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Index

Break-in, New Car.........................

108

Brightness Control, Instruments...

Brights, Headlights.........................

Bulb Replacement

Back-up Lights...........................

181

Brake Lights...............................

181

Ceiling Light...............................

183

Front Parking Lights.................

180

Front Side Marker Lights.........

180

Headlights..................................

179

License Plate Lights..................

182

Specifications.............................

221

Turn Signal Lights.....................

180

Bulbs, Halogen...............................

179

Cables, Jump Starting With..........

203

Capacities Chart.............................

220

Carbon Monoxide Hazard..............

Cargo, Loading...............................

116

Cassette Player

Care.............................................

101

Operation................................

CAUTION, Explanation of..............

. ii

CD Player .................................

102

Center Pocket..................................

Certification Label.........................

218

Chains.............................................

176

Change Oil

How to.........................................

150

When to.......................................

142

Changing a Flat Tire.....................

195

Changing Engine Coolant.............

154

Charging System Indicator....

207

Checking

Automatic Transmission

Fluid........................................

157

Battery Condition......................

164

Brake Fluid.................................

158

Drive Belts..................................

170

Engine Coolant...........................

113

Engine Oil...................................

112

Fuses...........................................

211

Power Steering Fluid.................

159

Checklist, Before Driving.............

118

Child Safety......................................

Childproof Door Locks...................

Cigarette Lighter.............................

Cleaner, Air....................................

160

Cleaning

Aluminum Wheels.....................

187

Carpeting....................................

188

Exterior.......................................

186

Fabric..........................................

188

Interior........................................

188

Seat Belts....................................

189

Vinyl............................................

188

Window.......................................

189

CLEAN Light.................................

101

Clock, Setting the ............................

CO in the Exhaust.........................

225

Cold Weather, Starting in.............

119

Compact Spare...............................

194

Consumer Information*................

230

Controls, Instruments and..............

Coolant

Adding.........................................

152

Checking.....................................

113

Proper Solution..........................

152

Temperature Gauge....................

Corrosion Protection.....................

190

Crankcase Emission Control

System.........................................

225

Cruise Control Operation...............

Customer Relations Office...........

231

Main Menu

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Summary of Contents for 1997 Odyssey

Page 1: ...n your new vehicle and how to load luggage and other cargo Driving 117 The proper way to start the engine shift the transmission and park plus towing a trailer Maintenance 137 The Maintenance Schedule...

Page 2: ...intaining your vehicle according to the schedules given in this manual helps to keep your driving trouble free while it preserves your investment When your vehicle needs maintenance keep in mind that...

Page 3: ...dgement You will find important safety information in a variety of forms including Safety Labels on the vehicle Safety Messages preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of three signal words DANGER W...

Page 4: ...sh 12 Important Facts About Airbags 13 How the Driver s Airbag Works 14 How the Passenger s Airbag Works 15 How the SRS Indicator Light Works 16 System Service 16 System Service Precautions 17 Additio...

Page 5: ...seat back can decrease the effec tiveness of your seat belt Head restraints can help protect your neck and head especially during rear end impacts Door locks help keep your doors from being accidental...

Page 6: ...when they are sitting in a locked upright seat and are properly restrained by seat belts Passengers should not stand up or change seats while the vehicle is moving If they are not wearing seat belts d...

Page 7: ...lt has a single belt that goes over your shoulder across your chest and across your hips Each lap shoulder belt has an emergency locking retractor In normal driving the retractor lets you move freely...

Page 8: ...know how to wear seat belts properly Wearing a Lap Shoulder Belt Before putting on the seat belt move the driver s seat as far back as is practical while still allowing you to maintain full control of...

Page 9: ...that the belt is not twisted 3 Position the lap portion of the belt as low as possible across your hips not across your stomach This lets your strong pelvic bones take the force of a crash 4 Pull up o...

Page 10: ...belt fits over your collarbone To unlatch the seat belt push the red PRESS button on the buckle Guide the belt across your body to the door pillar After you exit the vehicle make sure the seat belt is...

Page 11: ...elt to adjust for a snug but comfortable fit To unlatch the belt push the red PRESS button on the buckle Advice for Pregnant Women Protecting the mother is the best way to protect her unborn child The...

Page 12: ...ty you should check the condition of your seat belts regularly Pull out each belt fully and look for frays cuts burns and wear Check that the latches work smoothly and the lap shoulder belts retract e...

Page 13: ...Emergency backup power in case your car s electrical system is disconnected in a crash What Happens In a Crash If you ever have a severe frontal collision the sensors will detect rapid deceleration a...

Page 14: ...y once They cannot protect you during any additional impacts that can occur during a crash sequence Injuries including fatal injuries can occur in a severe collision even if seat belts are worn proper...

Page 15: ...brasions or other injuries To reduce the possibility of injury you should always sit back as far from the steering wheel as practical while still maintaining full vehicle control After the bag complet...

Page 16: ...nt seat passenger who is not in the proper position and wearing the seat belt properly Front seat passengers should move the seat as far back as practical and sit well back in the seat We strongly rec...

Page 17: ...re driving If you see any of these indications the airbag may not work when needed in an accident Take the car to your dealer promptly for diagnosis and service System Service Your supplemental restra...

Page 18: ...ags to inflate inadver tently possibly injuring someone very seriously Tell anyone who works on your car that you have a supplemental restraint system Failure to follow the procedures and precautions...

Page 19: ...tion from the seat belts If you recline a seat back you reduce the protective capability of your seat belt The farther a seat back is reclined the greater the risk that you will slide under the belt i...

Page 20: ...Driving with Pets Loose pets can be a hazard while you are driving An unrestrained pet can interfere with your ability to drive the car In a crash or sudden stop loose pets or cages can be thrown aro...

