2005 Honda Accord Sedan Owners Manual

an organization. Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain. It is very dangerous.

There are two ways to tow your vehicle.

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Flat-bedEquipment loads your vehicle on the back of a truck. port your vehicle.

This is the best way to trans-

The operator

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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 vehicle.

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.

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Emergency Towing

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

If your vehicle is equipped with a front spoiler, remove it before towing so it is not damaged.

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.

If you decide to tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, make sure you use a properly- designed and attached tow bar. Prepare the vehicle 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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INTERIOR

UNDER-HOOD

TAB

Fuses

and

Checking and Replacing Fuses If something electrical in your vehicle stops working, the first thing you should check for is a blown fuse. Determine from the chart on pages , or the diagram on the 268
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 if the device works.

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The interior fuse box is on the driver’s lower left side. To remove the fuse box lid, pull it toward you and take it out of its hinges.

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

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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Fuses

BLOWN

BLOWN

BLOWN

3.

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

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4.

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

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.

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FUSE PULLER

If you cannot drive the vehicle 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 with the fuse puller provided in the under- hood fuse box. Make sure you can do without that circuit temporarily (such as the accessory power socket 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 replacement 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 with your vehicle. Leave the blown fuse in that circuit, and have your vehicle checked by a qualified mechanic.

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Fuses

UNDER-HOOD FUSE/RELAY BOX

No. Amps.

Circuits Protected

No. Amps.

Circuits Protected

10 A (30A) 10 A 15 A 10 A

Left Headlight Low (Rear Defroster Coil) Left Headlight Hi Small Light Right Headlight Hi

10

10 A 7.5 A 15 A 20 A −

Right Headlight Low Back Up FI ECU Condenser fan Not Used

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No. Amps.

Circuits Protected

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＊

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11
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
17
18
18
19
20
21
22

23

20 A 30 A 7.5 A 20 A 40 A 40 A 15 A 30 A 30 A 20 A 40 A 40 A (40 A) 40 A 100 A

− 50 A 50 A

Cooling Fan Cooling Fan MG. Clutch Horn, Stop Rear Defroster Back Up, ACC Hazard ABS Motor TCS Motor ABS F/S TCS Ignition Coil, DRL (Canada) Power Seats, Seat Heaters Heater Motor Battery Not Used ＋ Power Window Main

B IG1 Main

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: 6-cylinder models

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INTERIOR FUSE BOX

No.

Amps.

Circuits Protected

No.

Amps.

Circuits Protected

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(15 A) 15 A (10 A) 15 A 10 A 7.5 A

Drive by Wire Ignition Coil Day Light Laf Heater Radio Interior Light

1 : 6-cylinder models ＊ 2 : On Canadian models ＊

10
11
12

10 A 20 A 15 A 7.5 A 30 A −

Back-Up Lights Door Lock Front Accessory Sockets IG OPDS IG Wiper Not Used

Fuses

No.

Amps.

Circuits Protected

13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33

(20 A) (20 A) (20 A) (20 A) (20 A) 15 A 15 A 7.5 A 7.5 A 10 A 7.5 A 20 A 20 A 20 A 20 A (20 A)

− 7.5 A − 7.5 A 7.5 A

Passenger’s Power Seat Recline Driver’s Power Seat Slide Heated Seat Driver’s Power Seat Recline Passenger’s Power Seat Slide IG ACG IG Fuel Pump IG Washer IG Meter IG SRS IGP (PGM-FI ECU) Left Rear Power Window Right Rear Power Window Right Front Power Window Driver’s Power Window Moonroof Not Used IG HAC Not Used ACC HAC OP

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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 DOT Tire Quality Grading

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. 272
. 274

(U. S. Vehicles)

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. 277

Uniform Tire Quality

Grading Treadwear Traction Temperature

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

System

System

Onboard Refueling Vapor

. 277
. 277
. 277
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. 280
. 281
. 282
. 282

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. 282

Recovery

. 282
Exhaust Emissions Controls . 283
. 283

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PGM-FI System Ignition Timing Control

System

................................ Exhaust Gas Recirculation ...................

(EGR) System

. 283

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Three Way Catalytic

Converter

Replacement Parts

. 283
........................... .................... . 283
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 284
.. .............. State Emissions Testing . 285

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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 Honda 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.

