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You’ll f ind many saf ety
recommendations throughout this
section, and throughout this manual.
Therecommendationsonthispage
are the ones we consider to be the
most important.
A seat belt is your best protection in
all types of collisions. Airbags are
designed to supplement seat belts,
not replace them. So even though
your vehicle is equipped with airbags,
make sure you and your passengers
always wear your seat belts, and
wear them properly (see page ).
Alcohol and driving don’t mix. Even
one drink can reduce your ability to
respond to changing conditions, and
your reaction time gets worse withevery additional drink. So don’t drink
and drive, and don’t let your f riends
drink and drive, either.
While airbags can save lives, they
can cause serious or fatal injuries to
occupants who sit too close to them,
or are not properly restrained.
Inf ants, young children, and short
adults are at the greatest risk. Be
sure to f ollow all instructions and
warnings in this manual.
Children age 12 and under should
ride properly restrained in a back
seat, not the front seat. Infants and
smallchildrenshouldberestrained
in a child seat. Larger children
should use a booster seat and a lap/
shoulder belt until they can use the
belt properly without a booster seat
(see pages ).
Excessive speed is a major f actor in
crash injuries and deaths. Generally,
the higher the speed, the greater the
risk, but serious injuries can also
occur at lower speeds. Never drive
f aster than is saf e f or current
conditions, regardless of the
maximum speed posted.
Having a tire blowout or a
mechanical f ailure can be extremely
hazardous. To reduce the possibility
of such problems, check your tire
pressures and condition f requently,
and perform all regularly scheduled
maintenance (see page ).
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Important Saf ety Precautions
Always Wear Your Seat Belt Control Your Speed
Don’t Drink and Drive
Be Aware of Airbag Hazards
Restrain All Children
K eep Your Vehicle in Saf e
Condition
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Your vehicle has several convenient
storage areas:Glove box
Door and seat-back pockets
Trunk, including the rear seats
when f olded down
Center pocket
Console compartment
However, carrying too much cargo,
or improperly storing it, can af f ect
your vehicle’s handling, stability,
stopping distance, and tires, and
make it unsaf e. Bef ore carrying any
type of cargo, be sure to read the
f ollowing pages. Roof -rack (if equipped)
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Carrying Cargo
Bef ore Driving
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CONSOLE COMPARTMENT
TRUNK GLOVE BOX
CENTER POCKET
SEAT-BACK POCKETS DOOR POCKETS
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In certain unusual conditions when
your vehicle gets stuck in shallow
mud or f resh snow, it may be easier
to free it with the VSA temporarily
switched of f . When the VSA system
is of f , the traction control system is
alsooff.Youshouldonlyattemptto
f ree your vehicle with the VSA of f if
you are not able to f ree it when the
VSA is on.
Immediately af ter f reeing your
vehicle, be sure to switch the VSA on
again. We do not recommend driving
your vehicle with the VSA and
traction control systems switched off.This switch is under the lef t vent.
Press it to turn the VSA system on
and off.
When VSA is off, the VSA activation
indicator comes on as a reminder.
Pressing the switch again turns the
system back on.
VSA is turned on every time you
start the engine, even if you turned it
off the last time you drove the
vehicle.Driving with varying tire or wheel
sizes may cause the VSA to
malf unction. When replacing tires,
make sure they are of the same size
and type as your original tires (see
page ).
Deactivate the VSA system if you
need to drive with the compact spare
tire installed (see page ).
If you install winter tires, make sure
they are the same size as those that
were originally supplied with your
vehicle. Exercise the same caution
during winter driving as you would if
your vehicle was not equipped with
VSA.
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Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System
VSA Of f Switch
VSA and Tire Sizes
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VSA OFF SWITCH
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Examine the new wiper blades. If
they have no plastic or metal
reinf orcement along the back
edge, remove the metal
reinf orcement strips f rom the old
wiper blade, and install them in
the slots along the edge of the new
blade.Slide the new wiper blade into the
holder until the tabs lock.
Slide the wiper blade assembly
onto the wiper arm. Make sure it
locks in place.
Lower the wiper arm down against
the windshield, the passenger’s
side first, then the driver’s side.
To saf ely operate your vehicle, your
tires must be the proper type and
size, in good condition with adequate
tread, and correctly inf lated.
The f ollowing pages give more
detailed inf ormation on how to take
care of your tires and what to do
when they need to be replaced.
4. 5. 6. 7.
