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Driving

This section gives you tips on

starting the engine under various
conditions, and how to operate the
manual and automatic transmissions.
It also includes important infor-
mation on your car's braking system
and facts you need if you are plan-
ning to tow a trailer.

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

110

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

111

Starting in Cold Weather

at High Altitude.....................

112

5-speed Manual Transmission....

113

Recommended Shift Points......

113

Maximum Speeds......................

114

Automatic Transmission...............

114

Shift Lever Positions.................

115

Maximum Speeds......................

118

Shift Lock Release.....................

118

The Braking System......................

119

Brake Wear Indicators..............

119

Brake System Design................

119

Anti-lock Brakes........................

120

Driving in Bad Weather................

121

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

123

Driving

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Содержание 1996 Accord Coupe

Страница 1: ...and how to load luggage and other cargo Driving 109 The proper way to start the engine shift the transmission and park plus towing a trailer Maintenance 129 The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you...

Страница 2: ...ou can refer to it at any time Several warranties protect your new Honda Read the warranty booklet thoroughly so you understand the coverages and are aware of your rights and responsibilities Maintain...

Страница 3: ...NING 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 follow instructions You CAN be HURT if you don t follo...

Страница 4: ...a Crash 12 Important Facts About Airbags 13 How the Driver s Airbag Works 14 How the Passenger s Airbag Works 15 How the SRS Indicator Light Works 16 System Service 16 System Service Precautions 17 Ad...

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

Страница 6: ...adults and larger children All infants and small children must be properly restrained in child safety seats see page 20 A pregnant woman needs to wear a seat belt to protect herself and her unborn ch...

Страница 7: ...Lap Shoulder Belt This style of seat belt has a single belt that goes over your shoulder across your chest and across your hips Each lap shoulder belt has an emergency locking retractor In normal dri...

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

Страница 9: ...ocked 2 Check that the belt is not twisted 3 Position the lap portion of the belt as low as possible across your hips not across your stomach This lets your strong pelvic bones take the force of a cra...

Страница 10: ...e seat belt push the red PRESS button on the buckle Guide the belt across your body to the door pillar After you exit the vehicle make sure the seat belt is out of the way and will not get closed in t...

Страница 11: ...e end of the belt to adjust for a snug but comfortable fit To unlatch the belt push the red PRESS button on the buckle Advice for Pregnant Women Protecting the mother is the best way to protect her un...

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

Страница 13: ...ectrical system is disconnected in a crash What Happens In a Crash If you ever have a severe frontal collision the sensors will detect rapid deceleration and signal the control unit to instantly infla...

Страница 14: ...d deflate only once They cannot protect you during any additional impacts that can occur during a crash sequence Injuries including fatal injuries can occur in a severe collision even if seat belts ar...

Страница 15: ...me facial abrasions or other injuries To reduce the possibility of injury you should always sit back as far from the steering wheel as is practical while still maintaining full vehicle control After t...

Страница 16: ...at the same time as the driver s airbag This airbag is quite large and inflates with considerable force It can seriously hurt a front seat passenger who is not in the proper position and wearing the...

Страница 17: ...I The light stays on after the engine starts The light comes on or flashes while you are driving If you see any of these indications the airbag may not work when needed in an accident Take the car to...

Страница 18: ...o works on your car that you have a supplemental restraint system Failure to follow the procedures and precautions in the official Honda service manual could result in personal injury or damage to the...

Страница 19: ...e most protec tion from the seat belts If you recline a seat back you reduce the protective capability of your seat belt The farther a seat back is reclined the greater the risk that you will slide un...

Страница 20: ...le he could injure his knees For information on loading cargo see page 108 Driving with Pets Loose pets can be a hazard while you are driving An unrestrained pet can interfere with your ability to dri...

Страница 21: ...mend that whenever possible you secure your child s infant or toddler seat in the center position of the rear seat with the lap belt We strongly recommend that you do not put an infant seat in the fro...

Страница 22: ...d use a booster seat Important Safety Reminders Never hold a baby or child on your lap when riding in a car If you are wearing your seat belt the violent forces created during a crash will tear the ch...

Страница 23: ...belt portion of a lap shoulder belt A child whose seat is not properly secured to the car can be endangered in a crash To properly route a seat belt through a child seat follow the seat maker s instr...

Страница 24: ...to the infant Restraining a Child Who Weighs Between 9 and 18 kg 20 and 40 lbs Toddler seats are designed for children who weigh between 9 and 18 kg 20 and 40 Ibs The preferred place to put a toddler...

Страница 25: ...veral styles of booster seats are available We recommend a design that allows the child to use the car s lap shoulder belt Whichever style you select follow the booster seat manufacturer s instruction...

Страница 26: ...and check for twists or kinks Using Child Restraints with Tethers Your Honda has three attachment points for tether style child seat They are located on the rear shelf Use the dimensions in the above...

Страница 27: ...e bottom of the bolt The supplied anchor plate is designed only for mounting a child restraint Do not use it for any other purpose Storing a Child Seat When you are not using an infant seat or other c...

Страница 28: ...you 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 transpo...

Страница 29: ...open run the engine only long enough to move the car 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...

