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Compact Spare

Use the compact spare tire as a Follow these precautions: INDICATOR LOCATION MARK temporary replacement only. Get your regular tire repaired or replaced Never exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) and put it back on your vehicle as under any circumstances. soon as you can. This tire gives a harsher ride and Check the compact spare tire less traction on some road sur- inflation pressure every time you faces. Use greater caution while check the other . It should be driving. inflated to: 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm ) Do not mount on it. TREAD WEAR INDICATOR BAR Do not use the compact spare tire if you are towing a trailer. Replace the tire when you can see the tread wear indicator bars. The Do not use your compact spare replacement should be the same size tire on another vehicle unless it is and design tire, mounted on the thesamemakeandmodel. same . The spare tire is not designed to be mounted on a regular On all V6 models wheel, and the spare wheel is not Turn off the Traction Control designed for mounting a regular tire. System (see page192 ). Driving withthecompactsparetiremay activate the TCS.

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Changing a

If you have a flat tire while driving, FLOOR 3. The tools are in the trunk. Open stop in a safe place to change it. the trunk and raise the trunk floor Drive slowly along the shoulder until by lifting up on the back edge. you get to an exit or an area that is far away from the traffic lanes. 4. Take the tool kit out of the trunk.

5. Unscrew the wing bolt and take the spare tire out of its well. The vehicle can easily roll off the jack, seriously injuring anyone underneath. TOOL KIT SPARE TIRE JACK Follow the directions for changing a tire exactly, and 1. Park the vehicle on firm, level and never get under the vehicle non-slippery ground. Put the when it is supported only by the in Park (automatic) jack. or Reverse (manual). Apply the . If you are towing a trailer, unhitch the trailer.

2. Turn on the hazard warning indicators, and turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0). Have all the passengers get out of the vehicle while you change the tire. CONTINUED

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Changing a Flat Tire

WHEEL NUT

JACK WHEEL WRENCH 6. The jack is behind a cover in the 7. Turn the jack’s end bracket 8. Loosen each wheel nut 1/2 turn right . Remove the cover by counterclockwise to loosen it, then with the wheel wrench. turning the handle counterclock- remove the jack. wise, then pulling on the cover.

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Changing a Flat Tire

WHEEL COVER

WHEEL NUTS JACKING POINT WHEEL WRENCH WHEEL NUTS 9.Place the jack under the jacking 10.Use the extension and wheel On LX and LX-V6 models point nearest the tire you need to wrench as shown to raise the Do not attempt to forcibly pry the change. Turn the end bracket vehicle until the flat tire is off the wheel cover off with a screwdriver or clockwise until the top of the jack ground. other tool. The wheel cover cannot contacts the jacking point. Make be removed without first removing sure the jacking point tab is 11.Remove the wheel nuts, then the wheel nuts. restinginthejacknotch. remove the flat tire. Handle the wheel nuts carefully; they may be hot from driving. Place the flat tire on the ground with the outside surface facing up.

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Changing a Flat Tire

HUB

12.Before mounting the spare tire, 13.Put on the spare tire. Put the 14.Lower the vehicle to the ground wipeanydirtoffthemounting wheel nuts back on finger-tight, and remove the jack. surface of the wheel and hub with then tighten them in a crisscross a clean cloth. Wipe the hub pattern with the wheel wrench carefully;itmaybehotfrom until the wheel is firmly against driving. the hub. Do not try to tighten them fully.

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Changing a Flat Tire

WING BOLT

For For spare normal tire tire

SPACER CONE

15.Tighten the wheel nuts securely in 16.EX and EX-V6 models 17.Place the flat tire face down in the the same crisscross pattern. Have Remove the center cap before spare tire well. the wheel nut torque checked at storing the flat tire in the trunk the nearest automotive service well. 18.Remove the spacer cone from the facility. wing bolt, turn it over, and put it Tighten the wheel nuts to: back on the bolt. 80 lbf·ft (108 N·m , 11 kgf·m) 19.Secure the flat tire by screwing the wing bolt back into its hole.

