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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 vehicle.


Body Repair Manual: This manual describes the procedures involved in the replacement of damaged body parts.


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. 113


Accessories ACCESSORY (Ignition Key


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


Position)


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


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


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


Air Pressure, Tires Alcohol in Gasoline AM/FM Stereo Radio


. 62
. 78
. 144
. 9, 20
. 82
. 84
. 162
. 108


Usage


Reception


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


. 89
. 146


Antifreeze Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)


Indicator Operation


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


. 47, 127
. 126
Anti-theft Steering Column Lock . 61
. 102
Anti-theft System .......................... . 79
Audio Panel ...................................... Audio System . 86
.................................. ... Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 18
............. Automatic Speed Control . 103


Back-up Light Replacement Battery


Charging System


........


. 156


Indicator


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


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


Jump Starting Maintenance Specifications Before Driving Belts, Seat Beverage Holder Booster Seats Brakes


. 46, 182
. 178
. 166
. 197
. 107
. 8, 16
. 78
. 37
. 125
. 126
. 108
. 151
. 75
. 126
. 46, 184
. 126
. 125
Braking System Break-in, New Vehicle . 108
.. Brightness Control, Instruments . 58
........................ . 57
Brights, Headlights


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


Anti-lock System (ABS) Break-in, New Linings Fluid Parking System Design System Indicator Wear Indicators


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


Index


Bulb Replacement Back-up Lights Headlights Side Turn Signal Lights Specifications Turn Signal Lights


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


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


. 152
. 156
. 152
. 155
. 197
. 154, 156
. 152


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


Bulbs, Halogen


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


Capacities Chart Carbon Monoxide Hazard Cargo, How to Carry CAUTION, Explanation of CD Care CD Changer CD Changer Error Messages CD Error Messages CD Player Certification Label Chains, Tires Changing a Flat Tire


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


. 196
. 40
. 115
. ii . 98
. 98
. 100
. 99
. 96
. 194
. 165
. 171


CONTINUED


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Index


Changing Oil


...


How to When to


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


Charging System Indicator Checklist, Before Driving Child Safety


Booster Seats Child Seats Important Safety Reminders Larger Children Risk with Airbags Small Children


. 144
. 139
. 46, 182
. 121
............ . 28
..................................... . 37
.............................. . 33
................................... . 31
..... . 36
.......................... . 29
....................... . 32
............................. . 33
....................................... . 157
....................... . 54
................................................. . 151
................................... . 201
........................ . 122
............ . 170
...................... . 206
............... . 43
............. . 70
.............................. Convertible Top Cover ............... . 72
.. Lowering the Convertible Top . 70
................................ . 74
Maintenance . 73
Raising the Convertible Top .....


Child Seats Cleaning Seat Belts Clock Clutch Fluid CO in the Exhaust Cold Weather, Starting in Compact Spare Tire Consumer Information Controls, Instruments and Convertible Top



II


Coolant


Adding Checking Proper Solution Temperature Gauge


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


. 146
. 112
. 146
. 52


Crankcase Emission Control


System


Cruise Control Indicator Cruise Control Operation Cup Holder Customer Service Office


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


. 201
. 47
. 103
. 78
. 206


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


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


DANGER, Explanation of Dashboard Dashboard Lower Pocket Daytime Running Lights Daytime Running Lights


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


. ii . 3, 44
. 79
. 57


Indicator


Dead Battery Defects, Reporting Safety Defogger, Rear Window Defrosting the Windows Differential Fluid Dimensions


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


. 48
. 178
. 208
. 59
. 85
. 150
. 196



Dimming the Headlights Dipstick


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


. 57


Engine Oil


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


Directional Signals Disc Brake Wear Indicators Disposal of Used Oil Do Not Tow a Trailer Doors


. 111
. 57
. 126
. 146
. 129


Locking and Unlocking Monitor Indicator Power Door Locks


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


. 63
. 47
. 63
. 198



DOT Tire Quality Grading Downshifting, Manual


Transmission


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


Driver and Passenger Safety Driving


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


Driving Guidelines Dust and Pollen Filter


Economy


. 123
. 5
. 119
. 112
. 120
. 158


...........