Wiper Blades, Tires
Tires
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BLADE
REINFORCEMENT
Using tires that are excessively
worn or improperly inflated can
cause a crash in which you can
be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instructions in this
owner’s manual regarding tire
inflation and maintenance.
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Excessive tread wear.
Cuts, splits, or cracks in the side
of the tire. Replace the tire if you
can see f abric or cord.
Bumps or bulges in the tread or
side of the tire. Replace the tire if
youfindeitherof theseconditions.
Every time you check inf lation, you
should also examine the tires for
damage, f oreign objects, and wear.
Youshouldlookfor:
For convenience, the recommended
tire sizes and cold tire pressures are
on a label on the driver’s doorjamb.
For additional inf ormation about
your tires, see page .
The following charts show the
recommended cold tire pressures f or
most normal and high-speed driving
conditions.
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Tire Size/Type
Compact Spare Cold Tire Pressure
Tire Size/Type
Compact Spare Cold Tire Pressure
Front:
Rear:
Front:
Rear:
All 4-cylinder models
Tires
Recommended Tire Pressures
Tire Inspection
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32 psi (220 kPa ,2.2 kgf/cm
)
29 psi (200 kPa , 2.0 kgf/cm
)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
P215/50R17 93V 32 psi (220 kPa ,
2.2 kgf/cm
)
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm
)
P205/60R16 91V
60 psi (420 kPa ,4.2 kgf/cm
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Replace your tires with radial tires of
the same size, load range, speed
rating, and maximum cold tire
pressure rating (as shown on the
tire’s sidewall).It is best to replace all f our tires at
thesametime.If thatisnotpossible
or necessary, replace the two f ront
tires or two rear tires as a pair.
Replacing just one tire can seriously
af f ect your vehicle’s handling.
If you ever replace a wheel, make
sure that the wheel’s specif ications
match those of the original wheels.
Replacement wheels are available at
your dealer.Wheels:
Tires:
See page f or inf ormation about
DOT Tire Quality Grading, and page
f or tire size and labeling
inf ormation.
Mixing radial and bias-ply tires on
your vehicle can reduce braking
ability, traction, and steering
accuracy. Using tires of a dif f erent
size or construction can af f ect wheel
speed and cause the ABS to activate.
It can also cause the vehicle stability
assist (VSA) system to work
inconsistently.
The ABS and VSA work by
comparing the speed of the wheels.
When replacing tires, use the same
size originally supplied with the
vehicle. Tire size and construction
can af f ect wheel speed and may
cause the ABS or VSA to activate. 294
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4-cylinder models
4-cylinder models
Replacing T ires and Wheels Wheel and T ire Specif ications
Tires
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16x61/2JJ
17x61/2JJ
P205/60R16 91V
P215/50R17 93V
Installing improper tires on your
vehicle can affect handling and
stability. This can cause a crash
in which you can be seriously
hurt or killed.
Always use the size and type of
tires recommended in this
owner’s manual.
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Tires marked ‘‘M S’’ or ‘‘All
Season’’ on the sidewall have an all-
weather tread design suitable for
most winter driving conditions.
For the best perf ormance in snowy
or icy conditions, you should install
snow tires or tire chains. They may
be required by local laws under
certain conditions.
If you mount snow tires on your
vehicle, make sure they are radial
tires of the same size and load range
as original tires. Mount snow tires on
all f our wheels. The traction
provided by snow tires on dry roads
maybelowerthanyouroriginaltires.
Check with the tire dealer f or
maximum speed recommendations. Mount tire chains on your tires when
required by driving conditions or
local laws. Install them only on the
f ront tires.
Because your vehicle has limited tire
clearance, Honda strongly
recommends using the chains listed
below, made by Security Chain
Company (SCC).
When installing cables, f ollow the
manuf acturer’s instructions, and
mount them as tight as you can.
Make sure they are not contacting
the brake lines or suspension. Drive
slowly with them installed. If you
hear them coming into contact with
the body or chassis, stop and
investigate. Remove them as soon as
you begin driving on cleared roads.
Cable-types: CH2412T
Link-type: SCC Quick Grip QG1134
Cable-types: SCC Radial Chain
CH2311T or SCC SC Cable SC1030
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LX
LX-V6 and EX-V6
EX, SE, and EX-L
Tires
Winter Driving
Snow T ires T ire ChainsMaint enance
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Traction devices that are the wrong
size or improperly installed can
damage your vehicle’s brake lines,
suspension, body, and wheels. Stop
driving if they are hitting any part of
the vehicle.
