2002 Honda Accord Sedan Owners Manual

all the way to the floor or the starter will not operate. With an automatic transmission, it must be in Park or Neutral.

Turn the ignition switch to ON (II). Turn on the headlights and check their brightness. If the headlights are very dim or don’t light at all, the battery is discharged. See Jump Starting

on page

320

Turn the ignition switch to START (III). If the headlights do not dim, check the condition of the fuses. If the fuses are OK, there is proba- bly something wrong with the electrical circuit for the ignition switch or starter motor. You will need a qualified technician to determine the problem. (See Emergency Towing on page

336

.)

If the headlights dim noticeably or go out when you try to start the engine, either the battery is dis- charged or the connections are corroded. Check the condition of the battery and terminal connec- tions (see page then try jump starting the car from a booster battery (see page

). You can

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).

If Your Engine Won’t Start

The Starter Operates Normally In this case, the starter motor’s speed sounds normal, or even faster than normal, when you turn the ignition switch to START (III), but the engine does not run.

Are you using the proper starting Starting the procedure? Refer to Engine 209

on page

Your car has the Immobilizer System. You should use a properly-coded master or valet key to start the engine (see page ). 71
A key that is not properly coded will cause the immobilizer system indicator in the dash panel to blink rapidly.

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If Your Engine Won’t Start, Jump Starting

Do you have fuel? Turn the ignition switch to ON (II) for a minute and watch the fuel gauge. The low fuel level warning light may not be working, so you were not reminded to fill the tank.

Jump Starting If your car’s battery has run down, you may be able to start the engine by using a booster battery. Although this seems like a simple procedure, you should take several precautions.

There may be an electrical problem, such as no power to the fuel pump. Check all the fuses (see page

331

).

If you find nothing wrong, you will need a qualified technician to find the problem. See Towing on page

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A battery can explode if you do not follow the correct procedure, seriously injuring anyone nearby.

Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking materials away from the battery.

You cannot start a Honda with an automatic transmission by pushing or pulling it.

To jump start your car, follow these directions closely:

1.

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). In very cold

Open the hood and check the physical condition of the battery (see page weather, check the condition of the electrolyte. If it seems slushy or like ice, do not try jump starting until it thaws.

If a battery sits in extreme cold, the electrolyte inside can f reeze. Attempting to jump start with a f rozen battery can cause it to rupture.

2.

Turn off all the electrical acces- sories: climate control, stereo system, lights, etc. Put the transmission in Neutral or Park, and set the parking brake.

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Do you have fuel? Turn the ignition switch to ON (II) for a minute and watch the fuel gauge. The low fuel level warning light may not be working, so you were not reminded to fill the tank.

Jump Starting If your car’s battery has run down, you may be able to start the engine by using a booster battery. Although this seems like a simple procedure, you should take several precautions.

There may be an electrical problem, such as no power to the fuel pump. Check all the fuses (see page

331

).

If you find nothing wrong, you will need a qualified technician to find the problem. See Towing on page

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A battery can explode if you do not follow the correct procedure, seriously injuring anyone nearby.

Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking materials away from the battery.

You cannot start a Honda with an automatic transmission by pushing or pulling it.

To jump start your car, follow these directions closely:

1.

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). In very cold

Open the hood and check the physical condition of the battery (see page weather, check the condition of the electrolyte. If it seems slushy or like ice, do not try jump starting until it thaws.

If a battery sits in extreme cold, the electrolyte inside can f reeze. Attempting to jump start with a f rozen battery can cause it to rupture.

2.

Turn off all the electrical acces- sories: climate control, stereo system, lights, etc. Put the transmission in Neutral or Park, and set the parking brake.

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44--ccyylliinnddeerr mmooddeellss Connect one jumper cable to the 3. ) terminal on your positive ( Honda’s battery. Connect the other end to the positive ( ＋ terminal on the booster battery.

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Jump Starting

44--ccyylliinnddeerr mmooddeellss Connect the second jumper cable 4. to the negative ( ) terminal on the booster battery. Connect the other end to the grounding strap as shown. Do not connect this jumper cable to any other part of the engine.

−

5.

If the booster battery is in another vehicle, have an assistant start that vehicle and run it at a fast idle.

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BBOOOOSSTTEERR BBAATTTTEERRYY 44--ccyylliinnddeerr mmooddeellss The numbers in the illustrations show you the order to connect the jumper cables.

