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Driving

This section gives you tips on

starting the engine under various
conditions and how to operate
the 5-speed manual and
automatic transmissions. It also
includes important information
on your car's braking system and
facts you need if you are planning
to tow a trailer.

Preparing to Drive  . . . . . . . . . .

 100

Starting the Engine  . . . . . . . . . .

 101

5-Speed Manual

Transmission  . . . . . . . . .

 101

Automatic Transmission .

 101

Starting in Cold Weather at

High Altitude  . . . . . . . . .

 102

5-Speed Manual

Transmission  . . . . . . . . . . .

 103

Recommended Shift

Points  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

 104

Maximum Speeds  . . . . . . . .

 104

Automatic Transmission  . . . . .

 104

Shift Lever Position

Indicator  . . . . . . . . . . . . .

 105

Shift Lever Positions  . . . . .

 105

Maximum Speeds  . . . . . . . .

 107

Shift Lock Release  . . . . . . .

 108

The Braking System  . . . . . . . . .

 109

Brake Wear Indicators  . . .

 109

Brake System Design  . . . . .

 110

Anti-Lock Brakes  . . . . . . . .

 110

Driving in Bad Weather  . . . . . .

 112

Towing a Trailer  . . . . . . . . . . . .

 113

Driving

Содержание 1994 Accord Wagon

Страница 1: ...uggage and other cargo Driving 99 The proper way to start the engine shift the transmission and park plus towing a trailer Maintenance 119 The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your...

Страница 2: ...in your car so you can refer to it at any time Please make sure the manual stays with the car if you sell it The next owner will find it just as helpful Several other booklets in the glove box explain...

Страница 3: ...ty alert symbol and one of three words DANGER WARNING or CAUTION These mean You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don t follow instructions YOU CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don t follo...

Страница 4: ...int System 11 Important Safety Reminder 12 How the Driver s Airbag Works 12 How the Passenger s Airbag Works 13 How the SRS Indicator Light Works 14 System Service 15 System Service Precautions 15 Add...

Страница 5: ...ety For example reclining the seat back can decrease the effectiveness of your seat belt Head restraints can help protect your neck and head especially during rear end impacts Door locks help keep you...

Страница 6: ...adults and larger children All infants and small children must be properly restrained in child safety seats see page 18 A pregnant woman needs to wear a seat belt to protect herself and her unborn chi...

Страница 7: ...e page 30 The following pages cover more about the seat belt components and how they work The lap belt has one manually adjusted belt that fits across the hips It is similar to safety belts used in ai...

Страница 8: ...the back of your seat is upright see page 52 1 Pull the latch plate across your body and insert it into the buckle Tug on the belt to make sure the latch is securely locked 2 Check to see that the bel...

Страница 9: ...or your seating position Front seats Adjust the belt anchor by squeezing the two buttons and sliding the anchor downward it has four positions Rear seats Move toward the center of the seat until the b...

Страница 10: ...ld the latch plate at a right angle and pull to extend the belt Insert the latch plate into the buckle 2 Position the belt so it fits as low as possible across your hips and pelvic bones not across yo...

Страница 11: ...if it s okay for you to drive and how you should position a lap shoulder seat belt Seat Belt Maintenance For safety you should check the condition of your seat belts regularly Pull out each belt fully...

Страница 12: ...t seat passenger A diagnostic system that when the ignition is ON II continu ally monitors the sensors control unit airbag activator and all related wiring An indicator light to warn you of a possible...

Страница 13: ...When the airbag inflates you may hear a fairly loud noise and you might see smoke or powder This is normal it is caused by the inflation of the airbag Driver and Passenger Safety Important Safety Remi...

Страница 14: ...ity ability to steer or ability to operate other controls The total time for inflating and deflating is a fraction of a second You may not even be aware that the airbag has been fully inflated The air...

Страница 15: ...ommend that you do not put an infant seat in the front passenger s seat If the airbag inflates it can dislodge the infant seat and seriously injure the infant The passenger s airbag is stored near the...

Страница 16: ...ience System Service Precautions Do not modify your steering wheel or any other part of the supplemental restraint system Modifications could make the system ineffective Do not tamper with the system...

Страница 17: ...e most protection from the seat belts If you recline a seat back you reduce the protective capability of your seat belt The farther a seat back is reclined the greater the risk that you will slide und...

Страница 18: ...go see page 96 Driving With Pets Loose pets can be a hazard while you are driving An unrestrained pet can interfere with your ability to drive the car In a crash or sudden stop loose pets or cages can...

Страница 19: ...front passenger seat If the airbag inflates it can hit the seat with great force The infant seat can be dislodged and the baby seriously injured If a toddler seat is used in the front passenger s seat...

Страница 20: ...Children Under 40 Ib 18 kg Use an approved child seat The seat must meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 FMVSS 213 or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards Look for the manufacturer s sta...

Страница 21: ...re it to the car with the lap belt If you decide to put an infant seat in any other seating position you must use a locking clip on the car s lap shoulder belt see page 22 We strongly recommend that y...

Страница 22: ...mend that whenever possible a child who has outgrown a toddler seat ride in one of the outside positions of the rear seat and use a lap shoulder belt Put the lap shoulder belt on your child and check...

Страница 23: ...the shoulder part of the belt to make sure there is no slack in the lap portion 3 Tightly grasp the belt near the latch plate Pinch both parts of the belt together so they won t slip through the latc...

