Regular cleaning and polishing of
your Honda helps to keep it ‘‘new’’
looking. This section gives you
informationonhowtocleanyourcar
and preserve its appearance: the
paint, brightwork, wheels and
interior. Also included are several
things you can do to help prevent
corrosion..................................
Exterior Care .356
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Washing .356
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Waxing .357
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Aluminum Wheels .357
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Paint Touch-up .357
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Interior Care .358
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Carpeting .358
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Floor Mats .358
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Fabric .359
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Vinyl .359
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Leather .359
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Seat Belts .359
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Windows .360
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Air Fresheners .360
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Corrosion Protection .361
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Body Repairs .362
Appearance Care
Appearance Care355
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.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.If you want to use an air f reshener/
deodorizer in the interior of your car,
it is best to use a solid type. Some
liquid air f resheners contain chemi-
cals that may cause parts of the
interior trim and f abric to crack or
discolor.
If youusealiquidairfreshener,
make sure you f asten it securely so it
does not spill as you drive.
Interior Care
Appearance Care
Windows
A ir Fresheners
360
The rear window def ogger and
antenna wires are bonded to the inside
of the glass. Wiping vigorously up-and-
down can dislodge and break these
wires. When cleaning the rear window,
use gentle pressure and wipe side-to-
side.
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.
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. 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.
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
Charging System Indicator
380
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR
Check each of the large f uses in
the under-hood f use box by
looking through the side window
at the wire inside. Removing these
f uses requires a Phillips-head
screwdriver.Check the smaller f uses in the
under-hood f use box and all the
fuses in the interior fuse box by
pulling out each f use with the f use
puller provided in the under-hood
fuse box.
3.
4.
CONT INUED
Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed387
BLOWNBLOWN
FUSE PULLER
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Amps.
Amps. No.
No. Amps.
No.
CONT INUED
Circuits Protected Circuits ProtectedCircuits Protected
: 6-cylinder models
10 A
7.5 A 15 A
20 A
10 A
(30A) 10 A
15 A
10 A 6
7
8
9
10
1
2
3
4
5 20 A
30 A
7.5 A 20 A
40 A
40 A
15 A
30 A
30 A
20 A
40 A
40 A
(40 A) 40 A
100 A
50 A
50 A
11
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
17
18
18
19
20
21
22
23
Left Headlight Low Beam
(Rear Defroster Coil)
Left Headlight High Beam
Small Light
Right Headlight High Beam Right Headlight Low Beam
Back Up
FI ECU
Condenser f an
Not UsedCooling Fan
Cooling Fan
MG. Clutch
Horn, Stop
Rear Defroster
Back Up, ACC
Hazard
ABS Motor
TCS Motor
ABS F/S
TCS
Option
Option
Heater Motor
Battery
Not Used
BIG1Main
Power Window Main
Fuses
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UNDER-HOOD FUSE/RELAY BOX
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No. No. Amps.
Amps. Circuits Protected
Circuits Protected Amps. Circuits Protected
: On Canadian models
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
1
2
3
4
5
6 7
8
9
10
11
12 10 A
20 A
15 A
7.5 A 30 A
(15 A)
15 A
(10 A) 15 A
10 A
7.5 A Back-Up Lights
Door Lock
Front Accessory Sockets
IG OPDS
IG Wiper
Not Used
DBW
Ignition Coil
Daytime Running Light
Laf Heater
Radio
Interior Light (20 A)
(20 A)
(20 A)
15 A
15 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 10 A
7.5 A
20 A
20 A
(20 A)
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A Not Used
Driver’s Power Seat Sliding
Heated Seats
Not Used
IG ACG
IG Fuel Pump
IG Washer
IG Meter
IG SRS
IGP (PGM-FI ECU)
Not Used
Not Used
Passenger’s Power Window
Driver’s Power Window
Moonroof
Not Used
IG HAC
Not Used
ACC
HAC OP
Driver’s Power Seat Reclining
Fuses
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INTERIOR FUSE BOX
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Capacities Chart . 396,398
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 56
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Cargo Net .237
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Carrying Cargo .234
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Changer . 156,173,196
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CD Player .154
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CD Pocket, Center .113
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Certif ication Label .394
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Chains .338
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Changing a Flat Tire .365
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Changing Engine Coolant . 301
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .296
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When to .276, 284
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Charging System Indicator . 62,380
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 240
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Child Seats .26
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LATCH .43
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Tether Anchorage Points . 42
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Cleaner, Air .316
Cleaning ....................
Aluminum Wheels .357
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Carpeting .358 ......................................
Exterior .356
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Fabric .359
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Interior .358
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Leather .359
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Seat Belts .359
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Vinyl .359
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Window .360
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Climate Control System . 129
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Clock, Setting the . 153,171,193
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Clutch Fluid .314
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CO in the Exhaust .406
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Coin Pocket .113
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 242
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Compact Spare .364
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Console Compartment . 111
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Consumer Inf ormation . 412
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Controls, Instruments and . 59
Coolant ........................................
Adding .299
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Checking .230
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Proper Solution .299
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Temperature Gauge . 70
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Corrosion Protection .361
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .405
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Cruise Control Operation . 214..........
Customer Relations Of f ice . 412
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard .2, 60
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Daytime Running Lights . 76
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 414
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 79
Defrosting the ....................
Windows .127, 136,144
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Dimensions .396, 398
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Dimming the Headlights . 74
Dipstick .
Automatic Transmission . 307,308
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Engine Oil .228
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Directional Signals .77
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 254
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Disposal of Used Oil .298
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking . 86
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Power Door Locks .86
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 400
Downshif ting, Manual .....................
Transmission .243, 245
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Drive Belt .332
Index
C
D
II
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Radiator Overheating . 376
Radio/CD Sound .......................
System .148, 163,187
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Readiness Codes .382
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 348
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Rear Seat Access .98
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Rear Seat, Folding .100
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Rear View Mirror .108
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Rear Window Def ogger . 79
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 94,97 Recommended Shif t
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Speeds .244, 246
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Reminder Lights .61
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Remote Transmitter .87
Replacement Inf ormation .................
Air Cleaner Element . 316
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Engine Coolant .301
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 330
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Engine Oil and Filter . 296
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Fuses .386
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Light Bulbs .342
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Schedule .276, 284
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Spark Plugs .318, 321
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Tires .336
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Wiper Blades .327
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .48
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Reserve Tank, Coolant . 230
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Restraint, Child .21
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Reverse Gear Position . 249
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Rotation, Tire .336
Oil
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Change, How to .296
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Change, When to . 276,284
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Checking Engine .228
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Pressure Indicator . 62,379
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .295
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 85
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Operation in Foreign Countries . 404
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Outside Mirrors .108
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Outside Temperature .69
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Overheating, Engine .376
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 291
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Oxygenated Fuel .403
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Panel Brightness Control . 76
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Park Gear Position .249
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Parking .253
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Parking Brake .110
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Parking Lights .74
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 253
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PGM-FI System .406
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Polishing and Waxing . 357
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Pollen Filter .330 ............
Pre-Drive Saf ety Checklist . 12
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 19
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Protecting Adults .13
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Additional Safety Precautions . 20
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 19
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Protecting Children .21
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Protecting Inf ants .30
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Protecting Larger Children . 38
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Protecting Small Children . 34
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .42
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Using LATCH .43
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Saf ety Belts .8, 46
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 414
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