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© 2007 Honda Motor Co., Ltd. P/N 00X31-SVA-6210
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Owner’s Identification
DEALER’S SIGNATURE
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Introduction
Congratulations! Your selection of a 2008 Honda Civic was a wise investment. As you read this manual, you will
It will give you years of driving pleasure. find information that is preceded by
a symbol. This
One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new vehicle is to information is intended to help you
read this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and avoid damage to your vehicle, other
convenience items. Afterwards, keep this owner’s manual in your vehicle so property, or the environment.
you can refer to it at any time.
Several warranties protect your new vehicle. Read the warranty booklet
thoroughly so you understand the coverages and are aware of your rights
and responsibilities.
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Introduction
WARNING: This product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
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Your safety, and the safety of others, You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms,
is very important. And operating this including:
vehicle safely is an important
responsibility. Safety Labels − on the vehicle.
Safety Messages − preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of
To help you make informed three signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.
decisions about safety, we have These signal words mean:
provided operating procedures and
other information on labels and in You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
this manual. This information alerts HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
you to potential hazards that could
hurt you or others. You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
Of course, it is not practical or
possible to warn you about all the You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow
hazards associated with operating or instructions.
maintaining your vehicle. You must
use your own good judgement. Safety Headings − such as Important Safety Reminders or Important
Safety Precautions.
Safety Section − such as Driver and Passenger Safety.
Instructions − how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.
This entire book is filled with important safety information − please read it
carefully.
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Contents
Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection) ............................................................. 5
Instruments and Controls (indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column) ........................................... 53
Features (heating and cooling, audio, steering wheel, security, and cruise control) ........................................ 113
Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading) ........................................................................ 185
Maintenance (minder, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage).................................................. 223
Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire, dead battery, overheating, and fuses) .......................................... 269
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only) (warranty and contact information)................... 311
Index ................................................................................................................................................. I
INDEX
Service Information Summary (fluid capacities and tire pressures) ................................................... last page
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Overview of Contents
PASSENGER’S FRONT
MIRROR CONTROLS* AIRBAG (P.9, 23)
(P.104)
AUDIO SYSTEM*
(P.119)
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH*
(P.80)
HEATING/COOLING*
POWER WINDOW CONTROLS
SWITCHES* (P.114)
(P.100)
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
(P.188) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FUEL FILL DOOR/ ACCESSORY POWER (P.208)
TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE SOCKETS MANUAL TRANSMISSION
A/T model is shown. (P.187, 90) (P.108) (P.205)
*: If equipped
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*1 : Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Refer to the navigation system manual.
*2 : To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
*3 : If equipped.
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This section gives you important Additional Information About All Children Should Sit in a
information about how to protect Your Seat Belts ........................ 18 Back Seat .................................. 33
yourself and your passengers. It Seat Belt System Components ... 18 The Passenger’s Front Airbag
shows you how to use seat belts. It Lap/Shoulder Belt ....................... 19 Can Pose Serious Risks .......... 33
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You’ll find many safety Restrain All Children every additional drink. So don’t drink
recommendations throughout this Children age 12 and under should and drive, and don’t let your friends
section, and throughout this manual. ride properly restrained in a back drink and drive, either.
The recommendations on this page seat, not the front seat. Infants and
are the ones we consider to be the small children should be restrained Control Your Speed
most important. in a child seat. Larger children Excessive speed is a major factor in
should use a booster seat and a lap/ crash injuries and deaths. Generally,
Always Wear Your Seat Belt shoulder belt until they can use the the higher the speed, the greater the
A seat belt is your best protection in belt properly without a booster seat risk, but serious injuries can also
all types of collisions. Airbags are (see pages 32 − 49 ). occur at lower speeds. Never drive
designed to supplement seat belts, faster than is safe for current
not replace them. So even though Be Aware of Airbag Hazards conditions, regardless of the
your vehicle is equipped with airbags, While airbags can save lives, they maximum speed posted.
make sure you and your passengers can cause serious or fatal injuries to
always wear your seat belts, and occupants who sit too close to them, Keep Your Vehicle in Safe
wear them properly (see page 14 ). or are not properly restrained. Condition
Infants, young children, and short Having a tire blowout or a
adults are at the greatest risk. Be mechanical failure can be extremely
sure to follow all instructions and hazardous. To reduce the possibility
warnings in this manual. of such problems, check your tire
pressures and condition frequently,
Don’t Drink and Drive and perform all regularly scheduled
Alcohol and driving don’t mix. Even maintenance (see page 225 ).
one drink can reduce your ability to
respond to changing conditions, and
your reaction time gets worse with
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Airbags
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The most important things you need What you should do: Always wear The rest of this section gives more
to know about your airbags are: your seat belt properly, and sit detailed information about how you
upright and as far back from the can maximize your safety.
Airbags do not replace seat belts. steering wheel as possible while
They are designed to supplement allowing full control of the vehicle. A Remember, however, that no safety
the seat belts. front passenger should move their system can prevent all injuries or
seat as far back from the dashboard deaths that can occur in a severe
Airbags offer no protection in rear as possible. crash, even when seat belts are
impacts, or minor frontal or side properly worn and the airbags deploy.
collisions.
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Introduction Locking the doors reduces the 2.Adjust the Front Seats
The following pages provide chance of someone being thrown out
instructions on how to properly of the vehicle during a crash, and it
protect the driver, adult passengers, helps prevent passengers from
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5.Fasten and Position the Seat This spreads the forces of a crash
Belts over the strongest bones in your
Insert the latch plate into the buckle, upper body.
then tug on the belt to make sure the
belt is securely latched. Check that
the belt is not twisted, because a
twisted belt can cause serious Improperly positioning the seat
injuries in a crash. belts can cause serious injury
or death in a crash.
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Never place the shoulder portion of a 6.Maintain a Proper Sitting In addition, an occupant who is out of
lap/shoulder belt under your arm or Position position in the front seat can be
behind your back. This could cause After all occupants have adjusted seriously or fatally injured in a crash
very serious injuries in a crash. their seats and head restraints, and by striking interior parts of the
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Advice for Pregnant Women When driving, remember to sit Additional Safety Precautions
upright and adjust the seat as far Two people should never use the
back as possible while allowing full same seat belt. If they do, they
control of the vehicle. When riding could be very seriously injured in a
as a front passenger, adjust the seat crash.
as far back as possible.
Do not put any accessories on seat
This will reduce the risk of injuries belts. Devices intended to improve
to both you and your unborn child occupant comfort or reposition the
that can be caused by a crash or an shoulder part of a seat belt can
inflating front airbag. reduce the protective capability of
the belt and increase the chance of
Each time you have a checkup, ask serious injury in a crash.
your doctor if it’s okay for you to
If you are pregnant, the best way to drive. Do not place hard or sharp objects
protect yourself and your unborn between yourself and a front
child when driving or riding in a airbag. Carrying hard or sharp
vehicle is to always wear a seat belt, objects on your lap, or driving with
and keep the lap part of the belt as a pipe or other sharp object in
low as possible across the hips. your mouth, can result in injuries
if your front airbag inflates.
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Keep your hands and arms away Never let passengers ride on top of
from the airbag covers. If your a folded-down rear seat. If they do,
hands or arms are close to an they could be very seriously
airbag cover, they could be injured injured in a crash.
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Seat Belt System Components This system monitors the front seat If the indicator comes on or the
Your seat belt system includes lap/ belts. If you turn the ignition switch beeper sounds when the driver’s seat
shoulder belts in all five seating to the ON (II) position before your belt is latched and there is no front
positions. The front seat belts are seat belt is fastened, the beeper will seat passenger and no items on the
also equipped with automatic seat sound and the indicator will flash. If front seat, something may be
belt tensioners. your seat belt is not fastened before interfering with the monitoring
This system uses the same sensors the beeper stops, the indicator will system. Look for and remove:
as the front airbags to monitor stop flashing but remain on.
whether the front seat belts are Any items under the front
latched or unlatched, and how much If a front passenger does not fasten passenger’s seat.
weight is on the front passenger’s their seat belt, the indicator will
seat (see pages 22 and 25 ). come on about 6 seconds after the Any object(s) hanging on the seat
ignition switch is turned to the ON or in the seat-back pocket.
The seat belt system (II) position.
includes an indicator on the Any object(s) touching the rear of
instrument panel and a beeper to If either the driver or a front the seat-back.
remind you and your passengers to passenger does not fasten their seat
fasten your seat belts. belt while driving, the beeper will If no obstructions are found, have
sound and the indicator will flash your vehicle checked by a dealer.
again at regular intervals.
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Lap/Shoulder Belt All seat belts have an emergency Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners
The lap and shoulder belt goes over locking retractor. In normal driving,
your shoulder, across your chest, the retractor lets you move freely in
and across your hips. your seat while it keeps some
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The tensioners are designed to Seat Belt Maintenance If a seat belt is worn during a crash,
activate in any collision severe For safety, you should check the it must be replaced by your dealer. A
enough to cause the front airbags to condition of your seat belts regularly. belt that has been worn during a
deploy. crash may not provide the same level
Pull each belt out fully, and look for of protection in a subsequent crash.
If a side airbag or side curtain airbag frays, cuts, burns, and wear. Check
deploys during a side impact, the that the latches work smoothly and The dealer should also inspect the
tensioner on that side of the vehicle the belts retract easily. If a belt does anchors for damage and replace
will also deploy. not retract easily, cleaning the belt them if needed. If the automatic seat
may correct the problem (see page belt tensioners activate during a
The tensioners can also be activated 251 ). Any belt that is not in good crash, they must be replaced.
during a collision in which the front condition or working properly will
airbags do not deploy. In this case, the not provide good protection and
airbags would not be needed, but the should be replaced as soon as
additional restraint could be helpful. possible. Not checking or maintaining
seat belts can result in serious
When the tensioners are activated, Honda provides a limited warranty injury or death if the seat belts
the seat belts will remain tight until on seat belts. See your Honda do not work properly when
they are unbuckled. Warranty Information booklet for needed.
details.
Check your seat belts regularly
and have any problem
corrected as soon as possible.
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Your airbag system includes: Sensors that can detect a Weight sensors that monitor the
Two SRS (supplemental restraint moderate to severe front impact or weight on the front passenger’s
system) front airbags. The driver’s side impact. seat. If the weight is about 65 lbs
airbag is stored in the center of (29 kg) or less (the weight of an
the steering wheel; the front Sensors that can detect whether a infant or small child), the
passenger’s airbag is stored in the child is in the passenger’s side passenger’s front airbag will be
dashboard. Both are marked ‘‘SRS airbag path and signal the control turned off (see page 25 ).
AIRBAG’’ (see page 23 ). unit to turn the airbag off (see
page 27 ). A sophisticated electronic system
Two side airbags, one for the that continually monitors and
driver and one for a front Sensors that can detect whether records information about the
passenger. The airbags are stored the driver’s seat belt and the front sensors, the control unit, the
in the outer edges of the seat- passenger’s seat belt are latched airbag activators, the seat belt
backs. Both are marked ‘‘SIDE or unlatched (see page 18 ). tensioners, and driver and front
AIRBAG’’ (see page 26 ). passenger seat belt use when the
A driver’s seat position sensor that ignition switch is in the ON (II)
Two side curtain airbags, one for monitors the distance of the seat position.
each side of the vehicle. The from the front airbag. If the seat is
airbags are stored in the ceiling, too far forward, the airbag will An indicator on the instrument
above the side windows. The front inflate with less force (see page panel that alerts you to a possible
and rear pillars are marked ‘‘SIDE 25 ). problem with your airbags,
CURTAIN AIRBAG’’ (see page sensors, or seat belt tensioners
28 ). (see page 28 ).
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An indicator on the instrument How Your Front Airbags Work During a frontal crash, your seat belt
panel that alerts you that the restrains your lower body and torso,
passenger’s side airbag has been and the front airbag helps protect
turned off (see page 29 ). your head and chest.
If the rate of deceleration is high Only the driver’s airbag will deploy if
enough, the control unit will instantly there is no passenger in the front
inflate the driver’s and front seat, or if the advanced airbag
passenger’s airbags, at the time and system has turned the passenger’s
with the force needed. airbag off (see page 25 ).
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Advanced Airbags
Your front airbags are also advanced
airbags. The main purpose of this
feature is to help prevent airbag-
Do not spill any liquids on or The driver’s advanced front airbag The passenger’s advanced front
under the seats, cover the sensors, system includes a seat position airbag system has weight sensors
or put any objects or metal items sensor under the seat. If the seat is under the seat. Although Honda
under the front seats. too far forward, the airbag will does not encourage carrying an
inflate with less force, regardless of infant or small child in front, if the
Back-seat passengers should not the severity of the impact. sensors detect the weight of an
put their feet under the front seats. infant or small child (up to about 65
If there is a problem with the sensor, lbs or 29 kg), the system will
Failure to follow these instructions the SRS indicator will come on, and automatically turn the passenger’s
could damage the sensors or prevent the airbag will inflate in the normal front airbag off.
them from working properly. manner regardless of the driver’s
seating position.
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Be aware that objects placed on Moving the front seat forcibly How Your Side Airbags Work
the passenger’s seat can also back against cargo on the seat or
cause the airbag to be turned off. floor behind it.
When the airbag is turned off, a Moving the front seat or seat-back
‘‘passenger airbag off’’ indicator in forcibly back against the folded
the center of the dashboard comes rear seat.
on (see page 29 ).
Hanging heavy items on the front
If the weight sensors detect there is passenger seat, or placing heavy
no passenger in the front seat, the items in the seat-back pocket.
airbag will be off. However, the
passenger airbag off indicator will If your vehicle is equipped with
not come on. the floor mats, make sure the floor
mat behind the front passenger’s If you ever have a moderate to
To ensure that the passenger’s seat is positioned properly (see severe side impact, sensors will
advanced front airbag system will page 252 ). If it is not, the mat may detect rapid acceleration and signal
work properly, do not do anything interfere with the proper operation the control unit to instantly inflate
that would increase or decrease the of the sensors and operation of the either the driver’s or the passenger’s
weight on the front passenger’s seat. seat. side airbag.
This includes:
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Only one airbag will deploy during a Side Airbag Cutoff System If the side airbag off indicator comes
side impact. If the impact is on the Your vehicle has a side airbag cutoff on (see page 29 ), have the
passenger’s side, the passenger’s system designed primarily to protect passenger sit upright. Once the
side airbag will deploy even if there a child riding in the front passenger’s passenger is out of the airbag’s
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How Your Side Curtain Airbags If the impact is on the passenger’s How the SRS Indicator Works
Work side, the passenger’s side curtain The SRS indicator alerts
airbag will inflate even if there are no you to a potential problem
occupants on that side of the vehicle. with your airbags or seat belt
tensioners.
To get the best protection from the
side curtain airbags, occupants When you turn the ignition switch to
should wear their seat belts and sit the ON (II) position, this indicator
upright and well back in their seats. comes on briefly then goes off. This
tells you the system is working
properly.
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If you see any of these indications, How the Side Airbag Off How the Passenger Airbag Off
the airbags and seat belt tensioners Indicator Works Indicator Works
may not work properly when you U.S. Canada
need them. PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR
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Be aware that objects placed on the If the indicator comes on with no Airbag Service
front seat can cause the indicator to front seat passenger and no objects Your airbag systems are virtually
come on. on the seat, or with an adult riding maintenance free, and there are no
there, something may be interfering parts you can safely service.
If no weight is detected on the front with the weight sensors. Look for However, you must have your
seat, the airbag will be automatically and remove: vehicle serviced if:
shut off. However, the indicator will
not come on. Any items under the front An airbag ever inflates. Any airbag
passenger’s seat. that has deployed must be
The passenger airbag off indicator replaced along with the control
may come on and off repeatedly if Any object(s) hanging on the seat unit and other related parts. Any
the total weight on the seat is near or in the seat-back pocket. seat belt tensioner that activates
the airbag cutoff threshold. must also be replaced.
Any object(s) touching the rear of
If an adult or teenage passenger is the seat-back. Do not try to remove or replace
riding in front, move the seat as far any airbag by yourself. This must
to the rear as possible, and have the If no obstructions are found, have be done by an authorized dealer or
passenger sit upright and wear the your vehicle checked by a dealer as a knowledgeable body shop.
seat belt properly. soon as possible.
The SRS indicator alerts you to a
problem. Take your vehicle to an
authorized dealer as soon as
possible. If you ignore this
indication, your airbags may not
operate properly.
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If your vehicle has a moderate to Additional Safety Precautions Do not cover or replace front seat-
severe impact. Even if your Do not attempt to deactivate your back covers without consulting
airbags do not inflate, your dealer airbags. Together, airbags and your dealer. Improperly replacing
should inspect the driver’s seat seat belts provide the best or covering front seat-back covers
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All Children Should Sit in a Back The Passenger’s Front Airbag Small Children
Seat Can Pose Serious Risks Placing a forward-facing child seat in
According to accident statistics, Front airbags have been designed to the front seat of a vehicle equipped
children of all ages and sizes are help protect adults in a moderate to with a passenger’s front airbag can
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Canadian Models
SUN VISOR
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If You Must Drive with Several If a Child Requires Close Additional Safety Precautions
Children Attention Never hold an infant or child on
Your vehicle has a back seat where Many parents say they prefer to put your lap. If you are not wearing a
children can be properly restrained. an infant or a small child in the front seat belt in a crash, you could be
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Make sure any unused seat belt Lock both doors and the trunk
that a child can reach is buckled, when your vehicle is not in use.
the lockable retractor is activated, Children who play in vehicles can
and the belt is fully retracted and accidentally get trapped inside.
locked. If a child wraps a loose Teach your children not to play in
seat belt around their neck, they or around vehicles. Know how to
can be seriously or fatally injured. operate the emergency trunk
(See pages 43 and 44 for how to opener and decide if your children
activate and deactivate the should be shown how to use this
lockable retractor.) feature (see page 91 ).
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Protecting Infants Two types of seats may be used: a Rear-facing Child Seat Placement
seat designed exclusively for infants, A rear-facing child seat can be placed
or a convertible seat used in the rear- in any seating position in the back
facing, reclining mode. seat, but not in the front. Never put a
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In any of these situations, we Protecting Small Children We also recommend that a small
strongly recommend that you install child use the child seat until the child
the child seat directly behind the reaches the weight or height limit
front passenger’s seat, move the seat for the seat.
as far forward as needed, and leave it
unoccupied. Or, you may wish to get Child Seat Placement
a smaller rear-facing child seat. We strongly recommend placing a
forward-facing child seat in a back
seat, not the front.
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If it is necessary to put a forward- Selecting a Child Seat In seating positions and vehicles not
facing child seat in the front, move When buying a child seat, you need equipped with LATCH, a LATCH-
the vehicle seat as far to the rear as to choose either a conventional child compatible child seat can be installed
possible, and be sure the child seat is seat, or one designed for use with using a seat belt.
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3. The child seat should fit the Installing a Child Seat movement can be expected and
vehicle seating position (or After selecting a proper child seat should not reduce the child seat’s
positions) where it will be used. and a good place to install the seat, effectiveness.
there are three main steps in
Before purchasing a conventional installing the seat: If the child seat is not secure, try
child seat, or using a previously installing it in a different seating
purchased one, we recommend that 1. Properly secure the child seat to position, or use a different style of
you test the seat in the specific the vehicle. All child seats must be child seat that can be firmly secured.
vehicle seating position or positions secured to the vehicle with the lap
where the seat will be used. part of a lap/shoulder belt or with 3. Secure the child in the child seat.
the LATCH (lower anchors and Make sure the child is properly
tethers for children) system. A strapped in the child seat
child whose seat is not properly according to the child seat maker’s
secured to the vehicle can be instructions. A child who is not
endangered in a crash. properly secured in a child seat
can be seriously injured in a crash.
2. Make sure the child seat is firmly
secured. After installing a child The following pages provide
seat, push and pull the seat guidelines on how to properly install
forward and from side-to-side to a child seat. A forward-facing child
verify that it is secure. seat is used in all examples, but the
instructions are the same for rear-
A child seat secured with a seat belt facing child seats.
should be installed as firmly as
possible. However, it does not need
to be ‘‘rock solid.’’ Some side-to-side
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1. With the child seat in the desired 2. To activate the lockable retractor,
seating position, route the belt slowly pull the shoulder part of the
through the child seat according belt all the way out until it stops,
to the seat maker’s instructions, then let the belt feed back into the
then insert the latch plate into the retractor.
buckle.
3. After the belt has retracted, tug on
it. If the belt is locked, you will not
be able to pull it out. If you can pull
the belt out, it is not locked, and
you will need to repeat these steps.
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4. After confirming that the belt is 5. Push and pull the child seat
locked, grab the shoulder part of forward and from side-to-side to
the belt near the buckle, and pull verify that it is secure enough to
up to remove any slack from the stay upright during normal driving
lap part of the belt. Remember, if maneuvers. If the child seat is not
the lap part of the belt is not tight, secure, unlatch the belt, allow it to
the child seat will not be secure. retract fully, then repeat these
steps.
To remove slack, it may help to
put weight on the child seat, or
push on the back of the seat while
pulling up on the belt.
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ANCHOR ANCHOR
Outer position Center position
ANCHOR COVER
1. After properly securing the child 3. Tighten the strap according to the
A child seat with a tether can be seat (see page 43 ), adjust the seat maker’s instructions.
installed in any seating position in head restraint to its lowest
the back seat, using one of the position, then route the tether
anchorage points shown above. strap over the head restraint.
