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Honda 2003 Accord Coupe, Owner'S Manual

The Honda 2003 Accord Coupe Owner's Manual is a comprehensive guide that provides detailed information on maintenance, troubleshooting, and operating instructions for your vehicle. You can download the manual for free from manualshive.com to ensure you have all the necessary information to keep your Accord Coupe running smoothly.

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To activate the Repeat

feature, press and release the RPT
button. You will see RPT in the
display as a reminder. The system
continuously replays the current
track. Press the RPT button again to
turn it off. Pressing either side of the
SKIP or TUNE bar also turns off the
repeat feature.

Audio System

Comf ort and Convenience Features

REPEAT

178

RDM BUTTON

SCAN BUTTON

LOAD BUTTON

PRESET BARS

CD BUTTON

SCAN INDICATOR

RPT BUTTON

RDM INDICATOR

RPT INDICATOR

SKIP BAR

EX and LX-V6

Summary of Contents for 2003 Accord Coupe

Page 1: ...use how to break in your new car and how to load luggage and other cargo Driving 239 The proper way to start the engine shift the transmission and park plus towing a trailer Maintenance 271 The Maint...

Page 2: ...e car and should remain with the car when it is sold This Owner s Manual covers all models of the Accord Coupe You may find descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your particular model...

Page 3: ...car so you can refer to it at any time Maintaining your car according to the schedules given in this manual helps to keep your driving trouble free while it preserves your investment When your car ne...

Page 4: ...preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of three signal words or Your safety and the safety of others is very important And operating this car safely is an important responsibility Of course it is n...

Page 5: ...NEL P 61 POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH HOOD RELEASE HANDLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MANUAL TRANSMISSION HEATING COOLING CONTROLS P 122 CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM P 129 FUEL FILL DOOR TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE P...

Page 6: ...P 76 TILT TELESCOPIC ADJUSTMENT P 80 EX V6 model without Navigation System is shown CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS WINDSHIELD WIPERS WAS...

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Page 8: ...ren Must Be Restrained 21 Children Should Sit in the Back Seat 22 The Passenger s Front Airbag Poses Serious Risks to Children 22 If You Must Drive with Several Children 24 If a Child Requires Close A...

Page 9: ...our tire pressures and condition frequently and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance See page You ll find many safety recommendations throughout this section and throughout this manual The reco...

Page 10: ...t are designed to crumple and absorb energy during a crash a collapsible steering column and seat belt tensioners that automatically tighten the front seat belts in the event of a crash CONTINUED Driv...

Page 11: ...also includes a light on the instrument panel to remind you and your passengers to fasten your seat belts These safety features are designed to reduce the severity of injuries in a crash However you...

Page 12: ...own against the inside of the car and against other occupants Keep you from being thrown out of the car Your car also has side airbags to help protect the upper torso of the driver or a front seat pas...

Page 13: ...pplement the seat belts The most important things you need to know about your airbags are Your car also has side curtain airbags During a moderate to severe side impact side curtain airbags help to pr...

Page 14: ...ance that the seat s occupant will slide under the seat belt in a crash and be seriously injured Move the front seats as far back as possible and keep adjustable seat backs in an upright position when...

Page 15: ...far back as possible from the steering wheel and dashboard see page Seat backs are upright see page Head restraints are properly adjusted see page All cargo is properly stored or secured see page The...

Page 16: ...ed Your car has a door monitor light on the instrument panel to indicate when a specific door is not tightly closed For safety locking the doors reduces the chance that a passenger especially a child...

Page 17: ...r some type of adaptive equipment may help Once your seat is adjusted correctly rock it back and forth to make sure the seat is locked in position See page for how to adjust the front seats The Nation...

Page 18: ...rash and being seriously injured The farther a seat back is reclined the greater the risk of injury See page for how to adjust seat backs Adjust the driver s seat back to a comfortable upright positio...

Page 19: ...securely latched Also check that the belt is not twisted because a twisted belt can cause serious injuries in a crash Properly adjusted head restraints will help protect occupants from whiplash and ot...

Page 20: ...y serious injuries in a crash If a seat belt does not seem to work as it should it may not protect the occupant in a crash Anyone using a seat belt that is not working properly can be seriously injure...

Page 21: ...For example if an occupant slouches lies down turns sideways sits forward leans forward or sideways or puts one or both feet up the chance of injury during a crash is greatly increased In addition an...

Page 22: ...sk of injuries to both the mother and her unborn child that can be caused by a crash or an inflating airbag Remember to get the best protection from your car s airbags and other safety features you mu...

Page 23: ...the objects could be propelled inside the car and hurt someone If a side airbag or a side curtain airbag inflates a cup holder or other hard object attached on or near the door could be propelled insi...

Page 24: ...2 and under To reduce the number of child deaths and injuries every state and Canadian province requires that infants and children be restrained whenever they ride in a vehicle 26 38 properly CONTINUE...

Page 25: ...ned to help protect adults in a moderate to severe frontal collision To do this the passenger s front airbag is quite large and it inflates with tremendous speed If you are wearing a seat belt the chi...

Page 26: ...portant information about protecting larger children If the vehicle seat is too far forward or the child s head is thrown forward during a collision an inflating front airbag can strike the child with...

Page 27: ...have to carry more than three children in your car Place the largest child in the front seat provided the child is large enough to wear a seat belt properly see page Have the child sit upright and we...

Page 28: ...small children left in a vehicle on a hot day can die from heatstroke And children left alone with the key in the ignition can accidentally set the vehicle in motion possibly injuring themselves or ot...

Page 29: ...nufacturer s statement of compliance on the boxes Children up to about one year old should be restrained in a rear facing reclining child seat Only a rear facing seat provides the proper support to pr...

Page 30: ...seats will not fit all vehicle seating positions Before purchasing a child seat we recommend that parents test the child seat in the specific vehicle seating position or positions where they intend t...

Page 31: ...orward or the child s head is thrown forward during a collision an inflating front airbag can kill or seriously injure the child Not recommended due to the front airbag hazard If a small child must ri...

Page 32: ...on we recommend that parents secure a child seat as firmly as possible After installing a child seat push and pull the seat forward and from side to side to verify that it is secure All child seats ar...

Page 33: ...recommend that another adult sit in the back seat with the baby If placed facing forward an infant could be very seriously injured during a frontal collision We recommend that an infant be restrained...

Page 34: ...child seat directly behind the front passenger seat move the front seat as far forward as needed and leave it unoccupied Or you may wish to get a smaller child seat that allows you to safely carry a f...

Page 35: ...pull up to remove any slack from the lap part of the belt Remember if the lap part of the belt is not tight the child seat will not be secure To remove slack it may help to put weight on the child se...

Page 36: ...child seat unlatch the buckle unroute the seat belt and let the belt fully retract For proper protection an infant must ride in a reclined or semi reclined position To determine the proper reclining...

Page 37: ...est place to install a forward facing child seat is in one of the seating positions in the back seat If the vehicle seat is too far forward or the child s head is thrown forward during a collision an...

Page 38: ...rward facing child seat in the front move the vehicle seat as far to the rear as possible be sure the child seat is firmly secured to the car and the child is properly strapped in the seat If you have...

Page 39: ...ckle and pull up to remove any slack from the lap part of the belt Remember if the lap part of the belt is not tight the child seat will not be secure It may help to put weight on the child seat or pu...

Page 40: ...ing normal driving maneuvers If the child seat is not secure unlatch the belt allow it to retract fully then repeat these steps To deactivate the locking mechanism and remove a child seat unlatch the...

Page 41: ...child who must sit in the front seat To determine if a lap shoulder belt properly fits a child have the child sit in the rear seat all the way back against the seat and put on the seat belt Follow th...

Page 42: ...with the lap shoulder belt If the shoulder part of the belt rests over the child s collarbone and against the center of the chest and the lap belt rests over the child s hipbones and touches the tops...

Page 43: ...ing a booster seat until the child exceeds the booster seat manufacturer s requirements Even then the child may still need to use a booster seat Note that some states now require children to use boost...

Page 44: ...roperly positioned and secured Remind the child not to lean toward the door because of the side airbag If you decide that a child can safely ride up front be sure to Physically a child must be large e...

Page 45: ...ailable Tethers are required in Canada The tether anchorage points are located under plastic covers Pivot the cover backward to access the anchorage point To use either outside anchorage point lift th...

Page 46: ...way of a secure connection between the child seat and the anchors The exact location of each lower anchor is marked with a small button above the lower anchor point Attach the tether strap hook to the...

Page 47: ...he rear left or right vehicle seat and attach the child seat to the lower anchors according to the child seat maker s instructions Lift the rear head restraint then route the tether strap over the sea...

Page 48: ...d pull the child seat forward and from side to side to verify that it is secure enough to stay upright during normal driving maneuvers This symbol on rear or forward facing child seats or booster cush...

Page 49: ...und The beeper will stop after a few seconds but the light will stay on until the driver s seat belt is fastened Guide the belt across your body to the door pillar After exiting the car be sure the be...

Page 50: ...front passenger in place The tensioners are designed to activate primarily in frontal collisions The tensioners are independent of the airbag system so they can be activated during a collision that m...

Page 51: ...matic seat belt tensioners that deployed during a crash must be replaced For information on how to clean your seat belts see page If a seat belt is worn during a crash it must be replaced by the deale...

Page 52: ...m with the system see page A sophisticated electronic system that continually monitors and records information about the sensors the control unit the airbag activators and driver and passenger seat be...