6.

Start your car. If the starter motor still operates slowly, check the jumper cable connections to make sure they have good metal-to- metal contact.

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66--ccyylliinnddeerr mmooddeellss Once your car is running, discon- 7. nect the negative cable from your car, then from the booster battery. Disconnect the positive cable from your car, then the booster battery.

Keep the ends of the jumper cables away from each other and any metal on the car until all are disconnected. Otherwise, you may cause an electrical short.

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The pointer of your car’s tempera- ture gauge should stay in the mid- range under most conditions. It may go higher if you are driving up a long steep hill on a very hot day. If it climbs to the red mark, you should determine the reason.

Your car can overheat for several reasons, such as lack of coolant or a mechanical problem. The only indication may be the temperature gauge climbing to or above the red mark. Or you may see steam or spray coming from under the hood. In either case, you should take immediate action.

Driving with the temperature gauge pointer at the red mark can cause serious damage to your engine.

Steam and spray from an overheated engine can seriously scald you.

Do not open the hood if steam is coming out.

If Your Engine Overheats

1.

2.

3.

Safely pull to the side of the road. Put the transmission in Neutral or Park, and set the parking brake. Turn off the heating and cooling system and all other accessories. Turn on the hazard warning indicators.

If you see steam and/or spray coming from under the hood, turn off the engine.

If you do not see steam or spray, leave the engine running and watch the temperature gauge. If the high heat is due to overloading (climbing a long, steep hill on a hot day with the A/C running, for example), the engine should start to cool down almost immediately. If it does, wait until the tempera- ture gauge comes down to the mid- point then continue driving.

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If Your Engine Overheats

4.

If the temperature gauge stays at the red mark, turn off the engine.

5.

6.

7.

Wait until you see no more signs of steam or spray, then open the hood.

Look for any obvious coolant leaks, such as a split radiator hose. Everything is still extremely hot, so use caution. If you find a leak, it must be repaired before you Emergency continue driving (see Towing ). 336

on page

If you don’t find an obvious leak, check the coolant level in the radiator reserve tank (see page ). If the level is below the 200
MIN mark, add coolant to halfway between the MIN and MAX marks.

8.

If there was no coolant in the reserve tank, you may also have to add coolant to the radiator. Let the engine cool down until the pointer

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reaches the middle of the tempera- ture gauge, or lower, before check- ing the radiator.

10.

Removing the radiator cap while the engine is hot can cause the coolant to spray out, seriously scalding you.

Always let the engine and radiator cool down before removing the radiator cap.

11.

9.

Using gloves or a large heavy cloth, turn the radiator cap counterclockwise, without pushing down, to the first stop. This releases any remaining pressure in the cooling system. After the pressure releases, push down on the cap and turn it until it comes off.

Start the engine and set the temperature control dial to maximum (climate control to FULL AUTO at 90°F/32°C). Add coolant to the radiator up to the base of the filler neck. If you do not have the proper coolant mixture available, you can add plain water. Remember to have the cooling system drained and refilled with the proper mixture as soon as you can.

Put the radiator cap back on tightly. Run the engine and watch the temperature gauge. If it goes back to the red mark, the engine needs repair. (See Towing

Emergency

on page

336

.)

12.

If the temperature stays normal, check the coolant level in the radiator reserve tank. If it has gone down, add coolant to the MAX mark. Put the cap back on tightly.

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Low Oil Pressure Indicator

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4.

Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause serious mechanical damage almost immediately. Turn of f the engine as soon as you can saf ely get the car stopped.

1.

2.

3.

This indicator should light when the ignition switch is ON (II), and go out after the engine starts. It should never come on when the engine is running. If it starts flashing, it indicates that the oil pressure dropped very low for a moment, then recovered. If the indicator stays on with the engine running, it shows that the engine has lost oil pressure and serious engine damage is possible. In either case, you should take immediate action.

Safely pull off the road and shut off the engine. Turn on the hazard warning indicators.

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). Although oil level

Let the car sit for a minute. Open the hood and check the oil level (see page and oil pressure are not directly connected, an engine that is very low on oil can lose pressure during cornering and other driving maneuvers.

If necessary, add oil to bring the level back to the full mark on the dipstick (see page

250

).

