size or tiresonallfourwheelstobalance when required by driving conditions improperly installed can damage your your vehicle’s handling in all weather or local laws. Make sure they are the car’s brake lines, suspension, body, and conditions. Keep in mind the traction correct size for your tires. wheels. Stop driving if they are hitting provided by snow tires on dry roads any part of the car. may not be as high as your vehicle’s Metal link-type ‘‘chains’’ should not original equipment tires. You should be used. No matter how tight they drive cautiously even when the roads seem to be installed, they can come areclear.Checkwiththetiredealer into contact with the body and for maximum speed recommenda- suspension, causing serious damage. tions. When installing cables, follow the manufacturer’s instructions and mount them as tightly as you can. Drive slowly with them installed. If youhearthemcomingincontact with the body or chassis, stop and investigate. Make sure the cables are installed tightly, and that they are not contacting the brake lines or suspension. Remove them as soon as you begin
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Lights
Check the operation of your car’s exterior lights at least once a month. A burned out bulb can create an SIDE TURN SIGNAL LIGHT unsafe condition by reducing your car’s visibility and the ability to signal your intentions to other drivers.
TURN SIGNAL
FRONT PARKING AND LOW BEAM HIGH BEAM SIDE MARKER LIGHT HEADLIGHT HEADLIGHT
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Check the following:
TURN SIGNAL LIGHT Headlights (low and high beam) Parking lights Taillights Brake lights Turn signals Back-up lights Hazard light function License plate light Side marker lights Daytime running lights (Canadian cars)
Ifyoufindanybulbsareburnedout, replace them as soon as possible. Refer to the chart on page253 to determinewhattypeofreplacement bulb is needed.
STOP/TAILLIGHT LICENSE PLATE LIGHT
SIDE MARKER LIGHT BACK-UP LIGHT
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Headlight Aiming Replacing a Headlight Bulb Halogen bulbs are used for the high Theheadlightswereproperlyaimed The low beam headlight bulbs are a beam headlight bulbs. When when your car was new. If you type of high voltage discharge tube. replacing a high beam headlight bulb, regularly carry heavy items in the High voltage can remain in the handle it by its base and protect the trunk, readjustment may be required. circuit even with the light switch off glass from contact with your skin or Adjustment of the headlights should and the key removed. Because of hard objects. If you touch the glass, be performed by a Honda technician this, you should not attempt to clean it with denatured alcohol and a or other qualified mechanic. examine or change a low beam clean cloth. headlight bulb yourself. If a low beam headlight bulb fails, take the cartoyourdealertohaveitreplaced. Halogen headlight bulbs get very hot when lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch on the glass can cause the bulb to overheat and shatter.
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6. Insert the socket back into the headlight assembly. Make sure the bulb is installed correctly by looking through the headlight lens. The pins on the base of the bulb should fit in the holes in the headlight assembly. Pivot the hold- down wire back in place and clip the end into the slot.
7. Install the rubber seal over the back of the headlight assembly. Make sure it is right side up; it is 1. Open the hood. 3. Remove the rubber weather seal marked ‘‘TOP.’’ If you need to change the high by pulling on the tab. beam headlight bulb on the left 8. Push the electrical connector onto side, remove the coolant reserve 4. Unclip the end of the hold-down the new bulb. tank from its holder by pulling it wire from its slot. Pivot it out of Turn on the headlights to test the straight up. the way and remove the bulb new bulb. socket. 2. Remove the electrical connector from the bulb by squeezing the 5. Pull the bulb straight out of its connector to unlock the tab, then socket. slide the connector off the bulb. Push the new bulb straight into the socket until it bottoms.
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Replacing Front Turn Signal and Side Marker Light Bulbs 1. If you are changing the bulb on the driver’s side, start the engine, turn the steering wheel all the way to the right, and turn off the engine. If you are changing the bulb on the passenger’s side, turn the steering wheel to the left.
2. Use a flat-tipped screwdriver to 6. Install the new bulb in the socket. remove the three holding clips from the inner fender. 7. Insert the socket back into the headlight assembly. Turn it 3. Pull the inner fender cover back. clockwise to lock it in place.
4. Remove the socket from the 8. Testthelightstomakesurethe headlight assembly by turning it new bulb is working. one-quarter turn counterclockwise. 9. Put the inner fender in place. 5. Pull the bulb straight out of its Install the two holding clips. Lock socket. each clip in place by pushing on the center.
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Replacing a Side Turn Signal Bulb 3. Pull the bulb straight out of its socket. Push the new bulb straight into the socket until it bottoms.
4. Put the bulb holder back into its hole in the lens, and turn it clockwise until it locks.
5. Testthelightstomakesurethe new bulb is working.
6. Put the side turn signal assembly back into the body, front first. 1. Use a small flat blade screwdriver Push on the back edge until it to pry carefully on the back edge snaps into place. of the side turn signal assembly until it pops out of the body. 2. Turn the bulb holder one-quarter turn counterclockwise to remove it from the lens.
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Replacing Rear Bulbs
1. Open the trunk. 4. Determine which of the four bulbs 5. Remove the socket by turning it is burned out: stop/taillight, back- one-quarter turn counterclockwise. 2. Remove the fasteners from the up light, turn signal, or side trunk lining. To remove a fastener, marker. 6. Remove the burned out bulb. To push on the center of the head remove the stop/taillight, back-up until it pops in. Then pull it out. or side marker light bulb, pull the bulb straight out of its socket. To 3. Pull the lining back. remove the turn signal light bulb, push it in and turn it counterclockwise until it unlocks.
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7. Install the new bulb in the socket.
8. Push the socket into the light assembly and turn it clockwise until it locks.
9. Testthelightstomakesurethe new bulb is working.
10.Install the trunk lining and secure it with the fasteners. To reinstall a fastener, reset the fastener by pushing on the pointed end until it pops back almost flush with the fingers on the housing. Put the fastener in the hole of the trunk lining and push on the center until it locks (the center is flush with the head).
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Replacing a Rear License Plate Bulb
1.Insert a flat-tipped screwdriver 2. Pull the bulb straight out of its between the left edge of the lens socket. Push the new bulb in until and the housing. The lens will it bottoms in the socket. come down. 3. Testthelightstomakesurethe new bulb is working.
4. Put the lens back into the light assembly, right side first. Push on the left edge until it snaps into place.
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Replacing an Interior Light Bulb Replacing the Trunk Light Bulb
1.Removethelensbycarefully 2. Remove the bulb by pulling it 1. Open the trunk. Pull down the prying on the front edge of the straight out of its metal tabs. trunk light cover. lens near both sides. 3. Push the new bulb into the metal 2. Remove the bulb by pulling it tabs. Snap the lens back in place. straight out of its metal tabs.
3. Push the new bulb into the metal tabs.
4. Push the cover back in place.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Storing Your Car
If you need to park your car for an Block the rear wheels. Coverthecarwitha‘‘breathable’’ extended period (more than one cover, one made from a porous month), there are several things you If the car is to be stored for a material such as cotton. should do to prepare it for storage. longer period, it should be Nonporous materials, such as Proper preparation helps prevent supported on jackstands so the plastic sheeting, trap moisture, deterioration and makes it easier to tires are off the ground. which can damage the paint. get your car back on the road. If possible, store your car indoors. Leave one window open slightly (if If possible, run the engine for a the car is being stored indoors). while periodically (preferably once Fill the fuel tank. amonth). Disconnect the battery. Change the engine oil and filter If you store your car for 12 months (see page165 ). Support the front wiper blade or longer, have your Honda dealer arms with a folded towel or rag so perform the inspections called for in Wash and dry the exterior they do not touch the windshield. the 24 months/30,000 miles (48,000 completely. km) maintenance schedule as soon To minimize sticking, apply a as you take it out of storage (see Cleantheinterior.Makesurethe silicone spray lubricant to all door page154 ). The replacements called carpeting, floor mats, etc. are and trunk seals. Also, apply a for in the maintenance schedule are completely dry. vehiclebodywaxtothepainted not needed unless the car has surfaces that mate with the door actually reached that time or mileage. Raise the convertible top cover. and trunk seals.
Leave the parking brake off. Put the transmission in Reverse.