Page 53: ...chest Since both airbags use the same sensors both airbags normally inflate at the same time However it is possible for only one airbag to inflate This can occur when the severity of a collision is at...

Page 54: ...uter edges of the front seat backs and both are marked SIDE AIRBAG After a crash you may see what looks like smoke This is actually powder from the airbag s surface Although the powder is not harmful...

Page 55: ...rt you to a potential problem with your automatic seat belt tensioners page Your car is equipped with side curtain airbags These airbags are stored in the front center and rear pillars on both sides T...

Page 56: ...light alerts you that the passenger s side airbag has been automatically shut off To reduce the risk of injury from an inflating side airbag your car has an automatic cutoff system for the passenger s...

Page 57: ...his system is designed to shut off the side airbag if a child leans sideways and the child s head is in the side airbag deployment path If a small statured adult leans sideways or larger adult slouche...

Page 58: ...as deployed must be replaced along with the control unit automatic seat belt tensioners and other related parts Do not try to remove or replace any airbag by yourself This must be done by a Honda deal...

Page 59: ...out of the garage With the trunk lid open air flow can pull exhaust gas into your car s interior and create a hazardous condition If you must drive with the trunk lid open open all the windows and se...

Page 60: ...or becomes hard to read except for the U S dashboard label which is removed by the owner contact your Honda dealer for a replacement CONTINUED U S models Canadian models U S models only On models wit...

Page 61: ...models Canadian models On cars with side curtain airbags On cars with side airbags U S models Canadian models U S models Canadian models Safety Labels Driver and Passenger Safety 58 SUN VISOR DOORJAM...

Page 62: ...t 80 Keys and Locks 82 Keys 82 Immobilizer System 83 Ignition Switch 84 Power Door Locks 86 Remote Transmitter 87 Trunk 91 Emergency Trunk Opener 92 Glove Box 93 Seat Adjustments 94 Front Seat Adjustm...

Page 63: ...OW SWITCHES HOOD RELEASE HANDLE AUDIO SYSTEM DIGITAL CLOCK POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH P 122 CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM HEATING COOLING CONTROLS P 129 FUEL FILL DOOR TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE P 108 P 86 P 10...

Page 64: ...LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR TCS ACTIVATION INDICATOR CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR DO...

Page 65: ...when you turn the ignition switch ON II It is a reminder to you and your passengers to protect yourselves by fastening the seat belts A beeper also sounds if you have not fastened your seat belt If yo...

Page 66: ...automatic seat belt tensioners For complete information see page This indicator comes on when you turn the ignition switch ON II It is a reminder to check the parking brake Driving with the parking br...

Page 67: ...more information on the TCS This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON II If it comes on and stays on with the TCS Activation Indicator there is a prob...

Page 68: ...turn the ignition switch ON II It will then go off if you have inserted a properly coded ignition key If it is not a properly coded key the indicator will blink and the engine will not start see page...

Page 69: ...main on A reminder chime will also sound when you open the driver s door This indicator is located in the fuel gauge It comes on as a reminder that you must refuel soon This indicator lights when the...

Page 70: ...this indicator comes on with reduced brightness when the Daytime Running Lights DRL are on see page This indicator comes on when you turn on the Cruise Control System by pressing the Master Button se...

Page 71: ...rs are the speed in miles per hour mph The tachometer shows the engine speed in revolutions per minute rpm To protect the engine from damage never drive with the tachometer needle in the red zone U S...

Page 72: ...indicator displays the outside temperature in Fahrenheit in U S models and in Centigrade in Canadian models To see the outside temperature press and release the Select Reset knob until the temperature...

Page 73: ...he actual amount when you are driving on curvy or hilly roads The needle returns to the bottom after you turn off the ignition The gauge shows the fuel level reading immediately after you turn the ign...

Page 74: ...eminder Between 6 000 miles 9 600 km and 7 500 miles 12 000 km this indicator will light for two seconds when you first turn the ignition switch to ON II and then flash for ten seconds For the first 6...

Page 75: ...omeone other than your Honda dealer reset the indicator as follows Hold the knob for approximately ten seconds until the indicator resets Press and hold the Select Reset knob in the instrument panel t...

Page 76: ...ol System The steering wheel adjustment lever on the underside of the steering column allows you to tilt and telescope the steering wheel Instruments and Controls Controls Near the Steering Wheel 73 C...

Page 77: ...hts and rear license plate lights Turning the switch to the position turns on the headlights To change from low beams to high beams push the turn signal lever forward until you hear a click The blue h...

Page 78: ...r s door This feature activates if you leave the headlight switch in the or position remove the key open then close the driver s door If you remove the key from the ignition switch with the headlight...

Page 79: ...door The brightness will increase slightly when you insert the key in the ignition switch then go to normal brightness when you turn the ignition switch to ON II If you do not insert the key in the i...

Page 80: ...n To signal a lane change push lightly on the turn signal lever in the proper direction and hold it The lever will return to the center position as soon as you release it This lever controls the winds...

Page 81: ...as you drive faster While the car is stopped and in gear the wipers sweep the windshield whenever you remove your foot from the brake pedal In low speed and high speed the wipers run continuously You...

Page 82: ...ators in the instrument panel to flash Use the hazard warning lights if you need to park in a dangerous area near heavy traffic or if your car is disabled The rear window defogger will clear fog frost...

Page 83: ...gger and antenna wires on the inside of the rear window can be accidentally damaged When cleaning the glass always wipe side to side Steering Wheel Adjustment Controls Near the Steering Wheel Instrume...

Page 84: ...ator lights Push the lever up to lock the steering wheel in that position Make sure you have securely locked the steering wheel in place by trying to move it up down in and out To adjust the steering...

Page 85: ...loth You should have received a key number tag with your keys You will need this key number if you ever have to get a lost key replaced Keep the tag stored in a safe place If you need to replace a key...

Page 86: ...he ignition switch from ON II to ACCESSORY I or LOCK 0 Do not attempt to alter this system or add other devices to it Electrical problems could result that may make your car undriveable If you have lo...

Page 87: ...K 0 ACCESSORY I ON II START III As required by the FCC This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful inter...

Page 88: ...s This is the normal key position when driving All features and accessories on the car are usable Several of the lights on the instru ment panel come on as a test when you turn the ignition switch fro...

Page 89: ...o lock the passenger s door when getting out of the car push the lock tab down and close the door To lock the driver s door remove the key from the ignition switch and push the lock tab down or push t...

Page 90: ...u push the LOCK button both doors lock The parking lights side marker lights taillights and lights on indicator flash once When you push the LOCK button a second time within 5 seconds after you have l...

Page 91: ...e remote transmitter but do not open either door within 30 seconds the doors automatically relock and the security system sets except for 4 cylinder LX model To open the trunk push the Trunk Release b...

Page 92: ...ry type CR1616 To replace the battery Remove the screw at the base of the transmitter with a small Phillips head screwdriver Separate the transmitter by prying its middle seam with your fingernail Ins...

Page 93: ...e same side facing down then insert it into the back of the cover Install the parts in reverse order 4 5 As required by the FCC This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject...

Page 94: ...ht limit information Keep the trunk lid closed at all times while driving to avoid damaging the lid and to prevent exhaust gas from getting into the interior See on page To protect items in the trunk...

Page 95: ...can be opened from the inside To open the trunk push the release lever to the left Parents should decide if their children should be shown how to use this feature For more information about child safe...

Page 96: ...with the master key The glove box light comes on when the parking lights are on Glove Box Keys and Locks Instruments and Controls 93 GLOVE BOX An open glove box can cause serious injury to your passen...

Page 97: ...t adjustments in this model are manual The front passenger s seat in all models adjusts manually Make all seat adjustments before you start driving To adjust the seat forward and backward pull up on t...

Page 98: ...g The height of your driver s seat is power adjustable Pull up on the switch to raise the seat Push it down to lower the seat Make all seat adjustments before you start driving Make sure to pull the l...

Page 99: ...utside edge of the seat bottom The horizontal switch adjusts the seat bottom in several directions The short vertical switch adjusts the seat back angle You can adjust the seat with the ignition switc...

Page 100: ...angle by pushing the rear switch in the direction you want to move Vary the lumbar support by moving the lever on the right side of the seat back Move the lever forward to increase support and backwa...

Page 101: ...ill tilt forward to allow easier entry to the rear seat To get into the rear seat on the passenger s side push downward on the release lever at the base of the seat back The seat back will tilt forwar...

Page 102: ...ase button sideways and push the restraint down The head restraints help protect you and your passengers from whiplash and other injuries They are most effective when you adjust them so the back of th...

Page 103: ...same procedure The back of the rear seat folds down to give you direct access to the trunk Each side folds down separately With only half the seat folded you can still carry a passenger in the back s...

Page 104: ...eat Do not put any heavy items on the seat back when it is folded Make sure all rear shoulder belts are positioned in front of the rear seat back whenever the seat back is in its upright position Make...

Page 105: ...hey can weaken the battery causing hard starting Use the HI setting only to heat the seats quickly Select the LO setting when the seats feel warm The HI setting draws large amounts of current from the...

Page 106: ...driver s armrest has a master power window control panel To open the passenger s window push down on the switch and hold it down until the window reaches the desired position To close the window pull...

Page 107: ...e window switch briefly If the driver s window runs into any obstacle while it is closing automatically it will reverse direction and then stop To close the window remove the obstacle then use the win...

Page 108: ...Pull back on the driver s window switch to close the window completely then hold the switch for a second or two more If the power windows do not operate properly after resetting have your car checked...

