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Contents

Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... i

A Few Words About Safety.................................................................................................................ii

Driver and Passenger Safety ..............................................................................................................5

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

Instruments and Controls.................................................................................................................43

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

Comfort and Convenience Features ............................................................................................. 81

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

Before Driving..................................................................................................................................117

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

Driving ..............................................................................................................................................131

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

Maintenance.....................................................................................................................................145

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

Appearance Care..............................................................................................................................197

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

Taking Care of the Unexpected......................................................................................................205

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

Technical Information.....................................................................................................................231

ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.

Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada)................................................................243

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

Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)......................................................................................................249

How to order manuals and other technical literature.

Index...................................................................................................................................................... I

Service Information Summary

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

Your Car at a Glance.........................................................................................................2

Owner's Identification Form

Owner's Identification

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a permanent part of the car, and should

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discontinue or change specifications or

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Introduction

Congratulations ! Your selection of a 2000 Honda Insight was a wise

investment. It will give you years of driving pleasure.

One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new Honda is to

read this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and

convenience items. Afterwards, keep this owner's manual in your car so you

can refer to it at any time.

Several warranties protect your new Honda. Read the warranty booklet

thoroughly so you understand the coverages and are aware of your rights

and responsibilities.

Maintaining your car according to the schedules given in this manual helps

to keep your driving trouble-free while it preserves your investment. When

your car needs maintenance, keep in mind that your Honda dealer's staff is

specially trained in servicing the many systems unique to your Honda. Your

Honda dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction and will be pleased to answer

any questions and concerns.

As you read this manual, you will

find information that is preceded by

symbol. This

information is intended to help you

avoid damage to your Honda, other

property, or the environment.

NOTICE

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A Few Words About Safety

Your safety, and the safety of others,

is very important. And operating this

car safely is an important

responsibility.

To help you make informed

decisions about safety, we have

provided operating procedures and

other information on labels and in

this manual. This information alerts

you to potential hazards that could

hurt you or others.

Of course, it is not practical or

possible to warn you about all the

hazards associated with operating or

maintaining your car. You must use

your own good judgement.

You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms,

including:

Safety Labels — on the car.

Safety Messages — preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of

three signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.

These signal words 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

instructions.

Safety Headings — such as Important Safety Reminders or Important

Safety Precautions.

Safety Section — such as Driver and Passenger Safety.

Instructions — how to use this car correctly and safely.

This entire book is filled with important safety information — please read it

carefully.

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Your safety, and the safety of others,

is very important. And operating this

vehicle safely is an important

responsibility.

To help you make informed

decisions about safety, we have

provided operating procedures and

other information on labels and in

this manual. This information alerts

you to potential hazards that could

hurt you or others.

Of course, it is not practical or

possible to warn you about all the

hazards associated with operating or

maintaining your vehicle. You must

use your own good judgement.

You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms,

including:

on the vehicle.

preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of

three signal words: , , or .

such as Important Safety Reminders or Important

Safety Precautions.

such as Driver and Passenger Safety.

how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.

This entire book is filled with important safety information please read it

carefully.

These signal words mean:

AFewWordsAboutSafety

Safety Labels

Safety Messages

Safety Headings

Safety Section

Instructions

DANGER WARNING CAUTION

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

instructions.

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POWER WINDOW SWITCHES

(P.75)

FCD SELECT BUTTON

(P.52)

DOOR LOCK

(P.69)

FUEL FILL

DOOR RELEASE

(P.119)

AUDIO SYSTEM

(P.96)

DIGITAL CLOCK

HOOD RELEASE HANDLE

(P.120)

HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS

(P.82, 89)

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MIRROR CONTROLS

(P.76)

POWER WINDOW

SWITCHES

(P.75)

HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS

(P.59, 61)

HORN

WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS

(P.61)

HAZARD WARNING

LIGHTS

(P.63)

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER

(P.63)

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Driver and Passenger Safety

This section gives you important

information about how to protect

yourself and your passenger. It

shows you how to use seat belts

properly. It explains your Supple-

mental Restraint System. And it tells

you how to properly restrain children

in your car.

Important Safety Precautions.......... 6

Your Car's Safety Features.............. 7

Seat Belts........................................ 8

Airbags............................................ 9

Seats & Seat-Backs...................... 10

Head Restraints........................... 10

Door Locks................................... 10

Pre-Drive Safety Checklist......... 11

Protecting Adults............................. 12

1. Close and Lock the Doors...... 12

2. Adjust the Front Seats............ 12

3. Adjust the Seat-Backs............. 13

4. Fasten and Position the Seat

Belts...................................... 15

5. Maintain a Proper Sitting

Position................................. 16

Advice for Pregnant Women...... 17

Additional Safety Precautions.... 18

Protecting Children......................... 19

All Children Must Be

Restrained................................ 19

Your Car is Not Recommended

for Child Passengers............... 20

The Passenger's Airbag Poses

Serious Risks to Children....... 20

Additional Safety Precaution...... 22

General Guidelines for Using

Child Seats................................ 22

Protecting Small Children.......... 26

Protecting Larger Children........ 29

Using Child Seats with

Tethers...................................... 33

Additional Information About Your

Seat Belts.................................. 34

Seat Belt System Components... 34

Lap/Shoulder Belt....................... 34

Seat Belt Maintenance................ 35

Additional Information About

Your SRS...................................36

SRS Components......................... 36

How Your Airbags Work............ 36

How the Automatic Seat Belt

Tensioners Work..................... 38

How the SRS Indicator Light

Works........................................ 38

SRS Service................................... 39

Additional Safety Precautions.... 39

Carbon Monoxide Hazard..............

Safety Labels....................................

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Important Safety Precautions

You'll find many safety

recommendations throughout this

section, and throughout this manual.

The recommendations on this page

are the ones we consider to be the

most important.

Always Wear Your Seat Belt

A seat belt is your best protection in

all types of collisions. Airbags

supplement seat belts, but airbags

are designed to inflate only in a

moderate to severe frontal collision.

So even though your car is equipped

with airbags, make sure you and

your passenger always wear your

seat belts, and wear them properly.

(See page 15).

Your Car is Not Recommended

for Child Passengers

Since all children are safest in the

back seat of a car, and your car does

not have a back seat, we recommend

that you do not carry a child

passenger. Due to the passenger's

airbag hazard, you should never

carry an infant in a rear-facing child

seat in this car. If a small child who

must be restrained in a forward-

facing child seat, or a larger child,

must ride in this car, be sure to

follow all instructions and safety

warnings in this manual. (See pages

26 and 29.)

Be Aware of Airbag Hazards

While airbags can save lives, they

can cause serious or fatal injuries to

occupants who sit too close to them,

or are not properly restrained.

Infants, young children, and short

adults are at the greatest risk. Be

sure to follow all instructions and

warnings in this manual. (See page

7 .)

Don't Drink and Drive

Alcohol and driving don't mix. Even

one drink can reduce your ability to

respond to changing conditions, and

your reaction time gets worse with

every additional drink. So don't drink

and drive, and don't let your friends

drink and drive, either.

Control Your Speed

Excessive speed is a major factor in

crash injuries and deaths. Generally,

the higher the speed the greater the

risk, but serious accidents can also

occur at lower speeds. Never drive

faster than is safe for current

conditions, regardless of the

maximum speed posted.

Keep Your Car in Safe Condition

Having a tire blowout or a

mechanical failure can be extremely

hazardous. To reduce the possibility

of such problems, check your tire

pressures and condition frequently,

and perform all regularly scheduled

maintenance. (See page 148 .)

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Your Car's Safety Features

(1) Safety Cage

(2) Crush Zones

(3) Seats & Seat-Backs

(4) Head Restraints

(5) Collapsible Steering Column

(6) Seat Belts

(7) Seat Belt Tensioners

(8) Airbags

(9) Door Locks

Your car is equipped with many

features that work together to

protect you and your passenger

during a crash.

Some safety features do not require

any action on your part. These

include a strong aluminum

framework that forms a safety cage

around the passenger compartment;

front and rear crush zones that are

designed to crumple and absorb

energy during a crash; a collapsible

steering column; and seat belt

tensioners that automatically tighten

the seat belts in the event of a crash.

These safety features are designed

to reduce the severity of injuries in a

crash. However, you and your

passenger can't take full advantage

of these safety features unless you

remain sitting in a proper position

and always wear your seat belts

properly. In fact, some safety

features can contribute to injuries if

they are not used properly.

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Seat Belts

For your safety, and the safety of

your passenger, your car is equipped

with seat belts in both seating

positions.

Your seat belt system also

includes a light on the

instrument panel to remind you and

your passenger to fasten your seat

belts.

Why Wear Seat Belts

Seat belts have proven to be the

single most effective safety device.

Not wearing a seat belt properly

increases the chance of serious

injury or death in a crash, even

though your car has airbags.

In addition, most states and all

Canadian provinces require you to

wear seat belts.

When properly worn, seat belts:

Keep you connected to the vehicle

so you can take advantage of the

car's built-in safety features.

Help protect you in almost every

type of crash, including side and

rear impacts and rollovers. (Your

airbag can only be helpful in a

moderate to severe frontal

collision.)

Help keep you from being thrown

against the inside of the vehicle

and against other occupants.

Keep you from being thrown out

of the vehicle.

Help keep you in a good position

should the airbags ever deploy. A

good position reduces the risk of

injury from an inflating airbag, and

allows you to get the best

advantage from the airbag.

Of course, seat belts cannot

completely protect you in every

crash. But in most cases, seat belts

can reduce your risk of serious

injury.

What you should do: Always wear

your seat belt, and make sure you

wear it properly.

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Not wearing a seat belt properly

increases the chance of serious

injury or death in a crash, even

if you have airbags.

Be sure you and your

passenger always wear seat

belts and wear them properly.

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Your Car's Safety Features

Airbags

Your car has a Supplemental

Restraint System (SRS) with frontal

airbags to help protect the driver and

a passenger.

This system also includes

an indicator light on the

instrument panel to alert you to a

possible problem with the system.

The most important things you need

to know about your airbags are:

Airbags do not replace seat belts.

The seat belts are the occupants'

primary protection in all types of

collisions. Airbags supplement

seat belts by providing extra

protection for occupants' heads

and chests.

Airbags offer no protection in side

impacts, rear impacts, rollovers,

or minor collisions. Airbags are

designed to deploy only during a

moderate to severe frontal

collision.

Airbags can pose serious hazards.

To do their job, airbags must

inflate with tremendous force and

speed. So while airbags save lives,

they can cause serious injuries to

adults and larger children who are

not wearing seat belts, are not

wearing them properly, are sitting

too close to the airbag, or are not

sitting in a proper position. Infants

and small children are at an even

greater risk of injury or death.

What you should do: Always wear

your seat belt properly, and sit

upright and as far back as possible

from the steering wheel or

dashboard.

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Seats & Seat-Backs

Your car's seats are designed to keep

you in a comfortable, upright

position so you can take full

advantage of the protection offered

by seat belts and the energy

absorbing materials in the seats.

How you adjust your seats and seat-

backs can also affect your safety. For

example, sitting too close to the

steering wheel or dashboard

increases the risk of you or your

passenger being injured by striking

the inside of the car, or by an

inflating airbag.

Reclining a seat-back too far reduces

the seat belt's effectiveness and

increases the chance that the seat's

occupant will slide under the seat

belt in a crash and be seriously

injured.

What you should do: Move the seats

as far back as possible, and keep

adjustable seat-backs in an upright

position whenever the car is moving.

Head Restraints

Head restraints can help protect you

from whiplash and other injuries.

Door Locks

Keeping your doors locked reduces

the chance of being thrown out of

the car during a crash. It also helps

prevent occupants from accidentally

opening a door and falling out, and

outsiders from unexpectedly opening

your doors.

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Pre-Drive Safety Checklist

To make sure you and your

passenger get the maximum

protection from your car's safety

features, check the following each

time before you drive away:

You and any adult passenger, or a

larger child who has outgrown

child seats, are wearing your seat

belts and wearing them properly

(see page 15).

A small child riding in a forward-

facing child seat is properly

restrained (see page 26).

Occupants are sitting upright and

as far back as possible from the

steering wheel and dashboard

(see page 12 ).

Seat-backs are upright (see page

13).

Both doors are closed and locked

(see page 12 ).

All cargo is properly stored or

secured (see page 128).

The rest of this section gives more

detailed information about how you

can maximize your safety.

Remember, however, that no safety

system can prevent all injuries or

deaths that can occur in severe

crashes, even when seat belts are

properly worn and the airbags deploy.

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Protecting Adults

Introduction

The following pages provide

instructions on how to properly

protect adult occupants.

These instructions also apply to a

child whom you have decided is

large enough and mature enough to

ride as a passenger. (See page 29 for

important additional guidelines on

how to properly protect larger

children.)

1. Close and Lock the Doors

After everyone has entered the car,

be sure the doors are closed and

locked.

Your car has a door monitor light on

the instrument panel to indicate

when a specific door is not tightly

closed.

For safety, locking the doors reduces

the chance that a passenger,

especially a child, will open a door

while the car is moving and

accidentally fall out. It also reduces

the chance of someone being thrown

out of the car during a crash.

For security, locked doors can

prevent an outsider from

unexpectedly opening a door when

you come to a stop.

See page 69 for how to lock the

doors.

2.Adjust the Front Seats

Any driver who sits too close to the

steering wheel is at risk of being

seriously injured or killed by striking

the steering wheel, or from being

struck by an inflating airbag during a

crash.

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To reduce the chance of injury, wear

your seat belt properly, sit upright

with your back against the seat, and

move the seat as far back as possible

from the steering wheel while still

maintaining full control of the car.

Also make sure your passenger

moves the seat as far to the rear as

possible.

Most shorter drivers can get far

enough away from the steering

wheel and still reach the pedals.

However, if you are concerned about

sitting too close, we recommend that

you investigate whether some type

of adaptive equipment may help.

Once your seat is adjusted correctly,

rock it back and forth to make sure

the seat is locked in position.

See page 74 for how to adjust the

seats.

3.Adjust the Seat-Backs

Adjust the driver's seat-back to a

comfortable, upright position,

leaving ample space between your

chest and the airbag cover in the

center of the steering wheel. If you

sit too close to the steering wheel,

you could be injured if the airbag

inflates.

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Sitting too close to an airbag

can result in serious injury or

death if the airbags inflate.

Always sit as far back from the

airbags as possible.

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A passenger should also adjust the

seat-back to an upright position, but

as far from the dashboard as

possible. A passenger who sits too

close to the dashboard could be

injured if the airbag inflates.

Reclining a seat-back so that the

shoulder part of the belt no longer

rests against the occupant's chest

reduces the protective capability of

the belt. It also increases the chance

of sliding under the belt in a crash

and being seriously injured. The

farther a seat-back is reclined, the

greater the risk of injury.

See page 74 for how to adjust seat-

backs.

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Reclining the seat-back too far

can result in serious injury or

death in a crash.

Adjust the seat-back to an

upright position and sit well

back in the seat.

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4.Fasten and Position the Seat

Belts

Insert the latch plate into the buckle,

then tug on the belt to make sure the

belt is securely latched. Also check

that the belt is not twisted, because a

twisted belt can cause serious

injuries in a crash.

Position the lap part of the belt as

low as possible across your hips,

then pull up on the shoulder part of

the belt so the lap part fits snugly.

This lets your strong pelvic bones

take the force of a crash and reduces

the chance of internal injuries.

If necessary, pull up on the belt again

to remove any slack from the

shoulder part, then check that the

belt rests across the center of your

chest and over your shoulder. This

spreads the forces of a crash over

the strongest bones in your upper

body.

Never place the shoulder portion of a

lap/shoulder belt under your arm or

behind your back. This could cause

very serious injuries in a crash.

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Improperly positioning the seat

belts can cause serious injury

or death in a crash.

Make sure all seat belts are

properly positioned before

driving.

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If a seat belt does not seem to work

as it should, it may not protect the

occupant in a crash. No one should

sit in a seat with an inoperative seat

belt. Anyone using a seat belt that is

not working properly can be

seriously injured or killed. Have your

Honda dealer check the belt as soon

as possible.

See page 34 for additional

information about your seat belt

system and how to take care of your

belts.

5.Maintain a Proper Sitting

Position

After occupants have adjusted their

seats and put on seat belts, it is very

important that they continue to sit

upright, well back in their seats, with

their feet on the floor, until the car is

parked and the engine is off.

Sitting improperly can increase the

chance of injury during a crash. For

example, if an occupant slouches,

lies down, turns sideways, sits

forward, leans forward or sideways,

or puts one or both feet up, the

chance of injury during a crash is

greatly increased.

In addition, an occupant who is out of

position can be seriously or fatally

injured by striking interior parts of

the car, or by being struck by an

inflating airbag.

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Remember, to get the best

protection from your car's airbags

and other safety features, you must

sit properly and wear your seat belt

properly.

Advice for Pregnant Women

Because protecting the mother is the

best way to protect her unborn child,

a pregnant woman should always

wear a seat belt whenever she drives

or rides in a vehicle.

Remember to keep the lap portion of

the belt as low as possible across

your hips.

Pregnant women should also sit

upright and as far back as possible

from the steering wheel or

dashboard. This will reduce the risk

of injuries to both the mother and

her unborn child that can be caused

by a crash or an inflating airbag.

Each time you have a check-up, ask

your doctor if it's okay for you to

drive.

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Sitting improperly or out of

position can result in serious

injury or death in a crash.

Always sit upright, well back in

the seat, with your feet on the

floor.

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Additional Safety Precautions

Two people should never use the

same seat belt. If they do, they

could be very seriously injured in a

crash.

Do not put any accessories on seat

belts. Devices intended to improve

occupant comfort or reposition the

shoulder part of a seat belt can

severely compromise the

protective capability of the seat

belt and increase the chance of

serious injury in a crash.

Do not place hard or sharp objects

between yourself and an airbag.

Carrying hard or sharp objects on

your lap, or driving with a pipe or

other sharp object in your mouth,

can result in injuries if your

airbags inflate.

Do not attach or place objects on

the front airbag covers. Any object

attached to or placed on the covers

marked "SRS AIRBAG" in the

center of the steering wheel and

on top of the dashboard could

interfere with the proper operation

of the airbags. Or, if the airbags

inflate, the objects could be

propelled inside the car and hurt

someone.

Keep your hands and arms away

from the airbag covers. If your

hands or arms are close to the

airbag covers in the center of the

steering wheel and on top of the

dashboard, they could be injured if

the airbags inflate.

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Protecting Children

Children depend on adults to protect

them. However, despite their best

intentions, many parents and other

adults may not know how to properly

protect young passengers.

So if you have children, or if you ever

need to drive with a grandchild or

other children in your car, be sure to

read this section.

All Children Must Be Restrained

Each year, many children are injured

or killed in vehicle crashes because

they are either unrestrained or not

properly restrained. In fact, vehicle

accidents are the number one cause

of death of children ages 12 and

under.

To reduce the number of child

deaths and injuries, every state and

Canadian province requires that

infants and children be restrained

whenever they ride in a vehicle.

Any child who is too small to wear a

seat belt should be properly

restrained in a child seat. (See page

26.)

A larger child should always be

restrained with a seat belt. (See page

29.)

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Children who are unrestrained

or improperly restrained can be

seriously injured or killed in a

crash.

Any child too small for a seat

belt should be properly

restrained in a child seat. A

larger child should be properly

restrained with a seat belt.

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Your Car is Not Recommended

for Child Passengers

We strongly recommend that you do

not carry any child in this car.

One reason is that your car does not

have a back seat, and accident

statistics show that a child of any

size or age is safer when they are

properly restrained in the back seat

of a vehicle.

In addition, your car has a passenger's

airbag which poses serious risks to

children — particularly infants and

small children.

The Passenger's Airbag Poses

Serious Risks to Children

Airbags have been designed to help

protect adults in a moderate to

severe frontal collision. To do this,

the passenger's airbag is quite large,

and it inflates with tremendous

speed.

As a result, we urge you to follow

these guidelines.

Infants

Never put a rear-facing child seat in

the front seat of a car equipped with

a passenger's airbag. If the airbag

inflates, it can hit the back of the

child seat with enough force to kill or

very seriously injure an infant.

Small Children

Placing a forward-facing child seat in

the front seat of a car equipped with

a passenger's airbag can be

hazardous. If the vehicle seat is too

far forward, or the child's head is

thrown forward during a collision, an

inflating airbag can strike the child

with enough force to kill or very

seriously injure a small child. If a

small child must ride in this car,

follow the instructions on page 23 .

Larger Children

Children who have outgrown child

seats are also at risk of being injured

or killed by an inflating passenger's

airbag. If a larger child must ride in

this car, see page 29 for important

guidelines on how to decide whether

a child is large enough and mature

enough to ride as a passenger, and

how to properly protect the child.

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To remind you of the passenger's

airbag hazards, your car has warning

labels hanging from the glove box

and on the driver's and passenger's

visors. Please read and follow the

instructions on these labels.

Canadian Models

To remind you of the airbag hazards,

your car has warning labels on the

driver's and passenger's visors.

Please read and follow the

instructions on these labels.

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CAUTION

TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY:

FOR MAXIMUM SAFETY PROTECTION IN

ALL TYPES OF CRASHES, YOU MUST

ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SAFETY BELT.

DO NOT INSTALL REARWARD-FACING

CHILD SEATS IN ANY FRONT

PASSENGER SEAT POSITION.

DO NOT SIT OR LEAN UNNECESSARILY

CLOSE TO THE AIR BAG.

DO NOT PLACE ANY OBJECTS OVER THE

AIR BAG OR BETWEEN THE AIR BAG

AND YOURSELF.

SEE THE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR FURTHER

INFORMATION AND EXPLANATIONS.

PRECAUTION:

POUR EVITER DES BLESSURES GRAVES:

POUR PROFITER D'UNE PROTECTION

MAXIMALE LORS D'UNE COLLISION BOUCLEZ

TOUJOURS VOTRE CEINTURE DE SECURITE.

N'lNSTALLEZ JAMAIS UN SIEGE POUR

ENFANTS FAISANT FACE A L'ARRIERE SUR

LE SIEGE DU PASSAGER AVANT.

NE VOUS APPUYEZ PAS ET NE VOUS ASSEYEZ

PAS PRES DU COUSSIN GONFLABLE.

NE DEPOSEZ AUCUN OBJET SUR LE COUSSIN

GONFLABLE OU ENTRE LE COUSSIN

GONFLABLE ET VOUS.

LISEZ LE GUIDE UTILISATEUR POUR DE

PLUS AMPLES RENSEIGNEMENTS.

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Additional Safety Precaution

Do not leave a child alone in your

car. Leaving a child without adult

supervision is illegal in most states

and Canadian provinces and can

be very hazardous. For example, a

small child left in a car on a hot

day can die from heatstroke. A

child left alone with the key in the

ignition can accidentally set the

car in motion, possibly injuring

themselves or others.

General Guidelines for Using

Child Seats

As discussed on page 20, because

your car does not have a back seat,

and because of the passenger's

airbag hazard, we strongly

recommend that you do not carry a

small child as a passenger in this car.

However, if you must carry a small

child in this car, the child must be

properly restrained in a child seat.

The following pages give general

guidelines for selecting and installing

a child seat. See page 26 for

additional information.

Selecting a Child Seat

To provide proper protection, a child

seat should meet three

requirements:

1. The child seat should meet safety

standards. The child seat should

meet Federal Motor Vehicle

Safety Standard 213 (FMVSS 213)

or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety

Standard 213 (CMVSS 213). Look

for the manufacturer's statement

of compliance on the box and seat.

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2. The child seat should be of the

proper type and size to fit the child.

Small Children: A child who can sit

up without support should be

restrained in a forward-facing child

seat. See page 26 for additional

information on protecting small

children.

3. The child seat should fit the

passenger's seat.

Due to variations in the design of

child seats, vehicle seats, and seat

belts, all child seats will not fit all

seating positions in all cars.

However, Honda is confident that

one or more child seat models can fit

and be properly installed in this car.

Before purchasing a child seat, we

recommend that parents test the

child seat to make sure it fits

properly in the passenger's seat. If a

previously purchased child seat does

not fit, you will need to buy a

different one that will fit.

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Placing a Child Seat

This page briefly summarizes

Honda's recommendations on where

to place a child seat in your car.

Passenger's Seat

Infants: Never in the passenger's

seat, due to the passenger's airbag

hazard.

Small children: Not recommended,

due to the passenger's airbag

hazard. If a small child must ride

in this car, move the vehicle seat

to the rear-most position and

secure a front-facing child seat

with the seat belt, (see page 27).

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Airbags Pose Serious

Risks to Children

The passenger's airbag inflates

with enough force to kill or

seriously injure an infant in a

rear-facing child seat.

A small child in a forward-facing

child seat is also at risk. If the

vehicle seat is too far forward,

or the child's head is thrown

forward during a collision, an

inflating airbag can kill or

seriously injure the child.

If a small child must ride in this

car, follow the instructions

provided in this section.

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Installing a Child Seat

After selecting a proper child seat,

there are three main steps in

installing the seat:

1. Secure the child seat to the car

with a seat belt. All child seats

must be secured to the car with

the lap part of a lap/shoulder belt.

A child whose seat is not properly

secured to the car can be

endangered in a crash. See page

27 for instructions on how to

secure a forward-facing child seat

in this car.

2. Make sure the child seat is firmly

secured. After installing a child

seat, push and pull the seat

forward and from side to side to

verify that it is secure.

To provide security during normal

driving maneuvers as well as during

a collision, we recommend that

parents secure a child seat as firmly

as possible.

However, a child seat does not need

to be "rock solid." It may be difficult

to install a child seat so that it does

not move at all. Some side-to-side or

back-and-forth movement can be

expected and should not reduce the

child seat's effectiveness.

3. Secure the child in the child seat.

Make sure the child is properly

strapped in the child seat

according to the child seat maker's

instructions. A child who is not

properly secured in a child seat

can be thrown out of the seat in a

crash and seriously injured.

Storing a Child Seat

When you are not using a child seat,

either remove it and store it in a safe

place, or make sure it is properly

secured. An unsecured child seat can

be thrown around the car during a

crash or sudden stop and injure

someone.

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The passenger's airbag poses

serious risks to small children. If the

vehicle seat is too far forward, or the

child's head is thrown forward

during a collision, or the child is

unrestrained or improperly

restrained, an inflating airbag can kill

or seriously injure the child.

For these reasons, we recommend

that you do not carry a small child as

a passenger.

If you decide to carry a small child in

this car, follow the instructions and

guidelines below.

Child Seat Type

A child who can sit up without

support, and who fits within the child

seat maker's weight and height

limits, should be restrained in a

forward-facing, upright child seat.

Of the different seats available, we

recommend those that have a five-

point harness system as shown.

We also recommend that a small

child stay in the child seat as long as

possible, until the child reaches the

weight or height limit for the seat.

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Improperly placing a forward-

facing child seat in the front

seat can result in serious injury

or death if the airbags inflate.

If you must place a forward-

facing child seat in front, move

the vehicle seat as far back as

possible and properly restrain

the child.

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Child Seat Installation

The passenger's seat belt has a

locking mechanism that must be

activated to secure a child seat.

The following pages provide

instructions and tips on how to

secure a forward-facing child seat

with this type of seat belt.

1. Move the vehicle seat to the rear-

most position. Moving the seat as

far back as possible reduces the

chance of a child being injured or

killed if the passenger's airbag

inflates. (See page 74 for

instructions on how to adjust the

seat.)

