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U.S. Zone Office Map

Western Zone

P.O. Box 2260

700 Van Ness Avenue
Torrance, California
90501-2260
(310) 781-4565

Northwestern Zone

P.O. Box 20186

12439 N.E. Airport Way
Portland, Oregon 97220
(503) 256-0943
(also includes
Alaska and Hawaii)

South Central Zone

4529 Royal Lane

Irving, Texas 75063
(972) 929-5481

Central Zone

101 South Stanfield Road

Troy, Ohio 45373

(937) 332-6250

Northeastern Zone

P.O. Box 337

Eastgate Industrial Park
115 Gaither Drive
Moorestown, New Jersey 08057
(609) 235-5533

Includes: NYC Metro area and
Fairfield County, CT area

Mid-Atlantic Zone

902 Wind River Ln., Suite 200

Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878
(301) 990-2020

Southeastern Zone

1500 Morrison Parkway

Alpharetta, Georgia 30004
(770) 442-2045

North Central Zone

601 Campus Drive, Suite A-9

Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004

(847) 870-5600

New En gland Zone

555 Old County Road

Windsor Locks, Connecticut 06096

(860) 623-3310

See Zone 5 for: NYC Metro area
and Fairfield County, CT area

West Central Zone

1600 South Abilene Street, Suite D

Aurora, Colorado 80012
(303) 696-3935

Puerto Rico and U.S. V.I.

Bella International

P.O. Box 190816
San Juan, PR 00919-0816
(787) 250-4318

The above addresses and telephone numbers are subject to change. If you cannot reach your Zone office, ask your Honda
dealer for the current information.

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Table of Contents

Содержание 1996 Odyssey

Страница 1: ...and how to load luggage and other cargo Driving 117 The proper way to start the engine shift the transmission and park plus towing a trailer Maintenance 135 The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you...

Страница 2: ...n 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 Maintaining y...

Страница 3: ...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 follow ins...

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

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

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

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

Страница 8: ...at 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 s...

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

Страница 10: ...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 the door Wearing the L...

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

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

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

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

Страница 15: ...sions 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 the bag complet...

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

Страница 17: ...the airbag may not work when needed in an accident Take the car to your dealer promptly for diagnosis and service System Service Your supplemental restraint system is virtually maintenance free There...

Страница 18: ...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 system Scrappi...

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

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

Страница 21: ...nd seat and secure it with the vehicle s lap shoulder belt or lap belt seven passenger model If you use the lap shoulder belt be sure to follow the instructions on page 25 We strongly recommend that y...

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

Страница 23: ...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 instructions If you...

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

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

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

Страница 27: ...he tether hardware that came with the child seat Tighten to 22 N m 2 2 kgf m 16 lbf ft If you are not sure how to install the bracket have it installed by your Honda dealer If you need an anchor plate...

Страница 28: ...small flat tipped screwdriver or a fingernail file Install the tether hardware that came with the child seat Tighten to 22 N m 2 2 kgf m 16 lbf ft If you are not sure how to install the bracket have i...

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

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

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

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

Страница 33: ...OLS DIGITAL CLOCK P 66 DOOR LOCK SWITCH P 50 POWER WINDOW SWITCH P 62 FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE P 110 HEATING COOLING CONTROLS P 74 AUDIO SYSTEM P 83 HOOD RELEASE HANDLE P 111 Instruments and Controls P...

Страница 34: ...rob 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 Controls MALFUN...

Страница 35: ...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 information see page 205 See pa...

Страница 36: ...urn signal bulbs is burned out see page 178 Replace the bulb as soon as possible since other drivers cannot see that you are signalling When you turn on the Hazard Warning switch both turn signal ligh...

Страница 37: ...eans there is a problem with the DRL There may also be a problem with the high beam headlights High Beam Indicator This light comes on with the high beam headlights See page 40 for information on the...

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

Страница 39: ...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 ON II Maintena...

