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Contents
Owner's Identification Form
Introduction ........................................................................\
............................................................................. i
A Few Words About Safety ........................................................................\
..................................................iii
Your Vehicle at a Glance........................................................................\
.......................................................4
Driver and Passenger Safety ........................................................................\
...............................................7
Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System.
Instruments and Controls........................................................................\
.................................................. .57
Instrument panel indica tor and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls.
Comfort and Convenience Features........................................................................\
...............................105
How t o operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features.
Before Driving ........................................................................\
...................................................... ...............155
What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving........................................................................\
...................................................... .............................169
The proper way to start the engine, shift the tr ansmission, and park, plus towing a trailer.
Maintenance........................................................................\
...................................................... ...................191
T he Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer.
Taking Care of the Unexpected........................................................................\
.......................................233
This section covers several problems motorists someti
mes experience, and how to handle them.
Technical Information........................................................................\
...................................................... .257
ID numbers, dimensions, capaciti es, and technical information.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada)......................................................................271
A summary of the warranties covering your new Honda, and how to contact us.
Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)........................................................................\
.......................................275
How t o order manuals and other technical literature.
Index ........................................................................\
......................................................................................... I
Service Information Summary
A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.

This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach.
...........................Control Locations . 58
............................Instrument Panel. 59
..........Instrument Panel Indicators . 60
.............................................Gauges. 67
....................Information Display . 68
.....................................Odometer. 68
...Outside Temperature Display . 68
...................................Trip Meter. 69
................Average Fuel Mileage . 70
.........IMA Battery Level Gauge . 71
................Charge/Assist Gauge . 72
...................Temperature Gauge . 72
..................................Fuel Gauge. 73
..................Maintenance Minder . 73
..........Check Fuel Cap Message . 73
Controls Near the Steering
...........................................Wheel. 74
......................Wipers and Washers. 75
...........Turn Signal and Headlights . 76
Automatic Lighting Off
.....................................Feature. 77
............Daytime Running Lights . 78
........Instrument Panel Brightness . 78
..............................Hazard Warning. 79
.................Rear Window Def ogger . 79
..........Steering Wheel Adjustment . 80
...............................Keys and Locks. 81
........................Immobilizer System. 82
................................Ignition Switch. 83
......................................Door Locks. 84
..............Childproof Door Locks . 85
.......................Remote Transmitter. 85
................................................Trunk. 88
........Emergency Trunk Opener . 89
............................................Armrest. 89
....................................Seat Heaters. 90
.................................................Seats. 90
.............................................Mirrors. 93
....Adjusting the Power Mirrors . 93
................Power Mirror Heaters . 94
..............................Power Windows. 94
.........................................Moonroof. 97
.................................Parking Brake. 98
..........................................Sun Visor. 99
..................................Vanity Mirror. 99
.........Interior Convenience Items . 100
.....................Beverage Holders. 100
........Accessory Power Sockets . 100
.............Console Compartment . 101
....................Center CD Pocket. 101
....................Sunglasses Holder. 102
..................................Glove Box. 102
..................................Coat Hook. 103
...............................Interior Lights. 104
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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This shows how much f uel you have.
It may show slightly more or less
than the actual amount. The needle
returns to the bottom after you turn
of f the ignition.
The inf ormation display in the
instrument panel shows you the
engine oil lif e and maintenance
service items when the ignition
switch is in the ON (II) position. This
inf ormation helps to keep you aware
of the periodic maintenance your
vehicle needs f or continued trouble-
f ree driving. Ref er to page f or
more inf ormation.Your vehicle’s onboard diagnostic
system will detect a loose or missing
f uel f ill cap as an evaporative system
leak. The f irst time a leak is detected
a ‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’ message
appears on the information display.
Turn the engine of f , and conf irm the
f uel f ill cap is installed. If it is, loosen
it, then retighten it until it clicks at
least once. The message should go
off after several days of normal
driving once you tighten or replace
the f uel f ill cap. To scroll to another
display, press the select/reset knob.
The ‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’ message
will appear each time you restart the
engine until the system turns the
message of f .
If the system still detects a leak in
your vehicle’s evaporative emissions
system, the malf unction indicator
lamp (MIL) comes on. If the f uel f ill
cap was not already tightened, turn
the engine of f , and check or
retighten the f uel f ill cap until it
clicks at least once. The MIL should
go off after several days of normal
driving once the cap is tightened or
replaced. If the MIL does not go of f ,
have your vehicle inspected by a
dealer. For more inf ormation, see
page .
167 246
Fuel Gauge Check Fuel Cap Message
Maintenance Minder
Gauges
Inst rument s and Cont rols
73
Avoid driving with an extremely low
f uel level. Running out of f uel could
cause the engine to misf ire, damaging
the catalytic converter.
