Honda 2006 Accord Sedan - Owner's Manual User Manual

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Your vehicle is equipped with manyfeatures that work together toprotect you and your passengersduring a crash.The following pages explain how youcanta

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

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

The heating and air conditioningsystem in your vehicle provides acomfortable driving environment inall weather conditions.The standard audio system ha

Vents, Heating, and A/C102TEMPERATURECONTROL DIALMAX A/C BUTTONREAR WINDOWDEFOGGER BUTTONTEMPERATURECONTROL DIAL(DRIVER’S SIDE)FAN CONTROLBUTTONSTEMPE

Vents, Heating, and A/CFeatures103AUTO BUTTONMODE ICONSA/C BUTTONAIR CONDITIONING ICONSFAN CONTROL ICONSDUAL BUTTONTEMPERATURE CONTROLBUTTONS (PASSENG

▲▼The climate control system for yourvehicle can also be operated usingthe voice control system. See theNavi section in your Quick StartGuide for an o

When the recirculation indicator ison, air from the vehicle’s interior issent throughout the system again.When the indicator is off, air isbrought in

Use the mode control buttons oricons to select the vents the air flowsfrom. Some air flows from thedashboard corner vents in all modes.Air flows from

▲▼Air conditioning places an extra loadon the engine. Watch the enginecoolant temperature gauge (see page). If it moves near the red zone,turn off the

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

Your vehicle is equipped with seatbelts in all seating positions.Seat belts are the single mosteffectivesafetydeviceforadultsandlarger children. (Infa

▲▼Without Navigation System:With Navigation System:For Vehicles with Navigation SystemEX-L and EX-V6Set thedesired temperature by turningthe Temperatu

−−−Turning the fan speed control dial allthe way to the left shuts the systemoff.When the Climate Control System isturned OFF, the temperature in theu

Without Navigation SystemWith Navigation SystemEX-L and EX-V6Your vehicle has two temperaturecontrol dials, one for the driver, andone for the front p

▲▼▲▼To set the driver’s side temperatureto a different value than thepassenger’s, press the DUAL button,then turn the driver’s control dial orpress th

Theclimatecontrolsystemhastwosensors. A sunlight sensor is in thetop of the dashboard, and atemperature sensor is next to thesteering column. Do not c

Playing the Radio114SOUND BUTTONSEEK BARTUNE BARSEEK BARSOUND BUTTONAM/FMBUTTONA.SELBUTTONPWR/VOL KNOBSTEREO INDICATORSCAN BUTTON AM/FMBUTTONA.SELBUTT

Playing the RadioFeatures115SEEK BARSCANBUTTONPWR/VOLKNOBUPPERDISPLAYPRESETICONSAUDIODISPLAYBUTTONTUNE/SOUNDKNOBSTEREO INDICATORAM/FMBUTTONAUDIOSELECT

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

−−− Pick the preset number (1 6)you want for that station. Pressthe left or right side of the bar oriconandholdituntilyouhearabeep.Repeat steps 1 thro

−− If you do not like the stations AutoSelect has stored, you can storeother frequencies on the preset barsor icons. Use the TUNE, SEEK, orSCAN functi

CONTINUEDYour vehicle has a supplementalrestraint system (SRS) with frontairbags to help protect the heads andchests of the driver and a front seatpas

−−Eachmodeisshowninthedisplayasit changes. Turn the VOLUME knobor touch the icon to adjust thesetting to your liking. When the levelreaches the center

The radio can receive the completeAM and FM bands.Those bands cover these frequen-cies:AM band: 530 to 1,710 kilohertzFM band: 87.7 to 107.9 megahertz

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

Playing a CD122PWR/VOL KNOBPWR/VOLKNOBEJECT BUTTONCD SLOTCD BUTTON RPT BUTTONEJECTBUTTONCD SLOTPWR/VOL KNOBSEEK/SKIPBARSEEK/SKIPBARTRACKRPTICONRANDOMI

Playing a CDFeatures123AUDIODISPLAYBUTTONSEEK/SKIPBARCD LOADINDICATORCD BUTTONSEEK BARPWR/VOLKNOBLOADBUTTONCD SLOTCD LOAD INDICATORRANDOMICONEJECTBUTT

To load or play CDs, the ignitionswitch must be in the ACCESSORY(I) or ON(II) position.You operate the CD player/CDchanger with the same controls used

−−＋▲▼Press the LOAD button until youhear a beep and see ‘‘LOAd’’ in thedisplay.The disc number for an emptyposition is highlighted and the redlight st

−−−−−−−For Vehicles without Navigation System EX-L and EX-V6 with Navigation SystemPress to play thetracks in random order. You will seeRDM in the dis

−−−Touch the icon tocontinuously replay the current CD.Touch again to turn it off.Touch the icon toplay the current CD in random order.Touch again to

