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2004 Odyssey Online Reference Owner's Manual
Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to navigate through this reference.
For a printed owner's manual, click on authorized manuals or go to www.helminc.com. Contents
Owner's Identification Form

Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................... i
A Few Words About Safety .......................................................................................................................... ii
Your Vehicle at a Glance ...............................................................................................................................2
Driver and Passenger Safety .......................................................................................................................5
Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System.
Instruments and Controls...........................................................................................................................57
Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls.
Comfort and Convenience Features.......................................................................................................115
How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features.
Before Driving .............................................................................................................................................167
What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving...........................................................................................................................................................181
The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer.
Maintenance.................................................................................................................................................201
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer.
Taking Care of the Unexpected...............................................................................................................237
This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them.
Technical Information...............................................................................................................................263
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada) ......................................................................277
A summary of the warranties covering your new Honda, and how to contact us.
Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)...............................................................................................................281
How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Index ................................................................................................................................................................. I
Service Information Summary
A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.
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Owners Identification
OWNER This Owners Manual should be considered

a permanent part of the vehicle, and should
remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This Owners Manual covers all models of

ADDRESS the Odyssey. You may find descriptions of
STREET equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
The information and specifications included

CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP CODE/ in this publication were in effect at the time
POSTAL CODE of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co.,
V. I. N. Ltd. reserves the right, however, to
discontinue or change specifications or
design at any time without notice and
DELIVERY DATE without incurring any obligation whatsoever.
(Date sold to original retail purchaser)
POUR CLIENTS CANADIEN
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besoin dun Manuel du Conducteur
en franais, veuillez demander
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38S0X650
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OWNERS SIGNATURE
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Introduction
Congratulations! Your selection of a 2004 Honda Odyssey was a wise As you read this manual, you will
investment. It will give you years of driving pleasure. find information that is preceded by
a NOTICE: symbol. This information
One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new Honda is to is intended to help you avoid damage
read this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and to your Honda, other property, or the
convenience items. Afterwards, keep this owners manual in your vehicle so environment.
you can refer to it at any time.
Several warranties protect your new Honda. Read the warranty booklet
thoroughly so you understand the coverages and are aware of your rights
and responsibilities.
Maintaining your vehicle according to the schedules given in this manual

helps to keep your driving trouble-free while it preserves your investment.
When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep in mind that your Honda
dealers staff is specially trained in servicing the many systems unique to
your Honda. Your Honda dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction and will be
pleased to answer any questions and concerns.
California Proposition 65 Warning
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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A Few Words About Safety
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 Safety Labels on the vehicle.
responsibility. Safety Messages preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of
three signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.
To help you make informed These signal words mean:
decisions about safety, we have
provided operating procedures and You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
other information on labels and in HURT if you dont follow instructions.
this manual. This information alerts
you to potential hazards that could You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
hurt you or others. HURT if you dont follow instructions.
Of course, it is not practical or You CAN be HURT if you dont follow

possible to warn you about all the instructions.
hazards associated with operating or
maintaining your vehicle. You must Safety Headings such as Important Safety Reminders or Important
use your own good judgement. 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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Your Vehicle at a Glance
INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P.59, 60) SHIFT LEVER HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEM (P.116)
GAUGES (P.66) (P.184) CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P.121)
REAR A/C CONTROL

POWER (P.123)
DOOR LOCK
SWITCHES
(P.78)
GLOVE BOX
(P.109)
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
(P.99)
SEAT HEATER
SWITCH
(P.98) AUDIO SYSTEM/
REAR ENTERTAINMENT
HOOD RELEASE SYSTEM
HANDLE (P.126, 145)
(P.170)
FUEL FILL PARKING BRAKE ACCESSORY CENTER TABLE

DOOR RELEASE PEDAL POWER SOCKET (P.105)
(P.169) (P.103) (P.109)
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM HEADLIGHTS/ HAZARD WARNING CLOCK

(P.192) TURN SIGNALS BUTTON (P.105)
(P.71) (P.73)
POWER SLIDING
DOOR SWITCHES
(P.85)
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
(P.73)
PASSENGER
AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
MIRROR (P.32)
CONTROLS
REAR
ENTERTAINMENT
SYSTEM
CRUISE (P.126, 145)
CONTROL HORN
(P.160)
STEERING WHEEL STEERING WHEEL CRUISE WINDSHIELD LIGHT CONTROL
AUDIO CONTROLS ADJUSTMENT CONTROL WIPERS/WASHERS SWITCH
(P.143) (P.74) (P.160) (P.69) (P.112)
: To use the horn, press the pad around the H logo.

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Driver and Passenger Safety
This section gives you important Additional Safety Precautions .... 18 Children Should Sit in a Back
information about how to protect Additional Information About Your Seat ............................................ 36
yourself and your passengers. It Seat Belts .................................. 20 The Passengers Front Airbag
shows you how to use seat belts Seat Belt System Components ... 20 Can Pose Serious Risks .......... 36
properly. It explains how your airbag Lap/Shoulder Belt ....................... 20 If You Must Drive with Several
work, and it tells you how to properly Automatic Seat Belt Children .................................... 38
restrain infants and children in your Tensionners.............................. 22 If a Child Requires Close
vehicle. Seat Belt Maintenance ................ 22 Attention ................................... 38
Additional Information About Your Additional Safety Precautions .... 39
Airbags ...................................... 24 Protecting Infants and Small
Airbag System Components ....... 24 Children .................................... 40
Important Safety Precautions .......... 6 How Your Front Airbags Protecting Infants ........................ 40
Your Vehicles Safety Features........ 7 Work.......................................... 25 Protecting Small Children .......... 41
Seat Belts ........................................ 8 How Your Side Airbags Selecting a Child Seat.................. 42
Airbags ............................................ 9 Work.......................................... 29 Installing a Child Seat ..................... 43
Protecting Adults and Teens.......... 11 How the SRS Indicator Works ... 30 Installing a Child Seat Using
1. Close and Lock the Doors ...... 11 How the Side Airbag Off LATCH...................................... 44
2. Adjust the Front Seats ............ 11 Indicator Works ....................... 31 Installing a Child Seat with a
3. Adjust the Seat-Backs ............. 12 How the Passenger Airbag Lap/Shoulder Belt ................... 46
4. Adjust the Head Restraints .... 13 Off Indicator Works ................ 32 Installing a Child Seat with a
5. Fasten and Position the Seat Airbag Service .............................. 33 Tether ....................................... 48
Belts ...................................... 14 Additional Safety Precautions .... 34 Protecting Larger Children ............ 50
6. Adjust the Steering Wheel ..... 17 Protecting Children General Carbon Monoxide Hazard .............. 54
7. Maintain a Proper Sitting Guidelines ................................. 35 Safety Labels .................................... 55
Position ................................. 17 All Children Must Be
Advice for Pregnant Women...... 18 Restrained ................................ 35
Driver and Passenger Safety 5

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Important Safety Precautions
Youll find many safety can use the belt properly without a Control Your Speed
recommendations throughout this booster (see page 35 ). Excessive speed is a major factor in
section, and throughout this manual. crash injuries and deaths. Generally,
The recommendations on this page Be Aware of Airbag Hazards the higher the speed the greater the
are the ones we consider to be the While airbags can save lives, they risk, but serious injuries can also
most important. can cause serious or fatal injuries to occur at lower speeds. Never drive
occupants who sit too close to them, faster than is safe for current
Always Wear Your Seat Belt or are not properly restrained. conditions, regardless of the
A seat belt is your best protection in Infants, young children, and short maximum speed posted.
all types of collisions. Airbags adults are at the greatest risk. Be
supplement seat belts, but airbags sure to follow all instructions and Keep Your Vehicle in Safe
are designed to inflate only in a warnings in this manual. Condition
moderate to severe frontal or side Having a tire blowout or a
collision. So even though your Dont Drink and Drive mechanical failure can be extremely
vehicle is equipped with airbags, Alcohol and driving dont mix. Even hazardous. To reduce the possibility
make sure you and your passengers one drink can reduce your ability to of such problems, check your tire
always wear your seat belts, and respond to changing conditions, and pressures and condition frequently,
wear them properly (see page 14 ). your reaction time gets worse with and perform all regularly scheduled
every additional drink. So dont drink maintenance (see page 205 ).
Restrain All Children and drive, and dont let your friends
Children age 12 and under should drink and drive, either.
ride properly restrained in a back
seat. Infants and small children
should be restrained in a child seat.
Larger children should use a booster
and a lap/shoulder belt until they
6 Driver and Passenger Safety

Your Vehicles Safety Features
Your vehicle is equipped with many

(4) (1) features that work together to
(8) protect you and your passengers
(10) during a crash.
Some safety features do not require

(3) any action on your part. These
include a strong steel framework
that forms a safety cage around the
passenger compartment; front and
(7) rear crush zones, a collapsible
(2) steering column, and seat belt
tensioners that tighten the front seat
(9) (8) (6) belts in the event of a crash.
(7)
(5)
(1) Safety Cage
(2) Crush Zones
(3) Seats and Seat-Backs
(4) Head Restraints
(2) (5) Collapsible Steering Column
(6) Seat Belts
(7) Front Airbags
(8) Side Airbags
(9) Front Seat Belt Tensioners
(10) Door Locks CONTINUED

However, you and your passengers Seat Belts When properly worn, seat belts:
cant take full advantage of these Your vehicle is equipped with seat
safety features unless you remain belts in all seating positions. Keep you connected to the vehicle
sitting in a proper position and so you can take advantage of the
always wear your seat belts properly. Your seat belt system also includes vehicles built-in safety features.
In fact, some safety features can an indicator on the instrument panel
contribute to injuries if they are not to remind you and your passengers Help protect you in almost every
used properly. to fasten your seat belts. type of crash, including frontal,
side, rear impacts, and rollovers.
The following pages explain how you Why Wear Seat Belts
can take an active role in protecting Seat belts are the single most Help keep you from being thrown
yourself and your passengers. effective safety device for adults and against the inside of the vehicle
larger children (Infants and smaller and against other occupants.
children must be properly restrained
in child seats). Keep you from being thrown out
of the vehicle.
Not wearing a seat belt properly
increases the chance of serious Help keep you in a good position
injury or death in a crash, even should the airbags ever deploy. A
though your vehicle has airbags. good position reduces the risk of
injury from an inflating airbag, and
In addition, most states and all allows you to get the best
Canadian provinces require you to advantage from the airbag.
wear seat belts.

Of course, seat belts cannot Airbags

completely protect you in every
crash. But in most cases, seat belts
can reduce your risk of serious
injury.
What You Should Do:

Always wear your seat belt, and
make sure you wear it properly.
Not wearing a seat belt properly

increases the chance of serious
injury or death in a crash, even Your vehicle has a Supplemental Your vehicle also has side airbags to
though your vehicle has airbags. Restraint System (SRS) with front help protect the upper torso of the
airbags to help protect the heads and driver or a front seat passenger
Be sure you and your passengers chests of the driver and a front seat during a moderate to severe side
always wear seat belts and wear passenger during a moderate to impact (see page 29 for more
them properly. severe frontal collision (see page information on how your side airbags
25 for more information on how work).
your front airbags work).
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The most important things you need What you should do: Always wear
to know about your airbags are: your seat belt properly, and sit
upright, and as far back from the
Airbags do not replace seat belts. steering wheel while allowing full
They are designed to supplement control of the vehicle. A front
the seat belts. passenger should move their seat as
far back from the dashboard as
Airbags offer no protection in rear possible.
impacts, rollovers, or minor
frontal or side collisions. The rest of this section gives more
detailed information about how you
Airbags can pose hazards. To do can maximize your safety.
their job, airbags must inflate with
tremendous force. So while Remember, however, that no safety
airbags help save lives, they can system can prevent all injuries or
cause minor injuries or more deaths that can occur in severe
serious or even fatal injuries if crashes, even when seat belts are
occupants are not properly properly worn and the airbags deploy.
restrained or sitting properly.