Page 21: ...the vehicle s lap shoulder belt or lap belt seven passenger model If you use the lap shoulder belt be sure to follow the instructions for securing a child seat with a lap shoulder belt on page 25 We...

Page 22: ...f you are wearing your seat belt the violent forces created during a crash will tear the child from your arms The child could be seriously hurt or killed If you are holding a child and not wearing a s...

Page 23: ...whose seat is not properly secured to the car can be endangered in a crash To properly route a seat belt through a child seat follow the seat maker s instructions If you use a lap shoulder belt be sur...

Page 24: ...t seat with great force The infant seat can be dislodged or struck with enough force to cause very serious injury to the infant Restraining a Child Who Weighs Between 20 and 40 Ibs 9 and 18 kg Toddler...

Page 25: ...Put the lap shoulder belt on your child and check its fit The shoulder belt should fit over the collarbone and across the chest The lap belt should sit low on your child s hips not across the stomach...

Page 26: ...hed 3 Slowly pull the shoulder portion of the belt out of the retractor until it stops 4 Allow the belt to slowly feed back into the retractor You should hear a clicking noise that indicates the locki...

Page 27: ...led on the third seat Use the dimensions in the illustration to locate the attachment point you want to use Cut a 7 8 inch 22 mm diameter hole Install the tether hardware that came with the child seat...

Page 28: ...pens the child seat may not be properly restrained in a crash Third Seat Installation There are two attachment points on the tailgate sill Select the attach ment point you want use and remove the plug...

Page 29: ...are going to be drinking make plans to ride with a friend who will not be drinking What if you find that you ve been drinking and cannot get a ride from a friend Find alternative transpor tation Call...

Page 30: ...engine only long enough to move the car out of the garage With the tailgate open air flow can pull exhaust gas into your car s interior and create a hazardous condition If you must drive with the tail...

Page 31: ...of potential hazards that could cause serious injury Read these labels carefully and don t remove them If a label comes off or becomes hard to read contact your Honda dealer for a replacement Driver a...

Page 32: ...ng Wheel Controls 46 Cruise Control 46 Keys and Locks 49 Keys 49 Ignition Switch 49 Power Door Locks 50 Remote Transmitter 51 Childproof Door Locks 52 Tailgate 52 Glove Box 53 Seats 54 Passenger Seati...

Page 33: ...and Controls MIRROR CONTROLS P 64 DIGITAL CLOCK P 66 HEATING COOLING CONTROLS P 74 AUDIO SYSTEM P 83 DOOR LOCK SWITCH P 50 POWER WINDOW SWITCH P 62 FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE P 110 HOOD RELEASE HANDLE P 1...

Page 34: ...n indicator does not light during this test it cannot alert you if that system develops a problem Have the dealer check your car for burned out bulbs or other problems The U S instrument panel is show...

Page 35: ...when the engine is running the battery is not being charged For complete information see page 207 Supplemental Restraint System Indicator This indicator lights when you turn the ignition ON II If it c...

Page 36: ...t see page 180 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...

Page 37: ...lem with the high beam headlights High Beam Indicator This light comes on with the high beam headlights See page 40 for information on the headlight controls On Canadian models this indicator comes on...

Page 38: ...last reset it To reset it push the trip meter reset button Odometer The odometer shows the total dis tance your car has been driven It measures miles in U S models and kilometers in Canadian models I...

Page 39: ...roads The gauge stays at the same fuel level reading after you turn off the ignition When you add fuel the gauge slowly changes to the new reading after you turn the ignition back ON II Maintenance R...

Page 40: ...ng switch are on the dashboard under the center air vent The controls near the left air vent are for the sunroof cruise control and instrument panel brightness The tilt adjustment lever on the undersi...

Page 41: ...hear a click then let go The blue high beam indicator will light see page 36 To flash the high beams pull the turn signal lever back lightly then release it The high beams will come on and go off The...

Page 42: ...nal a turn or lane change with this lever Push down on the lever to signal a left turn and up to signal a right turn If you push it up or down all the way the turn signal continues to blink even when...

Page 43: ...e wipers operate every few seconds In low speed and high speed the wipers run continu ously On U S models In intermittent you can vary how often the wipers sweep the windshield by turning the INT TIME...

Page 44: ...ctivate the rear windshield wiper turn the switch ON If you wish to use the wiper and washer turn and hold the switch one position up from ON To use the washer only turn and hold the switch one positi...

Page 45: ...you restart the car Make sure the rear window is clear and you have good visibility before starting to drive The defogger wires on the inside of the rear window can be accidentally damaged When clean...

Page 46: ...the left Push this lever all the way down 3 Move the steering wheel up or down to the desired position Position the wheel so you can see all the instrument panel gauges and warning lights Push the lev...

Page 47: ...eavy rain or bad weather You should have full control of the car under those conditions Using the Cruise Control 1 Push in the Cruise Control Master Switch to the left of the steering column The indic...

Page 48: ...When you reach the desired cruising speed release the button Push on the accelerator pedal Ac celerate to the desired cruising speed and press the SET decel button You can decrease the set cruising s...

Page 49: ...go out and the car will begin to slow down You can use the accelerator pedal in the normal way If you use the brake pedal to cancel cruise control the system remembers the previously set cruising spee...

Page 50: ...u leave your car and valet key at a parking facility You should have received a key number plate with your set of keys You will need this key number if you ever have to get a lost key replaced Keep th...

Page 51: ...are usable Several of the lights on the instru ment panel come on as a test when you turn the ignition switch from ACCESSORY to ON see page 33 START III Use this position only to start the engine The...

Page 52: ...lose the door All doors and the tailgate can be locked from the outside by using the key in either front door To unlock only the driver s door from the outside turn the key and release it If you turn...

Page 53: ...ns not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Childproof Door Locks The childproof door locks are designed to prevent child...

Page 54: ...t with a firm push Lock or unlock the glove box with the master key Instruments and Controls An open glove box can cause serious injury to your passenger in a crash even if the passenger is wearing th...

