Regular cleaning and polishing of
your Honda helps to keep it ‘‘new’’
looking. This section gives you hints
on how to clean your vehicle and
preserve its appearance: the paint,
brightwork, wheels and interior. Also
included are several things you can
do to help prevent corrosion..................................
Exterior Care .330
.....................................
Washing .330
.......................................
Waxing .331
....................
Aluminum Wheels .331
..........................
Paint Touch-up .331
..................................
Interior Care .332
...................................
Carpeting .332
..................................
Floor mats .332
.........................................
Fabric .333
...........................................
Vinyl .333
.......................................
Leather .333
...................................
Seat Belts .333
....................................
Windows .334
..........................
Air Fresheners .334
....................
Corrosion Protection .335
.................................
Body Repairs .336
Appearance Care
Appearance Care329
If youusealiquidairfreshener,
make sure you f asten it securely so it
does not spill as you drive. If you want to use an air f reshener/
deodorizer in the interior of your
vehicle, it is best to use a solid type.
Some liquid air f resheners contain
chemicals that may cause parts of
the interior trim and f abric to crack
or discolor.
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 sof t cloth or paper
towels to clean all glass and clear
plastic surf aces.
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.
Interior Care
Appearance Care
A ir Fresheners
Windows
334
The rear window def ogger wires are
bonded to the inside of the glass.
Wiping vigorously up-and-down can
dislodge and break the def ogger wires.
When cleaning the rear window, use
gentle pressure and wipe side-to-side.
This indicator should come on when
the ignition switch is ON (II), and go
out af ter the engine starts. If it
comes on brightly when the engine
is running, it indicates that the
charging system has stopped
charging the battery.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.
Immediately turn of f all electrical
accessories:radio,heater,A/C,
climate control, rear def ogger, cruise
control, etc. Try not to use other
electrically-operated controls such as
the power windows. Keep the engine
running and take extra care not to
stall it. Starting the engine will
discharge the battery rapidly.
Charging System Indicator
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed355
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Circuits Protected
No. Amps. Circuits Protected No. Amps.
No. Amps. Circuits Protected Circuits Protected
Amps.
No.
Power Seat
Heater Motor
Cooling Fan
Spare Fuse
Spare Fuse
Spare Fuse
Battery
Condenser Fan
MG Clutch
Ignition Switch (IG 1 Main)
ABS Motor
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13 20 A
30 A
15 A
15 A
15 A
20 A
15 A
20 A
40 A
30 A
30 A
40 A Spare Fuse
Spare Fuse
Right Headlight
ACG S
Hazard
Not Used
Stop
Lef t Headlight
ABS F/S
Power Window Motor
Power Sliding Door
Rear Defroster
Back Up, ACC 14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
40 A
40 A
30 A
7.5 A 10 A
15 A
120 A 30 A
7.5 A 50 A
30 A
1
2 30 A
40 A Power Sliding Door
Rear A/C Seat Heaters
Rear Entertaiment system
20 A
20 A
1
2 :
: EX and EX-L models
EX and EX-L models : EX-L model
Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed363
PRIMARY UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX
SECONDARY
UNDER-HOOD FUSE
BOXSECONDARY
UNDER-HOOD FUSE
BOX
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On Canadian models
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13 15 A
10 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 15 A
15 A
7.5 A 10 A
7.5 A 10 A
30 A
7.5 A Fuel Pump
SRS
Heater Control, A/C Clutch
Relay, Cooling Fan Relay
Power Mirror
Daytime Running Light
ECU(PCM),CruiseControl
IG Coil
ACC Relay
Back-up Lights, Instrument
Lights
Turn Signals
Rear Wiper
Front Wiper
Starter Signal Driver’s Side Automatic
Sliding Door
Power Seat Reclining
BSC
Power Seat Sliding
Passenger’s Side Automatic
Sliding Door
Daytime Running Light
Left Rear Window
Front Passenger’s Power
Window
ACC Socket
Inst. Panel Light, License
Light
Interior Light, Radio
Power Door Locks
Clock, Back Up
ABS Motor Check
Driver’s Power Window
Right Rear Window
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16 20 A
20 A
10 A
20 A
20 A
10 A
7.5 A 20 A
15 A
15 A
10 A
20 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 20 A
7.5 A
1:
2: EX and EX-L models
Canadian models
No. Amps. Circuits Protected
Circuits Protected
No. Amps.
1
1 1
2
Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed364
Driver’s Side INTERIOR FUSE BOX Passenger’s Side
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Bulb Replacement.........................
Rear Bulbs .320, 321
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Specif ications .371
....................
Turn Signal Lights . 319
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Bulbs, Halogen .318
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
...................................
Dashboard .2, 62
................
Daytime Running Lights . 73
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 384
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 77
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Def rosting the Windows . 137,147
....................................
Dimensions .370
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Cancel Button .224
............................
Capacities Chart .370
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 59
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Cargo Area Light .129
.................................
Cargo Hooks .244
......................................
Cargo Net .244
.............................
Carrying Cargo .241
Cassette Player ............................................
Care .186
...................
