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Contents

Owner's Identification Form Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... i A Few Words About Safety ................................................................................................................. ii Your Vehicle at a Glance .....................................................................................................................3 Driver and Passenger Safety ..............................................................................................................5 Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System. Instruments and Controls ................................................................................................................. 43 Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls. Comfort and Convenience Features .............................................................................................. 81 How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features. Before Driving.................................................................................................................................. 107 What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo. Driving .............................................................................................................................................. 119 The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer. Maintenance ..................................................................................................................................... 131 The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer. Taking Care of the Unexpected ...................................................................................................... 169 This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them. Technical Information..................................................................................................................... 193 ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada) ................................................................ 205 A summary of the warranties covering your new Acura, and how to contact us. Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)...................................................................................................... 209 How to order manuals and other technical literature. Index...................................................................................................................................................... I

Service Information Summary A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.

Accord Value Package Audio System

This owner’s manual should beconsidered a permanent part of thevehicle and should remain with thevehicle when it is sold.

This owner’s manual covers allmodels of the S2000. You may finddescriptions of equipment andfeatures that are not on yourparticular model.

The information and specificationsincluded in this publication were ineffect at the time of approval forprinting. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.reserves the right, however, todiscontinue or changespecifications or design at any timewithout notice and withoutincurring any obligation whatsoever.

Owner’s Identif ication

OWNER

ADDRESS

V. I. N.

DELIVERY DATE

DEALER NAME DEALER NO.

ADDRESS

OWNER’S SIGNATURE

DEALER’S SIGNATURE

STREET

CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP CODE/POSTAL CODE

(Date sold to original retail purchaser)

STREET

CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP CODE/POSTAL CODE

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One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new vehicle is toread this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls andconvenience items. Afterwards, keep this owner’s manual in your vehicle soyou can refer to it at any time.

Several warranties protect your new vehicle. Read the warranty bookletthoroughly so you understand the coverages and are aware of your rightsand responsibilities.

California Proposition 65 Warning

This product containsor emits chemicals known to thestate of California to cause cancerand birth defects or otherreproductive harm.

As you read this manual, you willfind information that is preceded bya symbol. Thisinformation is intended to help youavoid damage to your vehicle, otherproperty, or the environment.

Event Data Recorders

This vehicle is equipped with one ormore recording devices commonlyreferred to as event data recordersor sensing and diagnostic modules.

Congratulations on your selection of the 2006 Honda S2000. We are certainyou will be pleased with your purchase of one of the most sophisticated andtechnologically-advanced sports cars in the world.

Maintaining your vehicle according to the messages shown on theinformation display helps to keep your driving trouble-free while it preservesyour investment. When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep in mind thatyour dealer’s staff is specially trained in servicing the many systems uniqueto your vehicle. Your Honda dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction and willbe pleased to answer any questions and concerns.

Introduction

WARNING:

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Your safety, and the safety of others,is very important. And operating thisvehicle safely is an importantresponsibility.

To help you make informeddecisions about safety, we haveprovided operating procedures andother information on labels and inthis manual. This information alertsyou to potential hazards that couldhurt you or others.

Of course, it is not practical orpossible to warn you about all thehazards associated with operating ormaintaining your vehicle. You mustuse your own good judgement.

You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms,including:

This entire book is filled with important safety information please read itcarefully.

how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.such as Driver and Passenger Safety.

such as Important Safety Reminders or ImportantSafety Precautions.

These signal words mean:

preceded by a safety alert symbol and one ofthree signal words: , , or .

on the vehicle.

A Few Words About Safety

InstructionsSafety Section

Safety Headings

Safety MessagesSafety Labels

DANGER WARNING CAUTION

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You CAN be HURT if you don’t followinstructions.

You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLYHURT if you don’t follow instructions.

You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLYHURT if you don’t follow instructions.

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Your Vehicle at a GlanceY

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POWER WINDOWSWITCHES

MIRRORCONTROLS

ROOF SWITCH

AUDIO SYSTEM

INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORSGAUGES

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR

MANUALTRANSMISSION

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON

HAZARD WARNINGBUTTON

(P.46)(P.51)

(P.63)

(P.68)

(P.75)

(P.71) (P.59)

(P.58)

(P.123)

(P.86)

DRIVER’S AIRBAG(P.9, 20)

PASSENGER’S AIRBAG(P.9, 20)

POWER DOORLOCK

(P.26)

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Your Vehicle at a Glance

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ENGINE START BUTTON

HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS

HOOD RELEASE HANDLE HORN

WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS

REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS CLOCK SETBUTTON

INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS

CRUISE CONTROL

HEATING AND AIRCONDITIONING

(P.101)

(P.122)

(P.57)

(P.110) (P.103)

(P.103)

(P.56)

(P.82)

(P.58)(P.54)

VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST(VSA) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH(P.129)

CRUISE BUTTON

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This section gives you importantinformation about how to protectyourself and your passenger. Itshows you how to use seat belts. Itexplains how your airbags work. Andit tells you how to properly restrainchildren in your vehicle.

.........Important Safety Precautions . 6.......Your Vehicle’s Safety Features . 7

.......................................Seat Belts . 8...........................................Airbags . 9

.........Protecting Adults and Teens . 10.....1. Close and Lock the Doors . 10

......................2. Adjust the Seats . 10............3. Adjust the Seat-Backs . 11

4. Fasten and Position the.............................Seat Belts . 12

5. Maintain a Proper Sitting................................Position . 13

.....Advice for Pregnant Women . 14...Additional Safety Precautions . 15

Additional Information About.......................Your Seat Belts . 16

..Seat Belt System Components . 16......................Lap/Shoulder Belt . 17

Automatic Seat Belt...............................Tensioners . 18

...............Seat Belt Maintenance . 18Additional Information About Your

.....................................Airbags . 20......Airbag System Components . 20

How Your Front Airbags.........................................Work . 22

..How the SRS Indicator Works . 25How the Passenger Airbag Off

......................Indicator Works . 26.............................Airbag Service . 27

...Additional Safety Precautions . 27Protecting Children General

....................................Guidelines . 28All Children Must Be

...............................Restrained . 28Your Vehicle is Not

Recommended for Child..........................Passengers . 29

The Passenger’s Airbag Poses...........................Serious Risks . 29

...Additional Safety Precautions . 31.............Protecting Small Children . 32

.....................Selecting a Child Seat . 33....................Installing a Child Seat . 33

...........Protecting Larger Children . 36...............Checking Seat Belt Fit . 36

..................Using a Booster Seat . 37When Can a Child Ride in This

.....................................Vehicle . 38...Additional Safety Precautions . 39

.............Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 40...................................Safety Labels . 41

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You’ll find many safetyrecommendations throughout thissection, and throughout this manual.The recommendations on this pageare the ones we consider to be themost important.

A seat belt is your best protection inall types of collisions. Airbags aredesigned to supplement seat belts,not replace them. So even thoughyour vehicle is equipped with airbags,make sure you and your passengeralways wear your seat belts, andwear them properly (see page ).

Since all children are safest in theback seat of a vehicle, and yourvehicle does not have a back seat, werecommend that you do not carry achild passenger.

If an older child must ride in thisvehicle, follow all child safetyinstructions and warnings in thismanual (see pages ).

While airbags can save lives, theycan cause serious or fatal injuries tooccupants who sit too close to them,or are not properly restrained.Infants, young children, and shortadults are at the greatest risk. Besure to follow all instructions andwarnings in this manual.

Alcohol and driving don’t mix. Evenone drink can reduce your ability torespond to changing conditions, andyour reaction time gets worse withevery additional drink. So don’t drinkand drive, and don’t let your friendsdrink and drive, either.

Excessive speed is a major factor incrash injuries and deaths. Generally,the higher the speed, the greater therisk, but serious injuries can alsooccur at lower speeds. Never drivefaster than is safe for currentconditions, regardless of themaximum speed posted.

Having a tire blowout or amechanical failure can be extremelyhazardous. To reduce the possibilityof such problems, check your tirepressures and condition frequently,and perform all regularly scheduledmaintenance (see page ).

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Important Safety Precautions

Always Wear Your Seat Belt

Your Vehicle is NotRecommended for ChildPassengers

Be Aware of Airbag Hazards

Don’t Drink and Drive

Control Your Speed

Keep Your Vehicle in SafeCondition

Due to the passenger’s airbag hazard,you should never carry an infant in arear-facing child seat in this vehicle.

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Your vehicle is equipped with manyfeatures that work together toprotect you and your passengerduring a crash.

Some features do not require anyaction on your part. These include astrong steel framework that forms asafety cage around the passengercompartment; front and rear crushzones, a collapsible steering column;and tensioners that tighten the seatbelts in a crash.

However, you and your passengercan’t take full advantage of thesefeatures unless you remain sitting ina proper position and

. In fact, some safetyfeatures can contribute to injuries ifthey are not used properly.

The following pages explain how youcan take an active role in protectingyourself and your passenger.

Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

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(1) Safety Cage

(2) Crush Zones

(3) Seats and Seat-Backs

(4) Head Restraints

(5) Collapsible Steering Column

(6) Seat Belts

(7) Seat Belt Tensioners

(8) Airbags

(9) Door Locks

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Your vehicle is equipped with seatbelts in both seating positions.

Your seat belt system also includesan indicator on the instrument panelto remind you and your passenger tofasten your seat belts.

Keep you from being thrown outof the vehicle.

Help keep you in a good positionshould the airbags ever deploy. Agood position reduces the risk ofinjury from an inflating airbag andallows you to get the bestadvantage from the airbag.

Of course, seat belts cannotcompletely protect you in everycrash. But in most cases, seat beltscan reduce your risk of seriousinjury.

Seat belts have proven to be thesingle most effective safety devicefor adults and larger children.

Not wearing a seat belt properlyincreases the chance of seriousinjury or death in a crash, eventhough your vehicle has airbags.

In addition, most states and allCanadian provinces require you towear seat belts.

When properly worn, seat belts:

Keep you connected to the vehicleso you can take advantage of thevehicle’s built-in safety features.

Help protect you in almost everytype of crash, including frontal,side, and rear impacts androllovers.

Always wearyour seat belt, and make sure youwear it properly.

Help keep you from being thrownagainst the inside of the vehicleand against a passenger.

Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

Seat Belts

Why Wear Seat Belts

What you should do:

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Not wearing a seat belt properlyincreases the chance of seriousinjury or death in a crash, eventhough your vehicle has airbags.

Be sure you and yourpassenger always wear seatbelts and wear them properly.

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Your vehicle has a SupplementalRestraint System (SRS) with frontairbags to help protect the heads andchests of the driver and a passengerduring a moderate to severe frontalcollision (see page for moreinformation on how your airbagswork).

The most important things you needto know about your airbags are:

They are designed to supplementthe seat belts.

To do their job, airbags mustinflate with tremendous force. Sowhile airbags help save lives, theycan cause minor injuries or moreserious or even fatal injuries ifoccupants are not properlyrestrained or sitting properly.

Always wearyour seat belt properly, and situpright and as far back from thesteering wheel as possible whileallowing full control of the vehicle. Apassenger should move the seat asfar back from the dashboard aspossible.

The rest of this section gives moredetailed information about how youcan maximize your safety.

Remember, however, that no safetysystem can prevent all injuries ordeaths that can occur in a severecrash, even when seat belts areproperly worn and the airbags deploy.

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Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

Airbags

Airbags do not replace seat belts.

Front airbags offer no protectionin side impacts, rear impacts,rollovers, or minor collisions.

Airbags can pose serious hazards.

What you should do:

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If you sit too close to the steeringwheel or dashboard, you can beseriously injured by an inflatingairbag, or by striking the steeringwheel or dashboard.

The following pages provideinstructions on how to properlyprotect the driver, an adultpassenger or teenage child largeenough and mature enough to driveor ride in your vehicle. See pages

for important guidelines onhow to properly protect a small orlarger child.

Adjust the driver’s seat as far to therear as possible while allowing you tomaintain full control of the vehicle.Have a passenger adjust his or herseat as far to the rear as possible.

After everyone has entered thevehicle, be sure the doors are closedand locked.

Your vehicle has door and trunkmonitor indicators on the instrumentpanel to indicate when either door orthe trunk is not tightly closed.

Locking the doors reduces thechance of someone being thrown outof the vehicle during a crash, and ithelps prevent a passenger fromaccidentally opening a door andfalling out.

Locking the doors also helps preventan outsider from unexpectedlyopening a door when you come to astop.

See page for how to lock thedoors, and page for how the door-open indicator works.

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Adjust the SeatsIntroduction

Close and Lock the Doors1.

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Adjust the driver’s seat-back to acomfortable, upright position,leaving ample space between yourchest and the airbag cover in thecenter of the steering wheel.

The National Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration and TransportCanada recommend that driversallow at least 10 inches (25 cm)between the center of the steeringwheel and the chest.

A passenger should also adjust theirseat-back to a comfortable, uprightposition.

If you cannot get far enough awayfrom the steering wheel and stillreach the controls, we recommendthat you investigate whether sometype of adaptive equipment may help.

Once your seat is adjusted correctly,rock it back and forth to make surethe seat is locked in position.

See page for how to adjust theseats.

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Sitting too close to a frontairbag can result in seriousinjury or death if the frontairbags inflate.

Always sit as far back from thefront airbags as possible.

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Position the lap part of the belt aslow as possible across your hips,then pull up on the shoulder part ofthe belt so the lap part fits snugly.This lets your strong pelvic bonestake the force of a crash and reducesthe chance of internal injuries.

Insert the latch plate into the buckle,then tug on the belt to make sure thebelt is securely latched. Check thatthe belt is not twisted, because atwisted belt can cause seriousinjuries in a crash.

Reclining a seat-back so that theshoulder part of the belt no longerrests against the occupant’s chestreduces the protective capability ofthe belt. It also increases the chanceof sliding under the belt in a crashand being seriously injured. Thefarther a seat-back is reclined, thegreater the risk of injury.

See page for how to adjust theseat-backs.

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Fasten and Position the SeatBelts

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Reclining the seat-back too farcan result in serious injury ordeath in a crash.

Adjust the seat-back to anupright position, and sit wellback in the seat.

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Sitting improperly can increase thechance of injury during a crash. Forexample, if an occupant slouches,lies down, turns sideways, sitsforward, leans forward or sideways,or puts one or both feet up, thechance of injury during a crash isgreatly increased.

After occupants have adjusted theirseats and put on seat belts, it is veryimportant that they continue to situpright, well back in their seats, withtheir feet on the floor, until thevehicle is parked and the engine isoff.

If a seat belt does not seem to workproperly, it may not protect theoccupant in a crash.

Using a seatbelt that is not working properly canresult in serious injury or death.Have your dealer check the belt assoon as possible.

See page for additionalinformation about your seat beltsand how to take care of them.

If necessary, pull up on the belt againto remove any slack, then check thatthe belt rests across the center ofyour chest and over your shoulder.This spreads the forces of a crashover the strongest bones in yourupper body.

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Protecting Adults and Teens

Maintain a Proper SittingPosition

5.

No one should sit in a seat with aninoperative seat belt.

Never place the shoulder portion of alap/shoulder belt under your arm orbehind your back.

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Improperly positioning the seatbelts can cause serious injuryor death in a crash.

Make sure all seat belts areproperly positioned beforedriving.

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When driving, remember to situpright and adjust the seat as farback as possible while allowing fullcontrol of the vehicle. When ridingas a passenger, adjust the seat as farback as possible.

This will reduce the risk of injuriesto both you and your unborn childthat can be caused by a crash or aninflating front airbag.

Each time you have a checkup, askyour doctor if it’s okay for you todrive.If you are pregnant, the best way to

protect yourself and your unbornchild when driving or riding in avehicle is to always wear a seat belt,and keep the lap part of the belt aslow as possible across the hips.

In addition, an occupant who is out ofposition can be seriously or fatallyinjured in a crash by striking interiorparts of the vehicle or being struckby an inflating front airbag.

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Sitting improperly or out ofposition can result in seriousinjury or death.

Always sit upright, well back inthe seat, with your feet on thefloor.

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If they do, theycould be very seriously injured in acrash.

Devices intended to improveoccupant comfort or reposition theshoulder part of a seat belt canreduce the protective capability ofthe belt and increase the chance ofserious injury in a crash.

If yourhands or arms are close to anairbag cover, they could be injuredif the airbag inflates.

Objects onthe covers marked ‘‘SRS AIRBAG’’could interfere with the properoperation of the airbags or bepropelled inside the vehicle andhurt someone if the airbags inflate.

Carrying hard or sharpobjects on your lap, or driving witha pipe or other sharp object inyour mouth, can result in injuriesif your front airbag inflates.

Additional Safety PrecautionsTwo people should never use thesame seat belt.

Do not put any accessories on seatbelts.

Keep your hands and arms awayfrom the airbag covers.

Do not attach or place objects onthe front airbag covers.

Do not place hard or sharp objectsbetween yourself and a frontairbag.

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Your seat belt system includes lap/shoulder belts in both seatingpositions. The seat belts are alsoequipped with automatic seat belttensioners.

This system monitors the seat belts.If you turn the ignition switch to theON (II) position before your seatbelt is fastened, the beeper willsound and the indicator will flash. Ifyour seat belt is not fastened beforethe beeper stops, the indicator willstop flashing but remain on.

If a passenger does not fasten theirseat belt, the indicator will come onabout 6 seconds after the ignitionswitch is turned to the ON (II)position.

If either the driver or passenger doesnot fasten their seat belt whiledriving, the beeper will sound andthe indicator will flash again atregular intervals.

When no one is sitting in thepassenger’s seat, or a small child isriding there, the indicator will notcome on and the beeper will notsound.

The seat belts use the samemonitoring system as the airbags.The system may not work properlyunder these conditions:

Placing heavy items on thepassenger’s seat.

The passenger is not sittingproperly.

Have your vehicle checked by adealer if the indicator comes on orthe beeper sounds when there is nopassenger or objects on the seat.

The seat belt systemincludes an indicator on the

instrument panel and a beeper toremind you and your passenger tofasten your seat belts.

Additional Information About Your Seat Belts

Seat Belt System Components

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The lap and shoulder belt goes overyour shoulder, across your chest,and across your hips.

To fasten the belt, insert the latchplate into the buckle, then tug on thebelt to make sure the buckle islatched (see page for how toproperly position the belt).

To unlock the belt, press the redPRESS button on the buckle. Guidethe belt across your body so that itretracts completely. After exiting thevehicle, be sure the belt is out of theway and will not get closed in thedoor.

Both seat belts have an emergencyretractor. In normal driving, theretractor lets you move freely in yourseat while it keeps some tension onthe belt. During a collision or suddenstop, the retractor automaticallylocks the belt to help restrain yourbody.

The passenger’s seat belt has anadditional locking mechanism thatmust be activated to secure aforward-facing child seat (see page

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If the shoulder part of the belt ispulled all the way out, the lockingmechanism will activate. The beltwill retract, but it will not allow thepassenger to move freely.

To deactivate the lockingmechanism, unlatch the buckle andlet the seat belt fully retract. Torefasten the seat belt, pull it out onlyas far as needed.

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For safety, you should check thecondition of your seat belts regularly.

The tensioners are designed toactivate primarily in frontal collisions,and they should activate in anycollision severe enough to causeairbag inflation.

However, the tensioners can beactivated during a collision in whichthe front airbags do not deploy. Inthis case, the airbags would not beneeded, but the additional restraintcould be helpful.

When the tensioners are activated,the seat belts will remain tight untilthey are unbuckled in the normalmanner.

For added protection, the seat beltsare equipped with automatic seatbelt tensioners. When activated, thetensioners immediately tighten thebelts to help hold the driver and apassenger in place.

If the seat belt tensioners everactivate, they must be replaced,because the belts would no longerretract properly.

Pull each belt out fully and look forfrays, cuts, burns, and wear. Checkthat the latches work smoothly andthe belts retract easily. If a belt doesnot retract easily, cleaning it maycorrect the problem (see page ).Any belt that is not in good conditionor not working properly will notprovide good protection and shouldbe replaced as soon as possible.

If a seat belt is worn during a crash,it must be replaced by your dealer. Abelt that has been worn during acrash may not provide the same levelof protection in a subsequent crash.

Honda provides a lifetime warrantyon seat belts for U.S. models. Seeyourbooklet for details.

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Honda Warranty Information

Seat Belt MaintenanceAutomatic Seat Belt Tensioners

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The dealer should also inspect theanchors for damage and replacethem if needed. If the automatic seatbelt tensioners activate during acrash, they must be replaced.

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Not checking or maintainingseat belts can result in seriousinjury or death if the seat beltsdo not work properly whenneeded.

Check your seat belts regularlyand have any problemcorrected as soon as possible.

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Airbag System Components

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(1) Driver’s Airbag(2) Passenger’s Airbag(3) Control Unit(4) Front Seat Belt Tensioners(5) Driver’s Seat Position Sensor(6) Passenger’s Weight Sensors(7) Passenger’s Weight Sensor Unit(8) Front Impact Sensors(9) Passenger Airbag Off Indicator

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Emergency backup power in caseyour vehicle’s electrical system isdisconnected in a crash.

A driver’s seat position sensor thatmonitors the distance of the seatfrom the airbag. If the seat is toofar forward, the airbag will inflatewith less force (see page ).

Sensors that can detect whether achild is in the passenger’s airbagpath and signal the control unit toturn the airbag off (see page ).

Your airbag system includes:

Two SRS (Supplemental RestraintSystem) airbags. The driver’sairbag is stored in the center ofthe steering wheel; the passenger’sairbag is stored in the dashboard.Both are marked ‘‘SRS AIRBAG.’’

Sensors that can detect amoderate to severe front impact.

Automatic seat belt tensioners(see page ).

An indicator on the dashboard thatalerts you that the passenger’sairbag has been turned off (seepage ).

Weight sensors and unit thatmonitor the weight on thepassenger’s seat. Theseautomatically turn off thepassenger’s airbag if they detectan infant or small child may be inthe seat (see page ).

An indicator on the instrumentpanel that alerts you to a possibleproblem with your airbags,sensors, or seat belt tensioners(see page ).

A sophisticated electronic systemthat continually monitors andrecords information about thesensors, the control unit, theairbag activators, the seat belttensioners, and driver andpassenger seat belt use when theignition switch is in the ON (II)position.

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The total time for inflation anddeflation is one-tenth of a second, sofast that most occupants are notaware that the airbags deployed untilthey see them lying in their laps.

Although both airbags normallyinflate within a split second of eachother, it is possible for only oneairbag to deploy.

This can happen if the severity of acollision is at the margin, orthreshold, that determines whetheror not the airbags will deploy. Insuch cases, the seat belt will providesufficient protection, and thesupplemental protection offered bythe airbag would be minimal.

If you ever have a moderate tosevere frontal collision, sensors willdetect the vehicle’s rapiddeceleration.

If the rate of deceleration is highenough, the control unit will instantlyinflate the driver’s and passenger’sairbags, at the time and with theforce needed.

Only the driver’s airbag will deploy ifthere is no passenger in thepassenger’s seat, or if the advancedairbag system has turned thepassenger’s airbag off (see page ).

During a frontal crash, your seat beltrestrains your lower body and torso,and the airbag helps protect yourhead and chest.

After inflating, the airbags willimmediately deflate, so they won’tinterfere with the driver’s visibility,or the ability to steer or operateother controls.

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In a crash, both stageswill ignite simultaneously to providethe quickest and greatest protection.

In a crash, one stage willignite first, then the second stagewill ignite a split second later. Thisprovides longer airbag inflation timewith a little less force.

After a crash, you may see whatlooks like smoke. This is actuallypowder from the airbag’s surface.Although the powder is not harmful,people with respiratory problemsmay experience some temporarydiscomfort. If this occurs, get out ofthe vehicle as soon as it is safe to doso.

Your airbags are dual-stage airbags.This means they have two inflationstages that can be ignitedsequentially or simultaneously,depending on crash severity.

Your airbags are also dual-thresholdairbags. Airbags with this featurehave two deployment thresholds thatdepend on whether or not theoccupant is wearing a seat belt.

If the occupant’s belt is ,the airbag will deploy at a slightlylower threshold, because theoccupant would need extraprotection.

If the occupant’s belt is , theairbag will inflate at a slightly higherthreshold, when the airbag would beneeded to supplement the protectionprovided by the seat belt.

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If there is a problem with the sensor,the SRS indicator will come on, andthe airbag will inflate in the normalmanner regardless of the driver’sseating position.

