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Indicator Lights

Power Sliding Door
Indicator

EX model only

This indicator comes on for a few
seconds when you turn the ignition

switch ON (II). If it comes on at anyother time, there is a problem in the
power sliding door system. With this
light on, move the main switch on
the dashboard to the OFF position, and have the system checked by
your Honda dealer as soon as possible. You can still open or closeeach sliding door manually. For

more information on the power
sliding doors, see page 90 . Turn Signal and
Hazard WarningIndicators
The left or right turn signal light blinks when you signal a lane changeor turn. If the light does not blink or
blinks rapidly, it usually means one of the turn signal bulbs is burned out (see page 267). Replace the bulb as
soon as possible, since other drivers
cannot see that you are signalling.
When you turn on the Hazard
Warning switch, both turn signal lights blink. All turn signals on theoutside of the vehicle should flash. Door and Brake Lamp Monitor
The appropriate light comes on in this display if the tailgate or any door
is not closed tightly. If a brake lightdoes not work, the BRAKE LAMP
indicator comes on when you push
the brake pedal with the ignition switch ON (II).
A burned out brake light is a hazard
when drivers behind you cannot tell you are braking. Have your brake
lights repaired right away.
All the lights in the monitor display come on when you turn the ignitionswitch ON (II). The lights go off
after the engine starts and the
tailgate and all doors are closed

tightly.

Instruments and Controls

SLIDING
DOOR
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Maintenance

This section explains why it is important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and to follow basic
maintenance safety precautions.
This section also includes Maintenance Schedules for normaldriving and severe driving conditions,
a Maintenance Record, and instruc-
tions for simple maintenance tasks
you may want to take care of yourself.
If you have the skills and tools to per-
form more complex maintenance tasks on your Honda, you may want
to purchase the Service Manual. See page 333 for information on how toobtain a copy, or see your Honda
dealer.
Maintenance Safety.......................
220

Important Safet
y
Precautions ..

221

Maintenance Schedule.................
.
222

Required Maintenance Record.... 229
Owner Maintenance Checks........ 231

Fluid Locations............................... 232

Engine Oil....................................... 233
Adding Oil................................... 233
Recommended Oil..................... 233
Synthetic Oil............................... 234

Additives..................................... 235
Changing the Oil and Filter...... 235

Cooling System.............................. 237
Adding Engine Coolant............. 237Replacing Engine Coolant........ 239

Windshield Washers..................... 242
Automatic Transmission Fluid..... 243
Brake Fluid..................................... 244
Brake System............................. 244

Power Steering............................... 245

Air Cleaner Element...................... 246
Hood Latch..................................... 248

Spark Plugs..................................... 248
Replacement............................... 248
Specifications............................. 250

Battery............................................ 251
Wiper Blades.................................. 253
Air Conditioning System............... 255

Air Conditioning Filter.................. 256

Drive Belts...................................... 256

Timing Belt..................................... 257

Tires................................................ 257 Inflation....................................... 257
Inspection................................... 259Maintenance............................... 260
Tire Rotation.............................. 260
Replacing Tires and Wheels.... 261

Wheels and Tires....................... 262 Winter Driving........................... 262
Snow Tires.............................. 263

Tire Chains............................. 263

Lights..............................................264
Headlight Aiming...................... 266
Replacing Bulbs......................... 266

Storing Your Vehicle..................... 275

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Check the operation of your vehicle's
exterior lights at least once a month.
A burned out bulb can create an unsafe condition by reducing your
vehicle's visibility and the ability to signal your intentions to other

drivers.
HEADLIGHT

TURN SIGNAL/

SIDE MARKER/
PARKING LIGHTS
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STOP/TAILLIGHTS/
SIDE MARKER LIGHTS
TAILLIGHT


HIGH-MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT
TURN SIGNAL LIGHT

BACK-UP LIGHT
LICENSE PLATE LIGHT
Check the following: Headlights (low and high beam)
Parking lights
Taillights Brake lights High-mount brake light
Turn signals
Back-up lights
Hazard light function
License plate light
Side marker lights
Daytime running lights
(Canadian models)
If you find any bulbs are burned out,
replace them as soon as possible. Refer to the chart on page 317 to
determine what type of replacement
bulb is needed.
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Headlight Aiming
The headlights were properly aimed when your vehicle was new. If youregularly carry heavy items in thecargo area or pull a trailer,

readjustment may be required.

