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the jack's end bracket to lock it in place. Store the tool kit.

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TOP SLIT

23.Hold the cover at the 10 o'clock

and 2 o'clock positions, then place the top of it over the spare tire, making sure the top slit on the back of the cover is vertical.

NOTICE

Make sure the cover is at room temperature before you install it. If it's too cold, it won't fit easily over the tire.

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OUTSIDE SEAM

UPPER FLAP

SLIT

24.Step back to check the alignment

of the logo. If needed, move the cover left or right until the logo is straight.

25.Starting at the top of the tire,

position the outside seam of the cover slightly over the outside edge of the tire. Pull the cover on, a little at a time, and alternate side to side along the tire until you reach the bottom.

SPARE TIRE BRACKET

26.Pull the bottom of the cover over

the tire, and make sure the two slits on the lower flaps of the cover are horizontal and the two upper flaps touch the spare tire bracket.

27.If needed, readjust the cover to

smooth out any wrinkles.

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28.Zip the cover closed.

29.Replace the cargo storage bin.

Secure it with the four clips. Push each clip down securely, and pivot the ring down flat.

30.Unhook the cargo area floor and lower it. Replace the cargo area carpet.

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Loose items can fly around the interior in a crash and could seriously injure the occupants.

Store the wheel, jack and tools securely before driving.

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Nothing Happens or the Starter Motor Operates Very Slowly When you turn the ignition switch to START (III), you do not hear the normal noise of the engine trying to start. You may hear a clicking sound or series of clicks, or nothing at all. Check these things:

Check the transmission interlock. The transmission must be in Park or Neutral or the starter will not operate.

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 200 .

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 Towing on page 212 .)

If Your Engine Won't Start

Diagnosing why your engine won't start falls into two areas, depending on what you hear when you turn the key to START (III):

You hear nothing, or almost nothing. The engine's starter motor does not operate at all, or operates very slowly.

You can hear the starter motor operating normally, or the starter motor sounds like it is spinning faster than normal, but the engine does not start up and run.

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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 connections (see page 157 ). You can then try jump starting the vehicle from a booster battery (see page 200 ).

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 procedure? Refer to Starting the Engine on page 108.

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.

If Your Engine Won't Start

There may be an electrical problem, such as no power to the fuel pump. Check all the fuses (see page 207 ).

If you find nothing wrong, you will need a qualified technician to find the problem. See Towing on page 212.

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Jump Starting

If your vehicle'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.

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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 by pushing or pulling it.

To jump start your vehicle, follow these directions closely:

1. Open the hood and check the

physical condition of the battery (see page 157 ). In very cold weather, check the condition of the electrolyte. If it seems slushy or like ice, do not try jump starting until it thaws.

NOTICE

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

2. Turn off all the electrical acces-

sories: heater, A/C, stereo system, lights, etc. Put the transmission in Neutral or Park and set the parking brake.

Jump Starting

3. Connect one jumper cable to the

positive ( + ) terminal on the booster battery. Connect the other end to the positive ( + ) terminal on your Honda's battery.

4. Connect the second jumper cable

to the negative (—) terminal on the booster battery. Connect the other end to the ground wire on the right side of the engine 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.

BOOSTER BATTERY

6. Start your vehicle. If the starter

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

7. Once your vehicle is running,

disconnect the negative cable from your vehicle, then from the booster battery. Disconnect the positive cable from your vehicle, then the booster battery.

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If Your Engine Overheats

The pointer of your vehicle's temperature gauge should stay in the midrange 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.

NOTICE

Driving with the temperature gunge pointer lit the red mark can cause serious damage to your engine.

Your vehicle 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.

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

Do not open the hood if steam is coming out.

1. 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.

2. If you see steam and/or spray

coming from under the hood, turn off the engine.

3. 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.

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

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

6. 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 continue driving (see Towing on page 212).

7. If you don't find an obvious leak,

check the coolant level in the radiator reserve tank (see page 101). If the level is below the 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 reaches the middle of the tempera- ture gauge, or lower, before check- ing the radiator.

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.

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.

If Your Engine Overheats

10. Start the engine and set the temperature control dial to maximum. 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.

11.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 on page 212 .)

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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3. If necessary, add oil to bring the level back to the full mark on the dipstick (see page 140 ).

4. 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 on page 212 .)

Low Oil Pressure Indicator

LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR

NOTICE

Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause serious mechanical damage almost immediately. Turn off the engine as soon as you can safely get the vehicle stopped.

1. Safely pull off the road and shut

off the engine. Turn on the hazard warning indicators.

2. Let the vehicle sit for a minute.

Open the hood and check the oil level (see page 100). Although oil level and oil pressure are not directly connected, an engine that is very low on oil can lose pressure during cornering and other driving maneuvers.

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.

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Charging System Indicator

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.

CHARGING SYSTEM

INDICATOR

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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NOTICE

If you keep driving with the malfunction indicator lamp on, you can damage your vehicle's emissions controls and engine. Those repairs may not he covered by your vehicle's warranties.

