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If equipped
If equipped
Left Headlight Low Beam
Not Used
Left Headlight High Beam
Small Lights
Right Headlight High Beam
Right Headlight Low Beam
Back Up
FI ECU (PCM)
DBW
Not Used
Heated Seat
MG Clutch
10 A
10 A
15 A
10 A
10 A
7.5 A 15 A
15 A
15 A
7.5 A
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
1
2
3
4
5
6 (7.5 A)
20 A
40 A
20 A
15 A
(20 A) Back Light
VSA FSR
VSA MTR
VTM-4
Front Accessory Sockets
Electric Brake 13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
20 A
20 A
40 A
15 A
40 A
30 A
30 A
40 A
40 A
120 A 50 A
50 A Horn, Stop
Defroster
Back Up, ACC
Hazard
Option 1
Not Used
Cooling Fan
Condenser Fan
Heater Motor
Seat
Battery
BIGIMain
Power Window
Spare Fuses
7
8
9
10
11 (20 A)
(7.5 A) (20 A) 7.5 A
(20 A) Small Lights
Stop/Turn Lights
Charge
TPMS
Moonroof
:
:
Circuits Protected
Amps.
No.
No. Amps. Circuits Protected No. Amps. Circuits Protected
No. Amps. Circuits Protected
24 28
Fuse Locations
296
PRIMARY UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX
SECONDARY UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX
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Specif ications
Technical Inf ormation
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Fuses
Engine
Alignment
Tires
Battery
Lights
Capacities Interior
Under-hood
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs
Toe-in
Camber
Caster
Size
Pressure3.50 x 3.66 in (89.0 x 93.0 mm)
211.8 cu-in (3,471 cm
)
10.0 : 1
IZFR5K-11
SKJ16DR-M11
0.00 in (0.0 mm)
0.00 in (0.0 mm) 0°50’
0°50’
1°53’
P245/65R17 105T
T165/90R17 105M
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)
Capacity 12 V 60 AH/5 HR72 AH/20 HR
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
3.8 W
2W
3.4 W
1.4 W
3CP
5W
8W
3CP
3CP
18 W
21/5 W
21 W
28/8 W
60/55 W (HB2)
Headlights
Front turn signal/Parking/
Hazard lights
Rear turn signal/hazard lights
Brake/Taillights
Back-up lights
License plate lights
High-mount brake lights
Individual map lights
Bed lights
Console compartment light
Glove box light
Vanity mirror light
Door courtesy lights 2.79 US qt (2.64
)
3.01 US qt (2.85)
0.45 US qt (0.43
)
0.48 US qt (0.45)
4.8 US qt (4.5
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Rear
differential
fluid
Transfer
assembly
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir See page297or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box lid under the dashboard.
See page296or the fuse box lid.
Water cooled 4-stroke SOHC VTEC, V6 gasoline engine
Front/Rear
Spare
Front/Rear
Spare
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
Front
Rear NGK:
DENSO:
High/Low
Change
Total
Change
Total
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If you take your vehicle f or an
emissions test shortly af ter the
battery has been disconnected or
gone dead, it may not pass the test.
This is because of certain ‘‘readiness
codes’’ that must be set in the on-
board diagnostics f or the emissions
systems. These codes are erased
when the battery is disconnected,
and set again only after several days
of driving under a variety of
conditions.
If the testing f acility determines that
the readiness codes are not set, you
will be requested to return at a later
date to complete the test. If you must
get the vehicle retested within the
next two or three days, you can
condition the vehicle f or retesting by
doing the f ollowing.Make sure the gas tank is nearly,
but not completely, f ull (around
3/4). Without touching the accelerator
pedal, start the engine, and let it
idle f or 20 seconds.
Make sure the vehicle has been
parked with the engine of f f or 6
hours or more.
Make sure the ambient
temperature is between 40° and
95°F.
Keep the vehicle in Park. Increase
the engine speed to 2,000 rpm, and
hold it there until the temperature
gauge rises to at least 1/4 of the
scale (about 3 minutes).
