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15 A 20 A 10 A 40 A 40 A 40 A 40 A 40 A 15 A 20 A 15 A − 80 A 40 A −

21 25 7.5 A 30 A

Condenser Fan Small Lights Interior Light Cooling Fan Hazard, Turn Signals FI ECU Horn, Brake Light ABS F/S Back Up ABS Motor Rear Defroster Heater Motor Power Window Option Left Headlight Door Lock Right Headlight Not Used Battery Ignition 1
Spare Fuses

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Fuses

INTERIOR FUSE BOX

No. Amps.

Circuits Protected

15 A 20 A 10 A 10 A −

Ignition Coil LAF Heater Daytime Running Lights Alternator Not Used

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No. Amps.

Circuits Protected

10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25

7.5 A 20 A 7.5 A 10 A 7.5 A 7.5 A 7.5 A 10 A 10 A − − 15 A 15 A 7.5 A 20 A − 20 A 20 A − −

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Power Window Relay Moonroof Accessory, Radio SIDE SRS Meter ABS Daytime Running Lights SRS Power Mirrors (Security) Not Used Fuel Pump Accessory Power Socket Turn Signal Lights Front Wipers Not Used Front Right Power Window Front Left Power Window Not Used Not Used

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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.

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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 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:

Emergency Towing

5-speedManualTransmissionand ContinuouslyVariableTransmission (CVT)

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.

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.

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Trying to lif t or tow your car by the bumpers will cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed to support the car’s weight.

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.

Emergency Towing

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).

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

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Technical Information

Thediagramsinthissectiongive 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

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. 288

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Treadwear Traction Temperature

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Oxygenated Fuels Driving in Foreign Countries

Emissions Controls ....................... The Clean Air Act ..................... Crankcase Emissions Control .................................... Evaporative Emissions Control ....................................

System

System

Onboard Refueling Vapor

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Recovery

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Exhaust Emissions Controls . 295
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PGM-FI System Ignition Timing Control

System

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Three Way Catalytic

Converter

Replacement Parts

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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 296
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.............. State Emissions Testing .... . 297

Testing of Readiness Codes

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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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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

CERTIFICATION LABEL

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The Engine Number is stamped into the engine block.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER

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

MANUAL TRANSMISSION NUMBER

Identification Numbers

ENGINE NUMBER

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Specifications

Dimensions Length Width Height Wheelbase Track

Front Rear

174.7 in (4,438 mm) 66.7 in (1,695 mm) 55.1 in (1,399 mm) 103.1 in (2,620 mm) 57.9 in (1,470 mm) 57.9 in (1,470 mm)

Weights Gross vehicle weight rating

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

Engine Type

Bore xStroke Displacement Compression ratio

Spark plugs

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1 : 2 :

DX, LX U.S.: HX, EX Canada: Si

Water cooled 4-stroke SOHC , SOHC VTEC ＊

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4-cylinder gasoline engine

2.95 x 3.72 in (75.0 x 94.4 mm)

102 cu-in (1,668 cm )

9.5
9.9

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4 : 5 : 6 :

Capacities Fuel tank

Engine coolant

Change ＊ Manual Automatic CVT Total

Manual Automatic CVT

Engine oil

Change ＊

Including filter Without filter

Manual trans- mission fluid Automatic transmission fluid

Total Change Total Change

Total

Windshield washer reservoir 3 :

U.S. Cars Canada Cars

Approx. 13.2 US gal (50 )

1.03 US gal (3.9 ) 1.00 US gal (3.8 ) 1.00 US gal (3.8 )

1.32 US gal (5.0 ) 1.29 US gal (4.9 ) 1.29 US gal (4.9 )

3.4 US qt (3.2 ) ＊ 3.7 US qt (3.5 ) ＊ 3.2 US qt (3.0 ) ＊ 3.5 US qt (3.3 ) ＊ 4.4 US qt (4.2 ) 1.6 US qt (1.5 ) 1.7 US qt (1.6 ) 2.9 US qt (2.7 ) 3.4 US qt (3.2 ) ＊ 6.3 US qt (6.0 ) 6.0 US qt (5.7 ) ＊ 2.6 US qt (2.5 ) 4.8 US qt (4.5 )

Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the engine. Reserve tank capacity: 0.108 US gal (0.41 ) Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. DX, LX EX, HX

HX

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Air Conditioning Refrigerant type Charge quantity Lubricant oil type

Lights Headlights (HI/LO) Front turn signal/side marker lights Front parking light Rear turn signal lights Stop/Taillights/Rear side marker lights Back-up lights High-mount stop light License plate lights Ceiling light Front ceiling light ＊ Spotlights

Trunk light

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1 : U.S.: EX

Canada : Si

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Battery Capacity

HFC-134a (R-134a) −

17.6 19.4 oz (500 550 g)

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SP-10

12 V 12 V

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60/55 W (HB2) 21/5 W

12 V 12 V 12 V

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3 CP 21 W 21/5 W

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

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18 W 21 W 3CP 10 W 5 W 5 W 8 W 5 W

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Specifications

See page 282 or the fuse label attached to the inside of the fuse box door under the steering column. See page 281 or the fuse box cover.