Страница 30: ...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 31: ...42 Windshield Washers 43 Hazard Warning 43 Rear Window Defogger 44 Steering Wheel Adjustment 44 Steering Wheel Controls 46 Cruise Control 46 Keys and Locks 49 Keys 49 Ignition Switch 49 Door Locks 51...

Страница 32: ...nd Controls DOOR LOCK SWITCH P 51 MIRROR CONTROLS P 62 DIGITAL CLOCK P 64 HEATING COOLING CONTROL P 70 AUDIO SYSTEM P 77 83 HOOD RELEASE HANDLE P 103 TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE P 52 FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE P...

Страница 33: ...m develops a prob lem Have the dealer check your car for burned out bulbs or other problems The U S instrument panel is shown Differences for the Canadian model are noted in the text Instruments and C...

Страница 34: ...on when the engine is running For complete information see page 204 Charging System Indicator If this light comes on when the engine is running the battery is not being charged For complete informati...

Страница 35: ...e 206 Supplemental Restraint System Indicator See page 16 Malfunction Indicator Lamp Door and Brake Lamp Monitor The appropriate light comes on in this display if the trunk or either door is not close...

Страница 36: ...adian models only This indicator lights when you turn the ignition to ON II with the headlight switch off and the parking brake set It should go off if you turn on the headlights or release the parkin...

Страница 37: ...ne Odometer The odometer shows the total dis tance your car has been driven It measures miles in U S models and kilometers in Canadian models It is illegal under federal law in the U S and provincial...

Страница 38: ...g on curvy or hilly roads The gauge stays at the same fuel level reading after you turn off the ignition When you add fuel the gauge slowly changes to the new reading after you turn the ignition back...

Страница 39: ...ndow defogger 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 lever on the u...

Страница 40: ...he turn signal lever until you hear a click then let go The blue high beam indicator will light see page 36 To flash the high beams pull back and hold the turn signal lever Release the lever and the h...

Страница 41: ...n or lane change with this lever Push down on the lever to signal a left turn and up to signal a right turn If you push it up or down all the way the turn signal continues to blink even when you relea...

Страница 42: ...hree positions INT intermittent low speed high speed In intermittent the wipers operate every few seconds In low speed and high speed the wipers run continu ously To operate the wipers in mist mode pu...

Страница 43: ...o clean the windshield pull back on the wiper control lever The washers spray until you release the lever The wipers run at low speed while you re pulling the lever then complete one more sweep of the...

Страница 44: ...on again when you restart the car Make sure the rear window is clear and you have good visibility before starting to drive The defogger wires on the inside of the rear window can be accidentally dama...

Страница 45: ...the left Push this lever all the way down 3 Move the steering wheel up or down to the desired position Position the wheel so you can see all the instrument panel gauges and warning lights Push the lev...

Страница 46: ...tions The cruise control as it operates moves the accelerator pedal You can damage your car s accelerator mechanism by resting your foot under the pedal and blocking the movement Using the Cruise Cont...

Страница 47: ...ch the desired cruising speed release the button Push on the accelerator pedal Ac celerate to the desired cruising speed and press the SET decel button You can decrease the set cruising speed in eithe...

Страница 48: ...the instrument panel will go out and the car will begin to slow down You can use the accelerator pedal in the normal way If you use the brake or clutch pedal to cancel cruise control the system retain...

Страница 49: ...access and 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 key number if you ever have...

Страница 50: ...arette lighter ON II 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...

Страница 51: ...k the driver s door pull the door handle and push the lock tab in Release the handle then close the door The doors can also be locked and unlocked from the outside with the key Power Door Locks LX and...

Страница 52: ...the key and hold it both doors will unlock Both doors will unlock when you unlock the passenger s door with the key Trunk You can open the trunk in two ways Pull the trunk release handle to the left...

Страница 53: ...box by pulling the bottom of the handle Close it with a firm push Lock or unlock the glove box with the master key The glove box light comes on only when the instrument panel lights are on Instruments...

Страница 54: ...t is locked in position 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 l...

Страница 55: ...model in the U S The long horizontal switch adjusts the seat bottom in several directions The short vertical switch adjusts the seat back angle Push the horizontal switch forward or backward to adjus...

Страница 56: ...at back angle by pushing the rear switch in the direction you want to move Instruments and Controls Reclining the seat back can decrease the protection you get from your seat belt in a crash You can s...

Страница 57: ...de pull up on the seat back adjustment lever On the EX model with the optional power seat Pull up on the release lever on the side of the seat back To get into the back seat on the passenger s side pu...

Страница 58: ...int Do not attempt to adjust it while driving To raise it pull upward To lower the restraint push the release button and push the restraint down To remove a head restraint for cleaning or repair pull...

Страница 59: ...helf To lock the seat back upright push it firmly against the rear shelf Make sure it is latched in place by pulling on the top of the seat Make sure both rear shoulder belts are positioned in front o...

Страница 60: ...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 con tains these extra features AUTO To open the driver s wi...

Страница 61: ...off the ignition Opening either front door cancels the delay function You must turn the ignition ON II again before you can raise or lower the windows Moonroof On EX model in the U S and EX R model i...

Страница 62: ...for best visibility Be sure to adjust the mirrors before you start driving The inside mirror has day and night positions The night position reduces glare from headlights behind you Flip the tab on th...