−＋Load the desired CDs in themagazine, and load the magazine inthe changer according to theinstructions that came with the unit.To select the CD chang

The most important things you needto know about your airbags are:To dotheir job, airbags must inflate withtremendous force. So whileairbags help save

If you see an error message in thedisplay while playing a CD, find thecause in the chart to the right. If youcannot clear the error message, takethe v

When using CD-R discs, use onlyhigh quality CDs labeled for audiouse.When recording a CD-R, therecording must be closed for it tobe used by the system

Playing a Tape (U.S. Vehicles)Features131PWR/VOL KNOBAUDIODISPLAYBUTTONCD/AUXBUTTONRPTBUTTONRPT INDICATORPRESET BARSPROG ICONNR ICONRPT ICONTAPE DIREC

▲＊＊The ignition switch must be inACCESSORY (I) or ON (II). Makesure the open side of the tape isfacing right, then insert the tapemost of the way into

−▲▼−−▲▼−To rewind the tape,push the Preset 1 (REW) side of thepresetbarortheupperside( )oftheCHDISCbar.YouwillseeREWin the display. To fast forward th

If the tape is loose, tighten it byturning the hub with a pencil or yourfinger. If the label is peeling off,remove it or it could cause the tapeto jam

Your vehicle is capable of receivingXM Satellite Radio anywhere in theUnited States except Hawaii, Alaska,and Canada.XMis a registered trademark ofXM

−−The ignition must be in theACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.Turn the system on:Press the TUNE bar to changechannel selections. Press forhigher numb

−−−CONTINUEDTheseek/skip function selects thevarious categories in XM, such asJazz/Blues, Rock, Classical, etc.Push the to change thecategory forward.

Satellite radio receives signals fromtwo satellites to produce clear, high-quality digital reception. It offersmany channels in several categories.Alo

−CONTINUEDAdjust the driver’s seat as far to therear as possible while allowing you tomaintain full control of the vehicle.Have a front passenger adju

Depending on where you drive, youmay experience reception problems.Interference can be caused by any ofthese conditions:Drivingonaneast/westroadwitha

While awaiting activation, make sureyour vehicle remains in an open areawith good reception. Once youraudio system is activated, ‘‘category’’or ‘‘CH’’

▲▼＋−＋−＋−The VOL button adjusts the volumeup ( ) or down ( ). Press the topor bottom of the button, hold it untilthe desired volume is reached, thenrel

−If your vehicle’s battery is discon-nected or goes dead, the audiosystem will disable itself. If thishappens, you will see ‘‘CODE’’ in thefrequencydi

You can quickly set the time to thenearest hour. Pressing and holdingthe SOUND button, then pressingtheR(Preset6)sideofthebarsetsthe clock back to the

The security system automaticallysets 15 seconds after you lock thedoors, hood, and trunk. For thesystem to activate, you must lock thedoors from the

Push in the Cruise Control MasterButtononthesteeringwheel.TheCRUISE MAIN light on theinstrument panel comes on.Accelerate to the desired cruisingspeed

Thecruisecontrolmaynotholdtheset speed when you are going up anddown hills. If your speed increasesgoing down a hill, use the brakes toslow down. This

When you push the CANCEL button,or tap the brake or clutch pedal, thesystem will remember thepreviously-set cruising speed. Toreturn to that speed, ac

−Todothis,pressandholdthetwooutside buttons on the HomeLinktransceiver for about 20 seconds,until the red indicator flashes.Release the buttons, then

If you sit too close to the steeringwheel or dashboard, you can beseriously injured by an inflating frontairbag, or by striking the steeringwheel or d

Plug in the garage door openermotor, then test the HomeLinkbutton by pushing it for about 1second.If the button works,programming is complete.If the b

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

Youshoulderaseallthreecodesbefore selling the vehicle.Toerasethecodesstoredinallthreebuttons, press and hold the twooutside buttons until the redindic

Before you begin driving yourvehicle, you should know whatgasoline to use and how to check thelevels of important fluids. You alsoneed to know how to

Help assure your vehicle’s futurereliability and performance by payingextra attention to how you driveduring the first 600 miles (1,000 km).During thi

Some gasoline today is blended withoxygenates such as ethanol orMTBE. Your vehicle is designed tooperate on oxygenated gasolinecontaining up to 10 per

Remove the fuel fill cap slowly.You may hear a hissing sound aspressure inside the tank escapes.The fuel fill cap is attached to thefuel filler with a

To Open the Hood:Park the vehicle, and set theparking brake. Pull the hoodrelease handle located under thelower left corner of the dashboard.The hood

4-cylinder models4-cylinder models6-cylinder models6-cylinder modelsPull the support rod out of its clipand insert the end into the hole onthe front o

Adjust the driver’s head restraint sothe back of your head rests againstthe center of the restraint.Have passengers with adjustablehead restraints adj

