Brake Lights............................... 281
Ceiling Light............................... 282
Courtesy Light........................... 283
Front Parking Lights................. 278
Front Side Marker Lights......... 277
Headlights.................................. 276
High-mount Brake Light.......... 281
License Plate Lights.................. 281
Specifications............................. 327
Spotlight...................................... 283
Trunk Light................................ 284
Turn Signal Lights..................... 277
Bulbs, Halogen............................... 276
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Capacities Chart............................. 326
Carbon Monoxide Hazard.............. 49
Carrying Cargo.............................. 188
Cassette Player
Care.............................................151
Operation........................... 130, 148
CAUTION, Explanation of............... ii
CD Changer.......................... 133, 165
CD Player........................................ 142
Certification Label......................... 324
Chains............................................. 273
Changing a Flat Tire ..................... 297
Changing Engine Coolant............. 241
Changing Oil
How to......................................... 235
When to....................................... 224
Charging System Indicator .... 54, 310
Checklist, Before Driving............. 192
Childproof Door Locks................... 79
Child Seats........................................ 27
Tether Anchorage Points........... 38
Cleaner, Air.................................... 253
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels..................... 289
Carpeting.................................... 290
Exterior....................................... 288
Fabric.......................................... 291
Interior........................................ 290
Seat Belts.................................... 292
Vinyl............................................ 291
Window....................................... 292
Climate Control System................ 117
Clock, Setting the .......................... 102
Clutch Fluid.................................... 252
CO in the Exhaust......................... 333
Coin Box......................................... 103
Cold Weather, Starting in............. 194
Compact Spare............................... 296
Console Compartment.................. 103
Consumer Information*................ 340
Controls, Instruments and.............. 51
Coolant
Adding......................................... 239
Checking..................................... 184
Proper Solution.......................... 239
Temperature Gauge.................... 59
Corrosion Protection..................... 293
Crankcase Emissions Control
System......................................... 333
Cruise Control Operation............... 68
Customer Relations Office........... 340
DANGER, Explanation of................. ii
Dashboard........................................ 52
Daytime Running Lights................. 63
Defects, Reporting Safety............. 344
Defogger, Rear Window................. 64
Dimensions..................................... 328
Dimming the Headlights................ 62
Dipstick
Automatic Transmission . 247, 248
Engine Oil................................... 182
Directional Signals........................... 64
Disc Brake Wear Indicators......... 203
Disposal of Used Oil...................... 238
Doors
Locking and Unlocking............... 74
Power Door Locks....................... 75
DOT Tire Quality Grading........... 329
Downshifting, 5-speed Manual
Transmission.............................. 195
Drive Belts...................................... 266
Driver and Passenger Safety............ 5
Main MenustIndex
Driving............................................ 191
Economy..................................... 185
In Bad Weather.......................... 209
In Foreign Countries................. 332
Economy, Fuel............................... 185
Emergencies on the Road............. 295
Battery, Jump Starting.............. 304
Brake System Indicator............ 313
Changing a Flat Tire................. 297
Charging System Indicator...... 310
Checking the Fuses................... 316
Low Oil Pressure Indicator...... 309
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.... 311
Manually Closing Moonroof.... 314
Overheated Engine................... 307
Emergency Brake.......................... 101
Emergency Flashers....................... 66
Emergency Towing....................... 320
Emissions Controls........................ 333
Engine
Belts.............................................266
Coolant Temperature Gauge ..... 59
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp................................. 55, 311
Oil Pressure Indicator......... 54, 309
Oil, What Kind to Use............... 234
Overheating................................ 307
Specifications............................. 327
Speed Limiter..................... 196, 200
Starting........................................ 193
Engine Speed Limiter........... 196, 200
Ethanol in Gasoline ....................... 331
Evaporative Emissions Controls.. 333
Exhaust Fumes................................ 49
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
Belts by......................................... 17
Exterior, Cleaning the................... 290
Fabric, Cleaning............................. 291
Fan, Interior.................................... 110
Features, Comfort and
Convenience............................... 109
Filling the Fuel Tank..................... 178