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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

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.

Identification Numbers

4-cylinder Models

6-cylinder Models

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER

ENGINE NUMBER

ENGINE NUMBER

MANUAL TRANSMISSION NUMBER

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER

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Specifications

Dimensions Length Width Height Wheelbase Track

Front Rear

Weights Gross vehicle weight rating

Air Conditioning Refrigerant type Charge quantity

Lubricant type

Capacities Fuel tank

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1 : 6-cylinder models

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189.5 in (4,813 mm) 71.7 in (1,820 mm) 57.2 in (1,453 mm) 107.9 in (2,740 mm) 61.1 in (1,553 mm) 61.2 in (1,554 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. 17.09 US gal (64.7 )

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. Vehicles Canada Vehicles

1.35 US gal (5.1 ) 1.32 US gal (5.0 ) 1.77 US gal (6.7 )

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1.90 US gal (7.2 ) 1.88 US gal (7.1 ) 2.22 US gal (8.4 )

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4.4 US qt (4.2 ) 4.5 US qt (4.3 ) 4.2 US qt (4.0 )

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5.6 US qt (5.3 ) 5.3 US qt (5.0 ) 2.0 US qt (1.9 ) 2.2 US qt (2.1 ) 3.0 US qt (2.8 ) 3.1 US qt (2.9 ) 6.9 US qt (6.5 ) 7.6 US qt (7.2 ) 2.6 US qt (2.5 ) 4.8 US qt (4.5 )

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2 :

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3 :

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

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Specifications

Lights Headlights

High Low

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

1 : LX 2 : EX

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 12 V

− − −

− − − − − − − − − − − −

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

(Amber)

21 W 21/5 W 2 CP 21 W 21 W 3 CP 8 W 8 W 8 W 5 W 2 CP 1.1 W

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Battery Capacity

Fuses Interior

Under-hood

4-cylinder 6-cylinder

12 V 12 V

− −

38 AH/5 HR 52 AH/5 HR

See page 269 or the fuse label attached to the inside of the fuse box door on each side of the dashboard. See page 268 or the fuse box cover.

Engine Type

Bore x Stroke

Displacement

Compression ratio

Spark plugs

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3 : 4-cylinder models 4 : 6-cylinder models 5 : On some models

Alignment Toe-in

Camber

Caster

Front Rear Front Rear Front

Water cooled 4-stroke, DOHC i-VTEC 4-cylinder, SOHC VTEC 6-cylinder (V6), gasoline engine 3.43 x 3.9 in (87.0 x 99.0 mm) ＊ 3.39 x 3.39 in (86.0 x 86.0 mm)

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143.6 cu-in (2,354 cm ) 182.8 cu-in (2,997 cm )

＊

＊

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9.7 : 1
10 : 1
＊ IZFR6K-11
＊ ＊ SKJ20DR-M11
IZFR6K-13
＊ ＊ SKJ20DR-M13

3,

3,

＊ ＊

3,

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3,

NGK: DENSO: NGK: DENSO:

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

0° 1° − 3°15’

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Specifications

Tires Size

Front/Rear

Pressure

Spare Front

Rear

Spare

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1 : DX 2 : LX 3 : All EX and V6 models

P195/65R15 89H P205/65R15 92H P205/60R16 91V

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T135/90D15

32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) 30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm ) 30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm ) 29 psi (200 kPa , 2.0 kgf/cm ) 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm )

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1, 3

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1, 3

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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 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 the tread shoulder and the maximum section width. For example:

Treadwear 200
Traction AA Temperature A

All passenger vehicle 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 vehicle 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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Tire Labeling

Rim diameter in inches.

2202

−

Date of manufacture.

Tire Labeling The tires that came on your vehicle have a number of markings. Those you should be aware of are described below.

16

91

−

−

Load index (a numerical code associated with the maximum load the tire can carry).

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.

P205/60R16 91V

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Vehicle type (P indicates passenger vehicle).

205

−

Tire width in millimeters.

60

−

Aspect ratio (the tire’s section height as a percentage of its width).

−

Tire construction code (R indicates radial).

−

Speed symbol (an alphabetical code indicating the maximum speed rating).

