Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove f rost, snow,
or ice.
Check that the hood and trunk are
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 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 indicator lights in
the instrument panel (see page
).
Youshoulddothefollowingchecks
and adjustments every day bef ore
you drive your vehicle. 1. 2. 3. 4.
9.
8.
7.
6.
5.
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Preparing to Drive
Driving124
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Remove the key from the Shift
Lock Release slot, then reinstall
thecover.Makesurethenotchon
the cover is on the lef t side.
Return the key to the ignition
switch, press the brake pedal, and
restart the engine.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.
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.
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 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.
Lock the doors.
Place any packages, valuables, etc.
in the trunk or take them with you.
Turn of f the lights.
Make sure the moonroof and the
windows are closed. 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.
If you need to use the Shif t Lock
Release, it means your vehicle is
developing a problem. Have it
checked by a Honda dealer.
6.
Automatic Transmission, Parking
Driving
Parking
Parking T ips
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Fill the f uel tank.
Change the engine oil and f ilter.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.
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
(5-speed manual) or Park
(automatic).
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. Leave one window open slightly (if
the vehicle is being stored
indoors).Cover the vehicle with a
‘‘breathable’’ cover, one made
f rom a porous material such as
cotton. Nonporous materials, such
as plastic sheeting, trap moisture,
which can damage the paint.
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.
Support the f ront wiper blade
arms with a f olded towel or rag so
they do not touch the windshield.
Disconnect the battery.
If you store your vehicle f or 12
months or longer, have your Honda
dealer perf orm the inspections called
f or in the 24 months/30,000 miles
maintenance schedule (Normal
Conditions) as soon as you take it
out of storage (see page ). The
replacements called f or in the
maintenance schedule are not
needed unless the vehicle has
actually reached that time or mileage.If possible, run the engine
periodically until it reaches f ull
operating temperature (the
cooling f an cycles on and of f
twice) pref erably once a month.
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Maint enance
Vehicle Storage
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No. Amps. Circuits Protected
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1011121314151617181920 20 A
15 A
7.5 A 20 A
10 A
15 A
15 A
20 A
10 A
40 A
30 A
40 A
40 A
40 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
80 A
40 A Condenser Fan
Small Light
Interior Light
Cooling Fan
Hazard
FI ECU
Horn, Stop
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
21 257.5A 30A
Fuse Locations
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed188
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Capacities Chart . 196
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 46
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Carrying Cargo . 119
Cassette Player
............................................
Care . 104
...................................
Operation . 102
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Changer . 98
.........................................
CD Player . 97
....................................
Ceiling Light . 83
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Certif ication Label . 194
............................................
Chains . 166
....................
Changing a Flat Tire . 171
Changing Oil
........................................
How to . 145
......................................
When to . 139
...
Charging System Indicator . 55, 182
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 124
.....................................
Child Saf ety . 29
Child Seats
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LATCH Anchorage System . 37
...........................
Lower Anchors . 37
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Tether Anchorage Points . 41
..................
Childproof Door Locks . 70 .........................
Clock, Setting the . 106
...................................
Clutch Fluid . 151
........................
CO in the Exhaust . 202
............
Cold Weather, Starting in . 125
..............................
Compact Spare . 170
...............
Consumer Inf ormation . 208
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 49
Coolant
........................................
Adding . 147
....................................
Checking . 115
.........................
Proper Solution . 147
...................
Temperature Gauge . 60
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System . 202
............
Cruise Control Operation . 107
..........
Customer Relations Of f ice . 208
................
DANGER, Explanation of . ii
...................................
Dashboard . 2, 50
................
Daytime Running Lights . 63
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 210
..........................
Def og and Def rost . 91
................
Def ogger, Rear Window . 65
................
Def rosting the Windows . 91 ....................................
Dimensions . 196
...............
Dimming the Headlights . 63
Dipstick
..........
Automatic Transmission . 149
..................................
Engine Oil . 115
..........................
Directional Signals . 63
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 132
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil . 146
Doors
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Locking and Unlocking . 70
......................
Power Door Locks . 70
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 198
Downshif ting, 5-speed Manual
.............................
Transmission . 126
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
...........................................
Driving . 123
....................................
Economy . 116
................
In Foreign Countries . 201
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter . 159
..............................
Economy, Fuel . 116
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Emergencies on the Road . 169
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 178
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Brake System Indicator . 184
Index
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Anti-thef t Steering Column . 69
............................
Fuel Fill Door . 113
.................................
Power Door . 70
...........................................
Trunk . 71
........................
Low Coolant Level . 115
.........................
Low Fuel Indicator . 56
................................
Lower Anchors . 37
...
Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 126
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 55, 182
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 196
.........................................
Luggage . 119
..................................
Maintenance . 135
...
Owner Maintenance Checks . 138
.................................
Record . 141-142
......................
Required Indicator . 58
..........................................
Saf ety . 136
.............................
Schedule . 137-140
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 56, 183
...................
Manual Transmission . 126
........
Manual Transmission Fluid . 150
...............................
Meters, Gauges . 59
...................
Methanol in Gasoline . 200 ..........................
Mirrors, Adjusting . 80
.........................................
Moonroof . 80
......................
Closing Manually . 185
.....................................
Operation . 80
...................
Neutral Gear Position . 129
..................
New Vehicle Break-in . 112
.....................
Normal Shif t Speeds . 127
...................
NOTICE, Explanation of . i
...............
Numbers, Identif ication . 194
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 112
.........................................
Odometer . 59
...............................
Odometer, Trip . 59
Oil
........................
Change, How to . 145
......................
Change, When to . 139
......................
Checking Engine . 115
..............
Pressure Indicator . 55, 182
Selecting Proper Viscosity
......................................
Chart . 144
...........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 69 Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
....................................
Recovery . 202
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Operation in Foreign Countries . 201
..............................
Outside Mirrors . 81
....................
Overheating, Engine . 179
.......
Owner Maintenance Checks . 138
.........................
Oxygenated Fuels . 200
..............
Panel Brightness Control . 64
........................
Park Gear Position . 129
...........................................
Parking . 131
.................................
Parking Brake . 82
Parking Brake and Brake
.................
System Indicator . 55, 184
.................................
Parking Lights . 55
..
Parking Over Things that Burn . 204
............................
Playing the Radio . 92
....................................
Playing a CD . 97
.............................
PGM-FI System . 203
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 17
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