Wait a few minutes after turning theengine off before you check the oil.Wipe the dipstick with a cleancloth or paper towel.Insert it all the way back

Look at the coolant level in theradiator reserve tank. Make sure it isbetween the MAX and MIN lines. Ifit is below the MIN line, seeon page forinforma

Always drive in the highest gearpossible.Try to maintain a constant speed.Everytimeyouslowdownandspeed up, your vehicle uses extrafuel. Use cruise con

Before installing any accessory:Make sure the accessory does notobscure any lights, or interferewith proper vehicle operation orperformance.Be sure el

Removing parts from your vehicle,or replacing components withaftermarket components couldseriously affect your vehicle’shandling, stability, and relia

Your vehicle has several convenientstorage areas:Glove boxDoor and seat-back pocketsTrunk, including the back seatswhen folded downCenter pocketConsol

−×The maximum load for your vehicleis 850 lbs (395 kg). This figureincludes the total weight of alloccupants, cargo, and accessories,and the tongue lo

Store or secure all items that couldbe thrown around and hurtsomeone during a crash.If you carry large items thatprevent you from closing the trunklid

This section gives you tips onstarting the engine under variousconditions, and how to operate themanual and automatic transmissions.It also includes i

Youshoulddothefollowingchecksand adjustments before you driveyour vehicle.Make sure all windows, mirrors,and outside lights are clean andunobstructed.

If the seat belt touches or crossesyour neck, or if it crosses your arminstead of your shoulder, you need toadjust the seat belt anchor height.Insert

Apply the parking brake.In cold weather, turn off allelectrical accessories to reducethe drain on the battery.Turn the ignition key to theSTART (III)

The manual transmission issynchronized in all forward gears forsmooth operation. It has a lockout soyou cannot shift directly from Fifthto Reverse.On

Shift up1st to 2nd2nd to 3rd3rd to 4th4th to 5th5th to 6thNormal acceleration15 mph (24 km/h)25 mph (40 km/h)40 mph (64 km/h)47 mph (75 km/h)52 mph (8

If you are still unable to shift toReverse, apply the parking brake,and turn the ignition key toACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0).With the clutch pedal still

If the malfunction indicator lampcomes on along with the ‘‘D’’indicator, there is a problem in theautomatic transmission controlsystem. Avoid rapid ac

−−−−−If you have done all of the above andstill cannot move the lever out ofPark, see onpage .You must also press the releasebutton to shift into Park

−−This position locksthe transmission in second gear. Itdoes not downshift to first gearwhen you come to a stop.Use second gear:For starting out on a

Put a cloth on the edge of the ShiftLock Release slot cover next totheshiftlever.Useasmallflat-tipped screwdriver or finger nailfile to remove the cov

Push down on the key while youpressthereleasebuttonontheshift lever and move the shift leverout of Park to Neutral.Remove the key from the ShiftLock R

Always use the parking brake whenyou park your vehicle. Make surethe parking brake is set firmly oryour vehicle may roll if it is parkedon an incline.

After all occupants have adjustedtheir seats and put on seat belts, it isvery important that they continue tosit upright, well back in their seats,wit

Your vehicle is equipped with discbrakes. The brakes on the rearwheels may be disc or drum,depending on the model. A powerassist helps reduce the effo

The anti-lock brake system (ABS)helps prevent the brakes fromlocking up, and helps you retainsteering control by pumping thebrakes rapidly, much faste

Test your brakes as instructed onpage . If the brakes feel normal,drive slowly and have your vehiclerepaired by your dealer as soon aspossible. Avoid

When VSA activates, you will see theVSA activation indicator blink. Theremayalsobesomeunusualnoisefrom the modulator.When VSA activates, you may notic

Without VSA, your vehicle will havenormal braking and cornering ability,but it will not have VSA traction andstability enhancement.VSA is turned on ev

Your vehicle has been designed toprimarily carry passengers and theircargo. You can also use it to tow atrailer if you carefully observe theload limit

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

Any hitch used on your vehicle mustbe properly bolted to the underbody.Towing can require a variety ofequipment, depending on the size ofyour trailer,

Many states and provinces requirespecial outside mirrors when towinga trailer. Even if they don’t, youshould install special mirrors if youcannot clea

When preparing to tow, and beforedriving away, be sure to check thefollowing:The vehicle has been properlyserviced, and the tires, brakes,suspension,

When driving, remember to situpright and adjust the seat as farback as possible while allowing fullcontrol of the vehicle. When ridingas a front passe

Maketurnsmoreslowlyandwiderthan normal. The trailer tracks asmaller arc than your vehicle, and itcanhitorrunoversomethingthevehicle misses. Allow more

This section explains why it isimportant to keep your vehicle wellmaintained and how to follow basicmaintenance safety precautions.This section also i

All service items not detailed in thissection should be performed by acertified technician or other qualifiedmechanic.To eliminate potential hazards,