The driver’s advanced airbag systemincludes a seat position sensor underthe seat. If the seat is too far forward,the airbag will inflate with less force,regardless of the severity of theimpact.

The passenger’s advanced airbagsystem has weight sensors and unitunder the seat. If the sensors detectan infant or small child may be in theseat, the system will automaticallyturn the passenger’s airbag off.

Your airbags are also advancedairbags. The main purpose of thisfeature is to help prevent airbag-caused injuries to short drivers andchildren who ride in the passenger’sseat.

For both advanced airbags to workproperly:

Occupants must sit upright andwear their seat belts properly.

Do not spill any liquids on orunder the seats, cover the sensors,or put any cargo or metal objectsunder the seats.

Failure to follow these instructionscould damage the sensors or preventthem from working properly.

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The SRS indicator alertsyou to a potential problem

with your airbags or seat belttensioners (see page ).

When you turn the ignition switch tothe ON (II) position, this indicatorcomes on briefly then goes off. Thistells you the system is workingproperly.

If the indicator comes on at anyother time, or does not come on at all,you should have the system checkedby your dealer. For example:

If the SRS indicator does not comeon after you turn the ignitionswitch to the ON (II) position.

When the airbag is turned off, anindicator in the center of thedashboard will come on indicatingpassenger airbag ‘‘OFF’’ (see page

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If there is no passenger in the frontseat, the airbag will be off. However,the passenger airbag off indicatorwill not come on.

To ensure that the passenger’sadvanced front airbag system willwork properly,

This includes:Moving the front seat forciblyback against cargo on the seat orfloor behind it.

If the indicator stays on after theengine starts.If the indicator comes on orflashes on and off while you drive.

Hanging heavy items on thepassenger seat, or placing heavyitems in the seat-back pocket.

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If you see any of these indications,the airbags and seat belt tensionersmay not work properly when youneed them.

This indicator alerts you that thepassenger’s airbag has been shut offbecause weight sensors detect aninfant or small child may be in thepassenger’s seat. It doesthere is a problem with the airbag.When you turn the ignition switch tothe ON (II) position, this indicatorcomes on briefly then goes off.

If the indicator comes on with nopassenger in the seat, or with anadult in the seat, there may be aproblem with the advanced airbagsystem. Have the vehicle checked byyour dealer as soon as possible.

If no one is riding in the passenger’sseat, the airbag will be automaticallyshut off. However, the indicator willnot come on.

The passenger airbag off indicatormay also come on and off repeatedlyif total weight on the seat is near theairbag cutoff threshold.

If this happens, move the seat as farto the rear as possible and have thepassenger sit upright and wear theseat belt properly.

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U. S. CanadaIgnoring the SRS indicator canresult in serious injury or deathif the airbag systems ortensioners do not work properly.

Have your vehicle checked by adealer as soon as possible ifthe SRS indicator alerts you toa possible problem.

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Together, airbags andseat belts provide the bestprotection.

Tampering could causethe airbags to deploy, possiblycausing very serious injury.

Take your vehicle to anauthorized dealer as soon aspossible. If you ignore thisindication, your airbags may notoperate properly.

Even if yourairbags do not inflate, your dealershould inspect the driver’s seatposition sensor and the passenger’sweight sensors to make sure theyare operating properly.

Your airbag systems are virtuallymaintenance free, and there are noparts you can safely service.However, you must have yourvehicle serviced if:

Any airbagthat has deployed must bereplaced along with the controlunit and other related parts. If afront airbag inflates, the seat belttensioners must also be replaced.

Do not try to remove or replaceany airbag by yourself. This mustbe done by your dealer or aknowledgeable body shop.

This could make the driver’s seatposition sensor or the passenger’sweight sensors ineffective. If it isnecessary to remove or modify aseat to accommodate a personwith disabilities, first contactHonda Automobile CustomerService at (800) 999-1009.

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Additional Safety PrecautionsAirbag ServiceDo not attempt to deactivate yourairbags.

Do not tamper with airbagcomponents or wiring for anyreason.

The SRS indicator alerts you to aproblem.

If your vehicle has a moderate tosevere impact.

An airbag ever inflates.

Do not remove or modify a seatwithout consulting your dealer.

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Children depend on adults to protectthem. However, despite their bestintentions, many adults do not knowhow to protect childpassengers.

If you ever need to drive with a childin your vehicle, be sure to read thissection. It begins with importantgeneral guidelines, then presentsspecial information for infants, smallchildren and larger children.

Each year, many children are injuredor killed in vehicle crashes becausethey are either unrestrained or notproperly restrained. In fact, vehicleaccidents are the number one causeof the death of children ages 12 andunder.

To reduce the number of childdeaths and injuries, every state andCanadian province requires thatinfants and children be properlyrestrained when they ride in avehicle.

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Any child who is too small to wear aseat belt must be restrained in anapproved child seat that is properlysecured to the vehicle

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Children who are unrestrainedor improperly restrained can beseriously injured or killed in acrash.

Any child too small for a seatbelt should be properlyrestrained in a child seat. Alarger child should be properlyrestrained with a seat belt anduse a booster seat if necessary.

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The National Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration and TransportCanada recommend that all childrenage 12 and under be properlyrestrained in a back seat.

Since this vehicle does not have aback seat, we strongly recommendthat you do not carry any child whois not large enough or matureenough to ride in front (see page ).

Airbags have been designed to helpprotect adults in a moderate tosevere frontal collision. To do this,the passenger’s airbag is quite largeand it can inflate with enough forceto cause very serious injuries.

If the vehicle seat is toofar forward, or the child’s head isthrown forward during a collision, aninflating passenger’s airbag canstrike the child with enough force tokill or very seriously injure a smallchild.

If a larger child must ride inthis vehicle, see page forimportant guidelines on how todecide when a child is ready to ridein and how to properly protect thechild.

Even though your vehicle has anadvanced airbag system, which canautomatically turn the passenger’sairbag off (see page ), pleasefollow the guidelines below.

If the airbag inflates, itcan hit the back of the child seatwith enough force to kill or veryseriously injure an infant.

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Small ChildrenPlacing a forward-facing child seat inthe passenger’s seat can behazardous.

Children who have outgrown childseats are also at risk of being injuredor killed by an inflating passenger’sairbag.

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To remind you of the passenger’sairbag hazards, your vehicle haswarning labels on the dashboard(U.S. models) and on the driver’s andpassenger’s visors. Please read andfollow the instructions on theselabels.

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If they do, theycould be very seriously injured in acrash.

Leaving children withoutadult supervision is illegal in moststates and Canadian provinces,and can be very hazardous.

Even very youngchildren learn how to unlockvehicle doors, turn on the ignitionswitch, and open the trunk, whichcan lead to accidental injury ordeath.

For example, a small child left in avehicle on a hot day can die fromheatstroke. A child left alone withthe key in the ignition switch canaccidentally set the vehicle inmotion, possibly injuringthemselves or others.

Children who play in vehicles canaccidentally get trapped inside.Teach your children not to play inor around vehicles. Know how tooperate the emergency trunkopener and decide if your childrenshould be shown how to use thisfeature (see page ).

During a crash, thebelt could press deep into the childand cause serious or fatal injuries.

If you are not wearing a seatbelt in a crash, you could bethrown forward and crush thechild against the dashboard. If youare wearing a seat belt, the childcan be torn from your arms and beseriously hurt or killed.

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Never let two children use thesame seat belt.

Do not leave children alone in avehicle.

Keep vehicle keys and remotetransmitters out of the reach ofchildren.

Lock both doors and the trunkwhen your vehicle is not in use.

Never put a seat belt over yourselfand a child.

Never hold a small child on yourlap.

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Because an inflating airbag canseriously injure or kill small children,we recommend that you do not carrya small child as a passenger in thisvehicle.

If you decide to transport a smallchild in this vehicle, be sure to movethe passenger seat as far to the rearas possible, and follow theinstructions and guidelines in thefollowing pages.

A child who is at least one year old,and who fits within the child seatmaker’s weight and height limits,should be restrained in a forward-facing, upright child seat.

Of the different seats available, werecommend those that have a five-point harness system as shown.

We also recommend that a smallchild use the child seat until the childreaches the weight or height limitfor the seat.

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Placing a forward-facing childseat in the passenger’s seatcan result in serious injury ordeath if the airbag inflates.

If you must place a forward-facing child seat in thepassenger’s seat, move thevehicle seat as far back aspossible and properly restrainthe child.

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To provide proper protection, a childseat should meet threerequirements:

Look for FMVSS213 or CMVSS 213 on the box.

Before purchasing a child seat, orusing a previously purchased one, werecommend that you test the seat tomake sure it fits properly in thepassenger’s seat.

After selecting a proper child seat,there are three main steps ininstalling a child seat:

All child seats must besecured to the vehicle with the lappart of a lap/shoulder belt. A childwhose seat is not properly securedto the vehicle can be endangeredin a crash.

After installing a childseat, push and pull the seatforward and from side-to-side toverify that it is secure.

A child seat secured with a seatbelt should be installed as firmlyas possible. However, it does notneed to be ‘‘rock solid.’’ Some side-to-side movement can be expectedand should not reduce the childseat’s effectiveness.

If the child seat is not secure, usea different style of child seat thatcan be firmly secured.

Make sure the child is properlystrapped in the child seataccording to the child seat maker’sinstructions. A child who is notproperly secured in a child seatcan be seriously injured in a crash.

The following pages provideguidelines on how to properly installa forward-facing child seat.

Selecting a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat

The child seat should meet U.S. orCanadian Motor Vehicle SafetyStandard 213.

The child seat should be of theproper type and size to fit the child.

The child seat should fit thepassenger’s seat.

Properly secure the child seat tothe vehicle.

Make sure the child seat is firmlysecured.

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With the child seat in position,route the belt through the childseat according to the seat maker’sinstructions, then insert the latchplate into the buckle.

To activate the lockable retractor,slowly pull the shoulder part of thebelt all the way out until it stops,then let the belt feed back into theretractor.

In this vehicle, a child seat must besecured to the vehicle with the lappart of the lap/shoulder belt. Inaddition, the passenger’s lap/shoulder belt has a lockingmechanism that must be activated tosecure a child seat.

Move the vehicle seat to the rear-most position. Moving the seat asfar back as possible reduces thechance of a child being injured orkilled if the passenger’s airbaginflates. After the belt has retracted, tug on

it. If the belt is locked, you will notbe able to pull it out. If you can pullthe belt out, it is not locked andyou will need to repeat these steps.

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To remove slack, it may help toput weight on the child seat, orpush on the back of the seat whilepulling up on the belt.

Push and pull the child seatforward and from side-to-side toverify that it is secure enough tostay upright during normal drivingmaneuvers. If the child seat is notsecure, unlatch the belt, allow it toretract fully, then repeat thesesteps.

To deactivate the lockingmechanism and remove a child seat,unlatch the buckle, unroute the seatbelt, and let the belt fully retract.

After confirming that the belt islocked, grab the shoulder part ofthe belt near the buckle, and pullup to remove any slack from thelap part of the belt. Remember, ifthe lap part of the belt is not tight,the child seat will not be secure.

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When a child reaches therecommended weight or height limitfor a forward-facing child seat, thechild should sit in a back seat on abooster seat and wear a lap/shoulderbelt.

To determine if a lap/shoulder beltproperly fits a child, have the childput on the seat belt, then askyourself:

Does the child sit all the way backagainst the seat?

Do the child’s knees bendcomfortably over the edge of theseat?

Since this vehicle does not have aback seat, we recommend that youdo not carry a larger child, age 12 orunder, as a passenger.

However, the following pagesprovide guidelines to help you decidewhen a given child may ride in thisvehicle, and how to properly protectthe child.

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Allowing a larger child age 12 orunder to ride in the vehicle canresult in injury or death if thepassenger’s front airbag inflates.

If a larger child must ride in thevehicle, move the vehicle seatas far back as possible, use abooster seat if needed, havethe child sit up properly andwear the seat belt properly.

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Does the shoulder belt crossbetween the child’s neck and arm?

Is the lap part of the belt as low aspossible, touching the child’sthighs?

Will the child be able to stayseated like this for the whole trip?

If you answer yes to all thesequestions, the child is ready to wearthe lap/shoulder belt correctly. Ifyou answer no to any question, thechild needs to ride on a booster seat. A child who has outgrown a forward-

facing child seat should use abooster seat until the lap/shoulderbelt fits them properly without thebooster.

Some states and Canadian provincesalso require children to use a boosterseat until they reach a given age orweight (e.g., 6 years or 60 lbs). Besure to check current laws in thestates or provinces where you intend

to drive.

Booster seats can be high-back orlow-back. Whichever style you select,make sure the booster meets federalsafety standards and that you followthe booster seat maker’s instructions.

If a child who uses a booster seatrides in this vehicle, move thevehicle seat as far to the rear aspossible, and be sure the child iswearing the seat belt properly.

A child may continue using a boosterseat until the tops of their ears areeven with the top of the vehicle’s orbooster’s seat-back. A child of thisheight should be tall enough to usethe lap/shoulder belt without abooster seat.

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If you decide that a child can safelyride in this vehicle, be sure to:

Carefully read the owner’s manual,and make sure you understand allseat belt instructions and all safetyinformation.

Move the vehicle seat to the rear-most position.

Have the child sit up straight, backagainst the seat, and feet on ornear the floor.

Check that the child’s seat belt isproperly and securely positioned.

Supervise the child. Even maturechildren sometimes need to bereminded to fasten the seat beltsor sit properly.

As noted earlier, the NationalHighway Traffic SafetyAdministration and TransportCanada recommend that all childrenage 12 and under ride properlyrestrained in a back seat.

If the passenger’s front airbaginflates in a moderate to severefrontal collision, the airbag can causeserious injuries to a child who isunrestrained, improperly restrained,sitting too close to the airbag, or outof position.

Of course, children vary widely. Andwhile age may be one indicator ofwhen a child can safely ride in thisvehicle. There are other importantfactors you should consider.

Physically, a child must be largeenough for the lap/shoulder belt toproperly fit (see page ). If the seatbelt does not fit properly, with orwithout the child sitting on a booster,the child should not sit in this vehicle.

To safely ride in this vehicle, a childmust be able to follow the rules,including sitting properly, andwearing the seat belt properlythroughout ride.

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This could result inserious neck injuries during a crash.

This could causevery serious injuries during a crash.It also increases the chance that thechild will slide under the belt in acrash and be injured.

If they do, they couldbe very seriously injured in a crash.

Devices intended to improve achild’s comfort or reposition theshoulder part of a seat belt can makethe belt less effective and increasethe chance of serious injury in acrash.

Additional Safety PrecautionsDo not let a child wear a seat beltacross the neck.

Do not let a child put the shoulderpart of a seat belt behind the back orunder the arm.

Two children should never use thesame seat belt.

Do not put any accessories on a seatbelt.

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Your vehicle’s exhaust containscarbon monoxide gas. You shouldhave no problem with carbonmonoxide entering the vehicle innormal driving if you maintain yourvehicle properly.

High levels of carbon monoxide cancollect rapidly in enclosed areas,such as a garage. Do not run theengine with the garage door closed.Even with the door open, run theengine only long enough to move thevehicle out of the garage.

If you must sit in your parked vehiclewith the engine running, even in anunconfined area, adjust the heatingand cooling system as follows:

Have the exhaust system inspectedfor leaks whenever:

The vehicle is raised for an oilchange.

You notice a change in the soundof the exhaust.

The vehicle was in an accidentthat may have damaged theunderside.

With the trunk open, airflow can pullexhaust gas into your vehicle’sinterior and create a hazardouscondition. If you must drive with thetrunk open, open all the windows,and set the heating and coolingsystem as shown below.

Select the fresh air mode.Select the mode.Set the fan speed to high.Set the temperature control to acomfortable setting.

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Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.Breathing it can causeunconsciousness and even killyou.

Avoid any enclosed areas oractivities that expose you tocarbon monoxide.

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These labels are in the locationsshown. They warn you of potentialhazards that could cause seriousinjury. Read these labels carefully.

If a label comes off or becomes hardto read (except for the U.S.dashboard label which may beremoved by the owner), contact yourdealer for a replacement.

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This section gives information aboutthe controls and displays thatcontribute to the daily operation ofyour vehicle. All the essentialcontrols are within easy reach.

...........................Control Locations . 44............................Instrument Panel . 45

..........Instrument Panel Indicators . 46.............................................Gauges . 51

.....................................Odometer . 51....................................Trip meter . 51

...............................Select Button . 51..................................Fuel Gauge . 52

...................Temperature Gauge . 52Outside Temperature

...................................Indicator . 52..........Check Fuel Cap Indicator . 53

..................Maintenance Minder . 54............................................Clock . 54

Controls Near the Steering...........................................Wheel . 55

Windshield Wipers and.......................................Washers . 56

...........Turn Signal and Headlights . 57........Instrument Panel Brightness . 58

.................Hazard Warning Button . 58

.................Rear Window Defogger . 59...............................Keys and Locks . 60

........................Immobilizer System . 61................................Ignition Switch . 62

..........................Power Door Locks . 63

................................................Trunk . 63........Emergency Trunk Opener . 64

.......................Remote Transmitter . 65.................................................Seats . 67

..............................Power Windows . 68

..............................Convertible Top . 70.............................................Mirrors . 75

.................................Parking Brake . 76...........Interior Convenience Items . 77

.........................Beverage Holder . 78...........Accessory Power Socket . 78

.............Console Compartments . 78.................................Audio Panel . 79

..........Dashboard Lower Pocket . 79...................................Interior Light . 80

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POWER DOORLOCK(P.63)

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TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR

IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR

SEAT BELTREMINDERINDICATOR

ANTI-LOCK BRAKESYSTEM (ABS)INDICATOR

ELECTRIC POWERSTEERING (EPS)INDICATOR

DOOR-OPEN INDICATOR

LOW FUELINDICATOR

TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD WARNING INDICATORS

HIGH BEAMINDICATOR

VSA ACTIVATIONINDICATOR

VEHICLE STABILITYASSIST (VSA) SYSTEMINDICATOR

(P.50)

(P.50)

(P.47)

(P.46)

(P.47) PARKING BRAKE ANDBRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR(P.46, 184)

CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR

LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP

CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR (P.47)

(P.47, 183)

(P.47)

OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR (P.52)

INFORMAITIONDISPLAY

MAINTENANCE MINDERINDICATOR

(P.133)

(P.48)

(P.47)

(P.49)

(P.47)

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(P.48)

(P.50)

(P.48)

(P.49)

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DAYTIME RUNNINGLIGHTS INDICATOR

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMINDICATOR

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The instrument panel has manyindicators to give you importantinformation about your vehicle.

This indicator has two functions:

It comes on when you turn theignition switch to the ON (II)position. It is a reminder to checkthe parking brake. A beepersounds if you try to drive with theparking brake not fully released.Driving with the parking brake notfully released can damage thebrakes and tires.

This indicator comes on when youturn the ignition switch to the ON(II) position. It reminds you and yourpassenger to fasten your seat belts.A beeper also sounds if you and yourfront passenger have not fastenedyour seat belts.

If you turn the ignition switch to theON (II) position before fasteningyour seat belts, the beeper sounds,and the indicator flashes. If you donot fasten your seat belts before thebeeper stops, the indicator stopsflashing but remains on.

If this indicator comes on when theengine is running, the battery is notbeing charged. For more information,see page .

The engine can be severely damagedif this indicator flashes or stays onwhen the engine is running. Formore information, see page .

If either of you do not fasten yourseat belt while driving, the beeperwill sound and the indicator will flashagain at regular intervals. For moreinformation, see page .

If your passenger does not fastentheir seat belt, the indicator comeson about 6 seconds after the ignitionswitch is turned to the ON (II)position.

If it stays on after you fully releasethe parking brake while the engineis running, or if it comes on whiledriving, there could be a problemwith the brake system. For moreinformation, see page .

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Seat Belt ReminderIndicator

Parking Brake andBrake SystemIndicator

Charging SystemIndicator

Low Oil PressureIndicator

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This indicator comes on if the trunklid is not closed tightly.

This indicator normally comes onwhen you turn the ignition switch tothe ON (II) position and goes offafter the engine starts. If it comes onat any other time, there is a problemin the electric power steering system.If this happens, stop the vehicle in asafe place, and turn off the engine.Reset the system by restarting theengine. If the indicator does not gooff, or comes back on while driving,take the vehicle to your dealer tohave it checked. With the indicatoron, the EPS is turned off, making thevehicle harder to steer.

This indicator normally comes on fora few seconds when you turn theignition switch to the ON (II)position, and when you push theSTART button. If it comes on at anyother time, there is a problem withthe ABS. If this happens, have yourvehicle checked at a dealer. Withthis indicator on, your vehicle stillhas normal braking ability but noanti-lock function. For moreinformation, see page .

This indicator comes on when youturn the ignition switch to the ON(II) position. If it comes on at anyother time, it indicates a potentialproblem with your front airbags orautomatic seat belt tensioners. Formore information, see page .

This indicator comes on if eitherdoor is not closed tightly.

This indicator comes on when youset the cruise control. See page

for information on operating thecruise control.

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Instrument Panel Indicators

Supplemental RestraintSystem Indicator

Malfunction IndicatorLamp

Trunk-open Indicator

Electric Power Steering(EPS) Indicator

Anti-lock Brake System(ABS) Indicator

Door-open Indicator

Cruise Control Indicator

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The left or right turn signal indicatorblinks when you signal a lane changeor turn. If the indicator does notblink or blinks rapidly, it usuallymeans one of the turn signal bulbs isburned out (see page ). Replacethe bulb as soon as possible, sinceother drivers cannot see that you aresignaling.

When you press the hazard warningbutton, both turn signal indicatorsblink. All turn signals on the outsideof the vehicle should flash.

This indicator comes on with thehigh beam headlights. For moreinformation, see page .

When the daytime running lights(DRL) are on, this indicator comeson with reduced brightness.

If this indicator comes on when theignition switch is turned to the ON(II) position and the parking brake isreleased, it means there is a problemin the high beam headlight’s circuit.Have your vehicle checked by yourdealer.154

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Turn Signal andHazard WarningIndicators

High Beam Indicator‘‘Daytime RunningLights’’ Indicator

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This indicator comes on for a fewseconds when you turn the ignitionswitch to the ON (II) position. It willthen go off if you have inserted aproperly-coded ignition key. If it isnot a properly-coded key, theindicator will blink, and the enginewill not start (see page ).

This indicator also blinks severaltimes when you turn the ignitionswitch from the ON (II) position tothe ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0)position.

This indicator comes on as areminder that you must refuel soon.When the indicator comes on, thereis about 2.22 US gal (8.4 ) of fuelremaining in the tank before thereading reaches E. There is a smallreserve of fuel remaining in the tankwhen the reading does reach E.60

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Immobilizer SystemIndicator

Low Fuel Indicator

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This indicator has three functions:

It comes on as a reminder that youhave turned off the vehiclestability assist (VSA) system.

It flashes when VSA is active (seepage ).

It comes on along with the VSAsystem indicator if there is aproblem with the VSA system.

This indicator normally comes on fora few seconds when you turn theignition switch to the ON (II)position. For more information, seepage .

This indicator reminds you that it istime to take your vehicle in forscheduled maintenance. Themaintenance main items and subitems will be displayed in theinformation display. See page formore information on themaintenance minder.

This indicator goes off when yourdealer resets it after completing therequired maintenance service.

This indicator normally comes on fora few seconds when you turn theignition switch to the ON (II)position.

If it comes on and stays on at anyother time, or if it does not come onwhen you turn the ignition switch tothe ON (II) position, there is aproblem with the VSA system. Takeyour vehicle to a dealer to have itchecked. Without VSA, your vehiclestill has normal driving ability, butwill not have VSA traction andstability enhancement. See page

for more information on theVSA system.

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Vehicle Stability Assist(VSA) System Indicator

VSA Activation Indicator Maintenance MinderIndicator

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The odometer shows the totaldistance your vehicle has beendriven in miles and kilometers. It isillegal under U.S. federal law andCanadian provincial regulations todisconnect, reset, or alter theodometer with the intent to changethe number of miles and kilometersindicated.

This trip meter shows the number ofmiles or kilometers driven since youlast reset it.

To reset a trip meter, display it, andthen press and hold the TRIP buttonuntil you hear a beep and thenumber resets to ‘‘0.0’’.

