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Canada Zone Office Map
Customer Relations
Western Zone
Honda Canada inc.
13240 Worster Court
Richmond, B.C.
V6V 2B8
(604)278-7121
Central Zone
Honda Canada Inc.
126 Milner Avenue
Scarborough, Ontario
M1S 3R2
(416) 299-3400
Quebec Zone
Honda Canada Inc.
1750 rue Eiffel
Boucherville, Quebec
J4B 7W1
(514) 655-6161
Atlantic Zone
Honda Canada Inc.
800 Windmill Road
Dartmouth, N.S.
B3B 1L1
(902) 468-4416
Seats.............................................. 55
Steering Wheel............................ 44
Airbag (SRS).................................... 11
Air Cleaner..................................... 152
Air Conditioning............................... 72
Maintenance............................... 161
Usage............................................. 74
Air Outlets (Vents).......................... 70
Air Pressure, Tires....................163, X
Alcohol and Drugs......................... 2 6
Alcoho
l in Gasoline........................ 102
Antifreeze....................................... 143
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
Description............................. 216
Indicator Light.....................35, 122
Operation.................................... 122
Anti-theft Steering Column Lock .. 50
Appearance Care........................... 179
Ashtray.............................................. 66
Audio System................................... 77
Automatic Speed Control................ 46
Automatic Transmission............... 116
Capacity, Fluid........................... 214
Checking Fluid Level................ 148
Shifting........................................ 116
Shift Lever Positions................. 117
Index
Shift Lock Release..................... 120
Battery
Charging System Light............... 34
Jump Starting............................. 196
Maintenance............................... 156
Specifications............................. 215
Before Driving............................... 101
Belts, Seat........................................... 5
Beverage Holder.............................. 64
Body Repair.................................... 186
Brakes
Anti-lock System (ABS)............ 122
Break-in, New Linings .............. 102
Fluid............................................ 149
Light, Burned-out...................... 172
Parking.......................................... 62
System Indicator.......................... 34
Wear Indicators......................... 121
Brakes, ABS
Description................................. 216
Operation.................................... 122
System Indicator..................35, 122
CONTINUED
Accessories
Installation.................................. 109
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
Position)........................................ 50
Adding
Automatic Transmission
Fluid........................................ 148
Brake Fluid................................. 150
Clutch Fluid................................ 151
Engine Coolant........................... 144
Engine Oil................................... 139
Manual Transmission Fluid..... 149
Power Steering Fluid................. 151
Windshield Washer Fluid......... 147
Additional Safety Information........ 17
Door Locks................................... 18
Driving with Pets......................... 18
Head Restraint Position.............. 17
Seat-back Position........................ 17
Storing Cargo Safely................... 18
Additives, Engine Oil..................... 141
Adjustments
Mirrors.......................................... 60
Head Restraints........................... 56
Index
Braking System.............................. 121
Break-in, New Car......................... 102
Brightness Control, Instruments... 41
Brights, Headlights......................... 40
Bulb Replacement
Back-up Lights........................... 172
Brake Lights............................... 172
Ceiling Light............................... 175
Front Parking Lights................. 171
Front Side Marker Lights......... 171
Headlights.................................. 168
High-mount Brake Light.......... 174
License Plate Lights.................. 174
Rear Side Marker Lights.......... 173
Specifications............................. 214
Turn Signal Lights..................... 170
Bulbs, Halogen............................... 169
Cables, Jump Starting With.......... 196
Capacities Chart............................. 214
Carbon Monoxide Hazard.............. 27
Cargo, Loading............................... 110
Cassette Player
Care.............................................