Страница 40: ...ning switch are on the dashboard under the center air vent The controls near the left air vent are for the sunroof cruise control and instrument panel brightness The lever on the underside of the stee...

Страница 41: ...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 high beams will...

Страница 42: ...ge 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 release the lever I...

Страница 43: ...ers run continu ously 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 Windshi...

Страница 44: ...ashers This causes 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 you...

Страница 45: ...steering wheel height to suit your preference Do this before you begin driving 1 Adjust the seat so you are a comfortable distance from the pedals 2 The lever to tilt the steering wheel is under the s...

Страница 46: ...o the desired position Position the wheel so you can see all the instrument panel gauges and warning lights Push the lever up to lock the steering wheel in that position 4 Make sure you have securely...

Страница 47: ...ain or bad weather You should have full control of the car under those conditions Using the Cruise Control 1 Push in the Cruise Control Master Switch to the left of the steering column The indicator i...

Страница 48: ...ired 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 either of two w...

Страница 49: ...l 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 pedal to cancel cruise control the system retains the previously set cruising...

Страница 50: ...et key at a parking facility You should have received a key number plate with your set of keys You will need this key number if you ever have to replace a lost key Store this plate in a safe place Whe...

Страница 51: ...ssories on the car are usable Several of the lights on the instru ment panel come on as a test when you turn the ignition switch from ACCESSORY to ON see page 35 START III Use this position only to st...

Страница 52: ...e handle then close the door All doors and the tailgate can be locked from the outside by using the key in either front door To unlock only the driver s door from the outside turn the key and release...

Страница 53: ...essly approved by the party responsible for compliance should void the user s authority to operate the equipment Childproof Door Locks The childproof door locks are designed to prevent children seated...

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

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

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

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

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

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

Страница 60: ...e this procedure to return the seat to the upright position Make sure you store the fastening strap properly and that the seat is locked securely before driving Reclining the Second Seat Seven passeng...

Страница 61: ...s procedure to return the second seat to the upright position Make sure you install the head restraints before driving see page 56 Folding the Third Seat in All Models To create more cargo space you c...

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

Страница 63: ...indow 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 window fully push the window switch...

Страница 64: ...dows unintentionally On some models Use the switch on the dashboard to open and close the sunroof The ignition must be ON II Push and hold the switch to open the sunroof Release the switch when the su...

Страница 65: ...ion reduces glare from headlights behind you Flip the tab on the bottom edge of the mirror to select the day or night position Adjusting the Power Mirrors Adjust the outside mirrors with the adjustmen...

Страница 66: ...switch Parking Brake 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 ou...

Страница 67: ...se the RESET button to quickly set the time to the nearest hour If the displayed time is before the half hour pressing the RESET button sets the clock back to the previous hour If the displayed time i...

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

Страница 69: ...ket by pulling the handle Close it with a firm push The light in the pocket comes on when the instrument panel lights are on Vanity Mirror To use the vanity mirror pull down either sun visor and swing...

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

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

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

Страница 73: ...74 How to Use the System 76 To Turn Everything Off 81 Rear A C Unit 82 Audio System U S LX and Canadian EX 83 Operating the Radio 84 Adjusting the Sound 86 Radio Frequencies and Reception 86 Operatin...

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

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

Страница 76: ...se 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 gener...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Страница 84: ...knob The band and frequency that the radio was last tuned to is displayed To change bands press the AM FM button On the FM band ST will be displayed if the station is broadcast ing in stereo Stereo r...

Страница 85: ...ns upward or downward from the current frequency It stops when it finds a station with a strong signal Preset You can store the fre quencies of your favorite radio stations in the six preset buttons E...

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

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

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

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

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

Страница 91: ...he disc REPEAT When you activate the Repeat feature by pressing the RPT button the system continuously replays the current track You will see RPT in the display as a reminder Press the RPT button agai...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Страница 101: ...the tape is loose tighten it by turning a hub with a pencil or your finger If the label is peeling off remove it from the cassette or it could cause the cassette to jam in the player Never try to inse...

