. 53
..................
Adding Checking Proper Solution Temperature Gauge
........................................ .................................... ......................... ...................
. 354
. 291
. 354
. 65
Crankcase Emissions Control
System
Cruise Control Indicator Cruise Control Operation Cup Holders Customer Service
........................................ ................ ............ ................................... .........................
. 430
. 62
. 250
. 116
. 436
DANGER, Explanation of Dashboard Daytime Running Lights Daytime Running Lights
................................... ..........
...............
. iii
. 3, 54
. 60, 72
Indicator
....................................... ................................. ............ ................ ...... ............................
Dead Battery Defects, Reporting Safety Defogger, Rear Window Defrosting the Windows Dimensions Dimming the Headlights Dipstick
. 60
. 400
. 438
. 75
. 128, 134
. 420, 422
. 70
...............
Automatic Transmission Engine Oil
.......... .................................. .......................... ........ .....................
Directional Signals Disc Brake Wear Indicators Disposal of Used Oil Doors
Auto Door Lock Auto Door Unlock Locking and Unlocking DOT Tire Quality Grading Downshifting, Manual
.......................... ....................... .............. ..........
. 357
. 290
. 70
. 321
. 353
. 81
. 84
. 80
. 424
Transmission
.............................
. 306
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....................
D-Paddle Shift Mode Driver and Passenger Safety Driving
........................................... ....................................
Economy
. 315
. 5
. 303
. 292
...........
Driving Position Memory
System
Dual Temperature Control Dust and Pollen Filter
........................................ .......... ..................
. 103
. 135
. 375
. 292
System
Emergencies
Economy, Fuel .............................. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ........................................ .................................. ............. ........... ................ ..... ......... ............................ .................. ..... ... .................. .......................................
. 324
. 391
. 400
Battery, Jump Starting
. 407
Brake System Indicator
. 393
Changing a Flat Tire
. 405
Charging System Indicator
. 74
Hazard Warning Flashers
. 400
Jump Starting
. 408
Checking the Fuses
Low Oil Pressure Indicator
. 405
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 406
Overheated Engine
. 403
. 415
Towing
Emergency Brake Emergency Flashers Emergency Towing Emergency Trunk Opener Emissions Controls Emissions Testing Engine
......................... ...................... ...................... ............ ....................... ........................
. 114
. 74
. 415
. 92
. 430
. 433
. 354
............
Adding Engine Coolant
....
. 65
Coolant Temperature Gauge
If It Won’t Start
.........................
. 398
...
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 406
. 341
Oil Life Indicator
.......................
. 405
Oil Pressure Indicator
..............
. 350
Oil, What Kind to Use
..............
. 403
Overheating
...............................
Specifications
. 420, 422
. 308, 313
Speed Limiter
. 305
Starting
. 422
V6
4-cylinder
. 420
. 308, 313
Engine Speed Limiter
Ethanol in Gasoline
......................
. 285
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 430
Exhaust Fumes
...............................
. 51
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
....................................... ................................................ ...................................
.................... ....................
..........
Belts by
........................................
. 15
Index
..........................
Fan, Interior Features Filling the Fuel Tank Filters
......................................... ....................
. 125, 133
. 123
. 285
Dust and Pollen Oil
........................ ............................................... ............. ................... .....................................
Flashers, Hazard Warning Flat Tire, Changing a Floor Mats Fluids
. 375
. 352
. 74
. 393
. 375
Automatic Transmission Brake Clutch Manual Transmission Power Steering Windshield Washer
.......... .......................................... ......................................... .............. .......................... .................. ........................................ ......................... ..........................
Fog Lights Folding Rear Seat Four-way Flashers Front Airbags
. 357
. 362
. 363
. 359
. 363
. 356
. 73
. 100
. 74
. 9, 23
..............................
CONTINUED
III
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Index
Fuel
Check Fuel Cap Message Fill Door and Cap Gauge Low Fuel Indicator Octane Requirement Oxygenated Tank, Refueling
. 284
.................................................
. 287
........
. 285
......................
. 65
...........................................
. 60
.....................
. 284
................
