However, if electronic accessories
are improperly installed, or exceed
your vehicle’s electrical system
capacity, they can interf ere with theoperation of your vehicle, or even
cause the airbags to deploy.
Make sure the accessory does not
obscure any lights, or interf ere
with proper vehicle operation or
perf ormance.
Be sure electronic accessories do
not overload electrical circuits
(see page ).
Bef ore installing any accessory:
When properly installed, cellular
phones, alarms, two-way radios, and
low-powered audio systems should
not interf ere with your vehicle’s
computer-controlled systems, such
as the SRS and anti-lock brake
system.
Modif ying your vehicle, or installing
some non-Honda accessories, can
make your vehicle unsaf e. Bef ore
you make any modif ications or add
anyaccessories,besuretoreadthe
f ollowing inf ormation.
Your dealer has genuine Honda
accessories that allow you to
personalize your vehicle. These
accessories have been designed and
approved f or your vehicle, and are
covered by warranty.
Non-Honda accessories are usually
designed f or universal applications.
Although aftermarket accessories
may f it on your vehicle, they may not
meet f actory specif ications, and
could adversely af f ect your vehicle’s
handling and stability. (See
‘‘Modif ications’’ on page f or
additional information.)
Have the installer contact your
Honda dealer f or assistance bef ore
installing any electronic accessory.
If possible, have your Honda dealer
inspect the f inal installation. 356
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A ccessories
A ccessories and Modif ications
Bef ore Driving223
Improper accessories or
modifications can affect your
vehicle’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.
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Tire Chains .314
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 335
...............................................
Tires .308
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Air Pressure .308
...................................
Balancing .311
.........................
Checking Wear .310
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Compact Spare .334
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 364
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Inf lation .308
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Inspection .310
...................................
Replacing .312
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Rotating .311
...........................................
Snow .314
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Specif ications .363
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Tire Chains .314
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .247
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Emergency Wrecker . 358
Your Vehicle Behind a ............................
Motorhome .259
Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 293
...........................
Fluid Selection .293
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Identif ication Number . 360
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Shif ting the Automatic . 233
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Treadwear .364 .......................................
Trip Meter .68
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Turn Signals .74
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Tools, Tire Changing . 335
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Underside, Cleaning .331
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .333
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 364
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Unleaded Gasoline .216
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Upholstery Cleaning .328
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 286
................................
Vanity Mirror .109
.................
Vehicle Capacity Load . 226
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Vehicle Dimensions .362
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 360
.............................
Vehicle Storage .324
.....................................
Ventilation .123
.................................................
VIN .360
...............................
Vinyl Cleaning .329
..................................
Viscosity, Oil .284
..................................
VTM-4 Lock .238 .............
WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 57
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Warranty Coverages .375
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 292
............................
Level Indicator .65
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Operation .76
.........................................
Washing .326
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Waxing and Polishing . 327
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 78
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Alignment and Balance . 311
..........................
Compact Spare .334
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Wrench .337
Windows .....................................
Cleaning .330
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Operating the Power . 99
...........................
Rear, Def ogger .77
Windshield .....................................
Cleaning .330
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Def roster .125, 133
.......................................
Washers .76
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .304
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