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Odyssey 1995 Online Reference Owner's Manual 

Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to navigate through this reference. 
For a printed owner's manual, click on authorized manuals or go to www.helminc.com. 

 

Contents 

 

Introduction 

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A Few Words About Safety

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Driver and Passenger Safety 

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Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System. 

Instruments and Controls

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Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls. 

Comfort and Convenience Features 

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How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features. 

Before Driving

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What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo. 

Driving 

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117

The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer. 

Maintenance

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135

The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer. 

Appearance Care

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183

Tips on cleaning and protecting your vehicle. Things to look for if your vehicle ever needs body repairs. 

Taking Care of the Unexpected

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191

This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them. 

Technical Information

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215

ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. 

Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada)

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227

A summary of the warranties covering your new Acura, and how to contact us. 

Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)

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233

How to order manuals and other technical literature. 

Index

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Service Information Summary 

A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump. 

 

Owner's Identification Form

Содержание Odyssey 1995

Страница 1: ...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 need to ta...

Страница 2: ...r s manual in your car so you can refer to it at any time Please make sure the manual stays with the car if you sell it The next owner will find it just as helpful Several warranties protect your Hond...

Страница 3: ...G 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 i...

Страница 4: ...cts 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 Additional Safety Informa...

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: ...n on the buckle Guide the belt across your body to the door pillar If the belt doesn t retract easily pull it out and check for twists or kinks Wearing the Lap Belt 1 Pull the latch plate across your...

Страница 11: ...elt to adjust for a snug but comfortable fit Advice for Pregnant Women To unlatch the belt push the red PRESS button on the buckle 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: ...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 properly and the...

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: ...mes on or flashes while you are driving System Service Your supplemental restraint system is virtually maintenance free There are no parts you can safely service You must have the system serviced by a...

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

Страница 28: ...it Third Seat Installation There are two attachment points on the tailgate sill Select the attach ment point you want use and remove the plug with a small flat tipped screwdriver or a fingernail file...

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: ...levels of carbon monoxide can collect rapidly in enclosed areas such as a garage Do not run the engine with the garage door closed Even with the door open run the engine only long enough to move the...

Страница 31: ...it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or American Ho...

Страница 32: ...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 RADIATOR...

Страница 33: ...ontrols 48 Cruise Control 48 Horn 51 Keys and Locks 51 Keys 51 Ignition Switch 52 Power Door Locks 53 Remote Transmitter 54 Childproof Door Locks 54 Tailgate 55 Glove Box 55 Seats 56 Passenger Seating...

Страница 34: ...ITCH P 53 POWER WINDOW SWITCH P 64 FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE P 110 HOOD RELEASE HANDLE P 111 HEATING COOLING CONTROL P 78 AUDIO SYSTEM P 84 Instruments and Controls MIRROR CONTROLS P 67 DIGITAL CLOCK P 6...

Страница 35: ...ystem develops a problem 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 an...

Страница 36: ...the side of the road and shut off the engine as soon as you can Turn to page 204 for in structions and precautions on checking the engine Charging System Indicator This light indicates the battery is...

Страница 37: ...ave it checked With the light on your car still has normal braking ability but no anti lock Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light This light comes on for a few seconds when you turn the igniti...

Страница 38: ...f it comes on at any other time it means 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...

Страница 39: ...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 40: ...ightly more or less than the actual amount when you are driving 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 slowl...

Страница 41: ...ard warning 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 t...

Страница 42: ...l you hear a click then let go The blue high beam indicator will light see page 38 To flash the high beams pull back and hold the turn signal lever Release the lever and the high beams will go off The...

Страница 43: ...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 44: ...wipers 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 Wind...

Страница 45: ...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 46: ...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 47: ...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 48: ...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 49: ...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 50: ...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 51: ...alet key only works the ignition and the door locks You can keep the glove box locked when you leave your car and valet key at a parking facility You should have received a key number plate with your...

Страница 52: ...will lock the steering column when you remove the key ACCESSORY I In this position you can operate the audio system and cigarette lighter ON II This is the normal key position when driving All featur...

Страница 53: ...ulling up the lock tab on the driver s door unlocks only that door The lock tab on each passenger s door locks and unlocks only that door The front doors can be locked and unlocked from the outside wi...

Страница 54: ...tion is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired...