97
Operation................................ 81, 90
CAUTION, Explanation of... Preface ii
CD Player.......................................... 93
Certification Label......................... 212
Chains............................................. 167
Change Oil
How to......................................... 141
When to....................................... 133
Changing a Flat Tire..................... 189
Changing Engine Coolant............. 145
Charging System Indicator....34, 201
Check Engine Light....................... 35
Checking
Automatic Transmission
Fluid........................................ 148
Battery Condition...................... 156
Brake Fluid................................. 150
Clutch Fluid................................ 151
Engine Belts............................... 162
Engine Coolant........................... 143
Engine Oil................................... 139
Fuses........................................... 204
Manual Transmission Fluid ..... 149
Power Steering Fluid................. 151
Checklist, Before Driving............. 112
Child Safety...................................... 19
Cigarette Lighter............................. 66
Cleaner, Air.................................... 152
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels..................... 181
Carpeting.................................... 183
Exterior....................................... 181
Fabric.......................................... 183
Interior........................................ 183
Leather........................................ 183
Seat Belts.................................... 184
Vinyl............................................ 183
Window....................................... 184
CLEAN Light................................... 97
Clock, Setting the ............................ 63
Clutch Fluid.................................... 151
Coin Box........................................... 65
CO in the Exhaust.........................
218
Cold Weather, Starting in............. 114
Compact Spare............................... 188
Consumer Information*................ 225
Controls, Instruments and.............. 31
Coolant
Adding......................................... 144
Checking..................................... 143
Proper Solution.......................... 143
Temperature Gauge.................... 38
Index
Corrosion Protection..................... 185
Crankcase Emission Control
System......................................... 221
Cruise Control Operation............... 46
Customer Relations Office*......... 225
DANGER, Explanation of... Preface ii
Dashboard........................................ 32
Daytime Running Lights................. 40
Dead Battery, What to Do............ 196
Defects, Reporting Safety............... 28
Defogger, Rear Window................. 43
Defrosting the Windows................. 76
DEXRON® II Automatic
Transmission Fluid.................... 148
Dimensions..................................... 214
Dimming the Headlights................ 40
Dipstick
Automatic Transmission........... 148
Engine Oil................................... 139
Directional Signals........................... 41
Disabled, Towing Your Car If...... 209
Disc Brake Wear Indicators......... 121
Disposal of Used Oil...................... 143
Doors
Locking and Unlocking............... 51
Power Door Locks....................... 51
DOT Tire Quality Grading........... 219
Downshifting, 5-speed Manual
Driving...........................................
Transmission.............................. 115
111
Economy..................................... 108
In Bad Weather.......................... 123
In Foreign Countries................. 103
Economy, Fuel............................... 108
Emergencies on the Road............. 187
Battery, Jump Starting.............. 196
Changing a Flat Tire................. 189
Charging System Indicator...... 201
Check Engine Light.................. 202
Checking the Fuses................... 205
Low Oil Pressure Indicator...... 200
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.... 202
Manually Closing Moonroof.... 203
Overheated Engine................... 198
Emergency Brake............................ 62
Emergency Flashers....................... 43
Emission Controls......................... 221
Engine
Belts............................................. 162
Check Engine Light............ 35, 202
Coolant Temperature Gauge ..... 38
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp............................... 35, 202
Oil Pressure Indicator......... 34, 200
Oil, What Kind to Use........... 140, X
Overheating................................ 199
Specifications............................. 214
Ethanol in Gasoline....................... 103
Evaporative Emission Controls.... 221
Exhaust Fumes................................ 27
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
Belts by....................................... 10
Exterior, Cleaning the................... 181
Fabric, Cleaning............................. 183
Fan, Interior...................................... 72
CONTINUED
Index
Features, Comfort and
Convenience................................. 69
Filling the Fuel Tank..................... 104
Filters
Fuel.............................................. 154
Oil................................................ 141
First Gear, Shifting........................ 119
5-speed Manual Transmission,
Checking Fluid Level................ 149
