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
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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERCERTIFICATION LABEL
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Specifications
Technical Inf ormat ion
269
U.S. LX, SE
and SE-V6
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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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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
3CP
8W
8W
8W
5W
2CP
1.1 W Capacity
12 V
12 V
12 V 36 AH/5 HR
38 AH/5 HR
52 AH/5 HR
Interior
Under-hood See
page 261 or the fuse label
attac
hed to the inside of the fuse
box door on each side of the
dashboard.
See page 260 or the fuse box
co
ver.
High
Low
4-cylinder
6-cylinder
1
2
3
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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
Dashboard .................................... , 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 ..............
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 .274
Engine ....
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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