The select button switches thespeedometer reading between milesper hour and kilometers per hour. Italso changes the odometer and tripmeters to read in miles or kilometerscorrespondingly. To change thereadings, push the SELECT button,and hold it until you hear a beep.

There are two trip meters: Trip Aand Trip B. Switch between thesedisplays by pressing the TRIP buttonrepeatedly. Each trip meter worksindependently, so you can keep trackof two different distances.

Odometer Trip Meter

Select Button

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TACHOMETER

TRIP METER

SELECT BUTTON

CLOCK

CLOCK BUTTON

TRIP BUTTON

SPEEDOMETER

OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR

FUEL GAUGE

TEMPERATURE GAUGE

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ODOMETER/CHECK FUEL CAP INDICATOR

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This shows how much fuel you have.It may show slightly more or lessthan the actual amount.

This shows the temperature of theengine’s coolant. During normaloperation, the reading should be inthe middle of the gauge. In severedriving conditions, such as very hotweather or a long period of uphilldriving, the reading may reach nearthe red mark. If it reaches the red(Hot) mark, pull safely to the side ofthe road. See page forinstructions and precautions onchecking the engine’s coolingsystem.

This indicator displays the outsidetemperature in Fahrenheit (U.S.models) or Centigrade (Canadianmodels).

The temperature sensor is in thefront bumper. Therefore, thetemperature reading can be affectedby heat reflection from the roadsurface, engine heat, and theexhaust from surrounding traffic.This can cause an incorrecttemperature reading when yourspeed is under 19 mph (30 km/h).

The sensor delays the indicatorupdate until it reaches the correctoutside temperature. This may takeseveral minutes.

If the outside temperature isincorrectly displayed, you can adjustit up 5°F in U.S. models ( 3°C inCanadian models) warmer or cooler.

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Fuel Gauge Temperature Gauge Outside Temperature Indicator

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Avoid driving with an extremely lowf uel level. Running out of f uel couldcause the engine to misf ire, damagingthe catalytic converter.

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NOTE: The temperature must bestabilized before doing thisprocedure.

To adjust the outside temperatureindicator, make sure the outsidetemperature indicator is shown inthe display, then press and hold theTRIP button for 10 seconds (theTRIP A or B is also reset). Thefollowing sequence will appear for 1second each: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 5, 4,

3, 2, 1, 0 (U.S.) or 0, 1, 2, 3,3, 2, 1, 0 (Canada).

When it reaches the desired value,release the TRIP button. You shouldsee the new outside temperaturedisplayed.

In certain weather conditions,temperature readings near freezing(32°F, 0°C) could mean that ice isforming on the road surface.

If your fuel fill cap is loose ormissing, a ‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’message appears on the informationdisplay after you start the engine.The message goes from CHECK toFUEL, then to CAP repeatedly. Youwill also hear a beep.

Turn the engine off, and confirm thefuel fill cap is installed. If it is, loosenthe cap, then retighten it until itclicks at least once. When yourestart the engine, the messageappears again. To clear the message,press and hold the RESET buttonuntil the odometer display returns.

If the system still detects a loose ormissing fuel fill cap, the malfunctionindicator lamp (MIL) comes on.Turn the engine off, and check orretighten the fuel fill cap until itclicks at least once. The MIL goesout after several days of normaldriving once the cap is tightened orreplaced. If it does not go out, haveyour dealer inspect the vehicle. Formore information, see page .183

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The information display in theinstrument panel shows you theengine oil life and maintenanceservice items when the ignitionswitch is in the ON (II) position. Thisinformation helps to keep you awareof the periodic maintenance yourvehicle needs for continued trouble-free driving. Refer to page formore information.

The clock displays the time with theignition switch in the ON (II)position.

To set the clock:

Turn the ignition switch to the ON(II) position.

Press and hold the CLOCK buttonuntil the minute display blinks.Adjust the minute by pressing the

or button.

When you finish the minuteadjustment, press and release theCLOCK button. The hour displaywill blink. Adjust the hour bypressing the or button.

When you finish your adjustments,press the CLOCK button again.

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＊ To use the horn, press the pad around the ‘‘H’’ logo.

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REMOTE AUDIOCONTROLS

HOOD RELEASEHANDLE

INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESSHEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS

ENGINE START BUTTON

HORN

WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS

CRUISE CONTROL

(P.57)

(P.101)

(P.122)

(P.110)

(P.103)

(P.56)

(P.129)

(P.58)

VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)SYSTEM OFF SWITCH

CRUISE BUTTON(P.103)

CLOCK SET BUTTON(P.54)

HEATING AND AIRCONDITIONING(P.82)

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MISTOFFINT IntermittentLO Low speedHI High speedWindshield washers

Push the right lever up or down toselect a position.

The wipers run at highspeed until you release the lever.

The wipers are not activated.

The wipers operate everyfew seconds. In low speed and highspeed, the wipers run continuously.

The wipers run at high speed.

The wipers run at low speed.

Pull thewiper control lever toward you, andhold it. The washers spray until yourelease the lever. The wipers run atlow speed, then complete one moresweep after you release the lever.

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－Push down on thelever to signal a left turn and up tosignal a right turn. To signal a lanechange, push lightly on the lever,and hold it. The lever will return tocenter when you release it orcomplete a turn.

Turning theswitch to the ‘‘ ’’ position turnson the parking lights, taillights,instrument panel lights, side-markerlights, and rear license plate lights.

Turning the switch to the ‘‘ ’’position turns on the headlights. Ifyou leave the lights on with the keyremoved from the ignition switch,you will hear a reminder buzzerwhen you open the driver’s door.

Turn SignalOffParking and indicator lightsHeadlights onHigh beamsFlash high beams

Push the leverforward until you hear a click. Thehigh beam indicator will come on(see page ). Pull the lever back toreturn to the low beams.

To flash the high beams, pull thelever back lightly, then release it.The high beams will stay on as longas you hold the lever back.

With the headlight switch off, thehigh beam headlights and the highbeam indicator come on withreduced brightness when you turnthe ignition switch to the ON (II)position and release the parkingbrake. They remain on until you turnthe ignition switch off, even if youset the parking brake.

The headlights revert to normaloperation when you turn them onwith the switch.

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＋ －The buttons in the lower left cornerof the instrument panel adjust thebrightness of the display in five steps.Push the or button five timesto see the full range.

To reduce glare at night, theinstrument panel illumination dimswhen you turn the light switch to

or position.

Push the red button next to theparking brake to turn on the hazardwarning lights (four-way flashers).This causes all four outside turnsignals and both indicators in theinstrument panel to flash. Use thehazard warning lights if you need topark in a dangerous area near heavytraffic, or if your vehicle is disabled.

Adjust the brightness to the desiredlevel with the headlight switch off,and also with the headlight switch on.Both settings will remain at thoselevels until you change them.

With the headlight switch on, youcan switch the display to full daytimebrightness by pushing and holdingthe button. Push the button toreturn the display to the originalbrightness.

Instrument Panel Brightness Hazard Warning Button

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Do not push the defogger buttonwhen the convertible top is folded.

Make sure the rear window is clearand you have good visibility beforestarting to drive.

The rear window defogger will clearfog, frost, and thin ice from thewindow. Push the defogger button toturn it on and off. The indicator inthe button comes on to show thedefogger is on. If you do not turn itoff, the defogger will shut itself offafter about 15 minutes. It also shutsoff when you turn off the ignitionswitch. You have to turn thedefogger on again when you restartthe vehicle.

The defogger wires on the inside ofthe rear window can be accidentallydamaged. When cleaning the glass,always wipe side-to-side.

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The valet key works only in theignition and the door locks. You cankeep the trunk and the lower consolecompartment locked when you leaveyour vehicle and the valet key at aparking facility.

You should have received a keynumber tag with your keys. You willneed this key number if you everhave to get a key replaced. Use onlyHonda-approved key blanks.

These keys contain electroniccircuits that are activated by theimmobilizer system. They will notwork to start the engine if thecircuits are damaged.

Protect the keys from directsunlight, high temperature, andhigh humidity.

Do not drop the keys or set heavyobjects on them.

Keep the keys away from liquids.If they get wet, dry themimmediately with a soft cloth.

The keys do not contain batteries.Do not try to take them apart.

The master key fits all the locks onyour vehicle.

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VALET KEY(GREY)

KEYNUMBERTAG

MASTER KEYS(BLACK)

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When you turn the ignition switch tothe ON (II) position, the immobilizersystem indicator should come on fora few seconds, then go off. If theindicator starts to blink, it means thesystem does not recognize thecoding of the key. Turn the ignitionswitch to the LOCK (0) position,remove the key, reinsert it, and turnthe ignition switch to the ON (II)position again.The system may not recognize yourkey’s coding if another immobilizerkey or other metal object (i.e. keyfob) is near the ignition switch whenyou insert the key.

If the system repeatedly does notrecognize the coding of your key,contact your dealer.

Do not attempt to alter this systemor add other devices to it. Electricalproblems could result that may makeyour vehicle undrivable.

If you lose your key and cannot startthe engine, contact your dealer.

The immobilizer system protectsyour vehicle from theft. If animproperly-coded key (or otherdevice) is used, the engine’s fuelsystem is disabled.

As required by the FCC:This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not cause harmful interference, and(2) this device must accept anyinterference received, includinginterference that may cause undesiredoperation.

Changes or modifications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible forcompliance could void the user’sauthority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with IndustryCanada Standard RSS-210.Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) this device may not causeinterference, and (2) this device mustaccept any interference that may causeundesired operation of the device.

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The ignition switch has threepositions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY(I), and ON (II).

This is the normal keyposition when driving. Several of theindicators on the instrument panelcome on as a test when you turn theignition switch from theACCESSORY (I) to the ON (II)position.The engine can be started with thekey in this position by pressing theengine START button (see page

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You will hear a reminder beeper ifyou leave the key in the ignitionswitch in the LOCK (0) or theACCESSORY (I) position and openthe driver’s door. Remove the key toturn off the beeper.

You canoperate the audio system and theaccessory power sockets in thisposition.

You can insert orremove the key only in this position.To turn the key, push it in slightly.

If the front wheels are turned, theanti-theft lock may make it difficultto turn the key. Firmly turn thesteering wheel to the left or right asyou turn the key.

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Removing the key from theignition switch while drivinglocks the steering. This cancause you to lose control.

Remove the key from theignition switch only whenparked.

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Each door has a lock tab next to theinside door handle. When you pushin the lock tab on the driver’s door,both doors lock. Pulling out the locktab on the driver’s door only unlocksthat door. The lock tab on thepassenger’s door only locks andunlocks that door.

To lock the passenger’s door whengetting out of the vehicle, push thelock tab in and close the door. Tolock the driver’s door, remove thekey from the ignition switch, pull outeither the inside or outside doorhandle and push the lock tab in, thenclose the door.

Both doors lock when you use thekey in the driver’s door. Using thekey in the passenger’s door onlylocks and unlocks that door.To unlock only the driver’s doorfrom the outside, insert the key inthe driver’s door lock, turn the keyand release it. If you turn the keyand hold it, both doors will unlock.

To open the trunk, press the trunkrelease button in the lower consolecompartment. To protect items inthe trunk when you need to give thekey to someone else, lock the lowerconsole compartment with themaster key, and give the otherperson the valet key.

To close the trunk, press down onthe trunk lid.

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TRUNK RELEASE BUTTON

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You can also use the master key toopen the trunk lock.

To open the trunk with the remotetransmitter, press and hold theTRUNK RELEASE button for about1 second (see page ).

Keep the trunk lid closed at all timeswhile driving to avoid damaging thelid, and to prevent exhaust gas fromgetting into the interior. See

on page .

As a safety feature, your vehicle hasa release lever on the trunk latch sothe trunk can be opened from theinside. To open the trunk, push therelease lever to the left.

Parents should decide if theirchildren should be shown how to usethis feature. For more informationabout child safety, see page .

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Press this button onceto unlock the driver’s door. Push ittwice to also unlock the passenger’sdoor.

Press this button once tolock both doors. Some exterior lightswill flash. When you push LOCKtwice within 5 seconds, you will heara beep to verify that the doors arelocked.

The interior light (if the interior light

switch is in the center position) willcome on when you press theUNLOCK button. If you do not openeither door within 30 seconds, thelight goes out. If you relock thedoors with the remote transmitterbefore 30 seconds have elapsed, thelight will go off immediately.

If you do not open either door within30 seconds, the doors automaticallyrelock.

You cannot lock or unlock the doorswith the remote transmitter if eitherdoor is not fully closed or the key isin the ignition switch.

Press this button forabout 1 second to open the trunk.You cannot open the trunk if the keyis in the ignition switch.

Press this button forabout 1 second to attract attention;the horn will sound and the exterior

lights will flash for about 30 seconds.To cancel panic mode, press anyother button on the remotetransmitter, or turn the ignitionswitch to the ON (II) position.

Do not immerse the transmitter inany liquid.

Protect the transmitter fromextreme temperature.

Avoid dropping or throwing thetransmitter.

If you lose a transmitter, thereplacement needs to bereprogrammed by your dealer.

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LED

UNLOCKBUTTON

TRUNKRELEASEBUTTON

PANICBUTTON

LOCKBUTTON

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To replace the battery, remove theround cover on the back of thetransmitter by turning itcounterclockwise with a coin. Inserta new battery with the side facingup. Align the mark on the coverwith the mark on thetransmitter. Set the cover in place,and turn it clockwise.

If it takes several pushes on thebutton to lock or unlock the doors,replace the battery as soon aspossible.Battery type: CR2025

As required by the FCC:This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not cause harmful interference, and(2) this device must accept anyinterference received, includinginterference that may cause undesiredoperation.

Changes or modifications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible forcompliance could void the user’sauthority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with IndustryCanada Standard RSS-210.Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) this device may not causeinterference, and (2) this device mustaccept any interference that may causeundesired operation of the device.

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To adjust the seat forward andbackward, pull up on the lever underthe seat cushion’s front edge. Thentry to move the seat to make sure itis locked in position.

To change the seat-back angle, pullup on the lever on the outside of theseat bottom.

Make all seat adjustments beforeyou start driving.

See pages for important safetyinformation and warnings about how toproperly position the seats and seat-backs.

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Turn the ignition switch to the ON(II) position to raise or lower eitherwindow. To open the window, pushthe switch down and hold it. Releasethe switch when you want thewindow to stop. Pull back on theswitch and hold it to close thewindow.

The driver’s armrest has a masterpower window control panel. Toopen the passenger’s window, pushdown on the switch and hold it untilthe window reaches the desiredposition. To close the window, pullback on the window switch. Releasethe switch when the window gets tothe position you want.

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Closing a power window onsomeone’s hands or fingers cancause serious injury.

Make sure your passenger isaway from the window beforeclosing it.

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The master control panel also con-tains these extra features:

To open the driver’swindow fully, push the windowswitch firmly down to the seconddetent, and release it. The windowautomatically goes all the way down.To stop the window, pull back on thewindow switch briefly.

To open the driver’s window onlypartially, push the window switchdown lightly and hold it. The windowwill stop as soon as you release theswitch.

The AUTO function only works tolower the driver’s window. To raisethe window, you must pull back onthe window switch and hold it untilthe window reaches the desiredposition.

If the MAIN switch is OFF, thepassenger’s window cannot be raisedor lowered. Keep the MAIN switchoff when you have a child in thevehicle so the child does not getinjured by operating the windowunintentionally.

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The convertible top on your vehiclelowers and raises electrically.

It is advisable to raise the topwhenever you park the vehicle. Thishelps to protect the vehicle fromunexpected weather changes, andfrom theft of your valuables.

Before operating the convertible top,make sure the vehicle is parked onlevel ground, the rear defogger is off,and there is enough clearance abovethe top.

Apply the parking brake. Theconvertible top will not operateunless the parking brake is fullyengaged.

There is a latch on each side. Pushin the tabs, and pull the lockinglevers down.

Turn the ignition switch to the ON(II) position.

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Park your vehicle in the shadewhenever possible. Extendedexposure to sunlight can cause theconvertible top to deteriorate.

Do not operate the convertible top ifthe vehicle is on a jack, a hoist, or onjack stands.

Never drive the vehicle with theconvertible top half open.

Do not operate the top if it is wet,dirty, or covered with ice or snow.

Do not operate the convertible top inf reezing weather. You can damagethe material and the mechanism.

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With the latches released, pushthe locking levers up until theylatch.

Pull back and hold the ROOFswitch. The windows lower andthe roof folds back. Release theROOF switch when the roof isretracted completely into the rearshelf.

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Operating the convertible topwhile any part of a passenger isin the way of the convertible topcan cause serious injury.

Make sure that you, yourpassenger, or any other peoplearound the vehicle are clear ofthe moving convertible top.

Do not sit on the f olded convertible top,or place any items on top of it. Youcould damage the top or the rearwindow.

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Use the convertible top cover whenthe top is folded to help preventforeign objects, dirt, etc., fromgetting into the material and themechanism.

The cover is attached to the bodywith four snaps: two behind the rollbars, and one on the side of eachseat. To install or remove theconvertible top cover , dothis:

Remove the convertible top coverfrom the trunk, and lay it intoposition behind the roll bar.

Hold the cover in place with itssnap on the driver’s side of the rollbar aligned with the pin on the rollbar. Press on both sides of thesnap to attach it to the pin. Do notpush or pull the snap button wheninstalling the snap.

Align the snap on the passenger’sside of the roll bar with the pin.Press on both sides of the snap toattach it to the pin.

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Apply the parking brake. Theconvertible top will not operateunless the parking brake is fullyengaged.

Pull down the strap on thepassenger’s side of the cover, andalign its snap with the pin on thetrim panel behind the door. Presson both sides of the snap to attachit to the pin.

Pull down the strap on the driver’sside of the cover, and align itssnap with the pin on the trim panelbehind the door. Press on bothsides of the snap to attach it to thepin.

Fit the rear of the cover into thespace between the convertible topand its molding.

To remove the cover, reverse theprocedure.

Turn the ignition switch to the ON(II) position.

Push the ROOF switch forwardand hold it. The windows, if raised,will lower automatically.

The convertible top will rise.Release the ROOF switch whenthe top reaches the windshieldheader.

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Push in the tab to release thelocking levers, and pull them down.Note the movement of the latchwhen you push in the tab.

While holding the lever down,push in the tab to engage the latchin the windshield header. Pull thetop down and forward if necessary.

Push the locking levers up whileholding the tab. When the latch isin place, release the tab. Makesure the convertible top is securelylatched.

Dust is the main cause of creaks orother sounds coming from theconvertible top.

Regularly clean the body seals withglass cleaner and a soft cloth. Do notuse a scraper or de-icing chemicalsto remove frost, snow, or ice fromthe top or the rear window.

Every 3 to 6 months, depending onhow often the top is folded, rub athin film of Shin-Etsu Silicon Grease(available from your dealer, P/N08798-9013) onto the seals whereverthey touch the convertible top oreach other.

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Operating the convertible topwhile any part of a passenger isin the way of the convertible topcan cause serious injury.

Make sure that you, yourpassenger, or any other peoplearound the vehicle are clear ofthe moving convertible top.

Do not put any heavy items on thef olded convertible top. You coulddamage the material and themechanism.

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Do not lean or sit on an open door.

Do not push or pull the door glassto open and close the door.

The convertible top seals aredesigned to promote the flow ofwater off the roof. Spraying high-pressure water directly on theseals can distort them, causing aleak. Use only a low-pressurewater stream when using a hose,and avoid commercial car washes.

The inside mirror has day and nightpositions. The night position reducesglare from headlights behind you.Flip the tab on the bottom edge ofthe mirror to select the day or nightposition.

Keep the inside and outside mirrorsclean and adjusted for best visibility.Be sure to adjust the mirrors beforeyou start driving.

Move the selector switch to L(driver’s side) or R (passenger’sside).Push the appropriate edge of theadjustment switch to move themirror right, left, up, or down.

Turn the ignition switch to the ON(II) position.

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To apply the parking brake, pull thelever up fully. To release it, pull upslightly, push the button, and lowerthe lever. The parking brakeindicator on the instrument panelshould go out when the parkingbrake is fully released (see page ).

When you finish, move theselector switch to the center (off)position. This turns theadjustment switch off to keep yoursettings.

If you try to drive the vehicle withoutreleasing the parking brake, the ABSindicator may come on, and the ABSmay not work properly.

If you drive at certain speeds withoutfully releasing the parking brake, abeeper sounds continuously.

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Open the beverage holder bypushing on the tab. The lid will slideopen.

Be careful when you are using thebeverage holder. A spilled liquid thatis very hot can scald you or yourpassenger. Spilled liquids can alsodamage the upholstery, carpeting,and electrical components in theinterior.

This socket is intended to supplypower for 12 volt DC accessoriesthat are rated 120 watts or less (10amps).

The area between the seats has twocompartments. Open the lowercompartment by squeezing thehandle. Close it with a firm push.You can lock or unlock the lowercompartment with the master key.They will not power an automotive

type cigarette lighter element.

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The lever to open the uppercompartment is inside the lowercompartment. Push up the lever, andlift the lid. To close, lower the lid,and push it down until it latches.

To open the audio panel, push on thetop center, and let the panel swingdown. To close, pivot the panel up,and push on it until it latches.

The dashboard lower pocket islocated next to the audio panel.

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If the switch is in the center position,the interior light will come on whenyou remove the key from the ignitionswitch.

When the switch is in the centerposition with both doors closed, thetwo bulbs in the interior light caneach be turned on and off with thebutton next to it.

The interior light has a three-position switch; ON, Door Activated,and OFF. In the Door Activated(center) position, the light comes onwhen you:

Unlock the doors with the key orthe remote transmitter.

Open either door.

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The standard audio system hasmany features. This sectiondescribes those features and how touse them. (If you have an optionalaudio system, refer to the operatinginstructions that came with it.)

The heating and air conditioningsystem in your vehicle provides acomfortable driving environment inall weather conditions.

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AIR CONDITIONINGBUTTON

FAN CONTROL LEVER

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REAR WINDOWDEFOGGER BUTTON

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Push this lever up and down toincrease or decrease the fan speedand airflow. The indicators next tothe lever show you the speed andairflow selected.

This button turns the airconditioning on and off. Theindicator in the button comes onwhen the A/C is on.

Turning this dial clockwise increasesthe temperature of the airflow.

This button turns the rear windowdefogger off and on (see page ).

Do not push the defogger buttonwhen the convertible top is folded.

Use the mode control dial to selectthe vents the air flows from. Someair will flow from the dashboardvents in all modes.

Air flows from the vents onboth sides of the instrument panel,and from the dashboard vent in frontof the passenger.

Airflow is divided betweenthe vents in the dashboard and thefloor vents.

When the recirculation indicator ison, air from the vehicle’s interior issent through the system again(recirculation mode). When theindicator is off, air is brought in fromthe outside of the vehicle (fresh airmode).

The outside air intakes for theheating and cooling system are atthe base of the windshield. Keep thisarea clear of leaves and other debris.

The system should be left in freshair mode under almost all conditions.Keeping the system in recirculationmode, particularly with the A/C off,can cause the windows to fog up.

Switch to recirculation mode whendriving through dusty or smokyconditions, then return to fresh airmode.

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Air Conditioning (A/C) Button

Temperature Control Dial

Rear Window Defogger Button

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Air conditioning places an extra loadon the engine. Watch the enginecoolant temperature gauge (see page

). If it moves near the red zone,turn off the A/C until the gaugereading returns to normal.

you cancool it down more rapidly by partiallyopening the windows, turning on theA/C, and setting the fan tomaximum speed in fresh air mode.

Air flows from the centervents in the dashboard above theaudio system, the vents on bothsides of the instrument panel, andfrom the floor vents. Select thisposition when you drive with theconvertible top folded.

Air flows from the defrostervents at the base of the windshieldand the vents on both sides of theinstrument panel.

Airflow is divided betweenthe floor vents and the defrostervents at the base of the windshield,and the vents on both sides of theinstrument panel.

Air flows from the floorvents and the vents on both sides ofthe instrument panel.

When you select or ,the system automatically switches tofresh air mode and turns on the A/C.

Turn on the A/C by pressing thebutton. The indicator in the buttoncomes on when a fan speed isselected.Make sure the temperature is setto maximum cool.Select .If the outside air is humid, selectrecirculation mode. If the outsideair is dry, select fresh air mode.Set the fan to the desired speed.

The flow-through ventilation systemdraws in outside air, circulates itthrough the interior, then exhausts itthrough vents behind the seat-backs.