Page 55: ...e seats with armrests for two front passengers a bench seat for three passengers in the second row and a bench seat for two passengers in the third row For greater cargo capacity the seat in the secon...

Page 56: ...l up on the lever on the side of the seat back Move the seat back to the desired position and release the lever Let the seat back latch in the new position Driver s Seat Power Height Adjustment U S EX...

Page 57: ...ard To lower the restraint press the release button and push the restraint down To remove a head restraint for cleaning or repair pull it up as far as it will go Push the release button and pull the r...

Page 58: ...r Pull the seat back angle adjustment lever forward and push the seat back to the desired position then release the lever Make sure the seat is securely locked in place Removing the Second Seats in th...

Page 59: ...injury in a sudden stop or crash To reinstall a seat hook the front of the seat to the floor then push the back into the locks Make sure both the front and the back of the seat are securely fastened...

Page 60: ...osition Make sure you store the fastening strap properly and that the seat is locked securely before driving Reclining the Second Seat Seven passenger model only You can recline the seat backs on the...

Page 61: ...at to the upright position Make sure you install the head restraints before driving see page 56 Folding the Third Seat in All Models To create more cargo space you can fold the third seat into the flo...

Page 62: ...To return the seat to the upright position 1 Pull the seat out of the recess by pulling on the handle Pivot the seat forward all the way KNOB 2 Turn the knob on the seat back and pull the seat back u...

Page 63: ...u want DRIVER S WINDOW SWITCH The master control panel also con tains these extra features AUTO To open the driver s window fully push the window switch firmly down and release it The window automatic...

Page 64: ...dashboard to open and close the sunroof The ignition must be ON II Push and hold the switch to open the sunroof Release the switch when the sunroof reaches the desired position To close the sunroof p...

Page 65: ...ors Adjust the outside mirrors with the adjustment switch on the driver s door armrest 1 Turn the ignition switch ON II 2 Move the selector switch to L driver s side or R passenger s side 3 Push the a...

Page 66: ...ment panel should go out when the parking brake is fully released see page 34 If you try to drive the car without releasing the parking brake the ABS indicator may come on and the ABS may not work pro...

Page 67: ...e You can use the RESET button to quickly set the time to the nearest hour If the displayed time is before the half hour pressing RESET sets the clock back to the previous hour If the displayed time i...

Page 68: ...rked If you place cups in the holder while driving the liquid may spill when you go over bumps or around corners Liquid can also spill from the holders by the second seat when you close the rear doors...

Page 69: ...se it with a firm push The light in the pocket comes on when the instrument panel lights are on Vanity Mirror To use the vanity mirror pull down either sun visor and swing down the cover The passenger...

Page 70: ...e it to overheat Ashtrays ASHTRAY Open the front ashtray by pulling on the bottom edge Push it in to close it To remove the ashtray for emptying push down on the metal plate inside then pull the ashtr...

Page 71: ...Honda has two ceiling lights Each ceiling light has a three position switch In the OFF position the lights do not come on In the center position they come on when you open any door In the ON position...

Page 72: ...light comes on when you open the tailgate Courtesy Lights Each door has a courtesy light This light comes on when you open the door Your car also has a courtesy light in the ignition switch This light...

Page 73: ...76 To Turn Everything Off 81 Rear A C Unit 82 Audio System U S LX and Canadian EX 83 Operating the Radio 84 Adjusting the Sound 86 Audio System Lighting 86 Radio Frequencies and Reception 86 Operatin...

Page 74: ...erature of the air flow Air Conditioning A C Button This button turns the air condi tioning ON and OFF The indicator in the button lights when the A C is on Fresh Air and Recirculation Buttons These t...

Page 75: ...e dashboard Air flow is divided between the vents in the dashboard and the floor vents Air flows from the floor vents Air flow is divided between the floor vents and the defroster vents at the base of...

Page 76: ...m This section covers how to set up the system controls for ventilation heating cooling dehumidifying and defrosting The engine must be running for the heater and air conditioning to generate hot and...

Page 77: ...at the base of the windshield Keep these clear of leaves and other debris Ventilation The flow through ventilation system draws in outside air circulates it through the interior then exhausts it throu...

Page 78: ...all the way to the left 3 Set the fan to maximum speed 4 Open the windows partially Select and When the interior has cooled down to a more comfortable temperature close the windows and set the contro...

Page 79: ...the air conditioning 3 Select and 4 Adjust the temperature control lever so the mixture of heated and cooled air feels comfortable This setting is suitable for all driving conditions whenever the out...

Page 80: ...the fan and temperature controls to maximum To rapidly remove exterior frost or ice from the windshield on very cold days first select Once the windshield is clear select to avoid fogging the windows...

Page 81: ...ough all the windows before driving away To Turn Everything Off To shut off the system temporarily slide the fan speed and temperature control levers all the way to the left You should shut the system...

Page 82: ...e rear A C on by moving the fan control lever out of the OFF position The indicator will come on Adjust the fan speed by sliding the fan control lever To change the direction of air flow move the tab...

Page 83: ...your favorite stations The cassette system features Dolby B noise reduction automatic sensing of chromium dioxide CrO2 tape and autoreverse for continuous play Dolby noise reduction manufactured under...

Page 84: ...ng the PWR VOL knob The band and frequency that the radio was last tuned to is displayed To change bands press the AM FM button On the FM band ST will be displayed if the station is broadcast ing in s...

Page 85: ...downward from the current frequency It stops when it finds a station with a strong signal Preset You can store the fre quencies of your favorite radio stations in the six preset buttons Each button wi...

Page 86: ...controls to get them to pop out Adjust the Bass by turning the outer ring Adjust the Treble by turning the knob Push the controls back in when you are finished so you cannot change the settings by ac...