Start the engine and watch the oil pressure indicator. If the light does not go out within ten seconds, turn off the engine. There is a mechanical problem that needs to be repaired before you can continue driving. (See Towing .) 336

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Main MenuTable of ContentsstImmediately turn off all electrical accessories: radio, heater, A/C, rear defogger, cruise control, etc. Try not to use other electrically-operated controls such as the power windows. Keep the engine running and take extra care not to stall it. Starting the engine will discharge the battery rapidly.

By eliminating as much of the electrical load as possible, you can drive several miles (kilometers) before the battery is too discharged to keep the engine running. Drive to a service station or garage where you can get technical assistance.

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Charging System Indicator

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This indicator should come on when the ignition switch is ON (II), and go out after the engine starts. If it comes on brightly when the engine is running, it indicates that the charging system has stopped charging the battery.

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On4-cylinderLEV This indicator comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch ON (II). If it comes on at any other time, it indicates one of the engine’s emissions control systems may have a problem. Even though you may feel no difference in your car’s performance, it can reduce your fuel economy and cause your car to put out excessive emissions. Continued operation may cause serious damage.

OnV6and4-cylinderULEV This indicator should light when the ignition switch is ON (II), and go out after the engine starts. If it comes on at any other time, it indicates one of the engine’s emissions control systems may have a problem. Even though you may feel no difference in your car’s performance, it can reduce your fuel economy and cause your car to put out excessive emissions. Continued operation may cause serious damage.

If you have recently refueled your car, the cause of this indicator coming on could be a loose or missing fuel fill cap. Check the cap and tighten it until it clicks several times. Replace the fuel fill cap if it is missing. Tightening the cap will not make the indicator turn off immediately; it takes at least three driving trips.

Malfunction Indicator Lamp

If the indicator remains on past three driving trips, or the fuel cap was not loose or missing, have the car checked by the dealer as soon as possible. Drive moderately until the dealer has inspected the problem. Avoid full-throttle acceleration and driving at high speed.

You should also have the dealer inspect your car if this indicator comes on repeatedly, even though it may turn off as you continue driving.

If you keep driving with the malf unction indicator lamp on, you can damage your car’s emissions controls and engine. Those repairs may not be covered by your car’s warranties.

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Main MenuTable of ContentsstIf possible, do not take your car for a state emissions test until the readiness codes are set. To check if they are set, turn the ignition ON (II), but do not start the engine. The Malfunction Indicator Lamp will come on for 20 seconds. If it then goes off, the readiness codes are set. If it blinks 5 times, the readiness codes are not set. See State Emissions Testing on pages 353

and

352

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Malfunction Indicator Lamp

Readiness Codes 4-cylinderULEV,V6
Your car has certain ‘‘readiness codes’’ that are part of the on-board diagnostics for the emissions systems. In some states, part of the emissions testing is to make sure these codes are set. If they are not set, the test cannot be completed.

If your car’s battery has been disconnected or gone dead, these codes are erased. It takes several days of driving under various conditions to set the codes again.

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The Brake System Indicator normally comes on when you turn the ignition switch ON (II). It is a reminder to check the parking brake. It comes on and stays lit if you do not fully release the parking brake.

If it comes on at any other time, it indicates a problem with the car’s brake system. In most cases, the problem is a low fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir. Press lightly on the brake pedal to see if it feels normal. If it does, check the brake fluid level the next time you stop at a service station (see page ). If the fluid level is low, take the car to your dealer and have the brake system inspected for leaks or worn brake pads.

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However, if the brake pedal does not feel normal, you should take immediate action. Because of the brake system’s dual-circuit design, a problem in one part of the system will still give you braking at two wheels. You will feel the brake pedal go down much farther before the car begins to slow down, and you will have to press harder on the pedal. The distance needed to stop will be much longer.

Brake System Indicator

Slow down by shifting to a lower gear, and pull to the side of the road when it is safe. Because of the longer distance needed to stop, it is hazardous to drive the car. You should have it towed, and repaired as Emergency soon as possible. (See Towing .) 336

on page

If you must drive the car a short distance in this condition, drive slowly and cautiously.

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Closing the Moonroof

If the electric motor will not close the moonroof, do the following:

1.

2.

Check the fuse for the moonroof motor (see page ). If the fuse is blown, replace it with one of the same or lower rating.