Filter
Air Conditioning........................ 266
Oil................................................ 234
5-speed Manual Transmission
Checking Fluid Level................ 249
5-speed Manual Transmission
Shifting the................................. 195
Flashers, Hazard Warning.............. 66
Flat Tire, Changing a.................... 297
Fluids
Automatic Transmission .. 247, 248
Brake...........................................251
Clutch.......................................... 252
Manual Transmission............... 249
Power Steering........................... 252
Windshield Washer................... 246
FM Stereo Radio
Reception.................................... 158
Folding Rear Seat............................ 92
Foreign Countries, Driving in...... 332
Four-way Flashers........................... 66
Fuel.................................................. 178
Fill Door and Cap....................... 178
Gauge............................................ 58
Octane Requirement................. 178
Oxygenated................................ 331
Tank, Filling the......................... 178
Fuses, Checking the...................... 316
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Gas Mileage, Improving................ 185
Gasohol........................................... 331
Gasoline.......................................... 178
Gauge............................................ 58
Octane Requirement................. 178
Tank, Filling the......................... 178
Gas Station Procedures................. 178
Gauges
Engine Coolant Temperature .... 59
Fuel................................................59
Speedometer................................ 58
Tachometer.................................. 58
Gearshift Lever Positions
Automatic Transmission........... 197
5-speed Manual
Transmission.......................... 195
Glass Cleaning............................... 292
Glove Box......................................... 82
Halogen Headlight Bulbs.............. 278
Hazard Warning Flashers............... 66
Headlights......................................... 62
Aiming......................................... 276
Automatic Lighting Off............... 63
Daytime Running Lights............. 63
Lights On Indicator..................... 53
Low Beams, Turning on............. 62
Reminder Chime.......................... 62
Replacing Halogen Bulbs ......... 278
Turning on.................................... 62
Head Restraints............................... 92
Heating and Cooling...................... 110
High Altitude, Starting at.............. 194
HomeLink Universal
Transmitter.................................. 83
Hood, Opening the ........................ 180
Hydraulic Clutch............................ 252
Hydroplaning.................................. 210
Identification Number, Vehicle.... 326
Ignition
Keys............................................... 71
Switch............................................ 73
Timing Control System............. 336
Immobilizer System......................... 72
Important Safety Precautions.......... 6
Indicators, Instrument Panel.......... 53
Infant Restraint................................ 28
Infant Seats....................................... 28
Tether Anchorage Points........... 39
Inflation, Proper Tire .................... 268
Inside Mirror.................................... 98
Inspection, Tire.............................. 270
Instrument Panel............................. 53
Instrument Panel Brightness......... 63
Interior Cleaning............................ 290
Interior Lights................................ 106
Introduction......................................... i
Jacking up the Car......................... 209
Jack, Tire........................................ 298
Jump Starting................................. 304
Keys................................................... 71
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Label, Certification........................ 324
Lane Change, Signaling.................. 64
Lap/Shoulder Belts......................... 40
Lights
Bulb Replacement..................... 278
Indicator........................................ 53
Parking.......................................... 62
Turn Signal................................... 64
LOCK (Ignition Key Position)....... 73
Locks
Anti-theft Steering Column........ 73
Fuel Fill Door............................. 178
Glove Box..................................... 82
Power Door.................................. 75
Trunk............................................ 80
Low Coolant Level......................... 184
Lower Gear, Downshifting to a.... 195
Low Oil Pressure Indicator.... 52, 309
Lubricant Specifications Chart.... 326
Luggage.......................................... 188
Maintenance................................... 219
Owner Maintenance Checks.... 231
Record......................................... 229
Required Indicator....................... 60
Safety...........................................220
Schedule............................ 224 - 228
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.. 55, 311
Manual Transmission.................... 195
Manual Transmission Fluid ......... 249
Meters, Gauges................................ 57
Methanol in Gasoline.................... 331
Mirrors, Adjusting......................... 100
Moonroof.......................................... 88
Closing Manually....................... 314
Operation...................................... 98
Octane Requirement, Gasoline.... 178
Odometer.......................................... 58