Page 109: ...lease it To open the windows further turn and hold the key again within 10 seconds NOTE If the window stops before the desired position repeat steps 2 and 3 Press the UNLOCK button once to unlock the...

Page 110: ...to operate the moonroof The ignition switch must be ON II To close Insert the key in the driver s door lock Turn the key counterclockwise then release it Turn the key counterclockwise again and hold i...

Page 111: ...ts behind you Flip the tab on the bottom edge of the mirror to select the day or night position The moonroof has a key off delay You can still open and close the moonroof for up to ten minutes after y...

Page 112: ...ob so you can t move a mirror out of position by accidentally bumping the knob The outside mirrors are heated to re move fog and frost With the ignition switch ON II turn on the heaters by pressing th...

Page 113: ...lower the lever The parking brake light on the instrument panel should go out when the parking brake is fully released with the engine running see page 63 Instruments and Controls Parking Brake 110 PA...

Page 114: ...he armrest To use the console lid as an armrest slide it to the desired position To close lower the armrest and push it down until it latches The tray in the console compartment has a coin holder Make...

Page 115: ...pill from the door pocket beverage holders when you open or close the doors Use only resealable containers in the door pockets Spilled liquids can also damage the upholstery carpeting and electrical c...

Page 116: ...shtray To open the center CD pocket push down on the center of the lid to unlatch it It will swing open automatically To close it push the lid down until it latches This pocket can store up to 12 CDs...

Page 117: ...it on its slider Make sure you put the sun visor back in place when you are getting into or out of the car In this position the sun visor can be extended by sliding out the extension Do not use the su...

Page 118: ...you are not using it This hook is not designed for large or heavy items To use a coat hook pull it down Close it with a firm push On cars with side curtain airbags Instruments and Controls Vanity Mirr...

Page 119: ...t the holder close and latch and that they are not heavy enough to cause the holder to pop open while driving Your car has two accessory power sockets one is located in the front of the center console...

Page 120: ...t 30 seconds In the ON position the ceiling light stays on continuously The ceiling light with the switch in the center position also comes on when you unlock the door with the remote transmitter see...

Page 121: ...n fades out in about 30 seconds If you leave either door open with the key not in the ignition switch the ceiling light will go off after three minutes Turn on a spotlight by pushing the lens Push the...

Page 122: ...with the switch in the DOOR position also come on when you unlock the door with the remote transmitter and when you remove the key from the ignition switch See Ceiling Light on page The spotlights hav...

Page 123: ...een the spotlights comes on when you turn the parking lights on To adjust its brightness turn the Select Reset knob on the instrument panel On EX and EX V6 models Interior Lights Instruments and Contr...

Page 124: ...Audio System 163 Operating the Radio 164 Adjusting the Sound 169 Digital Clock 171 Operating the CD Changer 173 CD Changer Error Indications 182 Operating the Cassette Player 183 Tape Search Functions...

Page 125: ...to the system When the indicator above this button is lit air from the car s interior is sent through the system again Recircula tion mode When the indicator is off air is brought in from outside the...

Page 126: ...Recirculation mode Air flows from the center and side vents in the dashboard When you select the system automatically switches to Fresh Air mode Air flow is divided between the floor vents and the de...

Page 127: ...dashboard can be opened and closed with the dials underneath them To adjust the air flow from each vent move the tab in the center of each vent up and down and side to side Heating and Cooling Comfort...

Page 128: ...heater and air conditioning to generate hot and cold air The heater uses engine coolant to warm the air If the engine is cold it will be several minutes before you feel warm air coming from the system...

Page 129: ...perature control dial is turned all the way to the left Set the fan to maximum speed Open the windows partially Select and Fresh Air mode To cool the interior with MAX A C Set the fan to the desired...

Page 130: ...ol dial so the air flow from the defroster vents feels warm Turn on the rear window defogger to help clear the rear window When you switch to another mode from the A C turns off But if it was on to st...

Page 131: ...ice from the windshield and side windows after the car has been sitting out in cold weather Start the engine Select When you select the system automatically switches to Fresh Air mode and turns on th...

Page 132: ...evels You can adjust the temperatures of the driver s side and the passenger s side independently see pages and To adjust the air flow from each vent move the tab in the center of each vent up and dow...

Page 133: ...the bottom of the windshield Keep these vents clear of leaves and other debris For the climate control system to provide heating and cooling the engine must be running Climate Control System Comfort...

Page 134: ...per mix of conditioned and or heated air that will as quickly as possible raise or lower the interior temperature from its current level to the set temperature CONTINUED Climate Control System Comfort...

Page 135: ...turn the A C off the sys tem cannot regulate the inside tem perature if you set the dial below the outside temperature With the A C off use the temperature control dial to adjust the temperature of t...

Page 136: ...nts the air flows from Some air will flow from the dashboard corner vents in all modes you can turn it off with the dial below each vent Each time you press the MODE button the display shows the mode...

Page 137: ...ain air flow is divided between the floor vents and de froster vents at the base of the wind shield The main air flow comes from the floor vents Climate Control System Comfort and Convenience Features...

Page 138: ...CONTINUED The main air flow is divided between the dashboard vents and the floor vents The main air flow comes from the dashboard vents Climate Control System Comfort and Convenience Features 135...

Page 139: ...ly and the system selects Fresh Air mode For faster defrosting manually set the fan speed to high You can also increase air flow to the windshield by closing the side vents in the dashboard This butto...

Page 140: ...button is off you can adjust both sides to the same temperature by turning the driver s control dial To set the driver s side temperature to a different value than the passenger s press the DUAL butto...

Page 141: ...ature The system automatically selects the proper mix of conditioned and or heated air that will as quickly as possible raise or lower the interior temperature from its current level to the set temper...

Page 142: ...control system completely off No air flow can cause the windows to fog up It is recommended that you keep the fan on at all times so stale air and moisture do not build up in the interior and cause f...

Page 143: ...re if you set it below the out side temperature With the A C off use the temperature control buttons to adjust the temperature of the air flow to a comfortable setting Climate Control System Comfort a...

Page 144: ...wind shield Use the MODE icons in the display to select the vents the air flows from Some air will flow from the dashboard corner vents and the side vents in all modes The main air flow comes from the...

Page 145: ...The main air flow is divided between the dashboard vents and the floor vents The main air flow comes from the dashboard vents Climate Control System Comfort and Convenience Features 142...

Page 146: ...again Recirculation mode When the indicator is off air is brought in from outside the car Fresh Air mode You can for example manually put the system in recirculation mode when driving through an area...

Page 147: ...and the system selects Fresh Air mode For faster defrosting manually set the fan speed to high You can also increase air flow to the windshield by closing the side vents in the dashboard This button t...

Page 148: ...DUAL button is lit Push AUTO or and the set temperatures appear in the display When the indicator in the DUAL button is off you can adjust both sides to the same temperature by pressing the or button...

Page 149: ...passenger s side to a different value than the driver s press the or buttons on the passenger s side You can adjust the passenger s side without pressing the DUAL button first When you set the tempera...

Page 150: ...ed in the top of the dashboard and a temperature sensor is next to the steering column Do not cover the sensors or spill any liquid on them Climate Control System Comfort and Convenience Features Sunl...

Page 151: ...the AM FM button Adjust the volume by turning the same 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 displ...

Page 152: ...ng signal To activate it press the SEEK bar on either the or then release it Depending on which side you press the system scans upward or downward from the current frequency It stops when it finds a s...

Page 153: ...FM band Select the desired band AM or FM FM1 and FM2 let you store two frequencies with each preset bar Pick the preset number 1 6 you want for that station Press the left or right side of the bar an...

Page 154: ...and the system will go into scan mode for several seconds It automatically scans both bands looking for stations with strong signals It stores the frequencies of six AM stations and twelve FM station...

Page 155: ...UND button Adjust the Balance or Fader to your liking by turning the VOLUME knob Use these modes to adjust the tone to your liking Select TRE or BAS by pressing the SOUND button Adjust the desired mod...

Page 156: ...desired time Press and hold the M Preset 5 side of the bar until the minutes advance to the desired time Press the Clock Set button SOUND again to enter the set time You can use the R Preset 6 side of...

Page 157: ...in the drive Examine the CD for any labels or other contamination on it that could cause it to jam in the drive With the ignition switch in ACCESSORY I or ON II insert the disc into the CD slot Push t...

Page 158: ...sc press the CD button Press the eject button to remove the disc from the drive You can use the SEEK SKIP bar while a disc is playing to select passages and change tracks To move rapidly within a trac...

Page 159: ...rder rather than in the order they are recorded on the CD To activate Random Play press and release the RDM button You will see RDM in the display The system will then select and play tracks randomly...

Page 160: ...matically switch to the CD changer and begin play where it left off If there are no CDs in the changer the display will flash You will have to select another mode AM or FM with the button When you swi...

Page 161: ...the disc Check if the disc is inserted correctly in the CD player Make sure the disc is not scratched or damaged Press the eject button and pull out the disc Check the disc for damage or deformation I...

Page 162: ...oes not disappear or the magazine cannot be pulled out consult your Honda dealer Insert CD Press the magazine eject button and pull out the magazine Check for an error indication Insert the magazine a...

Page 163: ...ost of the way into the slot The system will pull it in the rest of the way and begin to play 2 Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corpo ration DOLBY an...

Page 164: ...PLAY PROG side of the preset bar To switch to the radio or CD player while a tape is playing press the AM FM or CD AUX button To change back to the cassette player push the CD AUX button With a casse...

Page 165: ...ctions use silent periods on the tape to find the end of a song or passage These features may not work to your satisfaction if there is almost no gap between selections a high noise level between sele...

