HONDA ODYSSEY 2002 RA6-RA9 / 2.G Owners Manual

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Bulb Replacement.........................
Rear Bulbs .320, 321
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Specif ications .371
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Turn Signal Lights . 319
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Bulbs, Halogen .318
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard .2, 62
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Daytime Running Lights . 73
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 384
................
Def ogger, Rear Window . 77
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Def rosting the Windows . 137,147
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Dimensions .370
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Cancel Button .224
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Capacities Chart .370
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 59
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Cargo Area Light .129
.................................
Cargo Hooks .244
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Cargo Net .244
.............................
Carrying Cargo .241
Cassette Player ............................................
Care .186
...................
Operation . 162,183,197
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Changer . 165,179,202
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CD Player .165, 177,200
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Center Pocket .124
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Center Table .118
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Certif ication Label .368
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Chains .315 Changing Oil
........................................
How to .287
......................................
When to .276
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Changing a Flat Tire .339
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Changing Engine Coolant . 291
...
Charging System Indicator . 64,355
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 246
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Childproof Door Locks . 88
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Child Saf ety .22
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Child Seat .28
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 45
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Cleaner Element, Air . 298
Cleaning ....................
Aluminum Wheels .331
...................................
Carpeting .332
......................................
Exterior .330
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Fabric .333
.......................................
Interior .332
...................................
Seat Belts .333
...........................................
Vinyl .333
....................................
Windows .334
...............
Climate Control System . 140
.........................
Clock, Setting the .118
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Coat Hook .125
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Code, Audio System .188
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CO in the Exhaust .376 ...................................
Coin Holder .124
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 247
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Compact Spare .338
...............
Consumer Inf ormation . 382
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Controls, Instruments and . 61
Coolant ........................................
Adding .289
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Checking .237
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Proper Solution .289
...................................
Replacing .291
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Temperature Gauge . 69
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Corrosion Protection .335
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .376
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Cruise Control Operation . 222
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Customer Relations Of f ice . 382
Index
C
D
II

CONT INUED
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Economy, Fuel .238
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Emergencies on the Road . 337
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Battery, Jump Starting . 349
Emergencies on the Road ...........
Brake System Indicator . 358
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 339
.....
Charging System Indicator . 355
..................
Checking the Fuses . 359
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 354
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 356
..................
Overheated Engine . 351
.........................
Emergency Brake .117
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Emergency Flashers .77
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Emergency Towing .365
.......................
Emissions Controls .376
.............
Emissions Testing, State . 379
Engine ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 69
.................................
Drive Belts .308
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .64, 356
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 64,354
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 285
...............................
Overheating .351 ............................
Specif ications .371
.......................................
Starting .247
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Ethanol in Gasoline .374
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 376
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .59
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ........................................
System .377
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .20
..................
Exterior, Cleaning the . 330
............................
Fabric, Cleaning .333
..........................
Fan, Interior .132, 145
Features, Comfort and ..............................
Convenience .131
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 233
Filters ...............................................
Air .298
.........................
Dust and Pollen .308
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Oil .287
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 77
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 339
...............
Dimming the Headlights . 72
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 295
..................................
Engine Oil .236
..........................
Directional Signals .74
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 254
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Disposal of Used Oil .288
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking . 82
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Lockout Prevention . 83
.................
Manual Sliding Doors . 91
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Monitor Light .66
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Power Door Locks .82
...................
Power Sliding Doors . 92
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 372
.....................................
Drive Belts .308
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
...........................................
Driving .245
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Economy .238
.........................
In Bad Weather .260
................
In Foreign Countries . 375
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter . 298
...................................
DVD Player .205
Index
E
F
III