TireIdentificationNumber Tire Identification Number (TIN) is a group of numbers and letters that look like the following example TIN.

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

−

Tire type code.

MaximumTirePressure Max Press

−

The maximum air pressure the tire can hold.

MaximumTireLoad Max Load

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The maximum load the tire can carry at maximum air pressure.

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Oxygenated Fuels

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.

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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.

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 vehicle back into compliance will require the re- placement of several components, such as the oxygen sensors and the three way catalytic converter. These replacements are not covered under warranty.

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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. Con- trolling the production of NOx, CO, and HC is important to the environ- ment. Under certain conditions of sunlight and climate, NOx and HC react to form photochemical ‘‘smog.’’ Carbon monoxide does not contri- bute 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.

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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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Exhaust Emissions Controls The exhaust emissions controls include four systems: PGM-FI, ignition timing control, exhaust gas recirculation and three way catalytic converter. These four 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.

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 use various sensors to determine how much air is going into the engine. It

Emissions Controls

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 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.

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.

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.

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Three Way Catalytic Converter

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 vehicle away from high grass, dry leaves, or other flamma- bles.

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THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER 4-cylinder models A defective three way catalytic converter contributes to air pollution, and can impair your engine’s per- formance. Follow these guidelines to protect your vehicle’s three way catalytic converter.

THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTERS 6-cylinder models Keep the engine tuned-up.

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 converter ineffective.

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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.

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 retesting 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.

State Emissions Testing

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 (about 3 minutes).

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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 dealer.

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Warranty and Customer Relations

Customer Service Information . 288
Warranty Coverages . 289
Reporting Safety Defects

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Customer Service 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 decision made by the dealership’s management, contact your Honda Customer Service Office.

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U.S. Owners: American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Automobile Customer Service Mail Stop 500-2N-7A 1919 Torrance Boulevard Torrance, California 90501-2746

In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands:

Bella International P.O. Box 190816

San Juan, Puerto Rico 00919-0816

Tel: (800) 999-1009

(787) 250-4318

Canadian Owners: CUSTOMER RELATIONS RELATIONS AVEC LA CLIENTÉLE

Honda Canada Inc. 715 Milner Avenue Toronto, ON M1B 2K8

Tel: 1-888-9-HONDA-9
Fax: Toll-free 1-877-939-0909
Toronto (416) 287-4776

When you call or write, please give us this information:

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Vehicle Identification Number (see page Name and address of the dealer who services your vehicle Date of purchase Mileage on 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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U.S. Owners Your new vehicle is covered by these warranties:

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NewVehicleLimitedWarranty covers your new vehicle, except for the battery, emissions control systems, and accessories, against defects in materials and workmanship.

EmissionsControlSystemsDefects WarrantyandEmissions these two PerformanceWarranty − warranties cover your vehicle’s emis- sions control systems. Time, mileage, and coverage are conditional. Please read the warranty manual for exact information.

OriginalEquipmentBatteryLimited Warranty to 100 percent credit toward a replacement battery.

this warranty gives up

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Warranty Coverages

a seat SeatBeltLimitedWarranty belt that fails to function properly is covered for the useful life of the vehicle.

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ReplacementBatteryLimited provides prorated Warranty coverage for a replacement battery purchased from your dealer.

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all exterior body panels are

RustPerforationLimitedWarranty − covered for rust-through from the inside for the specified time period with no mileage limit.

ReplacementMufflerLifetime provides LimitedWarranty coverage for as long as the pur- chaser of the muffler owns the vehicle.

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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 manual for details.

ReplacementPartsLimited covers all Honda Warranty replacement parts against defects in materials and workmanship.

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Restrictions and exclusions apply to all these warranties. Please read the 2005 Honda Warranty Information booklet that came with your vehicle for precise information on warranty coverages. Your vehicle original tires are covered by their manufacturer. Tire warranty information is in a separate booklet.

Canadian Owners Please refer to the 2005 Warranty Manual that came with your vehicle.

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Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicles)

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.

If NHTSA receives similar com- plaints, 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.

To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in Washington D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.

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Purchasing Factory Authorized Manuals (U.S. only) The publications shown below can be purchased from Helm Incorporated. You can order in any of three ways:

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