Страница 24: ...THED WASHER The anchor plate and mounting hardware for a top tether are supplied with the car When installing make sure the toothed washer is on the bottom of the bolt The supplied anchor plate is des...

Страница 25: ...ou know you are going to be drinking make plans to ride with a friend who will not be drinking What if you find that you ve been drinking and cannot get a ride from a friend Find alternative transport...

Страница 26: ...pen run the engine only long enough to move the car out of the garage With the tailgate open air flow can pull exhaust gas into your car s interior and create a hazardous condition If you must drive w...

Страница 27: ...They warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious injury Read these labels carefully and don t remove them If a label comes off or becomes hard to read contact your Honda dealer for a replac...

Страница 28: ...ashers 42 Hazard Warning 42 Rear Window Defogger 42 Steering Wheel Adjustment 43 Steering Wheel Controls 44 Cruise Control 44 Horn 47 Keys and Locks 47 Keys 47 Remote Transmitter 47 Ignition Switch 48...

Страница 29: ...Control Locations Instruments and Controls DIGITAL CLOCK HEATING COOLING CONTROL AUDIO SYSTEM DOOR LOCK MIRROR CONTROLS POWER WINDOW SWITCH FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE HOOD RELEASE HANDLE...

Страница 30: ...you if that system develops a problem Have the dealer check your car for burned out bulbs or other problems The U S EX instrument panel is shown Differences for the Canadian model are noted in the tex...

Страница 31: ...l you do Both the light and the beeper stay off if you fasten your seat belt before turning on the ignition The U S EX instrument panel is shown Differences for the Canadian model are noted in the tex...

Страница 32: ...ere is a possibility of serious engine damage Safely pull to the side of the road and shut off the engine as soon as you can Turn to page 184 for instructions and precautions on checking the engine U...

Страница 33: ...he ignition ON II and goes off after the engine starts If it comes on at any other time there is a problem in the ABS If this happens stop the car in a safe place and turn off the engine Reset the sys...

Страница 34: ...ht does not blink or blinks rapidly it usually means one of the turn signal bulbs is burned out see page 158 Replace it as soon as possible since other drivers cannot see that you are signaling When y...

Страница 35: ...atic Transmission only This indicator between the tachometer and speedometer shows which shift position the shift lever is in The D4 indicator comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition swi...

Страница 36: ...ter The odometer shows the total distance your car has been driven It measures miles in U S models and kilometers in Canadian models It is illegal under federal law in the U S and provincial regulatio...

Страница 37: ...This shows the temperature of the engine s coolant During normal operation the pointer should rise from the bottom white mark to about the middle of the gauge In severe driving conditions such as ver...

Страница 38: ...last mainte nance the indicator will turn yellow If you exceed 7 500 miles 12 000 km the indicator will turn red Your dealer will reset the indicator when he performs the scheduled maintenance If som...

Страница 39: ...fogger switch is on the dashboard to the right of the steering column The controls under the left air vent are for the moonroof cruise control and instrument panel brightness The tilt adjustment lever...

Страница 40: ...s and rear license plate lights Turning the switch to the second position turns on the headlights If you leave the lights on with the ignition switch in ACCESSORY I or LOCK 0 you will hear a reminder...

Страница 41: ...n you turn them on with the switch Instrument Panel Brightness The knob on the dashboard to the left of the instrument panel controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights Push the knob to get...

Страница 42: ...the wipers run continuously To operate the wipers in mist mode push the control lever down The wipers run at high speed until you release the lever This gives you a quick way to clear the windshield...

Страница 43: ...ses all four outside turn signals and both indicators 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 disabl...

Страница 44: ...can operate them safely 2 The lever to tilt the steering wheel is under the steering column to the left Push this lever all the way down 3 Move the steering wheel up or down to the desired position Po...

Страница 45: ...Cruise Control 1 Push in the Cruise Control Master Switch to the left of the steering column The indicator in the switch will light 2 Accelerate to the desired cruising speed above 25 mph 40 km h 3 Pr...

Страница 46: ...al lightly with your foot The CRUISE CONTROL light on the instrument panel will go out When the car slows to the desired speed press the SET decel button The car will then maintain the desired speed E...

Страница 47: ...accelerate to above 25 mph 40 km h and press the RESUME accel button until the CRUISE CONTROL light comes on The car will accelerate to the same cruising speed as before If you cancel cruise control...

Страница 48: ...the door locks You can keep the glove box locked when you leave your car and valet key at a parking facility You should have received a key number plate with your set of keys You will need this number...

Страница 49: ...ACCESSORY I In this position you can operate the audio system and cigarette lighter ON II This is the normal key position when driving All features and accessories on the car are usable Several of the...

Страница 50: ...ws control of all door locks and the tailgate from the driver s door Push the master door lock switch down to lock all doors including the tailgate and pull up to unlock them The front doors can be lo...

Страница 51: ...peration is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undes...

Страница 52: ...lights are on Tailgate Use your key to lock and unlock the tailgate For U S EX models your transmitter access will also lock and unlock the tailgate To open the tailgate pull the handle and then lift...

Страница 53: ...To change the angle of the seat back pull up on the lever on the outside of the seat bottom Move the seat back to the desired position and release the lever Let the seat back latch in the new positio...

Страница 54: ...support by moving the lever on the right side of the seat back Pivot the lever forward until it stops then let it return Doing this several times adjusts the lumbar support through its full range Head...