−−−−−−−−−−−−CONTINUEDCalculated EngineOil Life (%)100 % 91 %90 % 81 %80 % 71 %70 % 61 %60 % 51 %50 % 41 %40 % 31 %30 % 21 %20 % 16 %15 % 11 %10 % 6 %5

When the remaining engine oil life is5 to 1 percent, you will see a‘‘SERVICE OIL LIFE’’ messagealong with the same maintenanceitem code(s), every time

−When the remaining engine oil life is0 percent, the engine oil life indicatorwill be blinking. The display comesoneverytimeyouturntheignitionswitch t

Your dealer will reset the displayafter completing the requiredmaintenance service. You will see‘‘OIL LIFE 100 %’’ on the odometer/trip meter display

If you have the required servicedone but do not reset the display, orreset the display without doing theservice, the system will not show theproper ma

−−−−−−＃U.S. Vehicles:Youshouldcheckthefollowingitems at the specified intervals. Ifyou are unsure of how to performany check, turn to the appropriatep

This owner’s manual covers all models ofthe Accord Sedan. You may finddescriptions of equipment and features thatare not on your particular model.The

If yourhands or arms are close to anairbag cover, they could be injuredif the airbag inflates.Objects onthe covers marked ‘‘SRS AIRBAG’’could interfer

＊＊＃＃−−＃＊Maintenance Minder199Maintenance Main ItemsReplace engine oilReplace engine oil and oil filterInspect front and rear brakesCheck parking brake

Maintenance Record200mimimimimimimimimimimimimimiYou or the servicing dealer can record all completed maintenance here. When maintenance is performed,

Maintenance RecordMaintenance201mimimimimimimimimimimimimimiMaintenancePerformedAB12345AB12345AB12345AB12345AB12345AB12345AB12345SignatureDateMaintena

4-cylinder ModelsFluid Locations202BRAKE FLUID(Gray cap)ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK(Orange handle)WASHER FLUID(Blue cap)POWER STEERINGFLUID (Red cap)RADIATOR

6-cylinder ModelsFluid LocationsMaintenance203ENGINE OIL FILL CAPAUTOMATICTRANSMISSIONFLUID DIPSTICK(Yellow loop)COOLANTRESERVOIRRADIATOR CAPPOWER STE

Oil is a major contributor to yourengine’s performance and longevity.Always use a premium-grade 5W-20detergent oil displaying the APICertification Sea

Honda Motor Oil is the preferred5W-20 lubricant for your vehicle. It ishighly recommended that you useHonda Motor Oil in your vehicle foroptimum engin

Remove the oil filter and let theremaining oil drain. A specialwrench (available from yourdealer) is required.Open the hood, and remove theengine oil

Install a new oil filter according tothe instructions that come with it.Refill the engine with the recom-mended oil.Engine oil change capacity(includi

Check the level in the windshieldwasher reservoir at least monthlyduring normal use.When you refill the reservoir, cleanthe edges of the windshield wi

Your seat belt system includes lap/shoulder belts in all five seatingpositions. The front seat belts arealso equipped with automatic seatbelt tensione

If Honda antifreeze/coolant is notavailable, you may use anothermajor-brand non-silicate coolant as atemporaryreplacement.Makesureitis a high-quality

The coolant level should be up tothe base of the filler neck. Addcoolant if it is low.Pourthecoolantslowlyandcarefully so you do not spill any.Clean u

4-cylinder modelsCheck the fluid level with the engineat normal operating temperature.Park the vehicle on level ground.Shut off the engine.Remove the

To thoroughly flush the transmission,the technician should drain and refillit with Honda ATF-Z1 (AutomaticTransmission Fluid), then drive thevehicle f

If the level is below the lowermark, remove the fill plug and addfluid into the tube to bring it to theupper mark.Pour the fluid slowly and carefullys

The fluid level should be up to theedge of the bolt hole. If it is not, addHonda Manual Transmission Fluid(MTF) until it starts to run out of thehole.

Pour the fluid into the filler holeslowly and carefully so you do notspill. Clean up any spill immediately;it could damage components in theengine com

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

−−Pour the fluid slowly and carefullyso you do not spill any. Clean upany spill immediately; it coulddamage components in the enginecompartment.The ti

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

CONTINUEDFor added protection, the front seatbelts are equipped with automaticseat belt tensioners. When activated,the tensioners immediately tightent

CONTINUEDOpen the hood. To change a bulbon the passenger’s side, undo thetwo fasteners and remove the airintake cover.Remove the electrical connectorf

Push the electrical connector ontothe bulb.To change the passenger’s sidebulb, start the engine, turn thesteering wheel all the way to theleft, and tu

Install the new bulb, and turn itone-quarter turn clockwise to lockit in place.Push the electrical connector ontothe bulb.Put the inner fender cover i

To remove the burned out bulb,push it in and turn itcounterclockwise until it unlocks.Install the new bulb and turn itclockwise to lock it in place.In

Open the trunk.Remove the trim clips from theright or left corner of the trunk lidtrim by carefully prying themusing a small, flat-tip screwdriverwrap

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

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.

