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The tires that came on your vehicle
have a number of markings. Those
you should be aware of are described
below.
Whenever tires are replaced, they
should be replaced with tires of the
same size. Following is an example
of tire size with an explanation of
what each component means.
Rim diameter in inches.
Load index (a numerical code
associated with the maximum
load the tire can carry).
Speed symbol (an
alphabetical code indicating
the maximum speed rating).
Tire Identif ication Number (TIN) is
a group of numbers and letters that
look like the f ollowing example TIN. Date of manuf acture.
Tire type code. Manuf acturer’s
identification mark.
This indicates that the tire
meets all requirements of
the U.S. Department of
Transportation. Max Press The maximum air
pressurethetirecan
hold.
The maximum load the
tire can carry at
maximum air pressure.
Max Load
Tire width in millimeters.
Aspect ratio (the tire’s section
height as a percentage of its
width).
Tire construction code (R
indicates radial).
R 16
DOT
B97R
FW6X 2202
235
65 103
T
Tire Labeling
Tire Size
T ire Ident if icat ion NumberMaximum T ire Pressure
Maximum T ire L oad
390
235/65R16 103T DOT B97R FW6X 2202
The PAX system tires have dif f erent
markings f rom conventional tire
markings. Following is an example of
PAX system tire size with an
explanation of what each component
means.Tire width in millimeters.
Outside diameter of the tire in
millimeters.
Tire construction code (R
indicates radial)
Nominal diameter at the rim
seat in millimeters.
Symmetric Load index (a numerical code
associated with the maximum
load the tire can carry).
Speed symbol (an
alphabetical code indicating
the maximum speed rating).
A
235
710
R
460 104
T
Tire Labeling (PAX System Tires)
PA X System T ire L abeling
T echnical Inf ormation
391
235-710R460A 104T
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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
coverageforaslongasthepur-
chaser of the muf f ler owns the
vehicle. provides prorated
coverage f or a replacement battery
purchased f rom your dealer.
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 EmissionsPerf ormance Warranty Seat Belt Limited Warranty
Rust Perf orat ion L imit ed Warrant y
Replacement Part s L imit edWarranty Replacement Muf f ler L if et ime
Limited Warranty
Replacement Bat t ery L imit ed
Warranty
Original Equipment Bat t ery L imit ed Warranty Accessory Limited WarrantyWarrant y and Cust omer Relat ions
399
CONT INUED
....................................
Accessories .284
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .....................................
Position) .130
............
Accessory Power Sockets . 182
...........................
AC Power Outlet .182
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 329
Adjustable Driver’s Foot .........................................
Pedals .169
...............
AdvancedAirbagSystem . 29
.............................
Airbag (SRS) .11, 25
..............
Air Conditioning System . 188
.............
Rear A/C Control . 194,197
.......................
Air Outlets (Vents) .191
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .346
.......................
Alcohol in Gasoline .278
......................................
Antif reeze .331
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .65, 300
...................................
Operation .300
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System . 229
Anti-thef t Steering Column ............................................
Lock .130
........................................
Armrests .152
...............
Audio Controls, Remote . 228................................
Audio System .199
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 23
.
Automatic Lighting Off Feature . 124
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 264
..............
Automatic Transmission . 294
..........................
Capacity, Fluid .386
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 334
.......................................
Shif ting .294
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .294
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 294
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 297
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .63, 371
............................
Jump Starting .367
..............................
Maintenance .352
............................
Specif ications .387
..............................
Bef ore Driving .277
..................................
Belts, Seat .10, 22
.........................
Beverage Holders .171
..................................
Booster Seats .53 Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 300
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 278
....................
Bulb Replacement .341
...........................................
Fluid .335
.......................................
Parking .169
.................
System Indicator . 63,373
........................
Wear Indicators .299
.............................
Braking System .299
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle . 278
Brightness Control, Instruments . 125
......................
Brights, Headlights .122
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .342
..............................
Brake Lights .341
................
Front Parking Lights . 339
........
Front Side Marker Lights . 339
...........
Front Turn Signal Light . 338
.................................
Headlights .337
.........................
Rear Bulbs .341, 342
............
Rear Turn Signal Light . 341
............................
Specif ications .387
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .337
Index
A
B
INDEX
I
Î
................
DANGER, Explanation of . ii
...................................
Dashboard .4, 60
..............
Daytime Running Lights . 125
Daytime Running Lights .......................................