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Floor Mat .332
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 295
..........................................
Brake .296
..........................
Power Steering .297
Fluids ..................
Windshield Washer . 294
FM Stereo Radio ...................
Reception . 158,170,191
.................
Folding the Third Seat . 109
.....
Foreign Countries, Driving in . 375
..........................
Four-way Flashers .77
.................................................
Fuel .232
......................
Fill Door and Cap .233
...........................................
Gauge .69
................
Octane Requirement . 232
...............................
Oxygenated .375
........................
Reserve Indicator .67
........................
Tank, Filling the .233
.....................
Fuses, Checking the .360
...............
Gas Mileage, Improving . 238
..........................................
Gasohol .374 .........................................
Gasoline .232
...............
Fuel Reserve Indicator . 67
...........................................
Gauge .69
................
Octane Requirement . 232
........................
Tank, Filling the .233
................
Gas Station Procedures . 233
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 69
...............................................
Fuel .69
...............................
Speedometer .68
.................................
Tachometer .68
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) .264
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight .......................................
Rating) .264
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Gearshif t Lever Positions . 249
..............................
Glass Cleaning .334
........................................
Glove Box .90
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight .......................................
Rating) .264
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 318
..............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 77........................................
Headlights .72
........................................
Aiming .318
..............
Automatic Lighting Off . 73
............
Daytime Running Lights . 73
..................
High Beam Indicator . 67
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Reminder Chime .72
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 318
...................................
Turning on .72
...................................
Headphones .219
............................
Head Restraints .104
...............................
Heated Mirror .117
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Heating and Cooling .132
.............
High Altitude, Starting at . 247
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High-Low Beam Switch . 72
HomeLink Universal ...............................
Transmitter .225
....................................
Hood Latch .300
.......................
Hood, Opening the .234
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Horn .71
.................................
Hydroplaning .261
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 368
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .79
Index
GHI
IV

CONT INUED
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Switch .81
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Timing Control System . 377
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Immobilizer System .80
.........
Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 63
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Individual Map Lights . 129
...............................
Inf ant Restraint .32
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Inf ant Seats .28
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 45
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 309
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Inside Mirror .116
.............................
Inspection, Tire .311
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Instrument Panel .2 ,62
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 73
...........................
Interior Cleaning .332
...............................
Interior Lights .127
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Introduction .i
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 342
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Jack, Tire .340
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Jump Starting .349 .......................
Label, Certif ication .368
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Lane Change, Signaling . 74
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 15,49
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LATCH .47
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Light Control Switch .127
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .318
.......................................
Indicator .63
.......................................
Interior .127
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Parking .72
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Turn Signal .74
............................
Load Limits .242, 262
......
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 81
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 81
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Fuel Fill Door .233
....................................
Glove Box .90
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Lockout Prevention . 83
.................................
Power Door .82
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Sliding Doors .92 ........................................
Tailgate .88
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Low Coolant Level .237
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Low Fuel Indicator .67
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 64,354
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 370
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Luggage .241
..................................................
Keys .79
..................................
Maintenance .271
...
Owner Maintenance Checks . 283
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Record .281-282
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Required Indicator .70
..........................................
Saf ety .272
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Schedule .274-280
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 64,356
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Manual Sliding Doors .91
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Meters, Gauges .68
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Methanol in Gasoline . 374
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Mirrors, Adjusting .116
Moving the Second Row Bucket .............................................
Seat .106
Index
J K
L
M
V

