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.
Main MenuTable of ContentsstThe 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.
Technical Information
Main MenuTable of ContentsstWarranty and Customer Relations
Warranty Coverages..................... 226
Customer Relations
Information................................. 227
U.S. Zone Office Map.................... 228
Canada Zone Office Map.............. 229
Authorized Manuals...................... 231
Warranty and Customer Relations
Main MenustWarranty Coverages
U.S. Cars 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 emissions control systems. Time, mileage, and coverage are condi- tional. Please read the warranty manual for exact information.
Original Equipment Battery Limited Warranty — this warranty gives up to 100% 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 1995 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.
Canada Cars Please refer to the 1995 Warranty and Maintenance Guide that came with your car.
Warranty and Customer Relations
Main MenuTable of ContentsstCustomer 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 212) 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
Warranty and Customer Relations
Main MenuTable of ContentsstU.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
living, 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
Moorestown, New Jersey 08057
(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.
Customer Relations
Main MenuTable of ContentsstCanada Zone Office Map
Western Zone
Honda Canada Inc.
13240 Worster Court
Richmond, B.C.
V6V 2B8
(604) 278-7121
Central Zone
Honda Canada Inc.
126 Milner Avenue
Scarborough, Ontario
MIS 3R2
(416) 299-3400
Quebec Zone
Honda Canada Inc.
1750 rue Eiffel
Boucherville, Quebec
J4B 7W1
(514) 655-6161
Atlantic Zone
Honda Canada Inc.
800 Windmill Road
Dartmouth, N.S.
B3B 1L1
(902) 468-4416
Customer Relations
Main MenuTable of ContentsstPurchasing 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, 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.
61SS003
61SS003EL
61SS030
31SS0630
Main MenuTable of ContentsstAuthorized 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.
Body Repair Manual: This manual describes the procedures involved in the replacement of damaged body parts.
These Publications cannot be returned for credit without receiving advance authorization within 14 days of delivery On returns a restocking fee may be applied against the original order.
P. O. BOX 07280 DETROIT, MICHIGAN 48207
1-800-782-4356
Main MenuTable of ContentsstAirbag (SRS)...................................... 9
Air Cleaner..................................... 154
Air Conditioning............................... 74
Maintenance............................... 162
Usage............................................. 72
Air Outlets (Vents).......................... 72
Air Pressure, Tires........................ 164
Alcohol and Drugs........................... 24
Alcohol in Gasoline.......................... 98
Antenna, Cleaning......................... 178
Antifreeze....................................... 140
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
Description................................. 216
Indicator Light..................... 34, 119
Operation.................................... 118
Anti-theft Steering Column
Lock............................................... 50
Appearance Care........................... 181
Ashtray.............................................. 66
Audio System................................... 79
Automatic Speed Control................ 46
Automatic Transmission............... 113
Capacity, Fluid........................... 215
Checking Fluid Level................ 149
Shifting........................................ 113
Shift Lever Positions................. 113
Index
Shift Lock Release..................... 116
Battery
Charging System Light............... 33
Jump Starting............................. 197
Maintenance............................... 157
Specifications............................. 215
Before Driving................................. 97
Belts, Seat........................................... 5
Body Repair.................................... 187
Brakes
Anti-lock System (ABS)............ 118
Break-in, New Linings................. 98
Fluid............................................ 151
Light, Burned-out...................... 174
Parking.......................................... 63
System Indicator.......................... 33
Wear Indicators......................... 117
Brakes, ABS
Description................................. 216
Operation.................................... 118
System Indicator.................. 34, 119
CONTINUED
Accessories
Installation.................................. 105
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
Position)........................................ 50
Adding
Automatic Transmission
Fluid........................................ 149
Brake Fluid................................. 151
Clutch Fluid................................ 153
Engine Coolant........................... 144
Engine Oil................................... 138
Manual Transmission Fluid..... 150
Power Steering Fluid................. 153
Windshield Washer Fluid......... 148
Additional Safety Information........ 16
Door Locks................................... 16
Driving with Pets......................... 17
Seat-back Position........................ 16
Storing Cargo Safely................... 17
Additives, Engine Oil..................... 140
Adjustments
Mirrors.......................................... 61
Seats.............................................. 53
Steering Wheel............................ 45
Main MenustIndex
Braking System.............................. 117
Break-in, New Car........................... 98
Brightness Control,
Instruments.................................. 43
Brights, Headlights......................... 42
Bulb Replacement
Back-up Lights........................... 174
Brake Lights............................... 174
Front Parking Lights................. 170
Front Side Marker Lights......... 171
Headlights.................................. 169
High-mount Brake Light.......... 173
License Plate Lights.................. 176
Rear Side Marker Lights.......... 175
Specifications............................. 215
Turn Signal Lights..................... 172
Bulbs, Halogen............................... 169
Cables, Jump Starting With.......... 198
Capacities Chart............................. 214
Carbon Monoxide Hazard.............. 25
Cargo, Loading............................... 106
Cassette Player
Care............................................... 94
Operation...................................... 87
CAUTION, Explanation of............... ii
Certification Label......................... 212
Chains............................................. 168
Change Oil
How to......................................... 141
When to....................................... 132
Changing a Flat Tire..................... 191
Changing Engine Coolant............. 146
Charging System Indicator.... 33, 202
Check Engine Light................ 34, 203
Checking
Automatic Transmission
Fluid........................................ 149
Battery Condition...................... 157
Brake Fluid................................. 151
Clutch Fluid................................ 153
Drive Belts.................................. 163
Engine Coolant........................... 144
Engine Oil................................... 138
Fuses........................................... 205
Manual Transmission Fluid..... 150
Power Steering Fluid................. 153
Checklist, Before Driving............. 108
Child Safety...................................... 18
Cigarette Lighter............................. 65
Cleaner, Air.................................... 154
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels..................... 183
Antenna....................................... 182
Carpeting.................................... 185
Exterior....................................... 182
Fabric.......................................... 185
Interior........................................ 185
Leather........................................ 185
