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. 303
Appearance Care . 123, 138, 161
Audio System . 68
Automatic Lighting Off Feature ... ... Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 43
. 181
Automatic Speed Control ............. .............. Automatic Transmission . 210
. 344, 346
Capacity, Fluid . 261
............... Checking Fluid Level Shifting ....................................... . 211
Shift Lever Position Indicator . 211
................ . 211
Shift Lever Positions . 214
Shift Lock Release ....................


..................


Battery


Charging System


Indicator


...........................


Jump Starting Maintenance Specifications Before Driving Belts, Seat Beverage Holder Body Repair


............................ .............................. .................... .............................. .................................... ........................... ...................................


. 58, 328
. 321
. 274
. 345, 347
. 191
. 8, 41
. 101
. 310


Index


Brakes


............


........... .............


........................................... .........................................


................. ........................ ............................. ........................


Anti-lock System (ABS) Break-in, New Linings Bulb Replacement Fluid Parking System Indicator Wear Indicators


. 218
. 192
. 294, 295
. 264
. 99
. 59, 331
. 217
. 217
Braking System . 192
Break-in, New Car .. Brightness Control, Instruments . 69
Brights, Headlights . 67
........................ Bulb Replacement Back-up Lights Brake Lights Ceiling Light Courtesy Lights Front Parking Lights Front Side Marker Lights Headlights High-mount Brake Light License Plate Lights Rear Side Marker Lights Specifications ....................


. 295
. 294, 295
..................... . 299
.............................. . 299
........................ . 293
................ . 292
........ . 290
................................. . 297
......... . 298
................. ......... . 296
. 345, 347


..........................


CONTINUED


Main Menust 01/06/13 19:26:27 31S82640_367


Index


Bulb Replacement


Spotlights Trunk Light Turn Signal Lights


................................... ............................... .................... ..............................


Bulbs, Halogen


. 299
. 300
. 292
. 290


...................


Capacities Chart Carbon Monoxide Hazard Carrying Cargo Cassette Player


............. .............................


. 344, 346
. 52
. 202


..............


..................


...................


Care Operation


....................................


..............................


CAUTION, Explanation of CD Changer CD Player Ceiling Light Center Pocket Certification Label Chains Changing Oil


.................................. ............................... ........................ ............................................


. 150, 178
. 135, 146, 175
. ii . 132, 151, 171
. 130, 169
. 105
. 104
. 342
. 287


How to When to


........................................ ...................................... .................... ............


Changing a Flat Tire Changing Engine Coolant


. 250
. 238
. 313
. 255


II


...


Charging System Indicator Checklist, Before Driving Child Safety Child Seats


............ ..................................... ....................................... .......... ....................


Tether Anchorage Points


. 58, 328
. 206
. 20
. 25
. 38
. 267


Cleaner Element, Air Cleaning


Aluminum Wheels Carpeting Exterior Fabric Interior Leather Seat Belts Vinyl Windows


.................... ................................... ...................................... ......................................... ....................................... ....................................... ................................... ........................................... .................................... ............... ......................... ................................... ........................ ........................................ ............ .............................. ................. ............... .............


Climate Control System Clock, Setting the Clutch Fluid CO in the Exhaust Coin Box Cold Weather, Starting in Compact Spare Console Compartment Consumer Information Controls, Instruments and


. 305
. 306
. 304
. 307
. 306
. 307
. 307
. 307
. 308
. 115
. 100
. 265
. 352
. 104
. 208
. 312
. 102
. 358
. 55



Coolant


Adding Checking Proper Solution Replacing Temperature Gauge


........................................ .................................... ......................... ................................... ................... .................... ............................


Corrosion Protection Courtesy Lights Crankcase Emissions Control


. 253
. 198
. 253
. 255
. 64
. 309
. 106


System


Cruise Control Operation Customer Relations Office


........................................ ............ ..........


. 352
. 181
. 359


................


...................................


DANGER, Explanation of Dashboard Daytime Running Lights Defects, Reporting Safety Defogger, Rear Window Defrosting the Windows Dimensions Dimming the Headlights Dipstick


................ ............ ................ ...... ............................