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Removethefuelfillcapslowly.
You may hear a hissing sound as
pressure inside the tank escapes.
The fuel fill cap is attached to the
f uel f iller with a tether. Put the
attachment on the fuel fill cap into
the slit on the fuel fill door.
Stop f illing the tank af ter the f uel
nozzle automatically clicks of f . Do
not try to ‘‘top off’’ the tank. Leave
some room f or the f uel to expand
with temperature changes.
Park with the driver’s side closest
to the gas pump.
To open the f uel f ill door, push
down on the lever located to the
lef t of the driver’s seat. even though the tank is not f ull,
there may be a problem with your
vehicle’s fuel vapor recovery
system. The system helps keep
f uel vapor f rom going into the
atmosphere. Try f illing at another
pump. If this does not f ix the
problem, consult your dealer.
3.
4.
1.
2.
If the f uel nozzle keeps clicking of f
CONT INUED
Ref ueling
Service Station Procedure
Bef ore Driving
157
FUEL FILL CAP
Push
TETHER
Gasoline is highly flammable
and explosive. You can be
burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.Stop the engine, and keep
heat, sparks, and flames
away.
Handle fuel only outdoors.
Wipe up spills immediately.
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To Open the Hood:Park the vehicle, and set the
parking brake. Pull the hood
release handle located under the
lower lef t corner of the dashboard.
The hood will pop up slightly. Put your f ingers under the f ront
edge of the hood near the center.
Slide your hand to the lef t until
you f eel the hood latch handle.
Push this handle up to release it.
Lif t up the hood.
If the hood latch handle moves stif f ly,
or if you can open the hood without
lif ting the handle, the mechanism
should be cleaned and lubricated.
Push the f uel f ill door closed until
it latches. Screw the fuel fill cap back on
until it clicks at least once. If you
do not properly tighten the cap,
the malf unction indicator lamp
maycomeon(seepage ).You
will also see a ‘‘CHECK FUEL
CAP’’ message on the inf ormation
display.
1. 2.
5.
6.
246
Opening and Closing the Hood
Service Station Procedure
158
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
LATCH
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If you have recently ref ueled your
vehicle, the indicator coming on
could be due to a loose or missing
f uel f ill cap. You will also see a
‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’ message on
the inf ormation display. Tighten the
cap until it clicks at least once.
Tightening the cap will not turn the
indicator of f immediately; it can take
several days of normal driving.If the indicator comes on repeatedly,
even though it may go of f as you
continue driving, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer as soon as
possible.
If this indicator comes on
while driving, it means one
of the engine’s emissions control
systems may have a problem. Even
though you may f eel no dif f erence in
your vehicle’s perf ormance, it can
reduce your f uel economy and cause
increased emissions. Continued
operation may cause serious damage.
The malf unction indicator lamp may
also come on with the ‘‘D’’ indicator.
Your vehicle has certain ‘‘readiness
codes’’ that are part of the on-board
diagnostics f or the emissions
systems. In some states, part of the
emissions testing is to make sure
these codes are set. If they are not
set, the test cannot be completed.If the battery in your vehicle has
been disconnected or gone dead,
these codes are erased. It can take
several days of driving under various
conditions to set the codes again.
To check if they are set, turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position, without starting the engine.
The malf unction indicator lamp will
come on f or 20 seconds. If it then
goes of f , the readiness codes are set.
If it blinks f ive times, the readiness
codes are not set. If possible, do not
take your vehicle for a state
emissions test until the readiness
codes are set. Ref er to
for more
inf ormation (seepage). 268
Readiness Codes State
Emissions T esting
Malf unction Indicator L amp
246
If you keep driving with the
malf unction indicator lamp on, you can
damage your vehicle’s emissions
controls and engine. Those repairs may
not be covered by your vehicle’s
warranties.
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Specif ications
260
Dimensions
Weights
Air Conditioning
Capacities Capacities
HFC-134a (R-134a)
17.6 19.4 oz (500 550 g) 107.9 in (2,740 mm)
61.1 in (1,553 mm)
61.2 in (1,554 mm)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb.
SE-10Y
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type
Fuel tank
17.09 US gal (64.7
)Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
1.77 US gal (6.7
)
2.22 US gal (8.4)
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
4.2 US qt (4.0
)
5.3 US qt (5.0
)
2.6 US qt (2.5
)
4.8 US qt (4.5)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity: 0.16 US gal (0.6
)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine 3.6 US qt (3.4
)
8.1 US qt (7.7)
190.9 in (4,850 mm)
71.7 in (1,820 mm)
57.2 in (1,453 mm)
Approx.
Front
Rear
1:
2:Change
Total
Change
Including
filter
Without
filter
Total
Change
Total
U.S.