Since a tether can provide additional 2. Lift the anchor cover, then attach
security to the lap/shoulder belt the tether strap hook to the
installation, we recommend using a anchor, making sure the strap is
tether whenever one is required or not twisted.
available.
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3. Does the shoulder belt cross Using a Booster Seat Some states and Canadian provinces
between the child’s neck and arm? also require children to use a booster
seat until they reach a given age or
4. Is the lap part of the belt as low as weight (e.g., 6 years or 60 lbs). Be
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A child may continue using a booster When Can a Larger Child Sit in Of course, children vary widely. And
seat until the tops of their ears are Front while age may be one indicator of
even with the top of the vehicle’s or The National Highway Traffic Safety when a child can safely ride in front,
booster’s seat-back. A child of this Administration and Transport there are other important factors you
height should be tall enough to use Canada recommend that all children should consider.
the lap/shoulder belt without a age 12 and under be properly
booster seat. restrained in the back seat. Physical Size
Physically, a child must be large
If the passenger’s front airbag enough for the lap/shoulder belt to
inflates in a moderate to severe properly fit (see pages 14 and 46 ). If
frontal collision, the airbag can cause the seat belt does not fit properly,
serious injuries to a child who is with or without the child sitting on a
unrestrained, improperly restrained, booster seat, the child should not sit
sitting too close to the airbag, or out in front.
of position.
Maturity
A side airbag also poses risks. If any To safely ride in front, a child must
part of a larger child’s body is in the be able to follow the rules, including
path of a deploying side airbag, the sitting properly, and wearing the seat
child could receive possibly serious belt properly throughout a ride.
injuries.
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If you decide that a child can safely Additional Safety Precautions Do not put any accessories on a
ride up front, be sure to: Do not let a child wear a seat belt seat belt. Devices intended to
across the neck. This could result improve a child’s comfort or
Carefully read the owner’s manual, in serious neck injuries during a reposition the shoulder part of a
Check that the child’s seat belt is Two children should never use the
properly and securely positioned. same seat belt. If they do, they
could be very seriously injured in a
Supervise the child. Even mature crash.
children sometimes need to be
reminded to fasten the seat belts
or sit properly.
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Your vehicle’s exhaust contains With the trunk open, airflow can pull
carbon monoxide gas. Carbon exhaust gas into your vehicle’s
monoxide should not enter the Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. interior and create a hazardous
vehicle in normal driving if you Breathing it can cause condition. If you must drive with the
maintain your vehicle properly and unconsciousness and even kill trunk open, open all the windows and
follow the information on this page. you. set the heating and cooling system
as shown below.
Have the exhaust system inspected Avoid any enclosed areas or
for leaks whenever: activities that expose you to If you must sit in your parked vehicle
carbon monoxide. with the engine running, even in an
The vehicle is raised for an oil unconfined area, adjust the heating
change. and cooling system as follows:
High levels of carbon monoxide can
You notice a change in the sound collect rapidly in enclosed areas, 1. Select the fresh air mode.
of the exhaust. such as a garage. Do not run the 2. Select the mode.
engine with the garage door closed. 3. Turn the fan on high speed.
The vehicle was in an accident Even with the door open, run the 4. Set the temperature control to a
that may have damaged the engine only long enough to move the comfortable setting.
underside. vehicle out of the garage.
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Safety Labels
Canadian models
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Safety Labels
HOOD DOORJAMBS
U.S. models U.S. models Canadian models
Canadian models
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This section gives information about Control Locations ............................ 54 Auto Door Locking/Unlocking.. 81
the controls and displays that Instrument Panel ............................. 55 Remote Transmitter ........................ 86
contribute to the daily operation of Instrument Panel Indicators ........... 57 Trunk................................................. 90
your vehicle. All the essential Gauges .............................................. 65 Emergency Trunk Opener ......... 91
controls are within easy reach. Display Change Button ............... 66 Seats .................................................. 92
Odometer ...................................... 66 Power Windows ............................. 100
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Control Locations
CLOCK*
(P.180)
MIRROR CONTROLS*
(P.104)
*: If equipped
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Instrument Panel
The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for Canadian models are noted in the text. CONTINUED
Canadian DX-G model with M/T has the electric power steering (EPS) indicator (see page 60) next to the immobilizer system indicator.
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Instrument Panel
Si
The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for Canadian models are noted in the text.
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The instrument panel has many If your front passenger does not Charging System
indicators to give you important fasten their seat belt, the indicator Indicator
information about your vehicle. comes on about 6 seconds after the If this indicator comes on when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON engine is running, the battery is not
Seat Belt Reminder (II) position. being charged. For more information,
Indicator see page 281 .
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Electric Power Steering If you turn the steering wheel to the Maintenance Minder
(EPS) Indicator full left or right position repeatedly Indicator
Si and Canadian DX-G with manual while stopping or driving at very low This indicator comes on for a few
transmission models speed, you may feel slightly harder seconds when you turn the ignition
This indicator normally comes on steering due to overheating of the switch to the ON (II) position. It
when you turn the ignition switch to steering gearbox. reminds you that it is time to take
the ON (II) position and goes off your vehicle in for scheduled
after the engine starts. If it comes on Continuously driving under those maintenance. The maintenance main
at any other time, there is a problem conditions could damage the power items and sub items will be displayed
in the electric power steering system. steering system. in the information display. See page
If this happens, stop the vehicle in a 225 for more information on the
safe place, and turn off the engine. maintenance minder.
Reset the system by restarting the
engine. The indicator will not turn This indicator goes off when your
off immediately. If it does not go off dealer resets it after completing the
after driving a short distance, or required maintenance service.
comes back on again while driving,
take the vehicle to your dealer to
have it checked. With the indicator
on, the EPS may be off, making the
vehicle harder to steer.
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Gauges
SEL/RESET BUTTON
SPEEDOMETER
TEMPERATURE GAUGE
TACHOMETER
*: If equipped
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Gauges
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Gauges
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Gauges
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Gauges
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AUDIO SYSTEM*2
MIRROR CONTROLS*2
(P.104) (P.119)
*1: To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
*2: If equipped.
*3: Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Refer to the navigation system manual.
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Turn Signal − Push down on the When the light switch is in the
lever to signal a left turn and up to ‘‘ ’’ or ‘‘ ’’ position, the
signal a right turn. To signal a lane lights on indicator comes on as a
change, push lightly on the lever, reminder.
and hold it. The lever will return to
center when you release it or This indicator stays on if you leave
complete a turn. the lights on and turn the ignition
switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or
Headlights On − Turning the LOCK (0) position.
switch to the ‘‘ ’’ position turns
on the parking lights, taillights, High Beams − Push the lever
instrument panel lights, side-marker forward until you hear a click. The
lights, and rear license plate lights. high beam indicator will come on
1. Turn signal (see page 63 ). Pull the lever back to
2. Off Turning the switch to the ‘‘ ’’ return to the low beams.
3. Parking and indicator lights position turns on the headlights.
4. Headlights on To flash the high beams, pull the
5. High beams If you leave the lights on with the lever back lightly, then release it.
6. Flash high beams key removed from the ignition The high beams will stay on as long
switch, you will hear a reminder as you hold the lever back.
chime when you open the driver’s
door.
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Daytime Running Lights Instrument Panel Brightness when you reach the maximum or
With the headlight switch off or in minimum brightness. The display
the position, the high beam CONTROL BUTTONS returns to the odometer 5 seconds
headlights and the high beam after you stop adjusting the
indicator come on with reduced brightness.
brightness when you turn the
Separate adjustments can be made If you insert the key but do not turn
when the headlights are on and off. the ignition switch to the ON (II)
position, the illumination turns off in
There are six brightness levels. about 10 seconds.
When you push either button, the
information display indicates the
current level. You will hear a tone
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Hazard Warning Button Rear Window Defogger Make sure the rear window is clear
and you have good visibility before
starting to drive.
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All EX, EX-L and Si models, and Canadian U.S. LX and Canadian DX-G models The master key fits all the locks on
LX model your vehicle. The valet key works
MASTER KEY WITH MASTER KEY WITH
only in the ignition and the driver’s
REMOTE TRANSMITTER REMOTE TRANSMITTER door lock*. You can keep the trunk
VALET KEY KEY NUMBER VALET KEY
and trunk release handle locked
KEY NUMBER
TAG (Gray) TAG (Gray) when you leave your vehicle and the
valet key at a parking facility.
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These keys contain electronic Immobilizer System If the system repeatedly does not
circuits that are activated by the The immobilizer system protects recognize the coding of your key,
immobilizer system. They will not your vehicle from theft. If an contact your dealer.
work to start the engine if the improperly-coded key (or other
circuits are damaged. device) is used, the engine’s fuel Do not attempt to alter this system
system is disabled. or add other devices to it. Electrical
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As required by the FCC: Ignition Switch If the front wheels are turned, the
This device complies with Part 15 of the anti-theft lock may make it difficult
FCC rules. Operation is subject to the to turn the key. Firmly turn the
following two conditions: (1) This device steering wheel to the left or right as
may not cause harmful interference, and you turn the key.
(2) this device must accept any
interference received, including ACCESSORY (I) − You can
interference that may cause undesired operate the audio system and the
operation. accessory power sockets in this
position.
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for ON (II) − This is the normal key
compliance could void the user’s position when driving. Several of the
authority to operate the equipment. indicators on the instrument panel
The ignition switch has four come on as a test when you turn the
This device complies with Industry positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY ignition switch from the
Canada Standard RSS-210. (I), ON (II), and START (III). ACCESSORY (I) to the ON (II)
Operation is subject to the following two position.
conditions: (1) this device may not cause LOCK (0) − You can insert or
interference, and (2) this device must remove the key only in this position. START (III) − Use this position
accept any interference that may cause To turn the key, push it in slightly. If only to start the engine. The switch
undesired operation of the device. your vehicle has an automatic returns to the ON (II) position when
transmission, the shift lever must you let go of the key.
also be in park.
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You will hear a reminder beeper if Door Locks On DX model except Canadian DX-G
you leave the key in the ignition To lock the passenger’s door when
switch in the LOCK (0) or the LOCK LOCK TAB getting out of the vehicle, pull out
ACCESSORY (I) position and open the lock tab and close the door. To
the driver’s door. Remove the key to lock the driver’s door, pull and hold
turn off the beeper. the outside door handle then pull out
Removing the key from the Each door has a lock tab next to the
ignition switch while driving inside door handle. Pull out the tab
locks the steering. This can to lock the door, and push it in to
cause you to lose control of the unlock.
vehicle.
When the door is unlocked, the red
Remove the key from the mark on the lock tab is shown.
ignition switch only when
parked.
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Door Locks
Power Door Locks The lock tab on the passenger’s door Lockout Prevention
locks and unlocks only that door. If you forget and leave the key in the
Pushing in the driver’s door lock tab ignition switch, lockout prevention
only unlocks the driver’s door. will not allow you to lock the driver’s
To unlock only the driver’s door door. With either door open and the
from the outside, turn the key and key in the ignition switch, locking
release it. If you turn it again, both with master door lock switch is
doors unlock. disabled. If the driver’s door is
closed, the lock tab on the driver’s
To lock the passenger’s door when door is not disabled. Pulling the
getting out of the vehicle, pull out driver’s lock tab rearward will lock
the lock tab and close the door. To both doors. If you try to lock an open
MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH lock the driver’s door, remove the driver’s door by pulling the lock tab
key from the ignition switch and pull rearward, the driver’s door lock tab
On LX, EX, EX-L and Si models in the out the lock tab or push the top of pops out and unlocks the driver’s
U.S., and DX-G, LX, EX, EX-L and Si the master switch, then close the door.
models in Canada door.
To lock the doors, push the top of
the master door lock switch on
either door, pull out the lock tab on
the driver’s door, or use the key in
the outside lock on the driver’s door.
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Door Locks
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking Auto Door Locking To turn off the Auto Door Lock
On LX, EX, EX-L and Si models in the The auto door locking feature has modes:
U.S., and DX-G, LX, EX, EX-L and Si three possible settings:
models in Canada
Your vehicle has customizable The auto door locking is
settings for the doors to deactivated all the time.
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Door Locks
3. Push and hold the front of the To program the Park Lock mode: 3. Push and hold the front of the
master door lock switch on the Locks both doors when the shift lever is master door lock switch on the
driver’s door until you hear a click moved out of the Park (P) position (A/T driver’s door. You will hear a click.
(after about 5 seconds). vehicles only). Keep holding the switch until you
hear another click (after about 5
4. Release the switch, and within 5 seconds).
seconds, turn the ignition switch
to the LOCK (0) position. 4. Release the switch, and within 5
seconds, turn the ignition switch
to the LOCK (0) position.
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Door Locks
To program the Drive Lock mode: 4. Push and hold the front of the Auto Door Unlocking
Locks both doors when the vehicle’s master door lock switch on the The auto door unlocking feature has
speed reaches about 9 mph (15 km/h). driver’s door. You will hear a click. five possible settings:
Keep holding the switch until you The auto door unlocking is
hear another click (after about 5 deactivated all the time.
seconds).
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Door Locks
To turn off the Auto Door Unlock 3. Push and hold the rear of the To program the Park Unlock mode:
modes: master door lock switch on the Unlocks the driver’s door or both doors
driver’s door. You will hear a click, when the shift lever is moved into the
and after about 5 seconds, you will Park (P) position (A/T vehicles only).
hear another click.
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Door Locks
3. Push and hold the rear of the To program the Ignition Switch 3. On A/T vehicles, push and hold the
master door lock switch on the Unlock mode: brake pedal, then move the shift
driver’s door. You will hear a click. Unlocks the driver’s door or both doors lever out of the Park (P) position.
Continue to hold the switch: when the ignition switch is moved out of
the ON (II) position. 4. Push and hold the rear of the
Until you hear another click master door lock switch on the
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Remote Transmitter
The ceiling light and the door EX, EX-L, Si and Canadian LX models Remote Transmitter Care
activated spotlights (if equipped) TRUNK RELEASE − Press this Avoid dropping or throwing the
come on when you press the button for about 1 second to open transmitter.
UNLOCK button if the lights are in the trunk. You cannot open the trunk
the door activated position. If you do if the key is in the ignition switch. Protect the transmitter from
not open either door within 30 extreme temperature.
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Remote Transmitter
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Remote Transmitter
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Trunk
You can open the trunk in two ways: On U.S. DX and LX models, and
Canadian DX and DX-G models
Pull the trunk release handle to Use the master key to open the
the left of the driver’s seat. trunk lock. The valet key does not
work in this lock.
On EX, EX-L, Si and
Canadian LX models To close the trunk, press down on
Press and hold the trunk release the trunk lid.
button on the remote transmitter.
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Trunk
2. Give the person the valet key. Parents should decide if their
children should be shown how to use
this feature. For more information
about child safety, see page 35 .
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Seats
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Seats
The height of your driver’s seat is On all models except DX Driver’s Side
adjustable. To raise the seat bottom, To use the console lid as an armrest, To get into the rear seat on the
repeatedly pull up the lever on the slide it to one of its three positions. driver’s side, open the door and pull
outside of the seat cushion. To lower up on the seat-back adjustment lever.
the seat, push the lever down The seat-back will tilt forward to
repeatedly. allow easier entry to the rear seat.
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Seats
They are most effective when you Adjusting the Head Restraint
adjust them so the center of the back The head restraints adjust for height.
of the occupant’s head rests against You need both hands to adjust a
the center of the restraint. restraint. Do not attempt to adjust it
while driving. To raise it, pull upward.
To lower the restraint, push the
release button sideways, and push
the restraint down.
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Seats
Active Head Restraints against whiplash and injuries to the For a head restraint system to work
neck and upper spine. properly:
After a collision, the activated Do not hang any items on the head
restraint should return to its normal restraints, or from the restraint
position. legs.
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Seats
GUIDE RELEASE
The back of the rear seat folds down When storing cargo, you can move To release the seat-back, pull the
to give you direct access to the trunk. the rear center shoulder belt out of release under the trunk panel. Push
The seat-back can be released from the way by removing the belt from the seat-back down, then let go of
inside the trunk. the guide. the release.
For 60/40 split rear fold-down seat
On all models except DX and U.S. LX Remove any items from the seat models, a release is located on each
The left and right halves can be before you fold down the seat-back. side of the trunk.
folded separately.
For full rear fold-down seat models,
the release is located on the driver’s
side of the trunk.
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Seats
Make sure that the folded seat-back Make sure all rear shoulder belts are
does not press against the front positioned in front of the rear seat-
passenger’s seat, as this could cause back, and the center shoulder belt is
the weight sensors to work re-positioned in the guide whenever
improperly. the seat-back is in its upright position.
Be sure there are no twists in any
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Power Windows
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Power Windows
When you push the MAIN switch in, AUTO REVERSE − If the driver’s If your vehicle’s battery is
the switch is OFF, and the window runs into any obstacle while disconnected or goes dead, or the
passenger’s window cannot be raised it is closing automatically, it will driver’s window fuse is removed, the
or lowered. To cancel this feature, reverse direction, and then stop. To AUTO function could be disabled. If
push on the switch again to get it to close the window, remove the the power window system needs to
pop out. Keep the MAIN switch off obstacle, then use the window switch be reset after reconnecting the
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Moonroof
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Moonroof
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Mirrors
ADJUSTMENT SWITCH
Keep the inside and outside mirrors
clean and adjusted for best visibility. If equipped
Be sure to adjust the mirrors before 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON
you start driving. (II) position.
The inside mirror has day and night 2. Move the selector switch to L
positions. The night position reduces (driver’s side) or R (passenger’s
glare from headlights behind you. side).
Flip the tab on the bottom edge of
the mirror to select the day or night
position.
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EX-L model in the U.S. To apply the parking brake, pull the
LX, EX, EX-L and Si models in Canada lever up fully. To release it, pull up
The outside mirrors are heated to slightly, push the button, and lower
remove fog and frost. With the the lever. The parking brake
ignition switch in the ON (II) indicator on the instrument panel
position, turn on the heaters by should go out when the parking
pressing the rear window defogger brake is fully released (see page 58 ).
button. The indicator in the button
comes on as a reminder. Press the
button again to turn the heaters and
the defogger off.
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BEVERAGE HOLDER
GLOVE BOX
CENTER POCKET
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COAT HOOK
Make sure the coat hook is closed This socket is intended to supply
when you are not using it. This hook power for 12 volt DC accessories
is not designed for large or heavy that are rated 120 watts or less (10
items. amps).
To use an accessory power socket,
the ignition switch must be in the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
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On EX, EX-L and Si models To use the vanity mirror on the back
Another accessory power socket is in of the sun visor, pull up the cover.
the center console compartment.
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SUN VISOR
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Interior Lights
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Interior Lights
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Features
The heating and air conditioning* Vents, Heating, and A/C .............. 114 Setting the Clock ........................... 180
systems in your vehicle provide a Audio System ................................. 119 Security System ............................. 181
comfortable driving environment in Audio System (Models without Cruise Control ................................ 182
all weather conditions. navigation system) ................ 120
*
Air conditioning is optional on DX Playing the AM/FM Radio....... 121
model. Playing the XM Satellite
Radio (Optional) .................... 125
The standard audio system has Playing a Disc ............................. 130
Features
many features. This section Disc Player Error Messages .... 136
describes those features and how to Optional Disc Changer Error
use them. (If you have an optional Messages ................................ 137
audio system, refer to the operating Audio System (Models with
instructions that came with it.) navigation system) ................ 138
Voice Control System................ 138
If equipped Playing the AM/FM Radio....... 138
Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio Playing the XM Satellite
system that requires a code number Radio ....................................... 142
to enable it. Playing a Disc ............................. 150
Disc Player Error Messages .... 158
U.S. LX, EX, EX-L and Si models Playing a PC Card ...................... 159
The security system helps to PC card Error Messages .......... 171
discourage vandalism and theft of AM/FM Radio Reception ............. 172
your vehicle. Protecting Your Discs ................... 174
Remote Audio Controls................. 177
Navigation systems are optional on Auxiliary Input Jack ....................... 178
U.S. EX, EX-L and Si models only. Radio Theft Protection.................. 179
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MODE BUTTONS
RECIRCULATION BUTTON
* : If equipped
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Features
Air Conditioning (A/C) Button The outside air intakes for the
If equipped heating and cooling system are at Mode Control
This button turns the air the base of the windshield. Keep this Use the mode control buttons to
conditioning on and off. The area clear of leaves and other debris. select the vents air flows from. Some
indicator in the button is on when air will flow from the dashboard
the A/C is on. The system should be left in fresh corner vents in all modes.
air mode under almost all conditions.
MAX A/C Button Keeping the system in recirculation Air flows from the center
If equipped mode, particularly with the A/C off, and corner vents in the dashboard.
The system automatically can cause the windows to fog up.
turns on the A/C and switches to Airflow is divided between
recirculation mode. Air flows from Switch to recirculation mode when the vents in the dashboard and the
the center and side vents in the driving through dusty or smoky floor vents.
dashboard. Pressing the , A/C, conditions, then return to fresh air
or any of the mode buttons cancels mode.
MAX A/C.