Страница 55: ...e then lift up the tailgate Glove Box Open the glove box by pulling the bottom of the handle Close it with a firm push Lock or unlock the glove box with the master key Instruments and Controls An open...

Страница 56: ...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 57: ...ll 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 E...

Страница 58: ...rd 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 Press the release button and pull the r...

Страница 59: ...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 60: ...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 61: ...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 62: ...s procedure to return the second seat to the upright position Make sure you install the head restraints before driving see page 58 Folding the Third Seat in All Models To create more cargo space you c...

Страница 63: ...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 64: ...close the window pull back 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...

Страница 65: ...dows unintentionally Sunroof 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 whe...

Страница 66: ...y 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 the bottom edge of th...

Страница 67: ...mirror right left up or down 4 When you finish move the selector switch to the center off position This turns off the adjustment switch so you can t move a mirror out of position by accidentally bump...

Страница 68: ...ully released see page 36 If you try to drive the car without releasing the parking brake the ABS cannot work properly Driving the car with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and axl...

Страница 69: ...he previous hour If the displayed time is after the half hour pressing the RESET button sets the clock for ward to the beginning of the next hour For example 1 06 would RESET backward to 1 00 1 52 wou...

Страница 70: ...can also spill from the holders by the second seat when you close the rear doors If the spilled liquid is very hot it can scald you or your passengers Spilled liquids can also damage the upholstery ca...

Страница 71: ...ent panel lights are on Coin Box COIN BOX To open the coin box pull the upper edge Close it with a firm push Vanity Mirror To use the vanity mirror pull down either sun visor and swing down the cover...

Страница 72: ...cause 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...

Страница 73: ...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 74: ...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 75: ...ng 81 To Defog and Defrost 82 To Turn Everything Off 82 Rear A C Unit 83 Audio System US EX and Canadian EX 84 AM FM Cassette Stereo Audio System 84 Operating the Radio 85 Finding the Radio Station 85...

Страница 76: ...SIDE VENT The direction of air flow from the vents in the center and each side of the dashboard is adjustable Move the tab in the center of each vent up and down and side to side The side vents can b...

Страница 77: ...Heating and Cooling Comfort and Convenience Features Main Menu Table of Contents...

Страница 78: ...s controlling air flow Air Conditioning A C Switch This switch turns the air condi tioning ON and OFF The indicator in the switch lights when the A C is ON TEMPERATURE CONTROL LEVER Fresh Air and Reci...

Страница 79: ...coolant to warm the air If the engine is cold it will be several minutes before you feel warm air circulating The air conditioning system does not depend on engine temperature It can produce cold air...

Страница 80: ...com fortable temperature close the windows and set the system for cooling as described above Air conditioning places an extra load on the engine Watch the engine coolant temperature gauge see page 40...

Страница 81: ...onditioning 3 Select and any desired mode button 4 Adjust the temperature control lever so the mixture of heated and cooled air feels comfortable This setting is suitable for all driving conditions wh...

Страница 82: ...ows These settings direct all the air flow to the defroster vents at the base of the windshield and the side window defroster vents The air flow will get warmer and clear the windows faster as the eng...

Страница 83: ...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 84: ...lby B noise reduction to give excellent sound reproduction The system also senses when a metal or chromium dioxide CrO2 tape is being played and adjusts accordingly Dolby noise reduction manufac tured...

Страница 85: ...ed under the fre quency if the station is broadcasting in FM stereo The AM stereo feature is not available Finding the Radio Station You can use any of three methods to find radio stations on the sele...

Страница 86: ...frequency 1 Select the desired band AM or FM FM1 and FM2 let you store two frequencies with each Preset button 2 Use the TUNE or SEEK function to tune the radio to a desired station 3 Pick the Preset...

Страница 87: ...radio is off You can use the Balance control to turn off the radio panel illumination even with the radio on Push the control knob so it pops out then pull it out slightly further Check this control i...

Страница 88: ...ilohertz apart 530 540 550 Those on the FM band are assigned frequencies at least 0 2 megahertz apart 87 9 88 1 88 3 Stations must use these exact frequencies It is fairly common for stations to round...

Страница 89: ...lay the other side of the tape press the PROG PLAY button The system also has an Auto reverse feature It will automatically reverse direction when it reaches the end of the cassette PWR VOL KNOB TAPE...

