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This manual should be considered
a permanent part of your vehicle.
It should remain with the vehicle
when sold so it will provide the
next owner with important safety,
operating and maintenance
information. All information,
illustrations and specifications
contained in this manual are based
on the latest product information
available at the time of printing.
All rights are reserved to make
changes at any time without
notice. A vehicle maintenance
schedule and consumer
information are included in this
manual. A separate booklet
provides important information on
all warranties regarding your
vehicle.
Owner’s Identification

78Instruments and Controls
3 (Third) — When operating your
vehicle on slippery roads, on a
long descending slope, or on a
road with many sharp curves, you
will want to use engine braking.
At this time, put the shift lever
into this range.
2 (Second) — You may choose this
position when traveling down a
moderate grade where you want to
slow down a little without using
the brake itself. Change back to
the “
D” position to return to
normal driving. With the shift
lever in “2, ” the vehicle will start
in first gear and automatically shift
to second gear.
L (First) — This position may be
selected for maximum braking
down severe grades. Return the
selector lever to the “
D” position
to resume normal driving. It is
possible to move the lever into first gear at any speed. However,
the transmission will not actually
shift to first gear until vehicle
speed is below 35 mph (Power
Mode) or 25 mph (Normal Mode).
When starting out in “L,” the
transmission will not upshift.
Starting — Start the engine with
the lever in the “P” or “N”
position. It will not start in any
other position. If it does, have
your vehicle checked by your
Honda dealer.
Always apply the foot brake
before shifting into any driving
position. This prevents the vehicle
from creeping.
Do not press the accelerator pedal
while shifting from “
P” or “N” to
any driving position.
Shift Lock — As a safety measure
for vehicles with an automatic
transmission, you cannot shift
from “
P” (Park) position into any
other position unless the brake
pedal is depressed when the key
switch is in the “
ON” position or
the engine is running.
The shift lever may not move if
the pushbutton on the shift lever is
pressed before the brake pedal is
depressed. In this case, release
the pushbutton, press the brake
pedal and try again.
If the shift lever won’ t move from
the “
P” position even when these
instructions are followed, perform
the following steps:

132 Comfort and Convenience Features
slot. The drive will pull it in the
rest of the way, and begin playing
the first track. The light next to
the button will stay on as a
reminder that a
CD
is loaded in
that position.
Repeat this procedure to load
CDs
in the remaining positions in the
changer. The positions that
contain
CDs will display a green
light next to their buttons. The
CD
position that is currently loaded
and ready to play will display an
orange light.
Playing CDs
Press the
CD button on the front
of the radio. The
CD that is
currently loaded will begin
playing. The disc and track
numbers will be shown in the
radio display. When the system
reaches the end of that
CD, it will
load and play the next
CD. To select a different disc, push the
appropriate button (1
–6) on the
front of the
CD changer. The light
next to the button will flash as the
current
CD is stored and the new
CD is loaded. The light will then
turn orange, and the
CD will
begin playing from the first track.
You can also press the
TUNE/DISC button on the front of
the radio:
to select the
previous disc, or
to select the
next disc.
To change tracks, press and
release either the
button
(preset 4), or the
button
(preset 6). Each time you press
, the system will advance one
track. Pressing
once will
return the system to the beginning
of the current track. Press it again
to select the previous track. To move rapidly within a track,
press and hold the
button
(preset 3) to move forward, or the
button (preset 1) to move
backward. Release the button
when the system reaches the point
you want.
You can switch to the radio or
cassette player by pressing the
FM/AM or TAPE buttons on the
front of the radio. To switch back
to the
CD changer, press the CD
button. The CD will begin playing
where it left off.
To eject a
CD, select it with the
button on the front of the
CD
changer (the light turns to
orange), then press the
EJECT
button.
Protecting Compact Discs
For information on how to handle
and protect compact discs, see
page 146.

