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Keeptheinsideandoutsidemirrors
clean and adjusted f or best visibility.
Be sure to adjust the mirrors bef ore
you start driving.
The inside mirror has day and night
positions. The night position reduces
glare f rom headlights behind you.
Flip the tab on the bottom edge of
the mirror to select the day or night
position.Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Move the selector switch to L
(driver’s side) or R (passenger’s
side).
Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to move the
mirrorright,left,up,ordown.
When you f inish, move the
selector switch to the center (off)
position. This turns of f the
adjustment switch to keep your
settings.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Mirrors
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Adjusting the Power Mirrors
102
TAB SELECTOR SWITCH
ADJUSTMENT SWITCH
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The outside mirrors are heated to
remove fog and frost. With the
ignition switch in the ON (II)
position, turn on the heaters by
pressing the button. The indicator in
the button comes on as a reminder.
Press the button again to turn the
heaters off.To apply the parking brake, push the
parking brake pedal down with your
f oot. To release the parking brake,
push on the pedal again. The parking
brake indicator on the instrument
panel should go out when the
parking brake is f ully released with
the engine running (see page ).
60
Canadian Models
Mirrors, Parking Brake
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Power Mirror Heaters Parking Brake
103
NOTICE:
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
PARKING BRAKE PEDAL
Driving the vehicle with the
parking brake applied can damage the
rear brakes and axles.
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Whenusingthesunvisorforthe
side window, remove the support rod
f rom the clip and swing it out. Slide
the extension out to get more
coverage on the side window.Pull up the vanity mirror cover to use
it. The lights come on only when the
parking lights are on.
To open the compartment, pull the
lever and lif t the lid. To close, lower
the lid and push it down until it
latches.
Make sure you put the sun visor
back in place when you are getting
into or out of the vehicle.
Do not use the sun visor extension
over the rear view mirror.
Interior Convenience Items
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Sun Visor Vanity MirrorRear Compartment
108
REAR COMPARTMENTLEVER
EXTENSION
SUN VISOR
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Youshoulddothefollowingchecks
and adjustments bef ore you drive
your vehicle.Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove f rost, snow,
or ice.
Check that the hood is 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 and the
tailgate 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 indicators in the
instrument panel (see page ).
3.
2.
1.
4. 5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10. 88
102 74
1460
Preparing to Drive
Driving182
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When towing a trailer, you should
carry a f ull-size wheel and tire as a
spare in case you have a flat. If you
use the compact spare tire that came
with the vehicle, it may adversely
af f ect vehicle handling. See pagef or inf ormation on proper tire
size, and page f or inf ormation on
how to store a f ull-size tire. When
storing a f ull-size spare tire in the
trailer, f ollow the trailer maker’s
instructions.
Many states and Canadian provinces
require special outside mirrors when
towing a trailer. Even if they don’t,
you should install special mirrors if
you cannot clearly see behind you, or
if the trailer creates a blind spot.
Askyourtrailersalesorrental
agency if any other items are
recommended or required f or your
towing situation. When preparing to tow, and bef ore
driving away, be sure to check the
f ollowing:
You may want to fill the fuel tank
with premium f uel. Premium f uel
provides improved perf ormance. Your vehicle tires and spare are
properly inf lated (see page ),
and the trailer tires and spare are
inflated as recommended by the
trailer maker. The lights and brakes on your
vehicle and the trailer are working
properly. Allitemsonandinthetrailerare
properly secured and cannot shif t
while you drive.
Thehitch,safetychains,andany
other attachments are secure. All weights and loads are within
limits (see pages and ). The trailer has been properly
serviced and is in good condition. If you tow f requently, f ollow the
Severe Conditions maintenance
schedule. The vehicle has been properly
serviced, and the tires, brakes,
suspension, and cooling system
are in good operating condition.
