Honda 2003 Accord Coupe - Owner's Manual User Manual

2003 Accord Coupe Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to navigate through this reference. For a pr

＊＊＊Your car is equipped with manyfeatures that work together toprotect you and your passengersduring a crash.Some safety features do not requireanyact

Pull the center of the horizontalswitch up to raise the seat. Push itdown to lower the seat.Adjust the seat-back angle bypushing the rear switch in th

To get into the rear seat on thedriver’s side, open the door and pullthe release lever up on the side ofthe seat-back. The seat-back will tiltforward

See page for important safetyinformation and a warning about how toproperly position the head restraints.16Your car has adjustable headrestraints on t

To fold down either side of the seat-back from inside the car, insert themaster key in the lock on the rearshelf. To fold down the driver’s side,turn

When storing cargo, you can movetherearcentershoulderbeltoutofthe way by removing the belt fromthe guide.To release the seat-back from insidethe trunk

The HI or LO indicator lights andremains lit until you turn it off bypushing the opposite side of theswitch lightly. The indicator will turnoff.In HI,

Your car’s windows are electrically-powered. Turn the ignition switch toON (II) to raise or lower eitherwindow.Each door has a switch that controlsits

−The master control panel also con-tains these extra features:To open the driver’swindow fully, push the windowswitch firmly down, then release it.The

If your car’s battery is disconnectedor goes dead, or the driver’s windowfuse is removed, the AUTO functionwill be disabled. The power windowsystem ne

You can open both windows from theoutside with the remote transmitter.You cannot close the windows withthe remote transmitter.Turnthekeyclockwiseagain

In addition, most states and allCanadian provinces require you towear seat belts.When properly worn, seat belts:Help protect you in almost everytype o

To tilt up the back of the moonroof,press and hold the center button( ). To close the moonroof,press and hold the upper part of theswitch ( ). To open

Adjust the outside mirrors with theadjustment knob on the driver’s doorarmrest:Turn the ignition switch ON (II).Turn the adjustment knob to L(driver’s

Push or pull the adjustment knobin the appropriate direction tomove the mirror right, left, up, ordown.When you finish, turn theadjustment knob to the

To apply the parking brake, pull thelever up fully. To release it, pull upslightly, push the button, and lowerthe lever. The parking brake light onthe

To open the console compartment,pull up on the right lever and lift thearmrest.You can put small items in the traylocated in the console compartmentli

Be careful when you are using thebeverage holders. A spilled liquidthat is very hot can scald you or yourpassengers. Liquid can also spillfrom the doo

To open the coin pocket, pull the lidup.To close it, push the lid down until itlatches.The compartment cannot be used asan ashtray.To open the center

To use the sun visor, pull it down.You can also use the sun visor at theside window. Remove the supportrod from the clip and swing the sunvisor toward

Touseavanitymirroronthebackofthe sun visor, pull up the cover.The lights beside the mirror comeon when you pull up the cover.Make sure the coat hook i

Some larger styles of sunglassesmay not fit in the holder.To open the sunglasses holder, pushon the front edge. It will unlatch andswing down. To clos

Of course, seat belts cannotcompletely protect you in everycrash.Butinmostcases,seatbeltscan reduce your risk of seriousinjury.Always wearyour seat be

These sockets are intended to supplypower for 12 volt DC accessoriesthat are rated 120 watts or less (10amps).They will not power an automotivetype ci

The ceiling light (with the switch inthe center position) comes on whenyou remove the key from the ignitionswitch. If you do not open a door, thelight

The courtesy light in each doorcomes on when the door is opened,and goes out when the door is closed.Your car also has a courtesy light inthe ignition

The courtesy light between thespotlights comes on when you turnthe parking lights on. To adjust itsbrightness, turn the Select/Resetknob on the instru

...Heating and Cooling . 122...What Each Control Does . 122...How to Use the System . 125...To Turn Everything

Proper use of the Heating andCooling system can make theinterior dry and comfortable, andkeep the windows clear for the bestvisibility.Turning this di

Use the MODE buttons to select thevents the air flows from. Some airwill flow from the dashboard cornervents in all modes.Air flows from the centerand

The direction of air flow from thevents in the center and each side ofthe dashboard is adjustable.The vents in the corners of thedashboard can be open

CONTINUEDThe flow-through ventilation systemdraws in outside air, circulates itthrough the interior, then exhausts itthrough vents near the rear windo

Turn on the A/C by pressing theA/C button. The light above thebutton comes on when a fan speedis selected.Make sure the temperaturecontrol dial is all

Always wearyour seat belt properly, and situpright and as far back as possiblefrom the steering wheel ordashboard.To do their job, airbags mustinflate

Air conditioning, as it cools, removesmoisture from the air. When used incombination with the heater, itmakes the interior warm and dry.To remove fog

For safety, make sure you have aclear view through all the windowsbefore driving away.To shut off the system temporarily,turn the fan speed and temper

CONTINUEDThesideventscanbeopenedandclosed with the dials underneaththem.The automatic climate controlsystem in your Honda picks theproper combination

The climate control system draws airthrough the exterior vents at thebottom of the windshield. Keepthese vents clear of leaves and otherdebris.For the

To put the Automatic ClimateControl in fully-automatic mode,press the AUTO button, then set thedesired temperature by turning thedriver’s temperature

You can manually select variousfunctions of the Climate Controlsystem when it is in fully automaticmode. All other features remain auto-matically cont

▲▼CONTINUEDYou can manually select the fanspeed by pressing the fan controlbuttons: to increase the fan’sspeed, or to decrease the fan’sspeed.Press th

The main air flow is dividedbetween the floor vents and de-froster vents at the base of the wind-shield.The main air flow comesfrom the floor vents.Cl

CONTINUEDThe main air flow is dividedbetween the dashboard vents andthe floor vents.The main air flow comesfrom the dashboard vents.Climate Control Sy

The button directs the mainair flow to the windshield for fasterdefrosting. It also overrides anyMODE selection you may have made.When you turn off by

Your car’s seats are designed to keepyou in a comfortable, uprightposition so you can take fulladvantage of the protection offeredby seat belts and th

Your car is equipped with twotemperature control dials, one forthe driver, and one for the passenger.Thedriver’ssideandthepassenger’sside can be contr

▲▼To put the Automatic ClimateControl in fully-automatic mode,press the AUTO button. Theindicator in the button will light.Then set the desired temper

You can manually select variousfunctions of the Climate Controlsystem when it is in fully automaticmode. All other features remainautomatically contro

Touching ‘‘ON’’ or ‘‘OFF’’ in thedisplay turns the air conditioning onandoff.YouwillseeA/CONorA/COFF in the display.When you turn the A/C off, the sys

The main air flow is dividedbetween the floor vents and de-froster vents at the base of the wind-shield.Use the MODE icons in the displayto select the

The main air flow is dividedbetween the dashboard vents andthe floor vents.The main air flow comesfrom the dashboard vents.Climate Control SystemComfo

You can manually select the fanspeed by touching any of the fancontrol icons on the display.This button controls the source of airgoing into the syste

The button directs the mainair flow to the windshield for fasterdefrosting. It also overrides anyMODE selection you may have made.When you turn off by

▲▼Your car has four temperaturecontrol buttons on the climatecontrol panel, two for the driver andtwo for the passenger. The driver’sandpassenger’ssid

▲▼▲▼To set the driver’s side temperatureto a different value than thepassenger’s, press the DUAL button,then press the or buttons onthe driver’s side.

