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Avoid dropping or throwing the
transmitter.
Protect the transmitter from
extreme temperature.
Do not immerse the transmitter in
any liquid.
If you lose a transmitter, the
replacement needs to be
reprogrammed by your dealer.Remove the screw at the base of
the transmitter with a small
Phillips-head screwdriver.
To replace the battery:
If it takes several pushes on the
button to lock or unlock the doors,
replace the battery as soon as
possible.
Battery type: CR1616 Inside the transmitter, separate
the inner cover f rom the keypad
by releasing the two tabs on the
cover.
Separate the transmitter by prying
its middle seam with your
f ingernail.
1. 2. 3.
Remote Transmitter
Remote Transmitter CareReplacing the Transmitter
Battery
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SCREW
TAB
BATTERY
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Leave the parking brake off. Put
the transmission in Reverse
(manual) or Park (automatic).
Block the rear wheels.
If the vehicle is to be stored f or a
longer period, it should be
supported on jackstands so the
tires are of f the ground.
Leave one window open slightly (if
the vehicle is being stored
indoors).
Disconnect the battery.
Support the f ront wiper blade
arms with a f olded towel or rag so
they do not touch the windshield.To minimize sticking, apply a
silicone spray lubricant to all door
and trunk seals. Also, apply a
vehiclebodywaxtothepainted
surfaces that mate with the door
and trunk seals.
Cover the vehicle with a
‘‘breathable’’ cover, one made
f rom a porous material such as
cotton. Non-porous materials, such
as plastic sheeting, trap moisture,
which can damage the paint.
If possible, periodically run the
engine until it reaches f ull
operating temperature (the
cooling f an cycles twice).
Pref erably, do this once a month.
If you store your vehicle f or 1 year or
longer, have your dealer perf orm the
maintenance inspections as soon as
youtakeitoutof storage(seepages
and ). The 6-cylinder model
needs the inspections called f or in
the 2 years/30,000 miles (48,000 km)
maintenance schedule (normal
conditions) and the 4-cylinder model
needs the inspections called f or in
the 2 years/40,000 miles (64,000 km)
maintenance schedule (normal
nonditions). The replacements called
f or in the maintenance schedule are
not needed unless the vehicle has
actually reached that time or mileage. 201 206
Vehicle Storage
Maint enance246
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Your new vehicle is covered by these
warranties:
covers your new vehicle, except f or
the battery, emissions control
systems, and accessories, against
def ects in materials and
workmanship.
these two
warranties cover your vehicle’s
emissions control systems. Time,
mileage, and coverage are
conditional. Please read your
warranty manual f or exact
inf ormation. a seat
belt that f ails to f unction properly is
coveredfortheusefullifeof the
vehicle.
all exterior body panels are
covered f or rust-through f rom the
inside f or the specif ied time period
with no mileage limit.
covers all Honda
replacement parts against defects in
materials and workmanship. provides prorated
coverage f or a replacement battery
purchased f rom your dealer.
provides
coverageforaslongasthepur-
chaser of the muf f ler owns the
vehicle.
Restrictions and exclusions apply to
all these warranties. Please read the
2005 Honda Warranty Inf ormation
booklet that came with your vehicle
f or precise inf ormation on warranty
coverages. Your vehicle’s original
tires are covered by their
manuf acturer. Tire warranty inf or-
mation is in a separate booklet.
Please ref er to the 2005 Warranty
Manual that came with your vehicle.
this warranty gives up
to 100 percent credit toward a
replacement battery. Honda accessories are covered
under this warranty. Time and
mileage limits depend on the type of
accessory and other f actors. Please
read your warranty manual f or
details.
Warranty Coverages
U.S. Owners
Canadian Owners
New Vehicle L imit ed Warrant yEmissions Cont rol Syst ems Def ect sWarrant y and Emissions
Perf ormance Warranty Seat Belt Limited Warranty
Rust Perf orat ion L imit ed Warrant y
Replacement Part s L imit edWarranty Replacement Bat t ery L imit ed
Warranty
Replacement Muf f ler L if et imeLimited Warranty
Original Equipment Bat t ery L imit ed Warranty Accessory Limited WarrantyWarrant y and Cust omer Relat ions
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CONT INUED
BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator . 56, 260
............................
Jump Starting . 256
..............................
Maintenance . 244
....................
Specif ications . 275, 277
..............................
Bef ore Driving . 159
....................................
Belts,Seat .8,17
...........................
Beverage Holders . 96 ..................................
Booster Seats . 46
Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 185
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 160
....................
Bulb Replacement . 232
...........................................
Fluid . 225
.........................................
Parking . 94
..........................
System Design . 184
.................
System Indicator . 57, 262
........................
Wear Indicators . 184
.............................
Braking System . 184
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle . 160
..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 70
........................
Brights, Headlights . 68
Bulb Replacement
..........................
Back-up Lights . 232
..............................
Brake Lights . 232
................
Front Parking Lights . 231
.................................
Headlights . 228
.........
High-mount Brake Light . 233
....................
Specif ications . 275, 277
....................
Turn Signal Lights . 231
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen . 228
....................................
Accessories . 167
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
.......................................
Position) . 75
..............
Accessory Power Sockets . 99
................
Adding Engine Coolant . 217
Additional Inf ormation About Your
.........................................
Airbags . 20
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 214
.......
Adjusting the Steering Wheel . 72
...........................
Advanced Airbags . 24
.........
Advice f or Pregnant Women . 15
...............................
Airbag (SRS) . 9, 20
..............
Air Conditioning System . 104
.................................
Usage . 109, 111
...............
Air Pressure, Tires . 238, 239
.......................
Alcohol in Gasoline . 160
All Children Should Sit in a
.....................................
Back Seat . 32
......................................
Antif reeze . 217
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
...............................
Indicator . 58, 185
...................................
Operation . 185
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System . 149
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 75 ............................................
Armrest . 84
................................
Audio System . 116
...
Automatic Lighting Off Feature . 69
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 18
..........
Automatic Climate Control . 111
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 152
..............
Automatic Transmission . 179
..................
Capacity, Fluid . 274, 276
.......
Checking Fluid Level . 221, 222
.......................................
Shif ting . 179
Shif t Lever Position
...............................
Indicators . 179
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 180
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 182
Index
A
B
INDEX
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