5-speed Manual Transmission,
Shifting the................................. 115
Flashers, Hazard Warning.............. 43
Flat Tire, Changing a.................... 189
Fluids
Automatic Transmission...... 148, X
Brake......................................... 150
Clutch.......................................... 151
Manual Transmission .......... 149, X
Power Steering........................... 151
Windshield Washer................... 147
FM Stereo Radio
Reception...................................... 80
Folding Rear Seat............................ 57
Foreign Countries, Driving in...... 103
Four-way Flashers........................... 43
Front End, Towing by
Emergency Wrecker................. 209
Fuel.................................................. 102
Fill Door and Cap....................... 104
Filter............................................ 154
Gauge............................................ 38
Octane Requirement............. 102, X
Oxygenated................................ 102
Tank, Filling the......................... 104
Fuses, Checking the...................... 204
Gas Mileage, Improving................ 108
Gasohol........................................... 102
Gasoline..................................... 102, X
Filter............................................ 154
Gauge............................................ 38
Octane Requirement............ 102, X
Tank, Filling the......................... 104
Gas Station Procedures................. 104
Gauges
Engine Coolant Temperature .... 38
Fuel................................................ 38
Gearshift Lever Positions
Automatic Transmission........... 117
5-speed Manual
Transmission.......................... 115
Glass Cleaning............................... 184
Glove Box......................................... 53
Halogen Headlight Bulbs.............. 169
Hazard Warning Flashers............... 43
Headlights......................................... 40
Daytime Running Lights............. 40
High Beam Indicator................... 36
High Beams, Turning on............ 40
Low Beams, Turning on ............. 40
Reminder Chime.......................... 40
Replacing Halogen Bulbs ......... 168
Turning on.................................... 40
Head Restraints............................... 56
Heating and Cooling........................ 70
High Altitude, Starting at.............. 114
High-Low Beam Switch .................. 40
Hood, Opening the ........................ 105
Horn................................................. 49
Hot Coolant, Warning about........ 144
Hydraulic Clutch............................ 151
Hydroplaning.................................. 123
Identification Number, Vehicle.... 212
If Your Car Has to be Towed....... 209
Ignition
Keys............................................... 49
Switch............................................ 50
Timing Control System............. 222
Indicator Lights, Instrument
Panel............................................ 33
Infant Restraint................................ 21
Inflation, Proper Tire .................... 163
Inside Mirror.................................... 60
Inspection, Tire.............................. 164
Instrument Panel............................. 32
Instrument Panel Brightness......... 41
Interior Cleaning............................ 183
Interior Lights.................................. 67
Introduction......................... Preface i
Jacking up the Car......................... 191
Jack, Tire........................................ 190
Jump Starting................................. 196
Index
Lower Gear, Downshifting to a.... 115
Low Oil Pressure Indicator.... 34, 200
Lubricant Specifications Chart.... 214
Luggage.......................................... 110
Maintenance................................... 131
Periodic Items............................ 137
Record.................................. 135-136
Required Indicator....................... 38
Schedule.............................. 133-134
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.. 35, 202
Manual Transmission.................... 115
Manual Transmission Fluid ......... 149
Maximum Shift Speeds.........116, 120
Meters, Gauges................................ 37
Methanol in Gasoline.................... 103
Mirrors, Adjusting........................... 66
Moonroof.......................................... 59
Closing Manually....................... 203
Operation...................................... 59
CONTINUED
Keys................................................. 49
Label, Certification........................ 212
Lane Change, Signaling.................. 41
Lap Belt...............................................6
Lap/Shoulder Belts........................... 6
Leaking of Exhaust into Car.......... 27
Lighter, Cigarette............................ 66
Lights
Bulb Replacement..................... 168
Indicator........................................ 33
Parking.......................................... 40
Turn Signal................................... 41
Loading Cargo................................ 110
LOCK (Ignition Key Position)....... 50
Locks
Anti-theft Steering Column........ 50
Fuel Fill Door............................. 104
Glove Box..................................... 53
Power Door.................................. 51
Trunk............................................ 52
Low Coolant Level......................... 143
Index
Neutral Gear Position.................... 118
