
Your vehicle’s exhaust contains
carbon monoxide gas. You should
have no problem with carbon
monoxide entering the vehicle in
normal driving if you maintain your
vehicle properly.High levels of carbon monoxide can
collect rapidly in enclosed areas,
such as a garage. Do not run the
engine with the garage door closed.
Even with the door open, run the
engine only long enough to move the
vehicle out of the garage.
Have the exhaust system inspected
f or leaks whenever:
With the trunk open, airf low can pull
exhaust gas into your vehicle’s
interior and create a hazardous
condition. If you must drive with the
trunk open, open all the windows and
set the climate control system as
shown below.
If you must sit in your parked vehicle
with the engine running, even in an
unconfined area, adjust the climate
control system as f ollows:
Select the f resh air mode.
Select the mode.
Turn the f an on high speed.
Set the temperature control to a
comfortable setting.
The vehicle is raised f or an oil
change.
You notice a change in the sound
of the exhaust.
The vehicle was in an accident
that may have damaged the
underside.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
49
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and even kill
you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or
activities that expose you to
carbon monoxide.
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Honda Motor Oil is the pref erred
5W-20 lubricant f or your vehicle. It is
highly recommended that you use
Honda Motor Oil in your vehicle f or
optimum engine protection. Make
sure the API Certif ication Seal says
‘‘For Gasoline Engines.’’The oil viscosity or weight is
provided on the container’s label.
5W-20 oil is f ormulated f or year-
round protection of your Honda to
improve cold weather starting and
f uel economy.
Your vehicle does not require any oil
additives. Additives may adversely
af f ect your engine’s or transmission’s
perf ormance and durability. You may use a synthetic motor oil if
it meets the same requirements
given f or a conventional motor oil, it
displays the API Certif ication Seal
and it is the proper weight. You must
f ollow the oil and f ilter change
intervals given in the maintenance
schedule. Synthetic Oil
Engine Oil A dditives
A dding Engine Oil
202
API CERTIFICATION SEAL Ambient Temperature
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Open the hood and remove the
engine oil f ill cap. Remove the oil
drain bolt and washer f rom the
bottom of the engine. Drain the oil
into an appropriate container.
Always change the oil and f ilter
according to the recommendations in
the maintenance schedule. The oil
and f ilter collect contaminants that
can damage your engine if they are
not removed regularly.
Run the engine until it reaches
normal operating temperature,
then shut it off.
Changing the oil and f ilter requires
special tools and access f rom
underneath the vehicle. The vehicle
should be raised on a service station-
type hydraulic lif t f or this service.
Unless you have the knowledge and
proper equipment, you should have
this maintenance done by a skilled
mechanic. Remove the oil f ilter and let the
remaining oil drain. A special
wrench (available from your
dealer) is required.
3.
2.
1.
Changing the Oil and Filter
Maint enance
203
WASHER
OIL DRAIN BOLT
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DANGER, Explanation of .ii
...................................
Dashboard .4,52
................
Daytime Running Lights .74
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety .274
................
Def ogger, Rear Window .75
....................................
Dimensions .260
...............
Dimming the Headlights .72
Dipstick
..........
Automatic Transmission .208
..................................
Engine Oil .155
..........................
Directional Signals .72
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators .176
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil .204
Doors
..............
Locking and Unlocking .80
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading .262
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety .7
...........................................
Driving .165
....................................
Economy .157
..........
Dual Temperature Control .109
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter .216 ..............................
Economy, Fuel .157
Electronically Controlled Power
Steering System (ECPS)
.......................................
Indicator .60
............
Emergencies on the Road .229
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 242
...........
Brake System Indicator . 249
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 237
.....
Charging System Indicator . 247
..................
Checking the Fuses . 252
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 246
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 247
..................
Overheated Engine . 244
...........................
Emergency Brake .93
......................
Emergency Flashers .75
......................
Emergency Towing .250
.......................
Emissions Controls .265
Engine ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 68
Malf unction Indicator ......................................
Lamp .247
..............
Oil Pressure Indicator . 246
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 201
...............................
Overheating .244
...
Charging System Indicator . 54,247
..............
Check Fuel Cap Indicator . 60
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 166
..................
Childproof Door Locks . 81
.......................................
Child Seats .31
...........
Lower Anchorage Points . 40
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 44
..............
Climate Control Sensors . 111
.........................
Clock, Setting the .140
........................
CO in the Exhaust .280
............
Cold Weather, Starting in . 167
..............................
Compact Spare .236
...................
Console Compartment . 97
.................
Consumer Inf ormation . 272
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 51
Coolant ........................................
Adding .206
....................................
Checking .156
.........................
Proper Solution .206
...................
Temperature Gauge . 68
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .265
............
Cruise Control Operation . 142
.............
Customer Service Of f ice . 272
Index
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............................
Specif ications .260
............................
Speed Limiter .170
.........................................
Starting .77
...................
Engine Speed Limiter .170
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls .265
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .49
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
........................................
Belts by .18
...............
Gas Mileage, Improving .157
.........................................
Gasoline .152
...........................................
Gauge .69
................
Octane Requirement .152
........................
Tank, Filling the .153
................
Gas Station Procedures .153
Gauges
...
Engine Coolant Temperature .68
...............................................
Fuel .69
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission .168
........................................
Glove Box .98 ...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle .258
Ignition
..............................................
Keys .77
...........................................
Switch .79
............