2. With the child seat in position,

route the belt through the child

seat according to the seat maker's

instructions, then insert the latch

plate into the buckle.

3. To activate the lockable retractor,

slowly pull the shoulder part of the

belt all the way out until it stops,

then let the belt feed back into the

retractor (you might hear a

clicking noise as the belt retracts).

4. After the belt has retracted, tug on

it. If the belt is locked, you will not

be able to pull it out. If you can pull

the belt out, it is not locked and

you will need to repeat these steps.

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5. After confirming that the belt is

locked, grab the shoulder part of

the belt near the buckle and pull

up to remove any slack from the

lap part of the belt. Remember, if

the lap part of the belt is not tight,

the child seat will not be secure. It

may help to put weight on the

child seat, or push on the back of

the seat, while pulling up on the

belt.

6. Push and pull the child seat

forward and from side to side to

verify that it is secure enough to

stay upright during normal driving

maneuvers. If the child seat is not

secure, unlatch the belt, allow it to

retract fully, then repeat these

steps.

To deactivate the locking

mechanism in order to remove a

child seat, unlatch the buckle,

unroute the seat belt, and let the belt

fully retract.

Additional Precautions for Small

Children

Never hold a small child on your

lap.

If you are not wearing a seat

belt in a crash, you could be

thrown forward into the

dashboard and crush the child.

If you are wearing a seat belt, the

child can be torn from your arms

during a crash. For example, if

your car crashes into a parked

vehicle at 30 mph (48 km/h), a

30-lb (14 kg) child will become a

900-lb (410 kg) force, and you will

not be able to hold on.

Never put a seat belt over yourself

and a child. During a crash, the

belt could press deep into the child

and cause very serious injuries.

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Protecting Larger Children

The passenger's airbag poses

serious risks to children, including

those who have outgrown child seats.

If the vehicle seat is too far forward,

or the child's head is thrown forward

during a collision, or the child is

unrestrained or out of position, an

inflating airbag can kill or seriously

injure the child.

For these reasons, we recommend

that you do not carry a child

passenger.

With this in mind, following are

some guidelines to help you decide

when a given child may ride in your

car.

The Child Should Wear a Seat Belt

When a child reaches the

recommended weight or height limit

for a forward-facing child seat, the

child should wear a lap/shoulder belt.

If a child is too short for the shoulder

part of the belt to properly fit, we

recommend that the child use a

booster seat until they are tall

enough to use the seat belt without a

booster.

The following pages give

instructions on how to check proper

seat belt fit, what kind of booster

seat to use if one is needed, and

important precautions for a child

who must ride in this car.

Checking Seat Belt Fit

To determine if a lap/shoulder belt

properly fits a child, have the child

put on the seat belt. Follow the

instructions on page 15. Then check

how the belt fits.

If the shoulder part of the belt rests

over the child's collarbone and

against the center of the chest, as

shown, the child is large enough to

wear the seat belt.

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Allowing a larger child to sit

improperly in the front seat can

result in injury or death if the

airbags inflate.

If a larger child must sit in front,

make sure the child moves the

seat as far back as possible

and wears the seat belt properly.

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However, if the belt touches or

crosses the child's neck, the child

needs to use a booster seat.

Do not let a child wear a seat belt

across the neck. This could result in

serious neck injuries during a crash.

Do not let a child put the shoulder

part of a seat belt behind the back or

under the arm. This could cause

very serious injuries during a crash.

It also increases the chance that the

child will slide under the belt in a

crash and be injured.

Do not put any accessories on a seat

belt. Devices intended to improve

occupant comfort or reposition the

shoulder part of a seat belt, severely

compromise the protective capability

of the seat belt and increase the

chance of serious injury in a crash.

Two children should never use the

same seat belt. If they do, they could

be very seriously injured in a crash.

Using a Booster Seat

If a child needs a booster seat, we

recommend choosing a style that

allows the child to use the lap/

shoulder belt directly, without a

shield, as shown.

Whichever style you select, follow

the booster seat maker's instructions.

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A child may continue using a booster

seat until the tops of the ears are

even with the top of the seat-back. A

child of this height should be tall

enough to use the lap/shoulder belt

without a booster.

When Can a Larger Child Ride in this

Car

Children vary widely. And while age

may be one indicator of when a child

can safely ride in this car, there are

other important factors you should

consider.

Physical Size

Physically, a child must be large

enough for the lap/shoulder belt to

properly fit over the hips, chest, and

shoulder (see pages 15 and 29). If

the seat belt does not fit properly,

the child should use a booster seat.

Maturity

To safely ride in this car, a child

must be able to follow the rules,

including sitting properly and

wearing the seat belt properly

throughout a ride.

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If you decide that a child can safely

ride in this car, be sure to:

Carefully read the owner's manual

and make sure you understand all

seat belt instructions and all safety

information.

Move the vehicle seat to the rear-

most position.

Have the child sit up straight, back

against the seat, and feet on or

near the floor.

Check that the child's seat belt is

properly positioned and secured.

Supervise the child. Even a mature

child sometimes needs to be

reminded to fasten the seat belt or

sit properly.

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Using Child Seats with Tethers

Your car has a tether anchorage

point on the trunk lining for securing

a tether-style child seat to the car.

Since a tether can provide additional

security, we recommend using a

tether whenever one is required or

available.

Attach the tether strap hook to the

tether anchorage point as shown in

the illustration and tighten the strap

according to the child seat maker's

instructions.

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Seat Belt System Components

Your seat belt system includes lap/

shoulder belts in both seating

positions.

The seat belts are also equipped with

automatic seat belt tensioners.

The system also includes a

light on the instrument

panel to remind you and your

passenger to fasten your belts. If the

driver's seat belt is not fastened

before the ignition is turned ON (II),

the light will come on and a beeper

will also sound. The beeper will stop

after a few seconds, but the light will

stay on until the driver's seat belt is

fastened.

Lap/Shoulder Belt

This seat belt has a single belt that

goes over your shoulder, across your

chest and across your hips.

To fasten the belt, insert the latch

plate into the buckle, then tug on the

belt to make sure the buckle is

latched.

To unlock the belt, push the red

PRESS button on the buckle. Guide

the belt across your body to the door

pillar. After exiting the car, be sure

the belt is out of the way and will not

get closed in the door.

Both seat belts have an emergency

locking retractor. In normal driving,

the retractor lets you move freely in

your seat while it keeps some

tension on the belt.

During a collision or sudden stop,

the retractor automatically locks the

belt to help restrain your body.

The passenger's seat belt has an

additional locking mechanism that

must be activated to secure a child

seat. (See page 27 for instructions on

how to secure a forward-facing child

seat with this type of belt.)

If the shoulder part of the belt is

pulled all the way out, the locking

mechanism will activate. The belt

will retract, but it will not allow the

passenger to move freely.

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Additional Information About Your Seat Belts

To deactivate the locking

mechanism, unlatch the buckle and

let the seat belt fully retract. To

refasten the belt, pull it out only as

far as needed.

See page 15 for instructions on how

to wear the lap/shoulder belt

properly.

Seat Belt Maintenance

For safety, you should check the

condition of your seat belts regularly.

Pull each belt out fully and look for

frays, cuts, burns, and wear. Check

that the latches work smoothly and

that the lap/shoulder belts retract

easily. Any belt not in good condition

or not working properly will not

provide good protection and should

be replaced as soon as possible.

U.S. Models

Honda provides a lifetime warranty

on seat belts. Honda will repair or

replace any seat belt component that

fails to function properly during

normal use. Please see your Honda

Warranty Information booklet for

details.

If a seat belt is worn during a crash,

you should have your dealer inspect

the belt, and replace it if necessary.

A belt that has been worn during a

crash may not provide the same level

of protection in a subsequent crash.

The dealer should also inspect the

anchors for damage and replace

them if needed.

For information on how to clean your

seat belts, see page 201.

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Not checking or maintaining

seat belts can result in serious

injury or death if the seat belts

do not work properly when

needed.

Check your seat belts regularly

and have any problem

corrected as soon as possible.

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SRS Components

Your Supplemental Restraint System

(SRS) includes:

Two front airbags. The driver's

airbag is stored in the center of

the steering wheel; the front

passenger's airbag is stored in the

dashboard. Both are marked "SRS

AIRBAG."

Automatic seat belt tensioners

that tighten the front seat belts

during a moderate to severe

frontal collision.

Sensors that can detect a

moderate to severe frontal

collision.

A sophisticated electronic system

that continually monitors and

records information about the

sensors, the control unit, the

airbag activators, driver and

passenger seat belt use, and all

related wiring when the ignition is

ON (II).

An indicator light on the

instrument panel that alerts you to

a possible problem with the

system (see page 38 ).

Emergency backup power in case

your car's electrical system is

disconnected in a crash.

How Your Airbags Work

If you ever have a moderate to

severe frontal collision, the sensors

will detect rapid deceleration and

signal the control unit to instantly

inflate the airbags and activate the

automatic seat belt tensioners.

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During a crash, your seat belt helps

restrain your lower body and torso,

while the tensioner tightens and

locks the seat belt to help keep you

in place. Your airbag provides a

cushion to help restrain and protect

your head and chest.

Since both airbags use the same

sensors, both airbags normally

inflate at the same time. However, it

is possible for only one airbag to

inflate.

This can occur when the severity of

a collision is at the margin, or

threshold, that determines whether

or not the airbags will deploy. In

such cases, the seat belt will provide

sufficient protection, and the

supplemental protection offered by

the airbag would be minimal.

After inflating, the airbags

immediately deflate, so they won't

interfere with the driver's visibility,

or the ability to steer or operate

other controls.

The total time for inflation and

deflation is approximately one-tenth

of a second, so fast that most

occupants are not aware that the

airbags deployed until they see them

lying in their laps.

After a crash, you may see what

looks like smoke. This is actually

powder from the airbag's surface.

Although the powder is not harmful,

people with respiratory problems

may experience some temporary

discomfort. If this occurs, get out of

the car as soon as it is safe to do so.

U.S. Owners

For additional information on how

your airbags work, see the booklet

titled SRS: What You Need to Know

About Airbags that came with your

owner's manual.

Canadian Owners

For additional information on how

your airbags work, ask your dealer

for a copy of the booklet titled SRS:

What You Need to Know About Airbags.

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How the Automatic Seat Belt

Tensioners Work

Your Honda has automatic seat belt

tensioners for added protection

during a moderate to severe frontal

collision.

If your airbags inflate, the tensioners

immediately tighten the front seat

belts to help hold the occupants in

place. The belts will remain tight

until you unbuckle them in the

normal way.

How the SRS Indicator Light

Works

The purpose of the SRS

light is to alert you to a

potential problem with your

Supplemental Restraint System.

When you turn the ignition ON (II),

this indicator will light up briefly

then go out. This tells you that the

system is working properly.

However, if the light comes on at any

other time, you should have the

system checked by your dealer. For

example:

If the SRS indicator light does not

come on after you turn the ignition

ON (II).

If the light stays on after the

engine starts.

• If the light comes on or flashes on

and off while you drive.

If you see any of these indications,

your airbags and seat belt tensioners

may not deploy when you need them.

See your Honda dealer as soon as

possible.

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SRS

Ignoring the SRS indicator light

can result in serious injury or

death if the airbags do not

inflate when needed.

Have your vehicle checked by a

dealer as soon as possible if

the SRS light alerts you to a

potential problem.

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SRS Service

Your Supplemental Restraint System

is virtually maintenance-free, and

there are no parts you can safely

service. However, you must have

your car serviced if:

Your airbags ever inflate. The

airbags, seat belt tensioners, and

control unit must be replaced. Do

not try to remove or replace the

airbags yourself.

This must be done by a Honda

dealer or a knowledgeable body

shop.

The SRS indicator light alerts you

to a problem. Take your car to an

authorized Honda dealer as soon

as possible. If you ignore this

indication, the airbags might not

inflate when you need them.

Additional Safety Precautions

Do not attempt to deactivate your

airbags. Together, airbags and

seat belts provide the best

protection in a moderate to severe

frontal collision.

Do not tamper with SRS

components or wiring for any

reason. Tampering could cause

the airbags to deploy, possibly

causing very serious injury.

See page 126 for further information

and precautions relating to your SRS.

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Carbon Monoxide Hazard

Your car's exhaust contains carbon

monoxide gas. You should have no

problem with carbon monoxide

entering the car in normal driving if

you maintain your car properly.

Have the exhaust system inspected

for leaks whenever:

The car is raised for an oil change.

You notice a change in the sound

of the exhaust.

The car was in an accident that

may have damaged the underside.

High 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

car out of the garage.

With the hatch open, air flow can

pull exhaust gas into your car's

interior and create a hazardous

condition. If you must drive with the

hatch open, open all the windows

and set the heating and cooling

system as shown below.

If you must sit in your parked car,

even in an unconfined area, with the

engine running, adjust the heating

and cooling system as follows:

1. Push the button.

2. Select the mode.

3. Turn the fan on high speed.

4. Set the temperature control to a

comfortable setting.

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Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.

Breathing it can cause

unconsciousness and even kill

you.

Avoid any enclosed areas or

activities that expose you to

carbon monoxide.

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Safety Labels

These labels are in the locations

shown. They warn you of potential

hazards that could cause serious

injury. Read these labels carefully.

If a label comes off or becomes hard

to read, contact your Honda dealer

for a replacement.

SUN VISOR

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HOOD

RADIATOR CAP

BATTERY

U.S. models

GLOVE BOX

U.S. models only

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Instruments and Controls

This section gives information about

the controls and displays that

contribute to the daily operation of

your Honda. All the essential

controls are within easy reach.

Control Locations............................ 44

Indicator Lights................................ 45

Gauges.............................................. 49

Speedometer................................ 49

Display Change Button............... 49

Odometer...................................... 49

Current Fuel Mileage.................. 51

Trip Meters.................................. 51

Trip Mileage................................. 52

Segment Distance and Fuel

Mileage..................................... 52

Lifetime Fuel Mileage................. 53

Turning Off the Mileage

Displays..................................... 53

Battery Level Gauge ................... 54

Charge/Assist Gauge................. 55

Fuel Gauge................................... 56

Temperature Gauge.................... 56

Tachometer.................................. 56

Maintenance Required

Indicator.................................... 57

Controls Near the Steering

Wheel........................................ 58

Headlights.................................... 59

Daytime Running Lights............. 60

Instrument Panel Brightness..... 60

Turn Signals................................. 61

Windshield Wipers...................... 61

Windshield Washers................... 62

Rear Window Wiper and

Washer...................................... 63

Hazard Warning........................... 63

Rear Window Defogger.............. 63

Keys and Locks................................ 65

Keys............................................... 65

Immobilizer System..................... 66

Ignition Switch............................. 67

Door Locks................................... 69

Hatch............................................. 69

Remote Transmitter.................... 71

Seat Adjustments............................. 74

Front Seat Adjustments.............. 74

Power Windows............................... 75

Mirrors.............................................. 76

Parking Brake.................................. 77

Storage Box...................................... 77

Glove Box......................................... 78

Beverage Holder.............................. 78

Accessory Power Socket................ 79

Interior Light.................................... 80

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Control Locations

Instruments and Controls

FCD SELECT BUTTON

(P. 52)

POWER WINDOW

SWITCHES

(P.

75)

HEATING/COOLING

CONTROLS

(P.

82, 89)

AUDIO SYSTEM

(P.

96)

DIGITAL CLOCK

DOOR LOCK

(P.

69)

FUEL FILL

DOOR RELEASE

(P. 119)

HOOD RELEASE HANDLE

(P. 120)

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Indicator Lights

The instrument panel has many

indicators to give you important

information about your car.

* The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models

are noted in the text.

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SEAT BELT REMINDER LIGHT

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT

SYSTEM INDICATOR

ELECTRIC POWER

STEERING INDICATOR

LOW OIL PRESSURE

INDICATOR

MALFUNCTION

INDICATOR LAMP

AUTO IDLE STOP

INDICATOR

MAINTENANCE

REQUIRED INDICATOR

CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR

IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR

LOW FUEL INDICATOR

IMA SYSTEM INDICATOR

SHIFT UP/SHIFT DOWN

INDICATORS

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE

SYSTEM (ABS)

INDICATOR*

DOOR-OPEN INDICATOR

PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE

SYSTEM INDICATOR*

HIGH BEAM INDICATOR

TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD

WARNING INDICATORS

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Seat Belt Reminder Light

This indicator lights when you turn

the ignition switch ON (II). It is a

reminder to you and your passengers

to protect yourselves by fastening

the seat belts. A beeper also sounds

if you have not fastened your seat

belt.

If you do not fasten your seat belt,

the beeper will stop after a few

seconds but the light stays on until

you do. Both the light and the beeper

stay off if you fasten your seat belt

before turning on the ignition.

Charging System

Indicator

If this light comes on when the

engine is running, the battery is not

being charged. For complete

information, see page 219 .

Low Oil Pressure

Indicator

The engine can be severely damaged

if this light flashes or stays on when

the engine is running. For complete

information, see page 218.

Supplemental Restraint

System Indicator

This indicator lights when you turn

the ignition switch ON (II). If it

comes on at any other time, it

indicates a problem in the

supplemental restraint system. For

complete information, see page 38.

Shift Up/Shift Down Indicators

See page 137.

Auto Idle Stop Indicator

See page 135.

IMA System Indicator

This indicator normally comes on for

a few seconds when you turn the

ignition switch ON (II). If it comes

on at any other time, it indicates a

problem in the Integrated Motor

Assist (IMA) system. Have the

vehicle checked by the dealer as

soon as possible.

U.S.

Parking Brake

and Brake

System

Indicator

This light has two functions:

1. It lights as a reminder that you

have not released the parking

brake. Driving with the parking

brake applied can damage the

brakes and tires.

2. If it remains lit after you release

the parking brake, or comes on

while driving, it can indicate a

problem in the brake system. For

complete information, see page

221.

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SRS

BRAKE

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Indicator Lights

See page 220.

Malfunction Indicator

Lamp

Turn Signal and

Hazard Warning

Indicators

The left or right turn signal light

blinks when you signal a lane change

or turn. If the light does not blink or

blinks rapidly, it usually means one

of the turn signal bulbs is burned out

(see page 191 ). 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

lights blink. All turn signals on the

outside of the car should flash.

High Beam Indicator

This light comes on with the high

beam headlights. See page 59 for

information on the headlight

controls.

On Canadian models, this indicator

comes on with reduced brightness

when the Daytime Running Lights

(DRL) are on (see page 60).

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

Indicator

This light normally comes on for a

few seconds when you turn the

ignition switch ON (II), and when

the ignition switch is turned to

START (lII). If this light comes on at

any other time, there is a problem in

the ABS. If this happens, take the

car to your dealer to have it checked.

With the light on, your car still has

normal braking ability but no anti-

lock. For complete information, see

page 140.

Door-open Indicator

This light conies on if either door or

the hatch is not closed tightly.

Low Fuel Indicator

This light comes on as a reminder

that you must refuel soon.

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Canada

ABS

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"Daytime Running

Lights" Indicator

Canadian models only

This indicator lights when you turn

the ignition switch to ON (II) with

the headlight switch off and the

parking brake set. It should go off if

you turn on the headlights or release

the parking brake. If 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.

Immobilizer System

Indicator

This indicator comes on for a few

seconds when you turn the ignition

switch ON (II). It will then go off if

you have inserted a properly-coded

ignition key. If it is not a properly-

coded key, the indicator will blink

and the engine will not start (see

page 66 ).

Electric Power Steering

(EPS) Indicator

This light normally comes on when

you turn the ignition ON (II) and

goes off after the engine starts. If it

comes on at any other time, there is

a problem in the Electric Power

Steering system. If this happens,

stop the car in a safe place and turn

off the engine. Reset the system by

restarting the engine, and watch the

EPS light. If it does not go off, or

comes back on again while driving,

take the car to your dealer to have it

checked. With the light on, the EPS

is turned off, making the car harder

to steer.

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DRL

EPS

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MEINTENANCE REQUIRED INDICATOR

DISPLAY CHANGE

BUTTON

TEMPERATURE GAUGE

TRIP BUTTON

Liquid crystal is used in the meter

panel. You may feel the indicators

appear slowly in the low temperature.

Speedometer

This shows your speed in miles per

hour (mph) or kilometers per hour

(km/h).

Display Change Button

The Display Change button switches

the speedometer reading between

miles per hour and kilometers per

hour. It also changes the odometer

and trip meters to read in miles or

kilometers correspondingly. To

change the readings, push the

Display Change button.

Odometer

The odometer shows the total dis-

tance your car has been driven. It

displays in miles and kilometers.

It is illegal under U.S. federal law and

Canadian provincial regulations to

disconnect, reset, or alter the

odometer with the intent to change

the number of miles or kilometers

indicated.

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TACHOMETER

FUEL GAUGE

TRIP METER/ODOMETER

SPEEDOMETER

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FUEL CONSUMPTION

DISPLAY SELECT BUTTON

FUEL MILEAGE DISPLAY

AUTO STOP INDICATOR

IMA CHARGE/ASSIST INDICATOR

SHIFT DOWN INDICATOR

IMA SYSTEM

INDICATOR

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SHIFT UP INDICATOR

DISPLAY CHANGE BUTTON

TRIP BUTTON

CURRENT FUEL MILEAGE DISPLAY

IMA MOTOR ASSIST

LEVEL INDICATOR

BATTERY

LEVEL

INDICATOR

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Current Fuel Mileage

This display shows the current, or

instantaneous fuel mileage you are

getting.

To change the meter reading in the

display, push the display change

button.

(U.S.: miles per hour and mpg,

Canada: kilometer per hour and

1/100 km)

You can turn off this display at any

time. See page 53 .

Trip Meters

The trip meters show the number of

miles or kilometers driven since you

last reset them.

There are two trip meters: Trip A

and Trip B. Each trip meter works

independently, so you can keep track

of two different distances. To change

the display to show Trip A, Trip B, or

the odometer, press the Trip button

repeatedly.

To reset a trip meter, display it, then

press and hold the Trip button until

the numbers reset to 0.0.

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CURRENT FUEL MILEAGE

TRIP BUTTON

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Trip Mileage

When a trip meter is displayed, the

average fuel mileage you have been

getting during that trip is shown in

the Fuel Mileage display. This

number is updated once per minute.

When you reset a trip meter, the

average fuel mileage for that trip

meter also resets.

This display can be turned off at any

time. See page 53 .

Segment Distance and Fuel

Mileage

You can use this function to display

the distance and average fuel

mileage for a segment of a trip.

To display the segment distance and

fuel mileage, press and release the

FCD Select button. The Segment

Display indicator will come on to

remind you that this is the segment

distance and fuel mileage display.

FCD SELECT BUTTON

To reset the display, press and hold

the FCD Select button until the

display resets to zero and dashes.

The system then begins displaying

the distance and average fuel

mileage from that point. The display

is updated once per minute.

To switch between the segment

display and the Trip Meter/

Odometer display, press and release

the FCD Select button.

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TRIP MILEAGE (TRIP A)

SEGMENT

DISPLAY

INDICATOR

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Lifetime Fuel Mileage

When the odometer is displayed, the

Fuel Mileage display shows the

lifetime fuel mileage. This is the

average fuel mileage your vehicle

has gotten since the last time the

display was reset.

To reset this display, turn the

ignition switch to ON (II). If the

engine is running, make sure the

transmission is in neutral and the

parking brake is set. Use the Trip

button to display the odometer. Then

press and hold the Trip button until

the Lifetime Fuel Mileage Display

begins to blink (approximately five

seconds). Release the Trip button,

then press it again while the display

is blinking and hold it until the

display clears to dashes.

Turning Off the Mileage Displays

You can temporarily turn off the

Current Fuel Mileage and Fuel

Mileage displays.

To turn them off:

1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

If the engine is running, make

sure the transmission is in neutral

and the parking brake is set.

2. Use the Trip button to select Trip

A, Trip B, or the odometer.

3. Press and hold the FCD Select

button for approximately three

seconds. The Current Fuel

Mileage display will turn off.

4. Press and hold the FCD Select

button again. The Fuel Mileage

display for the meter you are

displaying (Trip A, Trip B, or

odometer) will turn off.

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5. Use the Trip button to select

another mileage display.

6. Press and hold the FCD Select

button again to turn off that

display.

7. Use the Trip button to select the

third display.

8. Press and hold the FCD Select

button again to turn off that

display.

Although the displays are turned off,

the average fuel mileages continue

to be calculated. The displays will

turn back on when you press and

hold the FCD Select button again.

Battery Level Gauge

This gauge shows you the state of

charge of the battery for the

Integrated Motor Assist (IMA). This

battery is recharged by the engine,

and discharged by the IMA when it

is assisting the engine with powering

the vehicle.

If the battery is mostly discharged,

the Auto Idle Stop operation is

disabled. (See page 134)

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BATTERY LEVEL GAUGE

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Charge/Assist Gauge

This gauge shows the status of the

Integrated Motor Assist. If the

indicator is on the left side of the

gauge, the IMA battery is being

charged. If the indicator is on the

right side of the gauge, the IMA is

assisting the engine.

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IMA

CHARGE/ASSIST GAUGE

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Fuel Gauge

This shows how much fuel you have.

It is most accurate when the car is on

level ground. It may show slightly

more or less than the actual amount

when you are driving on curvy or

hilly roads.

Temperature Gauge

This shows the temperature of the

engine's coolant. During normal

operation, the reading should be in

the middle of the gauge. In severe

driving conditions, such as very hot

weather or a long period of uphill

driving, the reading may reach near

the red mark. If it reaches the red

mark, pull safely to the side of the

road. Turn to page 216 for

instructions and precautions on

checking the engine's cooling

system.

Tachometer

The tachometer shows the engine

speed in revolutions per minute

(rpm). To protect the engine from

damage, never drive with the

tachometer needle in the red zone.

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MAINTENANCE REQUIRED

INDICATOR

SPEEDOMETER

FUEL GAUGE

TRIP METER/ODOMETER

TRIP BUTTON

TEMPERATURE GAUGE

DISPLAY CHANGE

BUTTON

TACHOMETER

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Maintenance Required Indicator

This indicator reminds yon that it is

time to take your car in for

scheduled maintenance.

Refer to the Maintenance Schedules

for Normal and Severe Driving-

Conditions on pages 150 — 154.

When the distance driven since the

last scheduled maintenance reaches

6,000 miles (9,600 km), the indicator

starts blinking. If you exceed 7,500

miles (12,000 km), the indicator

stays on.

Your dealer will reset this indicator

after completing the scheduled

maintenance. If this maintenance is

done by someone other than your

Honda dealer, reset the indicator as

follows.

To reset the maintenance required

indicator, turn the ignition switch to

ON (II), and continue to hold the trip

button.

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Controls Near the Steering Wheel

The two levers on the steering

column contain controls for driving

features you use most often. The left

lever controls the turn signals,

headlights, and high beams. The

right lever controls the windshield

washers and wipers.

The hazard warning lights switch is

on the dashboard to the right of the

center air vents.

POWER WINDOW

SWITCHES

(P. 75)

MIRROR

CONTROLS

(P.