. ii . 2, 56
. 68
. 360
. 72
. 113, 121
. 344, 346
. 67


...............


Automatic Transmission Engine Oil


.......... ..................................


. 261
. 196


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Index


Directional Signals Disc Brake Wear Indicators Disposal of Used Oil Doors


.......................... ........ .....................


Locking and Unlocking Monitor Light Power Door Locks


.............. .............................. ...................... ..........


DOT Tire Quality Grading Downshifting, 5-speed Manual


. 69
. 217
. 252


. 78
. 61
. 78
. 348


Transmission


............................. .....................................


Drive Belts Driver and Passenger Safety Driving


........................................... .................................... ......................... ................


Economy In Bad Weather In Foreign Countries


. 209
. 280
. 5
. 205
. 199
. 223
. 351


...........


Economy, Fuel Emergencies on the Road Battery, Jump Starting Brake System Indicator Changing a Flat Tire Charging System Indicator Checking the Fuses


.............................. ............ ............. ........... ................ ..... ..................


. 199
. 311
. 321
. 331
. 313
. 328
. 333


Low Oil Pressure Indicator Malfunction Indicator


.....


. 327


Lamp


Manually Closing Moonroof Overheated Engine


...................................... ... .................. ........................... ...................... ...................... ............ ....................... .............


Emergency Brake Emergency Flashers Emergency Towing Emergency Trunk Opener Emissions Controls Emissions Testing, State Engine


. 329
. 332
. 324
. 99
. 71
. 338
. 83
. 352
. 355


Coolant Temperature Gauge Drive Belts Malfunction Indicator


.... . 64
................................. . 280


Lamp


................................ ........ .............. ...............................


Oil Pressure Indicator Oil, What Kind to Use Overheating Specifications Speed Limiter Starting


. 59, 329
. 58, 327
. 248
. 324
. 345, 347
. 210, 214
. 207
Ethanol in Gasoline . 350
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 352
Exhaust Fumes . 52


....................................... ...................... ...............................


.................... ....................


Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat


Belts by


Exterior, Cleaning the


........................................ ..................


. 18
. 304


Fabric, Cleaning Fan, Interior Features, Comfort and


..........................


............................


. 307
. 108, 119


Convenience


Filling the Fuel Tank Filters


.............................. ....................


. 107
. 193


Air Cleaner Dust and Pollen Oil


................................ ......................... ...............................................


. 267
. 280
. 250


5-speed Manual Transmission


Checking Fluid Level Shifting the


............... ................................ ............. ................... .....................................


Flashers, Hazard Warning Flat Tire, Changing a Floor Mats Fluids


. 263
. 209
. 71
. 313
. 306


Automatic Transmission Brake


.......... ..........................................


. 261
. 264


CONTINUED


III


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Index


Fluids


Clutch Manual Transmission Power Steering Windshield Washers


......................................... .............. .......................... ................


. 265
. 263
. 266
. 260


FM Stereo Radio


Reception


...........................


........................... ..... ..........................


Folding Rear Seat Foreign Countries, Driving in Four-way Flashers Front Airbags Fuel


.............................. ................................................. ...................... ........................................... ................ ............................... ........................ ........................ .....................


Fill Door and Cap Gauge Octane Requirement Oxygenated Reserve Indicator Tank, Filling the


. 124, 139
. 91
. 351
. 71
. 9, 45
. 192
. 193
. 64
. 192
. 350
. 62
. 193
. 333


Fuses, Checking the


Gauge Octane Requirement Tank, Filling the


........................................... ................ ........................ ................


Gas Station Procedures Gauges


. 64
. 192
. 193
. 193


Engine Coolant Temperature . 64
. 64
Fuel . 63
Speedometer Tachometer . 63


... ............................................... ............................... .................................


GAWR (Gross Axle Weight


Rating)


......................................


. 226


..........


. 211


Gearshift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission 5-speed Manual Transmission


......................... .............................. ........................................


Glass Cleaning Glove Box GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight


. 209
. 308
. 84


Rating)


......................................