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

Страница 103: ...he A SEL RPT button the system continu ously replays the current track You will see RPT in the display as a reminder Press the button again to turn it off RANDOM PLAY This feature when activated plays...

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

Страница 105: ...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 and Convenience...

Страница 106: ...n 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 happens you...

Страница 107: ...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 108 Gasoline 108 Oxygenated Fuels 108 Driving in Foreign Countr...

Страница 108: ...istent 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 Using gasol...

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

Страница 110: ...de 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 changes 5 Screw the...

Страница 111: ...er 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 the hole...

Страница 112: ...l the car with fuel Wait at least two minutes after turning the engine off before you check the oil 1 Remove the dipstick orange handle 2 Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth or paper towel 3 Insert i...

Страница 113: ...heck Look at the coolant level in the radiator reserve tank Make sure it is between the MAX and MIN lines If it is below the MIN line see Adding Engine Coolant on page 151 for information on adding th...

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

Страница 115: ...trolled systems including the SRS system the engine s fuel injection and the Anti lock brake rerence Sarrarred Electronic communications equip ment such as cellular telephones and two way radios are r...

Страница 116: ...sengers the maximum recom mended weight for cargo is 45 kg 100 Ibs 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...

Страница 117: ...facts you need if you are planning to tow a trailer Preparing to Drive 118 Starting the Engine 119 Starting in Cold Weather at High Altitude 119 Automatic Transmission 120 Shift Lever Positions 120 M...

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

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

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

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

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

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

Страница 124: ...erately 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 Wea...

Страница 125: ...ys 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 paveme...

Страница 126: ...weather The cruise control should not be used in these condi tions Driving Technique Always drive slower than you would in dry weather It takes your car longer to react even in conditions that may se...

Страница 127: ...pressure Both are important in preventing hydroplaning loss of traction on a wet surface In the winter mount snow tires on all four wheels for the best handling Watch road conditions carefully they ca...

Страница 128: ...nge the tongue load Start by putting approximately 60 of the cargo toward the front and 40 toward the rear Never load the trailer so the back is heavier than the front The combined weight of the car a...

Страница 129: ...h that mounts only to the rear bumper The bumper is not designed to handle that type of load The hitch should bolt to the underbody of the car and distribute the load over a wide area Always have a tr...

Страница 130: ...0 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 to tap i...

Страница 131: ...ur trailer do the following Measure the trailer s tongue load You can do this with a bathroom scale Verify that the hitch and safety chain are securely fastened Check the condition and air pressure of...

Страница 132: ...er straight ahead If there is too much wind buffeting slow down to get out of the other vehicle s air turbulence Towing a trailer puts an extra load on your car You should have your car serviced accor...

Страница 133: ...eels into the curb set the parking brake firmly and put the transmission in Park In addition place wheel chocks at each of the trailer s tires Backing up with a trailer is difficult and takes practice...

Страница 134: ...tenance Record 142 Periodic Checks 144 Fluid Locations 145 Engine Oil 146 Checking Engine Oil 146 Adding Oil 146 Recommended Oil 147 Synthetic Oil 148 Additives 148 Oil and Filter Changes 148 Cooling...

Страница 135: ...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 whether or not you...

Страница 136: ...haust system cool before touching any parts Injury from moving parts Do not run the engine unless in structed to do so Read the instructions before you begin and make sure you have the tools and skill...

Страница 137: ...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 your car regula...

Страница 138: ...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 durability U S Cars M...

Страница 139: ...t 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 Due to regional...

Страница 140: ...han 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 driving in mount...

Страница 141: ...Required Maintenance Record Maintenance Have your servicing dealer record all Required Maintenance below Keep receipts for all work done on your car Main Menu Table of Contents...

Страница 142: ...Non Scheduled Maintenance Record Record additional maintenance for severe driving conditions or non scheduled maintenance on this page see page 141 Maintenance Main Menu Table of Contents...