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Regular cleaning and polishing of Exterior Care...... 210 your Honda helps to keep it ‘‘new’’ Washing...... 210 looking. This section gives you hints Waxing...... 211 on how to clean your vehicle and Aluminum Wheels...... 212 preserve its appearance: the paint, Paint Touch-up...... 212 brightwork, wheels, and interior. Interior Care...... 213 Also included are several things you Carpeting ...... 213 candotohelppreventcorrosion. Floor Mats ...... 213 Fabric ...... 214 Vinyl ...... 214 Leather...... 214 Rear Window...... 214 Seat Belts...... 214 Windows ...... 215 Air Fresheners...... 215 Corrosion Protection...... 215 Body Repairs ...... 217
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Washing the car does not need waxing. Frequent washing helps preserve Do not use harsh chemicals to your car’s beauty. Dirt and grit can Chemical solvents and strong cleaners remove stains from the scratch the paint, while tree sap and can damage the paint, metal, and convertible top or rear window. bird droppings can permanently ruin plastic on your car. Use a mild detergent/water the finish. solution with a soft-bristle brush Rinse the car thoroughly with cool on the top, and with a soft cloth on Wash your car in a shady area, not in water to remove loose dirt. the rear window. direct sunlight. If the car is parked in the sun, move it into the shade and Fill a bucket with cool water. Mix When you have washed and rinsed let the exterior cool down before you in a mild detergent, such as the whole exterior, dry it with a start. dishwashing liquid or a product chamois or soft towel. Letting it made especially for car washing. air-dry will cause dulling and water Only use the solvents and cleaners spots. recommendedinthisOwner’s Wash the car, using the water and Make sure the top is completely Manual. neutral detergent solution and drybeforeyoufoldit. sponge or soft cloth. Start at a top and work your way down. Rinse As you dry the car, inspect it for frequently. chips and scratches that could allow corrosion to start. Repair them with Check the body for road tar, tree touch-up paint (see page212 ). sap, etc. Remove these stains with tar remover or turpentine. Rinse it off immediately so it does not harm the finish. Remember to re- wax these areas, even if the rest of
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Waxing You should use a quality liquid or Polishes－ Polishes and cleaner/ Always wash and dry the whole car paste wax. Apply it according to the waxes can restore the shine to paint before waxing it. You should wax instructions on the container. In that has oxidized and lost some of its your car, including the metal trim, general, there are two types of shine. They normally contain mild whenever water sits on the surface products: abrasives and solvents that remove in large patches. It should form into the top layer of the finish. You beads or droplets after waxing. Waxes－ A wax coats the finish and should use a polish on your Honda if protects it from damage by exposure the finish does not have its original to sunlight, air pollution, etc. You shine after using a wax. should use a wax on your Honda when it is new. Cleaning tar, insects, etc. with removers also takes off the wax. Remember to re-wax those areas, even if the rest of the car does not need waxing.
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Aluminum Wheels Paint Touch-up Inspect your car frequently for chips Clean your Honda’s aluminum alloy Your dealer has touch-up paint to or scratches in the paint. Repair wheels as you do the rest of the match your car’s color. The color them right away to prevent corrosion exterior.Washthemwiththesame code is printed on a sticker on the of the metal underneath. Use the solution, and rinse them thoroughly. driver’s doorjamb. Take this code to touch-up paint only on small chips your dealer so you are sure to get and scratches. More extensive paint The wheels have a protective clear- the correct color. damage should be repaired by a coat that keeps the aluminum from professional. corroding and tarnishing. Using harsh chemicals, including some commercial wheel cleaners, or stiff brushes can damage this clear-coat. Only use a mild detergent and soft brush or sponge to clean the wheels.
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Carpeting Floor Mats If you remove the floor mat, make Vacuum the carpeting frequently to sure to re-anchor it when you put it remove dirt. Ground-in dirt will make back in your car. the carpet wear out faster. Periodically shampoo the carpet to If you replace it, use a genuine keep it looking new. Use one of the Honda floor mat that is designed to foam-type carpet cleaners on the be used with the floor mat anchors in market. Follow the instructions that your car. come with the cleaner, applying it with a sponge or soft brush. Keep If you use a non-Honda floor mat in the carpeting as dry as possible by the driver’s footwell, make sure it not adding water to the foam. fits properly and that it can be used with the floor mat anchor.
The Genuine Honda driver’s floor Do not put additional floor mats on matthatcamewithyourcarwas top of the anchored mat, otherwise designed to be hooked over the floor the additional mats may slide mat anchor. This keeps the floor mat forward and interfere with the pedals. from sliding forward and possibly interfering with the pedals.
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FabricVinyl Seat Belts Vacuum dirt and dust out of the Remove dirt and dust with a vacuum If your seat belts get dirty, you can material frequently. For general cleaner. Wipe the vinyl with a soft use a soft brush with a mixture of cleaning, use a solution of mild soap cloth dampened in a solution of mild mild soap and warm water to clean and lukewarm water, letting it air dry. soap and water. Use the same them. Do not use bleach, dye, or To clean off stubborn spots, use a solution with a soft-bristle brush on cleaning solvents. They can weaken commercially-available fabric cleaner. more difficult spots. You can also use the belt material. Let the belts air- Test it on a hidden area of the fabric commercially-available spray or drybeforeyouusethecar. first, to make sure it does not bleach foam-type vinyl cleaners. or stain the fabric. Follow the instructions that come with the Leather cleaner. Vacuum dirt and dust from the leather frequently. Pay particular attention to the pleats and seams. Clean the leather with a soft cloth dampened with clear water, then buff it with a clean, dry cloth. If further cleaning is needed, use a soap specifically for leather, such as saddle soap. Apply this soap with a damp,softcloth.Wipedownand buff as described above.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Interior Care, Corrosion Protection
Windows Air Fresheners Corrosion Protection Clean the windows, inside and out, If you want to use an air freshener/ Two factors normally contribute to with a commercially-available glass deodorizer in the interior of your car, causing corrosion in your car: cleaner. You can also use a mixture it is best to use a solid type. Some of one part white vinegar to ten parts liquid air fresheners contain chemi- 1. Moisture trapped in body cavities. water. This will remove the haze that cals that may cause parts of the Dirtandroadsaltthatcollectsin builds up on the inside of the interior trim and fabric to crack or hollowsontheundersideofthe windows. Use a soft cloth or paper discolor. car stays damp, promoting towels to clean all glass and clear corrosion in that area. plastic surfaces. If you use a liquid air freshener, If you get any glass cleaner on the make sure you fasten it securely so it 2. Removal of paint and protective convertible top, immediately spray does not spill as you drive. coatings from the exterior and the area with water, and dry it with a underside of the car. soft cloth.
The rear window def ogger is bonded to the inside of the glass. Wiping vigorously up-and-down can dislodge and break these wires. When cleaning therearwindow,usegentlepressure and wipe side-to-side.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Corrosion Protection
Many corrosion-preventive measures Use a high-pressure spray to clean are built into your Honda. You can the underside of your car. This is help keep your car from corroding especially important in areas that by performing some simple periodic useroadsaltinwinter.Itisalsoa maintenance: good idea in humid climates and areas subject to salt air. Be careful Repair chips and scratches in the of the ABS wheel sensors and paint as soon as you discover them. wiring at each wheel.
Inspect and clean out the drain Have the corrosion-preventive holes in the bottom of the doors coatings on the underside of your and body. car inspected and repaired periodically. Check the floor coverings for dampness. Carpeting and floor mats may remain damp for a long time, especially in winter. This dampness can eventually cause the floor panels to corrode.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Body Repairs
Body repairs can affect your car’s When reporting your collision to the resistance to corrosion. If your car insurance company, tell them you needs repairs after a collision, pay want genuine Honda parts used in close attention to the parts used in the repair. Although most insurers the repair and the quality of the recognize the quality of original work. parts, some may try to specify that the repairs be done with other Make sure the repair facility uses available parts. You should investi- genuine Honda replacement body gate this before any repairs have parts. Some companies make sheet begun. metal pieces that seem to duplicate the original Honda body parts, but Takeyourcartoyourauthorized are actually inferior in fit, finish, and Honda dealer for inspection after the corrosion resistance. Once installed, repairs are completed. Your dealer they do not give the same high- can make sure that quality materials quality appearance. were used, and that corrosion- preventive coatings were applied to all repaired and replaced parts.