Page 87: ...ard is now playing If you want to play the other side press the PROG PLAY button Dolby B noise reduction turns on when you insert a cassette If the tape was not recorded with Dolby B noise reduction t...

Page 88: ...automatically stops that function reverses direction and begins to play SKIP The SKIP function lets you skip over a song or passage You activate SKIP with the FF REW SKIP buttons To skip to the begin...

Page 89: ...this same program until you deactivate REPEAT by pressing the button again The SKIP and REPEAT functions use silent periods on the tape to find the end of a song or passage These features may not work...

Page 90: ...on Using the instructions that came with the changer load the desired CDs in the magazine and load the magazine in the changer To operate the CD changer the ignition must be in ACCESSORY I or ON II an...

Page 91: ...has reached the desired place on the disc REPEAT When you activate the Repeat feature by pressing the RPT button the system continuously replays the current track You will see RPT in the display as a...

Page 92: ...everse for continuous play The Anti theft feature will disable the system if it is disconnected from the car s battery To get the system working again you must enter a code number see page 106 Dolby n...

Page 93: ...frequency and push the switch down to tune to a lower frequency The frequency numbers will start to change rapidly Release the switch when the display reaches the desired frequency To change the freq...

Page 94: ...d hold it until you hear a beep 4 Repeat steps 1 to 3 to store a total of six stations on AM and twelve on FM Once a station s frequency is stored simply press and release the proper Preset button to...

Page 95: ...ou are in a remote area Auto Select may not find six strong AM stations or twelve strong FM stations If this happens you will see a 0 displayed when you press any preset button that does not have a st...

Page 96: ...he side to side sound to your liking Push the knob back in when you are done so you cannot change the setting by accidentally bumping it Treble Bass Use these controls to adjust the tone to your likin...

Page 97: ...ny factors such as the distance from the station s transmitter nearby large objects and atmos pheric conditions A radio station s signal gets weaker as you get farther away from its transmitter If you...

Page 98: ...s is a main cause of poor radio reception in city driving Radio reception can be affected by atmospheric conditions such as thunderstorms high humidity and even sunspots You may be able to receive a d...

Page 99: ...now playing If you want to play the other side press the PROG button Dolby B noise reduction turns on when you insert a cassette If the tape was not recorded with Dolby B noise reduction turn it off...

Page 100: ...ay as the tape rewinds To skip to the beginning of the next song push the switch up and hold it until you hear a beep You will see FF flashing in the display as the tape fast forwards When the system...

Page 101: ...ssette before it begins to play it is probably defective and should not be inserted again You may have a cassette suddenly stop playing reverse directions once or twice and then eject This is normally...

Page 102: ...the radio controls To operate this unit use the instructions except for those relating to multiple discs in this section Using the instructions that came with the changer load the desired CDs in the m...

Page 103: ...u activate the Repeat feature by pressing the A SEL RPT button the system continuously replays the current track You will see RPT in the display as a reminder Press the button again to turn it off RAN...

Page 104: ...ut of direct sunlight and extreme heat To clean a disc use a clean soft cloth Wipe across the disc from the center to the outside edge A new CD may be rough on the inner and outer edges The small plas...

Page 105: ...see an error indication in the display while operating the CD changer find the cause in the chart to the right If you cannot clear the error indication take the car to your Honda dealer Comfort and C...

Page 106: ...rom your Honda dealer To do this you will need the system s serial number If your car s battery is disconnected or goes dead the audio system will disable itself If this happens you will see Code in t...

Page 107: ...will help you If you plan to add any accessories to your car please read the information in this section first Break in Period 108 Gasoline 108 Oxygenated Fuels 108 Driving in Foreign Countries 109 Se...

Page 108: ...and engine deposits Using gasoline containing lead will damage your car s emission controls This contributes to air pollution In Canada some gasolines contain an octane enhancing additive called MMT...

Page 109: ...o another brand of gasoline Fuel system damage or performance problems resulting from the use of an oxygenated fuel containing more than the percentages of oxygenates given above are not covered under...

Page 110: ...tank after the fuel pump automatically clicks off Do not try to top off the tank leave some room for the fuel to expand with temperature changes 5 Screw the fuel fill cap back on tighten it until it...

Page 111: ...d to the left until you feel the hood latch handle Push this handle up until it releases the hood Lift the hood 3 Pull the support rod out of its clip and insert the end into the hole on the left side...

Page 112: ...l the car with fuel Wait at least two minutes after turning the engine off before you check the oil 1 Remove the dipstick orange handle 2 Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth or paper towel Before Dri...

Page 113: ...heck Look at the coolant level in the radiator reserve tank Make sure it is between the MAX and MIN lines If it is below the MIN line see Adding Engine Coolant on page 152 for information on adding th...

Page 114: ...r ation abrupt cornering and hard braking use more fuel Always drive in the highest gear that allows the engine to run and acceler ate smoothly Depending on traffic conditions try to maintain a consta...

Page 115: ...ing the SRS system the engine s fuel injection and the Anti lock brake system Strong electronic inter ference can affect their operation Electronic communications equip ment such as cellular telephone...

Page 116: ...ver and six passengers the maximum recom mended weight for cargo is 100 Ibs 45 kg Where you store this cargo and how well you secure it are just as important as how much it weighs Make sure you load c...

Page 117: ...a trailer Preparing to Drive 118 Starting the Engine 119 Starting in Cold Weather at High Altitude 119 Automatic Transmission 120 Shift Lever Position Indicator 120 Shift Lever Positions 120 Maximum...

Page 118: ...nside are stored properly or fastened down securely 5 Check the adjustment of the seat see page 54 6 Check the adjustment of the inside and outside mirrors see page 64 7 Check the adjustment of the st...

Page 119: ...before keep the ignition key in the START III position for no more than 15 seconds Return to step 5 if the engine does not start If it starts lift your foot off the accelerator pedal so the engine doe...