Seat Belts.................................... 185
Vinyl............................................ 185
Washing...................................... 182
Waxing........................................ 183
Windows..................................... 186
CLEAN Light................................... 94
Clock, Setting the............................ 64
Clutch Fluid.................................... 153
CO in the Exhaust......................... 221
Cold Weather, Starting in............. 110
Compact Spare............................... 190
Consumer Information.................. 227
Controls, Instruments and.............. 29
Coolant
Adding......................................... 144
Checking..................................... 144
Proper Solution.......................... 144
Main MenustIndex
Temperature Gauge.................... 40
Corrosion Protection..................... 186
Crankcase Emission Control
System......................................... 221
Cruise Control Operation............... 46
Customer Relations Office........... 227
DANGER, Explanation of................. ii
Dashboard........................................ 30
Daytime Running Lights................. 42
Dead Battery, What to Do............ 197
Defects, Reporting Safety............... 26
Defogger, Rear Window................. 58
Defrosting the Windows................. 78
DEXRON® II Automatic
Transmission Fluid.................... 150
Dimensions..................................... 214
Dimming the Headlights................ 42
Dipstick
Automatic Transmission........... 149
Engine Oil................................... 138
Directional Signals........................... 43
Disabled, Towing Your Car If...... 210
Disc Brake Wear Indicators......... 117
Disposal of Used Oil...................... 143
Doors
Locking and Unlocking............... 51
Power Door Locks....................... 51
DOT Tire Quality Grading........... 219
Downshifting, 5-speed Manual
Transmission.............................. 111
Drive Belts...................................... 163
Driving............................................ 107
Economy..................................... 104
In Bad Weather.......................... 120
In Foreign Countries................... 99
Economy, Fuel............................... 104
Emergencies on the Road............. 189
Battery, Jump Starting.............. 197
Changing a Flat Tire................. 191
Charging System Indicator...... 202
Check Engine Light.................. 203
Checking the Fuses................... 206
Low Oil Pressure Indicator...... 201
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.... 203
Manually Closing Sunroof........ 204
Overheated Engine................... 199
Emergency Brake............................ 63
Emergency Flashers....................... 58
Emission Controls......................... 221
Engine
Belts............................................. 163
Check Light.......................... 34, 203
Coolant Temperature Gauge ..... 40
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp................................. 34, 203
Oil Pressure Indicator......... 33, 201
Oil, What Kind to Use............... 139
Overheating................................ 199
Specifications............................. 214
Ethanol in Gasoline ......................... 99
Evaporative Emission Controls.... 221
Exhaust Fumes................................ 25
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
Belts by........................................... 8
Exterior, Cleaning the................... 182
Fabric, Cleaning............................. 185
Fan, Interior...................................... 74
CONTINUED
Main MenustIndex
Fan, Radiator.................................... 27
Features, Comfort and
Convenience................................. 71
Filling the Fuel Tank..................... 100
Filters
Fuel.............................................. 155
Oil................................................ 141
First Gear, Shifting........................ 111
5-speed Manual Transmission,
Checking Fluid Level................ 150
Shifting the................................. 111
Flashers, Hazard Warning.............. 58
Flat Tire, Changing a.................... 191
Fluids
Automatic Transmission........... 149
Brake........................................... 151
Clutch.......................................... 153
Manual Transmission............... 150
Power Steering........................... 153
Windshield Washer................... 148
FM Stereo Radio
Reception...................................... 81
Folding Rear Seat............................ 57
Foreign Countries, Driving in........ 99
Four-way Flashers........................... 58
Four Wheel Steering (4WS)
Description................................. 217
Indicator Light............................. 35
Operation.................................... 119
Front End, Towing by
Emergency Wrecker................. 210
Fuel.................................................... 98
Fill Door and Cap....................... 100
Filter............................................ 155
Gauge............................................ 38
Octane Requirement................... 98
Oxygenated.................................. 98
Tank, Filling the......................... 100
Fuses, Checking the...................... 205
Gas Mileage, Improving................ 104
Gasohol............................................. 98
Gasoline............................................ 98
Filter............................................ 155
Gauge............................................ 40
Octane Requirement................... 98
Tank, Filling the......................... 100
Gas Station Procedures................. 100
Gauges
Engine Coolant Temperature .... 40
Fuel................................................ 40
Gearshift Lever Positions
Automatic Transmission........... 113
5-speed Manual
Transmission.................... 111
Glass Cleaning............................... 186
Glove Box......................................... 64
Halogen Headlight Bulbs.............. 169
Hazard Warning Flashers............... 58
Headlights
Daytime Running Lights............. 42
High Beam Indicator................... 36
High Beams, Turning on............ 42
Low Beams, Turning on............. 42
Reminder Chime.......................... 42
Replacing Halogen Bulbs......... 169
Turning on.................................... 42
Heating and Cooling........................ 72
High Altitude, Starting at.............. 110
High-Low Beam Switch.................. 42
Hood, Opening the........................ 101
Main MenustHorn................................................... 49
Hot Coolant, Warning about........ 144
Hydraulic Clutch............................ 153
Hydroplaning.................................. 121
Identification Number,
Vehicle........................................ 212
If Your Car Has to be Towed....... 210
Ignition
Keys............................................... 49
Switch............................................ 50
Timing Control System............. 222
Indicator Lights, Instrument
Panel.............................................. 31
Infant Restraint................................ 19
Inflation, Proper Tire .................... 164
Inside Mirror.................................... 61
Inspection, Tire.............................. 165
Instrument Panel............................. 30
Instrument Panel Brightness......... 43
Interior Cleaning............................ 185
Interior Lights.................................. 68
Introduction......................................... i
Index
Jacking up the Car......................... 193
Jack, Tire........................................ 191
Jump Starting................................. 197
Keys................................................... 49
Fuel Fill Door............................. 100
Glove Box..................................... 64
Power Door.................................. 51
Trunk............................................ 52
Low Coolant Level......................... 144
Lower Gear, Downshifting to a.... 111
Low Oil Pressure Indicator.... 33, 201
Lubricant Specifications Chart.... 214
Luggage.......................................... 106