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Changing a Flat Tire, If the Engine Won’t Start

20. Store the jack in its holder. Turn If the Engine Won’t Start Check the transmission interlock. the jack’s end bracket to lock it in Diagnosing why your engine won’t If you have a , place. Replace the cover. Store the start falls into two areas, depending the pedal must be pushed tools. on what you hear when you turn the all the way to the floor or the key to START (III): starter will not operate. With an , it must be You hear nothing, or almost in Park or Neutral. Loose items can fly around the nothing. The engine’s starter interior in a crash and could motor does not operate at all, or Turn the ignition switch to ON (II). seriously injure the occupants. operates very slowly. Turn on the headlights and check their brightness. If the headlights Store the wheel, jack, and tools You can hear the starter motor are very dim or don’t light at all, securely before driving. operating normally, or the starter the battery is discharged. See motor sounds like it is spinning Jump Starting on page264 . faster than normal, but the engine 21.Store the wheel cover or center does not start up and run. Turn the ignition switch to START cap in the trunk. Make sure it does (III). If the headlights do not dim, not get scratched or damaged. Nothing Happens or the Starter check the condition of the fuses. If Motor Operates Very Slowly the fuses are OK, there is 22.Lower the trunk floor, then close When you turn the ignition switch to probably something wrong with the trunk lid. START (III), you do not hear the the electrical circuit for the normal noise of the engine trying to ignition switch or starter motor. start. You may hear a clicking sound You will need a qualified or series of clicks, or nothing at all. technician to determine the Check these things: problem (see Emergency Towing on page272 ).

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IftheEngineWon’tStart

If the headlights dim noticeably or The Starter Operates Normally Ifyoufindnothingwrong,youwill go out when you try to start the In this case, the starter motor’s need a qualified technician to find engine, either the battery is speed sounds normal, or even faster the problem. See Emergency discharged or the connections are than normal, when you turn the Towing on page272 . corroded. Check the condition of the ignition switch to START (III), but battery and terminal connections the engine does not run. (see page252 ). You can then try jump starting the vehicle from a Are you using the proper starting booster battery (see page264 ). procedure? Refer to Starting the Engine on page179 .

Are you using a properly coded key? An improperly coded key will cause the immobilizer system indicator in the instrument panel to blink rapidly (see page76 ).

Do you have fuel? Check the fuel gauge; the low fuel indicator may not be working.

There may be an electrical problem, such as no power to the fuel pump. Check all the fuses (see page275 ).

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Jump Starting

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

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Jump Starting

6. Start your vehicle. If the starter motor still operates slowly, check that the jumper cables have good metal-to-metal contact. 7. Once your vehicle is running, disconnect the negative cable from your vehicle, then from the booster battery. Disconnect the positive cable from your vehicle, and then from the booster battery.

Keep the ends of the jumper 4. Connect the second jumper cable cables away from each other and to the negative (- ) terminal on any metal on the vehicle until the booster battery. Connect the everything is disconnected. other end to the grounding strap Otherwise, you may cause an as shown. Do not connect this electrical short. jumper cable to any other part of the engine.

5. If the booster battery is in another vehicle, have an assistant start that vehicle and run it at a fast idle.

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IftheEngineOverheats

The pointer of your vehicle’s 3. If you do not see steam or spray, temperature gauge should stay in leave the engine running and the midrange. If it climbs to the red Steam and spray from an watch the temperature gauge. If mark, you should determine the overheated engine can the high heat is due to overloading, reason (hot day, driving up a steep seriously scald you. the engine should start to cool hill, etc.). down almost immediately. If it Do not open the hood if steam does, wait until the temperature If your vehicle overheats, you should is coming out. gauge comes down to the midpoint, take immediate action. The only then continue driving. indication may be the temperature gauge climbing to or above the red 1. Safely pull to the side of the road. 4. If the temperature gauge stays at mark. Or you may see steam or Put the transmission in Neutral or the red mark, turn off the engine. spray coming from under the hood. Park, and set the parking brake. Turn off all accessories, and turn 5. Look for any obvious coolant leaks, on the hazard warning indicators. such as a split radiator hose. Everything is still extremely hot, Driving with the temperature gauge 2. If you see steam and/or spray so use caution. If you find a leak, it pointer at the red mark can cause coming from under the hood, turn must be repaired before you serious damage to your engine. off the engine. Wait until you see continue driving (see Emergency no more signs of steam or spray, Towing on page272 ). then open the hood.