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Air flows from the floor Air flows from the defroster Using the Heater
vents. vents at the base of the windshield. The heater uses engine coolant to
warm the air. If the engine is cold, it
When you select , the system When you select or , will be several minutes before you
automatically switches to fresh air the system automatically switches to feel warm air coming from the
mode. If you switch the mode from fresh air mode and turns on the A/C. system.
or to , the system You cannot turn the A/C off in this
keeps the A/C on. The A/C mode. 1. Select .
indicator will not come on if it was When you select , the system
off to start with. Ventilation automatically switches to fresh air
The flow-through ventilation system mode. If you switch the mode
To turn off the A/C, press the A/C draws in outside air, circulates it from or , the system
button to illuminate the indicator, through the interior, then exhausts it also automatically turns on the
then press it again to turn off the through vents near the rear window. A/C. This helps prevent the
A/C. windows from fogging up
1. Set the temperature to the lower unintendedly. The A/C indicator
When you switch to or limit. will not come on if it was off to
mode from , the A/C 2. Make sure the A/C is off. start with (see the first column on
turns off. But if it was on to start 3. Select and fresh air mode. this page).
with, the A/C stays on. 4. Set the fan to the desired speed. 2. Set the fan to the desired speed.
3. Adjust the warmth of the air with
Airflow is divided between the temperature control dial.
the floor vents and defroster vents at
the base of the windshield.
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Using the A/C If the interior is very warm, you can Dehumidify the Interior
Air conditioning places an extra load cool it down more rapidly by partially Air conditioning, as it cools, removes
on the engine. Watch the engine opening the windows, turning on the moisture from the air. When used in
coolant temperature gauge (see page air conditioning, and setting the fan combination with the heater, it
68 ). If it moves near the red zone, to maximum speed in fresh air mode. makes the interior warm and dry and
turn off the A/C until the gauge can prevent the windows from
reading returns to normal. To cool the interior with MAX A/C: fogging up.
1. Set the fan to the desired speed.
Features
1. Turn on the A/C by pressing the 2. Select MAX A/C. 1. Turn the fan on.
button. The indicator in the button The system automatically turns on 2. Turn on the air conditioning.
comes on when a fan speed is the A/C, selects , and 3. Select and fresh air mode.
selected. switches to recirculation mode. 4. Adjust the temperature to your
2. Make sure the temperature is set 3. Make sure the temperature is set preference.
to maximum cool. to maximum cool.
3. Select . This setting is suitable for all driving
4. If the outside air is humid, select conditions whenever the outside
recirculation mode. If the outside temperature is above 32°F (0°C).
air is dry, select fresh air mode.
5. Set the fan to the desired speed.
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To Defog and Defrost To Remove Exterior Frost or Ice To Turn Everything Off
To remove fog from the inside of the From the Windows Turning the fan speed control dial all
windows: 1. Select . The system the way to the left shuts the system
1. Set the fan to the desired speed, or automatically switches to fresh air off.
high for faster defrosting. mode and turns on the A/C.
2. Select . The system The A/C indicator does not come Keep the system off for short
automatically switches to fresh air on if it was off to start with. periods only.
mode and turns on the A/C. The 2. Select .
A/C indicator will not come on if it 3. Set the fan and temperature To keep stale air and mustiness
was off to start with. controls to maximum level. from collecting, you should have
3. Adjust the temperature so the the fan running at all times.
airflow feels warm. To clear the windows faster, you can
4. Select / to help clear the close the dashboard corner vents by
rear window. rotating the wheel next to each vent.
5. To increase airflow to the This sends more warm air to the
windshield, close the corner vents. windshield defroster vents. Once the
windshield is clear, select fresh air
When you switch to , from mode to avoid fogging the windows.
or , the A/C stays on.
This helps prevent the windows from For your safety, make sure you have
rapidly fogging up when the air is a clear view through all the windows
suddenly routed away from the before driving.
windshield. If you want to turn the
A/C off, press and release the A/C
button twice. The indicator in the
button comes on and then goes off.
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Audio System
Features
For vehicles with navigation system,
see pages 138 through 171 .
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U.S. LX and Canadian DX, DX-G and LX models EX, EX-L and Si models
Features
POWER/VOLUME PRESET SEEK/ TUNE KNOB POWER/VOLUME PRESET SEEK/ TUNE KNOB
KNOB BUTTONS SKIP KNOB BUTTONS SKIP
BUTTON BUTTON
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To Play the AM/FM Radio To Select a Station SCAN − The scan function samples
The ignition switch must be in the You can use any of five methods to all stations with strong signals on the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. find radio stations on the selected selected band. To activate it, press
Turn the system on by pushing the band: tune, seek, scan, the preset the SCAN button, then release it.
power/volume knob or the AM or buttons, and auto select. You will see SCAN in the display.
FM button (the AM/FM button on The system will scan for a station
premium audio system). Adjust the TUNE − Use the TUNE knob to with a strong signal. When it finds
volume by turning the power/ tune the radio to a desired frequency. one, it will stop and play that station
volume knob. Turn the knob to the right to tune to for about 10 seconds.
a higher frequency, and turn it to the
The band and frequency that the left to tune to a lower frequency. If you do nothing, the system will
radio was last tuned to are displayed. then scan for the next strong station
To change bands, press the AM or SEEK − The seek function and play it for 10 seconds. When it
FM button (AM/FM button on searches up and down from the plays a station you want to listen to,
premium audio system). On the FM current frequency to find a station press the SCAN button again.
band, ST will be displayed if the with a strong signal. To activate it,
station is broadcasting in stereo. press the or side of the
Stereo reproduction in AM is not SEEK/SKIP button, then release it.
available.
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Preset − Each side of the buttons AUTO SELECT − If you are If you do not like the stations auto
(1 through 6) can store one traveling far from home and can no select has stored, you can store
frequency on AM, and two longer receive your preset stations, other frequencies on the preset
frequencies on FM. you can use the auto select feature to buttons as previously described.
find stations in the local area.
1. Select the desired band, AM or To turn off auto select, press the
FM. FM1 and FM2 let you store Press the A. SEL button. You will see A. SEL (auto select) button. This
two frequencies with each side of A. SEL flashing in the display, and restores the presets you originally
Features
the preset button. the system goes into scan mode for set.
several seconds. It stores the
2. Use the tune, seek, or scan frequencies of six AM, and twelve For information on AM/FM radio
function to tune the radio to a FM stations in the preset buttons. frequencies and reception, see page
desired station. 172 .
You will see a ‘‘0’’ displayed after
3. Pick a preset number (1−6), and pressing a preset button if auto
hold it until you hear a beep. select cannot find a strong station for
every preset button.
4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 to store a
total of six stations on AM and
twelve stations on FM.
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Adjusting the Sound SVC − Adjusts the volume level choose low. If you feel the sound is
Press the TUNE (SOUND) knob based on the vehicle speed. too quiet, choose high.
repeatedly to display the BASS,
TREBLE, FADER, BALANCE, Each mode is shown in the display as This function is set to MID as the
SUBWOOFER (if equipped), and it changes. Turn the TUNE knob to default setting when the vehicle
SVC (speed-sensitive volume adjust the setting to your liking. leaves the factory.
compensation) settings. When the level reaches the center,
you will see ‘‘C’’ in the display. Audio System Lighting
BASS − Adjusts the bass. You can use the instrument panel
The system will return to the audio brightness control buttons to adjust
TREBLE − Adjusts the treble. display about 5 seconds after you the illumination of the audio system
stop adjusting a mode. (see page 73 ). The audio system
FADER − Adjusts the front-to-back illuminates when the parking lights
strength of the sound. Speed-sensitive Volume are on, even if the radio is off.
Compensation (SVC)
BALANCE − Adjusts the side-to- The SVC mode controls the volume
side strength of the sound. based on vehicle speed. The faster
you go, the louder the audio volume
If equipped becomes. As you slow down, the
SUBWOOFER − Adjusts the audio volume decreases.
strength of sound from the
subwoofer speaker. The SVC has four modes; SVC OFF,
SVC LOW, SVC MID, and SVC
HIGH. Turn the TUNE knob to
adjust the setting to your liking. If
you feel the sound is too loud,
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Features
XM is a registered trademark of
XM Satellite Radio, Inc.
SEEK/SKIP BUTTON
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Operating the XM Radio MODE − To switch between You may experience periods when
To listen to XM radio, turn the channel mode and category mode, XM Radio does not transmit the
ignition switch to the ACCESSORY press and hold the DISP button until artist’s name and song title
(I) or the ON (II) position. Press the the mode changes. information. If this happens, there is
AUX button to select XM satellite In channel mode, you can select all nothing wrong with your system.
radio mode. Adjust the volume by of the available channels. In category
turning the knob. The last channel mode, such as Jazz, Rock, Classical, TUNE − Turn the TUNE knob to
you listened to will show in the etc., you can select all of the change channel selections. Turn the
display. channels within that category. knob right for higher numbered
Each time you press and release the channels and left for lower
DISP button, the display changes in numbered channels. In the category
the following sequence: Channel mode, you can only select channels
name, channel number, category, within that category.
artist name, and music title.
SEEK/SKIP (CATEGORY) −
Press either side of the SEEK/SKIP
button ( or ) to select
another category.
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SCAN − The scan function gives 2. Use the tune, seek, or scan XM Radio Display Messages
you a sampling of all channels while function to tune to a desired
in the channel mode. In the category channel. ‘‘LOADING’’ − XM is loading the
mode, only the channels within that audio or program information.
category are scanned. To activate In category mode, only channels
scan, press the SCAN button. The within that category can be selected. ‘‘OFF AIR’’ − The channel
system plays each channel in In channel mode, all channels can be currently selected is no longer
numerical order for a few seconds, selected. broadcasting.
Features
then selects the next channel. When
you hear a channel you want to 3. Pick a preset number you want for ‘‘UPDATING’’ − The encryption
continue listening to, press the that channel. Press and hold the code is being updated. Wait until the
button again. button until you hear a beep. encryption code is fully updated.
Channels 0 and 1 should still work
Preset − You can store up to 12 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to store the normally.
preset channels using each side of first six channels.
the preset button. Each side of the ‘‘NO SIGNAL’’ − The signal is
button stores one channel from the 5. Press the AUX button again. Store currently too weak. Move the vehicle
XM1 band and one channel from the the next six channels using steps 2 to an area away from tall buildings,
XM2 band. and 3. and with an unobstructed view of the
southern horizon.
To store a channel: Once a channel is stored, press and
release the proper side of the preset
1. Press the AUX button. Either XM1 button to tune to it.
or XM2 will show in the display.
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SATELLITE
GROUND REPEATER
The XM satellites are in orbit over Satellite signals are more likely to be
the equator; therefore, objects south blocked by tall buildings and
of the vehicle may cause satellite mountains the farther north you
reception interruptions. To help travel from the equator. Carrying
compensate for this, ground-based large items on a roof rack can also
repeaters are placed in major block the signal.
metropolitan areas.
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Depending on where you drive, you As required by the FCC: knob until ‘‘0’’ appears in the display.
may experience reception problems. Changes or modifications not expressly Your I.D. will appear in the display.
Interference can be caused by any of approved by the party responsible for
these conditions: compliance could void the user’s After you’ve registered with XM
authority to operate the equipment. Radio, keep your audio system in the
Driving on the north side of an satellite radio mode while you wait
east/west mountain road. Receiving Satellite Radio Service for activation. This should take about
Driving on the north side of a If your XM Radio service has expired 30 minutes.
Features
large commercial truck on an or you purchased your vehicle from
east/west road. a previous owner, you can listen to a While waiting for activation, make
Driving in tunnels. sampling of the broadcasts available sure your vehicle remains in an open
Driving on a road beside a vertical on XM Satellite Radio. With the area with good reception. Once your
wall, steep cliff, or hill to the south ignition switch in the ACCESSORY audio system is activated, you’ll be
of you. (I) or ON (II) position, push the able to listen to XM radio broadcasts.
Driving on the lower level of a power/volume knob to turn on the XM Radio will continue to send an
multi-tiered road. audio system and press the AUX activation signal to your vehicle for
Driving on a single lane road button. A variety of music types and at least 12 hours from the activation
alongside dense trees taller than styles will play. request. If the service has not been
50 ft. (15 m) to the south of you. activated after 36 hours, contact XM
Large items carried on a roof rack. If you decide to purchase XM Radio.
satellite radio service, contact XM
There may be other geographic Radio at www.xmradio.com, or at
situations that could affect XM radio 1-800-852-9696. You will need to give
reception. them your radio I.D. number and
your credit card number. To get your
radio I.D. number, turn the TUNE
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Playing a Disc
SCAN SCAN
BUTTON BUTTON
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Features
AUX button (the CD button on work in this unit. −Maximum layers
premium audio system). You will see (including ROOT): 8 layers
‘‘CD’’ in the display. The specifications of the compatible
MP3 file are: To Load a Disc
−Sampling frequency: Insert a disc about halfway into the
32/44.1/48 kHz (MPEG1) disc slot. The drive will pull the disc
Do not use discs with adhesive labels. 24/22.05/16 kHz (MPEG2) in the rest of the way to play it. You
The label can curl up and cause the −Bit rate: operate the disc player with the
disc to jam in the unit. 32/40/48/56/64/80/96/112/128/ same controls used for the radio.
160/192/224/256/320 kbps The number of the current track and
This audio system can also play (MPEG1) the elapsed time are shown in the
CD-Rs and CD-RWs compressed in 8/16/24/32/40/48/56/64/80/96/ display. When playing a disc in MP3
MP3 or WMA formats. When 112/128/160 kbps (MPEG2) or WMA, the numbers of the current
playing a disc in MP3, you will see −Compatible with variable bit rate folder and file, and the elapsed time
‘‘MP3’’ in the display. In WMA and multi-session are shown. The system will
format, ‘‘WMA’’ will appear in the −Maximum layers continuously play a disc until you
display. You can select up to 255 (including ROOT): 8 layers change modes.
folders or tracks. CONTINUED
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You cannot load and play 3-inch the display. Press and hold the DISP To Change or Select Tracks/Files
(8-cm) discs in this system. button until the next 16 characters Use the SEEK/SKIP button while a
are shown. disc is playing to select passages and
Text Data Display Function change tracks (files in MP3/WMA
Each time you press the DISP button, You will also see some text data mode).
the display shows you the text data under these conditions:
on a disc, if the disc was recorded SEEK/SKIP − Each time you
with text data. When a new folder, file, or track is press and release the side of
selected. the SEEK/SKIP button, the player
You can see the album, artist, and skips forward to the beginning of the
track name in the display. If a disc is When you change the audio mode next track (file in MP3 or WMA
recorded in MP3 or WMA, you can to play a disc with text data or in mode). Press and release the
see the folder and file name, and the MP3 or WMA. side to skip backward to the
album, artist, and track tag. beginning of the current track. Press
When you insert a disc, and the it again to skip to the beginning of
With the folder name, you will see system begins to play. the previous track.
the FOLDER indicator in the display.
The TRACK indicator is shown with When playing a CD-DA with text To move rapidly within a track, press
the file or track name. data, the album and track name are and hold the or side of the
shown in the display. With a disc in SEEK/SKIP button.
The display shows up to about 16 MP3 or WMA, the display shows the
characters of selected text data (the folder and file name.
folder name, file name, etc.). If the
text data has more than 16
characters, you will see the first 15
characters and the > indicator in
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In MP3 or WMA mode You will hear a beep and see F-RPT In MP3 or WMA mode
FOLDER SELECTION − To in the display. The system FOLDER-RANDOM − This
select a different folder, turn the continuously replays the current feature, when activated, plays all
TUNE knob to move to the folder. Press the RPT button again to files in each folder in random order.
beginning of the next folder. Turn turn it off. Pressing the RDM button, To activate folder random, press the
the knob to the right until it clicks or selecting a different folder with RDM button 2 times. You will hear a
once to skip to the next folder, and to the TUNE knob also turns off the beep and see F-RDM in the display.
the left to move to the beginning of repeat feature. The system will then select and play
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the previous folder. Turning the files randomly. This continues until
TUNE knob more than two clicks Each time you press and release the you deactivate folder random by
skips several folders. RPT button, the mode changes from pressing the RDM button again, or
file repeat to folder repeat, then to by selecting a different folder with
REPEAT (TRACK/FILE normal playing. the TUNE knob.
REPEAT) − To continuously replay
a track (files in MP3 or WMA mode), RANDOM (Random within a Each time you press and release the
press and release the RPT button. disc/folder) − This feature plays RDM button, the mode changes
You will see RPT in the display. the tracks within a disc (the files from folder random play to random
Press and hold the RPT button for 2 within a folder in MP3 or WMA play (within a folder random play),
seconds to turn it off. mode) in random order. To activate then to normal playing.
random play, press and release the
In MP3 or WMA mode RDM button. In MP3 or WMA mode,
FOLDER-REPEAT − This feature, press the RDM button repeatedly to
when activated, replays all files on select RDM (within a folder random
the selected folder in the order they play). You will see RDM in the
are compressed. To activate folder display. Press the RDM button for 2
repeat, press the RPT button twice. seconds to return to normal play. CONTINUED
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If you turn the system off while a Operating the Optional Disc If you select an empty slot in the
disc is playing, either with the Changer magazine, the changer will search
power/volume knob or by turning An optional six or eight disc changer for the next available disc to load and
off the ignition switch, the disc will is available for your vehicle. This play.
stay in the drive. When you turn the disc changer uses the same controls
system back on, the disc will begin used for the in-dash disc player or Protecting Discs
playing where it left off. the radio. For information on how to handle
and protect compact discs, see page
Features
Load the desired discs in the 174 .
magazine, and load the magazine in
the changer according to the
instructions that came with the unit.
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the eject button. After ejecting the magazine
disc, check it for damage or Press the magazine eject button, pull the
deformation. If there is no damage, magazine out, check for an error message, then
insert the disc again. Mechanical Error insert the magazine again. If the message does
For the additional information on not disappear, or the magazine cannot be pulled
damaged discs, see page 175 . out, see your dealer.
No disc magazine in the Insert disc magazine.
If there is still a problem, the error disc changer
message will appear again. Press the High Temperature Will disappear when the temperature returns to
eject button, and pull out the disc. normal.
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AM/FM
BUTTON
AUTO SELECT
AUDIO ICON
BUTTON BACKGROUND
SCAN ICON
BUTTON SOUND ICON
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To Play the AM/FM Radio The band and frequency that the To Select a Station
The ignition switch must be in the radio was last tuned to are displayed. You can use any of five methods to
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. To change bands, press the AM/FM find radio stations on the selected
Turn the system on by pushing the button, or touch the desired band band: tune, seek, scan, the preset
power/volume knob or the AM/FM icon (FM1, FM2, AM, XM1, or XM2). buttons, and auto select.
button. Adjust the volume by turning On the FM band, STEREO will be
the power/volume knob. displayed if the station is TUNE − Use the TUNE bar to tune
broadcasting in stereo. Stereo the radio to a desired frequency.
Features
Pushing the AUDIO button will also reproduction on AM is not available. Press the ▲ side of the bar to tune
turn on the system. to a higher frequency, and press the
For information on XM radio, see ▼ side to tune to a lower
You can also operate the audio page 142 . frequency.
system without using the control
icons on the audio screen. Use the Press and hold the ▲ or ▼ side of
control buttons on the left side of the the TUNE bar until you hear two
screen. The status bar appears on beeps to change the frequency
the bottom of the screen each time rapidly. Release the bar when the
you operate any of the control display reaches the desired
buttons. On the navigation screen, frequency.
you can also see audio information
by touching the AUDIO INFO icon
on the lower of the screen.
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SEEK − The seek function If you do nothing, the system will Each preset button’s frequency is
searches up and down from the then scan for the next strong station shown on the bottom of the audio
current frequency to find a station and play it for 10 seconds. When it display.
with a strong signal. To activate it, plays a station you want to listen to,
press and hold the ▲ or ▼ side of press the SCAN button again.
the TUNE bar until you hear a beep,
then release it. Preset − Each preset button can
store one frequency on AM and two
SCAN − The scan function samples frequencies on FM.
all stations with strong signals on the
selected band. To activate it, press 1. Select the desired band, AM or
the SCAN button, then release it. FM. FM1 and FM2 let you store
You will see SCAN in the display. two frequencies with each preset
The system will scan for a station button.
with a strong signal. When it finds
one, it will stop and play that station 2. Use the tune, seek, or scan
for about 10 seconds. function to tune the radio to a
desired station.
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AUTO SELECT − If you are You will see a ‘‘0’’ displayed after
traveling far from home and can no pressing a preset button if auto
longer receive your preset stations, select cannot find a strong station for
you can use the auto select feature to every preset button.
find stations in the local area.
If you do not like the stations auto
Press the AUDIO button to view the select has stored, you can store
audio control icons, then press the other frequencies on the preset
Features
AUTO SEL icon. You will see AUTO buttons as previously described.
SEL flashing in the display, and the
system goes into scan mode for To turn off auto select, press the
several seconds. It stores the AUTO SEL icon. This restores the
frequencies of six AM, and twelve presets you originally set.
FM stations in the preset buttons.
For information on AM/FM radio
frequencies and reception, see page
172 .