Страница 63: ...tch To apply the parking brake pull the lever up fully To release it pull up slightly push the button and lower the lever The parking brake light on the instrument panel should go out when the parking...

Страница 64: ...nd hold the H button until the hour advances to the desired time 4 Press and hold the M button until the numbers advance to the desired time You can use the RESET button to quickly set the time to the...

Страница 65: ...ld a larger cup Use the beverage holder only when the car is parked If you place cups in the holder while driving the liquid may spill when you go over bumps or around corners Be careful when you are...

Страница 66: ...must be in ACCESSORY I or ON II for the cigarette lighter to work To heat up the lighter push it in It will pop out when it is ready for use Do not hold the lighter in while it is heating up you coul...

Страница 67: ...nd other smoking materials To prevent a possible fire and damage to your car don t put paper or other things that can burn in the ashtray Ceiling Light The ceiling light has a three position switch In...

Страница 68: ...ain to turn it off You can use the spotlights at all times Courtesy Lights On some models The ignition switch light comes on when you open the driver s door and stays on several seconds after you clos...

Страница 69: ...Use the System 72 Ventilation 73 To Cool with A C 74 To Heat 75 To Heat and Dehumidify with Air Conditioning 75 To Defog and Defrost 75 To Turn Everything Off 76 Audio System Canadian LX 77 AM FM Cas...

Страница 70: ...increases air flow Temperature Control Dial Turning this dial clockwise increases the temperature of the air flow Air Conditioning A C Button This button turns the air condi tioning ON and OFF The in...

Страница 71: ...er vents in the dashboard Air flow is divided between the vents in the dashboard and the floor vents Air flows from the floor vents Air flow is divided between the floor vents and the defroster vents...

Страница 72: ...o Use the System This section covers how to set up the system controls for ventilation heating cooling dehumidifying and defrosting The engine must be running for the heater and air conditioning to ge...

Страница 73: ...nd cooling system are at the base of the windshield Keep these clear of leaves and other debris Ventilation The flow through ventilation system draws in outside air circulates it through the interior...

Страница 74: ...ure control dial is all the way to the left 3 Set the fan to maximum speed 4 Open the windows partially Select and When the interior has cooled down to a more comfortable temperature close the windows...

Страница 75: ...n on 2 Turn on the air conditioning 3 Select and 4 Adjust the temperature control dial so the mixture of heated and cooled air feels comfortable This setting is suitable for all driving conditions whe...

Страница 76: ...ill send more warm air to the windshield defroster vents For safety make sure you have a clear view through all the windows before driving away To Turn Everything Off To shut off the system temporaril...

Страница 77: ...udio system provides clear reception on both AM and FM bands while the preset buttons allow you to easily select your favorite stations The cassette player features auto reverse for continuous play Co...

Страница 78: ...olume by turning the SW VOL BAL knob The band and frequency that the radio was last tuned to is displayed To change bands press the AM FM button On the FM band ST will be displayed if the station is b...

Страница 79: ...sed the system scans upward or down ward from the current frequency It stops when it finds a station with a strong signal Preset You can store the frequencies of your favorite radio stations in the si...

Страница 80: ...gth Adjust the Fader to your liking by turning the outside ring Adjust the Balance by pulling out the SW VOL BAL knob and turning it Treble Bass Use these controls to adjust the tone to your liking Ad...

Страница 81: ...ow you which side of the cassette is playing The indicates the side you inserted facing upward is now playing If you want to play the other side press the Fast Forward Rewind buttons at the same time...

Страница 82: ...ly To take the system out of fast forward press REW briefly If the system reaches the end of the tape while in fast forward or rewind it automatically stops that function reverses direction and begins...

Страница 83: ...on automatic sensing of chromium dioxide CrO2 tape and autoreverse for continuous play U S EX and Canadian EX R The Anti theft feature disables the system if it is disconnected from the car s battery...

Страница 84: ...higher frequency and push the switch down to tune to a lower frequency The frequency numbers will start to change rapidly Release the switch when the display reaches the desired frequency To change t...

Страница 85: ...until you hear a beep 4 Repeat steps 1 to 3 to store a total of six stations on AM and twelve on FM Once a station s frequency is stored simply press and release the proper preset button to tune to it...

Страница 86: ...is dependent on many factors such as the distance from the station s transmitter nearby large objects and atmos pheric conditions A radio station s signal gets weaker as you get farther away from its...

Страница 87: ...or flutter This is a main cause of poor radio reception in city driving Radio reception can be affected by atmospheric conditions such as thunderstorms high humidity and even sunspots You may be able...

Страница 88: ...r the ignition switch Tape Search Functions With a cassette playing you can use the FF REW TMS or REPEAT function to find a desired program FF REW Fast Forward and Rewind move the tape rapidly Push th...

Страница 89: ...eactivate REPEAT by pressing the button again The TMS and REPEAT functions 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...

Страница 90: ...orter cassettes Cassettes longer than 100 minutes use thinner tape that may break or jam the drive Look at a cassette before you insert it If the tape is loose tighten it by turning one of the hubs wi...

Страница 91: ...ger load the desired CDs in the magazine and load the magazine in the changer U S LX U S EX Canada EX R To operate the CD changer the ignition must be in ACCESSORY I or ON II and the audio system must...

