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 andapproved 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, andcould adversely affect your car's
handling and stability. (See "Modifications" on the page 187 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, suchas 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 not
obscure any lights, or interfere
with proper car operation or performance. Be sure electronic accessories do
not overload electrical circuits (see page 315). 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
owner's manual regarding
accessories and modifications.
Index
Tires................................................ 267 Air Pressure............................... 268
Checking Wear.......................... 270
Compact Spare........................... 298
DOT Tire Quality Grading....... 331 Inflation....................................... 268
Inspection................................... 270Replacing.................................... 271
Rotating....................................... 271
Snow............................................273
Specifications............................. 328
Tools, Tire Changing.................... 297
Towing
ATrailer......................................211
Emergency Wrecker................. 320
Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator...............................
56, 207
Operation................................... 207
Transmission Checking Fluid Level,Automatic...................... 247, 248
Checking Fluid Level,
Manual.................................... 248
Fluid Selection .................. 247, 248
Identification Number............... 319
Shifting the Automatic.............. 196
Shifting the Manual................... 195
Treadwear...................................... 329
Trip Meter........................................ 59
Trunk................................................. 80
Opening the..................................
80
Open Monitor Light.................... 56
Turn Signals..................................... 64
Underside, Cleaning...................... 293
Unexpected, Taking Care
of the........................................... 295
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..... 329
Unleaded Gasoline......................... 178
Upholstery Cleaning...................... 292
Used Oil, How to Dispose of........ 238
Vanity Mirror................................. 105
Vehicle Capacity Load .................. 189
Vehicle Dimensions....................... 326
Vehicle Identification Number..... 324
Vehicle Storage.............................. 287
VIN.................................................. 324
Vinyl Cleaning................................ 293
Viscosity, Oil................................... 235
WARNING, Explanation of.............. ii
Warning Labels, Location of.......... 50
Warranty Coverages*................... 341
Washer, Windshield Checking the Fluid Level......... 246Operation...................................... 65
Washing.......................................... 290
Waxing and Polishing................... 289
Wheels Adjusting the Steering................ 66
Alignment and Balance............. 270Compact Spare........................... 296
Wrench....................................... 298
Windows
Cleaning......................................292
Operating the Power................... 97
Rear, Defogger............................ 66
Windshield Cleaning........................................ 64
Washers........................................ 66