76)

WINDSHIELD

WIPERS/WASHERS

(P. 61)

HAZARD

WARNING

LIGHTS

(P. 63)

HEADLIGHTS/

TURN SIGNALS

(P. 59, 61)

HORN

REAR WINDOW

DEFOGGER

(P. 63)

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Controls Near the Steering Wheel

Headlights

The rotating switch on the left lever

controls the lights. Turning this

switch to the position turns

on the parking lights, taillights,

instrument panel lights, side-marker

lights, and rear license plate lights.

Turning the switch to the

position turns on the headlights.

ignition switch in ACCESSORY (I)

or LOCK (0), you will hear a

reminder tone when you open the

driver's door.

To change from low beams to high

beams, push the turn signal lever

forward until you hear a click. The

blue high beam indicator will light

(see page 47). To return to low

beams, pull the turn signal lever

back.

To flash the high beams, pull the

turn signal lever back lightly, then

release it. The high beams will come

on and go off. The high beams will

stay on for as long as you hold the

lever back, no matter what position

the headlight switch is in.

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Daytime Running Lights

Canadian models only

With the headlight switch off, the

high beam headlights come on with

reduced brightness when you turn

the ignition switch to ON (II) and

release the parking brake. They

remain on until you turn the ignition

off, even if you set the parking brake.

The headlights revert to normal

operation when you turn them on

with the switch.

Instrument Panel Brightness

The buttons in the lower left corner

of the instrument panel adjust the

brightness of the display in six steps.

Push the + or — button five times

to see the full range.

The display dims when the parking

lights or headlights are turned on.

Adjust the brightness to the desired

level with the headlight switch off,

and also with the headlight switch on.

Both settings will remain at those

levels until you change them.

With the headlight switch on, you

can switch the display to full daytime

brightness by pushing and holding

the + button. Push the — button to

return the display to the original

brightness.

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BUTTON

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Turn Signals

Signal a turn or lane change with this

lever. Push down on the lever to

signal a left turn, and up to signal a

right turn. If you push it up or down

all the way, the turn signal continues

to blink even when you release the

lever. It shuts off automatically as

you complete the turn.

To signal a lane change, push lightly

on the turn signal lever in the proper

direction and hold it. The lever will

return to the center position as soon

as you release it.

Windshield Wipers

This lever controls the windshield

wipers and washers. It has five

positions;

MIST: mist

OFF: off

INT: intermittent

LO: low speed

HI: high speed

To select a position, push the lever

up or down.

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In intermittent, the wipers operate

every few seconds. In low speed and

high speed, the wipers run continu-

ously.

To operate the wipers in mist mode,

push the control lever up from the

OFF position. The wipers run at high

speed until you release the lever.

This gives you a quick way to clear

the windshield.

Windshield Washers

To clean the windshield, pull back on

the wiper control lever. The washers

spray until you release the lever.

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Rear Window Wiper and Washer

To turn on the rear window wiper,

turn the ring clockwise to ON. To

also use the rear window washer,

turn the ring clockwise past ON. The

washer will spray as long as you hold

the ring in this position. If you turn

the ring counterclockwise from the

OFF position, the washer will spray

without activating the rear window

wiper.

Hazard Warning

Push the button to the right of the

center vents to turn on the hazard

warning lights (four-way flashers).

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 your car is disabled.

Rear Window Defogger

Manual Operation

The rear window defogger will clear

fog, frost, and thin ice from the

window. Push the defogger button to

turn it on and off. The light in the

button lights to show the defogger is

on. If you do not turn it off, the

defogger will shut itself off after

about 25 minutes. It also shuts off

when you turn off the ignition. You

have to turn it on again when you

restart the car.

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Automatic Operation

The rear window defogger turns on

automatically when you turn the

ignition switch ON (II) if the outside

temperature is below 32°F (0°C), or

if the engine is at ambient

temperature. The light in the button

does not light.

It will also turn off automatically

after 25 minutes.

Make sure the rear window is clear

and you have good visibility before

starting to drive.

The defogger wires on the inside of

the rear window can be accidentally

damaged. When cleaning the glass,

always wipe side to side.

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Keys and Locks

Keys

Your car comes with two master

keys and a valet key.

The master key fits all the locks on

your vehicle:

Ignition

Doors

Hatch

Glove box

The valet key works only in the

ignition and the door locks. You can

keep the glove box and the hatch

locked when you leave your car and

the valet key at a parking facility.

You should have received a key

number plate with your keys. You

will need this key number if you ever

have to get a lost key replaced. Keep

the plate stored in a safe place. If you

need to replace a key, use only

Honda-approved key blanks.

These keys contain electronic

circuits that are activated by the

Immobilizer System. They will not

work to start the engine if the

circuits are damaged.

Protect the keys from direct

sunlight, high temperature, and

high humidity.

Do not drop the keys or set heavy

objects on them.

Keep the keys away from liquids.

If they get wet, dry them immedi-

ately with a soft cloth.

The keys do not contain batteries.

Do not try to take them apart.

Remote Transmitter

Your car also comes with two remote

transmitters; see page 71 for an

explanation of the operation.

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KEY

NUMBER

PLATE

MASTER

KEY

(BLACK)

VALET KEY

(GREY)

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Immobilizer System

The Immobilizer System protects

your car from theft. A properly-

coded master or valet key must be

used in the ignition switch for the

engine to start. If an improperly-

coded key (or other device) is used,

the engine's fuel system is disabled.

When you turn the ignition switch to

ON (II), the Immobilizer System

indicator should come on for a few

seconds, then go out. If the indicator

starts to blink, it means the system

does not recognize the coding of the

key. Turn the ignition switch to

LOCK (0), remove the key, reinsert

it, and turn the switch to ON (II)

again.

The system may not recognize your

key's coding if another immobilizer

key or other metal object is near the

ignition switch when you insert the

key. To make sure the system

recognizes the key code:

Do not keep other immobilizer

keys on the same key ring.

Use a plastic or leather key fob,

not metal.

Keep other keys away from your

vehicle's key and the ignition

switch while trying to start the

engine.

If the system repeatedly does not

recognize the coding of your key,

contact your Honda dealer.

This indicator will also blink several

times when you turn the ignition

switch from ON (II) to ACCESSORY

(I) or LOCK (0).

Do not attempt to alter this system

or add other devices to it. Electrical

problems could result that may make

your car undriveable.

If you have lost your key and you

cannot start the engine, contact your

Honda dealer.

As required by the FCC:

This device complies with Part 15 of the

FCC rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions: (1) This device

may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept any

interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired

operation.

Changes or modifications not expressly

approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user's

authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with Industry

Canada Standard RSS-210.

Operation is subject to the following two

conditions: (1) this device may not cause

interference, and (2) this device must

accept any interference that may cause

undesired operation of the device.

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Ignition Switch

The ignition switch is on the right

side of the steering column. It has

four positions:

LOCK (0)

ACCESSORY (I)

ON (II)

START (III)

LOCK (0) — You can insert or

remove the key only in this position.

To switch from ACCESSORY to

LOCK, you must push the key in

slightly as you turn it. The anti-theft

lock will lock the steering column

when you remove the key. If the

front wheels are turned, the anti-

theft lock may sometimes make it

difficult to turn the key from LOCK

to ACCESSORY. Firmly turn the

steering wheel to the left or to the

right as you turn the key.

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Removing the key from the

ignition switch while driving

locks the steering. This can

cause you to lose control.

Remove the key from the

ignition switch only when

parked.

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ACCESSORY (I) — In this position,

you can operate the audio system

and the accessory power socket.

ON (II) — This is the normal key

position when driving. All features

and accessories on the car are usable.

Several of the lights on the instru-

ment panel come on as a test when

you turn the ignition switch from

ACCESSORY to ON.

START (III) — Use this position

only to start the engine. The switch

returns to ON (II) when you let go of

the key.

The engine will not start if the

Immobilizer System does not

recognize the key's coding (see page

66).

You will hear a reminder beeper if

you leave the key in the ignition

switch in the LOCK (0) or

ACCESSORY (I) position and open

the driver's door. Remove the key to

turn off the beeper.

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Door Locks

LOCK TAB

Each door has a lock tab next to the

inside door handle. Push the tab in to

lock the door and pull it out to unlock.

To lock the passenger's door when

getting out of the car, push the lock

tab in and close the door. To lock the

driver's door, pull the door handle

and push the lock tab in. Release the

handle, then close the door.

The doors can also be locked and

unlocked from the outside with the

key.

Hatch

Use the master key to lock and

unlock the hatch. The valet key does

not work in this lock.

To lock the hatch, turn the key

counterclockwise. To unlock the

hatch, turn it clockwise.

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To open the hatch, push the lever

behind the hatch's back edge. To

close the hatch, push down on the

back edge.

See page 128 for cargo loading and

weight limit information. Keep the

hatch closed at all times while

driving to avoid damaging the hatch

and to prevent exhaust gas from

getting into the interior. See Carbon

Monoxide Hazard on page 40.

If an unlocked hatch does not open,

turn the master key clockwise past

the unlock position. Open the hatch

as you hold the key in that position.

If you need to use this procedure to

open the hatch, your car may be

developing a problem. Have the

vehicle checked by your Honda

dealer.

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MASTER KEY

UNLOCK

POSITION

LOCK

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Remote Transmitter

You can lock and unlock your car

with the remote transmitter. When

you push the LOCK button, both

doors lock. The side marker lights

and taillights flash once.

When you push the UNLOCK button

once, only the driver's door unlocks.

The parking lights and taillights

flash twice. The passenger's door

unlocks when you push the button a

second time.

The interior light (if the interior light

switch is in the center position) will

come on when you press the

UNLOCK button. If you do not open

either door, the light will go out in

about 30 seconds and the doors will

automatically relock. If you relock

the doors with the remote

transmitter before 30 seconds have

elapsed, the light will go off

immediately.

You cannot lock or unlock the doors

with the remote transmitter if either

door is not fully closed or the key is

in the ignition switch.

Horn Operation

The horn will sound if you push the

LOCK button a second time within

five seconds of locking the doors.

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LED

LOCK

BUTTON

PANIC

BUTTON

UNLOCK

BUTTON

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Panic Mode

Panic mode allows you to remotely

activate your car's security system to

attract attention. When activated, the

horn will sound, and the exterior

lights will flash for about 30 seconds.

To activate panic mode, press and

hold the PANIC button for about one

second.

To cancel Panic mode before 30

seconds, press any button on the

remote transmitter. You can also

turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

Replacing the Battery

When the remote transmitter's

battery begins to get weak, it may

take several pushes on the button to

lock or unlock the doors, and the

LED will get dim. Replace the

battery as soon as possible.

Battery type: CR2025

To replace the battery, remove the

round cover on the back of the trans-

mitter by turning it counterclockwise

with a coin.

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BATTERY

ROUND

COVER

Remove the old battery and note the

polarity. Make sure the polarity of

the new battery is the same (+ side

facing up), then insert it in the

transmitter.

Align the mark on the cover

with the mark on the

transmitter, then set the cover in

place and turn it clockwise.

Transmitter Care

Avoid severe shock to the trans-

mitter, such as dropping or throwing

it. Also, protect it from extreme hot

or cold temperatures.

Clean the transmitter case with a

soft cloth. Do not use strong

cleaners or solvents that could harm

the case. Immersing the transmitter

in any liquid will harm the trans-

mitter and cause it to not function

properly.

If you lose a transmitter, you will

need to have the replacement

programmed to your vehicle's

system by your Honda dealer. Any

other transmitters you have will also

need to be reprogrammed.

As required by the FCC:

This device complies with Part 15 of the

FCC rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions: (1) This device

may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept any

interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired

operation.

Changes or modifications not expressly

approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user's

authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with Industry

Canada Standard RSS-210.

Operation is subject to the following two

conditions: (1) this device may not cause

interference, and (2) this device must

accept any interference that may cause

undesired operation of the device.

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Seat Adjustments

Front Seat Adjustments

See pages 12 — 14 for important safety

information and warnings about how to

properly position seats and seat-backs.

Make all seat adjustments before

you start driving.

To adjust the seat forward and

backward, pull up on the lever under

the seat cushion's front edge. Move

the seat to the desired position and

release the lever. Try to move the

seat to make sure it is locked in

position.

To change the angle of the seat-back,

push forward the lever on the inside

of the seat bottom. Move the seat-

back to the desired position and

release the lever. Let the seat-back

latch in the new position.

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Power Windows

Your car's windows are electrically-

powered. Turn the ignition switch to

ON (II) to raise or lower either

window.

MAIN SWITCH

There is a master power window

control panel on the dashboard. To

open the passenger's window, push

down on the switch and hold it down

until the window reaches the desired

position. To close the window, push

up on the window switch. Release

the switch when the window gets to

the position you want.

The master control panel also con-

tains these extra features:

AUTO — To open the driver's

window fully, push the window

switch firmly down and release it.

The window automatically goes all

the way down. To stop the window

from going all the way down, pull

back on the window switch briefly.

To open the driver's window only

partially, push the window switch

down lightly and hold it. The window

will stop as soon as you release the

switch.

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Closing a power window on

someone's hands or fingers can

cause serious injury.

Make sure your passenger is

away from the window before

closing it.

DRIVER'S WINDOW SWITCH

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Power Windows, Mirrors

The AUTO function only works to

lower the driver's window. To raise

the window, you must push the

window switch up and hold it until

the window reaches the desired

position.

The MAIN switch controls power to

the passengers' windows. With this

switch off, the passengers' windows

cannot be raised or lowered. The

MAIN switch does not affect the

driver's window. Keep the MAIN

switch off when you have children in

the car so they do not injure them-

selves by operating the windows

unintentionally.

Adjusting the Power Mirrors

SELECTOR SWITCH

Adjust the outside mirrors with the

adjustment switch on the left side of

the dashboard:

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

2. Move the selector switch to L

(driver's side) or R (passenger's

side).

3. Push the appropriate edge of the

adjustment switch to move the

mirror right, left, up or down.

4. When you finish, move the

selector switch to the center (off)

position. This turns off the

adjustment switch so you can't

move a mirror out of position by

accidentally bumping the switch.

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Mirrors, Parking Brake, Storage Box

Mirrors

Keep the inside and outside mirrors

clean and adjusted for best visibility.

Be sure to adjust the mirrors before

you start driving.

The inside mirror has day and night

positions. The night position reduces

glare from headlights behind you.

Flip the tab on the bottom edge of

the mirror to select the day or night

position.

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 out

when the parking brake is fully

released (see page 46).

Driving the car with the parking brake

applied can damage the rear brakes

and axles.

Your car has a storage box under the

cargo compartment. To open the

storage box, pull the strap.

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PARKING BRAKE LEVER

STRAP

Storage Box

NOTICE

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Glove Box, Beverage Holder

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.

Beverage Holder

Be careful when you are using the

beverage holder. A spilled liquid that

is very hot can scald you or your

passengers. Spilled liquids can also

damage the upholstery, carpeting,

and electrical components in the

interior.

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GLOVE BOX

An open glove box can cause

serious injury to your passenger

in a crash, even if the

passenger is wearing the seat

belt.

Always keep the glove box

closed while driving.

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Accessory Power Socket

To use the accessory power socket,

pull up the cover. The ignition switch

must be in ACCESSORY (I) or ON

(II).

This socket is intended to supply

power for 12 volt DC accessories

that are rated 120 watts or less (10

amps).

It will not power an automotive type

cigarette lighter element.

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Interior Light

Ceiling Lights

DOOR ACTIVATED

The interior light has a three-

position switch. In the OFF position,

the light does not come on. In the

center position, the interior light

comes on when you open either door.

In the ON position, the interior light

stays on continuously.

Spotlights

Turn on the spotlight by pushing the

button next to each light. Push the

button again to turn it off. You can

use the spotlights at all times.

Cargo Area Light

The cargo area light has a two-

position switch. In the OFF (down)

position, the light does not come on.

In the ON (up) position, the light

comes on when you open the hatch.

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Comfort and Convenience Features

The heating and optional air

conditioning systems in your Honda

provide a comfortable driving

environment in all weather

conditions.

The standard audio system has

many features. This section de-

scribes those features and how to

use them.

Heating.............................................. 82

What Each Control Does............ 82

Temperature Control Dial.......... 82

ECON Button............................... 82

Recirculation Button................... 82

Rear Window Defogger

Button....................................... 82

Mode Buttons............................... 83

How to Use the System............... 85

To Turn Everything Off............. 87

Climate Control System.................. 88

Fully-automatic Operation.......... 90

Semi-automatic Operation.......... 91

ECON Button............................... 91

Audio System................................... 96

Operating the Radio.................... 97

Adjusting the Sound.................. 100

Operating the Optional CD

Player/Changer..................... 106

Radio Frequencies..................... 110

Radio Reception......................... 110

Operating the Optional CD

Changer.................................. 112

Protecting Compact Discs........ 113

CD Player Error Indications..... 114

Caring for the Cassette

Player...................................... 116

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Heating

Proper use of the Heating system

can make the interior comfortable,

and keep the windows clear for best

visibility.

What Each Control Does

Fan Control Buttons

Pressing the

to increase the

fan's speed, which increase air flow.

Pressing the

to decrease the

fan's speed.

Temperature Control Dial

Turning this dial clockwise increases

the temperature of the air flow.

ECON Button

When the ECON is turned on with

this button, the auto stop function

will activate at a temperature

approximately over 41 °F (5°C).

Recirculation Button

This button controls the source of

the air going into the system. When

the indicator in this button is lit, air

from the car's interior is sent

through the system again (Recircula-

tion mode). When the indicator is off,

air is brought in from outside the car

(Fresh Air mode).

Rear Window Defogger Button

This button turns the rear window

defogger on and off (see page

63, 64 ).

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REAR WINDOW

DEFOGGER BUTTON

RECIRCULATION

BUTTON

FAN CONTROL BUTTONS

TEMPERATURE

CONTROL DIAL

ECON BUTTON

MODE BUTTON

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Mode Buttons

Use the MODE buttons to select the

vents the air flows from. Some air

will flow from the dashboard corner

vents in all modes.

Air flows from the center

and corner vents in the dashboard.

Air flow is divided between

the vents in the dashboard and the

floor vents.

Air flows from the floor

vents.

Air flow is divided between

the floor vents and the defroster

vents at the base of the windshield.

Air flows from the defroster

vents at the base of the windshield.

When you select or

the system automatically switches to

Fresh Air mode.

When mode is selected, the

auto stop function will not activate.

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Vent Controls

The direction of air flow from the

vents in the center and each side of

the dashboard is adjustable.

To adjust the air flow from the

center vent, move the tab up-and-

down and side-to-side.

DRIVER'S-SIDE VENT

On the driver's-side vent, move the

vent up-and-down and move the tab

side-to-side. On the passenger's-side

vent, move the tab up-and-down and

move the vent side-to-side.

PASSENGER'S-SIDE VENT

Each vent can be opened and closed

with the dial next to it.

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CENTER VENT

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Heating

How to Use the System

This section covers how to set up the

system controls for ventilation,

heating, and defrosting.

The engine must be running for the

heater to generate hot air. The

heater uses engine coolant to warm

the air. If the engine is cold, it will be

several minutes before you feel

warm air coming from the system.

The air conditioning does not rely on

engine temperature.

It is best to leave the system in Fresh

Air mode under almost all conditions.

Keeping the system in Recirculation

mode can cause the windows to fog

up. Switch to Recirculation mode

when you are driving through smoky

or dusty conditions, then switch back

to Fresh Air mode when the

condition clears.

MODE BUTTON

TEMPERATURE

CONTROL DIAL

RECIRCULATION BUTTON

The outside air intakes for the

heating system are at the base of the

windshield. Keep these clear of

leaves and other debris.

FAN CONTROL BUTTONS

Ventilation

The flow-through ventilation system

draws in outside air, circulates it

through the interior, then exhausts it

through vents near the rear window.

1. Turn the temperature control dial

all the way to the left.

2. Select and Fresh Air mode.

3. Set the fan to the desired speed.

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Heating

To Heat

To warm the interior:

1. Start the engine.

2. Select and Fresh Air mode.

3. Set the fan to the desired speed.

4. Adjust the warmth of the air with

the temperature control dial.

To Defog and Defrost

To remove fog from the inside of the

windows:

1. Press the button.

2. Adjust the temperature control

dial so the air flow from the

defroster vents feels warm.

3. Turn on the rear window deffoger

to help clear the rear window.

To remove exterior frost or ice from

the windshield and side windows

after the car has been sitting out in

cold weather:

1. Start the engine.

2. Press the button.

3. Adjust the fan and temperature

controls to maximum.

To rapidly remove exterior frost or

ice from the windshield (on very cold

days), first select the Recirculation

mode. Once the windshield is clear,

select the Fresh Air mode to avoid

fogging the windows.

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Heating

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 engine warms up. You can

close the side vents with the dial

underneath each vent. This will send

more warm air to the windshield

defroster vents.

For safety, make sure you have a

clear view through all the windows

before driving away.

To Turn Everything Off

To shut off the system temporarily,

stop the fan and turn the

temperature control dial all the way

to the left.

You should shut the system

completely off only for the first few

minutes of driving in cold weather,

until the engine coolant warms up

enough to operate the heater. Keep

the fan on at all other times so stale

air does not build up in the interior.

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Climate Control System

Only on cars with automatic air

conditioning system

The automatic climate control

system in your Honda picks the

proper combination of air condi-

tioning, heating, and ventilation to

maintain the interior temperature

you select. The system also adjusts

the fan speed and air flow levels.

The direction of air flow from the

vents in the center and each side of

the dashboard is adjustable.

To adjust the air flow from the

center vent, move the tab up-and-

down and side-to-side.

On the driver's-side vent, move the

vent up-and-down and move the tab

side-to-side. On the passenger's-side

vent, move the tab up-and-down and

move the vent side-to-side.

The side vents can be opened and

closed with the dials underneath

them.

CENTER VENTS

The climate control system draws air

through the exterior vents at the

bottom of the windshield. Keep

these vents clear of leaves and other

debris.

DRIVER'S-SIDE VENT

For the climate control system to

provide heating and cooling, the

engine must be running.

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Fully-automatic Operation

Auto Button

To put the Automatic Climate

Control in fully-automatic mode,

press the AUTO button and set the

desired temperature by turning the

temperature control dial. You will

see AUTO in the system's display.

The light above the button

also shows you which mode,

Recirculation or Fresh Air, is

selected.

When the system is in fully

automatic mode, the auto idle stop

function will not be activated.

The system automatically selects the

proper mix of conditioned and/or

heated air that will, as quickly as

possible, raise or lower the interior

temperature from its current level to

the set temperature.

FAN SPEED BUTTON

TEMPERATURE

CONTROL DIAL

MODE BUTTON

OFF BUTTON

When you set the temperature to its

lower limit (60°F/18°C) or its upper

limit (90°F/32°C), the system runs

at full cooling or heating only. It does

not regulate the interior temperature.

When the temperature is set

between the lower and upper limits,

the system regulates the interior

temperature to the set value.

In cold weather, the fan will not

come on automatically until the car

has been driven for a short time and

the heater starts to develop warm air.

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AUTO BUTTON

ECON BUTTON

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Pressing the OFF button shuts the

climate control system completely

off. Keep the system completely off

only for short periods. To keep stale

air and mustiness from collecting,

you should have the fan running at

all times.

Semi-automatic Operation

You can manually select various

functions of the Climate Control

system when it is in AUTO. All other

features remain automatically

controlled. Making any manual

selection causes the word AUTO to

go out.

FAN SPEED BUTTON

TEMPERATURE

CONTROL DIAL

MODE BUTTON

RECIRCULATION BUTTON

ECON Button

This button turns the air

conditioning on and off. When the

air conditioning is turned on with

this button, the auto idle stop

function will activate at a

temperature over approximately

41°F (5°C).

If the cooling provided in ECON

mode is not adequate, press the Auto

button. (See page 90 .)

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ECON BUTTON

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Recirculation Button

This button controls the source of

the air going into the system. When

the indicator above this button is lit,

air from the car's interior is sent

through the system again (Recircula-

tion mode). When the indicator is off,

air is brought in from outside the car

(Fresh Air mode).

You can, for example, manually put

the system in recirculation mode

when driving through an area of

smoke or fumes.

Fan Speed Button

You can manually select the fan

speed with the fan speed button.

Pressing the button repeatedly

makes the fan run faster. The fan

speed is shown by bars in the display.

If the fan is at its highest speed,

pressing the button again takes it to

its lowest speed.

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MODE BUTTON

RECIRCULATION BUTTON

ECON BUTTON

FAN SPEED BUTTON

TEMPERATOR

CONTROL DIAL

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Mode Button

Use the MODE button to select the

vents the air flows from. Some air

will flow from the dashboard corner

vents in all modes. Each time you

press the MODE button, the display

shows the mode selected. Press the

button four times to see all the

modes.

Air flow is divided between

the floor vents and the defroster

vents at the base of the windshield.

Air flows from the floor

vents.

The main air flow is divided

between the dashboard vents and

the floor vents.

The main air flow comes

from the dashboard vents.

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The button directs the main

air flow to the windshield for faster

defrosting. It also overrides any

MODE selection you may have made.

When you select the A/C

turns on automatically and the

system selects Fresh Air mode. For

faster defrosting, manually set the

fan speed to high. You can also

increase air flow to the windshield by

closing the side vents in the

dashboard.

When this mode is selected, the auto

idle stop function will not activate.

When you turn off by

pressing the button again, the

system returns to its former settings.

Rear Window Defogger Button

This button turns the rear window

defogger on and off (see page

63, 64).

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON

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Sunlight Sensor/Temperature

Sensor

SUNLIGHT SENSOR

The climate control system has two

sensors. A sunlight sensor is located

in the top of the dashboard and a

temperature sensor is next to the

steering column. Do not cover the

sensors or spill any liquid on them.

TEMPERATURE SENSOR

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AM/FM/Cassette Stereo Audio

System

Your Honda's audio system provides

clear reception on both AM and FM

bands, while the preset buttons allow

you to easily select your favorite

stations.

The cassette system features Dolby

B* noise reduction, automatic

sensing of chromium-dioxide (CrO

)

tape, and autoreverse for continuous

play.

* Dolby noise reduction manufactured under

license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corpo-

ration. "DOLBY" and the double-D symbol

are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories

Licensing Corporation.

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Operating the Radio

The ignition switch must be in

ACCESSORY (I) or ON (ID to

operate the audio system. Turn the

system on by pushing the PWR/

VOL knob.

Adjust the volume by turning the

PWR/VOLknob.

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 reproduction on

AM is not available.

You can use any of four methods to

find radio stations on the selected

band: TUNE, SEEK, SCAN or the

Preset buttons.

TUNE — Use the TUNE bar to tune

the radio to a desired frequency.

Press the upper part ( ) to tune

to a higher frequency, or the lower

part ( ) to tune to a lower

frequency. The frequency numbers

will start to change rapidly. Release

the bar when the display reaches the

desired frequency. To change the

frequency in small increments, press

and release the TUNE bar quickly.

SEEK — The SEEK function

searches the band for a station with

a strong signal. To activate it, push

the SEEK switch up or down, then

release it. Depending on which way

you push the switch, the system

scans upward or downward from the

current frequency. It stops when it

finds a station with a strong signal.

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SCAN — The SCAN function

samples all the stations with strong

signals on the selected band. To

activate it, press the SCAN button,

then release it. When the system is

in the SCAN mode, SCN shows in

the display. The system will scan up

the band for a station with a strong

signal. When it finds one, it will stop

and play that station for

approximately five seconds. If you do

nothing, the system will then scan

for the next strong station and play

that for five seconds. When it plays a

station that you want to continue

listening to, press the SCAN button

again.