. 226


Automatic Lighting Off


Feature


Daytime Running Lights High Beam Indicator Lights On Indicator Reminder Chime Replacing Halogen Bulbs Turning on


..................................... ............ .................. .................... ......................... ........ ................................... .............................. ..................... ............. .................


Head Restraints Heating and Cooling High Altitude, Starting at High-Low Beam Switch HomeLink Universal


. 68
. 68
. 62
. 62
. 67
. 290
. 67
. 90
. 108
. 208
. 67


Transceiver


................................ .................................... ....................... .................................................. ........................... .................................


Hood Latch Hood, Opening the Horn Hydraulic Clutch Hydroplaning


. 185
. 269
. 194
. 66
. 265
. 224


Gas Mileage, Improving Gasohol Gasoline


............... .......................................... ......................................... ...............


Fuel Reserve Indicator


. 199
. 350
. 192
. 62


Halogen Headlight Bulbs Hazard Warning Flashers Headlights Aiming


............. .............. ........................................ ........................................


. 290
. 71
. 67
. 290


IV


Identification Number, Vehicle . 342
Ignition Keys Switch


.............................................. ...........................................


. 75
. 76


...


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Timing Control System


Tether Anchorage Points


Immobilizer System Important Safety Precautions Indicators, Instrument Panel Infant Restraint Infant Seats


............ ........................ ......... ......... ............................... ...................................... .......... ................... ................................... ............................. ........................


Inflation, Proper Tire Inside Mirror Inspection, Tire Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Brightness Interior Cleaning Interior Lights Introduction


........ ........................... ...............................


. 353
. 75
. 6
. 57
. 20
. 29
. 40
. 282
. 97
. 283
. 2, 56
. 69
. 306
. 105
. i


........................................


Jacking up the Car Jack, Tire Jump Starting


........................ ....................................... ................................


. 315
. 314
. 321


Keys


..................................................


. 75


Index


Label, Certification Lane Change, Signaling Lap/Shoulder Belts Lights


....................... .................


..................


. 342
. 69
. 15, 41


Bulb Replacement Indicator Parking Turn Signal


.................... ....................................... ......................................... .................................. ..................................... ...... ........................


Load Limit LOCK (Ignition Key Position) Lockout Prevention Locks


. 290
. 57
. 67
. 69
. 203
. 76
. 79


Anti-theft Steering Column Fuel Fill Door Glove Box Power Door Trunk


....... ............................ .................................... ................................. ........................................... ........................ ...


. 76
. 193
. 84
. 78
. 82
. 198
Low Coolant Level Lower Gear, Downshifting to a . 209
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 58, 327
Lubricant Specifications


...


Chart Luggage


.................................. .........................................


. 344, 346
. 202


Maintenance


.................................. ...


. 233
Owner Maintenance Checks . 245
. 243, 244
Record Required Indicator . 65
. 234
Safety Schedule . 238, 242


...................... ..........................................


................................


............................


Malfunction Indicator


Lamp


....................................


Manual Transmission Manual Transmission Fluid Meters, Gauges Methanol in Gasoline Mirrors, Adjusting Moonroof


................... ........ ............................... ................... .......................... ......................................... ...................... .....................................


Closing Manually Operation


. 59, 329
. 209
. 263
. 63
. 350
. 97
. 96
. 332
. 96


Neutral Gear Position New Vehicle Break-in Normal Shift Speeds


................... .................. .....................


. 213
. 192
. 210


CONTINUED


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Index


NOTICE, Explanation of Numbers, Identification


................... ...............


. i . 342


Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 192
. 63
Odometer Odometer, Trip . 64
Oil


... ......................................... ...............................


Change, How to ........................ Change, When to ...................... Checking Engine ...................... Pressure Indicator .............. Selecting Proper Viscosity


. 250
. 238
. 196
. 58, 327


Chart


...................................... ...........


. 249
. 78


ON (Ignition Key Position) Onboard Refueling Vapor


Recovery


.................................... . 352
Operation in Foreign Countries . 351
.. .............................. Outside Mirrors . 97
. 324
Overheating, Engine .................... . 245
Owner Maintenance Checks ....... ......................... Oxygenated Fuels . 350


VI


Paint Touch-up Panel Brightness Control Park Gear Position Parking Parking Brake Parking Brake and Brake


.............................. .............. ........................ ........................................... .................................