Operation . 162,183,197
..............
CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
..................
CD Changer . 165,179,202
......................
CD Player .165, 177,200
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Center Pocket .124
..................................
Center Table .118
........................
Certif ication Label .368
............................................
Chains .315 Changing Oil
........................................
How to .287
......................................
When to .276
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .339
............
Changing Engine Coolant . 291
...
Charging System Indicator . 64,355
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 246
..................
Childproof Door Locks . 88
.....................................
Child Saf ety .22
.........................................
Child Seat .28
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 45
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Cleaner Element, Air . 298
Cleaning ....................
Aluminum Wheels .331
...................................
Carpeting .332
......................................
Exterior .330
.........................................
Fabric .333
.......................................
Interior .332
...................................
Seat Belts .333
...........................................
Vinyl .333
....................................
Windows .334
...............
Climate Control System . 140
.........................
Clock, Setting the .118
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Coat Hook .125
.....................
Code, Audio System .188
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CO in the Exhaust .376 ...................................
Coin Holder .124
............
Cold Weather, Starting in . 247
..............................
Compact Spare .338
...............
Consumer Inf ormation . 382
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 61
Coolant ........................................
Adding .289
....................................
Checking .237
.........................
Proper Solution .289
...................................
Replacing .291
...................
Temperature Gauge . 69
....................
Corrosion Protection .335
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .376
............
Cruise Control Operation . 222
..........
Customer Relations Of f ice . 382
Index
C
D
II
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 232
.........................................
Odometer .68
...............................
Odometer, Trip .69
Oil ........................
Change, How to .287
......................
Change, When to .276
......................
Checking Engine .236
..............
Pressure Indicator . 64,354
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .286
...........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 82
..
Operation in Foreign Countries . 375
............................
Outside Mirrors .116
....................
Overheating, Engine .351
.......
Owner Maintenance Checks . 283
.........................
Oxygenated Fuels .374
...................
Neutral Gear Position . 250
..................
New Vehicle Break-in . 232
...................
NOTICE, Explanation of . i
...............
Numbers, Identif ication . 368..............................
Paint Touch-up .331
..............
Panel Brightness Control . 73
........................
Park Gear Position .249
...........................................
Parking .253
...............................
Parking Brake .117
.................................
Parking Lights .72
..
Parking Over Things that Burn . 253
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PGM-FI System .377
..................
Polishing and Waxing . 331
Power Sliding Doors .................................
Indicator .66, 97
.....................................
Operation .92
.......................................
Switches .93
............
Pre-Drive Saf ety Checklist . 11
.........
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 20
............................
Protecting Adults .12
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 20
.....
Advice f or Pregnant Women . 20
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Protecting Children .22
.......................
Protecting Inf ants .32
.......
Protecting Larger Children . 41
.........
Protecting Small Children . 37
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .45 .............................
Using LATCH .47
...................
Radiator Overheating . 351
.............
Radio/CD Sound System . 169
...........................
Readiness Codes .357
...............................
Rear A/C Unit .154
.......................
Rear Compartment .124
........
Rear Entertainment System . 205
Rear Lights, Bulb ......................
Replacement .320, 321
..........................
Rear View Mirror .116
.................
Rear Window Def ogger . 77
...............................
Rear Windows .115
.
Rear Window Wiper and Washer . 76
.....
Reclining the Seat Backs . 100,103
.........
Reclining the Second Seats . 100
..............
Reclining the Third Seat . 100
.............................
Reminder Lights .63
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Remote Audio Controls . 187
.............................
Remote Control .211
.......................
Remote Transmitter .84
Removing the Second ...........................................
Seats .108
Index
P
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Shif ting the Automatic . 249
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Treadwear .372
.......................................
Trip Meter .69
....................................
Turn Signals .74
...................
Tools, Tire Changing . 340
.....................
Underside, Cleaning .335
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .337
....
Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 372
........................
Unleaded Gasoline .232
.....................
Upholstery Cleaning .332
.......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 288
................................
Vanity Mirror .123
.........
Vehicle Capacity Load . 242,262
......................
Vehicle Dimensions .370
....
Vehicle Identif ication Number . 368
.............................
Vehicle Storage .327
.............................
Ventilation .135, 140
.................................................
VIN .368
...............................
Vinyl Cleaning .333 ..................................
Viscosity, Oil .285
.............
WARNING, Explanation of . ii
.........
Warning Labels, Location of . 60
..................
Warranty Coverages .383
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 294
............................
Level Indicator .67
.....................................
Operation .76
.........................................
Washing .330
..................
Waxing and Polishing . 331
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 78
............
Alignment and Balance . 312
..........................
Compact Spare .338
......................................
Wrench .342
Windows .....................................
Cleaning .334
................
Operating the Power . 113
............................................
Rear .115
...........................
Rear, Def ogger .77
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning .74
...........................
Def roster .137, 147 .......................................
Washers .76
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .305
.....................................
Operation .74
Rear Windshield Wiper and .....................................
Washer .76
..................
Wireless Headphones . 219
....................................
Worn Tires .311
.....
Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 365
: U.S. and Canada only
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