143Comfort and Convenience Features
Repeat this procedure to load CDs
in the remaining positions in the
changer.
To load more than one CD in a
single operation, press and hold
the LOAD button until you hear a
beep. Load the first CD as
described above. After the first
CD loads, the light for the next
open position will begin blinking.
Insert the next CD part way into
the slot. Continue this procedure
until all six slots are loaded. If
you do not want to load CDs into
all six positions, press the LOAD
button again after the last CD has
loaded. That CD will begin
playing.
Playing CDs
Press the DISC button to switch to
the CD changer. The CD that is
currently loaded will begin
playing. The disc and track
numbers are shown in the display.
To select a different disc, press the
TUNE/DISC button:
to select
the next disc, or
to select the
previous disc.
To change tracks, press and
release the
(preset 2) button to
advance one track at a time, or the
(preset 1) button to return to
the beginning of the current track.
Press
again to select the
previous track.
To move rapidly within a track,
press and hold the
button to
move forward, or the
button
to move backward. Release the
button when the system reaches
the point you want.
You can switch to the radio or the
cassette player by pressing the
FM, AM, or TAPE button. To switch back to the CD changer,
press the DISC button. The CD
will begin playing where it left
off.
To remove a CD from the
changer, select the CD with the
TUNE/DISC button, then press
and release the EJECT button
next to the slot.
To remove all the CDs from the
changer, press and hold the
EJECT button until you hear a
beep. The CDs will eject in order.
Sound Retrieval System
– The
Sound Retrieval System function
adds richness to the sound of the
CDs. To activate it, press the
button. This turns on the first
level of sound expansion. Press
the button a second time to take it
to the second level. Press the
button again to turn off the
feature.

160Driving Tips
hazard. This is sometimes referred
to as “stomp and steer
.”
You will feel a pulsation in the
brake pedal when the
ABS
activates, and you may hear some
noise. This is normal, it is the
ABS rapidly pumping the brakes.
Activation varies with the amount
of traction your tires have. On dry
pavement, you will need to press
on the brake pedal very hard
before you activate the
ABS.
However, you may feel the
ABS
activate immediately if you are
trying to stop on snow or ice.
Important Safety Reminders
ABS does not reduce the time
or distance it takes to stop the
vehicle, it only helps with steering
control during braking. You
should always maintain a safe following distance from other
vehicles.
ABS will not prevent a skid that
results from changing direction
abruptly, such as trying to take a
corner too fast or making a
sudden lane change. Always drive
at a safe, prudent speed for the
road and weather conditions.
ABS cannot prevent a loss of
stability. Always steer moderately
when you are braking hard.
Severe or sharp steering wheel
movement can still cause your
vehicle to veer into oncoming
traffic or off the road.
A vehicle with
ABS may require
a longer distance to stop on
loose or uneven surfaces, such as
gravel or snow, than a vehicle
without anti-lock. Slow down and allow a greater distance between
vehicles under those conditions.
ABS Indicator
The
ABS is self-checking. You
may feel a slight movement of the
brake pedal just after you start the
engine. This is the
ABS performing
a check. It also checks itself
whenever you use the brakes.

167Driving Tips
We urge you not to install
oversize tires and wheels that
would change your vehicle’s
ride height and possibly affect
handling and stability.
Installing improper tires on
your vehicle can affect
handling and stability. This
can cause a crash in which
you can be seriously hurt or
killed.
Always use the size and type
of tires recommended in this
owner’s manual.
It is best to replace all four tires at
the same time. If that is not
possible
or necessary, then replace
the two front tires or the two rear
tires as a pair. Replacing just one
tire can seriously affect your
vehicle’s handling.
The
ABS works by comparing the
speed of the wheels. When
replacing tires, use the same size
originally supplied with the
vehicle. Tire size and construction
can affect wheel speed and may
cause the system to work
inconsistently.
If you ever need to replace a
wheel, make sure the
replacement’s specifications
match the wheels that originally
came on your Honda. Replacement wheels are available
at your Honda dealer.
Wheels and Tires
Wheels:
16 x 7 JJ
Tires:
Standard on
LX 2WD
225/75R16
Standard on all other models
245/70R16
See page 250 for information
about DOT Tire Quality Grading.