Without touching the accelerator
pedal and let the engine idle f or 20
seconds.Select a nearby lightly traveled
major highway where you can
maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph
f or at least 20 minutes. Drive on
the highway in D. Do not use the
cruise control. When traf f ic 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 (f or a total of 90
seconds).
1. 2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
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T esting of Readiness Codes
Emissions T esting
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covers your new vehicle, except f or
the battery, emissions control
systems, and accessories, against
def ects in materials and
workmanship.
these two
warranties cover your vehicle’s
emissions control systems. Time,
mileage, and coverage are
conditional. Please read your
warranty booklet f or exact
inf ormation. provides
coverageforaslongasthepur-
chaser of the muf f ler owns the
vehicle.
Your new vehicle is covered by these
warranties:
provides prorated
coverage f or a replacement battery
purchased f rom your dealer.
this warranty gives up
to 100 % credit toward a replacement
battery. a seat
belt that f ails to f unction properly is
covered by a limited warranty.
Please read your warranty booklet
f or details.
covers all Honda
replacement parts against defects in
materials and workmanship.
Honda accessories are covered
under this warranty. Time and
mileage limits depend on the type of
accessory and other f actors. Please
read your warranty booklet f or
details. all exterior body panels are
covered f or rust-through f rom the
inside f or the specif ied time period
with no mileage limit. Restrictions and exclusions apply to
all these warranties. Please read the
2008 Honda warranty inf ormation
booklet that came with your vehicle
f or precise inf ormation on warranty
coverages. Your vehicle’s original
tires are covered by their
manuf acturer. Tire warranty
inf ormation is in a separate booklet.
Please ref er to the 2008 warranty
manual that came with your vehicle.
Warranty Coverages
U.S. Owners
Canadian Owners
New Vehicle L imit ed Warrant yEmissions Cont rol Syst ems Def ect sWarrant y and EmissionsPerf ormance Warranty Replacement Muf f ler L if et ime
Limited Warranty
Replacement Bat t ery L imit ed
Warranty
Original Equipment Bat t ery L imit ed Warranty Seat Belt Limited Warranty
Replacement Part s L imit edWarranty
Accessory Limited Warranty
Rust Perf orat ion L imit ed Warrant yWarrant y and Cust omer Relat ions
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CONT INUED
Back Window.......................................
Indicator .69
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Operation .107
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .62,290
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Jump Starting .286
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Maintenance .272
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Specif ications .305
Bed Lights .......................................
Indicator .69
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Operation .122
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Bef ore Driving .179 ....................................
Belts,Seat .8,18
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Beverage Holders .116
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Booster Seats .50
Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) .213
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Break-in, New Linings .180
...........................................
Fluid .255
............
Bulb Replacement .259,260
.......................................
Parking .111
.................
System Indicator .63,292
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Wear Indicators .212
.............................
Braking System .212
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle .180
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Brightness Control, Instruments .78
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Brights, Headlights .76
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Accessories and Modif ications .188
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
.......................................
Position) .82
............
Accessory Power Sockets .118
....................
Additives, Engine Oil .249
........
Adjusting the Steering wheel .79
...........................
Advanced Airbags .25
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Airbag (SRS) .9
..............
Air Conditioning System .124
.........................................
Usage .128
...............
Air Outlets (Vents) .126,131
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Air Pressure, Tires .268
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Antif reeze .251
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
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Indicator .63,213
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Operation .213
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Anti-thef t, Audio System .166
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock .82
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Armrests .102
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Audio System .135,144,150
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .84
Automatic Heated Wiper
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Zone .76,129
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .19 .............
Automatic Speed Control .169
..............
Automatic Transmission .201
..........................
Capacity, Fluid .304
...............
Checking Fluid Level .253
.......................................
Shif ting .201
Shif t Lever Position
...............................