331

Try closing the moonroof. If the new fuse blows immediately or the moonroof motor still does not operate, you can close the moonroof manually.

3.

Get the moonroof wrench out of the tool kit in the trunk.

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4.

Use a screwdriver or coin to remove the round plug in the center of the headliner.

5.

Insert the moonroof wrench into the socket behind this plug. Turn the wrench until the moonroof is fully closed.

6.

Remove the wrench. Replace the round plug.

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All the electrical circuits in your car have fuses to protect them from a short circuit or overload. These fuses are located in three fuse boxes.

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The interior fuse boxes are located on each side of the dashboard. To open an interior fuse box, open the car door. Pull the cover open, then take it out of its hinges by pulling it toward you.

The under-hood fuse box is located in the back of the engine compart- ment on the passenger’s side. To open it, push the tabs as shown.

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Fuses

335

and

Checking and Replacing Fuses If something electrical in your car stops working, the first thing you should check for is a blown fuse. Determine from the chart on pages , or the diagram on the 334
fuse box lid, which fuse or fuses control that component. Check those fuses first, but check all the fuses before deciding that a blown fuse is not the cause. Replace any blown fuses and check the component’s operation.

1.

Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0). Make sure the headlights and all other accessories are off.

2.

Remove the cover from the fuse box.

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3.

Check each of the large fuses in the under-hood fuse box by looking through the top at the wire inside. Removing these fuses requires a Phillips-head screw- driver.

4.

Check the smaller fuses in the under-hood fuse box and all the fuses in the interior fuse boxes by pulling out each fuse with the fuse puller provided in the under-hood fuse box.

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5.

Look for a burned wire inside the fuse. If it is burned, replace it with one of the spare fuses of the same rating or lower.

Fuses

If you cannot drive the car without fixing the problem, and you do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse of the same rating or a lower rating from one of the other circuits. Make sure you can do without that circuit temporarily (such as the cigarette lighter or radio).

If you replace the blown fuse with a spare fuse that has a lower rating, it might blow out again. This does not indicate anything wrong. Replace the fuse with one of the correct rating as soon as you can.

Replacing a f use with one that has a higher rating greatly increases the chances of damaging the electrical system. If you do not have a replace- ment f use with the proper rating f or the circuit, install one with a lower rating.

6.

If the replacement fuse of the same rating blows in a short time, there is probably a serious electrical problem in your car. Leave the blown fuse in that circuit and have your car checked by a qualified mechanic.

OnEX,EXV-6,SE,andU.S.Value Packagemodels If the radio fuse is removed, the audio system will disable itself. The next time you turn on the radio you will see ‘‘Code’’ in the frequency display. Use the Preset buttons to enter the five-digit code (see page 183

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No.

Amps.

Circuits Protected

No.

Amps.

Circuits Protected

10
11

20 A (7.5A) 20 A 20 A 20 A 15 A 30 A 15 A − 100 A 20 A

Left Headlight (Dimmer Relay) Right Headlight ABS F/S Stop ACG ABS Motor Hazard Spare Fuse Battery Cooling Fan

12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21

40 A 40 A − 40 A 20 A 40 A 40 A 20 A 20 A 50 A

Back Up, ACC Power Window Motor Spare Fuse Power Seat BSC Heater Motor Rear Defroster Heated Seat Condenser Fan IG1 Main

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INTERIOR FUSE BOXES DRIVER’S SIDE

PASSENGER’S SIDE

No. Amps.

Circuits Protected

No. Amps.

Circuits Protected

Fuses

10
11
12
13

15 A 10 A 7.5 A 7.5 A 7.5 A 15 A

7.5 A 7.5 A 7.5 A

7.5 A 15 A 30 A 7.5 A

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IG1 Fuel Pump IG1 SRS IG2 HAC R/C Mirror IG2 Day Light ECU (ECM/PCM), Cruise Control IG1 Moonroof, Washer ACC Instrument Panel, Back-up Lights IG1 Turn Signals IG1 Coil IG1 Wiper STS

＊ On Canadian models

10
11

12
13
14
15
16

30 A 20 A 20 A

20 A 20 A 10 A 20 A 20 A 20 A 10 A 7.5 A

20 A 7.5 A 7.5 A 20 A 20 A

＊

Moonroof Driver Power Seat Recline Assistant Power Seat Recline Driver Power Seat Slide Assistant Power Seat Slide Daytime Running Light Rear Left Power Window Front Right Power Window Radio, Cigarette Lighter Small Lights Interior Light, Courtesy Lights Power Door Locks Clock ABS Motor Check Front Left Power Window Rear Right Power Window

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On Canadian models

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Emergency Towing

If your car needs to be towed, call a professional towing service or, if you belong to one, an organization that provides roadside assistance. Never tow your car behind another vehicle with just a rope or chain. It is very dangerous.

