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Although this seems like a simple
procedure, you should take several
precautions.
You cannot start a Honda with an
automatic transmission by pushing
or pulling it. Open the hood and check the
physical condition of the battery.
In very cold weather, check the
condition of the electrolyte. If it
seems slushy or like ice, do not try
jump starting until it thaws.
Connect one jumper cable to the
positive ( ) terminal on your
battery. Connect the other end to
the positive ( ) terminal on the
booster battery.
Turn of f all the electrical acces-
sories: heater, A/C, stereo system,
lights, etc. Put the transmission in
Neutral or Park, and set the
parking brake.
1.
2.
3.
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To Jump Start Your Vehicle:
Jump Starting
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed209
NOTICE:
A battery can explode if you do
not follow the correct procedure,
seriously injuring anyone
nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames,
and smoking materials away
from the battery. If a battery sits in extreme
cold, the electrolyte inside can f reeze.
Attempting to jump start with a f rozen
battery can cause it to rupture.
If you see steam and/or spray
coming f rom under the hood, turn
of f the engine. Wait until you see
no more signs of steam or spray,
then open the hood.If you do not see steam or spray,
leave the engine running and
watch the temperature gauge. If
the high heat is due to overloading,
the engine should start to cool
down almost immediately. If it
does, wait until the temperature
gauge comes down to the midpoint,
then continue driving.
If the temperature gauge stays at
the red mark, turn of f the engine.
The pointer of your vehicle’s
temperature gauge should stay in
the midrange. If it climbs to the red
mark, you should determine the
reason (hot day, driving up a steep
hill, etc.).
Saf ely pull to the side of the road.
Put the transmission in Neutral or
Park, and set the parking brake.
Turn of f all accessories, and turn
on the hazard warning lights.
If your vehicle overheats, you should
take immediate action. The only
indication may be the temperature
gauge climbing to or above the red
mark. Or you may see steam or
spray coming f rom under the hood.
1.
2.3.
4.
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If theEngineOverheats
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed211
NOTICE:
Steam and spray from an
overheated engine can
seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam
is coming out.
Driving with the temperature
gauge pointer at the red mark can
cause serious damage to your engine.
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Specif ications
T echnical Inf ormation227
Air Conditioning
Lights
Battery Fuses
Alignment
Tires
HFC-134a (R-134a)
17.0 18.7 oz (480 530 g) SP-10
12 V
12 V 60/55 W
21/5 W
36 AH/5 HR
12 V 12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
21 W
3CP
8W
4CP
8W
5W
21 W
21/5 W
21 W
12 V 3 CP
12 V
45 AH/20 HR 26 psi (180 kPa , 1.8 kgf/cm
)
26 psi (180 kPa , 1.8 kgf/cm)
P205/70R15 95S 1°45’
1°
0°
0.08 in (2.0 mm) 0.0in(0mm)
12 V
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type
Headlights
Front turn signal/side marker
lights
Parking lights
Rear turn signal lights
Stop/Taillights
Back-up lights
License plate light
Ceiling light
Spotlights
Cargo area Light
Rear side marker lights
High-mount brake light
Capacity
Interior
Under-hood
Toe-in
Camber
Caster
Size
Pressure
See page
221or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box door under the steering
column.
See page 222or the fuse box
cover.
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
Front/Rear
Front
Rear
(H4/HB2)
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...
Accessories and Modif ications . 130
................................
Accessories .130
.
Additional Safety Precautions . 131
............................
Modif ications .131
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .71
..............
Accessory Power Sockets . 95
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 173
.............................
Airbag (SRS) .10, 23
.....................
Air Cleaner Element . 265
................
Air Conditioning System . 99
............................................
Usage .99
.......................
Air Outlets (Vents) .100
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .190
..................
High Speed Driving . 192
.........................
Normal Driving .192
.......................
Alcohol in Gasoline .231
......................................
Antif reeze .176
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .57, 149
...................................
Operation .147
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System . 117
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 71
................................
Audio System .102 ...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 21
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 119
..............
Automatic Transmission . 141
..........................
Capacity, Fluid .226
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 179
.......................................
Shif ting .141
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 141
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 142
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 145
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .56, 213
............................
Jump Starting .209
..............................
Maintenance .196
............................
Specif ications .226
..............................
Bef ore Driving .123
....................................
Belts,Seat .8,20
...........................
Beverage Holders .92
..................................
Booster Seats .47
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 148
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 124
....................
Bulb Replacement .183 ...........................................
Fluid .181
.........................................
Parking .67
.................