Canada
1
2
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CONT INUED
....................................Accessories . 162
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
.......................................Position) . 83
.............Accessory Power Socket . 100
....................Additives, Engine Oil . 204
.............................Airbag (SRS) . 11, 24
..........Airbag System Components . 24
............................Air Conditioning . 106
.........................................Usage . 108
...............Air Intake, IMA Battery . 167
.......................Air Pressure, Tires . 224
..................Air Vent, IMA Battery . 167
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
...............................Indicator . 61, 181
...................................Operation . 181
.Anti-theft Steering Column Lock . 83
............................................Armrest . 89
................................Audio System . 118
................................Auto Idle Stop . 177
...............Auto Idle Stop Indicator . 178
.............Automatic Speed Control . 147
..............Automatic Transmission . 172
..........................Capacity, Fluid . 260
.......................................Shifting . 172
.Shift Lever Position Indicator . 172
................Shift Lever Positions . 172
....................Shift Lock Release . 175
Battery
Charging System
...........................Indicator . 60, 245
............................Jump Starting . 241
..............................Maintenance . 229
............................Specifications . 261
..............................Before Driving . 155
..................................Belts, Seat . 10, 20
....................................Booster Seat . 51
Brakes
...........Anti-lock System (ABS) . 181
.............Break-in, New Linings . 156
...........................................Fluid . 211
.........................................Parking . 98
.................System Indicator . 60, 247
........................Wear Indicators . 180
.............................Braking System . 180
........................Break-in, New Car . 156
..Brightness Control, Instruments . 78
........................Brights, Headlights . 76
Bulb Replacement
................Front Parking Lights . 216
.........................Headlights . 214, 215
............................Specifications . 261
....................Turn Signal Lights . 216
..............................Bulbs, Halogen . 213
............................Capacities Chart . 260
.............Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 54
.............................Carrying Cargo . 164
.............CAUTION, Explanation of . iii
.......................................CD Player . 125
..........................Error Message . 131
........................Certification Label . 258
............................................Chains . 228
....................Changing a Flat Tire . 235
Changing Oil
........................................How to . 205
......................................When to . 193
....................Charge/Assist Gauge . 72
...Charging System Indicator . 60, 245
..............Check Fuel Cap Message . 73
Index
A
B
C
INDEX
I
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CONT INUED
.Evaporative Emissions Controls . 265
...............................Exhaust Fumes . 54
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
........................................Belts by . 18
...................................Fan, Interior . 108
.........................................Features . 105
....................Filling the Fuel Tank . 157
........................................Filter, Oil . 205
.............Flashers, Hazard Warning . 79
......................Flat Tire, Changing . 235
.......................................Floor Mat . 219
Fluids
..........Automatic Transmission . 210
..........................................Brake . 211
..................Windshield Washer . 209
..........................Four-way Flashers . 79
.................................................Fuel . 156
...............................Cap Message . 73
.....................Economy Indicator . 66
......................Fill Door and Cap . 157
...........................................Gauge . 73
................Octane Requirement . 156
........................Tank, Filling the . 157
.....................Fuses, Checking the . 249
...............Gas Mileage, Improving . 161
.........................................Gasoline. 156
...........................................Gauge. 73
................Octane Requirement . 156
........................Tank, Filling the. 157
................Gas Station Procedures . 157
Gauges
...Engine Coolant Temperature . 72
...............................................Fuel. 73
Gearshif t Lever Positions
..........Automatic Transmission . 172
......................................Glove Box. 102
.............Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 213
..............Hazard Warning Flashers . 79
........................................Headlights. 76
........................................Aiming. 213
..............Automatic Lighting Off . 77
............Daytime Running Lights . 78
............Low Beams, Turning on . 76
.........................Reminder Chime . 76
........Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 213
...................................Turning on. 76
..............................Head Restraints. 92
.....................Heating and Cooling. 106
HomeLink Universal
................................Transceiver. 150
..Hood, Opening and Closing the . 158
...Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 258
Ignition
..............................................Keys. 81
...........................................Switch. 83
............Timing Control System . 266
....................IMA System Indicator. 66
........................Immobilizer System. 82
.........Important Safety Precautions . 8
.........Indicators, Instrument Panel . 59
...............................Inf ant Restraint. 41
......................................Inf ant Seats. 41
..........Tether Anchorage Points . 49
...................Inf lation, Proper Tire . 223
Index
F
G
H
I
INDEX
III
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Service Inf ormation Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:Brake Fluid:
Tire Pressure:
Automatic Transmission Fluid: SpareTirePressure:
17.09 US gal (64.7
)
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 87 or higher.
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (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 ).
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
aDEXRON
III ATF as a
temporary replacement (see
pages and ). 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
196
203 204 204
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