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POWER/VOLUME JOYSTICK
KNOB
CATEGORY
INDICATOR
AM/FM BUTTON
CD/XM (XM RADIO)
BUTTON
AUDIO BUTTON
SCAN BUTTON
PRESET CHANNEL
NUMBER
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Your audio system is capable of Operating the XM Radio MODE − To switch between
receiving XM Satellite Radio To listen to XM radio, turn the channel mode and category mode,
anywhere in the United States, ignition switch to the ACCESSORY touch the MODE icon. In channel
except Hawaii and Alaska. (I) or the ON (II) position. Press the mode, you can select all of the
CD/XM button to select XM satellite available channels. In category mode,
XM is a registered trademark of radio. Adjust the volume by turning such as Jazz, Rock, Classical, etc.,
XM Satellite Radio, Inc. the knob. The last channel you you can select all of the channels
listened to will show in the display. within that category. Each time you
Features
XM radio receives signals from two touch and release the MODE icon,
satellites to produce clear, high- You can also change to the XM radio the display changes between the
quality digital reception. It offers while you are listening to an FM channel mode and the category
many channels in several categories. station, AM station, disc, pc card, etc., mode.
Along with a large selection of by touching the XM1 or XM2 icon on
different types of music, XM radio the audio display.
allows you to view channel and
category selections in the display. You can also operate the radio using
When you press and hold the the control buttons on the left side of
AUDIO button, the display also the screen. The status bar appears
shows all XM information. on the bottom of the screen each
time you press any of the control
buttons. On the navigation screen,
you can also see the audio
information by touching the AUDIO
INFO icon on the lower of the screen.
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4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to store the XM Radio Display Messages ‘‘NO SIGNAL’’ − The signal is
first six channels. currently too weak. Move the vehicle
‘‘LOADING’’ − XM is loading the to an area away from tall buildings,
5. Press the XM button again or audio or program information. and with an unobstructed view of the
touch the other XM icon (XM1 or southern horizon.
XM2) on the audio display. Store ‘‘OFF AIR’’ − The channel
the next six channels using steps 2 currently selected is no longer ‘‘ - - - - ’’ − The selected channel
and 3. broadcasting. number does not exist or is not part
Features
of your subscription.
Once a channel is stored, press and ‘‘UPDATING’’ − The encryption
release the proper preset button code is being updated. Wait until the ‘‘NO INFO’’ − This channel has no
(icon) to tune to it. Each preset encryption code is fully updated. artist or title information at this time.
button’s channel is shown on the Channels 0 and 1 should still work
bottom of the audio display. normally. ‘‘ANTENNA’’ − There is a problem
with the XM antenna. Please consult
your dealer.
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SATELLITE
GROUND REPEATER
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Depending on where you drive, you As required by the FCC: bar until ‘‘0’’ appears in the display.
may experience reception problems. Changes or modifications not expressly Your I.D. will appear in the display.
Interference can be caused by any of approved by the party responsible for
these conditions: compliance could void the user’s After you’ve registered with XM
authority to operate the equipment. Radio, keep your audio system in the
Driving on the north side of an satellite radio mode while you wait
east/west mountain road. Receiving Satellite Radio Service for activation. This should take about
Driving on the north side of a If your XM Radio service has expired 30 minutes.
Features
large commercial truck on an or you purchased your vehicle from
east/west road. a previous owner, you can listen to a While waiting for activation, make
Driving in tunnels. sampling of the broadcasts available sure your vehicle remains in an open
Driving on a road beside a vertical on XM Satellite Radio. With the area with good reception. Once your
wall, steep cliff, or hill to the south ignition switch in the ACCESSORY audio system is activated, you’ll be
of you. (I) or ON (II) position, push the able to listen to XM radio broadcasts.
Driving on the lower level of a power/volume knob to turn on the XM Radio will continue to send an
multi-tiered road. audio system and press the CD/XM activation signal to your vehicle for
Driving on a single lane road button. A variety of music types and at least 12 hours from the activation
alongside dense trees taller than styles will play. request. If the service has not been
50 ft. (15 m) to the south of you. activated after 36 hours, contact XM
Large items carried on a roof rack. If you decide to purchase XM Radio.
Satellite Radio service, contact XM
There may be other geographic Radio at www.xmradio.com, or at
situations that could affect XM radio 1-800-852-9696. You will need to give
reception. them your radio I.D. number and
your credit card number. To get your
radio I.D. number, press the TUNE
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This function is set to MID as the Screen Mode Audio System Lighting
default setting when the vehicle You can select the background You can use the instrument panel
leaves the factory. If you feel the screen to display the sound level. brightness control buttons to adjust
sound is too loud, choose low. If you There are three screen modes: level the illumination of the audio system
feel the sound is too quiet, choose Hi. (the sound level is shown with the (see page 73 ). The audio system
vertical bars), spectrum analysis (the illuminates when the parking lights
You can also select the icon with the sound level appears as ripples of are on, even if the radio is off.
joystick. Move it up and down to water), and off. Each time you touch
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move the highlighting and scroll the background icon, the display
through lists. Select the icon, then changes.
move the joystick to left or right to
change the setting.
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CD ICON
POWER/VOLUME JOYSTICK
KNOB
OPEN BUTTON
CD BUTTON
AUDIO BUTTON
SCAN BUTTON
TUNE BAR
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To Play a Disc Video CDs and DVD discs do not The specifications for compatible
You operate the disc player with the work in this unit. WMA files are:
same controls used for the radio. To −Sampling frequency:
load or play discs, the ignition switch The specifications for compatible 22.05/32/44.1/48 kHz
must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or MP3 files are: −Bit rate:
ON (II) position. −Sampling frequency: 32/40/48/64/80/96/128/160/
32/44.1/48 kHz (MPEG1) 192 kbps
24/22.05/16 kHz (MPEG2) −Compatible with variable bit rate
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−Bit rate: and multi-session
Do not use discs with adhesive labels. 32/40/48/56/64/80/96/112/128/ −Maximum layers
The label can curl up and cause the 160/192/224/256/320 kbps (including ROOT): 8 layers
disc to jam in the unit. (MPEG1)
8/16/24/32/40/48/56/64/80/96/ NOTE:
This audio system can also play CD- 112/128/160 kbps (MPEG2) If a file on an MP3 or WMA disc is
Rs and CD-RWs compressed in MP3 −Compatible with variable bit rate protected by digital rights
or WMA formats. When playing a and multi-session management (DRM), the audio unit
disc in MP3, you will see ‘‘MP3’’ on −Maximum layers displays CD FORMAT, and then
the screen. In WMA format, ‘‘WMA’’ (including ROOT): 8 layers skips to the next file.
will appear on the screen. You can
select up to 99 folders and play up to
999 tracks. If the disc has a complex
structure, it takes a while to read the
disc before the system begins to play
it.
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To Load a Disc
DISC SLOT
The disc player is behind the Insert a disc about halfway into the To return the screen to the upright
navigation screen. To use the disc disc slot. The drive will pull the disc position, press the CLOSE button on
player, press the OPEN button in the rest of the way and begin to the edge of the screen panel. Do not
beside the screen. The screen folds play it. use the folded screen as a tray. If
back, and the disc player appears. you put a cup, for example, on the
You cannot load and play 3-inch screen, the liquid inside the cup may
(8-cm) discs in this system. spill on the screen when you go over
a bump.
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Push the AUDIO button beside the To Change or Select Tracks/Files You can also select an icon with the
screen to show the audio display and joystick. Move it to left, right, up, or
operate the disc player. PRESET BUTTON’S FUNCTION down to change the highlighting and
scroll through lists. Then press the
You can also operate the audio ENT on the top of the joystick to
system without using the control select the icon.
icons on the audio screen. Press the
CD button. The status bar appears SKIP − Each time you press and
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on the bottom of the screen. On the release (preset 6), the player
navigation screen, you can see the skips forward to the beginning of the
audio information whenever you next track (file in MP3 or WMA
touch the AUDIO INFO icon on the mode). Press and release
lower portion of the screen. PRESET BUTTONS (preset 5), to skip backward to
the beginning of the current track.
When playing a CD recorded with You can use the preset buttons while Press it again to skip to the
text data, the track, album, and artist a disc is playing to select passages beginning of the previous track.
name are shown on the audio display. and change tracks (files in MP3 or
When playing a disc in MP3 or WMA, WMA mode). Each preset button’s FF/REW − To move rapidly within
the folder number and name, the file function is shown on the bottom of a track/file, press and hold
number and name, the artist name, the screen. (preset 4) or (preset 3).
and the elapsed time are shown. The
system will continuously play a disc
until you change modes. If the disc
was not recorded with text data, it
will not be displayed.
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disc. Press and hold the SCAN The system plays the first file in
button for 2 seconds to get out of each folder for about 10 seconds. If
scan mode and play the last track/ you do nothing, the system then
file sampled. plays the first file in each folder for
10 seconds each. After playing the FOLDER NUMBER RETURN ICON
Pressing either SKIP button (preset first file of the last folder, the system
5 or 6) also turns off scan. goes to normal playing. You can also select a track/file
directly from a track list on the audio
Pressing either SKIP button (preset display. Press the AUDIO button to
5 or 6), or selecting a different folder show the audio display, then touch
with the TUNE bar, or pressing the the Track List icon. The track list
SCAN button, also turns off folder menu appears on the display.
scan.
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Load the desired discs in the
magazine, and load the magazine in
the changer according to the
instructions that came with the unit.
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Playing a PC Card
TRACK LIST ICON PC CARD ICON
JOYSTICK
POWER/VOLUME
KNOB
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PLAY MODE
OPEN BUTTON ICON
CD/XM BUTTON
AUDIO BUTTON
SCAN BUTTON
TUNE BAR
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To Play a PC card Always use the recommended Never insert foreign objects into
You operate the PC card player with memory card with the appropriate the PC card slot.
the same controls used for the radio adapter (if an adapter is needed).
and the disc player. To load or play a Some memory cards will not work in The specifications for compatible
card, the ignition switch must be in this unit. MP3 files are:
the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) −Sampling frequency:
position. NOTE: 32/44.1/48 kHz (MPEG1)
When you insert a PC card into 24/22.05/16 kHz (MPEG2)
The PC card player reads and plays the slot, make sure you put it in −Bit rate:
cards in MP3 or WMA formats. straight. If you cannot insert it, 32/40/48/56/64/80/96/112/128/
Depending on the format, the screen remove it, and insert again. 160/192/224/256/320 kbps
will indicate ‘‘MP3’’ or ‘‘WMA’’ when (MPEG1)
a card is playing. The card limit of Do not keep PC cards in the 8/16/24/32/40/48/56/64/80/96/
the player is 99 folders and 999 vehicle. Direct sunlight and high 112/128/160 kbps (MPEG2)
tracks. If the card has a complex heat will damage them. −Compatible with variable bit rate
structure, it takes some time for the and multi-session
system to begin playing it. To avoid damaging the card −Maximum layers
reader, do not insert hard disc (including ROOT): 8 layers
Based on PCMCIA 2.1/JEIDA 4.2, drive cards into the PC card slot.
the recommended PC cards for the
PC card reader are: You cannot close the screen
(move it to the upright position)
CompactFlash until the PC card is inserted all the
Flash ATA way into its slot or removed.
SD memory card
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The specifications for compatible Loading a PC Card Insert a PC card straight into the slot.
WMA files are: The drive will read the PC card and
−Sampling frequency: PC CARD SLOT begin to play it.
32/44.1/48 kHz
−Bit rate: Return the screen to the upright
48/64/80/96/128/160/192 kbps position by pressing the CLOSE
−Compatible with variable bit rate button on the edge of the screen
and multi-session panel.
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−Maximum layers
(including ROOT): 8 layers Push the AUDIO button beside the
screen to show the audio display and
In WMA format, DRM (digital rights operate the PC card player.
management) files cannot be played.
If the system finds a DRM file, it You can also operate the audio
skips that file and plays the next The PC card slot is behind the system without using the control
available folder or file. navigation screen. To use the PC icons on the audio screen. Press any
card player, press the OPEN button of the appropriate control buttons.
beside the screen. The screen folds The status bar appears on the
back, and the PC card slot appears. bottom of the screen. On the
navigation screen, you can see the
audio information whenever you
touch the AUDIO INFO icon on the
screen.
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To select a play mode, push the Select the desired mode by touching After you select the play mode, the
AUDIO button to show the audio the appropriate icon, or move the display changes to the selectable
display, then touch the PLAY MODE joystick, then press the ENT. playing menu. If you select
icon on the display. ‘‘Continue playing the Current Song,’’
the system goes into the selected
play mode after playing the current
file.
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If you select ‘‘Play a New Track List,’’ To Change or Select Tracks/Files Icons on the screen can also be
the system goes into the selected selected with the joystick. Move the
play mode immediately and begins to PRESET BUTTON’S FUNCTION joystick left or right and up or down
play the files in order to the new list. until the icon is highlighted, then
press the ENT on the top of the
To go back to the previous screen, joystick to select the icon.
press the CANCEL button on the
right side of the screen. To exit the
play mode screens, press the AUDIO
button.
PRESET BUTTONS
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SKIP − Each time you press and TRACK REPEAT (FILE TRACK RANDOM (Random
release (preset 6), the player REPEAT) − To continuously replay within a folder) − This feature
skips forward to the beginning of the a file, press and release the RPT plays the files within a folder in
next file. Press and release button (preset 1). You will see random order. To activate track
(preset 5), to skip backward to TRACK REPEAT in the display. random, press and release the RDM
the beginning of the current file. Press the RPT button again to turn it button (preset 2). You will see
Press it again to skip to the off. TRACK RANDOM in the display.
beginning of the previous file. Press and hold the RDM button for 2
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FOLDER/ARTIST/ALBUM seconds to return to normal play.
FF/REW − To move rapidly within REPEAT − This feature, when
a file, press and hold (preset 4) activated, replays all the files on the FOLDER/ARTIST/ALBUM
or (preset 3). selected folder/artist/album in the RANDOM − This feature, when
order they are recorded or listed. To activated, plays all files in each
FOLDER SELECTION − To activate each repeat mode, press and folder/artist/album in random order,
select a different folder, press either hold the RPT button (preset 1) for 2 rather than in the order they are
side of the TUNE bar to move to the seconds. You will see FOLDER recorded or listed. To activate each
beginning of the next folder. Press REPEAT, ARTIST REPEAT or random play, press the RDM button
the ▲ side of the TUNE bar to skip ALBUM REPEAT in the display. (preset 2) 2 times. You will see
to the next folder, and the ▼ side to The system continuously replays the FOLDER RANDOM, ARTIST
move to the beginning of the current folder/artist/album. Press RANDOM or ALBUM RANDOM in
previous folder. and hold the RPT button for 2 the display.
seconds again to turn it off. Pressing
the RDM button, or selecting a
different folder/artist/album with
the TUNE bar also turns off the
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The system then selects and plays FOLDER/ARTIST/ALBUM Pressing either of the SKIP buttons
files randomly. This continues until SCAN − This feature, when (preset 5 or 6), selecting a different
you deactivate each random play by activated, samples the first file in folder/artist/album with the TUNE
pressing the RDM button again, or each folder/artist/album on the PC bar, or pressing the SCAN button,
you select a different folder/artist/ card in order. To activate each scan also turns off the scan feature.
album with the TUNE bar. feature, press and hold the SCAN
button until you hear a beep. You will
SCAN − The scan function samples see FOLDER SCAN, ARTIST SCAN
all files on the PC card in the order or ALBUM SCAN in the display.
they are recorded. To activate scan,
press and release the SCAN button. The system plays the first file in the
You will see TRACK SCAN in the folder for about 10 seconds. If you do
display. You will get a 10 second nothing, the system plays the first
sampling of each file on the PC card. file in each folder, in order, for 10
Press and hold the SCAN button for seconds each. After playing the first
2 seconds to get out of scan mode file of the last folder/artist/album,
and play the last file sampled. the system returns to normal play.
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TRACK LIST ICON RETURN ICON
You can also select a file directly To scroll through the display, touch In artist mode, the artist name is also
from a track list on the audio display. the ▲ or ▼ icon on the side of the displayed on the right side of each
Press the AUDIO button to show the screen. To go back to the previous selectable icon. Select the desired
audio display, then touch the Track display, touch the Return icon. file.
List icon. The track list menu
appears on the display. To play a file, touch its icon on the
screen. In folder mode, touch the
folder icon on the upper left of the
screen to move to the parent folder.
The current folder is highlighted in
blue.
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RETURN ICON
Folder mode is shown. ARTIST ICON ALBUM ICON
In album mode, the album name is When you select ‘‘Song Search’’ from You can then select any of three
also displayed on the right side of the track list display, the song search modes to search a file: Title by
each selectable icon. Select the menu appears. Keyword, Artist, and Album.
desired file.
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Searching for a Song Title by Keyword To cancel the selected letter, select Searching for a Song by Artist Name
the letter and touch the Delete icon.
MORE ICON To select more characters, touch the ARTIST LIST
More icon. The other character list
will be shown.
FILE LIST
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DELETE ICON LIST ICON
In Title by Keyword mode, enter the Select the Artist icon, and the artist
title name, or any keyword, by list appears. Select the desired artist,
touching the letter icons on the and the artist’s file list is displayed.
screen. Press the List icon to begin
the song search. If you press the After the system searches for a song,
CANCEL button on the screen, the a file list is displayed. To scroll
display returns to the mode menu through the list, touch the ▲ or ▼
without doing a search. icon on the side of the screen. Select
the desired file by touching the
appropriate icon, or moving the
joystick and pressing the ENT.
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Searching for a Song by Album Name To Stop Playing a PC card Removing a PC Card
To play the radio when a PC card is To remove a PC card from the audio
ALBUM LIST playing, press the AM/FM button or unit, fold back the screen by
touch the FM1, FM2, AM, XM1, or pressing the OPEN button (see page
XM2 icon. If a disc is in the audio 152 ). Press the eject button ( )
unit, press the CD button or touch to remove the card. If you do not
the CD icon to play the disc. Touch remove it from the slot, you cannot
the CARD icon to switch back to the return the screen to the upright
PC card player. position.
If you turn the system off while a PC To return the screen to the upright
card is playing, either with the position, press the CLOSE button.
power/volume knob or by turning
off the ignition switch, the card will You can also eject a card when the
Select the Album icon, and the stay in the drive. When you turn the ignition switch is off.
album list appears. Select the desired system back on, the card will begin
album, and its song list is displayed. playing where it left off.
You can then select the desired song
from the list. When you leave the vehicle, always
remove the PC card from the audio
unit.
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supports CompactFlash card, Flash ATA card, and SanDisk memory
Card Adapter.
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authority to operate the equipment.
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Examples of these discs are shown Bubbled/ With Label/ Using Printer Sealed With Plastic
to the right: Wrinkled Sticker Label Kit Ring
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4. Small, irregular shaped discs 5. Discs with scratches, dirty discs Recommended discs are printed
with the following logo.
3-inch (8-cm) CD Triangle Shape Audio unit may not play the
Fingerprints, scratches, etc. following formats.
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CH BUTTON MODE BUTTON The VOL button adjusts the volume beep. The system searches up or
up (▲) or down (▼). Press the top down from the current frequency to
or bottom of the button, hold it until find a station with a strong signal.
the desired volume is reached, then
release it. If you are playing a disc, the system
skips to the beginning of the next
The MODE button changes the track (file in MP3 or WMA format)
mode. Pressing the button each time you press the top (+) of
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repeatedly selects FM1, FM2, AM, the CH button. Press the bottom
disc (if a disc is loaded), or a PC card (−) to return to the beginning of the
(if it is loaded). On models with current track or file. Press it twice to
VOL BUTTON satellite radio system, you can also return to the previous track or file.
select XM radio.
If equipped You will see the track/file number
Three controls for the audio system If you are listening to the radio, use and the elapsed time. If the disc has
are mounted in the steering wheel the CH button to change stations. text data or is compressed in MP3 or
hub. These let you control basic Each time you press and release the WMA, you can also see any other
functions without removing your top (+) of the button, the system information (track title, file name,
hand from the wheel. goes to the next preset station on the folder name, etc.).
band you are listening to. Press and
release the bottom (−) to go back to
the previous station.
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If equipped
The auxiliary input jack is
underneath the accessory power
socket on the front panel. The
system will accept auxiliary input
from standard audio accessories.
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On models with audio system If your vehicle’s battery is The system will retain your AM and
Your vehicle’s audio system will disconnected or goes dead, or the FM presets even if power is
disable itself if it is disconnected radio fuse is removed, the audio disconnected.
from electrical power for any reason. system will disable itself. If this
To make it work again, you must happens, you will see ‘‘ENTER
enter a specific digit code using the CODE’’ in the frequency display the
preset buttons (icon on vehicle’s with next time you turn on the system.
navigation system). Because there Use the preset buttons (icons on
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are hundreds of number vehicles with navigation system) to
combinations possible from specific enter the code. The code is on the
digits, making the system work radio code card included in your
without knowing the exact code is owner’s manual kit. When it is
nearly impossible. entered correctly, the radio will start
playing.
You should have received a card that
lists your audio system’s code and If you make a mistake entering the
serial numbers. It is best to store this code, do not start over; complete the
card in a safe place at home. In sequence, then enter the correct
addition, you should write the audio code. You have 10 tries to enter the
system’s serial number in this owner’s correct code. If you are unsuccessful
manual. in 10 attempts, you must then leave
the system on for 1 hour before
If you lose the card, you must obtain trying again.
the code number from a dealer. To
do this, you will need the system’s
serial number.
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On models without navigation system U.S. LX, and Canadian DX, DX-G EX, EX-L and Si models
To set the time, press the CLOCK and LX models
(AM, AM/FM) button until the CLOCK BUTTON CLOCK BUTTON
displayed time begins to blink, then
release the button.