244
233
194231
195
Towing a Trailer
Driving
Spare Vehicle T ire
Additional Trailer EquipmentPre-T ow Checklist
198
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Î
No. Amps. Circuits ProtectedNo. Amps. Circuits Protected
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13 15 A
10 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 15 A
15 A
7.5 A 10 A
7.5 A 10 A
30 A
7.5 A Fuel Pump
SRS
Heater Control, A/C Clutch
Relay, Cooling Fan Relay
Power Mirror
Daytime Running Light
ECU(PCM),CruiseControl
IG Coil
ACC Relay
Back-up Lights, Instrument
Lights
Turn Signals
Rear Wiper
Front Wiper
Starter Signal 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16 20 A
20 A
10 A
20 A
20 A
10 A
7.5 A 20 A
15 A
15 A
10 A
20 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 20 A
7.5 A Driver’s Side Automatic
Sliding Door
Power Seat Reclining
BSC
Power Seat Sliding
Passenger’s Side Automatic
Sliding Door
Daytime Running Light
Left Rear Window
Front Passenger’s Power
Window
ACC Socket
Inst. Panel Light, License
Light
Interior Light, Radio
Power Door Locks
Clock, Back Up
ABS Motor Check
Driver’s Power Window
Right Rear Window
EX and EX-L models
Canadian models
:
1:
2:
On Canadian models
1
1 1
2
Fuse Locations
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed261
Driver’s Side INTERIOR FUSE BOX Passenger’s Side
Front Front
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Specif ications
T echnical Inf ormation267
Lights
Battery
Fuses Engine
Alignment
Tires
12 V 21 W
12 V 21/5 W
3.50 x 3.66 in (89.0 x 93.0 mm)
212 cu-in (3,471 cm
)
10 : 1
24/2.2 CP
12 V 1.8 W 12 V 8 W 12 V 21 W
12 V 3 CP 2CP
21 CP (18 W)
4CP
10 W
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V 12 V
60/55 W (HB2)
12 V
65 AH/20 HR 52 AH/5 HR
12 V
12 V 0.00 in (0.0 mm)
0.00 in (0.0 mm)
0°
0°30’
2°07’
225/60R16 98T
T135/80D16 101M
36 psi (250 kPa , 2.5 kgf/cm
)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)
PZFR5F-11
PKJ16CR-L11
0.04 in (1.1 mm)
Headlights
Front turn signal/parking/side
marker lights
Rear turn signal lights
Stop/Taillights/Rear side
marker lights
Taillights
Back-up lights
License plate light
High-mount brake light
Individual map lights
Cargo area light
Vanity mirror lights
Capacity
Interior
Under-hood Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs
Spark Plug Gap
Toe-in
Camber
Caster
Size
Pressure
See page 261or the fuse label
attached to the dashboard.
See page 261or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box door under the dashboard.
See page 260or the fuse box
cover.
High/Low
Front/Rear
Spare
Front/Rear
Spare Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
Front
Rear
Driver’s side
Passenger’s side (Amber)
NGK:
DENSO:
Water cooled 4-stroke SOHC VTEC,6-cylinder, gasoline engine
0
0.1 mm
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CONT INUED
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
.........................................
Indicators .59
......
ABS (Anti-lock Brake) . 61,190
Brake (Parking and Brake ...........................
System) .60, 254
.................................
Brake Lamp .63
................
Charging System . 60,252
.............................
Cruise Control .64
DRL (Daytime Running .....................................
Lights) .64
...................................
High Beam .64
.......
Key (Immobilizer System) . 62
......................................
Low Fuel .64
................
Low Oil Pressure . 60,252
.....................
Side Airbag Of f .31, 61
.........................................
SRS .30, 61
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning .63
..............................
Washer Level .64
..................
Individual Map Lights . 113
...............................
Inf ant Restraint .40
......................................
Inf ant Seats .42
......
LATCH Anchorage System . 44
...........................
Lower Anchors .44
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 48
...................
Inf lation, Proper Tire . 230.................................
Inside Mirror .102
.............................
Inspection, Tire .231
........................
Instrument Panel .2 ,59
........
Instrument Panel Brightness . 72
...............................
Interior Lights .112
........................................
Introduction .i
.................
Jacking up the Vehicle . 242
.......................................
Jack, Tire .240
................................
Jump Starting .248
..................................................
Keys .75
.......................
Label, Certif ication .264
.................
Lane Change, Signaling . 71
..................
Lap/Shoulder Belts . 14,20
...........
LATCH Anchorage System . 44
....................
Light Control Switch .112
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .220 .......................................
Indicator .59
.......................................
Interior .112
.........................................
Parking .71
..................................
Turn Signal .71
............................
Load Limits .177, 194
......
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 77
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 77
............................
Fuel Fill Door .169
..................................
Glove Box .109
....................
Lockout Prevention . 78
.................................
Power Door .78
...............................
Sliding Doors .84
........................................
Tailgate .79
........................
Low Coolant Level .172
.........................
Low Fuel Indicator .64
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 60,252
................................
Lower Anchors .44
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 266
...........
Luggage Net (Cargo Net) . 179
...........
Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 176
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