Страница 143: ...tly check the reservoir each time you stop for fuel See page 154 Automatic transmission Check the fluid level monthly See page 155 Brakes and power steering Check the fluid level monthly See page 156...

Страница 144: ...ray cap ENGINE OIL FILL CAP COOLANT RESERVOIR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK Yellow loop ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK Orange loop ANTI LOCK BRAKE RESERVOIR Gray cap POWER STEERING FLUID Red cap WASHER F...

Страница 145: ...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 mark Adding Oil To add oil...

Страница 146: ...rmulated 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 SH This service rating may also include ot...

Страница 147: ...le Additives Your Honda does not need any oil additives Purchasing additives for the engine or transmission will not increase your car s performance or longevity It only increases the cost of operatin...

Страница 148: ...it to 43 N m 4 4 kgf m 32 Ibf ft 6 Refill the engine with the recom mended oil Engine oil change capacity including filter 3 8 4 0 US qt 3 3 Imp qt 7 Replace the engine oil fill cap Start the engine T...

Страница 149: ...vel 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 antifreeze and 50 wate...

Страница 150: ...g 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 coolant into the res...

Страница 151: ...ze 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 the heat...

Страница 152: ...commended antifreeze with an equal amount of purified or distilled water in a clean container The cooling system capacity is 6 3 1 66 US gal 1 39 Imp gal 7 Pour coolant into the radiator up to the bas...

Страница 153: ...ield 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 a good quali...

Страница 154: ...e 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 Transmiss...

Страница 155: ...N The fluid should be between the MIN and MAX marks on the side of the reservoir If the level is at or below the MIN mark it is an indication that your brake system needs attention Have the brake syst...

Страница 156: ...reservoir The fluid should be between the UPPER LEVEL and LOWER LEVEL If it is below the LOWER LEVEL add power steering fluid to the UPPER LEVEL Using automatic transmission fluid or another brand of...

Страница 157: ...you do not have access to compressed air such as a service station ask your Honda dealer to do this service Follow the replacement procedure for removal and reinstallation The air cleaner element is...

Страница 158: ...side of the air cleaner housing with a damp rag AIR CLEANER ELEMENT 5 Place the new air cleaner element in the air cleaner housing 6 Reinstall the air cleaner housing cover tighten the four bolts 7 Re...

Страница 159: ...LUG CAP 1 Clean up any dirt and oil around the spark plug caps 2 Remove the spark plug cap by pulling it straight out 3 Remove the spark plug with a 16 mm 5 8 inch spark plug socket 4 Put the new spar...

Страница 160: ...t Tighten the spark plugs carefully A spark plug that is too loose can overheat and damage the engine Overtightening can cause damage to the threads in the cylinder head 6 Install the spark plug cap 7...

Страница 161: ...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 Control Center or a...

Страница 162: ...hen this stops wash it off with plain water Dry off the battery with a cloth or paper towel Coat the terminals with grease to help prevent future corrosion If the terminals are severely cor roded clea...

Страница 163: ...buttons to enter the five digit code see page 106 Charging the battery with the cables connected can seriously damage your car s electronic controls Detach the battery cables before connecting the ba...

Страница 164: ...and unwiped areas when used To replace the front wiper blades 1 Raise the wiper arm off the windshield 2 Disconnect the blade assembly from the wiper arm by pushing in the lock tab Hold it in while y...

Страница 165: ...new wiper blade into the holder until the tabs lock 6 Slide the wiper blade assembly onto the wiper arm Make sure it locks in place 7 Lower the wiper arm down against the windshield To replace the re...

Страница 166: ...older Make sure it is engaged in the slot along its full length 6 Insert both ends of the blade into the holder slots Make sure they are secure 7 Slide the wiper blade assembly onto the wiper arm Make...

Страница 167: ...ush to clean them AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSER Run the air conditioning at least once a week during the cold weather months Run it for at least ten minutes while you are driving at a steady speed with t...