Protecting Adults and Teens
Introduction 1.Close and Lock the Doors 2.Adjust the Front Seats
The following pages provide After everyone has entered the
instructions on how to properly vehicle, be sure the doors and
protect the driver, adult passengers, tailgate are closed and locked.
and teenagers who are large enough
and mature enough to ride in the Your vehicle has a door and tailgate
front. See pages 35 39 for monitor indicator on the instrument
important guidelines on how to panel to indicate when a specific
properly protect infants, small door or the tailgate is not tightly
children, and larger children who closed.
ride in your vehicle.
Locking the doors reduces the
chance of someone being thrown out
of the vehicle during a crash, and it
helps prevent passengers from Adjust the drivers seat as far to the
accidentally opening a door and rear as possible while allowing you to
falling out. maintain full control of the vehicle.
Have a front passenger adjust their
Locking the doors also helps prevent seat as far to the rear as possible.
an outsider from unexpectedly
opening a door when you come to a
stop.
See page 78 for how to lock the

doors, and page 63 for how the
monitor indicator works. CONTINUED

If you sit too close to the steering 3.Adjust the Seat-Backs

wheel or dashboard, you can be
seriously injured by an inflating front Sitting too close to a front
airbag, or by striking the steering airbag can result in serious
wheel or dashboard. injury or death if the front
airbags inflate.
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration and Transport Always sit as far back from the
Canada recommend that drivers front airbags as possible.
allow at least 10 inches (25 cm)
between the center of the steering
wheel and the chest.
If you cannot get far enough away

from the steering wheel and still Adjust the drivers seat-back to a
reach the controls, we recommend comfortable, upright position,
that you investigate whether some leaving ample space between your
type of adaptive equipment may help. chest and the airbag cover in the
center of the steering wheel.
Once your seat is adjusted correctly,
rock it back and forth to make sure Passengers with adjustable seat-
the seat is locked into position. See backs should also adjust their seat-
page 89 for how to adjust the front back to a comfortable, upright
seats. position.

Reclining a seat-back so that the 4.Adjust the Head Restraints

shoulder part of the belt no longer
rests against the occupants chest Improperly positioning head
reduces the protective capability of restraints reduces their
the belt. It also increases the chance effectiveness and you can be
of sliding under the belt in a crash seriously injured in a crash.
and being seriously injured. The
farther a seat-back is reclined, the Make sure head restraints are
greater the risk of injury. in place and positioned properly
before driving.
See page 90 for how to adjust seat-
backs.
Properly adjusted head restraints
will help protect occupants from
Adjust the drivers head restraint so whiplash and other crash injuries.
Reclining the seat-back too far the back of your head rests against
can result in serious injury or the center of the restraint. See page 92 for how to adjust the
death in a crash. head restraints.
Have passengers with adjustable
Adjust the seat-back to an restraints adjust their restraints
upright position, and sit well properly as well. Taller persons
back in the seat. should adjust their restraint as high
as possible.

5.Fasten and Position the Seat

Belts
Using a Lap/Shoulder Belt Improperly positioning the seat
Insert the latch plate into the buckle, belts can cause serious injury
then tug on the belt to make sure the or death in a crash.
belt is securely latched.
Make sure all seat belts are
The center belt in the third row has a properly positioned before
shoulder belt that must be attached driving.
to the lap belt before the seat belt is
used (see page 15 ).
Position the lap part of the belt as

low as possible across your hips, If necessary, pull up on the shoulder
then pull up on the shoulder part of belt again to remove any slack, then
the belt so the lap part fits snugly. check that the belt rests across the
This lets your strong pelvic bones center of your chest and over your
take the force of a crash and reduces shoulder. This spreads the forces of
the chance of internal injuries. a crash over the strongest bones in
your upper body.
Check that the belt is not twisted.
If the seat belt touches or crosses
your neck, or if it crosses your arm
instead of your shoulder, you need to
adjust the seat belt anchor height.

Using the Lap/Shoulder Belt in the

Center Position of the Third Row
METAL PLATE METAL

HOOK
RELEASE
BUTTON
The front seats and second row seats LATCH PLATE

have adjustable seat belt anchors. To
adjust the height of an anchor, press Unlatch the metal shoulder belt plate Insert the hook at the end of the
and hold the release button and slide from the anchor on the ceiling, then shoulder belt plate into the metal
the anchor up or down as needed extend the belt by pulling the metal loop on the latch plate marked
(the anchor has four positions). plate. CENTER. Make sure the shoulder
belt is not twisted, as a twisted belt
can cause serious injuries in a crash.
Pull on the shoulder belt to make
sure it is securely attached.
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Pull upon the shoulder belt again to

remove any slack, then check that
the belt rests across the center of
your chest and over your shoulder.
Never place the shoulder portion of a

lap/shoulder belt under your arm or
behind your back. This could cause
very serious injuries in a crash.
If a seat belt does not seem to work

as it should, it may not protect the
occupant in a crash.
No one should sit in a seat with an

Insert the latch plate on the lap belt Position the lap belt as low as inoperative seat belt. Using a seat
into the buckle marked CENTER. If possible across your hips, then pull belt that is not working properly can
the belt is too short, hold the latch on the loose end of the lap belt for a result in serious injury or death.
plate at a right angle and pull on the snug but comfortable fit. Have your Honda dealer check the
plate to extend the belt. Then insert belt as soon as possible.
the latch plate into the buckle, and
tug on the lap and shoulder belts to See page 20 for additional
make sure the belt is securely information about your seat belts
latched. and how to take care of them.

6.Adjust the Steering Wheel 7.Maintain a Proper Sitting In addition, an occupant who is out of
Position position in the front seat can be
After all occupants have adjusted seriously or fatally injured in a crash
their seats and put on seat belts, it is by striking interior parts of the
very important that they continue to vehicle or being struck by an
sit upright, well back in their seats, inflating front airbag. Being struck
with their feet on the floor, until the by an inflating side airbag can
vehicle is parked and the engine is possibly result in serious injuries.
off.
Sitting improperly can increase the

chance of injury during a crash. For Sitting improperly or out of
example, if an occupant slouches, position can result in serious
lies down, turns sideways, sits injury or death in a crash.
Adjust the steering wheel, if needed, forward, leans forward or sideways,
so that the wheel points toward your or puts one or both feet up, the Always sit upright, well back in
chest, not toward your face. This chance of injury during a crash is the seat, with your feet on the
provides optimal protection from the greatly increased. floor.
front airbag.
See page 74 for how to adjust the

steering wheel.

Advice for Pregnant Women When driving, remember to sit Additional Safety Precautions
upright and adjust the seat as far Never let passengers ride in the
back as possible while allowing full cargo area or on top of a folded-
control of the vehicle. When riding down back seat. All passengers
as a front passenger, adjust the seat must sit in locked, upright seats
as far back as possible. and be properly restrained by seat
belts.
This will reduce the risk of injuries
to both you and your unborn child Passengers should not stand up or
that can be caused by a crash or an change seats while the vehicle is
inflating front airbag. moving. A passenger who is not
wearing a seat belt during a crash
Each time you have a check-up, ask or emergency stop can be thrown
your doctor if its okay for you to against the inside of the vehicle,
If you are pregnant, the best way to drive. against other occupants, or out of
protect yourself and your unborn the vehicle.
child when driving or riding in a
vehicle is to always wear a seat belt, Two people should never use the
and keep the lap part of the belt as same seat belt. If they do, they
low as possible across the hips. could be very seriously injured in a
crash.

Do not put any accessories on seat Do not attach or place objects on Do not place any items under
belts. Devices intended to improve the front airbag covers. Objects on the front seats. This could
occupant comfort or reposition the the covers marked SRS AIRBAG cause problems with the drivers
shoulder part of a seat belt can could interfere with the proper seat position sensor or the front
reduce the protective capability of operation of the airbags. Or, if the passengers seat weight sensors
the seat belt and increase the airbags inflate, the objects could (see page 28 for more
chance of serious injury in a crash. be propelled inside the vehicle and information).
hurt someone.
Do not place hard or sharp objects
between yourself and a front Do not attach hard objects on or
airbag. Carrying hard or sharp near a front door. If a side airbag
objects on your lap, or driving with inflates, a cup holder or other hard
a pipe or other sharp objects in object attached on or near the
your mouth, can result in injuries door could be propelled inside the
if your front airbag inflates. vehicle and hurt someone.
Keep your hands and arms away Do not modify the front seats.
from the airbag covers. If your This could make the drivers
hands or arms are close to an seat position sensor or the front
airbag cover, they could be injured passengers seat weight sensors
if the airbag inflates. ineffective (see page 34 for
more information).

Additional Information About Your Seat Belts
Seat Belt System Components Lap/Shoulder Belt The seat belts in all positions except
Your seat belt system includes lap/ (Except center position of third row) the drivers and the center seat in
shoulder belts in all seven seating Most seat belts are a one-piece lap/ the third row have an additional
positions. The front seat belts are shoulder belt. This seat belt goes locking mechanism that must be
also equipped with automatic seat over your shoulder, across your activated to secure a child seat (see
belt tensioners. chest and across your hips. page 46 ).
The seat belt system To fasten the belt, insert the latch If the shoulder part of the belt is
includes an indicator on the plate into the buckle, then tug on the pulled all the way out, the locking
instrument panel to remind you and belt to make sure the buckle is mechanism will activate. The belt
your passengers to fasten your seat latched (see page 14 for how to will retract, but it will not allow the
belts. properly position the belt). passenger to move freely.
If the drivers seat belt is not To unlock the belt, push the red To deactivate the locking
fastened before the ignition is turned PRESS button on the buckle. Guide mechanism, unlatch the buckle, and
to ON (II), the indicator will come on the belt across your body so that it let the seat belt fully retract. To
and a beeper will also sound. The retracts completely. After exiting the refasten the belt, pull it out only as
beeper will stop after a few seconds, vehicle, be sure the belt is out of the far as needed.
but the indicator will stay on until the way and will not get closed in the
drivers seat belt is fastened. door.

(Center position of third row) To unlatch the belt, push the red All seat belts have an emergency
PRESS button on the buckle and locking retractor. In normal driving,
detach the shoulder belt from the lap the retractor lets you move freely in
belt. your seat while it keeps some
tension on the belt. During a collision
or sudden stop, the retractor
automatically locks the belt to help
restrain your body.
When properly assembled, the

combination lap belt and shoulder
belt in this position goes over your
shoulder, across your chest, and
over your hips (see pages 15
16 for belt assembly, latching, and
positioning instructions).

Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners The tensioners are designed to Seat Belt Maintenance
activate primarily in frontal collisions, For safety, you should check the
and they should activate in any condition of your seat belts regularly.
collision severe enough to cause
front-airbag inflation. Pull each belt out fully and look for
frays, cuts, burns, and wear. Check
However, the tensioners can be that the latches work smoothly and
activated during a collision in which the belts retract easily. Any belt that
the front airbags do not deploy. In is not in good condition or not
this case, the airbags would not be working properly will not provide
needed, but the additional restraint good protection and should be
could be helpful. replaced as soon as possible.
When the tensioners are activated, Honda provides a lifetime warranty

For added protection, the front seat the seat belts will remain tight until on seat belts for U.S. models. See
belts are equipped with automatic they are unbuckled in the normal your Honda Warranty Information
seat belt tensioners. When activated, manner. booklet for details.
the tensioners immediately tighten
the belts to help hold the driver and
a front passenger in place.

If a seat belt is worn during a crash,

it must be replaced by the dealer. A
belt that has been worn during a Not checking or maintaining
crash may not provide the same level seat belts can result in serious
of protection in a subsequent crash. injury or death if the seat belts
do not work properly when
The dealer should also inspect the needed.
anchors for damage and replace
them if needed. If the automatic seat Check your seat belts regularly
belt tensioners activate during a and have any problem
crash, they must be replaced. corrected as soon as possible.
For information on how to clean your

seat belts, see page 226 .