Page 166: ...working again you must enter a code number see page Your Honda s audio system provides clear reception on both AM and FM bands while the preset bars allow you to easily select your favorite stations...

Page 167: ...and 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 stereo Stereo reproduction...

Page 168: ...of the SEEK bar you press the system scans upward or downward from the current frequency It stops when it finds a station with a strong signal The SCAN function samples all the stations with strong si...

Page 169: ...tored simply press and release the left or right side of the proper preset bar to tune to it The preset frequencies will be lost if your car s battery goes dead is disconnected or the radio fuse is re...

Page 170: ...tions If this happens you will see a 0 displayed when you press the left or right side of any preset bar that does not have a station stored Audio System Comfort and Convenience Features 167 AM FM BUT...

Page 171: ...ed previously Auto Select does not erase the frequencies that you set previously When you return home turn off Auto Select by pressing the A SEL button The preset bars will then select the frequencies...

Page 172: ...des to adjust the tone to your liking Select TRE or BAS by pressing the SOUND button Adjust the desired mode by turning the VOLUME knob These two modes adjust the strength of the sound coming from eac...

Page 173: ...em will automatically return the display to the selected audio mode about five seconds after you stop adjusting a mode with the VOLUME knob Select BAL or FAd by pressing the SOUND button Adjust the Ba...

Page 174: ...k Press and hold the H Preset 4 side of the bar until the hour advances to the desired time Press and hold the M Preset 5 side of the bar until the minutes advance to the desired time Press the Clock...

Page 175: ...set the time to the nearest hour Press the Clock Set button SOUND until you hear a beep then press the R Preset 6 side of the bar If the displayed time is before the half hour pressing R sets the clo...

Page 176: ...Load and play only standard round discs Odd shaped CDs may jam in the drive or cause other problems Avoid using CDs that have adhesive type labels The edges can curl up and cause the CD to jam in the...

Page 177: ...a beep and see LOAd in the display then release the button To load multiple CDs in one operation For best results when using CD R discs use only high quality discs labeled for audio use When recording...

Page 178: ...6 The system will stop playing the current CD and start the loading sequence It will then play the CD just loaded If you press the LOAD button while a CD is playing the system will stop playing that C...

Page 179: ...he SKIP bar You will hear a beep and the system will continue to move Press to move forward or to move backward Release the bar when the system reaches the point you want Select the CD changer by pres...

Page 180: ...he system will then play the first track of the first CD for approximately ten seconds If you do nothing the system will then play the next CD s first track When it plays a disc that you want to conti...

Page 181: ...eplays the current track Press the RPT button again to turn it off Pressing either side of the SKIP or TUNE bar also turns off the repeat feature Audio System Comfort and Convenience Features REPEAT 1...

Page 182: ...vate the disc repeat feature select the D Repeat mode by pressing and holding the RPT button You will see D RPT in the display The system continuously replays the current CD Press the RPT button again...

Page 183: ...or FM2 If you do not remove the disc from the slot the system will reload the disc after 15 seconds and select the previous mode AM or FM To begin playing the disc press the CD button To remove a dif...

Page 184: ...hanger In any mode if you press the eject button and hold it until you hear a beep the system will eject all of the discs in the changer You can also eject discs when the ignition switch is off The di...

Page 185: ...eck for an error indication Insert the CDs again If the code does not disappear or the CDs cannot be pulled out consult your Honda dealer Press the CD eject button and pull out the CDs Check for an er...

Page 186: ...slot The system will pull it in the rest of the way and begin to play 2 Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corpo ration DOLBY and the double D symbol a...

Page 187: ...n when you insert a cassette The indi cator will light in the display If the tape was not recorded with Dolby noise reduction turn it off by pressing the Preset 4 NR side of the preset bar Noise reduc...

Page 188: ...f rewind or fast forward When the system reaches the end of the tape it reverses direction and begins to play With a cassette playing you can use the FF REW SKIP or REPEAT function to find a desired p...

Page 189: ...t 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 wo...

Page 190: ...ntrols used for the radio See page for CD changer operation 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...

Page 191: ...the bottom of the display You will see SCAN in the display The system will scan up the band for a station with a strong signal When it finds one it will stop and play that station for approximately f...

Page 192: ...FM Once a station s frequency is stored simply touch the proper preset icon to tune to it The preset frequencies will be lost if your car s battery goes dead is disconnected or the radio fuse is remo...

Page 193: ...unction to find the desired frequencies then store them in the selected preset icons as described previously Auto Select does not erase the frequencies that you preset pre viously When you return home...

Page 194: ...de strength while FAD adjusts the front to back strength Bass Treble Balance and Fader are each adjustable To adjust them enter the sound grid by touching the SOUND icon on the display or pressing the...

Page 195: ...the fader touch the front or rear arrows on the sound grid When you touch an arrow the blue bars on the grid move toward it changing the fader to the front or rear To equalize the fader touch the fron...

Page 196: ...UDIO DISPLAY button again The upper display shows the time when the ignition switch is in ACCESSORY I or ON II The Navigation System receives signals from the Global Positioning System GPS and the dis...

Page 197: ...e 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 are listening to an AM statio...

Page 198: ...cted by atmospheric conditions such as thunderstorms high humidity and even sunspots You may be able to receive a distant radio station one day and not receive it the next day because of a change in c...

Page 199: ...ORY I or ON II Load and play only standard round discs Odd shaped CDs may jam in the drive or cause other problems Avoid using CDs that have adhesive type labels The edges can curl up and cause the CD...

Page 200: ...he CD load indicator turns red and blinks as the CD is loaded Press and hold the LOAD button until you hear a beep and see LOAd in the upper display then release the button To load multiple CDs in one...

Page 201: ...ing the appropriate disc icon Select an empty position the disc icon below the disc number is dark and touch the icon for that position 1 6 The system will stop playing the current CD and start the lo...

Page 202: ...ve forward or to move backward Release the bar when the system reaches the point you want To select a different disc touch the appropriate disc icon 1 6 or press the upper side or the lower side of th...

Page 203: ...isplay or RPT in the upper display To turn this feature off touch TRACK REPEAT again When you touch the DISC RPT icon on the audio display the system continuously replays the current CD As a reminder...

Page 204: ...mode by pressing the CD button play will continue at the same point that it left off If you turn the system off while a CD is playing either with the PWR VOL knob or the ignition switch play will cont...

Page 205: ...e system selects the previous mode AM FM1 or FM2 If you do not remove the disc from the slot the system will reload the disc after 15 seconds and put the CD changer in pause mode To begin playing the...

Page 206: ...ext disc in numerical order By doing this six times you can remove all the CDs from the changer In any mode if you press the eject button and hold it until you hear a beep the system will eject all of...

Page 207: ...r indication Insert the CDs again If the code does not disappear or the CDs cannot be pulled out consult your Honda dealer Press the CD eject button and pull out the CDs Check for an error indication...

Page 208: ...disc use a clean soft cloth Wipe across the disc from the center to the outside edge When a CD is not being played store it in its case to protect it from dust and other contamination To prevent warp...

Page 209: ...he way into the slot The system will pull it in the rest of the way and begin to play 2 Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corpo ration DOLBY and the do...

Page 210: ...ess the AM FM or CD AUX button To change back to the cassette player push the CD AUX button The tape direction indicator will light on the upper display to show you which side of the cassette is playi...

Page 211: ...beginning of the next song or passage FF or the beginning of the current one REW it goes back to PLAY mode Fast Forward and Re wind move the tape rapidly To re wind the tape push the upper side of th...

Page 212: ...passage Press the AUDIO DISPLAY button to change to the audio display and touch the RPT icon in the display to activate it you will see RPT displayed in the upper display as a reminder When the system...

Page 213: ...eir cases to protect them from dust and moisture Never place cassettes where they will be exposed to direct sunlight high heat or high humidity If a cassette is exposed to extreme heat or cold let it...

Page 214: ...the next preset station on the band you are listening to Press the bottom to go back to the previous station If you are playing a CD the system skips to the beginning of the next track each time you...

Page 215: ...sequence then enter the correct code You have ten tries to enter the correct code If you are unsuccessful in ten attempts you must then leave the system on for one hour before trying again If your car...

Page 216: ...e it is not part of the monitor display manually check the hood The security system helps to protect your car and valuables from theft The horn sounds and a combination of headlights parking lights si...

Page 217: ...oads heavy rain or bad weather You should have full control of the car under those conditions The cruise control may not hold the set speed when you are going up and down hills If your speed increases...

Page 218: ...hen you reach the desired speed To slow down in very small amounts tap the DECEL SET button repeatedly Each time you do this your car will slow down about 1 mph 1 6 km h Tap the brake or clutch pedal...

Page 219: ...ruising speed To return to that speed accelerate to above 25 mph 40 km h then press and release the RES ACCEL button The CRUISE CONTROL light comes on and the car will accelerate to the same cruising...

Page 220: ...home products that can be operated by the transmitter call 800 355 3515 On the Internet go to www homelink com Always refer to the operating instructions and safety information that came with your ga...

Page 221: ...e red light in HomeLink Select the HomeLink button you want to train Press the button on the remote control and the button on HomeLink at the same time Hold down both buttons If you just took delivery...

Page 222: ...ase and press the button on the remote control every two seconds until HomeLink has learned the code Plug in the garage door opener motor then test the HomeLink button by pushing it It should operate...

Page 223: ...imately 30 seconds to complete the following steps Make sure you have properly completed the Training HomeLink procedure Press and hold the button on HomeLink for 3 4 seconds The same button you train...