Keeping the tires properly inflatedprovides the best combination ofhandling, tread life, and ridingcomfort.Underinflated tires wear unevenly,adversely

＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊If you check air pressures when thetires are hot (driven for severalmiles), you will see readings 4 to 6psi (30 to 40 kPa, 0.3 to 0.4 kgf/cm )

The dealer should also inspect theanchors for damage and replacethem if needed. If the automatic seatbelt tensioners activate during acrash, they must

Every time you check inflation, youshould also examine the tires fordamage, foreign objects, and wear.Youshouldlookfor:Have your dealer check the tire

To help increase tire life anddistribute wear more evenly, rotatethe tires according to themaintenance messages displayed inthe odometer/outside tempe

Mixing radial and bias-ply tires onyour vehicle can reduce brakingability, traction, and steeringaccuracy. Using tires of a differentsize or construct

＋See page for DOT tire qualitygrading information, and pagefor tire size information.Tires marked ‘‘M S’’ or ‘‘AllSeason’’ on the sidewall have an all

When installing cables, follow themanufacturer’s instructions, andmount them as tight as you can.Make sure they are not contactingthe brake lines or s

−Check the condition of the batterymonthlybylookingatthetestindicator window. The label on thebattery explains the test indicator’scolors.Check the te

If you need to park your vehicle foran extended period (more than 1month), there are several things youshould do to prepare it for storage.Proper prep

Block the rear wheels.If the vehicle is to be stored for alonger period, it should besupported on jackstands so thetires are off the ground.Leave one

This section covers the morecommon problems that motoristsexperience with their vehicles. Itgives you information about how tosafely evaluate the prob

Check the inflation pressure of thecompact spare tire every time youcheck the other tires. It should beinflated to:Follow these precautions:Never exce

Your airbag system includes:Two SRS (supplemental restraintsystem) front airbags. The driver’sairbag is stored in the center ofthe steering wheel; the

CONTINUEDPark the vehicle on firm, level andnon-slippery ground. Put thetransmission in Park (automatic)or reverse (manual). Apply theparking brake.Th

The jack is behind a cover in theright fender. Remove the cover byturning the handle counterclock-wise, then pulling on the cover.Turn the jack’s end

CONTINUEDBefore mounting the spare tire,wipe any dirt off the mountingsurface of the wheel and hub witha clean cloth. Wipe the hubcarefully;itmaybehot

Tighten the wheel nuts securely inthe same crisscross pattern. Havethe wheel nut torque checked atthe nearest automotive servicefacility.Tighten the w

Diagnosing why the engine won’tstart falls into two areas, dependingon what you hear when you turn theignition switch to the START (III)position:When

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

Although this seems like a simpleprocedure, you should take severalprecautions. Open the hood, and check thephysical condition of the battery.In very

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

If the booster battery is in anothervehicle, have an assistant startthat vehicle and run it at a fast idle.Start the vehicle. If the startermotor stil

If you see steam and/or spraycoming from under the hood, turnoff the engine. Wait until you seeno more signs of steam or spray,then open the hood.If y

Automatic front seat belttensioners (see page ).Sensors that can detect amoderate to severe front impact orside impact.An indicator on the instrumentp

Using gloves or a large heavycloth, turn the radiator capcounterclockwise, without pushingdown, to the first stop. After thepressure releases, push do

Start the engine and watch the oilpressure indicator. If it does not gooutwithin10seconds,turnofftheengine. There is a mechanicalproblem that needs to

Immediately turn off all electricalaccessories. Try not to use otherelectrically operated controls such asthe power windows. Keep the enginerunning; s

If the indicator remains on or thefuel cap was not loose or missing,have the vehicle checked by thedealer as soon as possible.If your vehicle’s batter

However, if the brake pedal does notfeel normal, you should takeimmediate action. A problem in onepart of the system’s dual circuitdesign will still g

Use a screwdriver or coin toremove the round plug in thecenter of the headliner.Insert the moonroof wrench intothe socket behind this plug. Turnthe wr

−−If your vehicle needs to be towed,call a professional towing service ororganization. Never tow your vehiclewith just a rope or chain. It is verydang

Emergency Towing256Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by thebumpers will cause serious damage.The bumpers are not designed tosupport the vehicle’s wei

The interior fuse box is on thedriver’s lower left side. To removethe fuse box lid, pull it toward youand take it out of its hinges.The under-hood fus

Check each of the large fuses inthe under-hood fuse box bylooking at the wire inside.Removing these fuses requires aPhillips-head screwdriver.Check th