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Main Menu Taking Care of the Unexpected
This section covers the more- Compact Spare Tire...... 220 common problems that motorists Changing a Flat Tire...... 221 experience with their vehicles. It If Your Engine Won’t Start...... 226 gives you information about how to Nothing Happens or the safely evaluate the problem and what Starter Motor Operates to do to correct it. If the problem has Very Slowly...... 226 stranded you on the side of the road, The Starter Operates you may be able to get going again. Normally...... 227 If not, you will also find instructions Jump Starting...... 228 on getting your car towed. If Your Engine Overheats...... 231 Low Oil Pressure Indicator...... 234 Charging System Indicator...... 235 Malfunction Indicator Lamp...... 236 Brake System Indicator...... 238 Closing the Convertible Top...... 239 Fuses...... 240 Checking and Replacing...... 241 If Your Car Gets Stuck...... 245 Emergency Towing...... 247
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Compact Spare Tire
Your car has a compact spare tire Follow these precautions whenever INDICATOR LOCATION MARK that takes up less space. Use this you are using the compact spare tire: sparetireasatemporaryreplace- ment only. Get your regular tire Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) repaired or replaced and put it back under any circumstances. on your car as soon as you can. This tire gives a harsher ride and Check the inflation pressure of the less traction on some road sur- compact spare tire every time you faces than the regular tire. Use check the other tires. It should be greater caution while driving on inflated to: this tire. 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm ) TREAD WEAR INDICATOR BAR Do not mount snow chains on the compact spare. Thecompactsparetirehasashorter tread life than a regular tire. Replace The wheel of the compact spare it when you can see the tread wear tire is designed especially to fit indicator bars. The replacement your car. Do not use your spare shouldbethesamesizeanddesign tire on another vehicle unless it is tire, mounted on the same wheel. thesamemakeandmodel. Thecompactsparetireisnot designed to be mounted on a regular wheel, and the compact wheel is not designed for mounting a regular tire.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Changing a Flat Tire
If you have a flat tire while driving, Thesizedifferencemayalsocause stop in a safe place to change it. damage to the rear differential, so do Stopping in traffic or on the shoulder not mount the compact spare on the of a busy road is dangerous. Drive rear. If either rear tire goes flat, slowly along the shoulder until you remove the front tire on that same gettoanexitoranareatostopthat side, mount the compact spare tire is far away from the traffic lanes. on the front, then mount the front tire on the rear.
1. Park the car on firm, level, non- The car can easily roll off the slippery ground away from traffic. jack, seriously injuring anyone Put the transmission in Reverse. underneath. Apply the parking brake. 3. Open the trunk. Lift up the tool Follow the directions for 2. Turn on the hazard warning lights box lid and take the jack, wheel changing a tire exactly, and and turn the ignition switch to wrench, and extension out of the never get under the car when it LOCK (0). Have your passenger tool box. is supported only by the jack. get out of the car while you change the tire.
Thecompactsparetireissmaller Use the jack that came on your car. If than a standard tire, which will affect you try to raise another car by this jack the vehicle’s handling. Drive or use another jack to raise your car, cautiously when this spare is the car or jack can be damaged. mounted on your vehicle. CONTINUED
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Changing a Flat Tire
4.Remove the three clips holding 5. Unscrew the wing bolt and take 7. Locate the jacking point nearest the spare tire cover by pulling the spare tire out of the spare tire the tire you need to change. It is straight up on the rings. Remove shelf. pointed to by an arrow molded into the spare tire cover. the underside of the body. Place 6. Loosen the five wheel nuts 1/2 the jack under the jacking point. turn with the wheel wrench. Turn the end bracket clockwise until the top of the jack contacts the jacking point. Make sure the jacking point tab is resting in the jack notch.
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BRAKE HUB
8.Use the extension and wheel 9.Remove the wheel nuts and flat 10.Before mounting the spare tire, wrench as shown to raise the car tire. Temporarily place the flat tire wipeanydirtoffthemounting until the flat tire is off the ground. on the ground with the outside surface of the wheel and hub with surface of the wheel facing up. a clean cloth. Wipe the hub Placing the wheel face down could carefully,itmaybehotfrom mar its finish. driving.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Changing a Flat Tire
11.Put on the spare tire. Put the 12.Lower the car to the ground and 13.Tighten the wheel nuts securely in wheel nuts back on finger-tight, remove the jack. the same crisscross pattern. Have then tighten them in a crisscross the wheel nut torque checked at pattern with the wheel wrench the nearest automotive service until the wheel is firmly against facility. the hub. Do not try to tighten Tighten the wheel nuts to: them fully. 80 lbf·ft (108 N·m , 11 kgf·m)
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14.Remove the tool box from the 16.Replacethesparetirecover. trunk well and replace the jack, Secure it with the three clips. Push wheel wrench and extension in the each clip down securely, and pivot tool box. theringdownflat.
15.Place the tool box into the spare 17.Put the flat tire in the trunk well tire shelf in the trunk. vertically as shown.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ If Your Engine Won’t Start
Diagnosing why your engine won’t Nothing Happens or the Starter Turn the ignition switch to ON (II). start falls into two areas, depending Motor Operates Very Slowly Turn on the headlights and check on what you hear when you press When you press the ENGINE their brightness. If the headlights the ENGINE START button. START button, you do not hear the are very dim or don’t light at all, normal noise of the engine trying to the battery is discharged. See You hear nothing, or almost start. You may hear a clicking sound Jump Starting on page228 . nothing. The engine’s starter or series of clicks, or nothing at all. motor does not operate at all, or Check these things: Press the ENGINE START button, operates very slowly. then release it. If the headlights do Your car has the Immobilizer not dim, check the condition of the You can hear the starter motor System. You should use a fuses.IfthefusesareOK,thereis operating normally, or the starter properly-coded master or valet key probably something wrong with motor sounds like it is spinning to start the engine (see page57 ). the electrical circuit for the faster than normal, but the engine A key that is not properly coded ignition switch or starter motor. does not start up and run. will cause the immobilizer system You will need a qualified indicator in the dash panel to blink technician to determine the rapidly. problem. (See Emergency Towing on page247 .)
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ If Your Engine Won’t Start
If the headlights dim noticeably or The Starter Operates Normally There may be an electrical go out when you try to start the In this case, the starter motor’s problem, such as no power to the engine, either the battery is dis- speed sounds normal, or even faster fuel pump. Check all the fuses charged or the connections are than normal, when you press the (see page241 ). corroded. Check the condition of the ENGINE START button, but the battery and terminal connections engine does not run. Ifyoufindnothingwrong,youwill (see page183 ). You can then try need a qualified technician to find jump starting the car from a booster Are you using the proper starting the problem. See Emergency battery (see page228 ). procedure? Refer to Starting the Towing on page247 . Engine on page137 .
Do you have fuel? Turn the ignition switch to ON (II) for a minute and watch the fuel gauge. The low fuel level warning light may not be working, so you were not reminded to fill the tank.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Jump Starting
If your car’s battery has run down, To jump start your car, follow these you may be able to start the engine directions closely: by using a booster battery. Although A battery can explode if you do this seems like a simple procedure, not follow the correct procedure, 1. Open the hood and check the you should take several precautions. seriously injuring anyone physical condition of the battery nearby. (see page183 ). In very cold weather, check the condition of Keep all sparks, open flames, the electrolyte. If it seems slushy and smoking materials away or like ice, do not try jump starting from the battery. until it thaws.
If a battery sits in extreme cold, the electrolyte inside can f reeze. Attempting to jump start with a frozen battery can cause it to rupture.
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2. Turn off all the electrical acces- sories: heater, A/C, stereo system, lights, etc. Put the transmission in Neutral and set the parking brake.
3.Connect one jumper cable to the 4. Connect the second jumper cable positive (＋ ) terminal on your to the negative (－ ) terminal on Honda’s battery. Connect the the booster battery. Connect the other end to the positive (＋ ) other end to the metal projection terminal on the booster battery. near the intake manifold as shown in the illustration. Do not connect this jumper cable to any other part of the engine.
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6. Start your car. If the starter motor still operates slowly, check the jumper cable connections to make sure they have good metal-to- metal contact.
7. Once your car is running, discon- nectthenegativecablefromyour car, then from the booster battery. Disconnect the positive cable from your car, then the booster battery. BOOSTER BATTERY Keep the ends of the jumper cables away from each other and any metal on the car until all are disconnected. Otherwise, you may cause an electrical short.