Page 224: ...ration of the device You should erase all three codes before selling the car Select the HomeLink button you want to train Press and hold the HomeLink button until the red light begins to flash slowly...

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Page 226: ...section will help you If you plan to add any accessories to your car please read the information in this section first Break in Period 224 Gasoline 224 Service Station Procedures 225 Filling the Fuel...

Page 227: ...g noise in the engine that can lead to mechanical damage In Canada some gasolines contain an octane enhancing additive called MMT If you use such gasolines your emission control system performance may...

Page 228: ...utomatically clicks off Do not try to top off the tank leave some room for the fuel to expand with temperature changes Your vehicle has an on board refueling vapor recovery system to help keep fuel va...

Page 229: ...set the parking brake Pull the hood release handle located under the lower left corner of the dashboard The hood will pop up slightly Screw the fuel fill cap back on tighten it until it clicks severa...

Page 230: ...t to about a foot 30 cm above the fender then press down firmly with your hands After closing the hood make sure it is securely latched If you can open the hood without lifting the hood latch handle o...

Page 231: ...after turning the engine off before you check the oil Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth or paper towel Remove the dipstick orange handle loop 1 2 Service Station Procedures Before Driving Oil Check...

Page 232: ...ck again and check the level It should be between the upper and lower marks If it is near or below the lower mark see on page 3 4 294 Service Station Procedures Before Driving Adding Oil 229 4 cylinde...

Page 233: ...n the MAX and MIN lines If it is below the MIN line see on page for information on adding the proper coolant 299 291 Service Station Procedures Before Driving Owner Maintenance Checks Adding Engine Co...

Page 234: ...the outside air temperature is moderate The condition of your car and your driving habits are the two most important things that affect the fuel mileage you get Always maintain your car according to...

Page 235: ...handling and stability See Modifications on page for additional information However if electronic accessories are improperly installed or exceed your car s electrical system capacity they can interfer...

Page 236: ...hboard could interfere with the proper operation of the airbags Or if the airbags inflate the objects could be propelled inside the car and hurt someone Lowering the vehicle with an aftermarket suspen...

Page 237: ...n addition the back seat can be folded down to allow you to carry more cargo or longer items However carrying too much cargo or improperly storing it can affect your car s handling stability stopping...

Page 238: ...ccupants cargo accessories and the tongue weight if you are towing a trailer Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your car Five is the seating capacity of...

Page 239: ...any items on a roof rack be sure the total weight of the rack and the items does not exceed the maximum allowable weight Please contact your Honda dealer for further information Be sure items placed...

Page 240: ...nk You can use the cargo net in several configurations by hooking it to different buttons When you are not using the cargo net store it in the spare tire well There are hooks on the floor and sides of...

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Page 242: ...ission 243 Recommended Shift Points 244 Engine Speed Limiter 244 6 speed Manual Transmission 245 Recommended Shift Points 246 Engine Speed Limiter 246 Reverse Lockout 246 Automatic Transmission 248 Sh...

Page 243: ...hat your passengers have fastened their seat belts see page Turn the ignition switch ON II Check the indicator lights in the instrument panel Start the engine see page Check the gauges and indicator l...

Page 244: ...onds Return to step 5 if the engine does not start If it starts lift your foot off the accelerator pedal so the engine does not race Without touching the accelerator pedal turn the ignition key to the...

Page 245: ...pedal gradually as the engine speeds up and smooths out An engine is harder to start in cold weather The thinner air found at high altitude above 8 000 feet 2 400 meters adds to the problem If the en...

Page 246: ...Before downshifting make sure engine speed will not go into the tachometer s red zone in the lower gear The manual transmission is syn chronized in all forward gears for smooth operation It has a loc...

Page 247: ...is caused by a limiter in the engine s computer controls The engine will run normally when you reduce the RPM below the red zone Before downshifting make sure the engine will not go into the tachomet...

Page 248: ...ard gears for a moment This stops the gears so they won t grind When slowing down you can get extra braking from the engine by shifting to a lower gear This extra braking can help you maintain a safe...

Page 249: ...The engine will run normally when you reduce the RPM below the red zone Shift up 1st to 2nd 2nd to 3rd 3rd to 4th 4th to 5th 5th to 6th Normal acceleration 15 mph 24 km h 25 mph 40 km h 40 mph 64 km h...

Page 250: ...verse apply the parking brake and turn the ignition key to ACCESSORY I or LOCK 0 Depress the clutch pedal and shift to Reverse With the clutch pedal still de pressed start the engine If you need to us...

Page 251: ...ecked by an authorized Honda dealer as soon as possible The malfunction indicator lamp may come on along with the D indicator if there is a problem in the automatic transmission control system This in...

Page 252: ...he side of the shift lever to move it If you have done all of the above and still cannot move the lever out of Park see Shift Lock Release on page You must also press the release button to shift into...

Page 253: ...lly terrain or to provide engine braking when going down a steep hill D can also keep the transmission from cycling between third and fourth gears in stop and go driving Use Neutral if you need to res...

Page 254: ...If this occurs you may feel the engine cut in and out This is caused by a limiter in the engine s computer controls The engine will run normally when you reduce the RPM below the red zone Put a cloth...

Page 255: ...e the key from the Shift Lock Release slot then reinstall the cover Make sure the notch on the cover is on the left side Depress the brake pedal and restart the engine If you need to use the Shift Loc...

Page 256: ...aking it easier to move the shift lever out of Park when you want to drive away If the car is facing uphill turn the front wheels away from the curb If you have a manual transmission put it in first g...

Page 257: ...ing control when braking very hard Put your foot on the brake pedal only when you intend to brake Resting your foot on the pedal keeps the brakes applied lightly causing them to build up heat Heat bui...

Page 258: ...ch circuit works diagonally across the car the left front brake is connected with the right rear brake etc If one circuit should develop a problem you will still have braking at two wheels Your car ha...

Page 259: ...ee page This means the anti lock function of the braking system has shut down The brakes still work like a conventional system without anti lock providing normal stopping ability You should have the d...

Page 260: ...down Test your brakes as instructed on page If the brakes feel normal drive slowly and have your car repaired by your dealer as soon as possible Avoid sudden hard braking which could cause the rear w...

Page 261: ...ting out or driving on a loose or slippery road surface you may notice that the car does not respond to the accelerator in the same way it does at other times This is a sign TCS is activating You will...

Page 262: ...off You cannot turn off the TCS while the TCS Activation light is flashing Deactivate the system by pressing the TCS On Off switch The TCS Activation indicator light comes on as a reminder Pressing t...

Page 263: ...indicator it indicates a problem in the brake system see on page If the TCS indicator comes on while driving pull to the side of the road when it is safe and turn off the engine Reset the system by re...

Page 264: ...essure to all the controls Abrupt steering wheel movements or sudden hard appli cation of the brakes can cause loss of control in wet weather Be extra cautious for the first few miles kilometers of dr...

Page 265: ...de temperature is near freezing The road surface can become covered with areas of water puddles mixed with areas of ice so your traction can change without warning Be careful when downshifting If trac...

Page 266: ...roximately 10 percent of the trailer weight Too little tongue load can make the trailer unstable and cause it to sway Too much tongue load reduces front tire traction and steering control The total we...

Page 267: ...h leather interior on the front axle on the rear axle on the front axle on the rear axle 4 cylinder models 6 cylinder models 4 cylinder models 6 cylinder models Towing a Trailer Driving Gross Axle Wei...

Page 268: ...ed and how much load you are towing The best way to confirm that vehicle and trailer weights are within limits is to have them checked at a public scale Using a suitable scale or a special tongue load...

Page 269: ...and that they cross under the tongue so they can catch the trailer if it becomes unhitched Leave enough slack to allow the trailer to turn corners easily but do not let the chains drag on the ground H...

Page 270: ...weights and loads are within limits see pages and The hitch safety chains and any other attachments are secure All items on and in the trailer are properly secured and cannot shift while you drive Th...

Page 271: ...n your car and it can hit or run over something the car misses Allow more time and distance for braking Do not brake or turn suddenly as this could cause the trailer to jackknife or turn over Drive sl...

Page 272: ...ting the parking brake and putting the transmission in Park automatic or in 1st or Reverse manual Also place wheel chocks at each of the trailer s tires Crosswinds and air turbulence caused by passing...

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Page 274: ...Record 289 Owner Maintenance Checks 291 Fluid Locations 292 Engine Oil 294 Adding Oil 294 Recommended Oil 294 Synthetic Oil 295 Additives 296 Changing the Oil and Filter 296 Cooling System 299 Adding...

Page 275: ...he best way to protect your investment Proper maintenance is essential to your safety and the safety of your passengers It will also reward you with more economical trouble free driving and help reduc...

Page 276: ...engine is off This will help to eliminate several potential hazards You should wear eye protection and protective clothing when working near the battery or when using compressed air To reduce the pos...

Page 277: ...rating see page The services and time or distance intervals shown in the maintenance schedule assume you will use your car as normal transportation for passengers and their possessions You should als...

Page 278: ...the work fill out the Maintenance Record Check your warranty booklet for more information Trailer towing driving with a roof rack or driving in mountainous conditions Driving on muddy dusty or deiced...

Page 279: ...year Inspect every 30 000 miles 48 000 km or 2 years Every 30 000 miles 48 000 km or 2 years Rotate tires every 10 000 miles 16 000 km Replace engine oil Replace engine oil filter Check engine oil an...