Page 120: ...in The D4 indicator comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch ON II If it flashes while driving in any shift position it indicates a possible problem in the transmission Avoid rapi...

Page 121: ...e the lever out of Park see Shift Lock Release on page 123 You must also pull the shift lever towards you to shift into Park To avoid transmission damage come to a complete stop before shifting into P...

Page 122: ...in D3 or D4 you can get the transmission to automatically downshift by pushing the accelerator pedal to the floor The transmission will shift down one or two gears depending on your speed Second 2 To...

Page 123: ...on the brake pedal and pulling the shift lever does not work 1 Set the Parking brake 2 Remove the key from the ignition switch 3 Insert the key in the Shift Lock Release slot on the steering column 4...

Page 124: ...ay If the vehicle is facing uphill turn the front wheels away from the curb If the vehicle is facing downhill turn the front wheels toward the curb Make sure the parking brake is fully released before...

Page 125: ...ly to see if they feel normal If not apply them gently and frequently until they do Since a longer distance is needed to stop with wet brakes be extra cautious and alert in your driving Brake Wear Ind...

Page 126: ...steering control When the front tires skid you lose steering control the car continues straight ahead even though you turn the steering wheel The ABS helps to prevent lock up and retain steering contr...

Page 127: ...f stability Always steer moderately when you are braking hard Severe or sharp steering wheel movement can still cause your vehicle to veer into oncoming traffic or off the road A vehicle with ABS may...

Page 128: ...in bad weather The cruise control should not be used in these condi tions Driving Technique Always drive slower than you would in dry weather It takes your car longer to react even in conditions that...

Page 129: ...pressure Both are important in preventing hydroplaning loss of traction on a wet surface In the winter mount snow tires on all four wheels for the best handling Watch road conditions carefully they ca...

Page 130: ...the tongue load Start by putting approximately 60 percent of the cargo toward the front and 40 percent toward the rear Never load the trailer so the back is heavier than the front The combined weight...

Page 131: ...h that mounts only to the rear bumper The bumper is not designed to handle that type of load The hitch should bolt to the underbody of the car and distribute the load over a wide area Always have a tr...

Page 132: ...00 Ibs 450 kg do not have their own braking system If you are thinking of getting a trailer that does have brakes make sure they are electrically operated There are no provisions in your car to tap in...

Page 133: ...ur trailer do the following Measure the trailer s tongue load You can do this with a bathroom scale Verify that the hitch and safety chain are securely fastened Check the condition and air pressure of...

Page 134: ...er straight ahead If there is too much wind buffeting slow down to get out of the other vehicle s air turbulence Towing a trailer puts an extra load on your car You should have your car serviced accor...

Page 135: ...eels into the curb set the parking brake firmly and put the transmission in Park In addition place wheel chocks at each of the trailer s tires Backing up with a trailer is difficult and takes practice...

Page 136: ...Maintenance Record 144 Owner Maintenance Checks 146 Fluid Locations 147 Engine Oil 148 Adding Oil 148 Recommended Oil 148 Synthetic Oil 149 Additives 150 Changing the Oil and Filter 150 Cooling Syste...

Page 137: ...ome of the most important safety precautions are given here However we cannot warn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in performing maintenance Only you can decide whether or not you shoul...

Page 138: ...haust system cool before touching any parts Injury from moving parts Do not run the engine unless in structed to do so Read the instructions before you begin and make sure you have the tools and skill...

Page 139: ...limit This puts excess stress on the engine brakes and many other parts of your car The load limit is shown on the label on the driver s doorjamb Operate your car on reasonable roads within the legal...

Page 140: ...nd fluids whenever you have maintenance done These are manufactured to the same high quality standards as the original components so you can be confident of their performance and durability U S Cars M...

Page 141: ...f the severe driving conditions specified in the Severe Conditions Maintenance Schedule on the next page do not apply NOTE If you only OCCASIONALLY drive under a severe condition you should follow the...

Page 142: ...an 10 miles 16 km per trip Driving in hot over 90 F 32 C conditions Extensive idling or long periods of stop and go driving Trailer towing driving with a car top carrier or driving in mountainous cond...

Page 143: ...Required Maintenance Record Maintenance Have your servicing dealer record all Required Maintenance below Keep receipts for all work done on your car Main Menu Table of Contents...

Page 144: ...Non Scheduled Maintenance Record Record additional maintenance for severe driving conditions or non scheduled maintenance on this page see page 143 Maintenance Main Menu Table of Contents...

Page 145: ...in the reservoir monthly If weather conditions cause you to use the washers frequently check the reservoir each time you stop for fuel See page 156 Automatic transmission Check the fluid level monthly...

Page 146: ...ray cap ENGINE OIL FILL CAP COOLANT RESERVOIR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK Yellow loop ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK Orange loop ANTI LOCK BRAKE RESERVOIR Gray cap POWER STEERING FLUID Red cap WASHER F...

Page 147: ...sification from the API Service label on the oil container A fuel efficient oil is recommended for your Honda This is shown on the API Service label by the words Energy Conserving II This oil is formu...

Page 148: ...uel economy and year round protection in your Honda You may use a 10W 30 oil if the temperature in your area never goes below 20 F 7 C Synthetic Oil You may use a synthetic motor oil if it meets the s...

Page 149: ...age your engine if they are not removed regularly Changing the oil and filter requires special tools and access from underneath the car The car should be raised on a service station type hydraulic lif...

Page 150: ...engine The oil pressure indicator light should go out within five seconds If it does not turn off the engine and reinspect your work 8 Let the engine run for several minutes and check the drain bolt a...

Page 151: ...emporary replacement Make sure it is a high quality coolant recommended for aluminum engines However continued use of any non Honda coolant can result in corrosion causing the cooling system to malfun...