Odometer, Trip................................ 59
Oil
Change, How to ......................... 235
Change, When to....................... 224
Checking Engine....................... 182
Pressure Indicator............... 54, 309
Selecting Proper Viscosity
Chart....................................... 235
ON (Ignition Key Position) ............ 74
Operation in Foreign Countries... 332
Outside Mirrors............................... 99
Overheating, Engine..................... 306
Owner Maintenance Checks........ 231
Oxygenated Fuel........................... 331
Neutral Gear Position.................... 198
New Vehicle Break-in................... 178
Normal Shift Speeds...................... 196
NOTICE, Explanation of................... ii
Numbers, Identification................ 324
Panel Brightness Control............... 63
Park Gear Position......................... 198
Parking............................................ 202
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Parking Brake................................ 101
Parking Lights.................................. 63
Parking Over Things that Burn... 335
PGM-FI System.............................. 334
Polishing and Waxing................... 289
Pre-Drive Safety Checklist............. 11
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts.......... 17
Protecting Adults............................. 12
Additional Safety Precautions.... 18
Advice for Pregnant Women...... 17
Protecting Children......................... 19
Protecting Infants........................ 28
Protecting Larger Children........ 34
Protecting Small Children.......... 31
Using Child Seats with
Tethers......................................37
Radiator Overheating.................... 309
Radio/Cassette Sound System.... 125
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement... 281
Rear Seat Armrest........................... 94
Rear Seat, Folding........................... 93
Rear View Mirror............................. 99
Rear Window Defogger.................. 66
Reclining the Seat Backs......... 88, 91
Recommended Shift Speeds ........ 196
Reminder Lights.............................. 53
Remote Transmitter........................ 75
Replacement Information
Air Cleaner Element.................. 253
Coolant........................................ 241
Engine Oil and Filter................. 235
Fuses...........................................318
Light Bulbs................................. 278
Schedule..................................... 224
Spark Plugs ....................... 256, 258
Tires............................................ 271
Wiper Blades.............................. 263
Replacing Seat Belts After a
Crash.............................................42
Reserve Tank, Coolant.................. 184
Restraint, Child................................ 19
Reverse Gear Position................... 198
Rotation, Tire................................. 271
Safety Belts......................................... 8
Safety Defects, Reporting* .......... 344
Safety Features.................................. 7
Airbags............................................ 9
Door Locks................................... 10
Head Restraints........................... 10
Seat Belts........................................ 8
Seats & Seat-Backs...................... 10
Safety Labels, Location of.............. 50
Safety Messages................................ ii
Seat Belts............................................ 8
Additional Information................ 40
Automatic Seat Belt
Tensioners................................ 41
Cleaning...................................... 292
Lap/Shoulder Belt....................... 40
Maintenance................................. 42
Reminder Light and
Beeper................................. 40, 54
System Components.................... 40
Use During Pregnancy................ 17
Seats, Adjusting the......................... 88
Security System............................. 175
Serial Number................................ 324
Service Intervals............................ 224
Service Manual*............................ 345
Service Station Procedures .......... 178
Main MenustSetting the Clock........................... 101
How Your SRS Indicator
The 5-speed Manual
Transmission.......................... 195
Shift Lever Position Indicator...... 197
Shift Lock Release......................... 200
Side Airbags..................................... 45
How Your Side Airbags Work.... 45
How The Side Airbag Indicator
Light Works............................. 46
Side Marker Lights, Bulb
Replacement............................... 279
Signaling Turns................................ 64
Snow Tires...................................... 273
Solvent-type Cleaners.................... 288
Sound System........................ 125, 153
Spare Tire
Inflating....................................... 297
Specifications............................. 330
Spark Plugs, Replacing........ 256, 258
Specifications Charts..................... 328
Speed Control................................... 68
Speed Limiter........................ 196, 200
Speedometer.................................... 58
SRS, Additional Information........... 43
Additional Safety Precautions.... 23
How Your Airbags Work..... 43, 45
Works........................................43
SRS Components......................... 43
SRS Service................................... 48
SRS Indicator............................. 43, 55
START (Ignition Key Position) ..... 74
Starting the Engine........................ 193
In Cold Weather at High
Altitude................................... 194