Страница 92: ...OnU S EXandCanadianEX Rmodels RANDOM PLAY This feature when activated plays the tracks on a CD in random order rather than in the order they are recorded on the CD To activate Random Play press the A...

Страница 93: ...age keep CDs out of direct sunlight and extreme heat To clean a disc use a clean soft cloth Wipe across the disc from the center to the outside edge A new CD may be rough on the inner and outer edges...

Страница 94: ...ndications If you see an error indication in the display while in CD mode find the cause in the chart to the right If you cannot clear the error indication take the car to your Honda dealer Comfort an...

Страница 95: ...obtain the code number from your Honda dealer To do this you will need the system s serial number If your car s battery is disconnected or goes dead the audio system will disable itself If this happen...

Страница 96: ...This section will help you If you plan to add any accesso ries to your car please read the information in this section first Break in Period 100 Gasoline 100 Oxygenated Fuels 100 Driving in Foreign C...

Страница 97: ...ause a persistent heavy metallic rapping noise in the engine that can lead to mechanical damage We recommend gasolines containing detergent additives that help prevent fuel system and engine deposits...

Страница 98: ...tch to another brand of gasoline Fuel system damage or performance problems resulting from the use of an oxygenated fuel containing more than the percentages of oxygenates given above are not covered...

Страница 99: ...cap on the inside of the door as shown 4 Stop filling the tank after the fuel pump automatically clicks off Do not try to top off the tank leave some room for the fuel to expand with temperature chan...

Страница 100: ...of center Slide your hand to the left until you feel the hood latch handle Push this handle up until it releases the hood Lift the hood 3 Pull the support rod out of its clip and insert the end into t...

Страница 101: ...y 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 paper to...

Страница 102: ...gine Coolant Check Look at the coolant level in the radiator reserve tank Make sure it is between the MAX and MIN lines If it is below the MIN line see Adding Engine Coolant on page 146 for informatio...

Страница 103: ...pid acceler ation abrupt cornering and hard braking use more fuel Always drive in the highest gear that allows the engine to run and acceler ate smoothly Depending on traffic conditions try to maintai...

Страница 104: ...systems including the SRS system the engine s fuel injection and the Anti lock brake system Strong electronic inter ference can affect their operation Electronic communications equip ment such as cel...

Страница 105: ...ber is the total weight of cargo you can load in or on the car With five occupants driver and four passengers the maximum recom mended weight for cargo is 45 kg 100 Ibs Where you store this cargo and...

Страница 106: ...an ning to tow a trailer Preparing to Drive 110 Starting the Engine 111 Starting in Cold Weather at High Altitude 112 5 speed Manual Transmission 113 Recommended Shift Points 113 Maximum Speeds 114 Au...

Страница 107: ...g with you inside are stored property or fastened down securely 5 Check the adjustment of the seat see page 54 6 Check the adjustment of the inside and outside mirrors see page 62 7 Check the adjustme...

Страница 108: ...n START III for more than 15 seconds at a time Pause for at least 10 seconds before trying again 5 If the engine does not start within 15 seconds or starts but stalls right away repeat step 4 with the...

Страница 109: ...he drain on the battery 2 Push the accelerator pedal half way to the floor and hold it there while starting the engine Do not hold the ignition key in START III for more than 15 seconds When the engin...

Страница 110: ...e car moving You can get extra braking from the engine when slowing down by shifting to a lower gear This extra braking can help you maintain a safe speed and prevent your brakes from overheating whil...

Страница 111: ...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 U S LX Canada LX U S EX Canada EX R Automatic Tran...

Страница 112: ...II If it flashes while driving in any shift position it indicates a possible problem in the transmission Avoid rapid acceleration and have the transmission checked by an authorized Honda dealer as so...

Страница 113: ...an remove the key from the ignition switch Reverse R To shift to Reverse from Park see the explanation under Park To shift to Reverse from Neutral come to a complete stop and then shift Press the rele...

Страница 114: ...de of the shift lever This position locks the transmission in second gear It does not downshift to first gear when you come to a stop Second gives you more power when climbing and increased engine bra...

Страница 115: ...ver out of Park if the normal method of pushing on the brake pedal and pressing the release button does not work 1 Set the Parking brake 2 Remove the key from the ignition switch 3 Insert the key in t...

Страница 116: ...ately to see if they feel normal If not apply them gently and frequently until they do Since a longer distance is needed to stop with wet brakes be extra cautious and alert in your driving Brake Wear...

Страница 117: ...s always On It requires no special effort or driving technique You will feel a pulsation in the brake pedal when the ABS activates Activation varies with the amount of traction your tires have On dry...

Страница 118: ...ve in bad weather The cruise control should not be used in these condi tions Driving Technique Always drive slower than you would in dry weather It takes your car longer to react even in conditions th...

Страница 119: ...ar and proper pressure Both are important in preventing hydroplaning loss of traction on a wet surface In the winter mount snow tires on all four wheels for the best handling Watch road conditions car...

Страница 120: ...d the front and 40 toward the rear Never load the trailer so the back is heavier than the front This takes weight off your car s rear axle and reduces traction The combined weight of the car all passe...

Страница 121: ...ver use a hitch that mounts only to the rear bumper The bumper is not designed to handle that type of load The hitch should bolt to the underbody of the car and distribute the load over a wide area Al...