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

− 0° 45’ − 2°14’

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P185/70R14 87S P185/65R15 86H ＊ T115/70D14 88M T125/70D15 95M

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

Fuses Interior

Under-hood

Alignment Toe-in

Camber

Caster

Tires Size

Pressure

Front Rear Front Rear Front

Front/Rear

Spare

Front/Rear Spare

12 V 12 V

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36 AH/5 HR 38 AH/5 HR

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U.S.: DX, HX and LX Canada: DX U.S.: EX Canada: LX, Si U.S.: DX, HX and LX Canada : DX, LX and Si U.S.: EX Canada: LX with ABS, Si with ABS

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DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Cars)

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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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.

DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Cars)

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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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 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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Emissions Controls

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 workandwhattodotomaintain them. This section summarizes how the emissions controls work. Scheduled maintenance is on page 194

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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.

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.

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

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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.

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.

Emissions Controls

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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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 car away from high grass, dry leaves, or other flammables.

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(U.S. EX and Canadian Si models)

(DX, LX and U.S. HX models)

THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER 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.

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.

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 car 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 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.

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 (approximately 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 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 decision made by the dealership’s management, contact your Honda Customer Relations Office.

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

Tel: (800) 999-1009

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

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In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands: Bella International P.O. Box 190816
San Juan, Puerto Rico 00919-0816

Tel: (787) 250-4318

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 car Date of purchase Mileage on your car Your name, address, and tele- phone number A detailed description of the problem Name of the dealer who sold the car to you

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U.S. Owners Your new Honda 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 a Honda 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.

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.

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covers all genuine

ReplacementPartsLimited Warranty Honda replacement parts against defects in materials and workman- ship.

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

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Restrictions and exclusions apply to all these warranties. Please read the 2003 Honda Warranty Information booklet that came with your car for precise information on warranty coverages. Your Honda’s original tires are covered by their manufacturer. Tire warranty infor- mation is in a separate booklet.

Canadian Owners Please refer to the 2003 Warranty Manual that came with your car.

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Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicles)

If you believe that your car 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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Index

Accessories and Modifications

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... Accessories ................................ . 163
Additional Safety Precautions . 164
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Modifications

ACCESSORY (Ignition Key

Position)

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Maintenance Usage

Accessory Power Socket Additives, Engine Oil Airbag (SRS) Air Cleaner Element Air Conditioning System

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

Air Outlets (Vents) Air Pressure, Tires Normal Driving Alcohol in Gasoline Antifreeze Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)

. 82
. 104
. 203
. 10, 49
. 219
. 110
. 228
. 110
. 112
. 232
. 233
. 292
. 207

Indicator Light Operation

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

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

. 65, 186
. 184

Anti-theft Steering Column

Lock

Appearance Care

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

. 82
. 249

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

Audio System Automatic Speed Control Automatic Transmission

. 118, 130
............. . 151
.............. . 174
.......................... Capacity, Fluid . 288
............... Checking Fluid Level . 214
....................................... Shifting . 175
Shift Lever Position Indicator . 174
. 175
Shift Lever Positions ................ .................... Shift Lock Release . 178

Battery

Charging System

Indicator

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

Jump Starting Maintenance Specifications Before Driving Belts,Seat Beverage Holders Body Repairs Brakes

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

. 64, 273
. 267
. 224
. 289
. 155
.8,45
. 102
. 256

Anti-lock System (ABS) Break-in, New Linings Bulb Replacement

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

. 184
. 156
. 244

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

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

Fluid Parking System Indicator Wear Indicators

. 217
. 100
. 65, 275
. 183
Braking System . 183
Break-in, New Car . 156
.. Brightness Control, Instruments . 74
Brights, Headlights ........................ . 73
Bulb Replacement Back-up Lights Brake Lights Ceiling Light Front Parking Lights Front Side Marker Lights Headlights High-mount Brake Light License Plate Lights Rear Side Marker Lights Specifications Spotlights Trunk Light Turn Signal Lights

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

. 244
. 244
. 247
. 242
. 242
. 241
. 245
. 245
. 244
. 289
. 247
. 246
. 242
. 241

Bulbs, Halogen

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Capacities Chart Carbon Monoxide Hazard Cargo Hooks Carrying Cargo Cassette Player

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

. 288
. 55
. 168
. 165

. 148
. 124, 145
.............. . ii . 127, 141
. 127, 139
. 105
. 286
. 238
. 259
. 209

Care Operation

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

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

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

CAUTION, Explanation of CD Changer CD Player Ceiling Light Certification Label Chains Changing a Flat Tire Changing Engine Coolant Changing Oil

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

How to When to

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

Charging System Indicator Checklist, Before Driving Child Safety Child Seats

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

...