Set the temperature to the lowerlimit.Make sure the A/C is off.Select and fresh air mode.Set the fan to the desired speed.

The heater uses engine coolant towarm the air. If the engine is cold, itwill be several minutes before youfeel warm air coming from thesystem.

Select and fresh air mode.Set the fan to the desired speed.Adjust the warmth of the air withthe temperature control dial.

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For your safety, make sure you havea clear view through all the windowsbefore driving.

To clear the windows faster, you canclose the dashboard corner ventsand the vents on both sides of theinstrument panel by rotating thewheel below the vent. This will sendmore warm air to the windshield

defroster vents. Once the windshieldis clear, select fresh air mode toavoid fogging the windows.

Push the fan control level down untilthe indicator goes off. A lack ofairflow can cause the windows to fogup. You should keep the fan on at alltimes so stale air and moisture donot build up in the interior and causefogging.

Select . The systemautomatically switches to fresh airmode and turns on the A/C.Select .Set the fan and temperaturecontrols to the maximum level.

When you switch to another modefrom , the A/C stays on.Press the A/C button to turn it off.

Set the fan to the desired speed.Select high for faster defrosting.Select . The systemautomatically switches to fresh airmode and turns on the A/C.Adjust the temperature so the

airflow feels warm.Select to help clear therear window.To increase airflow to thewindshield, close the corner vents.

To remove fog from the inside of thewindows:

Air conditioning, as it cools, removesmoisture from the air. When used incombination with the heater, itmakes the interior warm and dry.

Turn the fan on.Turn on the air conditioning.Select and fresh air mode.Adjust the temperature to yourpreference.

This setting is suitable for all drivingconditions whenever the outsidetemperature is above 32°F (0°C).

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To Remove Exterior Frost or IceFrom the Windows

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The ignition switch must be in theACCESSORY (I) or the ON (II)position. Turn the system on bypushing the PWR/VOL knob or theFM/AM button. Adjust the volumeby turning the PWR/VOL knob.

The band and frequency that theradio was last tuned to is displayed.To change bands, press the FM/AMbutton. On the FM band, ST will bedisplayed if the station is broadcast-ing in stereo. Stereo reproduction onAM is not available.

You can use any of five methods tofind radio stations on the selectedband: thepreset buttons, and .

Use the TUNE knob totune the radio to a desired frequency.Turn the knob right to tune to ahigher frequency, or left to tune to a

lower frequency.

The seek functionsearches up and down from thecurrent frequency to find a stationwith a strong signal. To activate it,press the or side of thebar, then release it.

If you do nothing, the system willscan for the next strong station andplay it for 5 seconds. When it plays astation you want to listen to, pressthe SCAN button again.

Each preset button canstore one frequency on AM and twofrequencies on FM.

Select the desired band, AM orFM. FM1 and FM2 let you storetwo frequencies with each presetbutton.

The preset frequencies will be lost ifyour vehicle’s battery goes dead, isdisconnected, or the radio fuse isremoved.

Repeat steps 1 through 3 to store atotal of six stations on AM andtwelve stations on FM.

Pick a preset button, and hold ituntil you hear a beep.

Use the tune, seek, or scanfunction to tune the radio to adesired station.

The scan function samplesall stations with strong signals on theselected band. To activate it, pressthe SCAN button, then release it.You will see SCAN in the display.The system will scan for a stationwith a strong signal. When it findsone, it will stop and play that stationfor about 5 seconds.

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If you aretraveling far from home and can nolonger receive your preset stations,you can use the auto select feature tofind stations in the local area.

Press the A. SEL button. ‘‘A.SEL’’flashes in the display, and the systemgoes into scan mode for severalseconds. It stores the frequencies ofsix AM and twelve FM stations inthe preset buttons.

You will see a ‘‘0’’ displayed afterpressing a preset button if autoselect cannot find a strong station forevery preset button.

, press theA. SEL button. This restores thepresets you originally set.

If you do not like the stations autoselect has stored, you can storeother frequencies on the presetbuttons as previously described.

Adjusts the treble in thesound.

Adjusts the bass in thesound.

Press the SOUND (TUNE) knobrepeatedly to display the bass (BAS),treble (TRE), balance (BAL), andfader (FAD) setting.

Turn the knob to adjust the setting.When the level reaches the center,you will see a ‘‘C’’ in the display. Thesystem will return to the audiodisplay in about 5 seconds.

You can use the instrument panelbrightness control buttons to adjustthe illumination of the audio system(see page ). The audio systemilluminates when the parking lightsare on, even if the radio is off.

Adjusts the balance, or side-to-side strength of the sound.

Adjusts the fader, or thefront-to-back strength of the sound.

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The radio can receive the completeAM and FM bands.Those bands cover these frequen-cies:

AM band: 530 to 1,710 kilohertzFM band: 87.7 to 107.9 megahertz

How well the radio receives stationsis dependent on many factors, suchas the distance from the station’stransmitter, nearby large objects,and atmospheric conditions.

Driving very near the transmitter ofa station that is broadcasting on afrequency close to the frequency ofthe station you are listening to canalso affect your radio’s reception.You may temporarily hear bothstations, or hear only the station youare close to.

Radio stations on the AM band areassigned frequencies at least 10kilohertz apart (530, 540, 550).Stations on the FM band areassigned frequencies at least 0.2megahertz apart (87.9, 88.1, 88.3).

Stations must use these exactfrequencies. It is fairly common forstations to round-off the frequency intheir advertising, so your radio coulddisplay a frequency of 100.9 eventhough the announcer may identifythe station as ‘‘FM101.’’

A radio station’s signal gets weakeras you get farther away from itstransmitter. If you are listening to anAM station, you will notice the soundvolume becoming weaker, and thestation drifting in and out. If you arelistening to an FM station, you willsee the stereo indicator flickering offand on as the signal weakens.Eventually, the stereo indicator willgo off and the sound will fadecompletely as you get out of range ofthe station’s signal.

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Radio signals, especially on the FMband, are deflected by large objectssuch as buildings and hills. Yourradio then receives both the directsignal from the station’s transmitter,and the deflected signal. This causesthe sound to distort or flutter. This isa main cause of poor radio receptionin city driving.

Radio reception can be affected byatmospheric conditions such asthunderstorms, high humidity, andeven sunspots. You may be able toreceive a distant radio station oneday and not receive it the next daybecause of a change in conditions.

Electrical interference from passingvehicles and stationary sources cancause temporary reception problems.

As required by the FCC:Changes or modifications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible forcompliance could void the user’sauthority to operate the equipment.

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XM is a registered trademark ofXM Satellite Radio, Inc.

Satellite radio receives signals fromtwo satellites to produce clear, high-quality digital reception. It offersmany channels in several categories.Along with a large selection ofdifferent types of music, satelliteradio also allows you to view channeland category selections in the audiodisplay.

Your vehicle is capable of receivingXM Satellite Radio anywhere in theUnited States, except Hawaii andAlaska.

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You may experience periods whenXM radio does not transmit the artistname and or the song titleinformation. If this happens, there isnothing wrong with your system.This information is not availableunder certain situations.

If you press and hold the DISP/MODE button for 5 seconds, it willchange between category mode andchannel mode. The display will showCH for the channel mode orCATEGORY for the category mode.

In the channel mode, you can receiveall of the available channels in all ofthe different categories. In categorymode, you will receive only thestations within the selected category.

Expands the display toshow the 6 remaining letters beyondthe first 10 letters in an artist’s nameor song title. The system is set up soonly 16 letters can be displayed for

any title or name. Press MORE toview the next 6 letters. The systemwill return to the original displayafter 8 seconds.

Turn the TUNE knob leftto go down the channels or right togo up. In the channel mode, theTUNE knob will tune up or downthrough all the channels availablefrom the XM radio. In the categorymode, the TUNE knob will cyclethrough only the channels within thecategory you have currently selected.

Usethe CATEGORY bar to select adesired category, such as jazz, rock,classical, etc. In both category modeand channel mode, pressing thecategory bar will change thecategory up or down.

Each time theDISP button is pressed and released,the display information changes inthe following sequence: channelname, channel number, category,artist name, and music title.

To listen to satellite radio, turn theignition switch to the ACCESSORY(I) or the ON (II) position. Push thePWR/VOL knob to turn on the audiosystem, and press the CD/XMbutton. Adjust the volume by turningthe PWR/VOL knob. The lastchannel you listened to will show inthe display.

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The scan function givesyou a sampling of all channels whilein the channel mode. In the categorymode, only the channels within thatcategory are scanned. To activatescan, press the SCAN button. Thesystem plays each channel innumerical order for a few seconds,then selects the next channel. Whenyou hear a channel you want tocontinue listening to, press thebutton again.

To store a channel:You can store up to 12

preset channels using the six presetbuttons. Each button stores onechannel from the XM1 band and onechannel from the XM2 band.

To store a channel:

Pick the preset button you wantfor that channel. Press and holdthe button until you hear a beep.

Once a channel is stored, simplypress and release the proper presetbutton to tune to it.

The presets will be lost if yourvehicle’s battery goes dead, isdisconnected, or the radio fuse isremoved.

Repeat steps 2 through 3 to storethe first six channels.

Use the TUNE knob, theCATEGORY bar, or the SCANbuttons to tune to a desiredchannel.

In category mode, only channelswithin that category can be selected.In channel mode, all channels can beselected.

Press the CD/XM button. EitherXM1 or XM2 will show in thedisplay.

Press the CD/XM button again.The available XM band will show.Store the next six channels usingsteps 2 through 3.

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The XM satellites are in orbit overthe equator; therefore, objects southof the vehicle may cause satellitereception interruptions. To helpcompensate for this, ground-basedrepeaters are placed in majormetropolitan areas.

Satellite signals are more likely to beblocked by tall buildings andmountains the farther north youtravel from the equator.

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Signal may beblocked bymountains orlarge obstacles tothe south.

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Depending on where you drive, youmay experience reception problems.Interference can be caused by any ofthese conditions:

Driving on a road beside a verticalwall, steep cliff, or hill to the southof you.

Driving on the north side of alarge commercial truck on aneast/west road.

Driving in tunnels.

Driving on a single lane roadalongside dense trees taller than50 ft. (15 m) to the south of you.

Driving on the south side of aneast/west mountain road.

There may also be other geographicsituations that could affect satelliteradio reception.

If you decide to purchase XMsatellite radio service, contact XMRadio at , or at

1-800-852-9696. You will need to givethem your radio I.D. number andyour credit card number. To get yourradio I.D. number, turn the TUNEknob until ‘‘0’’ appears in the display.Your I.D. will appear in the display.

After you’ve registered with XMRadio, keep your audio system in theSatellite Radio mode while you waitfor activation. This should take about30 minutes.

While waiting for activation, makesure your vehicle remains in an openarea with good reception. Once youraudio system is activated, ‘‘category’’or ‘‘CH’’ will appear in the display,and you’ll be able to listen to XMRadio broadcasts. XM Radio willcontinue to send an activation signalto your vehicle for at least 12 hoursfrom the activation request. If theservice has not been activated after36 hours, contact XM Radio.

Driving on the lower level of amulti-tiered road.

If your XM Radio service has expired,or you purchased your vehicle froma previous owner, you can listen to asampling of the broadcasts availableon XM Satellite Radio. With theignition switch in the ACCESSORY(I) or the ON (II) position, push thePWR/VOL knob to turn on the audiosystem, and press the CD/XMbutton. A variety of music types andstyles will play.

As required by the FCC:Changes or modifications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible forcompliance could void the user’sauthority to operate the equipment.

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With the ignition switch in theACCESSORY (I) or the ON (II)position, insert a CD into the CD slot.The drive will pull the CD in the restof the way and begin to play it. Thenumber of the track playing is shownin the display. The system willcontinuously play a CD until youchange modes.

Press the eject button ( ) toremove the CD. If you eject the CD,but do not remove it from the slot,the system will automatically reloadthe CD after 15 seconds and put it inpause mode. To begin playing, pressthe CD button.Press the AM/FM button to switchto the radio while a CD is playing.

If you turn the system off while a CDis playing, either with the PWR/VOLknob or by turning off the ignitionswitch, the CD will stay in the drive.When you turn the system back on,the CD will begin playing where itleft off.

Each time you press andrelease the side of the skip bar,the player skips forward to thebeginning of the next track. Pressand release the side of the barto skip backward to the beginning ofthe current track. Press it again toskip to the beginning of the previoustrack.

To move rapidly within a track, pressand hold the or side. Youwill see CUE or REW in the display.

To continuously replaya track, press and release the RPTbutton. You will see RPT in thedisplay. Press it again to turn it off.

This feature plays thetracks in random order. To activaterandom play, press and release theRDM button. You will see RDM inthe display. Press it again to returnto normal play.

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Do not use discs with adhesive labels.The label can curl up and cause thedisc to jam in the unit.

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When a CD is not being played, storeit in its case to protect it from dustand other contamination. To preventwarpage, keep CDs out of directsunlight and extreme heat.

To clean a CD, use a clean soft cloth.Wipe across the CD from the centerto the outside edge.

A new CD may be rough on theinner and outer edges. The smallplastic pieces causing this roughnesscan flake off and fall on the re-cording surface of the CD, causingskipping or other problems. Removethese pieces by rubbing the innerand outer edges with the side of apencil or pen.

Never try to insert foreign objects inthe CD player or the magazine.

An optional six disc CD changer isavailable for your vehicle. This CDchanger uses the same controls usedfor the in-dash CD player.

Load the desired CDs into themagazine, and load the magazineinto the changer according to theinstructions that came with the unit.

To select the CD changer, press theCD button. The CD and tracknumbers will be displayed. To selecta different CD, use the preset 5(DISC ) or preset 6 (DISC )button. If you select an empty slot inthe magazine, the changer will, afterfinding that slot empty, try to loadthe CD in the next slot.

When using CD-R discs, use onlyhigh quality CDs labeled for audiouse.

CD-RW discs will not work in thisunit.

When recording a CD-R, therecording must be closed for it tobe used by the system.

Play only standard round CDs.Odd-shaped CDs may jam in thedrive or cause other problems.

Handle your CDs properly toprevent damage and skipping.

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Handle a CD by its edges; nevertouch either surface. Do not placestabilizer rings or labels on the CD.These, along with contaminationfrom fingerprints, liquids, and felt-tippens, can cause the CD to not playproperly or possibly jam in the drive.

If you see an error message in the display while playing a CD, find the causein the chart below. If you cannot clear the error message, take the vehicle toyour dealer.

Solution

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Mechanical Error

High temperature

Press the EJECT button, and pull out the CD.Check if the CD is inserted correctly in the CDplayer.Make sure the CD is not scratched or damaged.Press the EJECT button, and pull out the CD.Check the CD for damage or deformation.If the CD cannot be pulled out or the errormessage does not disappear after the CD isejected, see your dealer.Do not try to force the disc out of the player.Will disappear when the temperature returns tonormal.

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CauseIf you see an error message in thedisplay while playing a CD, find thecause in the chart to the right. If youcannot clear the error message, takethe vehicle to your dealer.

ErrorMessage Solution

FOCUS Error

No CD in the CDmagazine

Mechanical Error

High temperature

No CD magazine in theCD changer

Press the magazine eject button, pull out themagazine, and check for an error message.Insert the magazine again. If the error messagedoes not disappear or the magazine cannot bepulled out, see your dealer.Insert CD.

Press the magazine eject button, and pull it out.Check for an error message, and insert themagazine again. If the error message does notdisappear or the magazine cannot be pulled out,see your dealer.Will disappear when the temperature returns tonormal.Insert CD magazine.

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Four controls for the audio systemare on the left side of the dashboardby the instrument panel. These letyou control basic functions withoutdistracting your attention fromdriving.

Use the VOLUME bar to adjust thevolume. Push to increase thevolume and to decrease it. Holdthe lever until the volume reachesthe desired level, then release it.

If you want to mute the soundtemporarily, push the MUTE button.The indicator in the button will comeon to indicate the mute function is on.Press the button again to cancelmute.

The AUDIO CONTROL buttonchanges the mode. Pressing thebutton repeatedly selects AM, FM1,FM2, or CD (if a CD is loaded), XM1,XM2 (if you have the optionalsatellite radio feature).

The CHANNEL button has twofunctions, depending on whether youare listening to the radio, or playing aCD.

If you are listening to the radio, usethe CHANNEL button to changestations. Each time you press thisbutton, the system advances to thenext preset station on the band youare listening to. You will see thenumber of the selected preset button

in the audio system display.

If you are playing a CD, the systemskips to the beginning of the nexttrack each time you push theCHANNEL button.

These controls work only with thefactory-installed audio system. Theywill not function if you install anynon-Honda system.

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Your vehicle’s audio system willdisable itself if it is disconnectedfrom electrical power for any reason.To make it work again, you mustenter a specific five-digit code in thepreset buttons. Because there arehundreds of number combinationspossible from five digits, making thesystem work without knowing theexact code is nearly impossible.

You will have to store your favoritestations in the preset buttons afterthe system begins working. Youroriginal settings were lost when thepower was disconnected.

If you lose the card, you must obtainthe code number from a dealer. Todo this, you will need the system’sserial number.

You should have received a card thatlists your audio system’s code andserial numbers. It is best to store thiscard in a safe place at home. Inaddition, you should write the audiosystem’s serial number in this owner’smanual.

If your vehicle’s battery isdisconnected or goes dead, or theradio fuse is removed, the audiosystem will disable itself. If thishappens, you will see ‘‘Code’’ in thefrequency display the next time youturn on the system. Use the presetbuttons to enter the five-digit code.The code is on the radio code cardincluded in your owner’s manual kit.When it is entered correctly, theradio will start playing.

If you make a mistake entering thecode, do not start over; complete thefive-digit sequence, then enter thecorrect code. You have 10 tries toenter the correct code. If you areunsuccessful in 10 attempts, youmust then leave the system on for 1hour before trying again.

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Cruise control allows you to maintaina set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h)without keeping your foot on theaccelerator pedal. It should be usedfor cruising on straight, openhighways. It is not recommended forcity driving, winding roads, slipperyroads, heavy rain, or bad weather.

Press and release the SET/decelbutton on the steering wheel. Theindicator on the instrument panelcomes on to show the system isnow activated.

Accelerate to the desired cruisingspeed above 25 mph (40 km/h).

Push in the CRUISE button. Theindicator over the button comes on.

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CRUISE BUTTONImproper use of the cruisecontrol can lead to a crash.

Use the cruise control onlywhen traveling on openhighways in good weather.

The cruise control, as it operates,moves the accelerator pedal. You candamage your vehicle’s acceleratormechanism by resting your f oot underthe pedal and blocking the movement.

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You can increase the set cruisingspeed in any of these ways:

Press and hold the RESUME/accel button. When you reach thedesired cruising speed, release thebutton.

Push on the accelerator pedal.Accelerate to the desired cruisingspeed, and press the SET/decelbutton.

You can decrease the set cruisingspeed in any of these ways:

Press and hold the SET/decelbutton. Release the button whenyou reach the desired speed.

To slow down in very smallamounts, tap the SET/decelbutton. Each time you do this,your vehicle will slow down about1 mph (1.6 km/h).

Tap the brake or clutch pedallightly with your foot. TheCRUISE CONTROL indicator onthe instrument panel goes out.When the vehicle slows to thedesired speed, press the SET/decel button.

Cruise control may not hold theset speed when you are going upand down hills. If your speedincreases going down a hill, usethe brakes to slow down. This willcancel the cruise control. Toresume the set speed, press theRESUME/accel button. Theindicator on the instrument panelwill come back on.

To increase the speed in verysmall amounts, tap the RESUME/accel button. Each time you dothis, your vehicle speeds up about1 mph (1.6 km/h).

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Even with the cruise control turnedon, you can still use the acceleratorpedal to speed up for passing. Aftercompleting the pass, take your footoff the accelerator pedal. The vehiclewill return to the set cruising speed.

Resting your foot on the brake orclutch pedal causes the cruisecontrol to cancel.

You can cancel cruise control in anyof these ways:

Tap the brake or clutch pedal.

Push the CANCEL button on thesteering wheel.

Push the CRUISE button.

When you push the CANCEL button,or tap the brake or clutch pedal, thesystem will remember the previouslyset cruising speed. To return to thatspeed, accelerate to above 25 mph(40 km/h), then press and releasethe RESUME/accel button. TheCRUISE CONTROL indicator comeson. The vehicle will accelerate to thesame cruising speed as before.

Pressing the CRUISE button turnsthe system off and erases theprevious cruising speed.

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Before you begin driving yourvehicle, you should know whatgasoline to use and how to check thelevels of important fluids. You alsoneed to know how to properly storeluggage or packages. Theinformation in this section will helpyou. If you plan to add anyaccessories to your vehicle, pleaseread the information in this sectionfirst.

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.........Service Station Procedures . 109....................................Refueling . 109

Opening and Closing the.......................................Hood . 110

...................................Oil Check . 111.............Engine Coolant Check . 112

...............................Fuel Economy . 112...Accessories and Modifications . 113

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Help assure your vehicle’s futurereliability and performance by payingextra attention to how you driveduring the first 600 miles (1,000 km).During this period:

Avoid full-throttle starts and rapidacceleration. Do not exceed 5,500rpm for the first 600 miles (1,000km) of operation.

You should also follow theserecommendations with anoverhauled or exchanged engine, orwhen the brakes are replaced.

Avoid hard braking for the first200 miles (300 km).

Do not change the oil until thescheduled maintenance time.

Your vehicle is designed to operateon premium unleaded gasoline with apump octane of 91 or higher. Use ofa lower octane gasoline can causeoccasional metallic knocking noisesin the engine and will result indecreased engine performance. Useof a gasoline with a pump octane lessthan 87 can lead to engine damage.

We recommend quality gasolinecontaining detergent additives thathelp prevent fuel system and enginedeposits.

In addition, in order to maintain goodperformance, fuel economy, andemissions control, we stronglyrecommend, in areas where it isavailable, the use of gasoline thatdoes NOT contain manganese-basedfuel additives such as MMT.

Use of gasoline with these additivesmay adversely affect performance,

and cause the malfunction indicatorlamp on your instrument panel tocome on. If this happens, contactyour authorized dealer for service.

Some gasoline today is blended withoxygenates such as ethanol orMTBE. Your vehicle is designed tooperate on oxygenated gasolinecontaining up to 10% ethanol byvolume and up to 15% MTBE byvolume. Do not use gasolinecontaining methanol.

If you notice any undesirableoperating symptoms, try anotherservice station or switch to anotherbrand of gasoline.

For further important fuel-relatedinformation, please refer to your

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Open the fuel fill door by pullingon the knob on the driver’s doorjamb.

Park with the driver’s side closestto the service station pump.

Remove the fuel fill cap slowly.You may hear a hissing sound aspressure inside the tank escapes.Place the cap in the holder on thefuel fill door.

Stop filling the tank after the fuelnozzle automatically clicks off. Donot try to ‘‘top off’’ the tank. Leavesome room for the fuel to expandwith temperature changes.

even though the tank is not full,there may be a problem with yourvehicle’s fuel vapor recoverysystem. The system helps keepfuel vapors from going into theatmosphere. Try filling at anotherpump. If this does not fix theproblem, consult your dealer.

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Gasoline is highly flammableand explosive. You can beburned or seriously injuredwhen handling fuel.

Stop the engine, and keepheat, sparks, and flame away.Handle fuel only outdoors.Wipe up spills immediately.

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Put your fingers under the frontedge of the hood near the center.Slide your hand to the left untilyou feel the hood latch handle.Push this handle to the left torelease the hood. Lift up the hood.

Park the vehicle, and set theparking brake. Pull the hoodrelease handle located under thelower left corner of the dashboard.The hood will pop up slightly.

If the hood latch handle movesstiffly, or if you can open the hoodwithout lifting the handle, themechanism should be cleaned andlubricated.

Pull the support rod out of its clipand insert the end into thedesignated hole in the hood.

Push the fuel fill door closed untilit latches.

Screw the fuel fill cap back onuntil it clicks at least once. If youdo not properly tighten the cap,the malfunction indicator lampmay come on (see page ).

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Remove the dipstick again, andcheck the level. It should bebetween the upper and lowermarks.

If it is near or below the lower mark,see on page .

Wait a few minutes after turning theengine off before you check the oil.

Remove the dipstick (blackhandle).

Insert it all the way back in its hole.

Wipe off the dipstick with a cleancloth or paper towel.

