way to tow your vehicle.
This is an acceptable
If, due to damage, your vehicle must be towed with the front wheels on the ground, do this:
Manualtransmission:
Shift the transmission to neutral. Leave the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I) position so the steering wheel does not lock. Release the parking brake.
Automatictransmission:
Start the engine. Shift to the D position and hold for 5 seconds, then to N. Turn off the engine. Leave the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I) position so the steering wheel does not lock. Release the parking brake.
Emergency Towing
Improper towing preparation will damage the transmission. Follow the above procedure exactly. If you cannot shif t the transmission or start the engine (automatic transmission), your vehicle must be transported with the f ront wheels of f the ground.
With the front wheels on the ground,
do not tow the vehicle more than 50
miles (80 km), and keep the speed
below 35 mph (55 km/h).
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Emergency Towing
Trying to lif t or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed to support the vehicle’s weight.
The steering system can be damaged if the steering wheel is locked. Leave the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I) position, and make sure the steering wheel turns f reely bef ore you begin towing.
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Technical Information
The diagrams in this section give you the dimensions and capacities of your vehicle and the locations of the identification numbers. It also includes information you should know about your vehicle’s tires and emissions control systems.
Identification Numbers Specifications
(4-cylinder models)
................
. 418
..................
. 420
Specifications (V6 models)
...............................
. 422
DOT Tire Quality Grading
(U.S. Vehicles)
.......................... Tire Labeling ................................. Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) Required Federal
−
. 424
. 426
Explanation
Emissions Controls Three Way Catalytic
............................ .......................
. 428
. 430
Converters
Emissions Testing
................................. ........................
. 432
. 433
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Identification Numbers
Your vehicle has several identifying numbers in various places.
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the 17-digit number your dealer uses to register your vehicle for warranty purposes. It is also necessary for licensing and insuring your vehicle. The easiest place to find the VIN is on a plate fastened to the top of the dashboard. You can see it by looking through the windshield on the 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.
418
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN)
CERTIFICATION LABEL
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The engine number is stamped on the front of the engine block.
The transmission number is on a label on top of the transmission.
4-cylinder models
ENGINE NUMBER
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER
Identification Numbers
MANUAL TRANSMISSION NUMBER
V6 models
ENGINE NUMBER
MANUAL TRANSMISSION NUMBER
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER
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Specifications (4-cylinder models)
Dimensions Length Width Height Wheelbase Track
Front/Rear
Weights Gross vehicle weight rating
190.9 in (4,849 mm) 72.7 in (1,848 mm) 56.3 in (1,432 mm) 107.9 in (2,740 mm) 62.2 in (1,580 mm)
See the certification label attached to the driver’s doorjamb.
Seating Capacities Total Front Rear
Capacities Fuel tank
Engine coolant
Change * Manual Automatic
Total
Manual Automatic
Including filter Without filter
Total Change Total
Change Total
U.S. Canada
Manual transmission fluid Automatic transmission fluid Windshield washer reservoir 1 : *
Approx. 18.5 US gal (70.0 )
1.59 US gal (6.0 ) 1.64 US gal (6.2 )
1.90 US gal (7.2 ) 1.96 US gal (7.4 )
4.2 US qt (4.0 ) 4.0 US qt (3.8 ) 5.4 US qt (5.1 ) 2.0 US qt (1.9 ) 2.1 US qt (2.0 )
2.6 US qt (2.5 ) 6.50 US qt (6.15 )
2.6 US qt (2.5 ) 4.8 US qt (4.5 )
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the engine Reserve tank capacity: 0.180 US gal (0.68 ) Excluding the oil remaining in the engine
*
2 :
HFC-134a (R-134a) −
14.1 15.9 oz (400 450 g)
−
ND-OIL8
Engine oil
Change *
Water cooled 4-stroke DOHC i-VTEC 4-cylinder
gasoline engine
3.43 x 3.9 in (87.0 x 99.0 mm)
144 cu-in (2,354 cm )
NGK: DENSO: NGK: NGK: DENSO:
10.5 : 1
ILZKR7B11S SXU22HCR11S DILZKR7B11GS ILZKR7B11S SXU22HCR11S
Air Conditioning Refrigerant type Charge quantity Lubricant type
Engine Type
Bore x Stroke Displacement Compression ratio Spark plugs (U.S.)