Lower Anchors Tether Anchorage Points

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

. 205
. 192
. 64, 273
. 170
. 21

. 43
. 41

II

Cleaner Element, Air Cleaning

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

. 219

. 250
. 252
. 253
. 253
. 254
. 123, 135
. 217
. 294
. 105
. 171
. 258
. 300
. 59

Exterior Interior Seat Belts Vinyl Windows

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

＊

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

Clock, Setting the Clutch Fluid CO in the Exhaust Coat Hook Cold Weather, Starting in Compact Spare Consumer Information Controls, Instruments and Coolant

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

Adding Checking Proper Solution Replacing Temperature Gauge

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

Corrosion Protection Crankcase Emissions Control

System

Cruise Control Operation Customer Relations Office

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

. 207
. 161
. 207
. 209
. 71
. 255

. 294
. 151
. 300

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

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

DANGER, Explanation of Dashboard Daytime Running Lights Defects, Reporting Safety Defog and Defrost Defogger, Rear Window Defrosting the Windows Dimensions Dimming the Headlights Dipstick

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

. ii . 2, 60
. 74
. 302
. 115
. 78
. 115
. 288
. 73

Automatic Transmission Engine Oil

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

Directional Signals Disc Brake Wear Indicators Disposal of Used Oil Doors

. 214
. 160
. 75
. 183
. 206

Locking and Unlocking Power Door Locks

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

. 84
. 84
. 290

DOT Tire Quality Grading Downshifting, 5-speed Manual

Transmission

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

Drive Belts Driver and Passenger Safety

...........

. 172
. 231
. 5

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Driving

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

Economy In Bad Weather In Foreign Countries

. 169
. 162
. 187
. 293

. 162
Economy, Fuel . 283
Emergencies on the Road . 267
Battery, Jump Starting . 275
Brake System Indicator . 259
Changing a Flat Tire . 273
Charging System Indicator . 279
Checking the Fuses Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 272
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 274
. 277
Manually Closing Moonroof . 269
Overheated Engine . 100
. 78
. 283
. 89
. 294

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

Emergency Brake Emergency Flashers Emergency Towing Emergency Trunk Opener Emissions Controls Engine

Coolant Temperature Gauge Drive Belts

. 71
.... . 231
.................................

Malfunction Indicator

Lamp

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

Oil Pressure Indicator Oil, What Kind to Use Overheating Specifications Starting Engine Speed Limiter

. 66, 274
. 64, 272
. 203
. 269
. 288
. 171
. 173, 177
Ethanol in Gasoline . 292
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 294
Exhaust Fumes . 55
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat

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

......

Belts by

Exterior, Cleaning the

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

. 19
. 250

Fabric, Cleaning Fan, Interior Features, Comfort and

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

. 253
. 110

Convenience

Filling the Fuel Tank Filters

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

. 109
. 157

Air Cleaner Dust and Pollen Oil

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

. 219
. 229
. 205

5-speed Manual Transmission

Checking Fluid Level Shifting the

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

. 216
. 172
. 78
. 259

Flashers, Hazard Warning Flat Tire, Changing a Fluids

Automatic Transmission Brake Clutch Manual Transmission Power Steering Windshield Washer

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

. 214
. 217
. 217
. 216
. 218
. 213

FM Stereo Radio

Reception

Folding Rear Seat Foreign Countries, Driving in Four-way Flashers Fuel

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

Economy Fill Door and Cap Gauge Octane Requirement Oxygenated Reserve Indicator Tank, Filling the

. 137
. 94
. 293
. 78
. 156
. 162
. 157
. 70
. 156
. 292
. 66
. 157
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Index

Fuses, Checking the

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

. 279

Gas Mileage, Improving Gasohol Gasoline

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

Fuel Reserve Indicator Gauge Octane Requirement Tank, Filling the

Gas Station Procedures Gauges

. 162
. 292
. 156
. 66
. 70
. 156
. 157
. 157

Engine Coolant Temperature . 71
. 70
Fuel Speedometer . 69
. 69
Tachometer

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

Gearshift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission 5-speed Manual Transmission

Glass Cleaning Glove Box

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

. 172
. 254
. 101

..........

. 174

IV

Halogen Headlight Bulbs Hazard Warning Flashers Headlights

Daytime Running Lights High Beam Indicator Reminder Beeper Replacing Halogen Bulbs Turning on

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

Head Restraints Heating and Cooling High Altitude, Starting at High-Low Beam Switch High-mount Brake Light Hood Latch Hood, Opening the Horn Hydraulic Clutch Hydroplaning

. 74
. 66
. 73
. 241
. 73
. 92
. 110
. 171
. 73
. 245
. 220
. 158
. 72
. 217
. 188

Identification Number, Vehicle . 286
Ignition Keys

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

. 80

...

Switch Timing Control System

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

. 82
. 295
. 6

.........

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

. 241