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IftheEngineOverheats

6. If you don’t find an obvious leak, 8. Using gloves or large heavy cloth, 10.Put the radiator cap back on check the coolant level in the turn the radiator cap tightly. Run the engine and watch radiator reserve tank. Add coolant counterclockwise without pushing the temperature gauge. If it goes if the level is below the MIN mark. down to the first stop. After the back to the red mark, the engine pressure releases, push down on needs repair (see Emergency 7. If there was no coolant in the the cap, and turn it until it comes Towing on page272 ). reserve tank, you may need to add off. coolant to the radiator. Let the 11.If the temperature stays normal, engine cool down until the pointer 9. Start the engine and set the check the coolant level in the reaches the middle of the tempera- temperature control dial to radiator reserve tank. If it has ture gauge, or lower, before check- maximum (climate control to gone down, add coolant to the ing the radiator. AUTO at ‘‘ ’’). Add coolant MAX mark. Put the cap back on to the radiator up to the base of tightly. the filler neck. If you do not have the proper coolant mixture Removing the radiator cap available, you can add plain water. while the engine is hot can Remember to have the cooling cause the coolant to spray out, system drained and refilled with seriously scalding you. the proper mixture as soon as you can. Always let the engine and radiator cool down before removing the radiator cap.

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Low Oil Pressure Indicator

LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR 4. Start the engine, and watch the oil pressure indicator. If it does not go Running the engine with low oil pressure outwithin10seconds,turnoffthe can cause serious mechanical damage engine. There is a mechanical almost immediately.Turn of f the engine problem that needs to be repaired as soon as you can saf ely get the vehicle before you can continue driving stopped. (seeEmergency Towing on page 272 ). 1. Safely pull off the road, and shut off the engine. Turn on the hazard warning indicators.

2. Let the vehicle sit for a minute. This indicator should never come on Open the hood, and check the oil when the engine is running. If it level (see page168 ). An engine starts flashing or stays on, the oil very low on oil can lose pressure pressure has dropped very low or during cornering and other driving lost pressure. Serious engine maneuvers. damage is possible and you should take immediate action. 3. If necessary, add oil to bring the level back to the full mark on the dipstick (see page217 ).

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Charging System Indicator, Malfunction Indicator Lamp

Charging System IndicatorImmediately turn off all electrical Malfunction Indicator Lamp accessories. Try not to use other electrically operated controls such as MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP the power windows. Keep the engine running; starting the engine will discharge the battery rapidly.

Go to a Honda dealer or a service station where you can get technical assistance.

CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR

If the charging system indicator If the indicator comes on while comes on brightly when the engine driving, it means one of the engine’s is running, the battery is not being emissions control systems may have charged. a problem. Even though you may feel no difference in your vehicle’s performance, it can reduce your fuel economy and cause increased emissions. Continued operation may cause serious damage.

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Malfunction Indicator Lamp

If you have recently refueled your Readiness Codes To check if they are set, turn the vehicle, the indicator could come on Your vehicle has certain ‘‘readiness ignition switch to ON (II), without because of a loose or missing fuel fill codes’’ that are part of the on-board starting the engine. The Malfunction cap. Tighten the cap until it clicks at diagnostics for the emissions Indicator Lamp will come on for 20 least three times. Tightening the cap systems. In some states, part of the seconds. If it then goes off, the will not turn the indicator turn off emissions testing is to make sure readiness codes are set. If it blinks 5 immediately; it takes at least three these codes are set. If they are not times, the readiness codes are not days of normal driving. set, the test cannot be completed. set. If possible, do not take your vehicle for a state emissions test If the indicator remains on, or the If your vehicle battery has been until the readiness codes are set. fuel cap was not loose or missing, disconnected or gone dead, these Refer to State Emissions Testing for have your vehicle checked by the codes are erased. It takes at least more information (see page296 ). dealer as soon as possible. three days of driving under various conditions to set the codes again.

If you keep driving with the Malf unction Indicator Lamp on, you can damage your vehicle’s emissions controls and the engine. Those repairs may not be covered by your vehicle’s warranties.

This indicator may also come on along with the ‘‘D’’ indicator.

