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Bef ore installing any accessory:Make sure the accessory does not
obscure any lights, or interf ere
with proper vehicle operation or
perf ormance.
Modif ying your vehicle, or installing
some non-Honda accessories, can
make your vehicle unsaf e. Bef ore
you make any modif ications or add
anyaccessories,besuretoreadthe
f ollowing inf ormation.
Your dealer has Honda accessories
that allow you to personalize your
vehicle. These accessories have
been designed and approved f or your
vehicle, and are covered by warranty.
Although non-Honda accessories
may f it on your vehicle, they may not
meet f actory specif ications, and
could adversely af f ect your vehicle’s
handling and stability.
When properly installed, cellular
phones, alarms, two-way radios, and
low-powered audio systems should
not interf ere with your vehicle’s
computer controlled systems, such
as your airbags, anti-lock brakes, and
tire pressure monitoring system. Be sure electronic accessories do
not overload electrical circuits
(see page ) or interf ere with
the proper operation of your
vehicle.
Bef ore installing any electronic
accessory, have the installer
contact your dealer for assistance.
If possible, have your dealer
inspect the f inal installation.
Do not install accessories on the
side pillars or across the rear
windows. Accessories installed in
theseareasmayinterferewith
proper operation of the side
curtain airbags.372
A ccessories
A ccessories and Modif ications
Bef ore Driving
271
Improper accessories or
modifications can affect your
vehicle’s handling, stability, and
performance, and cause a
crash in which you can be hurt
or killed.
Follow all instructions in this
owner’s manual regarding
accessories and modifications.
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Fill the f uel tank.
Wash and dry the exterior
completely.
Clean the interior. Make sure the
carpeting, floor mats, etc., are
completely dry.
If you need to park your vehicle f or
an extended period (more than 1
month), there are several things you
should do to prepare it f or storage.
Proper preparation helps prevent
deterioration and makes it easier to
get your vehicle back on the road. If
possible, store your vehicle indoors.
If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected, or goes dead, the time
setting may be lost. To reset the time,
see page .
If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected or goes dead, the audio
system may disable itself . The next
timeyouturnontheradio,youwill
see ‘‘ENTER CODE’’ in the
f requency display. Use the preset
buttons to enter the code (see page
).
The navigation system will also
disableitself.Thenexttimeyouturn
on the ignition switch, the system
will require you to enter a PIN
bef ore it can be used. Ref er to the
navigation system manual. 214
213
On vehicles with navigation system
Except LX and LX-P
Checking the Battery, Vehicle Storage
Vehicle Storage
352
The battery gives off explosive
hydrogen gas during normal
operation.
A spark or flame can cause the
battery to explode with enough
force to kill or seriously hurt you.
Wear protective clothing and a
face shield, or have a skilled
technician do the battery
maintenance.
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If you cannot drive the vehicle
without f ixing the problem, and you
do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse
of the same rating or a lower rating
f rom one of the other circuits. Make
sureyoucandowithoutthatcircuit
temporarily (such as the accessory
power socket or radio).If the replacement fuse of the
same rating blows in a short time,
there is probably a serious
electrical problem with your
vehicle. Leave the blown fuse in
that circuit, and have your vehicle
checked by a qualif ied technician.
If you replace the blown f use with a
spare f use that has a lower rating, it
might blow out again. This does not
indicate anything wrong. Replace the
f use with one of the correct rating as
soon as you can. If the radio f use is removed, the
audio system may disable itself . The
nexttimeyouturnontheradio,you
will see ‘‘ENTER CODE’’ in the
f requency display. Use the preset
buttons to enter the five-digit code
(see page ).
6. 213Except LX and LX-P
Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
375
Replacing a f use with one that has a
higher rating greatly increases the
chances of damaging the electrical
system. If you do not have a
replacement f use with the proper rating
f or the circuit, install one with a lower
rating.
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Neutral Gear Position .285
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New Vehicle Break-in .260
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Normal Shif t Speeds .283
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NOTICE, Explanation of .i
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Numbers, Identif ication .382
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline .260
.........................................
Odometer .64
Oil
........................
Change, How to .318
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Change, When to .307
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Checking Engine .266
..............
Pressure Indicator .56,369
Selecting Proper Viscosity
......................................
Chart .317
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ON (Ignition Key Position) .78 Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
....................................
Recovery .394
............................
Outside Mirrors .101
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Outside Temperature Indicator .65
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Overheating, Engine .367
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks .312
.........................
Oxygenated Fuels .261
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Panel Brightness Control .72
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Park Gear Position .285
...........................................
Parking .289
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Parking Brake .109
Parking Brake and Brake
.................
System Indicator .57,371
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Parking Lights .69
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Parking Over Things that Burn .396
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Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator .30
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PGM-FI System .395
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Pollen Filter .339
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Power Door Locks .79
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Power Seat Adjustments .92
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Power Socket Locations .111
............................