Страница 90: ...assette while in fast forward or rewind it automatically stops that function reverses direction and begins to play Press the RPT button to replay the current passage You will see RPT displayed When th...

Страница 91: ...Y The SKIP and RPT functions use silent periods on the tape to find the end of a selection These features may not work satisfactorily on tapes that have almost no gap between songs a high noise level...

Страница 92: ...when a metal or chromium dioxide CrO2 tape is being played and adjusts accordingly The Anti theft feature disables the system if it is disconnected from the car s battery To get the system working aga...

Страница 93: ...stations on the selected band TUNE SEEK or the Preset buttons PWR VOL KNOB STEREO INDICATOR TUNE SEEK SWITCH AM FM BUTTON PRESET BUTTONS The TUNE function lets you find a desired frequency Push the T...

Страница 94: ...t you store two frequencies with each Preset button 2 Use the TUNE or SEEK function to tune the radio to a desired station 3 Pick the Preset button you want for that station Press the button and hold...

Страница 95: ...select those stations A SEL stays displayed next to the frequency as a reminder If you are in a remote area AUTO SELECT may not find enough stations to fill all the available presets If this is the ca...

Страница 96: ...ust 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 To adjust the Treble level push on the TREBLE BALANCE cont...

Страница 97: ...ilohertz apart 530 540 550 Those on the FM band are assigned frequencies at least 0 2 megahertz apart 87 9 88 1 88 3 Stations must use these exact frequencies It is fairly common for stations to round...

Страница 98: ...ying To play the other side of the tape press the PROG button The system also has an Auto reverse feature It will automatically reverse direction when it reaches the end of the cassette PWR VOL KNOB E...

Страница 99: ...aches the end of the cassette while in fast forward or rewind it automatically stops that function reverses direction and begins to play Press the RPT button to replay the current passage You will see...

Страница 100: ...in the display as the tape fast forwards When the system senses a silent period on the tape it goes back to PLAY mode The SKIP and RPT functions use silent periods on the tape to find the end of a sel...

Страница 101: ...disc in the magazine When that disc ends the next disc in the magazine is loaded and played After disc 6 has completed the system will return to disc 1 To make your own disc selection push one of the...

Страница 102: ...nvenience Features US LX Canada EX PWR VOL KNOB TUNE SEEK BUTTONS RPT INDICATOR CD BUTTON RPT BUTTON PWR VOL KNOB RPT INDICATOR TUNE SEEK SWITCH CD BUTTON A SELECT INDICATOR A SELECT RPT BUTTON US EX...

Страница 103: ...S EX model You can get the CD player to randomly select tracks by pressing A SELECT RPT until you see A SEL in the display With this active the system selects and plays the tracks randomly rather than...

Страница 104: ...tions If you see an error indication on the display find the cause in the chart to the right If you cannot clear the error indication take the car to your Honda dealer Comfort and Convenience Features...

Страница 105: ...assettes that do not play normally If it ejects a cassette before it begins to play it is probably defective and should not be inserted again You may have a cassette suddenly stop playing reverse dire...

Страница 106: ...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 will...

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: ...ent 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 gasoline...

Страница 109: ...irable operating symptoms try another service station or switch to another brand of gasoline Fuel system damage or performance problems resulting from the use of an oxygenated fuel containing more tha...

Страница 110: ...ap 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 change...

Страница 111: ...hood to the right 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 SUPPORT ROD 3 Pull the support rod out of its...

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: ...it 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 the...

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

Страница 116: ...ver and six passengers 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 c...

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 56 6 Check the adjustment of the inside and outside mirrors see page 66 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: ...ocks Shift Lever Positions This display is on the instrument panel It shows you the position of the shift lever It also indicates a possible problem in the transmission if the D4 indicator light flash...

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: ...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 pavement you w...

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: ...ge 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 al...

Страница 129: ...hat 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 trail...

Страница 130: ...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 in...

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: ...ce Record 142 Periodic Checks 144 Fluid Locations 145 Engine Oil 146 Checking Engine Oil 146 Adding 146 Recommended Oil 147 Additives 148 Oil and Filter Changes 148 Cooling System 150 Checking the Eng...

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: ...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 your car reg...

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 Maintenance Record additional maintenance for severe driving conditions or non scheduled maintenance on this page see page 141 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: ...NE 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 FLUID Blue ca...