Malfunction Indicator Lamp

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP

This indicator comes on for a lew 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 vehicle's performance, it can reduce your fuel economy and cause your vehicle to put out excessive emissions. Continued operation may cause serious damage.

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If you have recently refueled your vehicle, 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. Replace the fuel fill cap if it is missing. Tightening the cap will not make the indicator turn off immediately; it takes three driving trips.

If the indicator remains on past three driving trips, or the fuel cap was not loose or missing, have the vehicle 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 vehicle if this indicator comes on repeatedly, even though it may turn off as you continue driving.

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TAB

INTERIOR

ABS FUSE BOX

Fuses

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

The interior fuse box is underneath the dashboard on the driver's side. Remove the fuse box lid by swinging the lid down and pulling it straight out of its hinges.

Cars equipped with ABS have a third fuse box for the ABS. It is in the engine compartment on the passen- ger's side.

The under-hood fuse box is located in the engine compartment. To open, push the tab as shown.

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Fuses

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 210 and 211, or the diagram on the 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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FUSE PULLER

BLOWN

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 box by pulling out each fuse with the fuse puller provided in the door of the interior fuse box.

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 accessory 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.

Fuses

NOTICE

Replacing a fuse with one that has a higher rating greatly increases the chances of damaging the electrical system. If you do not have a replace- ment fuse with the proper rating for 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 technician.

BLOWN

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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Fuses

INTERIOR FUSE BOX

* : Canadian model

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UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX

ABS FUSE BOX (For some types)

Fuses

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Sling-type Equipment — Never tow your vehicle with sling-type equipment. It will damage the body, suspension, or drive system.

NOTICE

Towing this vehicle with only two tires on the ground will damage parts of the 4WD system. It should be transported on a flat-bed truck or trailer.

Refer to Towing Your Vehicle Behind a Motorhome on page 127 for non-emergency towing information.

Emergency Towing

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

Emergency Towing Because of your vehicle's unique four-wheel drive system, it must be transported on a flat-bed truck. Towing with any other type of equipment should not be attempted.

Flat-bed Equipment — This is the only way to trasport your vehicle.

Wheel Lift Equipment — Never tow your vehicle with wheel lift equipment. It will damage the drive system.

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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. The expla- nations of several electronic and mechanical systems on your Honda are for the more technically-oriented owner.

Identification Numbers................. 214
Specifications................................. 216
Tire Information............................ 218
Tire Size Designation................ 218
Wheel Size Designation............ 218
Tire Speed Ratings.................... 218
DOT Tire Quality Grading....... 219
Treadwear.............................. 219
Traction.................................. 219
Temperature.......................... 220

Technical Information

Emission Controls......................... 221
The Clean Air Act...................... 221
Crankcase Emission Control

System.................................... 221

Evaporative Emission Control

System.................................... 221
Exhaust Emission Controls...... 222
PGM-FI System..................... 222
Ignition Timing Control

System................................ 222

Three Way Catalytic

Converter........................... 222
Replacement Parts..................... 222
Three Way Catalytic Converter... 223

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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

The Engine Number is stamped into the engine block.

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

TRANSMISSION NUMBER

Identification Numbers

ENGINE NUMBER

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Specifications

page 156

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* 1 : Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the

engine. Reserve tank capacity: 0.11 US gal (0.4

* 2 : Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.

,0.09 Imp gal)

Specifications

page 210

page 211

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Tire Speed Ratings The chart below shows many of the different speed ratings currently being used for passenger car tires. The speed symbol is part of the tire size designation on the sidewall of the tire. This symbol corresponds to that tire's designed maximum safe operating speed.

Tire Information

Tire Size Designation A tire's sidewall is marked with a tire size designation. You will need this information when selecting replace- ment tires for your car. The follow- ing explains what the letters and numbers in the tire size designation mean.

(Example tire size designation) 205/70R15 95S

205 — Tire width in millimeters.

70 — Aspect ratio. The tire's section height as a percentage of its width.

R — Tire construction code (Radial).

Load Index, a numerical code

95 associated with the maximum load the tire can carry.

S Speed Symbol. See the speed rating chart in this section for additional information.

Wheel Size Designation Wheels are also marked with important information that you need if you ever have to replace one. The following explains what the letters and numbers in the wheel size designation mean.

(Example wheel size designation) 15 x 6 JJ

15 — Rim diameter in inches

15 Rim diameter in inches.

6 Rim width in inches.

JJ Rim contour designation.

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DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Cars) 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.

Tire Information

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.

Traction The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are A, B, and C, and they 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 as- signed to this tire is based on brak- ing (straight ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turning) traction.

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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 build-up and possible tire failure.

Tire Information

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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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.

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 emission controls work and what to do to maintain them. This section summarizes how the emission controls work. Scheduled maintenance is on page 134.

* In Canada, Honda vehicles comply with the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS) for Emissions valid at the time they are manufactured.