Страница 55: ...ton and pull the restraint out of the seat back Folding Rear Seat The back of the rear seats folds down to provide more cargo space Pull up the release button at the top of the seat back and move the...

Страница 56: ...reaches the desired position To close the window push up on the window switch Release the switch when the window gets to the position you want The master control panel also contains these extra featur...

Страница 57: ...operating the window unintentionally The power window system has a key off delay function The windows will still operate for up to 10 minutes after you turn off the ignition Opening either front door...

Страница 58: ...the moonroof for up to 10 minutes after you turn off the ignition The key off delay cancels as soon as you open either front door You must then turn the ignition ON II for the moonroof to operate If y...

Страница 59: ...e sunshade manually Mirrors Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and adjusted for best visibility Be sure to adjust the mirrors before you start driving The inside mirror has day and night positi...

Страница 60: ...witch to move the mirror right left up or down 4 When you finish move the selector switch to the center OFF position This turns off the adjustment switch so you can t move a mirror out of position by...

Страница 61: ...ing brake is fully released see page 31 If you try to drive the car without releasing the parking brake the ABS cannot work properly Driving the car with the parking brake applied can damage the rear...

Страница 62: ...and hold the M button until the minutes advance to the desired time You can use the RESET button to quickly set the time to the nearest hour If the displayed time is before the half hour pressing RESE...

Страница 63: ...e cups in the holder while driving the liquid may spill when you go over bumps or around corners Be careful when you are using the beverage holder Spilled liquids can damage the upholstery carpeting a...

Страница 64: ...side the mirror comes on only when the headlight switch is turned on The driver s sun visor also has a vanity mirror Cigarette Lighter The ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY I or ON II for the cigar...

Страница 65: ...at the rear end of the center console Open the ashtray by swinging the upper edge of the lid down To remove the ashtray for emptying open it and then lift up and out Use the ashtray only for ciga rett...

Страница 66: ...interior light stays on continuously Courtesy Lights Each front and rear door has a courtesy light This light with the front interior light switch in the center position comes on when you open either...

Страница 67: ...68 What Each Control Does 70 How to Use the System 71 Controlling Air Flow Direction 71 Ventilation 71 To Cool With A C 72 To Heat 73 To Heat and Dehumidify With Air Conditioning 73 To Defog and Defr...

Страница 68: ...t CENTER VENT The direction of air flow from the vents in the center and each side of the dashboard is adjustable Move the tab in the center of each vent up and down and side to side Each side vent ca...

Страница 69: ...Heating and Cooling Comfort and Convenience Features...

Страница 70: ...t shows which button is controlling air flow Air Conditioning A C Switch This switch turns the air conditioner ON and OFF The indicator in the switch lights when the A C is ON Recirculation Fresh Air...

Страница 71: ...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 circulating Air conditioning does not depend on engine temperature It can...

Страница 72: ...h 3 Set the fan to maximum speed 4 Open the windows partially Select and When the interior reaches a comfortable temperature close the windows and set the system for cooling as described above Air con...

Страница 73: ...l lever To Heat and Dehumidify With Air Conditioning Air conditioning removes moisture from the air as it operates When used in combination with the heater it makes the interior warm and dry 1 Switch...

Страница 74: ...st or ice from the windshield on very cold days first select Once the windshield is clear select to avoid fogging the windows These settings direct all the air flow to the defroster vents at the base...

Страница 75: ...Corpora tion Dolby and the symbol are trademarks of Dolby Labora tories Licensing Corporation On U S EX model The anti theft feature disables the system if it is disconnected from the car s battery T...

Страница 76: ...p or down a single increment push and release the TUNE SEEK switch U S EX The SEEK function searches the band for a station with a strong signal Depending on which way you push the TUNE SEEK switch th...

Страница 77: ...it If you want to change any Preset button s selection store another frequency as described The frequencies you preset will be lost if your car s battery goes dead or is disconnected Adjusting the Sou...

Страница 78: ...the knob to get the controls to pop out Adjust the bass level with the outer ring and the treble level with the knob When finished push the knobs back in so there is less chance of accidentally chang...

Страница 79: ...of the tape press the PROG button U S EX The system also has an auto reverse feature It will automati cally reverse direction when it reaches the end of the cassette Dolby noise reduction turns on whe...

Страница 80: ...that is being played it automatically goes to rewind When it senses the beginning of that passage it goes back to play The system will continue repeating this passage until you turn off REPEAT by pre...

Страница 81: ...when you insert a tape into the tape slot If you are already regularly cleaning the tape drive at least every 30 hours reset the indicator by pressing the Preset 6 button while the system is the tape...

Страница 82: ...ur car The trunk mounted changer holds up to six discs providing several hours of continuous program ming Load the CDs in the changer s magazine and load the magazine into the changer ac cording to th...

Страница 83: ...the next track on the CD It will skip backward to the beginning of the current track if you push the switch down and release it If you push the REPEAT button on the U S LX or Canada EX models or the A...

Страница 84: ...adio or tape while a CD is playing and then change back to CD mode the same disc and track will play If you turn off the audio system while a CD is playing either with the ON OFF VOL knob or by turnin...

Страница 85: ...D Error Indications If you see an error indication on the display find the cause in the chart to the right If you cannot clear the error indication take the car to your Honda dealer Comfort and Conven...