Страница 168: ...lace 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 The following pages give more detailed informat...

Страница 169: ...This means the car has been parked for at least three hours Ifyou 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 mile If...

Страница 170: ...er 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 molded into the tread Wh...

Страница 171: ...ould 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 some tires a...

Страница 172: ...See Tire Information on page 221 for additional information about tire and wheel size designations See page 222 for information about DOT Tire Quality Grading Winter Driving Tires that are marked M S...

Страница 173: ...red by local laws Make sure the chains are the correct size for your tires Install them only on the front tires If metal chains are used they must be SAE class S Cable type traction devices can also b...

Страница 174: ...should check their aim if you regularly carry heavy items in the cargo area or pull a trailer Each headlight assembly has horizontal and vertical adjust ment indicators These are set to their 0 positi...

Страница 175: ...f either indicator is not aligned with its 0 mark as described an adjustment can be made using a Phillips head screwdriver to realign it with the 0 mark Please refer to the illustrations VERTICAL ADJU...

Страница 176: ...or from the bulb by squeezing the connector on both sides to unlock the tab Pull the connector straight off 3 Remove the rubber weather seal by pulling on the tab 4 Unclip the end of the hold down wir...

Страница 177: ...rclockwise to remove it from the lens 4 Remove the bulb by pushing it in slightly and turning it counter clockwise 5 Install the new bulb in the socket Turn it clockwise to lock it in place 6 Insert t...

Страница 178: ...light or turn signal 3 Remove the socket by turning it one quarter turn counterclockwise 4 Remove the burned out bulb from the socket by pulling it straight out of its socket 5 Install the new bulb in...

Страница 179: ...tighten them securely Replacing Bulbs in the Interior Lights The courtesy lights in the doors tailgate and ceiling come apart the same way They do not all use the same bulb 1 Remove the lens by carefu...

Страница 180: ...T 2 Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out of its metal tabs 3 Push the new bulb into the metal tabs Snap the lens back in place SPOTLIGHT SUN VISOR DOOR LIGHT TAILGATE LIGHT Maintenance Main Menu...

Страница 181: ...d indoors Disconnect the battery Support the front and rear wiper blade arms with a folded towel or rag so they do not touch the windshield Apply a silicone spray lubricant to all door and tailgate se...

Страница 182: ...rance 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 184 Aluminum Wheels 185 Paint Touch up 185 In...

Страница 183: ...or turpentine Rinse it off immediately so it does not harm the finish Remember to re wax these areas even if the rest of the car does not need waxing When you have washed and rinsed the whole exterior...

Страница 184: ...heels as you do the rest of the exterior Wash them with the same solution and rinse them thoroughly The wheels have a protective clear coat that keeps the aluminum from corroding and tarnishing Using...

Страница 185: ...al frequently For general cleaning use a solution of mild soap and lukewarm water letting it air dry To clean off stubborn spots use a commercially available fabric cleaner Test it on a hidden area of...

Страница 186: ...hite 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 rear window def...

Страница 187: ...oon 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 long time espec...

Страница 188: ...ed they do not give the same high quality appearance When reporting your collision to the insurance company tell them you want genuine Honda parts used in the repair Although most insurers recognize t...

Страница 189: ...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 The...

Страница 190: ...me road sur faces than the regular tire Use greater caution while driving on this tire Do not mount snow chains on the compact spare The wheel of the compact spare tire is designed especially to fit y...

Страница 191: ...ition to LOCK 0 2 Put the transmission in Park Set the parking brake Have your passengers get out of the vehicle LID TRAY 3 Open the tailgate Fold down the third seat s seat back see page 60 4 The too...

Страница 192: ...t straight up 6 Loosen the jack from its holder by turning the end counterclockwise Remove the jack from the compartment 7 Unzip the spare tire cover STORAGE BIN 8 Unscrew the wing bolt Remove the sto...