Additional Information About Your Airbags
Airbag System Components Your Airbag System includes:
(5) (11) (1) (8) (9) Two SRS (Supplemental Restraint

System) front airbags. The drivers
(2) airbag is stored in the center of
the steering wheel; the front
passengers airbag is stored in the
dashboard. Both are marked SRS
AIRBAG (see page 25 ).
(8)
Two side airbags, one for the
driver and one for a front
passenger. The airbags are stored
in the outer edges of the seat-
(4) backs. Both are marked SIDE
(3) AIRBAG (see page 29 ).
(10)
Automatic seat belt tensioners
(6) (7) (5) (10) (see page 22 ).
(7) (4)
Sensors that can detect a
(1) Drivers Front Airbag (7) Front Passengers Weight Sensors moderate to severe frontal or side
(2) Passengers Front Airbag (8) Front Impact Sensors impact.
(3) Control Unit (9) Passenger Airbag Off Indicator
(4) Seat Belt Tensioners (10) Side Impact Sensors
(5) Side Airbags (11) Occupant Position Detection
(6) Drivers Seat Position Sensor System (OPDS) Sensors

A sophisticated electronic system An indicator on the instrument How Your Front Airbags Work
that continually monitors and panel that alerts you that the front
records information about the passengers side airbag has been
sensors, the control unit, the turned off (see page 31 ).
airbag activators, and driver and
front passenger seat belt use when An indicator on the dashboard that
the ignition is in the ON (II) alerts you that the passengers
position. front airbag has been turned off
(see page 32 ).
A drivers seat position sensor that
monitors the seat position. If the Emergency backup power in case
seat is too far forward, the airbag your vehicles electrical system is
will inflate with less force (see disconnected in a crash.
page 28 ).
If you ever have a moderate to
Weight sensors that monitor the severe frontal collision, sensors will
weight on the front passengers detect the vehicles rapid
seat. These prevent the passengers deceleration. If the rate of
front airbag from inflating if the deceleration is high enough, the
weight is less than about 65 lbs control unit will instantly inflate the
(30 kg) (see page 28 ). drivers and front passengers front
airbags, at the appropriate time and
An indicator on the instrument with the force needed.
panel that alerts you to a possible
problem with your airbags (see
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During a frontal crash, your seat belt The total time for inflation and
restrains your lower body and torso, deflation is one-tenth of a second, so
and the airbag helps protect your fast that most occupants are not
head and chest. aware that the airbags deployed until
they see them lying in their laps.
Although both airbags normally
inflate within a split second of each After a crash, you may see what
other, it is possible for only one looks like smoke. This is actually
airbag to deploy. powder from the airbags surface.
Although the powder is not harmful,
This can happen if the severity of a people with respiratory problems
collision is at the margin, or may experience some temporary
threshold, that determines whether discomfort. If this occurs, get out of
or not the airbags will deploy. In the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do
such cases, the seat belt will provide After inflating, the front airbags so.
sufficient protection, and the immediately deflate, so they wont
supplemental protection offered by interfere with the drivers visibility,
the airbag would be minimal. or the ability to steer or operate
other controls.
Only the drivers airbag can deploy if
there is no passenger in the front
seat, or if the advanced airbag
system has turned the passengers
airbag off (see page 31 ).

Dual-Stage Airbags Dual-Threshold Airbags Advanced Airbags

Your front airbags are dual-stage Your front airbags are also dual- Your front airbags are also advanced
airbags. This means they have two threshold airbags. Airbags with this airbags. The main purpose of this
inflation stages that can be ignited feature have two deployment feature is to prevent airbag-caused
sequentially or simultaneously, thresholds that depend on whether injuries to short drivers and children
depending on crash severity. or not the occupant is wearing a seat who ride in front.
belt.
In a more severe crash, both stages For the advanced airbags to work
will ignite simultaneously to provide If the occupants belt is not latched, properly, occupants must sit upright
the quickest and greatest protection. the airbag will deploy at the same and wear their seat belts properly. If
threshold as a conventional airbag, a child seat is installed in the front, it
In a less severe crash, one stage will because the occupant would need must be properly secured.
ignite first, then the second stage extra protection.
will ignite a split second later. This In addition, do not spill any liquids,
provides longer airbag inflation time It the occupants belt is latched, the cover the sensors, or put any cargo
with a little less force. airbag will inflate at a slightly higher or metal objects under the front
threshold, when the airbag would be seats. Ask second row passengers to
needed to supplement the protection not put their feet under the front
provided by the seat belt. seats. Any of these actions could
damage the sensors or prevent them
from working properly.
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The drivers advanced front airbag If there is no passenger in the front

system includes a seat position seat, the airbag will be off but the
sensor under the seat. If the seat is indicator will not come on.
positioned too far forward, the
airbag will inflate sequentially, To ensure that the passengers
regardless of the severity of the advanced front airbag system will
impact. PASSENGERS work properly, do not do anything
SEAT WEIGHT that would increase or decrease the
SENSOR weight on the front passengers seat.
This includes:
A rear passenger pushing or

pulling on the back of the
The passengers advanced front passengers seat.
airbag system has weight sensors
DRIVERS
SEAT under the seat. If the sensors detect Moving the front seat forcibly
POSITION a total weight on the seat of about 65 back against cargo on the seat or
SENSOR lbs (30 kg) or less, the system will floor behind it.
automatically turn the passengers
If there is a problem with the seat front airbag off. Hanging heavy items on the front
position sensor, the SRS indicator passenger seat, or placing heavy
will come on in the instrument panel. When the airbag is turned off, an items in the seat-back pocket.
In this case, the drivers airbag will indicator in the center of the
inflate in the normal manner during dashboard will come on indicating
a crash regardless of the drivers Passenger Airbag Off (see page
seating position. 32 ).

How Your Side Airbags Work The passengers side airbag has a A front seat passenger should not
cutoff system designed to turn off use a cushion or other object as a
the passengers side airbag if a childs backrest. It may prevent the cutoff
head is in the airbags deployment system from working properly.
path (see page 31 ).
When you turn the ignition to ON
If a short adult leans sideways, or a (II), the indicator should come on
larger adult slouches and leans briefly and go out (see page 61 ). If it
sideways into the side airbag doesnt come on, stays on, or comes
deployment path, the system may on while driving without a passenger
also shut off the side airbag. in the front seat, have the system
checked.
If the side airbag off indicator comes
on, have the passenger sit upright.
If you ever have a moderate to Once the passenger is out of the
severe side impact, the sensors will deployment path of the side airbag,
detect rapid deceleration and signal the system will turn the airbag back
the control unit to instantly inflate on and the indicator will go out.
either the drivers or the passengers
side airbag. To get the best protection from the
side airbags, front seat occupants
Only one airbag will deploy during a should wear their seat belts and sit
side impact. If the impact is on the upright and well back in their seats.
passengers side, the passengers
side airbag will deploy even if there
is no passenger.

How the SRS Indicator Works If the indicator comes on at any

The SRS indicator alerts other time, or does not come on at all,
you to a potential problem you should have the system checked Ignoring the SRS indicator can
with your airbags or seat belt by your dealer. For example: result in serious injury or death
tensioners (see page 22 ). if the airbag systems or
If the SRS indicator does not come tensioners do not work properly.
When you turn the ignition to ON on after you turn the ignition
(II), this indicator will come on switch to ON (II). Have your vehicle checked by a
briefly then go out. This tells you the dealer as soon as possible if
system is working properly. If the indicator stays on after the the SRS indicator alerts you to
engine starts. a possible problem.
If the indicator comes on or

flashes on and off while you drive.
If you see any of these indications,

the airbags and seat belt tensioners
may not work properly when you
need them.

How the Side Airbag Off A front seat passenger should not
Indicator Works use a cushion or other object as a
This indicator alerts you backrest. It may prevent the cutoff
that the passengers side system from working properly.
airbag has been automatically shut
off. It does not mean there is a When you turn the ignition switch to
problem with your side airbags. ON (II), the indicator should come
on briefly and go out (see page 61 ).
To reduce the risk of injury from an If it doesnt light, stays on, or comes
inflating side airbag, your vehicle has on while driving without a passenger
an automatic cutoff system for the in the front seat, have the system
passengers side airbag. checked.
Although Honda does not encourage

children to ride in front, this system
is designed to shut off the side
airbag if a child leans sideways and
the childs head is in the side airbag
deployment path.

How the Passenger Airbag Off To reduce the chance of airbag- If this happens, have the passenger
Indicator Works caused injuries, the system shuts off ride properly restrained in a back
the passengers front airbag when seat. If the passenger must ride in
the total weight on the front front, move the seat as far to the
passengers seat is about 65 lbs rear as possible, have the passenger
(30 kg) or less. sit upright and wear the seat belt
properly.
If no one is riding in the front
passengers seat, the airbag will be This indicator may come on and off
automatically shut off, but the repeatedly if objects are placed on
indicator will not come on. the front passengers seat, or if the
interior temperature of the vehicle
However, if the indicator comes on changes suddenly when a door is
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR with no passenger in the front, or opened.
with an adult in the seat, there may
This indicator alerts you that the be a problem with the advanced See page 27 for more information
passengers front airbag has been airbag system. Have the vehicle about the passengers advanced
shut off. It does not mean there is a checked by the dealer as soon as front airbag.
problem with the airbag. possible.
The Passenger Airbag Off indicator

may also come on and off repeatedly
if total weight on the seat is near the
airbag cutoff threshold (65 lbs or 30
kg).

Airbag Service If your vehicle has a moderate to

Your airbag systems are virtually severe impact, and even if your
maintenance-free, and there are no airbags do not inflate, your dealer
parts you can safely service. should inspect the drivers seat
However, you must have your position sensor and the front
vehicle serviced if: passengers weight sensors to
make sure they are operating
An airbag ever inflates. Any airbag properly.
that has deployed must be
replaced along with the control
unit and other related parts. If a
front airbag inflates the seat belt
tensioners must also be replaced.
Do not try to remove or replace
any airbag by yourself. This must
be done by a Honda dealer or a
knowledgeable body shop.
The SRS indicator alerts you to a

problem. Take your vehicle to an
authorized Honda dealer as soon
as possible. If you ignore this
indication, your airbags may not
operate properly.

Additional Safety Precautions Do not cover or replace front seat- Do not remove or modify a front
Do not attempt to deactivate your back covers without consulting a seat without consulting a Honda
airbags. Together, airbags and Honda dealer. Improperly dealer. This could make the
seat belts provide the best replacing or covering front seat- drivers seat position sensor or the
protection. back covers can prevent your side front passengers weight sensors
airbags from inflating during a ineffective. If it is necessary to
Do not tamper with airbag side impact. remove or modify a front seat to
components or wiring for any accommodate a person with
reason. Tampering could cause Do not modify the front seats. disabilities, first contact American
the airbags to deploy, possibly This could make the drivers seat Honda at 800-999-1009.
causing very serious injury. position sensor and the front
passengers weight sensors
Do not expose the front seat-backs ineffective.
to liquid. If water or another liquid
soaks into a seat-back, it can Do not do anything that would
prevent the side airbag cutoff increase or decrease weight on the
system from working properly. front passengers seat. Pushing or
pulling on the back of the seat,
Do not place any items under the placing heavy items in the back
front seats. This could make the seat pocket, pushing cargo against
drivers seat position sensor and the seat, or hanging heavy items
the front passengers weight on the seat back can interfere with
sensors ineffective. the proper operation of the
passengers advanced front airbag.

Protecting Children General Guidelines
All Children Must Be Restrained

Each year, many children are injured
Children who are unrestrained or killed in vehicle crashes because
or improperly restrained can be they are either unrestrained or not
seriously injured or killed in a properly restrained. In fact, vehicle
crash. accidents are the number one cause
of death of children ages 12 and
Any child too small for a seat under.
belt should be properly
restrained in a child seat. A To reduce the number of child
larger child should be properly deaths and injuries, every state and
restrained with a seat belt and Canadian province requires that
use a booster if necessary. infants and children be properly
Children depend on adults to protect restrained when they ride in a
them. However, despite their best vehicle.
intentions, many adults do not know If you have children, or if you ever
how to properly protect child need to drive with a child in your Infants and small children must be
passengers. vehicle, be sure to read this section. restrained in an approved child seat
It begins with important general that is properly secured to the
guidelines, then presents special vehicle (see pages 40 49 ).
information for infants, small
children, and larger children. Larger children must be restrained
with a lap/shoulder belt and ride on
a booster until the seat belt fits them
properly (see pages 50 53 ).

All Children Should Sit in a Back The Passengers Front Airbag Even if the passengers front airbag
Seat Can Pose Serious Risks is turned off, we strongly
According to accident statistics, Front airbags have been designed to recommend that children age 12 and
children of all ages and sizes are help protect adults in a moderate to under ride properly restrained in a
safer when they are restrained in a severe frontal collision. To do this back seat where they will be safer.
back seat. The National Highway the passengers front airbag is quite
Traffic Safety Administration and large and it can inflate with enough
Transport Canada recommend that force to cause very serious injuries.
all children age 12 and under be
properly restrained in a back seat. To help prevent airbag-caused
injuries to children, this vehicle has
Children who ride in back are less an advanced airbag system.
likely to be injured by striking
interior vehicle parts during a With this system, the front
collision or hard braking. Also, passengers airbag is turned off if
children cannot be injured by an sensors detect a total weight of less
inflating airbag when they ride in the than about 65 lbs (30 kg) in the seat.
back. (See page 27 for additional
information about how the front
passengers advanced airbag works.)

U.S. Models Canadian Models

To remind you of the passengers To remind you of the front airbag
front airbag hazards, and that hazards, your vehicle has warning
children must be properly restrained labels on the drivers and front
in a back seat, your vehicle has passengers visors. Please read and
warning labels on the dashboard and follow the instructions on these
on the drivers and front passengers labels.
visors. Please read and follow the
instructions on these labels.