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AM/FM

BUTTON

SCAN BUTTON

PWR/VOL

KNOB

SEEK SWITCH

TUNE BAR

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Preset — You can store the

frequencies of your favorite radio

stations in the six preset buttons.

Each button will store one frequency

on the AM band, and two

frequencies on the FM band.

To store a 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 button you want

for that station. Press 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

preset button to tune to it.

The preset frequencies will be lost if

your car's battery goes dead, is

disconnected, or the radio fuse is

removed.

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AM/FM BUTTON

SEEK SWITCH

PRESET

BUTTONS

TUNE BAR

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Adjusting the Sound

Balance/Fader — These two

controls adjust the strength of the

sound coming from each speaker.

The Balance control adjusts the side-

to-side strength, while the Fader

control adjusts the front-to-back

strength.

To adjust the fader, push on the

BASS/FADER control knob to get it

to pop out. Pull it out slightly farther,

and adjust the front-to-back 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 balance, push on the

TREBLE/BALANCE control knob

to get it to pop out. Pull it out slightly

farther, and adjust 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.

BASS/FADER

CONTROL

TREBLE/BALANCE

CONTROL

Treble/Bass — Use these controls

to adjust the tone to your liking.

To adjust the Treble level, push on

the TREBLE/BALANCE control

knob to get it to pop out. Without

pulling it out farther, turn the knob

to adjust the treble level. Push the

knob back in when you are done so

you cannot change the setting by

accidentally bumping it.

To adjust the Bass level, push on the

BASS/FADER control knob to get it

to pop out. Without pulling it out

farther, turn the knob to adjust the

bass level. Push the knob back in

when you are done so you cannot

change the setting by accidentally

bumping it.

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Radio Frequencies and Reception

For information, See page 110 .

Audio System Lighting

You can use the instrument panel

brightness control buttons to adjust

the illumination of the audio system

(see page 60 ). The audio system

illuminates when the parking lights

are on, even if the radio is turned off.

Digital Clock

The audio system usually shows the

time when the ignition switch is in

ACCESSORY (0 or ON (II). It

shows the operation mode of the

radio, cassette player, or optional CD

changer when you operate them,

then goes back to the time display

after five seconds.

If an error occurs while operating

the optional CD changer, the display

will keep showing the error code and

will not switch to the time display

until the error is corrected (see page

114).

To set the time, press the CLOCK

(TAPE/CD) button for more than

two seconds. To set the hours, press

the H (Preset 4) button. The hour

numbers will begin blinking. Keep

pressing the button until the

numbers advance to the desired time.

To set the minutes, press the M

(Preset 5) button. The minutes

numbers will begin blinking. Keep

pressing the button until the

numbers advance to the desired time.

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CLOCK BUTTON

H BUTTON

M BUTTON

RESET BUTTON

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You can use the RESET (Preset 6)

button to quickly set the time to the

nearest hour. If the displayed time is

before the half hour, pressing

RESET sets the clock back to the

previous hour. If the displayed time

is after the half hour, pressing

RESET sets the clock forward to the

beginning of the next hour.

For example:

1:06 would RESET to 1:00

1:52 would RESET to 2:00

The blinking stops and the time is

set when you press any buttons

other than the time setting buttons

(Presets 4, 5 and 6).

Operating the Cassette Player

Turn the audio system ON. Make

sure the tape opening on the cassette

is facing to the right, then insert the

cassette most of the way into the slot.

The system will pull it in the rest of

the way, and begin to play.

The tape direction indicator will light

to show you which side of the

cassette is playing. The indicates

the side you inserted facing upward

is now playing. If you want to play

the other side, press the PROG

button.

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EJECT

BUTTON

REW BUTTON CASSETTE

SLOT

RPT

BUTTON

SKIP

BUTTON

DOLBY BUTTON

PROG BUTTON

PLAY BUTTON

FF BUTTON

TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR

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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 by

pressing the button.

When the system reaches the end of

the tape, it will automatically reverse

direction and play the other side. If

you want to remove the cassette

from the drive, press the EJECT

button.

Tape Search Functions

With a cassette playing, you can use

the FF, REW, SKIP, or REPEAT

function to find a desired program.

FF/REW — Fast Forward and Re-

wind move the tape rapidly. To re-

wind the tape, push the REW button.

You will see REW in the display. To

fast forward the tape, push the FF

button. You will see FF displayed.

Press the PLAY button to take the

system out of rewind or fast forward.

If the system reaches the end of the

tape while in fast forward or rewind,

it automatically stops that function,

reverses direction, and begins to play.

SKIP — The Skip Function allows

you to find the beginning of a song

or passage. To find the beginning of

the song or passage currently

playing, push the SKIP switch down.

You will see REW flashing in the

display as the tape rewinds. To find

the beginning of the next song, push

the SKIP switch up. You will see FF

flashing in the display as the tape

fast forwards. When the system

finds the beginning of a song or

passage, it goes back to PLAY mode.

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REPEAT — The Repeat function

continuously replays the current

song or passage. Press the RPT

button to activate it; you will see RPT

displayed as a reminder. When the

system reaches the end of the song

or passage currently playing, it will

automatically go into rewind. When

it senses the beginning of the same

song or passage, the system returns

to PLAY mode. It will continue to

repeat this same program until you

deactivate REPEAT by pressing the

button again.

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EJECT BUTTON

RPT BUTTON

CASSETTE SLOT

REW

BUTTON

TAPE DIRECTION

INDICATOR

REPEAT

INDICATOR

PLAY BUTTON

PROG BUTTON

SKIP BUTTON DOLBY BUTTON

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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 to your

satisfaction if there is almost no gap

between selections, a high noise

level between selections, or a silent

period in the middle of selection.

Caring for Cassettes

Damaged cassettes can jam inside

the drive or cause other problems.

See page 116 for information on

cassette care and protection.

Comfort and Convenience Features

EJECT BUTTON CASSETTE SLOT

RPT BUTTON

REW

BUTTON

TAPE DIRECTION

INDICATOR

PLAY BUTTON

PROG BUTTON

SKIP BUTTON

DOLBY BUTTON

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Operating the Optional CD

Player/Changer

A Compact Disc changer is available

from your dealer. It holds up to six

discs, providing several hours of

continuous entertainment. You

operate the CD changer with the

same controls used for the radio and

cassette player.

Your dealer also has an accessory in-

dash single CD player available that

is operated by 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 magazine, and load the

magazine in the changer. Play only

standard round discs. Odd-shaped

CDs may jam in the drive or cause

other problems.

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TAPE/CD BUTTON

AM/FM BUTTON

RANDOM INDICATOR

REPEAT INDICATOR

PRESET BUTTONS

PWR/VOL KNOB

RPT BUTTON

SKIP SWITCH

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To operate the CD changer or player,

the ignition must be in ACCESSORY

(I) or ON (II) and the audio system

must be on.

Press the CD button until "CD"

appears in the display. The system

will start to play the first track of the

first disc in the magazine. Play only

standard round discs.

When that disc ends, the next disc in

the magazine is loaded and played.

After the last disc finishes, the

system returns to disc 1.

To select a different disc, press the

appropriate preset button (1 — 6). If

you select an empty slot in the

magazine, the changer will, after

finding that slot empty, try to load

the CD in the next slot. This

continues until it finds a CD to load

and play.

You can use the SKIP switch to

select tracks within a disc. If you

push and release the SKIP switch,

the system will move to the

beginning of a track. Push the switch

up to move to the beginning of the

next track, and push the switch

down to move to the beginning of

the current track.

If you push and hold the SKIP switch,

you will hear a beep and the system

will continue to move across tracks.

Release the switch when you think it

has reached the desired place on the

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 again to turn it

off.

RANDOM PLAY — This feature,

when activated, plays the tracks on a

CD in random order, rather than in

the order they are recorded on the

CD. To activate Random Play, press

and hold the RPT button until you

see RDM in the display. The system

will then select and play tracks

randomly on the current disc. When

all tracks on that disc have been

played, the next disc is loaded and

played randomly. This continues

until you deactivate Random Play by

pressing RPT again.

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If the system is in Repeat mode, you

must turn it off by pressing RPT

before you can select Random Play.

Then press the button again until

you see RDM displayed.

To take the system out of CD mode,

press the AM/FM button or insert a

cassette in the player. If a tape is

already in the cassette player, press

the TAPE button. When you return

to CD mode, play will continue at the

same disc and track.

If you turn the system off while a CD

is playing, either with the PWR/VOL

knob or the ignition switch, play will

continue at the same disc and track

when you turn it back on.

Protecting Compact Discs

For information on how to handle

and protect compact discs, see page

113.

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AM/FM BUTTON

TAPE/CD BUTTON

RANDOM INDICATOR

REPEAT INDICATOR

PRESET BUTTONS

SKIP SWITCH

RPT BUTTON

PWR/VOL KNOB

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CD Changer Error Indications

If you see an error indication in the

display while operating the CD

changer, find the cause in the chart

to the right. If you cannot clear the

error indication, take the car to your

Honda dealer.

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Radio Frequencies

Your Honda's radio can receive the

complete AM and FM bands.

Those bands cover these frequen-

cies:

AM band:

530 to 1,710 kilohertz

FM band:

87.7 to 107.9 megahertz

Radio stations on the AM band are

assigned frequencies at least ten

kilohertz apart (530, 540, 550).

Stations 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-off the frequency in

their advertising, so your radio could

display a frequency of 100.9 even

though the announcer may identify

the station as "FM101."

Radio Reception

How well your Honda's radio

receives stations is dependent on

many factors, such as the distance

from the station's transmitter,

nearby large objects, and atmos-

pheric conditions.

A radio station's signal gets weaker

as you get farther away from its

transmitter. If you are listening to an

AM station, you will notice the sound

volume becoming weaker, and the

station drifting in and out. If you are

listening to an FM station, you will

see the stereo indicator flickering off

and on as the signal weakens.

Eventually, the stereo indicator will

go off and the sound will fade

completely as you get out of range of

the station's signal.

Driving very near the transmitter of

a station that is broadcasting on a

frequency close to the frequency of

the station you are listening to can

also affect your radio's reception.

You may temporarily hear both

stations, or hear only the station you

are close to.

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Radio signals, especially on the FM

band, are deflected by large objects

such as buildings and hills. Your

radio then receives both the direct

signal from the station's transmitter,

and the deflected signal. This causes

the sound to distort or flutter. This is

a main cause of poor radio reception

in city driving.

Radio reception can be affected by

atmospheric conditions such as

thunderstorms, high humidity, and

even sunspots. You may be able to

receive a distant radio station one

day and not receive it the next day

because of a change in conditions.

Electrical interference from passing

vehicles and stationary sources can

cause temporary reception problems.

As required by the FCC:

Changes or modifications not expressly

approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user's

authority to operate the equipment.

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Operating the CD Changer

(Optional)

A Compact Disc changer is available

for your vehicle. It holds up to six

discs, providing several hours of

continuous entertainment. You

operate this CD changer with the

same controls used for the in-dash

CD player.

Load the desired CDs in the

magazine and load the magazine in

the changer according to the

instructions that came with the unit.

Play only standard round discs. Odd-

shaped CDs may jam in the drive or

cause other problems.

To select the CD changer, press the

CD button. The disc and track

numbers will be displayed.

To select a different disc, press the

appropriate preset button (1 — 6). If

you select an empty slot in the

magazine, the changer will, after

finding that slot empty, try to load

the CD in the next slot. This

continues until it finds a CD to load

and play.

If you load a CD in the in-dash player

while the changer is playing a CD,

the system will stop the changer and

begin playing the in-dash CD. To

select the changer again, press the

CD button. Play will begin where it

left off. Use the CD button to switch

between the player and the changer.

If you eject the in-dash CD while it is

playing, the system will automatically

switch to the CD changer and begin

play where it left off. If there are no

CDs in the changer, the display will

flash. You will have to select another

mode (AM or FM) with the button.

When you switch back to CD mode,

the system selects the same unit (in-

dash or changer) that was playing

when you switched out of CD mode.

To use the SKIP, REPEAT, and

RANDOM functions, refer to the in-

dash player operating instructions.

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Protecting Compact Discs

Handle a CD by its edges; never

touch either surface. Contamination

from fingerprints, liquids, felt-tip

pens, and labels can cause the CD to

not play properly, or possibly jam in

the drive.

When a CD is not being played, store

it in its case to protect it from dust

and other contamination. To prevent

warpage, keep CDs out of direct

sunlight and extreme heat.

To clean a disc, use a clean soft cloth.

Wipe across the disc from the center

to the outside edge.

A new CD may be rough on the

inner and outer edges. The small

plastic pieces causing this roughness

can flake off and fall on the re-

cording surface of the disc, causing

skipping or other problems. Remove

these pieces by rubbing the inner

and outer edges with the side of a

pencil or pen.

Never try to insert foreign objects in

the CD player or the magazine.

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CD Player Error Indications

If you see an error indication in the

display while operating the CD

player, find the cause in the chart to

the right. If you cannot clear the

error indication, take the car to your

Honda dealer.

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CD Changer Error Indications

If you see an error indication in the

display while operating the CD

changer, find the cause in the chart

to the right. If you cannot clear the

error indication, take the car to your

Honda dealer.

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Caring for the Cassette Player

The cassette player picks up dirt and

oxides from the tape. This contami-

nation builds up over time and

causes the sound quality to degrade.

To prevent this, you should clean the

player after every 30 hours of use.

Your dealer has a cleaning kit

available.

If you do not clean the cassette

player regularly, it may eventually

become impossible to remove the

contamination with a normal

cleaning kit.

Use 100-minute or shorter cassettes.

Cassettes longer than that use

thinner tape that may break or jam

the drive.

Look at the cassette before you

insert it. If 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 insert a warped or

damaged cassette in the player.

When they are not in use, store

cassettes in their cases to protect

them from dust and moisture. Never

place cassettes where they will be

exposed to direct sunlight, high heat,

or high humidity. If a cassette is

exposed to extreme heat or cold, let

it reach a moderate temperature

before inserting it in the player.

Never try to insert foreign objects

into the cassette player.

If you see the error indication

on the display, press the

EJECT button and remove the

cassette from the unit. Make sure

the tape is not damaged. If the

cassette will not eject or the error

indication stays on after the cassette

ejects, take the vehicle to your

Honda dealer.

If a problem develops in the connec-

tion between the cassette player and

the radio, you will see in

the display. Take the vehicle to your

Honda dealer.

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Before Driving

Before you begin driving your Honda,

you should know what gasoline to

use, and how to check the levels of

important fluids. You also need to

know how to properly store luggage

or packages. The information in this

section will help you. If you plan to

add any accessories to your car,

please read the information in this

section first.

Break-in Period.............................. 118

Gasoline.......................................... 118

Service Station Procedures.......... 119

Filling the Fuel Tank................. 119

Opening the Hood..................... 120

Oil Check................................ 122

Engine Coolant Check.......... 123

Fuel Economy................................ 124

Vehicle Condition...................... 124

Driving Habits............................ 124

Accessories and Modifications.... 126

Carrying Cargo.............................. 128

Load Limit.................................. 129

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Break-in Period, Gasoline

Break-in Period

Help assure your car's future

reliability and performance by paying

extra attention to how you drive

during the first 600 miles (1,000 km).

During this period:

Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid

acceleration.

Avoid hard braking. New brakes

need to be broken-in by moderate

use for the first 200 miles (300

km).

You should follow these same re-

commendations with an overhauled

or exchanged engine, or when the

brakes are relined.

Gasoline

Your Honda is designed to operate

on unleaded gasoline with a pump

octane number of 87 or higher. Use

of a lower octane gasoline can cause

a persistent, heavy metallic rapping

noise in the engine that can lead to

mechanical damage.

We recommend gasolines containing

detergent additives that help prevent

fuel system and engine deposits.

Using gasoline containing lead will

damage your car's emissions

controls. This contributes to air

pollution.

In Canada, some gasolines contain

an octane-enhancing additive called

MMT. If you use such gasolines,

your emission control system

performance may deteriorate and

the Malfunction Indicator Lamp on

your instrument panel may turn on.

If this happens, contact your

authorized Honda dealer for service.

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Service Station Procedures

Filling the Fuel Tank

1. Because the fuel fill cap is on the

passenger's side of the car, park

with that side closest to the

service station pumps.

2. Open the fuel fill door by pulling

on the handle to the left of the

driver's seat.

FUEL FILL CAP

3. Remove the fuel fill cap slowly.

You may hear a hissing sound as

pressure inside the tank escapes.

4. Stop filling the tank after the fuel

nozzle automatically clicks off. Do

not try to "top off" the tank, leave

some room for the fuel to expand

with temperature changes.

Your car has an on-board refueling

vapor recovery system to help

keep fuel vapors from going into

the atmosphere. If the fuel pump

keeps clicking off even though the

tank is not full, there may be a

problem with this system. Consult

your dealer.

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PULL

Gasoline is highly flammable

and explosive. You can be

burned or seriously injured

when handling fuel.

Stop the engine and keep

heat, sparks, and flame away.

Handle fuel only outdoors.

Wipe up spills immediately.

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5. Screw the fuel fill cap back on,

tighten it until it clicks several

times. If you do not properly

tighten the cap, the Malfunction

Indicator Lamp may come on (see

page 220).

6. Push the fuel fill door closed until

it latches.

Opening the Hood

Shift to Park or Neutral and set

the parking brake. Pull the hood

release handle located under the

lower left corner of the dashboard.

The hood will pop up slightly.

Standing in front of the car, put

your fingers under the front edge

of the 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.

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HOOD

RELEASE

HANDLE

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If you can open the hood without

lifting the hood latch handle, or the

hood latch handle moves stiffly or

does not spring back as before, the

mechanism should be cleaned and

lubricated (see page 174).

3. Pull the support rod out of its clip

and insert the end into the hole on

the left side of the hood.

To close the hood, lift it up slightly to

remove the support rod from the

hole. Put the support rod back into

its holding clip. Lower the hood to

about a foot (30 cm) above the

fender, then let it drop.

After closing the hood, make sure it

is securely latched.

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SUPPORT ROD

CLIP

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Oil Check

Check the engine oil level every time

you fill the car with fuel. Wait a few

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 it all the way back in its tube.

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4. Remove the dipstick again and

check the level. It should be

between the upper and lower

marks.

If it is near or below the lower mark,

see Adding Oil on page 159 .

Engine Coolant Check

Look at the coolant level in the

radiator reserve tank. Make sure it is

between the MAX and MIN lines. If

it is below the MIN line, see Adding

Engine Coolant on page 163 for

information on adding the proper

coolant.

Refer to Owner Maintenance

Checks on page 157 for information

on checking other items in your

Honda.

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RESERVE

TANK

MAX

MIN

UPPER MARK

LOWER MARK

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Fuel Economy

The condition of your car and your

driving habits are the two most

important things that affect the fuel

mileage you get.

Vehicle Condition

Always maintain your car according

to the maintenance schedule. This

will keep it in top operating condition.

An important part of that mainte-

nance is the Owner Maintenance

Checks (see page 157 ). For

example, an underinflated tire

causes more "rolling resistance,"

which uses fuel. It also wears out

faster, so check the tire pressure at

least monthly.

Engine oil also affects fuel economy.

The fuel efficient, low-viscosity

OW-20 oil recommended for your

Insight is formulated to help the

engine use less fuel. This oil is

available at your Honda dealer.

In winter, the build-up of snow on

your car's underside adds weight and

rolling resistance. Frequent cleaning

helps your fuel mileage and reduces

the chance of corrosion.

Driving Habits

You can improve fuel economy by

driving moderately. Rapid acceler-

ation, abrupt cornering, and hard

braking use more fuel.

To get the best fuel mileage, drive in

the highest gear that is practical for

the speed you are driving, and

always accelerate slowly.

You may find that your Insight's

unique combination of an engine and

an electric motor has driving

characteristics that are somewhat

different from what you are used to.

Shift Up and Shift Down indicators

on the instrument panel show when

to shift to a higher or lower gear. By

shifting as soon as the indicator

comes on, you will keep the engine

operating in its most economical

range.

Depending on traffic conditions, try

to maintain a constant speed. Every

time you slow down and speed up,

your car uses extra fuel.

Wind resistance causes vehicles to

use more fuel at higher speeds.

Driving at moderate speeds on the

highway reduces wind resistance

and conserves fuel.

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Fuel Economy

A cold engine uses more fuel than a

warm engine. It is not necessary to

"warm-up" a cold engine by letting it

idle for a long time. You can drive

away in about a minute, no matter

how cold it is outside. The engine

will warm up faster, and you get

better fuel economy. To cut down on

the number of "cold starts," try to

combine several short trips into one.

The air conditioning puts an extra

load on the engine which makes it

use more fuel. Turn off the A/C to

cut down on air conditioning use.

Use the flow-through ventilation

when the outside air temperature is

moderate.

If air conditioning is needed, you can

save some fuel by using the A/C in

"Econ" mode. This mode allows the

Auto Idle Stop function to shut off

the engine when the vehicle is

stopped, resulting in fuel savings.

You may notice that using the A/C

causes a greater drop in fuel

economy than you are used to in

other vehicles. Although the amount

of extra fuel used by the A/C load on

the engine is no greater than other

vehicles, it is more noticeable

because of your Insight's excellent

fuel mileage. Using the A/C is hot

weather may result in fuel economy

that is lower than expected.

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Accessories and Modifications

Modifying your car, or installing

some non-Honda accessories, can

make your car unsafe. Before you

make any modifications or add any

accessories, be sure to read the

following information.

Accessories

Your dealer has Genuine Honda

accessories that allow you to

personalize your car. These

accessories have been designed and

approved for your car, and are

covered by warranty.

Non-Honda accessories are usually

designed for universal applications.

Although aftermarket accessories

may fit on your car, they may not

meet factory specifications, and

could adversely affect your car's

handling and stability. (See

"Modifications" on the page 127 for

additional information.)

When properly installed, cellular

phones, alarms, two-way radios, and

low-powered audio systems should

not interfere with your car's

computer-controlled systems, such

as the SRS.

However, if electronic accessories

are improperly installed, or exceed

your car's electrical system capacity,

they can interfere with the operation

of your car, or even cause the

airbags to deploy.

Before installing any accessory:

Make sure the accessory does not

obscure any lights, or interfere

with proper car operation or

performance.

Be sure electronic accessories do

not overload electrical circuits

(see page 222).

Have the installer contact your

Honda dealer for assistance before

installing any electronic accessory.

If possible, have your dealer inspect

the final installation.

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Improper accessories or

modifications can affect your

car's handling, stability and

performance, and cause a

crash in which you can be hurt

or killed.

Follow all instructions in this

owner's manual regarding

accessories and modifications.

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Modifications

Do not remove any original

equipment or modify your car in any

way that would alter its design or

operation. This could make your car

unsafe and illegal to drive.

For example, do not make any

modifications that would change the

ride height of your car, or install

wheels and tires with a different

overall diameter.

Such modifications can adversely

affect handling, and interfere with

the operation of the car's other

systems.

In addition, any modifications that

decrease ground clearance increase

the chance of undercarriage parts

striking a curb, speed bump, or other

raised object, which could cause

your airbags to deploy.

Do not modify your steering wheel

or any other part of your

Supplemental Restraint System.

Modifications could make the

system ineffective.

Additional Safety Precaution

Do not attach or place objects on the

airbag covers. Any object attached to

or placed on the covers marked "SRS

AIRBAG," in the center of the

steering wheel and on top of the

dashboard, could interfere with the

proper operation of the airbags. Or,

if the airbags inflate, the objects

could be propelled inside the car and

hurt someone.

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STORAGE BOX

REAR CENTER

POCKET*

CARGO AREA

SEAT-BACK POCKET GLOVE BOX

Your car has several convenient

storage areas so you can stow cargo

safely.

The glove box, rear center pocket

and seat-back are designed for small,

lightweight items. The cargo area is

intended for larger, heavier items.

However, carrying too much cargo,

or improperly storing it, can affect

your car's handling, stability and

operation and make it unsafe. Before

carrying any type of cargo, be sure to

read the following pages.

Do not store large objects in the

rear center pocket. It will be

broken when you adjust the seats

backwards.

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Load Limit

The maximum load for your vehicle

365 Ibs (170 kg).

This figure includes the total weight

of all occupants, cargo, and

accessories.

To figure out how much cargo you

can carry:

Add up the weight of all occupants.

Subtract the total from 365 Ib (170

kg).

The final number is the total weight

of cargo you can carry.

Carrying Items in the Passenger

Compartment

Store or secure all items that could

be thrown around and hurt

someone during a crash.

Be sure items placed on the floor

behind the front seats cannot roll

under the seats and interfere with

the driver's ability to operate the

pedals, or with the proper

operation of the seats.

Keep the glove box closed while

driving. If the lid is open, a

passenger could injure their knees

during a crash or sudden stop.

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Overloading or improper

loading can affect handling and

stability and cause a crash in

which you can be hurt or killed.

Follow all load limits and other

loading guidelines in this

manual.

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Carrying Cargo

Carrying Cargo in the Cargo Area

Distribute cargo evenly on the

floor of the cargo area, placing the

heaviest items on the bottom and

as far forward as possible.

Tie down items that could be

thrown about the car during a

crash or sudden stop.

Do not stack objects higher than

the tops of the seat-backs. They

could block your view and be

thrown about the vehicle during a

crash or sudden stop.

If you carry large items that

prevent you from closing the

hatch, exhaust gas can enter the

passenger area. To avoid the

possibility of carbon monoxide

poisoning, follow the instructions

on page 40 .

The floor on the storage box is

made of a soft light plastic

material. It is not strong enough to

stand heavy goods on it.

To secure the luggage, you can use

the four cargo hooks on the cargo

area. The illustration shows the

location of each cargo hook.

Air Intake

The air intake for the battery is

located behind the passenger's seat.

Do not block this air intake with any

cargo.

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AIR INTAKE

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Driving

This section gives you tips on

starting the engine under various

conditions, and how to operate the

manual transmission. It also includes

important information on parking

your car, and the braking system.

Preparing to Drive......................... 132

Starting the Engine........................ 133

Starting in Cold Weather

at High Altitude..................... 133

Auto Idle Stop................................. 134

5-speed Manual Transmission..... 136

Shift Up/Shift Down

Indicators................................ 137

Engine Speed Limiter............... 137

Parking............................................ 138

Parking Tips............................... 138

The Braking System...................... 139

Brake Wear Indicators.............. 139

Brake System Design................ 140

Anti-lock Brakes........................ 140

Driving in Bad Weather................ 142

Towing a Trailer............................ 143

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Preparing to Drive

You should do the following checks

and adjustments every day before

you drive your car.

1. Make sure all windows, mirrors,

and outside lights are clean and

unobstructed. Remove frost, snow,

or ice.

2. Check that the hood and hatch are

fully closed.

3. Visually check the tires. If a tire

looks low, use a gauge to check its

pressure.

4. Check that any items you may be

carrying with you inside are stored

properly or fastened down

securely.

5. Check the adjustment of the seat

(see page 74 ).

6. Check the adjustment of the

inside and outside mirrors (see

page 76 ).

7. Make sure the doors are securely

closed and locked.

8. Fasten your seat belt. Check that

your passenger has fastened his

seat belt (see page 15).

9. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

Check the indicator lights in the

instrument panel.