To close the hood, lift it up slightly toremove the support rod from thehole. Put the support rod back intoits holding clip. Lower the hood toabout a foot (30 cm) above thefender, then let it drop. Make sure itis securely latched.

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Try to maintain a constant speed.Every time you slow down andspeed up, your vehicle uses extrafuel. Use cruise control whenappropriate.

Combine several short trips intoone.

The air conditioning puts an extraload on the engine which makes ituse more fuel. Use the fresh-airventilation when possible.

Look at the coolant level in theradiator reserve tank. Make sure it isbetween the MAX and MIN lines. Ifit is below the MIN line, see

on page forinformation on adding the propercoolant.

Refer toon page for information

about checking other items on yourvehicle.

Always drive in the highest gearpossible.

Drive moderately. Rapidacceleration, abrupt cornering,and hard braking use more fuel.

The build-up of snow or mud onyour vehicle’s underside addsweight and rolling resistance.Frequent cleaning helps your fuelmileage and reduces the chance ofcorrosion.

an underinflated tirecauses more ‘‘rolling resistance,’’which uses more fuel.

Always maintain your vehicleaccording to the maintenancemessages displayed on theinformation display. See

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Improving Fuel EconomyFuel EconomyEngine Coolant Check

AddingEngine Coolant

Owner’s MaintenanceChecks

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RESERVE TANK

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Modifying your vehicle, or installingsome non-Honda accessories, canmake your vehicle unsafe. Beforeyou make any modifications or addany accessories, be sure to read thefollowing information.

Your dealer has Honda accessoriesthat allow you to personalize yourvehicle. These accessories havebeen designed and approved for yourvehicle, and are covered by warranty.

Before installing any accessory:Make sure the accessory does notobscure any lights, or interferewith proper vehicle operation orperformance.

Be sure electronic accessories donot overload electrical circuits(see page ) or interfere withproper operation.

Although non-Honda accessoriesmay fit on your vehicle, they may notmeet factory specifications, andcould adversely affect your vehicle’shandling and stability.

When properly installed, cellularphones, alarms, two-way radios, andlow-powered audio systems shouldnot interfere with your vehicle’scomputer controlled systems, suchas your airbags and anti-lock brakes.

Before installing any electronicaccessory, have the installercontact your dealer. If possible,have your dealer inspect the finalinstallation.

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Improper accessories ormodifications can affect yourvehicle’s handling, stability, andperformance, and cause acrash in which you can be hurtor killed.

Follow all instructions in thisowner’s manual regardingaccessories and modifications.

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Some examples are:

Larger or smaller wheels and tirescan interfere with the operation ofyour vehicle’s anti-lock brakes andother systems.

Removing parts from your vehicle,or replacing components withnon-Honda components couldseriously affect your vehicle’shandling, stability, and reliability.

Lowering the vehicle with a non-Honda suspension kit thatsignificantly reduces groundclearance can allow theundercarriage to hit speed bumpsor other raised objects, whichcould cause the airbags to deploy.

Raising your vehicle with anon-Honda suspension kit canaffect the handling and stability.

If you plan to modify your vehicle,consult your dealer.

Modifying your steering wheel orany other part of your vehicle’ssafety systems could make thesystems ineffective.

Non-Honda wheels can causeexcessive stress on suspensioncomponents.

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Your vehicle has several convenientstorage areas:

Upper and lower consolecompartments

However, carrying too much cargo,or improperly storing it, can affectyour vehicle’s handling, stability,stopping distance, and tires, whichmay make it unsafe. Before carryingany type of cargo, be sure to read thefollowing pages.

Trunk

Seat-back pocket

Console side net

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UPPER AND LOWER CONSOLECOMPARTMENTS

DOOR POCKETS

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Determine the combined weightof luggage and cargo being loadedin the vehicle. That weight maynot safely exceed the availablecargo and luggage load capacity instep 4.

Steps for determining correct loadlimit:The maximum load for your vehicle

is 400 lbs (185 kg). This figureincludes the total weight of alloccupants, cargo, and accessories.

Locate the statement, ‘‘thecombined weight of occupants andcargo should never exceed 400lbs’’ on your vehicle’s placard.(The placard is on the driver’sdoorjamb.)

Determine the combined weightof the driver and passenger thatwill be riding in your vehicle.

Subtract the combined weight ofthe driver and passenger from 400pounds or 185 kilograms.

The resulting figure equals theavailable amount of cargo andluggage load capacity. Forexample, if the maximum load is400 lbs and there will be two 150 lb.passengers in your vehicle, theamount of available cargo andluggage load capacity is 100 lbs.[400 300 (2 150) = 100 lbs.]

In addition, the total weight of thevehicle, all passengers, accessories,and cargo must not exceed the GrossVehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) orthe Gross Axle Weight Rating(GAWR). Both are on a label on thedriver’s doorjamb.

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Overloading or improperloading can affect handling andstability and cause a crash inwhich you can be hurt or killed.

Follow all load limits and otherloading guidelines in thismanual.

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Store or secure all items that couldbe thrown around and hurtsomeone during a crash.

Distribute cargo evenly on thefloor of the trunk, placing theheaviest items on the bottom andas far forward as possible.

Be sure items placed on the floorbehind the seats cannot roll underthe seats and interfere with thedriver’s ability to operate thepedals or the proper operation ofthe seats.

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This section gives you tips onstarting the engine under variousconditions, and how to operate themanual transmission. It also includesimportant information on parkingyour vehicle, and the braking system.

........................Driving Guidelines . 120

........................Preparing to Drive . 121.......................Starting the Engine . 122

...................Manual Transmission . 123...........................................Parking . 125

.............................Braking System . 125...............Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) . 126

Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)........................................System . 128

...........................Towing a Trailer . 129

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Use caution if you ever drive yourvehicle on very rough or ruttedroads. You could damage thesuspension and underbody bybottoming out. Going too fast overparking lot ‘‘speed bumps’’ canalso cause damage.

Because of the low-profile tiresfitted to your vehicle, the alloywheels are closer to the ground.Driving over a pothole or roaddebris at too high a speed canseriously damage a wheel. Slowdown under these conditions.

Your vehicle is designed to give youoptimum handling and performanceon well-maintained roads. As part ofthis design, your vehicle has aminimum of ground clearance andvery low-profile tires.

Curbs and steep inclines coulddamage the front and rearbumpers. Low curbs that do notaffect the average vehicle may behigh enough to hit the bumper onyour vehicle. The front or rearbumper may scrape when trying todrive onto an incline, such as asteep driveway or trailer ramps.

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You should do the following checksand adjustments before you driveyour vehicle.

Make sure all windows, mirrors,and outside lights are clean andunobstructed. Remove frost, snow,or ice.

Check that any items you may becarrying are stored properly orfastened down securely.

Fasten your seat belt. Check thatyour passenger has fastened his orher seat belt (see page ).

When you start the engine, checkthe gauges and indicators in theinstrument panel (see page ).

Check the seat adjustment (seepage ).

Check the adjustment of theinside and outside mirrors (seepage ).

Make sure the doors are securelyclosed and locked.

Check that the hood is fully closed.

Check that the trunk is fullyclosed.

Visually check the tires. If a tirelooks low, use a gauge to check itspressure.

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Apply the parking brake.

In cold weather, turn off allelectrical accessories to reducethe drain on the battery.

Push the clutch pedal down all theway. The ENGINE START buttonhas no effect unless the clutchpedal is pressed.

Turn the ignition key to the ON(II) position.

Without touching the acceleratorpedal, push the ENGINE STARTbutton. Do not hold the ENGINESTART button for more than 15seconds at a time. If the enginedoes not start right away, pausefor at least 10 seconds beforetrying again.

If the engine fails to start, pressthe accelerator pedal all the waydown and hold it there whilestarting to clear flooding. If theengine still does not start, returnto step 6.

If the engine does not start within15 seconds, or starts but stallsright away, repeat step 5 with theaccelerator pedal pressed halfwaydown. If the engine starts, releasepressure on the accelerator pedalso the engine does not race.

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ENGINE START BUTTON

The engine is harder to start in coldweather. Also, the thinner air f ound ataltitudes above 8,000 f eet (2,400meters) adds to this problem.

The immobilizer system protects yourvehicle f rom thef t. If an improperly-coded key (or other device) is used, theengine’s f uel system is disabled. Formore inf ormation, see page .61

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The manual transmission issynchronized in all forward gears forsmooth operation. It has a lockout soyou cannot shift directly from fifth toreverse instead of sixth (see page

). When shifting up or down,make sure you push the clutch pedaldown all the way, shift to the nextgear, and let the pedal up gradually.When you are not shifting, do notrest your foot on the clutch pedal.This can cause your clutch to wearout faster.

When slowing down, you can getextra braking from the engine byshifting to a lower gear. This extrabraking can help you maintain a safespeed and prevent your brakes fromoverheating while going down asteep hill. Before downshifting,make sure the engine speed will notgo into the tachometer’s red zone inthe lower gear.

Your vehicle is equipped with analuminum shift lever. If you leave thevehicle parked outside for a longtime on a hot day, be careful beforemoving the shift lever. Because ofthe heat, the shift lever may beextremely hot. If the outsidetemperature is low, the shift leverfeels cold.

Come to a full stop before you shiftinto reverse. You can damage thetransmission by trying to shift intoreverse with the vehicle moving.Push down the clutch pedal, andpause for a few seconds beforeshifting into reverse, or shift into oneof the forward gears for a moment.This stops the gears so they won’t‘‘grind.’’

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Rapid slowing or speeding-upcan cause loss of control onslippery surfaces. If you crash,you can be injured.

Use extra care when driving onslippery surfaces.

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If you exceed the maximum speedfor the gear you are in, the enginespeed will enter into the tachometer’sred zone. If this occurs, you may feelthe engine cut in and out. This iscaused by a limiter in the engine’scomputer controls. The engine willrun normally when you reduce therpm below the red zone.

Before downshifting, make sure theengine will not go into thetachometer’s red zone.

With the clutch pedal pressed, movethe shift lever to the reverse side ofthe neutral gate. Then push the shiftlever down, and shift to reverse.

Shift Up

1st to 2nd2nd to 3rd3rd to 4th4th to 5th5th to 6th

Normal Acceleration

15 mph (24 km/h)25 mph (40 km/h)40 mph (64 km/h)47 mph (75 km/h)52 mph (83 km/h)

Drive in the highest gear that letsthe engine run and acceleratesmoothly. This will give you goodfuel economy and effectiveemissions control. The followingshift points are recommended:

The manual transmission has alockout so you cannot accidentallyshift from fifth to reverse instead ofsixth while the vehicle is moving.

Recommended Shift Points Engine Speed Limiter Reverse Lockout

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Make sure the convertible top andthe windows are closed.

Turn off the lights.

Place any packages, valuables, etc.,in the trunk or take them with you.

Lock the doors.

Never park over dry leaves, tallgrass, or other flammablematerials. The hot three waycatalytic converter could causethese materials to catch on fire.

If the vehicle is facing uphill, turnthe front wheels away from thecurb, and put the transmission infirst gear.

If the vehicle is facing downhill,turn the front wheels toward thecurb, and put the transmission inreverse gear.

Make sure the parking brake isfully released before driving away.Driving with the parking brakepartially set can overheat ordamage the rear brakes.

Resting your foot on the pedal keepsthe brakes applied lightly, builds upheat, and reduces their effectiveness.It also keeps your brake lights on allthe time, confusing drivers behindyou.

Constant application of the brakeswhen going down a long hill buildsup heat and reduces their effective-ness. Use the engine to assist thebrakes by taking your foot off theaccelerator and downshifting to alower gear.

Always use the parking brake whenyou park your vehicle. Make surethe parking brake is set firmly oryour vehicle may roll if it is on anincline.

Your vehicle is equipped with discbrakes at all four wheels. A powerassist helps reduce the effort neededon the brake pedal. The anti-lockbrake system (ABS) helps you retainsteering control when braking veryhard.

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Check the brakes after drivingthrough deep water. Apply thebrakes moderately to see if they feelnormal. If not, apply them gently andfrequently until they do. Be extracautious in your driving.

The anti-lock brake system (ABS)helps prevent the brakes fromlocking up and helps you retainsteering control by pumping thebrakes rapidly; much faster than aperson.

Let the ABS work for you by alwayskeeping firm, steady pressure on thebrake pedal. This is sometimesreferred to as ‘‘stomp and steer.’’

You will feel a pulsation in the brakepedal when the ABS activates, andmay hear some noise. This is normal:it is the ABS rapidly pumping thebrakes. On dry pavement, you willneed to press on the brake pedalvery hard before the ABS activates.However, you may feel the ABSactivate immediately if you are tryingto stop on snow or ice.

The hydraulic system that operatesthe brakes has two separate circuits.Each circuit works diagonally acrossthe vehicle (the left-front brake isconnected with the right-rear brake,etc.). If one circuit should develop aproblem, you will still have brakingat two wheels.

If the brake pads need replacing, youwill hear a distinctive, metallicscreeching sound when you applythe brake pedal. If you do not havethe brake pads replaced, they willscreech all the time. It is normal forthe brakes to occasionally squeal orsqueak when you apply them. You should never pump the brake pedal.

Braking System Design

Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)Brake Wear Indicators

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If this indicator comes on, the anti-lock function of the braking systemhas shut down. The brakes still worklike a conventional system, butwithout anti-lock. You should haveyour dealer inspect your vehicle assoon as possible.

such as trying to take acorner too fast or making a suddenlane change.

Always steer moderatelywhen you are braking hard. Severeor sharp steering wheel movementcan still cause your vehicle to veerinto oncoming traffic or off the road.

on loose oruneven surfaces, such as gravel orsnow, than a vehicle without anti-lock.

it only helps with steeringcontrol during braking.

ABS Indicator

ABS will not prevent a skid thatresults from changing directionabruptly,

ABS cannot prevent a loss ofstability.

A vehicle with ABS may require alonger distance to stop

Important Safety RemindersABS does not reduce the time ordistance it takes to stop thevehicle;

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ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEMINDICATOR

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When VSA activates, you may noticethat the engine does not respond tothe accelerator in the same way itdoes at other times.

The VSA system cannot enhance thevehicle’s driving stability in allsituations and does not control yourvehicle’s entire braking system. It isstill your responsibility to drive andcorner at reasonable speeds and toleave a sufficient margin of safety.

When VSA activates, you will see theVSA activation indicator blink (seepage ).

The vehicle stability assist (VSA)system helps to stabilize the vehicleduring cornering if the vehicle turnsmore or less than desired. It alsoassists you in maintaining tractionwhile accelerating on loose orslippery road surfaces. It does thisby regulating the engine’s output andby selectively applying the brakes. If this indicator comes on while

driving, pull to the side of the roadwhen it is safe, and turn off theengine. Reset the system byrestarting the engine. If the VSAsystem indicator stays on, or comesback on while driving, have the VSAsystem inspected by your dealer.

If the indicator does not come onwhen the ignition switch is turned tothe ON (II) position, there may be aproblem with the VSA system. Haveyour dealer inspect your vehicle assoon as possible (see page ).

Without VSA, your vehicle still hasnormal braking and cornering ability,but it does not have VSA traction andstability enhancement.

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When VSA is off, the VSA activationindicator comes on as a reminder.

VSA is turned on every time youstart the engine, even if you turned itoff the last time you drove thevehicle.

Driving with varying tire or wheelsizes may cause the VSA tomalfunction. When replacing tires,make sure they are of the same sizeand type as your original tires (seepage ).

Deactivate the VSA system if youneed to drive with the compact sparetire installed (see page ).

If you install winter tires, make surethey are the same size as those thatwere originally supplied with yourvehicle. Exercise the same cautionduring winter driving as you would ifyour vehicle was not equipped withVSA.

This switch is at the left side of theright vent. Press it to turn VSA onand off.

Your vehicle is not designed to tow atrailer; Attempting to do so can voidyour warranties.

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This section explains why it isimportant to keep your vehicle wellmaintained and how to follow basicmaintenance safety precautions.

If you have the skills and tools toperform more complex maintenancetasks on your vehicle, you may wantto purchase the service manual. Seepage for information on how toobtain a copy, or see your dealer.

This section also includesinstructions on how to read themaintenance minder messages onthe information display, amaintenance record, and instructionsfor simple maintenance tasks youmay want to take care of yourself.

......................Maintenance Safety . 132....................Maintenance Minder . 133....................Maintenance Record . 140

..............................Fluid Locations . 142........................Adding Engine Oil . 143

.........Changing the Oil and Filter . 144..............................Engine Coolant . 146

....................Windshield Washers . 148........Manual Transmission Fluid . 149

..........................Differential Fluid . 150................Brake and Clutch Fluid . 151

.............................................Lights . 152................Cleaning the Seat Belts . 157

.....................................Floor Mats . 158..................Dust and Pollen Filter . 158

.................................Wiper Blades . 159...............................................Tires . 160

...................Checking the Battery . 166.............................Vehicle Storage . 167

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To eliminate potential hazards, readthe instructions before you begin,and make sure you have the toolsand skills required.

All service items not detailed in thissection should be performed by acertified technician or other qualifiedmechanic.

Make sure your vehicle is parkedon level ground, the parking brakeis set, and the engine is off.

To clean parts, use a commerciallyavailable degreaser or partscleaner, not gasoline.

To reduce the possibility of fire orexplosion, keep cigarettes, sparks,and flames away from the batteryand all fuel-related parts.

Wear eye protection andprotective clothing when workingwith the battery or compressed air.

Be surethere is adequate ventilationwhenever you operate theengine.

Let theengine and exhaust system coolbefore touching any parts.

Donot run the engine unlessinstructed to do so.

Some of the most important safetyprecautions are given here.However, we cannot warn you ofevery conceivable hazard that canarise in performing maintenance.Only you can decide whether ornot you should perform a giventask.

Maintenance Safety

Important Safety Precautions

Potential Vehicle HazardsCarbon Monoxide poisonfrom engine exhaust.

Burns from hot parts.

Injury from moving parts.

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Improperly maintaining thisvehicle or failing to correct aproblem before driving cancause a crash in which you canbe seriously hurt or killed.

Always follow the inspection,maintenance recommendations,and schedules in this owner’smanual.

Failure to properly followmaintenance instructions andprecautions can cause you tobe seriously hurt or killed.

Always follow the proceduresand precautions in this owner’smanual.

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Calculated EngineOil Life (%)

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Based on the engine operatingconditions and accumulated enginerevolutions, the onboard computer inyour vehicle calculates the remainingengine oil life and displays it as apercentage.

The remaining engine oil life isdisplayed on the engine oil lifedisplay according to this table:

To see the current engine oil life,turn the ignition switch to the ON(II) position, and push and releasethe TRIP button repeatedly until theengine oil life display appears (seepage ).

Your vehicle displays engine oil lifeand maintenance service items onthe information display to show youwhen you should have your dealerperform engine oil replacement andindicated maintenance service.

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TRIP BUTTON

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When the remaining engine oil life is5 to 1 percent, you will see a‘‘SERVICE OIL LIFE’’ messagealong with the same maintenanceitem code(s), every time you turn theignition switch to the ON (II)position.

The maintenance item code or codesindicate the main and sub itemsrequired at the time of the oil change(see page ).

If the remaining engine oil life is 15to 6 percent, you will see the engineoil life indicator every time you turnthe ignition switch to the ON (II)position. The maintenance minderindicator will also come on, and themaintenance item code(s) for otherscheduled maintenance itemsneeding service will be displayednext to the engine oil life indicator.

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When the remaining engine oil life is0 percent, the engine oil life indicatorwill be blinking. The display comeson every time you turn the ignitionswitch to the ON (II) position. Whenyou see this message, have theindicated maintenance performed byyour dealer as soon as possible.

If you still do not perform theindicated maintenance, you will see anegative mileage. It is displayedwhen you drive over 10 miles (forU.S. models) or 10 km (for Canadianmodels) after seeing the 0 percentmessage. Afterward, it shows yourdriving distance if you continue todrive. Immediately have theindicated maintenance done by yourdealer.

The maximum total mileage shownis ‘‘ 9999.’’

When the engine oil life is 0 percentor negative mileage, themaintenance minder indicatorremains on even if you change theinformation display.

You can change the informationdisplay from the engine oil lifedisplay to the odometer, the tripmeter, or the outside temperature (ifequipped) every time you press andrelease the TRIP button.

Immediately have the serviceperformed, and make sure to resetthe display as described on the nextpage.

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Your dealer will reset the displayafter completing the requiredmaintenance service. You will see‘‘OIL LIFE 100 %’’ on the odometer/trip meter display the next time youturn the ignition switch to the ON(II) position.

When the vehicle needsmaintenance, maintenance codesappear on the information display.

For an explanation of themaintenance codes, see page .

Turn the ignition switch to the ON(II) position.

If maintenance service is done bysomeone other than your dealer,reset the maintenance minder asfollows:

Press the TRIP button until theengine oil life indicator isdisplayed.

Press the TRIP button for morethan 10 seconds. The engine oillife indicator and the maintenanceitem code(s) will blink.

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If you have the required servicedone but do not reset the display, orreset the display without doing theservice, the system will not show theproper maintenance intervals. Thiscan lead to serious mechanicalproblems because you will no longerhave an accurate record of whenmaintenance is needed.

Your authorized Honda dealerknows your vehicle best and canprovide competent, efficient service.

However, service at a dealer is notmandatory to keep your warrantiesin effect. Maintenance may be doneby any qualified service facility orperson who is skilled in this type ofautomotive service. Make sure tohave the service facility or personreset the display as previouslydescribed. Keep all receipts as proofof completion, and have the personwho does the work fill out themaintenance record. Check yourwarranty booklet for moreinformation.Press the TRIP button for more

than 5 seconds. The maintenanceitems code(s) will disappear, andthe engine oil life will reset to ‘‘100.’’

We recommend using Honda partsand fluids whenever you havemaintenance done. These aremanufactured to the same high-quality standards as the originalcomponents, so you can be confidentof their performance and durability.

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U.S. Vehicles:You should check the followingitems at the specified intervals. Ifyou are unsure of how to performany check, turn to the appropriatepage listed.

Engine oil level Check everytime you fill the fuel tank. Seepage .Engine coolant level Check theradiator reserve tank every timeyou fill the fuel tank. See page .Brakes and clutch Check thefluid level monthly. See page .Tires Check the tire pressuremonthly. Examine the tread forwear and foreign objects. See page

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Lights Check the operation ofthe headlights, parking lights,taillights, high-mount brake light,and license plate lights monthly.See page .

According to state and federalregulations, failure to performmaintenance on the items markedwith will not void your emissionswarranties. However, allmaintenance services should beperformed in accordance with theintervals indicated by theinformation display.

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Maintenance, replacement, orrepair of emissions controldevices and systems may be doneby any automotive repairestablishment or individual usingparts that are ‘‘certif ied’’ to EPAstandards.

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Maintenance Main Items

Replace engine oil

Replace engine oil and oil filter

Inspect front and rear brakes

Check parking brake adjustment

Inspect these items:

Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots

Suspension components

Driveshaft boots

Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)

All fluid levels and condition of fluids

Exhaust system

Fuel lines and connections

Maintenance Sub Items

Check tire inflation and condition

Replace air cleaner element

Replace dust and pollen filter

Inspect drive belt

Replace transmission fluid

Replace spark plugs

Inspect valve clearance

Replace engine coolant

Replace rear differential fluid

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If the message ‘‘SERVICE DUE NOW’’ does not appear more than 12 monthsafter the display is reset, change the engine oil every year.

Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km).

Independent of the maintenance minder messages, replace the brake fluidevery 3 years.

Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 only if they are noisy.

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If you drive in dusty conditions, replace every 15,000miles (24,000 km).

If you drive primarily in urban areas that have highconcentrations of soot in the air from industry andfrom diesel-powered vehicles, replace every 15,000miles (24,000 km).

Driving in mountainous areas results in higher levelof mechanical (shear) stress to fluid. This requiresdifferential fluid changes more frequently thanrecommended by the maintenance minder. If youregularly drive your vehicle under these conditions,have the differential fluid changed every 15,000 miles(24,000 km).

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You or the servicing dealer can record all completed maintenance here. When maintenance is performed, record the mileage, circle the coded item(s)completed, and write in any other non-coded items (such as brake fluid replacement) below the codes. Keep the receipts for all work done on yourvehicle. Maintenance can also be recorded in your Honda service history booklet.

