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Adjusts the volume level
basedonthevehiclespeed.
Selects the sound equalizer
settings.
The system will return to the audio
display about 5 seconds af ter you
stop adjusting a mode. The SVC mode controls the volume
based on vehicle speed. The f aster
you go, the louder the audio volume
becomes. As you slow down, the
audio volume decreases.
The SVC has f our modes; SVC OFF,
SVC LOW, SVC MID, and SVC
HIGH. Turn the PWR/VOL knob to
adjust the setting to your liking. If
you f eel the sound is too loud,
choose low. If you f eel the sound is
too quiet, choose high.
This f unction is set to MID as the
def ault setting when the vehicle
leaves the factory.
GROOVE Emphasizes the low
and high ends of the entire spectrum
f or a ‘‘powerf ul’’ sound. SMOOTH Emphasizes the high
end of the sound spectrum. VOCAL Emphasizes the middle
end of the sound spectrum. BEATS Emphasizes the low end
of the sound spectrum. NORMAL The sound spectrum is
leveled out f or most types of music
and general listening pref erences. You can select any of f ive equalizer
settings. The equalizer adjusts the
f requency ranges to suit the music
or your personal listening
pref erences.
On Sport model On Sport model
Playing the AM/FM Radio
SVC
EQSpeed-sensit ive Volume
Compensat ion (SVC) Equalizer Set t ings (EQ)
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Your vehicle has several convenient
storage areas:Glove box
Seat-back pocket
Center pocket
Cargo area side pocket
Cargo area, including the rear
seatswhenfoldedupordown.
However, carrying too much cargo,
or improperly storing it, can af f ect
your vehicle’s handling, stability,
stopping distance, and tires, and
make it unsaf e. Bef ore carrying any
type of cargo, be sure to read the
f ollowing pages. Front door pockets
Carrying Cargo
140
GLOVE BOX
CARGO AREA FRONT DOOR POCKETS
CENTER POCKET
SEAT-BACK POCKET
REAR SIDE POCKET
(RIGHT SIDE)
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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 .
Youshouldcheckthefollowing
items
at the specified interval s. If
you are unsure of how to perf orm
any check, turn to the appropriate
page listed. U.S. Vehicles:
According to state and federal
regulations, f ailure to perf orm
maintenance on the items marked
with will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all
maintenance services should be
perf ormed in accordance with the
intervals indicated by the
inf ormation display.
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. 135
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199
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Maintenance Minder
Owner’s Maintenance Checks 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.
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To saf ely operate your vehicle, your
tires must be the proper type and
size, in good condition with adequate
tread, and correctly inf lated.
The f ollowing pages give more
detailed inf ormation on how to take
care of your tires and what to do
when they need to be replaced.Keeping the tires properly inf lated
provides the best combination of
handling, tread lif e, and riding
comf ort.
Underinf lated tires wear unevenly,
adversely affect handling and fuel
economy, and are more likely to
fail from being overheated.
Overinf lated tires can make your
vehicleridemoreharshly,are
more prone to damage f rom road
hazards, and wear unevenly.
We recommend that you visually
check your tires every day. If you
think a tire might be low, check it
immediately with a tire gauge.
Clean the wheels as you would the
rest of the exterior. Wash them with
thesamesolution,andrinsethem
thoroughly.
Aluminum alloy wheels have a
protective clear-coat that keeps
the aluminum f rom corroding and
tarnishing. Cleaning the wheels
with harsh chemicals (including
some commercial wheel cleaners)
or a stif f brush can damage the
clear-coat. To clean the wheels,
use a mild detergent and a sof t
brush or sponge.
CONT INUED
If equipped
T ires
Inf lation Guidelines
Wheels
Wheels, Tires
Maint enance
197
Using tires that are excessively
worn or improperly inflated can
cause a crash in which you can
be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instructions in this
owner’s manual regarding tire
inflation and maintenance.
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Wheels:
Tires: Tires
marked ‘‘M S’’ or ‘‘All
Season’’ on the sidewall have an all-
weather tread design suitable for
most winter driving conditions.
For the best performance in snowy
or icy conditions, you should install
snow tires or tire chains. They may
be required by local laws under
certain conditions.