5. If the booster battery is in another The numbers in the illustration show vehicle, have an assistant start you the order to connect the jumper that vehicle and run it at a fast idle. cables. Make sure to disconnect the cables in the reverse order.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ If Your Engine Overheats
The reading on your car’s 3. If you do not see steam or spray, temperature gauge should stay in leave the engine running and the midrange under most conditions. Steam and spray from an watch the temperature gauge. If Itmaygohigherifyouaredrivingup overheated engine can the high heat is due to overloading a long steep hill on a very hot day. If seriously scald you. (climbing a long, steep hill on a it climbs to the red mark, you should hot day with the A/C running, for determine the reason. Do not open the hood if steam example), the engine should start is coming out. to cool down almost immediately. If it does, wait until the tempera- ture gauge comes down to the mid- Driving with the temperature gauge 1. Safely pull to the side of the road. point then continue driving. reading at the red mark can cause Put the transmission in Neutral serious damage to your engine. and set the parking brake. Turn 4. If the temperature gauge stays at off the heating and cooling system the red mark, turn off the engine. Your car can overheat for several andallotheraccessories.Turnon reasons, such as lack of coolant or a the hazard warning indicators. 5. Wait until you see no more signs mechanical problem. The only of steam or spray, then open the indicationmaybethetemperature 2. If you see steam and/or spray hood. gauge climbing to or above the red coming from under the hood, turn mark. Or you may see steam or off the engine. spray coming from under the car or engine cover. In either case, you should take immediate action.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ If Your Engine Overheats
6.Look for any obvious coolant leaks, 7.If you don’t find an obvious leak, 9. Using gloves or a large heavy such as a split radiator hose. check the coolant level in the cloth, turn the radiator cap Everything is still extremely hot, radiator reserve tank (see page counterclockwise, without pushing so use caution. If you find a leak, it 126 ). If the level is below the down, to the first stop. This must be repaired before you MIN mark, add coolant to halfway releases any remaining pressure in continue driving (see Emergency between the MIN and MAX marks. the cooling system. After the Towing on page247 ). pressure releases, push down on 8. If there was no coolant in the the cap and turn it until it comes reserve tank, you may also have to off. add coolant to the radiator. Let the Removing the radiator cap engine cool down until the reading while the engine is hot can reaches the middle of the cause the coolant to spray out, temperature gauge, or lower, seriously scalding you. before checking the radiator.
Always let the engine and radiator cool down before removing the radiator cap.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ If Your Engine Overheats
10.Start the engine and set the Put the radiator cap back on 12.11. If the temperature stays normal, temperature control dial to tightly. Run the engine and watch check the coolant level in the maximum. Add coolant to the the temperature gauge. If it goes radiator reserve tank. If it has radiator up to the base of the filler back to the red mark, the engine gone down, add coolant to the neck. If you do not have the needs repair. (See Emergency MAX mark. Put the cap back on proper coolant mixture available, Towing on page247 .) tightly. you can add plain water. Remember to have the cooling system drained and refilled with the proper mixture as soon as you can.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Low Oil Pressure Indicator
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR 4. Start the engine and watch the oil pressure indicator. If the light Running the engine with low oil does not go out within ten seconds, pressure can cause serious mechanical turn off the engine. There is a damage almost immediately. Turn of f mechanical problem that needs to the engine as soon as you can saf ely get be repaired before you can the car stopped. continue driving. (See Emergency Towing on page247 .) 1. Safely pull off the road and shut off the engine. Turn on the hazard warning indicators.
2. Letthecarsitforaminute.Open This indicator should light when the the hood and check the oil level ignition switch is ON (II), and go out (see page125 ). Although oil level after the engine starts. It should and oil pressure are not directly never come on when the engine is connected, an engine that is very running. If it starts flashing, it low on oil can lose pressure during indicates that the oil pressure cornering and other driving dropped very low for a moment, then maneuvers. recovered. If the indicator stays on with the engine running, it shows 3. If necessary, add oil to bring the that the engine has lost oil pressure level back to the full mark on the and serious engine damage is dipstick (see page163 ). possible. In either case, you should take immediate action.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Charging System Indicator
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR Immediately turn off all electrical By eliminating as much of the accessories: radio, heater, A/C, electrical load as possible, you can cruise control, etc. Try not to use drive several miles (kilometers) other electrically-operated controls before the battery is too discharged such as the power windows. Keep to keep the engine running. Drive to the engine running and take extra a service station or garage where care not to stall it. Starting the you can get technical assistance. engine will discharge the battery rapidly.
This indicator should come on when the ignition switch is ON (II), and go out after the engine starts. If it comes on brightly when the engine is running, it indicates that the charging system has stopped charging the battery.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Malfunction Indicator Lamp
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP If you have recently refueled your car, the cause of this indicator coming on could be a loose or If you keep driving with the missing fuel fill cap. Check the cap malf unction indicator lamp on, you can and tighten it until it clicks several damage your car’s emissions controls times. Replace the fuel fill cap if it is and engine. Those repairs may not be missing. Tightening the cap will not covered by your car’s warranties. make the indicator turn off immediately; it takes three driving trips.
If the indicator remains on past three driving trips, or the fuel cap was not This indicator comes on for a few loose or missing, have the car seconds when you turn the ignition checked by the dealer as soon as switch ON (II). If it comes on at any possible. Drive moderately until the other time, it indicates one of the dealer has inspected the problem. engine’s emissions control systems Avoid full-throttle acceleration and may have a problem. Even though driving at high speed. you may feel no difference in your car’s performance, it can reduce Youshouldalsohavethedealer your fuel economy and cause your inspect your car if this indicator car to put out excessive emissions. comes on repeatedly, even though it Continued operation may cause may turn off as you continue driving. serious damage.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Readiness Codes If possible, do not take your vehicle Your car has certain ‘‘readiness for a state emissions test until the codes’’ that are part of the on-board readiness codes are set. To check if diagnostics for the emissions they are set, turn the ignition ON (II), systems. In some states, part of the but do not start the engine. The emissions testing is to make sure Malfunction Indicator Lamp will these codes are set. If they are not come on for 20 seconds. If it then set, the test cannot be completed. goes off, the readiness codes are set. If it blinks 5 times, the readiness If your car’s battery has been codes are not set. Refer to State disconnected or gone dead, these Emissions Testing for more codes are erased. It takes several information.(See page261 and 262 .) days of driving under various conditions to set the codes again.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Brake System Indicator
If it comes on at any other time, it Slow down by shifting to a lower indicates a problem with the car’s gear, and pull to the side of the road brake system. In most cases, the when it is safe. Because of the problem is a low fluid level in the longer distance needed to stop, it is brake fluid reservoir. Press lightly on hazardous to drive the car. You the brake pedal to see if it feels should have it towed, and repaired as normal. If it does, check the brake soon as possible. fluid level the next time you stop at a service station (see page176 ). If the If you must drive the car a short fluid level is low, take the car to your distance in this condition, drive dealer and have the brake system slowly and cautiously. BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR inspected for leaks or worn brake pads. The Brake System Indicator normallycomesonwhenyouturn However, if the brake pedal does not the ignition switch ON (II). It is a feel normal, you should take reminder to check the parking brake. immediate action. Because of the It comes on and stays lit if you do not brake system’s dual-circuit design, a fully release the parking brake. problem in one part of the system will still give you braking at two wheels. You will feel the brake pedal go down much farther before the car begins to slow down, and you will have to press harder on the pedal. The distance needed to stop will be much longer.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Closing the Convertible Top
If the electric motor will not close CONNECTOR the convertible top, do the following.
1. Check the fuse for the convertible top motor (see page241 ). If the fuse is blown, replace it with one ofthesameorlowerrating.
2. Try closing the convertible top. If the new fuse blows immediately or the convertible top still does not operate, you can close the convertible top manually. 3. Locate the electrical connector for 4. Holding each corner of the the convertible top motor. convertible top, raise the top and It is under the lower corner of the push it forward as far as it will go. dashboard on the passenger’s side. Disconnect the connector by 5. Follow steps 5 through 7 of the pushing the tab and pulling the closing procedure on page74 . connector down.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Fuses
All the electrical circuits in your car have fuses to protect them from a short circuit or overload. These fuses are located in three fuse boxes.
The interior fuse box is underneath There are two under-hood fuse the dashboard on the driver’s side. boxes in the engine compartment.
Themainfuseboxislocatedonthe passenger’s side near the battery. To open it, push the two tabs as shown.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Fuses
Checking and Replacing Fuses If something electrical in your car stops working, the first thing you should check for is a blown fuse. Determine from the chart on pages 243and 244 , or the diagram on the fuse box lid, which fuse or fuses control that component. Check those fuses first, but check all the fuses before deciding that a blown fuse is not the cause. Replace any blown fuses and check the component’s BLOWN operation. The auxiliary fuse box is located on 3. Check each of the large fuses in thedriver’ssidenearthebrakefluid 1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK the under-hood fuse box by reservoir. To open it, push the tab on (0). Make sure the headlights and looking through the top at the wire each side and remove the lid. all other accessories are off. inside. Removing these fuses requires a Phillips-head screw- 2. Remove the cover from the fuse driver. box.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Fuses
FUSE PULLER BLOWN If you replace the blown fuse with a spare fuse that has a lower rating, it might blow out again. This does not indicate anything wrong. Replace the fuse with one of the correct rating as soon as you can.
