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If youreplacedaheadlightbulbon
the driver’s side, reinstall the
engine coolant reserve tank.To change the bulb on the driver’s
side, start the engine, turn the
steering wheel all the way to the
right, then turn of f the engine. To
change the bulb on the passenger’s
side, turn the steering wheel to the
lef t.
Use a f lat-tip screwdriver to
remove the two holding clips f rom
the inner f ender, and pull the inner
f ender cover back.
Push the electrical connector back
onto the bulb. Make sure it is on
all the way.
Install the new bulb, and turn it
one-quarter turn clockwise to lock
it in place.
Turn on the headlights to test the
new bulb.
Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by pushing on the
tab and pulling the connector
down. Remove the bulb f rom the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
2.
3.
2.
4.
5.
6.
7.
1.
L ow Beam Headlight
Lights
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To change the bulb on the driver’s
side, start the engine, turn the
steering wheel all the way to the
right, then turn of f the engine. To
change the bulb on the passenger’s
side, turn the steering wheel to the
lef t.
Remove the bulb f rom the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise. Install the new bulb, and turn it
one-quarter turn clockwise to lock
it in place.
Push the electrical connector back
onto the bulb. Make sure it is on
all the way.
Turn on the headlights to test the
new bulb.
Reinstall the inner f ender cover.
Then reinstall the holding clips,
andlocktheminplacebypushing
on their centers.
Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by pushing on the
tab and pulling the connector
down. 5.
6.
1.
7.
8.
3.
4.
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Lights
Replacing the Front Side Marker/
Turn Signal Light Bulb
Maint enance
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TAB
BULB
HOLDING CLIP
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Open the trunk.
Use a f lat-tip screwdriver to
remove the two holding clips f rom
the inner f ender, and pull the inner
f ender cover back. Remove the bulb f rom the socket
by pushing the bulb in and turning
it counterclockwise until it unlocks.
Install the new bulb in the socket.
Turn it clockwise to lock it in place.
Insert the socket back into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Reinstall the inner f ender cover.
Then reinstall the holding clips,
andlocktheminplacebypushing
on their centers. Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
Remove the bulb f rom the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise. Use the f lat-tip screwdriver to
remove the screws in the center of
each f astener on the side of the
trunk lining. Remove the f asteners
first, then pull the lining back
caref ully.
Determine which of the f our bulbs
is burned out: stop/taillight,
back-up light, side marker light, or
turn signal light.
1.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
3. 2.
2. Replacing Rear Bulbs
(In Fenders)
Lights
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FASTENER
BULB
SOCKET
FASTENER
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Remove the socket by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.
Reinstall the socket into the light
assembly by turning it clockwise
until it locks.Put the f asteners into the holes on
the side of the trunk lining.
Reinstall the screws. Reinstall the trunk lining. Make
sure it is installed under the edge
of the trunk seal. Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
Open the trunk.
Use the Phillips-head screwdriver to
remove the screws in the center of
each f astener on the back of the boot
lid. Remove the f asteners f irst, then
pull the lining back caref ully. 1.
4.
5. 6.
7.
8.
3.
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Replacing Rear Bulbs
(in T runk L id)
Lights
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BULBS
SOCKETS SOCKETS
BULB
BULB FASTENER
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Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.
Insert the socket back into the
light assembly. Turn it clockwise
to lock it in place.
Push the trunk lid trim back into
position.
Put the f asteners into the holes on
the trunk lid trim. Reinstall the
screws.Beforeusinganautomaticcarwash,
remove the audio antenna so it does
not get damaged. Remove the
antenna by unscrewing it. When you
reinstall the antenna, tighten it
securely.
Bef ore entering or parking in areas
with low ceiling height, remove the
antenna.
Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
Remove the socket by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
2. 3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Roof A ntenna
Lights, Roof Antenna
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BULB
SOCKET
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If your seat belts get dirty, use a sof t
brush with a mixture of mild soap
and warm water to clean them. Do
not use bleach, dye, or cleaning
solvents. Let the belts air dry bef ore
you use the vehicle.
Dirt build-up in the loops of the seat
belt anchors can cause the belts to
retract slowly. Wipe the insides of
the loops with a clean cloth
dampened in mild soap and warm
water or isopropyl alcohol.If you use non-Honda f loor mats,
make sure they f it properly and that
theycanbeusedwiththefloormat
anchors. Do not put additional f loor
mats on top of the anchored mats.
The driver’s f loor mat that came
with your vehicle hooks over the
f loor mat anchors. This keeps the
f loor mat f rom sliding f orward and
possibly interf ering with the pedals.
If you remove the driver’s f loor mat,
make sure to re-anchor it when you
putitbackinyourvehicle. Make sure the rear f loor mats are
properly positioned. If not, the f loor
mat will interf ere with the seat
operation and make the f ront
passenger’s weight sensors
inef f ective.
Cleaning the Seat Belts, Floor Mats
Floor Mats
Cleaning the Seat Belts
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LOOP
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This f ilter removes the dust and
pollenthatisbroughtinfromthe
outside through the heating and
cooling system/climate control
system.
Have your dealer replace the filter
when this service is indicated by a
maintenance message on the
inf ormation display. It should be
replaced every 15,000 miles (24,000
km) if you drive primarily in urban
areas that have high concentrations
of soot in the air, or if the f low f rom
the heating and cooling system
becomeslessthanusual.Check the condition of the wiper
blades at least every 6 months.
Replace them if you f ind signs of
cracking in the rubber, and areas
that are getting hard or if they leave
streaks and unwiped areas when
used.
To replace a wiper blade:Raise each wiper arm off the
windshield, lif ting the driver’s side
first, then the passenger’s side.
1.
Dust and Pollen Filter, Wiper Blades
Dust and Pollen Filter
Wiper Blades
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WIPER ARMS
Do not open the hood when the wiper
arms are raised, or you will damage the
hood and wiper arms.
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Disconnect the blade assembly
from the wiper arm:Put a cloth on the edge of the
lock tab to prevent scratches,
then push up on the lock tab
carefully with a flat-tip
screwdriver. When replacing a wiper blade,
make sure not to drop the wiper
blade or wiper arm down on the
windshield. Remove the blade f rom its holder
by grabbing the tabbed end of the
blade. Pull f irmly until the tabs
come out of the holder.
Pivot the blade assembly toward
the wiper arm until it releases
from the wiper arm.
2.
3.
Wiper Blades
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WIPER ARM
LOCK TAB BLADE
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