If You Must Drive with Several If a Child Requires Close

Children Attention
Your vehicle has two rows of back Many parents say they prefer to put
seats where children can be properly an infant or small child in the front
restrained. If you ever have to carry passenger seat so they can watch the
a group of children, and a child must child, or because the child requires
ride in front: attention.
Place the largest child in the front Placing a child in the front seat
seat, provided the child is large exposes the child to hazards in a
enough to wear the lap/shoulder frontal collision, and paying close
belt properly (see page 50 ). attention to a child distracts the
driver from the important tasks of
Move the vehicle seat as far to the driving, placing both of you at risk.
rear as possible (see page 11 ).
If a child requires close physical
Have the child sit upright and well attention or frequent visual contact,
back in the seat (see page 17 ). we strongly recommend that another
adult ride with the child in a back
Make sure the seat belt is properly seat. The back seat is far safer for a
positioned and secured (see page child than the front.
14 ).

Additional Safety Precautions Use childproof door locks to Lock all doors and the tailgate
Never hold an infant or child on prevent children from opening the when your vehicle is not in use.
your lap. If you are not wearing a doors. This can prevent children Children who play in vehicles can
seat belt in crash, you could be from accidentally falling out. accidentally get trapped inside the
thrown forward and crush the vehicle. Teach your children not to
child against the dashboard or a Use the power sliding door main play in or around vehicles.
seat-back. If you are wearing a switch to prevent children from
seat belt, the child can be torn operating the sliding doors. This Keep vehicle keys and remote
from your arms and be seriously will prevent unintended use of the transmitters out of the reach of
hurt or killed. doors. children. Even very young
children learn how to unlock
Never put a seat belt over yourself Do not leave children alone in a vehicle doors, turn on the ignition,
and a child. During a crash, the vehicle. Leaving children without and open the tailgate, which can
belt could press deep into the child adult supervision is illegal in most lead to accidental injury or death.
and cause serious or fatal injuries. states and Canadian provinces,
and can be very hazardous. For
Never let two children use the example, infants and small
same seat belt. If they do, they children left in a vehicle on a hot
could be very seriously injured in a day can die from heatstroke. A
crash. child left alone with the key in the
ignition can accidentally set the
vehicle in motion, possibly injuring
themselves or others.

Protecting Infants and Small Children
Protecting Infants Child Seat Placement

We strongly recommend installing a
Placing a rear-facing child seat rear-facing child seat in a back seat.
in the front seat can result in
serious injury or death during a When properly installed, a rear-
collision. facing child seat may prevent the
driver or a front passenger from
Always place a rear-facing child moving the seat as far back as
seat in the back seat, not the recommended, or from locking the
front. seat-back in the desired position.
In either of these situations, we

Two types of seats may be used: a strongly recommend that you install
seat designed exclusively for infants, the child seat in a different back
Child Seat Type or a convertible seat used in the rear- seating position or get a smaller rear-
Only a rear-facing child seat provides facing, reclining mode. facing child seat.
proper support for a babys head,
neck, and back. Do not put a rear-facing child seat in If an infant must ride in the front,
a forward-facing position. If placed make sure the Passenger Airbag
An infant must be properly facing forward, an infant could be Off indicator comes on and stays on
restrained in a rear-facing, reclining very seriously injured during a while driving. If it goes off, the child
child seat until the child reaches the frontal collision. could be killed or seriously injured if
seat makers weight or height limit the front airbag inflates.
for the seat and the child is at least
one year old.

Protecting Infants and Small Children
Even with advanced airbags, which Protecting Small Children

can automatically turn the
passengers front airbag off (see Placing a forward-facing child
page 32 ), a back seat is the safest seat in the front seat can result
place for an infant. in serious injury or death if the
front airbag inflates.
Or it could push against the front-
passengers seat-back, interfering If you must place a forward-
with the proper operation of the facing child seat in front, move
passengers advanced front airbag the vehicle seat as far back as
(see pages 27 28 ). possible, and properly restrain
the child.
In any of these situations, we
strongly recommend that you install
the child seat in a different back Child Seat Type We also recommend that a small
seating position or get a smaller rear- A child who is at least one year old, child uses the child seat as long as
facing child seat. and who fits within the child seat possible, until the child reaches the
makers weight and height limits, weight or height limit for the seat.
should be restrained in a forward-
facing, upright child seat.
Of the different seats available, we

recommend those that have a five-
point harness system as shown.
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Protecting Infants and Small Children, Selecting a Child Seat
Child Seat Placement Selecting a Child Seat In seating positions and vehicles not
We strongly recommend placing a When buying a child seat, you need equipped with LATCH, a LATCH-
forward-facing child seat in a back to choose between a conventional compatible child seat can be installed
seat, not the front. Even with child seat, or one designed for use using a seat belt.
advanced airbags, which can with the Lower Anchors and Tethers
automatically turn the passengers for Children (LATCH) system.
front airbag off (see page 32 ), a
back seat is the safest place for a Conventional child seats must be
small child. secured to a vehicle with a seat belt,
whereas LATCH-compatible seats
If it is necessary to put a forward- are secured by attaching the seat to
facing child seat in the front, move hardware built into the two second-
the vehicle seat as far to the rear as row seat.
possible, be sure the child seat is
firmly secured to the vehicle, and the Since LATCH-compatible child seats
child is properly strapped in the seat. are easier to install and reduce the
possibility of improper installation,
we recommend selecting this style.
We also recommend selecting a

LATCH-compatible seat with a rigid,
rather than a flexible, anchor (see
page 44 ).

Selecting a Child Seat, Installing a Child Seat
Whatever type of seat you choose, to Installing a Child Seat movement can be expected and
provide proper protection, a child After selecting a proper child seat, should not reduce the child seats
seat should meet three and a good place to install the seat, effectiveness.
requirements: there are three main steps in
installing the seat: If the child seat is not secure, try
1. The child seat should meet U.S. or installing it in a different seating
Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety 1. Properly secure the child seat to position, or use a different style of
Standard 213. Look for FMVSS the vehicle. All child seats must be child seat that can be firmly secured.
213 or CMVSS 213 on the box. secured to the vehicle with the lap
part of a lap/shoulder belt or with 3. Secure the child in the child seat.
2. The child seat should be of the the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Make sure the child is properly
proper type and size to fit the child. Tethers for Children) system. A strapped in the child seat
Rear-facing for infants, forward- child whose seat is not properly according to the child seat makers
facing for small children. secured to the vehicle can be instructions. A child who is not
endangered in a crash. properly secured in a child seat
3. The child seat should fit the can be seriously injured in a crash.
vehicle seating position (or 2. Make sure the child seat is firmly
positions) where it will be used. secured. After installing a child The following pages provide
seat, push and pull the seat guidelines on how to properly install
Before purchasing a conventional forward and from side to side to a child seat. A forward-facing child
child seat, or using a previously verify that it is secure. seat is used in all examples, but the
purchased one, we recommend that instructions are the same for a rear-
you test the seat in the specific A child seat secured with a seat belt facing child seat.
vehicle seating position, or positions, should be installed as firmly as
where the seat will be used. possible. However, it does not need
to be rock solid. Some side-to-side

Installing a Child Seat
Installing a Child Seat Using LOWER ANCHOR MARKS

LATCH
Your vehicle is equipped with
LATCH (Lower Anchors and
Tethers for Children) in the two
second row seats. The lower anchors
are located between the seat-back
and seat bottom, and are to be used
only with a child seat designed for
use with LATCH.
LOWER RIGID TYPE
Small marks are positioned to ANCHORS
indicate the locations of each anchor
point. 1. Move the seat belt buckle or 3. Place the child seat on the vehicle
tongue away from the lower seat, and attach the seat to the
To install a LATCH-compatible child anchors. lower anchors according to the
seat: child seat makers instructions.
2. Make sure there are no objects
near the anchors that could Some LATCH-compatible seats
prevent a secure connection have a rigid-type connection as
between the child seat and shown above.
anchors.

6. Make sure the strap is not twisted,

then tighten the strap according to
the child seat makers instructions.
7. Push and pull the child seat

forward and from side-to-side to
verify that it is secure.
FLEXIBLE TYPE
Other LATCH-compatible seats have 5. Route the tether strap through the
a flexible-type connection as shown legs of the head restraint, then
above. attach the hook to the anchorage
point on the underside of the seat
4. Whatever type you have, follow cushion as shown.
the child seat makers instructions
for adjusting or tightening the fit.

Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/

Shoulder Belt
When not using the LATCH system,
all child seats must be secured to the
vehicle with the lap part of a lap/
shoulder belt.
In addition, the lap/shoulder belts in

the second row seats, the outer seats
in the third row, and the front
passenger seat have a locking
mechanism that must be activated to
secure a child seat.
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 makers 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.

Installing a Child Seat in the Center

Position of the Third Row
After confirming that the belt is 5. Push and pull the child seat
locked, grab the shoulder part of the forward and from side-to-side to
belt near the buckle and pull up to verify that it is firmly secured. If 1. Route the lap belt through the
remove any slack from the lap part the child seat is not secure, child seat according to the seat
of the belt. Remember, if the lap part unlatch the belt, allow it to retract makers instructions, then insert
of the belt is not tight, the child seat fully, then repeat these steps. the latch plate into the buckle. Pull
will not be secure. hard on the loose end of the belt to
To deactivate the locking remove any slack.
To remove slack, it may help to put mechanism and remove a child seat,
weight on the child seat, or push on unlatch the buckle, unroute the seat 2 Follow instruction number 5
the back of the seat while pulling up belt, and let the belt fully retract. beginning on page 46 .
on the belt.

Installing a Child Seat with a Second Row Installation

Tether
A child seat with a tether can be
installed in any seating position in
the second or third row.
Since a tether can provide additional

security to the lap/shoulder belt
installation, we recommend using a
tether whenever one is required or
available. (Tethers are required in
Canada.)
TETHER ANCHORAGE POINT
Each second row bucket seat has a 1. After securing the child seat in the
tether anchorage point on the desired position (see page 46 ),
underside of the seat cushion. route the tether strap over the top
of the seat-back and between the
head restraint legs.

Third Row Installation 2. If you want to use either of the

outside anchorage points shown
above, remove the tether
hardware from the center
anchorage point on the tailgate sill.
3. With a flat tipped screwdriver,

remove the plug from the
anchorage point you intend to use,
then install the tether hardware.
Make sure the toothed washer is on

the bottom of the bolt. Tighten the
bolt to:
2. Attach the tether strap hook to the There are three anchorage points on 16 lbfft (22 Nm , 2.2 kgfm)
anchor as shown above, then the tailgate sill. The tether hardware
tighten the strap according to the is installed on the center anchorage 4. To attach the tether to the child
child seat makers instructions. point. seat, follow the child seat makers
Make sure the strap is not twisted. instructions.
1. Follow steps 1 and 2 of the second
row seat installation. If you did not use a torque wrench,
or you are not sure how to install the
tether or the hardware, contact your
Honda dealer for assistance.

Protecting Larger Children
When a child reaches the Checking Seat Belt Fit 3. Does the shoulder belt cross
recommended weight or height limit between the childs neck and arm?
for a forward-facing child seat, the
child should sit in a back seat on a 4. Is the lap part of the belt as low as
booster and wear a lap/shoulder belt. possible, touching the childs
thighs?
The following pages give
instructions on how to check proper 5. Will the child be able to stay
seat belt fit, what kind of booster seated like this for the whole trip?
seat to use if one is needed, and
important precautions for a child If you answer yes to all these
who must sit in front. questions, the child is ready to wear
the lap/shoulder belt correctly. If
you answer no to any question, the
To determine if a lap/shoulder belt child needs to ride on a booster seat.
Allowing a large child age 12 or properly fits a child, have the child
under to sit in front can result in put on the seat belt, then ask
injury or death if the passengers yourself:
front airbag inflates.
1. Does the child sit all the way back
If a large child must ride in front, against the seat?
move the vehicle seat as far
back as possible, use a booster 2. Do the childs knees bend
seat if needed, have the child comfortably over the edge of the
sit up properly and wear the seat?
seat belt properly.