ULEV PZEV Spark plugs (Canada)
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Lights Headlights
High Low
Front turn signal/parking lights Front side marker lights Rear turn signal lights Back-up lights Stop/taillights License plate lights High-mount brake light Ceiling light Spotlights Trunk light Vanity mirror lights
Battery Capacity
(Amber)
60 W (HB3) 55 W (H11) 24/2.2 CP 5 W 21 W 16 W 21/5 W 5 W 21 W 8 W 8 W 5 W 1.4 W
12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V
− − − −
38 AH/5 HR 47 AH/20 HR 52 AH/5 HR * 65 AH/20 HR
*
*
PZEV engine model, and Canadian models
Specifications (4-cylinder models)
Fuses Interior
Driver’s side
Passenger’s side
See page 413 or the fuse label attached on the side panel. See page 414 or the fuse label attached to the inside of the fuse box door. See page 412 or the fuse box cover.
Under-hood
Tires Size
Pressure
Alignment Toe-in
Camber
Caster
Front/Rear Spare Front/Rear Spare
P225/50R17 93V T135/80D16 101M
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm )
Front Rear Front Rear Front
0.00 in (0.0 mm) 0.08 in (2.0 mm)
0° 1° − 3°48’
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Specifications (V6 models)
Dimensions Length Width Height Wheelbase Track
190.9 in (4,849 mm) 72.7 in (1,848 mm) 56.3 in (1,432 mm) 107.9 in (2,740 mm) 62.2 in (1,580 mm)
Front/Rear
Weights Gross vehicle weight rating
See the certification label attached to the driver’s doorjamb.
Air Conditioning Refrigerant type Charge quantity Lubricant type
Engine Type
Bore x Stroke Displacement Compression ratio Spark plugs (U.S.)
Automatic Manual
Spark plugs (Canada)
*
Manual transmission
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HFC-134a (R-134a) −
14.1 15.9 oz (400 450 g)
−
ND-OIL8
Water cooled 4-stroke
SOHC i-VTEC (SOHC VTEC ) * 6-cylinder (V6) gasoline engine 3.50 x 3.66 in (89.0 x 93.0 mm)
212 cu-in (3,471 cm )
10.5 : 1
10.0 : 1
ILZKR7B11
SXU22HCR11
ILZKR7B11
SXU22HCR11
NGK: DENSO: NGK: DENSO:
Seating Capacities Total Front Rear
Capacities Fuel tank
Engine coolant Engine oil
Change * Total Change *
Including filter Without filter
Total Change Total
Change Total
U.S. Canada
Manual transmission fluid Automatic transmission fluid Windshield washer reservoir
Approx. 18.5 US gal (70.0 ) 1.74 US gal (6.6 ) 2.27 US gal (8.6 )
4.5 US qt (4.3 ) 4.2 US qt (4.0 ) 5.3 US qt (5.0 ) 2.2 US qt (2.1 ) 2.6 US qt (2.5 )
3.5 US qt (3.3 ) 7.9 US qt (7.5 )
2.6 US qt (2.5 ) 4.8 US qt (4.5 )
*
1 :
*
2 :
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the engine Reserve tank capacity: 0.180 US gal (0.68 ) Excluding the oil remaining in the engine
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Lights Headlights
High Low
Front turn signal/parking lights Front side marker lights Fog lights Rear turn signal lights Back-up lights Stop/taillights License plate lights High-mount brake light Ceiling light Spotlights Trunk light Vanity mirror lights
Battery Capacity
(Amber)
(H11)
60 W (HB3) 55 W (H11) 24/2.2 CP 5 W 55 W 21 W 16 W 21/5 W 5 W 21 W 8 W 8 W 5 W 1.4 W
12 V 12 V
− −
72 AH/20 HR 60 AH/5 HR
Fuses Interior
Under-hood
Tires Size
Pressure
Alignment Toe-in
Camber
Caster
Specifications (V6 models)
Driver’s side
Passenger’s side
See page 413 or the fuse label attached on the side panel. See page 414 or the fuse label attached to the inside of the fuse box door. See page 412 or the fuse box cover.
Front/Rear Spare Front/Rear Spare
P235/45R18 94V T135/80D16 101M
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm )
Front Rear Front Rear Front
0.00 in (0.0 mm) 0.08 in (2.0 mm)
0° 1° − 3°48’
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DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
Treadwear The treadwear grade is a compara- tive rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one- half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual condi- tions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate.