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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 232
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Odometer .68
...............................
Odometer, Trip .69
Oil ........................
Change, How to .287
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Change, When to .276
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Checking Engine .236
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Pressure Indicator . 64,354
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .286
...........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 82
..
Operation in Foreign Countries . 375
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Outside Mirrors .116
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Overheating, Engine .351
.......
Owner Maintenance Checks . 283
.........................
Oxygenated Fuels .374
...................
Neutral Gear Position . 250
..................
New Vehicle Break-in . 232
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 368..............................
Paint Touch-up .331
..............
Panel Brightness Control . 73
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Park Gear Position .249
...........................................
Parking .253
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Parking Brake .117
.................................
Parking Lights .72
..
Parking Over Things that Burn . 253
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PGM-FI System .377
..................
Polishing and Waxing . 331
Power Sliding Doors .................................
Indicator .66, 97
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Operation .92
.......................................
Switches .93
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Pre-Drive Saf ety Checklist . 11
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 20
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Protecting Adults .12
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 20
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 20
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Protecting Children .22
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Protecting Inf ants .32
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Protecting Larger Children . 41
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Protecting Small Children . 37
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .45 .............................
Using LATCH .47
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Radiator Overheating . 351
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Radio/CD Sound System . 169
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Readiness Codes .357
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Rear A/C Unit .154
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Rear Compartment .124
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Rear Entertainment System . 205
Rear Lights, Bulb ......................
Replacement .320, 321
..........................
Rear View Mirror .116
.................
Rear Window Def ogger . 77
...............................
Rear Windows .115
.
Rear Window Wiper and Washer . 76
.....
Reclining the Seat Backs . 100,103
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Reclining the Second Seats . 100
..............
Reclining the Third Seat . 100
.............................
Reminder Lights .63
................
Remote Audio Controls . 187
.............................
Remote Control .211
.......................
Remote Transmitter .84
Removing the Second ...........................................
Seats .108
Index
P
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CONT INUED
Replacement Inf ormation
.................
Air Cleaner Element . 298
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Coolant .291
................
Engine Oil and Filter . 287
..........................................
Fuses .360
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Light Bulbs .318
....................................
Schedule .274
................................
Spark Plugs .300
................................
Timing Belt .309
...........................................
Tires .313
.............................
Wiper Blades .305
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .52
...
Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant . 237
..................
Reverse Gear Position . 250
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Rotation, Tire .312
..................................
Saf ety Belts .8, 49
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 384
.................................
Saf ety Features .7
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Air bags .9
..................................
Door Locks .10
..........................
Head Restraints .10
.......................................
Seat Belts .8 .....................
Seats & Seat-Backs .10
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 60
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Saf ety Messages .ii
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Seat Belts .8, 49
...............
Additional Information . 49
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .51
.....................................
Cleaning .333
......................
Lap/Shoulder Belt .49
................................
Maintenance .52
Reminder Light and ................................
Beeper .49, 64
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System Components . 49
...............
Use During Pregnancy . 20
...
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 15
..................................
Seat Heaters .112
.................................................
Seats .98
................................
Adjustments .99
..........
Drivers Lumbar Support . 103
.............
Folding the Third Seat . 109
........................
Head Restraints .104
.....
Manual Height Adjustment . 101
......................
Passenger Seating .98
.......
Reclining the Second Seat . 100
..........
Reclining the Third Seat . 100
....
Removing the Second Seats . 108.....................
Third Seat Access .105
............................
Security System .221
...............................
Serial Number .368
...........................
Service Intervals .276
...........................
Service Manual .385
.........
Service Station Procedures . 233
..........................
Setting the Clock .118
.....
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 248
........................
Shif t Lock Release .251
....................................
Side Airbags .55
How The Side Airbag Cutof f ......................
Indicator Works .56
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 55
Side Marker Lights, Bulb ..............................
Replacement .319
...............................
Signaling Turns .74
...................................
Sliding Doors .91
.....................................
Snow Tires .315
...................
Solvent-type Cleaners . 330
................
Sound System . 157,169,189
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .338
............................
Specif ications .371
....................................
Spark Plugs .300
Index
S
VII

