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If your vehicle needs to be towed,
call a prof essional towing service or
organization. Never tow your vehicle
with just a rope or chain. It is very
dangerous.
The operator
loads your vehicle on the back of a
truck.
Therearetwowaystotowyour
vehicle: If , due to damage, your vehicle must
be towed with the f ront wheels on
the ground, do this:
Release the parking brake.
Shif t the transmission to neutral.
Turn of f the engine.
ShifttoD,thentoN.
Start the engine.
Release the parking brake.
Leave the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) position so the
steering wheel does not lock.
Leave the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) position so the
steering wheel does not lock.
The tow
truck uses two pivoting arms that go
under the f ront tires and lif t them of f
the ground. The rear tires remain on
the ground. With the f ront wheels on the ground,
do not tow the vehicle more than 50
miles (80 km), and keep the speed
below35mph(55km/h).
Manual transmission:
Automatic transmission:
Flat -bed Equipment
Wheel-lif t Equipment
T his is the best way to
transport your vehicle.
This is an acceptable
way to tow your vehicle.
Emergency Towing
276
Improper towing preparation will
damage the transmission. Follow the
above procedure exactly. If you cannot
shif t the transmission or start the
engine (automatic transmission), your
vehicle must be transported with the
f ront wheels of f the ground.
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Do not tie down the vehicle at an
angle that would allow the towing
cables to contact the vehicle’s f ront
bumper. To avoid possible damage,
protect the f ront bumper with tape.
If your vehicle is equipped with a
f ront spoiler, remove it bef ore
towing so it is not damaged.
Emergency Towing
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
277
The steering system can be damaged if
the steering wheel is locked. Leave the
ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I)
position, and make sure the steering
wheel turns f reely bef ore you begin
towing.
Trying to lif t or tow your vehicle by the
bumpers will cause serious damage.
The bumpers are not designed to
support the vehicle’s weight.
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Your new vehicle is covered by these
warranties:
covers your new vehicle, except f or
the battery, emissions control
systems, and accessories, against
def ects in materials and
workmanship. provides prorated
coverage f or a replacement battery
purchased f rom your dealer.
these two
warranties cover your vehicle’s
emissions control systems. Time,
mileage, and coverage are
conditional. Please read your
warranty booklet f or exact
inf ormation. provides
coverageforaslongasthepur-
chaser of the muf f ler owns the
vehicle.
this warranty gives up
to 100 % credit toward a replacement
battery. a seat
belt that f ails to f unction properly is
covered by a limited warranty.
Please read your warranty booklet
f or details.
Please ref er to the 2007 warranty
manual that came with your vehicle.
covers all Honda
replacement parts against defects in
materials and workmanship.
Honda accessories are covered
under this warranty. Time and
mileage limits depend on the type of
accessory and other f actors. Please
read your warranty booklet f or
details. all exterior body panels are
covered f or rust-through f rom the
inside f or the specif ied time period
with no mileage limit. Restrictions and exclusions apply to
all these warranties. Please read the
2007 Honda warranty inf ormation
booklet that came with your vehicle
f or precise inf ormation on warranty
coverages. Your vehicle’s original
tires are covered by their
manuf acturer. Tire warranty
inf ormation is in a separate booklet.
Warranty Coverages
U.S. Owners
Canadian Owners
New Vehicle L imit ed Warrant y Replacement Bat t ery L imit ed
Warranty
Emissions Cont rol Syst ems Def ect s Warrant y and EmissionsPerf ormance Warranty Replacement Muf f ler L if et ime
Limited Warranty
Original Equipment Bat t ery L imit ed Warranty Seat Belt Limited Warranty
Replacement Part s L imit edWarranty
Accessory Limited Warranty
Rust Perf orat ion L imit ed Warrant yWarrant y and Cust omer Relat ions
295
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CONT INUED
Doors.
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 81
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Auto Door Locking . 81
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Auto Door Unlocking . 82
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Locking and Unlocking . 79
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Power Door Locks . 80
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 284
Downshif ting, Manual
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Transmission . 191
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving . 187
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Economy . 181
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 242
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Economy, Fuel . 181
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Emergencies on the Road . 255
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Battery, Jump Starting . 263
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Brake System Indicator . 269
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Changing a Flat Tire . 257
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Charging System Indicator . 267
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Checking the Fuses . 270
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 267
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 268
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Overheated Engine . 265 .........................
Emergency Brake . 100
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Emergency Flashers . 74
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Emergency Towing . 276
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 87
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Emissions Controls . 287
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Emissions Testing, State . 290Engine
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 67
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Engine Speed Limiter . 193, 196
Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp . 268
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 65, 267
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 224
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Overheating . 265
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Specif ications . 282
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Starting . 190
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Ethanol in Gasoline . 177
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 287
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Exhaust Fumes . 51
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
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Belts by . 16
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Fan, Interior . 106
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Features . 105 ....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 177
Filters
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Dust and Pollen . 242
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Oil . 226
5-speed Manual Transmission
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Checking Fluid Level . 233
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Shif ting the . 191
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 74
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 257
Fluids
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Automatic Transmission . 232
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Brake . 234
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Clutch . 235
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Locations . 222
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Manual Transmission . 233
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Power Steering . 235
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Windshield Washer . 231
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception . 163
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Folding Rear Seat . 93
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Four-way Flashers . 74
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Front Airbags . 9, 24
Index
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 284
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Emissions Control Systems . 287
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Oxygenated Fuels . 177
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State Emissions Testing . 290
Three Way Catalytic
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Converter . 289
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Tire Labeling . 286
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Temperature Gauge . 67
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Tether Anchor Points . 45
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Thef t Protection . 170
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 289
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Time, Setting the . 169
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Tire Chains . 251
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 257
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Tire Inf ormation . 284
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Tires . 245
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Air Pressure . 246
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Checking Wear . 247
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Compact Spare . 256
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 284
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Inf lation . 246
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Inspection . 247
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Maintenance . 248
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Replacing . 249
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Rotating . 248 ...........................................
Snow . 250
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Specif ications . 283
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Tire Chains . 251
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Tools, Tire Changing . 257
Towing
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A Trailer . 204
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Emergency Towing . 276
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Traction Devices . 251
Transmission
Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic . 232
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual . 233
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Fluid Selection . 232, 233
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Identif ication Number . 280
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Shif ting the Automatic . 194
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Shif ting the Manual . 191
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Treadwear . 284
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Trip Meter . 67
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Trunk . 87
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Opening . 87
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Open Monitor Light . 62
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Turn Signals . 72 Unexpected, Taking Care
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of the . 255
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 279
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Unleaded Gasoline . 176
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 228
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WARNING, Explanation of . ii ................................
Vanity Mirror . 102
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 185
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Vehicle Dimensions . 282
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 280
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Vehicle Storage . 254
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VIN . 280
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Viscosity, Oil . 225
Vehicle Stability Assist
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(VSA) System . 202
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Activation Indicator . 62, 202
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Of f Switch . 203
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System Indicator . 62, 203
Index
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Warning Labels, Location of . 52
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Warranty Coverages . 295
Washer, Windshield
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Checking the Fluid Level . 231
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Indicator . 64
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Operation . 71
Wheel ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 75
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Alignment and Balance . 248
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Compact Spare . 256
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Nut Wrench . 258
Windows ..................
Operating the Power . 96
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Rear, Def ogger . 74
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning . 71
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Def roster . 109
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Washers . 71
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades . 243
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Operation . 71
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Worn Tires . 247, 248
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 276
:U.S. only
Index
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