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Are you using a properly coded
key? An improperly coded key will
cause the immobilizer system
indicator in the instrument panel
to blink rapidly (see page ).
Do you have f uel? Check the f uel
gauge; the low f uel indicator may
not be working.
There may be an electrical
problem, such as no power to the
f uel pump. Check all the f uses
(see page ).
If youfindnothingwrong,youwill
need a qualif ied technician to f ind
the problem. See on page . Although this seems like a simple
procedure, you should take several
precautions.
You cannot start a Honda by pushing
or pulling it.
Connect one jumper cable to the
positive ( ) terminal on your
Honda’s battery. Connect the
other end to the positive ( )
terminal on the booster battery. Put the transmission in Neutral or
Park, and set the parking brake. Turn of f all the electrical acces-
sories: heater, A/C, climate
control, audio system, lights, etc. 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.
1.
2.
3.
76
257 255Emergency
Towing Jump Starting
If the Engine Won’t Start, Jump Starting
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
To Jump Start Your Vehicle:
248
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.
BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator .60, 252
............................
Jump Starting .248
..............................
Maintenance .235
............................
Specif ications .267
..............................
Bef ore Driving .167
....................................
Belts,Seat .8,20
.........................
Beverage Holders .106
..................................
Booster Seats .51
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 190
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 168....................
Bulb Replacement .223
...........................................
Fluid .218
.......................................
Parking .103
.................
System Indicator . 60,254
........................
Wear Indicators .189
.............................
Braking System .189
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle . 168
..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 72
........................
Brights, Headlights .71
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .224
..............................
Brake Lights .223
................
Front Parking Lights . 222
........
Front Side Marker Lights . 222
.................................
Headlights .220
.........
High-mount Brake Light . 225
Bulb Replacement .........................
Rear Bulbs .223, 224
............................
Specif ications .267
....................
Turn Signal Lights . 222
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .220
....................................
Accessories .174
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .77
............
Accessory Power Sockets . 109
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 212
...............
AdvancedAirbagSystem . 27
...............................
Airbag (SRS) .9, 24
..............
Air Conditioning System . 116
.....................
Rear A/C Control .123
.................................
Usage .119, 121
.......................
Air Outlets (Vents) .118
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .230
.......................
Alcohol in Gasoline .168
..........................................
Antenna .227
......................................
Antif reeze .214
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .61, 190
...................................
Operation .190
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System . 144
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 77
..........................................
Armrests .92
...............
Audio Controls, Remote . 143
................................
Audio System .126
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 22 ...
Automatic Lighting Off Feature . 72
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 160
..............
Automatic Transmission . 184
..........................
Capacity, Fluid .266
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 216
.......................................
Shif ting .184
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .184
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 185
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 186
CONT INUED
Index
A
B
I
CONT INUED
..............
Def rosting the Windows . 120
....................................
Dimensions .266
...............
Dimming the Headlights . 71
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 216
..................................
Engine Oil .171
..........................
Directional Signals .71
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 189
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil .213
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking . 78
....................
Lockout Prevention . 78
.................
Manual Sliding Doors . 84
..............................
Monitor Light .63
......................
Power Door Locks .78
...................
Power Sliding Doors . 84
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 268
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
...........................................
Driving .181
....................................
Economy .173
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter . 227
....................
DVD Error Message .155
...................................
DVD Player .145 ..............................
Economy, Fuel .173
..................................
Emergencies .237
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 248
...........
Brake System Indicator . 254
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 239
.....
Charging System Indicator . 252
..................
Checking the Fuses . 257
.........
Hazard Warning Flashers . 73
............................
Jump Starting .248
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 252
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 253
..................
Overheated Engine . 250
.......................................
Towing .255
.........................
Emergency Brake .103
......................
Emergency Flashers .73
......................
Emergency Towing .255
.......................
Emissions Controls .271
.............
Emissions Testing, State . 274
Engine ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 67
..............
Engine Speed Limiter . 186
.........................
If It Won’t Start .247
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .60, 253 ........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 60,252
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 211
...............................
Overheating .250
............................
Specif ications .267
.......................................
Starting .183
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 271
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .54
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ........................................