209Care and Maintenance
Sit in the driver
’s seat and
perform these checks:
1. With the engine stopped,
depress the brake pedal several
times; the travel distance and
effective pedal stroke should
remain unchanged.
2. Start the engine with the brake pedal fully depressed.
The brake pedal should go down
a little as the engine starts.
3. Depress the brake pedal, stop the engine and hold the pedal
depressed for about 30
seconds; the brake pedal
should remain in position
without rising or going down.
4. Restart the engine and run it for about a minute, then turn it
off and depress the brake
pedal firmly several times; the
brake pedal travel should decrease each time the brake
pedal is depressed.
If the brakes do not operate
normally, have them checked and
corrected by your Honda dealer.
Exhaust system — Be alert to any
changes in the sound of the exhaust
system or any smell of fumes.
These are signs the system may be
leaking or overheating. Have the
system checked and/or repaired at
once if these conditions exist. (Also
see “Carbon Monoxide Hazard” in
the “Driver and Passenger Safety ”
section and “ Three-Way Catalytic
Converter ” in the “Driving Tips ”
section.)
Windshield wipers and
washers —
Check the operation
and condition of the wiper blades.
Check the flow and aim of the
washer spray.
Defrosters — Check performance
by moving the controls to the
defrost setting and noting the
amount of air directed against the
windshield.
Rear view mirrors and sun
visors —
Check that the friction
joints hold the mirrors and sun
visors firmly in place.
Horn — Blow the horn now and
then to be sure it works.
Lap and shoulder belts — Check
the belt system, including
webbing, buckles, latch plates,
retractors, guide loops and
anchors for proper operation and
damage.
Seat adjusters — When adjusting
a seat, be sure the seat adjusters
latch securely by pushing the seat
forward and backward.

213Care and Maintenance
Oil Viscosity
Engine oil viscosity (thickness) has
an effect on fuel economy. Lower
viscosity engine oils can provide
increased fuel economy; however,
higher temperature weather
conditions require higher viscosity
engine oils for satisfactory
lubrication. To get the best fuel
economy with your vehicle, you
should use a fuel-saving engine oil
of the proper viscosity. These oils
can be found in service stations andother retail stores. They are
identified by words such as
“Energy Saving,” “Conserves
Gasoline,” “Gas Saving,”
“Gasoline Saving,” “Friction
Reducing,” “Improved Gasoline
Mileage” or “Fuel Saving.”
The chart lists the recommended
engine oil viscosities for the
temperature range you expect
before the next oil change. For
temperatures above 0

F (–18
C),
SAE 10W–30 is the preferred viscosity grade. If cold-weather
starting problems are encountered
at temperatures below 0

F
(–18
C), SAE 5W–30 viscosity
oils may be required.
Oil Level Check
It is the owner ’s responsibility to
keep the engine oil at the proper
level. Check the oil level at regular
intervals (such as every other fuel
stop) and keep it above the
“minimum” level mark.
Remember, your engine may use
more oil when it is new.
The best time to check the engine
oil level is when the oil is warm,
such as during a fuel stop. Shut off
the engine and wait about 5 minutes
for the oil to drain back to the oil
pan. Pull out the dipstick, wipe it
clean, and push it back down all the
way. Now pull out the dipstick and
–20 F 0 F
– 30 C –20 C –10 C 20 F
40 F
0 C 10 C 20 C
60 F
80 F
30 C 40 C
100 F
TEMPERATURE RANGE YOU EXPECT BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
VISCOSITY GRADE – AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
SAE 5W–30
SAE 10W–30, PREFERRED
SAE 15W–40, 20W–40, 20W–50