There are three popular types of professional towing equipment.

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The operator Flat-bedEquipment loads your car on the back of a truck. This is the best way to transport your Honda.

−

The tow

Wheel-liftEquipment truck uses two pivoting arms that go under the tires (front or rear) and lift them off the ground. The other two This is tires remain on the ground. an acceptable way to tow your Honda.

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−

The tow

Sling-typeEquipment truck uses metal cables with hooks on the ends. These hooks go around parts of the frame or suspension and the cables lift that end of the car off the ground. Your car’s suspension and body can be seriously damaged. This method of towing is unacceptable.

If your Honda cannot be transported by flat-bed, it should be towed by wheel-lift equipment with the front wheels off the ground. If due to damage, your car must be towed with the front wheels on the ground, do the following:

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 car must be transported with the f ront wheels of f the ground.

With the front wheels on the ground, it is best to tow the car no farther than 50 miles (80 km), and keep the speed below 35 mph (55 km/h).

5-speedManualTransmission Release the parking brake. Shift the transmission to Neutral.

AutomaticTransmission:

Release the parking brake. Start the engine. Shift to D , then to N. Turn off the engine.

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If you decide to tow your car with all four wheels on the ground, make sure you use a properly-designed and attached tow bar. Prepare the car for towing as described above, and leave the ignition switch in Accessory (I) so the steering wheel does not lock. Make sure the radio and any items plugged into the accessory power socket are turned off so they do not run down the battery.

The steering system can be damaged if the steering wheel is locked. Leave the ignition switch in Accessory (I), and make sure the steering wheel turns f reely bef ore you begin towing.

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The diagrams in this section give you the dimensions and capacities of your Honda, 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 DOT Tire Quality Grading

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

Treadwear Traction Temperature

. 340
. 342
. 345
. 345
. 345
. 346

Technical Information

Oxygenated Fuels ......................... Driving in Foreign Countries ...... Emissions Controls ....................... The Clean Air Act ..................... Crankcase Emissions Control .................................... Evaporative Emissions Control ....................................

System

System

Onboard Refueling Vapor

. 347
. 348
. 349
. 349

. 349

. 349

Recovery

. 349
Exhaust Emissions Controls . 350
. 350

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

PGM-FI System Ignition Timing Control

System

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

. 350

Three Way Catalytic

Converter

Replacement Parts

. 350
........................... .................... . 350
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 351
.. .............. State Emissions Testing . 352

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Identification Numbers

Your car has several identifying numbers located in various places.

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is the 17-digit number your Honda dealer uses to register your car for warranty purposes. It is also necessary for licensing and insuring your car. 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.

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The Engine Number is stamped into the engine block. It is on the front.

The Transmission Number is on a label on top of the transmission.

4-cylinder Models

6-cylinder Models

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Identification Numbers

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Specifications

Dimensions Length Width Height

Wheelbase Track

Front Rear

＊

6-cylinder models

Weights Gross vehicle weight rating

Air Conditioning Refrigerant type Charge quantity

Lubricant type

＊

6-cylinder models

Capacities Fuel tank

188.8 in (4,795 mm) 70.3 in (1,785 mm) 56.9 in (1,445 mm) 57.3 in (1,455 mm) ＊ 106.9 in (2,715 mm) 61.2 in (1,555 mm) 60.4 in (1,535 mm)

See the certification label attached to the driver’s doorjamb.