With a Dead Battery................. 306
Steam Coming from Engine......... 308
Steering Wheel
Adjustment................................... 67
Anti-theft Column Lock.............. 73
Stereo Sound System........... 125, 153
Storing Your Car............................. 287
Sun Visor......................................... 105
Sunglasses Holder......................... 106
Supplemental Restraint System
Servicing....................................... 48
SRS Indicator......................... 43, 55
System Components.................... 43
Synthetic Oil................................... 235
Index
Tachometer...................................... 58
Taillights, Changing Bulbs in....... 281
Taking Care of the Unexpected .. 295
Tape Player ........................... 130, 160
Technical Descriptions
DOT Tire Quality Grading....... 329
Emissions Control Systems...... 332
Oxygenated Fuels...................... 331
Three Way Catalytic
Converter................................ 335
Temperature Gauge........................ 59
Tether Attachment Points.............. 37
Three Way Catalytic Converter... 335
Time, Setting the........................... 101
Timing Belt..................................... 267
Tire Chains..................................... 273
Tire, How to Change a Flat.......... 297
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Tires................................................ 267
Air Pressure............................... 268
Checking Wear.......................... 270
Compact Spare........................... 298
DOT Tire Quality Grading....... 331
Inflation....................................... 268
Inspection................................... 270
Replacing.................................... 271
Rotating....................................... 271
Snow............................................273
Specifications............................. 328
Tools, Tire Changing.................... 297
Towing
ATrailer......................................211
Emergency Wrecker................. 320
Traction Control System (TCS)
Indicator............................... 56, 207
Operation................................... 207
Transmission
Checking Fluid Level,
Automatic...................... 247, 248
Checking Fluid Level,
Manual.................................... 248
Fluid Selection .................. 247, 248
Identification Number............... 319
Shifting the Automatic.............. 196
Shifting the Manual................... 195
Treadwear...................................... 329
Trip Meter........................................ 59
Trunk................................................. 80
Opening the.................................. 80
Open Monitor Light.................... 56
Turn Signals..................................... 64
Underside, Cleaning...................... 293
Unexpected, Taking Care
of the........................................... 295
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..... 329
Unleaded Gasoline......................... 178
Upholstery Cleaning...................... 292
Used Oil, How to Dispose of........ 238
Vanity Mirror................................. 105
Vehicle Capacity Load .................. 189
Vehicle Dimensions....................... 326
Vehicle Identification Number..... 324
Vehicle Storage.............................. 287
VIN.................................................. 324
Vinyl Cleaning................................ 293
Viscosity, Oil................................... 235
WARNING, Explanation of.............. ii
Warning Labels, Location of.......... 50
Warranty Coverages*................... 341
Washer, Windshield
Checking the Fluid Level......... 246
Operation...................................... 65
Washing.......................................... 290
Waxing and Polishing................... 289
Wheels
Adjusting the Steering................ 66
Alignment and Balance............. 270
Compact Spare........................... 296
Wrench....................................... 298
Windows
Cleaning......................................292
Operating the Power................... 97
Rear, Defogger............................ 66
Windshield
Cleaning........................................ 64
Washers........................................ 66
Main MenustWipers, Windshield
Changing Blades........................ 263
Operation...................................... 64
Worn Tires..................................... 270
Wrecker, Emergency Towing....... 320
*: U.S. and Canada only
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Main MenustService Information Summary
Gasoline: Unleaded gasoline, pump octane number of 86 or higher.
Fuel Tank Capacity: 17.12 US gal (64.8 l, 14.26 Imp gal)
Recommended Engine Oil:
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page 235 ).
Oil change capacity (including filter):
4-cylinder models
4.5 US qt (4.3 l, 3.8 imp qt)
6-cylinder models
4.6 US qt (4.4 l, 3.9 Imp qt)
Automatic Transmission Fluid: Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic Transmission Fluid) preferred, or a DEXRON ® III ATF as a temporary replacement (see pages 247 and 248).
Tire Pressure (measured cold): DX
29 psi (200 kPa , 2.0 kgf/cm2)
LX, EX, LX V-6, EX V-6
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm2)
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 249).
Capacity:
2.0 US qt (1.9 l,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 252).
Brake Fluid:
Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid
preferred, or a DOT 3 or DOT 4
brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page 251).
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