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Always maintain your vehicle
according to the maintenance
schedule. See(see page
).
an underinf lated tire
causes more ‘‘rolling resistance,’’
which uses f uel.
The build-up of snow or mud on
your vehicle’s underside adds
weight and rolling resistance.
Frequent cleaning helps your f uel
mileage and reduces the chance of
corrosion.
Drive moderately. Rapid
acceleration, abrupt cornering,
and hard braking use more f uel.
Always drive in the highest gear
possible. Try to maintain a constant speed.
Everytimeyouslowdownand
speed up, your vehicle uses extra
fuel.Usethecruisecontrolwhen
appropriate.
Combine several short trips into
one.
The air conditioning puts an extra
load on the engine which makes it
usemorefuel.Usethefresh-air
ventilation when possible.
204
For example,
Fuel Economy
Bef ore Driving
Improving Fuel Economy
Owner’s
Maintenance Checks
173
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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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Select a nearby lightly traveled
major highway where you can
maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph
(80to97km/h)foratleast20
minutes. Drive on the highway in
D (A/T). Do not use the cruise
control. When traf f ic allows, drive
f or 90 seconds without moving the
accelerator pedal. (Vehicle speed
may vary slightly; this is okay.) If
you cannot do this f or a
continuous 90 seconds because of
traf f ic conditions, drive f or at least
30 seconds, then repeat it two
more times (for a total of 90
seconds).Then drive in city/suburban
traffic for at least 10 minutes.
When traf f ic conditions allow, let
the vehicle coast f or several
seconds without using the
accelerator pedal or the brake
pedal.
If the testing f acility determines the
readiness codes are still not set, see
your Honda dealer.
T echnical Inf ormation
St at e Emissions T est ing
275
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
...................................
Dashboard .2, 58
................
Daytime Running Lights . 72
Daytime Running Lights .......................................
Indicator .64
.................................
Dead Battery .248
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 280
................
Def ogger, Rear Window . 73
................................
Cancel Button .160
............................
Capacities Chart .266
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 54
..........................
Cargo Area Light .114
.................................
Cargo Hooks .179
....................
Cargo, How to Carry .176
......................................
Cargo Net .179
Cassette Player ............................................
Care .142
...................................
Operation .139
..............
CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
.........................................
CD Care .135
...................................
CD Changer .134
.......
CD Changer Error Message . 137
.......................
CD Error Message .136
.......................................
CD Player .133
...............................
Center Pocket .110
..................................
Center Table .105
........................
Certif ication Label .264
.................................
Chains, Tires .234
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .212
......................................
When to .205
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .239 ...
Charging System Indicator . 60,252
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 182
..................
Childproof Door Locks . 79
.....................................
Child Saf ety .35
..............................
Booster Seats .51
...................................
Child Seats .42
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Important Saf ety Reminders . 39
..........................................
Inf ants .40
..........................
Lerger Children .50
.........................................
LATCH .44
......................
Risks with Airbags .36
.............................
Small Children .41
.........................................
Tethers .48
........
Where Should A Child Sit? . 36
.......................................
Child Seats .42
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LATCH Anchorage System . 44
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 48
Cleaning ...................................
Seat Belts .226
...............
Climate Control System . 121
..............................................
Clock .105
......................................
Coat Hook .111
.....................
Code, Audio System .144
........................
CO in the Exhaust .271
...................................
Coin Holder .110
............
Cold Weather, Starting in . 183......................
Compact Spare Tire .238
...............
Consumer Inf ormation . 278
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 57
Coolant ........................................
Adding .214
....................................
Checking .172
.........................
Proper Solution .214
...................
Temperature Gauge . 67
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .271
................
Cruise Control Indicator . 64
............
Cruise Control Operation . 160
...................................
Cup Holders .106
.............
Customer Service Of f ice . 278
Index
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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
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Key (Immobilizer System) . 62
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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
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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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