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However, if the brake pedal does not
feel normal, you should take
immediate action. A problem in one
part of the system’s dual circuit
design will still give you braking at
two wheels. You will feel the brake
pedal go down much farther before
the vehicle begins to slow down, and
you will have to press harder on the
pedal.
If the ABS indicator comes on with
this indicato r, have the vehicle
inspected by your dealer
immediately. If you must drive the vehicle a short
distance in this condition, drive
slowly and carefully.
Slow
down by shifting to a lower
gear, and pull to the side of the road
when it is safe. Because of the long
distance needed to stop, it is
hazardous to drive the vehicle. You
should have it to wed and repaired as
soon as possible (see
on page ).
The
brake system indicator normally
comes on when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position, and as
a reminder to check the parking
brake. It will stay on if you do not
fully release the parking brake.
If the brake system indicator comes
on while driving, the brake fluid level
is probably low. Press lightly on the
brake pedal to see if it feels normal.
If it does, check the brake fluid level
thenexttimeyoustopataservice
station (see page ).
If the f luid level is low, take your
vehicle to a dealer, and have the
brake system inspected f or leaks or
worn brake pads/shoes. 215 262
Emergency
Towing
Brake System Indicator
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
255
U.S. Canada
Page 258 of 293
The interior fuse box is on the
driver’s lower left side. To remove
the fuse box lid, pull it toward you
and take it out of its hinges. The
under-hood fuse box is located
near the back of the engine compart-
ment on the driver’s side. To open it,
pushthetabsasshown. If
something electrical in your
vehicle stops working, the first thing
youshouldcheckforisablownfuse.
Determine f rom the chart on pages and , or the diagram on the
f use box lid, which f use or f uses
control that component. Check those
f uses f irst, but check all the f uses
bef ore deciding that a blown f use is
not 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 .
Remove the cover f rom the f use
box.
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260
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Fuses
Checking and Replacing Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
257
INTERIOR UNDER-HOOD
TAB
Page 261 of 293
Fuse Locations
260
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4
5
6
7
10 A
(30A) 10 A
15 A
10 A
10 A
7.5 A Left Headlight Low
(Rear Defroster Coil)
Left Headlight Hi
Small Light
Right Headlight Hi
Right Headlight Low
Back Up 8
9
10
11
12
13 15 A
20 A
20 A
30 A
7.5 A 20 A FI ECU
Condenser fan
Not Used
Cooling Fan
Cooling Fan
MG. Clutch
Horn, Stop 14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
40 A
40 A
15 A
30 A
30 A
20 A
40 A
40 A
40 A
40 A
100 A
50 A
50 A Rear Defroster
Back Up, ACC
Hazard
ABS Motor
VSA Motor
ABS F/S
VSA
Driver’s Power Seat
Passenger’s Power Seat
Heater Motor
Battery
Not Used
BIG1Main
Power Window Main
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Page 262 of 293
Fuse Locations
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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Amps. Circuits Protected
Circuits Protected
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8 DrivebyWire
Ignition Coil
Day Light
Laf Heater
Radio
Interior Light
Back-Up Lights
Door Lock 9
10
11
12
13
14
15 15 A
7.5 A 30 A
(20 A)
(20 A)
(20 A) 16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
(20 A)
(20 A)
15 A
15 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 10 A
7.5 A
(20 A)
(20 A) 20 A
20 A
(20 A)
7.5 A
7.5 A
(15 A)
15 A
(10 A) 15 A
10 A
7.5 A 10 A
(20 A) Driver’s Power Seat Recline
Passenger’s Power Seat Slide
ACG
Fuel Pump
Washer
Meter
SRS
IGP
Left Rear Power Window
Right Rear Power Window
Passenger’s Power Window
Driver’s Power Window
Moonroof
Not Used
IG A/C
Not Used
ACC
Not Used
Front Accessory Sockets
OPDS
Wiper
Not Used
Passenger’s Power Seat
Recline
Driver’s Power Seat Slide
Heated Seat :
U.S. EX, EX-L and V6 models
Canadian SE, EX-L, and V6 models
INTERIOR FUSE BOX
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Specifications
Technical Inf ormat ion
269
U.S. LX, SE
and SE-V6
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All Canadian models except DX-G
Except U.S. VP and Canadian DX-G
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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
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The burning of gasoline in your
vehicle’s engine produces several by-
products. Some of these are carbon
monoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen
(NOx), and hydrocarbons (HC).