To make sure you and yourpassengers get the maximumprotection from your car’s safetyfeatures, check the following eachtime before you drive away:All a

Theclimatecontrolsystemhastwosensors. A sunlight sensor is locatedin the top of the dashboard and atemperature sensor is next to thesteering column. D

Your Honda’s audio system providesclear reception on both AM and FMbands, while the preset bars allowyou to easily select your favoritestations.The ig

−−−The SCAN functionsamples all the stations with strongsignals on the selected band. Toactivate it, press the SCAN button,then release it. You will s

−−−To store a frequency:UsetheTUNE,SEEK,orSCANfunction to tune the radio to adesired station.You can store thefrequencies of your favorite radiostatio

−−If you do not like the stations AutoSelect has stored, you can storeother frequencies in the preset bars.UsetheTUNE,SEEK,orSCANfunction to find the

−−These twomodes adjust the strength of thesound coming from each speaker.BAL adjusts the side-to-side strength,while FAD adjusts the front-to-backstr

For example:1:06 will reset to 1:001:52 will reset to 2:00If your car’s battery is disconnectedor goes dead, the time setting will belost. To set the

You operate the CD player with thesame controls used for the radio.Play only standard round discs. Odd-shaped CDs may jam in the drive orcause other p

−CONTINUEDThis feature, whenactivated, samples all the tracks onthe selected disc in the order theyare recorded on the CD. To activatethe Scan feature

−−−＋To activate the Repeatfeature, press and release the RPTbutton. You will see RPT in thedisplay. The system continuouslyreplays the current track.

The following pages provideinstructions on how to properlyprotect the driver and other adultoccupants.These instructions also apply tochildren who hav

If you load a CD in the in-dash playerwhile the changer is playing a CD,the system will stop the changer andbegin playing the in-dash CD. Toselect the

If you see an error indication in thedisplay while operating the CDplayer,findthecauseinthecharttothe right. If you cannot clear theerror indication,

Indication SolutionCauseIf you see an error indication in thedisplay while operating the optionalCD changer, find the cause in thechart to the right.

＊＊The cassette system features Dolbynoise reduction, automatic sensing ofchromium-dioxide (CrO ) tape, andauto-reverse for continuous play.To operate

▲−The tape direction indicator will lightto show you which side of thecassette is playing. The indicatesthesideyouinsertedfacingupwardis now playing.

−−Damaged cassettes can jam insidethe drive or cause other problems.See page for information oncassette care and protection.The Repeat functioncontinu

The in-dash CD changer holds up tosix discs. You operate the CDchanger with the same controls usedfor the radio. See page for CDchanger operation.The

The ignition switch must be inACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) tooperate the audio system. Turn thesystem on by pressing the PWR/VOL knob or the AM/FM button.

−−−CONTINUEDYou can use any of five methods tofind radio stations on the selectedband: TUNE, SEEK, SCAN, AUTOSELECT, and the preset bars.Use the TUNE

−−−−You can store thefrequencies of your favorite radiostations in the three preset bars.Each bar will store two frequencieson the AM band, and fourfr

Any driver who sits too close to thesteering wheel is at risk of beingseriously injured or killed by strikingthe steering wheel or from beingstruck by

CONTINUEDIf you are in a remote area, AutoSelect may not find six strong AMstations or twelve strong FM stations.If this happens, you will see a ‘‘0’’

If you do not like the stations AutoSelect has stored, you can storeother frequencies in the preset bars.UsetheTUNE,SEEK,orSCANfunction to find the de

−−Bass, Treble, Balance, and Fader areeach adjustable. You select which ofthese you want to adjust by pressingthe SOUND button, then turn theVOLUME kn

The displayed number shows youthe current setting.When the adjustment level reachesthe center, you will see ‘‘ ’’.The level gauge on the display alsos

The audio system usually shows thetime when the ignition switch is inACCESSORY (I) or ON (II).To set the time, press the Clock Setbutton (SOUND) until

For example:1:06 would RESET to 1:00.1:52 would RESET to 2:00.If your car’s battery is disconnectedor goes dead, the time setting will belost. To set

Your Honda’s audio system has anin-dash CD changer that holds up tosix discs, providing several hours ofcontinuous entertainment. Youoperate this CD c

To load a single CD:Press and release the LOADbutton.The system will load the CD, andbegin playing it.The disc number for an emptyposition starts to b

You can also load a CD into an emptyposition while a CD is playing bypressing the appropriate side of apreset bar. Select an empty position(the disc n

−−When that disc ends, the next disc inthe CD changer is loaded and played.After the last disc finishes, thesystem returns to disc 1.To select a diffe

A front passenger should also adjustthe seat-back to an upright position,but as far from the dashboard aspossible. A passenger who sits tooclose to th

−CONTINUEDThis feature, whenactivated, samples each first track ofall the discs in the CD changer in theorder they are stored. To activatethe Scan fea

− To activate the Repeatfeature, press and release the RPTbutton. You will see RPT in thedisplay as a reminder. The systemcontinuously replays the cur

−−CONTINUEDTo take the system out of CD mode,press the AM/FM button. Each timeyou press the AM/FM button, thesystem will change to the next mode;FM1,

To remove the disc that is currentlyplaying, press the eject button. Youwill see ‘‘EJEC’’ in the display. Whenyou remove the disc from the slot,the sy

If you press the eject button whilelistening to the radio, or with theaudio system turned off, the discthat was last selected is ejected.After that di

If you see an error indication in thedisplay while operating the CDchanger, find the cause in the chartto the right. If you cannot clear theerror indi

＊＊The cassette system features Dolbynoise reduction, automatic sensing ofchromium-dioxide (CrO ) tape, andauto-reverse for continuous play.To operate

▲The tape direction indicator will lightto show you which side of thecassette is playing. The indicatesthesideyouinsertedfacingupwardis now playing. I

−−The Skip function allowsyoutofindthebeginningofasongor passage. To activate SKIP, pressthe SEEK/SKIP bar. Press theside to advance to thebeginning o

− The Repeat functioncontinuously replays the currentsong or passage. Press the RPTbutton to activate it; you will see RPTdisplayed as a reminder. Whe

Before driving, make sure everyonewith an adjustable head restraint hasproperly positioned the headrestraint. The restraint should bepositioned so the

Your Honda’s audio system providesclear reception on both AM and FMbands, while the preset icons in theNavigation System display allow youto easily se

−−−The ignition switch must be inACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) tooperate the audio system. Turn thesystem on by pressing the PWR/VOL knob, the AM/FM button

−−−CONTINUEDYou can store thefrequencies of your favorite radiostations in the six preset icons. Eachicon will store one frequency on theAM band, and

If you are in a remote area, AutoSelect may not find six strong AMstations or twelve strong FM stations.If this happens, you will not see astation num

−−To adjust the bassand treble, touch the orarrows next to the BASS orTRE icons. The adjustment barabove each button shows you thecurrent setting.Thes

To adjust the balance, touch the leftor right arrows on the sound grid.When you touch an arrow, the pinkbars on the grid move toward it,changing the b

