If your car’s battery has run down,
you may be able to start the engine
by using a booster battery. Although
this seems like a simple procedure,
you should take several precautions.
You cannot start a Honda with an
automatic transmission by pushing
or pulling it.To jump start your car, f ollow these
directions closely:
Open the hood and check the
physical condition of the battery
(see page ). In very cold
weather, check the condition of
the electrolyte. If it seems slushy
or like ice, do not try jump starting
until it thaws. Turn of f all the electrical acces-
sories: heater, A/C, stereo system,
lights, etc.
Put the transmission in Neutral or
Park, and set the parking brake.
1.
2.
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Jump Starting
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed267
A battery can explode if you do
not follow the correct procedure,
seriously injuring anyonenearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames,
and smoking materials away
from the battery. If a battery sits in extreme cold, the
electrolyte inside can f reeze.
Attempting to jump start with a f rozen
battery can cause it to rupture.
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If something electrical in your car
stops working, the f irst thing you
should check f or is a blown f use.
Determine f rom the chart on pagesand , or the diagram on the
fuse box lid, which fuse or fuses
control that component. Check those
f uses f irst, but check all the f uses
bef ore deciding that a blown f use is
not the cause. Replace any blown
f uses and check the component’s
operation.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0). Make sure the headlights and
all other accessories are off.
Remove the cover f rom the f use
box. Check each of the large f uses in
the under-hood f use box by
looking through the top at the wire
inside. Removing these f uses
requires a Phillips-head screw-
driver.
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.
1. 2. 4.
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Checking and Replacing Fuses
Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed279
FUSE
BLOWN FUSE PULLER
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Amps. Circuits Protected
1 23456789
1011121314151617181920 20 A
15 A
7.5 A 20 A
10 A
15 A
15 A
20 A
10 A
40 A
40 A
40 A
40 A
40 A
15 A
20 A
15 A
80 A
40 A Condenser Fan
Small Lights
Interior Light
Cooling Fan
Hazard, Turn Signals
FI ECU
Horn, Brake Light
ABS F/S
Back Up
ABS Motor
Rear Defroster
Heater Motor
Power Window
Option
Lef t Headlight
Door Lock
Right Headlight
Not Used
Battery
Ignition 1
Spare Fuses
21 257.5 A 30 A
Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed281
UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX
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No. Amps.No. Amps.
Circuits Protected Circuits Protected
: On Canadian models
12345 15 A
20 A
10 A
10 A 6789
1011 1213141516171819202122232425 7.5 A
20 A
7.5 A 10 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
10 A
10 A
15 A
15 A
7.5 A 20 A
20 A
20 A
Ignition Coil
LAF Heater
Daytime Running Lights
Alternator
Not Used Power Window Relay
Moonroof
Accessory, Radio
SIDE SRS
Meter
ABS
Daytime Running Lights
SRS
Power Mirrors
(Security)
Not Used
Fuel Pump
Accessory Power Socket
Turn Signal Lights
Front Wipers
Not Used
Front Right Power Window
Front Left Power Window
Not Used
Not Used
Fuses
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INTERIOR FUSE BOX
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Specif ications
T echnical Inf ormation289
Fuses
Tires
Alignment
Air Conditioning Battery
Lights
HFC-134a (R-134a)
17.6 19.4 oz (500 550 g) SP-10
12 V
12 V 60/55 W (HB2)
21/5 W
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V 18 W
12 V 21/5 W
12 V 21 W
12 V 3 CP Interior
Under-hood Size
Pressure
Toe-in
Camber
Caster
2°14’45’
0°
0.00 in (0.0 mm)
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm)
T115/70D14 88M
P185/65R15 86HP185/70R14 87S
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant oil type
0.08 in ( 2.0 mm)
T125/70D15 95M
21 W
3CP
10 W5W5W8W5W
Capacity 36 AH/5 HR
12 V
38 AH/5 HR
12 V See page 282 or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box door under the steering
column.
See page 281 or the fuse box
cover.
Headlights (HI/LO)
Front turn signal/side marker
lights
Front parking light
Rear turn signal lights
Stop/Taillights/Rear side
marker lights
Back-up lights
High-mount stop light
License plate lights
Ceiling light
Front ceiling light
Spotlights
Trunk light Front Rear
FrontRear
Front
Front/Rear
Spare
Front/Rear
Spare
3: 4:5:6:
1 : U.S.: EX
Canada : Si
2: LX U.S.: DX, HX and LX
Canada: DX
U.S.: EX
Canada: LX, Si
U.S.: DX, HX and LX
Canada : DX, LX and Si
U.S.: EX
Canada: LX with ABS, Si with ABS
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Accessories and Modif ications . 163
................................
Accessories . 163
.
Additional Safety Precautions . 164
............................
Modif ications . 164
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) . 83
.............
Accessory Power Socket . 104
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 203
.............................
Airbag (SRS) . 10, 49
.....................
Air Cleaner Element . 219
..............
Air Conditioning System . 110
..............................
Maintenance . 228
.........................................
Usage . 110
.......................
Air Outlets (Vents) . 112
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires . 232
.........................
Normal Driving . 233
.......................
Alcohol in Gasoline . 292
......................................
Antif reeze . 207
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
....................
Indicator Light . 65, 186
...................................
Operation . 184
Anti-thef t Steering Column ..............................................
Lock . 82
..........................
Appearance Care . 249 ........................
Audio System . 118, 130
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 151
..............