Traction The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.
The tires on your vehicle meet all U.S. Federal Safety Requirements. All tires are also graded for treadwear, traction, and temperature performance according to Department of Transportation (DOT) standards. The following explains these gradings.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example:
Treadwear 200
Traction AA
Temperature A
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal Safety Requirements in addition to these grades.
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Temperature The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high 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.
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
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Tire Labeling
The tires that came on your vehicle have a number of markings. Those you should be aware of are described below.
Tire Labeling Example
(1)
94
−
Load index (a numerical code associated with the maximum load the tire can carry).
−
Speed symbol (an alphabetical code indicating the maximum speed rating).
TireSize Whenever tires are replaced, they should be replaced with tires of the same size. Following is an example of tire size with an explanation of what each component means.
P235/45R18 94V
−
Vehicle type (P indicates passenger vehicle).
235
−
Tire width in millimeters.
45
−
Aspect ratio (the tire’s section height as a percentage of its width).
(4)
(1)
−
Tire construction code (R indicates radial).
18
−
Rim diameter in inches.
(3)
(2)
(1) Tire Size (2) (3) (4)
Tire Identification Number (TIN) Maximum Tire Pressure Maximum Tire Load
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TireIdentificationNumber(TIN) The tire identification number (TIN) is a group of numbers and letters that look like the following example. TIN is located on the sidewall of the tire.
DOT B97R FW6X 2202
DOT
−
This indicates that the tire meets all requirements of the U.S. Department of Transportation.
B97R
−
Manufacturer’s identification mark.
FW6X
2202
−
−
Tire type code.
Date of manufacture. Year Week
Glossary of Tire Terminology Cold Tire Pressure pressure when the vehicle has been parked for at least three hours or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km).
The tire air
−
−
Load Rating Means the maximum load that a tire is rated to carry for a given inflation pressure.
Maximum Inflation Pressure The maximum tire air pressure that the tire can hold.
−
Maximum Load Rating Means the load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible inflation pressure for that tire.
−
Tire Labeling
Recommended Inflation Pressure The cold tire inflation pressure recommended by the manufacturer.
−
Treadwear Indicators (TWI) − Means the projections within the principal grooves designed to give a visual indication of the degrees of wear of the tread.
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
−
Required Federal Explanation
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label.
(If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale
when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated.
Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure.
Driving on a significantly under- inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
−
Required Federal Explanation
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is provided by a separate telltale, which displays the symbol ‘‘TPMS’’ when illuminated.
Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly.
When the malfunction indicator is illuminated,
the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly.
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Emissions Controls
The burning of gasoline in your vehicle’s engine produces several by- products. Some of these are carbon monoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen (NOx), and hydrocarbons (HC). Gasoline evaporating from the tank also produces hydrocarbons. Controlling the production of NOx, CO, and HC is important to the environment. Under certain conditions of sunlight and climate, NOx and HC react to form photochemical ‘‘smog.’’ Carbon monoxide does not contribute to smog creation, but it is a poisonous gas.
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*
The Clean Air Act The United States Clean Air Act sets standards for automobile emissions. It also requires that automobile manufacturers explain to owners how their emissions controls work and what to do to maintain them. This section summarizes how the emissions controls work.
*
In Canada, Honda vehicles comply
with the Canadian emission requirements, as specified in an agreement with Environment Canada, at the time they are manufactured.
Crankcase Emissions Control System Your vehicle 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 the crankcase back to the
intake manifold. They are then drawn into the engine and burned.
Evaporative Emissions Control System As gasoline evaporates in the fuel tank, an evaporative emissions control canister filled with charcoal adsorbs the vapor. It is stored in this canister while the engine is off. After the engine is started and warmed up, the vapor is drawn into the engine and burned during driving.
Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery The onboard refueling vapor recovery (ORVR) system captures the fuel vapors during refueling. The vapors are adsorbed in a canister filled with activated carbon. While driving, the fuel vapors are drawn into the engine and burned off.
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Emissions Controls
much air is going into the engine. It then controls how much fuel to inject under all operating conditions.
IgnitionTimingControlSystem This system constantly adjusts the ignition timing, reducing the amount of HC, CO, and NOx produced.