Страница 145: ...ARK 3 Pull it out again and look at the oil level at the end of the dipstick If it is between the upper and lower marks the level is correct Add oil if the level is at or below the lower mark Adding T...

Страница 146: ...o help your engine use less fuel The API Service label also tells you the service classification of the oil Always use an oil that says API Service SG or SH This service rating may also include other...

Страница 147: ...y 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 oil and f...

Страница 148: ...nstall the drain bolt Tighten it to 44 N m 4 4 kg m 32 Ib 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...

Страница 149: ...the Engine Coolant Level Check the level of the engine coolant by looking at the radiator reserve tank next to the battery If the level is at or below the MIN line add coolant to bring it up to the MA...

Страница 150: ...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 coolant...

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: ...r 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 Transmission Fluid or an equivalent DEXRON II Auto m...

Страница 155: ...System MAX MIN 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 t...

Страница 156: ...he 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 A low power steering fluid level can indicate a leak in the system...

Страница 157: ...t in the opposite direction to normal air flow If you do not have access to compressed air such as a gas station ask your Honda dealer to do this service Follow the replacement procedure for removal a...

Страница 158: ...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 Reinstall the air intake cover Reinstall the...

Страница 159: ...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 using a 16 mm 5 8 inch spark plug socket 4 Put the new spark plug...

Страница 160: ...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: ...d areas when used To replace the front wiper blades 1 Raise the wiper arm off the windshield 2 Disconnect the blade assembly from the wiper arm by pushing in the lock tab Hold it in while you push the...

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

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: ...east ten minutes while you are driving at a steady speed with the engine at normal operating temperature This circulates the lubricating oil con tained in the refrigerant If the air conditioning does...

Страница 168: ...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 The following pages gi...

Страница 169: ...is 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 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 INDICATOR LOCATION MARKS TREAD WEAR INDICATORS Your car s tire...

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

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 SPOTLIGHT 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 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 185 Aluminum Wheels 185 Paint Touch up 186 In...

Страница 183: ...soft bristle brush sponge or soft cloth Start at the top and work your way down Rinse frequently Check the body for road tar tree sap etc Remove these stains with tar remover or turpentine Rinse it o...

Страница 184: ...shine They normally contain mild abrasives and solvents that remove the top layer of the finish You should use a polish on your Honda if the finish does not have its original shine after using a wax C...

Страница 185: ...e touch up paint on small chips and scratches More extensive damage should be repaired by a professional Examine the chip or scratch closely before repairing it If it does not go down to bare metal cl...

Страница 186: ...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 187: ...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 188: ...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 189: ...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 190: ...le 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 Starter Op...

Страница 191: ...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 192: ...the ignition to LOCK 0 2 Put the transmission in Park Set the parking brake 3 Open the tailgate Fold down the third seat s seat back see page 62 4 The tool kit and jack are stored under the third sea...

Страница 193: ...t straight up 6 Loosen the jack from its holder by turning the end counterclockwise Remove the jack from the compartment 7 Unzip the spare tire cover 8 Unscrew the wing bolt Remove the storage bin and...

Страница 194: ...ng 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 notch 11 Use the extension and wheel wrench as shown...

Страница 195: ...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 then tighten t...

Страница 196: ...el nuts securely in the same crisscross pattern Have the wheel nut torque checked at the nearest automotive service facility Tighten the wheel nuts to 110 N m 11 kg m 80 Ib ft 17 Put the flat tire in...

Страница 197: ...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 198: ...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 199: ...by 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...

Страница 200: ...le to any other part of the engine 5 If the booster battery is in another car have an assistant start that car and run it at a fast idle 6 Start your car If the starter motor still operates slowly che...

Страница 201: ...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 202: ...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 203: ...n the hood and check the oil level see page 146 Although oil level and oil pressure are not directly connected an engine that is very low on oil can lose pressure during cornering and other driving ma...

Страница 204: ...t to use other electrically operated controls such as the power windows Keep the engine running and take extra care not to stall it Starting the engine will discharge the battery rapidly By eliminatin...

Страница 205: ...oad and turn off the engine Restart the engine and watch the indicator light If it stays on have your car checked by the dealer as soon as possible Drive moderately until the dealer has inspected the...