CONTINUEDAfter inflating, the front airbags willimmediately deflate, so they won’tinterfere with the driver’s visibility,or the ability to steer or op

If you cannot drive the vehiclewithout fixing the problem, and youdo not have a spare fuse, take a fuseof the same rating or a lower ratingfrom one of

＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊−−＋＊＊＊＊No. Amps. Circuits Protected No. Amps. Circuits ProtectedNo. Amps. Circuits ProtectedU.S. EX, EX-L LX-V6 and EX-V6Canadian SE, EX-L, SE

−−−＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊No. Amps. Circuits Protected No. Amps. Circuits ProtectedNo. Amps. Circuits ProtectedU.S. modelsU.S. EX, EX-L, LX-V6 and EX-V6Canadian EX-

Thediagramsinthissectiongiveyou the dimensions and capacities ofyour vehicle, and the locations of theidentification numbers. It alsoincludes informat

The Vehicle Identification Number(VIN) is the 17-digit number yourHonda dealer uses to register yourvehicle for warranty purposes. It isalso necessary

The transmission number is on alabel on top of the transmission.The engine number is stamped onthe front of the engine block.Identification Numbers4-c

−−−−＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊Specifications266DimensionsAir ConditioningWeightsCapacitiesCapacities189.5 in (4,813 mm)71.7 in (1,820 mm)57.2 in (1,453 mm)HFC-134

＊＊＊−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−＊＊＊CONTINUEDSpecificationsTechnical Inf ormation267Lights BatteryFuses12 V 60 W (HB3)12 V 51 W (HB4)12 V 24/2.2 CP12 V 21 WHeadlight

−＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊Specifications268EngineAlignmentTiresTypeBorexStrokeDisplacementCompression ratioSpark plugsWater cooled 4-stroke, D

Your front airbags are also dual-threshold airbags. Airbags with thisfeature have two deploymentthresholds that depend on whetheror not the occupant i

−Quality grades can be found whereapplicable on the tire sidewallbetween the tread shoulder and themaximum section width. Forexample:The treadwear gra

− Warning: The temperature grade forthis tire is established for a tire thatis properly inflated and notoverloaded. Excessive speed,underinflation, or

−−−−−−−−−−−−−Whenever tires are replaced, theyshould be replaced with tires of thesame size. Following is an exampleof tire size with an explanation o

＊＊The burning of gasoline in yourvehicle’s engine produces several by-products. Some of these are carbonmonoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen(NOx), and hy

The exhaust emissions controlsinclude four systems: PGM-FI,ignition timing control, exhaust gasrecirculation, and three way catalyticconverter. These

The three way catalytic convertercontains precious metals that serveas catalysts, promoting chemicalreactions to convert the exhaustgasses without aff

Make sure the gas tank is nearly,but not completely full (around3/4).Without touching the acceleratorpedal, start the engine, and let itidle for 20 se

Select a nearby lightly traveledmajor highway where you canmaintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph(80to97km/h)foratleast20minutes. Drive on the highway inD (

...Customer Service Information . 278...Warranty Coverages . 279Reporting Safety Defects...(U.S. Vehicle) .

Honda dealership personnel aretrained professionals. They shouldbe able to answer all your questions.If you encounter a problem that yourdealership do

CONTINUEDYour front airbags are also advancedairbags. The main purpose of thisfeature is to help prevent airbag-caused injuries to short drivers andch

−−−−−−−−−Your new vehicle is covered by thesewarranties:covers your new vehicle, except forthe battery, emissions controlsystems, and accessories, aga

If NHTSA receives similar com-plaints, it may open an investigation,and if it finds that a safety defectexists in a group of vehicles, it mayorder a r

−＊＊＊＊２００６ＨＯＮThe publications shown below can be purchased from HelmIncorporated. You can order in any of three ways:Detach and mail the order form on

−−−ＳＨＩＰＴＯＰＡＹＭＥＮＴThis manual covers maintenance and recommendedprocedures for repair to engine and chassis components.It is written for the journeyman

CONTINUEDBatteryCharging System...Indicator . 58, 251...Jump Starting . 245...

...Child Seats . 34...Lower Anchorage Points . 43...Tether Anchorage Points . 47...Clima

CONTINUEDExpectant Mothers, Use of Seat...Belts by . 18...Gas Mileage, Improving . 161...

−...Identification Number, Vehicle . 264Ignition...Keys . 74...Swit

CONTINUED...Neutral Gear Position . 174...New Vehicle Break-in . 154...Normal Shift Speeds . 171...

−−...Safety Belts . 10...Safety Defects, Reporting . 280...Safety Features .

Moving the front seat forciblyback against cargo on the seat orfloor behind it.Hanging heavy items on the frontpassenger seat, or placing heavyitems i

CONTINUED...Synthetic Oil . 205...Tachometer . 64.Taking Care of the Unexpected . 237

...WARNING, Explanation of . ii...Warning Labels, Location of . 53...Warranty Coverages . 279Washer, Windshield...