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Brake System Indicator

BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR* If the brake system indicator comes Slow down by shifting to a lower on while driving, the level gear, and pull to the side of the road is probably low. Press lightly on the when it is safe. Because of the long brake pedal to see if it feels normal. distance needed to stop, it is If it does, check the brake fluid level hazardous to drive the vehicle. You thenexttimeyoustopataservice should have it towed and repaired as station (see page230 ). soon as possible (see Emergency Towing on page272 ). If the fluid level is low, take your vehicle to the dealer and have the If you must drive the vehicle a short brake system inspected for leaks or distance in this condition, drive *U.S. indicator shown worn brake pads. slowly and carefully. The brake system indicator normally However, if the brake pedal does not If the ABS indicator comes on with comes on when you turn the ignition feel normal, you should take the brake system indicator, have the switch to ON (II) and as a reminder immediate action. A problem in one vehicle inspected by your Honda to check the parking brake. It will part of the system’s dual circuit dealer immediately. stay lit if you do not fully release the design will still give you braking at parking brake. two . You will feel the brake pedal go down much farther before the vehicle begins to slow down and you will have to press harder on the pedal.

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Emergency Towing

If your vehicle needs to be towed, Sling-type Equipment - The tow Automatic Transmission: call a professional towing service or truck uses metal cables with hooks Release the parking brake. organization. Never tow your vehicle on the ends. These hooks go around Start the engine. with just a rope or chain. It is very parts of the frame or suspension and ShifttoD,thentoN. dangerous. the cables lift that end of the vehicle Turn off the engine. off the ground. Your vehicle’s sus- There are three popular types of pension and body can be seriously professional towing equipment. damaged. This method of towing is unacceptable. Improper towing preparation will Flat-bed Equipment - The operator damage the transmission. Follow loads your vehicle on the back of a If your Honda cannot be transported the above procedure exactly. If you truck. This is the best way to trans- by flat-bed, it should be towed by cannot shif t the transmission or start port your Honda. wheel-lift equipment with the front the engine (automatic transmission), wheels off the ground. If, due to your vehicle must be transported with Wheel-lift Equipment - The tow damage, your vehicle must be towed the f ront wheels of f the ground. truck uses two pivoting arms that go with the front wheels on the ground, under the tires (front or rear) and lift do the following: With the front wheels on the ground, them off the ground. The other two it is best to tow the vehicle no farther tires remain on the ground. This is Manual Transmission: than 50 miles (80 km), and keep the an acceptable way to tow your Release the parking brake. speedbelow35mph(55km/h). Honda. Shift the transmission to Neutral. If your vehicle is equipped with a front , remove it before towing so it is not damaged.

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Emergency Towing

If you decide to tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, make sure you use a properly- Trying to lif t or tow your designed and attached tow bar. vehicle by the bumpers will cause Prepare the vehicle for towing as serious damage. The bumpers are not described above, and leave the designed to support the vehicle’s weight. ignition switch in Accessory (I) so the wheel does not lock. Make sure the radio and any items plugged into the accessory power socket are turned off so they do not rundownthebattery.

The steering system can be damaged if the is locked. Leave the ignition switch in Accessory (I), and make sure the steering wheel turns f reely bef ore you begin towing.

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Closing the Moonroof

On EX and EX-V6 models NOTCH SOCKET If the will not close the moonroof, do the following: TAB

1. Check the fuse for the moonroof motor (see page279 ). If the fuse is blown, replace it with one of the same or lower rating.

2. Try closing the moonroof. If the new fuse blows immediately or the MOONROOF WRENCH moonroof motor still does not ROUND PLUG operate, you can close the moonroof manually. 5.Insert the moonroof wrench 6. Remove the wrench. Reinstall the securely into the socket behind round plug. 3. Get the moonroof wrench out of this plug. Hold the longer handle the tool kit in the trunk. as shown and turn the wrench If you need to close the moonroof slowly until the moonroof is fully manually, it means your vehicle’s 4. To remove the round plug in the closed. moonroof opening/closing function center of the headliner, turn the is developing a problem. Have your plug by using a screwdriver or vehicle checked by a Honda dealer. coin, then pry it out. Make sure to align the tabs on the round plug to the notches on the ceilling as shown in the illustration.