Страница 193: ...the jacking point nearest the wheel you are removing Place the jack under the jacking point Turn the end bracket clockwise until the top of the jack contacts the jacking point Make sure the jacking po...

Страница 194: ...it face down BRAKE HUB 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 then...

Страница 195: ...in the same crisscross pattern Have the wheel nut torque checked at the nearest automotive service facility Tighten the wheel nuts to 108 N m 11 kgf m 80 Ibf ft 17 Put the flat tire in the supplied vi...

Страница 196: ...hole 20 Put the spare tire cover in the storage bin 21 Knot the top of the vinyl bag as shown 22 Store the jack in its holder Turn the jack s end bracket clockwise to lock it in place Replace the tool...

Страница 197: ...or the starter will not operate Turn the ignition switch to ON II Turn on the headlights and check their brightness If the headlights are very dim or don t light at all the battery is discharged See J...

Страница 198: ...using 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 by pushing or pulling it To jum...

Страница 199: ...e to any other part of the engine 5 If the booster battery is in another car have an assistant start that car and run it at a fast idle BOOSTER BATTERY 6 Start your car If the starter motor still oper...

Страница 200: ...e action 1 Safely pull to the side of the road Put the transmission in neutral or park and set the parking brake Turn off the heating and cooling system and all other accessories Turn on the hazard wa...

Страница 201: ...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 the engine an...

Страница 202: ...ne 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 146 Although oil level...

Страница 203: ...ruise control etc Try not to use other electrically operated controls such as the power windows Keep the engine running and take extra care not to stall it Starting the engine will discharge the batte...

Страница 204: ...your 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 u...

Страница 205: ...immediately or the sunroof motor still does not operate you can close the sunroof manually 3 Get the tool kit out of the tool box 4 Use a screwdriver or coin to remove the round plug in the headliner...

Страница 206: ...two or three fuse boxes INTERIOR KNOB The interior fuse box is underneath the dashboard on the driver s side To open it turn the knob as shown UNDER HOOD TAB The under hood fuse box is located in the...

Страница 207: ...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 s...

Страница 208: ...arette 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 the correct r...

Страница 209: ...Fuses UNDER HOOD FUSE BOX On Canadian cars CONTINUED Taking Care of the Unexpected Main Menu Table of Contents...

Страница 210: ...Fuses ABS FUSE BOX INTERIOR FUSE BOX Spare Fuse On Canadian cars Taking Care of the Unexpected Main Menu Table of Contents...

Страница 211: ...the cables lift that end of the car off the ground Your car s suspension and body can be seriously damaged if this method of towing is attempted If your Honda cannot be transported by flat bed it shou...

Страница 212: ...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 223...

Страница 213: ...nsuring your car The easiest place to find the VIN is on a plate fastened to the top of the dashboard You can see it by looking through the windshield on the driver s side It is also on the Certificat...

Страница 214: ...Engine Number is stamped into the engine block It is on the front The Transmission Number is on a label on top of the transmission Technical Information AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER ENGINE NUMBER Ma...

Страница 215: ...front and rear A C 1 Including the coolant in the reserve tank and 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 Technica...

Страница 216: ...Specifications Technical Information NOTE Replacement of the high mount brake light should be done by your dealer page 212 page 211 page 161 Main Menu Table of Contents...

Страница 217: ...t 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 energized solenoid re...

Страница 218: ...umerical code associated with the maximum load the tire can carry S Speed Rating Symbol See the speed rating chart in this section for additional information Wheel Size Designation Wheels are also mar...

Страница 219: ...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 these gradings...

Страница 220: ...hen tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temper...

Страница 221: ...ion summarizes how the emission controls work Scheduled maintenance is on page 140 In Canada Honda vehicles comply with the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards CMVSS for Emissions valid at the tim...

Страница 222: ...amount of HC CO and NOx produced Exhaust Gas Recirculation EGR System The Exhaust Gas Recirculation EGR system takes some of the exhaust gas and routes it back into the intake manifold Adding exhaust...