Replacing a f use with one that has a higher rating greatly increases the chances of damaging the electrical 4.Check the smaller fuses by pulling 5. Look for a burned wire inside the system. If you do not have a replace- out the fuse with the fuse puller fuse. If it is burned, replace it with ment f use with the proper rating f or the provided in the interior fuse box. oneofthesparefusesofthesame circuit, install one with a lower rating. rating or lower. 6. If the replacement fuse of the If you cannot drive the vehicle same rating blows in a short time, without fixing the problem, and you there is probably a serious do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse electrical problem in your car. of the same rating or a lower rating Leave the blown fuse in that from one of the other circuits. Make circuit and have your car checked sureyoucandowithoutthatcircuit by a qualified mechanic. temporarily (such as the accessory power socket or radio).
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Fuses
INTERIOR FUSE BOX No.Amps. Circuits Protected No. Amps. Circuits Protected
1 7.5 A Windshield Wiper, 14 10 A Daytime Running Lights＊ Auto Stop Signal 15 10 A Keyless Entry 2 15 A Washer Motor 16 7.5 A Back-up 3 － Not used 17 7.5 A Interior Light 4 － Not used 18 10 A Small Lights 5 10 A Accessory Socket 19 15 A Radio 6 20 A Windshield Wiper 20 7.5 A Starter Signal 7 7.5 A Turn signal Light 21 7.5 A Heater Control, 8 15 A ACG Cooling Fan Relay 9 7.5 A Instrument Light, Back-up 22 7.5 A Power Mirrors Lights 23 20 A Right Power Window 10 15 A Ignition Coil 24 20 A Left Power Window 11 7.5 A Engine Start 25 － Not used 12 15 A Fuel Pump, SRS 26 － Not used 13 10 A SRS 27 － Not used
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UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOXES (MAIN FUSE BOX) No. Amps. Circuits Protected No.Amps. Circuits Protected
1 － Lighting 1 Relay 14 － Magnetic Clutch Relay 2 － Lighting 2 Relay 15 20 A Right Headlight 3 － Horn Relay 16 15 A ACG S 4 40 A Power Window Motor 17 10 A Hazard Warning Lights 5 20 A Right Roof Motor 18 20 A Cooling Fan 6 － Not used 19 － Not used 7 30 A Back Up ACC 20 15 A Stop 8 20 A Left Roof Motor 21 20 A Left Headlight 9 40 A Heater Motor 22 20 A ABS F/S 10 20 A Condenser Fan 23 30 A ABS Motor 11 － Not used 24 100 A Battery 12 － Condenser Fan Relay 25 40 A IG1 Main 13 － Cooling Fan Relay
(AUXILIARY FUSE BOX) No. Amps. Circuits Protected
1 20 A Rear Window Defogger 2 － Not used 3 － Not used 4 70 A EPS 5 60 A Air Pump
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ If Your Car Gets Stuck
If your car gets stuck in sand, mud, or snow, call a towing service to pull it out (see page247 ).
For very short distances, such as 2. Remove the towing hook, hook freeing the car, you can use the extension, and wheel wrench from detachable towing hook that mounts the tool box. on the anchors in the front and rear bumpers. 3. Using the wheel wrench, fasten the extension into the bolt hole in To use the towing hook: the anchor.
1. Remove the cover from the bumper.
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4. Screw the towing hook into the extension and tighten it securely by hand.
To avoid damage to your car, use the towing hook f or straight, f lat ground towing only. Do not tow at an angle. The tow hook should not be used to tow the vehicle onto a f lat bed. Do not use it as a tie down.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Emergency Towing
If your car needs to be towed, call a Flat-bed Equipment － The operator Wheel Lift Equipment － The tow professional towing service or, if you loads your vehicle on the back of a truck uses two pivoting arms that go belong to one, an organization that truck. This is the only way your under the tires (front or rear) and lift provides roadside assistance. Never S2000 should be transported. them off the ground. The other two tow your car behind another vehicle When you contact the towing agency, tires remain on the ground. Because with just a rope or chain. It is very inform them that you have an S2000 the S2000 sits so low, the body could dangerous. and that a flat-bed is required. come in contact with the ground and be damaged. This method of There are three popular types of towing is unacceptable. professional towing equipment.
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Sling-type Equipment － The tow truck uses metal cables with hooks on the ends. These hooks go around parts of the frame or suspension and the cables lift that end of the car off the ground. Your car’s suspension and body can be seriously damaged. This method of towing is unacceptable.
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Main Menu Technical Information
Thediagramsinthissectiongive Identification Numbers...... 250 Oxygenated Fuels...... 256 you the dimensions and capacities of Specifications...... 252 Driving in Foreign Countries...... 257 your Honda, and the locations of the DOT Tire Quality Grading Emissions Controls...... 258 identification numbers. It also (U.S. Vehicles)...... 254 The Clean Air Act...... 258 includes information you should Treadwear...... 254 Crankcase Emissions Control know about your vehicle’s tires and Traction...... 254 System...... 258 emissions control systems. Temperature...... 255 Evaporative Emissions Control System...... 258 Exhaust Emissions Controls... . 259 PGM-FI System...... 259 Ignition Timing Control System...... 259 Secondary Air Injection System...... 259 Three Way Catalytic Converter...... 259 Replacement Parts...... 259 Three Way Catalytic Converter.. . 260 State Emission Testing...... 261
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Identification Numbers
Your car 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 car for warranty purposes. It is also necessary for licensing and insuring your car. 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 driver’s side. It is also on the Certification label attached to the driver’s doorjamb, and is stamped on the engine compartment bulkhead. The VIN is also provided in bar code on the Certification label.
CERTIFICATION LABEL
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Identification Numbers
The Engine Number is stamped on the left front corner of the engine TRANSMISSION NUMBER block.
The Transmission Number is on a label underneath the transmission.
ENGINE NUMBER
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Specifications
Dimensions Capacities Length 162.0 in (4,115 mm) Fuel tank 13.2 US gal (50 , 11.0 Imp gal) Width 68.9 in (1,750 mm) Engine coolant Height 50.6 in (1,285 mm) Change＊1 1.72 US gal (6.5 , 1.43 Imp gal) Wheelbase 94.5 in (2,400 mm) Total 2.01 US gal (7.6 , 1.67 Imp gal) Track Front 57.9 in (1,470 mm) Engine oil Change＊2 Rear 59.4 in (1,510 mm) Including filter 5.1 US qt (4.8 , 4.2 Imp qt) Without filter 4.8 US qt (4.5 , 4.0 Imp qt) Weights Total 5.9 US qt (5.6 , 4.9 Imp qt) Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached Manual Change 1.6 US qt (1.5 , 1.3 Imp qt) to the driver’s doorjamb. transmission Total 1.7 US qt (1.6 , 1.4 Imp qt) fluid Engine Differential Change 0.78 US qt (0.74 ,0.65Impqt) Type Water cooled 4-stroke DOHC oil Total 0.81 US qt (0.77 ,0.68Impqt) VTEC 4-cylinder gasoline engine Windshield U.S. Cars 2.7 US qt (2.6 , 2.3 Imp qt) BorexStroke 3.43 x 3.31 in (87.0 x 84.0 mm) washer Canadian Cars 4.4 US qt (4.2 , 3.7 Imp qt) Displacement 121.8 cu-in (1,997 cm ) reservoir Compression ratio 11.0 : 1 Spark plugs See the spark plug maintenance ＊1:Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the section, page 181 . engine. Reserve tank capacity: 0.16 US gal (0.6 , 0.13 Imp gal) ＊2:Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Specifications
Lights Battery Headlights High － 55 W12V Capacity 12 V－ 36 AH/5 HR Low 12 V － 35 W Daytime running lights 12 V－ 55 W(H1) Fuses Front turn signal lights 12 V－ 21 W Under-hood See page 244 or the fuse box Rear turn signal lights 12 V－ 21 W cover. Stop/Taillights 12 V－ 21 W/5 W Interior See page 243 or the fuse label Side marker lights Front 12 V－ 5 W attached to the inside of the fuse Rear 12 V－ 5 W box door under the dashboard. Back-up lights 12 V－ 21 W License plate light 12 V－ 5 W Alignment Interior light 12 V－ 5 W Toe Front 0.00 in (0.0 mm) Trunk light 12 V－ 5 W Rear in 0.24 in (6.0 mm) Side turn signal lights 12 V－ 5 W Camber Front －0°30’ Rear －1°30’ Air conditioning Caster Front 6° Refrigerant type HFC-134a (R-134a) Charge quantity 19.4－－ 21.2 oz (550 600 g) Tires Lubricant type SP-10 Size Front 205/55R16 89W Rear 225/50R16 92W Spare Tire T125/70D16 96M Pressure Front 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) Rear 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) Spare Tire 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm )
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ 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. These treadwear, traction, and temperature the tire when tested under controlled grades represent the tire’s 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 assignedtothistireisbasedon 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 car tires must conform to Federal Safety Requirements in addition to these grades.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ 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- tire’s 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 car 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.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Oxygenated Fuels
Some conventional gasolines are The following are the U.S. EPA and METHANOL (methyl or wood being blended with alcohol or an Canadian CGSB approved alcohol) ether compound. These gasolines percentages of oxygenates: Your vehicle was not designed to use are collectively referred to as fuel that contains methanol. oxygenated fuels. To meet clean air ETHANOL (ethyl or grain alcohol) Methanol can corrode metal parts in standards, some areas of the United You may use gasoline containing up the fuel system, and also damage States and Canada use oxygenated to 10 percent ethanol by volume. plastic and rubber components. This fuels to help reduce emissions. Gasoline containing ethanol may be damage would not be covered by marketed under the name ‘‘Gasohol.’’ your warranties. If you use an oxygenated fuel, be sure it is unleaded and meets the MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl If you notice any undesirable minimum octane rating requirement. Ether) operating symptoms, try another You may use gasoline containing up service station or switch to another Before using an oxygenated fuel, try to 15 percent MTBE by volume. brand of gasoline. to confirm the fuel’s contents. Some states/provinces require this Fuel system damage or performance informationtobepostedonthe problems resulting from the use of pump. an oxygenated fuel containing more than the percentages of oxygenates given above are not covered under warranty.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Driving in Foreign Countries
If you are planning to take your Honda outside the U.S. or Canada, contact the tourist bureaus in the areas you will be traveling in to find out about the availability of unleaded gasoline with the proper octane rating.