Страница 206: ...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 207: ...in two or three fuse boxes The interior fuse box is underneath the dashboard on the driver s side To open turn the knob as shown The underhood fuse box is located in the engine compartment on the pas...

Страница 208: ...ntrol that component Check those fuses first but check all the fuses before deciding that is not the cause Replace any blown fuses and check the component s operation 1 Turn the ignition switch to LOC...

Страница 209: ...rette 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 ra...

Страница 210: ...Fuses UNDERHOOD FUSE BOX 1 On Canadian cars CONTINUED Taking Care of the Unexpected Main Menu Table of Contents...

Страница 211: ...Fuses ABS FUSE BOX INTERIOR FUSE BOX Spare Fuse Taking Care of the Unexpected Main Menu Table of Contents...

Страница 212: ...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 213: ...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 214: ...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 215: ...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 216: ...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 217: ...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 218: ...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 energized...

Страница 219: ...merical 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 mark...

Страница 220: ...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 221: ...hen tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temper...

Страница 222: ...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 223: ...ount 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 ga...

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

Страница 225: ...ranty and Customer Relations Warranty Coverages 228 Customer Relations Information 229 U S Zone Office Map 230 Canada Zone Office Map 231 Authorized Manuals 233 Warranty and Customer Relations Main Me...

Страница 226: ...h 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 warra...

Страница 227: ...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 228: ...ox 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 Gaithersbu...

Страница 229: ...Central Zone Honda Canada Inc 126 Milner Avenue Scarborough Ontario M1S3R2 416 299 3400 Quebec Zone Honda Canada Inc 1750 rue Eiffel Boucherville Quebec J4B 7W1 514 655 6161 Atlantic Zone Honda Canad...

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: ...most mechanically inclined owners to under stand Electrical Troubleshooting Manual This manual complements the Service Manual by providing in depth troubleshooting information for each electrical cir...

Страница 232: ...and Drugs 28 Alcohol in Gasoline 109 Antifreeze 150 Anti lock Brakes ABS Description 220 Indicator Light 37 125 Operation 125 Anti theft Steering Column Lock 52 Appearance Care 183 Ashtray 72 Audio S...

Страница 233: ...Coolant 152 Charging System Indicator 36 205 Check Engine Light 37 Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid 155 Battery Condition 162 Brake Fluid 156 Drive Belts 169 Engine Coolant 150 Engine Oil 146 Fu...

Страница 234: ...Fuel 114 Emergencies on the Road 191 Battery Jump Starting 200 Changing a Flat Tire 193 Charging System Indicator 205 Check Engine Light 206 Checking the Fuses 209 Low Oil Pressure Indicator 204 Malf...

Страница 235: ...Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature 40 Fuel 40 Gearshift Lever Positions 120 Glass Cleaning 188 Glove Box 55 Halogen Headlight Bulbs 177 Hazard Warning Flashers 45 Headlights 42 Aiming 175 Daytime Runni...

Страница 236: ...52 Fuel Fill Door 110 Glove Box 55 Power Door 53 Tailgate 55 Low Coolant Level 150 Low Oil Pressure Indicator 36 204 Lubricant Specifications Chart 218 Luggage 116 Maximum Speeds 123 Meters Gauges 39...

Страница 237: ...per and Washer 45 Reclining the Seat Backs 57 Redining the Second Seats 61 Reminder Lights 35 Remote Transmitter 54 Removing the Second Seats 59 Replacement Information Air Cleaner 158 Coolant 152 Eng...

Страница 238: ...Key Position 52 Starting the Engine 119 In Cold Weather at High Altitude 119 With a Dead Battery 200 Steam Coming from Engine 202 Steering Wheel Adjustment 46 Anti theft Column Lock 52 Stereo Sound S...

Страница 239: ...cle Capacity Load 116 Vehicle Dimensions 218 Vehicle Identification Number 216 Vehicle Storage 182 Ventilation 79 VIN 216 Vinyl Cleaning 187 Viscosity Oil 148 Warning Beepers Key in Ignition 52 Seat B...

Страница 240: ...3 Imp qt without filter 3 5 l 3 7 US qt 3 1 Imp qt Tire Pressure measured cold 220 kPa 2 2 kg cm 2 32 psi Spare Tire Pressure 420 kPa 4 2 kg cm 2 60 psi Tire Size Front and Rear P205 65R15 92S Spare...

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