Страница 223: ...t on fire any com bustible materials that come near it Park your car away from high grass dry leaves or other flammables A defective three way catalytic converter contributes to air pollution and can...

Страница 224: ...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 Custome...

Страница 225: ...no mileage limit Accessory Limited Warranty Genuine Honda Accessories are covered under this warranty Time and mileage limits depend on the type of accessory and other factors Please read your warran...

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

Страница 227: ...er Ln Suite 200 Gaithersburg Maryland 20878 301 990 2020 Southeastern Zone 1500 Morrison Parkway Alpharetta Georgia 30004 770 442 2045 North Central Zone 601 Campus Drive Suite A 9 Arlington Heights I...

Страница 228: ...Zone Honda Canada Inc 715 Milner Avenue Scarborough Ontario M1B 2KB 416 299 3400 Quebec Zone Honda Canada Inc 1750 rue Eiffel Boucherville Quebec J4B 7W1 450 655 6161 Atlantic Zone Honda Canada Inc 51...

Страница 229: ...finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or American Hond...

Страница 230: ...orm For manuals prior to the year shown below contact Helm Incorporated P O Box 07280 Detroit Michigan 48207 or call 1 800 782 4356 Valid only for sales within the U S Canadian owners should contact t...

Страница 231: ...for the Journeyman mechanic but is simple enough for most mechanically inclined owners to under stand Electrical Troubleshooting Manual This manual complements the Service Manual by providing in depth...

Страница 232: ...cohol and Drugs 28 Alcohol in Gasoline 108 Antifreeze 150 Anti lock Brakes ABS Description 220 Indicator Light 35 125 Operation 125 Anti theft Steering Column Lock 49 Appearance Care 183 Ashtray 69 Au...

Страница 233: ...ng Engine Coolant 152 Charging System Indicator 34 205 Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid 155 Battery Condition 162 Brake Fluid 156 Drive Belts 169 Engine Coolant 150 Engine Oil 146 Fuses 209 Power...

Страница 234: ...gencies on the Road 191 Battery Jump Starting 200 Changing a Flat Tire 193 Charging System Indicator 205 Checking the Fuses 209 Low Oil Pressure Indicator 204 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 206 Manually C...

Страница 235: ...Glass Cleaning 187 Glove Box 53 Halogen Headlight Bulbs 177 Hazard Warning Flashers 43 Headlights 40 Aiming 175 Daytime Running Lights 40 High Beam Indicator 36 High Beams Turning on 40 Low Beams Tur...

Страница 236: ...204 Lubricant Specifications Chart 218 Luggage 116 Maintenance 135 Periodic Items 144 Record 142 143 Required Indicator 38 Safety 136 Schedule 138 141 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 34 206 Maximum Speeds...

Страница 237: ...ng the Second Seats 57 Replacement Information Air Cleaner 158 Coolant 152 Engine Oil and Filter 148 Fuses 209 Light Bulbs 177 Schedule 138 Spark Plugs 160 Tires 172 Wiper Blades 165 Replacing Seat Be...

Страница 238: ...With a Dead Battery 200 Steam Coming from Engine 202 Steering Wheel Adjustment 44 Anti theft Column Lock 49 Stereo Sound System 83 Storing Your Car 182 Sunroof 63 Closing Manually 207 Operation 63 Sup...

Страница 239: ...n 50 Seat Belts 34 WARNING Explanation of ii Warning Labels Location of 30 Warranty Coverages 228 Washer Windshield Checking the Fluid Level 154 Operation 42 Washing 184 Waxing and Polishing 184 Wheel...

Страница 240: ...ed Engine Oil API SH grade Energy Conserving II oil SAE 5W 30 viscosity Tire Pressure measured cold Front Rear 220 kPa 2 2 kgf cm 2 32 psi Spare Tire Pressure 420 kPa 4 2 kgf cm 2 60 psi Automatic Tra...

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