Label, Certification........................ 212
Lane Change, Signaling.................. 43
Lap/Shoulder Belts........................... 6
Leaking of Exhaust into Car.......... 25
Lighter, Cigarette............................ 65
Lights
Bulb Replacement..................... 169
Indicator........................................ 31
Parking.......................................... 42
Turn Signal................................... 43
Loading Cargo................................ 106
LOCK (Ignition Key Position)....... 50
Locks
Anti-theft Steering Column........ 50
Maintenance................................... 127
Periodic Items............................ 136
Record................................. 134 - 135
Schedule.............................. 130 - 133
Manual Transmission.................... 111
Manual Transmission Fluid......... 150
Maximum Shift Speeds......... 112, 115
Meters, Gauges................................ 38
Methanol in Gasoline...................... 98
Mirrors, Adjusting........................... 61
CONTINUED
Main MenustIndex
Neutral Gear Position.................... 114
New Vehicle Break-in ..................... 98
Normal Shift Speeds...................... 111
NOTICE, Explanation of................... ii
Numbers, Identification................ 212
Occupant Protection System............ 4
Octane Requirement, Gasoline...... 98
Odometer.......................................... 38
Odometer, Trip................................ 38
Oil
Change, How to......................... 141
Change, When to....................... 132
Checking Engine....................... 138
Pressure Indicator....................... 33
Selecting Proper Viscosity
Chart....................................... 140
ON (Ignition Key Position)............ 50
Opening the Hood......................... 101
Opening the Trunk.......................... 52
Operation in Foreign Countries..... 99
Outside Mirrors............................... 62
Overheating, Engine..................... 199
Panel Brightness Control............... 43
Park Gear Position......................... 114
Parking Brake.................................. 63
Parking Lights.................................. 42
Parking Over Things that Burn... 223
PGM-FI System.............................. 222
Polishing and Waxing................... 183
Power
Door Locks................................... 51
Mirrors.......................................... 62
Steering....................................... 153
Windows....................................... 59
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts............ 8
Proper Seat Belt Usage..................... 6
Radiator Overheating.................... 199
Radio/Cassette Sound System....... 79
Rear End Towing........................... 210
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement... 174
Rear Seat, Folding........................... 57
Rear View Mirror............................. 61
Rear Window Defogger.................. 58
Reclining the Seat Backs................ 54
Recommended Shift Speeds ........ 111
Reminder Lights.............................. 31
Replacement Information
Air Cleaner................................. 154
Coolant........................................ 146
Engine Oil and Filter................. 141
Fuel Filter................................... 155
Fuses........................................... 205
Light Bulbs................................. 169
Schedule..................................... 130
Spark Plugs................................. 155
Tires............................................ 166
Wiper Blades.............................. 160
Replacing Seat Belts After a
Crash............................................... 8
Reserve Tank, Coolant.................. 144
Restraint, Child................................ 18
Reverse Gear Position................... 114
Rotation, Tire................................. 166
Safety Belts......................................... 5
Main MenustSafety Defects, Reporting............... 26
Safety Labels, Location of.............. 27
Safety Messages................................ ii
Seat Belts............................................ 5
Advice for Pregnant Women........ 8
Child Seat Anchor Plate.............. 23
Cleaning...................................... 185
Frayed or Torn............................... 8
Maintenance................................... 8
Reminder Light and Beeper....... 33
Replacement................................... 8
System Components...................... 6
Tether Attachment Points.......... 22
Use During Pregnancy.................. 8
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt...... 7
Seats, Adjusting the......................... 53
Serial Number................................ 212
Service Intervals............................ 132
Service Manual.............................. 231
Service Station Procedures.......... 100
Setting the Clock............................. 64
Shifting
The Automatic
Transmission.......................... 113
The 5-speed Manual
Transmission.......................... 111
Shift Lever Position
Indicator............................... 37, 113
Side Marker Lights, Bulb
Replacement in.......................... 171
Signaling Turns................................ 43
Snow Tires...................................... 168
Solvent-type Cleaners.................... 182
Sound System................................... 79
Spare Tire
Inflating....................................... 190
Specifications............................. 215
Spark Plugs, Replacing................. 155
Specifications Charts..................... 214
Speed Control................................... 46
Speedometer.................................... 38
SRS Indicator.............................. 14, 34
START (Ignition Key Position)..... 50
Starting the Engine........................ 109
In Cold Weather at High
Altitude................................... 110
With a Dead Battery................. 197
Steam Coming from Engine......... 199
Steering Wheel
Adjustment................................... 45
Anti-theft Column Lock.............. 50
Stereo Sound System...................... 79
Index
Storing Your Car............................ 179
Sunroof.............................................. 60
Closing Manually....................... 204
Operation...................................... 60
Supplemental Restraint System
Service Precautions..................... 15
Servicing....................................... 14
SRS Indicator.......................... 14, 34
System Components...................... 9
Tachometer...................................... 38
Taillights, Changing Bulbs in....... 174
Taking Care of the
Unexpected................................ 189
Tape Player....................................... 87
Technical Descriptions
Anti-lock Brake System............ 216
Emission Control Systems........ 221
Four Wheel Steering................. 217
Three Way Catalytic
Converter................................ 223
Tire Information........................ 218
CONTINUED
Main MenustIndex
Temperature Gauge........................ 40
Tether Attachment Points.............. 22
Time, Setting the............................. 64
Tire Chains..................................... 168
Tire, How to Change a Flat.......... 191
Tires................................................ 163
Air Pressure............................... 164
Checking Wear.......................... 165
Compact Spare........................... 190
DOT Tire Quality Grading....... 219
Inflation....................................... 164
Inspection................................... 165
Replacing.................................... 166
Rotating....................................... 166
Snow............................................ 168
Specifications............................. 215
Tools, Tire Changing.................... 191
Torn Seat Belts.................................. 8
Towing
A Trailer...................................... 122
Emergency Wrecker................. 210
Transmission
Checking Fluid Level,
Automatic............................... 149
Checking Fluid Level,
Manual.................................... 150
Fluid Selection............................ 150
Identification Number............... 212