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Security System
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alarm continues for 2 minutes, then check the door and trunk open
the system resets. To reset an indicators on the instrument panel
alarming system before the 2 SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR (see page 64 ), to see if the doors
minutes have elapsed, unlock the and the trunk are fully closed. Since
driver’s door with the key or the it is not part of the monitor display,
remote transmitter. Once the security system is set, manually check the hood.
opening either door without using
The security system automatically the key or the remote transmitter, NOTE: Use the remote transmitter
sets 15 seconds after you lock the the hood, or the trunk will cause the to quickly check that the hood, the
doors, hood, and trunk. For the system to alarm. It also alarms if the trunk, and both doors are closed.
system to activate, you must lock the audio unit is removed from the Push the lock button twice within 5
doors from the outside with the key, dashboard or the wiring is cut. seconds. There should be an audible
lock tab, door lock switch, or remote confirmation beep.
transmitter. The security system With the system set, you can still
indicator on the instrument panel open the trunk with the master key Do not attempt to alter this system
starts blinking immediately to show (U.S. LX model) or the remote or add other devices to it.
you the system is setting itself. transmitter (U.S. EX, EX-L and Si
models) without triggering the alarm.
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Cruise Control
Changing the Set Speed You can decrease the set cruising Even with the cruise control turned
You can increase the set cruising speed in any of these ways: on, you can still use the accelerator
speed in any of these ways: pedal to speed up for passing. After
Press and hold the SET/DECEL completing the pass, take your foot
Press and hold the RES/ACCEL button. Release the button when off the accelerator pedal. The vehicle
button. When you reach the you reach the desired speed. will return to the set cruising speed.
desired cruising speed, release the
button. To slow down in very small Resting your foot on the brake or
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amounts, tap the SET/DECEL clutch pedal causes the cruise
Push on the accelerator pedal until button. Each time you do this, control to cancel.
you reach the desired cruising your vehicle will slow down about
speed, then press the SET/ 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
DECEL button.
Tap the brake or clutch pedal
To increase the speed in very lightly with your foot. The
small amounts, tap the RES/ CRUISE CONTROL indicator on
ACCEL button. Each time you do the instrument panel goes out.
this, your vehicle speeds up about When the vehicle slows to the
1 mph (1.6 km/h). desired speed, press the SET/
DECEL button.
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Before Driving
Before Driving
first. Carrying Cargo .............................. 197
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Before Driving
operating symptoms, try another Wipe up spills immediately.
service station or switch to another
brand of gasoline.
TETHER
For further important fuel-related 1. Park with the driver’s side closest
information, please refer to your to the service station pump.
Quick Start Guide.
2. Open the fuel fill door by pushing
On Si model on the handle to the left of the
You may hear a knocking noise from driver’s seat.
the engine if you drive the vehicle at
low engine speed (below about 1,000 HOLDER
rpm) in a higher gear. To stop this,
raise the engine speed by shifting to FUEL FILL CAP
a lower gear.
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3. Remove the fuel fill cap slowly. 5. Screw the fuel fill cap back on Opening and Closing the Hood
You may hear a hissing sound as until it clicks at least once. If you
pressure inside the tank escapes. do not properly tighten the cap, HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
The fuel fill cap is attached to the the malfunction indicator lamp
fuel filler with a tether. Place the may come on (see page 282 ). You
cap in the holder on the fuel fill will also see a ‘‘CHECK FUEL
door. CAP’’ message on the information
display.
4. Stop filling the tank after the fuel
nozzle automatically clicks off. Do 6. Push the fuel fill door closed until
not try to ‘‘top off’’ the tank. Leave it latches.
some room for the fuel to expand
with temperature changes.
If the fuel nozzle keeps clicking off 1. Park the vehicle, and set the
even though the tank is not full, parking brake. Pull the hood
there may be a problem with your release handle under the lower left
vehicle’s fuel vapor recovery corner of the dashboard. The
system. The system helps keep hood will pop up slightly.
fuel vapor from going into the
atmosphere. Try filling at another
pump. If this does not fix the
problem, consult your dealer.
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Oil Check
GRIP DIPSTICK
Before Driving
LATCH
SUPPORT ROD CLIP DX, Canadian DX-G, LX, EX, EX-L
2. Put your fingers under the front 3. Holding the grip, pull the support Wait a few minutes after turning the
edge of the hood near the center. rod out of its clip. Insert the end engine off before you check the oil.
Slide your hand to the left until into the designated hole pointed
you feel the hood latch handle. by an arrow in the hood. 1. Remove the dipstick (orange
Push this handle up to release it. handle).
Lift up the hood. To close the hood, lift it up slightly
to remove the support rod from 2. Wipe off the dipstick with a clean
If the hood latch handle moves the hole. Put the support rod back cloth or paper towel.
stiffly, or if you can open the hood into its holding clip. Lower the
without lifting the handle, the hood to about a foot (30 cm) above 3. Insert the dipstick all the way back
mechanism should be cleaned and the fender, then let it drop. Make into its hole.
lubricated. sure it is securely latched. CONTINUED
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UPPER MARK
LOWER MARK
UPPER MARK
Si LOWER MARK
4. Remove the dipstick again, and If it is near or below the lower mark,
check the level. It should be see Adding Engine Oil on page 234 .
between the upper and lower
marks.
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Before Driving
MIN
DX, Canadian DX-G, LX, EX, EX-L Si MIN
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Fuel Economy
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Fuel Economy
Before Driving
Driving with a heavy load or the Avoid carrying excess weight in speed and you reduce the drag.
air conditioner running your vehicle − It puts a heavier Trailers, car top carriers, roof
Improperly inflated tires load on the engine, increasing fuel racks and bike racks are also big
consumption. contributors to increased drag.
Improving Fuel Economy
Keep your vehicle clean − In Always drive in the highest gear
Vehicle Maintenance particular, a build-up of snow or possible − If your vehicle has a
A properly maintained vehicle mud on your vehicle’s underside manual transmission, you can
maximizes fuel economy. Poor adds weight and rolling resistance. boost your fuel economy by up
maintenance can significantly reduce Frequent cleaning helps your fuel shifting as early as possible.
fuel economy. Always maintain your economy.
vehicle according to the maintenance Avoid excessive idling − Idling
messages displayed on the results in 0 miles per gallon.
information display (see Owner’s
Maintenance Checks on page 230 ).
For example: CONTINUED
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Fuel Economy
Measuring Techniques
Direct calculation is the
recommended source of information 1) Fill the fuel tank until the nozzle automatically clicks off.
about your actual fuel economy. 2) Reset trip counter to zero.
Using frequency of fill-ups or taking 3) Record the total gallons (liters) needed to refill.
fuel gauge readings are NOT 4) Follow one of the simple calculations above.
accurate measures of fuel economy.
Fuel economy may improve over the
first several thousand miles.
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Lowering the vehicle with a non- Larger or smaller wheels and tires
Honda suspension kit that can interfere with the operation of
significantly reduces ground your vehicle’s anti-lock brakes and
clearance can allow the other systems.
undercarriage to hit speed bumps
or other raised objects, which Modifying your steering wheel or
could cause the airbags to deploy. any other part of your vehicle’s
safety features can make the
Raising your vehicle with a systems ineffective.
non-Honda suspension kit can
affect the handling and stability. If you plan to modify your vehicle,
consult your dealer.
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Carrying Cargo
Before Driving
However, carrying too much cargo,
or improperly storing it, can affect
your vehicle’s handling, stability,
stopping distance, and tires, and
make it unsafe. Before carrying any
type of cargo, be sure to read the
following pages.
*: If equipped
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Carrying Cargo
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Carrying Cargo
Example 2
Before Driving
Max Load (850 lbs) Passenger Weight Cargo Weight
(150 lbs x 4 = 600 lbs) (250 lbs)
Example 3
Max Load (850 lbs) Passenger Weight Cargo Weight
(150 lbs x 5 = 750 lbs) (100 lbs)
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Carrying Cargo
Carrying Items in the Passenger Keep the glove box closed while Cargo Net
Compartment driving. If it is open, a passenger Optional
Store or secure all items that could could injure their knees during a The cargo net can be used to help
be thrown around and hurt crash or sudden stop. hold down items stored in the trunk.
someone during a crash.
Carrying Cargo in the Trunk
Do not put any items on top of the Distribute cargo evenly on the
rear shelf. They can block your floor of the trunk, placing the
view and be thrown around the heaviest items on the bottom and
vehicle during a crash. as far forward as possible.
Be sure items placed on the floor If you fold down the back seat, tie
behind the front seats cannot roll down items that could be thrown
under the seats and interfere with about the vehicle during a crash or
the driver’s ability to operate the sudden stop.
pedals, the proper operation of the
seats, or the proper operation of If you carry large items that
the sensors under the seats. prevent you from closing the trunk
lid, exhaust gas can enter the
Also, keep all cargo below the passenger area. To avoid the
bottom of the windows. If it is possibility of carbon monoxide
higher, it could interfere with the poisoning, follow the instructions
proper operation of the side on page 50 .
curtain airbags.
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Driving
Driving
Towing a Trailer ............................ 221
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Driving Guidelines
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Preparing to Drive
You should do the following checks 5. Check that any items you may be 10.Fasten your seat belt. Check that
and adjustments before you drive carrying are stored properly or your passengers have fastened
your vehicle. fastened down securely. their seat belts (see page 14 ).
1. Make sure all windows, mirrors, 6. Check the seat adjustment (see 11.When you start the engine, check
and outside lights are clean and page 92 ). the gauges and indicators in the
unobstructed. Remove frost, snow, instrument panel (see page 55 ).
or ice. 7. Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
2. Check that the hood is fully closed. page 104 ).
Driving
closed. adjustment (see page 75 ).
4. Visually check the tires. If a tire 9. Make sure the doors are securely
looks low, use a gauge to check its closed and locked.
pressure.
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2. In cold weather, turn off all The immobilizer system protects your The engine is harder to start in cold
electrical accessories to reduce vehicle f rom thef t. If an improperly- weather. Also, the thinner air f ound at
the drain on the battery. coded key (or other device) is used, the altitudes above 8,000 f eet (2,400
engine’s f uel system is disabled. For meters) adds to this problem.
3. Manual transmission: more inf ormation, see page 77 .
Press the clutch pedal down all the
way. The START (III) position 5. If the engine does not start within
does not function unless the clutch 15 seconds, or starts but stalls
pedal is pressed. right away, repeat step 4 with the
accelerator pedal pressed halfway
Automatic transmission: down. If the engine starts, release
Make sure the shift lever is in pressure on the accelerator pedal
Park. Press on the brake pedal. so the engine does not race.
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Manual Transmission
Driving
DX, Canadian DX-G, LX, EX, EX-L Si
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Manual Transmission
When slowing down, you can get time on a hot day, be careful before On models with 6-speed manual
extra braking from the engine by moving the shift lever. Because of transmission
shifting to a lower gear. This extra the heat, the shift lever may be
braking can help you maintain a safe extremely hot. If the outside Shift up Normal acceleration
speed and prevent your brakes from temperature is low, the shift lever
overheating while going down a feels cold. 1st to 2nd 17 mph (27 km/h)
steep hill. Before downshifting, 2nd to 3rd 29 mph (47 km/h)
make sure the engine speed will not Recommended Shift Points 3rd to 4th 37 mph (60 km/h)
go into the tachometer’s red zone in Drive in the highest gear that lets 4th to 5th 43 mph (69 km/h)
the lower gear. the engine run and accelerate 5th to 6th 49 mph (79 km/h)
smoothly. This will give you good
fuel economy and effective
emissions control. The following
Rapid slowing or speeding up shift points are recommended:
can cause loss of control on
slippery surfaces. If you crash, On models with 5-speed manual
you can be injured. transmission
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Manual Transmission
Engine Speed Limiter Reverse Lockout 2. If you are still unable to shift to
If you exceed the maximum speed 6-speed manual transmission reverse, apply the parking brake,
for the gear you are in, the engine The manual transmission has and turn the ignition key to the
speed will enter into the tachometer’s lockout so you cannot accidentally ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0)
red zone. If this occurs, you may feel shift from any forward gear to position.
the engine cut in and out. This is reverse while the vehicle is moving
caused by a limiter in the engine’s at a certain speed. If you cannot shift 3. Press the clutch pedal, and shift to
computer controls. The engine will to reverse when the vehicle is reverse.
run normally when you reduce the stopped, do the following.
rpm below the red zone. 4. With the clutch pedal still pressed,
start the engine.
Before downshifting, make sure the
Driving
engine will not go into the If you need to use this procedure to
tachometer’s red zone. shift to reverse, your vehicle may be
developing a problem. Have the
On Si model vehicle checked by your dealer.
Your vehicle has a rev limit indicator
to show you when the engine speed
is near the tachometer’s red zone
(see page 61 ).
Move the shift lever in sequence.
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Automatic Transmission
Shift Lever Position Indicators The ‘‘D’’ indicator comes on for a Shifting
few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. If it flashes while driving (in
any shift position), it indicates a
possible problem in the transmission. SHIFT LEVER
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Automatic Transmission
To shift from: Do this: If you have done all of the above and Neutral (N) − Use neutral if you
P to R Press the brake pedal, and still cannot move the lever out of need to restart a stalled engine, or if
press the shift lever release Park, see Shift Lock Release on it is necessary to stop briefly with
button. page 211 . the engine idling. Shift to the Park
R to P position if you need to leave your
N to R Press the shift lever release To avoid transmission damage, come vehicle for any reason. Press on the
D3 to 2 button. to a complete stop before shifting brake pedal when you are moving
2 to 1 into Park. You must also press the the shift lever from neutral to
1 to 2 release button to shift into Park. The another gear.
2 to D3 shift lever must be in Park before
D3 to D you can remove the key from the Drive (D) − Use this position for
D to N Move the shift lever. ignition switch. your normal driving. The
Driving
D to D3 transmission automatically selects a
N to D Reverse (R) − Press the brake suitable gear (1 through 5) for your
R to N pedal and press the release button speed and acceleration. You may
on the front of the shift lever to shift notice the transmission shifting up at
Park (P) − This position mechani- from Park to reverse. To shift from higher engine speeds when the
cally locks the transmission. Use reverse to neutral, come to a engine is cold. This helps the engine
Park whenever you are turning off or complete stop, and then shift. Press warm up faster.
starting the engine. To shift out of the release button before shifting
Park, you must press on the brake into reverse from neutral.
pedal and have your foot off the
accelerator pedal. Press the release
button on the front of the shift lever
to move it.
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Automatic Transmission
Drive (D3) −This position is similar First (1) − To shift from second to Engine Speed Limiter
to D, except only the first three first, press the release button on the If you exceed the maximum speed
gears are selected. Use D3 to provide front of the shift lever. This position for the gear you are in, the engine
engine braking when going down a locks the transmission in first gear. speed will enter into the tachometer’s
steep hill. D3 can also keep the By upshifting and downshifting red zone. If this occurs, you may feel
transmission from cycling between through 1, 2, D3, and D, you can the engine cut in and out. This is
third and fourth gears in stop-and-go operate the transmission much like a caused by a limiter in the engine’s
driving. manual transmission without a computer controls. The engine will
clutch pedal. run normally when you reduce the
Second (2) − To shift to second, rpm below the red zone.
press the release button on the front
of the shift lever. This position locks
the transmission in second gear. It
does not downshift to first gear
when you come to a stop.
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Automatic Transmission
Shift Lock Release metal fingernail file, carefully pry 6. Remove the key from the shift
Do this if pushing on the brake pedal on the edge of the cover to remove lock release slot, then install the
and pressing the release button does it. cover. Make sure the notch on the
not shift the transmission out of cover is on the rear.
Park: RELEASE BUTTON Return the key to the ignition
switch, press the brake pedal, and
1. Set the parking brake. restart the engine.
2. Remove the key from the ignition If you need to use the shift lock
switch. release, it means your vehicle is
developing a problem. Have it
COVER checked by your dealer.
Driving
SHIFT LOCK RELEASE SLOT
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Parking
Always use the parking brake when Parking Tips If the vehicle is facing uphill, turn
you park your vehicle. Make sure Make sure the moonroof (if the front wheels away from the
the parking brake is set firmly, or equipped) and the windows are curb. If your vehicle has a manual
your vehicle may roll if it is parked closed. transmission, put it in first gear.
on an incline.
Turn off the lights. If the vehicle is facing downhill,
If your vehicle has an automatic turn the front wheels toward the
transmission, set the parking brake Place any packages, valuables, etc., curb. If your vehicle has a manual
before you put the transmission in in the trunk or take them with you. transmission, put it in reverse gear.
Park. This keeps the vehicle from
moving and putting pressure on the Lock the doors. Make sure the parking brake is
parking mechanism in the fully released before driving away.
transmission. On vehicles with security system Driving with the parking brake
Check the indicator on the partially set can overheat or
instrument panel to verify that the damage the rear brakes.
security system is set.
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Braking System
Your vehicle is equipped with front Constant application of the brakes Braking System Design
disc brakes. The brakes on the rear when going down a long hill builds The hydraulic system that operates
wheels may be disc or drum, up heat and reduces their effective- the brakes has two separate circuits.
depending on the model. A power ness. Use the engine to assist the Each circuit works diagonally across
assist helps reduce the effort needed brakes by taking your foot off the the vehicle (the left-front brake is
on the brake pedal. The anti-lock accelerator and downshifting to a connected with the right-rear brake,
brake system (ABS) helps you retain lower gear. etc.). If one circuit should develop a
steering control when braking very problem, you will still have braking
hard. Check the brakes after driving at two wheels.
through deep water. Apply the
On vehicles with vehicle stability brakes moderately to see if they feel Brake Pad Wear Indicators
assist (VSA) system, the emergency normal. If not, apply them gently and If the brake pads need replacing, you
Driving
brake assist system increases the frequently until they do. Be extra will hear a distinctive, metallic
stopping force when you depress the cautious in your driving. screeching sound when you apply
brake pedal hard in an emergency the brake pedal. If you do not have
situation. the brake pads replaced, they will
screech all the time. It is normal for
Resting your foot on the pedal keeps the brakes to occasionally squeal or
the brakes applied lightly, builds up squeak when you apply them.
heat, and reduces their effectiveness
and reduces brake pad life. In
addition, fuel economy can be
reduced. It also keeps your brake
lights on all the time, confusing
drivers behind you.
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The anti-lock brake system (ABS) You will feel a pulsation in the brake ABS Indicator
helps prevent the wheels from pedal when the ABS activates, and
locking up, and helps you retain you may hear some noise. This is If this indicator comes on, the anti-
steering control by pumping the normal: it is the ABS rapidly lock function of the braking system
brakes rapidly, much faster than a pumping the brakes. On dry has shut down. The brakes still work
person can do it. pavement, you will need to press on like a conventional system, but
the brake pedal very hard before the without anti-lock. You should have
The electronic brake distribution ABS activates. However, you may your dealer inspect your vehicle as
(EBD) system, which is part of the feel the ABS activate immediately if soon as possible.
ABS, also balances the front-to-rear you are trying to stop on snow or ice.
braking distribution according to If the indicator comes on while
vehicle loading. driving, test the brakes as instructed
on page 283 .
You should never pump the brake pedal.
Let the ABS work for you by always
keeping firm, steady pressure on the
brake pedal. This is sometimes
referred to as ‘‘stomp and steer.’’
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If the ABS indicator and the brake Important Safety Reminders A vehicle with ABS may require a
system indicator come on together, ABS does not reduce the time or longer distance to stop on loose or
and the parking brake is fully distance it takes to stop the uneven surfaces, such as gravel or
released, the EBD system may also vehicle. It only helps with the snow, than a vehicle without anti-
be shut down. steering control during braking. lock.
Test your brakes as instructed on ABS will not prevent a skid that
page 283 . If the brakes feel normal, results from changing direction
drive slowly and have your vehicle abruptly, such as trying to take a
repaired by your dealer as soon as corner too fast or making a sudden
possible. Avoid sudden hard braking lane change. Always drive at a safe
which could cause the rear wheels to speed for the road and weather
Driving
lock up and possibly lead to a loss of conditions.
control.
ABS cannot prevent a loss of
On vehicles with VSA system stability. Always steer moderately
The VSA indicator will come on when you are braking hard. Severe
along with the ABS indicator. or sharp steering wheel movement
can still cause your vehicle to veer
into oncoming traffic or off the road.
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Standard on U.S. Si model The VSA system cannot enhance the If the indicator does not come on
Optional on Canadian Si model vehicle’s driving stability in all when the ignition switch is turned to
The vehicle stability assist (VSA) situations and does not control your the ON (II) position, there may be a
system helps to stabilize the vehicle vehicle’s entire braking system. It is problem with the VSA system. Have
during cornering if the vehicle turns still your responsibility to drive and your dealer inspect your vehicle as
more or less than desired. It also corner at reasonable speeds and to soon as possible.
assists you in maintaining traction leave a sufficient margin of safety.
while accelerating on loose or If the low tire pressure indicator or
slippery road surfaces. It does this VSA Activation Indicator TPMS indicator comes on, the VSA
by regulating the engine’s output and system automatically turns on even if
by selectively applying the brakes. When VSA activates, you will see the the VSA system is turned off by
VSA Activation indicator blinks. pressing the VSA OFF switch (see
When VSA activates, you may notice page 217 ). If this happens, you
that the engine does not respond to Vehicle Stability Assist cannot turn the VSA system off by
the accelerator in the same way it (VSA) System Indicator pressing the VSA off switch again.
does at other times. There may also If this indicator comes on while
be some noise from the VSA driving, pull to the side of the road Without VSA, your vehicle will have
hydraulic system. You will also see when it is safe, and turn off the normal braking and cornering ability,
the VSA activation indicator blink. engine. Reset the system by but it will not have VSA traction and
restarting the engine. If the VSA stability enhancement.
system indicator stays on or comes
back on while driving, have the VSA
system inspected by your dealer.