If unleaded gasoline is not available, be aware that using leaded gasoline in your Honda will affect perfor- mance and fuel mileage, and damage its emissions controls. It will no longer comply with U.S. and Canadian emissions regulations, and will be illegal to operate in North America. To bring your car back into compliance will require the replace- ment of several components, such as theoxygensensorsandthethree way catalytic converter. These re- placements are not covered under warranty.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Emissions Controls
The burning of gasoline in your car’s The Clean Air Act the crankcase back to the intake engine produces several byproducts. The United States Clean Air Act＊ manifold. They are then drawn into Some of these are carbon monoxide sets standards for automobile the engine and burned. (CO), oxides of nitrogen (NOx) and emissions. It also requires that hydrocarbons (HC). Gasoline automobile manufacturers explain to Evaporative Emissions Control evaporating from the tank also owners how their emissions controls System produces hydrocarbons. Controlling workandwhattodotomaintain As gasoline evaporates in the fuel the production of NOx, CO, and HC them. This section summarizes how tank, an evaporative emissions is important to the environment. the emissions controls work. control canister filled with charcoal Under certain conditions of sunlight Scheduled maintenance is on page adsorbs the vapor. It is stored in this and climate, NOx and HC react to 154 . canister while the engine is off. After form photochemical ‘‘smog.’’ Carbon the engine is started and warmed up, monoxide does not contribute to ＊ In Canada, Honda vehicles comply the vapor is drawn into the engine smog creation, but it is a poisonous with the Canadian Motor Vehicle and burned during driving. gas. Safety Standards (CMVSS) for Emissions valid at the time they are manufactured.
Crankcase Emissions Control System Your car has a Positive Crankcase Ventilation System. This keeps gasses that build up in the engine’s crankcase from going into the atmosphere. The Positive Crankcase Ventilation valve routes them from
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Emissions Controls
Exhaust Emissions Controls Ignition Timing Control System Replacement Parts The exhaust emissions controls This system constantly adjusts the The emissions control systems are include four systems: PGM-FI, ignition timing, reducing the amount designed and certified to work to- Ignition Timing Control, Secondary of HC, CO, and NOx produced. gether in reducing emissions to Air Injection System, and Three Way levels that comply with the Clean Air Catalytic Converter. These four Secondary Air Injection System Act. To make sure the emissions systems work together to control the During engine warm-up, air is remain low, you should use only new engine’s combustion and minimize pumped into the exhaust to reduce Genuine Honda replacement parts or the amount of HC, CO, and NOx that emissions when the engine is cold. their equivalent for repairs. Using comes out the tailpipe. The exhaust lower quality parts may increase the emissions control systems are Three Way Catalytic Converter emissions from your car. separate from the crankcase and The three way catalytic converter is evaporative emissions control in the exhaust system. Through The emissions control systems are systems. chemical reactions, it converts HC, covered by warranties separate from CO, and NOx in the engine’s exhaust the rest of your car. Read your PGM-FI System to carbon dioxide (CO2 ), dinitrogen warranty manual for more informa- The PGM-FI System uses sequential (N2 ), and water vapor. tion. multiport fuel injection. It has three subsystems: Air Intake, Engine Control, and Fuel Control. The Engine Control Module (ECM) uses various sensors to determine how much air is going into the engine. It then controls how much fuel to inject under all operating conditions.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ 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 car 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 engine’s per- Park your car away from high grass, formance. Follow these guidelines to dry leaves, or other flammables. protect your car’s three way 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.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ 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 on Neutral. This is because of certain ‘‘readiness next two or three days, you can Increase the engine speed to 2,000 codes’’ that must be set in the on- condition the vehicle for re-testing rpm and hold it there until the board diagnostics for the emissions by doing the following. temperature gauge rises to at least systems. These codes are erased 1/4ofthescale(approximately3 when the battery is disconnected, Make sure the gas tank is nearly, minutes). and set again only after several days but not completely, full (around of driving under a variety of 3/4). 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 95°F.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ 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 (80to97km/h)foratleast20 the vehicle coast for several minutes. Drive on the highway in 5 seconds without using the th. Do not use the cruise control. accelerator pedal or the brake When traffic allows, drive for 90 pedal. seconds without moving the accelerator pedal. (Vehicle speed If the testing facility determines the may vary slightly; this is okay.) If readiness codes are still not set, see you cannot do this for a your Honda dealer. 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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Main Menu Warranty and Customer Relations
Customer Relations Information...... 264 Warranty Coverages...... 265 Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicles)...... 266
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ Customer Relations Information
Honda dealership personnel are U.S. Owners: In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin trained professionals. They should American Honda Motor Co. Islands: be able to answer all your questions. Honda Consumer Affairs Bella International If you encounter a problem that your Department P.O. Box 190816 dealership does not solve to your Mail stop 500-2N-7D San Juan, Puerto Rico 00919-0816 satisfaction, please discuss it with 1919 Torrance Blvd the dealership’s management. The Torrance, CA 90501-2746 (787) 250-4318 Service Manager or General Manager can help. Almost all telephone: (800) 993-1009 When you call or write, please give problems are solved in this way. us this information:
If you are dissatisfied with the Canadian Owners: Vehicle Identification Number decision made by the dealership’s CUSTOMER RELATIONS (see page250 ) management, contact your Honda RELATIONS AVEC LA CLIENTÉLE Name and address of the dealer Customer Relations Office. Honda Canada Inc. who services your vehicle 715 Milner Avenue Date of purchase Toronto, ON Mileage on your vehicle M1B 2K8 Your name, address, and tele- phone number Tel: 1-888-9-HONDA-9 A detailed description of the problem Fax: Toll-free 1-877-939-0909 Name of the dealer who sold the Toronto (416) 287-4776 vehicle to you
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▼ ▲ 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 Car Limited Warranty － covers your new vehicle, except for the Rust Perforation Limited Warranty Replacement Muffler Lifetime battery, emissions control systems, － all exterior body panels are Limited Warranty － provides and accessories, against defects in covered for rust-through from the coverageforaslongasthepur- materials and workmanship. inside for the specified time period chaser of the muffler owns the car. with no mileage limit. Emissions Control Systems Defects Restrictions and exclusions apply to Warranty and Emissions Accessory Limited Warranty － all these warranties. Please read the Performance Warranty － these two Genuine Honda Accessories are 2002 Honda Warranty Information warranties cover your car’s emis- covered under this warranty. Time booklet that came with your car for sions control systems. Time, mileage, and mileage limits depend on the precise information on warranty and coverage are conditional. Please type of accessory and other factors. coverages. Your Honda’s original read the warranty manual for exact Please read your warranty manual tires are covered by their information. for details. manufacturer. Tire warranty infor- mation is in a separate booklet. Original Equipment Battery Limited Replacement Parts Limited Warranty － this warranty gives up Warranty － covers all genuine Canadian Owners to 100 percent credit toward a Honda replacement parts against Please refer to the 2002 Warranty replacement battery. defects in materials and workman- Manual that came with your car. ship.
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Main Menu Table of Contents ▲ ▼ 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.
