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The appropriate light comes on in
this display if the trunk or any door
is not closed tightly.
All the lights in the monitor display
come on f or a f ew seconds when you
turn the ignition switch to ON (II).The lef t or right turn signal light
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If the light does not blink or
blinks rapidly, it usually means one
of the turn signal bulbs is burned out
(see page ). Replace the bulb as
soon as possible, since other drivers
cannot see that you are signaling.
WhenyouturnontheHazard
Warning switch, both turn signal
lights blink. All turn signals on the
outside of the car should f lash.
This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to ON (II). If it comes
on and stays on when the Traction
Control System (TCS) is on, there is
a problem with the TCS. For more
inf ormation on the TCS, see page
.
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On all V6 models
Indicator L ights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Traction Control System
(T CS) Indicator
Door Monitor
T urn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
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Check the operation of your car’s
exterior lights at least once a month.
A burned out bulb can create an
unsaf e condition by reducing your
car’s visibility and the ability to
signal your intentions to other
drivers.
Lights
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HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTTURN SIGNAL/PARKING LIGHT
LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT
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Check the f ollowing:Headlights (low and high beam)
Parking lights
Taillights
Brake lights
High-mount brake light
Turn signals
Back-up lights
Hazard light f unction
License plate light
Daytime running lights
(Canadian models)
If you f ind any bulbs are burned out,
replace them as soon as possible.
Refer to the chart on page to
determine what type of replacement
bulb is needed. 365
Lights
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HIGH-MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT
TAILLIGHT
TURN SIGNAL LIGHT BACK-UP LIGHT LICENSE PLATE LIGHT
STOP/TAILLIGHT
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Theheadlightswereproperlyaimed
when your car was new. If you
regularly carry heavy items in the
trunk or pull a trailer, readjustment
may be required. Adjustment of the
headlights should be perf ormed by a
Honda technician or other qualif ied
mechanic.Your car has two bulbs on each side,
four in total. Make sure you are
replacing the bulb that is burned out.
Your car uses halogen headlight
bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle
it by its plastic case and protect the
glass from contact with your skin or
hard objects. If you touch the glass,
clean it with denatured alcohol and a
clean cloth.
Headlight A iming Replacing a Headlight Bulb
Lights
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Halogen headlight bulbs get very hot
when lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch
on the glass can cause the bulb to
overheat and shatter.
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Open the hood. If you need to
change a bulb on the passenger’s
side, undo the two f asteners and
remove the air intake cover.Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by squeezing the
connector to unlock the tab, then
slide the connector of f the bulb.Remove the bulb by turning it
approximately one-quarter turn
counterclockwise.
Insert the new bulb into the hole
and turn it one-quarter turn clock-
wise to lock it in place.
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3.
2.
4.
CONT INUED
High Beam Headlight
Lights
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FASTENERS
4-cylinder models 6-cylinder models TAB
BULB
AIR INTAKE
COVER AIR INTAKE
COVER
FASTENERS
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Push the electrical connector back
onto the bulb. Make sure it is on
all the way.
Turn on the headlights to test the
new bulb.
Reinstall the air intake cover.
Reinstall the two fasteners and
secure them by pushing on the
heads until they lock.Use a f lat-tipped screwdriver to
remove the two holding clips f rom
the inner f ender.Pull the inner f ender cover away
f rom the f ender and bumper.
(Passenger’s side) Remove the electrical connector
fromthebulbbysqueezingthe
connector to unlock the tab, then
slide the connector of f the bulb.
Remove the bulb by turning it
approximately one-quarter turn
counterclockwise.
If you are changing the bulb on
the passenger’s side, start the
engine, turn the steering wheel all
the way to the left, and turn off the
engine. If you are changing the
bulb on the driver’s side, turn the
steering wheel to the right.
6. 7.
5.
3.4. 5.
1. 2.
L ow Beam Headlight
Lights
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HOLDING CLIPS
TAB BULB
6-cylinder models
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Turn on the headlights to test the
new bulb.
Push the electrical connector back
onto the bulb. Make sure it is on
all the way.
Insert the new bulb into the hole
and turn it one-quarter turn clock-
wise to lock it in place.
Put the inner f ender cover in place.
Install the two holding clips. Lock
each one in place by pushing on
the center.
If you are changing the bulb on
the passenger’s side, start the
engine, turn the steering wheel all
the way to the left, and turn off the
engine. If you are changing the
bulb on the driver’s side, turn the
steering wheel to the right.
Use a f lat-tipped screwdriver to
remove the holding clips f rom the
inner f ender.Pull the inner f ender cover away
f rom the f ender and bumper.
Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
1.
3.
2. 4.
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8.
7.
6.
CONT INUED
Replacing a Front T urn Signal/
Parking L ight Bulbs
Lights
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HOLDING CLIPS
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Testthelightstomakesurethe
new bulb is working.
Insert the socket back into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Install the new bulb in the socket.
Turn it clockwise to lock it in place.
Remove the burned out bulb f rom
thesocketbypushingitinand
turning the bulb counterclockwise
until it unlocks.
Put the inner f ender cover in place.
Install the holding clips. Lock each
oneinplacebypushingonthe
center.
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Lights
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Open the trunk.Testthelightstomakesurethe
new bulb is working.
Reinstall the socket into the light
assembly by turning it clockwise
until it locks.
Push the new bulb straight into
the socket until it bottoms.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket.
Determine which of the two bulbs
is burned out: stop/taillight or turn
signal.
Remove the socket by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Remove the light assembly cover
by pulling its outside edge. Install the light assembly cover.
Make sure it snaps into place.
1. 3.
2.
4. 5. 6. 7.
Replacing Rear Bulbs
(in Fenders)
Lights
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BULBS
COVER SOCKETS
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Open the trunk.Remove the burned out bulb f rom
the socket by pulling it straight out
of its socket.
Remove the socket by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Determine which of the two bulbs
is burned out: taillight or back-up
light.
Caref ully bend back the corner of
the trunk lid trim to expose thebulbs. Install the new bulb in the socket.
Reinstall the socket into the light
assembly.
Testthelightstomakesurethe
new bulb is working.
Push the trunk lid trim back into
position.
Press the trim clip back into its
hole.
Remove the trim clips f rom the
right or lef t corner of the trunk lid
trim by caref ully prying them
using a small, f lat-tip screwdriver
wrapped with tape.
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7. 8. 9.
10. 11.
6-cylinder models
Replacing Rear Bulbs
(in T runk L id)
Lights
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TRIM CLIPS BULBS
SOCKETS BULBS SOCKETS
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