Automatic Transmission . 174
..........................
Capacity, Fluid . 288
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 214
.......................................
Shif ting . 175
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 174
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 175
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 178
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator . 64, 273
............................
Jump Starting . 267
..............................
Maintenance . 224
............................
Specif ications . 289
..............................
Bef ore Driving . 155
....................................
Belts,Seat .8,45
.........................
Beverage Holders . 102
.................................
Body Repairs . 256
Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 184
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 156
....................
Bulb Replacement . 244 ...........................................
Fluid . 217
.......................................
Parking . 100
.................
System Indicator . 65, 275
........................
Wear Indicators . 183
.............................
Braking System . 183
........................
Break-in, New Car . 156
..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 74
........................
Brights, Headlights . 73
Bulb Replacement
..........................
Back-up Lights . 244
..............................
Brake Lights . 244
..............................
Ceiling Light . 247
................
Front Parking Lights . 242
........
Front Side Marker Lights . 242
.................................
Headlights . 241
.........
High-mount Brake Light . 245
.................
License Plate Lights . 245
.........
Rear Side Marker Lights . 244
............................
Specif ications . 289
...................................
Spotlights . 247
...............................
Trunk Light . 246
....................
Turn Signal Lights . 242
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen . 241
Index
A
B
I
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
...................................
Dashboard . 2, 60
................
Daytime Running Lights . 74
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 302
........................
Def og and Def rost . 115
................
Def ogger, Rear Window . 78
..............
Def rosting the Windows . 115
....................................
Dimensions . 288
...............
Dimming the Headlights . 73
Dipstick
..........
Automatic Transmission . 214
..................................
Engine Oil . 160
..........................
Directional Signals . 75
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 183
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil . 206
Doors
..............
Locking and Unlocking . 84
......................
Power Door Locks . 84
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 290
Downshif ting, 5-speed Manual
.............................
Transmission . 172
.....................................
Drive Belts . 231
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
............................
Capacities Chart . 288
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 55
.................................
Cargo Hooks . 168
.............................
Carrying Cargo . 165
Cassette Player
............................................
Care . 148
...........................
Operation . 124, 145
..............
CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
..........................
CD Changer . 127, 141
..............................
CD Player . 127, 139
..................................
Ceiling Light . 105
........................
Certif ication Label . 286
............................................
Chains . 238
....................
Changing a Flat Tire . 259
............
Changing Engine Coolant . 209
Changing Oil
........................................
How to . 205
......................................
When to . 192
...
Charging System Indicator . 64, 273
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 170
.....................................
Child Saf ety . 21
Child Seats
...........................
Lower Anchors . 42
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 41 ....................
Cleaner Element, Air . 219
Cleaning
......................................
Exterior . 250
.......................................
Interior . 252
...................................
Seat Belts . 253
...........................................
Vinyl . 253
....................................
Windows . 254
.................
Clock, Setting the . 123, 135
...................................
Clutch Fluid . 217
........................
CO in the Exhaust . 294
......................................
Coat Hook . 105
............
Cold Weather, Starting in . 171
..............................
Compact Spare . 258
...............
Consumer Inf ormation . 300
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 59
Coolant
........................................
Adding . 207
....................................
Checking . 161
.........................
Proper Solution . 207
...................................
Replacing . 209
...................
Temperature Gauge . 71
....................
Corrosion Protection . 255
Crankcase Emissions Control
........................................
System . 294
............
Cruise Control Operation . 151
..........
Customer Relations Of f ice . 300
Index
C D
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Fuses, Checking the . 279
........................
Jacking up the Car . 259
.......................................
Jack, Tire . 259
................................
Jump Starting . 267
...............
Gas Mileage, Improving . 162
..........................................
Gasohol . 292
.........................................
Gasoline . 156
...............
Fuel Reserve Indicator . 66
...........................................
Gauge . 70
................
Octane Requirement . 156
........................
Tank, Filling the . 157
................
Gas Station Procedures . 157
Gauges
...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 71
...............................................
Fuel . 70
...............................
Speedometer . 69
.................................
Tachometer . 69
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 174
5-speed Manual
.........................
Transmission . 172
..............................
Glass Cleaning . 254
......................................
Glove Box . 101 .............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 241
..............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 78
Headlights
............
Daytime Running Lights . 74
..................
High Beam Indicator . 66
........................
Reminder Beeper . 73
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 241
...................................
Turning on . 73
..............................
Head Restraints . 92
.....................
Heating and Cooling . 110
.............
High Altitude, Starting at . 171
.................
High-Low Beam Switch . 73
..............
High-mount Brake Light . 245
....................................
Hood Latch . 220
.......................
Hood, Opening the . 158
..................................................
Horn . 72
...........................
Hydraulic Clutch . 217
.................................
Hydroplaning . 188
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 286
Ignition
..............................................
Keys . 80 ...........................................
Switch . 82
............
Timing Control System . 295
.........
Important Safety Precautions . 6
Indicators, Instrument
.............................................
Panel . 61
...............................
Inf ant Restraint . 30
Inf ant Seats
...........................
Lower Anchors . 42
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 41
...................
Inf lation, Proper Tire . 232
.........................
Normal Driving . 233
...................................
Inside Mirror . 99
.............................
Inspection, Tire . 234
........................
Instrument Panel . 2, 58
........
Instrument Panel Brightness . 74
...........................
Interior Cleaning . 252
...............................
Interior Lights . 105
........................................
Introduction . i
Index
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