10. Start the engine (see page 133 ).

11. Check the gauges and indicator

lights in the instrument panel (see

page 45).

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Starting the Engine

1. Apply the parking brake.

2. In cold weather, turn off all

electrical accessories to reduce

the drain on the battery.

3. Push the clutch pedal down all the

way. START (III) does not

function unless the clutch pedal is

depressed.

4. Without touching the accelerator

pedal, turn the ignition key to the

START (III) position. If the engine

does not start right away, do not

hold the key in START (III) for

more than 15 seconds at a time.

Pause for at least 10 seconds

before trying again.

5. If the engine does not start within

15 seconds, or starts but stalls

right away, repeat step 4 with the

accelerator pedal pressed half-way

down. If the engine starts, release

pressure on the accelerator pedal

so the engine does not race.

6. If the engine still does not start,

press the accelerator pedal all the

way down and hold it there while

starting in order to clear flooding.

As 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

does not race.

Starting in Cold Weather at High

Altitude (Above 8,000 feet/

2,400 meters)

An engine is harder to start in cold

weather. The thinner air found at

high altitude above 8,000 feet (2,400

meters) adds to the problem.

Use the following procedure:

1. Turn off all electrical accessories

to reduce the drain on the battery.

2. Push the accelerator pedal half-

way to the floor and hold it there

while starting the engine. Do not

hold the ignition key in START

(III) for more than 15 seconds.

When the engine starts, release

the accelerator pedal gradually as

the engine speeds up and smooths

out.

3. If the engine fails to start in step 2,

push the accelerator pedal to the

floor and hold it there while you

try to start the engine for no more

than 15 seconds. If the engine

does not start, return to step 2.

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Auto Idle Stop

To maximize fuel economy, you

Insight has an Auto Idle Stop

function. Under certain conditions,

the engine will shut off when you

come to a stop. Those conditions are:

The engine coolant is nearly up to

normal operating temperature.

The vehicle's speed is below 19

mph (30 km/h) and you are

pressing on the brake pedal to

come to a stop.

You depress the clutch pedal.

You are not pressing on the

accelerator pedal.

The IMA battery is sufficiently

charged (at least 1/3 on the

Battery Level Gauge).

The A/C is off, or in ECON mode

(See page 82, 91).

There is adequate vacuum reserve

for the power brakes.

When these conditions are met, the

engine will shut off as you come to a

stop. It will start again automatically

when you depress the clutch pedal

and move this shift lever to first gear.

There is no need to start the engine

with the ignition switch.

It is recommended that you move

the shift lever to Neutral and remove

your foot from the clutch pedal while

you are stopped. Sitting with the

clutch pedal depressed and the shift

lever in gear will cause the engine to

continue running, defeating the fuel

economy benefits of the Auto Idle

Stop function.

During Auto Stop, the IMA charge

and power brake vacuum reserve is

monitored by the system. If either

drops below a desired level, and the

shift lever is in Neutral, the engine

will restart so it can recharge the

IMA battery or replenish the vacuum

supply.

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Auto Idle Stop

Auto Idle Stop Indicator

This indicator comes on as a

reminder that the engine has

stopped because of the Auto Stop

function. You cannot restart the

engine with the ignition switch when

this light is blinking.

This indicator will blink, and you will

hear a chime, if you open the door

when Auto Stop is active.

Always turn the ignition switch to

LOCK and remove the key if you are

getting out of the vehicle.

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5-speed Manual Transmission

The manual transmission is syn-

chronized in all forward gears for

smooth operation. It has a lockout so

you cannot shift directly from Fifth

to Reverse. When shifting up or

down, make sure you push the clutch

pedal down all the way, shift to the

next gear, and let the pedal up

gradually. When you are not shifting,

do not rest your foot on the clutch

pedal. This can cause your clutch to

wear out faster.

Come to a full stop before you shift

into Reverse. You can damage the

transmission by trying to shift into

Reverse with the car moving. Push

down the clutch pedal, and pause for

a few seconds before shifting into

Reverse, or shift into one of the

forward gears for a moment. This

stops the gears so they won't "grind."

When slowing down, you can get

extra braking from the engine by

shifting to a lower gear. This extra

braking can help you maintain a safe

speed and prevent your brakes from

overheating while going down a

steep hill. Before downshifting,

make sure the vehicle speed is low

enough that you will not activate the

engine speed limiter in the lower

gear. Make sure the engine speed

will not go into the tachometer's red

zone in the lower gear before

downshifting.

Driving

Rapid slowing or speeding-up

can cause loss of control on

slippery surfaces. If you crash,

you can be injured.

Use extra care when driving on

slippery surfaces.

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5-speed Manual Transmission

Shift Up/Shift Down Indicators

Either the Shift Up or Shift Down

indicator will light to show the best

time to shift to a higher or lower

gear. You can achieve the best fuel

economy by accelerating and

decelerating slowly, and shifting

when prompted by the Shift Up

indicator.

The Shift Down indicator prompts to

shift to a lower gear to keep speed in

a hilly road.

Road and traffic conditions may

require you to shift at times other

than those indicated.

Engine Speed Limiter

If you exceed the maximum speed

for the gear you are in, the engine

speed will enter into the tachometer's

red zone. If this occurs, you may feel

the engine cut in and out. This is

caused by a limiter in the engine's

computer controls. The engine will

run normally when you reduce the

RPM below the red zone.

Before downshifting, make sure the

engine will not go into the

tachometer's red zone.

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Parking

Always use the parking brake when

you park your car. The indicator on

the instrument panel shows that the

parking brake is not fully released; it

does not indicate that the parking

brake is firmly set. Make sure the

parking brake is set firmly or your

car may roll if it is parked on an

incline.

If the car is facing uphill, turn the

front wheels away from the curb and

put the transmission in first gear.

If the car is facing downhill, turn the

front wheels toward the curb and put

the transmission in reverse gear.

Make sure the parking brake is fully

released before driving away.

Driving with the parking brake

partially set can overheat or damage

the rear brakes.

Parking Tips

Make sure the windows are closed.

Turn off the lights.

Place any packages, valuables, etc.,

in the storage box or take them

with you.

Lock the doors.

Never park over dry leaves, tall

grass, or other flammable

materials. The three way catalytic

converter gets very hot, and could

cause these materials to catch on

fire.

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The Braking System

Your Honda is equipped with front

disc brakes. The brakes on the rear

wheels are drum. The braking

system is power-assisted to reduce

the effort needed on the brake pedal.

Put your foot on the brake pedal only

when you intend to brake. Resting

your foot on the pedal keeps the

brakes applied lightly, causing them

to build up heat. Heat build-up can

reduce how well your brakes work. It

also keeps your brake lights on all

the time, confusing drivers behind

you.

Constant application of the brakes

when going down a long hill builds

up heat and reduces their effective-

ness. Use the engine to assist the

brakes by downshifting to a lower

gear and taking your foot off the

accelerator pedal.

Check your brakes after driving

through deep water. Apply the

brakes moderately to see if they feel

normal. If not, apply them gently and

frequently until they do. Since a

longer distance is needed to stop

with wet brakes, be extra cautious

and alert in your driving.

Brake Wear Indicators

The front disc brakes on all models

have audible brake wear indicators.

When the brake pads need replacing,

you will hear a distinctive metallic

"screeching" sound when you apply

the brakes. If you do not have the

brake pads replaced, they will begin

screeching all the time.

Your brakes may sometimes squeal

or squeak when you apply them

lightly. Do not confuse this with the

brake wear indicators. They make a

very audible "screeching."

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The Braking System

Brake System Design

The hydraulic system that operates

the brakes has two separate circuits.

Each circuit works diagonally across

the vehicle (the left-front brake is

connected with the right-rear brake,

etc.). If one circuit should develop a

problem, you will still have braking

at two wheels.

Anti-lock Brakes

Your car has an Anti-lock Brake

System (ABS) as standard

equipment. ABS helps to prevent the

wheels from locking up and skidding

during hard braking, allowing you to

retain steering control.

When the front tires skid, you lose

steering control; the car continues

straight ahead even though you turn

the steering wheel. The ABS helps to

prevent lock-up and helps you retain

steering control by pumping the

brakes rapidly; much faster than a

person can do it.

You should never pump the

brake pedal, this defeats the

purpose of the ABS. Let the ABS

work for you by always keeping firm,

steady pressure on the brake pedal

as you steer away from the hazard.

This is sometimes referred to as

"stomp and steer."

You will feel a pulsation in the brake

pedal when the ABS activates, and

you may hear some noise. This is

normal, it is the ABS rapidly

pumping the brakes.

Activation varies with the amount of

traction your tires have. On dry

pavement, you will need to press on

the brake pedal very hard before you

activate the ABS. However, you may

feel the ABS activate immediately if

you are trying to stop on snow or ice.

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The Braking System

Important Safety Reminders

ABS does not reduce the time or

distance it takes to stop the car, it

only helps with steering control

during braking. You should always

maintain a safe following distance

from other vehicles.

ABS will not prevent a skid that

results from changing direction

abruptly, such as trying to take a

corner too fast or making a sudden

lane change. Always drive at a safe,

prudent speed for the road and

weather conditions.

ABS cannot prevent a loss of

stability. Always steer moderately

when you are braking hard. Severe

or sharp steering wheel movement

can still cause your car to veer into

oncoming traffic or off the road.

A car with ABS may require a

longer distance to stop on loose or

uneven surfaces, such as gravel or

snow, than a car without anti-lock.

Slow down and allow a greater

distance between cars under those

conditions.

ABS Indicator

The ABS is self-checking. If anything

goes wrong, the ABS indicator on

the instrument panel comes on (see

page 46). This means the anti-lock

function of the braking system has

shut down. The brakes still work like

a conventional system without anti-

lock, providing normal stopping

ability. You should have the dealer

inspect your car as soon as possible.

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Driving in Bad Weather

Rain, fog, and snow conditions re-

quire a different driving technique

because of reduced traction and

visibility. Keep your car well-

maintained and exercise greater

caution when you need to drive in

bad weather.

Driving Technique — Always drive

slower than you would in dry

weather. It takes your car longer to

react, even in conditions that may

seem just barely damp. Apply

smooth, even pressure to all the

controls. Abrupt steering wheel

movements or sudden, hard appli-

cation of the brakes can cause loss of

control in wet weather. Be extra

cautious for the first few miles

(kilometers) of driving while you

adjust to the change in driving

conditions. This is especially true in

snow. A person can forget some

snow-driving techniques during the

summer months. Practice is needed

to relearn those skills.

Exercise extra caution when driving

in rain after a long dry spell. After

months of dry weather, the first

rains bring oil to the surface of the

roadway, making it slippery.

Visibility — Being able to see

clearly in all directions and being-

visible to other drivers are important

in all weather conditions. This is

more difficult in bad weather. To be

seen more clearly during daylight

hours, turn on your headlights.

Inspect your windshield wipers and

washers frequently. Keep the wind-

shield washer reservoir full of the

proper fluid. Have the windshield

wiper blades replaced if they start to

streak the windshield or leave parts

unwiped. Use the defrosters and air

conditioning to keep the windows

from fogging up on the inside (see

page 86 ).

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Driving in Bad Weather, Towing a Trailer

Traction — Check your tires

frequently for wear and proper

pressure. Both are important in

preventing "hydroplaning" (loss of

traction on a wet surface). In the

winter, mount snow tires on all four

wheels for the best handling.

Watch road conditions carefully,

they can change from moment to

moment. Wet leaves can be as slip-

pery as ice. "Clear" roads can have

patches of ice. Driving conditions

can be very hazardous when the

outside temperature is near freezing.

The road surface can become

covered with areas of water puddles

mixed with areas of ice, so your

traction can change without warning.

Be careful when downshifting. If

traction is low, you can lock up the

drive wheels for a moment and cause

a skid.

Be very cautious when passing, or

when being passed by other vehicles.

The spray from large vehicles

reduces your visibility, and the wind

buffeting can cause you to lose

control.

Towing a Trailer

Your vehicle is not designed to tow a

trailer. Attempting to do so can void

your warranties.

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Maintenance

This section explains why it is

important to keep your car well

maintained and to follow basic

maintenance safety precautions.

This section also includes

Maintenance Schedules for normal

driving and severe driving conditions,

a Maintenance Record, and instruc-

tions for simple maintenance tasks

you may want to take care of

yourself.

If you have the skills and tools to per-

form more complex maintenance

tasks on your Honda, you may want

to purchase the Service Manual. See

page 249 for information on how to

obtain a copy, or see your Honda

dealer.

Maintenance Safety....................... 146

Important Safety Precautions.. 147

Maintenance Schedule.................. 148

Maintenance Record..................... 155

Owner Maintenance Checks........ 157

Fluid Locations............................... 158

Engine Oil....................................... 159

Adding Oil................................... 159

Recommended Oil..................... 159

Synthetic Oil............................... 160

Additives..................................... 160

Changing the Oil and Filter...... 161

Cooling System.............................. 163

Adding Engine Coolant............. 163

Replacing Engine Coolant........ 165

Windshield Washers..................... 169

Transmission Fluid........................ 170

Brake and Clutch Fluid................. 171

Brake System............................. 171

Clutch System............................ 172

Air Cleaner Element...................... 173

Hood Latch..................................... 174

Battery............................................ 175

Wiper Blades.................................. 177

Air Conditioning System............... 180

Air Conditioning Filter.................. 181

Drive Belts...................................... 181

Tires................................................ 182

Inflation....................................... 182

Recommended Tire

Pressures for Normal

Driving................................ 183

Inspection................................... 184

Maintenance............................... 184

Tire Rotation.............................. 185

Replacing Tires and Wheels.... 185

Wheels and Tires....................... 186

Winter Driving........................... 186

Snow Tires.............................. 187

Tire Chains............................. 187

Lights.............................................. 188

Replacing Bulbs......................... 190

Storing Your Car............................ 196

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Maintenance Safety

Regularly maintaining your car is the

best way to protect your investment.

Proper maintenance is essential to

your safely and the safety of your

passengers. It will also reward you

with more economical, trouble-free

driving and help reduce air pollution.

This section includes instructions for

simple maintenance tasks, such as

checking and adding oil. Any service

items not detailed in this section

should be performed by a Honda

technician or other qualified

mechanic.

Some of the most important safety

precautions are given here. However,

we cannot warn you of every

conceivable hazard that can arise in

performing maintenance. Only you

can decide whether or not you

should perform a given task.

Maintenance

Improperly maintaining this car

or failing to correct a problem

before driving can cause a

crash in which you can be

seriously hurt or killed.

Always follow the inspection

and maintenance

recommendations and

schedules in this owner's

manual.

Failure to properly follow

maintenance instructions and

precautions can cause you to

be seriously hurt or killed.

Always follow the procedures

and precautions in this owner's

manual.

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Important Safety Precautions

Before you begin any maintenance,

make sure your car is parked on

level ground and that the parking

brake is set. Also, be sure the engine

is off. This will help to eliminate

several potential hazards:

Carbon monoxide poisoning

from engine exhaust. Be sure

there is adequate ventilation

whenever you operate the engine.

Burns from hot parts. Let the

engine and exhaust system cool

before touching any parts.

Injury from moving parts. Do

not run the engine unless in-

structed to do so.

Read the instructions before you

begin, and make sure you have the

tools and skills required.

To reduce the possibility of fire or

explosion, be careful when working

around gasoline or batteries. Use a

commercially available degreaser or

parts cleaner, not gasoline, to clean

parts. Keep cigarettes, sparks, and

flames away from the battery and all

fuel-related parts.

You should wear eye protection and

protective clothing when working

near the battery or when using

compressed air.

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Maintenance Schedule

The Maintenance Schedule specifies

how often you should have your car

serviced and what things need

attention. It is essential that you have

your car serviced as scheduled to

retain its high level of safety,

dependability, and emissions control

performance.

The services and time or distance

intervals shown in the maintenance

schedule assume you will use your

car as normal transportation for

passengers and their possessions.

You should also follow these

recommendations:

Avoid exceeding your car's load

limit. This puts excess stress on

the engine, brakes, and many

other parts of your car. The load

limit is shown on the label on the

driver's doorjamb.

Operate your car on reasonable

roads within the legal speed limit.

Drive your car regularly over a

distance of several miles

(kilometers).

Always use unleaded gasoline with

the proper octane rating (see page

118).

Which Schedule to Follow:

Service your car according to the

time and mileage periods on one of

the Maintenance Schedules on the

following pages. Select the schedule

for "Severe Conditions" if most of

your driving is done under one or

more of the conditions listed on that

page. Otherwise, follow the schedule

for "Normal Conditions."

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Maintenance Schedule

Your authorized Honda dealer

knows your car best and can provide

competent, efficient service.

However, service at a dealer is not

mandatory to keep your warranties

in effect. Maintenance may be done

by any qualified service facility or

person who is skilled in this type of

automotive service. Keep all the

receipts as proof of completion, and

have the person who does the work

fill out the Maintenance Record.

Check your warranty booklet for

more information.

We recommend the use of Genuine

Honda parts and fluids whenever you

have maintenance done. These are

manufactured to the same high-

quality standards as the original

components, so you can be confident

of their performance and durability.

U.S. Vehicles:

Maintenance, replacement or

repair of emissions control

devices and systems may be done

by any automotive repair

establishment or individual using

parts that are "certified" to EPA

standards.

According to state and federal

regulations, failure to perform

maintenance on the items marked

with # will not void your emissions

warranties. However, Honda

recommends that all maintenance

services be performed at the

recommended time or mileage

period to ensure long-term reliability.

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Follow the Normal Conditions

Maintenance Schedule if the

severe driving conditions

specified in the Severe

Conditions Maintenance

Schedule do not apply.

NOTE: If you only

OCCASIONALLY drive under a

"severe" condition, you should

follow the Normal Conditions

Maintenance Schedule.

Canadian Owners

Follow the Maintenance

Schedule for Severe Conditions.

: See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last column, page 149.

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Service at the indicated distance or time, whichever comes first. Do the items in A, B, C as required for each distance/time interval. Follow this

schedule if the severe driving conditions described in the Severe Conditions Schedule on the next page do not apply.

Canadian owners: Follow the schedule for Severe Conditions.

# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last

column, page 149.

NOTE:

Check engine oil and coolant at each fuel stop.

Check and adjust valve clearance, cold engine, if noisy.

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Follow the Severe Conditions

Maintenance Schedule if you

drive your vehicle MAINLY

under one or more of the

following conditions:

Driving less than 5 miles (8

km) per trip or, in freezing

temperatures, driving less

than 10 miles (16 km) per trip.

Driving in extremely hot

[over 90°F (32°C)] conditions.

Extensive idling or long

periods of stop-and-go driving.

Driving with a roof rack, or

driving in mountainous

conditions.

Driving on muddy, dusty, or

de-iced roads.

Canadian Owners

Follow the Maintenance

Schedule for Severe Conditions.

# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last column, page 149.

1 : Refer to page 181 for replacement information under special driving conditions.

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Use this schedule if your vehicle is MAINLY driven in any of the following Severe Conditions, or normally driven in Canada; otherwise use the Normal

Schedule. Service at the indicated distance or time, whichever comes first. Do the items in

A, B, C, D

as required for each distance/time.

Severe Conditions:

Driving less than 5 miles (8 km) per trip or, in freezing temperatures, driving less than 10 miles (16 km) per trip.

Driving in extremely hot (over 90°F/32°C) conditions.

Extensive idling or long periods of stop-and-go driving.

Driving with a roof rack, or driving in mountainous conditions.

Driving on muddy, dusty, or de-iced roads.

# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last column, page 149.

NOTE

Check engine oil and coolant at each fuel stop.

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1 : Refer to page 181 for replacement information under special

driving conditions.

NOTE:

Check engine oil and coolant at each fuel stop.

Check and adjust valve clearance, cold engine, if noisy.

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Required Maintenance Record (for Normal and Severe Schedules)

You or the servicing dealer can record all completed maintenance here, whether you follow the schedule for normal conditions (page 150 ) or severe

conditions (page 152 ). Keep the receipts for all work done on your vehicle.

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Owner Maintenance Checks

You should check the following

items at the specified intervals. If

you are unsure of how to perform

any check, turn to the page given.

Engine oil level — Check every

time you fill the fuel tank. See

page 122.

Engine coolant level — Check the

radiator reserve tank every time

you fill the fuel tank. See page 123 .

Windshield washer fluid — Check

the level in the reservoir monthly.

If weather conditions cause you to

use the washers frequently, check

the reservoir each time you stop

for fuel. See page 169 .

Brakes — Check the fluid level

monthly. See page 171.

Tires — Check the tire pressure

monthly. Examine the tread for

wear and foreign objects. See page

183.

Lights — Check the operation of

the headlights, parking lights,

taillights, high-mount brake light,

turn signals, brake lights, and

license plate lights monthly. See

page 188.

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ENGINE OIL

FILL CAP

WASHER FLUID

(Blue cap)

ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK

(Orange loop)

CLUTCH FLUID

(Gray cap)

BRAKE FLUID

(Gray cap)

ENGINE

COOLANT

RESERVOIR

RADIATOR CAP

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Engine Oil

Adding Oil

ENGINE OIL FILL CAP

To add oil, unscrew and remove the

engine oil fill cap on top of the valve

cover. Pour in the oil, and install the

engine oil fill cap. Tighten it securely.

Wait a few minutes and recheck the

oil level. Do not fill above the upper

mark; you could damage the engine.

Recommended Oil

Oil is a major contributor to your

engine's performance and longevity.

Always use a premium-grade deter-

gent oil. It is highly recommended

that you use Genuine Honda Motor

Oil in your vehicle for as long as you

own it.

You can determine an oil's SAE

viscosity and Service Classification

from the API Service label on the oil

container.

A very low-viscosity, fuel-efficient

OW-20 oil is preferred engine

lubricant for your Insight. This is

shown on the API Service label by

the words "Energy Conserving."

This special oil is formulated to help

your engine use less fuel. It is

available at your Honda dealer.

The API Service label also tells you

the service classification of the oil.

Always use an oil that is labeled "API

Service SJ."

API SERVICE LABEL

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Engine Oil

The oil container may also display

the API Certification seal. Make sure

it says "For Gasoline Engines."

API CERTIFICATION SEAL

The SAE numbers tell you the oil's

viscosity or weight. Select the oil for

your car according to this chart.

An oil with a viscosity of 0W-20 is

preferred for optimum fuel economy

and year-round protection in your

Honda. A 5W-20 or 5W-30 oil may be

used if OW-20 is not available.

Synthetic Oil

You may use a synthetic motor oil if

it meets the same requirements as

the specified oil: energy conserving,

a service classification of SJ, and a

weight of either OW-20, 5W-20, or

5W-30. When using synthetic oil, you

must follow the oil and filter change

intervals given in the maintenance

schedule.

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 operating your car.

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Changing the Oil and Filter

Always change the oil and filter

according to the time and distance

(miles/kilometers) recommenda-

tions in the maintenance schedule.

The oil and filter collect contami-

nants that can damage your engine if

they are not removed regularly.

Changing the oil and filter requires

special tools and access from

underneath the car. The car should

be raised on a service station-type

hydraulic lift for this service. Unless

you have the knowledge and proper

equipment, you should have this

maintenance done by a skilled

mechanic.

1. Open the hood and remove the

engine oil fill cap. Remove the

black cover under the engine.

WASHER OIL DRAIN BOLT

2. Remove the oil drain bolt and

washer from the bottom of the

engine. Drain the oil into an

appropriate container.

Do not loosen the smaller bolt

located above the drain bolt.

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Engine Oil

3. Remove the oil filter and let the

remaining oil drain. A special

wrench (available from your

Honda dealer) is required to

remove the filter.

4. Install a new oil filter according to

instructions that come with it.

5. Put a new washer on the drain bolt,

then reinstall the drain bolt.

Tighten it to:

29lbf.ft (39N.m,4.0kgf.m)

6. Refill the engine with the recom-

mended oil.

Engine oil change capacity

(including filter):

2.6 US qt (2.5 , 2.2 Imp qt)

7. Replace the engine oil fill cap.

Start the engine. The oil pressure

indicator light should go out within

five seconds. If it does not, turn off

the engine and reinspect your

work.

8. Let the engine run for several

minutes and check the drain bolt

and oil filter for leaks.

9. Turn off the engine, let it sit for

several minutes, then check the oil

level. If necessary, add oil to bring

the level to the upper mark on the

dipstick.

10.Install the black cover under the

engine.

Improper disposal of engine oil can be

harmful to the environment. If you

change your own oil, please dispose of

the used oil properly. Put it in a sealed

container and take it to a recycling

center. Do not discard it in a trash bin

or dump it on the ground.

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OIL FILTER

NOTICE

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Cooling System

Adding Engine Coolant

If the coolant level in the reserve

tank is at or below the MIN line, add

coolant to bring it up to the MAX line.

Inspect the cooling system for leaks.

This coolant should always be a

mixture of 50 percent antifreeze and

50 percent water. Never add straight

antifreeze or plain water.

Always use Genuine Honda

Antifreeze/Coolant. If it is not

available, you may use another

major-brand non-silicate coolant as a

temporary replacement. Make sure it

is a high-quality coolant

recommended for aluminum engines.

However, continued use of any non-

Honda coolant can result in

corrosion, causing the cooling

system to malfunction or fail. Have

the cooling system flushed and

refilled with Honda antifreeze/

coolant as soon as possible.

If the reserve tank is completely

empty, you should also check the

coolant level in the radiator.

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RESERVE TANK

Removing the radiator cap

while the engine is hot can

cause the coolant to spray out,

seriously scalding you.

Always let the engine and

radiator cool down before

removing the radiator cap.

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1. Make sure the engine and radiator

are cool.

2. Turn the radiator cap counter-

clockwise, without pressing down

on it, until it stops. This relieves

any pressure remaining in the

cooling system.

3. Remove the radiator 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 into the reserve tank.

Fill it to halfway between the MAX

and MIN marks. Put the cap back

on the reserve tank.

Do not add any rust inhibitors or

other additives to your car's cooling

system. They may not be compatible

with the coolant or engine compo-

nents.

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RESERVE TANK

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Replacing Engine Coolant

The cooling system should be

completely drained and refilled with

new coolant according to the time

and distance recommendations in

the maintenance schedule. Only use

Genuine Honda Antifreeze/Coolant.

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. Turn the ignition ON (II). Turn

the temperature control dial to

maximum heat. Turn off the

ignition and remove the key. Open

the hood. Make sure the engine

and radiator are cool to the touch.

2. Remove the radiator cap.

3. Remove the alloy cover under the

radiator.

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4. Loosen the drain plug on the

bottom of the radiator. The

coolant will drain through the

splash guard. Remove the drain

bolt and washer from the engine

block.

5. Remove the reserve tank from its

holder by pulling it straight up.

Drain the coolant, then put the

tank back in its holder.

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DRAIN BOLT

RESERVE TANK CAP

RESERVE TANK

HOLDER

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6. When the coolant stops draining,

tighten the drain plug at the

bottom of the radiator.

Apply non-hardening sealant to the

drain bolt threads, put a new

washer on the drain bolt, and

reinstall the bolt in the engine

block. Tighten it securely.

Tightening torque:

61 Ibf

ft (83 N

m , 8.5 kgf

7. Mix the recommended antifreeze

with an equal amount of purified

or distilled water in a clean

container. The cooling system

capacity is:

0.6

US gal (2.3 , 0.51 Imp gal)

8. Remove the engine cover.

9. Loosen the bleeder bolt on top of

the engine. Pour coolant into the

radiator up to the base of the filler

neck. Tighten the bleeder bolt

when coolant comes out in a

steady stream with no bubbles.

