Repair chips and scratches in the
paint as soon as you discover them.
Inspect and clean out the drain
holes in the bottom of the doors
and body.
Check the floor coverings for
dampness. Carpeting and f loor
mats may remain damp f or a long
time, especially in winter. This
dampness can eventually cause
the f loor panels to corrode.Use a high-pressure spray to clean
the underside of your car. This is
especially important in areas that
useroadsaltinwinter.Itisalsoa
good idea in humid climates and
areas subject to salt air. Be careful
of the ABS wheel sensors and
wiring at each wheel.
Have the corrosion-preventive
coatings on the underside of your
car inspected and repaired
periodically.
Many corrosion-preventive measures
are built into your Honda. You can
help keep your car f rom corroding
by perf orming some simple periodic
maintenance:
Corrosion Prot ect ion
Appearance Care
216
The interior f use box is underneath
the dashboard on the driver’s side.There are two under-hood f use
boxes in the engine compartment.
Themainfuseboxislocatedonthe
passenger’s side near the battery. To
open it, push the two tabs as shown.
All the electrical circuits in your car
have fuses to protect them from a
short circuit or overload. These
f uses are located in three f use boxes.
Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
240
µ µµ µ µ µµ µ µµ µ
No. Amps. No.
No. Circuits Protected
Circuits Protected
Circuits Protected
Amps. Amps.
1 23456789
10111213 40 A
20 A
30 A
20 A
40 A
20 A
12345 141516171819202122232425
Magnetic Clutch Relay
Right Headlight
ACG S
Hazard Warning Lights
Cooling Fan
Not used
Stop
Lef t Headlight
ABS F/S
ABS Motor
Battery
IG1 Main
Lighting 1 Relay
Lighting 2 Relay
Horn Relay
Power Window Motor
Right Roof Motor
Not used
Back Up ACC
Lef t Roof Motor
Heater Motor
Condenser Fan
Not used
Condenser Fan Relay
Cooling Fan Relay
Rear Window Defogger
Not used
Not usedEPS
Air Pump
20 A
70 A
60 A 20 A
15 A
10 A
20 A
15 A
20 A
20 A
30 A
100 A 40 A
Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
244 (AUXILIARY FUSE BOX)
UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOXES
(MAIN FUSE BOX)
CONT INUED
Accessories.................................
Installation . 128
...............
Accessory Power Socket . 80
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
.......................................
Position) . 59
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 164
.....................................
Airbag (SRS) . 9
.....................
Air Cleaner Element . 178
..............................
Air Conditioning . 84
..............................
Maintenance . 188
............................................
Usage . 84
.........................
Air Outlets (Vents) . 86
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires . 191
...........................
Alarm, Anti-theft . 116
.......................
Alcohol in Gasoline . 256
.......
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning . 212
......................................
Antif reeze . 167
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
....................
Indicator Light . 45, 145
...................................
Operation . 143
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 58
..........................
Anti-thef t System . 116
..........................
Appearance Care . 209
......................................
Audio Panel . 80 ..................................
Audio System . 92
................
Automatic Car Washes . 210
...............
Automatic Speed Control . 55
........
Back-up Lamp Replacement . 204
Battery
Charging System ...........................
Indicator . 44, 235
............................
Jump Starting . 228
..............................
Maintenance . 183
............................
Specif ications . 253
..............................
Bef ore Driving . 121
..........................................
Belts, Seat . 8
.............................
Beverage Holder . 80
...................................
Body Repair . 217
............................................
Brakes . 142
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 143
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 122
....................
Bulb Replacement . 204
...........................................
Fluid . 176
.........................................
Parking . 79
.........................
System Indicator . 44
..............
Wear Indicators, Disc . 142
.............................
Braking System . 142 ........................
Break-in, New Car . 122
..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 52
........................
Brights, Headlights . 51
.........................
Bulb Replacement . 200
..........................
Back-up Lights . 204
..............................
Brake Lights . 204
.................................
Headlights . 200
.................
License Plate Lights . 206
..................
Side Marker Lights . 202
............................
Specif ications . 253
....................
Turn Signal Lights . 202
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen . 200
............................
Capacities Chart . 252
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 39
............................
Cargo, Carrying . 130
..............
CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
...................................
CD Changer . 106
........................
Certif ication Label . 250
............................................
Chains . 197
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