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Your airbag system includes:Two SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System) airbags. The driver’s
airbag is stored in the center of
the steering wheel; the passenger’s
airbag is stored in the dashboard.
Both are marked ‘‘SRS AIRBAG.’’
Sensors that can detect a
moderate to severe frontal
collision. A sophisticated electronic system
that continually monitors and
records inf ormation about the
sensors, the control unit, the
airbag activators, and driver and
passenger seat belt use when the
ignition is in the ON (II) position.
An indicator on the instrument
panel that alerts you to a possible
problem with your airbags (see
page ).
Emergency backup power in case
your vehicle’s electrical system is
disconnected in a crash.
If you ever have a moderate to
severe f rontal collision, sensors will
detect the vehicle’s rapid
deceleration. If the rate of
deceleration is high enough, the
control unit will instantly inf late the
driver’s and passenger’s airbags.
Automatic seat belt tensioners
that tighten the seat belts during a
moderate to severe frontal
collision.
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Additional Inf ormation About Your Airbags
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
A irbag System Components
How Your A irbags Work
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Theclimatecontrolsystemhastwo
sensors. A sunlight sensor is in the
top of the dashboard, and a
temperature sensor is next to the
steering column. Do not cover the
sensors or spill any liquid on them.
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Sunlight and T emperature
Sensors
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures77
SUNLIGHT SENSORTEMPERATURE SENSOR
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The exhaust emissions controls
include three systems: PGM-FI,
Ignition Timing Control, and Three
Way Catalytic Converter. These
three systems work together to
control the engine’s combustion and
minimize the amount of HC, CO, and
NOx that comes out the tailpipe. The
exhaust emissions control systems
are separate from the crankcase and
evaporative emissions control
systems.The PGM-FI System uses sequential
multiport f uel injection.
It has three subsystems: Air Intake,
Engine Control, and Fuel Control.
The Engine Control Module (ECM)
or the Powertrain Control Module
(PCM) uses various sensors to
determine how much air is going
into the engine. It then controls how
much f uel to inject under all operat-
ing conditions.
This system constantly adjusts the
ignition timing, reducing the amount
of HC, CO, and NOx produced.
The three way catalytic converter is
in the exhaust system. Through
chemical reactions, it converts HC,
CO, and NOx in the engine’s exhaust
to carbon dioxide (CO ), dinitrogen
(N ), and water vapor.The emissions control systems are
designed and certif ied to work to-
gether in reducing emissions to
levels that comply with the Clean Air
Act. To make sure the emissions
remain low, you should use only new
Honda replacement parts or their
equivalent f or repairs. Using lower
qualitypartsmayincreasethe
emissions f rom your vehicle.
The emissions control systems are
covered by warranties separate from
the rest of your vehicle. Read your
warranty manual f or more informa-
tion.
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Emissions Cont rols
T echnical Inf ormation
Exhaust Emissions Controls Replacement PartsPGM-FI Syst em
Ignit ion T iming Cont rol Syst emThree Way Catalytic Converter
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CONT INUED
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Storing Your Vehicle .161
Supplemental Restraint ..................................
System .9,19
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Servicing .22
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SRS Indicator .21 ,42
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System Components . 19
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Synthetic Oil .134
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 147
Taking Care of the ...............................
Unexpected .163
Technical Descriptions ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 194
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Emissions Control Systems . 197
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .199
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Temperature Gauge .47
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Temperature, Inside Sensor . 77
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Tether Anchorage Points . 31
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 199
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Time, Setting the .89
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Tire Chains .159
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 165
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Tire Inf ormation .196 .................................
Tire Labeling .196
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Tires .154
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Air Pressure .155
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Checking Wear .156
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Compact Spare .164
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 194
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Inf lation .154
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Inspection .156
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Replacing .157
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Rotating .157
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Snow .159
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Specif ications .193
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Tire Chains .159
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Tools, Tire Changing . 165
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .121
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Emergency Wrecker . 181
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..................
Automatic (CVT) . 140
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual .141
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Fluid Selection . 140,141
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Identif ication Number . 191
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Shif ting the Manual . 108
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Treadwear .194 .....................................
Trip Meters .48
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Trip Mileage .48
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Turn Signals .54
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .163
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 194
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Unleaded Gasoline .92
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 136
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 102
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Vehicle Dimensions .192
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 190
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Vehicle Storage .161
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VIN .190
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Viscosity, Oil .134
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