. 305
. 69
. 212
. 216
. 99


.................


System Indicator


. 59, 331
................................. Parking Lights . 67
.. Parking Over Things that Burn . 216
. 353
PGM-FI System ............................. . 305
Polishing and Waxing .................. . 11
Pre-Drive Safety Checklist ............ . 18
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts ......... .................. Proper Seat Belt Usage . 15
............................ . 12
Protecting Adults Additional Safety Precautions . 19
... . 18
..... Advice for Pregnant Women ........................ . 20
. 29
....................... . 36
....... ......... . 33


Protecting Children Protecting Infants Protecting Larger Children Protecting Small Children Using Child Seats with


Tethers


. 38
Using LATCH ............................. 39


.....................................


. 324


.............


...................


...................


Sound System


Radiator Overheating Radio/Cassette/CD Changer ....................


. 138, 161
. 123
Radio/CD Sound System Readiness Codes . 340, 355
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 294
. 89
Rear Seat Access . 91
Rear Seat, Folding Rear View Mirror . 97
. 72
Rear Window Defogger . 85, 88
Reclining the Seat Backs . 210
Recommended Shift Speeds . 57
Reminder Lights Remote Audio Controls . 178
Remote Transmitter . 83
Replacement Information


.. ............................ .......................... ............................ ................. .........


....... ............................. ................ .......................


................. .............. .......................... ................ .......................................... ................................


Air Cleaner Element Dust and Pollen Filter Engine Coolant Engine Oil and Filter Fuses Light Bulbs Schedule Spark Plugs


. 267
. 280
. 255
. 250
. 334
. 290
. 236, 242
. 269, 271


............................ .......................


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Index


Timing Belt Tires Wiper Blades


................................ ........................................... .............................


. 281
. 285
. 277


Replacing Seat Belts After a


Crash


Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant Restraint, Child Reverse Gear Position Rotation, Tire


............................................ ... ............................... .................. ................................


. 44
. 198
. 20
. 212
. 285



Safety Belts Safety Defects, Reporting Safety Features


.................................. .........


Airbags Door Locks Head Restraints Seat Belts Seats & Seat-Backs


................................. ........................................... .................................. .......................... ....................................... ..................... ............. ...............................


Safety Labels, Location of Safety Messages Seat Belts


.....................................


. 8, 41
. 360
. 7
. 9
. 10
. 10
. 8
. 10
. 53
. ii . 8, 41
. 41


Additional Information Automatic Seat Belt


...............


Tensioners


...............................


. 43


Cleaning Lap/Shoulder Belt Maintenance Reminder Light and


.....................................


................


................................


. 307
. 15, 41
. 44



Beeper


................................


System Components Use During Pregnancy Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt


................... ............... ... ........................ .................................... ............................ ............................... ........................... ........................... ......... .......................... ..... ........................ ....................................


Seats, Adjusting the Seat Heaters Security System Serial Number Service Intervals Service Manual Service Station Procedures Setting the Clock Shift Lever Position Indicator Shift Lock Release Side Airbags Side Airbag Indicator Side Marker Lights, Bulb


. 41, 58
. 41
. 18
. 15
. 85
. 93
. 180
. 342
. 238
. 361
. 193
. 100
. 211
. 214
. 47
. 49, 60


...............


Replacement Signaling Turns Snow Tires Solvent-type Cleaners Sound System


.............................. ............................... ..................................... ...................


. 296
. 69
. 287
. 304
. 123, 138


........................


Spare Tire Inflating Specifications


......................................


.................... ........ ...........


Spark Plugs, Replacing Specifications Charts Speed Control Speedometer Spotlights SRS, Additional Information


. 312
. 345, 347
. 269, 271
. 344, 346
. 181
. 63
. 105
. 45
Additional Safety Precautions . 50
Automatic Seat Belt


................................ ................................... ....................................... .......... ...


Tensioners


...............................