Shifting the Automatic.............. 113
Shifting the Manual................... 111
Treadwear...................................... 219
Trip Meter........................................ 39
Trunk................................................. 52
Opening the.................................. 52
Open Monitor Light.................... 36
Turn Signals..................................... 43
Underside, Cleaning...................... 187
Unexpected, Taking Care
of the........................................... 189
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..... 219
Unleaded Gasoline........................... 98
Upholstery Cleaning...................... 185
Used Oil, How to Dispose of........ 143
Vanity Mirror................................... 65
Vehicle Capacity Load.................. 106
Vehicle Dimensions....................... 214
Vehicle Identification Number..... 212
Vehicle Storage.............................. 179
Ventilation......................................... 75
VIN.................................................. 212
Vinyl Cleaning................................ 185
Viscosity, Oil................................... 140
Warning Beepers
Key in Ignition.............................. 50
Seat Belts...................................... 33
WARNING, Explanation of.............. ii
Warning Labels, Location of.......... 27
Warranty Coverages..................... 226
Washer, Windshield
Checking the Fluid Level......... 148
Operation...................................... 44
Washing.......................................... 182
Waxing and Polishing................... 183
Wheels
Adjusting the Steering................ 45
Alignment and Balance............. 166
Compact Spare........................... 190
Wrench....................................... 192
Main MenustIndex
Windows
Cleaning...................................... 186
Operating the Power................... 59
Rear, Defogger............................ 58
Windshield
Cleaning........................................ 44
Defroster...................................... 78
Wipers, Windshield
Changing Blades........................ 160
Operation...................................... 44
Worn Tires..................................... 165
Wrecker, Emergency Towing...... 210
Main MenustGas Station Information
Gasoline: (S)
(Except S)
UNLEADED gasoline Pump octane of 86 or higher
Premium UNLEADED Pump octane of 91 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity. 60 l (15.9 US gal, 13.2 Imp gal)
5-speed Manual Transmission Oil: SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 viscosity API SF or SG grade recom- mended
Capacity: 1.9 l (2.0 US qt,1.7 Imp qt)
Automatic Transmission Fluid: Honda Premium Formula Auto- matic Transmission Fluid or an equivalent DEXRON® II type Auto- matic Transmission Fluid (ATF)
Capacity: 2.4 l (2.5 US qt,2.1 Imp qt)
Recommended Engine Oil: (Except US: VTEC, Canada: SR-V)
API SG or SH grade "Energy Conserving II" oil SAE 5W-30 viscosity
(US: VTEC, Canada: SR-V)
API SG or SH grade "Energy Conserving II" oil SAE 10W-30 viscosity
Engine Oil Capacity: including filter (US: S, Canada: S)
3.8 l (4.0 USqt,3.3 Imp qt) (US: Si, Canada: SR, SR 4WS) 4.3 l (4.5 USqt,3.8 Imp qt)
(US: VTEC, Canada: SR-V)
4.8 l (5.1 US qt,4.2 Imp qt)
without filter (US: S, Canada: S)
3.5 l (3.7 US qt,3.1 Imp qt) (US: Si, Canada: SR, SR 4WS) 4.0 l (4.2 US qt,3.5 Imp qt)
(US: VTEC, Canada: SR-V)
4.5
(4.8 US qt,4.0 Imp qt)
Tire Pressure (measured cold): (S)
205 kPa (2.1 kg/cm2, 30 psi)
(Except S)
220 kPa (2.2 kg/cm2, 32 psi)
Spare Tire Pressure: 415 kPa (4.15 kg/cm2, 60 psi)
Tire Size (Front and Rear): (S)
185/70R1487H
(Except S)
205/55R15 87V
Spare Tire: (S)
T115/70D14
(Except S)
T135/80D15
Other Tire Information: See label on the driver's door- jamb.
Main Menust1995 Prelude Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to navigate through this reference. For a printed owner's manual, click on authorized manuals or go to www.helminc.com.
Contents
Owner's Identification Form
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... i
A Few Words About Safety.................................................................................................................ii
Driver and Passenger Safety ..............................................................................................................3
Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System.
Instruments and Controls.................................................................................................................29
Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls.
Comfort and Convenience Features ................................................................................................71
How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features.
Before Driving....................................................................................................................................97
What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving ..............................................................................................................................................107
The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer.
Maintenance.....................................................................................................................................127
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer.
Appearance Care..............................................................................................................................181
Tips on cleaning and protecting your vehicle. Things to look for if your vehicle ever needs body repairs.
Taking Care of the Unexpected......................................................................................................189
This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them.
Technical Information.....................................................................................................................211
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada)................................................................225
A summary of the warranties covering your new Acura, and how to contact us.
Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)......................................................................................................231
How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Index...................................................................................................................................................... I
Gas Station Information
A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.
Introduction
Congratulations ! Your selection of a 1995 Honda Prelude was a wise investment. It will give you years of driving pleasure.
To enhance the enjoyment of your new car, take time to study this manual. In it, you will learn about your car's many conveniences and useful features. Following the service interval and maintenance recommendations will help keep your driving trouble-free while preserving your investment.
Keep this owner's manual in your car so you can refer to it at any time. Please make sure the manual stays with the car if you sell it. The next owner will find it just as helpful.
Several warranties protect your Honda. We suggest you read the warranty booklets carefully to fully understand the coverages and the responsibilities of ownership.
When your car needs scheduled maintenance, keep in mind that your Honda dealer's service staff is specially-trained in the service and maintenance of the many systems unique to your Honda. Your Honda dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction and will be pleased to answer any questions and concerns.
Main MenustSafety Messages
Your safety and the safety of others is very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on the vehicle. Please read these messages carefully.
You will also see another important symbol:
A safety message alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others. Each safety message is preceded by a safety alert symbol one of three words, DANGER, WARNING or CAUTION. These mean:
and
NOTICE
Your Honda or other property can be damaged if you don't follow instruc- tions.