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Main Menu ▼ ▲ Authorized Manuals
Purchasing Factory Authorized Manuals Valid only for sales within the U.S. Canadian owners should (U.S. only) contact their authorized Honda dealer. The following publications covering the operation and servicingofyourcarcanbeobtainedfromHelm ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-782-4356 Incorporated, either by filling out the attached form or, (NOTE: For Credit Card Holder Orders Only) for credit card holders, calling the toll-free phone number Monday-Friday 8:00 A.M.－ 6:00 P.M. EST on the form. For manuals prior to the year shown below, MINIMUM CREDIT CARD PURCHASE $10.00 contact Helm Incorporated, P.O. Box 07280, Detroit, OR Michigan 48207, or call 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 From Description Price Helm Incorporated at the address shown on the back of the order form. Form Number Each＊ 61S2A01 2000-2002 Honda S2000 $68.00 VEHICLE MODEL Price Total PUBLICATION NUMBER Qty Service Manual ２ Name Year Each＊ Price ０ 61S2A01EL 2000-2002 Honda S2000 $48.00 ０ Electrical Troubleshooting Manual ２ 61S2A30 2000-2002 Honda S2000 $42.00 Body Repair Manual Ｈ Ｏ 31S2A610 2002 Honda S2000 $32.00 Ｎ Owner’s Manual ＊ HON-R Order Form for Previous Years- FREE Prices are subject to change without TOTAL MATERIAL Indicate Year and Model Desired notice and without incurring obligation. Mich. Purchases ＊ Prices are subject to change without notice and without incurring Add 6% Sales Tax
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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. Ｓ It is written for the Journeyman mechanic, but is simple Ｈ enough for most mechanically-inclined owners to under- Ｉ stand. Ｐ Customer Name Attention Electrical Troubleshooting Manual: Ｔ Street Address－ No P.O. Box Number Apartment Number This manual complements the Service Manual by Ｏ providing in-depth troubleshooting information for each City State & Zip Code electrical circuit in your car.
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A Audio System ...... 92 Break-in, New Car ...... 122 Automatic Car Washes...... 210 Brightness Control, Instruments.. . 52 Accessories Automatic Speed Control...... 55 Brights, Headlights ...... 51 Installation...... 128 Bulb Replacement...... 200 Accessory Power Socket...... 80 B Back-up Lights...... 204 ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Brake Lights...... 204 Position)...... 59 Back-up Lamp Replacement...... 204 Headlights ...... 200 Additives, Engine Oil...... 164 Battery License Plate Lights...... 206 Airbag (SRS) ...... 9 Charging System Side Marker Lights...... 202 Air Cleaner Element...... 178 Indicator...... 44, 235 Specifications ...... 253 Air Conditioning...... 84 Jump Starting ...... 228 Turn Signal Lights...... 202 Maintenance...... 188 Maintenance...... 183 Bulbs, Halogen...... 200 Usage...... 84 Specifications ...... 253 Air Outlets (Vents)...... 86 Before Driving ...... 121 C Air Pressure, Tires ...... 191 Belts, Seat ...... 8 Alarm, Anti-theft...... 116 Beverage Holder...... 80 Capacities Chart...... 252 Alcohol in Gasoline...... 256 Body Repair...... 217 Carbon Monoxide Hazard...... 39 Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning...... 212 Brakes ...... 142 Cargo, Carrying ...... 130 Antifreeze ...... 167 Anti-lock System (ABS)...... 143 CAUTION, Explanation of...... ii Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) Break-in, New Linings...... 122 CD Changer...... 106 Indicator Light ...... 45, 145 Bulb Replacement ...... 204 Certification Label...... 250 Operation...... 143 Fluid ...... 176 Chains ...... 197 Anti-theft Steering Column Lock. . 58 Parking...... 79 Anti-theft System...... 116 System Indicator...... 44 Appearance Care ...... 209 Wear Indicators, Disc ...... 142 Audio Panel...... 80 Braking System...... 142 CONTINUED
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Changing Oil Covertible Top...... 70 Dipstick How to...... 165 Convertible Top Cover...... 75 Engine Oil...... 125 When to...... 152 Lowering the Convertible Top.. . 70 Directional Signals...... 53 Changing a Flat Tire...... 221 Maintenance...... 76 Disc Brake Wear Indicators...... 142 Changing Engine Coolant...... 169 Raising the Covertible Top...... 73 Disposal of Used Oil...... 166 Charging System Indicator... . 44, 235 Coolant Do Not Tow a Trailer...... 147 Check Engine Light...... 45, 236 Adding...... 167 Doors Checklist, Before Driving...... 136 Checking...... 126 Locking and Unlocking...... 60 Child Safety...... 19 Proper Solution...... 167 Monitor Light...... 45 Child Seats...... 22 Temperature Gauge...... 47 Power Door Locks...... 60 Cleaner, Air...... 178 Corrosion Protection...... 215 DOT Tire Quality Grading...... 254 Cleaning...... 209 Crankcase Emission Control Downshifting, 6-speed Manual Aluminum Wheels...... 212 System...... 258 Transmission...... 140 Carpeting...... 213 Cruise Control Operation...... 55 Driving ...... 135 Exterior...... 210 Customer Relations Economy ...... 127 Floor Mats...... 213 Information...... 264 In Bad Weather...... 146 Interior...... 213 In Foreign Countries...... 257 Leather...... 214 D Seat Belts...... 214 E Vinyl...... 214 DANGER, Explanation of...... ii Windows...... 215 Dashboard ...... 42 Economy, Fuel...... 127 Clutch Fluid...... 177 Daytime Running Lights...... 52 Emergencies on the Road...... 219 CO in the Exhaust...... 258 Defects, Reporting Safety...... 268 Battery, Jump Starting...... 228 Cold Weather, Starting in...... 138 Defrosting the Windows...... 89 Changing a Flat Tire...... 221 Compact Spare Tire...... 220 Dimensions...... 252 Charging System Indicator...... 235 Controls, Instruments and...... 41 Dimming the Headlights...... 51 Checking the Fuses...... 241
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Closing the Convertible Top... . 239 Evaporative Emission Controls... . 258 Fuel...... 122 Low Oil Pressure Indicator...... 234 Exhaust Fumes ...... 39 Fill Door and Cap...... 123 Malfunction Indicator Lamp... . 236 Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat Gauge ...... 48 Overheated Engine...... 231 Belts by ...... 17 Octane Requirement...... 122 Emergency Brake...... 79 Exterior, Cleaning the...... 210 Oxygenated ...... 256 Emergency Flashers...... 78 Reserve Indicator...... 46 Emergency Trunk Opener...... 65 F Tank, Filling the...... 123 Emissions Controls...... 258 Fuel Mileage, Improving...... 127 Emissions Testing, State...... 261 Fabric, Cleaning...... 214 Fuel Station Procedures...... 123 Engine Fan, Interior...... 84 Fuses, Checking the...... 241 Check Engine Light...... 45, 236 Features, Comfort and Compartment, Checking Convenience...... 83 G in the ...... 124 Filling the Fuel Tank...... 123 Coolant ...... 126 Filters Gasohol ...... 256 Coolant Temperature Gauge.... . 47 Oil ...... 165 Gasoline ...... 122 Drive Belt...... 190 Flashers, Hazard Warning...... 78 Fuel Reserve Indicator...... 46 Malfunction Indicator Flat Tire, Changing a...... 221 Gauge ...... 48 Lamp ...... 45, 236 Fluids Octane Requirement...... 122 Oil Pressure Indicator...... 44, 234 Brake...... 176 Oxygenated Fuels...... 256 Oil, What Kind to Use...... 163 Clutch...... 177 Tank, Filling the...... 123 Overheating...... 231 Manual Transmission...... 174 Specifications ...... 252 Windshield Washer...... 173 Speed Limiter...... 140 FM Stereo Radio Reception...... 101 Starting...... 137 Foreign Countries, Driving in...... 257 Engine Cover, Opening the...... 124 Four-way Flashers ...... 78 Ethanol in Gasoline ...... 256 CONTINUED