Using a Booster Seat Booster seats can be high-back or We strongly recommend that a child
low-back. Whichever style you select, who used a booster ride in a back
make sure the booster meets federal seat, not the front. Even if the
safety standards (see page 35 ) and passengers front airbag is off, a
that you follow the booster seat back seat is the safest place for the
makers instructions. child.
If a child who uses a booster must Even then, the child may still need to
ride in front, move the vehicle seat use a booster seat. Note that some
as far to the rear as possible, and be states now require children to use
sure the child is wearing the seat boosters until they reach a certain
belt properly. age and/or weight. Be sure to check
current laws in the state or states
A child may continue using a booster where you intend to drive.
A child who has outgrown a forward- seat until the tops of their ears are
facing child seat should ride in a even with the top of the vehicles or
back seat and use a booster seat boosters seat-back. A child of this
until the lap/shoulder belt fits them height should be tall enough to use
properly without the booster. the lap/shoulder belt without a
booster.
Some states also require children to
use a booster until they reach a
given age or weight (e.g., 6 years or
60 lbs). Be sure to check current
laws in the state or states where you
intend to drive.

When Can a Larger Child Sit in Of course, children vary widely. And If you decide that a child can safely
Front while age may be one indicator of ride up front, be sure to:
The National Highway Traffic Safety when a child can safely ride in the
Administration and Transport front. There are other important Carefully read the owners manual
Canada recommend that all children factors you should consider. and make sure you understand all
age 12 and under be properly seat belt instructions and all safety
restrained in a back seat. Maturity information.
To safely ride in front, a child must
Even with advanced front airbag, the be able to follow the rules, including Move the vehicle seat to the rear-
back seat is the safest place for a sitting properly, and wearing the seat most position.
child of any age or size. belt properly throughout a ride.
Have the child sit up straight, back
If the passengers front airbag is on, Physical Size against the seat, and feet on or
and it inflates in a moderate to Physically, a child must be large near the floor.
severe frontal collision, the airbag enough for the lap/shoulder belt to
can cause serious injuries to a child properly fit (see pages 14 and 50 ). If Check that the childs seat belt is
who is unrestrained, improperly the seat belt does not fit properly, properly and securely positioned.
restrained, sitting too close to the with or without the child sitting on a
airbag, or out of position. booster, the child should not sit in Supervise the child. Even mature
the front. children sometimes need to be
The side airbag also poses risks. If reminded to fasten the seat belts
any part of a larger childs body is in or sit properly.
the path of a deploying side airbag,
the child could receive possibly
serious injuries.

Additional Safety Precautions Do not put any accessories on a seat

Do not let a child wear a seat belt belt. Devices intended to improve a
across the neck. This could result in childs comfort or reposition the
serious neck injuries during a crash. shoulder part of a seat belt can make
the belt less effective, and increase
Do not let a child put the shoulder the chance of serious injury in a
part of a seat belt behind the back or crash.
under the arm. This could cause
very serious injuries during a crash.
It also increases the chance that the
child will slide under the belt in a
crash and be injured.
Two children should never use the

same seat belt. If they do, they could
be very seriously injured in a crash.

Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Your vehicles exhaust contains With the tailgate open, air flow can
carbon monoxide gas. You should pull exhaust gas into your vehicles
have no problem with carbon Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. interior and create a hazardous
monoxide entering the vehicle in Breathing it can cause condition. If you must drive with the
normal driving if you maintain your unconsciousness and even kill tailgate open, open all the windows
vehicle properly. you. and set the heating and cooling
Have the exhaust system inspected system/climate control system as
for leaks whenever: Avoid any enclosed areas or shown below.
activities that expose you to
The vehicle is raised for an oil carbon monoxide. If you must sit in your parked vehicle,
change. even in an unconfined area, with the
You notice a change in the sound engine running, adjust the heating
of the exhaust. High levels of carbon monoxide can and cooling system/climate control
The vehicle was in an accident collect rapidly in enclosed areas, system as follows:
that may have damaged the under- such as a garage. Do not run the
side. engine with the garage door closed. 1. Select the Fresh Air mode.
Even with the door open, run the 2. Select the mode.
engine only long enough to move the 3. Turn the fan on high speed.
vehicle out of the garage. 4. Set the temperature control to a
comfortable setting.

Safety Labels
These labels are in the locations DASHBOARD

shown. They warn you of potential U.S. models only
hazards that could cause serious
injury. Read these labels carefully. SUN VISOR
U.S. models
If a label comes off or becomes hard
to read (except for the U.S.
dashboard label which is removed by
the owner), contact your Honda
dealer for a replacement.
HOOD
Canadian models
RADIATOR CAP

Main Menu
56
Main Menu
Instruments and Controls
This section gives information about Control Locations ............................ 58 Mirrors ............................................ 102
the controls and displays that Instrument Panel ............................. 59 Parking Brake ................................ 103
contribute to the daily operation of Instrument Panel Indicators ........... 60 Interior Convenience Items .......... 104
your Honda. All the essential Maintenance Required Indicator ... 65 Clock ........................................... 105
controls are within easy reach. Gauges .............................................. 66 Center Table .............................. 105
Controls Near the Steering Beverage Holders ...................... 106
Wheel ............................................ 68 Sunglasses Holder ..................... 107
Windshield Wipers and Washers .. 69 Sun Visor .................................... 108
Turn Signal ....................................... 71 Vanity Mirror ............................. 108
Headlights......................................... 71 Rear Compartment .................... 108
Instrument Panel Brightness ......... 72 Glove Box ................................... 109
Hazard Warning ............................... 73 Accessory Power Sockets......... 109
Rear Window Defogger .................. 73 Center Pocket ............................ 110
Steering Wheel Adjustment ........... 74 Coin Holder ................................ 110
Keys and Locks ................................ 75 Storage Box ................................ 111
Immobilizer System......................... 76 Coat Hook ................................... 111
Ignition Switch ................................. 77 Interior Lights ................................ 112
Door Locks ....................................... 78
Power Door Locks ....................... 78
Childproof Door Locks ............... 79
Tailgate ......................................... 79
Remote Transmitter ........................ 81
Sliding Doors .................................... 84
Seats .................................................. 88
Seat Heaters ..................................... 98
Power Windows ............................... 99
Instruments and Controls 57

Control Locations
POWER SLIDING MIRROR INSTRUMENT CLOCK HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P.116)

DOOR SWITCHES CONTROLS PANEL (P.105) CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P.121)
(P.85) (P.102) INDICATORS
(P.60)
GAUGES (P.66)
POWER DOOR
LOCK SWITCH
(P.78)
REAR A/C UNIT
CONTROL
(P.123)
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
REAR ENTERTAINMENT
SYSTEM
(P.126, 145)
SEAT HEATER
SWITCH
(P.98)
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE HOOD RELEASE HANDLE

(P.169) (P.170)
58 Instruments and Controls

Instrument Panel
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR

INDICATOR (P.64) (P.61)
(P.62)
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.64) (P.61)
(P.62) PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE REQUIRED (P.60)
INDICATOR
(P.65)
SIDE AIRBAG
OFF
INDICATOR
(P.61)
LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
(P.64)
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR POWER SLIDING SEAT BELT REMINDER

(P.60, 252) DOOR INDICATOR INDICATOR (P.60)
(P.62)
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.60, 252)
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR DOOR AND BRAKE LAMP MONITOR
(P.253) (P.159) (P.63)
The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel Indicators
The instrument panel has many U.S. Canada Seat Belt Reminder
indicators to give you important Indicator
information about your vehicle. This indicator comes on when you
Parking Brake and Brake System turn the ignition switch to ON (II). It
Malfunction Indicator Indicator reminds you and your passengers to
Lamp This indicator has two functions: fasten your seat belts. A beeper also
See page 253 . sounds if you have not fastened your
This indicator comes on when you seat belt.
Low Oil Pressure turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Indicator It is a reminder to check the If you do not fasten your seat belt,
The engine can be severely damaged parking brake. Driving with the the beeper will stop after a few
if this indicator flashes or stays on parking brake not fully released seconds but the indicator stays on
when the engine is running. For can damage the brakes and tires. until you do. Both the indicator and
more information, see page 252 . the beeper stay off if you fasten your
If it remains lit after you fully seat belt before turning on the
Charging System release the parking brake while ignition.
Indicator the engine is running, or if it
If this indicator comes on when the comes on while driving, there
engine is running, the battery is not could be a problem with the brake
being charged. For more information, system. For more information, see
see page 252 . page 254 .

Supplemental Restraint Side Airbag Off Indicator U.S. Canada

System Indicator
This indicator comes on when you This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to ON (II). If turn the ignition switch to ON (II). If Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
it comes on at any other time, it it comes on at any other time, it Indicator
indicates a potential problem with indicates that the passengers side This indicator normally comes on for
your front airbags or automatic seat airbag has automatically shut off. a few seconds when you turn the
belt tensioners. This indicator will For more information, see page 31 . ignition switch to ON (II), and when
also alert you to a potential problem the ignition switch is turned to
with your side airbags, passengers START (III). If it comes on at any
side airbag automatic cutoff system, other time, there is a problem in the
drivers seat position sensor, or front ABS. If this happens, have your
passengers weight sensors. For vehicle checked by your Honda
more information, see page 30 . dealer. With this indicator on, your
vehicle still has normal braking
ability but no anti-lock. For more
information, see page 190 .

Traction Control System Immobilizer System Power Sliding Door

(TCS) Indicator Indicator Indicator
This indicator has three functions: This indicator comes on for a few EX and EX-L models only
seconds when you turn the ignition This indicator comes on for a few
1. It comes on as a reminder that you switch to ON (II). It will then go off seconds when you turn the ignition
have turned off the Traction if you have inserted a properly-coded switch to ON (II). If it comes on at
Control System. ignition key. If it is not a properly- any other time, there is a problem in
coded key, the indicator will blink the power sliding door system. With
2. It flashes when the TCS is and the engine will not start (see this indicator on, move the main
regulating wheelspin. page 76 ). switch on the dashboard to the OFF
position, and have the system
3. If it comes on and stays on when This indicator also blinks several checked by your Honda dealer as
the Traction Control System is on, times when you turn the ignition soon as possible. You can still open
it indicates that there is a problem switch from ON (II) to ACCESSORY or close each sliding door manually.
in the TCS. (I) or LOCK (0). For more information on the power
sliding doors, see page 84 .
This indicator also comes on when
you turn the ignition to ON (II) and
goes off after the engine starts. See
page 192 for more information on
the TCS.

Door and Brake Lamp Monitor All the indicators in the monitor Turn Signal and
display come on when you turn the Hazard Warning
ignition switch to ON (II). The Indicators
indicators go off after the engine The left or right turn signal indicator
starts and the tailgate and all doors blinks when you signal a lane change
are closed tightly. or turn. If the indicators do not blink
or blink rapidly, it usually means one
of the turn signal bulbs is burned out
The appropriate light comes on in (see page 222 ). Replace the bulb as
this display if the tailgate or any door soon as possible, since other drivers
is not closed tightly. If a brake light cannot see that you are signaling.
does not work, the BRAKE LAMP
indicator comes on when you push When you turn on the Hazard
the brake pedal with the ignition Warning switch, both turn signal
switch to ON (II). lights blink. All turn signals on the
outside of the vehicle should flash.
A burned out brake light is a hazard
when drivers behind you cannot tell
you are braking. Have your brake
lights repaired right away.

Low Fuel Indicator High Beam Indicator Cruise Control Indicator

LOW FUEL
INDICATOR This indicator comes on with the This indicator comes on when you
high beam headlights. See page set the cruise control. See page
71 for information on the headlight 160 for information on operating the
controls. cruise control.
This indicator comes on as a On Canadian models, this indicator Washer Level Indicator
reminder that you must refuel soon. comes on with reduced brightness
when the Daytime Running Lights Canadian models only
(DRL) are on (see page 72 ). This indicator comes on when the
washer fluid level is low. Add washer
Daytime Running fluid when you see this indicator
Lights Indicator come on (see page 216 ).
Canadian models only
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to ON (II)
with the headlight switch off and the
parking brake set. It should go off if
you turn on the headlights or release
the parking brake. If it comes on at
any other time, it means there is a
problem with the DRL. There may
also be a problem with the high
beam headlights.

Maintenance Required Indicator
Maintenance Required Between 6,000 miles (9,600 km) and

Indicator 7,500 miles (12,000 km), it will light
This indicator reminds you that it is for 2 seconds when you first turn the
time to take your vehicle in for ignition switch to ON (II), and then
scheduled maintenance. flash for 10 seconds.
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules
for Normal and Severe Driving If you exceed 7,500 miles (12,000
Conditions on pages 205 and 206 . km) without having the scheduled
maintenance performed, this
For the first 6,000 miles (9,600 km) indicator will remain on as a constant
after the Maintenance Required reminder.
SELECT/RESET BUTTON
Indicator is reset, it will come on for
2 seconds when you turn the ignition Your dealer will reset this indicator
switch to ON (II). after completing the scheduled 2. Press and hold the Select/Reset
maintenance. If this maintenance is button in the instrument panel,
done by someone other than your then turn the ignition switch to
Honda dealer, reset the indicator as ON (II).
follows.
3. Hold the button for about 10
1. Turn off the engine. seconds until the indicator goes
off.