Страница 86: ...t obtain the code number by having your Honda dealer contact American Honda To do this he will need the system s serial number If your car s battery is disconnected or goes dead the audio system will...

Страница 87: ...d any accessories to your car please read the information in this section first Break in Period 88 Gasoline 88 Oxygenated Fuels 88 Driving in Foreign Countries 89 Service Station Procedures 90 Filling...

Страница 88: ...ne gasoline can cause a persistent heavy metallic rapping noise in the engine that can lead to mechanical damage We recommend using gasoline containing detergent additives that help prevent fuel syste...

Страница 89: ...u notice any undesirable 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 c...

Страница 90: ...Stop filling the tank after the gas pump automatically clicks off Do not try to top off the tank leave some room for the fuel to expand with temperature changes 5 Screw the fuel fill cap back on tigh...

Страница 91: ...ight of center Slide your hand to the left until you feel the hood latch handle Push this handle to the left until it releases the hood Lift the hood 3 Pull the support rod out of its clip and insert...

Страница 92: ...every time you fill the car with fuel Wait at least two minutes after turning the engine off before you check the oil 1 Remove the dipstick orange handle 2 Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth or pape...

Страница 93: ...er oil and how to add it Engine Coolant Check MAX MIN Look at the coolant level in the radiator reserve tank Make sure it is between the MAX and MIN lines If it is below the MIN line see Adding Coolan...

Страница 94: ...ely Rapid acceleration cornering and hard braking use more fuel Always drive in the highest gear that allows the engine to run and accelerate smoothly Depending on traffic conditions try to maintain a...

Страница 95: ...g and stability Your car has several computer controlled systems including the SRS system the anti lock brake system and the engine s fuel injection system Strong electronic interference can affect th...

Страница 96: ...ngers the maximum recommended weight for cargo is 200 Ib 90 kg Where you store this cargo and how well you secure it are just as important as how much it weighs Make sure you load cargo so it will not...

Страница 97: ...r conceals your parcels and protects them from direct sunlight To extend the tonneau cover pull the cover s leading edge out of its housing and slip the brackets in the hooks provided at both sides of...

Страница 98: ...100 Starting the Engine 101 5 Speed Manual Transmission 101 Automatic Transmission 101 Starting in Cold Weather at High Altitude 102 5 Speed Manual Transmission 103 Recommended Shift Points 104 Maximu...

Страница 99: ...ith you inside are stored properly or fastened down securely 5 Check the adjustment of the seat see page 52 6 Check the adjustment of the inside and outside mirrors see pages 58 and 59 7 Check the adj...

Страница 100: ...elease pressure on the accelerator pedal so the engine does not race 6 If the engine still does not start press the accelerator pedal all the way down and hold it there while starting in order to clea...

Страница 101: ...es not race Starting in Cold Weather at High Altitude Above 8 000 feet 2 400 Meters An engine is harder to start in cold weather The thinner air found at high altitude above 8 000 feet 2 400 meters ad...

Страница 102: ...shift into reverse with the car moving Depress the clutch pedal and pause for a few seconds before putting it in reverse or shift into one of the forward gears for a moment This stops the gears so th...

Страница 103: ...rs If you exceed these speeds the engine speed will enter into the tachometer s red zone If this occurs you may feel the engine cut in and out This is caused by a limiter in the engine s computer cont...

Страница 104: ...sitions It must be in Park or Neutral to start the engine When you are stopped in D4 D3 2 1 or R press firmly on the brake pedal and keep your foot off the accelerator pedal Park P This position mecha...

Страница 105: ...on if you need to leave the car for any reason Press on the brake pedal when you are moving the shift lever from Neutral to another gear Drive D4 Use this position for your normal driving The transmis...

Страница 106: ...s redline will not be exceeded in the lower gear First 1 To shift from Second to First press the release button on the side of the shift lever With the lever in this position the transmission locks in...

Страница 107: ...in the Shift Lock Release slot next to the shift lever 4 Push down on the key while you press the release button and move the shift lever out of Park to Neutral 5 Remove the key from the Shift Lock Re...

Страница 108: ...sist the brakes by downshifting to a lower gear and taking your foot off the accelerator pedal Check your brakes after driving through deep water Apply the brakes moderately to see if they feel normal...

Страница 109: ...m failure is very haz ardous It is best to have your car towed but if you must drive the car in this condition be extremely cautious Have your car repaired as soon as possible Anti Lock Brakes ABS equ...

Страница 110: ...You should have the dealer inspect your car as soon as possible The ABS works by comparing the speed of the wheels When replacing tires use the same size originally supplied with the car Tire size an...

Страница 111: ...onditions This is especially true in snow A person can forget some snow driving techniques during the summer months Practice is needed to relearn those skills Exercise extra caution when driving in ra...

Страница 112: ...action can change without warning Be careful when downshifting If traction is low you can lock up the drive wheels for a moment and cause a skid Be very cautious when passing or being passed by other...

Страница 113: ...Gross Axle Weight Rating The GAWR is also shown on the Certification label It tells you the maximum load for the front and rear axles It is possible that your towing package does not exceed the GVWR b...

Страница 114: ...uch it obscures your ability to see behind you with the standard mirrors If you cannot see directly behind you or have a large blind spot next to the trailer or the car you should install mirrors inte...

Страница 115: ...lights to work correctly Before Starting Out As you are preparing to tow your trailer do the following Measure the trailer s tongue load You can do this with a bathroom scale Verify that the hitch and...