Install the radiator cap.

10.Remove the cap from the water

outlet, and install a pipe and funnel.

11.Pour coolant into the funnel until

the coolant stops flowing into the

engine.

12.Start the engine and let it run for

about 30 seconds. Then turn off

the engine.

13.Pour coolant into the water outlet

up to its edge. Install the cap.

14.Install the engine cover.

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15.Start the engine and let it run for

about 30 seconds. Then turn off

the engine.

16.Pour coolant into the radiator up

to the base of the filler neck.

17.Fill the reserve tank to the MAX

mark. Install the reserve tank cap.

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Windshield Washers

Check the level in the windshield

washer reservoir at least monthly

during normal usage. In bad weather,

when you use the washers often,

check the level every time you stop

for fuel. This reservoir supplies the

windshield and rear window washers.

LEVEL GAUGE

The windshield washer reservoir is

located behind the passenger's side

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-quality

windshield washer fluid. This

increases the cleaning capability and

prevents freezing in cold weather.

When you refill the reservoir, clean

the edges of the windshield wiper

blades with windshield washer fluid

on a clean cloth. This will help to

condition the blade edges.

Do not use engine antifreeze or a

vinegar/water solution in the

windshield washer reservoir.

Antifreeze can damage your car's paint,

while a vinegar/water solution can

damage the windshield washer pump.

Use only commercially-available

windshield washer fluid.

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Transmission Fluid

Check the fluid level with the

transmission at normal operating

temperature and the car sitting on

the level ground.

Remove the black cover under the

engine.

Remove the transmission filler bolt

and carefully feel inside the bolt hole

with your finger. The fluid level

should be up to the edge of the bolt

hole. If it is not, add Genuine Honda

Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF)

until it starts to run out of the hole.

Reinstall the filler bolt and tighten it

securely.

If Honda MTF is not available, you

may use an API service SG, SH or SJ

grade motor oil with a viscosity of

SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 as a

temporary replacement. An SG

grade is preferred, but an SH or SJ

grade may be used if SG is not

available. However, motor oil does

not contain the proper additives and

continued use can cause stiffer

shifting. Replace as soon as it is

convenient.

The transmission should be drained

and refilled with new fluid according

to the time and distance recommen-

dations in the maintenance schedule.

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Brake and Clutch Fluid

Check the fluid level in the reser-

voirs monthly. There are two reser-

voirs. They are:

Brake fluid reservoir

Clutch fluid reservoir

The brake fluid should be replaced

according to the time and distance

recommendations in the mainte-

nance schedule.

Always use Genuine Honda DOT 3

brake fluid. If it is not available, you

should use only DOT 3 or DOT 4

fluid, from a sealed container, as a

temporary replacement. However,

the use of any non-Honda brake fluid

can cause corrosion and decrease

the life of the system. Have the

brake system flushed and refilled

with Honda DOT 3 brake fluid as

soon as possible.

Brake fluid marked DOT 5 is not

compatible with your car's braking

system and can cause extensive

damage.

Brake System

The fluid level should be between

the MIN and MAX marks on the side

of the reservoir. If the level is at or

below the MIN mark, your brake

system needs attention. Have the

brake system inspected for leaks or

worn brake pads.

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MAX

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Clutch System

The fluid should be between the

MIN and MAX marks on the side of

the reservoir. If it is not, add brake

fluid to bring it up to that level. Use

the same fluid specified for the

brake system.

Low fluid level can indicate a leak in

the clutch system. Have this system

inspected as soon as possible.

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MAX

MIN

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Air Cleaner Element

The air cleaner element should be

replaced according to the time and

distance recommendations in the

maintenance schedule.

Replacement

The air cleaner element is inside the

air cleaner housing in the engine

compartment.

To replace it:

1. Unsnap the four clips and remove

the air cleaner housing cover.

2. Remove the old air cleaner

element.

3. Carefully clean the inside of the

air cleaner housing with a damp

rag.

4. Place the new air cleaner element

in the air cleaner housing.

5. Reinstall the air cleaner housing

cover, snap the four clips back into

place.

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AIR CLEANER ELEMENT

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Hood Latch

PIVOTS

Clean the hood latch assembly with a

mild cleaner, then lubricate it with a

multipurpose grease. Lubricate all

the moving parts, including the pivot.

Follow the time and distance

recommendations in the

Maintenance Schedule. If you are

not sure how to clean and grease the

latch, contact your Honda dealer.

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Battery

Check the condition of your car's

battery monthly. You should check

the color of the test indicator window,

and for corrosion on the terminals.

TEST INDICATOR WINDOW

Check the battery condition by

looking at the test indicator window

on the battery.

The label on the battery explains the

test indicator's colors.

Check the battery terminals for

corrosion (a white or yellowish

powder). To remove it, cover the

terminals with a solution of baking

soda and water. It will bubble up and

turn brown. When this stops, wash it

off with plain water. Dry off the

battery with a cloth or paper towel.

Coat the terminals with grease to

help prevent future corrosion.

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Battery

If the terminals are severely cor-

roded, clean them with baking soda

and water. Then use a wrench to

loosen and remove the cables from

the terminals. Always disconnect the

negative ( — ) cable first and recon-

nect it last. Clean the battery termi-

nals with a terminal cleaning tool or

wire brush. Reconnect and tighten

the cables, then coat the terminals

with grease.

If you need to connect the battery to

a charger, disconnect both cables to

prevent damage to the car's

electrical system.

Charging the battery with the cables

connected can seriously damage your

car's electronic controls. Detach the

battery cables before connecting the

battery to a charger.

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NOTICE

The battery gives off explosive

hydrogen gas during normal

operation.

A spark or flame can cause the

battery to explode with enough

force to kill or seriously hurt you.

Wear protective clothing and a

face shield, or have a skilled

mechanic do the battery

maintenance.

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Wiper Blades

Check the condition of the wiper

blades at least every six months.

Look for signs of cracking in the

rubber, or areas that are getting

hard. Replace the blades if you find

these signs, or they leave streaks

and unwiped areas when used.

WIPER ARMS

To replace the blade:

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 blade assembly toward

the base of the arm.

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3. Remove the blade from its holder

by grasping the tabbed end of the

blade. Pull firmly until the tabs

come out of the holder.

4. Examine the new wiper blades. If

they have no plastic or metal rein-

forcement along the back edge,

remove the metal reinforcement

strips from the old wiper blade and

install them in the slots along the

edge of the new blade.

5. Slide the new wiper blade into 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.

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BLADE

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Wiper Blades

To replace the rear wiper blade:

1. Raise the wiper arm off the

windshield.

2. Pull one end of the blade out from

the holder.

3. Slide the blade out of the holder.

4. Slide the new blade into the holder.

Make sure it is engaged in the slot

along its full length.

5. Insert both ends of the blade into

the holder. Make sure they are

secure.

6. Slide the wiper blade assembly

onto the wiper arm. Make sure it

locks in place.

7. Lower the wiper arm.

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Air Conditioning System (Optional)

Your car's air conditioning is a sealed

system. Any major maintenance,

such as recharging, should be done

by a qualified mechanic. You can do

a couple of things to make sure the

air conditioning works efficiently.

AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSER

Periodically check the engine's

radiator and air conditioning

condenser for leaves, insects, and

dirt stuck to the front surface. These

block the air flow and reduce cooling

efficiency. Use a light spray from a

hose or a soft brush to remove them.

The condenser and radiator fins bend

easily. Only use a low-pressure spray

or soft-bristle brush to clean them.

Run the air conditioning at least once

a week during the cold weather

months. Run it for at least ten

minutes while you are driving at a

steady speed with the engine at

normal operating temperature. This

circulates the lubricating oil con-

tained in the refrigerant.

If the air conditioning does not get as

cold as before, have your dealer

check the system. Recharge the

system with Refrigerant HFC-134a

(R-134a). (See Specifications on page

235.)

Whenever you have the air conditioning

system serviced, make sure the service

facility uses a refrigerant recycling

system. This system captures the

refrigerant for reuse. Releasing

refrigerant into the atmosphere can

damage the environment.

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Air Conditioning Filter, Drive Belt

Air Conditioning Filter

The air conditioning filter removes

pollen and dust from outside air the

heating and cooling system brings

into the interior. It should be

replaced according to the time and

distance recommendations in the

maintenance schedule.

This filter should be replaced every

30,000 miles (48,000 km) under

normal conditions. It should be

replaced every 15,000 miles (24,000

km) if you drive primarily in urban

areas that have high concentrations

of soot in the air from industry and

diesel-powered vehicles. Replace it

more often if air flow from the

climate control system becomes less

than usual. Have the air conditioning

filter replaced by your Honda dealer.

Drive Belt

Check the condition of the drive belt.

Examine the edges of each belt for

cracks or fraying.

Check the tension of each belt by

pushing on it with your thumb

midway between the pulleys.

The belts should have the following

"play" or deflection.

With Air Conditioning System

0.30-0.41 in (7.5 10.5 mm)

Without Air Conditioning System

0.33-0.43 in (8.5-11.0 mm)

If you see signs of wear or looseness,

have your dealer adjust or replace

the belts.

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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 information

on how and when to check air

pressure, how to inspect your tires

for damage and wear, and what to do

when your tires need to be replaced.

Inflation

Keeping the tires properly inflated

provides the best combination of

handling, tread life and riding

comfort. Underinflated tires wear

unevenly, adversely affect handling

and fuel economy, and are more

likely to fail from being overheated.

Overinflated tires can make your car

ride more harshly, are more prone to

damage from road hazards, and wear

unevenly.

We recommend that you visually

check your tires every day. If you

think a tire might be low, check it

immediately with a tire gauge.

Use a gauge to measure the air

pressure at least once a month. Even

tires that are in good condition may

lose one to two psi (10 to 20 kPa, 0.1

to 0.2 kgf/cm

) per month.

Remember to check the spare tire at

the same time you check all the

other tires.

Check the pressure in the tires when

they are cold. This means the car

has been parked for at least three

hours. If you have to drive the car

before checking the tire pressure,

the tires can still be considered

"cold" if you drive less than 1 mile

(1.6km).

If you check the pressure when the

tires are hot (the car has been driven

several miles), you will see readings

4 to 6 psi (30 to 40

kPa,

0.3 to 0.4

kgf/cm

) higher than the cold

reading. This is normal. Do not let

air out to match the specified cold

pressure. The tire will be

underinflated.

Maintenance

Using tires that are excessively

worn or improperly inflated can

cause a crash in which you can

be seriously hurt or killed.

Follow all instructions in this

owner's manual regarding tire

inflation and maintenance.

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You should get your own tire

pressure gauge and use it whenever

you check your tire pressures. This

will make it easier for you to tell if a

pressure loss is due to a tire problem

and not due to a variation between

gauges.

Recommended Tire Pressures for

Normal Driving

The following chart shows the

recommended cold tire pressures for

most normal driving conditions and

speeds.

The compact spare tire pressure is:

60 psi

(420

kPa)

These pressures are also given on

the tire information label on the

driver's doorjamb.

Tubeless tires have some ability to

self-seal if they are punctured.

However, because leakage is often

very slow, you should look closely

for punctures if a tire starts losing

pressure.

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Inspection

Every time you check inflation, you

should also examine the tires for

damage, foreign objects, and wear.

You should look for:

Bumps or bulges in the tread or

side of the tire. Replace the tire if

you find either of these conditions.

Cuts, splits, or cracks in the side

of the tire. Replace the tire if you

can see fabric or cord.

Excessive tread wear.

INDICATOR LOCATION MARKS

TREAD WEAR INDICATORS

Your car's tires have wear indicators

molded into the tread. When the

tread wears down to that point, you

will see a 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) wide

band running across the tread. This

shows there is less than 1/16 inch

(1.6 mm) of tread left on the tire. A

tire that is this worn gives very little

traction on wet roads. You should

replace the tire if you can see the

tread wear indicator in three or more

places around the tire.

Maintenance

In addition to proper inflation,

correct wheel alignment helps to

decrease tire wear. If you find a tire

is worn unevenly, have your dealer

check the wheel alignment.

The tires were properly balanced by

the factory. They may need to be

rebalanced at some time before they

are worn out. Have your dealer

check the tires if you feel a consis-

tent vibration while driving. A tire

should always be rebalanced if it is

removed from the wheel for repair.

Make sure the installer balances the

wheels when you have new tires

installed. This increases riding

comfort and tire life. Your car's

original tires were dynamic or "spin"

balanced at the factory. For best

results, have the installer perform a

dynamic balance.

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Tire Rotation

To help increase tire life and

distribute wear more evenly, you

should have the tires rotated every

7,500 miles (12,000 km). Move the

tires to the positions shown in the

chart each time they are rotated.

When shopping for replacement

tires, you may find that some tires

are "directional." This means they

are designed to rotate only in one

direction. If you use directional tires,

they should be rotated only front-to-

back.

Replacing Tires and Wheels

The tires that came with your car

were selected to match the perform-

ance capabilities of the car while

providing the best combination of

handling, ride comfort, and long life.

You should replace them with radial

tires of the same size, load range,

speed rating, and maximum cold tire

pressure rating (as shown on the

tire's sidewall). Mixing radial and

bias-ply tires on your car can reduce

its braking ability, traction, and

steering accuracy.

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Tires

It is best to replace all four tires at

the same time. If that is not possible

or necessary, then replace the two

front tires or the two rear tires as a

pair. Replacing just one tire can

seriously affect your car's handling.

If you ever need to replace a wheel,

make sure the wheel's specifications

match those of the original wheel

that came on your car. Replacement

wheels are available at your Honda

dealer.

Wheels and Tires

Wheels:

14x51/2 JJ

Tires:

P165/65R1478S

See page 236 for information about

DOT Tire Quality Grading.

Winter Driving

Tires that are marked "M+S" or

"All Season" on the sidewall have an

all-weather tread design. They

should be suitable for most winter

driving conditions. Tires without

these markings are designed for

optimum traction in dry conditions.

They may not provide adequate

performance in winter driving.

For the best performance in snowy

or icy conditions, you should install

snow tires or tire chains. They may

be required by local laws under

certain conditions.

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Installing improper tires on your

car can affect handling and

stability. This can cause a crash

in which you can be seriously

hurt or killed.

Always use the size and type of

tires recommended in this

owner's manual.

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Snow Tires

If you mount snow tires on your

Honda, make sure they are radial

tires of the same size and load range

as the original tires. Mount snow

tires on all four wheels to balance

your car's handling in all weather

conditions. Keep in mind the traction

provided by snow tires on dry roads

may not be as high as your car's

original equipment tires. You should

drive cautiously even when the roads

are clear. Check with the tire dealer

for maximum speed recommenda-

tions.

Tire Chains

Mount snow chains on your vehicle

when warranted by driving condi-

tions or required by local laws. Make

sure the chains are the correct size

for your tires. Install them only on

the front tires. If metal chains are

used, they must be SAE class "S."

Cable type traction devices can also

be used.

When installing chains, follow the

manufacturer's instructions and

mount them as tightly as you can.

Drive slowly with chains installed. If

you hear the chains contacting the

body or chassis, stop and investigate.

Make sure the chains are installed

tightly, and that they are not

contacting the brake lines or

suspension. Remove the chains as

soon as you begin driving on cleared

roads.

Chains of the wrong size or that are

improperly installed can damage your

car's brake lines, suspension, body, and

wheels. Stop driving if you hear the

chains hitting any pan of the car.

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Lights

Check the operation of your car's

exterior lights at least once a month.

A burned out bulb can create an

unsafe condition by reducing your

car's visibility and the ability to

signal your intentions to other

drivers.

HEADLIGHT

FRONT PARKING LIGHT

Maintenance

SIDE MARKER LIGHT

TURN SIGNAL LIGHT

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HIGH-MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT

STOP/TAILLIGHT

LICENSE PLATE LIGHTS

TURN SIGNAL

LIGHT

BACK-UP LIGHT

Check the following:

Headlights (low and high beam)

Parking lights

Taillights

Brake lights

High-mount brake light

Turn signals

Back-up lights

Hazard light function

License plate light

Side marker lights

Daytime running lights

(Canadian models)

If you find any bulbs are burned out,

replace them as soon as possible.

Refer to the chart on page 235 to

determine what type of replacement

bulb is needed.

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Replacing a Headlight Bulb

Your car has halogen headlight

bulbs, one on each side. When

replacing a bulb, handle it by its steel

base and protect the glass from

contact with your skin or hard

objects. If you touch the glass, clean

it with denatured alcohol and a clean

cloth.

Halogen headlight bulbs get very hot

when lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch

on the glass can cause the bulb to

overheat and shatter.

HOLDER

1. Open the hood.

If you need to change the head-

light bulb on the driver's side,

remove the engine coolant

reservoir tank by pulling it out of

its holder.

WEATHER SEAL

CONNECTOR

HOLD-DOWN WIRE

2. Remove the electrical connector

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.

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Lights

4. Unclip the end of the hold-down

wire from its slot. Pivot it out of

the way and remove the bulb.

5. Insert the new bulb into the hole,

making sure the tabs are in their

slots. Pivot the hold-down wire

back in place and clip the end into

the slot.

6. Install the rubber seal over the

back of the headlight assembly.

Make sure it is right side up; it is

marked "TOP."

7. Push the electrical connector onto

the tabs of the new bulb. Make

sure it locks in place.

Turn on the headlights to test the

new bulb.

8. Reinstall the radiator reserve tank.

Replacing the Front Parking

Lights

1. Remove the socket from the

headlight assembly by turning it

one-quarter turn counterclockwise.

2. Pull the bulb straight out of its

socket.

3. Install the new bulb into the

socket.

4. Insert the socket back into the

headlight assembly. Turn it

clockwise to lock it in place.

5. Test the lights to make sure the

new bulb is working.

Replacing the Front Side Marker/

Turn Signal and Parking Light

Bulb

1. If you are changing the bulb on

the driver's side, start the engine,

turn the steering wheel all the way

to the right, and turn off the

engine. If you are changing the

bulb on the passenger's side, turn

the steering wheel to the left.

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Lights

2. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to

remove the screw from the top of

the fender.

3. Pull the inner fender cover back.

4. Remove the socket from the

headlight assembly by turning it

one-quarter turn counterclockwise.

5. Remove the burned out bulb from

the socket by pushing it in and

turning counterclockwise until it

unlocks.

6. Install the new bulb in the socket.

Turn it clockwise to lock it in place.

7. Insert the socket back into the

headlight assembly. Turn it

clockwise to lock it in place.

8. Test the lights to make sure the

new bulb is working.

9. Put the inner fender cover in place.

Tighten the screw securely.

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Replacing Rear Bulbs

1. Open the hatch.

2. Pull the cover back.

3. Loosen the nut holding the rear

light assembly.

4. Remove the two covers. Remove

the two screws holding the rear

light assembly. Remove the light

assembly.

5. Determine which bulb, stop/

taillight, back-up light, side marker

light or turn signal is burned out.

Remove the socket lor that bulb

by turning counterclockwise.

6. Pull the bulb straight out of its

socket.

7. Push the new bulb straight into

the socket until it bottoms.

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Lights

8. Reinstall the socket into the light

assembly by turning it clockwise

until it locks.

9. Test the lights to make sure the

new bulb is working.

10.Reinstall the light assembly and

tighten the two screws and nut.

11.Reinstall the two covers.

Replacing a Rear License Bulb

1. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to

remove the two screws holding

the license plate light lens.

2. Pull the bulb straight out of its

socket.

3. Push the new bulb straight into

the socket until it bottoms.

4. Turn on the parking lights and

check that the new bulb is

working.

5. Reinstall the two screws and

tighten them securely.

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Replacing an Interior Light Bulb

1. Remove the lens by carefully

prying on the edge of the lens in

the middle with a fingernail file or

a small flat-tip screwdriver. Do not

pry on the edge of the housing

around the lens.

2. Remove the bulb by pulling it

straight out of its metal tabs.

3. Push the new bulb into the metal

tabs. Snap the lens back in place.

Replacing the Cargo Area Light

1. Remove the lens by carefully

prying on the edge of the lens in

the middle with a fingernail file or

a small flat-tip screwdriver. Do not

pry on the edge of the housing

around the lens.

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INTERIOR LIGHT

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Storing Your Car

If you need to park your car for an

extended period (more than one

month), there are several things you

should do to prepare it for storage.

Proper preparation helps prevent

deterioration and makes it easier to

get your car back on the road. If

possible, store your car indoors.

Fill the fuel tank.

Change the engine oil and filter

(see page 161).

Wash and dry the exterior

completely.

Clean the interior. Make sure the

carpeting, floor mats, etc. are

completely dry.

Leave the parking brake off. Put

the transmission in Reverse.

Block the rear wheels.

If the car is to be stored for a

longer period, it should be

supported on jackstands so the

tires are off the ground.

Leave one window open slightly (if

the car is being stored 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.

To minimize sticking, apply a

silicone spray lubricant to all door

and hatch seals. Also, apply a body

wax to the painted surfaces that

mate with the door and hatch seals.

Cover the car with a "breathable"

cover, one made from a porous

material such as cotton.

Nonporous materials, such as

plastic sheeting, trap moisture,

which can damage the paint.

Drive your car every month for

about 30 minutes. This will keep

the IMA battery charged and in

good condition.

If you store your car for 12 months

or longer, have your Honda dealer

perform the inspections called for in

the 24 months/30,000 miles (48,000

km) maintenance schedule (Normal

Conditions) as soon as you take it

out of storage (see page 150). The

replacements called for in the

maintenance schedule are not

needed unless the car has actually

reached that time or mileage.

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Appearance Care

Regular cleaning and polishing of

your Honda helps to keep it "new"

looking. This section gives you hints

on how to clean your car and

preserve its appearance: the paint,

brightwork, wheels and interior. Also

included are several things you can

do to help prevent corrosion.

Exterior Care.................................. 198

Roof Antenna............................. 198

Rear Wheel Skirt....................... 198

Washing...................................... 199

Waxing........................................ 200

Paint Touch-up........................... 200

Interior Care................................... 201

Carpeting.................................... 201

Fabric.......................................... 201

Vinyl............................................ 201

Seat Belts.................................... 201

Windows..................................... 202

Air Fresheners........................... 202

Corrosion Protection..................... 202

Body Repairs.................................. 203

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Exterior Care

Roof Antenna

Before using an automatic car wash,

remove the radio antenna so it does

not get damaged. Remove the

antenna by unscrewing it. When you

reinstall the antenna, tighten it

securely.

Rear Wheel Skirt

If an automatic car wash has tire

cleaning brushes, remove the skirts

covering the rear wheels so they will

not be damaged. See page 208 for

how to remove and install the skirts.

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Exterior Care

Although almost all exterior panels on

your Honda are made of hardened

aluminum, they may dent more easily

than steel under some conditions.

Exercise care when leaning on or over

any part of the body.

Washing

Frequent washing helps preserve

your car's beauty. Dirt and grit can

scratch the paint, while tree sap and

bird droppings can permanently ruin

the finish.

Wash your car in a shady area, not in

direct sunlight. If the car is parked in

the sun, move it into the shade and

let the exterior cool down before you

start.

Only use the solvents and cleaners

recommended in this Owner's

Manual.

Chemical solvents and strong cleaners

can damage the paint, metal, and

plastic on your car.

Rinse the car thoroughly with cool

water to remove loose dirt.

Fill a bucket with cool water. Mix

in a mild detergent, such as

dishwashing liquid or a product

made especially for car washing.

Wash the car using the water and

detergent solution and a soft-

bristle brush, sponge, or soft cloth.

Start at the top and work your way

down. Rinse frequently.

Check the body for road tar, tree

sap, etc. Remove these stains with

tar remover 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, dry it with a

chamois or soft towel. Letting it

air-dry will cause dulling and water

spots.

As you dry the car, inspect it for

chips and scratches that could allow

corrosion to start. Repair them with

touch-up paint (see page 200).

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Waxing

Always wash and dry the whole car

before waxing it. You should wax

your car, including the metal trim,

whenever water sits on the surface

in large patches. It should form into

beads or droplets after waxing.

You should use a quality liquid or

paste wax. Apply it according to the

instructions on the container. In

general, there are two types of

products:

Waxes — A wax coats the finish and

protects it from damage by exposure

to sunlight, air pollution, etc. You

should use a wax on your Honda

when it is new.

Polishes — Polishes and cleaner/

waxes can restore the shine to paint

that has oxidized and lost some of its

shine. They normally contain mild

abrasives and solvents that remove

the top layer of the finish. You

should use a polish on your Honda if

the finish does not have its original

shine after using a wax.

Cleaning tar, insects, etc. with

removers also takes off the wax.

Remember to re-wax those areas,

even if the rest of the car does not

need waxing.

Aluminum Wheels

Clean your Honda's aluminum alloy

wheels 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

harsh chemicals, including some

commercial wheel cleaners, or stiff

brushes can damage this clear-coat.

Only use a mild detergent and soft

brush or sponge to clean the wheels.

Paint Touch-up

Your dealer has touch-up paint to

match your car's color. The color

code is printed on a sticker on the

driver's doorjamb. Take this code to

your dealer so you are sure to get

the correct color.

Inspect your car frequently for chips

or scratches in the paint. Repair

them right away to prevent corrosion

of the metal underneath. Use the

touch-up paint only on small chips

and scratches. More extensive paint

damage should be repaired by a

professional.

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Carpeting

Vacuum the carpeting frequently to

remove dirt. Ground-in dirt will make

the carpet wear out faster.

Periodically shampoo the carpet to

keep it looking new. Use one of the

foam-type carpet cleaners on the

market. Follow the instructions that

come with the cleaner, applying it

with a sponge or soft brush. Keep

the carpeting as dry as possible by

not adding water to the foam.

Fabric

Vacuum dirt and dust out of the

material 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 the fabric

first, to make sure it does not bleach

or stain the fabric. Follow the

instructions that come with the

cleaner.

Vinyl

Remove dirt and dust with a vacuum

cleaner. Wipe the vinyl with a soft

cloth dampened in a solution of mild

soap and water. Use the same

solution with a soft-bristle brush on

more difficult spots. You can also use

commercially-available spray or

foam-type vinyl cleaners.

Seat Belts

If your seat belts get dirty, you can

use a soft brush with a mixture of

mild soap and warm water to clean

them. Do not use bleach, dye, or

cleaning solvents. They can weaken

the belt material. Let the belts air-

dry before you use the car.

LOOP

Dirt build-up in the loops of the seat

belt anchors can cause the belts to

retract slowly. Wipe the insides of

the loops with a clean cloth

dampened in mild soap and warm

water or isopropyl alcohol.

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Interior Care, Corrosion Protection

Windows

Clean the windows, inside and out,

with a commercially-available glass

cleaner. You can also use a mixture

of one part white vinegar to ten parts

water. This will remove the haze that

builds up on the inside of the

windows. Use a soft cloth or paper

towels to clean all glass and clear

plastic surfaces.

The rear window defogger wires are

bonded to the inside of the glass.

Wiping vigorously up-and-down can

dislodge and break the defogger wires.

When cleaning the rear window, use

gentle pressure and wipe side-to-side.

Air Fresheners

If you want to use an air freshener/

deodorizer in the interior of your car,

it is best to use a solid type. Some

liquid air fresheners contain chemi-

cals that may cause parts of the

interior trim and fabric to crack or

discolor.