ExhaustGasRecirculation(EGR) System V6models The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system takes some of the exhaust gas and routes it back into the intake manifold. Adding exhaust gas to the air/fuel mixture reduces the amount of NOx produced when the fuel is burned.
Exhaust Emissions Controls The exhaust emissions controls include three or four systems: PGM-FI, ignition timing control, exhaust gas recirculation (6-cylinder models), and three way catalytic converter. These systems work together to control the engine’s combustion and minimize the amount of HC, CO, and NOx that come out the tailpipe. The exhaust emissions control systems are separate from the crankcase and evaporative emissions control systems.
PGM-FISystem The PGM-FI system uses sequential multiport fuel injection. It has three subsystems: air intake, engine control, and fuel control. The powertrain control module (PCM) in automatic transmission vehicles or the engine control module (ECM) in manual transmission vehicles uses various sensors to determine how
ThreeWayCatalyticConverter The three way catalytic converter is in the exhaust system. Through chemical reactions, it converts HC, CO, and NOx in the engine’s exhaust to carbon dioxide (CO ), nitrogen (N ), and water vapor.
Replacement Parts The emissions control systems are designed and certified to work to- gether in reducing emissions to levels that comply with the Clean Air Act. To make sure the emissions remain low, you should use only new Honda replacement parts or their equivalent for repairs. Using lower quality parts may increase the emissions from your vehicle.
The emissions control systems are covered by warranties separate from the rest of your vehicle. Read your warranty manual for more informa- tion.
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Three Way Catalytic Converters
The three way catalytic converters contain precious metals that serve as catalysts, promoting chemical reactions to convert the exhaust gasses without affecting the metals. The catalytic converters are referred to as three-way catalysts, since they act on HC, CO, and NOx. Replacement units must be original Honda parts or their equivalent.
The three way catalytic converters must operate at a high temperature for the chemical reactions to take place. They can set on fire any combustible materials that come near them. Park your vehicle away from high grass, dry leaves, or other flammables.
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THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTERS 4-cylinder models Defective three way catalytic converters contribute to air pollution, and can impair your engine’s performance. Follow these guidelines to protect your vehicle’s three way catalytic converters.
THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTERS V6 models Keep the engine well maintained.
Have your vehicle diagnosed and repaired if it is misfiring, back- firing, stalling, or otherwise not running properly.
Always use unleaded gasoline. Even a small amount of leaded gasoline can contaminate the catalyst metals, making the three way catalytic converters ineffective.
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Testing of Readiness Codes If you take your vehicle for an emissions test shortly after the battery has been disconnected or gone dead, it may not pass the test. This is because of certain ‘‘readiness codes’’ that must be set in the on- board diagnostics for the emissions systems. These codes are erased when the battery is disconnected, and set again only after several days of driving under a variety of conditions.
If the testing facility determines that the readiness codes are not set, you will be requested to return at a later date to complete the test. If you must get the vehicle retested within the next two or three days, you can condition the vehicle for retesting by doing the following.
1.
2.
3.
Make sure the gas tank is nearly, but not completely, full (around 3/4).
Make sure the vehicle has been
parked with the engine off for 6
hours or more.
Make sure the ambient temperature is between 40° and 95°F (4° and 35°C).
Emissions Testing
4.
5.
Without touching the accelerator pedal, start the engine, and let it idle for 20 seconds.
Keep the vehicle in Park
(automatic) or neutral (manual).
Increase the engine speed to 2,000
rpm, and hold it there until the
temperature gauge rises to at least
1/4 of the scale (about 3 minutes).
6.
Without touching the accelerator
pedal, let the engine idle for 20
seconds.
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Emissions Testing
7.
Select a nearby lightly traveled
major highway where you can
maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph
(80 to 97 km/h) for at least 20
minutes. Drive on the highway in
D (automatic) or 5th (manual). Do
not use the cruise control. When
traffic allows, drive for 90 seconds
without moving the accelerator
pedal. (Vehicle speed may vary
slightly; this is okay.) If you cannot
do this for a continuous 90
seconds because of traffic
conditions, drive for at least 30
seconds, then repeat it two more
times (for a total of 90 seconds).
8.
Then drive in city/suburban traffic for at least 10 minutes. When traffic conditions allow, let the vehicle coast for several seconds without using the accelerator pedal or the brake pedal.