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VSA Off Switch VSA is turned on every time you VSA and Tire Sizes
start the engine, even if you turned it Driving with varying tire or wheel
off the last time you drove the sizes may cause the VSA to
vehicle. malfunction. When replacing tires,
make sure they are of the same size
In certain unusual conditions when and type as your original tires (see
your vehicle gets stuck in shallow page 262 ).
mud or fresh snow, it may be easier
to free it with the VSA temporarily If you install winter tires, make sure
switched off. When the VSA system they are the same size as those that
is off, the traction control system is were originally supplied with your
also off. You should only attempt to vehicle. Exercise the same caution
Driving
free your vehicle with the VSA off if during winter driving as you would if
you are not able to free it when the your vehicle was not equipped with
This switch is under the left vent. VSA is on. VSA.
Press it to turn the VSA system on
and off. Immediately after freeing your
vehicle, be sure to switch the VSA on
When VSA is off, the VSA activation again. We do not recommend driving
indicator comes on as a reminder. your vehicle with the VSA and
traction control systems switched off.
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For example, if you check and fill information label and in the owner’s When you restart the vehicle with
your tires in a warm area, then drive manual (see page 257 ). the compact spare tire, the TPMS
in extremely cold weather, the tire indicator may also come on and stay
pressure will be lower than Tire Pressure Monitoring on after driving several miles
measured and could be underinflated System (TPMS) Indicator (kilometers).
and cause the low tire pressure This indicator comes on and stays on
indicator to come on. Or, if you if there is a problem with the tire
check and adjust your tire pressure pressure monitoring system.
in cooler conditions, and drive into
extremely hot conditions, the tire If this happens, the system will shut
may become overinflated. However, off and no longer monitor tire
the low tire pressure indicator will pressures. Have the system checked
Driving
not come on if the tires are by your dealer as soon as possible.
overinflated.
If the low tire pressure indicator or
Refer to page 255 for tire inflation TPMS indicator comes on, the VSA
guidelines. system automatically turns on even if
the VSA system is turned off by
Although your tire pressure is pressing the VSA OFF switch (see
monitored, you must manually check page 217 ). If this happens, you
the tire pressures monthly. cannot turn the VSA system off by
pressing the VSA off switch again.
Each tire, including the spare, should
be checked monthly when cold, and
set to the recommended inflation
pressure as specified on the tire
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Changing a Tire with TPMS The low tire pressure indicator or As required by the FCC:
If you have a flat tire, the low tire the TPMS indicator will go off, after This device complies with Part 15 of the
pressure indicator will come on. several miles (kilometers) driving, FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
Replace the flat tire with the when you replace the spare tire with following two conditions: (1) This device
compact spare tire (see page 271 ). the specified regular tire equipped may not cause harmful interference, and
with the tire pressure monitor sensor. (2) this device must accept any
Each wheel (except the compact interference received, including
spare tire wheel) is equipped with a Never use a puncture-repairing agent interference that may cause undesired
tire pressure sensor mounted inside in a flat tire. If used, you will have to operation.
the tire behind the valve stem. You replace the tire pressure sensor.
must use TPMS specific wheels. It is Have the flat tire repaired by your Changes or modifications not expressly
recommended that you always have dealer as soon as possible. approved by the party responsible for
your tires serviced by your dealer or compliance could void the user’s
qualified technician. authority to operate the equipment.
After you replace the flat tire with This device complies with Industry
the compact spare tire, the low tire Canada Standard RSS-210.
pressure indicator stays on. This is Operation is subject to the following two
normal; the system is not monitoring conditions: (1) this device may not cause
the spare tire pressure. Manually interference, and (2) this device must
check the spare tire pressure to be accept any interference that may cause
sure it is correct. After several miles undesired operation of the device.
(kilometers) driving with the
compact spare tire, the TPMS
indicator comes on and the low tire
pressure indicator goes off.
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Towing a Trailer
Driving
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Maintenance
Maintenance
perform more complex maintenance Power Steering Fluid..................... 245
tasks on your vehicle, you may want Lights .............................................. 246
to purchase the service manual. See Cleaning the Seat Belts ................. 251
page 315 for information on how to Floor Mats ...................................... 252
obtain a copy, or see your dealer. Dust and Pollen Filter ................... 253
Wiper Blades .................................. 253
Tires ................................................ 255
Checking the Battery .................... 265
Vehicle Storage .............................. 267
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Maintenance Safety
All service items not detailed in this Injury from moving parts. Do
section should be performed by a not run the engine unless
certified technician or other qualified Improperly maintaining this instructed to do so.
mechanic. vehicle, or failing to correct a
problem before driving can
Important Safety Precautions cause a crash in which you can
To eliminate potential hazards, read be seriously hurt or killed. Failure to properly follow
the instructions before you begin, maintenance instructions and
and make sure you have the tools Always follow the inspection precautions can cause you to
and skills required. and maintenance be seriously hurt or killed.
Make sure your vehicle is parked recommendations and
on level ground, the parking brake schedules in this owner’s Always follow the procedures
is set, and the engine is off. manual. and precautions in this owner’s
manual.
To clean parts, use a commercially
available degreaser or parts Potential Vehicle Hazards
cleaner, not gasoline. Carbon Monoxide poison from Some of the most important safety
engine exhaust. Be sure there is precautions are given here. However,
To reduce the possibility of fire or adequate ventilation whenever you we cannot warn you of every
explosion, keep cigarettes, sparks, operate the engine. conceivable hazard that can arise in
and flames away from the battery performing maintenance. Only you
and all fuel-related parts. Burns from hot parts. Let the can decide whether or not you
engine and exhaust system cool should perform a given task.
Wear eye protection and down before touching any parts.
protective clothing when working
with the battery or compressed air.
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Maintenance Minder
Your vehicle displays engine oil life Engine Oil Life Indicator The remaining engine oil life is
and maintenance service items on displayed on the information display
the information display to show you INFORMATION DISPLAY according to this table:
when you should have your dealer
perform engine oil replacement and Calculated Engine Displayed
indicated maintenance service. Oil Life (%) Engine Oil Life (%)
100 % − 91 % 100 %
Based on the engine operating 90 % − 81 % 90 %
conditions and accumulated engine 80 % − 71 % 80 %
revolutions, the onboard computer in 70 % − 61 % 70 %
your vehicle calculates the remaining 60 % − 51 % 60 %
engine oil life and displays it as a MAINTENANCE ENGINE OIL LIFE 50 % − 41 % 50 %
percentage. MINDER INDICATOR INDICATOR 40 % − 31 % 40 %
30 % − 21 % 30 %
Maintenance
To see the current engine oil life, 20 % − 16 % 20 %
turn the ignition switch to the ON 15 % − 11 % *1 15 %
(II) position, then push and release 10 % − 6 % *1 10 %
the SEL/RESET button repeatedly 15 % − 6 % *2 15 %
until the engine oil life indicator 5%−1% 5%
appears (see page 65 ). 0% 0%
CONTINUED
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Maintenance Minder
If the remaining engine oil life is 15 When the remaining engine oil life is
to 6 percent, you will see the engine 5 to 1 percent, you will see a
oil life indicator every time you turn ‘‘SERVICE’’ message along with the
the ignition switch to the ON (II) same maintenance item code(s),
position. The maintenance minder every time you turn the ignition
indicator will also come on, and the switch to the ON (II) position.
maintenance item code(s) for other
scheduled maintenance items
needing service will be displayed
next to the engine oil life indicator.
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Maintenance Minder
Maintenance
indicator ( ) comes on every When the remaining engine oil life is If you do not perform the indicated
time you turn the ignition switch to 0 percent, the engine oil life indicator maintenance, negative mileage is
the ON (II) position, then it goes out will blink. The display comes on displayed and begins to blink after
if you switch the information display. every time you turn the ignition the vehicle has been driven 10 miles
switch to the ON (II) position. The (10 km) or more.
When you see this message, have maintenance minder indicator Negative mileage means your
the indicated maintenance ( ) also comes on and remains vehicle has passed the maintenance
performed by your dealer as soon as on in the instrument panel. When required point.
possible. you see this message, immediately Immediately have the indicated
have the indicated maintenance done maintenance done by your dealer.
by your dealer.
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Maintenance Minder
You can change the information Maintenance Main Items and Sub Resetting the Engine Oil Life
display from the engine oil life Items Display
display to the odometer, the trip Your dealer will reset the display
meter, or the outside temperature (if MAINTENANCE MAIN ITEM after completing the required
equipped) every time you press and maintenance service. You will see
release the SEL/RESET button. ‘‘OIL LIFE 100%’’ on the information
display the next time you turn the
When the engine oil life is 0 percent ignition switch to the ON (II)
or negative mileage, the position.
maintenance minder indicator
( ) remains on even if you If maintenance service is done by
change the information display. someone other than your dealer,
MAINTENANCE SUB ITEM reset the maintenance minder as
Immediately have the service follows:
performed, and make sure to reset
the display as described on the All maintenance items displayed on 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON
following. the information display are in code. (II) position.
For an explanation of these
maintenance codes, see page 231 . 2. Press the SEL/RESET button
repeatedly until the engine oil life
indicator is displayed.
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Important Maintenance
Precautions
If you have the required service
done but do not reset the display, or
reset the display without doing the
service, the system will not show the
proper maintenance intervals. This
can lead to serious mechanical
problems because you will no longer
have an accurate record of when
maintenance is needed.
Maintenance
about 10 seconds. The engine oil more than 5 seconds. The provide competent, efficient service.
life and the maintenance item maintenance item code(s) will
code(s) will blink. disappear, and the engine oil life
will reset to ‘‘100.’’
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Maintenance Minder
However, service at a dealer is not U.S. Vehicles: Maintenance, Engine oil level − Check every
mandatory to keep your warranties replacement, or repair of time you fill the fuel tank. See
in effect. Maintenance may be done emissions control devices and page 189 .
by any qualified service facility or systems may be done by any
person who is skilled in this type of automotive repair establishment Engine coolant level − Check the
automotive service. Make sure to or individual using parts that are radiator reserve tank every time
have the service facility or person ‘‘certified’’ to EPA standards. you fill the fuel tank. See page 191 .
reset the display as previously
described. Keep all receipts as proof According to state and federal Automatic transmission − Check
of completion, and have the person regulations, failure to perform the fluid level monthly. See page
who does the work fill out the maintenance on the items marked 242 .
maintenance record. Check your with # will not void your emissions
warranty booklet for more warranties. However, all Brakes − Check the fluid level
information. maintenance services should be monthly. See page 244 .
performed in accordance with the
We recommend using Honda parts intervals indicated by the Tires − Check the tire pressure
and fluids whenever you have information display. monthly. Examine the tread for
maintenance done. These are wear and foreign objects. See page
manufactured to the same high Owner’s Maintenance Checks 255 .
quality standards as the original You should check the following
components, so you can be confident items at the specified intervals. If Lights − Check the operation of
of their performance and durability. you are unsure of how to perform the headlights, parking lights,
any check, turn to the appropriate taillights, high-mount brake light,
page listed. and license plate lights monthly.
See page 246 .
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Maintenance Minder
All fluid levels and condition of fluids Inspect drive belt
Exhaust system# 3 Replace transmission fluid
Fuel lines and connections# 4 Replace spark plugs
Inspect valve clearance
* : If the message ‘‘SERVICE’’ does not appear more than 12 months after the 5 Replace engine coolant
display is reset, change the engine oil every year.
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Fluid Locations
ENGINE COOLANT
RESERVOIR
RADIATOR CAP
*: Except for Canadian DX-G with manual transmission
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Fluid Locations
Si model
CLUTCH FLUID
(Light gray cap)
WASHER FLUID
(Blue cap)
Maintenance
ENGINE COOLANT
RESERVOIR
RADIATOR CAP
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ENGINE OIL FILL CAP ENGINE OIL FILL CAP Recommended Engine Oil
Oil is a major contributor to your
engine’s performance and longevity.
Always use a premium-grade
detergent oil displaying the API
Certification Seal. This seal indicates
the oil is energy conserving, and that
it meets the American Petroleum
Institute’s latest requirements. It is
highly recommended that you use
Honda Motor Oil in your vehicle for
DX, Canadian DX-G, LX, EX, EX-L Si optimum engine protection.
Unscrew and remove the engine oil Reinstall the engine oil fill cap, and API CERTIFICATION SEAL
fill cap on the valve cover. Pour in tighten it securely. Wait a few
the oil slowly and carefully so you do minutes, and recheck the oil level on
not spill any. Clean up any spills the engine oil dipstick. Do not fill
immediately. Spilled oil could above the upper mark; you could
damage components in the engine damage the engine.
compartment.
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An oil with a viscosity of 5W-30 is performance and durability.
preferred for improved fuel economy
and year-round protection in your
vehicle. You may use a 10W-30 oil if
the temperature in your area never
goes below 20°F (−7°C).
Ambient Temperature
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Always change the oil and filter DRAIN BOLT WASHER DRAIN BOLT
according to the maintenance WASHER
messages shown on the information
display. The oil and filter collect
contaminants that can damage your
engine if they are not removed
regularly.
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Si
4.6 US qt (4.4 )
DX, Canadian DX-G, LX, EX, EX-L Si 7. Replace the engine oil fill cap.
Start the engine. The oil pressure
3. Remove the oil filter, and let the 4. Install a new oil filter according to indicator should go out within 5
Maintenance
remaining oil drain. A special the instructions that come with it. seconds. If it does not, turn off the
wrench (available from your engine, and check your work.
dealer) is required. Make sure to clean off any dirt
and dust on the connecting 8. Let the engine run for several
Make sure the oil filter gasket is surface of a new oil filter. minutes, then check the drain bolt
not stuck to the engine block. If it and oil filter for leaks.
is, remove it before installing a 5. Put a new washer on the drain bolt,
new oil filter. then reinstall the drain bolt.
Tighten the drain bolt to:
29 lbf·ft (39 N·m , 4.0 kgf·m)
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9. Turn off the engine, let it sit for Adding Engine Coolant
several minutes, then check the oil
level on the dipstick. If necessary, RESERVE TANK RESERVE TANK
add more oil.
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Engine Coolant
Maintenance
If the reserve tank is completely 1. Make sure the engine and radiator
empty, you should also check the are cool.
coolant level in the radiator.
2. Relieve any pressure in the cooling
system by turning the radiator cap
counterclockwise, without
pressing down.
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Engine Coolant
3. Remove the radiator cap by 4. The coolant level should be up to 6. Pour coolant into the reserve tank.
pushing down and turning the base of the filler neck. Add Fill it to halfway between the MAX
counterclockwise. coolant if it is low. and MIN marks. Put the cap back
on the reserve tank.
Pour the coolant slowly and
carefully so you do not spill any. Do not add any rust inhibitors or
Clean up any spill immediately; it other additives to your vehicle’s
could damage components in the cooling system. They may not be
engine compartment. compatible with the coolant or
engine components.
5. Put the radiator cap back on, and
tighten it fully.
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Windshield Washers
Check the fluid level in the LEVEL GAUGE When you refill the reservoir, clean
windshield washer reservoir at least the edges of the windshield wiper
monthly during normal use. blades with windshield washer fluid
on a clean cloth. This will help to
LEVEL GAUGE condition the blade edges.
Maintenance
DX, Canadian DX-G, LX, EX, EX-L level indicator comes on when the commercially-available windshield
level is low (see page 63 ). washer f luid.
Check the fluid level by removing
the cap and looking at the level Fill the reservoir with a good-quality
gauge. windshield washer fluid. This
increases the cleaning capability and
prevents freezing in cold weather.
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Check the fluid level with the If Honda MTF is not available, you
transmission at normal operating may use an SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40
temperature and the vehicle sitting viscosity motor oil with the API
on level ground. Remove the Certification seal that says ‘‘FOR
transmission filler bolt, and carefully GASOLINE ENGINES’’ as a
feel inside the bolt hole with your temporary replacement. However,
finger. The fluid level should be up motor oil does not contain the proper
to the edge of the bolt hole. If it is additives, and continued use can
not, add Honda Manual cause stiffer shifting. Replace as
Transmission Fluid (MTF) until it soon as it is convenient.
starts to run out of the hole. Reinstall
the filler bolt, and tighten it securely. CONTINUED
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The transmission should be drained Brake and Clutch Fluid Brake System
and refilled with new fluid according Check the brake fluid level in the
to the maintenance minder (see page reservoirs monthly. MAX
225 ).
Replace the brake fluid according to
If you are not sure how to check and the maintenance minder (see page
add fluid, contact your dealer. 225 ).
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Clutch Fluid Power Steering Fluid Pour the fluid slowly and carefully so
Manual Transmission only you do not spill any. Clean up any
UPPER LEVEL spill immediately; it could damage
MAX components in the engine
compartment.
Maintenance
All models except Si and Canadian DX-G indicate a leak in the system. Check
The fluid level should be between with manual transmission the fluid level frequently, and have
the MIN and MAX marks on the side Check the level on the side of the the system inspected as soon as
of the reservoir. If it is not, add reservoir when the engine is cold. possible.
brake fluid to bring it up to that level. The fluid should be between the
Use the same fluid specified for the UPPER LEVEL and LOWER LEVEL.
brake system. If not add power steering fluid to the
UPPER LEVEL mark. Turning the steering wheel to f ull lef t
A low fluid level can indicate a leak or right lock and holding it there can
in the clutch system. Have this damage the power steering pump.
system inspected as soon as possible.
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Lights
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Lights
7. (Driver’s side)
HOLDER TAB CONNECTOR Put the tube back in the clips and
install the reserve tank back in
Maintenance
2. Remove the electrical connector place, making sure its bottom tab
from the bulb by pushing on the is in the holder.
tab to unlock it, then slide the
connector off the bulb.
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Lights
Replacing the Front Side Marker/ 4. Remove the bulb from the socket
Parking/Turn Signal Light Bulb by pushing the bulb in and turning
it counterclockwise until it unlocks.
Maintenance
8. Reinstall the inner fender cover.
1. To change the driver’s side bulb, 2. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to Then reinstall the screw and
start the engine, turn the steering remove the screw from the inner tighten it securely.
wheel all the way to the right, and fender, and pull the inner fender
turn off the engine. To change the cover back.
passenger’s side bulb, turn the
steering wheel to the left. 3. Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
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Maintenance
socket. Push the new bulb straight If your seat belts get dirty, use a soft
into the socket until it bottoms. brush with a mixture of mild soap
and warm water to clean them. Do
4. Reinstall the socket. Turn it not use bleach, dye, or cleaning
clockwise until it locks. Make sure solvents. Let the belts air-dry before
the new bulb is working. you use the vehicle.
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Dirt build-up in the loops of the seat Floor Mats If you remove a floor mat, make sure
belt anchors can cause the belts to to re-anchor it when you put it back
retract slowly. Wipe the insides of in your vehicle.
the loops with a clean cloth
dampened in mild soap and warm If you use a non-Honda floor mat,
water or isopropyl alcohol. make sure it fits properly and that it
can be used with the floor mat
anchors. Do not put additional floor
mats on top of the anchored mat.
If equipped
The driver’s floor mat that came
with your vehicle hooks over the
floor mat anchors. This keeps the
floor mat from sliding forward and
possibly interfering with the pedals.
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of soot in the air, or if the flow from
the heating and cooling system 1. Raise each wiper arm off the
becomes less than usual. windshield, lifting the driver’s side
first, then the passenger’s side.
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Wiper Blades
HOLDER
2. Disconnect the blade assembly 3. Pull up the cover release tab on 4. Slide the blade out of the holder.
from the wiper arm by pushing in the end of the blade assembly,
the release button. Then slide the then remove the cover.
blade assembly out of the wiper
arm.
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7. Slide the wiper blade assembly Overinflated tires can make your
onto the wiper arm. Make sure it vehicle ride more harshly, are
locks in place. Using tires that are excessively more prone to damage from road
Maintenance
worn or improperly inflated can hazards, and wear unevenly.
8. Lower the wiper arm down against cause a crash in which you can
the windshield, the passenger’s be seriously hurt or killed.
side first, then the driver’s side.
Follow all instructions in this
owner’s manual regarding tire
inflation and maintenance.
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Tires
We recommend that you visually Use a gauge to measure the air If you check air pressures when the
check your tires every day. If you pressure in each tire at least once a tires are hot [driven for several miles
think a tire might be low, check it month. Even tires that are in good (kilometers)], you will see readings 4
immediately with a tire gauge. condition may lose 1 to 2 psi (10 to to 6 psi (30 to 40 kPa, 0.3 to 0.4
20 kPa, 0.1 to 0.2 kgf/cm ) per kgf/cm ) higher than the cold
The tire pressure monitoring system month. Remember to check the readings. This is normal. Do not let
(TPMS) warns you when a tire spare tire at the same time. air out to match the recommended
pressure is low. See page 218 for cold air pressure. The tire will be
more information. Check the air pressures when the underinflated.
tires are cold. This means the
Even though your vehicle is vehicle has been parked for at least 3 You should get your own tire
equipped with TPMS, we hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 pressure gauge and use it whenever
recommend that you visually check km). Add or release air, if needed, to you check your tire pressures. This
your tires every day. match the recommended cold tire will make it easier for you to tell if a
pressures on this page. pressure loss is due to a tire problem
and not due to a variation between
gauges.