If you use a liquid air freshener,

make sure you fasten it securely so it

does not spill as you drive.

Corrosion Protection

Two factors normally contribute to

causing corrosion in your car:

1. Moisture trapped in body cavities.

Dirt and road salt that collects in

hollows on the underside of the

car stays damp, promoting

corrosion in that area.

2. Removal of paint and protective

coatings from the exterior and

underside of the car.

Many corrosion-preventive measures

are built into your Honda. You can

help keep your car from corroding

by performing some simple periodic

maintenance:

Repair chips and scratches in the

paint as soon as you discover them.

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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, especially in winter. This

dampness can eventually cause

the floor panels to corrode.

Use a high-pressure spray to clean

the underside of your car. This is

especially important in areas that

use road salt in winter. It is also a

good idea in humid climates and

areas subject to salt air.

Have the corrosion-preventive

coatings on the underside of your

car inspected and repaired

periodically.

Body Repairs

Body repairs can affect your car's

resistance to corrosion. If your car

needs repairs after a collision, pay

close attention to the parts used in

the repair and the quality of the

work.

Make sure the repair facility uses

Genuine Honda replacement body

parts. Some companies make sheet

metal pieces that seem to duplicate

the original Honda body parts, but

are actually inferior in fit, finish, and

corrosion resistance. Once installed,

they do not give the same high-

quality appearance.

When reporting your collision to the

insurance company, tell them you

want Genuine Honda parts used in

the repair. Although most insurers

recognize the quality of original

parts, some may try to specify that

the repairs be done with other

available parts. You should investi-

gate this before any repairs have

begun.

Take your car to your authorized

Honda dealer for inspection after the

repairs are completed. Your dealer

can make sure that quality materials

were used, and that corrosion-

preventive coatings were applied to

all repaired and replaced parts.

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Taking Care of the Unexpected

This section covers the more-

common problems that motorists

experience with their vehicles. It

gives you information about how to

safely evaluate the problem and what

to do to correct it. If the problem has

stranded you on the side of the road,

you may be able to get going again.

If not, you will also find instructions

on getting your car towed.

Compact Spare Tire....................... 206

Changing a Flat Tire ..................... 207

If Your Engine Won't Start........... 213

Nothing Happens or the

Starter Motor Operates

Very Slowly............................. 213

The Starter Operates

Normally................................. 214

Jump Starting................................. 214

If Your Engine Overheats............. 217

Low Oil Pressure Indicator.......... 218

Charging System Indicator........... 219

Malfunction Indicator Lamp ........ 220

Brake System Indicator................ 221

Fuses............................................... 222

Checking and Replacing........... 223

Emergency Towing....................... 228

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Compact Spare Tire

Your car has a compact spare tire

that takes up less space. Use this

spare tire as a temporary replace-

ment only. Get your regular tire

repaired or replaced and put back on

your car as soon as you can.

Check the inflation pressure of the

compact spare tire every time you

check the other tires. It should be

inflated to:

60 psi (420 kPa)

Follow these precautions whenever

you are using the compact spare tire:

Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h)

under any circumstances.

This tire gives a harsher ride and

less traction on some road sur-

faces than the regular tire. Use

greater caution while driving on

this tire.

Do not mount snow chains on the

compact spare.

The wheel of the compact spare

tire is designed especially to fit

your car. Do not use your spare

tire on another vehicle unless it is

the same make and model.

INDICATOR LOCATION MARK

The compact spare tire has a shorter

tread life than a regular tire. Replace

it when you can see the tread wear

indicator bars. The replacement

should be the same size and design

tire, mounted on the same wheel.

The compact spare tire is not

designed to be mounted on a regular

wheel, and the compact wheel is not

designed for mounting a regular tire.

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Changing a Flat Tire

If you have a flat tire while driving,

stop in a safe place to change it.

Stopping in traffic or on the shoulder

of a busy road is dangerous. Drive

slowly along the shoulder until you

get to an exit or an area to stop that

is far away from the traffic lanes.

1. Park the car on firm, level, non-

slippery ground away from traffic.

Put the transmission in Reverse.

Apply the parking brake.

2. Turn on the hazard warning lights

and turn the ignition switch to

LOCK (0). Have all the

passengers get out of the car while

you change the tire.

3. Open the hatch. Raise the cargo

area floor by lifting up on the back

edge.

4. Remove the storage box from the

cargo area well.

5. Take the tool kit from the spare

tire well. Remove the jack (in the

jack cover) from the inside of the

spare tire.

6. Unscrew the wing bolt and take

the spare tire out of its well.

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The car can easily roll off the

jack, seriously injuring anyone

underneath.

Follow the directions for

changing a tire exactly, and

never get under the car when it

is supported only by the jack.

FLOOR BOARD

TOOL KIT

SPARE TIRE

JACK

STORAGE BOX

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Changing a Flat Tire

1. Rear tire only:

Use a flat-tipped screwdriver to

loosen the two stud fasteners

holding the rear wheel skirt.

2. Pull the rear wheel skirt

downward.

Do not catch your clothes or

hands on the hooks on the rear

fender when you replace the

wheel.

CENTER CAP

3. Remove the center cap from the

wheel with the end of the

extension or a flat-tipped

screwdriver.

4. Loosen the four wheel nuts 1/2

turn with the wheel wrench.

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STUD

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JACKING POINT

5. Locate the jacking point nearest

the tire you need to change. It is

pointed to by an arrow molded into

the underside of the body. Place

the jack under the jacking point.

Turn the end bracket clockwise

until the top of the jack contacts

the jacking point. Make sure the

jacking point tab is resting in the

jack notch.

WHEEL WRENCH

EXTENSION

6. Use the extension and wheel

wrench as shown to raise the car

until the flat tire is off the ground.

7. Remove the wheel nuts and flat

tire. Temporarily place the flat tire

on the ground with the outside

surface of the wheel facing up.

You could scratch the wheel if you

put it face down.

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8. Before mounting the spare tire,

wipe any dirt off the mounting

surface of the wheel and hub with

a clean cloth. Wipe the hub

carefully, it may be hot from

driving.

9. Put on the spare tire. Put the

wheel nuts back on finger-tight,

then tighten them in a crisscross

pattern with the wheel wrench

until the wheel is firmly against

the hub. Do not try to tighten

them fully.

10.Lower the car to the ground and

remove the jack.

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11.Tighten the wheel nuts securely in

the same crisscross pattern. Have

the wheel nut torque checked at

the nearest automotive service

facility.

Tighten the wheel nuts to:

80 lbf.ft (108N.m, 11 kgf.m)

Do not catch your clothes or

hands on the hooks on the rear

fender when you replace the

wheel.

12.To install the rear wheel skirt,

place the skirt against the body.

Line up the slots on the skirt with

the tabs in the body, then push the

skirt upward.

Make sure the wheel skirt is

installed correctly.

13.Tighten the two stud fasteners.

Align the marks on the stud

fastener with the marks on the

wheel skirt.

It is not recommended to drive your car-

without the wheel skirts.

It will affect the fuel consumption.

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WING BOLT SPACER CONE

14.Remove the center cap.

Place the flat tire face down in the

spare tire well.

15.Remove the spacer cone from the

wing bolt, turn it over, and put it

back on the bolt.

16.Secure the flat tire by screwing

the wing bolt back into its hole.

17.Store the jack and tool kit back in

the spare tire well.

18.Store the wheel cover or center

cap in the spare tire well. Make

sure it does not get scratched or

damaged.

19.Install the storage box in the cargo

area well.

20.Lower the cargo area floor, then

close the hatch.

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Loose items can fly around the

interior in a crash and could

seriously injure the occupants.

Store the wheel, jack and tools

securely before driving.

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If Your Engine Won't Start

Diagnosing why your engine won't

start falls into two areas, depending

on what you hear when you turn the

key to START (III):

You hear nothing, or almost

nothing. The engine's starter

motor does not operate at all, or

operates very slowly.

You can hear the starter motor

operating normally, or the starter

motor sounds like it is spinning

faster than normal, but the engine

does not start up and run.

Nothing Happens or the Starter

Motor Operates Very Slowly

When you turn the ignition switch to

START (III), you do not hear the

normal noise of the engine trying to

start. You may hear a clicking sound

or series of clicks, or nothing at all.

Check these things:

Your car has the Immobilizer

System. You should use a

properly-coded master or valet key

to start the engine (see page 66).

A key that is not properly coded

will cause the immobilizer system

indicator in the dash panel to blink

rapidly.

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

Jump Starting on page 214 .

Turn the ignition switch to START

(III). If the headlights do not dim,

check the condition of the fuses. If

the fuses are OK, there is proba-

bly something wrong with the

electrical circuit for the ignition

switch or starter motor. You will

need a qualified technician to

determine the problem. (See

Emergency Towing on page 228 .)

If the headlights dim noticeably or

go out when you try to start the

engine, either the battery is dis-

charged or the connections are

corroded. Check the condition of

the battery and terminal connec-

tions (see page 175 ). You can

then try jump starting the car from

a booster battery (see page 214 ).

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If Your Engine Won't Start, Jump Starting

The Starter Operates Normally

In this case, the starter motor's

speed sounds normal, or even faster

than normal, when you turn the

ignition switch to START (III), but

the engine does not run.

Are you using the proper starting

procedure? Refer to Starting the

Engine on page 133 .

Do you have fuel? Turn the

ignition switch to ON (II) for a

minute and watch the fuel gauge.

The low fuel level warning light

may not be working, so you were

not reminded to fill the tank.

There may be an electrical

problem, such as no power to the

fuel pump. Check all the fuses

(see page 222).

If you find nothing wrong, you will

need a qualified technician to find

the problem. See Emergency

Towing on page 228 .

Jump Starting

If your car's battery has run down,

you may be able to start the engine

by using a booster battery. Although

this seems like a simple procedure,

you should take several precautions.

To jump start your car, follow these

directions closely:

1. Open the hood and check the

physical condition of the battery

(see page 175 ). In very cold

weather, check the condition of

the electrolyte. If it seems slushy

or like ice, do not try jump starting

until it thaws.

If a battery sits in extreme cold, the

electrolyte inside can freeze.

Attempting to jump start with a frozen

battery can cause it to rupture.

2. Turn off all the electrical acces-

sories: heater, A/C, stereo system,

lights, etc.

Put the transmission in Neutral

and set the parking brake.

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A battery can explode if you do

not follow the correct procedure,

seriously injuring anyone

nearby.

Keep all sparks, open flames,

and smoking materials away

from the battery.

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3. Connect one jumper cable to the

positive ( + ) terminal on the

booster battery. Connect the other

end to the positive ( + ) terminal

on your Honda's battery.

4. Connect the second jumper cable

to the negative ( — ) terminal on

the booster battery. Connect the

other end to the grounding strap

as shown. Do not connect this

jumper cable to any other part of

the engine.

5. If the booster battery is in another

vehicle, have an assistant start

that vehicle and run it at a fast idle.

BOOSTER BATTERY

6. Start your car. If the starter motor

still operates slowly, check the

jumper cable connections to make

sure they have good metal-to-

metal contact.

7. Once your car is running, discon-

nect the negative cable from your

car, then from the booster battery.

Disconnect the positive cable from

your car, then the booster battery.

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If Your Engine Overheats

The pointer of your car's tempera-

ture gauge should stay in the mid-

range under most conditions. It may

go higher if you are driving up a long

steep hill on a very hot day. If it

climbs to the red mark, you should

determine the reason.

Driving with the temperature gauge

pointer at the red mark can cause

serious damage to your engine.

Your car can overheat for several

reasons, such as lack of coolant or a

mechanical problem. The only

indication may be the temperature

gauge climbing to or above the red

mark. Or you may see steam or

spray coming from under the hood.

In either case, you should take

immediate action.

1. Safely pull to the side of the road.

Put the transmission in Neutral

and set the parking brake. Turn

off the heating and cooling system

and all other accessories. Turn on

the hazard warning indicators.

2. If you see steam and/or spray

corning from under the hood, turn

off the engine.

3. If you do not see steam or spray,

leave the engine running and

watch the temperature gauge. If

the high heat is due to overloading

(climbing a long, steep hill on a

hot day with the A/C running, for

example), the engine should start

to cool down almost immediately.

If it does, wait until the tempera-

ture gauge comes down to the mid-

point then continue driving.

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Steam and spray from an

overheated engine can

seriously scald you.

Do not open the hood if steam

is coming out.

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4. If the temperature gauge stays at

the red mark, turn off the engine.

5. Wait until you see no more signs

of steam or spray, then open the

hood.

6. Look for any obvious coolant leaks,

such as a split radiator hose.

Everything is still extremely hot,

so use caution. If you find a leak, it

must be repaired before you

continue driving (see Emergency

Towing on page 228 ).

7. If you don't find an obvious leak,

check the coolant level in the

radiator reserve tank (see page

105 ). If the level is below the

MIN mark, add coolant to halfway

between the MIN and MAX marks.

8. If there was no coolant in the

reserve tank, you may also have to

add coolant to the radiator. Let the

engine cool down until the pointer

reaches the middle of the tempera-

ture gauge, or lower, before check-

ing the radiator.

9. Using gloves or a large heavy

cloth, turn the radiator cap

counterclockwise, 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 and set the

temperature control dial to

maximum. Add coolant to the

radiator up to the base of the filler

neck. If you do not have the

proper coolant mixture available,

you can add plain water.

Remember to have the cooling

system drained and refilled with

the proper mixture as soon as you

can.

11.Put the radiator cap back on

tightly. Run the engine and watch

the temperature gauge. If it goes

back to the red mark, the engine

needs repair. (See Emergency

Towing on page 228 .)

12.If the temperature stays normal,

check the coolant level in the

radiator reserve tank. If it has

gone down, add coolant to the

MAX mark. Put the cap back on

tightly.

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while the engine is hot can

cause the coolant to spray out,

seriously scalding you.

Always let the engine and

radiator cool down before

removing the radiator cap.

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Low Oil Pressure Indicator

LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR

This indicator should light when the

ignition switch is ON (II), and go out

after the engine starts. It should

never come on when the engine is

running. If it starts flashing, it

indicates that the oil pressure

dropped very low for a moment, then

recovered. If the indicator stays on

with the engine running, it shows

that the engine has lost oil pressure

and serious engine damage is

possible. In either case, you should

take immediate action.

Running the engine with low oil

pressure can cause serious mechanical

damage almost immediately. Turn off

the engine as soon as you can safely get

the car stopped.

1. Safely pull off the road and shut

off the engine. Turn on the hazard

warning indicators.

2. Let the car sit for a minute. Open

the hood and check the oil level

(see page 122 ). 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

maneuvers.

3. If necessary, add oil to bring the

level back to the full mark on the

dipstick (see page 159 ).

4. Start the engine and watch the oil

pressure indicator. If the light

does not go out within ten seconds,

turn off the engine. There is a

mechanical problem that needs to

be repaired before you can

continue driving. (See Emergency

Towing on page 228 .)

The engine running generates the

oil pressure.

When the auto idle stop is

activated, the engine is stopped.

But the low oil pressure indicator

does not light.

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Charging System Indicator

CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR

This indicator should come on when

the ignition switch is ON (II), and go

out after the engine starts. If it

comes on brightly when the engine

is running, it indicates that the

charging system has stopped

charging the battery.

Immediately turn off all electrical

accessories: A/C, rear defogger, etc.

Try not to use other electrically-

operated controls such as the radio.

Keep the engine running and take

extra care not to stall it. Starting the

engine will discharge the battery

rapidly.

By eliminating as much of the

electrical load as possible, you can

drive several miles (kilometers)

before the battery is too discharged

to keep the engine running. Drive to

a service station or garage where

you can get technical assistance.

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Malfunction Indicator Lamp

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP

This indicator comes on for a few

seconds when you turn the ignition

switch ON (II). If it comes on at any

other time, it indicates one of the

engine's emissions control systems

may have a problem. Even though

you may feel no difference in your

car's performance, it can reduce

your fuel economy and cause your

car to put out excessive emissions.

Continued operation may cause

serious damage.

If you have recently refueled your

car, the cause of this indicator

coming on could be a loose or

missing fuel fill cap. Check the cap

and tighten it until it clicks several

times. Replace the fuel fill cap if it is

missing. Tightening the cap will not

make the indicator turn off

immediately; it takes three driving

trips.

If the indicator remains on past three

driving trips, or the fuel cap was not

loose or missing, have the car

checked by the dealer as soon as

possible. Drive moderately until the

dealer has inspected the problem.

Avoid full-throttle acceleration and

driving at high speed.

You should also have the dealer

inspect your car if this indicator

comes on repeatedly, even though it

may turn off as you continue driving.

If you keep driving with the

malfunction indicator lamp on, you can

damage your car's emissions controls

and engine. Those repairs may not be

covered by your car's warranties.

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Brake System Indicator

BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR*

The Brake System Indicator comes

on when you turn the ignition ON

(II). If the parking brake is not set, it

goes off after you start the engine. If

the parking brake is set, it goes off

when you fully release the parking

brake with the engine running.

If it comes on at any other time, it

indicates a problem with the car's

brake system. In most cases, the

problem is a low fluid level in the

brake fluid reservoir. Press lightly on

the brake pedal to see if it feels

normal. If it does, check the brake

fluid level the next time you stop at a

service station (see page 171). If the

fluid level is low, take the car to your

dealer and have the brake system

inspected for leaks or worn brake

pads.

However, if the brake pedal does not

feel normal, you should take

immediate action. Because of the

brake system's dual-circuit design, a

problem in one part of the system

will still give you braking at two

wheels. You will feel the brake pedal

go down much farther before the car

begins to slow down, and you will

have to press harder on the pedal.

The distance needed to stop will be

much longer.

Slow down by shifting to a lower

gear, and pull to the side of the road

when it is safe. Because of the

longer distance needed to stop, it is

hazardous to drive the car. You

should have it towed, and repaired as

soon as possible. (See Emergency

Towing on page 228 .)

If you must drive the car a short

distance in this condition, drive

slowly and cautiously.

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Fuses

All the electrical circuits in your car

have fuses to protect them from a

short circuit or overload. These

fuses are located in two fuse boxes.

INTERIOR

The interior fuse is underneath the

dashboard on the driver's side.

Remove the storage pocket by

swinging the lid down, pushing up,

and pulling it straight out of its

hinges.

TAB

UNDER-HOOD

The under-hood fuse box is located

in the engine compartment. To open

it, push the tab as shown.

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Checking and Replacing Fuses

If something electrical in your car

stops working, the first thing you

should check for is a blown fuse.

Determine from the chart on pages

225 and 226, or the diagram on the

fuse box lid, which fuse or fuses

control that component. Check those

fuses first, but check all the fuses

before deciding that a blown fuse is

not the cause. Replace any blown

fuses and check the component's

operation.

1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK

(0). Make sure the headlights and

all other accessories are off.

2. Remove the cover from the fuse

box.

FUSE

3. Check each of the large fuses in

the under-hood fuse box by

looking through the top at the wire

inside. Removing these fuses

requires a Phillips-head screw-

driver.

4. Check the smaller fuses in the

under-hood fuse box and all the

fuses in the interior fuse boxes by

pulling out each fuse with the fuse

puller provided in the under-hood

fuse box.

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5. Look for a burned wire inside the

fuse. If it is burned, replace it with

one of the spare fuses of the same

rating or lower.

If you cannot drive the car without

fixing the problem, and you do not

have a spare fuse, take a fuse of the

same rating or a lower rating from

one of the other circuits. Make sure

you can do without that circuit

temporarily (such as the accessory

power socket 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 rating as

soon as you can.

Replacing a fuse with one that has a

higher rating greatly increases the

chances of damaging the electrical

system. If you do not have a replace-

ment fuse with the proper rating for the

circuit, install one with a lower rating.

6. If the replacement fuse of the

same rating blows in a short time,

there is probably a serious

electrical problem in your car.

Leave the blown fuse in that

circuit and have your car checked

by a qualified mechanic.

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If Your Car Gets Stuck

If your car gets stuck in sand, mud,

or snow, call a towing service to pull

it out (see page 228).

For very short distances, such as

freeing the car, you can use the

detachable towing hook that mounts

on the anchor in the front bumper.

To use the towing hook:

1. Remove the cover from the

bumper.

2. Remove the towing hook and

wheel wrench from the tool box.

3. Screw the towing hook into the

hole and tighten it securely by

hand.

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Emergency Towing

If your car needs to be towed, call a

professional towing service or, if you

belong to one, an organization that

provides roadside assistance. Never

tow your car behind another vehicle

with just a rope or chain. It is very

dangerous.

There are three popular types of

professional towing equipment.

Flat-bed Equipment — The operator

loads your car on the back of a truck.

This is the best way to transport

your Honda.

Wheel-Lift Equipment — The tow

truck uses two pivoting arms that go

under the tires (front or rear) and lift

them off the ground. The other two

tires remain on the ground. This is

an acceptable way to tow your

Honda.

Sling-type Equipment — The tow

truck uses metal cables with hooks

on the ends. These hooks go around

parts of the frame or suspension and

the cables lift that end of the car off

the ground. Your car's suspension

and body can be seriously damaged.

This method of towing is

unacceptable.

If your Honda cannot be transported

by flat-bed, it should be towed by

wheel-lift equipment with the front

wheels off the ground. If due to

damage, your car must be towed

with the front wheels on the ground,

do the following:

Release the parking brake.

Shift the transmission to Neutral.

Improper towing preparation will

damage the transmission. Follow the

above procedure exactly. If you cannot

shift the transmission, your car must be

transported with the front wheels off

the ground.

With the front wheels on the ground,

it is best to tow the car no farther

than 50 miles (80 km), and keep the

speed below 35 mph (55 km/h).

If your car is equipped with a front

spoiler, remove it before towing so it

is not damaged.

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Emergency Towing

If you decide to tow your car with all

four wheels on the ground, make

sure you use a properly-designed and

attached tow bar. Prepare the car for

towing as described above, and leave

the ignition switch in Accessory (I)

so the steering wheel does not lock.

Make sure the radio and any items

plugged into the accessory power

socket are turned off so they do not

run down the battery.

The steering system can be damaged if

the steering wheel is locked. Leave the

ignition switch in Accessory (I), and

make sure the steering wheel turns

freely before you begin towing.

Trying to lift or tow your car by the

bumpers will cause serious damage.

The bumpers are not designed to

support the car's weight.

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Technical Information

The diagrams in this section give

you the dimensions and capacities of

your Honda, and the locations of the

identification numbers. The expla-

nations of several electronic and

mechanical systems on your Honda

are for the more technically-oriented

owner.

Identification Numbers................. 232

Specifications................................. 234

DOT Tire Quality Grading

(U.S. Vehicles)....................... 236

Uniform Tire Quality

Grading................................... 236

Treadwear.................................. 236

Traction....................................... 236

Temperature ............................. 237

Oxygenated Fuels.......................... 238

Driving in Foreign Countries....... 239

Emissions Controls........................ 240

The Clean Air Act...................... 240

Crankcase Emissions Control

System..................................... 240

Evaporative Emissions Control

System..................................... 240

Onboard Refueling Vapor

Recovery................................. 240

Exhaust Emissions Controls.... 241

PGM-FI System..................... 241

Ignition Timing Control

System................................. 241

Three Way Catalytic

Converter............................ 241

Replacement Parts..................... 241

Three Way Catalytic Converter... 242

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Identification Numbers

Your car has several identifying

numbers located in various places.

The Vehicle Identification Number

(VIN) is the 17-digit number your

Honda dealer uses to register your

car for warranty purposes. It is also

necessary for licensing and insuring

your car. The easiest place to find

the VIN is on a plate fastened to the

top of the dashboard. You can see it

by looking through the windshield

on the driver's side. It is also on the

Certification label attached to the

driver's doorjamb, and is stamped on

the engine compartment bulkhead.

The VIN is also provided in bar code

on the Certification label.

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

CERTIFICATION LABEL

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Identification Numbers

The Engine Number is stamped into

the engine block.

The Transmission Number is on a

label on top of the transmission.

TRANSMISSION NUMBER ENGINE NUMBER

IMA MOTOR NUMBER

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Specifications

1 : Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the

engine.

Reserve tank capacity: 0.11 US gal (0.4 , 0.09 Imp gal)

2 : Contact your Honda dealer when replacement is necessary.

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DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)

The tires on your car meet all U.S.

Federal Safety Requirements. All

tires are also graded for treadwear,

traction, and temperature perform-

ance according to Department of

Transportation (DOT) standards.

The following explains these

gradings.

Uniform Tire Quality Grading

Quality grades can be found where

applicable on the tire sidewall

between the tread shoulder and the

maximum section width. For

example:

Treadwear 200

Traction AA

Temperature A

Treadwear

The treadwear grade is a compara-

tive rating based on the wear rate of

the tire when tested under controlled

conditions on a specified government

test course. For example, a tire

graded 150 would wear one and one

half (1-1/2) times as well on the

government course as a tire graded

100. The relative performance of

tires depends upon the actual condi-

tions of their use, however, and may

depart significantly from the norm

due to variations in driving habits,

service practices, and differences in

road characteristics and climate.

Traction

The traction grades, from highest to

lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those

grades represent the tire's ability to

stop on wet pavement as measured

under controlled conditions on

specified government test surfaces

of asphalt and concrete. A tire

marked C may have poor traction

performance.

Warning: The traction grade

assigned to this tire is based on

straight-ahead braking traction tests,

and does not include acceleration,

cornering, hydroplaning, or peak

traction characteristics.

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Temperature

The temperature grades are A (the

highest), B, and C, representing the

tire's resistance to the generation of

heat and its ability to dissipate heat

when tested under controlled

conditions on a specified indoor

laboratory test wheel. Sustained high

temperature can cause the material

of the tire to degenerate and reduce

tire life, and excessive temperature

can lead to sudden tire failure. The

grade C corresponds to a level of

performance which all passenger car

tires must meet under the Federal

Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No.

109. Grades B and A represent

higher levels of performance on the

laboratory test wheel than the

minimum required by law.

Warning: The temperature grade for

this tire is established for a tire that

is properly inflated and not over-

loaded. Excessive speed, underinfla-

tion, or excessive loading either

separately or in combination, can

cause heat build-up and possible tire

failure.

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Oxygenated Fuels

Some conventional gasolines are

being blended with alcohol or an

ether compound. These gasolines

are collectively referred to as

oxygenated fuels. To meet clean air

standards, some areas of the United

States and Canada use oxygenated

fuels to help reduce emissions.

If you use an oxygenated fuel, be

sure it is unleaded and meets the

minimum octane rating requirement.

Before using an oxygenated fuel, try

to confirm the fuel's contents. Some

states/provinces require this

information to be posted on the

pump.

The following are the U.S. EPA and

Canadian CGSB approved

percentages of oxygenates:

ETHANOL (ethyl or grain alcohol)

You may use gasoline containing up

to 10 percent ethanol by volume.

Gasoline containing ethanol may be

marketed under the name "Gasohol."

MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl

Ether)

You may use gasoline containing up

to 15 percent MTBE by volume.

METHANOL (methyl or wood

alcohol)

Your vehicle was not designed to use

fuel that contains methanol.

Methanol can corrode metal parts in

the fuel system, and also damage

plastic and rubber components. This

damage would not be covered by

your warranties.

If you notice any undesirable

operating symptoms, try another

service station or switch to another

brand of gasoline.