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Fuses

INTERIOR UNDER-HOOD Checking and Replacing Fuses NOTCH If something electrical in your vehicle stops working, the first thing youshouldcheckforisablownfuse. TAB Determine from the chart on pages 278and 279 , or the diagram on the fuse box lid, which fuse or fuses control that device. Check those fuses first, but check all the fuses before deciding that a blown fuse is the cause. Replace any blown fuses, and check if the device works.

The vehicle’s fuses are located in The under-hood fuse box is located 1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK two fuse boxes. on the driver’s side. To open it, push (0). Make sure the headlights and thetabsasshown. all other accessories are off. The interior fuse box is on the driver’s lower left side. To remove 2. Remove the cover from the fuse the fuse box lid, put your finger in box. the notch on the lid, and pull it upward slightly, then pull it toward you and take it out of its hinges.

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Fuses

BLOWN BLOWN FUSE PULLER

3. Check each of the large fuses in 4. Check the smaller fuses in the the under-hood fuse box by under-hood fuse box and all the looking through the side window fuses in the interior fuse box by atthewireinside.Removethe pulling out each fuse with the fuse screws with a Phillips-head puller provided in the under-hood screwdriver. fuse box.

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Fuses

If you cannot drive the vehicle BLOWN without fixing the problem, and you do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse Replacing a f use with one that has a of the same rating or a lower rating higher rating greatly increases the from one of the other circuits with chances of damaging the electrical the fuse puller provided in the under- system. If you do not have a replacement hood fuse box. Make sure you can f use with the proper rating f or the do without that circuit temporarily circuit, install one with a lower rating. (such as the accessory power socket or radio). 6. If the replacement fuse of the If you replace the blown fuse with a same rating blows in a short time, spare fuse that has a lower rating, it there is probably a serious 5. Look for a burned wire inside the might blow out again. This does not electrical problem in your vehicle. fuse. If it is burned, replace it with indicate anything wrong. Replace the Leave the blown fuse in that oneofthesparefusesofthesame fuse with one of the correct rating as circuit, and have your vehicle rating or lower. soon as you can. checked by a qualified mechanic.

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Fuse Locations

UNDER-HOOD FUSE/RELAY BOX No. Amps. Circuits Protected

11 20 A Cooling Fan 11* 30 A Cooling Fan 12 7.5 A MG. Clutch 13 20 A Horn, Stop 14 40 A Rear Defroster 15 40 A Back Up, ACC 16 15 A Hazard 17 30 A ABS Motor 17* 30 A TCS Motor 18 20 A ABS F/S 18* 40 A TCS 19 40 A Option 20 (40 A) Option No. Amps. Circuits Protected No. Amps. Circuits Protected 21 40 A Heater Motor 22 100 A Battery 1 10 A Left Headlight Low Beam 6 10 A Right Headlight Low Beam - Not Used 2 (30A) (Rear Defroster Coil) 7 7.5 A Back Up 23 50 A +BIG1Main 3 10 A Left Headlight High Beam 8 15 A FI ECU 50 A Main 4 15 A Small Light 9 20 A Condenser fan 5 10 A Right Headlight High Beam 10 - Not Used * : 6-cylinder models

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Fuse Locations

INTERIOR FUSE BOX No. Amps. Circuits Protected

14 (20 A) Driver’s Sliding 15 (20 A) Heated Seats 16 (20 A) Driver’s Power Seat Reclining 17 - Not Used 18 15 A IG ACG 19 15 A IG Fuel Pump 20 7.5 A IG Washer 21 7.5 A IG Meter 22 10 A IG SRS 23 7.5 A IGP (PGM-FI ECU) 24 - Not Used No. Amps. Circuits ProtectedNo. Amps. Circuits Protected 25 - Not Used 26 20 A Passenger’s Power Window 1 (15 A) DBW 8 20 A Door Lock 27 20 A Driver’s Power Window 2 15 A Ignition Coil 9 15 A Front Accessory Sockets 28 (20 A) Moonroof 3 (10 A) Daytime Running Light* 10 7.5 A IG OPDS (Occupant 29 - Not Used 4 15 A Laf Heater Position Detection System) 30 7.5 A IG HAC 5 10 A Radio 11 30 A IG Wiper 31 - Not Used 6 7.5 A Interior Light 12 - Not Used 32 7.5 A ACC 7 10 A Back-Up Lights 13 - Not Used 33 7.5 A HAC OP

* : On Canadian models

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