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Tires
Maintenance
Front/Rear For convenience, the recommended
P195/65R15 89S 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 tire sizes and cold tire pressures are When you return to normal speed
kgf/cm ) on a label on the driver’s doorjamb. driving, be sure to readjust the tire
For additional information about pressure for normal driving. You
LX, EX, EX-L your tires, see page 299 . should wait until the tires are cold
Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure before adjusting the tire pressure.
Front/Rear High Speed Driving
P205/55R16 89H 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 Si model only Except Si model
kgf/cm ) We strongly recommend that you do Tire pressure for high speed driving
not drive faster than the posted is the same as for normal driving.
speed limits and conditions allow. If
you ever drive in a sanctioned
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Tires
Maintenance
Excessive tread wear. molded into the tread. When the performed once the tires reach five
tread wears down, you will see a 1/2 years old. It is also recommended
inch (12.7 mm) wide band across the that all tires, including the spare, be
tread. This shows there is less than removed from service after 10 years
1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of tread left on from the date of manufacture,
the tire. regardless of their condition or state
of wear.
A tire this worn gives very little
traction on wet roads. You should
replace the tire if you can see three
or more tread wear indicators.
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Tire Rotation When the tires are rotated, make The mileage you can expect from
sure the air pressures are checked. your vehicle tires is the same as
Front Front comparable mid-and rear-engine
Tire Wear sports cars, and it will vary greatly
Si model only with your driving habits.
The tires that came on your vehicle
were designed and constructed to If you drive moderately, the front
provide superior grip during tires could last more than 10,000
acceleration, braking, and cornering. miles (16,000 km). However, the
mileage will be substantially less if
As a trade-off, they will wear more you tend to drive your vehicle at the
(For Non-directional (For Directional rapidly than tires used on ordinary upper limits of its capabilities.
Tires and Wheels) Tires and Wheels) passenger vehicles. Because of the
vehicle’s weight distribution, and the You should carefully inspect your
To help increase tire life and fact that the front wheels are the vehicle’s tires for wear, damage, and
distribute wear more evenly, rotate driving wheels, you can expect them proper inflation every 7,500 miles
the tires according to the to wear more rapidly than the rear (12,000 km).
maintenance messages displayed on tires.
the information display.
Move the tires to the positions
shown in the illustration each time
they are rotated. If you purchase
directional tires, rotate only front-to-
back.
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Maintenance
tire pressure monitoring system will
The ABS and VSA system (if not work.
equipped) work by comparing the
speed of each wheel. When replacing Replacement wheels are available at
tires, use the same size originally your dealer.
supplied with the vehicle. Tire size
and construction can affect wheel
speed and may cause the system to
activate.
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Tires
Si Summer Tires
P215/45R17 87V Si model only
(all season tire) If your vehicle is equipped with
Optional summer tires, be aware that these
215/45ZR17 91W tires are not designed for winter
(summer tire) driving conditions. For more
information, consult your dealer.
See page 299 for information about
DOT Tire Quality Grading, and page
301 for tire size and labeling
information.
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Snow Tires Tire Chains Because your vehicle has limited tire
If you mount snow tires on your Mount tire chains on your tires when clearance, Honda strongly
vehicle, make sure they are radial required by driving conditions or recommends using the chains listed
tires of the same size and load range local laws. Install them only on the below, made by Security Chain
as original tires. Mount snow tires on front tires. Company (SCC).
all four wheels. The traction
provided by snow tires on dry roads When installing chains, follow the Cable-type: SCC Radial Chain
may be lower than your original tires. manufacturer’s instructions, and CH2311T
Check with the tire dealer for mount them as tight as you can.
maximum speed recommendations. Make sure they are not contacting
the brake lines or suspension. Drive
slowly with them installed. If you
hear them coming into contact with
the body or chassis, stop and
Maintenance
investigate. Remove them as soon as
you begin driving on cleared roads.
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Wheels
Clean the wheels as you would the
Traction devices that are the wrong Using the wrong chains, or not rest of the exterior. Wash them with
size or improperly installed can properly installing chains, can the same solution, and rinse them
damage your vehicle’s brake lines, damage the brake lines and thoroughly.
suspension, body, and wheels. Stop cause a crash in which you can
driving if they are hitting any part of be seriously injured or killed. If equipped
the vehicle. Aluminum alloy wheels have a
Follow all instructions in this protective clear-coat that keeps the
owner’s manual regarding the aluminum from corroding and
selection and use of tire chains. tarnishing. Cleaning the wheels with
harsh chemicals (including some
commercial wheel cleaners) or a stiff
brush can damage the clear-coat. To
clean the wheels, use a mild
detergent and a soft brush or sponge.
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Check the condition of the battery Check the terminals for corrosion (a
Maintenance
monthly by looking at the test white or yellowish powder). To
indicator window. The label on the remove it, cover the terminals with a
battery explains the test indicator’s solution of baking soda and water. It
colors. will bubble up and turn brown. When
this stops, wash it off with plain
The location of the test indicator water. Dry off the battery with a
window varies between cloth or paper towel. Coat the
manufacturers. terminals with grease to help prevent
further corrosion.
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Vehicle Storage
If you need to park your vehicle for Block the rear wheels. Cover the vehicle with a
an extended period (more than 1 ‘‘breathable’’ cover, one made
month), there are several things you If the vehicle is to be stored for a from a porous material such as
should do to prepare it for storage. longer period, it should be cotton. Non-porous materials, such
Proper preparation helps prevent supported on jackstands so the as plastic sheeting, trap moisture,
deterioration and makes it easier to tires are off the ground. which can damage the paint.
get your vehicle back on the road. If
possible, store your vehicle indoors. Leave one window open slightly (if If possible, periodically run the
the vehicle is being stored engine until it reaches full
Fill the fuel tank. indoors). operating temperature (the
cooling fans cycle on and off
Wash and dry the exterior Disconnect the battery. twice). Preferably, do this once a
completely. month.
Support the front wiper blade
Maintenance
Clean the interior. Make sure the arms with a folded towel or rag so
carpeting, floor mats, etc., are they do not touch the windshield.
completely dry.
To minimize sticking, apply a
Leave the parking brake off. Put silicone spray lubricant to all door
the transmission in reverse and trunk seals. Also, apply a
(manual) or Park (automatic). vehicle body wax to the painted
surfaces that mate with the door
and trunk seals.
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Use the compact spare tire as a Do not mount tire chains on the INDICATOR LOCATION MARK
temporary replacement only. Get compact spare tire.
your regular tire repaired or replaced,
and put it back on your vehicle as Do not use your compact spare
soon as you can. tire on another vehicle unless it is
the same make and model.
Check the inflation pressure of the
compact spare tire every time you On Si model
check the other tires. It should be Do not use a compact spare tire
inflated to: mounted on a front wheel; it will
damage the limited slip differential
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm ) (see page 271 ). TREAD WEAR INDICATOR
Follow these precautions: All U.S. models Replace the tire when you can see
The low tire pressure indicator the tread wear indicator bars. The
Never exceed 50 mph (80 km/h). comes on and stays on after you replacement should be the same size
replace the flat tire with the and design tire, mounted on the
This tire gives a harsher ride and compact spare tire. After several same wheel. The spare tire is not
less traction on some road miles (kilometers) driving with the designed to be mounted on a regular
surfaces. Use greater caution compact spare tire, the TPMS wheel, and the spare wheel is not
while driving. indicator comes on and the low designed for mounting a regular tire.
tire pressure indicator goes off.
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JACKING POINTS
6. Canadian DX-G model 7. Loosen each wheel nut 1/2 turn 8. Place the jack under the jacking
Remove the center cap from the with the wheel nut wrench. point nearest the tire you need to
wheel with the extension. change. Turn the end bracket
clockwise until the top of the jack
contacts the jacking point. Make
sure the jacking point tab is
resting in the jack notch.
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WHEEL NUTS
WHEEL NUT WRENCH EXTENSION WHEEL NUTS WHEEL COVER BRAKE HUB
9. Use the extension and the wheel DX, and U.S. LX models 11. Before mounting the spare tire,
nut wrench as shown to raise the Do not attempt to forcibly pry the wipe any dirt off the mounting
vehicle until the flat tire is off the wheel cover off with a screwdriver surface of the wheel and hub with
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12. Put on the spare tire. Put the 14. Tighten the wheel nuts securely in 15. On EX, EX-L and Si models in the U.S.,
wheel nuts back on finger-tight, the same crisscross pattern. Have and LX, EX, EX-L and Si models in
then tighten them in a crisscross the wheel nut torque checked at Canada
pattern with the wheel nut wrench the nearest automotive service Remove the center cap from the
until the wheel is firmly against facility. flat tire.
the hub. Do not try to tighten the
wheel nuts fully. Tighten the wheel nuts to:
80 lbf·ft (108 N·m , 11 kgf·m)
13. Lower the vehicle to the ground,
and remove the jack.
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Nothing Happens or the Starter Turn the ignition switch to the than normal, when you turn the
Motor Operates Very Slowly START (III) position. If the ignition switch to the START (III)
When you turn the ignition switch to headlights do not dim, check the position, but the engine does not run.
the START (III) position, you do not condition of the fuses. If the fuses Are you using a properly coded
hear the normal noise of the engine are OK, there is probably key? An improperly coded key will
trying to start. You may hear a something wrong with the cause the immobilizer system
clicking sound, a series of clicks, or electrical circuit for the ignition indicator in the instrument panel
nothing at all. switch or starter motor. You will to blink rapidly (see page 77 ).
Check these things: need a qualified technician to
determine the problem. See Are you using the proper starting
Check the transmission interlock. Emergency Towing on page 290 . procedure? Refer to Starting the
If you have a manual transmission, Engine on page 204 .
the clutch pedal must be pushed If the headlights dim noticeably or
all the way to the floor or the go out when you try to start the Do you have fuel? Check the fuel
starter will not operate. With an engine, either the battery is gauge; the low fuel indicator may
automatic transmission, it must be discharged or the connections are not be working.
in Park or neutral. corroded. Check the condition of
the battery and terminal connec- There may be an electrical
Turn the ignition switch to the ON tions (see page 265 ). You can problem, such as no power to the
(II) position. Turn on the then try jump starting the vehicle fuel pump. Check all the fuses
headlights, and check their from a booster battery (see page (see page 284 ).
brightness. If the headlights are 277 ).
very dim or do not come on at all, If you find nothing wrong, you will
the battery is discharged. See The Starter Operates Normally need a qualified technician to find
Jump Starting on page 277 . In this case, the starter motor’s the problem. See Emergency
speed sounds normal, or even faster Towing on page 290 .
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Jump Starting
Although this seems like a simple To jump start your vehicle: DX, Canadian DX-G, LX, EX, EX-L
procedure, you should take several 1. Open the hood, and check the
precautions. physical condition of the battery.
In very cold weather, check the
condition of the electrolyte. If it
seems slushy or frozen, do not try
A battery can explode if you do jump starting until it thaws.
not follow the correct procedure,
seriously injuring anyone
nearby.
If a battery sits in extreme cold, the
Keep all sparks, open flames, electrolyte inside can f reeze. BOOSTER BATTERY
and smoking materials away Attempting to jump start with a f rozen
from the battery. battery can cause it to rupture. The numbers in the illustrations
show you the order to connect the
2. Turn off all the electrical jumper cables.
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Jump Starting
BOOSTER BATTERY
3. Connect one jumper cable to the 4. Connect the second jumper cable 6. Start the vehicle. If the starter
positive (+) terminal on your to the negative (−) terminal on motor still operates slowly, check
battery. Connect the other end to the booster battery. Connect the that the jumper cables have good
the positive (+) terminal on the other end to the grounding strap metal-to-metal contact.
booster battery. as shown. Do not connect this
jumper cable to any other part of
the engine.
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3. If you do not see steam or spray, 7. If there was no coolant in the 9. Start the engine, and set the
leave the engine running and reserve tank, you may need to add temperature control dial to
watch the temperature gauge. If coolant to the radiator. Let the maximum heat. Add coolant to the
the high heat is due to overloading, engine cool down until the reading radiator up to the base of the filler
the engine should start to cool reaches the middle of the neck. If you do not have the
down almost immediately. If it temperature gauge, or lower, proper coolant mixture available,
does, wait until the temperature before checking the radiator. you can add plain water.
gauge comes down to the midpoint, Remember to have the cooling
then continue driving. system drained and refilled with
the proper mixture as soon as you
4. If the temperature gauge stays at Removing the radiator cap can.
the red mark, turn off the engine. while the engine is hot can
cause the coolant to spray out, 10. Put the radiator cap back on
5. Look for any obvious coolant leaks, seriously scalding you. tightly. Run the engine, and check
such as a split radiator hose. the temperature gauge. If it goes
Everything is still extremely hot, Always let the engine and back to the red mark, the engine
so use caution. If you find a leak, it radiator cool down before needs repair (see Emergency
must be repaired before you removing the radiator cap. Towing on page 290 ).
continue driving (see Emergency
Towing on page 290 ). 8. Using gloves or a large heavy 11. If the temperature stays normal,
cloth, turn the radiator cap check the coolant level in the
6. If you don’t find an obvious leak, counterclockwise, without pushing radiator reserve tank. If it has
check the coolant level in the down, to the first stop. After the gone down, add coolant to the
radiator reserve tank (see page pressure releases, push down on MAX mark. Put the cap back on
191 ). Add coolant if the level is the cap, and turn it until it comes tightly.
below the MIN mark. off.
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator 1. Safely pull off the road, and shut Charging System Indicator
This indicator should never off the engine. Turn on the hazard If the charging system
come on when the engine is warning indicators. indicator comes on brightly
running. If it starts flashing or stays when the engine is running, the
on, the oil pressure has dropped very 2. Let the vehicle sit for a minute. battery is not being charged.
low or lost pressure. Serious engine Open the hood, and check the oil
damage is possible, and you should level (see page 189 ). An engine Immediately turn off all electrical
take immediate action. very low on oil can lose pressure accessories. Try not to use other
during cornering and other driving electrically operated controls such as
maneuvers. the power windows. Keep the engine
running; starting the engine will
Running the engine with low oil 3. If necessary, add oil to bring the discharge the battery rapidly.
pressure can cause serious mechanical level back to the full mark on the
damage almost immediately. Turn of f dipstick (see page 234 ). Go to a service station or garage
the engine as soon as you can saf ely get where you can get technical
the vehicle stopped. 4. Start the engine, and watch the oil assistance.
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If the indicator comes on If the indicator comes on repeatedly, these codes are set. If they are not
while driving, it means one even though it may turn off as you set, the test cannot be completed.
of the engine’s emissions control continue driving, have your vehicle
systems may have a problem. Even checked by the dealer as soon as If the battery in your vehicle has
though you may feel no difference in possible. been disconnected or gone dead,
your vehicle’s performance, it can these codes may be erased. It can
reduce your fuel economy and cause take several days of driving under
increased emissions. Continued various conditions to set the codes
operation may cause serious damage. If you keep driving with the again.
malf unction indicator lamp on, you can
If you have recently refueled your damage your vehicle’s emissions To check if they are set, turn the
vehicle, the indicator coming on controls and engine. Those repairs may ignition switch to the ON (II)
could be due to a loose or missing not be covered by your vehicle’s position, without starting the engine.
fuel fill cap. You will also see a warranties. The malfunction indicator lamp will
‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’ message on come on for 20 seconds. If it then
the information display. Tighten the If your vehicle has an automatic goes off, the readiness codes are set.
cap until it clicks at least once. transmission, the malfunction If it blinks five times, the readiness
Tightening the cap will not turn the indicator lamp may also come on codes are not set. If possible, do not
indicator off immediately; it can take with the ‘‘D’’ indicator. take your vehicle for an emissions
several days of normal driving. test until the readiness codes are set.
Readiness Codes Refer to Emissions Testing for
Your vehicle has certain ‘‘readiness more information (see page 308 ).
codes’’ that are part of the on-board
diagnostics for the emissions
systems. In some states, part of the
emissions testing is to make sure
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U.S. Canada The brake system However, if the brake pedal does not If the ABS indicator and the VSA
indicator normally feel normal, you should take system indicator (if equipped) come
comes on when immediate action. A problem in one on with the brake system indicator,
you turn the ignition switch to the part of the system’s dual circuit have your vehicle inspected by your
ON (II) position and as a reminder to design will still give you braking at dealer immediately.
check the parking brake. It will stay two wheels. You will feel the brake
on if you do not fully release the pedal go down much farther before
parking brake. the vehicle begins to slow down, and
you will have to press harder on the
If the brake system indicator comes pedal.
on while driving, the brake fluid level
is probably low. Press lightly on the Slow down by shifting to a lower
brake pedal to see if it feels normal. gear, and pull to the side of the road
If it does, check the brake fluid level when it is safe. Because of the long
the next time you stop at a service distance needed to stop, it is
station (see page 244 ). hazardous to drive the vehicle. You
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Fuses
The vehicle’s fuses are contained in The under-hood fuse box is in the
two fuse boxes. engine compartment on the driver’s
side, next to the brake fluid reservoir.
The interior fuse box is on the To open it, push the tabs as shown.
driver’s lower left side.
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Fuses
FUSE PULLER
1. Turn the ignition switch to the 3. Check each of the large fuses in 4. Check the smaller fuses in the
LOCK (0) position. Make sure the the under-hood fuse box by under-hood fuse box and all the
headlights and all other looking through the top at the wire fuses in the interior fuse box by
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Fuses
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Fuses
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Fuse Locations
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Fuse Locations
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Emergency Towing
If your vehicle needs to be towed, If, due to damage, your vehicle must
call a professional towing service or be towed with the front wheels on
organization. Never tow your vehicle the ground, do this: Improper towing preparation will
with just a rope or chain. It is very damage the transmission. Follow the
dangerous. Manual transmission: above procedure exactly. If you cannot
Release the parking brake. shif t the transmission or start the
There are two ways to tow your Shift the transmission to neutral. engine (automatic transmission), your
vehicle: Leave the ignition switch in the vehicle must be transported with the
ACCESSORY (I) position so the f ront wheels of f the ground.
Flat-bed Equipment − The operator steering wheel does not lock.
loads your vehicle on the back of a With the front wheels on the ground,
truck. This is the best way to Automatic transmission: do not tow the vehicle more than 50
transport your vehicle. Start the engine. miles (80 km), and keep the speed
Press on the brake pedal. Move below 35 mph (55 km/h).
Wheel-lift Equipment − The tow the shift lever through all its
truck uses two pivoting arms that go positions. Do not tie down the vehicle at an
under the front tires and lift them off Shift to D position for 5 seconds, angle that would allow the towing
the ground. The rear tires remain on then to N. cables to contact the vehicle’s front
the ground. This is an acceptable Turn off the engine. bumper. To avoid possible damage,
way to tow your vehicle. Release the parking brake. protect the front bumper with tape.
Leave the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) position so the If your vehicle is equipped with a
steering wheel does not lock. front spoiler, remove it before
towing so it is not damaged.
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Emergency Towing
Trying to lif t or tow your vehicle by the The steering system can be damaged if
bumpers will cause serious damage. the steering wheel is locked. Leave the
The bumpers are not designed to ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I)
support the vehicle’s weight. position, and make sure the steering
wheel turns f reely bef ore you begin
towing.
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Technical Information
The diagrams in this section give Identification Numbers ................. 294 Emissions Controls........................ 305
you the dimensions and capacities of Specifications ................................. 296 The Clean Air Act ...................... 305
your vehicle and the locations of the DOT Tire Quality Grading Crankcase Emissions Control
identification numbers. It also (U.S. Vehicles) ....................... 299 System..................................... 305
includes information you should Uniform Tire Quality Evaporative Emissions Control
know about your vehicle’s tires and Grading ................................... 299 System..................................... 305
emissions control systems. Treadwear .................................. 299 Onboard Refueling Vapor
Traction....................................... 299 Recovery ................................. 305
Temperature .............................. 300 Exhaust Emissions Controls .... 306
Tire Labeling .................................. 301 PGM-FI System ..................... 306
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Ignition Timing Control
(TPMS) − Required Federal System................................. 306
Explanation............................. 303 Exhaust Gas Recirculation
(EGR)System ..................... 306
Three Way Catalytic
Converter ............................ 306
Replacement Parts..................... 306
Three Way Catalytic Converter ... 307
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Emissions Testing ......................... 308
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Identification Numbers
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Identification Numbers
The engine number is stamped into DX, Canadian DX-G, LX, EX, and EX-L
the engine block. It is on the front.