Gasoline evaporating f rom the tank
also produces hydrocarbons. Con-
trolling the production of NOx, CO,
and HC is important to the environ-
ment. Under certain conditions of
sunlight and climate, NOx and HC
react to f orm photochemical ‘‘smog.’’
Carbon monoxide does not contri-
bute to smog creation, but it is a
poisonous gas.The United States Clean Air Act
sets standards f or automobile
emissions. It also requires that
automobile manufacturers explain to
owners how their emissions controls
workandwhattodotomaintain
them. This section summarizes how
the emissions controls work.
In Canada, Honda vehicles comply
with the Canadian emission
requirements, as specif ied in an
agreement with Environment
Canada, at the time they are
manuf actured.
Your vehicle has a positive
crankcase ventilation system. This
keeps gasses that build up in the
engine’s crankcase f rom going into
the atmosphere. The positive
crankcase ventilation valve routes
them from the crankcase back to the intake manif old. They are then
drawn into the engine and burned.
As gasoline evaporates in the f uel
tank, an evaporative emissions
control canister f illed with charcoal
adsorbs the vapor. It is stored in this
canister while the engine is of f . Af ter
the engine is started and warmed up,
the vapor is drawn into the engine
and burned during driving.
The onboard ref ueling vapor
recovery (ORVR) system captures
the f uel vapors during ref ueling. The
vapors are adsorbed in a canister
f illed with activated carbon. While
driving, the f uel vapors are drawn
into the engine and burned of f .
Emissions Cont rols
The Clean Air Act
Crankcase Emissions Control
System
Evaporative Emissions Control
System
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
Recovery
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Select a nearby lightly traveled
major highway where you can
maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph
(80to97km/h)foratleast20
minutes. Drive on the highway in
D (A/T) or 5th (M/T). Do not use
thecruisecontrol.Whentraffic
allows, drive f or 90 seconds
without moving the accelerator
pedal. (Vehicle speed may vary
slightly; this is okay.) If you cannot
do this f or a continuous 90
seconds because of traf f ic
conditions, drive f or at least 30
seconds, then repeat it two more
times (for a total of 90 seconds).If the testing f acility determines the
readiness codes are still not set, see
your dealer.Then drive in city/suburban
traffic for at least 10 minutes.
When traf f ic conditions allow, let
the vehicle coast f or several
seconds without using the
accelerator pedal or the brake
pedal.
Stop the vehicle, turn of f the
ignition switch, and leave it of f f or
30 minutes.
Emissions T esting
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CONT INUED
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Accessories .162
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .76
...............
Accessory Power Socket . 99
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 205
.............................
Airbag (SRS) . 11, 23
..........
Airbag System Components . 23
............................
Air Conditioning .102
.........................................
Usage .104
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .228
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator . 59, 180
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Operation .180
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 76
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Audio System . 114, 122, 131, 135
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 145
..............
Automatic Transmission . 173
..........................
Capacity, Fluid .268
.......................................
Shif ting .173
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 173
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Shif t Lever Positions . 173
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Shif t Lock Release . 176Battery
Charging System ...........................
Indicator . 58, 253
............................
Jump Starting .248
..............................
Maintenance .235
............................
Specif ications .269
..............................
Bef ore Driving .153
..................................
Belts, Seat . 10, 20
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 180
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 154
...........................................
Fluid .215
.........................................
Parking .95
.................
System Indicator . 59, 255
........................
Wear Indicators .179
.............................
Braking System .179
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle . 154
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 71
........................
Brights, Headlights .69
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .223
................
Front Parking Lights . 221
.................................
Headlights .218
............................
Specif ications .269 ............
Turn Signal Lights . 221, 222
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .218
............................
Capacities Chart .268
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 51
.............................
Carrying Cargo .164
.............
CAUTION, Explanation of . iii
..........................
CD Changer . 122, 128
.......................................
CD Player .122
..........................
CD Pocket, Center .98
........................
Certif ication Label .266
............................................
Chains .234
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .241
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .206
......................................
When to .193
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Charging System Indicator . 58, 253
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 168
..................
Childproof Door Locks . 78
.......................................
Child Seats .34
...........
Lower Anchorage Points . 44
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Tether Anchorage Points . 48
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