Page 152: ...e 4 The coolant level should be up to the base of the filler neck Add coolant if it is low 5 Put the radiator cap back on Tighten it fully 6 Pour coolant into the reserve tank Fill it to halfway betwe...

Page 153: ...de of the car Unless you have the tools and knowledge you should have this maintenance done by a skilled mechanic 1 Slide the heater temperature control lever to maximum heat Open the hood Make sure t...

Page 154: ...ed or distilled water in a clean container The cooling system capacity is 1 66 US gal 6 3 1 39 Imp gal 7 Pour coolant into the radiator up to the base of the filler neck 8 Loosen the bleeder bolt on t...

Page 155: ...d washer reservoir is located behind the driver s side headlight Check the reservoir s fluid level by removing the cap and looking at the level gauge attached to the cap Fill the reservoir with a good...

Page 156: ...dd fluid into the tube to bring it to the upper mark Always use Honda Premium Formula Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF If it is not available you may use a DEXRON III automatic transmission fluid as a...

Page 157: ...d container as a temporary replacement However the use of any non Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and decrease the life of the system Have the brake fluid replaced with Honda DOT 3 brake fluid a...

Page 158: ...to the UPPER LEVEL Always use Genuine Honda Power Steering Fluid If it is not available you may use another power steering fluid as an emergency replacement However continued use can cause increased...

Page 159: ...t have access to compressed air such as a service station ask your Honda dealer to do this service Follow the replacement procedure for removal and reinstallation Replacement The air cleaner element i...

Page 160: ...e inside of the air cleaner housing with a damp rag 5 Place the new air cleaner element in the air cleaner housing 6 Reinstall the air cleaner housing cover tighten the four bolts 7 Reinstall the air...

Page 161: ...CAP 1 Clean up any dirt and oil around the spark plug caps 2 Remove the spark plug cap by pulling it straight out 3 Remove the spark plug with a five eighths inch 16 mm spark plug socket 4 Put the new...

Page 162: ...18 N m Tighten the spark plugs carefully A spark plug that is too loose can overheat and damage the engine Overtightening can cause damage to the threads in the cylinder head 6 Install the spark plug...

Page 163: ...battery The label on the battery explains the test indicator s colors Check the battery terminals for corrosion a white or yellowish powder To remove it cover the terminals with a solution of baking...

Page 164: ...your car s battery is disconnected or goes dead the audio system will disable itself The next time you turn on the radio you will see Code in the frequency display Use the Preset buttons to enter the...

Page 165: ...nwiped areas when used To replace the front wiper blades 1 Raise the wiper arm off the windshield 2 Disconnect the blade assembly from the wiper arm by pushing in the lock tab Hold it in while you pus...

Page 166: ...wiper blade into the holder until the tabs lock 6 Slide the wiper blade assembly onto the wiper arm Make sure it locks in place 7 Lower the wiper arm down against the windshield To replace the rear wi...

Page 167: ...older Make sure it is engaged in the slot along its full length 6 Insert both ends of the blade into the holder slots Make sure they are secure 7 Slide the wiper blade assembly onto the wiper arm Make...

Page 168: ...sh to clean them Run the air conditioning at least once a week during the cold weather months Run it for at least ten minutes while you are driving at a steady speed with the engine at normal operatin...

Page 169: ...ing belt 0 51 0 63 in 13 0 16 0 mm If you see signs of wear or looseness have your dealer adjust or replace the belts Timing Belt The timing belt and balancer belt should normally be replaced at the i...

Page 170: ...wear unevenly We recommend that you visually check your tires every day If you think a tire might be low check it immediately with a tire gauge Use a gauge to measure the air pressure at least once a...

Page 171: ...ue to a tire problem and not due to a variation between gauges Recommended Tire Pressures for Normal Driving The following chart shows the recommended cold tire pressures for most normal driving condi...

Page 172: ...there is less than 1 16 inch 1 6 mm of tread left on the tire A tire that is this worn gives very little traction on wet roads You should replace the tire if you can see the tread wear indicator in th...

Page 173: ...shopping for replacement tires you may find that some tires are directional This means they are designed to rotate only in one direction If you use directional tires they should be rotated only front...

Page 174: ...See Tire Information on page 222 for additional information about tire and wheel size designations See page 223 for information about DOT Tire Quality Grading Winter Driving Tires that are marked M S...

Page 175: ...red by local laws Make sure the chains are the correct size for your tires Install them only on the front tires If metal chains are used they must be SAE class S Cable type traction devices can also b...

Page 176: ...should check their aim if you regularly carry heavy items in the cargo area or pull a trailer Each headlight assembly has horizontal and vertical adjust ment indicators These are set to their 0 posit...

Page 177: ...either indicator is not aligned with its 0 mark as described an adjustment can be made using a Phillips head screwdriver to realign it with the 0 mark Please refer to the illustrations VERTICAL ADJUS...

Page 178: ...or from the bulb by squeezing the connector on both sides to unlock the tab Pull the connector straight off 3 Remove the rubber weather seal by pulling on the tab 4 Unclip the end of the hold down wir...

Page 179: ...wise to remove it from the lens 4 Remove the bulb by pushing it in slightly and turning it counter clockwise 5 Install the new bulb in the socket Turn it clockwise to lock it in place 6 Insert the soc...

Page 180: ...light or turn signal 3 Remove the socket by turning it one quarter turn counterclockwise 4 Remove the burned out bulb from the socket by pulling it straight out of its socket 5 Install the new bulb in...

Page 181: ...tighten them securely Replacing Bulbs in the Interior Lights The courtesy lights in the doors tailgate and ceiling come apart the same way They do not all use the same bulb 1 Remove the lens by carefu...

Page 182: ...T 2 Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out of its metal tabs 3 Push the new bulb into the metal tabs Snap the lens back in place SPOTLIGHT SUN VISOR DOOR LIGHT TAILGATE LIGHT Maintenance Main Menu...