Страница 116: ...edule under severe driving conditions on page 122 This extra load is magnified when you are driving in hilly terrain Watch the temperature gauge closely when climbing hills If it gets near the hot are...

Страница 117: ...wly make small movements with the steering wheel and have someone stand outside to guide you Grip the steering wheel on the bottom rather than the usual position near the top Move your hand to the lef...

Страница 118: ...c Checks 125 Fluid Locations 126 Engine Oil 127 Checking Engine Oil 127 Adding Oil 127 Recommended Oil 128 Additives 129 Changing the Oil and Filter 129 Cooling System 132 Checking the Engine Coolant...

Страница 119: ...provide competent efficient service However service at a dealer is not mandatory to keep your warranties in effect Maintenance may be done by any qualified service facility or person who is skilled i...

Страница 120: ...evel at each fuel stop Under severe driving conditions service these items more often 1 For cars sold in California this service is recommended only other areas it is required 2 Thereafter replace eve...

Страница 121: ...s at slow speeds such as a delivery vehicle E Towing a trailer Services for Severe Driving Conditions Clean the air cleaner element every 15 000 miles 24 000 km or 12 months and replace every 30 000 m...

Страница 122: ...Required Maintenance Record Have your servicing dealer record all Required Maintenance below Keep receipts for all work done on your car Maintenance...

Страница 123: ...Non Scheduled Maintenance Record Record additional maintenance for severe driving conditions or non scheduled maintenance on this page see page 122 Maintenance...

Страница 124: ...ntly check the reservoir each time you stop for fuel See page 136 Automatic transmission Check the fluid level monthly See page 137 Brakes clutch and power steering Check the fluid level monthly See p...

Страница 125: ...P COOLANT RESERVOIR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK Yellow loop CLUTCH FLUID Gray cap 5 Speed Manual Transmission only ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK Orange loop ANTI LOCK BRAKE RESERVOIR Gray cap For cars...

Страница 126: ...ck in its tube 3 Pull it out again and look at the oil level at the end of the dipstick If it is between the upper and lower marks the level is correct Add oil if the level is at or below the lower ma...

Страница 127: ...rving II This oil is formulated to help your engine use less fuel The API Service label also tells you the service classification of the oil Always use an oil that says API Service SG or SH This servi...

Страница 128: ...anging the Oil and Filter Always change the oil and filter according to the time and distance miles kilometers recommen dations on the maintenance schedule The oil and filter collect contaminants that...

Страница 129: ...ppropriate container 3 Remove the oil filter and let the remaining oil drain A special wrench available from your Honda dealer is required to remove the filter 4 Install a new oil filter according to...

Страница 130: ...then check the drain bolt and washer and the oil filter for leaks 9 Turn off the engine and wait for several minutes then check the oil level If necessary add oil to bring the level to the upper mark...

Страница 131: ...a Antifreeze Coolant The cooling system contains many aluminum components that can corrode if an improper antifreeze is used Some antifreeze even though labeled as safe for aluminum parts may not prov...

Страница 132: ...en the MAX and MIN marks Put the cap back on the reserve tank 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...

Страница 133: ...ard Remove the drain bolt from the engine block 4 Remove the reserve tank from its holder by pulling it straight up Drain the coolant and then put the tank back in its holder 5 When the coolant stops...

Страница 134: ...der bolt on top of the engine Tighten it again when coolant comes out in a steady stream with no bubbles 9 Refill the radiator to the base of the filler neck Put the cap on the radiator and tighten it...

Страница 135: ...fluid level by removing the cap and looking at the dipstick Fill the reservoir with a good quality windshield washer fluid This increases the cleaning capability and prevents freezing in cold weather...

Страница 136: ...the lower mark add fluid into the tube to bring it to the upper mark Use Honda Premium Formula Automatic Transmission Fluid or an equivalent DEXRON II Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF only 6 Insert t...

Страница 137: ...f SAE 10W 30 or 10W 40 The transmission should be drained and refilled with new oil every 24 months or 30 000 miles 48 000 km whichever comes first Shorten the service interval to every 12 months or 2...

Страница 138: ...If you add brake fluid to bring it up to the MAX mark use Genuine Honda Brake Fluid or an equivalent from a sealed container that is marked DOT 3 or DOT 4 only Brake fluid marked DOT 5 is not compati...

Страница 139: ...same DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid from a sealed container specified for the brake system Clutch System The fluid level should be between the MIN and MAX marks on the side of the reservoir If it is not...

Страница 140: ...uently and have the system inspected as soon as possible Turning the steering wheel to full left or right lock and holding it there can damage the power steering pump Air Cleaner Element The air clean...

Страница 141: ...ir cleaner duct by pulling it straight out 2 Loosen the four bolts and remove the air cleaner housing cover 3 Remove the old air cleaner element Clean the inside of the housing with a damp rag 4 Place...

Страница 142: ...ire replacement sooner if you happen to buy one or more tankfuls of contaminated gasoline Have the filter tested or replaced if you suspect it has been clogged by contaminants Spark Plugs The original...

Страница 143: ...tighten the spark plug two thirds turn after it contacts the cylinder head Tightening torque 13 Ib ft 18 N m 1 8 kg m Tighten the spark plugs carefully A spark plug that is too loose can overheat and...

Страница 144: ...ration A spark or open flame can cause the battery to explode with enough force to kill or seriously hurt you Keep all sparks open flames and smoking materials away from the battery Wear protective cl...

