Press and hold the remote control
button and one of the HomeLink
buttons at the same time.
Unplug the garage door opener
motor f rom the house current. The remote control
you are training f rom may stop trans-
mitting after two seconds. This is not
enough f or HomeLink to learn the
code. Release and press the button
on the remote control every two
seconds until HomeLink has learned
the code.
The red light in HomeLink should
begin f lashing. It will f lash slowly
at first, then rapidly.
When the red light f lashes rapidly,
release both buttons. HomeLink
should have learned the code from
the remote control. Plug in the garage door opener
motor, then test the HomeLink
transceiver button by pushing it. If
the button does not work, repeat
the procedure to train it again. If it
still does not work, you may have a
variable or rolling code garage
door opener. See if you do by
pressing and holding the
HomeLink transceiver button you
just trained. If the red light blinks
f or two seconds then stays on, you
have a rolling code garage door
opener. Go to ‘‘Training with a
Rolling Code System’’ (see page
)
Repeat these steps to train the
other two HomeLink buttons to
operate any other remotely
controlled devices around your
home (lighting, automatic gate,
security system, etc.).
Holdtheendof thegaragedoor
opener remote control 2 to 5
inches f rom the HomeLink
transceiver. Make sure you are not
blocking your view of the red light
in HomeLink.
2. 3. 4.
1.
5.6. 7.
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Canadian Owners:
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
HomeL ink Universal T ransceiver
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Youshoulddothefollowingchecks
and adjustments bef ore you drive
your vehicle.Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove f rost, snow,
or ice.
Check that the hood is f ully closed.
Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure.
Check that any items you may be
carrying are stored properly or
f astened down securely. Check the seat adjustment (see
page ).
Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
page ).
Check the steering wheel
adjustment (see page ).
Make sure the doors and the
trunk are securely closed and
locked.
Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passengers have f astened
their seat belts (see page ).
When you start the engine, check
the gauges and indicators in the
instrument panel (see page ).
3.
2.
1.
4. 5.
6. 7. 8.
9.
10. 83
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Preparing to Drive
Driving178
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Always use the parking brake when
you park your vehicle. Make sure
the parking brake is set f irmly or
your vehicle may roll if it is parked
on an incline.
If your vehicle has an automatic
transmission, set the parking brake
bef ore you put the transmission in
Park. This keeps the vehicle f rom
moving and putting pressure on the
parking mechanism in the
transmission.If the vehicle is f acing uphill, turn
the f ront wheels away f rom the
curb. If you have a manual
transmission, put it in f irst gear.
If the vehicle is f acing downhill,
turn the front wheels toward the
curb. If you have a manual
transmission, put it in reverse gear.
Make sure the parking brake is
f ully released bef ore driving away.
Driving with the parking brake
partially set can overheat or
damage the rear brakes.
Make sure the moonroof (if
equipped) and the windows are
closed.
Turn of f the lights.
Place any packages, valuables, etc.
in the trunk or take them with you.
Lockthedoorswiththekeyorthe
remote transmitter.
Check the indicator on the
instrument panel to verif y that the
security system is set.
Never park over dry leaves, tall
grass, or other f lammable
materials. The hot three way
catalytic converter could cause
these materials to catch on fire.
On vehicles with security system
Parking T ips
Driving
Parking T ips
187
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If you need to park your vehicle f or
an extended period (more than one
month), there are several things you
should do to prepare it f or storage.
Proper preparation helps prevent
deterioration and makes it easier to
get your vehicle back on the road. If
possible, store your vehicle indoors.Fill the f uel tank.
Change the engine oil and f ilter.
Wash and dry the exterior
completely.
Cleantheinterior.Makesurethe
carpeting, floor mats, etc. are
completely dry.
Leave the parking brake off. Put
the transmission in Reverse
(manual) or Park (automatic).
Block the rear wheels. If the vehicle is to be stored f or a
longer period, it should be
supported on jackstands so the
tires are of f the ground.
Leave one window open slightly (if
the vehicle is being stored
indoors).
Disconnect the battery.
Support the f ront wiper blade
arms with a f olded towel or rag so
they do not touch the windshield.
