This section covers the more
common problems that motorists
experience with their vehicles. It
gives you inf ormation about how to
safely evaluate the problem and what
to do to correct it. If the problem has
stranded you on the side of the road,
you may be able to get going again.
If not, you will also f ind instructions
on getting your vehicle towed.......................
Compact Spare Tire .264
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Changing a Flat Tire .265
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If the Engine Won’t Start .270
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Jump Starting .272
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If the Engine Overheats .274
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .276
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Charging System Indicator .276
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .277
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Brake System Indicator .278
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Closing the Moonroof .279
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Fuses .280
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Fuse Locations .283
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Emergency Towing .285
Taking Care of the Unexpected
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
263
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Ifyoufindnothingwrong,youwill
need a qualified technician to find
the problem. Seeon page .
There may be an electrical
problem, such as no power to the
fuel pump. Check all the fuses
(see page ). Do you have fuel? Check the fuel
gauge; the low fuel indicator m ay
not be working. 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 ).
In this case, the starter motor’s
speed sounds normal, or even faster
than normal, when you turn the
ignition switch to the START (III)
position, but the engine does not run.
Are you using the proper starting
procedure? Refer to on page .
Turn the ignition switch to the
START (III) position. If the
headlights do not dim, check the
condition of the fuses. If the fuses
areOK,thereisprobably
something wrong with the
electrical circuit for the ignition
switch or starter motor. You will
need a qualified technician to
determine the problem (see
on page ).
If the headlights dim noticeably or
go out when you try to start the
engine, either the battery is
discharged or the connections are
corroded. Check the condition of the
battery and terminal connections
(see page ). You can then try
jump starting the vehicle from a
booster battery (see page ). 59
199
280 285
285
272
260
If theEngineWon’tStart
Emergency
Towing
T he Starter Operates Normally
Starting the
Engine
Emergency T owing
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
271
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The under-hood fuse box is on the
driver’s side. To open it, push the
tabs as shown. If
something electrical in your
vehicle stops working, the first thing
youshouldcheckforisablownfuse.
Determine from the chart on pages
and , or the diagram on the
f use box lid, which f use or f uses
control that device. Check those
f uses f irst, but check all the f uses
bef ore deciding that a blown f use is
the cause. Replace any blown f uses,
and check if the device works.
Turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position. Make sure the
headlights and all other
accessories are of f .
The interior f use box is on the
driver’s lower lef t side. To remove
the f use box lid, put your f inger in
the notch on the lid, and pull it
upward slightly, then pull it toward
you and take it out of its hinges. The vehicle’s f uses are contained in
two f use boxes.
Remove the cover f rom the f use
box.
1.
2. 283 284
Checking and Replacing Fuses
Fuses
280
INTERIOR
UNDER-HOOD
TAB
NOTCH
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Check the smaller f uses in the
under-hood f use box and all the
fuses in the interior fuse box by
pulling out each one with the f use
puller provided in the under-hood
fuse box.
Check each of the large f uses in
the under-hood f use box by
looking through the side window
at the wire inside. Removing these
f uses requires a Phillips-head
screwdriver.
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4.
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Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
281
BLOWNBLOWN
FUSE
FUSE PULLER
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Look for a blown wire inside the
fuse. If it is blown, replace it with
oneofthesparefusesofthesame
rating or lower.If you cannot drive the vehicle
without fixing the problem, and you
do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse
of the same rating or a lower rating
from one of the other circuits. Make
sureyoucandowithoutthatcircuit
temporarily (such as the accessory
power so
cket or radio). If the replacement fuse of the
same rating blows in a short time,
there is probably a serious
electrical problem with your
vehicle. Leave the blown fuse in
that circuit, and have your vehicle
checked by a qualified mechanic.
If the driver’s power window fuse is
removed, the AUTO function of the
driver’s window will be disabled. To
reset the AUTO function, see page
.
If the radio fuse is removed, the
audio system will disable itself.
Thenexttimeyouturnonthe
radio you will see ‘‘CODE/COdE’’
in the frequency display. Use the
preset bars to enter the code (see page ).
If you replace the blown f use with a
spare f use that has a lower rating, it
might blow out again. This does not
indicate anything wrong. Replace the
f use with one of the correct rating as
soon as you can.
5. 6.
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Fuses
282
BLOWN
FUSE
Replacing a f use with one that has a
higher rating greatly increases the
chances of damaging the electrical
system. If you do not have a
replacement f use with the proper rating
f or the circuit, install one with a lower
rating.