Economy, Fuel Emergencies


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


Battery, Jump Starting Brake System Indicator


. 112
. 169
. 178
. 184


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Index


. 171
Changing a Flat Tire . 182
Charging System Indicator Checking the Fuses . 186
Closing the Convertible Top . 185
. 57
Hazard Warning Flashers Jump Starting . 178
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 182
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 183
. 179
Overheated Engine . 191
Towing . 76
. 58
. 191
. 64
. 201
. 204


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


Emergency Brake Emergency Flashers Emergency Towing Emergency Trunk Opener Emissions Controls Emissions Testing, State Engine


Adding Engine Coolant Coolant Temperature Gauge If It Won’t Start Malfunction Indicator


. 146
............ .... . 52
......................... . 176


Lamp


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


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


Oil Life Indicator Oil Pressure Indicator Oil, What Kind to Use Overheating


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


. 47, 183
. 133
. 46, 182
. 143
. 179


Specifications Speed Limiter Start Button Starting


. 196
. 124
. 122
. 122
Ethanol in Gasoline . 108
Evaporative Emission Controls . 201
Exhaust Fumes . 40
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat


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


Belts by


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


. 14


Fan, Interior Features Filling the Fuel Tank Filters


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


Dust and Pollen Oil


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


Flashers, Hazard Warning Flat Tire, Changing a Fluids


Brake Clutch Manual Transmission Windshield Washer


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


Four-way Flashers


. 83
. 81
. 109


. 158
. 144
. 58
. 171


. 151
. 151
. 149
. 148
. 58


Fuel


Fill Door and Cap Gauge Low Fuel Indicator Octane Requirement Oxygenated Tank, Refueling


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


Fuel Economy Fuel Station Procedures Fuses, Checking the


. 108
. 109
. 52
. 49
. 108
. 108
. 109
. 112
. 109
. 186


Gas Mileage, Improving Gasohol Gasoline Gauge Low Fuel Indicator Octane Requirement Tank, Refueling


. 112
. 108
. 108
. 52
. 49
. 108
. 109
. 51
Engine Coolant Temperature . 52
Fuel . 52


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


Gauges


CONTINUED


III


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Index


Gearshift Lever Positions Manual Transmission


Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............................


(GVWR)


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


. 124


. 116, 196


. 152
. 58


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


Halogen Headlight Bulbs Hazard Warning Flashers Headlights Aiming Daytime Running Lights High Beam Indicator Reminder Tone Replacing Halogen Bulbs Turning on


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


Heating and Cooling System High Beam Lever Hood, Opening the Horn Hydraulic Clutch


. 152
. 57
. 48
. 57
. 152
. 57
. 82
. 57
. 110
. 55
. 151


Identification Number,


Vehicle


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


. 194


IV


Ignition Keys Switch Timing Control System


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


Immobilizer System Important Safety Precautions Indicators


. 60
. 62
. 201
. 61
. 6


. 47


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


System)


ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) Brake (Parking and Brake ............................ ................


Charging System Cruise Control Door-open DRL(Daytime Running


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


. 47, 184
. 46, 182
. 47
. 47


Lights)


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


. 48


EPS (Electrical Power


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


Steering) High Beam Key (Immobilizer System) Low Fuel Low Oil Pressure Maintenance Required Malfunction Indicator


. 47
. 48
. 49
. 49
. 46, 182
. 50


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


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


Lamp Seat Belt SRS


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


. 47, 183
. 46
. 47


Trunk-open Turn Signal and Hazard


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


. 47


Warning


Recommended Pressures


Indicators, Instrument Panel Inflation, Proper Tire


................................... . 48
.. VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist) . 50
. 46
......... ................... . 161
. 162
........ . 75
................................... . 162
............................. . 33
.................... ............................ . 45
. 58
........ . 80
................................. . i


Inside Mirror Inspection, Tire Installing a Child Seat Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Brightness Interior Lights Introduction


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


Jacking Up the Vehicle Jack, Tire Jump Starting


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


. 172
. 171
. 178


Keys


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


. 60


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Index


Label, Certification Lane Change, Signaling Lap/Shoulder Belts Lights


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


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


. 194
. 57
. 12, 16


Bulb Replacement Indicator Turn Signal


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


Load Limits LOCK (Ignition Key Position) Locks


. 152
. 46
. 57
. 116
. 62


Anti-theft Steering Column Fuel Fill Door Power Door Trunk


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


Low Coolant Level Low Fuel Indicator Low Oil Pressure Indicator ... Lubricant Specifications Chart Luggage, Storing (Cargo)


