This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your Honda. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations . 52
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Instrument Panel . 53
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 56
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Gauges . 60
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Odometer/Trip Meter . 60
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Fuel Gauge . 60
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Temperature Gauge . 61
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Maintenance Required Indicator . 62
Controls Near the Steering
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Wheel . 63
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Windshield Wipers and Washers . 64
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Turn Signal and Headlights . 65
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 66
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Hazard Warning Button . 67
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Rear Window Def ogger . 67
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 68
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Keys and Locks . 69
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Immobilizer System . 70
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Ignition Switch . 71
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Door Locks . 72
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Power Door Locks . 72
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Trunk . 72
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 73
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Remote Transmitter . 74
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Seats . 76
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Power Windows . 81 .........................................
Moonroof . 82
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Mirrors . 83
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Parking Brake . 84
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Interior Lights . 85
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Ceiling Light . 85
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Individual Interior Lights . 85
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Interior Convenience Items . 86
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Beverage Holders . 87
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Globe Box . 87
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Console Compertment . 87
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Center Pocket . 88
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Accessory Power Socket . 88
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Vanity Mirror . 88
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols51
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The ceiling light has a three-position
switch; ON, Door Activated, and
OFF.
In the Door Activated (center)
position, the light comes on when
you:Open any door.
Remove the key from the ignition.
If you do not open a door, the light
f ades out in about 10 seconds.
Unlock the doors with the key or
remote transmitter. The f ront ceiling light also contains
two spotlights, Push the button next
to the light to turn it on and off.
Push on the spotlight lenses to turn
the light on and of f . The courtesy lights in the f ront
doors and around the ignition switch
come on when you open any door.
Af ter you close the door, the ignition
switch light stays on f or several
seconds.On U.S. EX and Canada Si models
On LX models
Interior Lights
Ceiling L ight Individual Interior L ights
Inst rument s and Cont rols85
DOOR ACTIVATED
DOOR ACTIVATED
ON
OFF OFF
ON FRONT
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The primary under-hood f use box is
locatedonthepassenger’ssidenext
to the battery.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. Remove the screw with a
Phillips-head screwdriver.
The vehicle’s f uses are located in
two fuse boxes. The interior fuse
box is located underneath the
steering column. To open it, turn the
knobsasshown.
If something electrical in your
vehicle stops working, check f or
there is a blown f use f irst.
Determine f rom the chart on pages
and or the diagram on the
fuse box lid, which fuses control that
device. Check those f uses f irst, but
check all the f uses bef ore deciding
that a blown f use is the cause.
Replace any blown f uses, and check
if the device works. 1. 2. 3.
201 202
Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
Checking and Replacing Fuses
199
UNDER-HOOD
TAB
INTERIOR
BLOWN
FUSE
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No. Amps. Circuits ProtectedNo. Amps. Circuits Protected
: On Canadian models
12345 15 A
20 A
10 A
10 A
Ignition Coil
LAF Heater
Daytime Running Lights
Alternator
Not Used 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
10 A
15 A
15 A
7.5 A 20 A
20 A
20 A 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
Fuse Locations
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed202
INTERIOR FUSE BOX
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Specif ications
T echnical Inf ormation209
Air Conditioning
Lights Battery Fuses
Alignment
Tires
HFC-134a (R-134a)
17.6 19.4 oz (500 550 g) SP-10
12 V
12 V 60 W
2°14’45’
0°
0.00 in (0.0 mm)
P185/65R15 86H P185/70R14 87S
0.08 in ( 2.0 mm)
12 V
12 V 21 W
12 V 21/5 W
12 V 18 W
12 V 21 W
12 V 3 CP
12 V 10 W
12 V 5 W
12 V 5 W
12 V 8 W
12 V 5 W
12 V
12 V 36 AH/5 HR
38 AH/5 HR
51 W
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm)
T125/70D15 95M
T115/70D14 88M
P195/60R15 87H
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant oil type
Headlights (HI)
Headlights (LO)
Front turn signal/Parking light
Rear turn signal lights
Stop/Taillights
Back-up lights
High-mount stop light
License plate lights
Ceiling light
Front ceiling light
Spotlights
Trunk light
Capacity Interior
Under-hood
Toe-in
CamberCaster Size
Pressure
24/2.2 CP
See page 202 or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box door under the steering
column.
See page 201 or the fuse box
cover.
FrontRear
FrontRear
Front
1 : U.S.: EX Canada : Si
2: LX
3:4:5:6: 7:
(HB3)
Front/Rear
Spare
Front/Rear
Spare
(HB4)
U.S.: DX, HX Canada: DX
Canada: LX
U.S.: LX, EX Canada: Si
U.S.: DX, HX and LX
Canada : DX, LX and Si
U.S.: LX with ABS, EX
Canada: LX with ABS, Si with ABS
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 119
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Gasohol . 114
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Gasoline . 114
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 58
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Gauge . 60
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Octane Requirement . 114
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Tank, Filling the . 115
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Gas Station Procedures . 115
Gauges
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Engine Coolant Temperature . 61
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Fuel . 60
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 130
5-speed Manual
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Transmission . 129
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Glove Box . 87
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 164
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 67
Headlights
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Daytime Running Lights . 65
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High Beam Indicator . 58 ........................
Reminder Beeper . 65
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 164
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Turning on . 65
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Head Restraints . 78
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Heating and Cooling . 90
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High Altitude, Starting at . 127
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High-Low Beam Switch . 65
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High-mount Brake Light . 168
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Hood, Opening the . 116
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Horn . 63
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Hydraulic Clutch . 163
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 206
Ignition
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Keys . 69
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Switch . 71
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Timing Control System . 213
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
Indicators
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) . 57
Brake (Parking and Brake
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System) . 57
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Charging System . 56
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Cruise Control . 58 DRL (Daytime Running
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Lights) . 57
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High Beam . 58
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Key (Immobilizer System) . 70
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Low Fuel . 58
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Low Oil Pressure . 56
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Side Airbag Of f . 56
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SRS . 56
Turn Signal and Hazard
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Warning . 58
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Washer Level . 58
Indicators, Instrument .............................................
Panel . 53
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Inf ant Restraint . 34
Inf ant Seats
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Lower Anchors . 37
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Tether Anchorage Points . 42
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 172
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High Speed Driving . 173
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Normal Driving . 172
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Inside Mirror . 83
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Inspection, Tire . 174
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Instrument Panel . 2, 53
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 66
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Interior Lights . 85
Index
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