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Specifications (4-cylinder Models)
Technical Inf ormat ion
291
Engine
Lights
Battery
Fuses Alignment
Tires
12
V 24/2.2 CP
12
V
12 V 60
W (HB3)
51 W (HB4)
12 V 21 W 3.43
x 3.90 in (87.0 x 99.0 mm)
144 cu-in (2,354 cm
)
9.7 : 1
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression
ratio
Spark plugs
Headlights
Front
turn signal/parking/side
marker lights
Rear turn signal lights
Back-up lights
License plate lights
Ceiling light
Trunk light
Door courtesy lights
Vanity mirror lights
Spotlights 12
V 18 W
12 V 3 CP
12 V 8 W
12 V 5 W
12 V 2 CP
12 V 1.1 W
12 V 8 W
Capacity 12 V 38 AH/5 HR
12 V 47 AH/20 HR
Interior
Under-hood Water
cooled 4-stroke DOHC i-VTEC
4-cylinder gasoline engine
See page 284 or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box lid.
See page 283 or the fuse box
cover.
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
29 psi (200 kPa , 2.0 kgf/cm)
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm)
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm)
T135/90D15 100M P205/60R16 91V
P205/65R15 92H
Toe-in
Camber
Caster
Size
Pressure
3°15’
1°
0°
0.08 in (2.0 mm) 0.00 in (0.0 mm)
NGK:
DENSO:
SKJ20DRM13 SKJ20DRM11
IZFR6K13
IZFR6K11
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
High
Low
Front/Rear
Spare
Front
Rear
Spare
4 : Canadian LX models 2 : Californian models with automatic transmission 1 : All models except Californian models with automatic transmission
3 : All models except Canadian LX
3
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4
3
4
1
2
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Specifications
(6-cylinder Models)
Technical Inf ormat ion
293
Engine
Alignment
Lights
Battery
Fuses
Tires
12
V
12 V
12 V
12 V 51
W (HB4)
24/2.2 CP
21 W 3.39
x 3.39 in (86.0 x 86.0 mm)
183 cu-in (2,997 cm
)
10.0 : 1
0.00 in (0.0 mm)
0.08 in (2.0 mm)
0° 1°
3°15’
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression
ratio
Spark plugs Water
cooled 4-stroke
SOHC VTEC
6-cylinder gasoline engine
Toe-in
Camber
Caster NGK:
DENSO:
IZFR6K11
SKJ20DRM11
Headlights
Front
turn signal/parking/side
marker lights
Rear turn signal lights
Back-up lights
License plate lights
Ceiling light
Trunk light
Door courtesy lights
Vanity mirror lights
Spotlights 12
V 18 W
12 V 3 CP
12 V 8 W
12 V 5 W
12 V 2 CP
12 V 1.1 W
12 V 8 W
Capacity 12 V
12
V
65 AH/20 HR
52
AH/5 HR
Interior
Under-hood P215/50R17
93V
Size
Pr essure T135/90D15
100M
T135/80R16 101M
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
29 psi (200 kPa , 2.0 kgf/cm)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)
See
page 284 or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box lid.
See page 283 or the fuse box
cover. 60 W (HB3)
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
High
Low
1:
2:LX-V6, EX-V6 with automatic transmission
EX-V6 with manual transmission Front/Rear
Spare
Front
Rear
Spare
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Economy, Fuel .190
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Emergencies .263
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Battery, Jump Starting .272
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Brake System Indicator .278
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Changing a Flat Tire .265
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Charging System Indicator .276
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Checking the Fuses .280
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Hazard Warning Flashers .71
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Jump Starting .272
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .276
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp .277
...
Manually Closing Moonroof .279
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Overheated Engine .274
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Towing .285
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Emergency Brake .96
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Emergency Flashers .71
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Emergency Towing .285
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Emergency Trunk Opener .81
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Emissions Controls .297
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Emissions Testing, State .300 Engine
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Adding Engine Coolant .236
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Additives .233
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Changing the Oil and Filter .233
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 64
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If It Won’t Start .270
Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp .277
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Oil Lif e Display .221
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 57, 276
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Oil, Synthetic .233
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Oil, What Kind to Use .232
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Overheating .274
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Specifications . 291, 293
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Speed Limiter . 202, 205
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Starting .199
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Engine Speed Limiter . 202, 205
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Ethanol in Gasoline .184
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls .297
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Exhaust Fumes .50
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
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Belts by .15
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Daytime Running Lights .70
Daytime Running Lights
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Indicator .60
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Dead Battery .272
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety .304
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Def ogger, Rear Window .72
Defrosting the
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Windows . 111, 115, 120
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Dimensions .290, 292
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Dimming the Headlights . 69
Dipstick .
Automatic Transmission . 239, 240
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Engine Oil . 188, 189
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Directional Signals .69
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators .208
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Disposal of Used Oil . 235
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Door and Trunk Open Monitor . 61
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking .77
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Power Door Locks .77
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .294
Downshif ting, Manual
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Transmission .200
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Driver and Passenger Safety .5
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Driving .197
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Economy .190 ..........
Dual Temperature Control .121
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Dust and Pollen Filter .252
Index
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