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don't follow instructions.
The purpose of these messages is to help prevent damage to your car, other property, or the environment.
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don't follow instructions.
You CAN be HURT if you don't follow instructions.
Each safety message tells you what the hazard is, what can happen and what you can do to avoid or reduce injury.
Main MenustDriver and Passenger Safety
This section gives you important information about occupant protec- tion. It shows how to use seat belts properly. It explains the Supple- mental Restraint System. And it gives useful information about how to protect an infants or a child in your car.
Your Occupant Protection System.. 4
The Seat Belt System
and How It Works...................... 5
Why Wear Seat Belts.................... 5
Important Safety Reminders........ 5
Seat Belt System Components..... 6
Lap/Shoulder Belt......................... 6
Wearing Seat Belts Properly........ 6
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt...... 7
Advice for Pregnant Women........ 8
Seat Belt Maintenance.................. 8
Supplemental Restraint System....... 9
What Happens In a Crash........... 10
Important Facts About
Airbags...................................... 11
How the Driver's Airbag
Works........................................ 12
How the Passenger's Airbag
Works........................................ 13
How the SRS Indicator Light
Works........................................ 14
System Service............................. 14
System Service Precautions....... 15
Additional Safety Information........ 16
Seat-back Position........................ 16
Door Locks................................... 16
Storing Cargo Safely................... 17
Driving with Pets......................... 17
Child Safety...................................... 18
Where Should Children Sit?....... 18
Important Safety Reminders...... 19
General Guidelines
for Restraining Children
Under 18 kg (40 Ibs)............... 19
Restraining
an Infant Who Weighs
Less Than 9 kg (20 Ibs).......... 19
Restraining
a Child Who Weighs Between
9 and 18 kg (20 and 40 Ibs)..... 20
Restraining a Child Who Weighs
Over 18 kg (40 Ibs).................. 21
Using a Seat Belt
Locking Clip............................. 21
Using Child Restraints
with Tethers............................. 22
Storing a Child Seat..................... 23
Alcohol and Drugs........................... 24
Carbon Monoxide Hazard.............. 25
Reporting Safety Defects
(U.S. Cars).................................... 26
Safety Labels.................................... 27
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Main MenustYour Occupant Protection System
Your Honda is equipped with seat belts and other features that work together to protect you and your passengers during a crash.
Seat belts are the most important part of your occupant protection system. When worn properly, seat belts can reduce the chance of serious injury or death in a crash.
For added protection during a severe frontal collision, your Prelude has a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) with a driver's airbag and a front passenger's airbag.
Two indicator lights are also part of your safety system. One reminds you to make sure you and your passen- gers wear seat belts. The other alerts you to a possible problem with your supplemental restraint system (see page 14).
The seats, head restraints, and door locks also play a role in occupant safety. For example, reclining the seat-back can decrease the effec- tiveness of your seat belt. Head restraints can help protect your neck and head, especially during rear-end impacts. Door locks help keep your doors from being accidentally opened during a crash.
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To get the maximum protection from your occupant protection system, check the following before you drive away:
Everyone in the car is wearing a seat belt properly (see page 6). Infants and small children are properly secured in child safety seats (see page 18). Both doors are closed and locked (see page 16). Seat-backs are upright (see page 16). There are no loose items that could be thrown around and hurt someone during a crash or sudden stop (see page 17).
By following these guidelines, you can reduce injuries to yourself and your passengers in many crash situations. Remember, however, that no safety system can prevent all injuries or deaths that can occur in severe crashes.
Main MenuTable of ContentsstThe Seat Belt System and How It Works
Why Wear Seat Belts Wearing seat belts, and wearing them properly, is fundamental to your safety and the safety of your passengers.
During a crash or emergency stop, seat belts can help keep you from being thrown against the inside of the car, against other occupants, or out of the car.
Of course, seat belts cannot com- pletely protect you in every crash. But, in most cases, seat belts reduce your chance of serious injury. They can even save your life. That is why many states and all Canadian pro- vinces require you to wear seat belts.
Not wearing a seat belt increases the chance of being killed or seriously hurt in a crash.
Be sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts and wear them properly.
Important Safety Reminders Seat belts are designed for adults and larger children. All infants and small children must be properly restrained in child safety seats (see page 18).
A pregnant woman needs to wear a seat belt to protect herself and her unborn child (see page 8).
Two people should never use the same seat belt. If they do, they could be very seriously injured in a crash.
Do not place the shoulder portion of a lap/shoulder belt under your arm or behind your back. This could increase the chance of serious injuries in a crash.
Do not put shoulder belt pads or other accessories on seat belts. They can reduce the effectiveness of the belts and increase the chance of injury.
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Main MenuTable of ContentsstThe Seat Belt System and How It Works
Seat Belt System Components Your Honda has lap/shoulder seat belts in all four seating positions.
Your seat belt system also includes a light on the instrument panel to remind you to fasten your seat belt, and to make sure your passengers fasten theirs. This light comes on when you turn on the ignition if you have not fastened your seat belt. A beeper also sounds for several seconds (see page 33).
The following pages cover more about the seat belt components and how they work.
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Lap/Shoulder Belt
SHOULDER PORTION
UPPER SEAT BELT ANCHOR
LATCH PLATE
Wearing Seat Belts Properly You can increase the effectiveness of your seat belts if you take a little time to read the following pages and make sure you know how to wear seat belts properly.
Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash.
Be sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts and wear them properly.
BUCKLE
LAP PORTION
This style of seat belt has a single belt that goes over your shoulder, across your chest, and across your hips. Each lap/shoulder belt has an emergency locking retractor. In normal driving, the retractor lets you move freely in your seat while it keeps some tension on the belt. During a collision or sudden stop, the retractor automatically locks the belt to help restrain your body.
Main MenuTable of ContentsstWearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt
The Seat Belt System and How It Works
Before putting on the seat belt, move the driver's seat as far back as is practical while still allowing you to maintain full control of the vehicle. Make sure the seat-back is upright (see page 54). The front seat passenger should move the seat as far back as possible.