Page 183: ...e battery Support the front and rear wiper blade arms with a folded towel or rag so they do not touch the windshield To minimize sticking apply a silicone spray lubricant to all door and trunk seals A...

Page 184: ...arance the paint brightwork wheels and interior Also included are several things you can do to help prevent corrosion Exterior Care 186 Washing 186 Waxing 187 Aluminum Wheels 187 Paint Touch up 187 In...

Page 185: ...water and detergent solution and a soft bristle brush sponge or soft cloth Start at the top and work your way down Rinse frequently Check the body for road tar tree sap etc Remove these stains with ta...

Page 186: ...emovers also takes off the wax Remember to re wax those areas even if the rest of the car does not need waxing Aluminum Wheels On some models Clean your Honda s aluminum alloy wheels as you do the res...

Page 187: ...al frequently For general cleaning use a solution of mild soap and lukewarm water letting it air dry To clean off stubborn spots use a commercially available fabric cleaner Test it on a hidden area of...

Page 188: ...inegar to ten parts water This will remove the haze that builds up on the inside of the windows Use a soft cloth or paper towels to clean all glass and clear plastic surfaces The rear window defogger...

Page 189: ...n the paint as soon as you discover them Inspect and clean out the drain holes in the bottom of the doors and body Check the floor coverings for dampness Carpeting and floor mats may remain damp for a...

Page 190: ...ed they do not give the same high quality appearance When reporting your collision to the insurance company tell them you want Genuine Honda parts used in the repair Although most insurers recognize t...

Page 191: ...again If not you will also find instructions on getting your car towed Compact Spare Tire 194 Changing a Flat Tire 195 If Your Engine Won t Start 201 Nothing Happens or the Starter Motor Operates Very...

Page 192: ...me road sur faces than the regular tire Use greater caution while driving on this tire Do not mount snow chains on the compact spare The wheel of the compact spare tire is designed especially to fit y...

Page 193: ...ission in Park Set the parking brake Have all of the passengers get out of the car while you change the tire 3 Open the tailgate Fold down the third seat s seat back see page 60 4 The tool kit and jac...

Page 194: ...t straight up 6 Loosen the jack from its holder by turning the end counterclockwise Remove the jack from the compartment 7 Unzip the spare tire cover 8 Unscrew the wing bolt Remove the storage bin and...

Page 195: ...ts 10 Find the jacking point nearest the wheel you are removing Place the jack under the jacking point Turn the end bracket clockwise until the top of the jack contacts the jacking point Make sure the...

Page 196: ...face down 13 Before mounting the spare tire wipe any dirt off the mounting surface of the wheel and hub with a clean cloth 14 Put on the spare tire Put the wheel nuts back on finger tight then tighte...

Page 197: ...in the same crisscross pattern Have the wheel nut torque checked at the nearest automotive service facility Tighten the wheel nuts to 80 lbf ft 11 kgf m 108 N m 17 Put the flat tire in the supplied vi...

Page 198: ...e vinyl bag as shown 22 Store the jack in its holder Turn the jack s end bracket clockwise to lock it in place Replace the tool tray and store the tool kit Install the armrest pad 23 Store the wheel c...

Page 199: ...ssion must be in Park or Neutral or the starter will not operate Turn the ignition switch to ON II Turn on the headlights and check their brightness If the headlights are very dim or don t light at al...

Page 200: ...ble to start the engine by using a booster battery Although this seems like a simple procedure you should take several precautions You cannot start a Honda by pushing or pulling it To jump start your...

Page 201: ...e to any other part of the engine 5 If the booster battery is in another car have an assistant start that car and run it at a fast idle 6 Start your car If the starter motor still operates slowly chec...

Page 202: ...e action 1 Safely pull to the side of the road Put the transmission in Neutral or Park and set the parking brake Turn off the heating and cooling system and all other accessories Turn on the hazard wa...

Page 203: ...ithout pushing down to the first stop This releases any remaining pressure in the cooling system After the pressure releases push down on the cap and turn it until it comes off 10 Start the engine and...

Page 204: ...can safely get the car stopped 1 Safely pull off the road and shut off the engine Turn on the hazard warning indicators 2 Let the car sit for a minute Open the hood and check the oil level see page 1...

Page 205: ...ruise control etc Try not to use other electrically operated controls such as the power windows Keep the engine running and take extra care not to stall it Starting the engine will discharge the batte...

Page 206: ...clicks Replace the fuel fill cap if it is missing Tightening the cap will not make the indicator turn off immediately it takes three driving trips If the indicator remains on past three driving trips...

Page 207: ...iately or the sunroof motor still does not operate you can close the sunroof manually 3 Get the tool out of the tool kit in the tool box 4 Use a screwdriver or coin to remove the round plug in the hea...

Page 208: ...two or three fuse boxes The interior fuse box is underneath the dashboard on the driver s side To open it turn the knob as shown The under hood fuse box is located in the engine compartment on the pa...

Page 209: ...nent Check those fuses first but check all the fuses before deciding that a blown fuse is not the cause Replace any blown fuses and check the component s operation 1 Turn the ignition switch to LOCK 0...

Page 210: ...such as the cigarette lighter or radio If you replace the blown fuse with a spare fuse that has a lower rating it might blow out again This does not indicate anything wrong Replace the fuse with one...

Page 211: ...Fuses UNDER HOOD FUSE BOX On Canadian models CONTINUED Taking Care of the Unexpected Main Menu Table of Contents...

Page 212: ...Fuses ABS FUSE BOX INTERIOR FUSE BOX Spare Fuse On Canadian models Taking Care of the Unexpected Main Menu Table of Contents...

Page 213: ...the cables lift that end of the car off the ground Your car s suspension and body can be seriously damaged if this method of towing is attempted If your Honda cannot be transported by flat bed it shou...