9.
Make sure the vehicle has been
parked with the engine off for 30
minutes.
If the testing facility determines the readiness codes are still not set, see your dealer.
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Warranty and Customer Relations
Customer Service Information . 436
. 437
Warranty Coverages
. 438
Reporting Safety Defects
Authorized Manuals
. 439
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Customer Service Information
Canadian Owners:
Honda Canada Inc.
Customer Relations
180 Honda Boulevard
Markham, ON
L6C 0H9
Tel: 1-888-9-HONDA-9
Fax: 1-877-939-0909
E-Mail: [email protected]
In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin
Islands:
Vortex Motor Corp.
Bella International
P.O. Box 190816
San Juan, PR 00919-0816
Tel: (787) 620-7546
Honda dealership personnel are trained professionals. They should be able to answer all your questions. If you encounter a problem that your dealership does not solve to your satisfaction, please discuss it with the dealership’s management. The service manager or general manager can help. Almost all problems are solved in this way.
If you are dissatisfied with the decision made by the dealership’s management, contact Honda Customer Service.
U.S. Owners:
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Automobile Customer Service
Mail Stop 500-2N-7A
1919 Torrance Boulevard
Torrance, California 90501-2746
Tel: (800) 999-1009
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When you call or write, please give us this information:
Vehicle Identification Number (see page
418
Name and address of the dealer who services your vehicle
Date of purchase
Odometer reading of your vehicle
Your name, address, and tele- phone number
A detailed description of the problem
Name of the dealer who sold the vehicle to you
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Warranty Coverages
U.S. Owners Your new vehicle is covered by these warranties:
NewVehicleLimitedWarranty covers your new vehicle, except for the emissions control systems and accessories, against defects in materials and workmanship.
−
these two
EmissionsControlSystemsDefects WarrantyandEmissions PerformanceWarranty − warranties cover your vehicle’s emissions control systems. Time, mileage, and coverage are conditional. Please read your warranty booklet for exact information.
−
a seat SeatBeltLimitedWarranty belt that fails to function properly is covered by a limited warranty. Please read your warranty booklet for details.
all exterior body panels are
RustPerforationLimitedWarranty − covered for rust-through from the inside for the specified time period with no mileage limit.
AccessoryLimitedWarranty − Honda accessories are covered under this warranty. Time and mileage limits depend on the type of accessory and other factors. Please read your warranty booklet for details.
ReplacementPartsLimited covers all Honda Warranty replacement parts against defects in materials and workmanship.
−
ReplacementBatteryLimited provides prorated Warranty coverage for a replacement battery purchased from your dealer.
−
ReplacementMufflerLifetime provides LimitedWarranty coverage for as long as the pur- chaser of the muffler owns the vehicle.
−
Restrictions and exclusions apply to all these warranties. Please read the 2011 Honda warranty information booklet that came with your vehicle for precise information on warranty coverages. Your vehicle’s original tires are covered by their manufacturer. Tire warranty information is in a separate booklet.
Canadian Owners Please refer to the 2011 warranty manual that came with your vehicle.
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Reporting Safety Defects
In the US If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to notifying American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
In Canada If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform Honda Canada Inc. and you may also inform Transport Canada.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
If Transport Canada receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may lead to a recall and remedy campaign. However, Transport Canada cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Honda Canada Inc.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety
Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236
(TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to
http://www.saf ercar.gov
NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington,
DC 20590.
You can also obtain other information about motor
vehicle safety from
; or write to: Administrator,
http://www.saf ercar.gov
To contact Transport Canada’s Defect Investigations and Recalls Division, you may call 1-800-333-0510. For more information on reporting safety defects or about motor vehicle safety, go to
http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsaf ety
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Purchasing Factory Authorized Manuals The publications shown below can be purchased from Helm Incorporated. You can order by phone or online:
(U.S. only)
Call Helm Inc. at 1-800-782-4356 (credit card orders only) Go online at
www.helminc.com
If you are interested in other years or models, contact Helm Inc. at 1-800-782-4356.