. 285
...............................
. 285
........................
. 292
Fuel Economy
...............................
....
Fuel Economy (ECO) Indicator
. 59
.....................
. 408
Fuses, Checking the
......
Gas Mileage, Improving Gasoline Gauge Low Fuel Indicator Octane Requirement Tank, Refueling
......................................... ........................................... ..................... ................ ........................ ................
. 292, 293
. 284
. 65
. 60
. 284
. 285
. 285
Gas Station Procedures Gauges
Engine Coolant Temperature . 65
Fuel
. 65
... ...............................................
Gearshift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission
..........
. 319
IV
Hood, Opening and Closing Horn Hydraulic Clutch
........ .............................................. ...........................
. 288
. 4, 68
. 363
...
Identification Number, Vehicle . 418
Ignition
Keys
Switch
Timing Control System
.............................................. ........................................... ............ ........................ .........
Immobilizer System Important Safety Precautions
. 77
. 79
. 431
. 78
. 6
Manual Transmission
.............. ......................................
Glove Box Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............................
(GVWR)
. 299, 330
. 307
. 116
Halogen Headlight Bulbs HandsFreeLink Hazard Warning Flashers Headlights Aiming Automatic Lighting Off Automatic Lighting On Daytime Running Lights High Beam Indicator Reminder Chime Replacing Halogen
............. ........................... .............. ........................................ ........................................ .............. .............. ............ .................. .........................
. 365
. 257
. 74
. 70
. 365
. 72
. 71
. 72
. 60
. 70
Bulbs
..............................
Turning on
...................................
........................
Head Restraints Heating and Cooling Heated Mirrors Heater, Seat HomeLink Universal
..................... ............................. ...................................
. 365, 372
. 70
. 13, 97
. 124
. 107
. 102
Transceiver
................................
. 253
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Index
Indicators
. 56
. 58
System)
......................................... ...............
ABS (Anti-lock Brake) Brake (Parking and Brake ............................ ................
Charging System Cruise Control Cruise Main Door and Trunk Open DRL (Daytime Running
............................. ................................. ................
. 57, 407
. 56, 405
. 62
. 62
. 61
Lights) Fog Lights Fuel Economy (ECO)
...................................... ...................................
. 60
. 62
................................... ................................... ........ ..................................... ......................................
. 59
Indicator
. 60
High Beam
. 58
Key (Immobilizer System)
. 60
Lights On
. 60
Low Fuel
. 56, 405
Low Oil Pressure
. 59
Low Tire Pressure
. 61
Maintenance Minder
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 406
. 61
Security System
. 57
Side Airbag Off
. 56
Seat Belt
SRS
. 57
. 59
TPMS
................ ...................... .................. ... .......................... ........................... ....................................... ............................................... ...........................................
Turn Signal and Hazard
Warning
Tether Anchorage Points
VSA Off VSA System Washer Level
Indicators, Instrument Panel Infant Restraint Infant Seats
................................... ........................................ ................................. .............................. ......... ............................... ...................................... .......... ................... ........................ ................................. ............................. .................... .......... ............................. ............................ ........ .............. ...............................
. 58
. 62
. 62
. 60
. 56
. 38
. 38
. 46
. 379
. 64
. 106
. 381
. 41
. 46
. 42
. 55
. 73
. 53
. 121
. i
. 163, 213
........................................
Tether Anchorage Points Using LATCH Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Brightness Instruments and Controls Interior Lights Introduction iPod
.......................................
Inflation, Proper Tire Information Display Inside Mirror Inspection, Tire Installing a Child Seat
Jack, Tire Jump Starting
....................................... ................................
. 394
. 400
Keys
..................................................
. 77
Label, Certification Lane Change, Signaling Lap/Shoulder Belts LATCH System Lights
....................... .................
..................
. 418
. 70
. 14, 18
. 42
...............................
Bulb Replacement Indicator Parking Turn Signal
.................... ....................................... .........................................
............................
Load Limits LOCK (Ignition Key Position)
.................................... ......
. 365
. 55
. 70
. 58, 70
. 298
. 79
Jacking up the Vehicle
.................