If you want to adjust the sound whilethe radio/CD is playing, push theAUDIO DISPLAY button, then touchthe SOUND icon in the display.To return to the p

Your Honda’s radio can receive thecomplete AM and FM bands.Those bands cover these frequen-cies:AM band:530 to 1,710 kilohertzFM band:87.7 to 107.9 me

Radio signals, especially on the FMband, are deflected by large objectssuch as buildings and hills. Yourradio then receives both the directsignal from

Your Honda’s audio system has anin-dash CD changer that holds up tosix discs, providing several hours ofcontinuous entertainment. Youoperate this CD c

The information and specifications includedin this publication were in effect at the timeof approval for printing. Honda Motor Co.,Ltd. reserves the r

Position the lap part of the belt aslow as possible across your hips,then pull up on the shoulder part ofthe belt so the lap part fits snugly.This let

To load a single CD:Press and release the LOADbutton.The disc number icon for anempty position is highlighted onthe Navigation System display andthe g

−If you press the LOAD button whilea CD is playing, the system will stopplaying that CD and start the loadingsequence. It will then play the CDjust lo

−▲▼Select the CD changer by pressingthe CD/AUX button. You will see‘‘CD’’ in the upper display. Thesystem will begin playing the lastselected disc in

When you touch the DISC SCANicon on the audio display, the firsttrack of the current CD plays forabout 10 seconds. You will see DISCSCAN in the displa

To take the system out of CD mode,press the AM/FM button. Each timeyou press the AM/FM button, thesystem changes to the next mode(AM, FM1, or FM2). Wh

To remove the disc that is currentlyplaying, press the eject button. Youwill see ‘‘EJEC’’ in the upper andaudio displays. When you removethe disc from

For information on how to handleand protect compact discs, see page.If you press the eject button whilelistening to the radio, or with theaudio system

IndicationIf you see an error indication in theupper display while operating the CDchanger, find the cause in the chartto the right. If you cannot cle

Never try to insert foreign objects inthe CD player or the magazine.A new CD may be rough on theinner and outer edges. The smallplastic pieces causing

＊＊The cassette system features Dolbynoise reduction, automatic sensing ofchromium-dioxide (CrO ) tape, andauto-reverse for continuous play.To operate

Adjust the steering wheel, if needed,so that the wheel points toward yourchest, not toward your face.Pointing the steering wheel towardyour chest prov

▲Dolby noise reduction turns on whenyou insert a cassette. If the tape wasnot recorded with Dolby noise reduc-tion, push the AUDIO DISPLAYbutton to ch

−−▲▼With a cassette playing, you can usethe FF, REW, SKIP, or REPEATfunction to find a desired program.The Skip function allowsyoutofindthebeginningof

− The SKIP and REPEAT functionsuse silent periods on the tape to findthe end of a song or passage. Thesefeatures may not work to yoursatisfaction if t

The cassette player picks up dirt andoxides from the tape. This contami-nation builds up over time andcauses the sound quality to degrade.To prevent t

▲▼＋−＋−＋−Three controls for the audio systemare mounted in the steering wheelhub. These let you control basicfunctions without removing yourhand from t

−Your car’s audio system will disableitself if it is disconnected fromelectrical power for any reason. Tomake it work again, the user mustenter a spec

Do not attempt to alter this systemor add other devices to it.Once the security system is set,opening either door (without usingthe key or the remote

Accelerate to the desired cruisingspeedabove25mph(40km/h).Push in the Cruise Control MasterButtononthesteeringwheel.TheCRUISE MAIN light on theinstrum

You can increase the set cruisingspeed in any of these ways:Press and hold the RES/ACCELbutton. The car will accelerate.When you reach the desiredcrui

Push the CANCEL button on thesteering wheel.Tap the brake or clutch pedal.Youcancancelthecruisecontrolinany of these ways:When you push the CANCEL but

Each time you have a check-up, askyour doctor if it’s okay for you todrive.Remember to keep the lap portion ofthe belt as low as possible acrossyour h

If your garage door opener wasmanufactured before April 1982, youmay not be able to programHomeLink to operate it. Garage dooropeners manufactured bef

−If you are training the second orthird buttons, go directly to Step 1.Unplug the garage door openermotor from the house current.Before you can use Ho

For security purposes, newer garagedoor opening systems use a ‘‘rolling’’or variable code. Information fromthe remote control and the garagedoor opene

−−Itmaybehelpfultohavesomeoneassist you with this procedure.Find the ‘‘Training’’ button on yourgarage door opener unit. Thelocation will vary, depend

As required by the FCC:This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not

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Before you begin driving your Honda,youshouldknowwhatgasolinetouse, and how to check the levels ofimportant fluids. You also need toknow how to proper

During this period:Avoid full-throttle starts and rapidacceleration.Avoidhardbraking.Newbrakesneed to be broken-in by moderateuse for the first 200 mi

Open the fuel fill door by pushingonthehandletotheleftofthedriver’s seat.Because the fuel fill cap is on thedriver’s side of the vehicle, parkwith tha

Standing in front of the vehicle,reach in between the hood and thefront grille with your finger. Thehood latch handle is above and tothe left of the ‘

If they do, theycould be very seriously injured in acrash.Devices intended to improveoccupant comfort or reposition theshoulder part of a seat belt ca

CONTINUEDTo close the hood, lift it up slightly toremove the support rod from thehole. Put the support rod back intoits holding clip. Lower the hood t

Check the engine oil level every timeyou fill the car with fuel. Wait a fewminutes after turning the engine offbefore you check the oil.Wipe the dipst

CONTINUEDInsert it all the way back in its tube. Remove the dipstick again andcheck the level. It should bebetween the upper and lowermarks.If it is n

Refer toon page for informationon checking other items in yourHonda.Look at the coolant level in theradiator reserve tank. Make sure it isbetween the

A cold engine uses more fuel than awarm engine. It is not necessary to‘‘warm-up’’ a cold engine by letting itidle for a long time. You can driveaway i

Modifying your car, or installingsome non-Honda accessories, canmake your car unsafe. Before youmake any modifications or add anyaccessories,besuretor

Covering the outside edge of afront seat-back, with a non-Hondaseat cover for example, couldprevent the airbag from inflatingproperly.If a side airbag

Your car has several convenientstorage areas so you can stow cargosafely.The glove box, and the pockets inthe doors and seat-backs, aredesigned for sm

×−Following are the steps fordetermining the correct cargo andluggage load limit.Locate the statement, ‘‘thecombined weight of occupants andcargo shou

Distribute cargo evenly on thefloor of the trunk, placing theheaviest items on the bottom andas far forward as possible.Ifyoufolddownthebackseat,tiedo

(See page.)Children depend on adults to protectthem. However, despite their bestintentions, many parents and otheradults may not know how toprotect yo

The cargo net can be used to helphold down items stored in the trunk.To use the cargo net, hook it to thebuttons on the floor and sides of thetrunk. Y

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This section gives you tips onstarting the engine under variousconditions, and how to operate the5-speed/6-speed manual andautomatic transmissions. It

Make sure all windows, mirrors,and outside lights are clean andunobstructed. Remove frost, snow,or ice.Check that the hood and trunk arefully closed.C

Push the clutch pedal down all theway. START (III) does notfunction unless the clutch pedal isdepressed.Apply the parking brake.In cold weather, turn