Emission Controls

Crankcase Emission 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 the crankcase back to the intake manifold. They are then drawn into the engine and burned.

Evaporative Emission Control System As gasoline evaporates in the fuel tank, an evaporative emission 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.

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Emission Controls

Exhaust Emission Controls The exhaust emission 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 emission control systems are separate from the crankcase and evaporative emission control systems.

PGM-FI System 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) 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.

Ignition Timing Control System This system constantly adjusts the ignition timing, reducing the amount of HC, CO and NOx produced.

Replacement Parts The emission 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.

Three Way Catalytic Converter 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 (N ), and water vapor.

), dinitrogen

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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.

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.

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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Customer Relations

Information................................. 226
U.S. Zone Office Map.................... 227
Canada Zone Office Map.............. 228
Warranty Coverages..................... 229
Reporting Safety Defects

(U.S. Cars)................................. 230
Authorized Manuals...................... 231

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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 Zone Office. Refer to the U.S. and Canadian Zone Office maps on the following pages.

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

Vehicle Identification Number (see page 214) 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. Zone Office Map

Western Zone P.O. Box 2260

700 Van Ness Avenue Torrance, California 90509-2260
(310) 781-4565

Northwestern Zone P.O. Box 20186

12439 N.E. Airport Way Portland, Oregon 97230
(503) 256-0943
(also includes Alaska and Hawaii)

South Central Zone 4529 Royal Lane

Irving, Texas 75063
(972) 929-5481

Central Zone 101 South Stanfield Road

Troy, Ohio 45373
(937) 332-6250

Northeastern Zone P.O. Box 337

Eastgate Industrial Park 115 Gaither Drive Mt. Laurel, New Jersey 08054
(609) 235-5533
Includes: NYC Metro area and Fairfield County, CT area

Mid-Atlantic Zone 902 Wind River Ln., Suite 200

Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878
(301)990-2020

Southeastern Zone 1500 Morrison Parkway

Alpharetta, Georgia 30004
(770) 442-2045

North Central Zone 601 Campus Drive, Suite A-9

Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004
(847) 870-5600

New England Zone 555 Old County Road

Windsor Locks, Connecticut 06096
(860) 623-3310
See Zone 5 for: NYC Metro area and Fairfield County, CT area

West Central Zone 1600 South Abilene Street, Suite D

Aurora, Colorado 80012
(303) 696-3935

Puerto Rico and U.S. V.I. Bella International

P.O. Box 190816
San Juan, PR 00919-0816
(787) 250-4318

The above addresses and telephone numbers are subject to change. If you cannot reach your Zone office, ask your Honda dealer for the current information.

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Canada Zone Office Map

CUSTOMER RELATIONS RELATIONS AVEC LA CLIENT

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

Tel: 1-888-9-HONDA-9

Fax Toll-free 1-877-939-0909
(416) 299-3400

Toronto

Warranty and Customer Relations

Honda Canada Inc. National Office

Warranty Coverages

U.S. Owners Your new Honda is covered by these warranties:

Seat Belt Limited Warranty — a seat belt that fails to function properly is covered for the useful life of the car.

New Car Limited Warranty — covers your new car, except for the battery, emissions control systems and accessories, against defects in materials and workmanship.

Rust Perforation Limited Warranty — all exterior body panels are covered for rust-through from the inside for the specified time period with no mileage limit.

Emissions Control Systems Defects Warranty and Emissions Performance Warranty — these two warranties cover your car's emis- sions control systems. Time, mileage, and coverage are conditional. Please read the warranty manual for exact information.

Original Equipment Battery Limited Warranty — this warranty gives up to 100 percent credit toward a replacement battery.

Accessory Limited Warranty — Genuine 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.

Replacement Parts Limited Warranty — covers all Genuine Honda replacement parts against defects in materials and workman- ship.

Replacement Battery Limited Warranty - provides prorated coverage for a replacement battery purchased from a Honda dealer.

Replacement Muffler Lifetime Limited Warranty — provides coverage for as long as the pur- chaser of the muffler owns the car.

Restrictions and exclusions apply to all these warranties. Please read the 1997 Honda Warranties booklet that came with your car for precise information on warranty coverages. Your Honda's original tires are covered by their manufacturer. Tire warranty information is in a separate booklet.

Canadian Owners Please refer to the 1997 Warranty Manual that came with your car.

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Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Cars)

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 following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be obtained from Helm Incorporated, either by filling out the attached form or, for credit card holders, by calling the toll-free phone number on the form. For manuals prior to the year shown below, contact Helm Incorporated, P.O. Box 07280, Detroit, Michigan 48207 or call 1-800-782-4356.

Authorized Manuals

Valid only for sales within the U.S. Canadian owners should contact thier authorized Honda dealer.

By completing this form you can order the materials desired. You can pay by check or money order or charge to your credit card. Mail to Helm Incorporated at the address shown on the back of the order form.

