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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.
You cannot start a Honda with an
automatic transmission by pushing
or pulling it. To jump start your car, f ollow these
directions closely:
Open the hood and check the
physical condition of the battery
(see page ). 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.
Turn of f all the electrical acces-
sories: heater, A/C, climate
control, stereo system, lights, etc.
Put the transmission in Neutral or
Park, and set the parking brake. Connect one jumper cable to the
positive ( ) terminal on your
Honda’s battery. Connect the
other end to the positive ( )
terminal on the booster battery.
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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. If a battery sits in extreme cold, the
electrolyte inside can f reeze.
Attempting to jump start with a f rozen
battery can cause it to rupture.
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indicates a problem with the car’s
brake system. In most cases, the
problem is a low f luid level in the
brake f luid reservoir. Press lightly on
the brake pedal to see if it f eels
normal. If it does, check the brake
f luid level the next time you stop at a
service station (see page ). If the
fluid level is low, take the car to your
dealer and have the brake system
inspected f or leaks or worn brake
pads.
However, if the brake pedal does not
f eel 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 f eel the brake pedal
go down much f arther bef ore 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 shif ting to a lower
gear, and pull to the side of the road
when it is saf e. 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
on page .)
If you must drive the car a short
distance in this condition, drive
slowly and cautiously.
The Brake System Indicator
normallycomesonwhenyouturn
the ignition switch ON (II). It is a
reminder to check the parking brake.
It comes on and stays lit if you do not
f ully release the parking brake. 264
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Towing
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Specif ications (4-cylinder Models)
345
Lights
Battery Engine
Alignment
Tires
Fuses 9.3 : 1
138 cu-in (2,254 cm
)
3.39 x 3.82 in (86.0 x 97.0 mm)
12 V
12 V
12 V 24/2.2 CP
32/2 CP
32/2 CP
12 V
12 V
60 W (HB3)
51 W (HB4)
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V 3CP
21 W
3CP
3CP
8W
21 W
5W
3CP
1.8 W
4CP
12 V 52 AH/5 HR 0.00 in (0.0 mm)
0.08 in (2.0 mm)
0°
0°30’
2°48’
P195/65R15 89H
T125/70D15 95M
29 psi (200 kPa , 2.0 kgf/cm
)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)
Headlights
Front turn signal/side marker
lights
Front parking lights
Rear turn signal/taillights
Stop/Taillights
Back-up lights
Rear side marker lights
License plate lights
Ceiling light
High-mount brake light
Trunk light
Door courtesy lights
Vanity mirror light
Spotlights
Capacity
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs
Toe-in
Camber
Caster
Size
PressureWater cooled 4-stroke
SOHC VTEC
4-cylinder gasoline engine
65 AH/20 HR
Interior
Under-hood See spark plug maintenance sec-
tion page 252 .
12 V
See page 336or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box door on each side of the
dashboard.
See page 337or the fuse box
cover. Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
High
Low
Front/Rear
Spare
Front/Rear
Spare
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Specif ications ( 6-cylinder Models)
347
Lights
Battery Engine
Alignment
Tires
Fuses 12 V
12 V
60 W (HB3)
51 W (HB4)
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
4CP 5W 24/2.2 CP
12 V 21 W
55 AH/5 HR
12 V 12 V 1.8 W 3CP
12 V
12 V 32/2 CP
32/2 CP
12 V
12 V 3CP 3CP
3CP
12 V 12 V 12 V 21 W
8W 3.39 x 3.39 in (86.0 x 86.0 mm)
183 cu-in (2,997 cm
)
9.4 : 1
0.00 in (0.0 mm)
0.08 in (2.0 mm) 0°
0°30’
2°48’
P205/60R16 91V
P205/65R15 92V
T135/90D15 100M
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)
Headlights
Front turn signal/side marker
lights
Front parking lights
Rear turn signal/taillights
Stop/Taillights
Back-up lights
Rear side marker lights
License plate lights
Ceiling light
High-mount brake light
Trunk light
Door courtesy lights
Vanity mirror light
Spotlights
Capacity
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs
Toe-in
Camber
Caster
Size
PressureWater cooled 4-stroke
SOHC VTEC
6-cylinder gasoline engine
65 AH/20 HR
12 V
Interior
Under-hood See spark plug maintenance sec-
tion page
255.
See page 336or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box door on each side of the
dashboard.
See page 337or the fuse box
cover. Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
High
Low
1:
2:Front/Rear
Spare
Front/Rear
Spare
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Then drive in city/suburban
traffic for at least 10 minutes.
When traf f ic conditions allow, let
the vehicle coast f or several
seconds without using the
accelerator pedal or the brake
pedal.If the testing f acility determines the
readiness codes are still not set, see
your Honda dealer.
Select a nearby lightly traveled
major highway where you can
maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph
(80to97km/h)foratleast20
minutes. Drive on the highway in
D (A/T) or 5th (M/T). Do not
use the cruise control. When
traffic allows, drive for 90 seconds
without moving the accelerator
pedal. (Vehicle speed may vary
slightly; this is okay.) If you cannot
do this f or a continuous 90
seconds because of traf f ic
conditions, drive f or at least 30
seconds, then repeat it two more
times (for a total of 90 seconds).
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BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator .58, 328
............................
Jump Starting .321
..............................
Maintenance .274
....................
Specif ications .345, 347
..............................
Bef ore Driving .191
....................................
Belts,Seat .8,41
...........................
Beverage Holder .101
...................................
Body Repair .310 Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 218
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 192
............
