Accessories and Modifications
Modifying your car, or installingsome non-Honda accessories, can
make your car unsafe. Before you make any modifications or add anyaccessories, 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 131 for
additional information.) When properly installed, cellular
phones, alarms, two-way radios, and
low-powered audio systems shouldnot interfere with your car's
computer-controlled systems, such as the SRS and anti-lock brake
system.
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 notobscure any lights, or interfere
with proper car operation or
performance.
Be sure electronic accessories do
not overload electrical circuits (see page 239). 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
car'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
Turn Signals..................................... 62
Underside, Cleaning...................... 214
Unexpected, Taking Care
of the........................................... 219
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..... 250
Unleaded Gasoline......................... 124
Upholstery Cleaning...................... 216
Used Oil, How to Dispose of........ 174
Vehicle Capacity Load .................. 132 Vehicle Dimensions....................... 246
Vehicle Identification Number..... 244
Vehicle Storage.............................. 211 Ventilation......................................... 90
VIN.................................................. 244
Vinyl Cleaning................................ 216
Viscosity, Oil................................... 172 Warning Beepers
Headlights on............................... 61
Key in Ignition.............................. 70
Seat Belts...................................... 54
WARNING, Explanation of.............. ii
Warning Labels, Location of.......... 50
Warranty Coverages*................... 261
Washer, Windshield Checking the Fluid Level......... 180Operation...................................... 63
Washing.......................................... 214 Waxing and Polishing................... 214
Wheels
Adjusting the Steering................ 65
Alignment and Balance............. 197Compact Spare........................... 220
Wrench....................................... 222
Windows
Cleaning...................................... 217Operating the Power................... 79
Rear, Defogger............................ 64
Windshield Cleaning........................................ 63
Defroster...................................... 93 Wipers, Windshield
Changing Blades........................ 191Operation...................................... 63
Worn Tires..................................... 195
Wrecker, Emergency Towing...... 241
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