Fuel system damage or performance

problems resulting from the use of

an oxygenated fuel containing more

than the percentages of oxygenates

given above are not covered under

warranty.

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Driving in Foreign Countries

Technical Information

If you are planning to take your

Honda outside the U.S. or Canada,

contact the tourist bureaus in the

areas you will be traveling in to find

out about the availability of unleaded

gasoline with the proper octane

rating.

If unleaded gasoline is not available,

be aware that using leaded gasoline

in your Honda will affect perfor-

mance and fuel mileage, and damage

its emissions controls. It will no

longer comply with U.S. and

Canadian emissions regulations, and

will be illegal to operate in North

America. To bring your car back into

compliance will require the replace-

ment of several components, such as

the oxygen sensors and the three

way catalytic converter. These re-

placements are not covered under

warranty.

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Emissions Controls

The burning of gasoline in your car's

engine produces several byproducts.

Some of these are carbon monoxide

(CO), oxides of nitrogen (NOx) and

hydrocarbons (HC). Gasoline

evaporating from the tank also

produces hydrocarbons. Controlling

the production of NOx, CO, and HC

is important to the environment.

Under certain conditions of sunlight

and climate, NOx and HC react to

form photochemical "smog." Carbon

monoxide does not contribute to

smog creation, but it is a poisonous

gas.

The Clean Air Act

The United States Clean Air Act*

sets standards for automobile

emissions. It also requires that

automobile manufacturers explain to

owners how their emissions controls

work and what to do to maintain

them. This section summarizes how

the emissions controls work.

Scheduled maintenance is on page

150 .

* In Canada, Honda vehicles comply

with the Canadian Motor Vehicle

Safety Standards (CMVSS) for

Emissions valid at the time they are

manufactured.

Crankcase Emissions Control

System

Your car has a Positive Crankcase

Ventilation System. This keeps

gasses that build up in the engine's

crankcase from going into the

atmosphere. The Positive Crankcase

Ventilation valve routes them from

the crankcase back to the intake

manifold. They are then drawn into

the engine and burned.

Evaporative Emissions Control

System

As gasoline evaporates in the fuel

tank, an evaporative emissions

control canister filled with charcoal

adsorbs the vapor. It is stored in this

canister while the engine is off. After

the engine is started and warmed up,

the vapor is drawn into the engine

and burned during driving.

Onboard Refueling Vapor

Recovery

The Onboard Refueling Vapor

Recovery (ORVR) system captures

the fuel vapors during refueling. The

vapors are adsorbed in a canister

filled with activated carbon. While

driving, the fuel vapors are drawn

into the engine and burned off.

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Exhaust Emissions Controls

The exhaust emissions controls

include three systems: PGM-FI,

Ignition Timing Control and Three

Way Catalytic Converter. These

three systems work together to

control the engine's combustion and

minimize the amount of HC, CO, and

NOx that comes out the tailpipe. The

exhaust emissions control systems

are separate from the crankcase and

evaporative emissions control

systems.

PGM-FI System

The PGM-FI System uses sequential

multiport fuel injection.

It has three subsystems: Air Intake,

Engine Control, and Fuel Control.

The Engine Control Module (ECM)

or the Powertrain Control Module

(PCM) uses various sensors to

determine how much air is going

into the engine. It then controls how

much fuel to inject under all operat-

ing conditions.

Ignition Timing Control System

This system constantly adjusts the

ignition timing, reducing the amount

of HC, CO and NOx produced.

Three Way Catalytic Converter

The three way catalytic converter is

in the exhaust system. Through

chemical reactions, it converts HC,

CO, and NOx in the engine's exhaust

to carbon dioxide (CO2), dinitrogen

(N2), and water vapor.

Replacement Parts

The emissions control systems are

designed and certified to work to-

gether in reducing emissions to

levels that comply with the Clean Air

Act. To make sure the emissions

remain low, you should use only new

Genuine Honda replacement parts or

their equivalent for repairs. Using

lower quality parts may increase the

emissions from your car.

The emissions control systems are

covered by warranties separate from

the rest of your car. Read your

warranty manual for more informa-

tion.

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Three Way Catalytic Converter

The three way catalytic converter

contains precious metals that serve

as catalysts, promoting chemical

reactions to convert the exhaust

gasses without affecting the metals.

The catalytic converter is referred to

as a three-way catalyst, since it acts

on HC, CO, and NOx. A replacement

unit must be an original Honda part

or its equivalent.

The three way catalytic converter

must operate at a high temperature

for the chemical reactions to take

place. It can set on fire any com-

bustible materials that come near it.

Park your car away from high grass,

dry leaves, or other flammables.

THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER

A defective three way catalytic

converter contributes to air pollution,

and can impair your engine's per-

formance. Follow these guidelines to

protect your car's three way catalytic

converter.

Always use unleaded gasoline.

Even a small amount of leaded

gasoline can contaminate the

catalyst metals, making the three

way catalytic converter ineffective.

Keep the engine tuned-up.

Have your car diagnosed and

repaired if it is misfiring, back-

firing, stalling, or otherwise not

running properly.

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Warranty and Customer Relations

Customer Relations

Information................................. 244

U.S. Zone Office Map.................... 245

Canada Zone Office Map.............. 246

Warranty Coverages..................... 247

Reporting Safety Defects

(U.S. Vehicles)........................... 248

Authorized Manuals...................... 249

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Customer Relations Information

Honda dealership personnel are

trained professionals. They should

be able to answer all your questions.

If you encounter a problem that your

dealership does not solve to your

satisfaction, please discuss it with

the dealership's management. The

Service Manager or General

Manager can help. Almost all

problems are solved in this way.

If you are dissatisfied with the

decision made by the dealership's

management, contact your Honda

Customer Relations Zone Office.

Refer to the U.S. and Canadian Zone

Office maps on the following pages.

When you call or write, please give

us this information:

Vehicle Identification Number

(see page 232)

Name and address of the dealer

who services your car

Date of purchase

Mileage on your car

Your name, address, and tele-

phone number

A detailed description of the

problem

Name of the dealer who sold the

car to you

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U.S. Zone Office Map

The addresses and telephone numbers are subject to change. If you cannot

reach your Zone office, ask your Honda dealer for the current information.

Western Zone

P.O. Box 2260

700 Van Ness Avenue

Torrance, California

90509-2260

(310) 781-4565

Northwestern Zone

P.O. Box 20186

12439 N.E. Airport Way

Portland, Oregon 97230

(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 England 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

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Canada Zone Office Map

CUSTOMER RELATIONS

RELATIONS AVEC LA CLIENTELE

Honda Canada Inc.

715 Milner Avenue

Toronto, ON

M1B 2K8

Tel: 1-888-9-HONDA-9

Fax: Toll-free 1-877-939-0909

Toronto (416) 287-4776

Honda Canada Inc.

National Office

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Warranty Coverages

U.S. Owners

Your new Honda is covered by these

warranties:

New Car Limited Warranty — covers

your new vehicle, except for the

battery, emissions control systems

and accessories, against defects in

materials and workmanship.

Emissions Control Systems Defects

Warranty and Emissions

Performance Warranty — these two

warranties cover your vehicle's emis-

sions control systems. Time, mileage,

and coverage are conditional. Please

read the warranty manual for exact

information.

Original Equipment Battery Limited

Warranty — this warranty gives up

to 100 percent credit toward a

replacement battery.

Seat Belt Limited Warranty — a seat

belt that fails to function properly is

covered for the useful life of the

vehicle.

Rust Perforation Limited Warranty

— all exterior body panels are

covered for rust-through from the

inside for the specified time period

with no mileage limit.

Accessory Limited Warranty —

Genuine Honda Accessories are

covered under this warranty. Time

and mileage limits depend on the

type of accessory and other factors.

Please read your warranty manual

for details.

Replacement Parts Limited

Warranty — covers all Genuine

Honda replacement parts against

defects in materials and workman-

ship.

Replacement Battery Limited

Warranty — provides prorated

coverage for a replacement battery

purchased from a Honda dealer.

Replacement Muffler Lifetime

Limited Warranty — provides

coverage for as long as the pur-

chaser of the muffler owns the car.

Restrictions and exclusions apply to

all these warranties. Please read the

2000 Honda Warranty Information

booklet that came with your car for

precise information on warranty

coverages. Your Honda's original

tires are covered by their

manufacturer. Tire warranty infor-

mation is in a separate booklet.

Canadian Owners

Please refer to the 2000 Warranty

Manual that came with your car.

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Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicles)

If you believe that your vehicle has a

defect which could cause a crash or

could cause injury or death, you

should immediately inform the

National Highway Traffic Safety

Administration (NHTSA) in addition

to notifying American Honda Motor

Co., Inc.

If NHTSA receives similar com-

plaints, it may open an investigation,

and if it finds that a safety defect

exists in a group of vehicles, it may

order a recall and remedy campaign.

However, NHTSA cannot become

involved in individual problems

between you, your dealer, or

American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

To contact NHTSA, you may either

call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free

at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in

Washington D.C. area) or write to:

NHTSA, U.S. Department of

Transportation, Washington,

D.C. 20590. You can also obtain

other information about motor

vehicle safety from the Hotline.

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Authorized Manuals

Purchasing Factory Authorized Manuals

(U.S. only)

The following publications covering the operation and

servicing of your vehicle can be obtained from Helm

Incorporated, either by filling out the attached form or,

for credit card holders, calling the toll-free phone number

on the form. 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 their authorized Honda dealer.

By completing this form you can order the materials desired. You can

pay by check or money order, or charge to your credit card. Mail to

Helm Incorporated at the address shown on the back of the order form.

61S3YOO

61S3YOOEL

61S3Y30

31S3Y600

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Authorized Manuals

These Publications cannot be returned for credit without receiving advance authorization within 14

days of delivery. On returns, a restocking fee may be applied against the original order.

P.O. BOX 07280 DETROIT, MICHIGAN 48207 1-800-782-4356

Service Manual:

This manual covers maintenance and recommended

procedures for repair to engine and chassis components.

It is written 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 troubleshooting information for each

electrical circuit in your vehicle.

Body Repair Manual:

This manual describes the procedures involved in the

replacement of damaged body parts.

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Index

Accessories and Modifications.... 126

Accessories................................. 126

Additional Safety Precaution.... 127

Modifications............................. 127

ACCESSORY (Ignition Key

Position)........................................ 68

Accessory Power Socket................ 79

Adding

Brake Fluid................................. 171

Clutch Fluid................................ 171

Engine Coolant........................... 163

Engine Oil................................... 159

Manual Transmission Fluid ..... 170

Windshield Washer Fluid......... 169

Additional Information About

Your Seat Belts........................ 34

Lap/Shoulder Belt....................... 34

Seat Belt Maintenance................ 35

Seat Belt System Components... 34

Additional Information About

Your SRS...................................36

Additional Safely Precautions.... 39

How the SRS Indicator

Works........................................ 38

How Your Airbags Work............ 36

SRS Components......................... 36

Additives, Engine Oil..................... 160

Adjustments

Mirrors.......................................... 76

Seats.............................................. 74

Airbag (SRS)................................

, 4

Air Conditioning System.................

Maintenance............................... 180

Usage............................................. 88

Air Outlets (Vents).......................... 88

Air Pressure, Tires........................ 182

Normal Driving.......................... 182

Alcohol in Gasoline........................ 238

Antifreeze....................................... 163

Anti-theft Steering Column

Lock............................................... 67

Appearance Care........................... 197

Audio System................................... 96

Auto Idle Stop................................. 134

Battery

Charging System

Indicator............................ 54, 219

Jump Starting............................. 214

Maintenance............................... 175

Specifications............................. 235

Before Driving............................... 117

Belts, Seat........................................... 8

Beverage Holder.............................. 78

Body Repairs.................................. 203

Brakes

Break-in, New Linings .............. 118

Fluid............................................ 171

Light, Burned-out...................... 193

Parking.......................................... 77

System Indicator.................. 46, 221

Wear Indicators......................... 139

Braking System.............................. 140

Break-in, New Car......................... 118

Brightness Control, Instruments... 60

Brights, Headlights......................... 59

Bulb Replacement

Back-up Lights........................... 193

Brake Light................................ 193

Front Parking Lights................. 191

Front Side Marker Lights......... 191

Headlights.................................. 190

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Index

Bulb Replacement

Interior Light.............................. 195

License Plate Lights.................. 194

Specifications............................. 235

Turn Signal Lights..................... 191

Bulbs, Halogen............................... 196

Cables, Jump Starting With.......... 214

Capacities Chart............................. 234

Carbon Monoxide Hazard.............. 40

Carrying Cargo.............................. 128

Cassette Player

Care............................................. 116

Operation.................................... 102

CAUTION, Explanation of............... ii

CD Changer.................................... 112

CD Player........................................ 106

Certification Label......................... 232

Chains............................................. 187

Charge/Assist Gauge..................... 55

Change Oil

How to......................................... 161

When to....................................... 150

Changing a Flat Tire..................... 185

Changing Engine Coolant............. 165

Charging System Indicator.... 54, 219

Checking

Battery Condition...................... 175

Brake Fluid................................. 171

Clutch Fluid................................ 171

Drive Belts.................................. 181

Engine Coolant........................... 123

Engine Oil................................... 122

Fuses........................................... 222

Manual Transmission Fluid..... 170

Checklist, Before Driving............. 117

Child Safety...................................... 19

Cleaner Element, Air..................... 173

Cleaning

Exterior....................................... 198

Interior........................................ 201

Seat Belts.................................... 201

Vinyl............................................ 201

Windows..................................... 202

Clock, Setting the.......................... 101

Clutch Fluid.................................... 171

CO in the Exhaust......................... 240

Cold Weather, Starting in............. 133

Compact Spare............................... 206

Consumer Information*................ 244

Controls, Instruments and.............. 58

Coolant

Adding......................................... 163

Checking..................................... 123

Proper Solution.......................... 163

Replacing.................................... 165

Temperature Gauge.................... 56

Corrosion Protection..................... 202

Crankcase Emissions Control

System......................................... 240

Current Fuel Mileage...................... 53

Customer Relations Office........... 244

DANGER, Explanation of................. ii

Dashboard.................................... 2, 44

Daytime Running Lights................. 60

Dead Battery, What to Do............ 214

Defects, Reporting Safety............. 248

Defog and Defrost........................... 82

Defogger, Rear Window................. 63

Defrosting the Windows................. 82

Dimensions..................................... 234

Dimming the Headlights................ 59

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Dipstick

Engine Oil................................... 122

Directional Signals........................... 61

Disabled, Towing Your Car If...... 228

Disc Brake Wear Indicators......... 139

Disposal of Used Oil...................... 162

Display Change Button................... 49

Doors

Locking and Unlocking............... 69

DOT Tire Quality Grading........... 236

Downshifting, 5-speed Manual

Transmission.............................. 136

Drive Belts...................................... 181

Driver and Passenger Safety............ 5

Driving............................................ 131

Economy..................................... 124

In Bad Weather.......................... 142

In Foreign Countries................. 239

Economy, Fuel............................... 124

Emergencies on the Road............. 205

Battery, Jump Starting.............. 214

Brake System Indicator............ 221

Changing a Flat Tire................. 207

Charging System Indicator...... 219

Checking the Fuses................... 223

Low Oil Pressure Indicator...... 218

Malfunction Indicator Lamp.... 220

Overheated Engine................... 217

Emergency Brake............................ 77

Emergency Flashers....................... 63

Emergency Towing....................... 228

Emissions Controls........................ 240

Engine

Belts............................................. 181

Coolant Temperature Gauge ..... 56

Malfunction Indicator

Lamp................................. 47, 220

Oil, What Kind to Use............... 159

Overheating................................ 217

Specifications............................. 234

Engine Speed Limiter.................... 137

Ethanolin Gasoline....................... 238

Evaporative Emissions Controls.. 240

Exhaust Fumes................................ 40

Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat

Belts by......................................... 17

Exterior, Cleaning the................... 198

Fabric, Cleaning............................. 201

Fan, Interior...................................... 82

Features, Comfort and

Convenience................................. 81

Filling the Fuel Tank..................... 119

Filter

Air Conditioning........................ 181

Oil................................................ 161

5-speed Manual Transmission

Checking Fluid Level................ 170

Shifting the................................. 136

Flashers, Hazard Warning.............. 63

Flat Tire, Changing a.................... 185

Fluids

Brake........................................... 171

Clutch.......................................... 171

Manual Transmission............... 170

Windshield Washer................... 169

FM Stereo Radio

Reception.................................... 110

Foreign Countries, Driving in...... 239

Four-way Flashers........................... 63

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Index

Front End, Towing by

Emergency Wrecker................. 228

Fuel.................................................. 118

Fill Door and Cap....................... 119

Gauge............................................ 56

Octane Requirement................. 118

Oxygenated................................ 238

Reserve Indicator......................... 56

Tank, Filling the......................... 119

Fuses, Checking the...................... 223

Gas Mileage, Improving................ 124

Gasohol........................................... 238

Gasoline.......................................... 118

Fuel Reserve Indicator................ 47

Gauge............................................ 49

Octane Requirement................. 118

Tank, Filling the......................... 119

Gas Station Procedures................. 119

Gauges

Engine Coolant

Temperature............................ 56

Fuel................................................ 56

Gearshift Lever Positions

5-speed Manual

Transmission.......................... 136

Glass Cleaning.............................. 202

Glove Box......................................... 78

Halogen Headlight Bulbs.............. 190

Hatch

Opening the..................................

Open Monitor

Light.................... 47

Hazard Warning Flashers............... 63

Headlights

Daytime Running Lights............. 60

High Beam Indicator................... 47

High Beams, Turning on............ 59

Low Beams, Turning on ............. 59

Reminder Beeper......................... 59

Replacing Halogen Bulbs......... 190

Turning on.................................... 61

Heating.............................................. 81

High Altitude, Starting at.............. 133

High-Low Beam Switch .................. 59

Hood Latch..................................... 174

Hood, Opening the........................ 120

Horn..................................................... 3

Hot Coolant, Warning about........ 163

Hydraulic Clutch............................ 171

Hydroplaning.................................. 142

Identification Number, Vehicle.... 232

If Your Car Has to be Towed....... 228

Ignition

Keys............................................... 65

Switch............................................ 67

Timing Control System............. 241

Important Safety Precautions .......... 6

Indicator Lights, Instrument

Panel.............................................. 45

Inflation, Proper Tire .................... 182

Normal Driving.......................... 183

Inside Mirror.................................... 74

Inspection, Tire.............................. 184

Instrument Panel............................. 45

Instrument Panel Brightness......... 60

Interior Cleaning............................ 201

Interior Light.................................... 80

Introduction......................................... i

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Jacking up the Car......................... 207

Jack, Tire........................................ 207

Jump Starting................................. 214

Keys................................................... 65

Label, Certification........................ 232

Lane Change, Signaling.................. 61

Lap/Shoulder Belt........................... 34

Leaking of Exhaust into Car.......... 40

Lifetime Fuel Mileage..................... 53

Lights

Bulb Replacement..................... 193

Indicator........................................ 47

Parking.......................................... 46

Turn Signal................................... 61

Load Limit...................................... 129

LOCK (Ignition Key Position)....... 67

Locks

Fuel Fill Door............................. 119

Hatch............................................. 69

Low Coolant Level......................... 123

Low Fuel Indicator.......................... 56

Lower Gear, Downshifting to a.... 137

Lubricant Specifications Chart.... 234

Luggage.......................................... 128

Maintenance................................... 145

Owner Maintenance Checks.... 157

Record......................................... 155

Required Indicator....................... 57

Safety........................................... 146

Schedule..................................... 148

Malfunction Indicator Lamp.. 47, 220

Manual Transmission.................... 136

Manual Transmission Fluid ......... 170

Meters, Gauges................................ 49

Methanol in Gasoline.................... 238

Mirrors, Adjusting........................... 76

New Vehicle Break-in ................... 118

NOTICE, Explanation of................... ii

Numbers, Identification................ 23

Octane Requirement, Gasoline.... 118

Odometer..........................................

Odometer, Trip................................ 51

Oil

Change, How to......................... 161

Change, When to....................... 150

Checking Engine....................... 122

Selecting Proper Viscosity

Chart....................................... 160

ON (Ignition Key Position)............ 68

Onboard Refueling Vapor

Recovery..................................... 240

Opening the Hatch.......................... 69

Opening the Hood......................... 120

Operation in Foreign Countries... 239

Outside Mirrors............................... 76

Overheating, Engine..................... 217

Owner Maintenance Checks........ 157

Oxygenated Fuels.......................... 238

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Index

Paint Touch-up............................... 200

Panel Brightness Control............... 60

Parking............................................ 138

Parking Brake.................................. 77

Parking Brake and Brake

System Indicator.................. 46, 221

Parking Over Things that Burn... 242

PGM-FI System.............................. 241

Polishing and Waxing................... 200

Pre-Drive Safety Checklist............. 11

Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts.......... 17

Protecting Adults............................. 12

Additional Safety Precautions.... 18

Advice for Pregnant Women...... 17

Protecting Children......................... 19

Protecting Larger Children........ 29

Protecting Small Children.......... 26

Using Child Seats with

Tethers...................................... 33

Radiator Overheating.................... 217

Radio/Cassette Sound System....... 96

Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement... 193

Rear View Mirror............................. 77

Rear Window Defogger.................. 63

Rear Window Washer..................... 63

Rear Window Wiper........................ 63

Reclining the Seat Backs................ 74

Replacement Information

Air Cleaner Element.................. 173

Engine Coolant........................... 165

Engine Oil and Filter................. 161

Fuses........................................... 222

Light Bulbs................................. 193

Schedule..................................... 148

Drive Belt.................................... 181

Tires............................................ 185

Wiper Blades.............................. 177

Replacing Seat Belts After a

Crash............................................. 35

Reserve Tank, Engine

Coolant............................... 123, 165

Restraint, Child................................ 19

Rotation, Tire................................. 185

Safety Belts.................................. 8, 34

Safety Defects, Reporting*.......... 248

Safety Features.................................. 7

Airbags............................................ 9

Door Locks................................... 10

Head Restraints........................... 10

Seat Belts........................................ 8

Seats & Seat-Backs...................... 10

Safety Labels, Location of.............. 41

Safety Messages................................ ii

Seat Belts, Additional

Information............................... 41

Lap/Shoulder Belt....................... 34

Seat Belt Maintenance................ 35

Seat Belt System Components... 36

Seat Belts...................................... 8, 34

Cleaning...................................... 201

Maintenance................................. 35

Reminder Light and

Beeper............................... 34, 46

System Components.................... 34

Tether Anchorage Points........... 33

Use During Pregnancy................ 17

Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt.... 15

Seats, Adjusting the......................... 74

Serial Number................................ 232

Service Intervals............................ 148

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Service Manual*............................ 249

Service Station Procedures.......... 119

Setting the Clock........................... 101

Shifting

The 5-speed Manual

Transmission.......................... 136

Signaling Turns................................ 61

Snow Tires...................................... 187

Solvent-type Cleaners.................... 199

Sound System................................... 96

Spare Tire

Inflating....................................... 206

Specifications............................. 235

Specifications Charts..................... 234

Speedometer.................................... 49

SRS, Additional Information........... 36

Additional Safety Precautions.... 39

How the SRS Indicator

Works........................................ 38

How Your Airbags Work............36

SRS Components......................... 36

SRS Service................................... 39

SRS Indicator.............................. 34, 46

START (Ignition Key Position)..... 68

Starting the Engine........................ 133

In Cold Weather at High

Altitude................................... 133

With a Dead Battery................. 214

Steam Coming from Engine......... 217

Steering Wheel

Anti-theft Column Lock.............. 67

Stereo Sound System...................... 96

Storing Your Car............................ 196

Supplemental Restraint

System................................... 9, 36

Servicing....................................... 39

SRS Indicator.......................... 34, 46

System Components.................... 36

Synthetic Oil................................... 160

Tachometer...................................... 56

Taillights, Changing Bulbs in....... 193

Taking Care of the

Unexpected................................ 205

Tape Player..................................... 102

Technical Descriptions

DOT Tire Quality Grading....... 236

Driving in Foreign Countries... 239

Emissions Control Systems...... 240

Oxygenated Fuels...................... 238

Three Way Catalytic

Converter................................ 242

Temperature Gauge........................ 56

Tether Anchorage Points............... 33

Three Way Catalytic Converter... 242

Time, Setting the........................... 101

Tire Chains..................................... 187

Tire, How to Change a Flat.......... 185

Tires................................................ 182

Air Pressure............................... 183

Checking Wear.......................... 184

Compact Spare........................... 206

DOT Tire Quality Grading....... 236

Inflation....................................... 182

Inspection................................... 184

Replacing.................................... 185

Rotating....................................... 185

Snow............................................ 187

Specifications............................. 235

Tire Chains................................. 187

Tools, Tire

207

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Index

Towing

A Trailer...................................... 143

Emergency Wrecker................. 228

Transmission

Checking Fluid Level,

Manual.................................... 170

Fluid Selection............................ 170

Identification Number............... 233

Shifting the Manual................... 136

Treadwear...................................... 236

Trip Meters...................................... 51

Trip Mileage..................................... 52

Turn Signals..................................... 61

Underside, Cleaning...................... 199

Unexpected, Taking Care

of the........................................... 205

Uniform Tire Quality Grading..... 236

Unleaded Gasoline......................... 118

Upholstery Cleaning...................... 201

Used Oil, How to Dispose of........ 162

Vehicle Capacity Load.................. 129

Vehicle Dimensions....................... 234

Vehicle Identification Number..... 232

Vehicle Storage.............................. 196

VIN.................................................. 232

Vinyl Cleaning................................ 201

Viscosity, Oil................................... 160

Warning Beepers

Headlights on............................... 59

Key in Ignition.............................. 68

Seat Belts................................ 34, 46

WARNING, Explanation of.............. ii

Warning Labels, Location of.......... 41

Warranty Coverages*................... 247

Washer, Windshield

Operation...................................... 62

Washing.......................................... 199

Waxing and Polishing................... 200

Wheels

Alignment and Balance............. 184

Compact Spare........................... 206

Wrench....................................... 209

Windows

Cleaning...................................... 202

Rear, Defogger............................ 63

Windshield

Cleaning........................................ 61

Defroster...................................... 94

Wipers, Windshield

Changing Blades........................ 177

Operation...................................... 63

Worn Tires..................................... 184

Wrecker, Emergency Towing...... 205

* U.S. and Canada only

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Service Information Summary

Gasoline:

Unleaded gasoline, pump octane

number of 87 or higher.

Fuel Tank Capacity:

10.6 US gal (40 l, 8.8 Imp gal)

Recommended Engine Oil:

API Service SJ "Energy

Conserving" oil, SAE 0W-20

viscosity (see page 159 ).

Oil change capacity (including

filter):

2.6 US qt (2.5 l, 2.2 Imp qt)

5-speed Manual Transmission

Fluid:

Honda Manual Transmission

Fluid preferred, or an API service

SG, SH or SJ, SAE 10W-30 or

10W-40 motor oil as a temporary

replacement (see page 170 ).

Capacity (including differential):

1.6 US qt (1.5 l,1.3 Imp qt)

Brake Fluid:

Genuine Honda DOT3 Brake Fluid

preferred, or a DOT 3 or DOT 4

brake fluid as a temporary

replacement (see page 171).

Tire Pressure (measured cold):

Front:

38 psi (260 kPa)

Rear:

35 psi (240 kPa)

Spare Tire:

60 psi (420 kPa)

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