1. Pull the latch plate across your
body and insert it into the buckle. Tug on the belt to make sure the
latch is securely locked.
2. Check that the belt is not twisted.
3. Position the lap portion of the belt
as low as possible across your hips, not across your stomach. This lets your strong pelvic bones take the force of a crash.
4. Pull up on the shoulder part of the
belt to remove any slack. Make sure the belt goes over your collarbone and across your chest.
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Main MenuTable of ContentsstThe Seat Belt System and How It Works
Advice for Pregnant Women
To unlatch the seat belt, push the red PRESS button on the buckle. Guide the belt across your body to the door pillar. If the belt doesn't retract easily, pull it out and check for twists or kinks.
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Protecting the mother is the best way to protect her unborn child. Therefore, a pregnant woman should wear a properly-positioned seat belt whenever she drives or rides in a car.
When using the seat belt, remember to keep the lap portion as low as possible (see page 7).
Each time you have a check-up, ask your doctor if it's okay for you to
drive and how you should position a lap/shoulder seat belt.
Seat Belt Maintenance For safety, you should check the condition of your seat belts regularly.
Pull out each belt fully and look for frays, cuts, burns, and wear. Check that the latches work smoothly and the lap/shoulder belts retract easily. Any belt not in good condition or not working properly should be replaced.
If a seat belt is worn during a crash, have your dealer replace the belt and inspect the anchors for damage.
For information on how to clean your seat belts, see page 185.
Main MenuTable of ContentsstYour car is equipped with a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) to help protect the head and chest of the driver and front seat passenger during a severe frontal collision.
This system does not replace your seat belts. It supplements, or adds to, the protection offered by seat belts and other occupant protection features.
Not wearing a seat belt increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash, even if you have an airbag.
Be sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts and wear them properly.
Supplemental Restraint System
INDICATOR
PASSENGER'S AIRBAG
DRIVER'S CONTROL UNIT/SENSORS AIRBAG The main components in your SRS are:
One airbag in the steering wheel for the driver and another in the dashboard for the passenger.
Sensors that can detect a severe frontal collision.
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Main MenuTable of ContentsstAfter the crash, you may see what looks like smoke. This is actually powder from the airbag's surface. People with respiratory problems may experience some temporary discomfort from the chemicals used by the airbag's activators.
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A sophisticated electronic system that continually monitors the control unit (including the sensors), airbag activators, and all related wiring when the ignition is ON (II).
What Happens In a Crash If you ever have a severe frontal collision, the sensors will detect rapid deceleration and signal the control unit to instantly inflate the airbags.
An indicator light on the instrument panel to alert you to a possible problem with the system.
Emergency backup power in case your car's electrical system is disconnected in a crash.
During a crash, your seat belts will help to restrain your lower body and torso. The airbags will provide a cushion to absorb crash energy and help keep the head and chest of the driver and front passenger from striking the interior of the car.
After inflating, the airbags will immediately deflate. The entire process, from detection to deflation, takes a fraction of a second. This process occurs so quickly that you may not hear the loud noise created by the airbag inflators, or realize what has happened.
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Main MenuTable of ContentsstFrontal collision range
Important Facts About Airbags
Airbags inflate only when needed; in
a severe frontal collision. A severe
collision would be similar to a crash
into a parked car at 25 mph (40
km/h). Airbags will not inflate in a
moderate frontal collision, or during
a rear impact, side impact, or rollover
— even if the impact is severe.
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Just from viewing the vehicle damage after a crash, it is very difficult to accurately determine if the airbags should or should not have inflated. In some cases where the airbag did not inflate, extensive visible damage indicated that the car absorbed much of the crash energy, and the airbags were not needed. In other cases, a severe jolt, such as an impact to the undercarriage, may not cause extensive body damage but cause the airbags to inflate.
Airbags inflate and deflate only once. They cannot protect you during any additional impacts that can occur during a crash sequence.
Injuries, including fatal injuries, can occur in a severe collision, even if seat belts are worn properly and the airbags inflate. No safety system can provide complete protection in a severe crash.
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Main MenuTable of ContentsstSupplemental Restraint System
How the Driver's Airbag Works
To do its job, the airbag inflates with considerable force. So, while it can reduce serious injuries and even save your life, the airbag might cause some facial abrasions or other injuries. To reduce the possibility of injury, you should always sit back as far from the steering wheel as is practical while still maintaining full vehicle control.
If you ever have a severe frontal collision, your airbag will instantly inflate to help protect your head and chest.
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After the bag completely inflates, it immediately starts deflating so it won't interfere with your visibility, ability to steer, or ability to operate other controls. The total time for inflation and deflation takes a fraction of a second. You may not even be aware that the airbag has been fully inflated.
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How the Passenger's Airbag Works
The driver's airbag is stored in the center of the steering wheel. For your safety, do not attach any items to the steering wheel. They could interfere with the proper operation of the airbag. Or, if the airbag inflates, they could be propelled inside the car and hurt someone.
If you ever have a severe frontal collision, the passenger's airbag will inflate at the same time as the driver's airbag.
This airbag is quite large and inflates with considerable force. It can seriously hurt a front seat passenger who is not in the proper position and wearing the seat belt properly. Front seat passengers should move the seat as far back as practical and sit well back in the seat.
We strongly recommend that you do not put an infant seat in the front passenger's seat. If the airbag inflates, it can hit the infant seat with great force. The infant seat can be dislodged or struck with enough force to cause very serious injury to the infant.
If a toddler seat is used in the front passenger's seat, the vehicle seat should be moved as far back as possible. If the passenger's bag inflates, it could seriously hurt a toddler who is not in the proper position or properly restrained.
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Main MenuTable of ContentsstSupplemental Restraint System
The passenger's airbag is stored near the top of the dashboard, under a lid marked SRS. Do not place any objects on top of this lid. If the airbag inflates, those objects can be propelled inside the car and possibly hurt someone.