New Vehicle Break-in ................... 102
Normal Shift Speeds...................... 115
NOTICE, Explanation of...... Preface ii
Numbers, Identification................ 212
Occupant Protection System............ 4
Octane Requirement, Gasoline 102, X
Odometer.......................................... 37
Odometer, Trip................................ 37
Oil
Change, How to ......................... 141
Change, When to....................... 133
Checking Engine....................... 139
Pressure Indicator....................... 34
Selecting Proper Viscosity
Chart....................................... 140
ON (Ignition Key Position)............ 50
Opening the Hood ......................... 105
Operation in Foreign Countries... 103
Outside Mirrors............................... 61
Overheating, Engine..................... 198
Panel Brightness Control............... 41
Park Gear Position......................... 118
Parking Brake.................................. 62
Parking Lights.................................. 40
Parking Over Things that Burn... 223
PGM-FI System.............................. 222
Polishing and Waxing................... 181
Power
Door Locks................................... 51
Mirrors.......................................... 61
Steering....................................... 151
Windows....................................... 58
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts.......... 10
Proper Seat Belt Usage..................... 7
Radiator Overheating.................... 198
Radio/Cassette Sound System....... 77
Rear End Towing........................... 209
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement... 172
Rear Seat Access ............................. 55
Rear Seat, Folding........................... 57
Rear View Mirror............................. 61
Rear Window Defogger.................. 43
Reclining the Seat Backs................ 54
Recommended Shift Speeds ........ 115
Reminder Lights.............................. 33
Replacement Information
Air Cleaner................................. 152
Coolant........................................ 145
Engine Oil and Filter................. 141
Fuel Filter................................... 154
Fuses......................................... 204
Light Bulbs................................. 168
Schedule..................................... 133
Spark Plugs................................. 154
Tires............................................ 165
Wiper Blades.............................. 159
Replacing Seat Belts After a
Crash........................................... 10
Reserve Tank, Coolant.................. 143
Restraint, Child................................ 19
Reverse Gear Position................... 118
Rotation, Tire................................. 165
Safety Belts......................................... 5
Safety Defects, Reporting*........... 228
Safety Labels, Location of.............. 28
Safety Messages.................. Preface ii
Seat Belts............................................ 5
Advice for Pregnant Women...... 10
Child Seat Anchor Plate.............. 24
Cleaning...................................... 184
Frayed or Torn............................. 10
Maintenance................................. 10
Reminder Light and Beeper....... 34
Replacement................................. 10
System Components...................... 6
Tether Attachment Points.......... 24
Use During Pregnancy................ 10
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt...... 7
Wearing the Lap Belt.................... 9
Seats, Adjusting the......................... 54
Serial Number................................ 212
Service Intervals............................ 133
Service Manual.............................. 231
Service Station Procedures .......... 104
Setting the Clock............................. 63
Shifting
The Automatic Transmission ..116
The 5-speed Manual
Transmission.......................... 115
Shift Lever Position
Indicator................................ 36, 117
Side Marker Lights, Bulb
Replacement in.......................... 171
Signaling Turns............................. 41
Snow Tires...................................... 167
Solvent-type Cleaners.................... 181
Sound System................................... 77
Spare Tire
Inflating................................. 188, X
Specifications............................. 215
Spark Plugs, Replacing................. 154
Specifications Charts..................... 214
Speed Control................................... 46
Speedometer.................................... 37
SRS Indicator.............................. 11, 35
START (Ignition Key Position)..... 50
Starting the Engine........................ 113
In Cold Weather at High
Altitude................................... 114
With a Dead Battery................. 196
Steam Coming from Engine......... 198
Steering Wheel
Adjustment................................... 44
Anti-theft Column Lock.............. 50
Stereo Sound System...................... 77
Index
Storing Your Car............................ 177
Supplemental Restraint System
Service Precautions..................... 16
Servicing....................................... 15
SRS Indicator.......................... 15, 35
System Components.................... 11
Technical Description............... 217
Tachometer...................................... 37
Taillights, Changing Bulbs in....... 172