Service Information SummaryGasoline:Fuel Tank Capacity:Recommended Engine Oil:Automatic Transmission Fluid:Tire Pressure (measured cold):Manual Transm

One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new Honda is toread this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls andco

There will be some delay betweenthe moment the passenger movesinto or out of the airbag deploymentpathandwhentheindicatorcomeson or goes off.A front s

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

If you see any of these indications,the airbags and seat belt tensionersmay not work properly when youneed them.This indicatoralerts you that thepasse

Even if yourairbags do not inflate, your dealershould inspect the driver’s seatposition sensor and the frontpassenger’s weight sensors tomake sure the

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

−−−If you have children, or ever need todrive with a child in your vehicle, besure to read this section. It beginswith important general guidelines,th

−Front airbags have been designed tohelp protect adults in a moderate tosevere frontal collision. To do this,the passenger’s front airbag is quitelarg

−To remind you of the passenger’sfront airbag hazards, and thatchildren must be properly restrainedin a back seat, your vehicle haswarninglabelsonthed

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

−Leaving children withoutadult supervision is illegal in moststates and Canadian provinces,and can be very hazardous.For example, infants and smallchi

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

Two types of seats may be used: aseat designed exclusively for infants,or a convertible seat used in the rear-facing, reclining mode.If placedfacing f

A child who is at least 1 year old, andwho fits within the child seat maker’sweight and height limits, should berestrained in a forward-facing,upright

Since LATCH-compatible child seatsare easier to install and reduce thepossibility of improper installation,we recommend selecting this style.We also r

After selecting a proper child seatand a good place to install the seat,there are three main steps ininstalling the seat:All child seats must besecure

Make sure there are no objectsnear the anchors that couldprevent a secure connectionbetween the child seat and theanchors.Move the seat belt buckle or

Other LATCH-compatible seatshave a flexible-type connection asshown above.Whatever type you have, followthe child seat maker’s instructionsfor adjusti

When not using the LATCH system,all child seats must be secured to thevehicle with the lap part of a lap/shoulder belt.With the child seat in the desi

After confirming that the belt islocked, grab the shoulder part ofthe belt near the buckle, and pullup to remove any slack from thelap part of the bel

A child seat with a tether can beinstalled in any seating position inthe back seat, using one of theanchorage points shown above.Since a tether can pr

To determine if a lap/shoulder beltproperly fits a child, have the childput on the seat belt, then askyourself:When a child reaches therecommended wei

Your Vehicle at a Glance4HEATING/COOLINGCONTROLSMIRROR CONTROLSPOWER WINDOWSWITCHESGAUGESHOOD RELEASEHANDLEACCESSORY POWER SOCKETSAUDIO SYSTEMAIRBAGS(

Does the shoulder belt crossbetween the child’s neck and arm?Is the lap part of the belt as low aspossible, touching the child’sthighs?Will the child

If you decide that a child can safelyride up front, be sure to:Carefully read the owner’s manual,and make sure you understand allseat belt instruction

This could resultin serious neck injuries during acrash.Devices intended toimprove a child’s comfort orreposition the shoulder part of aseat belt can

Your vehicle’s exhaust containscarbon monoxide gas. You shouldhave no problem with carbonmonoxide entering the vehicle innormal driving if you maintai

These labels are in the locationsshown. They warn you of potentialhazards that could cause seriousinjury or death. Read these labelscarefully. If a la

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

Control Locations56MIRROR CONTROLSACCESSORY POWER SOCKETSAUDIO SYSTEMCLIMATE CONTROLSYSTEMHEATING/COOLINGCONTROLSHAZARD WARNINGBUTTONCRUISE CONTROLSMO

The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text.Instrument PanelInst r ument s and Cont rols57CRUISE CON

The instrument panel has manyindicators to give you importantinformation about your vehicle. The engine can be severely damagedif this indicator flash

＊＊Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Refer to the navigation system manual.:Your Vehicle at a GlanceYour Vehicle at a Glance5INSTRUMENT

This indicator comes on when youturn the ignition switch to the ON(II) position. If it comes on at anyother time, it indicates that thepassenger’s sid

The appropriate indicator comes onin this monitor if the trunk or eitherdoor is not closed tightly.All the indicators in the monitorcome on for a few

The left or right turn signal indicatorblinks when you signal a lane changeor turn. If the indicators do not blink,or if they blink rapidly, it usuall

This indicator comes on with thehigh beam headlights. For moreinformation, see page .This indicator comes on when thesecurity system is set. See pagef

This indicator comes on for a fewseconds when you turn the ignitionswitch to the ON (II) position. It willgooffifyouhaveinsertedaproperly-coded igniti

The odometer shows the totaldistance your vehicle has beendriven. It measures miles in U.S.models and kilometers in Canadianmodels. It is illegal unde

±±−−−−−−−−This meter shows the number ofmiles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada)driven since you last reset it.There are two trip meters: Trip Aand Trip B.