Indicator .69
.................................
Dead Battery .367
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 400
..............
Def ogger, Rear Window . 126
..............
Def rosting the Windows . 192
....................................
Dimensions .386
.............
Dimming the Headlights . 122
................................
Cancel Button .266
............................
Capacities Chart .386
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 56
..........................
Cargo Area Light .185
.................................
Cargo Hooks .289
....................
Cargo, How to Carry .286
......................................
Cargo Net .289
..............
CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
.........................................
CD Care .221
...................................
CD Changer .215
.......
CD Changer Error Message . 222
.......................................
CD Player .212
...............................
Center Pocket .181
...................................
Center Tray .171
........................
Certif ication Label .384
.................................
Chains, Tires .350
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .329
......................................
When to .315
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .360
...
Charging System Indicator . 63,371
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 292
................
Childproof Door Locks . 138.....................................
Child Saf ety .36
..............................
Booster Seats .53
...................................
Child Seats .43
.....
Important Saf ety Reminders . 40
..........................................
Inf ants .41
..........................
Larger Children .51
.........................................
LATCH .45
......................
Risks with Airbags .37
.............................
Small Children .42
.........................................
Tethers .51
........
Where Should A Child Sit? . 37
.......................................
Child Seats .43
......
LATCH Anchorage System . 45
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 50
Cleaning ...................................
Seat Belts .343
...............
Climate Control System . 193
..............................................
Clock .227
.....................
Code, Audio System .229
........................
CO in the Exhaust .392
............
Cold Weather, Starting in . 293
......................
Compact Spare Tire .359
...............
Consumer Inf ormation . 398
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 59
....................
Conversation Mirror .174 Coolant
........................................
Adding .331
....................................
Checking .282
.........................
Proper Solution .331
...................
Temperature Gauge . 71
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .392
................
Cruise Control Indicator . 69
............
Cruise Control Operation . 264
...................................
Cup Holders .171
.............
Customer Service Of f ice . 398
Index
C
D
II
Î
CONT INUED
............................
Power Windows .163
.........
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 20
.........
Protecting Adults and Teens . 14
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 20
.....
Advice f or Pregnant Women . 20
........................
Protecting Children .36
.......................
Protecting Inf ants .41
.......
Protecting Larger Children . 51
.........
Protecting Small Children . 42
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .50
.............................
Using LATCH .45
...................
Radiator Overheating . 369
.............
Radio/CD Sound System . 199
...........................
Readiness Codes .372
............
Rear Audio Control Panel . 234
...............................
Rear A/C Unit .194
........
Rear Entertainment System . 230
Rear Lights, Bulb ......................
Replacement .341, 342
...
Rearview Camera and Monitor . 275
..........................
Rear View Mirror .167
...............
Rear Window Def ogger . 126Rear Window Wiper and
.......................................
Washer .122
.....
Reclining the Seat Backs . 150,151
.........
Reclining the Second Seats . 150
..............
Reclining the Third Seat . 150
.......................
Reminder Indicators .64
................
Remote Audio Controls . 228
................
Remote Control (RES) . 257
.....................
Remote Transmitter .131
Removable Second Row ......................................
Console .176
........
Removing the Second Seats . 155
Replacement Inf ormation ................
Engine Oil and Filter . 329
..........................................
Fuses .376
................................
Light Bulbs .337
................................
Timing Belt .336
...........................................
Tires .349
.............................
Wiper Blades .344
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .23
Reserve Tank, .................
Engine Coolant . 282,331
..............
Retractable Center Tray . 171
..................
Reverse Gear Position . 295
......................................
Roof Rack .288 ................................
Rotation, Tire .348
................................
Saf ety Belts .10, 22
.........
Safety Defects, Reporting . 400
.................................
Saf ety Features .9
.........................................
Airbags .11
.....................................
Seat Belts .10
.............
Saf ety Labels, Location of . 57
...............................
Saf ety Messages .ii
...................................
Seat Belts .10, 22
...............
Additional Information . 22
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .23
.....................................
Cleaning .343
......................
Lap/Shoulder Belt .22
................................
Maintenance .23
Reminder Indicator and ................................
Beeper .22, 64
................................
Replacement .23
...................
System Components . 22
...............
Use During Pregnancy . 20
...
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 16
..................................
Seat Heaters .160
Index
S
R
INDEX
VII
Î
.....................................
Tachometer .71
..........................................