System Indicator . 56,215
........................
Wear Indicators .147
.............................
Braking System .147
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle . 124
..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 66
........................
Brights, Headlights .65
...................................
Built-in Table .92
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .186
..............................
Brake Lights .186
................
Front Parking Lights . 185
........
Front Side Marker Lights . 184
.................................
Headlights .183
.........
Rear Side Marker Lights . 186
............................
Specif ications .226
....................
Turn Signal Lights . 184
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .183
............................
Capacities Chart .226
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 50
Index
A
BC
I
.................................................
Fuel .123
......................
Fill Door and Cap .124
...........................................
Gauge .61
................
Octane Requirement . 124
...............................
Oxygenated .124
........................
Reserve Indicator .58
........................
Tank, Filling the .125
.....................
Fuses, Checking the .218
...............
Gas Mileage, Improving . 129
..........................................
Gasohol .124
.........................................
Gasoline .123
...............
Fuel Reserve Indicator . 58
...........................................
Gauge .61
................
Octane Requirement . 124
........................
Tank, Filling the .125
................
Gas Station Procedures . 125
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 62
...............................................
Fuel .61
...............................
Speedometer .61
.................................
Tachometer .61
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 1415-speed Manual
.........................
Transmission .140
........................................
Glove Box .87
.............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 183
.....................................
Hatch Glass .73
..............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 66
Headlights ........................................
Aiming .183
............
Daytime Running Lights . 65
..................
High Beam Indicator . 58
........................
Reminder Beeper .65
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 183
...................................
Turning on .65
..............................
Head Restraints .79
.......................
Heating and Cooling .98
.................
High-Low Beam Switch . 65
....................................
Hood Latch .182
.......................
Hood, Opening the .126
..............................................
Horn .3,63
...........................
Hydraulic Clutch .181 ...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 224
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .69
...........................................
Switch .71
............
Timing Control System . 232
........................
Immobilizer System .70
.........
Important Safety Precautions . 6
Indicators ..............
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) . 56
Brake (Parking and Brake ............................
System) .56, 215
........................
Charging System .56
.............................
Cruise Control .58
DRL (Daytime Running ......................................
Lights) .58
...................................
High Beam .58
........
Key (Immobilizer System) . 57
......................................
Low Fuel .58
........................
Low Oil Pressure .56
...........................
Side Airbag Of f .57
...............................................
SRS .57
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning .58
..............................
Washer Level .59
Index
G H
I
IV
...................
NOTICE, Explanation of . i
...............
Numbers, Identif ication . 224
..............
Panel Brightness Control . 66
........................
Park Gear Position .142
...........................................
Parking .146
.................................
Parking Brake .67
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator . 56,215
.................................
Parking Lights .65
..
Parking Over Things that Burn . 146
.............................
PGM-FI System .232
.................
Power Socket Locations . 95
..............................
Power Windows .86
..........................
Power Door Locks .72
.........
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 18
.........
Protecting Adults and Teens . 12
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 19
.....
Advice f or Pregnant Women . 18
........................
Protecting Children .30
.......................
Protecting Inf ants .36
.......
Protecting Larger Children . 46
.........
Protecting Small Children . 38
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .41
.............................
Using LATCH .41 ...................
Radiator Overheating . 211
Radio/Cassette/CD Sound ........................................
System .102
...........................
Readiness Codes .214
..
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 186
..........................
Rear Seat, Folding .81
............................
Rear View Mirror .89
.................
Rear Window Def ogger . 66
.
Rear Window Wiper and Washer . 64
...............
Reclining the Seat Backs . 77
.......
Recommended Shif t Speeds . 140
.............................
Reminder Lights .55
.......................
Remote Transmitter .69
Replacement Inf ormation ..............
Dust and Pollen Filter . 188
................
Engine Oil and Filter . 174
..........................................
Fuses .218
................................
Light Bulbs .183
....................................
Schedule .168
...........................................
Tires .190
.............................
Wiper Blades .189
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .22
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 124
.........................................
Odometer .61
...............................
Odometer, Trip .61
....................
Of f -Highway Driving . 161
Oil ........................
Change, How to .174
......................
Change, When to .168
......................
Checking Engine .127
..............
Pressure Indicator . 56,213
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .173
...........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 71
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .231
..............................
Outside Mirrors .89
....
Outside Temperature Indicator . 62
.....................................
Over Drive .143
....................
Overheating, Engine .211
.......
Owner Maintenance Checks . 167
.........................
Oxygenated Fuels .124
Index
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P
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