. 394
CONTINUED
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Index
Locks
Anti-theft Steering Column Fuel Fill Door Glove Box Lockout Prevention Power Door Trunk
....... ............................ .................................. .................... ................................. ........................................... ........................ ......................... ...
. 79
. 285
. 116
. 81
. 80
. 91
. 291
Low Coolant Level
Low Fuel Indicator
. 60
Lower Gear, Downshifting to a . 306
Low Oil Pressure Indicator
. 56, 405
Lower Anchors
. 42
Lubricant Specifications
................................
...
Chart
..................................
Luggage, Storing (Cargo)
. 420, 422
. 297
...........
Maintenance
.................................. ........................................
. 339
. 341
Minder Main Items and Sub
Items
..............................
. 344, 347
Owner’s Maintenance
Checks
................................... ......................... ..........................................
Minder Indicator Safety
. 346
. 61
. 340
VI
....... ................... ........
Malfunction Indicator Lamp Manual Transmission Manual Transmission Fluid Meters, Gauges Methanol in Gasoline Mirrors, Adjusting Modifying Your Vehicle Moonroof
................... ........................ ............... .......................................
. 406
. 306
. 359
. 55, 63
. 285
. 106
. 296
. 112
.........................
Neutral Gear Position New Vehicle Break-in Normal Shift Speeds NOTICE, Explanation of Numbers, Identification
................... .................. ............
. 311
. 284
. 307, 319
. i
. 418
................... ...............
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 284
Odometer
. 64
Oil
... .........................................
Change, How to Change, When to Checking Engine Pressure Indicator
........................ ...................... ...................... ..............
. 352
. 341
. 290
. 56, 405
Selecting Proper Viscosity
Chart
...................................... ...........
. 351
. 79
ON (Ignition Key Position) Onboard Refueling Vapor
Recovery
....................................
. 430
............................
Outside Mirrors
. 106
....
Outside Temperature Indicator
. 66
. 403
Overheating, Engine
....................
. 346
Owner’s Maintenance Checks
....
.........................
Oxygenated Fuels
. 284
Paddle Shifters Panel Brightness Control Park Gear Position Parking Parking Brake Parking Brake and Brake
.............................. .............. ........................ ........................................... ...............................
. 315
. 73
. 311
. 320
. 114
.................
System Indicator
. 57, 407
Parking Lights
. 70
.................................
Parking Over Things that Burn . 432
..
....
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator
. 30
. 431
PGM-FI System
.............................
...................................
Pollen Filter
. 375
. 80
Power Door Locks
..........................
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................ ......
Power Seat Adjustments Power Socket Locations Power Windows Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts Protecting Adults and Teens
. 93
. 115, 118
. 108
. 15
. 11
Additional Safety Precautions . 16
. 15
Advice for Pregnant Women
. 33
. 33
. 38
. 47
. 39
............................ ......... ......... ... ..... ........................ ..................... ....................... ....... .........
General Guidelines Protecting Infants Protecting Larger Children Protecting Small Children Using Child Seats with
Protecting Children
Tethers
Using LATCH
..................................... .............................
. 46
. 42
................... ............. .................
. 403
Radiator Overheating
. 138
Radio/CD Sound System
. 240
Radio Theft Protection
. 147, 194
Radio, XM
Readiness Codes
...........................
. 433
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 370
..
............................
Rear Seat Access
. 95
. 100
Rear Seat, Folding
........................
............................
Rearview Mirror Rear Window Defogger Reclining the Seat Backs Recommended Shift
........................... ................. .........
. 106
. 75
. 93, 94
Speeds Refueling Reminder Indicators Remote Transmitter Replacement Information
................................ ........................................ ....................... .......................
. 307, 319
. 285
. 56
. 87
Engine Oil and Filter Fuses Light Bulbs Schedule Timing Belt Tires Wiper Blades
................ .......................................... ................................ .................................... ................................ ........................................... .............................
. 352
. 408
. 365
. 341
. 364
. 384
. 376
Replacing Seat Belts After a
Crash
............................................ .............