To minimize sticking, apply a
silicone spray lubricant to all door
and trunk seals. Also, apply a
vehiclebodywaxtothepainted
surfaces that mate with the door
and trunk seals.
Cover the vehicle with a
‘‘breathable’’ cover, one made
f rom a porous material such as
cotton. Non-porous materials, suchas plastic sheeting, trap moisture,
which can damage the paint.
If possible, periodically run the
engine until it reaches f ull
operating temperature (the
cooling f ans cycle on and of f
twice). Pref erably, do this once a
month.
If you store your vehicle f or 1 year or
longer, have your Honda dealer
perf orm the inspections as soon as
youtakeitoutof storage(seepages and ). The 6-cylinder model
needs the inspections called f or in
the 2 years/30,000 miles (48,000 km)
maintenance schedule (Normal
Conditions) and the 4-cylinder model
needs the inspections called f or in
the 2 years/40,000 miles (64,000 km)
maintenance schedule (Normal
Conditions). The replacements
called f or in the maintenance
schedule are not needed unless the
vehicle has actually reached that
time or mileage. 205 210
Vehicle Storage
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No. Amps. Circuits Protected Amps. Circuits Protected
No. Circuits Protected
No. Amps.
: On Canadian models
1234567 (15 A)
15 A
(10 A) 15 A
10 A
7.5 A
10 A DBW
Ignition Coil
Daytime Running Light
Laf Heater
Radio
Interior Light
Back-Up Lights 20 A
15 A
7.5 A
30 A Door Lock
Front Accessory Sockets
IG OPDS (Occupant
Position Detection System)
IG Wiper
Not Used
Not Used
89
10 11 1213 Driver’s Power Seat Sliding
Heated Seats
Driver’s Power Seat
Reclining
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
141516 17 18192021222324252627282930313233 (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
Fuse Locations
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed279
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
...................................
Dashboard . 2, 57
................
Daytime Running Lights . 71
Daytime Running Lights
.......................................
Indicator . 63
.................................
Dead Battery . 264
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 302
................
Def ogger, Rear Window . 73
Defrosting the
....................................
Windows . 114
............................
Dimensions . 284, 286
...............
Dimming the Headlights . 70
Dipstick
.
Automatic Transmission . 225, 226
..................................
Engine Oil . 168
..........................
Directional Signals . 70
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 188
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil . 220
Doors
..............
Locking and Unlocking . 78
......................
Power Door Locks . 78
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 288
Downshif ting, Manual
.............................
Transmission . 180
.....................
CD Error Messages . 143
.......................................
CD Player . 134
........................
CD Pocket, Center . 100
........................
Certif ication Label . 282
.................................
Chains, Tires . 250
....................
Changing a Flat Tire . 257
Changing Oil
........................................
How to . 218
.............................
When to . 205, 210
...
Charging System Indicator . 58, 269
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 178
.....................................
Child Saf ety . 32
..............................
Booster Seats . 48
.............................
Child Seats . 32, 39
Inportant Saf ety
.........................
Reminders . 32, 36
..........................................
Inf ants . 37
..........................
Larger Children . 47
.........................................
LATCH . 41
......................
Risks with Airbags . 33
.............................
Small Children . 38
.........................................
Tethers . 45
.........
Where Should a Child Sit? . 33
.......................................
Child Seats . 39
.........................................
LATCH . 41
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 45 Cleaning
...................................
Seat Belts . 240
...............
Climate Control System . 115
..............................................
Clock . 154
...................................
Clutch Fluid . 231
........................
CO in the Exhaust . 294
...................................
Coin Pocket . 101
............
Cold Weather, Starting in . 179
......................
Compact Spare Tire . 256
.................
Console Compartment . 100
...............
Consumer Inf ormation . 300
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 55
Coolant
........................................
Adding . 221
....................................
Checking . 169
.........................
Proper Solution . 221
...................
Temperature Gauge . 67
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System . 293
................
Cruise Control Indicator . 63
............
Cruise Control Operation . 156
.....................................
Cup Holders . 99
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Customer Service Of f ice . 300
Index
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Fuel . 164
......................