Page 280: ...items in A B C Replace transmission fluid M T Replace transmission fluid A T then replace every 90 000 mi 144 000 km 5 yrs Replace brake fluid independent of mileage Replace engine coolant then replac...

Page 281: ...0 000 miles 48 000 km or 2 years Lubricate every 10 000 miles 16 000 km or 1 year Rotate tires every 10 000 miles 16 000 km Inspect every 10 000 miles 16 000 km or 1 year At 60 000 miles 96 000 km or...

Page 282: ...Do item in A Do items in A B Replace engine oil Replace engine oil filter Inspect front and rear brakes Lubricate all hinges locks and latches with multipurpose grease Rotate tires follow pattern on p...

Page 283: ...192 000 km 10 yrs 160 000 mi 256 000 km 8 yrs Do items in A C Do items in A B D Do item in A Replace transmission fluid A T Do items in A B C E Do item in A Do items in A B D Do items in A C Do items...

Page 284: ...stamp You or the servicing dealer can record all completed maintenance here whether you follow the schedule for normal conditions page or severe conditions page Keep the receipts for all work done on...

Page 285: ...00 mi 60 000 mi 65 000 mi 70 000 mi 75 000 mi Signature or dealer stamp Signature or dealer stamp 128 000 km or 4 years 136 000 km 144 000 km 152 000 km 160 000 km or 5 years 88 000 km 96 000 km or 3...

Page 286: ...e Record for 4 cylinder Models Normal and Severe Schedules 283 105 000 mi 110 000 mi 115 000 mi 120 000 mi Signature or dealer stamp 168 000 km 176 000 km 184 000 km 192 000 km or 6 years mi km mi km...

Page 287: ...ce Replace spark plugs Replace timing belt and inspect water pump Inspect drive belt Replace engine coolant Replace transmission fluid Inspect front and rear brakes Replace brake fluid Check parking b...

Page 288: ...in A B Do items in A Replace brake fluid independent of mileage Do items in A B C Do items in A Replace timing belt and inspect water pump Inspect valve clearance independent of time Replace spark pl...

Page 289: ...luids Exhaust system Fuel lines and connections Lights and controls vehicle underbody Every 7 500 miles 12 000 km or 6 months Rotate tires every 7 500 miles 12 000 km Replace engine oil and oil filter...

Page 290: ...nsmission fluid A T Do items in A B C D Do item in A Replace engine oil and filter Inspect front and rear brakes Rotate tires follow pattern on page 336 Inspect tie rod ends steering gearbox and boots...

Page 291: ...earance independent of time Replace spark plugs independent of time Do items in A B C Do item in A Do items in A B Do item in A Replace transmission fluid M T Replace timing belt Replace transmission...

Page 292: ...ignature or dealer stamp Signature or dealer stamp mi km Date mi km Date mi km Date mi km Date mi km Date mi km Date mi km Date mi km Date 6 000 km 12 000 km 18 000 km 24 000 km or 1 year 30 000 km 36...

Page 293: ...00 mi Signature or dealer stamp mi km Date mi km Date mi km Date mi km Date mi km Date mi km Date mi km Date mi km Date Signature or dealer stamp mi km Date mi km Date mi km Date mi km Date mi km Date...

Page 294: ...If weather conditions cause you to use the washers frequently check the reservoir each time you stop for fuel See page Tires Check the tire pressure monthly Examine the tread for wear and foreign obje...

Page 295: ...Gray cap ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK Orange handle WASHER FLUID Blue cap POWER STEERING FLUID Red cap RADIATOR CAP AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK Yellow loop ENGINE OIL FILL CAP CLUTCH FLUID 5 speed Ma...

Page 296: ...IL FILL CAP RADIATOR CAP ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK Orange loop WASHER FLUID Blue cap POWER STEERING FLUID Red cap BRAKE FLUID Gray cap AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK Yellow loop ENGINE COOLANT RESERV...

Page 297: ...gine compartment Oil is a major contributor to your engine s performance and longevity Always use a premium grade 5W 20 detergent oil displaying the API Certification Seal This seal indicates the oil...

Page 298: ...rt When using synthetic oil you must follow the oil and filter change intervals given in the maintenance schedule 5W 20 oil is formulated for year round protection of your Honda to improve cold weathe...

Page 299: ...you should have this maintenance done by a skilled mechanic Always change the oil and filter according to the time and distance miles kilometers recommenda tions in the maintenance schedule The oil a...

Page 300: ...g oil drain A special wrench available from your Honda dealer is required to remove the filter Install a new oil filter according to instructions that come with it Make sure to clean off any dirt and...

Page 301: ...n for several minutes then check the drain bolt and oil filter for leaks Put a new washer on the drain bolt then reinstall the drain bolt Tighten it to 4 cylinder models 6 cylinder models 9 8 7 6 4 cy...

Page 302: ...reeze coolant as soon as possible If the reserve tank is completely empty you should also check the coolant level in the radiator If the coolant level in the reserve tank is at or below the MIN line a...

Page 303: ...illed coolant could damage components in the engine compartment Put the radiator cap back on Tighten it fully Remove the radiator cap by pushing down and turning counterclockwise Turn the radiator cap...

Page 304: ...have this maintenance done by a skilled mechanic Do not add any rust inhibitors or other additives to your car s cooling system They may not be compatible with the coolant or engine compo nents Open t...

Page 305: ...ntainer Turn the ignition ON II Make sure the DUAL indicator is off Turn the driver s side temperature control dial to 90 F 32 C Turn off the ignition and remove the key Remove the radiator cap 3 2 On...

Page 306: ...he reserve tank from its holder by pulling it straight up Drain the coolant into an appropriate container then put the tank back in its holder Install the mounting bolt securely 5 4 6 CONTINUED 6 cyli...

Page 307: ...ixing is not required When the coolant stops draining tighten the drain plug at the bottom of the radiator Tighten the drain bolt at the rear of the engine cylinder block securely Tightening torque 7...

Page 308: ...radiator up to the base of the filler neck and into the reserve tank up to the MAX mark Start the engine and hold it at 1 500 rpm until the cooling fan comes on Turn off the engine Check the coolant l...

Page 309: ...good quality windshield washer fluid This increases the cleaning capability and prevents freezing in cold weather When you refill the reservoir clean the edges of the windshield wiper blades with wind...

Page 310: ...marks If the level is below the lower mark add fluid into the dipstick tube to bring it to the upper mark Pour the fluid slowly and carefully so you do not spill Clean up any spills immediately Spill...

Page 311: ...not sure how to add fluid contact your Honda dealer Check the fluid level with the engine at normal operating temperature Park the car on level ground Shut off the engine Remove the dipstick yellow lo...

Page 312: ...you are not sure how to add fluid contact your Honda dealer Remove the dipstick and check the fluid level It should be between the upper and lower marks If the level is below the lower mark remove the...

Page 313: ...tighten it securely If Honda MTF is not available you may use an SAE 10W 30 or 10W 40 viscosity motor oil with the API Certification seal that says FOR GASOLINE ENGINES as a temporary replacement Howe...

Page 314: ...ount of fluid drips out of the bolt hole reinstall the check bolt If no fluid comes out remove the filler bolt Slowly add Honda Manual Transmission Fluid MTF until it starts to run out of the check bo...

Page 315: ...PI Certification seal that says FOR GASOLINE ENGINES as a temporary replacement However motor oil does not contain the proper additives and continued use can cause stiffer shifting Replace as soon as...

Page 316: ...system flushed and refilled with Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 as soon as possible Check the fluid level in the reser voirs monthly There are up to two reservoirs depending on the model They are...

Page 317: ...rvoir If it is not add brake fluid to bring it up to that level Use the same fluid specified for the brake system Low fluid level can indicate a leak in the clutch system Have this system inspected as...

Page 318: ...ble you may use another power steering fluid as an emergency replacement However continued use can cause increased wear and poor steering in cold weather Have the power steering system flushed and ref...

Page 319: ...nt Carefully clean the inside of the air cleaner housing with a damp rag Place the new air cleaner element in the air cleaner housing Reinstall the air cleaner housing cover and tighten the four bolts...

Page 320: ...element is inside the air cleaner housing on the driver s side of the engine compartment Loosen the four bolts and remove the air cleaner housing cover Remove the old air cleaner element Carefully cle...

Page 321: ...clean and grease the latch contact your Honda dealer Remove the four nuts with a wrench then remove the coil cover The spark plugs in your car are a special iridium tipped design for longer life The...

Page 322: ...e wires Remove the ignition coil Remove the spark plug with a five eighths inch 16 mm spark plug socket Torque the spark plug If you do not have a torque wrench tighten the spark plug two thirds of a...

Page 323: ...eat this procedure for the other three spark plugs Reinstall the coil cover and tighten the four nuts 9 NGK DENSO 12 13 11 10 Maintenance Spark Plugs 4 cylinder Models Specifications 320 IZFR6K 11 SKJ...

Page 324: ...ding clips by turning the heads one quarter turn counterclockwise with a flat tipped screwdriver Remove the cover on the front cylinder bank by pulling it straight up The spark plugs in your car are a...

Page 325: ...then screw it into the hole Screw it in by hand so you do not crossthread it Use a wrench to remove the hexagon socket head cap bolt holding the ignition coil Remove the ignition coil by pulling it s...

Page 326: ...tting its mounting clip in the hole on the passenger s side Secure the cover by turning the heads of the two holding clips one quarter turn clockwise with a flat tipped screwdriver NGK DENSO 8 9 10 11...

Page 327: ...n of baking soda and water It will bubble up and turn brown When this stops wash it off with plain water Dry off the battery with a cloth or paper towel Coat the terminals with grease to help prevent...