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Specif ications (4-cylinder Models)
T echnical Inf ormation
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Engine
Lights Battery
Fuses Alignment
Tires
12 V 24/2.2 CP
12 V
12 V
60 W (HB3)
51 W (HB4)
12 V 21 W 3.43 x 3.90 in (87.0 x 99.0 mm)
144 cu-in (2,354 cm
)
9.7 : 1
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs
Headlights
Front turn signal/parking/side
marker lights
Rear turn signal lights
Back-up lights
License plate lights
Ceiling light
Trunk light
Door courtesy lights
Vanity mirror lights
Spotlights 12 V 18 W
12 V 3 CP
12 V 8 W
12 V 5 W
12 V 2 CP
12 V 1.1 W
12 V 8 W
Capacity 12 V 38 AH/5 HR 12 V 47 AH/20 HR
Interior
Under-hood Water cooled 4-stroke DOHC i-VTEC
4-cylinder gasoline engine
See page 284 or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box lid.
See page 283 or the fuse box
cover. P205/60R16 91V
Toe-in
CamberCaster Size
Pressure
3°15’
1°
0°
0.08 in (2.0 mm)
0.00 in (0.0 mm)
NGK:
DENSO:
SKJ20DRM13
SKJ20DRM11
IZFR6K13
IZFR6K11
T135/90D15 100M
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)
Front Rear
FrontRear
Front
HighLow
2 : Californian models with automatic transmission
1 : All models except Californian models with automatic transmission Front/Rear
Spare
FrontRear
Spare
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Specif ications
T echnical Inf ormation
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Engine
Alignment
Lights Battery
Fuses
Tires
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
51 W (HB4)
24/2.2 CP
21 W
3.39 x 3.39 in (86.0 x 86.0 mm)
183 cu-in (2,997 cm
)
10.0 : 1
0.00 in (0.0 mm)
0.08 in (2.0 mm) 0°1°
3°15’
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs
Toe-in
CamberCaster
NGK:
DENSO:
IZFR6K11SKJ20DRM11
Headlights
Front turn signal/parking/side
marker lights
Rear turn signal lights
Back-up lights
License plate lights
Ceiling light
Trunk light
Door courtesy lights
Vanity mirror lights
Spotlights
12 V 18 W
12 V 3 CP
12 V 8 W
12 V 5 W
12 V 2 CP
12 V 1.1 W
12 V 8 W
Capacity 12 V
12 V
65 AH/20 HR
52 AH/5 HR
Interior
Under-hood P215/50R17 93V
Size
Pressure T135/90D15 100M
T135/80R16 101M
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
29 psi (200 kPa , 2.0 kgf/cm)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)
See page 284 or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box lid.
See page 283 or the fuse box
cover. 60 W (HB3)
Water cooled 4-stroke
SOHC VTEC
6-cylinder (V6) gasoline engine
FrontRear
FrontRear
Front
HighLow
1:2:LX-V6, EX-V6 with automatic transmission
EX-V6 with manual transmission Front/Rear
Spare
Front Rear
Spare
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The tires that came on your vehicle
have a number of markings. Those
you should be aware of are described
below.
Vehicletype(Pindicates
passenger vehicle).
Tire width in millimeters.
Aspect ratio (the tire’s section
height as a percentage of its
width).
Tire construction code (R
indicates radial). Rim diameter in inches.
Load index (a numerical code
associated with the maximum
load the tire can carry).
Speed symbol (an
alphabetical code indicating
the maximum speed rating).
Whenever tires are replaced, they
should be replaced with tires of the
same size. Below is an example of
tire size with an explanation of what
each component means.
The tire identif ication number (TIN)
is a group of numbers and letters
that look like the f ollowing example
TIN. TIN is located on the sidewall
of the tire. The maximum load
thetirecancarryat
maximum air
pressure.
The maximum air
pressure the tire canhold.
Tire type code.
Manuf acturer’s
identification mark.
This indicates that the tire
meets all requirements of
the U.S. Department of
Transportation. Date of manufacture.
P R V
16 DOT B97R FW6X 2202
20560 91
Max Press
Max Load
Tire Labeling
Tire Size
T ire Ident if icat ion NumberMaximum T ire L oad
Maximum T ire Pressure
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P205/60R16 91V
DOT B97R FW6X 2202
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