HFC-134a (R-134a) − −

25 27 oz (700 750 g) 16 18 oz (450 500 g) ＊

− − ND-OIL8

Approx. 17.12 US gal (64.8 , 14.26 Imp gal)

Capacities Engine coolant

Change ＊ Manual Automatic

Total

Manual Automatic

Engine oil

Change ＊

Including filter Without filter

Total

Manual trans- mission oil Automatic transmission fluid

Change Total Change

Total

Windshield washer reservoir

U.S. Cars Canada Cars

1.45 US gal (5.5 , 1.21 Imp gal) 1.43 US gal (5.4 , 1.19 Imp gal) 1.48 US gal (5.6 , 1.23 Imp gal)

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1.85 US gal (7.0 , 1.54 Imp gal) 1.82 US gal (6.9 , 1.52 Imp gal) 1.98 US gal (7.5 , 1.65 Imp gal)

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4.5 US qt (4.3 , 3.8 Imp qt) 4.6 US qt (4.4 , 3.9 Imp qt) 4.2 US qt (4.0 , 3.5 Imp qt)

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5.9 US qt (5.6 , 4.9 Imp qt) 5.3 US qt (5.0 , 4.4 Imp qt) 2.0 US qt (1.9 , 1.7 Imp qt) 2.1 US qt (2.0 , 1.8 Imp qt) 2.6 US qt (2.5 , 2.2 Imp qt) 3.1 US qt (2.9 , 2.6 Imp qt) 6.4 US qt (6.1 , 5.4 Imp qt) 7.6 US qt (7.2 , 6.3 Imp qt) 2.6 US qt (2.5 , 2.2 Imp qt) 4.8 US qt (4.5 , 4.0 Imp qt)

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Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the engine. Reserve tank capacity: 0.16 US gal (0.6 , 0.13 Imp gal) Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.

2 : 3 : 6-cylinder models

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Lights Headlights

High Low

Front turn signal/side marker lights Front parking lights Rear turn signal lights Stop/Taillights Taillight High-mount brake light Back-up lights License plate lights Ceiling light Trunk lights Door courtesy lights Vanity mirror light

12 V 12 V 12 V

12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V

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60 W (HB3) 51 W (HB4) 24/2.2 CP

3 CP 21 W 21/5 W 3 CP 21 W 21 W 3 CP 7 W 5 W 2 CP 1.8 W

Battery Capacity

Fuses Interior

Under-hood

4-cylinder 6-cylinder

12 V 12 V

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52 AH/5 HR 55 AH/5 HR

See page 335 or the fuse label attached to the inside of the fuse box door on each side of the dashboard. See page 334 or the fuse box cover.

Engine Type

Bore x Stroke

Displacement

Compression ratio

Spark plugs

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Alignment Toe-in

Camber

Caster

Front Rear Front Rear Front

Specifications

Water cooled 4-stroke SOHC, SOHC VTEC 4-cylinder, SOHC 6-cylinder (V6), gasoline engine 3.39 x 3.82 in (86.0 x 97.0 mm) 3.39 x 3.39 in (86.0 x 86.0 mm)

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137.5 cu-in (2,254 cm ) 182.8 cu-in (2,997 cm )

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8.8 : 1
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See spark plug maintenance sec- tion pages 273 and 275 .

0.00 in (0.0 mm) 0.08 in (2.0 mm)

0° 0°30’ − 3°00’

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P195/70R14 90S P195/65R15 89H P205/65R15 92V ＊

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T135/90D15

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29 psi (200 kPa , 2.0 kgf/cm ) 30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm ) 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm )

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Specifications

Tires Size

Front/Rear

Spare

Pressure

Front/Rear

Spare

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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.

The tires on your car meet all U.S. Federal Safety Requirements. All tires are also graded for treadwear, traction, and temperature perform- ance 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 the tread shoulder and the 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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AA, A, B, C

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.

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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 over- loaded. Excessive speed, underinfla- tion, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.

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A, B, C

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.

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Some conventional gasolines are being blended with alcohol or an ether compound. These gasolines are collectively referred to as oxygenated fuels. To meet clean air standards, some areas of the United States and Canada use oxygenated fuels to help reduce emissions.

If you use an oxygenated fuel, be sure it is unleaded and meets the minimum octane rating requirement.

Before using an oxygenated fuel, try to confirm the fuel’s contents. Some states/provinces require this information to be posted on the pump.

The following are the U.S. EPA and Canadian CGSB approved percentages of oxygenates:

ETHANOL (ethyl or grain alcohol) You may use gasoline containing up to 10 percent ethanol by volume. Gasoline containing ethanol may be marketed under the name ‘‘Gasohol.’’