Reporting Safety Defects Reserve Tank, Engine
. 20
. 438
Coolant
...............................
Restraint, Child Reverse Gear Position Reverse Lockout Rotation, Tire
............................... .................. ........................... ................................
. 291, 354
. 33
. 311
. 308
. 383
Index
Safety Belts Safety Defects, Reporting Safety Features
.................................. ............
................................. ........................................... ....................................... ............. ..............................
Safety Labels, Location of Safety Messages Seat Belts
.....................................
Airbags Seat Belts
. 8, 17
. 438
. 7
. 9
. 8
. 52
. iii
. 8, 18
. 17
Additional Information Automatic Seat Belt
...............
Tensioners
............................... .....................................
Cleaning Lap/Shoulder Belt Maintenance Reminder Indicator and
................................
. 19
. 374
. 14, 18
. 19
................
Beeper
................................
System Components Use During Pregnancy Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt
................... ............... ...
. 17, 56
. 17
. 15
. 18
CONTINUED
VII
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Index
Seats
.................................
Adjusting Folding Heaters
. 93-95
. 100
. 102
. 244
. 63
. 40
. 139
. 317
. 418
. 341
. 439
. 285
. 241
. 309
. 313
. 9, 27
How Your Side Airbags Work . 27
...
How the Side Airbag Off
Security System Select/Reset Knob Selecting a Child Seat Selector Knob (Disc Changer) Sequential Shift Mode Serial Number Service Minder Service Manual Service Station Procedures Setting the Clock Shift Lever Position Indicators Shift Lock Release Side Airbags
....................................... ....................................... ............................ ......................... ..................... ... .................. ............................... .............................. ........................... ......... .......................... ... ........................ ................................
*
Indicator Works Side Curtain Airbags
...................... ..................
. 30
. 9, 29
How Your Side Curtain
Airbags Work
Signaling Turns Snow Tires Sound System
.......................... ............................... ..................................... ................................
. 29
. 70
. 385
. 138
VIII
Spare Tire Inflating Specifications
......................................
Spark Plugs Specifications Speed Control Speed Limiter Speedometer SRS, Additional Information
. 392
. 421, 423
....................
. 420, 422
............................
. 420, 422
........................
. 250
................................
. 308, 313
........................
. 63
...................................
. 21
..........
Additional Safety Precautions . 32
...
Airbag Service
. 31
.............................
Airbag System Components
. 21
......
How the Passenger Airbag Off
......................
Indicator Works
. 30
How the Side Airbag Off
Indicator Works
......................
. 30
How the SRS Indicator Works . 29
..
How Your Front Airbags
. 23
.........................................
How Your Side Airbags Work . 27
...
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
.........................................
Work
Work
SRS Indicator ............................. START (Ignition Key Position)
. 29
. 29, 57
....
. 79
Starting the Engine
.......................
. 305
In Cold Weather at High
Altitude
With a Dead Battery
.................................. ................ ........
. 305
. 400
. 403
Steam Coming from Engine Steering Wheel Adjustments Anti-theft Column Lock
................................ .............
.......
Steering Wheel Buttons Stereo Sound System Sun Visor Sunglasses Holder Supplemental Restraint
................... ........................................ ........................
. 76
. 79
. 237, 250
. 138
. 119
. 119
.................................. ......................................
System Servicing SRS Indicator System Components
.........................
................... ..................................
. 9, 21
. 31
. 29, 57
. 21
. 351
Synthetic Oil
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 391
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Index
Technical Descriptions
DOT Tire Quality Grading Emissions Control Systems Three Way Catalytic
...... .....
. 424
. 430
Converter
. 432
...............................
. 65
.......................
Temperature Gauge
. 66
....................
Temperature, Outside
. 46
..............
Tether Anchorage Points
Theft Protection, Radio
................
. 240
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 432
..........................
. 241
Time, Setting the
. 364
Timing Belt
....................................
. 385
Tire Chains
....................................
. 393
Tire, How to Change a Flat
.........
. 426
Tire Information
...........................
.................................
Tire Labeling
. 426
Tire Pressure Monitoring
. 381
.........................