System .272
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .18
...................................
Fan, Interior .117
Features, Comfort and ..............................
Convenience .115
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 169
Filters .........................
Dust and Pollen .227
...............................................
Oil .212
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 73
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 239
.....................................
Floor Mats .226
Index
E
F
III
Fluids..........
Automatic Transmission . 216
..........................................
Brake .218
..........................
Power Steering .219
................
Windshield Washers . 216
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .130
...................
Folding the Third Seat . 96
..........................
Four-way Flashers .73
..............................
Front Airbags .9 ,25
........................................
Front Seat .88
......................................
Adjusting .88
.........................................
Heaters .98
.....................................
Airbags .9, 25
.................................................
Fuel .168
......................
Fill Door and Cap .169
...........................................
Gauge .66
................
Octane Requirement . 168
....................................
Ref ueling .169
........................
Reserve Indicator .64
.....................
Fuses, Checking the .260
.............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 220
..............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 73
........................................
Headlights .71
........................................
Aiming .220
..............
Automatic Lighting Off . 72 ............
Daytime Running Lights . 72
..................
High Beam Indicator . 64
.........................
Reminder Chime .71
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 220
...................................
Turning on .71
...................................
Headphones .156
..............................
Head Restraints .92
...............................
Heated Mirror .103
.....................................
Heater, Seat .98
.....................
Heating and Cooling .116
.............
High Altitude, Starting at . 183
.................
High-Low Beam Switch . 71
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .163
....................................
Hood Latch .220
.......................
Hood, Opening the .170
..............................................
Horn .3,68
...............
Gas Mileage, Improving . 173.........................................
Gasoline .168
...............
Fuel Reserve Indicator . 64
...........................................
Gauge .66
................
Octane Requirement . 168
....................................
Ref ueling .169
................
Gas Station Procedures . 169
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 67
...............................................
Fuel .66
...............................
Speedometer .66
.................................
Tachometer .66
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) .195
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight .......................................
Rating) .195
......................................
Glove Box .109
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight .......................................
Rating) .195
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 264
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .75
...........................................
Switch .77
............
Timing Control System . 272
........................
Immobilizer System .76
Index
H I
G
IV
..................................
Maintenance .201
...
Owner Maintenance Checks . 204
.................................
Record .207-209
......................
Required Indicator .65
..........................................
Saf ety .202
.............................
Schedule .203-206
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 60,253
.....................
Manual Sliding Doors .84
...............................
Meters, Gauges .66
........................
Mirrors, Adjusting .102
.................................
Modif ications .175
.
Additional Safety Precautions . 175
...............
Modif ying Your Vehicle . 175
Moving the Second Row Bucket ...............................................
Seat .94
...................
Neutral Gear Position . 185
..................
New Vehicle Break-in . 168
...................
NOTICE, Explanation of . i
...............
Numbers, Identif ication . 264 ...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 168
.........................................
Odometer .66
...............................
Odometer, Trip .67
Oil ........................
Change, How to .212
......................
Change, When to .205
......................
Checking Engine .171
..............
Pressure Indicator . 60,252
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .211
...........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 77
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .271
............................
Outside Mirrors .102
....................
Overheating, Engine .250
.......
Owner Maintenance Checks . 204
.........................
Oxygenated Fuels .168
..............
Panel Brightness Control . 72
........................
Park Gear Position .185
...........................................
Parking .188
...............................
Parking Brake .103 Parking Brake and Brake
.................
System Indicator . 60,254
.................................
Parking Lights .71
..
Parking Over Things that Burn . 188
....
Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator . 32
.............................
PGM-FI System .272
..........................
Power Door Locks .78
Power Sliding Doors .................................
Indicator .62, 87
.....................................
Operation .84
.......................................
Switches .85
...............
Power Socket Locations . 104
..............................
Power Windows .99
.........
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 18
.........
Protecting Adults and Teens . 11
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 18
.....
Advice f or Pregnant Women . 18
........................
Protecting Children .35
.......................
Protecting Inf ants .40
.......
Protecting Larger Children . 50
.........
Protecting Small Children . 41
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .48
.............................
Using LATCH .44
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