Gauges
Odometer
This shows the total distance your
vehicle has been driven. It measures
TACHOMETER SPEEDOMETER FUEL GAUGE TEMPERATURE miles in U.S. models and kilometers
GAUGE in Canadian models.
It is illegal under U.S. federal law and
Canadian provincial regulations to
disconnect, reset, or alter the
odometer with the intent to change
the number of miles or kilometers
indicated.
Fuel Gauge
This shows how much fuel you have.
It may show slightly more or less
than the actual amount. The needle
returns to the bottom after you turn
off the ignition.
NOTICE: Avoid driving with an

extremely low f uel level. Running out
TRIP METER ODOMETER of f uel could cause the engine to
misf ire, damaging the catalytic
MAINTENANCE TRIP METER SELECT/RESET BUTTON converter.
REQUIRED INDICATOR

Gauges
Trip Meter Temperature Gauge

The trip meter shows the number of This shows the temperature of the
miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) engines coolant. During normal
driven since you last reset it. operation, the pointer should rise to
about the middle of the gauge. In
There are two trip meters: Trip A severe driving conditions, the pointer
and Trip B. Switch between these may rise to near the upper white
displays by pressing the Select/ mark. If it reaches the red (Hot)
Reset button repeatedly. Each trip mark, pull safely to the side of the
meter works independently, so you road. Turn to page 250 for
can keep track of two different instructions and precautions on
distances. checking the engines cooling
system.
To reset a trip meter, display it, and
then press and hold the Select/Reset
button until the number resets to
0.0.

Controls Near the Steering Wheel
POWER SLIDING DOOR WINDSHIELD SHIFT LEVER HAZARD WARNING

(EX and EX-L models) WIPERS/WASHERS BUTTON
TRACTION CONTROL
SYSTEM
HORN
CRUISE TILT
CONTROL ADJUSTMENT LIGHT CONTROL PASSENGER AIRBAG
SWITCH OFF INDICATOR
MIRROR CONTROL HEADLIGHTS/ REAR WINDOW
TURN SIGNALS DEFOGGER
To use the horn, press the pad around the H logo.

Windshield Wipers and Washers
Turn the rotary switch at the end of MIST: The wipers run at high speed
the lever or push down or pull the until you release the lever.
lever to select a position.
Windshield Washer: Pull the wiper
OFF: The wipers are not activated. control lever toward you and
hold it. The washers spray
INT: The length of the wiper until you release the lever.
interval is varied The wipers run at low speed,
automatically according to the then complete one more
vehicles speed. sweep after you release the
lever.
Vary the delay by turning the
INT TIME ring. If you turn it
1. OFF to the shortest delay, the
2. INT : Intermittent wipers will change to low
3. : Low speed speed operation when the
4. : High speed vehicle speed exceeds 12 mph
5. MIST (20 km/h).
6. Windshield Washers
: The wipers run at low speed.
: The wipers run at high speed.

Windshield Wipers and Washers
Rear Window Wiper and Washer The rear window washer uses the
same fluid reservoir as the wind-
shield washer.
The rear window wiper switch is

located next to the windshield wiper
switch.
To activate the rear windshield wiper,

turn the switch ON. If you turn the
switch ON, the rear windshield
wiper swings twice and then will
sweep the glass approximately every
7 seconds. If you want to use the
wiper and washer, turn and hold the
switch one position up from ON.

Turn Signal, Headlights
Turn Signal and Headlights Turn Signal Push down on the High Beams To turn on, pull the
left lever to signal a left turn and up lever back until you hear a click. The
to signal a right turn. To signal a lane blue high beam indicator will light
change, push lightly on the lever and (see page 64 ). Push it forward to
hold it. The lever will return to return to low beams.
center when you release it or
complete a turn. To flash the high beams, pull the
lever back lightly, then release it.
Headlights On Rotating the The high beams will stay on as long
switch on the left lever to the as you hold the lever back.
position turns on the parking
lights, taillights, instrument panel
lights, side-marker lights, and rear
license plate lights. Turning the
1. Turn signal switch to the position turns
2. Off on the headlights. If you leave the
3. Parking and indicator lights lights on with the ignition switch in
4. Headlights on ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0), you
5. High beams will hear a reminder chime when you
6. Flash high beams open the drivers door.

Headlights, Instrument Panel Brightness
Automatic Lighting Off Feature The lights will turn on again when Instrument Panel Brightness
On EX and EX-L models you unlock or open the drivers door.
This turns off the headlights, If you unlock the door, but do not
parking lights, taillights, side marker open it within 15 seconds, the lights
lights, license plate lights, and will go off. With the drivers door
instrument panel lights within 15 open, you will hear a lights-on
seconds of removing the key from reminder chime.
the ignition switch and closing the
drivers door. Daytime Running Lights
(Canadian Models)
This feature activates if you leave With the headlight switch off, the
the headlight switch in the high beam headlights and the high INSTRUMENT PANEL
or position, remove the key, beam indicator come on with BRIGHTNESS CONTROL KNOB
then open and close the drivers door. reduced brightness when you turn
If you remove the key from the the ignition switch to ON (II) and The knob on the instrument panel
ignition switch with the headlight release the parking brake. They controls the brightness of the instru-
switch on, but do not open the door remain on until you turn the ignition ment panel lights. Turn the knob to
and get out, the lights will turn off off, even if you set the parking brake. adjust the brightness.
after 10 minutes.
The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn them on
with the switch.

Hazard Warning, Rear Window Defogger
Hazard Warning Rear Window Defogger
EX and EX-L models Vehicles with Navigaition System
Push the button to the left of the The rear window defogger will clear Make sure the rear window is clear
clock to turn on the hazard warning fog, frost, and thin ice from the and you have good visibility before
lights (four-way flashers). This window. Push the defogger button to starting to drive.
causes all four outside turn signals turn it on and off. The indicator
and both indicators in the instrument above the button lights to show the
panel to flash. Use the hazard defogger is on. If you do not turn it
warning lights if you need to park in off, the defogger will shut itself off
a dangerous area near heavy traffic, after about 15 minutes. It also shuts
or if your vehicle is disabled. off when you turn off the ignition.
You have to turn it on again when
you restart the vehicle.
CONTINUED

Rear Window Defogger, Steering Wheel Adjustment
Steering Wheel Adjustment

See page 17 for important safety
information about how to properly
position the steering wheel.
Make any steering wheel adjustment

before you start driving.
Adjusting the steering wheel

position while driving may
LX model cause you to lose control of the
vehicle and be seriously injured 2. Move the steering wheel so it
The defogger wires on the inside of in a crash. points toward your chest, not
the rear window can be accidentally toward your face. Make sure you
damaged. When cleaning the glass, Adjust the steering wheel only can see the instrument panel
always wipe side-to-side. when the vehicle is stopped. gauges and indicators.
3. Push the lever up to lock the

1. Push the lever under the steering steering wheel in position.
column all the way down.
4. Make sure you have securely
locked the steering wheel in place
by trying to move it up and down.

Keys and Locks
You should have received a key These keys contain electronic

KEY MASTER VALET KEY number tag with your keys. You will circuits that are activated by the
NUMBER KEYS (GRAY) need this key number if you ever Immobilizer System. They will not
TAG (BLACK)
have to get a lost key replaced. Use work to start the engine if the
only Honda-approved key blanks. circuits are damaged.
Protect the keys from direct

sunlight, high temperature, and
high humidity.
Do not drop the keys or set heavy

objects on them.
The master key fits all the locks on Keep the keys away from liquids.
your vehicle. The valet key works If they get wet, dry them
only in the ignition, the door locks, immediately with a soft cloth.
and the tailgate. You can keep the
glove box locked when you leave The keys do not contain batteries.
your vehicle and the valet key at a Do not try to take them apart.
parking facility.

Immobilizer System
The Immobilizer System protects The system may not recognize your As required by the FCC:
your vehicle from theft. If an keys coding if another immobilizer This device complies with Part 15 of the
improperly-coded key (or other key or other metal object (i.e. key FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
device) is used, the engines fuel fob) is near the ignition switch when following two conditions: (1) This device
system is disabled. you insert the key. may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any
When you turn the ignition switch to If the system repeatedly does not interference received, including
ON (II), the Immobilizer System recognize the coding of your key, interference that may cause undesired
indicator should come on for a few contact your Honda dealer. operation.
seconds, then go out. If the indicator
starts to blink, it means the system Do not attempt to alter this system Changes or modifications not expressly
does not recognize the coding of the or add other devices to it. Electrical approved by the party responsible for
key. Turn the ignition switch to problems could result that may make compliance could void the users
LOCK (0), remove the key, reinsert your vehicle undriveable. authority to operate the equipment.
it, and turn the switch to ON (II)
again. If you have lost your key and you This device complies with Industry
cannot start the engine, contact a Canada Standard RSS-210.
Honda dealer. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.

Ignition Switch
LOCK (0) You can insert or START (III) Use this position
remove the key only in this position. only to start the engine. The switch
To turn the key, the shift lever must returns to ON (II) when you let go of
be in Park, and you must push the the key.
key in slightly.
You will hear a reminder beeper if
If the front wheels are turned, the you leave the key in the ignition
anti-theft lock may make it difficult switch in the LOCK (0) or
to turn the key. Firmly turn the ACCESSORY (I) position and open
steering wheel to the left or right as the drivers door. Remove the key to
you turn the key. turn off the beeper.
ACCESSORY (I) You can The shift lever must be in Park

The ignition switch has four operate the audio system and the before you can remove the key from
positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY accessory power sockets in this the ignition switch.
(I), ON (II), and START (III). position.
ON (II) This is the normal key

position when driving. Several of the
indicators on the instrument panel
come on as a test when you turn the
ignition switch from ACCESSORY
(I) to ON (II).

Door Locks
Power Door Locks Lockout Prevention

With the drivers door open and the
MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH LOCK TAB key in the ignition, both master door
lock switches are disabled. They are
not disabled if the drivers door is
closed. Pushing the switch down on
the open passengers door will lock
all doors and the tailgate.
To lock all of the doors and the The lock tab on the front passengers
tailgate, press the master door lock door locks and unlocks only that
switch on either front door, press the door. Pulling up on the drivers door
lock tab down on the drivers door, lock tab only unlocks the drivers
or use the key on the outside lock. door.
Pressing up on either master door To unlock the drivers door from the
lock switch will unlock all of the outside, turn the key and release it.
doors and the tailgate. If you turn and hold it, all doors and
the tailgate unlock. All four doors
and the tailgate unlock when you use
the key in the passengers door.

Door Locks
Childproof Door Locks On EX and EX-L models Tailgate

With the childproof door locks on,
automatic operation with the inside
Lock door handle is disabled.
Unlock
LOCK
LEVER
The childproof door locks are Use your key to lock and unlock the
designed to prevent children seated tailgate.
in the rear from accidentally opening
the rear sliding doors. Each door has On EX and EX-L models
a lock lever near the edge. With the You can also lock and unlock the
lever in the LOCK position, the door tailgate with the remote transmitter
cannot be opened from the inside (see page 81 ).
regardless of the position of the lock
knob. To open the door, slide the
lock knob forward, and use the
outside door handle.
CONTINUED

Door Locks
Keep the tailgate closed at all times

while driving to avoid damaging the
HANDLE tailgate and to prevent exhaust gas
from getting into the interior. See
Carbon Monoxide Hazard on page
54 .
LOCK
TAB
To open the tailgate, pull the handle, The tailgate also has a lock tab on
then lift up. To close the tailgate, use the inside.
the inner handle to pull it down, then To lock the tailgate without the key
press down on the back edge. or the remote transmitter, push the
lock tab down and close the tailgate.