Страница 122: ...ht of 450 kg 1 000 Ibs do not have their own braking system If you are thinking of getting a trailer that does have brakes make sure they are electrically operated There are no provisions in your car...

Страница 123: ...ou 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 safety chain are securely fastened Check the con...

Страница 124: ...nt speed and steer straight ahead If there is too much wind buffeting slow down to get out of the other vehicle s air turbulence Towing a trailer puts an extra load on your car You should have your ca...

Страница 125: ...s into the curb set the parking brake firmly and put the transmission in 1st or Reverse manual or Park automatic In addition place wheel chocks at each of the trailer s tires Backing up with a trailer...

Страница 126: ...odic Checks 138 Fluid Locations 139 Engine Oil 140 Checking Engine Oil 140 Adding Oil 141 Recommended Oil 141 Synthetic Oil 143 Additives 143 Oil and Filter Changes 143 Cooling System 145 Checking the...

Страница 127: ...chanic Some of the most important safety precautions are given in the next page However we cannot warn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in performing maintenance Only you can decide whet...

Страница 128: ...engine and exhaust system cool before touching any parts Injury from moving parts Do not run the engine unless in structed to do so Read the instructions before you begin and make sure you have the t...

Страница 129: ...ess stress on the engine brakes and many other parts of your car The load limit is shown on the label on the driver s doorjamb Operate your car on reasonable roads within the legal speed limit Drive y...

Страница 130: ...e Honda parts and fluids whenever you have maintenance done These are manufactured to the same high quality standards as the original components so you can be confident of their perfomance and durabil...

Страница 131: ...ule on the next page do not apply For Canadian Owners This Maintenance Schedule outlines the minimum required maintenance that you should perform to ensure the trouble free operation of your vehicle D...

Страница 132: ...driving less than 16 km 10 miles per trip Driving in extremely hot over 90 F 32 C conditions Extensive idling or long periods of stop and go driving Trailer towing driving with a car top carrier or dr...

Страница 133: ...Required Maintenance Record Have your servicing dealer record all Required Maintenance below Keep receipts for all work done on your car Maintenance...

Страница 134: ...Non Scheduled Maintenance Record Record additional maintenance for severe driving conditions or non scheduled maintenance on this page see page 135 Maintenance...

Страница 135: ...oir each time you stop for fuel See page 149 Automatic transmission Check the fluid level monthly See page 150 Brakes clutch and power steering Check the fluid level monthly See page 152 Tires Check t...

Страница 136: ...MISSION FLUID DIPSTICK Yellow loop WASHER FLUID Blue cap POWER STEERING FLUID Red cap ANTI LOCK BRAKE RESERVOIR Gray cap ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK Orange loop 5 M Tonly CLUTCH FLUID Gray cap BRAKE FLUID Gra...

Страница 137: ...e car is parked on level ground 1 Pull out the dipstick orange loop and wipe it with a cloth or paper towel 2 Insert it all the way back in its tube 3 Pull it out again and look at the oil level at th...

Страница 138: ...rvice Classification from the API Service label on the oil container A fuel efficient oil is recommended for your Honda This is shown on the API Service label by the words Energy Conserving II This oi...

Страница 139: ...tell you the oil s viscosity or weight Select the oil for your car according to this chart An oil with a viscosity of 5W 30 is preferred for improved fuel economy and year round protection in your Hon...

Страница 140: ...longevity It only increases the cost of operating your car Oil and Filter Changes Always change the oil and filter according to the time and distance recommendations in the mainte nance schedule The o...

Страница 141: ...m 4 4 kgf m 32 Ibf ft 6 Refill the engine with the recom mended oil Engine oil change capacity including filter U S LX Canada LX 3 8 4 0 US qt 3 3 Imp qt U S EX Canada EX R 4 3 4 5 US qt 3 8 Imp qt 7...

Страница 142: ...the coolant level in the reserve tank is at or below the MIN line add coolant to bring it up to the MAX line Inspect the cooling system for leaks This coolant should always be a mixture of 50 antifree...

Страница 143: ...iator cap by pushing down and turning counterclockwise 4 The coolant level should be up to the base of the filler neck Add coolant if it is low 5 Put the radiator cap back on Tighten it fully 6 Pour c...

Страница 144: ...antifreeze Draining the coolant requires access to the underside of the car Unless you have the tools and knowledge you should have this maintenance done by a skilled mechanic 1 Start the engine Turn...

Страница 145: ...tainer The cooling system capacity is With manual transmission 5 4 1 43 US gal 1 19 Imp gal With automatic transmission 5 3 1 40 US gal 1 17 Imp gal 7 Pour coolant into the radiator up to the base of...

Страница 146: ...el The windshield washer reservoir is located behind the left headlight Check the reservoir s fluid level by removing the cap and looking at the level gauge attached to the cap Fill the reservoir with...

Страница 147: ...d check the fluid level It should be between the upper and lower marks 5 If the level is below the lower mark add fluid into the tube to bring it to the upper mark Use Honda Premium Formula Auto matic...

Страница 148: ...otor oil with a viscosity of SAE 10W 30 or 10W 40 temporarily Motor oil can cause increased trans mission wear and higher shifting effort so you should have the trans mission drained and refilled with...