Bulb Replacement . 294,295
...........................................
Fluid .264
.........................................
Parking .99
.................
System Indicator . 59,331
........................
Wear Indicators .217
.............................
Braking System .217
........................
Break-in, New Car .192
..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 69
........................
Brights, Headlights .67
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .295
.....................
Brake Lights .294, 295
..............................
Ceiling Light .299
........................
Courtesy Lights .299
................
Front Parking Lights . 293
........
Front Side Marker Lights . 292
.................................
Headlights .290
.........
High-mount Brake Light . 297
.................
License Plate Lights . 298
.........
Rear Side Marker Lights . 296
....................
Specif ications .345, 347
...
Accessories and Modif ications . 200
................................
Accessories .200
.
Additional Safety Precautions . 201
............................
Modif ications .201
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .77
.............
Accessory Power Socket . 104
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 250
...............................
Airbag (SRS) .9, 45
.....................
Air Cleaner Element .267
.................
Air Conditioning Filter . 280
......
Air Conditioning System . 108,115
..............................
Maintenance .279
.................................
Usage .111, 117
...............
Air Outlets (Vents) . 110,115
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .282
.......................
Alcohol in Gasoline .350
.......
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning . 305
......................................
Antif reeze .253
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .59, 219
...................................
Operation .218
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System . 179
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 76..........................
Appearance Care .303
................
Audio System . 123,138,161
...
Automatic Lighting Off Feature . 68
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 43
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 181
..............
Automatic Transmission . 210
..................
Capacity, Fluid . 344,346
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 261
.......................................
Shif ting .211
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 211
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 211
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 214
Index
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Directional Signals .69
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 217
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil .252
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking . 78
..............................
Monitor Light .61
......................
Power Door Locks .78
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 348
Downshif ting, 5-speed Manual .............................
Transmission .209
.....................................
Drive Belts .280
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
...........................................
Driving .205
....................................
Economy .199
.........................
In Bad Weather .223
................
In Foreign Countries . 351
..............................
Economy, Fuel .199
............
Emergencies on the Road . 311
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 321
...........
Brake System Indicator . 331
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 313
.....
Charging System Indicator . 328
..................
Checking the Fuses . 333 .....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 327
Malf unction Indicator ......................................
Lamp .329
...
Manually Closing Moonroof . 332
..................
Overheated Engine . 324
...........................
Emergency Brake .99
......................
Emergency Flashers .71
......................
Emergency Towing .338
............
Emergency Trunk Opener . 83
.......................
Emissions Controls .352
.............
Emissions Testing, State . 355
Engine ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 64
.................................
Drive Belts .280
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .59, 329
........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 58,327
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 248
...............................
Overheating .324
....................
Specif ications .345, 347
....................
Speed Limiter . 210,214
.......................................
Starting .207
......................
Ethanol in Gasoline .350
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 352
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .52 Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
........................................
Belts by .18
..................
Exterior, Cleaning the . 304
............................
Fabric, Cleaning .307
..........................
Fan, Interior .108, 119
Features, Comfort and ..............................
Convenience .107
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 193
Filters ................................
Air Cleaner .267
.........................
Dust and Pollen .280
...............................................
Oil .250
5-speed Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 263
................................
Shif ting the .209
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 71
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 313
.....................................
Floor Mats .306
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 261
..........................................
Brake .264
Index
E F
III
...................
NOTICE, Explanation of . i
...............
Numbers, Identif ication . 342
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 192
.........................................
Odometer .63
...............................
Odometer, Trip .64
Oil ........................
Change, How to .250
......................
Change, When to .238
......................
Checking Engine .196
..............
Pressure Indicator . 58,327
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .249
...........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 78
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .352
..
Operation in Foreign Countries . 351
..............................
Outside Mirrors .97
....................
Overheating, Engine .324
.......
Owner Maintenance Checks . 245
.........................
Oxygenated Fuels .350 ..............................
Paint Touch-up .305
..............
Panel Brightness Control . 69
........................
Park Gear Position .212
...........................................
Parking .216
.................................
Parking Brake .99
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator . 59,331
.................................
Parking Lights .67
..
Parking Over Things that Burn . 216
.............................
PGM-FI System .353
..................
Polishing and Waxing . 305
............
Pre-Drive Saf ety Checklist . 11
.........
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 18
..................
Proper Seat Belt Usage . 15
............................
Protecting Adults .12
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 19
.....
Advice f or Pregnant Women . 18
........................
Protecting Children .20
.......................
Protecting Inf ants .29
.......
Protecting Larger Children . 36
.........
Protecting Small Children . 33
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .40 ...................
Radiator Overheating . 324
Radio/Cassette/CD Changer ....................
Sound System . 138,161
.............
Radio/CD Sound System . 123
...................
Readiness Codes . 340,355
..
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 294
............................
Rear Seat Access .89
..........................
Rear Seat, Folding .91
............................
Rear View Mirror .97
.................
Rear Window Def ogger . 72
.........
Reclining the Seat Backs . 85,88
.......
Recommended Shif t Speeds . 210
.............................
Reminder Lights .57
................
Remote Audio Controls . 178
.......................
Remote Transmitter .83
Replacement Inf ormation .................
Air Cleaner Element . 267
..............
Dust and Pollen Filter . 280
..........................
Engine Coolant .255
................
Engine Oil and Filter . 250
..........................................
Fuses .334
................................
Light Bulbs .290
............................
Schedule .236, 242
.......................
Spark Plugs .269, 271
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