Use the following procedure:Turn off all electrical accessoriesto reduce the drain on the battery.Push the accelerator pedal half-way to the floor and

Come to a full stop before you shiftinto Reverse. You can damage thetransmission by trying to shift intoReverse with the car moving. Pushdown the clut

Drive in the highest gear that letsthe engine run and acceleratesmoothly. This will give you the bestfuel economy and effective emis-sions control. Th

The manual transmission is synchro-nizedinallforwardgearsforsmoothoperation. It has a lockout so youcannot shift directly from Fifth toReverse instead

Drive in the highest gear that letsthe engine run and acceleratesmoothly. This will give you the bestfuel economy and effective emis-sions control. Th

If you are not wearing aseat belt in a crash, you could bethrown forward into thedashboard and crush the child.During acrash, the belt could press dee

With the clutch pedal depressed,move the shift lever to the First/Second gear side of the Neutralgate, then shift to Reverse.If you are still unable t

The shift lever has seven positions.It must be in Park or Neutral to startthe engine. When you are stopped inD, D , 2, 1, N or R, press firmly onthe b

−−To shift to Reversefrom Park, see the explanation underPark. To shift to Reverse fromNeutral, come to a complete stop andthen shift. Press the relea

−−−−−To shift to Second,pressthereleasebuttononthesideof the shift lever. This position locksthe transmission in second gear. Itdoes not downshift to

This allows you to move the shiftlever out of Park if the normalmethod of pushing on the brakepedal and pressing the releasebutton does not work.Set t

Insert the key in the Shift LockRelease slot.Push down on the key while youpressthereleasebuttonontheshift lever and move the shift leverout of Park t

−Make sure the parking brake is fullyreleased before driving away.Driving with the parking brakepartially set can overheat or damagethe rear brakes.Al

Constant application of the brakeswhen going down a long hill buildsup heat and reduces their effective-ness. Use the engine to assist thebrakes by do

this defeats thepurpose of the ABS. Let the ABSwork for you by always keeping firm,steady pressure on the brake pedalas you steer away from the hazard

such as trying to take acorner too fast or making a suddenlane change. Always drive at a safe,prudent speed for the road andweather conditions.Always

To remind you of the passenger’sfront airbag hazards, and thatchildren must be properly restrainedin the back seat, your car haswarninglabelsonthedash

If the ABS indicator and the brakesystem indicator come on together,and the parking brake is fullyreleased, the front-to-rear brakingdistribution syst

Your Honda is equipped with aTraction Control System (TCS) toassist you in maintaining tractionwhile driving slowly on loose orslippery surfaces.TCS m

When you turn the ignition switchto ON (II).When you manually turn off TCS.It flashes when TCS is regulatingwheelspin.The Traction Control System turn

The TCS indicator may occasionallycome on for one or two seconds andthen go out. This is normal.This indicator will come on alongwith the ABS indicato

−CONTINUEDRain, fog, and snow conditionsrequire a different driving techniquebecause of reduced traction andvisibility. Keep your car well-maintained

−−Being able to seeclearly in all directions and beingvisible to other drivers are importantin all weather conditions. This ismore difficult in bad we

Your Honda has been designedprimarily to carry passengers andtheir cargo. You can use it to tow atrailer if you carefully observe theload limits, use

To achieve a proper tongue load,start by loading 60 percent of theload toward the front of the trailerand 40 percent toward the rear, thenre-adjust th

Discuss your needs with your trailersales or rental agency, and follow theguidelines in the rest of this section.Also make sure that all equipment isp

Trailer lights and equipment mustcomply with federal, state, and localregulations. Check with your localrecreational vehicle dealer for therequirement

To remind you of the front airbaghazards, your car has warning labelson the driver’s and front passenger’svisors. Please read and follow theinstructio

Many states and Canadian provincesrequire special outside mirrors whentowing a trailer. Even if they don’t,you should install special mirrors ifyou ca

When driving down hills, reduceyour speed and shift down to 2ndgear. Do not ‘‘ride’’ the brakes, andremember it will take longer to slowdownandstopwhe

Always drive slowly and havesomeone guide you when backing up.Grip the of the steeringwheel; then turn the wheel to the leftto get the trailer to move

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This section also includesMaintenance Schedules for normaldriving and severe driving conditions,a Maintenance Record, and instruc-tions for simple mai

This section includes instructions forsimple maintenance tasks, such aschecking and adding oil. Any serviceitems not detailed in this sectionshould be

Be surethere is adequate ventilationwhenever you operate the engine.Let theengine and exhaust system coolbefore touching any parts.Donot run the engin

−The Maintenance Schedule specifieshow often you should have your carserviced and what things needattention. It is essential that you haveyour car ser

＃−U.S. Cars:According to state and federalregulations, failure to performmaintenance on the items markedwith will not void your emissionswarranties. H

−＃＊＃＃＊Maintenance4-cylinder Models276Visually inspect the following items:Service at the indicated distanceor time whichever comes first.miles x 1,000

Many parents say they prefer to putan infant or small child in the frontpassenger seat so they can watch thechild, or because the child requiresattent

−−□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□＃＃♯Maintenance4-cylinder Models277Canadian OwnersU.S. OwnersA, B, C, DABCDUse the Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions

−＃＊＊＃＃Maintenance4-cylinder Models278Visually inspect the following items:Service at the indicated distanceor time whichever comes first.miles x 1,000

−−□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□＃＃＊＊＃CONTINUEDMaintenance4-cylinder Models279Canadian OwnersU.S. OwnersA, B, C, D, E, FABCDEFUse the Maintenance Schedule for

□□□□□□□Maintenance4-cylinder Models280Check engine oil and coolant at each fuel stop.Check and adjust valve clearance, cold engine, only if noisy.NOTE

CONTINUEDMaintenanceRequired Maintenance Record for 4-cylinder Models (Normal and Severe Schedules)28130,000 mi35,000 mi40,000 mi45,000 mi50,000 mi5,0

MaintenanceRequired Maintenance Record for 4-cylinder Models (Normal and Severe Schedules)28280,000 mi85,000 mi90,000 mi95,000 mi100,000 mi55,000 mi60

MaintenanceRequired Maintenance Record for 4-cylinder Models (Normal and Severe Schedules)283105,000 mi110,000 mi115,000 mi120,000 miSignature or deal

−＃＃＃6-cylinder ModelsMaintenance284Visually inspect the following items:Service at the indicated distanceor time whichever comes first.miles x 1,000km

−−□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□＃＃♯Maintenance6-cylinder Models285Canadian OwnersU.S. OwnersA, B, CABCUse the Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions.Ref

−−＃＊＊＃＃＃＊＊6-cylinder ModelsMaintenance286Visually inspect the following items:Service at the indicated distanceor time whichever comes first.miles x 1

The following pages give generalguidelines for selecting and installingchild seats for infants and smallchildren.To provide proper protection, a child

−−□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□＃＊＃＃＊＃＊＊CONTINUEDMaintenance6-cylinder Models287Canadian OwnersU.S. OwnersA, B, C, DABCDEUse the Maintenance Schedule for Sev

□□□□□□□□□□＃＊＃＊＊＊♯Maintenance6-cylinder Models288Check engine oil and coolant at each fuel stop.Check and adjust valve clearance, cold engine, only if