Страница 149: ...dd 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 DOT3 or DOT4 only Brake fluid marked DOT5 is not compatible with you...

Страница 150: ...m Low fluid level can indicate a leak in the clutch system Have this system inspected as soon as possible Power Steering You should check the fluid level in the power steering reservoir monthly Check...

Страница 151: ...eft or right lock and holding it there can damage the power steering pump Air Cleaner The air cleaner element should be cleaned or replaced according to the time and distance recommendations in the ma...

Страница 152: ...away from the air cleaner 3 Loosen the four bolts and remove the air cleaner housing cover 4 Remove the old air cleaner element Clean the inside of the air cleaner housing with a damp rag 5 Place the...

Страница 153: ...cement 1 Clean up any dirt and oil around the spark plug caps 2 Remove the spark plug cap by pulling it straight out 3 Remove the spark plug with a 16 mm 5 8 inch spark plug socket 4 Put the new spark...

Страница 154: ...kgf m 13 lbf ft Tighten the spark plugs carefully A spark plug that is too loose can overheat and damage the engine Overtightening can cause damage to the threads in the cylinder head 6 Install the sp...

Страница 155: ...diately call a physician or 911 Skin Remove contaminated clothing Flush the skin with large quantities of water Call a physician immediately Swallowing Drink water or milk Call your local Poison Contr...

Страница 156: ...ps wash it off with plain water Dry off the battery with a cloth or paper towel Coat the terminals with grease to help prevent future corrosion If the terminals are severely cor roded clean them with...

Страница 157: ...y display Use the Preset buttons to enter the five digit code see page 97 Charging the battery with the cables connected can seriously damage your car s electronic controls Detach the battery cables b...

Страница 158: ...re 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 from th...

Страница 159: ...r metal rein forcement 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 160: ...ssure spray 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 ten minutes while you are driving at a steady speed wit...

Страница 161: ...ar or looseness have your dealer adjust or replace the belts Tires To safely operate your car your tires must be the proper type and size in good condition with adequate tread and correctly inflated T...

Страница 162: ...cold This means the car has been parked for at least three hours If you have to drive the car before checking the tire pressure the tires can still be considered cold if you drive less than 1 6 km 1...

Страница 163: ...re if you find either of these conditions Cuts splits or cracks in the side of the tire Replace the tire if you can see fabric or tread Excessive tread wear Your car s tires have wear indicators molde...

Страница 164: ...evenly you should have the tires rotated every 12 000 km 7 500 miles Move the tires to the positions shown in the chart each time they are rotated When shopping for replacement tires you may find that...

Страница 165: ...X 185 65R1588S Canada LX P185 70R1487S U S EX Canada EX R 195 60R15 88H See Tire Information on page 221 for additional information about tire and wheel size designations See page 222 for information...

Страница 166: ...tions 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 devi...

Страница 167: ...te light Side marker lights Daytime running lights Canadian cars If you find any bulbs are burned out replace them as soon as possible Refer to the chart on page 219 to determine what type of replacem...

Страница 168: ...al connector from the bulb by squeezing the connector to unlock the tab while you push down on the connector 3 Remove the bulb by turning it one quarter turn counterclockwise 4 Insert the new bulb int...

Страница 169: ...se 4 Remove the burned out bulb from the socket by pulling it straight out of its socket 5 Install the new bulb in the socket 6 Push the bulb holder into the turn signal assembly and turn it clockwise...

Страница 170: ...lockwise to remove it from the lens 4 Pull the bulb straight out of its socket Push the new bulb straight into the socket until it bottoms 5 Put the bulb holder back into its hole in the lens and turn...

Страница 171: ...or turn signal 3 Remove the socket by turning it one quarter turn counterclockwise 4 Remove the burned out bulb from the socket by pulling it straight out of its socket 5 Install the new bulb in the s...

Страница 172: ...back up light 3 Remove the socket by turning it one quarter turn counterclockwise 4 Remove the burned out bulb from the socket by pulling it straight out of its socket 5 Install the new bulb in the s...

Страница 173: ...ding the assembly backwards 3 Remove the socket from the light assembly by turning it counter clockwise 4 Remove the bulb from the socket by pulling it straight out Install the new bulb Turn on the he...

Страница 174: ...ulling it straight out of the socket 3 Install the new bulb and reinstall the socket Make sure the new bulb is working Replacing a Rear License Bulb 1 Remove the two screws and remove the license ligh...

Страница 175: ...erior Lights The ceiling light door light and vanity mirror light come apart the same way They do not all use the same bulb 1 Remove the lens by carefully prying on the edge of the lens with a fingern...

Страница 176: ...ve 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 Maintenance DOOR LIGHT On some models SUN VISOR On some models SPOTLIGHT On...

Страница 177: ...of the lens in the middle with a fingernail file or a small flat tip screwdriver Do not pry on the edge of the housing around the lens 2 Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out of its metal tabs 3...

Страница 178: ...slightly if the car is being stored indoors Disconnect the battery Support the front wiper blade arms with a folded towel or rag so they do not touch the windshield Apply a silicone spray lubricant t...

Страница 179: ...appearance the paint bright work wheels and interior Also included are several things you can do to help prevent corrosion Exterior Care 184 Washing 184 Waxing 185 Aluminum Wheels 185 Paint Touch up 1...