Timing Control System .266
...................................
Fan, Interior .102
...........................................
Features .99
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank .153
Filter
.........................
Dust and Pollen .216
...............................................
Oil .203
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 75
Flat Tire ....................................
Repairing .230
....................................
Changing .237
.......................................
Floor Mat .216
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 208
..........................................
Brake .209
..................
Windshield Washer . 205..........................
Four-way Flashers .75
.................................................
Fuel .152
...............................
Cap Message .60
.....................
Economy Indicator .62
......................
Fill Door and Cap .153
...........................................
Gauge .69
................
Octane Requirement . 152
........................
Tank, Filling the .153
.....................
Fuses, Checking the .252 .............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 210
..............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 75
........................................
Headlights .72
........................................
Aiming .210
..............
Automatic Lighting Off . 73
............
Daytime Running Lights . 74
............
Low Beams, Turning on . 72
.........................
Reminder Chime .72
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 210
...................................
Turning on .72
..............................
Head Restraints .88
.....................
Heating and Cooling .100
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .145
..
Hood, Opening and Closing the . 154
Index
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Oil........................
Change, How to .203
...............
Change, When to . 194-195
......................
Checking Engine .155
..............
Pressure Indicator . 54,246
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .202
...........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 79
..............................
Outside Mirrors .89
.....................
Outside Temperature .64
....................
Overheating, Engine .244
.......
Owner Maintenance Checks . 193
..............
Panel Brightness Control . 74
........................
Park Gear Position .168
.................................
Parking Brake .93
.................................
Parking Lights .72
..
Parking Over Things that Burn . 267
..................................
Parking Tips .175
.............................
PGM-FI System .266
...................................
Pollen Filter .216
....................
Power Mirror Heaters . 90
.........
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 18.........
Protecting Adults and Teens . 13
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 19
.....
Advice f or Pregnant Women . 18
........................
Protecting Children .31
Protecting Inf ants and Small .......................................
Children .36
...........
Protecting Larger Children . 45
.....................
Using Booster Seat .46
...................
Radiator Overheating . 244
Radio/CD Sound ........................................
System .112
..
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 214
............................
Rear View Mirror .89
.................
Rear Window Def ogger . 75
.........
Reclining the Seat Backs . 87,88
.......
Recommended Shif t Speeds . 168
.............................
Reminder Lights .53
.......................
Remote Transmitter .81
Replacement Inf ormation ................
Engine Oil and Filter . 203
..........................................
Fuses .252
................................
Light Bulbs .210
.............................
Schedule .194-195 ...........................................
Tires .222
.............................
Wiper Blades .217
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .21
.................
Reserve Tank, Coolant . 206
...............................
Restraint, Child .31
..................
Reverse Gear Position . 163
................................
Rotation, Tire .222
......................................
Saf ety Belts .10
............
Safety Defects, Reporting . 274
.................................
Saf ety Features .9
.........................................
Airbags .11
.....................................
Seat Belts .10
.............
Saf ety Labels, Location of . 50
...............................
Saf ety Messages .ii
................................
Satellite Radio .132
Index
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Seat Belts .10
...............
Additional Information .20
Automatic Seat Belt
...............................
Tensioners .21
......................
Lap/Shoulder Belt .20
................................
Maintenance .21
Reminder Light and
................................
Beeper .20,54
...................
System Components .20
...............
Use During Pregnancy .18
...
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt .20
........................
Seats, Adjusting the .86
............................
Security System .141
.....................
Selecting a Child Seat .38
.........................
Select/Reset Knob .74
...............................
Serial Number .258
....................
Service Intervals .194-195
.............................
Service Manual .275
...........
Service Station Procedure .153
..........................
Setting the Clock .140
.....
Shif t Lever Position Indicator .168
........................
Shif t Lock Release .171
..............................
Side Airbags .11,26
...
How Your Side Airbags Work .26
How the Side Airbag Of f
......................
Indicator Works .28 ................
Side Curtain Airbags .11,27
How Your Side Curtain ..........................
Airbags Work .27
...............................
Signaling Turns .72
.....................................
Snow Tires .223
................................
Sound System .112
Spare Tire
......................................
Inf lating .236
............................
Specif ications .261
....................
Specif ications Charts .260
................................
Speed Control .142
................................
Speed Limiter .170
..........
SRS, Additional Inf ormation .20
...
Additional Safety Precautions .30
.............................
Airbag Service .29
How the Passenger Airbag Of f
......................
Indicator Works .28
How Your SRS Indicator .......................................
Works .28
How Your Front Airbags .......................................
Works .24
How Your Side Airbags .......................................
Works .26
........................
SRS Components .20
.............................
SRS Indicator .28,55
....
START (Ignition Key Position) .79 .......................
Starting the Engine .167
................
With a Dead Battery .242
........
Steam Coming f rom Engine .244
Steering Wheel
..................................
Adjustment .76
.............
Anti-theft Column Lock .79
...................
Stereo Sound System .112
..........................................
Sun Visor .94
..........................
Sunglasses Holder .98
Supplemental Restraint
................................
System .11,23
......................................
Servicing .29
.........................
SRS Indicator .28,55
...................
System Components .23
..................................
Synthetic Oil .202
......
Taillights, Changing Bulbs in .214
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected .229
Technical Descriptions
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading .262
.....
Emissions Control Systems .265
Three Way Catalytic
...............................
Converter .266
.......................
Temperature Gauge .68
Index
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