OR

Authorized Manuals

Service Manual: This manual covers maintenance and recommended procedures for repair to engine and chassis components. It is written for the Journeyman mechanic, but is simple enough for most mechanically-inclined owners to under- stand.

Electrical Troubleshooting Manual: This manual complements the Service Manual by providing in-depth troubleshooting information for each electrical circuit in your car.

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Off-Highway Driving Guidelines

General Information...................... 234
Important Safety Precautions ...... 235
Off-Highway Guidelines............... 236
Check Out Your Vehicle........... 236
Controlling Speed...................... 236
Accelerating and Braking......... 236
Turning....................................... 236
Driving on Slopes....................... 237
Avoiding Obstacles.................... 237
If You Encounter Water ........... 238
If You Get Stuck........................ 238

General Information

Your CR-V has been designed primarily for use on pavement. But its unique 4-wheel drive system allows you to occasionally travel on unpaved roads, to campgrounds, picnic sites, and similar locations. It is not designed for trailblazing, mountrain climbing, or other challenging off-road activities.

If you decide to drive on unpaved roads, you will find that it requires somewhat different driving skills. Your CR-V will also handle somewhat differently than it does on pavement. So be sure to read this owner's manual, pay special attention to the precautions and tips in this section, and get acquainted with your vehicle before you leave the pavement.

Remember that your CR-V has higher ground clearance and a higher center of gravity than passenger cars designed for use only on pavement. This means your vehicle can more easily tip or roll over if you make abrupt turns or drive on slopes. To avoid loss of control or rollover, be sure to follow all recommendations and precautions on page 106 and in this section.

Seat belts are just as important off- highway as on pavement. Wherever you drive, make sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts. If children or infants are along for the ride, see that they are properly secured.

Improperly operating this vehicle on or off-pavement can cause an accident or rollover in which you and your passengers could be seriously injured or killed.

Follow all instructions and guidelines in the owner's manual. Keep your speed low and don't drive faster than conditions permit.

On many unpaved roads, you won't find lane markers, traffic signals, or signs to warn you of possible trouble ahead. It's up to you to continually assess the situation and drive within limits.

Important Safety Precautions

The route presents limits (some roads are too steep and bumpy for example). You have limits (in driving skills and comfort). And your vehicle also has limits (traction, stability, and power, for instance).

Driving off-highway can be hazardous if you fail to recognize limits and take proper precautions. For example, you can have an accident or rollover during maneuvers such as turning, driving on hills, or over large obstacles.

Be sure to store cargo properly, and do not exceed your CR-V's cargo or trailer load limits (see pages 103 and 122).

Off-Highway Guidelines

The following pages contain practical tips on basic off-highway operation.

Check Out Your Vehicle Driving off-highway can be hard on a vehicle. Before yon leave the pavement, be sure all scheduled maintenance and service has been done, and that you have inspected your vehicle. Pay special attention to the condition of the tires, and use a gauge to check the tire pressures.

After you return to the pavement, carefully inspect your vehicle to make sure there is no damage that could make driving it unsafe. Check the tires for damage and for proper pressure.

Controlling Speed Off-highway, the general rule is to keep your speed low. Of course, you'll need enough speed to keep moving forward. But at higher speeds, you have less time to assess

conditions and make good decisions. There's also a greater chance of sliding if you brake or turn too quickly on wet soil, gravel, or ice. In any situation, never go faster than conditions allow.

Accelerating and Braking For better traction on all surfaces, accelerate slowly and gradually build up speed. If you try to start too fast on wet soil, mud, snow, or ice, you might not have enough traction to get underway. You may even dig yourself into a hole.

Generally, the best off-pavement braking technique is to gently depress the brake pedal, then increase pressure as more braking is needed. Avoid hard braking. Keep in mild that you will usually need more time and distance to brake to a stop on unpaved surfaces.

Test your brakes from time to time to make sure they are operating properly. This will also give you a feel for how much traction you have on a given surface.

Turning Off-highway, the basic turning technique is to drive at low speed and gradually adjust the amount of steering to suit the surface.

You should have no problem making sharp turns at low speed on level ground. But never make an abrupt turn at higher speeds, on or off pavement. With a higher center of gravity, your vehicle can more easily tip or roll over.

Off-Highway Guidelines

Driving on Slopes Before driving up or down a hill, stop and assess the situation. If you can't clearly see all road conditions (good traction, no bumps, holes or other obstacles, a safe way out, etc.) walk the slope before you drive on it. If you have any doubt about whether you can safely drive on the slope, don't do it. Find another route.

If you are driving up a hill and find that you cannot continue (because of the steepness, a large obstacle, etc.), do not try to turn around. Your vehicle could roll over. Slowly back down the hill, following the same route you took up the hill.

Avoiding Obstacles Bumps, holes, rocks, and other obstacles can be hazardous. Debris in the road can damage your suspension or other components. Even small rocks can cut your tires.

