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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the
text.
Shif t lever position indicators f or HX model are shown on page .
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Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
U.S.: HX, L X, EX, and Special Edition, Canada: L X, Si
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IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATORMAINTENANCE
REQUIRED INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW FUEL INDICATOR
(P. 56)
(P. 55)
(P. 54, 200)
(P. 54, 200) (P. 54, 201) (P. 138)
SHIFT LEVER POSITION INDICATORS (P. 54)
(P. 56)
(P. 54)
SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P. 56)
(P. 57) (P. 56)
(P. 55, 202)
(P. 54)
SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR
(P. 55) PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
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Instrument Panel
Canada: DX, DX Special Edition, REVERB
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LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATORDAYTIME RUNNING
LIGHTS INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP WASHER LEVEL
INDICATOR
TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR MAINTENANCE REQUIRED
INDICATORPARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
LOW FUEL INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM INDICATORSIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR
(P. 54)
(P. 56)
(P. 54, 200)
(P. 54, 200) (P. 54, 201) (P. 54)(P. 55)
(P. 57) (P. 55, 202)
(P. 56) (P. 56)
(P. 55)
(P. 54)
(P. 56)
SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR
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Instrument Panel
U.S.: DX and Value Package
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE REQUIRED INDICATOR
TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR LOW FUEL INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR
(P. 54)
(P. 56)
(P. 54, 200)
(P. 54, 200)
(P. 54)
SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR (P. 55)
(P. 57) (P. 55, 202)
(P. 56)
(P. 54)
(P. 56)
(P. 54, 201)
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Ì Engine oil level Check every
time you fill the fuel tank. See
page .
Engine coolant level Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
you f ill the f uel tank. See page .
Automatic transmission Check
the f luid level monthly. See page
.
Brakes Check the f luid level
monthly. See page .
Tires Check the tire pressure
monthly. Examine the tread f or
wear and foreign objects. See page .
Lights Check the operation of
the headlights, parking lights,
taillights, high-mount brake light,
and license plate lights monthly.
See page .
We recommend the use of Honda
parts and f luids whenever you have
maintenance done. U.S. Vehicles:
According to state and federal
regulations, f ailure to perf orm
maintenance on the items marked
with will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all
maintenance services should be
perf ormed at the recommended time
or mileage period to ensure long-
term reliability.
Youshouldcheckthefollowing
items at the specif ied intervals. If
you are unsure of how to perf orm
any check, turn to the appropriate
page listed.
Your authorized dealer knows your
vehicle best and can provide
competent, ef f icient service.
However, service at a dealer is not
mandatory to keep your warranties
in effect. Maintenance may be done
by any qualif ied service f acility or
skilled person to keep your
warranties in ef f ect. Keep all the
receipts as proof of completion, and
have the person who does the work
f ill out the maintenance record.
Check your warranty booklet f or
more inf ormation.
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168
178
170
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Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance,
replacement, or repair of
emissions control devices and
systems may be done by any
automotive repair establishment
or individual using parts that are
‘‘certif ied’’ to EPA standards.
Owner’s Maintenance Checks
Servicing Your Vehicle
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Saf ely pull of f the road, and shut
of f the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning indicators.
If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page ).Immediately turn of f all electrical
accessories. Try not to use other
electrically operated controls such as
the power windows. Keep the engine
running; starting the engine will
discharge the battery rapidly.
Go to a service station or garage
where you can get technical
assistance.
Let the vehicle sit f or a minute.
Open the hood, and check the oil
level (see page ). An engine
very low on oil can lose pressure
during cornering and other driving
maneuvers.
If the charging system
indicator comes on brightly
when the engine is running, the
battery is not being charged.
This indicator should never
come on when the engine is
running. If it starts f lashing or stays
on, the oil pressure has dropped very
low or lost pressure. Serious engine
damage is possible and you should
take immediate action.
Start the engine, and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If it does not go
out within 10 seconds, turn of f the
engine. There is a mechanical
problem that needs to be repaired
bef ore you can continue driving
(see on page).
1. 2. 3. 4.