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Gauges...... 47 Hydraulic Clutch...... 177 Jump Starting ...... 228 Engine Coolant Temperature... . 47 Hydroplaning...... 147 Fuel...... 48 K Speedometer...... 47 I Tachometer ...... 47 Keys...... 56 Gearshift Lever Positions Identification Number, 6-speed Manual Vehicle ...... 250 L Transmission...... 139 Ignition Glass Cleaning ...... 215 Keys...... 56 Label, Certification...... 250 Switch...... 58 Lane Change, Signaling...... 53 H Timing Control System...... 259 Lap/Shoulder Belts ...... 33 Indicator Lights, Instrument Leather, Cleaning ...... 214 Halogen Headlight Bulbs...... 200 Panel...... 43 Lights Hazard Warning Flashers...... 78 Inflation, Proper Tire...... 191 Bulb Replacement ...... 200 Headlights Inside Mirror...... 78 Indicator...... 43 Daytime Running Lights...... 52 Inspection, Tire...... 193 Turn Signal...... 200 High Beam Indicator...... 46 Instrument Panel ...... 42 Loading Cargo...... 130 Reminder Tone ...... 51 Instrument Panel Brightness...... 52 LOCK (Ignition Key Position)...... 58 Replacing Halogen Bulbs...... 200 Interior Cleaning...... 213 Locks Turning on...... 51 Interior Lights...... 81 Anti-theft Steering Column...... 58 Heating and Cooling System...... 84 Introduction...... i Fuel Fill Door ...... 123 High Altitude, Starting at...... 138 Power Door ...... 60 High-Low Beam Switch...... 51 J Trunk ...... 64 High Speed, Shifting at...... 140 Low Coolant Level...... 126 Hood Latch...... 180 Jacking Up the Car ...... 222 Lower Gear, Downshifting to a... . 140 Hood, Opening the ...... 124 Jack, Tire ...... 221 Low Fuel Indicator ...... 46
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator... . 44, 234 O Polishing and Waxing...... 211 Lubricant Specifications Chart... . 252 Power Luggage...... 130 Octane Requirement, Gasoline... . 122 Door Locks...... 60 Odometer...... 48 Engine, Specifications...... 252 M Odometer, Trip...... 48 Mirrors...... 78 Oil Windows ...... 68 Maintenance...... 149 Change, How to...... 165 Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts...... 17 Owner Maintenance Checks... . 161 Change, When to...... 152 Protecting Adults...... 12 Record...... 159 Checking Engine...... 125 Additional Safety Precautions... . 18 Schedule...... 152 Pressure Indicator...... 44, 234 Advice for Pregnant Women...... 17 Maintenance Required Indicator.. . 49 Selecting Proper Viscosity Protecting Children...... 19 Malfunction Indicator Lamp. . 45, 236 Chart...... 164 Protecting Larger Children...... 29 Manual Transmission...... 139 ON (Ignition Key Position)...... 59 Protecting Small Children...... 26 Manual Transmission Fluid...... 174 Opening the Trunk...... 64 Meters, Gauges...... 47 Operation in Foreign Countries.. . 257 R Methanol in Gasoline...... 256 Outside Mirrors...... 78 Mirrors, Adjusting...... 78 Overheating, Engine...... 231 Radiator Overheating...... 231 Oxygenated Fuels...... 256 Radio Sound System...... 92 N Readiness Codes...... 261 P Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement.. . 204 New Vehicle Break-in...... 122 Rear View Mirror...... 78 Normal Shift Speeds...... 140 Paint Touch-up...... 212 Reclining the Seat-backs...... 67 NOTICE, Explanation of...... ii Panel Brightness Control...... 52 Recommended Shift Speeds...... 140 Numbers, Identification...... 250 Parking Brake ...... 79 Parking Lights...... 51 PGM-FI System...... 259 CONTINUED
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Recovery Vehicle, Emergency Seat Belts...... 8 Spare Tire Towing...... 247 Additional Information...... 33 Inflating...... 220 Reminder Lights...... 43 Advice for Pregnant Women...... 17 Specifications...... 253 Remote Transmitter...... 61 Cleaning...... 214 Spark Plugs, Replacing...... 180 Replacement Information Lap/Shoulder Belt...... 33 Specifications Charts...... 252 Air Cleaner...... 178 Maintenance...... 34 Speed Control...... 55 Engine Coolant...... 169 Reminder Light and Beeper...... 44 Speedometer...... 47 Engine Oil and Filter...... 165 System Components...... 33 SRS, Additional Information...... 35 Fuses...... 241 Use During Pregnancy...... 17 Additional Safety Precautions... . 38 Light Bulbs...... 200 Seats, Adjusting the...... 67 How the Automatic Seat Belt Schedule...... 152 Serial Number...... 250 Tensioners Work...... 37 Spark Plugs...... 180 Service Intervals...... 152 How the SRS Indicator Tires...... 195 Service Manual...... 269 Works...... 37 Wiper Blades...... 186 Service Station Procedures...... 123 How Your Airbags Work...... 35 Replacing Seat Belts After a Shifting SRS Components...... 35 Crash...... 34 The 6-speed Manual SRS Service...... 38 Restraint, Child...... 19 Transmission...... 139 SRS Indicator Light...... 37,45 Rotation, Tire...... 194 Side Marker Lights, Bulb Starting the Engine...... 137 Replacement in...... 202 In Cold Weather at High S Signaling Turns...... 53 Altitude...... 138 6-speed Manual Transmission With a Dead Battery...... 228 Safety Belts...... 8 Checking Fluid Level...... 174 State Emissions Testing...... 261 Safety Defects, Reporting...... 268 Shifting the...... 139 Steam Coming from Engine...... 231 Safety Labels, Location of...... 40 Snow Tires...... 197 Steering Wheel Safety Messages...... ii Solvent-type Cleaners...... 210 Anti-theft Column Lock...... 58 Sound System...... 92 Stereo Sound System...... 92
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Storing Your Car...... 208 Checking Wear...... 193 Open Monitor Light...... 45 Stuck Car...... 245 Compact Spare Tire...... 220 Turn Signals ...... 53 Supplemental Restraint System DOT Tire Quality Grading...... 254 Servicing...... 38 Inflation...... 191 U SRS Indicator...... 37,45 Inspection...... 193 Tensioners, Seat Belts...... 37 Replacing...... 195 Underside, Cleaning...... 215 Rotating...... 194 Unexpected, Taking Care T Snow...... 197 of the ...... 219 Specifications...... 253 Uniform Tire Quality Grading.... . 254 Tachometer...... 47 Tools, Tire Changing...... 221 Unleaded Gasoline...... 122 Taillights, Changing Bulbs in...... 204 Towing Upholstery Cleaning...... 213 Taking Care of the Unexpected. . 219 A Trailer, Do Not...... 147 Used Oil, How to Dispose of...... 166 Technical Descriptions Emergency Wrecker...... 246 DOT Tire Quality Grading...... 254 Trailer, Do Not Tow a...... 147 V Emissions Control Systems...... 256 Transmission Oxygenated Fuels...... 258 Checking Fluid Level, 6-speed Vehicle Dimensions...... 252 Three Way Catalytic Manual Transmission...... 174 Vehicle Identification Number.... . 250 Converter...... 260 Fluid Selection...... 174 Vehicle Storage...... 208 Temperature Gauge...... 47 Identification Number...... 250 Ventilation...... 86 Tensioners, Seat Belts...... 37 Shifting the 6-speed Manual VIN ...... 250 Three Way Catalytic Converter.. . 260 Transmission...... 139 Vinyl Cleaning...... 214 Tire Chains...... 197 Treadwear...... 254 Viscosity, Oil...... 164 Tire, How to Change a Flat...... 221 Trip Meter...... 48 Tires...... 191 Trunk...... 64 Air Pressure...... 191 Emergency Trunk Opener...... 65 Balancing...... 194 Opening the...... 64 CONTINUED
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WARNING, Explanation of...... ii Warning Labels, Location of...... 40 Warranty Coverages...... 267 Washer, Windshield Checking the Fluid Level...... 173 Operation...... 54 Washing...... 210 Waxing and Polishing...... 211 Wheels...... 195 Alignment and Balance...... 194 Cleaning Aluminum Alloys...... 212 Wrench...... 221 Windows Cleaning...... 215 Operating the Power...... 68 Windshield Cleaning...... 215 Defroster...... 89 Washers...... 54 Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades...... 186 Operation...... 53 Worn Tires...... 193 Wrecker, Emergency Towing...... 247
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Gasoline: 6-speed Manual Transmission Tire Pressure (measured cold): Premium unleaded gasoline, Fluid: Front: pump octane number of 91 or Honda Manual Transmission 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) higher. Fluid preferred, or an API service SG, SH or SJ, SAE 10W-30 or Rear: Fuel Tank Capacity: 10W-40 motor oil as a temporary 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) 13.2 US gal (50 , 11.0 Imp gal) replacement (see page174 ). SpareTirePressure: Recommended Engine Oil: Capacity: Front: API premium grade 10W-30 1.6 US qt (1.5 , 1.3 Imp qt) 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm ) detergent oil (see page164 ). Brake Fluid: Oil change capacity (including Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid filter): DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or 5.1 US qt (4.8 , 4.2 Imp qt) DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary replacement (see page176 ).