. 62
. 109
. 63
. 63
. 112
. 49
. 46, 182
. 196
. 115


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


Maintenance


Minder


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


. 131
. 133


Minder Indicator Owner’s Maintenance


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


. 50


Oil


Checks


Record Safety


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


. 138
. 140
. 132
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 47, 183
. 123
Manual Transmission . 149
Manual Transmission Fluid Meters, Gauges . 51
. 108
Methanol in Gasoline Mirrors, Adjusting . 75
. 114
Modifying Your Vehicle


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


New Vehicle Break-in Normal Shift Speeds NOTICE, Explanation of Numbers, Identification


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


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


. 108
. 124
. i . 194


Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 108
. 51
Odometer Odometer, Trip . 51


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


Change, How to ........................ Change, When to ...................... Checking Engine ...................... Pressure Indicator .............. Selecting Proper Viscosity


. 144
. 139
. 111
. 46, 182


Chart


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


. 144
. 62


ON (Ignition Key Position) Onboard Refueling Vapor


Recovery


. 201
.................................... . 63
Opening the Trunk ......................... . 75
Outside Mirrors .............................. .... Outside Temperature Indicator . 52
. 179
Overheating, Engine .................... . 138
Owner’s Maintenance Checks .... ......................... Oxygenated Fuels . 108


Panel Brightness Control .............. Parking ........................................... Parking Brake ................................. Parking Brake and Brake System .....................................


Indicator


. 58
. 125
. 76


. 184


CONTINUED


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Index


Parking Lights PGM-FI System Pollen Filter Power Door Locks Power Socket Location Power Windows Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts Preparing to Drive Protecting Adults and Teens


. 57
. 202
. 158
. 63
. 77
. 68
. 14
. 121
. 10
Additional Safety Precautions . 15
Advice for Pregnant Women . 14
. 28
. 28
. 36
. 32


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


General Guidelines Protecting Larger Children Protecting Small Children


Protecting Children


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


. 179
Radiator Overheating . 86
Radio/CD Sound System . 102
Radio Theft Protection Readiness Codes . 183, 204
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 156
. 75
Rear View Mirror Rear Window Defogger . 59
. 67
Reclining the Seat-backs


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


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


VI


.......


. 124


Recommended Shift Speeds Recovery Vehicle, Emergency


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


Towing Refueling Reminder Indicators Remote Transmitter Replacement Information Dust and Pollen Filter Engine Oil and Filter Fuses Light Bulbs Schedule Tires Wiper Blades


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


Replacing Seat Belts After a


Crash


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


Reporting Safety Defects Reserve Tank, Engine



. 191
. 109
. 45
. 65


. 158
. 144
. 186
. 152
. 133
. 164
. 159


. 18
. 208


Coolant


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


Restraint, Child Reverse Lockout Rotation, Tire


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


. 112, 146
. 28
. 124
. 163


Safety Belts


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


. 8, 16


. 208
. 7
. 9
. 8
. 41
. ii . 91
. 8, 16
. 16
. 14



.........


Safety Defects, Reporting Safety Features


Airbags Seat Belts


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


Safety Labels, Location of Safety Messages Satellite Radio Seat Belts


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



. 18
. 157
. 17
. 18


Additional Information Advice for Pregnant Women Automatic Seat Belt


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


Tensioners


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


Cleaning Lap/Shoulder Belt Maintenance Reminder Indicator and


Beeper


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


System Components Use During Pregnancy


Seats, Adjusting the Serial Number Service Intervals Service Manual Service Station Procedures Setting the Clock


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



. 16, 46
. 16
. 14
. 67
. 194
. 139
. 209
. 109
. 54


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Index


Shifting


Manual Transmission


Side Turn Signal, Bulb


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


. 123


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


. 155
. 57
. 165
. 86


Replacement Signaling Turns Snow Tires Sound System Spare Tire Inflating Specifications


Spark Plugs Specifications Speed Control Speed Limiter SRS, Additional Information


