Modif ying your car, or installing
some non-Honda accessories, can
make your car unsaf e. Bef ore you
make any modif ications or add any
accessories,besuretoreadthe
f ollowing inf ormation.When properly installed, cellular
phones, alarms, two-way radios, and
low-powered audio systems should
not interf ere with your car’s
computer-controlled systems, such
as the SRS and anti-lock brake
system.If possible, have your dealer inspect
the f inal installation.Have the installer contact your
Honda dealer f or assistance bef ore
installing any electronic accessory. Be sure electronic accessories do
not overload electrical circuits
(see page ). Make sure the accessory does not
obscure any lights, or interf ere
with proper car operation or
perf ormance.
Bef ore installing any accessory: However, if electronic accessories
are improperly installed, or exceed
your car’s electrical system capacity,
they can interfere with the operation
of your car, or even cause the
airbags to deploy.
Your dealer has Honda accessories
that allow you to personalize your car.
These accessories have been
designed and approved f or your car,
and are covered by warranty.
Non-Honda accessories are usually
designed f or universal applications.
Although aftermarket accessories
may f it on your car, they may not
meet f actory specif ications, and
could adversely af f ect your car’s
handling and stability. (See
‘‘Modif ications’’ on page f or
additional information.) 153 276
A ccessories
A ccessories and Modif ications
Bef ore Driving152
Improper accessories or
modifications can affect your
car’s handling, stability and
performance, and cause a
crash in which you can be hurt
or killed.
Follow all instructions in this
owner’s manual regarding
accessories and modifications.
Supplemental Restraint................................
System .10, 48
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Servicing .53
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SRS Indicator .51 ,61
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System Components . 48
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Synthetic Oil .196
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Underside, Cleaning .252
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .255
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 290
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Unleaded Gasoline .144
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Upholstery Cleaning .249
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 198
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 155
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Vehicle Dimensions .288
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 286
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Tachometer .69
Taillights, Changing ..................................
Bulbs .237, 238
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 255
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Tape Player .133
Technical Descriptions ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 290
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Emissions Control Systems . 294
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Oxygenated Fuels .292
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .296
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Temperature Gauge .71
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Tether Anchorage Points . 42
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Thef t Protection .137
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 296
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Time, Setting the .123
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Tire Chains .231 .........
Tire, How to Change a Flat . 257
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Tires .225
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Air Pressure .225
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Checking Wear .227
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Compact Spare .256
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 290
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Inf lation .225
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Inspection .227
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Maintenance .227
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Replacing .229
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Rotating .228
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Snow .230
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Specif ications .289
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Tire Chains .231
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Tools, Tire Changing . 258
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .179
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Emergency Towing . 282
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Traction Devices .231
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..................
Automatic (CVT) . 206
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual .208
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Fluid Selection . 207,208
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Identif ication Number . 287Shif ting the Automatic
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(CVT) .167
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Shif ting the Manual . 165
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Treadwear .290
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Trip Meter .69
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Trip Mileage .70
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Trunk .92
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Opening .92
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Open Monitor Light . 65
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Turn Signals .78
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