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209 Charging System Indicator
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator
Emergency T owing
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator
200
Running the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious mechanical
damage almost immediately. Turn of f
the engine as soon as you can saf ely get
the vehicle stopped.
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Directional Signals . 62
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 146
.......................................
Disc Care . 108
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil . 161
Doors
..............
Locking and Unlocking . 69
......................
Power Door Locks . 69
........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 216
Downshif ting, Manual
.............................
Transmission . 136
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
...........................................
Driving . 133
....................................
Economy . 127
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter . 176
..............................
Economy, Fuel . 127
..................................
Emergencies . 187
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 196
...........
Brake System Indicator . 202
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 189
.....
Charging System Indicator . 200
..................
Checking the Fuses . 204
.........
Hazard Warning Flashers . 64
............................
Jump Starting . 196 .....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 200
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 201
...
Manually Closing Moonroof . 203
..................
Overheated Engine . 197
.......................................
Towing . 209
...........................
Emergency Brake . 81
......................
Emergency Flashers . 64
......................
Emergency Towing . 209
............
Emergency Trunk Opener . 70
.......................
Emissions Controls . 219
.............
Emissions Testing, State . 222Engine
............
Adding Engine Coolant . 162
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 59
.........................
If It Won’t Start . 194
Malf unction Indicator
................................
Lamp . 54, 201
........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 54, 200
.............................
Oil, Synthetic . 160
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 159
...............................
Overheating . 197
............................
Specif ications . 214
............
Speed Limiter . 137, 140, 144
.......................................
Starting . 135
......................
Ethanol in Gasoline . 122
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 219 ...............................
Exhaust Fumes . 45
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
........................................
Belts by . 16
......................................
Fan Control . 89
...........................................
Features . 87
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 123
Filters
.........................
Dust and Pollen . 176
...............................................
Oil . 160
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 64
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 189
Fluids
..........
Automatic Transmission . 165
..........................................
Brake . 168
.........................................
Clutch . 168
..............
Manual Transmission . 167
..........................
Power Steering . 169
..................
Windshield Washer . 164
FM Stereo Radio .....................................
Reception . 97
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Folding Rear Seat . 76
Index
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High Beam . 55
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Key (Immobilizer System) . 56
......................................
Low Fuel . 56
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Low Oil Pressure . 54, 200
....................
Malf unction Lamp . 201
...........................
Side Airbag Of f . 54
...............................................
SRS . 54
.................................
Trunk Open . 56
Turn Signal and Hazard
...................................
Warning . 56
..............................
Washer Level . 56
Indicators, Instrument .......................................
Panel . 51, 52
...............................
Inf ant Restraint . 32
Inf ant Seats
......................................
Installing . 35
................
Tether Anchor Points . 40
...................
Inf lation, Proper Tire . 178
..................
High Speed Driving . 179
.........................
Normal Driving . 179
...................................
Inside Mirror . 80
.............................
Inspection, Tire . 180
....................
Installing a Child Seat . 35
........................
Instrument Panel . 3, 50
........
Instrument Panel Brightness . 63
................
Instrument and Controls . 49 .................................
Interior Lights . 86
........................................
Introduction . i
.................
Jacking up the Vehicle . 190
.......................................
Jack, Tire . 189
................................
Jump Starting . 196
..................................................
Keys . 66
.......................
Label, Certif ication . 212
.................
Lane Change, Signaling . 62
..................
Lap/Shoulder Belts . 14, 18
Lights
....................
Bulb Replacement . 170
...............................
Indicators . 51, 52
.........................................
Parking . 62
..................................
Turn Signal . 62
....................................
Load Limits . 131
......
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 68 Locks
.......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 68
............................
Fuel Fill Door . 123
.................................
Power Door . 69
...........................................
Trunk . 70
........................
Low Coolant Level . 126
.........................
Low Fuel Indicator . 56
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 54, 200
................................
Lower Anchors . 36
...
Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 136
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 214
...........
Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 130
..................................
Maintenance . 149
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks . 152
.................................
Record . 155-157
......................
Required Indicator . 57
..........................................
Saf ety . 150
.............................
Schedule . 151-154
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 54, 201
Index
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