Publication
Form Number
61TA005
61TA601
61TA005EL
61TA030
31TE0630
31TA5830
31TA5M30
31TE0Q30
HON-R
Form Description
2011 Honda Accord 2/4 door L4
Service Manual Base Book
2011 Honda Accord 2/4 door V6
Service Manual Supplement
2011 Honda 2/4 Door L4/V6
Electrical Troubleshooting Manual
2008 Honda 2/4 door Body Repair Manual 2011 Honda Accord 2-door Owner’s Manual
2011 Honda Accord
Navigation System Owner’s Manual
2011 Honda Accord Honda Service History
2011 Honda Accord 2-door Technology Reference Guide Order Form for Previous Years- Indicate Year and Model Desired
Authorized Manuals
Service Manual: Covers maintenance and recommended procedures for repair to engine and chassis components. It is written for the journeyman mechanic, but it is simple enough for most mechanically inclined owners to understand.
Electrical Troubleshooting Manual: Complements the Service Manual by providing in-depth troubleshooting information for each electrical circuit in your vehicle.
Body Repair Manual: Describes the procedures involved in the replacement of damaged body parts.
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Accessories ACCESSORY
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. 295
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(Ignition Key Position)
. 79
Accessory Power Sockets
. 118
Active Head Restraints
. 99
Additives, Engine Oil
. 351
Advanced Airbags
. 25
Airbag (SRS)
. 9, 21
Airbag System Components
. 21
Air Conditioning System . 124, 130
......
. 127, 131
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. 379, 380
...............
. 354
Air Pressure, Tires Antifreeze Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
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...............................
Usage
Indicator Operation
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. 58, 322
. 322
Anti-theft, Audio System
. 240
Anti-theft Steering Column Lock . 79
. 138
Audio System
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking
. 81
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Automatic Lighting Off Feature . 72
...
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 19
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Automatic Speed Control
. 250
Automatic Transmission
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Capacity, Fluid Paddle Shifters Shifting Shift Lever Position
.................. .......................... .......................................
. 309
. 420, 422
. 315
. 310
Indicators
Shift Lever Positions Shift Lock Release Auxiliary Input Jack
............................... ................ .................... ......................
. 309
. 310
. 313
. 239
Battery
Charging System
Indicator
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Jump Starting Maintenance Specifications Before Driving Belts, Seat Beverage Holders Bluetooth Booster Seats Brakes
............................ .............................. .................... .............................. .................................... ......................... ........ ..................................
HandsFreeLink
. 56, 405
. 400
. 387
. 421, 423
. 283
. 8, 17
. 116
. 257
. 48
Anti-lock System (ABS) Break-in, New Linings
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. 322
. 284
Index
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Bulb Replacement Fluid Parking System Indicator Wear Indicators
. 370
. 362
. 114
. 57, 407
. 321
. 321
Braking System
Break-in, New Vehicle
. 284
Brightness Control, Instruments . 73
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Bulb Replacement
Back-up Lights
Brake Lights
Fog Lights
Front Parking Lights
Headlights
High-mount Brake Light
Rear Lights
Specifications
Turn Signal Lights
.......................... .............................. ................................. ................ ................................. ......... ................................
. 370
. 370
. 372
. 368
. 365
. 371
. 370
. 421, 423
. 368, 370
. 365, 372
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Bulbs, Halogen
Capacities Chart Carbon Monoxide Hazard
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. 420, 422
. 51
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Index
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Carrying Cargo CAUTION, Explanation of CD Care CD Changer Certification Label Chains Changing a Flat Tire Changing Oil
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. 297
. iii
. 232
. 153, 201
. 418
. 385
. 393
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How to When to
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Charging System Indicator Check Fuel Cap Message Checklist, Before Driving Child Safety
............ ............ ..................................... ..............................
. 352
. 341
. 56, 405
. 287
. 304
. 33
. 48
. 40, 41
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Booster Seats Child Seats Important Safety
Reminders
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Infants Larger Children LATCH Risks with Airbags Small Children Tether Warning Labels Where Should a Child Sit
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. 33-50
. 38
. 47
. 42
. 34
. 39
. 46
. 52
. 34
II
On/Off Button
Cleaning the Seat Belts Climate Control System
Child Seats LATCH Tether Anchorage Points
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Clock Clutch Fluid CO in the Exhaust Cold Weather, Starting in Compact Spare Compass Console Compartment Consumer Information Controls, Instruments and Coolant
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. 33
. 42
. 46
. 374
. 130
. 132
. 241
. 363
. 51, 430
. 305
. 392
. 246
. 117
. 436