Страница 180: ...ishwashing liquid or a product made especially for car washing Wash the car using the water and detergent solution and a soft bristle brush sponge or soft cloth Start at the top and work your way down...

Страница 181: ...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 after using a wax Cleani...

Страница 182: ...mb Take this code to your dealer so you are sure to get the correct color Inspect your car for frequently for chips or scratches in the paint Repair them right away to prevent corrosion of the metal u...

Страница 183: ...a hidden area of the fabric first 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...

Страница 184: ...f one part white vinegar to ten parts water This will remove the haze that builds up on the inside of the windows Use a soft cloth or paper towels to clean all glass and clear plastic surfaces The rea...

Страница 185: ...the paint as soon as you discover them Inspect and clean out the drain holes in the bottom of the doors and body Check the floor coverings for dampness Carpeting and floor mats may remain damp for a l...

Страница 186: ...e Once installed they do not give the same high quality appearance When reporting your collision to the insurance company tell them you want genuine Honda parts used in the repair Although most insure...

Страница 187: ...you may be able to get going again If not you will also find instructions on getting your car towed Compact Spare Tire 192 Changing a Flat Tire 193 If Your Engine Won t Start 199 Nothing Happens 199...

Страница 188: ...traction on some road sur faces than the regular tire Use greater caution while driving on this tire Do not mount snow chains on the compact spare The wheel of the compact spare tire is designed espec...

Страница 189: ...n to LOCK 0 2 Put the transmission in Park automatic or Reverse manual Set the parking brake Have your passengers get out of the vehicle 3 Open the trunk Raise the trunk floor by lifting up on the bac...

Страница 190: ...ng the handle clockwise then pulling on the cover 7 Turn the jack s end bracket counterclockwise to loosen it then remove the jack 8 On some models Remove the center cap from the wheel with a screwdri...

Страница 191: ...erside of the body Place the jack under the jacking point Turn the end bracket clockwise until the top of the jack contacts the jacking point Make sure the jacking point tab is resting in the jack not...

Страница 192: ...eel if you put it face down 13 Before mounting the spare tire wipe any dirt off the mounting surface of the wheel and hub with a cloth 14 Put on the spare tire Put the wheel nuts back on finger tight...

Страница 193: ...d at the nearest automotive service facility Tighten the wheel nuts to 108 N m 11 kgf m 80 Ibf ft 17 Place the flat tire face down in the spare tire well 18 Remove the spacer cone from the wing bolt t...

Страница 194: ...the jack s end bracket to lock it in place Replace the cover Store the tool kit 21 Store the wheel cover or center cap in the trunk Make sure it does not get scratched or damaged 22 Lower the trunk fl...

Страница 195: ...floor or the starter will not operate With an automatic transmission 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...

Страница 196: ...sing a booster battery Although this seems like a simple procedure there are several precautions you should take Follow the directions closely You cannot start a Honda with an automatic transmission b...

Страница 197: ...is 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 operat...

Страница 198: ...take immediate action 1 Safely pull to the side of the road Put the transmission in neutral or park and set the parking brake Turn off the heating and cooling system and all other accessories Turn on...

Страница 199: ...nterclockwise without pushing down to the first stop This releases any remaining pressure in the cooling system After the pressure releases push down on the cap and turn it until it comes off 10 Start...

Страница 200: ...off the engine as soon as you can safely get the car stopped 1 Safely pull off the road and shut off the engine 2 Let the car sit for a minute Open the hood and check the oil level see page 140 Altho...

Страница 201: ...ear defogger cruise control etc Try not to use other electrically operated controls such as the power windows Keep the engine running and take extra care not to stall it Starting the engine will disch...

Страница 202: ...r car to put out excessive emissions Continued operation may cause serious engine damage If this indicator light comes on have your car checked by the dealer as soon as possible Drive moderately until...

Страница 203: ...f the new fuse blows immediately or the moonroof motor still does not operate you can close the moonroof manually 3 Get the tool kit out of the trunk 4 Use a screwdriver or coin to remove the round pl...

Страница 204: ...ted in two or three fuse boxes The interior fuse box is underneath the dashboard on the driver s side To open it turn the knob as shown The under hood fuse box is located in the front of the engine co...

Страница 205: ...e or fuses 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...

Страница 206: ...uch as the cigarette lighter or radio If you replace the blown fuse with a spare fuse that has a lower rating it might blow out again This does not indicate anything wrong Replace the fuse with one of...

Страница 207: ...INTERIOR FUSE BOX Spare Fuse On Canadian cars Fuses CONTINUED Taking Care of the Unexpected...

Страница 208: ...Fuses UNDER HOOD FUSE BOX 1 On Canadian cars 2 US EX Canada EX R ABS FUSE BOX Taking Care of the Unexpected...

Страница 209: ...ur car s suspension and body can be seriously damaged if this method of towing is attempted If your Honda cannot be transported by flat bed it should be towed with the front wheels off the ground If d...

Страница 210: ...221 Tire Size Designation 221 Wheel Size Designation 221 Tire Speed Ratings 221 Tire Pressure Adjustment For High Speed Driving 222 DOT Tire Quality Grading 222 Treadwear 222 Traction 223 Temperature...

Страница 211: ...icensing 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...