How the SRS Indicator Light Works
S R S The purpose of the SRS light on your instrument panel is to alert you of a potential problem with your supple- mental restraint system.
System Service Your supplemental restraint system is virtually maintenance-free. There are no parts you can safely service. You must have the system serviced by an authorized Honda dealer:
Have the system checked if:
The light does not come on when you turn the ignition ON (II).
The light stays on after the engine starts.
The light comes on or flashes while you are driving.
If your airbags ever inflate, the airbags and control unit must be replaced. Do not try to remove or discard the airbags by yourself. This must be done by a Honda dealer.
If the SRS indicator light alerts you of a problem. Have the supplemental restraint system checked as soon as possible. Otherwise, your airbags might not inflate when you need them.
When the car is ten years old. Have the dealer inspect the system. The production date is on the driver's doorjamb for your convenience.
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Main MenuTable of ContentsstSupplemental Restraint System
Scrapping an entire car that has uninflated airbags can be dangerous. Get assistance from a Honda dealer if your car must be scrapped.
If you sell your car, please be sure to tell the new owner that the car has a supplemental restraint system. Alert them to the information and precau- tions in this part of the owner's manual.
System Service Precautions Do not modify your steering wheel or any other part of the supplemental restraint system. Modifications could make the system ineffective.
Do not tamper with the system's components or wiring. This could cause the airbags to inflate inadver- tently, possibly injuring someone very seriously.
Tell anyone who works on your car that you have a supplemental restraint system. Failure to follow the procedures and precautions in the official Honda service manual could result in personal injury or damage to the system.
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Main MenuTable of ContentsstAdditional Safety Information
The seat belts and airbags are obvi- ously important parts of your occu- pant protection system.
In addition, you should know that sitting upright, locking the doors, and stowing things properly can also increase your safety and possibly even save your life.
Seat-back Position The seat-backs should be in an upright position for you and your passengers to get the most protec- tion from the seat belts.
If you recline a seat-back, you reduce the protective capability of your seat belt. The farther a seat-back is reclined, the greater the risk that you will slide under the belt in a severe crash and be very seriously injured.
For information on how to adjust the seat-back, see page 54.
Door Locks It is not safe to leave your car doors unlocked. A passenger, especially a child, could open a door and acci- dentally fall out. Also, there is a greater chance of being thrown out of the car during a crash when the doors are not locked.
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Main MenuTable of ContentsstAdditional Safety Information
Storing Cargo Safely Before you drive, make sure you first securely store or tie down any items that could be thrown around the car and hurt someone, or interfere with your ability to operate the controls.
Do not put any items on top of the rear shelf. They can block your view and they could be thrown about the car in a crash.
Be sure to keep compartment doors closed when the car is moving. If a front passenger hits the door of an open glove box, for example, he could injure his knees.
For information on loading cargo, see page 106.
Driving with Pets Loose pets can be a hazard while you are driving. An unrestrained pet can interfere with your ability to drive the car. In a crash or sudden stop, loose pets or cages can be thrown around inside the car and hurt you or your passengers. It is also for their safety that pets should be properly restrained in your car.
The recommended way to restrain a medium-sized or larger dog is with a special traveling harness. This har- ness can be secured to the rear seat with a seat belt. Travel harnesses are available at pet stores.
A small dog, cat, or other small animal will be safest in a pet carrier with rigid sides. Choose a style that allows you to secure it to the car's seat by routing a seat belt through the carrier's handle.
For further information, contact your veterinarian or local animal protec- tion society.
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Main MenuTable of ContentsstChild Safety
Children depend on adults to protect them. To help make sure we do, every state and Canadian province has laws requiring infants and young children to be properly restrained whenever they ride in a car.
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An infant or child who is not properly restrained can be killed or seriously injured in a crash.
Be sure any child too small for seat belts is properly secured in a child restraint.
Where Should Children Sit? According to accident statistics, children of all sizes and ages are safer when they are properly restrained in the rear seat rather than the front seat.
We recommend that, whenever possible, you secure your child's infant or toddler seat in the rear seat with the lap/shoulder belt. You must use a locking clip with a lap/shoulder belt.
We strongly recommend that you do not put an infant seat in the front passenger's seat. If the airbag inflates, it can hit the infant seat with great force. The infant seat can be dislodged or struck with enough force to cause very serious injury to the infant.
If a toddler seat is used in the front passenger's seat, the vehicle seat should be moved as far back as possible. If the passenger's bag inflates, it could seriously hurt a toddler who is not in the proper position or properly restrained.
We also recommend that any child who is too large to use an infant or toddler seat ride in the rear seat. The child should then wear the lap/ shoulder belt properly for protection.
Main MenuTable of ContentsstImportant Safety Reminders Never hold a baby or child on your lap when riding in a car. If you are wearing your seat belt, the violent forces created during a crash will tear the child from your arms. The child could be seriously hurt or killed.
If you are holding a child and not wearing a seat belt in a crash, you could crush the child against the car's interior.
Never put your seat belt over yourself and a child. During a crash, the belt could press deep into the child, causing serious internal injuries.
Two children should never use the same seat belt. If they do, they could be very seriously injured in a crash.
For their safety, do not leave children alone in your car without adult supervision.
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General Guidelines for
Restraining Children Under 18
kg (40 Ibs)
Use an approved child seat. The seat
must meet Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard 213 (FMVSS-213) or
Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards. Look for the manufac-
turer's statement of compliance on
the box and seat.
Use a seat of the right size. Make sure the seat fits your child. Check the seat manufacturer's instructions and labels for height and weight limits.
Secure the child seat to the car. All approved child seats are designed to be secured to the car seat by the lap belt portion of a lap/shoulder belt. A child whose seat is not properly secured to the car can be endangered in a crash.
To properly route a seat belt through a child seat, follow the seat maker's instructions. You must use a locking clip with a lap/shoulder belt (see page 21).