Страница 145: ...ol Center or a physician immediately Check the battery condition by looking at the test indicator window on the battery The label on the battery explains the test indicator s colors Check the battery...

Страница 146: ...with grease If you need to connect the battery to a charger disconnect both cables to prevent damage to the car s electrical system If your car s battery is disconnected or goes dead the audio system...

Страница 147: ...at are getting hard Replace the blades if you find these signs or they leave streaks and unwiped areas when used To replace 1 Raise the wiper arm off the windshield 2 Disconnect the blade assembly fro...

Страница 148: ...or metal reinforcement along the back edge remove the metal reinforcement strips from the old wiper blade and install them in the slots along the edge of the new blade 5 Slide the new wiper blade into...

Страница 149: ...or soft bristle brush to clean them Run the air conditioning at least once a week during the cold weather months Run it for at least 10 minutes while you are driving at a steady speed with the engine...

Страница 150: ...and correctly inflated The following pages give more detailed information on how and when to check air pressure how to inspect your tires for damage and what to do when your tires need to be replaced...

Страница 151: ...the car has been driven several miles you will see readings four to six PSI higher than the cold reading This is normal Do not let air out to match the specified cold pressure The tire will be underi...

Страница 152: ...you will see a 1 2 inch 12 7 mm wide band running across the tread This shows there is less than 1 16 inch 1 6 mm of tread left on the tire A tire that is this worn gives very little traction on wet...

Страница 153: ...ribute wear more evenly you should have the tires rotated every 7 500 miles 12 000 km Move the tires to the positions shown in the chart each time they are rotated Replacing Tires and Wheels The tires...

Страница 154: ...re and wheel size designations See page 203 for information about DOT Tire Quality Grading Winter Driving Tires that are marked M S or All Season on the sidewall have an all weather tread design They...

Страница 155: ...ions or required by local laws Make sure the chains are the correct size for your tires Install them only on the front tires If metal chains are used they must be SAE class S Cable type traction devic...

Страница 156: ...out replace them as soon as possible Refer to the chart on page 199 to determine what type of replacement bulb is needed Replacing a Headlight Bulb Your car has halogen headlight bulbs two on each sid...

Страница 157: ...Passenger s side Reinstall the radiator reserve tank and the intake air tube Replacing a Front Turn Signal Light Bulb 1 Use a long handled 2 Phillips screwdriver to loosen the turn signal assembly mou...

Страница 158: ...ew Replacing Front Side Marker and Parking Light Bulbs 1 Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw from the top of the fender 2 Move the side marker light assembly forward until it pops out of th...

Страница 159: ...and remove the taillight assembly cover 2 Pull the taillight assembly out of the body 3 To open the tabs on the taillight assembly push in on the tab and lift it up You may use a flat tip screwdriver...

Страница 160: ...d until the center pops in 2 Use a thin flat blade to wedge the fastener s head out When both fasteners are out remove the high mount brake light cover 3 Remove the socket by turning it one quarter tu...

Страница 161: ...ket 5 Turn on the parking lights and check that the new bulb is working 6 Reinstall the socket Turn it clockwise until it locks Replacing Bulbs in the Interior Courtesy Lights The courtesy lights in t...

Страница 162: ...s Ceiling Cargo Light Pry on the front edge of the lens in the middle 2 Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out of its metal tabs 3 Push the new bulb into the metal tabs Snap the lens back in place...

Страница 163: ...e car is being stored indoors Disconnect the battery Cover the car with a breathable car cover one made from a porous material such as cotton Nonporous materials such as plastic sheeting trap moisture...

Страница 164: ...e paint brightwork wheels and interior Also included are several things you can do to help prevent corrosion Exterior Care 166 Washing 166 Power Antenna Cleaning 166 Waxing 167 Aluminum Wheels 167 Tou...

Страница 165: ...inse frequently Check the body for road tar tree sap etc Remove these stains with tar remover or tur pentine Rinse it off immediately so it does not harm the finish Remember to rewax these areas even...

Страница 166: ...st some of its shine They normally contain mild abrasives and solvents that remove the top layer of the finish You should use a polish on your Honda if the finish does not have its original shine afte...

Страница 167: ...rrosion Use the touch up paint on small chips and scratches More extensive damage should be repaired by a professional Examine the chip or scratch closely before repairing it If it does not go down to...

Страница 168: ...rst to make sure it does not bleach or stain the fabric Follow the instructions that come with the cleaner Vinyl Remove dirt and dust with a vacuum cleaner Wipe the vinyl with a soft cloth dampened in...

Страница 169: ...lid type Some liquid air fresheners contain chemicals that may cause parts of the interior trim and fabric to crack or discolor If you use a liquid air freshener make sure you fasten it securely so it...

Страница 170: ...ose attention to the parts used in the repair and the quality of the work Make sure the repair facility uses genuine Honda replacement body parts Some companies make sheetmetal pieces that seem to dup...

Страница 171: ...going again If not you will also find instructions on getting your car towed Changing a Flat Tire 174 If Your Engine Won t Start 178 Nothing Happens or the Starter Motor Operates Very Slowly 179 The...

Страница 172: ...the transmission in Park automatic or Reverse 5 speed Set the parking brake 3 Open the tailgate Raise the cargo area floor by lifting up on the back edge Attach the hook to the roof line 4 Take the to...