Page 214: ...gnation 222 Wheel Size Designation 222 Tire Speed Ratings 222 Tire Pressure Adjustment For High Speed Driving 223 DOT Tire Quality Grading 223 Treadwear 223 Traction 224 Temperature 224 Emission Contr...

Page 215: ...nsuring your car The easiest place to find the VIN is on a plate fastened to the top of the dashboard You can see it by looking through the windshield on the driver s side It is also on the Certificat...

Page 216: ...Engine Number is stamped into the engine block It is on the front The Transmission Number is on a label on top of the transmission Technical Information AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER ENGINE NUMBER Ma...

Page 217: ...front and rear A C 1 Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the engine Reserve tank capacity 0 16 US gal 0 6 0 13 lmp gal 2 Excluding the oil remaining in the engine Technica...

Page 218: ...Specifications Technical Information NOTE Replacement of the high mount brake light should be done by your dealer page 214 page 213 page 163 Main Menu Table of Contents...

Page 219: ...umerical code associated with the maximum load the tire can carry S Speed Rating Symbol See the speed rating chart in this section for additional information Wheel Size Designation Wheels are also mar...

Page 220: ...ral Safety Requirements All tires are also graded for treadwear traction and temperature perform ance according to Department of Transportation DOT standards The following explains these gradings Trea...

Page 221: ...hen tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temper...

Page 222: ...ion summarizes how the emission controls work Scheduled maintenance is on page 142 In Canada Honda vehicles comply with the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards CMVSS for Emissions valid at the tim...

Page 223: ...amount of HC CO and NOx produced Exhaust Gas Recirculation EGR System The Exhaust Gas Recirculation EGR system takes some of the exhaust gas and routes it back into the intake manifold Adding exhaust...

Page 224: ...t on fire any com bustible materials that come near it Park your car away from high grass dry leaves or other flammables A defective three way catalytic converter contributes to air pollution and can...

Page 225: ...Relations Customer Relations Information 230 U S Zone Office Map 231 Canada Zone Office Map 232 Warranty Coverages 233 Reporting Safety Defects U S Cars 234 Authorized Manuals 235 Warranty and Custome...

Page 226: ...ou are dissatisfied with the decision made by the dealership s management contact your Honda Customer Relations Zone Office Refer to the U S and Canadian Zone Office maps on the following pages When y...

Page 227: ...l Park 115 Gaither Drive Moorestown New Jersey 08057 609 235 5533 Includes NYC Metro area and Fairfield County CT area Mid Atlantic Zone 902 Wind River Ln Suite 200 Gaithersburg Maryland 20878 301 990...

Page 228: ...one Honda Canada Inc 715 Milner Avenue Scarborough Ontario M1B 2K8 416 299 3400 Quebec Zone Honda Canada Inc 1750 rue Eiffel Boucherville Quebec J4B 7W1 514 655 6161 Atlantic Zone Honda Canada Inc 51...

Page 229: ...period with no mileage limit Accessory Limited Warranty Genuine Honda Accessories are covered under this warranty Time and mileage limits depend on the type of accessory and other factors Please read...

Page 230: ...finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or American Hond...

Page 231: ...orm For manuals prior to the year shown below contact Helm Incorporated P O Box 07280 Detroit Michigan 48207 or call 1 800 782 4356 Valid only for sales within the U S Canadian owners should contact t...

Page 232: ...tenance and recommended procedures for repair to engine and chassis components It is written for the Journeyman mechanic but is simple enough for most mechanically inclined owners to under stand Elect...

Page 233: ...lcohol and Drugs 28 Alcohol in Gasoline 108 Antifreeze 152 Anti lock Brakes ABS Indicator Light 35 127 Operation 126 Anti theft Steering Column Lock 50 Appearance Care 185 Ashtray 69 Audio System 83 A...

Page 234: ...g Engine Coolant 154 Charging System Indicator 34 207 Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid 157 Battery Condition 164 Brake Fluid 158 Drive Belts 170 Engine Coolant 113 Engine Oil 112 Fuses 211 Power...

Page 235: ...gencies on the Road 193 Battery Jump Starting 202 Changing a Flat Tire 195 Charging System Indicator 207 Checking the Fuses 211 Low Oil Pressure Indicator 206 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 208 Manually C...

Page 236: ...ons 120 Glass Cleaning 189 Glove Box 53 Halogen Headlight Bulbs 179 Hazard Warning Flashers 43 Headlights 40 Aiming 177 Daytime Running Lights 40 High Beam Indicator 36 High Beams Turning on 40 Low Be...

Page 237: ...206 Lubricant Specifications Chart 220 Luggage 116 Maintenance 137 Owner Maintenance Checks 146 Record 144 145 Required Indicator 38 Safety 138 Schedule 140 143 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 34 208 Maxi...

Page 238: ...der Lights 33 Remote Transmitter 51 Removing the Second Seats 57 Replacement Information Air Cleaner Element 160 Coolant 154 Engine Oil and Filter 150 Fuses 211 Light Bulbs 179 Schedule 140 Spark Plug...

Page 239: ...ing the Engine 119 In Cold Weather at High Altitude 119 With a Dead Battery 202 Steam Coming from Engine 204 Steering Wheel Adjustment 44 Anti theft Column Lock 49 Stereo Sound System 83 Storing Your...

Page 240: ...ity Load 116 Vehicle Dimensions 220 Vehicle Identification Number 218 Vehicle Storage 184 Ventilation 76 VIN 218 Vinyl Cleaning 188 Viscosity Oil 149 Operation 42 Washing 186 Waxing and Polishing 187...

Page 241: ...gal 65 l 14 3 Imp gal Recommended Engine Oil API SH grade Energy Conserving II oil SAE 5W 30 viscosity Tire Pressure measured cold Front Rear 32 psi 220 kPa 2 2 kgf cm 2 Spare Tire Pressure 60 psi 420...

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