Remote Transmitter
UNLOCK Press this button once PANIC Press this button for
LED to unlock the drivers door. Push it about 1 second to attract attention;
twice to unlock the other doors and the horn will sound and the exterior
the tailgate. Some exterior and lights will flash for about 30 seconds.
UNLOCK LOCK
BUTTON BUTTON interior lights will flash twice when To cancel panic mode, press any
you push the button the first time. If other button on the remote
you do not open any door or the transmitter or turn the ignition
tailgate within 30 seconds, they will switch to ON (II).
automatically relock.
PANIC
BUTTON
When you press the UNLOCK
button, the front and rear individual
map lights and the cargo area light,
On EX and EX-L models depending on their switch positions,
LOCK Press this button to lock will come on (see page 113 ). If you
all doors and the tailgate. Some do not open any door or the tailgate,
exterior and interior lights will flash. the lights stay on for about 10
This button does not work if any seconds, then go out. If you relock
door or the tailgate is not fully closed the doors and the tailgate with the
or key is in the ignition switch. remote transmitter before 10
seconds have elapsed, the lights will
go off immediately.
CONTINUED

Remote Transmitter
Opening or Closing the Power Sliding Remote Transmitter Care

Doors Avoid dropping or throwing the
transmitter.
LED
Protect the transmitter from
extreme temperatures.
DRIVERS
SIDE Do not immerse the transmitter in
SLIDING
DOOR any liquid.
BUTTON
PASSENGERS If you lose a transmitter, the
SIDE replacement needs to be
SLIDING
DOOR reprogrammed by a Honda dealer.
BUTTON POWER SLIDING DOOR MAIN SWITCH
You can open or close each rear If the power sliding door MAIN
sliding door with the remote switch on the dashboard is in the
transmitter. The right button OFF position, you cannot open or
controls the passengers side door close the sliding doors with the
and the left button controls the remote transmitter.
drivers side door.

Remote Transmitter
Replacing the Transmitter Battery As required by the FCC:

This device complies with Part 15 of the
ROUND FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
COVER following two conditions: (1) This device
CUSHION
RING may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any
Open interference received, including
BATTERY interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly

approved by the party responsible for
Close compliance could void the users
authority to operate the equipment.
If it takes several pushes on the To replace the battery, move the
button to lock or unlock the doors round cover on the back of the This device complies with Industry
and the tailgate, replace the battery transmitter by turning it Canada Standard RSS-210.
as soon as possible. counterclockwise with a coin. Insert Operation is subject to the following two
Battery type: CR2025 a new battery with the side facing conditions: (1) this device may not cause
up. Reinstall the cushion ring. Align interference, and (2) this device must
the mark on the cover with accept any interference that may cause
the mark on the transmitter. undesired operation of the device.
Set the cover in place and turn it
clockwise.

Sliding Doors
Opening and Closing Manual Power Sliding Doors To open and close the power doors,
Sliding Doors The doors on EX and EX-L models pull and release the inside or outside
LX models are electrically powered and can be door handles. They will close
To open, pull the inside or outside operated with the remote transmitter, automatically.
door handle, and slide the door back. the door handles, or the dashboard
It will latch in the fully open position. switches. To operate the doors: Auto-Reverse
When opening from the inside, the Each power sliding door has an auto-
childproof door lock must be The shift lever must be in Park. reverse feature. If a door meets
unlocked. resistance while closing, it will beep
The MAIN switch must be in the three times and reverse direction.
To close, pull either handle, and slide ON position. However, the door may not reverse
the door closed. Make sure the door immediately and may cause some
is closed and latched securely before The doors must be unlocked. bruising or discomfort. Always make
driving, and all passengers are clear sure passengers and objects are
of the sliding doors before closing If you shift out of Park while a door clear of the doors before closing
them. is closing, you will hear a beep until them.
the door closes. Make sure both
door are closed before you start Also check that passengers,
driving. especially children, do not have their
hands on the edge of the sliding door
If you shift out of Park while a door or on the door pillar. The auto-
is opening, you will hear a reverse motor stops working when
continuous tone and the door will the door is about to latch so the
stop moving. If you keep driving, the motor can pull the door shut.
tone will continue until you stop and
close the door.

Sliding Doors
Dashboard Switches To open a power sliding door, push

and release the bottom of the
Closing a power sliding door POWER SLIDING DOOR MAIN SWITCH appropriate switch. If you forget to
while any part of a passenger is unlock the door, you will hear three
in the doors path can cause beeps. Unlock the door and try again.
serious injury.
To close a sliding door, push and
Make sure all passengers are release the top of the switch.
clear of the doorway before POWER
closing a sliding door. SLIDING To stop a door, push either the top or
DOOR bottom of the switch. The door will
SWITCHES stop and you will hear three beeps.
If a person or object is in the way Push the switch again to resume
after the door begins to close, the movement.
door handles cannot be used to stop The dashboard switches to the left
the door. To stop the door, use the of the steering column allow you to When the MAIN switch is in the
dashboard switches or the remote open or close the power sliding doors. OFF position, you have to operate
transmitter. the doors manually. The door will be
The MAIN switch on the dashboard difficult to move; this is normal. Do
controls power to the sliding doors. not use force or try to move the door
rapidly; you could damage its motor.
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Sliding Doors
Remote Transmitter Locking the Doors Refueling

When you release the fuel fill door,
LED LOCK KNOB the drivers side sliding door
automatically locks so it cannot open
DRIVERS and interfere with the fuel door. If a
SIDE passenger attempts to unlock the
SLIDING door by cycling the lock knob several
DOOR
BUTTON times, the door can be opened.
Unlock
If a passenger needs to get out while
PASSENGERS you are refueling, instruct that
SIDE SLIDING Lock
DOOR person to exit on the passengers
BUTTON side.
To open and close a power sliding Each sliding door has a lock knob After you close the fuel fill door, you
door, press the appropriate button under the inside door handle. Slide must manually unlock the sliding
for at least two seconds. If you forget the lock knob forward to unlock, and door.
to unlock the door, you will hear backward to lock.
three beeps. Unlock the door and try
again. When you drive with children in your
vehicle, use the childproof door
To stop movement, push the locks (see page 79 ). This will
appropriate door button; you will prevent children from opening the
hear three beeps. Push the same doors accidentally.
button again and the door will
reverse direction.

Sliding Doors
Parking Facing Downhill Power Sliding Door Problems If the battery is disconnected or goes
When parking facing downhill, make dead, close the sliding door
sure the doors are latched in the completely by hand, or turn the
fully open position, and then hold the MAIN switch on, and hold the door
door open for your passengers. Do switch until each door closes
not pull the inside or outside door completely. If it still does not operate
handle, or the door will slam shut. properly after the battery is
reconnected, have your vehicle
On EX, EX-L models Make sure the checked by a Honda dealer.
MAIN switch is in the ON position.
When parking facing downhill on a

steep grade, the power sliding doors POWER SLIDING DOOR INDICATOR
may not open or close as they do
normally. If the Power Sliding Door indicator
comes on and stays on, there is a
problem in the system. Turn the
MAIN switch to OFF, and have the
system inspected by a Honda dealer.

Seats
Passenger Seating
Convertible Second Row Bucket
Seats
There are bucket seats with
armrests for two front passengers,
bucket seats with armrests for two
passengers in the second row, and a
bench seat for three passengers in
the third row.
For greater cargo capacity, the seats

in the second row can be removed,
and the bench seat in the third row
can be folded into the floor.

Seats
The EX and EX-L models have a Manual Seat Adjustments To adjust the bucket seats in the
power adjustable drivers seat. All second row, pull up the lever on the
other models have manual drivers front of the seat bottom.
seat adjustments.
The front passengers seat, and the

seats in the second and third rows
adjust manually.
Make all seat adjustments before

you start driving.
See pages 11 13 for important safety

information and warnings about how to
properly position the seats and seat-
backs.
To adjust the seat forward and

backward, pull up on the lever under
the seat cushions front edge. Move
the seat to the desired position, and
release the lever. Try to move the
seat to make sure it is locked in
position. CONTINUED

Seats
Drivers Seat Manual Height

Adjustment
HANDLE
To change the seat-back angle of the To adjust the seat-back angle of the
front seat, pull up on the lever on the third seat, open the tailgate. Pull the On LX model
outside of the seat bottom. handle on the back of the seat-back, The height of your drivers seat is
move the seat-back to the desired adjustable. Turn the front dial on the
To change the seat-back angle of the position, and release the handle. Let outside of the seat cushion to raise
bucket seats in the second row, pull the seat-back latch in the new the front of the seat bottom, and turn
forward on the lever on the outside position. the rear dial to raise the rear.
of the seat-back.
Make all adjustments before you
start driving.

Seats
Power Seat Adjustments Raises or lowers the

On EX and EX-L models seat.
See pages 11 13 for important safety
information and warnings about how to
properly position the seats and seat-
backs. Adjusts the seat-
back angle forward
The controls for the power or backward.
adjustable drivers seat are on the
outside edge of the seat bottom. You
can adjust the power seat with the
ignition switch in any position. Make
all seat adjustments before you start
driving. Moves the seat
forward and
Moving the long horizontal switch backward.
adjusts the seat bottom in several
directions. The seat bottom adjusts
in the direction you move the switch. Moves the front of
The short vertical switch adjusts the the seat up or down
seat back angle. and the rear of the
seat up or down.

Seats
Drivers Lumbar Support Armrests Head Restraints

See page 13 for important safety
information and a warning about how to
properly position the head restraints.
Your vehicle is equipped with head

restraints in all seating positions to
help protect you and your
passengers from whiplash and other
injuries.
They are most effective when you

adjust them so the back of the
occupants head rests against the
On EX and EX-L models An armrest is located on each of the center of the restraint.
To change the lumbar support, move front seats and on each side of the
the lever on the right side of the second row seats. Pivot it down to
seat-back forward or backward. use it. When you remove the bucket
Keep moving the lever forward or seats in the second row, pivot the
backward until you find a suitable armrests up out of the way.
position.

Seats
Third Seat Access
RELEASE
BUTTON
The head restraints adjust for height.

You need both hands to adjust the To get into or out of the third row When the seat on the passengers
restraint. Do not attempt to adjust it seat, walk between the second row side is moved to the center, walk
while driving. To raise it, pull upward. seats. through the passengers side to get
To lower the restraint, push the into or out of the third row seat.
release button sideways, and push
the restraint down.

Seats
Moving the Second Row Bucket Install the floor covers over the outer
Seat floor hooks on the passengers side
as shown.
LOCK
RELEASE
LEVER
The second row bucket seat on the Unlock the seat from the floor by
passengers side can be moved to the pulling the lock release lever under Make sure the seat is securely
center to provide access to the third the seat cushions front edge and locked in place before driving. A seat
row seat. lifting the rear of the seat. that is not locked in place could fly
around and cause injury in a sudden
Remove the two floor covers Slide the seat toward the center of stop or crash.
between the bucket seats in the the vehicle.
second row by carefully prying on Reverse this procedure to move the
the back edge of the covers with a Push the back of the seat down over seat back to the outside.
flat-tipped screwdriver. the floor hooks. Make sure the seat
is securely locked in place.

Seats
Removing the Bucket Seats in the the seat cushions front edge and To reinstall the seat, hook the front
Second Row lifting the rear of the seat. of the seat to the floor, then push the
back into the locks. Make sure both
the front and the back of the seat are
securely latched before driving.
LOCK RELEASE LEVER
Both seats can be removed to give Unhook the front of the seat from
more cargo capacity. the floor by pulling it back slightly,
then pivoting it upward.
To remove a seat:
Always remove an unsecured seat
Pull up the seat-back angle from the vehicle before driving. A
adjustment lever, and fold the seat- seat that is not locked in place could
back forward. be thrown about and cause injury in
a sudden stop or crash.
Unlock the seat from the floor by
pulling the lock release lever under

Seats
Folding the Third Row Magic

Seat
RELEASE BUTTON HANDLE
To create more cargo space, you can 2. Store the head restraints in the 3. Unlock the seat-back by pulling
fold the third row Magic Seat into side cargo net. To install the side the handle. Push the seat-back
the floor recess. cargo net, hook the four loops on forward.
To fold the seat: the net to the tabs on the left side
panel.
1. Remove the head restraints by
pushing the release buttons and Make sure the head restraint legs
pulling the restraints out. are inside the cargo net so they do
not damage the seat as you fold it.

Seats
4. Pull the handle on the back of the Make sure all items in the cargo area
seat cushion while you pull the are secured. Loose items can fly
entire seat towards you with the forward and cause injury if you have
strap. Pivot the seat into the floor to brake hard. See Carrying Cargo
recess. Make sure the strap is on page 176 .
above the seat.
HANDLE HANDLE
2. Pull up on the handle on the seat-

back, and pull the seat-back
upright with the strap. Make sure
To return the seat to the upright the seat is securely locked in place.
Make sure the center shoulder belt position:
is stored in the holder and the outer 3. Reinstall the head restraints.
shoulder belts are positioned on each 1. Pull the seat out of the recess by
hook whenever the third seat is pulling on the handle and the strap.
folded. Pivot the seat forward all the way.