Checking Wear
. 392
..........................
Compact Spare
DOT Tire Quality Grading
......
. 424
Glossary of Tire Terminology . 427
. 379
Inflation
......................................
..................................
Inspection
. 381
. 384
Replacing
...................................
. 383
Rotating
......................................
. 382
Service Life
................................
. 385
Snow
...........................................
Specifications
. 421, 423
. 393
....................
...................
Tools, Tire Changing Towing
A Trailer Emergency Wrecker Weight Limit
..................................... ................ .............................
. 329
. 415
. 329
Transmission
System (TPMS) Low Tire Pressure
............
. 326, 428
Checking Fluid Level,
Automatic
..............................
. 357
Indicator
...........................
. 59, 326
Checking Fluid Level,
Required Federal
Tires
Explanation
............................
TPMS Indicator
..................
............................................... .............................. ........................................
Air Pressure Chains
. 428
. 59, 327
. 379
. 380
. 385
Manual
...........................
Fluid Selection .......... Identification Number Shifting the Automatic Shifting the Manual
. 359, 360
. 358, 359, 361
. 419
..............
. 309
.............
..................
. 306
. 381
.....................................
Treadwear
Trip Meter Trunk
....................................... ................................................ .................... ................................. ............................ ....................................
Emergency Opener Opening the Open Indicator
Turn Signals
. 65
. 91
. 92
. 91
. 61
. 70
Unexpected, Taking Care of
the
............................................... .... ........................
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Unleaded Gasoline USB Adapter
. 391
. 424
. 284
Cable
..................
. 165, 175, 215, 225
USB Flash Memory Device . 172, 222
. 353
Used Oil, How to Dispose of
.......
................................ .................
Vanity Mirror Vehicle Capacity Load Vehicle Dimensions Vehicle Identification Number
. 119
. 298
. 420, 422
. 418
.............
....
CONTINUED
IX
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Index
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA )
System
....................................
VSA Off Indicator VSA Off Switch VSA System Indicator
...............
.........................
........
.............................
.............................
Vehicle Storage Ventilation VIN Viscosity, Oil Voice Control System
................................................. ..................................
...........
. 324
. 62, 324
. 325
. 62, 324
. 388
. 127, 133
. 418
. 351
. 131, 181
WARNING, Explanation of Warning Labels, Location of Warranty Coverages Washers, Windshield
............ ......... ....................
. iii
. 52
. 437
Checking the Fluid Level Indicator Operation
........ ....................................... .....................................
. 356
. 60
. 69
Wheels
Adjusting the Steering Alignment and Balance Compact Spare Wrench, Nut
............... ............ .......................... ..............................
. 76
. 382
. 392
. 394
Windows
Auto Reverse Operating the Power Rear, Defogger
............................. ................ ...........................
. 109
. 108
. 75
Windshield Cleaning Defroster Washers
....................................... ........................... .......................................
. 69
. 128, 134
. 69
Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades Operation Worn Tires Wrecker, Emergency Towing
....................... ..................................... .................................... .....
. 376
. 69
. 381
. 415
XM Radio
.............................
. 147, 194
*
U.S. only
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Service Information Summary
Gasoline: Unleaded gasoline, pump octane number of 87 or higher.
Fuel Tank Capacity: 18.5 US gal (70.0 )
Recommended Engine Oil:
API Premium grade 0W-20
350
detergent oil (see page
).
Oil change capacity (including filter):
4-cylindermodels 4.2 US qt (4.0 ) V6models 4.5 US qt (4.3 )
Automatic Transmission Fluid: Honda ATF DW-1 (automatic transmission fluid) (see page
358
).
Manual Transmission Fluid:
Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30
or 10W-40 motor oil as a
temporary replacement (see page
359
5-speedmanualtransmission:
2.0 US qt (1.9 )
).
Tire Pressure (measured cold): 4-cylindermodels
Front/Rear: 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm )
V6models
Front/Rear: 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm )
6-speedmanualtransmission: 2.2 US qt (2.1 )
Spare Tire Pressure: 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm )
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
364
).
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
362
).