More important, because your vehicle has a high center of gravity, driving over a large obstacle, or allowing a wheel to drop into a deep hole, can cause your vehicle to tip or roll over.

Drive slow enough to observe obstacles ahead and maneuver around them. If you can't avoid a serious obstacle, turn around and look for a better route.

Off-Highway Guidelines

If You Get Stuck Avoid driving on soft sand, deep mud, or other surfaces where you could get stuck. If you do happen to get stuck because of inclement weather or other conditions, choose a safe and appropriate course of action.

You should never use a jack to try getting unstuck. A jack only works on firm, level ground. Also, your vehicle could easily slip off the jack and hurt you or someone else.

If you spin the wheels excessively trying to get unstuck, you may overheat the components of the 4-wheel drive system. If this happens, the 4-wheel drive system shuts off and only the front wheels receive power. If this happens, stop and allow everything to cool down. The 4-wheel drive system will work again after its temperature drops.

If You Encounter Water Avoid driving through deep water. If you encounter water in your route (a small stream or large puddle, for example), evaluate it carefully before going ahead. Make sure it is shallow, flowing slowly, and has firm ground underneath. If you are not sure of the depth or the ground, turn around and find another route.

Driving through deep water can also damage your vehicle. The water can get into the transmission and differential, diluting the lubricant and causing an eventual failure. It can also wash the grease out of the wheel bearings.

Accessories

Installation.................................. 104

ACCESSORY (Ignition Key

Position)........................................ 50
Accessory Power Socket................ 69
Adding

Automatic Transmission

Fluid........................................ 150
Brake Fluid................................. 152
Engine Coolant........................... 144
Engine Oil................................... 140
Power Steering Fluid................. 153
Rear Differential Fluid.............. 151
Windshield Washer Fluid......... 149
Additional Safety Information........ 18
Door Locks................................... 19
Driving with Pets......................... 19
Head Restraint Position.............. 18
Scat-back Position........................ 18
Storing Cargo Safely................... 19
Additives, Engine Oil..................... 141
Adjustments

Headlights.................................. 170
Head Restraints........................... 56

Mirrors.......................................... 63
Seats.............................................. 54
Steering Wheel............................ 44
Airbag (SRS).................................... 12
Air Cleaner Element...................... 153
Air Conditioning............................... 74
Maintenance............................... 161
Usage............................................. 74
Air Conditioning Filter.................. 162
Air Outlets (Vents).......................... 76
Air Pressure. Tires........................ 163
Normal Driving.......................... 164
Alcohol and Drugs........................... 27
Alcohol in Gasoline.......................... 96
Antifreeze....................................... 144
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)

Indicator Light.................... 35, 119
Operation.................................... 117

Anti-theft Steering Column

Lock............................................... 50
Appearance Care........................... 181
Ashtrays............................................ 70
Audio System................................... 82
Automatic Speed Control................ 46
Automatic Transmission............... 110
Capacity, Fluid........................... 216

Index

Checking Fluid Level................ 150
Shifting........................................ 110
Shift Lever Position Indicator.. 110
Shift Lever Positions................. 110
Shift Lock Release..................... 114

Battery

Charging System

Indicator........................... 34, 205
Jump Starting............................. 200
Maintenance............................... 157
Specifications............................. 217
Before Driving................................. 95
Belts, Seat........................................... 5
Beverage Holder.............................. 65
Body Repair.................................... 188

CONTINUED

Index

Brakes

Anti-lock System (ABS)............ 117
Break-in, New Linings................. 96
Fluid............................................ 152
Light, Burned-out...................... 174
Parking.......................................... 64
System Indicator.......................... 34
Wear Indicators......................... 116

Brakes, ABS

Operation.................................... 117
System Indicator.................. 35, 119
Braking System.............................. 116
Break-in, New Car........................... 96
Brightness Control, Instruments... 41
Brights, Headlights......................... 40
Built-in Table.................................... 66
Bulb Replacement

Back-up Lights........................... 174
Brake Lights............................... 174
Cargo Area Light....................... 178
Front Parking Lights................. 173
Front Side Marker Lights......... 173
Headlights.................................. 172
High-mount Brake Light.......... 177
Interior Light.............................. 178
License Plate Lights.................. 175

Rear Side Marker Lights.......... 176
Specifications............................. 217
Spotlight...................................... 178
Turn Signal Lights..................... 173
Bulbs, Halogen............................... 172

Cables, Jump Starting With.......... 200
Capacities Chart............................. 216
Carbon Monoxide Hazard .............. 28
Cargo Area Light............................. 72
Cargo Floor Pockets........................ 68
Cargo Hooks..................................... 70
Cargo, Loading............................... 103
Cassette Player

Care............................................... 90
Operation...................................... 88
CAUTION, Explanation of............... ii CD Changer...................................... 91
CD Player.......................................... 91
Center Pocket.................................. 68
Center Table..................................... 64
Certification Label......................... 214
Chains............................................. 169

