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Driving on a signif icantly under-
inf lated tire causes the tire to
overheat and can lead to tire f ailure.
Under-inf lation also reduces f uel
efficiency and tire tread life, and may
af f ect the vehicle’s handling and
stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a
substitute for proper tire
maintenance, and it is the driver’s
responsibility to maintain correct tire
pressure, even if under-inf lation has
not reached the level to trigger
illumination of the TPMS low tire
pressure telltale.TPMS malf unctions may occur f or a
variety of reasons, including the
installation of replacement or
alternate tires or wheels on the
vehicle that prevent the TPMS f rom
f unctioning properly.
Always check the TPMS malf unction
telltale af ter replacing one or more
tires or wheels on your vehicle to
ensure that the replacement or
alternate tires and wheels allow the
TPMS to continue to f unction
properly.
Your vehicle has also been equipped
with a TPMS malf unction indicator
to indicate when the system is not
operating properly. The TPMS
malf unction indicator is combined
with the low tire pressure telltale.
When the system detects a
malf unction, the telltale will f lash f or
approximately one minute and then
remain continuously illuminated.
This sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long
as the malfunction exists.
When the malf unction indicator is
illuminated, the system may not be
able to detect or signal low tire
pressure as intended.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Required Federal Explanat
ion
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The burning of gasoline in your
vehicle’s engine produces several by-
products. Some of these are carbon
monoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen
(NOx), and hydrocarbons (HC).
Gasoline evaporating f rom the tank
also produces hydrocarbons. Con-
trolling the production of NOx, CO,
and HC is important to the environ-
ment. Under certain conditions of
sunlight and climate, NOx and HC
react to f orm photochemical ‘‘smog.’’
Carbon monoxide does not contri-
bute to smog creation, but it is a
poisonous gas. The United States Clean Air Act
sets standards f or automobile
emissions. It also requires that
automobile manufacturers explain to
owners how their emissions controls
workandwhattodotomaintain
them. This section summarizes how
the emissions controls work.
In Canada, Honda vehicles comply
with the Canadian emission
requirements, as specif ied in an
agreement with Environment
Canada, at the time they are
manuf actured.
Your vehicle has a positive
crankcase ventilation system. This
keeps gasses that build up in the
engine’s crankcase f rom going into
the atmosphere. The positive
crankcase ventilation valve routes
them from the crankcase back to the intake manif old. They are then
drawn into the engine and burned.
As gasoline evaporates in the f uel
tank, an evaporative emissions
control canister f illed with charcoal
adsorbs the vapor. It is stored in this
canister while the engine is of f . Af ter
the engine is started and warmed up,
the vapor is drawn into the engine
and burned during driving.
The onboard ref ueling vapor
recovery (ORVR) system captures
the f uel vapors during ref ueling. The
vapors are adsorbed in a canister
f illed with activated carbon. While
driving, the f uel vapors are drawn
into the engine and burned of f .
The Clean Air Act
Crankcase Emissions Control
System
Evaporative Emissions Control
System
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
Recovery
Emissions Cont rols
T echnical Inf ormat ion
389

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Braking System . 287
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 246
Brightness Control,
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Instruments . 124
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights . 329
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Brake Lights . 332
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Front Side Marker Lights . 328
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Front Turn Signal Lights . 327
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Headlights . 323
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Parking Lights . 326
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Rear Turn Signal Lights . 329
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Specif ications . 383
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Bulbs, Halogen . 323
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Cargo Area Cover . 153
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Cargo Area Light . 162
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Capacities Chart . 382
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 56
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Carrying Cargo . 258
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CAUTION, Explanation of . iii
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Ceiling Light . 161
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Center Pockets . 159
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Center Tray . 158 ........................
Certif ication Label . 380
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Chains . 314
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Changing a Flat Tire . 351
Changing Oil
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How to . 314
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When to . 301
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Charging System Indicator . 63, 366
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 264
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Child Saf ety . 38
Child Seats
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LATCH Anchor System . 47
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Lower Anchor . 47
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Tether Anchor . 51
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Childproof Door Locks . 134
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Climate Control . 164
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Clock, Setting the . 222
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CO in the Exhaust . 389
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 265
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Compact Spare . 350
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Console Compartment . 158
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Controls, Instruments and . 59
Coolant
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Adding . 317
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Checking . 252
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Proper Solution . 317
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Temperature Indicator . 67 Crankcase Emissions Control
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System . 389
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Cruise Control Operation . 224
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Customer Service . 396
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DANGER, Explanation of . iii
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Dashboard . 3, 60
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Daytime Running Lights . 123
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 398
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 126
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Def rosting the Windows . 167, 168
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Dimensions . 382
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Dimming the Headlights . 120
Dipstick
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Automatic Transmission . 320
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Engine Oil . 251
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Directional Signals . 120
Disc Brake Pad Wear
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Indicators . 288
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Disc Player . 190
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Disposal of Used Oil . 316
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Fuel . 246
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Fill Door and Cap . 247
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Gauge . 73
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Octane Requirement . 246
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Oxygenated . 246
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Reserve Indicator . 70
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Tank, Filling the . 247
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Fuses, Checking the . 371
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 253
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Gasoline . 246
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 70
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Gauge . 73
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Octane Requirement . 246
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Tank, Filling the . 247
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Gas Station Procedures . 247
Gauges
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Charge/Assist . 74
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Fuel . 73
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Gearshif t Lever Positions . 273
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Automatic Transmission . 273
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Glove Box . 158
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 380 Ignition
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Keys . 129
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Switch . 131
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Timing Control System . 390
IMA System Power Flow ........................................
Monitor . 84
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Immobilizer System . 130
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 62
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Indicators, Messages (MID) . 62, 89
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ABS (Anti-lock Brake) . 64
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Auto Idle Stop . 66
Brake (Parking and Brake
............................
System) . 63, 368
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Cruise Control . 69
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Cruise Main . 69
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Door/Hatch Open . 12, 68
DRL (Daytime Running
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Lights) . 123
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EPS (Electric Power Steering) . 68
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ECON Mode . 71
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High Beam . 69
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High Temperature (Coolant) . 67
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IMA Battery Level . 85
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IMA System . 66
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Key (Immobilizer System) . 63
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 323
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HandsFreeLink
. 227
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Hatch . 139
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Opening . 139
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Open Indicator . 68
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 125
Headlights
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Aiming . 323
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Daytime Running Lights . 123
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High Beam Indicator . 69
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Reminder Beeper . 121
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 323
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Turning on . 121
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Head Restraints . 142
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Heated Mirrors . 148
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High Altitude, Starting at . 265
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High-Low Beam Switch . 120
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Hill Start Assist System . 297
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Hood, Opening the . 250
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Horn . 4
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