AUTOMATIC/MANUAL
TRANSMISSION NUMBER
Si
ENGINE NUMBER
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MANUAL TRANSMISSION
NUMBER
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Specifications
Dimensions Engine
Length 174.8 in (4,440 mm) Type Water cooled 4-stroke
Width 68.9 in (1,751 mm) SOHC VTEC*1, DOHC i-VTEC*2
Height 53.5 in (1,358 mm) 4-cylinder gasoline engine
Wheelbase 104.3 in (2,650 mm) Bore x Stroke 3.19 x 3.44 in (81.0 x 87.3 mm)*1
Track Front 59.0 in (1,499 mm) 3.39 x 3.39 in (86 x 86 mm)*2
Rear 59.9 in (1,522 mm) *1 Displacement 110 cu-in (1,799 cm ) *1
60.2 in (1,528 mm) *2 122 cu-in (1,998 cm ) *2
Compression ratio 10.5 *1
*1 : LX, Canadian DX-G (M/T), EX, EX-L 11.0 *2
*2 : DX, Canadian DX-G (A/T) Spark plugs*1 NGK: IZFR6K-11S
DENSO: SKJ20DR-M11S
Seating Capacities Spark plugs*2 NGK: IFR7G-11KS
Total 5 DENSO: SK22PR-M11S
Front 2
Rear 3 *1 : DX, Canadian DX-G, LX, EX, EX-L
*2 : Si
Weights
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb.
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Specifications
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transmission Total 6.2 US qt (5.9 ) Canada: DX, DX-G, LX
fluid EX, EX-L, Si: Replacement of the light should be done by your
Windshield U.S. Vehicles 2.6 US qt (2.5 ) dealer.
washer Canada 4.8 US qt (4.5 )
reservoir Vehicles
*1 : Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in
the engine
Reserve tank capacity: 0.11 US gal (0.4 )
*2 : Excluding the oil remaining in the engine
*3 : U.S.: DX, LX, EX, EX-L Canada: DX, DX-G, LX, EX, EX-L
*4 : Si
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Specifications
Battery Tires
Capacity 12 V − 36 AH/5 HR *1 Size Front/Rear P195/65R15 89H *1
12 V − 38 AH/5 HR *2, *3 P195/65R15 89S *2
12 V − 45 AH/20 HR *1 P205/55R16 89H *3
12 V − 47 AH/20 HR *2, *3 P215/45R17 87V *4
215/45ZR17 91W *5
*1 : U.S.: DX, LX, EX, EX-L Spare T125/70D15 95M *6
*2 : Canada: DX, DX-G, LX, EX, EX-L T135/80R16 101M *7
*3 : Si T125/70D16 96M *8
Pressure Front/Rear 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm )
Fuses Spare 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm )
Interior See page 289 or the fuse label
attached to the dashboard. *1 : U.S.: DX
Under-hood See page 288 or the fuse box Canada: DX, DX-G with automatic transmission
cover. *2 : Canada: DX-G with manual transmission
*3 : LX, EX, EX-L
Alignment *4 : Si (all season tires)
Toe-in Front 0.00 in (0.0 mm) *5 : Optional for Si (summer tires)
Rear 0.08 in (2.0 mm) *6 : U.S.: DX, LX, EX, EX-L Canada: DX, DX-G, LX, EX, EX-L
Camber Front 0° *7 : U.S.: Si Canada: Si with VSA
Rear −0°45’ *1 *8 : Canada: Si without VSA
−1°30’ *2
Caster Front 7°
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All passenger car tires must conform
to Federal Safety Requirements in
addition to these grades.
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Tire Labeling
The tires that came on your vehicle Tire Size 89 − Load index (a numerical code
have a number of markings. Those Whenever tires are replaced, they associated with the maximum
you should be aware of are described should be replaced with tires of the load the tire can carry).
below. same size. Following is an example
of tire size with an explanation of H − Speed symbol (an
Tire Labeling Example what each component means. alphabetical code indicating
(1) the maximum speed rating).
P205/55R16 89H
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
P − Vehicle type (P indicates The tire identification number (TIN)
passenger vehicle). is a group of numbers and letters
that look like the following example.
205 − Tire width in millimeters. TIN is located on the sidewall of the
tire.
55 − Aspect ratio (the tire’s section
height as a percentage of its DOT B97R FW6X 2202
width).
DOT − This indicates that the tire
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(4) (1) R − Tire construction code (R meets all requirements of
indicates radial). the U.S. Department of
(3) (2) Transportation.
16 − Rim diameter in inches.
(1) Tire Size B97R − Manufacturer’s
(2) Tire Identification Number (TIN) identification mark.
(3) Maximum Tire Pressure
(4) Maximum Tire Load CONTINUED
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U.S. models only As an added safety feature, your Driving on a significantly under-
Each tire, including the spare (if vehicle has been equipped with a tire inflated tire causes the tire to
provided), should be checked pressure monitoring system (TPMS) overheat and can lead to tire failure.
monthly when cold and inflated to that illuminates a low tire pressure Under-inflation also reduces fuel
the inflation pressure recommended telltale efficiency and tire tread life, and may
by the vehicle manufacturer on the affect the vehicle’s handling and
vehicle placard or tire inflation stopping ability.
pressure label.
when one or more of your tires is Please note that the TPMS is not a
(If your vehicle has tires of a significantly under-inflated. substitute for proper tire
different size than the size indicated maintenance, and it is the driver’s
on the vehicle placard or tire Accordingly, when the low tire responsibility to maintain correct tire
inflation pressure label, you should pressure telltale illuminates, you pressure, even if under-inflation has
determine the proper tire inflation should stop and check your tires as not reached the level to trigger
pressure for those tires.) soon as possible, and inflate them to illumination of the TPMS low tire
the proper pressure. pressure telltale.
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Your vehicle has also been equipped Always check the TPMS malfunction
with a TPMS malfunction indicator telltale after replacing one or more
to indicate when the system is not tires or wheels on your vehicle to
operating properly. The TPMS ensure that the replacement or
malfunction indicator is provided by alternate tires and wheels allow the
a separate telltale, which displays the TPMS to continue to function
symbol ‘‘TPMS’’ when illuminated. properly.
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Emissions Controls
The burning of gasoline in your The Clean Air Act intake manifold. They are then
vehicle’s engine produces several by- The United States Clean Air Act* drawn into the engine and burned.
products. Some of these are carbon sets standards for automobile
monoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen emissions. It also requires that Evaporative Emissions Control
(NOx), and hydrocarbons (HC). automobile manufacturers explain to System
Gasoline evaporating from the tank owners how their emissions controls As gasoline evaporates in the fuel
also produces hydrocarbons. Con- work and what to do to maintain tank, an evaporative emissions
trolling the production of NOx, CO, them. This section summarizes how control canister filled with charcoal
and HC is important to the environ- the emissions controls work. adsorbs the vapor. It is stored in this
ment. Under certain conditions of canister while the engine is off. After
*
sunlight and climate, NOx and HC In Canada, Honda vehicles comply the engine is started and warmed up,
react to form photochemical ‘‘smog.’’ with the Canadian emission the vapor is drawn into the engine
Carbon monoxide does not contri- requirements, as specified in an and burned during driving.
bute to smog creation, but it is a agreement with Environment
poisonous gas. Canada, at the time they are Onboard Refueling Vapor
manufactured. Recovery
The onboard refueling vapor
Crankcase Emissions Control recovery (ORVR) system captures
Technical Information
System the fuel vapors during refueling. The
Your vehicle has a positive vapors are adsorbed in a canister
crankcase ventilation system. This filled with activated carbon. While
keeps gasses that build up in the driving, the fuel vapors are drawn
engine’s crankcase from going into into the engine and burned off.
the atmosphere. The positive
crankcase ventilation valve routes
them from the crankcase back to the
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Emissions Controls
Exhaust Emissions Controls much air is going into the engine. It Three Way Catalytic Converter
The exhaust emissions controls then controls how much fuel to inject The three way catalytic converter is
include three or four systems: under all operating conditions. in the exhaust system. Through
PGM-FI, ignition timing control, chemical reactions, it converts HC,
exhaust gas recirculation (DX, LX, Ignition Timing Control System CO, and NOx in the engine’s exhaust
EX and EX-L), and three way This system constantly adjusts the to carbon dioxide (CO2), nitrogen
catalytic converter. These systems ignition timing, reducing the amount (N2), and water vapor.
work together to control the engine’s of HC, CO, and NOx produced.
combustion and minimize the Replacement Parts
amount of HC, CO, and NOx that Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) The emissions control systems are
comes out the tailpipe. The exhaust System designed and certified to work to-
emissions control systems are On DX, LX, EX and EX-L models gether in reducing emissions to
separate from the crankcase and The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) levels that comply with the Clean Air
evaporative emissions control system takes some of the exhaust Act. To make sure the emissions
systems. gas and routes it back into the intake remain low, you should use only new
manifold. Adding exhaust gas to the Honda replacement parts or their
PGM-FI System air/fuel mixture reduces the amount equivalent for repairs. Using lower
The PGM-FI system uses sequential of NOx produced when the fuel is quality parts may increase the
multiport fuel injection. It has three burned. emissions from your vehicle.
subsystems: air intake, engine
control, and fuel control. The The emissions control systems are
powertrain control module (PCM) in covered by warranties separate from
automatic transmission vehicles or the rest of your vehicle. Read your
the engine control module (ECM) in warranty manual for more informa-
manual transmission vehicles uses tion.
various sensors to determine how
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DX, Canadian DX-G, LX, EX, EX-L Si model Always use unleaded gasoline.
Even a small amount of leaded
gasoline can contaminate the
catalyst metals, making the three
way catalytic converter ineffective.
The three way catalytic converter for the chemical reactions to take
contains precious metals that serve place. It can set on fire any
as catalysts, promoting chemical combustible materials that come
reactions to convert the exhaust near it. Park your vehicle away from
gasses without affecting the metals. high grass, dry leaves, or other
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The catalytic converter is referred to flammables.
as a three-way catalyst, since it acts
on HC, CO, and NOx. A replacement A defective three way catalytic
unit must be an original Honda part converter contributes to air pollution,
or its equivalent. and can impair your engine’s per-
formance. Follow these guidelines to
The three way catalytic converter protect your vehicle’s three way
must operate at a high temperature catalytic converter.
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Emissions Testing
Testing of Readiness Codes If the testing facility determines that 4. Without touching the accelerator
If you take your vehicle for an the readiness codes are not set, you pedal, start the engine, and let it
emissions test shortly after the will be requested to return at a later idle for 20 seconds.
battery has been disconnected or date to complete the test. If you must
gone dead, it may not pass the test. get the vehicle retested within the 5. Keep the vehicle in Park
This is because of certain ‘‘readiness next two or three days, you can (automatic transmission) or
codes’’ that must be set in the on- condition the vehicle for retesting by neutral (manual transmission).
board diagnostics for the emissions doing the following. Increase the engine speed to 2,000
systems. These codes are erased rpm, and hold it there until the
when the battery is disconnected, 1. Make sure the gas tank is nearly, temperature gauge rises to at least
and set again only after several days but not completely, full (around 1/4 of the scale (about 3 minutes).
of driving under a variety of 3/4).
conditions. 6. Without touching the accelerator
2. Make sure the vehicle has been pedal, let the engine idle for 20
parked with the engine off for 6 seconds.
hours or more.
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Honda dealership personnel are Canadian Owners: When you call or write, please give
trained professionals. They should Customer Relations us this information:
be able to answer all your questions. Honda Canada Inc.
If you encounter a problem that your 715 Milner Avenue Vehicle identification number (see
dealership does not solve to your Toronto, ON page 294 )
satisfaction, please discuss it with M1B 2K8
the dealership’s management. The Name and address of the dealer
service manager or general manager Tel: 1-888-9-HONDA-9 who services your vehicle
can help. Almost all problems are Fax: Toll-free 1-877-939-0909
solved in this way. Toronto (416) 287-4776 Date of purchase
If you are dissatisfied with the In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Mileage on your vehicle
decision made by the dealership’s Islands:
management, contact your Honda Bella International Your name, address, and
Customer Service Office. P.O. Box 190816 telephone number
San Juan, PR 00919-0816
U.S. Owners: A detailed description of the
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Tel: (787) 620-7546 problem
Automobile Customer Service
Mail Stop 500-2N-7A Name of the dealer who sold the
1919 Torrance Boulevard vehicle to you
Torrance, California 90501-2746
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Warranty Coverages
U.S. Owners Seat Belt Limited Warranty − a seat Replacement Battery Limited
Your new vehicle is covered by these belt that fails to function properly is Warranty − provides prorated
warranties: covered by a limited warranty. coverage for a replacement battery
Please read your warranty booklet purchased from your dealer.
New Vehicle Limited Warranty − for details.
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If you believe that your vehicle has a If NHTSA receives similar com- To contact NHTSA, you may call the
defect which could cause a crash or plaints, it may open an investigation, Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at
could cause injury or death, you and if it finds that a safety defect 1-888-327-4236
should immediately inform the exists in a group of vehicles, it may (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to
National Highway Traffic Safety order a recall and remedy campaign. http://www.saf ercar.gov; or write to:
Administration (NHTSA) in addition However, NHTSA cannot become Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New
to notifying American Honda Motor involved in individual problems Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC
Co., Inc. between you, your dealer, or 20590.
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. You can also obtain other
information about motor vehicle
safety from http://www.saf ercar.gov.
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Authorized Manuals
Authorized Manuals
Electrical Troubleshooting Manual Describes the procedures involved in the replacement
61SNA30 2006-2008 Model Series Honda Civic 2/4 door of damaged body parts.
Body Repair Manual
31SVA621 2008 Honda Civic 2-door Owner’s Manual
31SNA810 2008 Honda Civic Navigation System Manual
31SNAM20 2008 Honda Civic Honda Service History
31SVAQ20 2008 Honda Civic 2-door Quick Start Guide
HON-R Order Form for Previous Years
Indicate Year and Model Desired
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ...... 81 Break-in, New Linings .............. 186 Carrying Cargo .............................. 197
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .... 19 Bulb Replacement ..................... 250
Automatic Speed Control.............. 182 Fluid ............................................ 244 CONTINUED
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Disposal of Used Oil ...................... 238 Overheated Engine ................... 279 Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
Doors Towing ........................................ 290 Belts by ......................................... 16
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking.. 81 Emergency Brake .......................... 105
Locking and Unlocking ............... 79 Emergency Flashers ....................... 74 F
Power Door Locks ....................... 80 Emergency Towing ....................... 290
DOT Tire Quality Grading* ......... 299 Emergency Trunk Opener ............. 91 Fan Control..................................... 115
Downshifting, Manual Emissions Controls........................ 305 Features .......................................... 113
Transmission .............................. 205 Emissions Testing ......................... 308 Filling the Fuel Tank ..................... 187
Driver and Passenger Safety ............ 5 Engine Filters
Driving ............................................ 201 Adding Engine Coolant ............. 238 Dust and Pollen .......................... 253
Economy ..................................... 192 Coolant Temperature Gauge ..... 68 Oil ................................................ 236
Dust and Pollen Filter ................... 253 If It Won’t Start .......................... 275 Flashers, Hazard Warning.............. 74
Malfunction Indicator Flat Tire, Changing a .................... 271
E Lamp ................................. 57, 282 Fluids
Oil Life Indicator........................ 225 Automatic Transmission........... 242
Economy, Fuel ............................... 192 Oil Pressure Indicator ......... 57, 281 Brake ........................................... 244
Emergencies................................... 269 Oil, Synthetic .............................. 235 Clutch .......................................... 245
Battery, Jump Starting .............. 277 Oil, What Kind to Use ............... 234 Manual Transmission ............... 243
Brake System Indicator ............ 283 Overheating................................ 279 Power Steering........................... 245
Changing a Flat Tire ................. 271 Specifications ............................. 296 Windshield Washer ................... 241
Charging System Indicator ...... 281 Speed Limiter ..................... 207, 210 FM Stereo Radio
Checking the Fuses................... 284 Starting........................................ 204 Reception .................................... 172
Hazard Warning Flashers .......... 74 Ethanol in Gasoline ....................... 187 Folding Rear Seat ............................ 98
INDEX
Jump Starting ............................. 277 Evaporative Emissions Controls .. 305 Four-way Flashers ........................... 74
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ...... 281 Exhaust Fumes ................................ 50
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .... 282 CONTINUED
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Installing ....................................... 40 Lane Change, Signaling .................. 72
Tether Anchor Points ................. 45 Lap/Shoulder Belts ................... 14, 19
Inflation, Proper Tire .................... 255 LATCH System ................................ 41 CONTINUED
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Rear Seat, Folding ........................... 98 Seats .................................................. 92
Rear View Mirror........................... 104
Rear Window Defogger .................. 74 CONTINUED
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Seats, Folding Rear.......................... 98 Speed Limiter ......................... 207, 210 Stereo Sound System .................... 119
Security System ............................. 181 SRS, Additional Information........... 21 Storing Your Vehicle ..................... 267
Selecting a Child Seat ...................... 39 Additional Safety Precautions .... 31 Supplemental Restraint
Serial Number ................................ 294 Airbag Service .............................. 30 System................................... 9, 21
Service Intervals ............................ 225 Airbag System Components ....... 21 Servicing ....................................... 30
Service Manual* ............................ 315 How the Passenger Airbag SRS Indicator.......................... 28, 58
Service Station Procedures .......... 187 Off Indicator Works ................ 29 System Components.................... 21
Setting the Clock ........................... 180 How the Side Airbag Off SVC .......................................... 124, 148
Shift Lever Position Indicators .... 208 Indicator Works ....................... 29 Synthetic Oil ................................... 235
Shift Lock Release ......................... 211 How the SRS Indicator Works ... 28
Side Airbags ................................. 9, 26 How Your Front Airbags T
Off Indicator ........................... 29, 58 Work.......................................... 23
Side Curtain Airbags ................... 9, 28 How Your Side Airbags Work.... 26 Taillights, Changing Bulbs ........... 250
Side Marker Lights, Bulb How Your Side Curtain Airbags Taking Care of the Unexpected .. 269
Replacement ............................... 249 Work.......................................... 28 Technical Descriptions
Signaling Turns ................................ 72 SRS Indicator.............................. 28, 58 DOT Tire Quality Grading* ..... 299
Snow Chains ................................... 263 START (Ignition Key Position) ..... 78 Emissions Control Systems ...... 305
Snow Tires ...................................... 263 Starting the Engine........................ 204 Oxygenated Fuels...................... 187
Sockets, Accessory Power ............ 108 In Cold Weather at High Three Way Catalytic
Sound System ................................. 119 Altitude ................................... 204 Converter........................ 306, 307
Spare Tire With a Dead Battery ................. 277 Temperature Gauge ........................ 68
Inflating ....................................... 270 Steam Coming from Engine ......... 279 Tether Anchor Points...................... 45
Specifications ............................. 298 Steering Wheel Theft Protection, Radio................. 179
Spark Plugs ..................................... 296 Adjustments ................................. 75 Three Way Catalytic
Specifications ................................. 296 Anti-theft Column Lock .............. 78 Converter ............................ 306, 307
Speed Control ................................. 182 Steering Wheel Buttons........ 177, 182 Tilt the Steering Wheel................... 75
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Time, Setting the ........................... 180 Tools, Tire Changing .................... 271 Uniform Tire Quality Grading* ... 299
Tire Chains ..................................... 263 Towing Unleaded Gasoline......................... 186
Tire, How to Change a Flat .......... 271 A Trailer ...................................... 221 Used Oil, How to Dispose of ........ 238
Tire Pressure Monitoring Emergency Wrecker ................. 290 Using a Booster Seat ....................... 47
System (TPMS) ......................... 218 Transmission
Tires ................................................ 255 Checking Fluid Level, V
Air Pressure ....................... 255, 257 Automatic ............................... 242
Chains ......................................... 263 Checking Fluid Level, Vanity Mirror ................................. 109
Checking Wear .......................... 258 Manual .................................... 243 Vehicle Capacity Load .................. 198
Compact Spare ........................... 270 Fluid Selection ................... 242, 243 Vehicle Dimensions....................... 296
DOT Tire Quality Grading ....... 299 Identification Number ............... 295 Vehicle Identification Number..... 294
Inflation ....................................... 255 Shifting the Automatic .............. 208 Vehicle Storage .............................. 267
Inspection ................................... 258 Shifting the Manual ................... 205 Ventilation ...................................... 116
Labeling ...................................... 301 Treadwear* .................................... 299 VIN .................................................. 294
Low Tire Pressure Treadwear Indicators .................... 258 Viscosity, Oil................................... 235
Indicator............................ 61, 218 Trip Meter ........................................ 66
Maintenance ............................... 259 Trunk................................................. 90 W
Replacing .................................... 261 Emergency Opener ..................... 91
Rotating....................................... 260 Opening......................................... 90 WARNING, Explanation of .............. ii
Service Life ................................. 258 Open Indicator ............................. 63 Warning Button, Hazard ................. 74
Snow ............................................ 263 Turn Signals ..................................... 72 Warning Labels, Location of .......... 51
Specifications ............................. 298 Warranty Coverages ..................... 313
Summer Tires .................... 257, 262 U
INDEX
TPMS .......................................... 218
Wear ............................................ 260 Unexpected, Taking Care
Wheels ........................................ 264 of the ........................................... 269 CONTINUED
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Washer, Windshield
Checking the Fluid Level ......... 241
Indicator ........................................ 63
Operation ...................................... 71
Wheels
Adjusting the Steering ................ 75
Alignment and Balance ............. 259
Compact Spare ........................... 270
Replacing .................................... 261
Wrench, Nut ............................... 272
Windows
Operating the Power ................. 100
Rear, Defogger ............................ 74
Windshield
Cleaning ........................................ 71
Defroster .................................... 118
Washers ........................................ 71
Wipers, Windshield
Changing Blades ........................ 253
Operation ...................................... 71
WMA ............................... 131, 151, 161
Worn Tires ..................................... 258
Wrecker, Emergency Towing ...... 290
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: U.S. only
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