Change Oil

How to......................................... 142
When to....................................... 134
Changing a Flat Tire ..................... 190
Changing Engine Coolant............. 146
Charging System Indicator.... 34, 205
Checking

Automatic Transmission

Fluid........................................ 150
Battery Condition...................... 157
Brake Fluid................................. 152
Drive Belts.................................. 162
Engine Coolant........................... 101
Engine Oil................................... 100
Fuses.......................................... 207
Power Steering Fluid................. 153
Rear Differential Fluid.............. 151
Checklist, Before Driving............. 107
Childproof Door Locks................... 52
Child Safety...................................... 20
Cleaner, Air.................................... 153

Cleaning

Exterior....................................... 182
Interior........................................ 185
Seat Belts.................................... 186
Vinyl............................................ 185
Windows..................................... 186
Clock, Setting the ............................ 87
CO in the Exhaust......................... 221
Cold Weather, Starting in............. 109
Consumer Information*................ 225
Controls, Instruments and.............. 31
Coolant

Adding......................................... 144
Checking..................................... 101
Proper Solution.......................... 144
Replacing.................................... 146
Temperature Gauge.................... 37
Corrosion Protection..................... 187
Crankcase Emission Control

System......................................... 221
Cruise Control Operation ............... 46
Customer Relations Office........... 226

DANGER, Explanation of................. ii

Dashboard........................................ 32
Daytime Running Lights................. 40
Dead Battery, What to Do............ 200
Defects, Reporting Safety............. 230
Defog and Defrost........................... 79
Defogger, Rear Window................. 43
Defrosting the Windows................. 79
DEXRON® III Automatic

Transmission Fluid.................... 150
Dimensions..................................... 216
Dimming the Headlights................ 40
Dipstick

Automatic Transmission........... 150
Engine Oil................................... 100
Directional Signals........................... 41
Disabled, Towing Your Car If...... 212
Disc Brake Wear Indicators......... 116
Disposal of Used Oil...................... 143
Doors

Locking and Unlocking............... 50
Power Door Locks....................... 50
DOT Tire Quality Grading........... 219
Drive Belts...................................... 162
Driving............................................ 105
Economy..................................... 102
In Bad Weather.......................... 120

Index

In Foreign Countries................... 97
Driving Guidelines......................... 106

Economy, Fuel............................... 102
Emergencies on the Road............. 189
Battery, Jump Starting.............. 200
Changing a Flat Tire................. 190
Charging System Indicator ...... 205
Checking the Fuses................... 208
Low Oil Pressure Indicator...... 204
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.... 206
Overheated Engine................... 202
Emergency Brake............................ 64
Emergency Flashers....................... 43
Emission Controls......................... 221
Engine

Coolant Temperature Gauge ..... 37
Malfunction Indicator

Lamp................................. 34, 206
Oil Pressure Indicator......... 34, 204
Oil, What Kind to Use............... 140
Overheating................................ 202
Specifications............................. 216
CONTINUED

Index

Ethanol in Gasoline ......................... 97
Evaporative Emission Controls.... 221
Exhaust Fumes................................ 28
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat

Belts by......................................... 11
Exterior, Cleaning the................... 182

Fabric, Cleaning............................. 185
Fan, Interior...................................... 74
Features, Comfort and

Convenience................................. 73
Filling the Fuel Tank....................... 98
Filters

Air................................................ 153
Air Conditioning........................ 162
Oil................................................ 142
Flashers, Hazard Warning.............. 43
Flat Tire, Changing a .................... 190
Fluids

Automatic Transmission............ 150
Brake........................................... 152
Power Steering........................... 153
Rear Differential........................ 151
Windshield Washer................... 149

FM Stereo Radio

Reception...................................... 85
Folding Rear Seat............................ 59
Foreign Countries, Driving in........ 97
Four-way Flashers........................... 43
Front End, Towing by

Emergency Wrecker................. 212
Fuel................................................... 96
Fill Door and Cap......................... 98
Gauge............................................ 37
Octane Requirement................... 96
Oxygenated.................................. 96
Reserve Indicator......................... 35
Tank, Filling the........................... 98
Fuses, Checking the...................... 207

Gas Mileage, Improving................ 102
Gasohol............................................. 97
Gasoline............................................ 96
Fuel Reserve Indicator................ 35
Gauge............................................ 37
Octane Requirement................... 96
Tank, Filling the........................... 98
Gas Station Procedures................... 98

Gauges

Engine Coolant Temperature .... 37
Fuel............................................... 37
Gearshift Lever Positions............. 110
Glass Cleaning............................... 186
Glove Box......................................... 54

Halogen Headlight Bulbs.............. 172
Hazard Warning Flashers............... 43
Headlights