Indicators .201
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Shif t Lever Positions .202
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Shif t Lock Release .205
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Auxiliary Input Jack .165
Index
A
B
INDEX
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Economy, Fuel .185
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Emergencies .275
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Battery, Jump Starting .286
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Brake System Indicator .292
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Changing a Flat Tire .277
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Charging System Indicator .290
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Checking the Fuses .293
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Hazard Warning Flashers .79
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .290
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .291
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Overheated Engine .288
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Stuck Vehicle .299
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Towing .298
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Emergency Brake .111
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Emissions Controls .312
Engine
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Coolant Temperature Gauge .72
Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp .62,291
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Oil Lif e Display .239
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Oil Pressure Indicator .62,290 ..............
Oil, What Kind to Use .248
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Overheating .288
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Specif ications .305
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Speed Limiter .205
.......................................
Starting .200
.................
Engine, if it won’t start .285
Evaporative Emissions Control
........................................
System .312
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .53
Exhaust Gas Recirculation
........................................
System .313
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .16
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Daytime Running Lights .78
.................................
Dead Battery .286
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety .320
..............
Def rosting the Windows .129
................
Dif f erential Fluid, Rear .254
....................................
Dimensions .304
...............
Dimming the Headlights .76
Dipstick
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Automatic Transmission .253
..................................
Engine Oil .184
..........................
Directional Signals .76
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators .212
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Disposal of Used Oil .250
.
Door and Tailgate Open Monitor .64
Doors
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Locking and Unlocking .83,84,87
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Lockout Prevention .83
......................
Power Door Locks .83
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .306
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety .5
...........................................
Driving .197
....................................
Economy .185
...................................................
D3 .203
Dual-Action Tailgate
.................................
Indicator .64,95
.....................................
Operation .93 ..........
Dual Temperature Control .132
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter .264
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Fan, Interior .125
.........................................
Features .123
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Filling the Fuel Tank .182
Filters
.........................
Dust and Pollen .264
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Oil .250
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Flashers, Hazard Warning .79
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Flat Tire, Changing a .277
Index
E
F
INDEX
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Tachometer .70
Tailgate, Dual-Action
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Indicator .64,95
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Operation .93
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs in .259
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Taking Care of the Unexpected .275
Technical Descriptions
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .306
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Emissions Control Systems .312
Three Way Catalytic
...............................
Converter .314
.......................
Temperature Gauge .72
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Tensioners, Seat Belts .19
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Thef t Protection .166
.................................................
Seats .99
..............
Adjusting the Seat .99,101
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Folding the Rear Seats .104
........................
Head Restraints .103
........................................
Heater .105
............................
Security System .168
...............................
Serial Number .302
...........................
Service Intervals .246
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Service Manual, Purchasing .321
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Service Station Procedures .181
Shif ting the Automatic
.............................
Transmission .201
...
Shif t Lever Position Indicators .201
........................
Shif t Lock Release .205
....................................
Side Airbags .26
......................
Side Curtain Airbags .28
Side Marker (Parking)
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Lights, Bulb Replacement in .258
...............................
Signaling Turns .76
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Snow Tires .271
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Sound System .135,144,150
Spare Tire
..............................
Inf lating .267,276
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Specif ications .271,305
....................
Specif ications Charts .304
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Speed Control .169 ...................................
Speedometer .70
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation .21
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Additional Safety Precautions .31
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Airbag System Components .21
.............................
Airbag Service .30
How the Passenger Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works .29
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .29
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How the SRS Indicator Works .28
How Your Front Airbags
.........................................
Work .23
...
How Your Side Airbags Work .26
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
.........................................
Work .28
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SRS Indicator .28,62
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START (Ignition Key Position) .82
.......................
Starting the Engine .200
................
With a Dead Battery .286
..............
State Emissions Testing .315
........
Steam Coming f rom Engine .288
Steering Wheel
..................................
Adjustment .79
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Anti-theft Column Lock .82
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Stereo Sound System .135,144,150
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Storing Your Vehicle .274 ................................
Stuck Vehicle .299
........................................
Sun Visor .119
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Sunglasses Holder .117
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) ......................................
Servicing .30
.........................
SRS Indicator .28,62
...................
System Components .21
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Synthetic Oil .249
Index
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