Power Windows .103
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts .16 .........
Protecting Adults and Teens .11
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Additional Safety Precautions .17
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Advice f or Pregnant Women .16
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Protecting Children .33
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General Guidelines .33
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Protecting Inf ants .38
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Protecting Larger Children .47
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Protecting Small Children .39
Using Child Seats with
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Tethers .46
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Using LATCH .42
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Radiator Overheating .367
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Radio/CD Sound System .133
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Radio Thef t Protection .213
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Readiness Codes .397
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement .334
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Rear Seat, Folding .97
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Rear View Mirror .101
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Rear Window Def ogger .74
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Reclining the Seat Backs .92,93
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Recommended Shif t Speeds .283
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Ref ueling .261
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Methanol in Gasoline .261
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Mirrors, Adjusting .101
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Modif ications Your Vehicle .272
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Moonroof .107
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Saf ety Belts .8,18
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Safety Defects, Reporting .402
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Saf ety Features .7
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Airbags .9
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Seat Belts .8
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Saf ety Labels, Location of .52
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Saf ety Messages .iii
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Satellite Radio, XM .157,187 .....................................
Seat Belts .8,18
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Additional Information .18
Automatic Seat Belt
...............................
Tensioners .19
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Cleaning .338
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .14,19
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Maintenance .20
Reminder Indicator and
................................
Beeper .18,56
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System Components .18
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Use During Pregnancy .16
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt .19
Seats .................................
Adjusting .92-94
.........................................
Folding .97
.......................................
Heaters .100
............................
Security System .217
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Select/Reset Knob .63
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Selecting a Child Seat .40
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Selector Knob (Disc Changer) .149
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Serial Number .382
..............................
Service Minder .307
...........................
Service Manual .403
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Service Station Procedures .261
..........................
Setting the Clock .214
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Shif t Lever Position Indicators .284 ........................
Shif t Lock Release .287
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Side Airbags .9,27
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How Your Side Airbags Work .27
How the Side Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works .29
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Side Curtain Airbags .9,28
How Your Side Curtain ..........................
Airbags Work .28
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Signaling Turns .69
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Snow Tires .349
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Sound System .133
Spare Tire
......................................
Inf lating .356
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Specif ications .385,387
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Spark Plugs .384,386
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Specif ications .384,386
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Speed Control .223
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Speed Limiter .283,287
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Speedometer .63
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Reminder Indicators .56
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Remote Transmitter .86
Replacement Inf ormation
................
Engine Oil and Filter .318
..........................................
Fuses .372
................................
Light Bulbs .329
................................
Timing Belt .328
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Tires .348
.............................
Wiper Blades .340
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .20
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Reserve Tank, Coolant .267,320
...............................
Restraint, Child .33
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Reverse Gear Position .285
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Rotation, Tire .347
Index
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation .21
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Additional Safety Precautions .31
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Airbag Service .31
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Airbag System Components .21
How the Passenger Airbag Of f
......................
Indicator Works .30
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .29
..
How the SRS Indicator Works .29
How Your Front Airbags
.......................................
Works .23
.
How Your Side Airbags Works .27
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
.........................................
Work .28
.............................
SRS Indicator .29,57
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START (Ignition Key Position) .78
.......................
Starting the Engine .281
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .281
................
With a Dead Battery .364
........
Steam Coming f rom Engine .367
Steering Wheel
................................
Adjustments .75
.............
Anti-theft Column Lock .78
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Steering Wheel Buttons .211,232
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Stereo Sound System .133 ......................................
Sun Visors .114
........................
Sunglasses Holder .113
Supplemental Restraint
..................................
System.9,21
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Servicing .31
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SRS Indicator .29,57
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System Components .21
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Synthetic Oil .317
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected .355
Technical Descriptions
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .388
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Emissions Control Systems .394
Three Way Catalytic
...............................
Converter .396
.......................
Temperature Gauge .66
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Temperature, Outside .65
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Tether Anchorage Points .46
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Thef t Protection, Radio .213
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Three Way Catalytic Converter .396
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Time, Setting the .214
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Timing Belt .328
....................................
Tire Chains .349
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Tire, How to Change a Flat .357 ...........................
Tire Inf ormation .390
.................................
Tire Labeling .390
Tire Pressure Monitoring
............
System (TPMS) .295,392
Low Tire Pressure ...........................
Indicator .59,295
Required Federal ............................
Explanation .392
..................
TPMS Indicator .59,296
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Tires .343
..............................
Air Pressure .344
........................................
Chains .349
.........................
Checking Wear .345
..........................
Compact Spare .356
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .388
......................................
Inf lation .343
..................................
Inspection .345
...................................
Replacing .348
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Rotating .347
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Service Lif e .346
...........................................
Snow .349
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Specif ications .385,387
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Tools, Tire Changing .357
Index
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XM Satellite Radio .157,187
U.S. only
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