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Removing parts f rom your vehicle,
or replacing components with
af termarket components could
seriously af f ect your vehicle’s
handling, stability, and reliability.Lowering the vehicle with an
af termarket suspension kit that
signif icantly reduces ground
clearance can allow the
undercarriage to hit speed bumps
or other raised objects, which
could cause the airbags to deploy.
Raising your vehicle with an
aftermarket suspension kit can
af f ect the handling and stability.
Non-Honda wheels, because they
are a universal design, can cause
excessive stress on suspension
components. Larger or smaller wheels and tires
can interf ere with the operation of
your vehicle’s anti-lock brakes and
other systems.
If you plan to modif y your vehicle,
consult your dealer. Any object
attached to or placed on the covers
marked ‘‘SRS AIRBAG’’ in the
center of the steering wheel and
on top of the dashboard, could
interf ere with the proper operation
of the airbags. Or, if the airbags
inf late, the objects could be
propelled inside the vehicle and
hurt someone. If a side airbag
or a side curtain airbag inf lates, a
cupholderorotherhardobject
attached on or near the door could
be propelled inside the vehicle and
hurt someone.
This could prevent the
airbag from inflating properly.
Modif ying your steering wheel or
any other part of your vehicle’s
safety features can make the
systems inef f ective.
Herearesomeexamples:
Modif ying Your Vehicle
Additional Saf ety Precautions
Do not at t ach or place object s onthe f ront airbag covers. Do not at t ach hard object s on or
near a f ront door.
Do not place any object s over orreplacetheoutsideedgeof afront
seat-back.
A ccessories and Modif icat ions
Bef ore Driving
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The vehicle identif ication number
(VIN) is the 17-digit number your
Honda dealer uses to register your
vehicle f or warranty purposes. It is
also necessary f or licensing and
insuring your vehicle. The easiest
placetofindtheVINisonaplate
fastened to the top of the dashboard.
Youcanseeitbylookingthrough
the windshield on the driver’s side. It
is also on the certification label
attached to the driver’s doorjamb,
and is stamped on the engine
compartment bulkhead. The VIN is
also provided in bar code on the
certif ication label.
Your vehicle has several identif ying
numbers in various places.
Identif ication Numbers
266
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
CERTIFICATION LABEL
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CONT INUED
Specif ications
T echnical Inf ormation
269
Lights Battery
Fuses
12 V 60 W (HB3)
12 V 51 W (HB4)
12 V 24/2.2 CP
12 V 21 W
Headlights
Front turn signal/
Front parking lights
Rear turn signal lights
Back-up lights
License plate light
Ceiling light
Spotlights
Spotlights/Front ceiling lights
Trunk light
Door courtesy light
Vanity mirror lights 12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V 21 W
3CP8W8W8W5W
2CP
1.1 W Capacity 12 V
12 V
12 V36 AH/5 HR
38 AH/5 HR
52 AH/5 HR
Interior
Under-hood See page 261 or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box door on each side of the
dashboard.
See page 260 or the fuse box
cover.
HighLow
4-cylinder
6-cylinder
U.S. LX, SE and SE-V6
1:2: 3: U.S.EX,EX-L,LX-V6,andEX-V6
All Canadian models except DX-G
Except U.S. VP and Canadian DX-G
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Climate Control Sensors . 113
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Clock, Setting the . 143
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Clutch Fluid . 215
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CO in the Exhaust . 53, 274
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 169
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Compact Spare . 240
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Console Compartment . 99
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Consumer Inf ormation . 280
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Controls, Instruments and . 55
Coolant
........................................
Adding . 208
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Checking . 160
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Proper Solution . 208
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Temperature Gauge . 65
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System . 274
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Cruise Control Operation . 145
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Customer Service Of f ice . 280
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DANGER, Explanation of . iii
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Dashboard . 4, 56
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Daytime Running Lights . 62, 70
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 282
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 72 ....................................
Dimensions . 268
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Dimming the Headlights . 69
Dipstick
.
Automatic Transmission . 211, 212
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Engine Oil . 159
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Directional Signals . 69
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 179
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Disposal of Used Oil . 207
Doors
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Locking and Unlocking . 77
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 271
Downshif ting, Manual
.............................
Transmission . 170
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 7
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Driving . 167
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Economy . 161
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Dual Temperature Control . 111
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Economy, Fuel . 161
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Emergencies on the Road . 239
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Battery, Jump Starting . 248
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Brake System Indicator . 255
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Changing a Flat Tire . 241
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Charging System Indicator . 253 ..................
Checking the Fuses . 257
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 253
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 254
...
Manually Closing Moonroof . 256
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Overheated Engine . 251
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Emergency Brake . 95
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Emergency Flashers . 71
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Emergency Towing . 262
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Emissions Controls . 274Engine
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 65
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 254
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Oil Lif e Indicator . 193
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 253
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 204
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Overheating . 251
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Specif ications . 270
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Speed Limiter . 172, 175
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Starting . 169
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Engine Speed Limiter . 172, 175
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 274
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Exhaust Fumes . 53
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
........................................
Belts by . 18
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