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.
139
Maint enance
Vehicle Storage
168
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This light should never
come on when the engine is
running. If it starts f lashing
or stays on, the oil pressure has
dropped very low or lost pressure.
Serious engine damage is possible
and you should take immediate
action. Saf ely pull of f the road, and shut
of f the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning indicators.
Let the vehicle sit f or a minute.
Open the hood, and check the oil
level (see page ). An engine
very low on oil can lose pressure
during cornering and other driving
maneuvers.
If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page ).
Start the engine, and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If it does not go
out within ten seconds, turn of f
the engine. There is a mechanical
problem that needs to be repaired
bef ore you can continue driving.
(See on page
). If the charging system
indicator comes on brightly
when the engine is running,
the battery is not being charged.
Immediately turn of f all electrical
accessories. Try not to use other
electrically operated controls such as
the power windows. Keep the engine
running; starting the engine will
discharge the battery rapidly.
Go to a service station or garage
where you can get technical
assistance.
1. 2. 3. 4.
115
190 144
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator
Emergency T owingCharging System Indicator
182
NOTICE:
Running the engine with low
oil pressure can cause serious
mechanical damage almost immediately.
Turn of f the engine as soon as you can
saf ely get the vehicle stopped.
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No. Amps. Circuits Protected
1 23456789
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
UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX
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No. Amps. Circuits ProtectedNo. Amps. Circuits Protected
On Canadian models
:
1 2345 15 A
20 A
10 A
10 A
Ignition Coil
LAF Heater
Daytime Running Lights
Alternator
Not Used 6789
10111213141516171819202122232425 7.5 A
20 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 10 A
10 A
15 A
15 A
7.5 A 20 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
20 A Power Window Relay
Moonroof
Accessory, Radio
Not Used
Meter
ABS
Daytime Running Lights
SRS
Remote Control Mirrors
Not Used
Not Used
Fuel Pump
Accessory Power Socket
Turn Signal Lights
Front Wiper
Not Used
Front Right Power Window
Front Left Power Window
Rear Lef t Power Window
Rear Right Power Window
Fuse Locations
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed189
INTERIOR FUSE BOX
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Capacities Chart . 196
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 46
.............................
Carrying Cargo . 119
Cassette Player
............................................
Care . 104
...................................
Operation . 102
..............
CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
.....................................
CD Changer . 98
.........................................
CD Player . 97
....................................
Ceiling Light . 83
........................
Certif ication Label . 194
............................................
Chains . 166
....................
Changing a Flat Tire . 171
Changing Oil
........................................
How to . 145
......................................
When to . 139
...
Charging System Indicator . 55, 182
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 124
.....................................
Child Saf ety . 29
Child Seats
......
LATCH Anchorage System . 37
...........................
Lower Anchors . 37
..........
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
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 132
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil . 146
Doors
..............
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
............
Emergencies on the Road . 169
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 178
...........
Brake System Indicator . 184
Index
C
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 11
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Additional Safety Precautions . 18
.....
Advice f or Pregnant Women . 17
........................
Protecting Children . 29
.....................
General Guidelines . 29
...........................
Protecting Inf ants . 34
.............
Protecting Small Children . 35
......................
Selecting Child Seats . 36
....................
Installing a Child Seat . 37
...........
Protecting Larger Children . 42
...................
Radiator Overheating . 179
Radio/CD/Cassette
..............................
Sound System . 92
...................
Readiness Codes . 183, 205
Rear Lights, Bulb
......................
Replacement . 156, 157
..........................
Rear Seat, Folding . 76
............................
Rear View Mirror . 80
.................
Rear Window Def ogger . 65
...............
Reclining the Seat Backs . 74
.......
Recommended Shif t Speeds . 127
.............................
Reminder Lights . 54
.......................
Remote Transmitter . 72 Replacement Inf ormation
..............
Dust and Pollen Filter . 159
................
Engine Oil and Filter . 145
.................................
Floor Mats . 159
..........................................
Fuses . 186
................................
Light Bulbs . 153
....................................
Schedule . 137
...................................
Seat Belts . 159
................................
Timing Belt . 150
...........................................
Tires . 165
.............................
Wiper Blades . 160
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash . 21
Reserve Tank, Engine ...............................
Coolant . 115, 147
...............................
Restraint, Child . 29
..................
Reverse Gear Position . 129
................................
Rotation, Tire . 164
..................................
Saf ety Belts . 8, 19
.........
Safety Defects, Reporting . 210
.................................
Saf ety Features . 7
.........................................
Airbags . 10
.......................................
Seat Belts . 8 .............
Saf ety Labels, Location of . 47
...............................
Saf ety Messages . ii
.....................................
Seat Belts . 8, 19
...............
Additional Information . 19
Automatic Seat Belt
...............................
Tensioners . 20
................
Lap/Shoulder Belt . 14, 19
........................
Maintenance . 21, 159
Reminder Light and
................................
Beeper . 19, 54
...................
System Components . 19
...............
Use During Pregnancy . 17
...
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 14
........................
Seats, Adjusting the . 74
...............................
Serial Number . 194
....................
Service Intervals . 139-140
...........................
Service Manual . 211
.........
Service Station Procedures . 113
..........................
Setting the Clock . 106
.....
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 128
........................
Shif t Lock Release . 130
..............................
Side Airbags . 10, 25
....................
Cutof f Indicator . 27, 54
Side Marker Lights, Bulb ......................
Replacement . 155, 156
...............................
Signaling Turns . 63
Index
R
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Towing
.....................................
A Trailer . 134
..................
Emergency Towing . 190
...........................
Traction Devices . 166
Transmission
Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic . 149
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual . 150
..................
Fluid Selection . 149, 150
..............
Identif ication Number . 194
.............
Shif ting the Automatic . 128
..................
Shif ting the Manual . 126
.....................................
Treadwear . 198
.......................................
Trip Meter . 59
................................................
Trunk . 71
........................................
Opening . 71
...................
Open Monitor Light . 56
....................................
Turn Signals . 63 .............
WARNING, Explanation of . ii
.........
Warning Labels, Location of . 47
..................
Warranty Coverages . 209
Washer, Windshield
........
Checking the Fluid Level . 148
.......................................
Indicator . 56
.....................................
Operation . 62
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 66
............
Alignment and Balance . 164
..........................
Compact Spare . 170 ......................................
Wrench . 172
Windows ..................
Operating the Power . 78
...........................
Rear, Def ogger . 65
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning . 62
.....................................
Def roster . 91
.......................................
Washers . 62
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades . 160
.....................................
Operation . 62
....................................
Worn Tires . 164
.....
Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 190
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the . 169
....
Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 198
........................
Unleaded Gasoline . 112 .......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 146
..................................
Vanity Mirror . 84
.................
Vehicle Capacity Load . 120
......................
Vehicle Dimensions . 196
....
Vehicle Identif ication Number . 194
.............................
Vehicle Storage . 168
........................................
Ventilation . 90
.................................................
VIN . 194
..................................
Viscosity, Oil . 144
: U.S. and Canada only
Index
UW
V
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