Fill Door and Cap . 165
...........................................
Gauge . 67
................
Octane Requirement . 164
...............................
Oxygenated . 164
........................
Tank, Ref ueling . 165
.....................
Fuses, Checking the . 275
...............
Gas Mileage, Improving . 170
..........................................
Gasohol . 164
.........................................
Gasoline . 164
...........................................
Gauge . 67
................
Octane Requirement . 164
........................
Tank, Ref ueling . 165
................
Gas Station Procedures . 165
Gauges
...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 67
...............................................
Fuel . 67
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 183
5-speed Manual
.........................
Transmission . 180
6-speed Manual .........................
Transmission . 180 ........................................
Glove Box . 99
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
.....................................
(GVWR) . 195 ... Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 282
Ignition
..............................................
Keys . 75
...........................................
Switch . 77
............
Timing Control System . 294
........................
Immobilizer System . 76
.........
Important Safety Precautions . 6
.........................................
Indicators . 58
.......
ABS (Auti-lock Brake) . 60, 189
Brake (Parking and Brake
............................
System) . 59, 271
................
Charging System . 58, 269
.............................
Cruise Control . 63
DRL (Daytime Running
......................................
Lights) . 63
...................................
High Beam . 63
........
Key (Immobilizer System) . 61
......................................
Low Fuel . 62
................
Low Oil Pressure . 58, 268
...........................
Side Airbag Of f . 59
...............................................
SRS . 59
Turn Signal and Hazard
...................................
Warning . 61
..............................
Washer Level . 63
.............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 233
..............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 72
........................................
Headlights . 70
........................................
Aiming . 233
..............
Automatic Lighting Off . 71
............
Daytime Running Lights . 71
............
Low Beams, Turning on . 70
.........................
Reminder Chime . 70
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 233
...................................
Turning on . 70
..............................
Head Restraints . 88
.....................
Heating and Cooling . 108
.................................
Heated Mirror . 96
.....................................
Heater, Seat . 90
.............
High Altitude, Starting at . 179
HomeLink Universal
................................
Transceiver . 159
....................................
Hood Latch . 232
.......................
Hood, Opening the . 166
...........................
Hydraulic Clutch . 231
Index
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CONT INUED
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 58
...............................
Inf ant Restraint . 37
......................................
Inf ant Seats . 37
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 45
...................
Inf lation, Proper Tire . 245
...................................
Inside Mirror . 95
.............................
Inspection, Tire . 247
............................
Instrument Panel . 57
........
Instrument Panel Brightness . 72
...............................
Interior Lights . 103
........................................
Introduction . i
........................
Jacking up the Car . 259
.......................................
Jack, Tire . 258
................................
Jump Starting . 264
..................................................
Keys . 75
.......................
Label, Certif ication . 282
.................
Lane Change, Signaling . 70 ..................
Lap/Shoulder Belts . 14, 18
Lights
....................
Bulb Replacement . 233
.......................................
Indicator . 57
.........................................
Parking . 70
..................................
Turn Signal . 70
.....................................
Load Limit . 174
......
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 77
Locks
.......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 77
............................
Fuel Fill Door . 165
....................................
Glove Box . 99
...........................................
Trunk . 82
................
Low Coolant Level . 169, 221
Lower Gear, Downshifting
..............................................
to a . 180
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 58, 268
Lubricant Specif ications
..................................
Chart . 284, 286
...........
Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 173
...........
Luggage Net (Cargo Net) . 176 ..................................
Maintenance . 201
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks . 204
................................
Record . 207, 212
......................
Required Indicator . 63
..........................................
Saf ety . 202
..............
Schedule . 205-206, 210-211
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 58, 269
...................
Manual Transmission . 180
Manual Transmission
...................................
Fluid . 228, 229
...............................
Meters, Gauges . 65
...................
Methanol in Gasoline . 164
..........................
Mirrors, Adjusting . 96
.................................
Modif ications . 172
...............
Modif ying Your Vehicle . 172
.........................................
Moonroof . 94
......................
Closing Manually . 274
.....................................
Operation . 94
Index
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