. 43


How the SRS Indicator


Works


....................................... How Your Airbags Work ........... SRS Components ........................ SRS Service .................................. SRS Indicator ............................. START (Ignition Key Position) Starting the Engine


. 48
. 45
. 45
. 50
. 48, 60
.... . 78
....................... . 207


In Cold Weather at High


Altitude


With a Dead Battery State Emissions Testing


.................................. ................ ..............


. 208
. 321
. 355


CONTINUED


VII


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Index


Steam Coming from Engine Steering Wheel


........


. 324


Adjustment Anti-theft Column Lock


.................................. .............


...........


Stereo Sound System Storing Your Car Sun Visor Sunglasses Holder Supplemental Restraint


........................... ........................................ ........................


. 73
. 76
. 123, 138
. 301
. 103
. 100


.................................. ......................................


System Servicing SRS Indicator System Components


.........................


................... ..................................


. 9, 45
. 50
. 48, 60
. 45
. 250


Synthetic Oil


. 63
..................................... Tachometer Taillights, Changing Bulbs in ...... . 294
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 311
Tape Player . 135, 146
Technical Descriptions


...........................


Emissions Control Systems Oxygenated Fuels Three Way Catalytic


..... .....................


. 352
. 350


Converter


...............................


. 354


VIII


. 64
....................... Temperature Gauge . 40
.............. Tether Anchorage Points Theft Protection ............................ . 179
.. Three Way Catalytic Converter . 354
. 109
Time, Setting the .......................... .................................... Timing Belt . 281
. 287
Tire Chains .................................... . 313
Tire, How to Change a Flat ......... . 282
............................................... Tires . 282
.............................. ......................... . 283
. 312
.......................... . 282
...................................... . 283
.................................. . 284
.............................. ................................... . 285
. 285
...................................... . 287
........................................... . 345, 347
. 287
. 286
. 313


Air Pressure Checking Wear Compact Spare Inflation Inspection Maintenance Replacing Rotating Snow Specifications Tire Chains Winter Driving


................................ .......................... ...................


....................


Tools, Tire Changing Towing


A Trailer Emergency Wrecker


..................................... ................


. 225
. 338


Traction Control System (TCS)


Indicator Operation Transmission


............................... ...................................


. 60, 222
. 220


Checking Fluid Level,


..................


Automatic Manual


.............................. ...................................


Fluid Selection Identification Number Shifting the Automatic Shifting the Manual


.............. ............. .................. ..................................... ....................................... ................................................ ........ ................................. ................... ....................................


Emergency Trunk Release Opening the Open Monitor Light


. 261
. 263
. 244, 263
. 343
. 211
. 209
. 348
. 64
. 82
. 83
. 82
. 61
. 69


Treadwear Trip Meter Trunk


Turn Signals


Underside, Cleaning Unexpected, Taking Care


.....................


. 309


of the


Uniform Tire Quality Grading Unleaded Gasoline


.......................................... .... ........................


. 311
. 348
. 192


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Upholstery Cleaning Used Oil, How to Dispose of


..................... .......


. 307
. 252


.............


................................ .................


Vanity Mirror Vehicle Capacity Load Vehicle Dimensions Vehicle Identification Number Vehicle Storage Ventilation VIN Vinyl Cleaning Viscosity, Oil


................................................. ............................... ..................................


. 103
. 203
. 344, 346
. 342
. 301
. 111, 115
. 342
. 307
. 249


.... .............................


.............................


WARNING, Explanation of Warning Labels, Location of Warranty Coverages Washer, Windshield


............. ......... ..................


. ii . 53
. 361


Checking the Fluid Level Indicator


........ .......................................


. 260
. 62



Washer, Windshield


Operation


..................................... .........................................


. 71
. 304


Washing


Waxing and Polishing Wheels


..................


. 305


Adjusting the Steering Alignment and Balance Compact Spare Wrench Windows


............... ............ .......................... ......................................


. 73
. 284
. 312
. 314


Cleaning Operating the Power Rear, Defogger


..................................... .................. ...........................


. 308
. 94
. 72


Windshield Cleaning Defroster Washers


....................................... ........................... .......................................