Aiming......................................... 170
Daytime Running Lights............. 40
High Beam Indicator................... 35
High Beams, Turning on............ 40
Low Beams, Turning on............. 40
Reminder Beeper......................... 40
Replacing Halogen Bulbs ......... 172
Turning on.................................... 40
Head Restraints............................... 56
Heating and Cooling........................ 74
High Altitude, Starting at.............. 109
High-Low Beam Switch .................. 40
High-mount Brake Light............... 177
Rood, Opening the .......................... 99

Horn.................................................. 39
Hot Coolant, Warning about........ 144
Hydroplaning.................................. 121

Identification Number, Vehicle.... 214
If Your Car Has to be Towed....... 212
Ignition

Keys.............................................. 49
Switch............................................ 49
Timing Control System............. 222

Indicator Lights, Instrument

Panel............................................. 33
Infant Restraint................................ 22
Inflation, Proper Tire .................... 163
High Speed Driving................... 219
Normal Driving.......................... 164
Inside Mirror.................................... 63
Inspection, Tire.............................. 165
Instrument Panel............................. 32
Instrument Panel Brightness......... 41
Interior Cleaning............................ 185
Interior Light.................................... 71
Introduction......................................... i

Index

Fuel Fill Door............................... 98
Glove Box..................................... 54
Power Door.................................. 50
Tailgate......................................... 52
Low Coolant Level......................... 101
Low Fuel Indicator .......................... 35
Low Oil Pressure Indicator.... 34, 204
Lubricant Specifications Chart.... 216

Maintenance................................... 129
Owner Maintenance Checks.... 138
Record................................. 136-137
Required Indicator....................... 38
Safety...........................................130
Schedule.............................. 134-135
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.. 34, 206
Maximum Speeds.......................... 113
Meters, Gauges................................ 36
Methanol in Gasoline...................... 97
Mirrors, Adjusting........................... 63

CONTINUED

Jacking up the Car......................... 192
Jack, Tire........................................ 191
Jump Starting................................. 200

Keys................................................... 49

Label, Certification........................ 214
Lane Change, Signaling.................. 41
Lap Belt............................................... 7
Lap/Shoulder Belts........................... 6
Leaking of Exhaust into Car.......... 28
Lights

Bulb Replacement..................... 172
Indicator........................................ 33
Parking.......................................... 40
Turn Signal................................... 41
Loading........................................... 103
LOCK (Ignition Key Position)....... 50
Locks

Anti-theft Steering Column........ 50

Index

Neutral Gear Position.................... 111
New Vehicle Break-in ..................... 96
NOTICE, Explanation of.................... i Numbers, Identification................ 214

Occupant Protection System............ 4
Octane Requirement, Gasoline...... 96
Odometer.......................................... 36
Odometer, Trip................................ 36
Off-Highway Driving

Guidelines................................... 233

Oil

Change, How to......................... 142
Change, When to....................... 134
Checking Engine....................... 100
Pressure Indicator............... 34, 204
Selecting Proper Viscosity

Chart....................................... 141
ON (Ignition Key Position)............ 50
Opening the Hood ........................... 99
Opening the Tailgate....................... 52
Operation in Foreign Countries..... 97

Outside Mirrors............................... 63
Overheating, Engine..................... 202

Paint Touch-up............................... 184
Panel Brightness Control............... 41
Park Gear Position......................... 111
Parking............................................ 115
Parking Brake.................................. 64
Parking Lights.................................. 40
Parking Over Things that Bum... 223
PGM-FI System.............................. 222
Polishing and Waxing................... 183
Power

Door Locks................................... 50
Mirrors.......................................... 63
Steering....................................... 153
Windows....................................... 62
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts.......... 11
Proper Seat Belt Usage..................... 7

Radiator Overheating.................... 202
Radio/Cassette Sound System....... 82

Rear Differential Fluid.................. 151
Rear End Towing........................... 212
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement... 174
Rear Seat, Folding........................... 59
Rear View Mirror............................. 63
Rear Window Defogger.................. 43
Rear Window Wiper and Washer.. 43
Reclining the Seat Backs................ 55
Reminder Lights.............................. 33
Replacement Information

Air Cleaner Element.................. 153
Air Conditioning Filter.............. 162
Coolant........................................ 146
Engine Oil and Filter................. 142
Fuses........................................... 208
Light Bulbs................................. 172
Schedule..................................... 132
Spark Plugs................................. 155
Timing Belt................................. 163
Tires............................................ 167
Wiper Blades.............................. 159

Replacing Seat Belts After a

Crash............................................. 11
Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant.... 101
Restraint, Child................................ 20
Reverse Gear Position................... 112

Rotation, Tire................................. 166

Safety Belts......................................... 5
Safety Defects, Reporting* .......... 230
Safety Labels, Location of.............. 29
Safety Messages................................ ii Seat Belts............................................ 5
Advice for Pregnant Women...... 11
Child Seat Anchor Plate.............. 25
Cleaning...................................... 186
Frayed or Torn............................. 11
Maintenance................................. 11
Reminder Light and Beeper....... 34
Replacement................................. 11
System Components...................... 6
Tether Attachment Points.......... 25
Use During Pregnancy................ 11
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt...... 7
Wearing the Lap Belt.................... 9
Seats, Adjusting the......................... 54
Serial Number................................ 214
Service Intervals............................ 134
Service Manual*............................ 231
Service Station Procedures ............ 98