This shows how much fuel you have.It may show slightly more or lessthan the actual amount. The needlereturns to the bottom after you turnoff the ignit

＊＊ Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Refer to the navigation system manual.:Controls Near the Steering WheelInstruments and Controls67

−−−−−−−−−MISTOFFINT IntermittentLO Low speedHI High speedWindshield washersPush the right lever up or down toselect a position.The wipers run at highs

−−−Turn signalOffParking and interior lightsHeadlight onHigh beamsFlashhighbeamsPush down on theleft lever to signal a left turn and upto signal a rig

This feature turns off the headlights,parking lights, side marker lights,taillights, and rear license plate lightswithin 15 seconds of removing thekey

Push the button between the centervents to turn on the hazard warninglights (four-way flashers). Thiscauses all four outside turn signalsand both turn

The rear window defogger will clearfog, frost, and thin ice from thewindow. Push the defogger button toturn it on and off. The indicatorabove/in the b

Insert the key in the ignitionswitch, and unlock the steeringcolumn.Push the lever under the steeringcolumn all the way down.Move the steering wheel u

Push the lever up to lock thesteering wheel in that position.Make sure you have securelylocked the steering wheel in placeby trying to move it up, dow

If the system repeatedly does notrecognize the coding of your key,contact your dealer.Do not attempt to alter this systemor add other devices to it. E

−−−−You caninsert orremove the key only in this position.To turn the key, theshift lever mustbe in Park, and you must push thekey in slightly. If the

You will hear a reminder beeper ifyou leave the key in the ignitionswitch in the LOCK (0) orACCESSORY (I) position and openthedriver’sdoor.Removetheke

−With the driver’s door open and thekey in the ignition, both door lockswitches are disabled. They are notdisabled if the driver’s door is closed.Push

−This section gives you importantinformation about how to protectyourself and your passengers. Itshows you how to use seat belts. Itexplains how your

−−−The ceiling light (if the ceiling lightswitch is in the center position) willcome on when you press theUNLOCK button. If you do not openany door, t

Avoid dropping or throwing thetransmitter.Protect the transmitter fromextreme temperature.Do not immerse the transmitter inany liquid.If you lose a tr

＋Inside the transmitter, separatethe inner cover from the keypadby releasing the two tabs on thecover.Remove the old battery from theback of the inner

To protect items in the trunk whenyou need to give the key to someoneelse:Give the person the valet key.Pull up on the trunk release leverlocated to t

As a safety feature, your vehicle hasa release lever on the trunk latch sothe trunk can be opened from theinside.To open the trunk, push the releasele

After the seat reaches a comfortabletemperature, select LO by pushingthe back of the switch. This will keepthe seat warm.In HI, the heater turns off w

−Raises or lowers theseat.Adjusts the seat-backangle forward orbackward.Moves the front of theseat up or down andthe rear of the seat upor down.Moves

To change the seat-back angle, pullup on the lever on the outside of theseat bottom.The height of your driver’s seat isadjustable. To raise the seat b

The height of your driver’s seat ispower adjustable. Pull up on theswitch to raise the seat. Push it downto lower the seat.Make all adjustments before

The back of the rear seat folds down,giving you direct access to the trunk.The seat-back can be released frominside the vehicle or inside the trunk.To

−You’ll find many safetyrecommendations throughout thissection, and throughout this manual.Therecommendationsonthispageare the ones we consider to be

Make sure all rear shoulder belts arepositioned in front of the rear seat-back whenever the seat-back is in itsupright position.Make sure all items in

Keeptheinsideandoutsidemirrorsclean and adjusted for best visibility.Be sure to adjust the mirrors beforeyou start driving.The inside mirror has day a

−Turn the ignition switch to ON (II)toraiseorloweranywindow,pushthe switch down and hold it. Releasethe switch when you want thewindow to stop. Close

− If the driver’swindow senses any obstacle while itis closing automatically, it willreverse direction, and then stop. Toclose the window, remove theo

You can open all of the windowsfrom the outside with the remotetransmitter.Press the UNLOCK button onceto unlock the driver’s door.Press the UNLOCK bu

Turnthekeyclockwiseagain,andhold it. All four windows start toopen. To stop the windows,release the key.To open the windows further, turnandholdthekey

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 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

The ceiling lights have a three ortwo-position switch; ON (for three-position), Door Activated, and OFF.In the Door Activated (center or left)position

Interior Convenience Items98REAR DOOR POCKETBEVERAGE HOLDERBEVERAGE HOLDERSGLOVE BOXTRUNK SEAT-BACK POCKETSCENTER POCKET,COIN POCKET andACCESSORY POWE