Страница 173: ...Locate the jacking point nearest the tire you need to change It is pointed to by an arrow molded into the under side of the body Place the jack under the jacking point Turn the end bracket clock wise...

Страница 174: ...flat tire Temporarily place the flat tire on the ground with the outside surface of the wheel facing up The outside surface contacting the ground could damage the wheel surface 12 Before mounting the...

Страница 175: ...h until the wheel is firmly against the hub Do not try to tighten them fully 14 Lower the car to the ground and remove the jack 15 Tighten the wheel nuts securely in the same crisscross pattern Have t...

Страница 176: ...ide Turn the end bracket on the jack clockwise to lock it in place Store the tool kit 20 Store the wheel cover or center cap in the trunk If Your Engine Won t Start Diagnosing why your engine won t st...

Страница 177: ...their brightness If the headlights are very dim or don t light at all the battery is discharged See Jump Starting on page 180 Turn the ignition switch to START III If the headlights do not dim check...

Страница 178: ...a simple procedure there are several precautions you should take Follow the directions closely You cannot start a Honda with an automatic transmission by pushing or pulling it To jump start your car...

Страница 179: ...his jumper cable to any other part of the engine 5 If the booster battery is in another car have an assistant start that car and run it at a fast idle 6 Start your car If the starter motor still opera...

Страница 180: ...ransmission in Neutral or Park and set the parking brake Turn off the heating and cooling system and all other accessories Turn on the hazard warning indicators 2 If you see steam and or spray coming...

Страница 181: ...y remaining pressure in the cooling system After the pressure releases push down on the cap and turn it until it comes off 10 Start the engine and set the heater control lever to maximum Add coolant t...

Страница 182: ...a minute Open the hood and check the oil level see page 127 Although oil level and oil pressure are not directly connected an engine that is very low on oil can lose pressure during cornering and othe...

Страница 183: ...etc Try not to use other electrically operated controls such as the power windows Keep the engine running and take extra care not to stall it Starting the engine will discharge the battery rapidly By...

Страница 184: ...he indicator If it stays on have your car checked by the dealer as soon as possible Drive moderately until the dealer has inspected the problem Avoid full throttle acceleration and driving at high spe...

Страница 185: ...ows immedi ately or the moonroof motor still does not operate you can close the moonroof manually 3 Get the tool out of the tool kit located under the cargo area floor 4 Use a screwdriver or coin to r...

Страница 186: ...in two or three fuse boxes The under hood fuse box is located in the front of the engine compartment on the passenger s side To open push the tab as shown Only cars equipped with ABS have an ABS fuse...

Страница 187: ...es control that component Check those fuses first but check all the fuses before deciding that is not the cause Replace any blown fuses and check the component s operation 1 Turn the ignition switch t...

Страница 188: ...the cigarette lighter or radio If you replace the burned out fuse with a spare fuse that has a lower rating it might blow out again This does not indicate anything wrong Replace the fuse with one of t...

Страница 189: ...Fuses 1 On Canadian cars 2 U S EX Taking Care of the Unexpected...

Страница 190: ...Fuses Taking Care of the Unexpected...

Страница 191: ...r s suspension and body can be seriously damaged if this method of towing is attempted If your Honda cannot be trans ported by a flat bed truck it should be towed with the front wheels off the ground...

Страница 192: ...nformation 202 Tire Size Designation 202 Wheel Size Designation 202 Tire Speed Ratings 202 Tire Pressure Adjustment for High Speed Driving 203 DOT Tire Quality Grading U S Cars 203 Treadwear 203 Tract...

Страница 193: ...censing and insuring your car The easiest place to find the VIN is on a plate fastened to the top of the dashboard You can see it by looking through the windshield on the driver s side It is also on t...

Страница 194: ...umbers The Engine Number is stamped into the engine block The Transmission Number is on a label on top of the transmission Technical Information MANUAL TRANSMISSION NUMBER ENGINE NUMBER AUTOMATIC TRAN...

Страница 195: ...w ABS option 1 Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the engine Reserve tank capacity 0 16 U S gal 06 0 13 Imp gal 2 U S LX Canada EX 3 U S EX 4 Excluding the oil remaining...

Страница 196: ...Specifications Technical Information 1 U S LX Canada EX 2 U S EX...

Страница 197: ...en the control unit detects a wheel locking up it energizes the appropriate solenoid in the modulator solenoid unit There are three solenoids one for each front wheel and one for the rear wheels The e...

Страница 198: ...propellant which burns instantaneously The gas produced by the burning propellant inflates the airbag instantly The airbags are vented so they stay inflated for only an instant and do not block the d...

Страница 199: ...carry H Speed Rating Symbol See the speed rating chart in this section for additional information Wheel Size Designation Wheels are also marked with important information that you need if you ever ha...

Страница 200: ...ar meet all U S Federal Safety Requirements All tires are also graded for treadwear traction and temperature performance according to Department of Transportation DOT standards The following explains...

Страница 201: ...ssipate 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 ex...

Страница 202: ...ntain them This section summarizes how the emissions controls work Scheduled maintenance is on page 120 In Canada Honda vehicles comply with the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards CMVSS for Emiss...

Страница 203: ...the amount of HC CO and NOx produced Three Way Catalytic Converter The three way catalytic converter is in the exhaust system Through chemical reactions it converts HC CO and NOx in the engine s exha...