CONTINUEDMaintenanceRequired Maintenance Record for 6-cylinder Models (Normal and Severe Schedules)2893,750 mi7,500 mi11,250 mi15,000 mi18,750 mi22,50

MaintenanceRequired Maintenance Record for 6-cylinder Models (Normal and Severe Schedules)29063,750 mi67,500 mi71,250 mi75,000 mi78,750 mi82,500 mi86,

−−−−−−−Youshouldcheckthefollowingitems at the specified intervals. Ifyou are unsure of how to performany check, turn to the page given.Engine oil leve

4-cylinder ModelsFluid LocationsMaintenance292BRAKE FLUID(Gray cap)ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK(Orange handle)WASHER FLUID(Blue cap)POWER STEERINGFLUID (Red ca

6-cylinder ModelsFluid LocationsMaintenance293ENGINE OIL FILL CAPRADIATOR CAPENGINE OIL DIPSTICK(Orange loop)WASHER FLUID(Blue cap)POWER STEERINGFLUID

To add oil, unscrew and remove theengine oil fill cap on top of the valvecover. Pour in the oil, and install theengine oil fill cap. Tighten it secure

Make sure the API Certification Sealsays ‘‘For Gasoline Engines.’’ You may use a synthetic motor oil ifit meets the same requirementsgiven for a conve

Run the engine until it reachesnormal operating temperature,then shut it off.Changing the oil and filter requiresspecial tools and access fromundernea

As you read this manual, you willfind information that is preceded bya symbol. Thisinformation is intended to help youavoid damage to your Honda, othe

A child who is toolarge for a rear-facing child seat, andwho can sit up without support,should be restrained in a forward-facing child seat. See page

Open the hood and remove theengine oil fill cap. Remove the oildrain bolt and washer from thebottom of the engine. Drain the oilinto an appropriate co

Turn off the engine, let it sit forseveral minutes, then check the oillevel. If necessary, add oil to bringthe level to the upper mark on thedipstick.

Always use Honda All SeasonAntifreeze/Coolant Type 2. Thiscoolant is pre-mixed with 50 percentantifreeze and 50 percent water. Itdoes not require any

Pour coolant into the reserve tank.Fill it to halfway between the MAXand MIN marks. Put the cap backon the reserve tank.The coolant level should be up

Thecoolingsystemshouldbecompletely drained and refilled withnew coolant according to the timeand distance recommendations inthe maintenance schedule.

Loosen the drain plug on thebottom of the radiator. Thecoolant will drain through thesplash guard. Drain the coolantinto an appropriate container.Turn

Drain the coolant into anappropriate container.Install a rubber hose on the drainbolt at the rear of the enginecylinder block. Loosen the drainbolt.Re

Pour Honda All SeasonAntifreeze/Coolant Type 2 intothe radiator up to the base of thefiller neck. This coolant is amixture of 50 percent antifreezeand

The cooling system capacity is: Start the engine and let it run forabout 30 seconds. Then turn offthe engine.Fill the radiator with coolant up tothe b

Check the level in the windshieldwasher reservoir at least monthlyduring normal usage. In bad weather,when you use the washers often,check the level e

This page briefly summarizesHonda’s recommendations on whereto place rear-facing and forward-facing child seats in your car.Never in the front seat, d

Remove the dipstick (yellow loop)from the transmission, and wipe itwith a clean cloth.Check the fluid level with the engineat normal operating tempera

To thoroughly flush the transmission,the technician should drain and refillit with Honda ATF-Z1, then drive thevehicle a short distance. Do thisthree

To thoroughly flush the transmission,the technician should drain and refillit with Honda ATF-Z1, then drive thevehicle a short distance. Do thisthree

Check the fluid level with thetransmission at normal operatingtemperature and the car sitting onlevel ground. Remove thetransmission filler bolt and c

CONTINUEDCheck the fluid level with thetransmission at normal operatingtemperature and the vehicle sittingon level ground.Remove the check bolt and lo

Pour the fluid to the filler hole slowlyand carefully so you do not spill.Clean up any spills immediately.Spilled fluid could damagecomponents in the

The fluid level should be betweentheMINandMAXmarksonthesideof the reservoir. If the level is at orbelow the MIN mark, your brakesystem needs attention

The fluid level should be betweentheMINandMAXmarksonthesideof the reservoir. If it is not, addbrake fluid to bring it up to that level.Use the same fl

Check the level when the engine iscold. Look at the side of thereservoir. The fluid should bebetween the UPPER LEVEL andLOWER LEVEL. If it is below th

The air cleaner element is inside theair cleaner housing on the driver’sside of the engine compartment.To replace it:Loosen the four bolts, and remove

After selecting a proper child seat,and a good position to install the seat,there are three main steps ininstalling the seat:When you are not using a

Place the new air cleaner elementin the air cleaner housing.Reinstall the air cleaner housingcover, and tighten the four bolts.To replace it:The air c

Clean the hood latch assembly with amild cleaner, then lubricate it with amultipurpose grease. Lubricate allthe moving parts (as shown),including the

Clean up any dirt and oil that havecollected around the ignition coils.Use a wrench to remove the boltholding the ignition coil. Pull theignition coil

Install the ignition coil into thehole.Connect the wire connector to theignition coil. Make sure it locks inplace.Push the ignition coil down all thew

CONTINUEDCleanoffanydirtandoilthathascollected around the ignition coil.Disconnect the wire connectorfrom the ignition coil by pushingon the lock tab

Torque the spark plug. (If you donot have a torque wrench, tightenthe spark plug two-thirds of a turnafter it contacts the cylinder head.)Tightening t

Install the ignition coil. Reinstallthe hexagon socket head cap bolt.Push the wire connector onto theignition coil. Make sure it locks inplace.Repeat

Check the battery condition bylooking at the test indicator windowon the battery. The label on thebattery explains the test indicator’scolors.Check th

−If you need to connect the battery toa charger, disconnect both cables toprevent damage to the car’selectrical system.If the terminals are severely c

If your car’s battery is disconnectedor goes dead, the AUTO feature ofthe driver’s window will be disabled.You should reset the AUTO feature(see page

Only a rear-facing child seat providesproper support for a baby’s head,neck, and back. Infants up to aboutone year of age must be restrained ina rear-

Check the condition of the wiperblades at least every six months.Look for signs of cracking in therubber, or areas that are gettinghard. Replace the b

Remove the blade from its holderby grasping the tabbed end of theblade. Pull firmly until the tabscome out of the holder.Examine the new wiper blades.

