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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
55
(P.
57)
(P.62)
: If equipped LOW FUEL INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
(ABS) INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.62)
(P.
61)
(P.57) (P.57)(P.
58)
(P.62)
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL
MAIN INDICATOR
(P.62)
MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR
(P.56)(P.
60)
FOG LIGHT INDICATOR
(P.59)
FUEL ECONOMY INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.61)
(P.58) (P.56,
405)
(P.59)
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM
INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR LAMP
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
(P.62)
(P.56,
405)
(P.59) IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P.61)(P.61)
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
LOW TIRE
PRESSURE
INDICATOR
(P.58)
VSA OFF INDICATOR DOOR AND TRUNK OPEN INDICATOR (P.60)
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS) INDICATOR
(P.56,
406)
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U.S. Vehicles:
However, service at a dealer is not
mandatory to keep your warranties
in effect. Maintenance may be done
by any qualif ied service f acility or
person who is skilled in this type of
automotive service. Make sure to
have the service f acility or person
reset the display as previously
described. Keep all receipts as proof
of completion, and have the person
who does the work f ill out your
Honda Service History or Canadian
Maintenance Log. Check your
warranty booklet f or more
inf ormation.
We recommend using Honda parts
and fluids whenever you have
maintenance done. These are
manuf actured to the same high
quality standards as the original
components, so you can be conf ident
of their perf ormance and durability. According to state and federal
regulations, f ailure to perf orm
maintenance on the items marked
with will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all
maintenance services should be
perf ormed in accordance with the
intervals indicated by the
inf ormation display.
Youshouldcheckthefollowing
items at the specif ied intervals. If
you are unsure of how to perf orm
any check, turn to the appropriate
page listed.
Engine oil level Check every
time you fill the fuel tank. See
page .
Engine coolant level Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
you f ill the f uel tank. See page . Automatic transmission Check
the fluid level monthly. See
.
Brakes Check the f luid level
monthly. See page .
Tires Check the tire pressure
monthly. Examine the tread f or
wear and foreign objects. See .
Lights Check the operation of
the headlights, parking lights,
taillights, high-mount brake light,
and license plate lights monthly.
See page .
302 303 362
365
Maintenance Minder
Owner’s Maintenance Checks
348
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This section covers the more
common problems that motorists
experience with their vehicles. It
gives you inf ormation about how to
safely evaluate the problem and what
to do to correct it. If the problem has
stranded you on the side of the road,
you may be able to get going again.
If not, you will also f ind instructions
on getting your vehicle towed.......................
Compact Spare Tire .392
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .393
.............
If the Engine Won’t Start . 398
................................
Jump Starting .400
..............
If the Engine Overheats . 403
.........
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 405
..........
Charging System Indicator . 405
.......
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 406
...............
Brake System Indicator . 407
..............................................
Fuses .408
..............................
Fuse Locations .412
......................
Emergency Towing .415
Taking Care of the Unexpected
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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Saf ely pull of f the road, and shut
of f the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning lights.
Let the vehicle sit f or a minute.
Open the hood, and check the oil
level (see page ). An engine
very low on oil can lose pressure
during cornering and other driving
maneuvers.
If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page ).
Start the engine and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If it does not go
out within 10 seconds, turn of f the
engine. There is a mechanical
problem that needs to be repaired
bef ore you can continue driving
(seeon page
).
This indicator should never come on
when the engine is running. If it
starts flashing or stays on, the oil
pressure has dropped very low or
lost pressure. Serious engine
damage is possible, and you should
take immediate action.
If the charging system indicator
comes on brightly when the engine
is running, the battery is not being
charged.
Immediately turn of f all electrical
accessories. Try not to use other
electrically operated controls such as
the power windows. Keep the engine
running; starting the engine will
discharge the battery rapidly.
Go to a service station or garage
where you can get technical
assistance.
1.
2.
3.
4.
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352
415 Emergency T owing
L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
405
Running the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious mechanical
damage almost immediately. Turn of f
the engine as soon as you can saf ely get
the vehicle stopped.
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CONT INUED
Downshif ting, Manual.............................
Transmission .318
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
...........................................
Driving .315
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Economy .304
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .101
..........
Dual Temperature Control . 133
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter . 376
..............................
Economy, Fuel .304
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ........................................
System .329
..................................
Emergencies .391
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 400
...........
Brake System Indicator . 407
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 393
.....
Charging System Indicator . 405
.........
Hazard Warning Flashers . 73
............................
Jump Starting .400
..................
Checking the Fuses . 408
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 405
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 406
..................
Overheated Engine . 403.......................................
Towing .415
.........................
Emergency Brake .112
......................
Emergency Flashers .73
......................
Emergency Towing .415
.......................
Emissions Controls .430
........................
Emissions Testing .433
Engine ............
Adding Engine Coolant . 356
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 66
.........................
If It Won’t Start .398
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 406
.......................
Oil Lif e Indicator .343
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 405
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 352
...............................
Overheating .403
....................
Specif ications .420, 422
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Speed Limiter . 319,323
.......................................
Starting .317
................................................
V6 .422
...................................
4-cylinder .420
..........
Engine Speed Limiter . 319,323
......................
Ethanol in Gasoline .297
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 430
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .51
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .16 ..........................
Fan, Interior .123, 131
.........................................
Features .121
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 297
Filters ........................
Dust and Pollen .376
...............................................
Oil .354
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 73
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 393
.....................................
Floor Mats .375
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 359
..........................................
Brake .362
.........................................
Clutch .363
..............
Manual Transmission . 361
..........................
Power Steering .363
..................
Windshield Washer . 358
........................................
Fog Lights .72
...........................
Folding Rear Seat .97
..........................
Four-way Flashers .73
..............................