Page 328: ...remove the cables from the terminals Always disconnect the negative cable first and recon nect it last Clean the battery termi nals with a terminal cleaning tool or wire brush Reconnect and tighten t...

Page 329: ...osive hydrogen gas during normal operation A spark or flame can cause the battery to explode with enough force to kill or seriously hurt you Wear protective clothing and a face shield or have a skille...

Page 330: ...d Disconnect the blade assembly from the wiper arm by pushing in the lock tab Hold the lock tab in while you push the blade assembly toward the base of the arm Raise the wiper arm off the windshield T...

Page 331: ...the metal reinforcement strips from the old wiper blade and install them in the slots along the edge of the new blade Slide the new wiper blade into the holder until the tabs lock Lower the wiper arm...

Page 332: ...nsects and dirt stuck to the front surface These block the air flow and reduce cooling efficiency Use a light spray from a hose or a soft brush to remove them If the air conditioning does not get as c...

Page 333: ...gh the heating and cooling system climate control system This filter should be replaced every 30 000 miles 48 000 km under normal conditions It should be replaced every 15 000 miles 24 000 km if you d...

Page 334: ...Make sure the arrows of the AIR FLOW marks on the filter point to the air flow direction downward Install the case Make sure both tabs click into place Install the glove box stop and close the glove b...

Page 335: ...at the intervals shown in the maintenance schedule In very high temperatures over 110 F 43 C In very low temperatures under 20 F 29 C Replace these belts at 60 000 miles U S or 100 000 km Canada if yo...

Page 336: ...g overheated Overinflated tires can make your car ride more harshly are more prone to damage from road hazards and wear unevenly We recommend that you visually check your tires every day If you think...

Page 337: ...The compact spare tire pressure is For convenience the recommended tire sizes and cold air pressures are on a label on the driver s doorjamb For additional technical information about your tires see...

Page 338: ...ry They may need to be rebalanced at some time before they are worn out Have your dealer check the tires if you feel a consis tent vibration while driving A tire should always be rebalanced if it is r...

Page 339: ...omfort and long life You should replace them with radial tires of the same size load range speed rating and maximum cold tire pressure rating as shown on the tire s sidewall Mixing radial and bias ply...

Page 340: ...el make sure the wheel s specifications match those of the original wheel that came on your car Replacement wheels are available at your Honda dealer Wheels See page for information about DOT Tire Qua...

Page 341: ...l tires of the same size and load range as the original tires Mount snow tires on all four wheels to balance your car s handling in all weather conditions Keep in mind the traction provided by snow ti...

Page 342: ...urer s instructions and mount them as tightly as you can Drive slowly with chains installed These chains are the only ones that have been approved by Honda for use on your car Since Honda cannot test...

Page 343: ...t once a month A burned out bulb can create an unsafe condition by reducing your car s visibility and the ability to signal your intentions to other drivers Lights Maintenance 340 LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT H...

Page 344: ...e plate lights 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 pages and to determine what type of...

Page 345: ...t bulbs When replacing a bulb handle it by its plastic case and protect the glass from contact with your skin or hard objects If you touch the glass clean it with denatured alcohol and a clean cloth O...

Page 346: ...rning it approximately one quarter turn counterclockwise Insert the new bulb into the hole and turn it one quarter turn clock wise to lock it in place Push the electrical connector back onto the bulb...

Page 347: ...engine turn the steering wheel all the way to the left and turn off the engine If you are changing the bulb on the driver s side turn the steering wheel to the right Turn on the headlights to test the...

Page 348: ...ushing on the center Remove the electrical connector from the bulb by squeezing the connector to unlock the tab then slide the connector off the bulb Remove the bulb by turning it approximately one qu...

Page 349: ...side turn the steering wheel to the right Use a flat tipped screwdriver to remove the two holding clips from the inner fender Pull the inner fender cover away from the fender and bumper Remove the so...

Page 350: ...ise to lock it in place Remove the burned out bulb from the socket by pushing it in and turning the bulb counterclockwise until it unlocks Put the inner fender cover in place Install the holding clips...

Page 351: ...t one quarter turn counterclockwise Pull the bulb straight out of its socket Push the new bulb straight into the socket until it bottoms Reinstall the socket into the light assembly by turning it cloc...

Page 352: ...ket Push the new bulb in until it bottoms in the socket Turn on the parking lights and check that the new bulb is working Reinstall the socket back in place by pushing it in until it latches Reinstall...

Page 353: ...ckwise Remove the burned out bulb by pulling it straight out of the socket Install the new bulb in the socket Reinstall the socket Turn it clock wise until it locks Turn on the lights to make sure the...

Page 354: ...g around the lens Door light Pry on the top left or right of the lens Ceiling light Pry on the front edge of the lens near both sides Spotlights Pry on the inner edge of both spotlights Remove the bul...

Page 355: ...Lights Maintenance 352 BULB BULBS DOOR COURTESY LIGHT VANITY MIRROR LIGHTS...

Page 356: ...wdriver to pry carefully on the right edge of the assembly Pull the bulb straight out of the holder Push the new bulb straight into the holder until it bottoms Put the light assembly back into the hol...

Page 357: ...eld Cover the car with a breathable cover one made from a porous material such as cotton Nonporous materials such as plastic sheeting trap moisture which can damage the paint If possible run the engin...

Page 358: ...work wheels and interior Also included are several things you can do to help prevent corrosion Exterior Care 356 Washing 356 Waxing 357 Aluminum Wheels 357 Paint Touch up 357 Interior Care 358 Carpeti...

Page 359: ...it into the shade and let the exterior cool down before you start Rinse the car thoroughly with cool water to remove loose dirt As you dry the car inspect it for chips and scratches that could allow...

Page 360: ...o takes off the wax Remember to re wax those areas even if the rest of the car does not need waxing Clean your Honda s aluminum alloy wheels as you do the rest of the exterior Wash them with the same...

Page 361: ...floor mat anchors in your car If you use a non Honda floor mat in the driver s footwell make sure it fits properly and that it can be used with the floor mat anchor Do not put additional floor mats on...

Page 362: ...mmercially available spray or foam type vinyl cleaners If your seat belts get dirty you can use a soft brush with a mixture of mild soap and warm water to clean them Do not use bleach dye or cleaning...

Page 363: ...to clean all glass and clear plastic surfaces If you want to use an air freshener deodorizer in the interior of your car it is best to use a solid type Some liquid air fresheners contain chemi cals t...

Page 364: ...ays damp promoting corrosion in that area Removal of paint and protective coatings from the exterior and underside of the car Many corrosion preventive measures are built into your Honda You can help...

Page 365: ...ey do not give the same high quality appearance When reporting your collision to the insurance company tell them you want Honda parts used in the repair Although most insurers recognize the quality of...

Page 366: ...your car towed Compact Spare Tire 364 Changing a Flat Tire 365 If Your Engine Won t Start 371 Nothing Happens or the Starter Motor Operates Very Slowly 371 The Starter Operates Normally 372 Jump Start...

Page 367: ...tire repaired or replaced and put it back on your car as soon as you can Turn off the Traction Control System see page Driving with the compact spare tire may activate the TCS The wheel of the compac...

Page 368: ...towing a trailer unhitch the trailer Park the car on firm level and non slippery ground away from traffic Put the transmission in Park automatic or Reverse manual Apply the parking brake Turn on the h...

Page 369: ...Loosen the five wheel nuts 1 2 turn with the wheel wrench The jack is behind a cover in the right fender Remove the cover by turning the handle counterclock wise then pulling on the cover 6 7 8 Takin...

Page 370: ...acket clockwise until the top of the jack contacts the jacking point Make sure the jacking point tab is resting in the jack notch Remove the wheel nuts then remove the flat tire Temporarily place the...

Page 371: ...ng the spare tire wipe any dirt off the mounting surface of the wheel and hub with a clean cloth Wipe the hub carefully it may be hot from driving Do not attempt to forcibly pry the wheel cover off wi...

Page 372: ...securely in the same crisscross pattern Have the wheel nut torque checked at the nearest automotive service facility Tighten the wheel nuts to Lower the car to the ground and remove the jack 15 16 14...

Page 373: ...ck it in place Replace the cover Store the tools Store the wheel cover or center cap in the trunk Make sure it does not get scratched or damaged Lower the trunk floor then close the trunk lid 17 19 18...

Page 374: ...ssion it must be in Park or Neutral 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 all the battery is discharged S...

Page 375: ...mmobilizer system indicator in the dash panel to blink rapidly Do you have fuel Turn the ignition switch to ON II for a minute and watch the fuel gauge The low fuel level warning light may not be work...

Page 376: ...ough this seems like a simple procedure you should take several precautions You cannot start a Honda with an automatic transmission by pushing or pulling it Turn off all the electrical acces sories he...

Page 377: ...as shown Do not connect this jumper cable to any other part of the engine Connect one jumper cable to the positive terminal on your Honda s battery Connect the other end to the positive terminal on t...

Page 378: ...s slowly check the jumper cable connections to make sure they have good metal to metal contact If the booster battery is in another vehicle have an assistant start that vehicle and run it at a fast id...

Page 379: ...e gauge climbing to or above the red mark Or you may see steam or spray coming from under the hood In either case you should take immediate action Safely pull to the side of the road Put the transmiss...

Page 380: ...so use caution If you find a leak it must be repaired before you continue driving see on page If you don t find an obvious leak check the coolant level in the radiator reserve tank see page If the lev...