Adjustment of the headlights should be performed by a Honda technicianor other qualified mechanic. Replacing a Headlight Bulb
Your vehicle has halogen headlight bulbs, one on each side. When
replacing a bulb, handle it by its steel
base and protect the glass fromcontact with your skin or hard
objects. If you touch the glass, clean
it with denatured alcohol and a clean cloth.
Halogen headlight bulbs get very hot when lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch
on the glass can cause the bulb to

overheat and shatter.

1. Open the hood. If you need to change the head-
light bulb on the driver's side, remove the air intake cover (see
page 246). HOLD-DOWN WIRE

WEATHER

SEAL

BULB
CONNECTOR
2. Remove the electrical connector from the bulb by pulling theconnector straight back.
3. Remove the rubber weather seal by pulling on the tab.
4. Unclip the end of the hold-down wire from its slot. Pivot it out ofthe way and remove the bulb.
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5. Insert the new bulb into the hole, making sure the tabs are in theirslots. Pivot the hold-down wire
back in place and clip the end into
the slot.
6. Install the rubber seal over the back of the headlight assembly.
Make sure it is right side up; it is
marked "TOP."
7. Push the electrical connector onto the new bulb.
Turn on the headlights to test the new bulb.
8. (Driver's side) Reinstall the air intake cover. Replacing the Front Side Marker/
Turn Signal and Parking Light Bulb
HOLDING CLIP
1. If you are changing the bulb on the driver's side, start the engine,turn the steering wheel all the way
to the right, and turn off theengine. If you are changing the
bulb on the passenger's side, turn
the steering wheel to the left. 2. Use a flat-tipped screwdriver to
remove the two holding clips fromthe inner fender.
3. Pull the inner fender away from the fender and bumper.

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4. Remove the socket from the headlight assembly by turning itone-quarter turn counterclockwise.
5. Remove the burned out bulb from the socket by pushing it in and
turning counterclockwise until it

unlocks.

6. Install the new bulb in the socket. Turn it clockwise to lock it in place.
7. Insert the socket back into the headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
8. Test the lights to make sure the new bulb is working.
9. Put the inner fender in place. Install the two holding clips. Lock
each clip in place by pushing on
the center. Replacing Rear Bulbs
(in Fenders)
1. Open the tailgate. Pull out the covers by carefully prying on the
edge with a small flat-tippedscrewdriver.
2. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the taillight assembly
mounting screw under each cover.
3. Pull the taillight assembly out of the body by sliding it backward.
4. Determine which of the two bulbs

is burned out: stop/taillight/side

marker light or turn signal light.

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5. Remove the socket by turning it one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
6. Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket.

Push the new bulb straight into
the socket until it bottoms.
7. Reinstall the socket into the light assembly by turning it clockwise
until it locks.
8. Test the lights to make sure the new bulb is working.
9. When reinstalling the taillight assembly, align and pop the snap
fasteners in place. Tighten the two mounting screws and reinstall the
covers in place. Replacing Rear Bulbs
(in Tailgate)
1. Open the tailgate. Place a cloth on the edge of the taillight cover.Remove it by carefully prying in
the notch on its edge with a small
flat-tipped screwdriver.
2. Determine which of the two bulbs
is burned out: taillight or back-up
light.
3. Remove the socket by turning it one-quarter turn counterclockwise.

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4. Pull the bulb straight out of its

socket.

Push the new bulb straight into
the socket until it bottoms.
5. Insert the socket back into the light assembly. Turn it clockwise
to lock it in place.
6. Test the lights to make sure the new bulb is working.
7. Reinstall the taillight cover. Replacing a High-mount Brake
Light Bulb
1. Place a cloth on the middle edge of a part of the lens on the
passenger's side. Remove a part of
the lens by carefully prying on its
edge with a small flat-tipped screwdriver.
2. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the screw under the lens. 3. Pull the light assembly out of the
tailgate.
4. Remove the socket from the light assembly by turning it one-quarter
turn counterclockwise.
5. Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket.

Push the new bulb straight into
the socket until it bottoms.

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6. Put the socket back into the light assembly and turn it clockwise to
lock it in place.
7. Test the light to make sure the new bulb is working.
8. Put the light assembly back into the tailgate. Install the screw and
tighten it securely. Reinstall thelens piece. Replacing a Rear License Bulb
1. Remove the license light assembly by carefully prying on the leftedge of the lens with a flat-tipscrewdriver and pulling the
assembly out. 2. Remove the lens from the bulb
holder by pulling the lens whilesqueezing the tabs on both sides
of the holder.
3. Pull the bulb straight out of its socket. Push the new bulb in untilit bottoms in the socket.

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