Front Airbags .9 ,23
Index
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Keys .76
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Indicators .56
...............
ABS (Anti-lock Brake) . 58
Brake (Parking and Brake ............................
System) .57, 407
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Charging System . 56,405
.............................
Cruise Control .62
.................................
Cruise Main .62
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Door and Trunk Open . 60
DRL (Daytime Running ......................................
Lights) .61
...................................
Fog Lights .62
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Fuel Economy Indicator . 59
...................................
High Beam .61
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Key (Immobilizer System) . 62
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Lights On .60
......................................
Low Fuel .61
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Low Oil Pressure . 56,405
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Low Tire Pressure .59
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 406
..........................
Security System .61
...........................
Side Airbag Of f .57
.......................................
Seat Belt .56
...............................................
SRS .57
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TPMS .59
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning .60 ........................................
VSA Off .58
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VSA System .58
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 56
...............................
Inf ant Restraint .38
......................................
Inf ant Seats .38
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Tether Anchorage Points . 46
...................
Inf lation, Proper Tire . 380
........................
Inf ormation Display .64
.................................
Inside Mirror .104
.............................
Inspection, Tire .382
....................
Installing a Child Seat .41
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 46
.............................
Using LATCH .42
............................
Instrument Panel .55
........
Instrument Panel Brightness . 72
..............
Instruments and Controls . 53
...............................
Interior Lights .119
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Introduction .i
.......................................
iPod
. 176, 226
.................
Jacking up the Vehicle . 394
.......................................
Jack, Tire .394
................................
Jump Starting .400 .......................
Label, Certif ication .418
.................
Lane Change, Signaling . 69
..................
Lap/Shoulder Belts . 14,19
...............................
LATCH System .42
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .365
.......................................
Indicator .55
.........................................
Parking .69
............................
Turn Signal .60 ,69
......
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 78
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 78
..........................
Childproof Door .86
............................
Fuel Fill Door .297
..................................
Glove Box .116
....................
Lockout Prevention . 80
.................................
Power Door .79
...........................................
Trunk .90
Index
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Low Coolant Level .303
.........................
Low Fuel Indicator .61
...
Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 318
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 56,405
................................
Lower Anchors .42
Lubricant Specif ications ..................................
Chart .420, 422
...........
Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 309...................
Neutral Gear Position . 321
..................
New Vehicle Break-in . 296
.....................
Normal Shif t Speeds .319
...................
NOTICE, Explanation of . i
...............
Numbers, Identif ication . 418
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 296
.........................................
Odometer .64
Oil ........................
Change, How to .354
......................
Change, When to .343
......................
Checking Engine .302
..............
Pressure Indicator . 56,405
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .353
...........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 78
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .430
............................
Outside Mirrors .105
....
Outside Temperature Indicator . 65....................
Overheating, Engine .403
....
Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 348
.........................
Oxygenated Fuels .297
..............
Panel Brightness Control . 72
........................
Park Gear Position .321
...........................................
Parking .325
...............................
Parking Brake .112
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator . 57,407
.................................
Parking Lights .69
..
Parking Over Things that Burn . 432
....
Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator . 30
.............................
PGM-FI System .431
...................................
Pollen Filter .376
..........................
Power Door Locks .79
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Power Seat Adjustments . 92
...............
Power Socket Locations . 113
............................
Power Windows .106
.........
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 16
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 11
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 17
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 16
..................................
Maintenance .341
........................................
Minder .343
Main Items and Sub ..............................
Items .346, 349
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks .348
.........................
Minder Indicator .62
..........................................
Saf ety .342
.......
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 406
...................
Manual Transmission . 318
........
Manual Transmission Fluid . 361
.........................
Meters, Gauges .55, 63
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Methanol in Gasoline . 297
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Mirrors, Adjusting .104
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Modif ications Your Vehicle . 308.......................................
Moonroof .110
Index
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Tire Pressure Monitoring............
System (TPMS) . 291,428
Low Tire Pressure ...........................
Indicator .59, 331
Required Federal ............................
Explanation .428
..................
TPMS Indicator . 59,332
...............................................
Tires .380
..............................
Air Pressure .381
........................................
Chains .386
.........................
Checking Wear .382
..........................
Compact Spare .392
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 424
.
Glossary of Tire Terminology . 427
......................................
Inf lation .380
..................................
Inspection .382
...................................
Replacing .385
......................................
Rotating .384
................................
Service Lif e .383
...........................................
Snow .386
....................
Specif ications .421, 423
...................
Tools, Tire Changing . 393
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .334
................
Emergency Wrecker . 415
.............................
Weight Limit .334 Transmission
Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .359
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual .361
..................
Fluid Selection . 360,361
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Identif ication Number . 419
.............
Shif ting the Automatic . 320
..................
Shif ting the Manual . 318
.....................................
Treadwear .382
.......................................
Trip Meter .65
................................................
Trunk .90
....................
Emergency Opener .91
.................................
Opening the .90
............................
Open Indicator .60
....................................
Turn Signals .69
Unexpected, Taking Care of ...............................................
the .391
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 424
........................
Unleaded Gasoline .296
USB Adapter ..................
Cable . 176,185,226,235
.
USB Flash Memory Device . 185,235 .......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 355
................................
Vanity Mirror .118
.................
Vehicle Capacity Load . 310
.............
Vehicle Dimensions . 420,422
....
Vehicle Identif ication Number . 418
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
)
....................................
System .329
...............
VSA Of f Indicator . 58,329
.........................
VSA Of f Switch .330
........
VSA System Indicator . 58,329
.............................
Vehicle Storage .389
.............................
Ventilation .125, 131
.................................................
VIN .418
..................................
Viscosity, Oil .353
...........
Voice Control System . 129,194
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WARNING, Explanation of . iii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 52
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Warranty Coverages .437
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