. 162
. 197
. 196
. 196
. 103
. 124
. 20
Additional Safety Precautions . 27
. 27
Airbag Service Airbag System Components . 20
How the SRS Indicator


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


Works


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


. 25


How Your Front Airbags


Work


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


SRS Indicator Start Button


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


. 22
. 25, 47
. 122


Starting the Engine


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


. 122


In Cold Weather at High


Altitude


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


With a Dead Battery State Emissions Testing Steam Coming from Engine Steering Wheel


. 122
. 178
. 204
. 179


Anti-theft Column Lock


............. ..................... Stereo Sound System .................... Storing Your Vehicle ................................ Stuck Vehicle Supplemental Restraint System


. 62
. 86
. 167
. 191


Servicing


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


SRS Indicator System Components


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


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


Synthetic Oil


. 27
. 25, 47
. 20
. 144


. 156
.......... Taillights, Changing Bulbs Taking Care of the Unexpected . 169
Technical Descriptions


DOT Tire Quality Grading Emissions Control Systems Three Way Catalytic



.... .....


. 198
. 201


Converter


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


. 203


. 52
....................... Temperature Gauge . 18
................... Tensioners, Seat Belts Theft Protection, Radio ................ . 102
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 203
.. . 54
Time, Setting the ............................ .................................... Tire Chains . 165
. 171
Tire, How to Change a Flat ......... . 200
Tire Labeling ................................. . 161
............................................... Tires . 162
.............................. ................................... . 163
. 165
........................................ . 162
......................... . 170
................. . 198
.... ...................................... . 161
. 162
.................................. . 164
................................... . 163
........................ ........................................... . 165
. 197
............................ . 163
........................................... ................... . 171


Air Pressure Balancing Chains Checking Wear Compact Spare Tire DOT Tire Quality Grading Inflation Inspection Replacing Rotation, Do not Snow Specifications Wear


Tools, Tire Changing



CONTINUED


VII


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Index


Towing


A Trailer, Do Not Emergency Wrecker Trailer, Do Not Tow a Transmission


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


. 129
. 191
. 129


Checking Fluid Level, Manual ......................... ........................... ..............


Transmission Fluid Selection Identification Number Shifting the Manual


. 149
. 149
. 195


Treadwear Trip Meter Trunk


Transmission


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


Emergency Trunk Opener Opening the Open Monitor Indicator


Turn Signals


. 123
. 198
. 51
. 63
. 64
. 63
. 47
. 57


Unexpected, Taking Care


of the


Uniform Tire Quality Grading Unleaded Gasoline Used Oil, How to Dispose of


. 169
.......................................... .. . 198
........................ . 108
. 146
.......



VIII


Vehicle Capacity Load Vehicle Dimensions Vehicle Identification Number Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)


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


. 116
. 196
. 194


System


VSA System Indicator VSA Activation Indicator VSA Off Switch


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


Vehicle Storage Ventilation VIN Viscosity, Oil


. 128
. 50
. 50
. 129
. 167
. 84
. 194
. 144


....


. 67


Windows, Operating the Power Windshield Cleaning Defroster Washers


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


Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades Operation Worn Tires Wrecker, Emergency Towing


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


. 56
. 85
. 56


. 159
. 56
. 163
. 191


XM Satellite Radio



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


. 91



: U.S. only


WARNING, Explanation of Warning Labels, Location of Warranty Coverages Washer, Windshield


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


. ii . 41
. 207



Wheels


Checking the Fluid Level Operation


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


Alignment and Balance Wrench, Nut


. 148
. 56
. 164
. 163
. 172


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Service Information Summary


Gasoline: Premium unleaded gasoline, pump octane number of 91 or higher.


Fuel Tank Capacity: 13.2 US gal (50 )


Recommended Engine Oil: API premium grade 10W-30
143
detergent oil (see page ).


Oil change capacity (including filter):


5.1 US qt (4.8 )


Manual Transmission Fluid: Honda Manual Transmission Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30
or 10W-40 motor oil as a temporary replacement (see page 149


).


Capacity:


1.7 US qt (1.6 )


Brake Fluid: Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary replacement (see page


151


).


Tire Pressure (measured cold): Front:


32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm )


Rear:


32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm )


SpareTirePressure: Front:


60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm )


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