Run the air conditioning at least oncea week during the cold weathermonths. Run it for at least tenminutes while you are driving at asteady speed with

The dust and pollen filter is locatedbehind the glove box.Open the glove box.To replace it:Push the stop on the right side ofthe glove box to detach i

Pushinthetabsonthecornersofthe dust and pollen filter case. Pullout the case.Remove the filter from the case.Install the new filter in the case.Make s

−−An auto-tensioner adjusts the tensionof the drive belt. The pointer on theauto-tensioner should be in theproper range. It should be checkedaccording

Use a gauge to measure the airpressure at least once a month. Eventires that are in good condition maylose one to two psi (10 to 20 kPa, 0.1to 0.2 kgf

＊＊＊＊＊＊If you check the pressure when thetires are hot [the car has been drivenseveral miles (kilometers)], you willsee readings 4 to 6 psi (30 to 40 k

Every time you check inflation, youshould also examine the tires fordamage, foreign objects, and wear.Youshouldlookfor:Bumps or bulges in the tread or

Make sure the installer balances thewheels when you have new tiresinstalled. This increases ridingcomfort and tire life. Your car’soriginal tires were

With the child seat in the desiredback seating position, route thebelt through the child seataccording to the seat maker’sinstructions, then insert th

It is best to replace all four tires atthesametime.Ifthatisnotpossibleor necessary, then replace the twofront tires or the two rear tires as apair. Re

＋Tires that are marked ‘‘M S’’ or‘‘All Season’’ on the sidewall have anall-weather tread design. Theyshould be suitable for most winterdriving conditi

If you ever hear the chainscontacting the body or chassis, stopand investigate. If the chains haveloosened, retighten them. Make surethey do not conta

Check the operation of your car’sexterior lights at least once a month.A burned out bulb can create anunsafe condition by reducing yourcar’s visibilit

Check the following:Headlights (low and high beam)Parking lightsTaillightsBrake lightsHigh-mount brake lightTurn signalsBack-up lightsHazard light fun

Theheadlightswereproperlyaimedwhen your car was new. If youregularly carry heavy items in thetrunk or pull a trailer, readjustmentmay be required. Adj

CONTINUEDRemove the electrical connectorfrom the bulb by squeezing theconnector to unlock the tab, thenslide the connector off the bulb.Remove the bul

Use a flat-tipped screwdriver toremove the two holding clips fromthe inner fender.Pull the inner fender cover awayfrom the fender and bumper.If you ar

Insert the new bulb into the holeand turn it one-quarter turn clock-wise to lock it in place.Push the electrical connector backonto the bulb. Make sur

If you are changing the bulb onthe passenger’s side, start theengine, turn the steering wheel allthe way to the left, and turn off theengine. If you a

To activate the lockable retractor,slowly pull the shoulder part of thebelt all the way out until it stops,then let the belt feed back into theretract

Insert the socket back into theheadlight assembly. Turn itclockwise to lock it in place.Install the new bulb in the socket.Turn it clockwise to lock i

Open the trunk.Remove the light assembly coverby pulling its outside edge.Determine which of the threebulbs is burned out: stop/taillight/side marker,

Open the trunk.Carefully bend back the corner ofthe trunk lid trim to expose thebulbs.Remove the six trim clips from thetrunk lid trim by carefully pr

Open the trunk and remove thesocket from the light assembly byturning it one-quarter turn counter-clockwise.Remove the burned-out bulb bypulling it st

CONTINUEDThe ceiling light, spotlight, door lightand vanity mirror light come apartthe same way, but they do not usethesametypeofbulb.Removethelensbyc

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Open the trunk.Put a cloth on the right side edgeof the trunk light assembly.Remove the trunk light assemblyby using a small flat-tippedscrewdriver to

Block the rear wheels.Fill the fuel tank.Wash and dry the exteriorcompletely.Cleantheinterior.Makesurethecarpeting, floor mats, etc. arecompletely dry

Regular cleaning and polishing ofyour Honda helps to keep it ‘‘new’’looking. This section gives youinformationonhowtocleanyourcarand preserve its appe

When you have washed and rinsedthe whole exterior, dry it with achamois or soft towel. Letting itair-dry will cause dulling and waterspots.Fill a buck

Push and pull the child seatforward and from side to side toverify that it is secure enough tostay upright during normal drivingmaneuvers. If the chil

−−Always wash and dry the whole carbefore waxing it. You should waxyour car, including the metal trim,whenever water sits on the surfacein large patch

Vacuum the carpeting frequently toremove dirt. Ground-in dirt will makethe carpet wear out faster.Periodically shampoo the carpet tokeep it looking ne

Vacuum dirt and dust out of thematerial frequently. For generalcleaning, use a solution of mild soapand lukewarm water, letting it air dry.To clean of

Dirt build-up in the loops of the seatbelt anchors can cause the belts toretract slowly. Wipe the insides ofthe loops with a clean clothdampened in mi

Repair chips and scratches in thepaint as soon as you discover them.Inspect and clean out the drainholes in the bottom of the doorsand body.Check the

Body repairs can affect your car’sresistance to corrosion. If your carneeds repairs after a collision, payclose attention to the parts used inthe repa

This section covers the more-common problems that motoristsexperience with their cars. It givesyou information about how to safelyevaluate the problem

Thecompactsparetirehasashortertread life than a regular tire. Replaceit when you can see the tread wearindicator bars. The replacementshould be the sa

If you have a flat tire while driving,stop in a safe place to change it.Stopping in traffic or on the shoulderof a busy road is dangerous. Driveslowly

Turn the jack’s end bracketcounterclockwise to loosen it, thenremove the jack.Loosen the five wheel nuts 1/2turn with the wheel wrench.The jack is beh

A child at least one year old who cansit up without support, and who fitswithin the child seat maker’s weightand height limits, should berestrained in

CONTINUEDUse the extension and wheelwrench as shown to raise the caruntil the flat tire is off the ground.Locate the jacking point nearestthetireyoune

Put on the spare tire. Put thewheel nuts back on finger-tight,then tighten them in a crisscrosspattern with the wheel wrenchuntil the wheel is firmly

CONTINUEDRemove the center cap beforestoring the flat tire in the trunkwell.Tighten the wheel nuts securely inthe same crisscross pattern. Havethe whe

Place the flat tire face down in thespare tire well.Remove the spacer cone from thewing bolt, turn it over, and put itback on the bolt.Securetheflatti

Diagnosing why your engine won’tstart falls into two areas, dependingon what you hear when you turn thekey to START (III):You hear nothing, or almostn

In this case, the starter motor’sspeed sounds normal, or even fasterthan normal, when you turn theignition switch to START (III), butthe engine does n

Put the transmission in Neutral orPark, and set the parking brake.Open the hood and check thephysical condition of the battery(see page ). In very col

−＋＋Connect the second jumper cableto the negative ( ) terminal onthe booster battery. Connect theother end to the grounding strapas shown. Do not conn

Once your car is running, discon-nectthenegativecablefromyourcar, then from the booster battery.Disconnect the positive cable fromyour car, then the b

If you see steam and/or spraycoming from under the hood, turnoff the engine.The pointer of your car’s tempera-ture gauge should stay in the mid-range

The lap/shoulder belts in the backand front passenger seating positionshave a locking mechanism that mustbe activated to secure a child seat.With the

If you do not see steam or spray,leave the engine running andwatch the temperature gauge. Ifthe high heat is due to overloading(climbing a long, steep

Using gloves or a large heavycloth, turn the radiator capcounterclockwise, without pushingdown, to the first stop. Thisreleases any remaining pressure

This indicator should light when theignition switch is ON (II), and go outafter the engine starts. It shouldnever come on when the engine isrunning. I

By eliminating as much of theelectrical load as possible, you candrive several miles (kilometers)before the battery is too dischargedto keep the engin

This indicator should light when theignition switch is ON (II), and go outafter the engine starts. If it comes onat any other time, it indicates one o

