Accessories and Modifications
Modifying your vehicle, or installing
some non-Honda accessories, can
make your vehicle unsafe. Before
you make any modifications or add any accessories, be sure to read the
following information.
Accessories
Your dealer has Genuine Hondaaccessories that allow you to
personalize your vehicle. These accessories have been designed and
approved for your vehicle, and are
covered by warranty.
Non-Honda accessories are usually
designed for universal applications.
Although aftermarket accessories may fit on your vehicle, they may not
meet factory specifications, and
could adversely affect your vehicle's
handling and stability. (See "Modifications" on the page 135 for
additional information.) When properly installed, car phones,
alarms, two-way radios, and low-
powered audio systems should not interfere with your vehicle's
computer-controlled systems, such
as the SRS and anti-lock brake
system.
However, if electronic accessories are improperly installed, or exceed
your vehicle's electrical system capacity, they can interfere with the operation of your vehicle, or even
cause the airbags to deploy.
Before installing any accessory:
Make sure the accessory does notobscure any lights, or interfere
with proper vehicle operation or
performance. Be sure electronic accessories do
not overload electrical circuits
(see page 242).
Have the installer contact your Honda dealer for assistance before
installing any electronic accessory.
If possible, have your dealer inspect
the final installation.
Before Driving
Improper accessories or
modifications can affect your
vehicle's handling, stability and performance, and cause a
crash in which you can be hurt
or killed.
Follow all instructions in this
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Index
Storing Your Car............................ 211
Sunroof.............................................. 83 Closing Manually....................... 238
Operation...................................... 83
Supplemental Restraint System Servicing....................................... 46
SRS Indicator.......................... 45, 52
System Components.................... 44
Synthetic Oil................................... 174
Tailgate............................................. 72
Taillights, Changing Bulbs in....... 208
Taking Care of the Unexpected.. 221
Tape Player............................ 107, 119
Technical Descriptions Drivin
g in Foreign Countries... 254
Emission Control Systems........ 255
Oxygenated Fuels...................... 253
Three Way Catalytic Converter................................ 257
Tire Information........................ 250
Temperature Gauge........................ 56
Tether Attachment Points.............. 38
Three Way Catalytic Converter... 257 Time, Setting the............................. 86
Timing Belt..................................... 195
Tire Chains..................................... 201 Tire, How to Change a Flat.......... 223
Tires................................................ 196 Air Pressure............................... 196Checking Wear.......................... 198
Compact Spare........................... 222
DOT Tire Quality Grading....... 251 Inflation....................................... 196
Inspection................................... 198
Replacing.................................... 199
Rotating....................................... 199 Snow............................................ 201
Specifications............................. 249
Transmission Checking Fluid Level................ 182
Fluid Selection............................ 182
Identification Number............... 246
Shifting the Automatic.............. 142
Treadwear...................................... 251
Trip Meter........................................ 55
Turn Signals..................................... 59
Tools, Tire Changing.................... 223
Towing
ATrailer......................................152
Emergency Wrecker................. 244
Vanity Mirror................................... 88
Vehicle Capacity Load .................. 137
Vehicle Dimensions....................... 248
Vehicle Identification Number..... 246
Vehicle Storage.............................. 211
Ventilation......................................... 96
VIN..................................................246
Vinyl Cleaning................................ 216
Viscosity, Oil................................... 174
Underside, Cleaning...................... 218
Unexpected, Taking Care
of the........................................... 221
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..... 251
Unleaded Gasoline......................... 128
Upholstery Cleaning...................... 216
Used Oil, How to Dispose of........ 156ProCarManuals.comMain Menu s t