(Methyl Tertiary Butyl

MTBE Ether) You may use gasoline containing up to 15 percent MTBE by volume.

(methyl or wood

METHANOL alcohol) Your vehicle was not designed to use fuel that contains methanol. Methanol can corrode metal parts in the fuel system, and also damage plastic and rubber components. This damage would not be covered by your warranties.

Oxygenated Fuels

If you notice any undesirable operating symptoms, try another service station or switch to another brand of gasoline.

Fuel system damage or performance problems resulting from the use of an oxygenated fuel containing more than the percentages of oxygenates given above are not covered under warranty.

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Driving in Foreign Countries

If you are planning to take your Honda outside the U.S. or Canada, contact the tourist bureaus in the areas you will be traveling in to find out about the availability of unleaded gasoline with the proper octane rating.

If unleaded gasoline is not available, be aware that using leaded gasoline in your Honda will affect perfor- mance and fuel mileage, and damage its emissions controls. It will no longer comply with U.S. and Canadian emissions regulations, and will be illegal to operate in North America. To bring your car back into compliance will require the replace- ment of several components, such as the oxygen sensors and the three way catalytic converter. These re- placements are not covered under warranty.

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The burning of gasoline in your car’s engine produces several byproducts. 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. Scheduled maintenance is on page 240

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In Canada, Honda vehicles comply

with the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS) for Emissions valid at the time they are manufactured.

Crankcase Emissions Control System Your car 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

Emissions Controls

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

Exhaust Emissions Controls The exhaust emissions controls include three systems: PGM-FI, Ignition Timing Control and Three Way Catalytic Converter. These three systems work together to control the engine’s combustion and minimize the amount of HC, CO, and NOx that comes out the tailpipe. The exhaust emissions control systems are separate from the crankcase and evaporative emissions control systems.

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PGM-FISystem The PGM-FI System uses sequential multiport fuel injection. It has three subsystems: Air Intake, Engine Control, and Fuel Control. The Engine Control Module (ECM) or the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) uses various sensors to determine how much air is going into the engine. It then controls how much fuel to inject under all operat- ing conditions.

IgnitionTimingControlSystem This system constantly adjusts the ignition timing, reducing the amount of HC, CO and NOx produced.

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 Genuine Honda replacement parts or their equivalent for repairs. Using lower quality parts may increase the emissions from your car.

The emissions control systems are covered by warranties separate from the rest of your car. Read your warranty manual for more informa- tion.

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 ), dinitrogen (N ), and water vapor.

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The three way catalytic converter contains precious metals that serve as catalysts, promoting chemical reactions to convert the exhaust gasses without affecting the metals. The catalytic converter is referred to as a three-way catalyst, since it acts on HC, CO, and NOx. A replacement unit must be an original Honda part or its equivalent.

The three way catalytic converter must operate at a high temperature for the chemical reactions to take place. It can set on fire any com- bustible materials that come near it. Park your car away from high grass, dry leaves, or other flammables.

Three Way Catalytic Converter

Keep the engine tuned-up.

Have your car diagnosed and repaired if it is misfiring, back- firing, stalling, or otherwise not running properly.

TTHHRREEEE WWAAYY CCAATTAALLYYTTIICC CCOONNVVEERRTTEERR A defective three way catalytic converter contributes to air pollution, and can impair your engine’s per- formance. Follow these guidelines to protect your car’s three way catalytic converter.

Always use unleaded gasoline. Even a small amount of leaded gasoline can contaminate the catalyst metals, making the three way catalytic converter ineffective.

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State Emissions Testing

Testing of Readiness Codes If you take your vehicle for a state 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.

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Without touching the accelerator pedal, start the engine and let it idle for 20 seconds.

Keep the vehicle in Park (automatic transmission) or Neutral (manual transmission). 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 (approximately 3
minutes).

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 re-tested within the next two or three days, you can condition the vehicle for re-testing by doing the following.

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 8
hours or more.

Make sure the ambient temperature is between 20° and 95°F.

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State Emissions Testing

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 (A/T) or 5th (M/T). 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).

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.

If the testing facility determines the readiness codes are still not set, see your Honda dealer.

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Warranty and Customer Relations

Customer Relations

Information

Warranty Coverages Reporting Safety Defects

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Authorized Manuals

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Customer Relations Information

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