Your car has certain ‘‘readinesscodes’’ that are part of the on-boarddiagnostics for the emissionssystems. In some states, part of theemissions testin

＊＊If it comes on at any other time, itindicates a problem with the car’sbrake system. In most cases, theproblem is a low fluid level in thebrake fluid

Get the moonroof wrench out ofthe tool kit in the trunk.If the electric motor will not closethe moonroof, do the following:Check the fuse for the moon

Remove the wrench. Reinstall theround plug.If you need to close the moonroofmanually, it means your car’smoonroof opening/closing functionis developin

All the electrical circuits in your carhave fuses to protect them from ashort circuit or overload. Thesefuses are located in two fuse boxes.The under-

To activate the lockable retractor,slowly pull the shoulder part of thebelt all the way out until it stops,then let the belt feed back into theretract

Check each of the large fuses inthe under-hood fuse box bylooking through the side windowat the wire inside. Removing thesefuses requires a Phillips-h

Look for a burned wire inside thefuse. If it is burned, replace it withoneofthesparefusesofthesamerating or lower.If you cannot drive the car withoutf

−−＊＊＊＋＊Amps.Amps. No.No.Amps.No.CONTINUEDCircuits Protected Circuits ProtectedCircuits Protected: 6-cylinder models10 A7.5 A15 A20 A10 A(30A)10 A15 A1

−−−＊−−−−＊No.No. No. Amps.Amps. Circuits ProtectedCircuits ProtectedAmps. Circuits Protected: On Canadian models131415161718192021222324252627282930313

−−−There are three popular types ofprofessional towing equipment.The operatorloads your car on the back of a truck.The towtruck uses two pivoting arms

If you decide to tow your car with allfour wheels on the ground, makesure you use a properly-designed andattached tow bar. Prepare the car fortowing a

Thediagramsinthissectiongiveyou the dimensions and capacities ofyour Honda, and the locations of theidentification numbers. It alsoincludes informatio

Your car has several identifyingnumbers located in various places.The Vehicle Identification Number(VIN) is the 17-digit number yourHonda dealer uses

The Transmission Number is on alabel on top of the transmission.The Engine Number is stamped intothe engine block. It is on the front.Identification N

−−＊＊＊＊Technical InformationSpecifications (4-cylinder Models)396DimensionsWeightsAir ConditioningCapacities187.6 in (4,766 mm)71.3 in (1,810 mm)55.7 i

−−−−−−To help you make informeddecisions about safety, we haveprovided operating procedures andother information on labels and inthis manual. This inf

Push and pull the child seatforward and from side to side toverify that it is secure enough tostay upright during normal drivingmaneuvers. If the chil

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−−＊＊＊＊Technical InformationSpecifications (6-cylinder Models)398DimensionsWeightsAir ConditioningCapacitiesLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseTrackGross vehicl

−＊＊−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−＊＊＊＊＊＊Technical InformationSpecifications (6-cylinder Models)399EngineAlignmentLightsBatteryFusesTiresTypeBorexStrokeDisplacementCom

−The treadwear grade is a compara-tive rating based on the wear rate ofthe tire when tested under controlledconditions on a specified governmenttest c

− Warning: The temperature grade forthis tire is established for a tire thatis properly inflated and not over-loaded. Excessive speed, underinfla-tion

−−−−−−−−−−−The tires that came on your car havea number of markings. Those youshould be aware of are describedbelow.Whenever tires are replaced, theys

Some conventional gasolines arebeing blended with alcohol or anether compound. These gasolinesare collectively referred to asoxygenated fuels. To meet

If you are planning to take yourHonda outside the U.S. or Canada,contact the tourist bureaus in theareas you will be traveling in to findout about the

＊＊The burning of gasoline in your car’sengine produces several byproducts.Some of these are carbon monoxide(CO), oxides of nitrogen (NOx) andhydrocarb

The emissions control systems arecovered by warranties separate fromthe rest of your car. Read yourwarranty manual for more informa-tion.The emissions

When a child reaches therecommended weight or height limitfor a forward-facing child seat, thechild should sit in the back seat on abooster and wear a

Always use unleaded gasoline.Even a small amount of leadedgasoline can contaminate thecatalyst metals, making the threeway catalytic converter ineffec

Make sure the gas tank is nearly,but not completely, full (around3/4).Make sure the ambienttemperature is between 20° and95°F.Without touching the acc

Then drive in city/suburbantraffic for at least 10 minutes.When traffic conditions allow, letthe car coast for several secondswithout using the accele

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U.S. Owners:Canadian Owners:Honda dealership personnel aretrained professionals. They shouldbe able to answer all your questions.If you encounter a pr

−−−−−−−−−provides proratedcoverage for a replacement batterypurchased from a Honda dealer.Your new Honda is covered by thesewarranties:providescoverag

If you believe that your car has adefect which could cause a crash orcould cause injury or death, youshould immediately inform theNational Highway Tra

＊＊＊−＊２００３ＨＯＮValid only for sales within the U.S. Canadian owners shouldcontact their authorized Honda dealer.The following publications covering the o

−−−ＳＨＩＰＴＯＰＡＹＭＥＮＴThis manual describes the procedures involved in thereplacement of damaged body parts.This manual covers maintenance and recommendedpr

CONTINUEDWhichever style you select, followthe booster seat maker’s instructions.This could causevery serious injuries during a crash.It also increase

CONTINUEDBattery...Charging System Light . 62, 380...Jump Starting . 373...Maintenance . 324...

＊...Capacities Chart . 396, 398...Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 56...Cargo Net . 237...

CONTINUED...Driver and Passenger Safety . 5...Driving . 239...Economy

...Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 342...Hazard Warning Flashers . 79...Headlights . 74...

CONTINUED...Jacking up the Car . 367...Jack, Tire . 366...Jump S

＊...Radiator Overheating . 376Radio/CD Sound...System . 148, 163, 187...Readiness Codes .

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Supplemental Restraint System...Servicing . 55...SRS Indicator . 52, 63...Sys

＊＊...Vanity Mirror . 115...Vehicle Capacity Load . 235...Vehicle Dimensions . 396, 398...Vehicle

5-speed manual transmission:6-speed manual transmission:Service Information SummaryGasoline:Fuel Tank Capacity:Recommended Engine Oil:Automatic Transm

The back seat is the safest place fora child of any age or size.Of course, children vary widely. Andwhile age may be one indicator ofwhen a child can

Supervise the child. Even maturechildren sometimes need to bereminded to fasten the seat beltsor sit properly.Carefully read the owner’s manualand mak

Your car has three tether anchoragepoints under the rear window forsecuring a tether-style child seat tothe car.Since a tether can provide additionals

Your car is equipped with LATCH(Lower Anchors and Tethers forChildren) at the outer rear seats.The lower anchors are locatedbetween the seat-back and

Follow the child seat maker’sinstructions for any additionaladvice on adjusting or tighteningthe fit.Put the child seat in the rear leftor right vehic

Attach the tether strap hook to thetether anchorage point, andtighten the strap according to thechild seat maker’s instructions.Make sure the strap is

This seat belt has a single belt thatgoes over your shoulder, across yourchest and across your hips.To unlock the belt, push the redPRESSbuttononthebu