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Specif ications Charts . 370
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Speed Control .222
...................................
Speedometer .68
..........
SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 53
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 58
How the Automatic Seat Belt ....................
Tensioners Work .51
..
How the SRS Indicator Works . 55
...........
How Your Airbags Work . 53
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SRS Components .53
..................................
SRS Service .58
.............................
SRS Indicator .55 ,65
....
START (Ignition Key Position) . 82
.......................
Starting the Engine .247
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .247
................
With a Dead Battery . 349
..............
State Emissions Testing . 379
........
Steam Coming f rom Engine . 351
Steering Wheel ..................................
Adjustment .78
.............
Anti-theft Column Lock . 81
...
Stereo Sound System . 157,169,189
....................
Storing Your Vehicle .327
...................................
Storage Box .125
........................
Sunglasses Holder .122 ........................................
Sun Visor .123
Supplemental Restraint System ......................................
Servicing .58
.........................
SRS Indicator .55 ,65
...................
System Components . 53
..................................
Synthetic Oil .286
.....................................
Tachometer .68
............................................
Tailgate .88
.................................
Opening the .88
...................
Open Monitor Light . 66
Taillights, Changing Bulbs .........................................
in .320, 321
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 337
...................
Tape Player . 162,183,197
Technical Descriptions .....
Emissions Control Systems . 376
.....................
Oxygenated Fuels .374
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .378
.......................
Temperature Gauge .69
...................
Tensioners, Seat Belts . 51
..............
Tether Anchorage Points . 45
............................
Thef t Protection .188 ..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 378
..........................
Time, Setting the .118
....................................
Timing Belt .309
....................................
Tire Chains .315
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat . 339
...............................................
Tires .309
..............................
Air Pressure .309
...................................
Balancing .312
.........................
Checking Wear .311
..........................
Compact Spare .338
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 372
......................................
Inf lation .309
..................................
Inspection .311
...................................
Replacing .313
......................................
Rotating .312
...........................................
Snow .315
............................
Specif ications .371
................................
Tire Chains .315
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .262
................
Emergency Wrecker . 365
..
Traction Control System (TCS) . 257
Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 295
...........................
Fluid Selection .295
..............
Identif ication Number . 368
Index
T
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Shif ting the Automatic . 249
.....................................
Treadwear .372
.......................................
Trip Meter .69
....................................
Turn Signals .74
...................
Tools, Tire Changing . 340
.....................
Underside, Cleaning .335
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .337
....
Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 372
........................
Unleaded Gasoline .232
.....................
Upholstery Cleaning .332
.......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 288
................................
Vanity Mirror .123
.........
Vehicle Capacity Load . 242,262
......................
Vehicle Dimensions .370
....
Vehicle Identif ication Number . 368
.............................
Vehicle Storage .327
.............................
Ventilation .135, 140
.................................................
VIN .368
...............................
Vinyl Cleaning .333 ..................................
Viscosity, Oil .285
.............
WARNING, Explanation of . ii
.........
Warning Labels, Location of . 60
..................
Warranty Coverages .383
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 294
............................
Level Indicator .67
.....................................
Operation .76
.........................................
Washing .330
..................
Waxing and Polishing . 331
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 78
............
Alignment and Balance . 312
..........................
Compact Spare .338
......................................
Wrench .342
Windows .....................................
Cleaning .334
................
Operating the Power . 113
............................................
Rear .115
...........................
Rear, Def ogger .77
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning .74
...........................
Def roster .137, 147 .......................................
Washers .76
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .305
.....................................
Operation .74
Rear Windshield Wiper and .....................................
Washer .76
..................
Wireless Headphones . 219
....................................
Worn Tires .311
.....
Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 365
: U.S. and Canada only
Index
U
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IX

Service Inf ormat ion Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Power Steering Fluid:
Brake Fluid:
Recommended Engine Oil:
Automatic Transmission Fluid: 36 psi (250 kPa , 2.5 kgf/cm
)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ).
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 86 or higher.
Front/Rear:
Compact Spare Tire:
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
Oil change capacity (including
filter): 4.6 US qt (4.4
, 3.9 Imp qt)
Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
aDEXRON
III ATF as a
temporary replacement (see page ). 285
295 297
296
20.00 US gal (75.7, 16.65 Imp gal)