Secure the child in the child seat. Make sure the infant or child is firmly secured to the child seat. Use the straps provided, and carefully follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Restraining an Infant Who Weighs Less Than 9 kg (20 Ibs) An infant up to about 9 kg (20 Ibs) must be restrained in an infant seat or a convertible seat designed for a baby. Because infants must ride in a reclining position, be sure the infant seat always faces the REAR of the car as shown.
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We recommend that, whenever possible, you put the infant seat in the rear seat and secure it to the car with a lap/shoulder belt. You must use a locking clip with a lap/shoulder belt (see page 21).
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We strongly recommend that you do not put an infant seat in the front passenger's seat. If the airbag inflates, it can hit the infant seat with great force. The infant seat can be dislodged or struck with enough force to cause very serious injury to the infant.
Restraining a Child Who Weighs
Between 9 and 18 kg (20 and 40
Ibs)
Toddler seats are designed for
children who weigh between 9 and
18 kg (20 and 40 Ibs).
The preferred place to put a toddler
seat is in the rear seat. Use the car's
lap/shoulder belt to secure the seat
to the car. You must use a locking
clip with the car's lap/shoulder belt
(see page 21).
If you are using a toddler seat in the front passenger's seat, move the passenger's seat as far back as possible before installing the child seat. If the passenger's bag inflates, it could seriously hurt a toddler who is not in the proper position or properly restrained.
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Restraining a Child Who Weighs Over 18 kg (40 Ibs)
Put the seat belt on your child and check its fit. The shoulder belt should fit over the collarbone and across the chest. The lap belt should sit low on your child's hips, not across the stomach.
Using a Seat Belt Locking Clip Always use a seat belt locking clip when you secure a child seat to your car with a lap/shoulder belt. This helps prevent the seat from shifting position or overturn ing.
A locking clip is usually included with the child seat. If you need a clip, contact the seat's manufacturer or a store that sells child restraints.
If the shoulder belt crosses the neck, you should use a booster seat.
Several styles of booster seats are available. We recommend a design that allows the child to use the car's lap/shoulder belt.
Whichever style you select, follow the booster seat manufacturer's instructions.
We recommend that, whenever possible, a child who has outgrown a toddler seat ride in the rear seat and use a lap/shoulder belt.
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Main MenuTable of ContentsstChild Safety
To install a locking clip, do the following:
1. Place the child restraint in the
desired position. Route the lap/ shoulder belt through the restraint according to the seat manufac- turer's instructions.
2. Insert the latch plate into the
buckle. Pull on the shoulder part of the belt to make sure there is no slack in the lap portion.
3. Tightly grasp the belt near the
latch plate. Pinch both parts of the belt together so they won't slip through the latch plate. Unbuckle the seat belt.
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Using Child Restraints with Tethers
150 mm (5.9 in)
4. Install the locking clip as shown.
Position the clip as close as possible to the latch plate.
5. Insert the latch plate into the
buckle. Push and pull on the child seat to verify that it is held firmly in place. If it is not, repeat these steps until the restraint is secure.
230 mm (9.1 in)
Your Honda has two attachment points for tether-style child seats. Use the dimensions in the above illustration to locate the attachment point you want to use. Cut a 12.7 mm (1/2 inch) diameter hole in the rear shelf.
Main MenuTable of ContentsstThen install the tether hardware that came with the child seat. Tighten the bolt to: 22 N.m (2.2 kg-m, 16 Ib-ft)
If you are not sure how to install the bracket, have it installed by your Honda dealer.
If you need an anchor plate and mounting hardware, you can obtain them by writing to:
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Consumer Affairs
1919 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90501-2746
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TOOTHED WASHER
Storing a Child Seat When you are not using an infant seat or other child restraint, either remove it or make sure it is properly secured so it cannot be thrown around the car during a crash.
The anchor plate and mounting hardware for a top tether are supplied with the car. When installing, make sure the toothed washer is on the bottom of the bolt.
The supplied anchor plate is designed only for mounting a child restraint. Do not use it for any other purpose.
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Main MenuTable of ContentsstThe safest thing you can do is never drink and drive. This can be done if you plan ahead. If you know you are going to be drinking, make plans to ride with a friend who will not be drinking.
If you have no choice but to drive, stop drinking and give yourself lots of time to sober up. Time is the only thing that can make you sober. Things like coffee or a cold shower don't speed up the process.
What if you find that you've been drinking and cannot get a ride from a friend? Find alternative transpor- tation. Call a taxi. Take a bus. Many communities have transportation services devoted to shuttling people who have been drinking.
If you see friends trying to get behind the wheel after drinking, stop them. Drive them yourself or arrange other transportation. If you think you are interfering, remember that your interference will keep them from sharing the road with you.
Alcohol and Drugs
Driving a car requires your full at- tention and alertness. Traffic condi- tions change rapidly. You must be able to react just as rapidly. Alcohol or drugs directly affect your alert- ness and ability to react. Even pre- scription and non-prescription medi- cines can have this effect.
There are laws that deal with drunken driving. These laws define how much alcohol it takes in your system to be legally "drunk." How- ever, your judgment and reaction time get worse with every drink— even the first one.
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Main MenuTable of ContentsstYour car's exhaust contains carbon monoxide gas. You should have no problem with carbon monoxide entering the car in normal driving if you maintain your car properly. Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever:
High levels of carbon monoxide can collect rapidly in enclosed areas, such as a garage. Do not run the engine with the garage door closed. Even with the door open, run the engine only long enough to move the car out of the garage.
The car is raised for an oil change. You notice a change in the sound of the exhaust. The car was in an accident that may have damaged the underside.
With the trunk lid open, air flow can pull exhaust gas into your car's interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive with the trunk lid open, open all the windows and set the heating and cooling system as follows.
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and can even kill you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that expose you to carbon monoxide.
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If you must sit in your parked car, even in an unconfined area, with the engine running, adjust the heating and cooling system as follows:
1. Select the Fresh Air mode. 2. Select the 3. Turn the fan on high speed. 4. Set the temperature control to a
mode.
comfortable setting.
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Main MenuTable of ContentsstReporting 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