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WASHER FLUID(Blue cap)

ENGINE OIL FILL CAP

CLUTCH FLUID(Gray cap)

BRAKE FLUID(Gray cap)

ENGINE COOLANTRESERVOIR

ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK(Black handle)

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Make sure the API Certification Sealsays ‘‘For Gasoline Engines.’’Oil is major contributor to your

engine’s performance and longevity.Always use a premium-gradedetergent oil displaying the APICertification Seal. This seal indicatesthe oil is energy conserving, and thatit meets the American PetroleumInstitute’s latest requirements. It ishighly recommended that you useHonda motor oil in your vehicle foras long as you own it.

Unscrew and remove the engine oilfill cap on top of the valve cover.Pour in the oil slowly and carefully soyou do not spill. Clean up any spillsimmediately. Spilled oil coulddamage components in the enginecompartment.

Install the engine oil fill cap, andtighten it securely. Wait a fewminutes, and recheck the oil level.Do not fill above the upper mark; youcould damage the engine.

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The oil’s viscosity or weight isprovided on the container’s label.Select the oil for your vehicleaccording to this chart.

An oil with a viscosity of 10W-30 ispreferred for optimum fuel economyand year-round protection in yourvehicle. You may use 5W-40 oil if thetemperature in your area goes below0°F ( 20°C).

Your vehicle does not require any oiladditives. Additives may adverselyaffect the engine or transmissionperformance and durability.

Always change the oil and filteraccording to the recommendations inthe maintenance schedule. The oiland filter collect contaminants thatcan damage your engine if they arenot removed regularly.

Changing the oil and filter requiresspecial tools and access fromunderneath the vehicle. The vehicleshould be raised on a service station-type hydraulic lift for this service.Unless you have the knowledge andproper equipment, you should havethis maintenance done by a skilledmechanic.

Run the engine until it reachesnormal operating temperature,then shut it off.

You may use a synthetic motor oil ifit meets the same requirementsgiven for a conventional motor oil: itdisplays the API Certification Seal,and it is the proper weight. You mustfollow the oil and filter changeintervals shown on the informationdisplay.

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Remove the oil filter, and let theremaining oil drain. A specialwrench (available from yourdealer) is required.

Open the hood, and remove theengine oil fill cap. Remove the oildrain bolt and washer from thebottom of the engine. Drain the oilinto an appropriate container.

Install the engine oil fill cap. Startthe engine. The oil pressureindicator should go out within 5seconds. If it does not, turn off theengine, and check your work.

Check the oil filter to make sureits gasket did not stick to theengine block. A stuck gasket couldcause an oil leak.

Engine oil change capacity(including filter):

Refill the engine with therecommended oil.

Put a new washer on the drain bolt,then reinstall the drain bolt.Tighten the drain bolt to:

Install a new oil filter according tothe instructions that come with it.Make sure to clean off any dirtand dust on the connectingsurface of a new oil filter.

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WASHER OIL DRAIN BOLT OIL FILTER

33 lbf·ft (45 N·m , 4.6 kgf·m)

5.1 US qt (4.8 )

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If Honda antifreeze/coolant is notavailable, you may use anothermajor-brand non-silicate coolant as atemporary replacement. Make sure itis a high-quality coolantrecommended for aluminum engines.Continued use of any non-Hondacoolant can result in corrosion,causing the cooling system tomalfunction or fail. Have the coolingsystem flushed and refilled withHonda antifreeze/coolant as soon aspossible.

If the coolant level in the reservetank is at or below the MIN line, addcoolant to bring it up to the MAX line.Inspect the cooling system for leaks.

Turn off the engine and let it sitfor several minutes, then checkthe oil level on the dipstick. Ifnecessary, add more oil.

Let the engine run for severalminutes, then check the drain boltand oil filter for leaks.

Always use Honda Long-LifeAntifreeze/Coolant Type 2. Thiscoolant is pre-mixed with 50 %antifreeze and 50 % water. Never addstraight antifreeze or plain water.

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RESERVE TANK

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Improper disposal of engine oil can beharmf ul to the environment. If youchange your own oil, please dispose ofthe used oil properly. Put it in a sealedcontainer and take it to a recyclingcenter. Do not discard it in a trash binor dump it on the ground.

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If the reserve tank is completelyempty, you should also check thecoolant level in the radiator.

When the radiator and engine arecool, relieve any pressure in thecooling system by turning theradiator cap counterclockwise,without pressing down.

Remove the radiator cap bypushing down and turningcounterclockwise.

The coolant level should be up tothe base of the filler neck. Addcoolant if it is low.

Pour the coolant slowly andcarefully so you do not spill any.Clean up any spill immediately; itcould damage components in theengine compartment.

Put the radiator cap on, andtighten it fully.

Pour coolant into the reserve tank.Fill it to halfway between the MAXand MIN marks. Put the cap backon the reserve tank.

Do not add any rust inhibitors orother additives to your vehicle’scooling system. They may not becompatible with the coolant orengine components.

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RADIATOR CAP

Removing the radiator capwhile the engine is hot cancause the coolant to spray out,seriously scalding you.

Always let the engine andradiator cool down beforeremoving the radiator cap.

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Check the fluid level by looking atthe level gauge attached to the cap.

Check the fluid level in thewindshield washer reservoir at leastmonthly during normal use.

Fill the reservoir with a good-qualitywindshield washer fluid. Thisincreases the cleaning capability andprevents freezing in cold weather.

When you refill the reservoir, cleanthe edges of the windshield wiperblades with windshield washer fluidon a clean cloth. This will help tocondition them.

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LEVEL GAUGE

RESERVOIR CAP

Do not use engine antif reeze or avinegar/water solution in thewindshield washer reservoir. Antif reezecan damage your vehicle’s paint, whilea vinegar/water solution can damagethe windshield washer pump. Use onlycommercially-available windshieldwasher f luid.

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If Honda MTF is not available, youmay use an SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40viscosity motor oil with the APICertification seal that says ‘‘FORGASOLINE ENGINES’’ as atemporary replacement. However,motor oil does not contain the properadditives, and continued use cancause stiffer shifting. Replace assoon as it is convenient.

If you are not sure how to check andadd fluid, contact your dealer.

Check the fluid level with thetransmission at normal operatingtemperature and the vehicle sittingon level ground. Remove thetransmission filler bolt, and carefullyfeel inside the bolt hole with yourfinger. The fluid level should be upto the edge of the bolt hole. If it isnot, add Honda ManualTransmission Fluid (MTF) until itstarts to run out of the hole. Installthe filler bolt, and tighten it securely.

The transmission should be drainedand refilled with new fluid accordingto the intervals shown on theinformation display.

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Use an SAE 90 viscosity hypoid gearoil, API service classified GL5 orGL6 only.

Put a new washer on the filler bolt,then reinstall the filler bolt. Tightenit securely. Tightening torque:

If you are not sure how to check andadd fluid, contact your dealer.

Check the fluid level with thedifferential at normal operatingtemperature and the vehicle sittingon level ground. Remove thedifferential fluid filler bolt andwasher, and carefully feel inside thebolt hole with your finger. The fluidlevel should be up to the edge of thebolt hole. If it is not, slowly add fluiduntil it starts to run out of the hole.

The differential should be drainedand refilled with new fluid accordingto the intervals shown on theinformation display.

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Check the brake fluid level in thereservoirs monthly.

Always use Honda Heavy DutyBrake Fluid DOT 3. If it is notavailable, you should use only DOT 3or DOT 4 fluid, from a sealedcontainer, as a temporaryreplacement.

The fluid level should be betweenthe MIN and MAX marks on the sideof the reservoir. If the level is at orbelow the MIN mark, your brakesystem needs attention. Have thebrake system inspected for leaks orworn brake pads.

The fluid level should be betweenthe MIN and MAX marks on the sideof the reservoir. If it is not, addbrake fluid to bring it up to that level.Use the same fluid specified for thebrake system.

Replace the brake fluid according tothe time recommendation in themaintenance schedule.

Brake fluid marked DOT 5 is notcompatible with your vehicle’sbraking system and can causeextensive damage.

Using any non-Honda brake fluid cancause corrosion and decrease the lifeof the system. Have the brakesystem flushed and refilled withHonda Heavy Duty Brake FluidDOT 3 as soon as possible.

A low fluid level can indicate a leakin the clutch system. Have thissystem inspected as soon as possible.

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The low beam headlight bulbs are atype of high voltage discharge tube.High voltage can remain in thecircuit even with the light switch offand the key removed. Because ofthis, you should not attempt toexamine or change a low beamheadlight bulb yourself. If a lowbeam headlight bulb fails, take thevehicle to your dealer to have itreplaced.

Halogen bulbs are used for the highbeam headlight bulbs. Whenreplacing a high beam headlight bulb,handle it by its base, and protect theglass from contact with your skin orhard objects. If you touch the glass,clean it with denatured alcohol and aclean cloth.

The headlights were properly aimedwhen your vehicle was new. If youregularly carry heavy items in thetrunk, readjustment may be required.Adjustment should be done by yourdealer or other qualified mechanic.

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Halogen headlight bulbs get very hotwhen lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratchon the glass can cause the bulb tooverheat and shatter.

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Open the hood.If you need to change the highbeam headlight bulb on the driver’sside, remove the coolant reservetank from its holder by pulling itstraight up.

Remove the electrical connectorfrom the bulb by squeezing theconnector to unlock the tab, thenslide the connector off the bulb.

Remove the rubber weather sealby pulling on the tab.

Unclip the end of the hold-downwire from its slot. Pivot it out ofthe way, and remove the bulbsocket.

Insert the socket back into theheadlight assembly. Make surethe bulb is installed correctly bylooking through the headlight lens.The pins on the base of the bulbshould fit in the holes in theheadlight assembly. Pivot the hold-down wire back in place, and clipthe end into the slot.

Install the rubber seal over theback of the headlight assembly.

Push the electrical connector ontothe new bulb. Turn on theheadlights to test the new bulb.

Pull the bulb straight out of itssocket. Push the new bulb straightinto the socket until it bottoms.

Reinstall the coolant reserve tank.(Driver’s side)

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If you are changing the bulb onthe driver’s side, start the engine,turn the steering wheel all the wayto the right, then turn off theengine. If you are changing thebulb on the passenger’s side, turnthe steering wheel to the left.

Use a flat-tipped screwdriver toremove the three holding clipsfrom the inner fender.

Pull the inner fender cover back.

Remove the socket from theheadlight assembly by turning itone-quarter turn counterclockwise.

Pull the bulb straight out of itssocket.

Insert the socket back into theheadlight assembly. Turn itclockwise to lock it in place.

Install the new bulb in the socket.

Put the inner fender cover in place.Install the three holding clips.Lock each clip in place by pushingon the center.

Turn on the lights to make surethe new bulb is working.

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Use a small flat-tipped screwdriverto pry carefully on the back edgeof the side turn signal assemblyuntil it pops out of the body.

Turn the bulb holder one-quarterturn counterclockwise to remove itfrom the lens.

Pull the bulb straight out of itssocket. Push the new bulb straightinto the socket until it bottoms.

Put the bulb holder back into itshole in the lens, and turn itclockwise until it locks.

Turn on the lights to make surethe new bulb is working.

Put the side turn signal assemblyback into the body, front first.Push on the back edge until itsnaps into place.1.

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Open the trunk.

Remove the fasteners from thetrunk lining. To remove a fastener,push on the center of the headuntil it pops in, then pull thefastener out.

Pull the lining back.

Remove the socket by turning itone-quarter turn counterclockwise.

Remove the burned out bulb bypulling it straight out of its socket.

Determine which bulb is burnedout: turn signal or back-up light.

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Install the new bulb into thesocket.

Push the socket into the lightassembly, and turn it clockwiseuntil it locks.

Install the trunk lining, and secureit with the fasteners. To reinstall afastener, reset the fastener bypushing on the pointed end until itpops back almost flush with thefingers on the housing. Put thefastener in the hole of the trunklining, and push on the center untilit locks (the center is flush withthe head).

Turn on the lights to make surethe new bulb is working.

If your seat belts get dirty, use a softbrush with a mixture of mild soapand warm water to clean them. Donot use bleach, dye, or cleaningsolvents. Let the belts air-dry beforeyou use the vehicle.

Dirt build-up in the loops of the seatbelt anchors can cause the belts toretract slowly. Wipe the insides ofthe loops with a clean clothdampened in mild soap and warmwater or isopropyl alcohol.

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The floor mats that came with yourvehicle hook over the floor matanchors. This keeps them fromsliding forward and possiblyinterfering with vehicle operation.

If you remove a floor mat, make sureto re-anchor it when you put it backin your vehicle.

If you use a non-Honda floor mat,make sure it fits properly and that itcan be used with the floor matanchor. Do not put additional floormats on top of the anchored mat.

This filter removes the dust andpollen that is brought in from theoutside through the heating andcooling system.

Have your dealer replace this filterevery 30,000 miles (48,000 km)under normal conditions. It shouldbe replaced every 15,000 miles(24,000 km) if you drive primarily inurban areas that have highconcentrations of soot in the air, or ifthe flow from the heating andcooling system becomes less thanusual.

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Check the condition of the wiperblades at least every six months.Replace them if you find signs ofcracking in the rubber, areas that aregetting hard, or if they leave streaksand unwiped areas when used.

Disconnect the blade assemblyfrom the wiper arm by pushing inthe lock tab. Hold the lock tab inwhile you push the blade assemblytoward the base of the arm.

Remove the blade from its holderby grasping the tabbed end of theblade. Pull firmly until the tabscome out of the holder.

Raise the wiper arm off thewindshield.

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LOCK TAB BLADE

Do not open the hood when the wiperarms are raised, or you will damage thehood and the wiper arms.

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Examine the new wiper blades. Ifthey have no plastic or metalreinforcement along the backedge, remove the metalreinforcement strips from the oldwiper blade, and install them inthe slots along the edge of the newblade.

Slide the new wiper blade into theholder until the tabs lock.

Slide the wiper blade assemblyonto the wiper arm. Make sure itlocks in place.

Lower the wiper arm down againstthe windshield.

To safely operate your vehicle, yourtires must be the proper type andsize, in good condition with adequatetread, and correctly inflated.

The following pages give moredetailed information on how to takecare of your tires and what to dowhen they need to be replaced.

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Using tires that are excessivelyworn or improperly inflated cancause a crash in which you canbe seriously hurt or killed.

Follow all instructions in thisowner’s manual regarding tireinflation and maintenance.

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Keeping the tires properly inflatedprovides the best combination ofhandling, tread life, and ridingcomfort.

Underinflated tires wear unevenly,adversely affect handling and fueleconomy, and are more likely tofail from being overheated.

Overinflated tires can make yourvehicle ride more harshly, aremore prone to damage from roadhazards, and wear unevenly.

We recommend that you visuallycheck your tires every day. If youthink a tire might be low, check itimmediately with a tire gauge.

Use a gauge to measure the airpressure in each tire at least once amonth. Even tires that are in goodcondition may lose 1 to 2 psi (10 to20 kPa, 0.1 to 0.2 kgf/cm ) permonth. Remember to check thespare tire at the same time.

Check the air pressures when thetires are cold. This means thevehicle has been parked for at least 3hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6km). Add or release air, if needed, tomatch the recommended cold tirepressures on page .

If you check air pressures when thetires are hot [driven for several miles(kilometers)], you will see readings 4to 6 psi (30 to 40 kPa, 0.3 to 0.4kgf/cm ) higher than the coldreadings. This is normal. Do not letair out to match the recommendedcold air pressure. The tire will beunderinflated.

You should use your own tirepressure gauge whenever you checkyour tire pressures. This will make iteasier for you to tell if a pressureloss is due to a tire problem and notdue to a variation between gauges.

While tubeless tires have someability to self-seal if they arepunctured, you should look closelyfor punctures if a tire starts losingpressure.

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Bumps or bulges in the tread orside of the tire. Replace the tire ifyou find either of these conditions.

Cuts, splits, or cracks in the sideof the tire. Replace the tire if youcan see fabric or cord.

Excessive tread wear.Your tires have wear indicatorsmolded into the tread. When thetread wears down, you will see a 1/2inch (12.7 mm) wide band across thetread. This shows there is less than1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of tread left onthe tire.

A tire this worn gives very littletraction on wet roads. You shouldreplace the tire if you can see threeor more tread wear indicators.

The following chart shows therecommended cold tire pressures formost normal and high-speed drivingconditions.

Every time you check inflation, youshould also examine the tires fordamage, foreign objects, and wear.You should look for:

The compact spare tire pressure is:

For convenience, the recommendedcold air pressures and tire sizes areon a label on the driver’s doorjamb.

For additional information aboutyour tires, see page .208

Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure

Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure

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Rear:

60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm )

215/45R17 87W 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2kgf/cm )

32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2kgf/cm )

245/40R17 91W

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In addition to proper inflation,correct wheel alignment helps todecrease tire wear. If you find a tireis worn unevenly, have your dealercheck the wheel alignment.

Have your dealer check the tires ifyou feel a consistent vibration whiledriving. A tire should always berebalanced if it is removed from thewheel. When you have new tiresinstalled, make sure they arebalanced. This increases ridingcomfort and tire life. For best results,have the installer perform a dynamicbalance.

You should not rotate your vehicle’stires. The front and rear tires aredifferent sizes, so they cannot berotated front-to-rear. The original-equipment tires on your vehicle havea unidirectional tread pattern, sothey cannot be rotated side-to-side.

The tires that came on your vehiclewere designed and constructed toprovide superior grip duringacceleration, braking, and cornering.

As a trade-off, they will wear morerapidly than tires used on ordinarypassenger vehicles. Because of thevehicle’s weight distribution, and thefact that the rear wheels are thedriving wheels, you can expect themto wear more rapidly than the fronttires.

The mileage you can expect fromyour vehicle tires is the same ascomparable mid-and rear-enginesports cars, and it will vary greatlywith your driving habits.

If you drive moderately, the reartires could last more than 10,000miles (16,000 km). However, themileage will be substantially less ifyou tend to drive your vehicle at theupper limits of its capabilities.

You should carefully inspect yourvehicle’s tires for wear, damage, andproper inflation every 7,500 miles(12,000 km) or when tire inspectionis indicated on the informationdisplay (see page ).139

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Improper wheel weights can damageyour vehicle’s aluminum wheels. Useonly Honda wheel weights f orbalancing.

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Wheels:

Tires:

See page for information aboutDOT Tire Quality Grading, and page

for tire size and labelinginformation.

Replace your tires with radial tires ofthe same size, load range, speedrating, and maximum cold tirepressure rating (as shown on thetire’s sidewall).

Mixing radial and bias-ply tires onyour vehicle can reduce brakingability, traction, and steeringaccuracy. Using tires of a differentsize or construction can cause theABS to work inconsistently.

It is best to replace all four tires atthe same time. If that is not possibleor necessary, replace the two fronttires or two rear tires as a pair.Replacing just one tire can seriouslyaffect your vehicle’s handling.

Replacement wheels are available atyour dealer.

If you ever replace a wheel, makesure that the wheel’s specificationsmatch those of the original wheels.

The ABS works by comparing thespeed of the wheels. When replacingtires, use the same size originallysupplied with the vehicle. Tire sizeand construction can affect wheelspeed and may cause the system toactivate.

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Front:17 x 7 JJ

Rear:17 x 8 1/2 JJ

Front:215/45R17 87W

Rear:245/40R17 91W

Installing improper tires on yourvehicle can affect handling andstability. This can cause a crashin which you can be seriouslyhurt or killed.

Always use the size and type oftires recommended in thisowner’s manual.

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＋ Because your vehicle has limited tireclearance, mount only SAE Class ‘‘S’’cable-type traction devices, withrubber chain tensioners on the reartires. Use traction devices only whenrequired by driving conditions orlocal laws. Make sure they are thecorrect size for your tires. Metal link-type ‘‘chains’’ should not be used.

When installing cables, follow themanufacturer’s instructions, andmount them as tight as you can.Make sure they are not contactingthe brake lines or suspension. Driveslowly with them installed. If youhear them coming into contact withthe body or chassis, stop andinvestigate. Remove them as soon asyou begin driving on cleared roads.

Tires marked ‘‘M S’’ or ‘‘AllSeason’’ on the sidewall have an all-weather tread design suitable formost winter driving conditions.

For the best performance in snowyor icy conditions, you should installsnow tires or tire chains. They maybe required by local laws undercertain conditions.

If you mount snow tires on yourvehicle, make sure they are radialtires of the same size and load rangeas original tires. Mount snow tires onall four wheels. The tractionprovided by snow tires on dry roadsmay be lower than your original tires.Check with the tire dealer formaximum speed recommendations.

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Traction devices that are the wrongsize or improperly installed candamage your vehicle’s brake lines,suspension, body, and wheels. Stopdriving if they are hitting any part ofthe vehicle.

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Check the condition of the batterymonthly by looking at the testindicator window. The label on thebattery explains the test indicator’scolors.

Check the terminals for corrosion (awhite or yellowish powder). Toremove it, cover the terminals with asolution of baking soda and water. Itwill bubble up and turn brown. Whenthis stops, wash it off with plainwater. Dry off the battery with acloth or paper towel. Coat theterminals with grease to help preventfuture corrosion.

If additional battery maintenance isneeded, see your dealer or aqualified technician.

Battery posts,terminals, and related accessoriescontain lead and lead compounds.

If you need to connect the battery toa charger, disconnect both cables toprevent damaging your vehicle’selectrical system. Always disconnectthe negative ( ) cable first, andreconnect it last.

WARNING:

Wash your hands after handling.

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The battery gives off explosivehydrogen gas during normaloperation.

A spark or flame can cause thebattery to explode with enoughforce to kill or seriously hurt you.

Wear protective clothing and aface shield, or have a skilledmechanic do the batterymaintenance.

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If you need to park your vehicle foran extended period (more than 1month), there are several things youshould do to prepare it for storage.Proper preparation helps preventdeterioration and makes it easier toget your vehicle back on the road. Ifpossible, store your vehicle indoors.

Fill the fuel tank.

Change the engine oil and filter.

Wash and dry the exteriorcompletely.

Clean the interior. Make sure thecarpeting, floor mats, etc., arecompletely dry.

Raise the convertible top cover.

Leave the parking brake off. Putthe transmission in reverse.

Block the rear wheels.

If the vehicle is to be stored for alonger period, it should besupported on jackstands so thetires are off the ground.

Leave one window open slightly (ifthe vehicle is being storedindoors).

Disconnect the battery.

Cover the vehicle with a‘‘breathable’’ cover, one madefrom a porous material such ascotton. Non-porous materials, suchas plastic sheeting, trap moisture,which can damage the paint.

Support the front wiper bladearms with a folded towel or rag sothey do not touch the windshield.

To minimize sticking, apply asilicone spray lubricant to all doorand trunk seals. Also, apply avehicle body wax to the paintedsurfaces that mate with the doorand trunk seals.

If possible, periodically run theengine until it reaches fulloperating temperature (thecooling fan cycles on and offtwice). Preferably, do this once amonth.

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This section covers the morecommon problems that motoristsexperience with their vehicles. Itgives you information about how tosafely evaluate the problem and whatto do to correct it. If the problem hasstranded you on the side of the road,you may be able to get going again.If not, you will also find instructionson getting your vehicle towed.

......................Compact Spare Tire . 170....................Changing a Flat Tire . 171

.............If the Engine Won’t Start . 176................................Jump Starting . 178

..............If the Engine Overheats . 179.........Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 182..........Charging System Indicator . 182

.......Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 183...............Brake System Indicator . 184

.......Closing the Convertible Top . 185..............................................Fuses . 186

..........Checking and Replacing . 187..............................Fuse Locations . 189

......................Emergency Towing . 191..........If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck . 191

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Use the compact spare tire as atemporary replacement only. Getyour regular tire repaired or replaced,and put it back on your vehicle assoon as you can.

Follow these precautions:

Replace the tire when you can seethe tread wear indicator bars. Thereplacement should be the same sizeand design tire, mounted on thesame wheel. The spare tire is notdesigned to be mounted on a regularwheel, and the spare wheel is notdesigned for mounting a regular tire.

Check the inflation pressure of thecompact spare tire every time youcheck the other tires. It should beinflated to:

Never exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).

This tire gives a harsher ride andless traction on some road sur-faces. Use greater caution whiledriving.

Do not use your compact sparetire on another vehicle unless it isthe same make and model.

Do not use a compact spare tiremounted on a rear wheel; it willdamage the limited slip differential(see page ).

Do not mount tire chains on it.

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If you have a flat tire while driving,stop in a safe place to change it.Drive slowly along the shoulder untilyou get to an exit or an area that isfar away from the traffic lanes.

