64Instruments and Controls
and the engine. Stop as soon as it
is safe, turn off the engine, and
call for assistance.
If you keep driving with the
malfunction indicator lamp on,
you can damage your vehicle ’s
emissions controls and engine.
Those repairs may not be covered
by your vehicle’ s warranties.
Reduced Power
Indicator
This light comes on for a few
seconds when you turn the key to
the “ON” position
If it comes on at any other time, it
indicates that there is a problem in
the throttle “drive-by-wire”
system. With the light on, your
vehicle goes into “limp home” mode — the engine runs on three
cylinders, and the accelerator
pedal no longer controls engine
speed.
As soon as it is safe, pull off the
road and turn off the engine.
Restart the engine to reset the
system. If the light remains on, or
comes on again while driving,
have the vehicle towed to your
Honda dealer for repair.
Turn Signal
Indicators
A green light flashing on the
instrument panel lets you know
that the front and rear turn signal
lights are working. If the light
stays on and does not flash, check
for a burned out bulb. If there is
no light when the lever is moved,
check the fuse and bulb.
Whenever the Hazard Warning Flasher Switch is on, both turn
signals will flash.
Low Fuel Indicator
This light comes on when the tank
becomes nearly empty. Fill up the
tank as soon as possible.
If the low fuel indicator light
comes on when the fuel tank is
not nearly empty, have the fuel
tank sensing unit and related
components inspected and
repaired by your Honda dealer.
Driving on a road with many
sharp curves may cause the fuel
indicator light to blink
intermittently. This is normal.
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Low Oil
Pressure Indicator
This light is designed to come on
to provide a “bulb check” when
the key is turned to the “
ON”
position, but should go out after
the engine is started. If the light
fails to come on with the key
turned to the “
ON” position, it
could indicate a burned out bulb
or a blown fuse. Have the system
repaired if the light does not come
on when checking. Occasionally, this light may
flicker momentarily while the
engine is idling, but this will not
harm the system. However, if the
light remains on during normal
engine operation, the engine
should be stopped until the cause
of the trouble can be located and
corrected. The source of the
trouble could be either of the
following:
•Low engine oil level
•Loss of engine oil pressure
Running the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious
mechanical damage almost
immediately. Turn off the engine
as soon as you can safely get the
vehicle stopped.
67Instruments and Controls
as indicated by the “
U/S” (upshift)
light on the instrument panel.
If vehicle speed drops below
20 mph (30 km/h), or if the
engine is not running smoothly,
you should downshift to the next
lower gear. You may need to
downshift two or more gears to
keep the engine running smoothly
or for satisfactory performance.
This indicator comes on for a few
seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the “ON”
position.4-Wheel Drive
(4WD) Indicator
4WD models only
This indicator lights when the
4-Wheel Drive system is engaged.
With the 4WD-2WD switch in the
“
OFF” or 2WD position, this light
will come on to provide a “bulb
check” when the key is turned to
the “
ON” position, but should go
out after the engine is started.
If the 4WD-2WD switch is in the
“
ON” or 4WD position, this light
will come on when the key is
turned to the “
ON” position and
remain on after the engine is
started.
Anti-Lock Indicator
This light will come on and go out
when the ignition switch is turned
to the “
ON” position. (If the light
does not come on, see your Honda
dealer to have the system
repaired.)
If the light remains on after
engine start-up or comes on
during operation of the vehicle,
stop as soon as possible and turn
the key off. Then start the engine
to reset the system. If the light
stays on, or it comes on again
while you’re driving, the anti-lock
brake system should be checked
at your Honda dealer.
Until you get it fixed, you ’ll have
normal brakes, but you won ’t
have anti-lock.
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Turn Signal Lever
Push the lever fully up to signal a
right turn. Push it fully down to
signal a left turn. Lights on the
front and rear of the vehicle will
flash.
The turn signal will cancel itself as
the turn is completed. In some
driving maneuvers, such as
changing lanes on an expressway,the steering wheel is not turned
back sufficiently after completing
the turn to automatically cancel the
turn signal. In such maneuvers the
driver should manually return the
lever to the neutral or canceled
position when the turn is
completed.
Lane Change Signal
In some turns, such as changing
lanes, the steering wheel is not
turned far enough to cancel the
turn signal. For convenience, you
can flash the turn signal by
moving the lever part way (to the
first stop) and holding it there.
The lever will return to the
horizontal position when you
release it.
A green light on the instrument
panel flashes to indicate proper
operation of the front and rear
turn signal lights. If the green
light remains on, but does not
flash, check for defective bulbs
If the green light does not light
when the lever is moved, check
the fuse and indicator bulb.
Technical Data243
Light Bulbs
ApplicationBulb No.QuantityRating
Candlepower
Front Lights
Headlight – Halogen
Fog
Turn signal & Parking light
Sidemarker9004
10342
2
265/45 watts
55 watts 21/5
Rear LightsBack-up
License
Tail, Stop & Sidemarker
Turn signal
High-mounted stop light1156
–
1157
1156 –2
2
2
2
427 watts
5 watts
27/8 watts
27
5 watts
Interior Illumination A/C-heater cont.