Tailgate .138
...............................
Opening the .138
...................
Open Monitor Light . 67
..
Taillights, Changing Bulbs . 341,342
...............................................
Seats .148
......................
Adjustments .149, 151
..........
Drivers Lumbar Support . 152
.............
Folding the Third Seat . 158
........................
Head Restraints .152
Installing the Stowable Second ...............
Row Plus-One Seat . 156
.....
Manual Height Adjustment . 150
....................
Passenger Seating .148
.......
Reclining the Second Seat . 150
..........
Reclining the Third Seat . 150
....
Removing the Second Seats . 155
.....................
Third Seat Access .153
............................
Security System .263
Sensors Front Passenger’s Weight .....................................
Sensors .29
....
Driver’s Seat Position Sensor . 29
...............................
Serial Number .384
...........................
Service Intervals .315
...........................
Service Manual .401
...........
Service Station Procedure . 279
..........................
Setting the Clock .227
...
Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 294
........................
Shif t Lock Release .297
..............................
Side Airbags .11, 30 ..........................
Of f Indicator .33, 64
Side Marker Lights, Bulb ..............................
Replacement .339
.............................
Signaling Turns .122
.................................
Sliding Doors .142
.....................................
Snow Tires .350
................................
Sound System .199
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .359
............................
Specif ications .387
....................................
Spark Plugs .387
....................
Specif ications Charts . 386
................................
Speed Control .264
...................................
Speedometer .71
..........
SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 25
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 35
.............................
Airbag Service .34
..
How the SRS Indicator Works . 32
How Your Airbags ............................
Work .27, 30,32
........................
SRS Components .25
.............................
SRS Indicator .32 ,64
..
START (Ignition Key Position) . 130
.......................
Starting the Engine .293
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .293 ................
With a Dead Battery . 367
..............
State Emissions Testing . 395
........
Steam Coming f rom Engine . 369
Steering Wheel ................................
Adjustment .127
...........
Anti-thef t Column Lock . 130
.................................
Buttons .75, 228
...................
Stereo Sound System . 199
....................
Storing Your Vehicle .353
Stowable Second Row Plus-One .............................................
Seat .156
........................
Sunglasses Holder .174
........................................
Sun Visor .175
Supplemental Restraint System ......................................
Servicing .34
.........................
SRS Indicator .32 ,64
...................
System Components . 25
..................................
Synthetic Oil .329
Index
T
VIII
Î
CONT INUED
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 355
Technical Descriptions .....
Emissions Control Systems . 392
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .393
.......................
Temperature Gauge .71
........
Temperature, Inside Sensor . 198
...................
Tensioners, Seat Belts . 23
..............
Tether Anchorage Points . 50
............................
Thef t Protection .229
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 393
................
Tilt the Steering Wheel . 127
..........................
Time, Setting the .227
....................................
Timing Belt .336
....................................
Tire Chains .350
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat . 360
...............................................
Tires .346
..............................
Air Pressure .346
...................................
Balancing .348
.........................
Checking Wear .347
..........................
Compact Spare .359
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 388
......................................
Inf lation .346
..................................
Inspection .347
.....................................
Labeling .390
...................................
Replacing .349 ......................................
Rotating .348
...........................................
Snow .350
............................
Specif ications .387
................................
Tire Chains .350
...................
Tools, Tire Changing . 360
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .306
................
Emergency Wrecker . 381
....
Equipment and Accessories . 308
.....................
Weight Limit .287, 306
.............................
Trailer Loading .308
......................
Trailer Towing Tips .311
Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 334
...........................
Fluid Selection .334
..............
Identif ication Number . 384
.............
Shif ting the Automatic . 294
.....................................
Treadwear .388
.................................
Trip Meter .72, 77
..................................
Turn Signals .122
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .355
....
Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 388........................
Unleaded Gasoline .278
...........................
Upper Glove Box .180
.......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 330
................................
Vanity Mirror .176
.........
Vehicle Capacity Load . 287,306
......................
Vehicle Dimensions .386
....
Vehicle Identif ication Number . 384
.............................
Vehicle Storage .353
.....................................
Ventilation .191
.................................................
VIN .384
..................................
Viscosity, Oil .328
.............
WARNING, Explanation of . ii
.........
Warning Labels, Location of . 57
..................
Warranty Coverages .399
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 333
............................
Level Indicator .69
...................................
Operation .121
Index
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WINDEX
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