The size difference may also causedamage to the rear differential, so donot mount the compact spare on therear. If either rear tire goes flat,remove the front tire on that sameside, mount the compact spare tireon the front, then mount the fronttire on the rear.

Park the vehicle on firm, level, andnon-slippery ground. Put thetransmission in reverse. Apply theparking brake.

Turn on the hazard warning lights,and turn the ignition switch to theLOCK (0) position. Have yourpassenger get out of the vehiclewhile you change the tire.

Open the trunk. Lift up the toolbox lid, and take the jack, wheelwrench, and extension out of thetool box.

The compact spare tire is smallerthan a standard tire, which will affectthe vehicle’s handling. Drivecautiously when this spare ismounted on your vehicle.

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The vehicle can easily roll offthe jack, seriously injuringanyone underneath.

Follow the directions forchanging a tire exactly, andnever get under the vehiclewhen it is supported only by thejack.

Use the jack that came with yourvehicle. If you try to raise anothervehicle with this jack or use anotherjack to raise your vehicle, the vehicle orjack can be damaged.

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Unscrew the wing bolt, and takethe spare tire out of the spare tireshelf.

Remove the three clips holdingthe spare tire cover by pulling therings straight back. Remove thespare tire cover.

Loosen each wheel nut 1/2 turnwith the wheel nut wrench.

Place the jack under the jackingpoint nearest the tire you need tochange. Turn the end bracketclockwise until the top of the jackcontacts the jacking point. Makesure the center of the jackingpoint tab is resting in the jacknotch.

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Use the extension and the wheelnut wrench as shown to raise thevehicle until the flat tire is off theground.

Before mounting the spare tire,wipe any dirt off the mountingsurface of the wheel and hub witha clean cloth. Wipe the hubcarefully; it may be hot fromdriving.

Remove the wheel nuts, thenremove the flat tire. Handle thewheel nuts carefully; they may behot from driving. Place the flat tireon the ground with the outsidesurface facing up.

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Put on the spare tire. Put thewheel nuts back on finger-tight,then tighten them in a crisscrosspattern with the wheel nut wrenchuntil the wheel is firmly againstthe hub. Do not try to tightenthem fully.

Lower the vehicle to the ground,and remove the jack.

Tighten the wheel nuts securely ina crisscross pattern. Have thewheel nut torque checked at thenearest automotive service facility.Tighten the wheel nuts to:

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80 lbf·ft (108 N·m , 11 kgf·m)

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Put the flat tire in the trunk wellvertically as shown.

Remove the tool box from thetrunk well, and replace the jack,wheel wrench, and extension inthe tool box.

Place the tool box into the sparetire shelf in the trunk.

Replace the spare tire cover.Secure it with the three clips. Pusheach clip in securely, and pivot thering down flat.

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Diagnosing why the engine won’tstart falls into two areas, dependingon what you hear when you pressthe ENGINE START button.

You hear nothing, or almostnothing. The engine’s startermotor does not operate at all, oroperates very slowly.

You can hear the starter motoroperating normally, or the startermotor sounds like it is spinningfaster than normal, but the enginedoes not start up and run.

When you press the ENGINESTART button, you do not hear thenormal noise of the engine trying tostart. You may hear a clicking soundor series of clicks, or nothing at all.Check these things:

Check the transmission interlock.The clutch pedal must be pushedall the way to the floor or thestarter will not operate.

Turn the ignition switch to the ON(II) position. Turn on theheadlights, and check theirbrightness. If the headlights arevery dim or do not come on at all,the battery is discharged. See

on page .

Press the ENGINE START button,then release it. If the headlights donot dim, check the condition of thefuses. If the fuses are OK, there isprobably something wrong withthe electrical circuit for theignition switch or starter motor.You will need a qualified mechanicto determine the problem. (See

on page .)

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If the headlights dim noticeably orgo out when you try to start theengine, either the battery isdischarged or the connections arecorroded. Check the condition of thebattery and terminal connections(see page ). You can then tryjump starting the vehicle from abooster battery (see page ).

In this case, the starter motor’sspeed sounds normal, or even fasterthan normal, when you press theENGINE START button, but theengine does not run.

There may be an electricalproblem, such as no power to thefuel pump. Check all the fuses(see page ).

Are you using a properly codedkey? An improperly coded key willcause the immobilizer systemindicator in the instrument panelto blink rapidly (see page ).

Are you using the proper startingprocedure? Refer to

on page .

Do you have fuel? Check the fuelgauge; the low fuel indicator maynot be working.

If you find nothing wrong, you willneed a qualified mechanic to find theproblem. Seeon page .

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Although this seems like a simpleprocedure, you should take severalprecautions. Open the hood, and check the

physical condition of the battery.In very cold weather, check thecondition of the electrolyte. If itseems slushy or frozen, do not tryjump starting until it thaws.

To jump start your vehicle:

The numbers in the illustration showyou the order to connect the jumpercables.

Connect one jumper cable to thepositive ( ) terminal on yourbattery. Connect the other end tothe positive ( ) terminal on thebooster battery.

Turn off all the electricalaccessories: heater, A/C, audiosystem, lights, etc. Put thetransmission in neutral, and setthe parking brake.

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A battery can explode if you donot follow the correct procedure,seriously injuring anyonenearby.

Keep all sparks, open flames,and smoking materials awayfrom the battery.

If a battery sits in extreme cold, theelectrolyte inside can f reeze.Attempting to jump start with a f rozenbattery can cause it to rupture.

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The reading on your vehicle’stemperature gauge should stay inthe midrange under most conditions.If it reaches the red mark, youshould determine the reason (hotday, driving up a steep hill, etc.).

If your vehicle overheats, you shouldtake immediate action. The onlyindication may be the temperaturegauge reading reaching the redmark. Or you may see steam orspray coming from under the hood.

Once your vehicle is running,disconnect the negative cable fromyour vehicle, then from thebooster battery. Disconnect thepositive cable from your vehicle,then from the booster battery.

Keep the ends of the jumpercables away from each other andany metal on the vehicle untileverything is disconnected.Otherwise, you may cause anelectrical short.

Start your vehicle. If the startermotor still operates slowly, checkthat the jumper cables have goodmetal-to-metal contact.

Connect the second jumper cableto the negative ( ) terminal onthe booster battery. Connect theother end to the grounding strapas shown. Do not connect thisjumper cable to any other part ofthe engine.

If the booster battery is in anothervehicle, have an assistant startthat vehicle and run it at a fast idle.

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Driving with the temperature gaugereading at the red mark can causeserious damage to your engine.

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Look for any obvious coolant leaks,such as a split radiator hose.Everything is still extremely hot,so use caution. If you find a leak, itmust be repaired before youcontinue driving (see

on page ).

If the temperature gauge stays atthe red mark, turn off the engine.

If you do not see steam or spray,leave the engine running, andwatch the temperature gauge. Ifthe high heat is due to overloading,the engine should start to cooldown almost immediately. If itdoes, wait until the temperaturegauge comes down to the midpoint,then continue driving.

If you see steam and/or spraycoming from under the hood, turnoff the engine. Wait until you seeno more signs of steam or spray,then open the hood.

Safely pull to the side of the road.Put the transmission in neutral,and set the parking brake. Turnoff the all accessories, and turn onthe hazard warning indicators.

If you don’t find an obvious leak,check the coolant level in theradiator reserve tank. Add coolantif the level is below the MIN mark(see onpage ).

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Steam and spray from anoverheated engine canseriously scald you.

Do not open the hood if steamis coming out.

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If there was no coolant in thereserve tank, you may need to addcoolant to the radiator. Let theengine cool down until the readingreaches the middle of thetemperature gauge or lowerbefore checking the radiator.

Using gloves or a large heavycloth, turn the radiator capcounterclockwise, without pushingdown, to the first stop. After thepressure releases, push down onthe cap, and turn it until it comesoff.

Put the radiator cap back ontightly. Run the engine, and watchthe temperature gauge. If it goesback to the red mark, the engineneeds repair (see

on page ).

If the temperature stays normal,check the coolant level in theradiator reserve tank. If it hasgone down, add coolant to theMAX mark. Put the cap back ontightly.

Start the engine, and set thetemperature control dial tomaximum heat. Add coolant to theradiator up to the base of the fillerneck. If you do not have theproper coolant mixture available,you can add plain water.Remember to have the coolingsystem drained and refilled withthe proper mixture as soon as youcan.

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Removing the radiator capwhile the engine is hot cancause the coolant to spray out,seriously scalding you.

Always let the engine andradiator cool down beforeremoving the radiator cap.

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Safely pull off the road, and shutoff the engine. Turn on the hazardwarning indicators.

Let the vehicle sit for a minute.Open the hood, and check the oillevel (see page ). An enginevery low on oil can lose pressureduring cornering and other drivingmaneuvers.

If necessary, add oil to bring thelevel back to the full mark on thedipstick (see page ).

Start the engine, and watch the oilpressure indicator. If it does not goout within 10 seconds, turn off theengine. There is a mechanicalproblem that needs to be repairedbefore you can continue driving(see on page

).

If the charging systemindicator comes on brightly

when the engine is running, thebattery is not being charged.

Immediately turn off all electricalaccessories. Try not to use otherelectrically operated controls such asthe power windows. Keep the enginerunning; starting the engine willdischarge the battery rapidly.

Go to a service station or garagewhere you can get technicalassistance.

This indicator should nevercome on when the engine is

running. If it starts flashing or stayson, the oil pressure has dropped verylow or lost pressure. Serious enginedamage is possible, and you shouldtake immediate action.

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Running the engine with low oilpressure can cause serious mechanicaldamage almost immediately. Turn of fthe engine as soon as you can saf ely getthe vehicle stopped.

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If your vehicle battery has beendisconnected or gone dead, thesecodes are erased. It takes at leastthree days of driving under variousconditions to set the codes again.

If the indicator comes on repeatedly,even though it may go off as youcontinue driving, have your vehiclechecked by a dealer as soon aspossible.

If this indicator comes onwhile driving, it means one

of the engine’s emissions controlsystems may have a problem. Eventhough you may feel no difference inyour vehicle’s performance, it canreduce your fuel economy and causeincreased emissions. Continuedoperation may cause serious damage.

Your vehicle has certain ‘‘readinesscodes’’ that are part of the on-boarddiagnostics for the emissionssystems. In some states, part of theemissions testing is to make surethese codes are set. If they are notset, the test cannot be completed.

To check if they are set, turn theignition switch to the ON (II)position, without starting the engine.The malfunction indicator lamp willcome on for 20 seconds. If it thengoes off, the readiness codes are set.If it blinks five times, the readinesscodes are not set. If possible, do nottake your vehicle for a stateemissions test until the readinesscodes are set. Refer to

for moreinformation (see page ).

If you have recently refueled yourvehicle, the indicator coming oncould be due to a loose or missingfuel fill cap. Tighten the cap until itclicks at least once. Tightening thecap will not turn the indicator offimmediately; it can take several daysof normal driving.

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If you keep driving with themalf unction indicator lamp on, you candamage your vehicle’s emissionscontrols and engine. Those repairs maynot be covered by your vehicle’swarranties.

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If the brake system indicator comeson while driving, the brake fluid levelis probably low. Press lightly on thebrake pedal to see if it feels normal.If it does, check the brake fluid levelthe next time you stop at a servicestation (see page ).

If the fluid level is low, take yourvehicle to a dealer, and have thebrake system inspected for leaks orworn brake pads.

However, if the brake pedal does notfeel normal, you should takeimmediate action. A problem in onepart of the system’s dual circuitdesign will still give you braking attwo wheels. You will feel the brakepedal go down much farther beforethe vehicle begins to slow down, andyou will have to press harder on thepedal.

Slow down by shifting to a lowergear, and pull to the side of the roadwhen it is safe. Because of the longdistance needed to stop, it ishazardous to drive the vehicle. Youshould have it towed and repaired assoon as possible (see

on page ).

If you must drive the vehicle a shortdistance in this condition, driveslowly and carefully.

The brake systemindicator normallycomes on when

you turn the ignition switch to theON (II) position, and as a reminderto check the parking brake. It willstay on if you do not fully release theparking brake.

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If the electric motor will not closethe convertible top, do the following.

Check the fuse for the convertibletop motor (see page ). If thefuse is blown, replace it with oneof the same or lower rating.

Try closing the convertible top. Ifthe new fuse blows immediately orthe convertible top still does notoperate, you can close it manually.

Locate the electrical connector forthe convertible top motor.It is under the lower corner of thedashboard on the passenger’s side.Disconnect the connector bypushing the tab and pulling theconnector down.

Holding each corner of theconvertible top, raise the top andpush it forward as far as it will go.

Follow steps 4 through 6 of theclosing procedure on page .

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CONNECTOR

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The vehicle’s fuses are contained inthree fuse boxes.

The primary under-hood fuse box ison the passenger’s side next to thebattery. To open it, push the two tabsas shown.

The auxiliary fuse box is on thedriver’s side, near the brake fluidreservoir. To open it, push the tab oneach side, and remove the lid.

The interior fuse box is underneaththe dashboard on the driver’s side.To open it, turn the knob.

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UNDER-HOOD(AUXILIARY)

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Turn the ignition switch to theLOCK (0) position. Make sure theheadlights and all otheraccessories are off.

If something electrical in yourvehicle stops working, check for ablown fuse first. Determine from thechart on pages and , or thediagram on the fuse box lid, whichfuse or fuses control that device.Check those fuses first, but check allthe fuses before deciding that ablown fuse is the cause. Replace anyblown fuses, and check if the deviceworks.

Check the smaller fuses in theunder-hood fuse boxes and all thefuses in the interior fuse box bypulling out each one with the fusepuller provided in the primaryunder-hood fuse box.

Check each of the large fuses inthe primary under-hood fuse boxby looking through the top at thewire inside. Removing these fusesrequires a Phillips-headscrewdriver.

Remove the cover from the fusebox.

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If you cannot drive the vehiclewithout fixing the problem, and youdo not have a spare fuse, take a fuseof the same rating or a lower ratingfrom one of the other circuits. Makesure you can do without that circuittemporarily (such as the accessorypower socket or radio).

If you replace the blown fuse with aspare fuse that has a lower rating, itmight blow out again. This does notindicate anything wrong. Replace thefuse with one of the correct rating assoon as you can.

If the radio fuse is removed, theaudio system will disable itself. Thenext time you turn on the radio youwill see ‘‘Code’’ in the frequencydisplay. Use the preset buttons toenter the five-digit code (see page

).

If the replacement fuse of thesame rating blows in a short time,there is probably a seriouselectrical problem with yourvehicle. Leave the blown fuse inthat circuit, and have your vehiclechecked by a qualified mechanic.

Look for a blown wire inside thefuse. If it is blown, replace it withone of the spare fuses of the samerating or lower.

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Replacing a f use with one that has ahigher rating greatly increases thechances of damaging the electricalsystem. If you do not have areplacement f use with the proper ratingf or the circuit, install one with a lowerrating.

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Lighting 1 RelayLighting 2 RelayHorn RelayPower Window MotorRight Roof MotorNot usedBackup ACCLeft Roof MotorHeater MotorCondenser FanDBWCondenser Fan RelayCooling Fan Relay

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Magnetic Clutch RelayRight HeadlightACG SHazard Warning LightsCooling FanNot usedStopLeft HeadlightVSA F/SVSA MotorBatteryIG1 Main

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(AUXILIARY FUSE BOX)

UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOXES(PRIMARY FUSE BOX)

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If your vehicle needs to be towed,call a professional towing service ororganization. Never tow your vehiclewith just a rope or chain. It is verydangerous.

The operator will loadyour vehicle on the back of a truck.Any other method of towing willdamage the drive system. When youcontact the towing agency, informthem a flat-bed is required.

If your vehicle gets stuck in sand,mud, or snow, call a towing serviceto pull it out (see the previouscolumn).

For very short distances, such asfreeing the vehicle, you can use thedetachable towing hook that mountson the anchors in the front and rearbumpers.

To use the towing hook:Remove the cover from thebumper.

Using the wheel nut wrench,fasten the extension into the bolthole in the anchor.

Remove the towing hook, hookextension, and wheel nut wrenchfrom the tool box.

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To avoid damage to your vehicle, usethe towing hook f or straight, f latground towing only. Do not tow at anangle. The tow hook should not be usedto tow the vehicle onto a f lat bed. Donot use it as a tie down.

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The diagrams in this section giveyou the dimensions and capacities ofyour vehicle, and the locations of theidentification numbers. It alsoincludes information you shouldknow about your vehicle’s tires andemissions control systems.

................Identification Numbers . 194................................Specifications . 196

DOT Tire Quality Grading......................(U.S. Vehicles) . 198

Uniform Tire Quality..................................Grading . 198.................................Treadwear . 198

......................................Traction . 198.............................Temperature . 199

.................................Tire Labeling . 200

.......................Emissions Controls . 201.....................The Clean Air Act . 201

Crankcase Emissions Control....................................System . 201

Evaporative Emissions Control....................................System . 201

Onboard Refueling Vapor................................Recovery . 201

...Exhaust Emissions Controls . 202....................PGM-FI System . 202

Ignition Timing Control................................System . 202

Three Way Catalytic...........................Converter . 202

....................Replacement Parts . 202..Three Way Catalytic Converter . 203

..............State Emissions Testing . 204

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Your vehicle has several identifyingnumbers located in various places.

The vehicle identification number(VIN) is the 17-digit number yourdealer uses to register your vehiclefor warranty purposes. It is alsonecessary for licensing and insuringyour vehicle. The easiest place tofind the VIN is on a plate fastened tothe top of the dashboard. You cansee it by looking through thewindshield on the driver’s side. It isalso on the certification labelattached to the driver’s doorjamb,and is stamped on the enginecompartment bulkhead. The VIN isalso provided in bar code on thecertification label.

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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

CERTIFICATION LABEL

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The transmission number is on alabel underneath the transmission.

The engine number is stamped onthe front right corner of the engineblock, below the valve cover.

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TRANSMISSION NUMBER

ENGINE NUMBER

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Engine

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162.0 in (4,115 mm)68.9 in (1,750 mm)50.6 in (1,285 mm)94.5 in (2,400 mm)57.9 in (1,470 mm)59.4 in (1,510 mm)

13.2 US gal (50 )

132 cu-in (2,157 cm )11.1 : 1

1.72 US gal (6.5 )2.01 US gal (7.6 )

5.1 US qt (4.8 )4.8 US qt (4.5 )5.9 US qt (5.6 )1.6 US qt (1.5 )1.7 US qt (1.6 )

0.78 US qt (0.74 )0.81 US qt (0.77 )2.6 US qt (2.5 )6.3 US qt (6.0 )3.43 x 3.57 in (87.0 x 90.7 mm)

LengthWidthHeightWheelbaseTrack

See the certification label attachedto the driver’s doorjamb.

Water cooled 4-stroke DOHCVTEC 4-cylinder gasoline engine

Type

Bore x StrokeDisplacementCompression ratioSpark plugs

Spark Plug Gap 0.04 in (1.1 mm)PK22PR-L11SPFR7G-11S Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the

engineReserve tank capacity:0.16 US gal (0.6 )Excluding the oil remaining in the engine

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Fuel tankEngine coolant

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Battery

Fuses

Alignment

Tires

Lights

Air conditioning

55 W12 V 12 V 36 AH/5 HR

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32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm )32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm )60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm )

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Front turn signal lightsRear turn signal lightsFront side marker/parking lightsBack-up lightsLicense plate lightInterior lightTrunk lightSide turn signal lights

Refrigerant typeCharge quantity

Lubricant type

HFC-134a (R-134a)21.2 22.9 oz (600 650 g)

12 V12 V12 V12 V12 V

21 W5 W5 W5 W5 W

24.7 26.5 oz (700 750 g)

12 V12 V12 V

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See page 190 or the fuse boxcover.See page 189 or the fuse labelattached to the inside of the fusebox door under the dashboard.

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Quality grades can be found whereapplicable on the tire sidewallbetween the tread shoulder and themaximum section width. Forexample:

All passenger car tires must conformto Federal Safety Requirements inaddition to these grades.

The treadwear grade is a compara-tive rating based on the wear rate ofthe tire when tested under controlledconditions on a specified governmenttest course. For example, a tiregraded 150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on thegovernment course as a tire graded100. The relative performance oftires depends upon the actual condi-tions of their use, however, and maydepart significantly from the normdue to variations in driving habits,service practices, and differences inroad characteristics and climate.

The traction grades, from highest tolowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Thosegrades represent the tire’s ability tostop on wet pavement as measuredunder controlled conditions onspecified government test surfacesof asphalt and concrete. A tiremarked C may have poor tractionperformance.

Warning: The traction gradeassigned to this tire is based onstraight-ahead braking traction tests,and does not include acceleration,cornering, hydroplaning, or peaktraction characteristics.

The tires on your vehicle meet allU.S. Federal Safety Requirements.All tires are also graded fortreadwear, traction, and temperatureperformance according toDepartment of Transportation(DOT) standards. The followingexplains these gradings.

DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)

Uniform Tire Quality Grading

Treadwear 200Traction AATemperature A

Treadwear Traction AA, A, B, C

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－The temperature grades are A (thehighest), B, and C, representing thetire’s resistance to the generation ofheat, and its ability to dissipate heatwhen tested under controlledconditions on a specified indoorlaboratory test wheel. Sustained hightemperature can cause the materialof the tire to degenerate and reducetire life, and excessive temperaturecan lead to sudden tire failure. GradeC corresponds to a level ofperformance that all passenger cartires must meet under the FederalMotor Vehicle Safety Standard No.109. Grades B and A representhigher levels of performance on thelaboratory test wheel than theminimum required by law.

Warning: The temperature grade forthis tire is established for a tire thatis properly inflated and notoverloaded. Excessive speed,underinflation, or excessive loading,either separately or in combination,can cause heat buildup and possibletire failure.

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The tires that came on your vehiclehave a number of markings. Thoseyou should be aware of are describedbelow.

Whenever tires are replaced, theyshould be replaced with tires of thesame size. The following is anexample of tire size with anexplanation of what each componentmeans.

Load index (a numerical codeassociated with the maximumload the tire can carry).

Speed symbol (analphabetical code indicatingthe maximum speed rating).

Max Press The maximum airpressure the tire can hold.

Max Load The maximum load thetire can carry at maximum airpressure.

Rim diameter in inches.

Tire construction code (Rindicates radial).

Aspect ratio (the tire’s sectionheight as a percentage of itswidth).

Tire width in millimeters.

The tire identification number (TIN)is a group of numbers and lettersthat look like this example:

This indicates that the tiremeets all requirements ofthe U.S. Department ofTransportation.

Manufacturer’sidentification mark.

Tire type code.

Date of manufacture.

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B97R

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Tire Size

Tire Identif ication Number

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Maximum Tire Load

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＊The burning of gasoline in yourvehicle’s engine produces several by-products. Some of these are carbonmonoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen(NOx), and hydrocarbons (HC).Gasoline evaporating from the tankalso produces hydrocarbons.Controlling the production of NOx,CO, and HC is important to theenvironment. Under certainconditions of sunlight and climate,NOx and HC react to formphotochemical ‘‘smog.’’ Carbonmonoxide does not contribute tosmog creation, but it is a poisonousgas.

In Canada, Honda vehicles complywith the Canadian emissionrequirements, as specified in anagreement with EnvironmentCanada, at the time they aremanufactured.

Your vehicle has a positivecrankcase ventilation system. Thiskeeps gasses that build up in theengine’s crankcase from going intothe atmosphere. The positive

crankcase ventilation valve routesthem from the crankcase back to theintake manifold. They are thendrawn into the engine and burned.

As gasoline evaporates in the fueltank, an evaporative emissionscontrol canister filled with charcoaladsorbs the vapor. It is stored in thiscanister while the engine is off. Afterthe engine is started and warmed up,the vapor is drawn into the engineand burned during driving.

The United States Clean Air Actsets standards for automobileemissions. It also requires thatautomobile manufacturers explain toowners how their emissions controlswork and what to do to maintainthem. This section summarizes howthe emissions controls work.Scheduled maintenance is on page

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The onboard refueling vaporrecovery (ORVR) system capturesthe fuel vapors during refueling. Thevapors are adsorbed in a canisterfilled with activated carbon. Whiledriving, the fuel vapors are drawninto the engine and burned off.