Taking Care of the Unexpected .. 187
Tape Player................................. 81, 90
Technical Descriptions
Anti-lock Brake System............ 216
Emission Control Systems........ 221
Supplemental Restraint
System..................................... 217
Three Way Catalytic
Converter................................ 223
Tire Information............................ 218
Temperature Gauge........................ 38
Tether Attachment Points.............. 24
CONTINUED
Index
Three Way Catalytic Converter... 223
Time, Setting the............................. 63
Tire Chains..................................... 167
Tire, How to Change a Flat.......... 189
Tires................................................ 162
Air Pressure .......................... 163, X
Checking Wear.......................... 164
Compact Spare........................... 188
DOT Tire Quality Grading....... 219
Inflation................................... 163, X
Inspection................................... 164
Maintenance............................... 164
Replacing................................ 165, X
Rotating....................................... 165
Snow.......................................... 167
Specifications........................ 215, X
Tire Chains................................. 167
Tire Pressure Adjustment
For High Speed Driving........ 219
Tire Size Designation................ 218
Tire Speed Ratings.................... 218
Wheel Size Designation............ 218
Winter Driving........................... 166
Tools, Tire Changing.................... 189
Torn Seat Belts................................ 10
Towing
A Trailer...................................... 125
Emergency Wrecker................. 209
Transmission
Checking Fluid Level,
Automatic............................... 148
Checking Fluid Level,
Manual.................................... 149
Fluid Selection ...................148, 149
Identification Number............... 212
Shifting the Automatic.............. 116
Shifting the Manual................... 115
Treadwear...................................... 219
Trip Meter........................................ 37
Trunk................................................. 52
Opening the................................. 52
Open Monitor Light.................... 35
Turn Signals..................................... 41
Underside, Cleaning...................... 185
Unexpected, Taking Care
of the........................................... 187
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..... 219
Unleaded Gasoline......................... 102
Upholstery Cleaning...................... 183
Used Oil, How to Dispose of........ 143
Vanity Mirror................................... 65
Vehicle Capacity Load .................. 110
Vehicle Dimensions....................... 214
Vehicle Identification Number..... 212
Vehicle Storage.............................. 177
Ventilation......................................... 73
VIN.................................................. 212
Vinyl Cleaning................................ 183
Viscosity, Oil................................... 141
Warning Beepers
Key in Ignition.............................. 50
Seat Belts...................................... 34
WARNING, Explanation of. Preface ii
Warning Labels, Location of.......... 28
Warranty Coverages*................... 226
Washer, Windshield
Checking the Fluid Level......... 147
Operation...................................... 42
Index
Washing.......................................... 180
Waxing and Polishing ................... 181
Wheels
Adjusting the Steering................ 44
Alignment and Balance............. 165
Compact Spare........................... 188
Wrench...................................... 191
Windows
Cleaning...................................... 184
Operating the Power................... 58
Rear, Defogger............................ 43
Windshield
Cleaning........................................ 42
Defroster...................................... 76
Wipers, Windshield
Changing Blades........................ 159
Operation...................................... 42
Worn Tires..................................... 164
Wrecker, Emergency Towing...... 209
*U.S. and Canada Only.
Gas Station Information
Gasoline: UNLEADED gasoline Pump octane of 86 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity: 64.5 l
(17.04 US gal, 14.19 Imp gal)
Recommended Engine Oil: API SG or SH grade "Energy Conserving II" oil SAE 5W-30 viscosity
Engine Oil Capacity: including filter
(US: DX, LX, Canada: LX) 3.8 l (US: EX, Canada: EX-R) 4.3 l
(4.0 US qt,3.3 Imp qt)
(4.5 US qt, 3.8 Imp qt)
without filter
(US: DX, LX, Canada: LX) 3.5 l (US: EX, Canada: EX-R) 4.0 l
(4.2 US qt,3.5 Imp qt)
(3.7 US qt, 3.1 Imp qt)
Tire Pressure (measured cold): 220 kPa (2.2 kg/cm2, 32 psi)
Spare Tire Pressure: 420 kPa (4.2 kg/cm2, 60 psi)
Tire Size (Front and Rear): (US:DX, LX, Canada: LX)
P185/70R14 87S
(US: EX, Canada: EX-R)
195/60R15 88H
Spare Tire: (Cars without ABS)
T115/70D14
(Cars with ABS)
T135/90D15
Other Tire Information: See label on the driver's door jamb.
5-speed Manual Transmission Oil: SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 viscosity API SF or SG grade recom- mended
Capacity: 1.9 l
(2.0 US qt, 1.7 Imp qt)
Automatic Transmission Fluid: Honda Premium Formula Auto- matic Transmission Fluid or an equivalent DEXRON® II type Auto- matic Transmission Fluid (ATF)
Capacity: 2.4 l
(2.5 US qt, 2.1 Imp qt)