Page 381: ...the filler neck If you do not have the proper coolant mixture available you can add plain water Remember to have the cooling system drained and refilled with the proper mixture as soon as you can Put...

Page 382: ...mark on the dipstick see page Let the car sit for a minute Open the hood and check the oil level see page Although oil level and oil pressure are not directly connected an engine that is very low on...

Page 383: ...ine starts If it comes on brightly when the engine is running it indicates that the charging system has stopped charging the battery Immediately turn off all electrical accessories radio heater A C cl...

Page 384: ...g Tightening the cap will not make the indicator turn off immediately it takes one driving trip If the indicator remains on past one driving trip or the fuel cap was not loose or missing have the car...

Page 385: ...s of driving under various conditions to set the codes again If possible do not take your car for a state emissions test until the readiness codes are set Refer to State Emissions Testing for more inf...

Page 386: ...r before the car begins to slow down and you will have to press harder on the pedal The distance needed to stop will be much longer Slow down by shifting to a lower gear and pull to the side of the ro...

Page 387: ...you can close the moonroof manually To remove the round plug in the center of the headliner turn the plug by using a screwdriver or coin then pry it out Make sure to align the tabs on the round plug...

Page 388: ...e round plug If you need to close the moonroof manually it means your car s moonroof opening closing function is developing a problem Have your car checked by a Honda dealer 6 Closing the Moonroof Tak...

Page 389: ...ing the first thing you should check for is a blown fuse Determine from the chart on pages and or the diagram on the fuse box lid which fuse or fuses control that component Check those fuses first but...

Page 390: ...Removing these fuses requires a Phillips head screwdriver Check the smaller fuses in the under hood fuse box and all the fuses in the interior fuse box by pulling out each fuse with the fuse puller pr...

Page 391: ...hat has a lower rating it might blow out again This does not indicate anything wrong Replace the fuse with one of the correct rating as soon as you can If the replacement fuse of the same rating blows...

Page 392: ...11 12 13 14 15 16 17 17 18 18 19 20 21 22 23 Left Headlight Low Beam Rear Defroster Coil Left Headlight High Beam Small Light Right Headlight High Beam Right Headlight Low Beam Back Up FI ECU Condens...

Page 393: ...IG OPDS IG Wiper Not Used DBW Ignition Coil Daytime Running Light Laf Heater Radio Interior Light 20 A 20 A 20 A 15 A 15 A 7 5 A 7 5 A 10 A 7 5 A 20 A 20 A 20 A 7 5 A 7 5 A 7 5 A Not Used Driver s Pow...

Page 394: ...owing service or if you belong to one an organization that provides roadside assistance Never tow your car behind another vehicle with just a rope or chain It is very dangerous Release the parking bra...

Page 395: ...dio and any items plugged into the accessory power socket are turned off so they do not run down the battery Emergency Towing Taking Care of the Unexpected 392 The steering system can be damaged if th...

Page 396: ...eadwear 400 Traction 400 Temperature 401 Tire Information 402 Oxygenated Fuels 403 Driving in Foreign Countries 404 Emissions Controls 405 The Clean Air Act 405 Crankcase Emissions Control System 405...

Page 397: ...r 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 Certification label a...

Page 398: ...gine Number is stamped into the engine block It is on the front Identification Numbers Technical Information 395 AUTOMATIC MANUAL TRANSMISSION NUMBER ENGINE NUMBER 6 cylinder Models MANUAL TRANSMISSIO...

Page 399: ...ing 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 4 8 US qt 4 5 Length Width Height Wheelbase Track G...

Page 400: ...Spotlights See page 390 or the fuse label attached to the inside of the fuse box lid See page 389 or the fuse box cover Water cooled 4 stroke i VTEC 4 cylinder gasoline engine Type Bore x Stroke Disp...

Page 401: ...nk and that remaining in the engine Reserve tank capacity Excluding the oil remaining in the engine 61 1 in 1 553 mm 61 2 in 1 554 mm 17 6 19 4 oz 500 550 g HFC 134a R 134a ND OIL8 2 6 US qt 2 5 4 8 U...

Page 402: ...V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 63 W HB3 51 W HB4 24 2 2 CP 21 W 21 5 W 18 W 3 CP 8 W 21 W 5 W 2 CP 1 1 W 8 W 52 AH 5 HR 65 AH 20 HR 3 39 x 3 39 in 86 0 x 86 0 mm 183 cu in 2 997 cm 10 0 1 0 00 i...

Page 403: ...nment test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance Warning The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight ahead braking traction tests and do...

Page 404: ...ipate heat when 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 exce...

Page 405: ...de R indicates radial Load index a numerical code associated with the maximum load the tire can carry Rim diameter in inches Speed symbol an alphabetical code indicating the maximum speed rating Tire...

Page 406: ...operating symptoms try another service station or switch to another brand of gasoline Fuel system damage or performance problems resulting from the use of an oxygenated fuel containing more than the p...

Page 407: ...d gasoline in your Honda will affect perfor mance and fuel mileage and damage its emissions controls It will no longer comply with U S and Canadian emissions regulations and will be illegal to operate...

Page 408: ...in an agreement with Environment Canada at the time they are manufactured Your car has a Positive Crankcase Ventilation System This keeps gasses that build up in the engine s crankcase from going into...

Page 409: ...timing reducing the amount of HC CO and NOx produced The exhaust emissions controls include four systems PGM FI Ignition Timing Control Exhaust Gas Recirculation and Three Way Catalytic Converter The...

Page 410: ...catalytic converter must operate at a high temperature for the chemical reactions to take place It can set on fire any com bustible materials that come near it Park your car away from high grass dry l...

Page 411: ...set again only after several days of driving under a variety of conditions Make sure the car has been parked with the engine off for 8 hours or more Keep the car in Park automatic transmission or Neu...

Page 412: ...ajor highway where you can maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph 80 to 97 km h for at least 20 minutes Drive on the highway in D A T or 5th 6th M T Do not use the cruise control When traffic allows drive f...

Page 413: ...410...

Page 414: ...Customer Relations Information 412 Warranty Coverages 413 Reporting Safety Defects U S vehicles 414 Authorized Manuals 415 Warranty and Customer Relations Warranty and Customer Relations 411...

Page 415: ...give us this information Vehicle Identification Number see page Name and address of the dealer who services your car Date of purchase Mileage on your car Your name address and tele phone number A det...

Page 416: ...r this warranty Time and mileage limits depend on the type of accessory and other factors Please read your warranty manual for details covers all genuine Honda replacement parts against defects in mat...

Page 417: ...ect exists in a group of cars it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or American Honda Motor Co Inc To contact NH...

Page 418: ...003 Honda Accord Electrical Troubleshooting Manual 2003 Honda Accord Body Repair Manual 2003 Honda Accord 2 Door Owner s Manual 2003 Honda Accord Navigation System Owner s Manual 2003 Honda Accord 2 D...

Page 419: ...or company name and also the name of the person to whose attention the shipment should be sent For purchases outside U S A please write to the address shown below for a quotation P O BOX 07280 DETROI...

Page 420: ...46 Vanity Mirror Lights 351 Bulbs Halogen 342 Accessories and Modifications 232 Accessories 232 Additional Safety Precautions 233 Modifications 233 ACCESSORY Ignition Key Position 85 Accessory Power S...

Page 421: ...the Exhaust 406 Coin Pocket 113 Cold Weather Starting in 242 Compact Spare 364 Console Compartment 111 Consumer Information 412 Controls Instruments and 59 Coolant Adding 299 Checking 230 Proper Solut...

Page 422: ...mp 62 381 Oil Pressure Indicator 62 379 Oil What Kind to Use 294 Overheating 376 Specifications 397 399 Speed Limiter 244 246 251 Starting 241 Engine Speed Limiter 244 246 251 Ethanol in Gasoline 403...

Page 423: ...03 Gasoline 224 Gauge 70 Octane Requirement 224 Tank Filling the 225 Gas Station Procedures 225 Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature 70 Fuel 70 Speedometer 68 Tachometer 68 Gearshift Lever Positions Auto...

Page 424: ...ator 62 379 Lubricant Specifications Chart 396 398 Luggage 234 Neutral Gear Position 250 New Vehicle Break in 224 Normal Shift Speeds 244 246 NOTICE Explanation of ii Numbers Identification 394 Octane...

Page 425: ...ge How to 296 Change When to 276 284 Checking Engine 228 Pressure Indicator 62 379 Selecting Proper Viscosity Chart 295 ON Ignition Key Position 85 Operation in Foreign Countries 404 Outside Mirrors 1...

Page 426: ...toff Indicator Light Works 53 Side Curtain Airbags 52 How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work 52 Signaling Turns 77 6 speed Manual Transmission 245 Fluid Level 311 Shifting 245 Reverse Lockout 246 Snow Tir...

Page 427: ...re Quality Grading 400 Inflation 333 Inspection 335 Replacing 336 Rotating 336 Snow 338 Specifications 397 399 Tools Tire Changing 365 Towing A Trailer 263 Emergency Wrecker 391 Traction Control Syste...

Page 428: ...nty Coverages 413 Washer Windshield Checking the Fluid Level 306 Operation 79 Washing 356 Waxing and Polishing 357 Wheels Adjusting the Steering 80 Alignment and Balance 335 Compact Spare 364 Wrench 3...

Page 429: ...of 86 or higher Honda Manual Transmission Fluid preferred or an SAE 10W 30 or 10W 40 motor oil as a temporary replacement see pages and 30 psi 210 kPa 2 1 kgf cm 32 psi 220 kPa 2 2 kgf cm 4 5 US qt 4...

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