Страница 204: ...It can set on fire any combustible materials that come near it Park your car away from high grass dry leaves or other flammables A defective catalytic converter contributes to air pollution and can i...

Страница 205: ...omer Relations Warranty Coverages 210 Customer Relations Information 211 Reporting Safety Defects U S Cars 212 U S Zone Office Map 213 Canada Zone Office Map 214 Authorized Manuals 215 Warranty and Cu...

Страница 206: ...ied time period with no mileage limit Accessory Limited Warranty Genuine Honda Accessories are covered under this warranty Time and mileage limits depend on the type of accessory and other factors Ple...

Страница 207: ...in this way If you are dissatisfied with the decision made by the dealership s management contact your Honda Customer Relations Zone Office Refer to the U S and Canada Zone Office maps on the followin...

Страница 208: ...f it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or American...

Страница 209: ...0 5600 Central Zone 101 South Stanfield Road Troy Ohio 45373 513 332 6250 Northeastern Zone P O Box 337 Eastgate Industrial Park 115 Gaither Drive Moorestown New Jersey 08057 609 235 5533 Includes NYC...

Страница 210: ...78 7121 Central Zone Honda Canada Inc 126 Milner Avenue Scarborough Ontario M1S 3R2 416 299 3400 Quebec Zone Honda Canada Inc 1750 rue Eiffel Boucherville Quebec J4B 7W1 514 655 6161 Atlantic Zone Hon...

Страница 211: ...manuals prior to the year shown below contact Helm Incorporated P O Box 07280 Detroit MI 48207 or call 1 800 782 4356 Valid only for sales within the U S Canadian owners should contact their authoriz...

Страница 212: ...simple enough for most mechanically inclined owners to understand Electrical Troubleshooting Manual This manual complements the Service Manual by providing in depth troubleshooting information for eac...

Страница 213: ...ad Restraints 53 Mirrors 59 Seats 52 Steering Wheel 38 43 Air Cleaner Element 141 Air Conditioning Maintenance 150 Usage 68 72 Air Filter See Air Cleaner Element Air Outlets Vents 68 Air Pressure Tire...

Страница 214: ...adlights 40 Bulb Replacement Back up Lights 160 Brake Lights 160 161 Front Parking Lights 159 Front Side Marker Lights 159 Headlights 157 High Mount Brake Light 161 License Plate Lights 162 Specificat...

Страница 215: ...EAN Indicator 81 Cleaner Air 141 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels 167 Antenna 166 Carpeting 179 Exterior 166 Interior 169 Seat Belts 169 Vinyl 169 Clock Setting the 61 Clutch Fluid 140 CO in the Exhaust 206 C...

Страница 216: ...Brake Wear Indicators 109 Disposal of Used Oil 131 Door and Brake Lamp Monitor 33 Doors Childproof Door Locks 50 Glove Box 51 Locking and Unlocking 49 Power Door Locks 49 Tailgate 51 DOT Tire Quality...

Страница 217: ...Cleaner Element Fuel 143 Oil 129 First Gear Shifting 104 5 Speed Manual Transmission Checking Fluid Level 138 Shifting the 103 104 Flashers Hazard Warning 33 42 Flat Tire Changing a 174 Fluids 5 Speed...

Страница 218: ...me Running Lights 40 High Beam Indicator 33 High Beams Turning on 39 Low Beams Turning on 39 Replacing Halogen Bulbs 157 Turning on 39 Heating and Cooling 68 High Altitude Starting a t 102 High Beam I...

Страница 219: ...OCK Ignition Key Position 48 Locking Clip Seat Belt 22 Locks Anti Theft Steering Column 48 Childproof Door Locks 50 Fuel Filler Door 91 Glove Box 51 Power Door 49 Tailgate 51 Low Coolant Level 132 Low...

Страница 220: ...er Viscosity Chart 129 ON Ignition Key Position 48 Opening the Hood 91 Operation in Foreign Countries 89 Outside Mirrors 59 Overheating Engine 189 Panel Brightness Control 40 Park Gear Position 105 Pa...

Страница 221: ...4 Safety Belts 5 Safety Defects Reporting 212 Safety Labels Location of 26 Safety Messages Preface ii Seat Adjustments Driver s Lumbar Support 53 Driver s Seat Power Height Adjustment 53 Front Seat Ad...

Страница 222: ...Wheel Adjustment 43 Anti Theft Column Lock 48 Steering Wheel Controls Cruise Control 44 Stereo Sound System 75 Storing Your Car 164 Sunshade Moonroof 58 Supplemental Restraint System 11 Service Preca...

Страница 223: ...Automatic Transmission 137 Fluid Selection 137 Identification Number 197 Shifting the 5 Speed Manual 104 Shifting the Automatic 105 Transmitter 50 Treadwear 203 Trip Meter 35 Turn Signals 40 Undersid...

Страница 224: ...Fluid Capacity 198 Operation 42 Washing 166 Waxing and Polishing 167 Wheels Adjusting the Steering 43 Alignment and Balance 153 Wrench 176 Windows Cleaning 170 Operating the Power 55 Rear Defogger 42...

Страница 225: ...S qt 4 0 l 3 5 Imp qt Tire Pressure measured cold Front Rear up to 475 Ib 32 psi 2 2 kg cm2 220 kpa Front up to 950 Ib 32 psi 2 2 kg cm 2 220 kpa Rear up to 950 Ib 38 psi 2 6 kg cm 2 260 kpa Tire Siz...

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