If you mount snow tires on your
vehicle, make sure they are radial
tires of the same size and load range
as original tires. Mount snow tires on
all four wheels. The traction
provided by snow tires on dry roads
maybelowerthanyouroriginaltires.
Check with the tire dealer for
maximum speed recommendations.
See
page for DOT tire quality
grading information, and page
f or tire size inf ormation. 234
236
CONT INUED
Sport model
Sport model
All models except Sport
All models except Sport
Wheel and T ire Specif ications Winter Driving
Tires
Snow T iresMaint enance
201
14x51/2JJ
P195/55R15 84H P175/65R14 81S 15x6JJ
Installing improper tires on your
vehicle can affect handling and
stability. This can cause a crash
in which you can be seriously
hurt or killed.
Always use the size and type of
tires recommended in this
owner’s manual.
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When installing cables, f ollow the
manuf acturer’s instructions, and
mount them as tight as you can.
Make sure they are not contacting
the brake lines or suspension. Drive
slowly with them installed. If you
hear them coming into contact with
the body or chassis, stop and
investigate. Remove them as soon as
you begin driving on cleared roads. Because your vehicle has limited tire
clearance, mount only SAE Class ‘‘S’’
cable-type traction devices, with
rubber chain tensioners, on the f ront
tires. Use traction devices only when
required by driving conditions or
local laws. Make sure they are the
correct size f or your tires. Metal link-
type ‘‘chains’’ should not be used.
Tires
T ire Chains
202
Traction devices that are the wrong
size or improperly installed can
damage your vehicle’s brake lines,
suspension, body, and wheels. Stop
driving if they are hitting any part of
the vehicle.
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Specifications
T
echnical Inf ormat ion
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Air Conditioning
Battery Lights Fuses
Tires Alignment
HFC-134a
(R-134a)
14.1 15.9 oz (400 450 g)
SP-10
12 V
12 V 60/55
W
21 W
12 V
12
V
12
V
12
V
12
V
12
V
12
V
12
V
12
V
21 W
5W
Refrigerant
type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type
Capacity 12
V
Headlights
Front
turn signal lights
Parking lights/side marker
lights
Fog lights
Rear turn signal lights
Stop/Taillights
Back-up lights
License plate lights
Ceiling light
Cargo area Light
Taillights
High-mount brake light 8W 3CP
21
W
21/5
W
21
W
5W
55
W
3CP See
page 224 or the fuse label
attached to the back of the driver’s
coin tray.
Interior
Under-hood
0.0in(0mm)
0.10 in (2.5 mm)
0°
1°30’
3°45’
Size
Pr essure P175/65R14
81S
P195/55R15 84H
T115/70D14 88M
T125/70D14 93M
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)
Toe-in
Camber
Caster
See page225or the fuse box
cover.
12 V 40 AH/20 HR 34 AH/5 HR
12 V 12 V 32 AH/5 HR Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
High/Low
(Amber)
1:
2:
(HB2)
(Amber) (H11)
Front/Rear
Spare
Front
Rear
Spare
All models except Sport
Sport model
(Amber)
1 2
2 1
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The tires that came on your vehicle
have a number of markings. Those
you should be aware of are described
below.
Load index (a numerical code
associated with the maximum
load the tire can carry).
Max Press The maximum air
pressurethetirecanhold.
Max Load The maximum load the
tire can carry at maximum air
pressure.
Whenever tires are replaced, they
should be replaced with tires of the
same size. Below is an example of
tire size with an explanation of what
each component means.
Tire construction code (R
indicates radial). Aspect ratio (the tire’s section
height as a percentage of its
width). Tire width in millimeters. Vehicletype(Pindicates
passenger vehicle).
Rim diameter in inches. Speed symbol (an
alphabetical code indicating
the maximum speed rating).
The tire identif ication number (TIN)
is a group of numbers and letters
that look like this example:
This indicates that the tire
meets all requirements of
the U.S. Department of
Transportation.Manuf acturer’s
identification mark.
Tire type code.
Date of manufacture.
DOT
B97R
FW6X
2202
P
195
55
R
15 84
H
Tire Labeling
Tire Size
Maximum T ire Pressure
Maximum T ire L oad
T ire Ident if icat ion Number
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P195/55R15 84H DOT B97R FW6X 2202