Страница 212: ...e Engine Number is stamped into the engine block It is on the front The Transmission Number is on a label on top of the transmission Technical Information AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER MANUAL TRANSMIS...

Страница 213: ...nd that remaining in the engine Reserve tank capacity 0 6 0 16 US gal 0 13 Imp gal 2 Excluding the oil remaining in the engine 3 U S EX Canada EX R Technical Information 1 U S EX Canada EX R 2 U S LX...

Страница 214: ...Specifications 1 Canada LX 2 U S LX 3 U S EX Canada EX R 4 U S LX with ABS EX Canada EX R Technical Information page 211 page 212 page 157...

Страница 215: ...n the control unit detects a wheel locking up it energizes the appropriate solenoid in the modulator solenoid unit There are six solenoids two for each front wheel and two for the rear wheels The ener...

Страница 216: ...Index a numerical code associated with the maximum load the tire can carry S Speed Rating Symbol See the speed rating chart in this section for additional information Wheel Size Designation Wheels ar...

Страница 217: ...r meet all U S Federal Safety Requirements All tires are also graded for treadwear traction and temperature perform ance according to Department of Transportation DOT standards The following explains...

Страница 218: ...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 219: ...them This section summarizes how the emission controls work Scheduled maintenance is on page 134 In Canada Honda vehicles comply with the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards CMVSS for Emissions va...

Страница 220: ...e ignition timing reducing the amount of HC CO and NOx produced Exhaust Gas Recirculation EGR System The Exhaust Gas Recirculation EGR system takes some of the exhaust gas and routes it back into the...

Страница 221: ...lace It can set on fire any com bustible materials that come near it Park your car away from high grass dry leaves or other flammables A defective three way catalytic converter contributes to air poll...

Страница 222: ...omer Relations Warranty Coverages 228 Customer Relations Information 229 U S Zone Office Map 230 Canada Zone Office Map 231 Reporting Safety Defects U S Cars 232 Authorized Manuals 233 Warranty and Cu...

Страница 223: ...me period with no mileage limit Accessory Limited Warranty Genuine Honda Accessories are covered under this warranty Time and mileage limits depend on the type of accessory and other factors Please re...

Страница 224: ...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 Canadian Zone Office maps on the followin...

Страница 225: ...870 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 N...

Страница 226: ...78 7121 Central Zone Honda Canada Inc 715 Milner Avenue Scarborough Ontario M1B 2K8 416 299 3400 Quebec Zone Honda Canada Inc 1750 rue Eiffel Boucherville Quebec J4B 7W1 514 655 6161 Atlantic Zone Hon...

Страница 227: ...igation and if 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...

Страница 228: ...ts Vents 72 Air Pressure Tires 165 Alcohol and Drugs 27 Alcohol in Gasoline 100 Antifreeze 145 Anti lock Brakes ABS Description 220 Indicator Light 35 120 Operation 120 Anti theft Steering Column Lock...

Страница 229: ...How to 143 When to 134 Changing a Flat Tire 193 Changing Engine Coolant 147 Charging System Indicator 34 205 Check Engine Light 35 Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid 150 Battery Condition 158 Brak...

Страница 230: ...l Transmission 113 Drive Belts 164 Driving 109 Economy 106 In Bad Weather 121 In Foreign Countries 101 Economy Fuel 106 Emergencies on the Road 191 Battery Jump Starting 200 Changing a Flat Tire 193 C...

Страница 231: ...e 208 Gas Mileage Improving 106 Gasohol 100 Gasoline 100 Gauge 38 Octane Requirement 100 Tank Filling the 102 Gas Station Procedures 102 Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature 38 Fuel 38 Gearshift Lever Po...

Страница 232: ...Signal 41 Loading Cargo 108 LOCK Ignition Key Position 50 Locks Anti theft Steering Column 50 Fuel Fill Door 102 Glove Box 53 Power Door 51 Trunk 52 Low Coolant Level 145 Lower Gear Downshifting to a...

Страница 233: ...Proper Seat Belt Usage 7 Radiator Overheating 202 Radio Cassette Sound System 77 Rear End Towing 213 Rear Lights Bulb Replacement 174 Rear Seat Access 57 Rear Seat Folding 59 Rear View Mirror 62 Rear...

Страница 234: ...SRS Indicator 16 35 START Ignition Key Position 50 Starting the Engine 111 In Cold Weather at High Altitude 112 With a Dead Battery 200 Steam Coming from Engine 202 Steering Wheel Adjustment 44 Anti...

Страница 235: ...52 Opening the 52 Open Monitor Light 35 Turn Signals 41 Vanity Mirror 66 Vehicle Capacity Load 108 Vehicle Dimensions 218 Vehicle Identification Number 216 Vehicle Storage 181 Ventilation 72 VIN 216...

Страница 236: ...Rear Defogger 44 Windshield Cleaning 42 Defroster 75 Wipers Windshield Changing Blades 161 Operation 42 Worn Tires 166 Wrecker Emergency Towing 213 U S and Canada only Index...

Страница 237: ...Recommended Engine Oil API SH grade Energy Conserving II oil SAE 5W 30 viscosity Tire Pressure measured cold 220 kPa 2 2 kgf cm 2 32 psi Spare Tire Pressure 420 kPa 4 2 kgf cm 2 60 psi Automatic Trans...

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