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Emissions Controls

Crankcase Emissions ControlSystem

Evaporative Emissions ControlSystem

The Clean Air Act

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The emissions control systems aredesigned and certified to work to-gether in reducing emissions tolevels that comply with the Clean AirAct. To make sure the emissionsremain low, you should use only newHonda replacement parts or theirequivalent for repairs. Using lowerquality parts may increase theemissions from your vehicle.

This system constantly adjusts theignition timing, reducing the amountof HC, CO, and NOx produced.

The emissions control systems arecovered by warranties separate fromthe rest of your vehicle. Read yourwarranty manual for more informa-tion.

The exhaust emissions controlsinclude three systems: PGM-FI,ignition timing control, and threeway catalytic converter. These threesystems work together to control theengine’s combustion and minimizethe amount of HC, CO, and NOx thatcomes out the tailpipe. The exhaustemissions control systems areseparate from the crankcase andevaporative emissions controlsystems.

The PGM-FI System uses sequentialmultiport fuel injection.It has three subsystems: air intake,engine control, and fuel control. Theengine control module (ECM) usesvarious sensors to determine howmuch air is going into the engine. Itthen controls how much fuel to injectunder all operating conditions.

The three way catalytic converter isin the exhaust system. Throughchemical reactions, it converts HC,CO, and NOx in the engine’s exhaustto carbon dioxide (CO ), nitrogen(N ), and water vapor.

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Exhaust Emissions Controls Replacement PartsIgnition Timing Control System

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The three way catalytic convertercontains precious metals that serveas catalysts, promoting chemicalreactions to convert the exhaustgasses without affecting the metals.The catalytic converter is referred toas a three-way catalyst, since it actson HC, CO, and NOx. A replacementunit must be an original Honda partor its equivalent.

The three way catalytic convertermust operate at a high temperaturefor the chemical reactions to takeplace. It can set on fire anycombustible materials that comenear it. Park your vehicle away fromhigh grass, dry leaves, or otherflammables.

A defective three way catalyticconverter contributes to air pollution,and can impair your engine’s per-formance. Follow these guidelines toprotect your vehicle’s three waycatalytic converter.

Always use unleaded gasoline.Even a small amount of leadedgasoline can contaminate thecatalyst metals, making the threeway catalytic converter ineffective.

Keep the engine tuned-up.

Have your vehicle diagnosed andrepaired if it is misfiring, back-firing, stalling, or otherwise notrunning properly.

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THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER

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If you take your vehicle for a stateemissions test shortly after thebattery has been disconnected orgone dead, it may not pass the test.This is because of certain ‘‘readinesscodes’’ that must be set in the on-board diagnostics for the emissionssystems. These codes are erasedwhen the battery is disconnected,and set again only after several daysof driving under a variety ofconditions.

If the testing facility determines thatthe readiness codes are not set, youwill be requested to return at a laterdate to complete the test. If you mustget the vehicle retested within thenext two or three days, you cancondition the vehicle for retesting bydoing the following.

Make sure the gas tank is nearly,but not completely, full (around3/4).

Without touching the acceleratorpedal, start the engine, and let itidle for 20 seconds.

Keep the vehicle in Neutral.Increase the engine speed to 2,000rpm, and hold it there until thetemperature gauge rises to at least1/4 of the scale (about 3 minutes).

Select a nearby lightly traveledmajor highway where you canmaintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph(80 to 97 km/h) for at least 20minutes. Drive on the highway in5th. Do not use the cruise control.When traffic allows, drive for 90seconds without moving the

accelerator pedal. (Vehicle speedmay vary slightly; this is okay.) Ifyou cannot do this for acontinuous 90 seconds because oftraffic conditions, drive for at least30 seconds, then repeat it twomore times (for a total of 90seconds).

Then drive in city/suburbantraffic for at least 10 minutes.When traffic conditions allow, letthe vehicle coast for severalseconds without using theaccelerator pedal or the brakepedal.

If the testing facility determines thereadiness codes are still not set, seeyour dealer.

Make sure the vehicle has beenparked with the engine off for 6hours or more.

Make sure the ambienttemperature is between 40° and95°F.

State Emissions Testing

Testing of Readiness Codes

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Customer Service................................Information . 206

....................Warranty Coverages . 207Reporting Safety Defects

..........................(U.S. Vehicles) . 208.....................Authorized Manuals . 209

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Honda dealership personnel aretrained professionals. They shouldbe able to answer all your questions.If you encounter a problem that yourdealership does not solve to yoursatisfaction, please discuss it withthe dealership’s management. Theservice manager or general managercan help. Almost all problems aresolved in this way.

If you are dissatisfied with thedecision made by the dealership’smanagement, contact your HondaCustomer Service Office.

U.S. Owners:

Canadian Owners:

In Puerto Rico and the U.S. VirginIslands:

When you call or write, please giveus this information:

Vehicle identification number (seepage )

Name and address of the dealerwho services your vehicle

Date of purchase

Mileage on your vehicle

Your name, address, andtelephone number

A detailed description of theproblem

Name of the dealer who sold thevehicle to you

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CUSTOMER RELATIONS

RELATIONS AVEC LA CLIENTÉLE

American Honda Motor Co., Inc.Automobile Customer ServiceMail Stop 500-2N-7A1919 Torrance BoulevardTorrance, California 90501-2746

Tel: (800) 999-1009

Honda Canada Inc.715 Milner AvenueToronto, ONM1B 2K8

Tel: 1-888-9-HONDA-9Fax: Toll-free 1-877-939-0909

Toronto (416) 287-4776

Vortex Motor Corp.Bella InternationalP.O. Box 190816San Juan, PR 00919-0816

Tel: (787) 620-7028

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Your new vehicle is covered by thesewarranties:

covers your new vehicle, except forthe battery, emissions controlsystems, and accessories, againstdefects in materials andworkmanship.

these twowarranties cover your vehicle’semissions control systems. Time,mileage, and coverage areconditional. Please read yourwarranty booklet for exactinformation.

a seatbelt that fails to function properly iscovered for the useful life of thevehicle.

Honda accessories are coveredunder this warranty. Time andmileage limits depend on the type ofaccessory and other factors. Pleaseread your warranty booklet fordetails.

covers all Hondareplacement parts against defects inmaterials and workmanship.

providescoverage for as long as the pur-chaser of the muffler owns thevehicle.

provides proratedcoverage for a replacement batterypurchased from your dealer.

all exterior body panelsare covered for rust-through fromthe inside for the specified timeperiod with no mileage limit.

this warranty gives upto 100 percent credit toward areplacement battery.

Restrictions and exclusions apply toall these warranties. Please read the2006 Honda warranty informationbooklet that came with your vehiclefor precise information on warrantycoverages. Your vehicle’s originaltires are covered by theirmanufacturer. Tire warrantyinformation is in a separate booklet.

Please refer to the 2006 warrantymanual that came with your vehicle.

Warranty Coverages

U.S. Owners

Canadian Owners

New Vehicle Limited Warranty

Emissions Control Systems DefectsWarranty and EmissionsPerformance Warranty

Seat Belt Limited Warranty

Accessory Limited Warranty

Replacement Parts LimitedWarranty

Replacement Muffler LifetimeLimited Warranty

Replacement Battery LimitedWarranty

Rust Perforation LimitedWarranty

Original Equipment Battery LimitedWarranty

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If you believe that your vehicle has adefect which could cause a crash orcould cause injury or death, youshould immediately inform theNational Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration (NHTSA) in additionto notifying American Honda MotorCo., Inc.

If NHTSA receives similar com-plaints, it may open an investigation,and if it finds that a safety defectexists in a group of vehicles, it mayorder a recall and remedy campaign.However, NHTSA cannot becomeinvolved in individual problemsbetween you, your dealer, orAmerican Honda Motor Co., Inc.

To contact NHTSA, call the VehicleSafety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go towww.safercar.gov; or write to:Administrator, NHTSA, 400 SeventhStreet, SW., Washington, DC, 20590.You can also obtain otherinformation about motor vehiclesafety from www.safercar.gov.

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....................................Accessories . 113ACCESSORY (Ignition Key

.......................................Position) . 62...............Accessory Power Socket . 78

....................Additives, Engine Oil . 144...............................Airbag (SRS) . 9, 20

................Air Conditioning System . 82............................................Usage . 84

.......................Air Pressure, Tires . 162

.......................Alcohol in Gasoline . 108AM/FM Stereo Radio

.....................................Reception . 89......................................Antifreeze . 146

Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)...............................Indicator . 42, 127

...................................Operation . 126.Anti-theft Steering Column Lock . 61

..........................Anti-theft System . 102......................................Audio Panel . 79

..................................Audio System . 86...Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 18

.............Automatic Speed Control . 103

........Back-up Light Replacement . 156Battery

Charging System...........................Indicator . 46, 182

............................Jump Starting . 178..............................Maintenance . 166............................Specifications . 197

..............................Before Driving . 107....................................Belts, Seat . 8, 16

.............................Beverage Holder . 78..................................Booster Seats . 37

............................................Brakes . 125...........Anti-lock System (ABS) . 126

.............Break-in, New Linings . 108...........................................Fluid . 151

.........................................Parking . 75..........................System Design . 126

.................System Indicator . 46, 184........................Wear Indicators . 126

.............................Braking System . 125.................Break-in, New Vehicle . 108

..Brightness Control, Instruments . 58........................Brights, Headlights . 57

.........................Bulb Replacement . 152..........................Back-up Lights . 156

.................................Headlights . 152...........Side Turn Signal Lights . 155

............................Specifications . 197............Turn Signal Lights . 154, 156

..............................Bulbs, Halogen . 152

............................Capacities Chart . 196.............Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 40

....................Cargo, How to Carry . 115..............CAUTION, Explanation of . ii

...........................................CD Care . 98.....................................CD Changer . 98

.....CD Changer Error Messages . 100........................CD Error Messages . 99

.........................................CD Player . 96........................Certification Label . 194

.................................Chains, Tires . 165....................Changing a Flat Tire . 171

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Changing Oil........................................How to . 144......................................When to . 139

...Charging System Indicator . 46, 182............Checklist, Before Driving . 121

.....................................Child Safety . 28..............................Booster Seats . 37

...................................Child Seats . 33.....Important Safety Reminders . 31

..........................Larger Children . 36.......................Risk with Airbags . 29

.............................Small Children . 32.......................................Child Seats . 33

.......................Cleaning Seat Belts . 157.................................................Clock . 54

...................................Clutch Fluid . 151........................CO in the Exhaust . 201

............Cold Weather, Starting in . 122......................Compact Spare Tire . 170

...............Consumer Information . 206.............Controls, Instruments and . 43

..............................Convertible Top . 70...............Convertible Top Cover . 72

..Lowering the Convertible Top . 70................................Maintenance . 74

.....Raising the Convertible Top . 73

Coolant........................................Adding . 146

....................................Checking . 112.........................Proper Solution . 146

...................Temperature Gauge . 52Crankcase Emission Control

........................................System . 201................Cruise Control Indicator . 47............Cruise Control Operation . 103

......................................Cup Holder . 78.............Customer Service Office . 206

..............................Economy, Fuel . 112..................................Emergencies . 169

.............Battery, Jump Starting . 178...........Brake System Indicator . 184

................DANGER, Explanation of . ii...................................Dashboard . 3, 44

..............Dashboard Lower Pocket . 79................Daytime Running Lights . 57

Daytime Running Lights.......................................Indicator . 48

.................................Dead Battery . 178.........Defects, Reporting Safety . 208

................Defogger, Rear Window . 59

................Defrosting the Windows . 85..........................Differential Fluid . 150

....................................Dimensions . 196

...............Dimming the Headlights . 57Dipstick

..................................Engine Oil . 111..........................Directional Signals . 57

........Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 126.....................Disposal of Used Oil . 146...................Do Not Tow a Trailer . 129

Doors..............Locking and Unlocking . 63

.......................Monitor Indicator . 47......................Power Door Locks . 63

........DOT Tire Quality Grading . 198Downshifting, Manual

.............................Transmission . 123...........Driver and Passenger Safety . 5

...........................................Driving . 119....................................Economy . 112

........................Driving Guidelines . 120..................Dust and Pollen Filter . 158

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...............Gas Mileage, Improving . 112..........................................Gasohol . 108.........................................Gasoline . 108...........................................Gauge . 52

.....................Low Fuel Indicator . 49................Octane Requirement . 108

........................Tank, Refueling . 109.............................................Gauges . 51

...Engine Coolant Temperature . 52...............................................Fuel . 52

.....................................Fan, Interior . 83...........................................Features . 81

....................Filling the Fuel Tank . 109Filters

.........................Dust and Pollen . 158...............................................Oil . 144

.............Flashers, Hazard Warning . 58...................Flat Tire, Changing a . 171

Fluids..........................................Brake . 151.........................................Clutch . 151

..............Manual Transmission . 149..................Windshield Washer . 148

..........................Four-way Flashers . 58

.................................................Fuel . 108......................Fill Door and Cap . 109

...........................................Gauge . 52.....................Low Fuel Indicator . 49

................Octane Requirement . 108...............................Oxygenated . 108

........................Tank, Refueling . 109...............................Fuel Economy . 112

..............Fuel Station Procedures . 109.....................Fuses, Checking the . 186

................Changing a Flat Tire . 171.....Charging System Indicator . 182

..................Checking the Fuses . 186...Closing the Convertible Top . 185

.........Hazard Warning Flashers . 57............................Jump Starting . 178

.....Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 182...Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 183

..................Overheated Engine . 179.......................................Towing . 191

...........................Emergency Brake . 76......................Emergency Flashers . 58

......................Emergency Towing . 191............Emergency Trunk Opener . 64

.......................Emissions Controls . 201.............Emissions Testing, State . 204

Engine............Adding Engine Coolant . 146

....Coolant Temperature Gauge . 52.........................If It Won’t Start . 176

Malfunction Indicator................................Lamp . 47, 183

.......................Oil Life Indicator . 133........Oil Pressure Indicator . 46, 182..............Oil, What Kind to Use . 143

...............................Overheating . 179

............................Specifications . 196

............................Speed Limiter . 124...............................Start Button . 122

.......................................Starting . 122......................Ethanol in Gasoline . 108

...Evaporative Emission Controls . 201...............................Exhaust Fumes . 40

Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat........................................Belts by . 14

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Gearshift Lever Positions..............Manual Transmission . 124

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.............................(GVWR) . 116, 196

.............Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 152..............Hazard Warning Flashers . 58

Headlights........................................Aiming . 152

............Daytime Running Lights . 57..................High Beam Indicator . 48

...........................Reminder Tone . 57........Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 152

...................................Turning on . 57.........Heating and Cooling System . 82

............................High Beam Lever . 57.......................Hood, Opening the . 110

..................................................Horn . 55...........................Hydraulic Clutch . 151

................Jacking Up the Vehicle . 172.......................................Jack, Tire . 171

................................Jump Starting . 178

..................................................Keys . 60Identification Number,

.......................................Vehicle . 194

Ignition..............................................Keys . 60

...........................................Switch . 62............Timing Control System . 201

........................Immobilizer System . 61.........Important Safety Precautions . 6

Indicators..............ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) . 47

Brake (Parking and Brake............................System) . 47, 184

................Charging System . 46, 182.............................Cruise Control . 47

....................................Door-open . 47DRL(Daytime Running

......................................Lights) . 48EPS (Electrical Power

..................................Steering) . 47...................................High Beam . 48

........Key (Immobilizer System) . 49......................................Low Fuel . 49

................Low Oil Pressure . 46, 182...............Maintenance Required . 50

Malfunction Indicator................................Lamp . 47, 183.......................................Seat Belt . 46

...............................................SRS . 47

..................................Trunk-open . 47Turn Signal and Hazard

...................................Warning . 48..VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist) . 50

.........Indicators, Instrument Panel . 46...................Inflation, Proper Tire . 161

........Recommended Pressures . 162...................................Inside Mirror . 75

.............................Inspection, Tire . 162....................Installing a Child Seat . 33

............................Instrument Panel . 45........Instrument Panel Brightness . 58

.................................Interior Lights . 80........................................Introduction . i

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..............Panel Brightness Control . 58...........................................Parking . 125

.................................Parking Brake . 76Parking Brake and Brake System

.....................................Indicator . 184

.......................Label, Certification . 194.................Lane Change, Signaling . 57

..................Lap/Shoulder Belts . 12, 16Lights

....................Bulb Replacement . 152.......................................Indicator . 46

..................................Turn Signal . 57....................................Load Limits . 116

......LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 62Locks

.......Anti-theft Steering Column . 62............................Fuel Fill Door . 109

.................................Power Door . 63...........................................Trunk . 63

........................Low Coolant Level . 112.........................Low Fuel Indicator . 49

...Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 46, 182...Lubricant Specifications Chart . 196

...........Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 115

..................................Maintenance . 131........................................Minder . 133

.........................Minder Indicator . 50Owner’s Maintenance

...................................Checks . 138........................................Record . 140

..........................................Safety . 132.Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 47, 183

...................Manual Transmission . 123........Manual Transmission Fluid . 149

...............................Meters, Gauges . 51...................Methanol in Gasoline . 108

..........................Mirrors, Adjusting . 75...............Modifying Your Vehicle . 114

..................New Vehicle Break-in . 108.....................Normal Shift Speeds . 124

...................NOTICE, Explanation of . i...............Numbers, Identification . 194

...Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 108.........................................Odometer . 51

...............................Odometer, Trip . 51

Oil........................Change, How to . 144......................Change, When to . 139......................Checking Engine . 111..............Pressure Indicator . 46, 182

Selecting Proper Viscosity......................................Chart . 144

...........ON (Ignition Key Position) . 62Onboard Refueling Vapor

....................................Recovery . 201.........................Opening the Trunk . 63

..............................Outside Mirrors . 75....Outside Temperature Indicator . 52

....................Overheating, Engine . 179....Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 138

.........................Oxygenated Fuels . 108

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.................................Parking Lights . 57.............................PGM-FI System . 202

...................................Pollen Filter . 158..........................Power Door Locks . 63

..................Power Socket Location . 77..............................Power Windows . 68

.........Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 14........................Preparing to Drive . 121

.........Protecting Adults and Teens . 10...Additional Safety Precautions . 15

.....Advice for Pregnant Women . 14........................Protecting Children . 28

.....................General Guidelines . 28.......Protecting Larger Children . 36

.........Protecting Small Children . 32

...................Radiator Overheating . 179...............Radio/CD Sound System . 86

.................Radio Theft Protection . 102...................Readiness Codes . 183, 204

..Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 156............................Rear View Mirror . 75

.................Rear Window Defogger . 59................Reclining the Seat-backs . 67

.......Recommended Shift Speeds . 124Recovery Vehicle, Emergency

.......................................Towing . 191........................................Refueling . 109

.......................Reminder Indicators . 45

.......................Remote Transmitter . 65Replacement Information

..............Dust and Pollen Filter . 158................Engine Oil and Filter . 144

..........................................Fuses . 186................................Light Bulbs . 152

....................................Schedule . 133...........................................Tires . 164

.............................Wiper Blades . 159Replacing Seat Belts After a

............................................Crash . 18..........Reporting Safety Defects . 208

Reserve Tank, Engine...............................Coolant . 112, 146

...............................Restraint, Child . 28...........................Reverse Lockout . 124

................................Rotation, Tire . 163

..................................Safety Belts . 8, 16

.........Safety Defects, Reporting . 208.................................Safety Features . 7

...........................................Airbags . 9.......................................Seat Belts . 8

.............Safety Labels, Location of . 41...............................Safety Messages . ii

................................Satellite Radio . 91.....................................Seat Belts . 8, 16

...............Additional Information . 16.....Advice for Pregnant Women . 14

Automatic Seat Belt...............................Tensioners . 18

.....................................Cleaning . 157......................Lap/Shoulder Belt . 17

................................Maintenance . 18Reminder Indicator and

................................Beeper . 16, 46...................System Components . 16

...............Use During Pregnancy . 14........................Seats, Adjusting the . 67

...............................Serial Number . 194...........................Service Intervals . 139...........................Service Manual . 209

.........Service Station Procedures . 109............................Setting the Clock . 54

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..........Taillights, Changing Bulbs . 156.Taking Care of the Unexpected . 169

Technical Descriptions....DOT Tire Quality Grading . 198.....Emissions Control Systems . 201

Three Way Catalytic...............................Converter . 203

.......................Temperature Gauge . 52...................Tensioners, Seat Belts . 18................Theft Protection, Radio . 102

..Three Way Catalytic Converter . 203............................Time, Setting the . 54

....................................Tire Chains . 165.........Tire, How to Change a Flat . 171

.................................Tire Labeling . 200...............................................Tires . 161

..............................Air Pressure . 162...................................Balancing . 163

........................................Chains . 165.........................Checking Wear . 162

.................Compact Spare Tire . 170....DOT Tire Quality Grading . 198

......................................Inflation . 161..................................Inspection . 162...................................Replacing . 164

........................Rotation, Do not . 163...........................................Snow . 165

............................Specifications . 197...........................................Wear . 163

...................Tools, Tire Changing . 171

Shifting..............Manual Transmission . 123

Side Turn Signal, Bulb..............................Replacement . 155...............................Signaling Turns . 57

.....................................Snow Tires . 165..................................Sound System . 86

Spare Tire......................................Inflating . 162

............................Specifications . 197....................................Spark Plugs . 196

................................Specifications . 196

................................Speed Control . 103

................................Speed Limiter . 124..........SRS, Additional Information . 20

...Additional Safety Precautions . 27.............................Airbag Service . 27

......Airbag System Components . 20How the SRS Indicator

.......................................Works . 25How Your Front Airbags

.........................................Work . 22.............................SRS Indicator . 25, 47

...................................Start Button . 122

.......................Starting the Engine . 122In Cold Weather at High

..................................Altitude . 122................With a Dead Battery . 178..............State Emissions Testing . 204

........Steam Coming from Engine . 179Steering Wheel

.............Anti-theft Column Lock . 62.....................Stereo Sound System . 86

....................Storing Your Vehicle . 167................................Stuck Vehicle . 191

Supplemental Restraint System..................................Servicing . 27

.........................SRS Indicator . 25, 47...................System Components . 20

..................................Synthetic Oil . 144

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Towing......................A Trailer, Do Not . 129

................Emergency Wrecker . 191..................Trailer, Do Not Tow a . 129

TransmissionChecking Fluid Level, Manual

.........................Transmission . 149...........................Fluid Selection . 149

..............Identification Number . 195Shifting the Manual

.........................Transmission . 123.....................................Treadwear . 198.......................................Trip Meter . 51

................................................Trunk . 63........Emergency Trunk Opener . 64

.................................Opening the . 63.............Open Monitor Indicator . 47

....................................Turn Signals . 57 .............WARNING, Explanation of . ii.........Warning Labels, Location of . 41

..................Warranty Coverages . 207Washer, Windshield

........Checking the Fluid Level . 148.....................................Operation . 56

...........................................Wheels . 164............Alignment and Balance . 163

..............................Wrench, Nut . 172

....Windows, Operating the Power . 67Windshield

.......................................Cleaning . 56.....................................Defroster . 85

.......................................Washers . 56Wipers, Windshield

.......................Changing Blades . 159.....................................Operation . 56

....................................Worn Tires . 163.....Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 191

Unexpected, Taking Care..........................................of the . 169

..Uniform Tire Quality Grading . 198........................Unleaded Gasoline . 108

.......Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 146

.................Vehicle Capacity Load . 116......................Vehicle Dimensions . 196

....Vehicle Identification Number . 194Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)

....................................System . 128................VSA System Indicator . 50

...........VSA Activation Indicator . 50.........................VSA Off Switch . 129

.............................Vehicle Storage . 167........................................Ventilation . 84

.................................................VIN . 194..................................Viscosity, Oil . 144 ........................XM Satellite Radio . 91

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Service Information Summary

Gasoline:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

Tire Pressure (measured cold):

Spare Tire Pressure:Recommended Engine Oil:

Manual Transmission Fluid:

Brake Fluid:60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm )

32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm )

32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm )

5.1 US qt (4.8 )

Premium unleaded gasoline,pump octane number of 91 orhigher.

Oil change capacity (includingfilter):

Front:

Rear:

API premium grade 10W-30detergent oil (see page ).

Front:

Honda Manual TransmissionFluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30or 10W-40 motor oil as atemporary replacement (see page

).

Capacity:

Honda Heavy Duty Brake FluidDOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 orDOT 4 brake fluid as a temporaryreplacement (see page ).

1.7 US qt (1.6 )

143

149

151

13.2 US gal (50 )

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