Setting the Clock............................. 87
Shifting

The Automatic Transmission .. 110
Shift Lever Position Indicator...... 110
Shift Lock Release......................... 114
Side Marker Lights, Bulb

Replacement in.......................... 173
Signaling Turns................................ 41
Snow Tires...................................... 168
Solvent-type Cleaners.................... 182
Sound System................................... 82
Spark Plugs, Replacing................. 155
Specifications Charts..................... 216
Speed Control................................... 46
Speedometer.................................... 36
SRS Indicator.............................. 16, 34
START (Ignition Key Position)..... 50
Starting the Engine........................ 108

In Cold Weather at High

Altitude................................... 109
With a Dead Battery ................. 200
Steam Coming from Engine......... 202
Steering Wheel

Adjustment................................... 44
Anti-theft Column Lock.............. 50
Stereo Sound System ...................... 82

Index

Storage Box...................................... 68
Storing Your Car............................ 179
Supplemental Restraint System..... 12
Important Facts............................ 13
Service Precautions..................... 17
Servicing....................................... 16
SRS Indicator.......................... 16, 34
System Components.................... 12
Synthetic Oil................................... 141

Tachometer...................................... 36
Taillights, Changing Bulbs in....... 174
Taking Care of the Unexpected .. 189
Tape Player....................................... 88
Technical Descriptions

Emission Control Systems........ 221
Three Way Catalytic

Converter............................... 223
Tire Information........................ 218
Temperature Gauge........................ 37
Tether Attachment Points.............. 25
Three Way Catalytic Converter... 223
Time, Setting the ............................. 87
CONTINUED

Index

Timing Belt..................................... 163
Tire Chains..................................... 169
Tire, How to Change a Flat.......... 190
Tires................................................ 163
Air Pressure............................... 163
Checking Wear.......................... 165
DOT Tire Quality Grading....... 219
Inflation....................................... 163
Inspection................................... 165
Maintenance............................... 165
Replacing.................................... 167
Rotating....................................... 166
Snow............................................ 168
Specifications............................. 217
Technical Information .............. 218
Technical Information................... 213
Emission Controls..................... 221
Identification Numbers............. 214
Specifications............................. 216
Three Way Catalytic

Converter................................ 223
Tire Information........................ 218
Tools,Tire Changing.................... 190
Torn Seat Belts................................ 11
Towing

A Trailer...................................... 122

Behind a Motorhome................ 127
Emergency Wrecker................. 212

Transmission

Checking Fluid Level,

Automatic............................... 150
Fluid Selection............................ 150
Identification Number............... 214
Shifting the Automatic.............. 110
Treadwear...................................... 219
Trip Meter........................................ 36
Turn Signals..................................... 41

Underside, Cleaning...................... 187
Unexpected, Taking Care

of the........................................... 189
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..... 219
Unleaded Gasoline........................... 96
Upholstery Cleaning...................... 185
Used Oil, How to Dispose of........ 143

Vehicle Capacity Load .................. 103
Vehicle Dimensions....................... 216

Vehicle Identification Number..... 214
Vehicle Storage.............................. 179
Ventilation......................................... 77
VIN.................................................. 214
Vinyl Cleaning................................ 185
Viscosity, Oil................................... 141

Warning Beepers

Headlights on............................... 40
Key in Ignition.............................. 50
Seat Belts...................................... 34
WARNING, Explanation of............. ii Warning Labels, Location of.......... 29
Warranty Coverages*................... 229
Washer, Windshield

Checking the Fluid Level......... 149
Operation...................................... 42
Washing.......................................... 182
Waxing and Polishing................... 183
Wheels

Adjusting the Steering................ 44
Alignment and Balance............. 165
Wrench....................................... 192

* : U.S. and Canada only

Index

Windows

Cleaning...................................... 186
Operating the Power................... 62
Rear, Defogger............................ 43

Windshield

Cleaning........................................ 42
Defroster...................................... 79

Wipers, Windshield

Changing Blades........................ 159
Operation...................................... 42
Worn Tires..................................... 165
Wrecker, Emergency Towing...... 212

Gas Station Information

Gasoline: UNLEADED gasoline Pump octane number of 86 or higher

Fuel Tank Capacity: 15.3 US gal (58 l, 12.8 Imp gal)

Recommended Engine Oil: API SJ or SH grade "Energy Conserving" or "Energy Conserving II" oil SAE 5W-30 viscosity

Tire Pressure (measured cold): Front:

26 psi (180 kPa, 1.8kgf/cm2)

Automatic Transmission Fluid: Honda Premium Formula Auto- matic Transmission Fluid (ATF)

Rear:

26 psi (180 kPa , 1.8 kgf/cm2)