Your Car at a Glance2POWER WINDOWSWITCHESMIRROR CONTROLSAUDIO SYSTEMDIGITAL CLOCKINSTRUMENT PANEL (P.61)POWER DOOR LOCKMASTER SWITCHHOOD RELEASEHANDLE

See page for instructions on howto wear the lap/shoulder beltproperly.To deactivate the lockingmechanism, unlatch the buckle andlet the seat belt full

For safety, you should check thecondition of your seat belts regularly.Pull each belt out fully and look forfrays, cuts, burns, and wear. Checkthat th

Your Supplemental Restraint System(SRS) includes:Two front airbags. The driver’sairbag is stored in the center ofthe steering wheel; the frontpassenge

After inflating, the front airbagsimmediately deflate, so they won’tinterfere with the driver’s visibility,or the ability to steer or operateother con

In a moderate to severe side impact,the sensors will detect rapiddeceleration and signal the controlunit to instantly inflate either thedriver’s or th

In a moderate to severe side impact,sensors will detect rapid decelerationand signal the control unit toinstantly inflate the side curtainairbag on th

CONTINUEDIf you see any of these indications,your airbags may not deploy, yourpassenger’s side airbag automaticcutoff system may not work properly,or

A front seat passenger should notuse a cushion or other object as abackrest. It may prevent the cutoffsystem from working properly.When you turn the i

Together, airbags andseat belts provide the bestprotection.Tampering could causethe airbags to deploy, possiblycausing very serious injury.See page fo

Your car’s exhaust contains carbonmonoxide gas. You should have noproblem with carbon monoxideentering the car in normal driving ifyou maintain your c

＊＊Only on cars equipped with Navigation System. Refer to the Navigation System Owner’s Manual.:Your Car at a Glance3HORNHEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS(P.74/7

These labels are in the locationsshown. They warn you of potentialhazards that could cause seriousinjury. Read these labels carefully.If a label comes

U.S. modelsCanadian modelsOn cars with side curtain airbagsOn cars with side airbagsU.S. models Canadian modelsU.S. models Canadian modelsSafety Label

This section gives information aboutthe controls and displays thatcontribute to the daily operation ofyour Honda. All the essentialcontrols are within

Instruments and ControlsControl Locations60MIRROR CONTROLSPOWER WINDOWSWITCHESHOOD RELEASEHANDLEAUDIO SYSTEMDIGITAL CLOCKPOWER DOOR LOCKMASTER SWITCH(

＊＊The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text.Indicator LightsInstruments and Controls61LOW FUEL IND

The instrument panel has manyindicators to give you importantinformation about your car. The engine can be severely damagedif this light flashes or st

This indicator lights briefly whenyou turn the ignition switch ON (II).If it comes on at any other time, itindicates that the passenger’s sideairbag h

This indicator has three functions:Itcomesonasareminderthatyouhave turned off the TractionControl System.It flashes when the TCS isregulating wheelspi

The left or right turn signal lightblinks when you signal a lane changeor turn. If the light does not blink orblinks rapidly, it usually means oneof t

This indicator reminds you that theexterior lights are on. It comes onwhen the light switch is in either theor position. If you turn theignition switc

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This indicator lights when you turnthe ignition switch to ON (II) withthe headlight switch off and theparking brake set. It should go off ifyouturnont

The gauges illuminate when youturn the ignition switch to ON (II).This shows your speed in miles perhour (mph). The smaller innernumbers are the speed

The odometer and the outsidetemperature indicator use the samedisplay. To switch the displaybetween the odometer and theoutside temperature, press the

This meter shows the number ofmiles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada)driven since you last reset it.This shows the temperature of theengine’s coolant. Dur

If you exceed 10,000 miles (16,000km) without having the scheduledmaintenance performed, thisindicator will remain on as a constantreminder.For the fi

Your dealer will reset this indicatorafter completing the scheduledmaintenance. If this maintenance isdone by someone other than yourHonda dealer, res

＊＊Thetwoleversonthesteeringcolumn contain controls for drivingfeatures you use most often. The leftlever controls the turn signals,headlights, and hig

If you leave the lights on with theignition switch in ACCESSORY (I)or LOCK (0), you will hear areminder chime when you open thedriver’s door.The rotat

The lights will turn on again whenyou unlock or open the driver’s door.If you unlock the door, but do notopen it within 15 seconds, the lightswill go

With the headlight switch off, thehigh beam headlights and the highbeam indicator come on withreduced brightness when you turnthe ignition switch to O

This section gives you importantinformation about how to protectyourself and your passengers. Itshows you how to use seat beltsproperly. It explains y

Signal a turn or lane change with thislever. Push down on the lever tosignal a left turn, and up to signal aright turn. If you push it up or downall t

To operate the wipers in mist mode,push the control lever up from theOFF position. The wipers run at highspeed until you release the lever.This gives

To clean the windshield, pull back onthe wiper control lever. The washersspray until you release the lever. Thewipers run at low speed while you’repul

See page for important safetyinformation about how to properlyposition the steering wheel.18Make any steering wheel adjustmentbefore you start driving

Move the steering wheel up ordown, and in or out to the desiredposition, making sure the wheelpoints toward your chest, nottoward your face. Make sure

Your car comes with two masterkeys and a valet key.The master key fits all the locks onyour car:• Ignition• Driver’s door•Glovebox• Trunk release hand

The Immobilizer System protectsyour car from theft. A properly-coded master or valet key must beused in the ignition switch for theengine to start. If

− You can insert orremove the key only in this position.To switch from ACCESSORY toLOCK, you must push the key inslightly as you turn it. If your car

−−−The engine will not start if theImmobilizer System does notrecognize the key’s coding (see page).You will hear a reminder beeper ifyou leave the ke

Each door has a master door lockswitch. Either switch locks andunlocks both doors. Push the top ofthe switch to lock both doors; pushthe bottom to unl

Excessive speed is a major factor incrash injuries and deaths. Generally,the higher the speed the greater therisk, but serious accidents can alsooccur

If you forget and leave the key in theignition switch, Lockout Preventionwill not allow you to lock the driver’sdoor. With the driver’s door openandth

The ceiling light (if the ceiling lightswitch is in the center position) andthe spotlights (if the switch is in theDoor position) will come on whenyou

When the remote transmitter’sbattery begins to get weak, it maytake several pushes on the button tolock or unlock the doors, and theLED will not light

＋Avoid severe shock to the trans-mitter, such as dropping or throwingit. Also, protect it from extreme hotor cold temperatures.Clean the transmitter c

Youcanopenthetrunkintwoways:Pull the trunk release handle tothe left of the driver’s seat.Press and hold the trunk releasebutton on the remote transmi

As a safety feature, your car has arelease lever on the trunk latch sothe trunk can be opened from theinside.To open the trunk, push the releaselever

Open the glove box by pulling thehandle to the left. Close it with a firmpush. Lock or unlock the glove boxwith the master key.The glove box light com

−To change the angle of the seat-back,pull up on the lever on the outside ofthe seat bottom. Move the seat-backto the desired position and releasethe

The height of your driver’s seat isadjustable. To raise the seat bottom,repeatedly pull up the lever on theoutside of the seat cushion. To lowerthe se

−Pull up or push down on the front ofthe switch to move the seat bottom’sfront edge up or down. Pull up orpush down on the rear of the switchto move t