. 70
. 113, 121
. 71


Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades Operation Worn Tires Wrecker, Emergency Towing


....................... ..................................... .................................... .....


. 277
. 70
. 283
. 339



: U.S. and Canada only


Index


IX


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Service Information Summary


Gasoline: Unleaded gasoline, pump octane number of 86 or higher.


Fuel Tank Capacity: 17.12 US gal (64.8 , 14.26 Imp gal)


Recommended Engine Oil: API Premium grade 5W-20
248
detergent oil (see page


).


Oil change capacity (including filter):


Special Edition, EX, and U.S. LX


4.5 US qt (4.3 , 3.8 Imp qt)


LX-V6, EX-V6


4.6 US qt (4.4 , 3.9 Imp qt)


Automatic Transmission Fluid: Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic Transmission Fluid) preferred, or a DEXRON III ATF as a temporary replacement (see page 262


).


Tire Pressure (measured cold): Special Edition, EX, and U.S. LX Front/Rear:


29 psi (200 kPa , 2.0 kgf/cm )


LX-V6
Front/Rear:


30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm )


EX-V6
Front/Rear:


32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm )


Spare Tire: 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm )


5-speed Manual Transmission Fluid: Honda Manual Transmission Fluid preferred, or an API service SG, SH or SJ, SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 motor oil as a temporary replacement (see page


263


).


Capacity:


2.0 US qt (1.9 , 1.7 Imp qt)


Power Steering Fluid: Honda Power Steering Fluid preferred, or another brand of power steering fluid as a temporary replacement. Do not use ATF (see page


266


).


Brake Fluid: Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary replacement (see page


264


).


Main Menu 2002 Accord Coupe Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to navigate through this reference. For a printed owner's manual, click on authorized manuals or go to www.helminc.com.


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...........................................................................................................................55 Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls. Comfort and Convenience Features.......................................................................................................107 How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features. Before Driving .............................................................................................................................................191 What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new car, and how to load luggage and other cargo. Driving...........................................................................................................................................................205 The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer. Maintenance.................................................................................................................................................233 The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your car to the dealer. Appearance Care.........................................................................................................................................303 Tips on cleaning and protecting your car. Things to look for if your car ever needs body repairs. Taking Care of the Unexpected...............................................................................................................311 This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them. Technical Information...............................................................................................................................341 ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada) ......................................................................357 A summary of the warranties covering your new Honda, and how to contact us. Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)...............................................................................................................361 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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Congratulations! Your selection of a 2002 Honda Accord was a wise investment. It will give you years of driving pleasure.


One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new Honda is to read this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and 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: California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.


This product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of


Introduction


As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded by information is intended to help you avoid damage to your Honda, other property, or the environment.


symbol. This


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A Few Words About Safety


Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. And operating this car safely is an important responsibility.


To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have provided operating procedures and other information on labels and in this manual. This information alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others.


Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the hazards associated with operating or maintaining your car. You must use your own good judgement.


ii


You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, including:


Safety Labels − Safety Messages


on the car. − three signal words: These signal words mean:


preceded by a safety alert symbol DANGER WARNING


, or


CAUTION


and one of


You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions.


You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions.


You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow instructions.


Safety Headings


− Safety Precautions.


such as Important Safety Reminders or Important


Safety Section Instructions −


such as Driver and Passenger Safety. − how to use this car correctly and safely.


This entire book is filled with important safety information carefully.



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This section gives you important information about how to protect yourself and your passengers. It shows you how to use seat belts properly. It explains your Supple- mental Restraint System. And it tells you how to properly restrain infants and children in your car.


Important Safety Precautions Your Car’s Safety Features


Seat Belts Airbags Seats & Seat-Backs Head Restraints Door Locks Pre-Drive Safety Checklist


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1. Close and Lock the Doors


Protecting Adults


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2. Adjust the Front Seats ........... 3. Adjust the Seat-Backs ............ 4. Adjust the Head Restraints ... 5. Fasten and Position the Seat ..................................... ....


6. Adjust the Steering Wheel 7. Maintain a Proper Sitting


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