Dome light
Instrument cluster
Stop light
Luggage light
Step light74
–
158/74 –
–
–1
1
3/6 or 2 2
1
41.4
7 watts 2/1.4
5 watts
5 watts
5 watts
Dimensions and Weights
Model2WD4WD
Wheelbase–106.4 in. (2,702 mm)
Overall
Spare tire:
under floor178.2 in. (4,525 mm)OverallLengthSpare tire: tailgate184.2 in. (4,678 mm)
OverallLX, EX70.4 in. (1,784 mm)OverallWidthEX-L71.1 in. (1, 805 mm)
OverallHeightP225/75R1668.6 in. (1,743 mm)Height
(At curb Wt.)P245/70R1668.8 in. (1,748 mm)
Tread Front59 6 in (1 515 mm)Tread Front59.6 in. (1,515 mm)
Tread Rear59 8 in (1 520 mm)Tread Rear59.8 in. (1,520 mm)
GVWR–4,950 lb
(2,250 kg)5,200 lb
(2,360 kg)
Note: GVWR—Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
256
Break-in158. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fluid
219. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking
86. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power
161. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wear Indicators
162. . . . . . . . .
Break-in, New Vehicle
158. . . . . .
Brightness Control, Instrument Panel. See Illumination Control
Brights, Headlights
62. . . . . . . .
Bulb Replacement Specifications
243. . . . . . . . . . . .
C
Capacity Charts235. . . . . . . . . . .
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
47. . .
Care and Maintenance
195. . . . . .
Cargo Loading
233. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Carrying
17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cassette Player
Care
141. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation
128. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Catalytic Converter, Three-Way
172. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CAUTION, Explanation ofiv. . .
CD Changer131. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Certification Label
234. . . . . . . . .
Chains, Tire
168. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing Oil How to
212. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
When
204, 205, 211. . . . . . . . .
Changing a Flat Tire
186. . . . . . .
Lifting Points
187. . . . . . . . . . .
Changing Engine Coolant
218. . .
Charging System Indicator
62. .
Check Engine Light
63. . . . . . . .
Checklist, Before Driving
156. . . Children, Protecting
18. . . . . . . .
Child-Safe Door Locks
105. . . . .
Child Seats, General Guidelines
22. . . . . . .
Cigarette Lighter
116. . . . . . . . . .
Circuit Breaker, Checking the
108
Cleaner, Air214. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning Exterior
224. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior
226. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat Belts
229. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vinyl
229. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clock, Setting the
153. . . . . . . . . .
Clutch Fluid
223. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CO in the Exhaust
47, 249. . . . . .
Consumer Information
246. . . . . .
Control Locations
56. . . . . . . . .
Controls, Instruments and
55. . .
259
Foreign Countries, Operation in
173. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Filling the Fuel Tank
197. . . . .
Fuel Fill Cap
197. . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Gauge
59. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low Fuel Indicator
64. . . . . .
Octane Requirement
200. . . . .
Oxygenated
200. . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommendation
198. . . . . . . .
Tank Capacity
198, 237. . . . . .
Fuel Injection System
249. . . . . .
Fuses Checking the
193, 240. . . . . . .
Locations
240. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
G
Gas Mileage, Improving170. . . . Gasohol
200. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gasoline
200. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
See also Fuel
Octane Requirement
200. . . . .
Tank, Filling the
197. . . . . . . . . . . .
Gas Station Procedures
197. . . . .
Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature
60. . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel
59. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speedometer
58. . . . . . . . . . .
Tachometer
58. . . . . . . . . . . .
GAWR (Gross Axle
Weight Rating)
233. . . . . . . . . . .
Gearshift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission
76. .
5-Speed Transmission
83. . . .
Glass Cleaning
230. . . . . . . . . . . . Glove Box
114. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GVWR (Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating)
233. . . . . . . . . .
H
Halogen Headlight Bulbs243. . . .
Hazard Warning Flasher
76. . . .
Head Restraints
8, 12, 93. . . . . . .
Headlights
72. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
High Beam Indicator
62. . . . .
High Beams
72. . . . . . . . . . . .
On, Reminder
73. . . . . . . . . .
Replacing Halogen Bulbs
243.
Turning on
72. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heating and Cooling
120. . . . . . .
High-Low Beam Switch
72. . . .
Hood Release
109, 199. . . . . . . . .
Horn
115. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hydroplaning
168. . . . . . . . . . . . .
260I
Identification Number,
Vehicle
232. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition Keys
101. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switch
101. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Timing Control System
249. . .
Illumination Control
73. . . . . . .
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Indicators,
Instrument Panel
57. . . . . . . . .
Indicators and Gauges
57. . . . . .
Infants
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26
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Inflation, Proper Tire164, 239. . .
Inside Mirror
105. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspection, Tire
165. . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument Panel Brightness. See Illumination Control Interior Cleaning
226. . . . . . . . . .
Interior Lights
110. . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction
i. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
J
Jack, Tire187. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jacking up the Vehicle
187. . . . . .
Jump Starting
184. . . . . . . . . . . . .
K
Keyless Entry151. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Keys
101. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
L
Label, Certification234. . . . . . . .
Labels, Safety, Location of
48. .
Lane Change, Signaling
75. . . . .
Lap Belt
42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lap/Shoulder Belts
41. . . . . . . .
LATCH System
39
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lever, Transfer80, 84. . . . . . . . . .
Lifting Points
187. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lighter, Cigarette
116. . . . . . . . . .
Lights Bulb Replacement
243. . . . . . .
Dome Light
111. . . . . . . . . . . .
Indicator
61. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Luggage
110. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turn Signal
64. . . . . . . . . . . .
Limited Slip Differential
182. . . .
Loading Cargo
233. . . . . . . . . . . .
LOCK (Ignition Key Position)
101
Locks103. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Anti-Theft Steering Column
102
Child-Safe Door105. . . . . . . . .
Power Door
104. . . . . . . . . . . .
Tailgate
108. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .