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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
Instrument sand Cont ro ls
DX, DX-G (Canada), LX,EX
57
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR SEAT
BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT
SYSTEM
INDICATOR
LIGHTS
ON
INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR CRUISE MAIN
INDICATOR SECURITY
SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
DOOR-OPEN
INDICATOR TRUNK-OPEN
INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK
BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
HIGH
BEAM
INDICATOR
(P. 62)
(P. 62)
DAYTIME
RUNNING
LIGHTS
INDICATOR
(P.
65)
(P. 60) (P.
61)
(P. 61) (P. 60) (P.
64)
(P. 60)
(P. 59)
(P.
61)
(P. 64)
(P. 64)
(P. 60)
(P. 65, 267)
(P. 65, 267)
(P. 64, 213)
CHARGING
SYSTEM
INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P.
65, 268) PARKING
BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR (P. 59)
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The
U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for Canadian models are noted in the text.
:
Instrument Panel
U.S. Si
58
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR SECURITY
SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR
LIGHTS
ON
INDICATOR SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT
SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SIDE
AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
(EPS) INDICATOR
CRUISE
MAIN
INDICATOR HIGH
BEAM
INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR ANTI-LOCK
BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
DOOR-OPEN
INDICATOR TRUNK-OPEN
INDICATOR
REV
LIMIT INDICATOR
(P. 61)
(P. 61) PARKING
BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR
DAYTIME
RUNNING
LIGHTS INDICATOR
VSA ACTIVATION
INDICATOR VEHICLE
STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.
65)
(P. 60) (P.
61) (P. 60) (P.
59)
(P. 60)(P.
64)
(P.
63)
(P. 62)
(P. 62)
(P. 64)
(P. 63)
(P. 65, 267)
(P. 65, 267) (P.
60)
(P. 64, 213) (P.
62)
(P.
62)
(P.
59)
(P.
64)
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P.
65, 268)
Park the vehicle, and set the
parking brake. Pull the hood
release handle under the lower left
corner of the dashboard. The
hood will pop up slightly.
Screw
the fuel fill cap back on
until it clicks at least once. If you
do not properly tighten the cap,
the malfunction indicator lamp
maycomeon(seepage ).You
will also see a ‘‘CHECK FUEL
CAP’’ message on the inf ormation
display.
Push the f uel f ill door closed until
it latches.
Remove the f uel f ill cap slowly.
You may hear a hissing sound as
pressure inside the tank escapes.
The fuel fill cap is attached to the
f uel f iller with a tether. Place the
cap in the holder on the f uel f ill
door.
Stop f illing the tank af ter the f uel
nozzle automatically clicks of f . Do
not try to ‘‘top off’’ the tank. Leave
some room f or the f uel to expand
with temperature changes.
even though the tank is not f ull,
there may be a problem with your
vehicle’s fuel vapor recovery
system. The system helps keep
f uel vapor f rom going into the
atmosphere. Try f illing at another
pump. If this does not f ix the
problem, consult your dealer.
1.
5.
6.
4. 3.
268If the f uel nozzle keeps clicking of f
Service Station Procedures
Opening and Closing the Hood
178
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
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Ì Engine
oil level Check every
time you fill the fuel tank. See
page .
Engine coolant level Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
you fill the fuel tank. See page .
Automatic transmission Check
the fluid level monthly. See page
.
Brakes Check the fluid level
monthly. See page .
Tires Check the tire pressure
monthly. Examine the tread for
wear and foreign objects. See page
.
Lights Check the operation of
the headlights, parking lights,
taillights, high-mount brake light,
and licen se plate lights monthly.
See page .
U.S.
Vehicles:
According to state and federal
regulations, failure to perform
maintenance on the items marked
with will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all
maintenance services should be
performed in accordance with the
intervals indicated by the
information display.
Youshouldcheckthefollowing
items at the specif ied intervals. If
you are unsure of how to perf orm
any check, turn to the appropriate
page listed.
However, service at a dealer is not
mandatory to keep your warranties
in effect. Maintenance may be done
by any qualif ied service f acility or
person who is skilled in this type of
automotive service. Make sure to
have the service f acility or person
reset the display as previously
described. Keep all receipts as proof
of completion, and have the person
who does the work fill out the
maintenance record. Check your
warranty booklet f or more
inf ormation.
We recommend using Honda parts
and fluids whenever you have
maintenance done. These are
manuf actured to the same high
quality standards as the original
components, so you can be conf ident
of their perf ormance and durability.
179
181
232 234
245
236
Maintenance Minder
Maintenance,
replacement, or repair of
emissions control devices and
systems may be done by any
automotive repair establishment
or individual using parts that are
‘‘certif ied’’ to EPA standards.
Owner’s Maintenance Checks
218
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CONT INUED
Doors.
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .81
.....................
Auto Door Locking .81
.................
Auto Door Unlocking .82
..............
Locking and Unlocking .79
......................
Power Door Locks .80
........
DOT Tire Quality Grading .284
Downshif ting, Manual
.............................
Transmission .191
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety .5
...........................................
Driving .187
....................................
Economy .181
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter .242
..............................
Economy, Fuel .181
............
Emergencies on the Road .255
.............
Battery, Jump Starting .263
...........
Brake System Indicator .269
................
Changing a Flat Tire .257
.....
Charging System Indicator .267
..................
Checking the Fuses .270
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .267
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp .268
..................
Overheated Engine .265 .........................
Emergency Brake .100
......................
Emergency Flashers .74
......................
Emergency Towing .276
............
Emergency Trunk Opener .87
.......................
Emissions Controls .287
.............
Emissions Testing, State .290
Engine
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge .67
......
Engine Speed Limiter . 193, 196
Malf unction Indicator ......................................
Lamp .268
........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 65, 267
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use .224
...............................
Overheating .265
............................
Specif ications .282
.......................................
Starting .190
......................
Ethanol in Gasoline .177
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls .287
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .51
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
........................................
Belts by .16
...................................
Fan, Interior .106
.........................................
Features .105 ....................
Filling the Fuel Tank .177
Filters
.........................
Dust and Pollen .242
...............................................
Oil .226
5-speed Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level .233
................................
Shif ting the .191
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning .74
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a .257
Fluids
..........
Automatic Transmission .232
..........................................
Brake .234
.........................................
Clutch .235
...................................
Locations .222
..............
Manual Transmission .233
..........................
Power Steering .235
..................
Windshield Washer .231
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .163
...........................
Folding Rear Seat .93
..........................
Four-way Flashers .74
..............................
Front Airbags . 9, 24
Index
F
EINDEX
III
...............
Gas Mileage, Improving .181
.........................................
Gasoline .176
...............
Fuel Reserve Indicator .64
...........................................
Gauge .67
................
Octane Requirement .176
........................
Tank, Filling the .177
................
Gas Station Procedures .177
Gauges
...
Engine Coolant Temperature .67
...............................................
Fuel .67
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission .195
..............
Manual Transmission .192
......................................
Glove Box .103 .............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 236
..............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 74
Headlights ........................................
Aiming .236
............
Daytime Running Lights . 73
..................
High Beam Indicator . 61
........................
Reminder Beeper .72
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 236
...................................
Turning on .72
..............................
Head Restraints .92
.............................
Heated Mirrors .100
.....................
Heating and Cooling .106
.............
High Altitude, Starting at . 190
.................
High-Low Beam Switch . 72
..............
High-mount Brake Light . 241
.......................
Hood, Opening the .178
..............................................
Horn .4,70
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 280
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .76
...........................................
Switch .78 ............
Timing Control System . 288
.........
Important Safety Precautions . 6
.........
Indicators, Instrument Panel . 59
...............................
Inf ant Restraint .38
Inf ant Seats .............
LATCH Anchor System . 42
...........................
Lower Anchors .42
................
Tether Anchor Points . 45
Inf lation, Recommended Tire ...................................
Pressures .246
........................
Inf ormation Display .66
...................................
Inside Mirror .99
.............................
Inspection, Tire .247
............................
Instrument Panel .57
................
Instrument Panel Lights . 59
........
Instrument Panel Brightness . 73
...............................
Interior Lights .101
........................................
Introduction .i
.................................................
Fuel .176
......................
Fill Door and Cap .177
...........................................
Gauge .67
................
Octane Requirement . 176
...............................
Oxygenated .177
........................
Reserve Indicator .64
........................
Tank, Filling the .177
.....................
Fuses, Checking the .270
.................
Jacking up the Vehicle . 258
.......................................
Jack, Tire .257
................................
Jump Starting .263
Index
H
I
G
J
IV
CONT INUED
..................................................
Keys .76
.......................
Label, Certif ication .280
.................
Lane Change, Signaling . 72
..................
Lap/Shoulder Belts . 14, 19
.................
LATCH Anchor System . 42
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .236
.......................................
Indicator .59
.........................................
Parking .72
..................................
Turn Signal .72
.....................................
Load Limit .185
......
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 78
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 78
............................
Fuel Fill Door .177
.................................
Power Door .80
...........................................
Trunk .87
........................
Low Coolant Level .181
.........................
Low Fuel Indicator .64
................................
Lower Anchors .42
...
Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 191 ...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 65, 267
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 282
..................................
Maintenance .211
................................
Minder . 213-219
.........................
Minder Indicator .64
...
Owner Maintenance Checks . 218
.................................
Record . 220-221
..........................................
Saf ety .212
.......
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 268
...................
Manual Transmission . 191
........
Manual Transmission Fluid . 233
...............................
Meters, Gauges .66
...................
Methanol in Gasoline . 177
..........................
Mirrors, Adjusting .99
.........................................
Moonroof .97
...........................
MP3/WMA . 123, 143
...................
Neutral Gear Position . 195
..................
New Vehicle Break-in . 176
.....................
Normal Shif t Speeds .192
...................
NOTICE, Explanation of . i...............
Numbers, Identif ication . 280
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 176
.........................................
Odometer .66
...............................
Odometer, Trip .67
Oil ........................
Change, How to .226
......................
Change, When to .213
......................
Checking Engine .179
..............
Pressure Indicator . 65, 267
.......
Selecting Proper Viscosity . 224
...........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 78
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .287
..............................
Outside Mirrors .99
....
Outside Temperature Indicator . 68
....................
Overheating, Engine .265
.......
Owner Maintenance Checks . 218
.........................
Oxygenated Fuels .177
Index
M
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INDEX
V
Î
Î Î Î ÎTechnical Descriptions
....
DOT Tire Quality Grading .284
.....
Emissions Control Systems .287
.....................
Oxygenated Fuels .177
..........
State Emissions Testing .290
Three Way Catalytic
...............................
Converter .289
.................................
Tire Labeling .286
.......................
Temperature Gauge .67
.....................
Tether Anchor Points .45
............................
Thef t Protection .170
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 289
..........................
Time, Setting the .169
....................................
Tire Chains .251
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat . 257
.........................
Tire Inf ormation .284
...............................................
Tires .245
..............................
Air Pressure .246
.........................
Checking Wear .247
..........................
Compact Spare .256
....
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 284
......................................
Inf lation .246
..................................
Inspection .247
..............................
Maintenance .248
...................................
Replacing .249
......................................
Rotating .248 ...........................................
Snow .250
............................
Specif ications .283
................................
Tire Chains .251
...................
Tools, Tire Changing . 257
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .204
..................
Emergency Towing . 276
...........................
Traction Devices .251
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .232
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual .233
..................
Fluid Selection . 232, 233
..............
Identif ication Number . 280
.............
Shif ting the Automatic . 194
..................
Shif ting the Manual . 191
...................................
Treadwear .284
.......................................
Trip Meter .67
................................................
Trunk .87
........................................
Opening .87
...................
Open Monitor Light . 62
....................................
Turn Signals .72 Unexpected, Taking Care
..........................................
of the .255
..
Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 279
........................
Unleaded Gasoline .176
.......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 228
.............
WARNING, Explanation of . ii
................................
Vanity Mirror .102
.................
Vehicle Capacity Load . 185
......................
Vehicle Dimensions .282
....
Vehicle Identif ication Number . 280
.............................
Vehicle Storage .254
.................................................
VIN .280
..................................
Viscosity, Oil .225
Vehicle Stability Assist ............................
(VSA) System .202
............
Ac tivation Indicator . 62, 202
..................................
Of f Switch .203
.................
System Indicator . 62, 203
Index
U
V
W
VIII