Seat Heaters
In HI, the heater turns off when the Follow these precautions when using
seat gets warm, and turns back on the seat heaters:
after the seats temperature drops.
Use the HI setting only to heat the
In LO, the heater does not cycle with seats quickly, because it draws
temperature change. large amounts of current from the
battery.
If the engine is left idling for an

extended period, do not use the
seat heaters, even on the LO
setting. It can weaken the battery,
causing hard starting.
On EX-L model
Both front seats are equipped with Because of the sensors for the side
seat heaters. The ignition switch airbag system, there is no heater in
must be in the ON (II) position to the passengers seat-back.
use them. The seat heater switch is
located on each front door. Push the
front of the switch, HI, to rapidly
heat up the seat.
After the seat reaches a comfortable
temperature, select LO by pushing
the back of the switch. This will keep
the seat warm.

Power Windows
Your vehicles front windows are DRIVERS WINDOW MAIN SWITCH

electrically-powered. Turn the SWITCH
ignition switch to ON (II) to raise or Closing a power window on
lower either window. someones hands or fingers can
cause serious injury.
The rear windows are also
electrically-powered (see page 101 ). Make sure your passengers are
away from the windows before
Each front door has a switch that closing them.
controls its window. To open the
window, push the switch down and
hold it. Release the switch when you
want the window to stop. Close the
window by pulling back on the The drivers door armrest has a
switch and holding it. master power window control panel.
To open the front passengers
window, push down on the switch
and hold it down until the window
reaches the desired position. To
close the window, pull back on the
window switch. Release the switch
when the window gets to the position
you want.
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Power Windows
AUTO To open the drivers If the MAIN switch is off, the front Auto Reverse If the drivers
window fully, push the window passengers window cannot be raised window runs into any obstacle while
switch firmly down, then release it. or lowered and the rear windows it is closing automatically, it will
The window automatically goes cannot be opened or closed. Keep reverse direction, and then stop. To
down all the way. To stop the the MAIN switch off when you have close the window, remove the
window from going all the way down, children in the vehicle so they do not obstacle, then use the window switch
pull back on the window switch injure themselves by operating the again.
briefly. windows unintentionally.
Auto reverse stops sensing when the
To close the drivers window fully, window is almost closed. You should
pull back the window switch firmly, always check that all passengers and
then release it. The window objects are away from the window
automatically goes all the way up. To before closing it.
stop the window from going all the
way up, push down on the window
switch briefly.
To open or close the drivers window

partially, push down or pull back on
the window switch lightly and hold it.
The window will stop when you
release the switch.

Power Windows
If your vehicles battery is The power window system has a key-

disconnected or goes dead, or the off delay function. The windows will
drivers window fuse is removed, the still operate for up to 10 minutes
AUTO function will be disabled. The after you turn off the ignition.
power window system needs to be Opening either front door cancels
reset after reconnecting the battery the delay function. You must turn
or installing the fuse. the ignition switch to ON (II) again
before you can operate the windows.
1. Start the engine. Push down and
hold the drivers window switch
until the window is fully open.
REAR WINDOW SWITCHES
2. Pull and hold the drivers window
switch to close the window You can open or close each rear
completely, then hold the switch window with the switches on the
for a second or two more. drivers door armrest. The right
switch controls the passengers side
If the power windows do not operate rear window, and the left switch
properly after resetting, have your controls the drivers side window. To
vehicle checked by a Honda dealer. open the window, push the switch
down and hold it. Release the switch
when you want the window to stop.
Close the window by pulling back on
the switch and holding it.

Mirrors
Adjusting the Power Mirrors

SELECTOR SWITCH
TAB
ADJUSTMENT SWITCH
Keep the inside and outside mirrors
clean and adjusted for best visibility. 1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II). 3. Push the appropriate edge of the
Be sure to adjust the mirrors before adjustment switch to move the
you start driving. 2. Move the selector switch to L mirror right, left, up, or down.
(drivers side) or R (passengers
The inside mirror has day and night side). 4. When you finish, move the
positions. The night position reduces selector switch to the center (off)
glare from headlights behind you. position. This turns off the
Flip the tab on the bottom edge of adjustment switch to keep your
the mirror to select the day or night settings.
position.

Mirrors, Parking Brake
Power Mirror Heaters Parking Brake NOTICE: Driving the vehicle with the
parking brake applied can damage the
rear brakes and axles.
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON PARKING BRAKE PEDAL
Canadian Models To apply the parking brake, push the

The outside mirrors are heated to parking brake pedal down with your
remove fog and frost. With the foot. To release the parking brake,
ignition switch in the ON (II) push on the pedal again. The parking
position, turn on the heaters by brake indicator on the instrument
pressing the button. The indicator in panel should go out when the
the button comes on as a reminder. parking brake is fully released with
Press the button again to turn the the engine running (see page 60 ).
heaters off.

Interior Convenience Items
REAR COAT HOOK BEVERAGE CENTER BEVERAGE HOLDER, SUN VISOR SUNGLASSES
COMPARTMENT HOLDER TABLE COIN HOLDER HOLDER
CLOCK
VANITY
MIRROR
GLOVE BOX
CENTER
POCKET
ACCESSORY STORAGE
ACCESSORY POWER BOX
POWER SOCKET
SOCKET
BEVERAGE HOLDER
: EX and EX-L models only

Clock 2. Press and hold the H button until Center Table

On models without navigation system the hour advances to the desired
time.
3. Press and hold the M button until

the numbers advance to the
desired time.
You can use R to quickly set the time

to the nearest hour. If the displayed
time is before the half hour, pressing
R sets the clock back to the previous
hour. If the displayed time is after
H M R the half hour, pressing R sets the
clock forward to the beginning of the To use the center table, pull up the
The clock displays the time with the next hour. outside edge of the table until it
ignition switch in any position. For example: latches. To store it, pull the lever and
lower the table.
To set the clock: 1:06 would RESET to 1:00.
1:52 would RESET to 2:00.
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
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Beverage Holders
Be careful when you are using the
beverage holders. A spilled liquid
that is very hot can scald you or your
passengers. Spilled liquids can also
damage the upholstery, carpeting,
and electrical components in the
interior.
To use the front beverage holder,

pull on the bottom edge.
Additional beverage holders for the

front seat passengers, and beverage
Sitting on or getting under the table, The center table can be extended by holders for the passengers in the
or putting heavy objects on the table, pulling on the rear. second row, are in the center table.
may damage or deform it.
Do not put any items on the table

while driving. They may fall down or
fly around when you go around
corners or brake hard.

To protect the beverage holder, the Sunglasses Holder

TAB bottom tray is designed to break
away if you try to place a heavy
object on it. If this happens, hold the
edge of the bottom tray and pull it up
until you feel a detent.
Be careful not to damage an open

beverage holder when you get into
or out of the vehicle.
The beverage holders for the third

seat passengers are located in the
Each second row seat has a armrests on the rear side panels.
beverage holder on the outside of The inner liner can be removed if To open the sunglasses holder, push
the seat cushion. To use the you want to hold a larger cup. on the front edge. Make sure the
beverage holder, push on the tab. holder is closed while you are driving.
The beverage holder will swing open. Some larger styles of sunglasses
To close, pivot it up and push it in may not fit in the holder.
until it latches.

Sun Visor Vanity Mirror Rear Compartment
EXTENSION
SUN VISOR REAR COMPARTMENT LEVER
When using the sun visor for the Pull up the vanity mirror cover to use To open the compartment, pull the
side window, remove the support rod it. The lights come on only when the lever and lift the lid. To close, lower
from the clip and swing it out. Slide parking lights are on. the lid and push it down until it
the extension out to get more latches.
coverage on the side window.
Make sure you put the sun visor

back in place when you are getting
into or out of the vehicle.
Do not use the sun visor extension
over the rear view mirror.

Glove Box Accessory Power Sockets

These sockets are intended to supply
An open glove box can cause power for 12 volt DC accessories
serious injury to your passenger that are rated 120 watts or less (10
in a crash, even if the amps).
passenger is wearing the seat
belt. None of the sockets will power an
automotive type cigarette lighter
Always keep the glove box element. When more than one
closed while driving. socket is being used, the combined
power rating of the accessories
should be 120 watts or less
GLOVE BOX (10 amps).
Open the glove box by pulling the

bottom of the handle. Close it with a
firm push. Lock or unlock the glove
box with the master key.

Center Pocket Coin Holder

The coin holder is located in the
front beverage holder. To open it,
pull on the bottom edge. Close it
with a firm push.
CENTER
POCKET
Open the center pocket by pulling On U.S. EX-L with optional

the handle. Close it with a firm push. Rear Entertainment System
Push up the handle to open the
On EX and EX-L models center pocket.
The light in the pocket comes on
when the instrument panel lights are
on.

Storage Box Coat Hook
LOCK TAB
STORAGE BOX LID
On EX and EX-L models To remove the box for cleaning, To use a coat hook, push on the lid.
(Except for vehicles with navigation push on the lock tab under the seat Close it with a firm push.
System) bottom and pull the tray out. Do not
A storage box is located under the try to force the box. You could Make sure the coat hook is closed
front passengers seat. To use it, pull damage it. when you are not using it. This hook
the handle and slide the box out. is not designed for large or heavy
items.

Interior Lights
Light Control Switch The individual map lights in the The cargo area light comes on
second and third rows cannot be when any door or the tailgate is
LIGHT CONTROL SWITCH turned on. opened if the light control switch
ON is in the door activated (center)
The cargo area light can be turned position. When the doors and the
DOOR
ACTIVATED on with the switch in the light. tailgate are closed, the cargo area
POSITION light can be turned on with the
When the switch is in the Door switch in the light.
Activated position:
OFF The individual map lights in the When the light control switch is in the
front come on when any door or ON position:
the tailgate is opened. When the All the individual map lights come
doors and the tailgate are closed, on and stay on as long as the
each light can be turned on and off switch remains in the ON position.
The light control switch has three with the switch next to the light.
positions: OFF, Door Activated, and The cargo area light comes on and
ON. The individual map lights in the stays on if the light control switch
second and third rows come on is in the door activated (center)
When this switch is in the OFF position: when any door or the tailgate is position.
None of the lights come on when a opened. When the doors and the
door or the tailgate is opened. tailgate are closed, each light can
be turned on and off by pushing
The individual map lights in the on the lens.
front can be turned on and off with
the switches next to the lights.

Interior Lights
On EX and EX-L models Individual Map Lights

The lights go out about six seconds
after all the doors and the tailgate FRONT REAR
are closed.
With the light control switch in the

Door Activated position, all the
individual map lights and the cargo
area light (with its switch in the
center position) come on when you
unlock the door with the remote
transmitter (see page 81 ).
With any door or the tailgate left

open, the lights stay on about 3 Turn on the front individual map Turn on each rear individual map
minutes, then go out. lights by pushing the button next to light by pushing the lens when the
each light. Push the button again to ignition switch is in the
turn it off. You can also operate ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
these lights with the light control Push the lens again to turn it off.
switch (see page 112 ). You can also operate these lights
with the light control switch (see
page 112 ).

Interior Lights
Cargo Area Light Ignition Switch Light
OFF
ON
The cargo area light has a three- The ignition switch light comes on
position switch. In the OFF position, when you open the drivers door, and
the light does not come on. In the stays on several seconds after you
center position, it comes on when close the door.
you open the tailgate. In the ON
position, it stays on continuously.
This light also works with the light

control switch (see page 112 ).

Main Menu
Comfort and Convenience Features
The heating and air conditioning Vents, Heating, and A/C .............. 116
systems in your Honda provide a Airflow Buttons .......................... 117
comfortable driving environment in Using Automatic Climate
all weather conditions. Control .................................... 121
Rear Climate Control .................... 124
The standard audio system has Climate Control Sensors ............... 125
many features. This section de- Playing the Radio ........................... 126
scribes those features and how to Radio Reception ............................. 130
use them. (If you selected an Playing a CD ................................... 132
optional audio system, refer to the Operating the Optional CD
operating instructions that came Changer ...................................... 134
with it.) Protecting Your CDs ..................... 135
CD Player Error Messages .......... 136
On EX and EX-L models CD Changer Error Messages ...... 137
Your Honda has an anti-theft audio Playing a Tape ................................ 139
system that requires a code number Steering Wheel Controls .............. 143
to enable it. Radio Theft Protection.................. 144
Rear Entertainment System ......... 145
The security system helps to dis- Playable DVDs ............................... 154
courage vandalism and theft of your Security System ............................. 159
Honda. Cruise Control ................................ 160
HomeLink Universal
Transceiver................................. 163
Comfort and Convenience Features 115

Vents, Heating, and A/C
LX model EX-L model with Navigation System

FAN CONTROL MODE BUTTONS TEMPERATURE CONTROL REAR WINDOW TEMPERATURE BUTTON
DIAL DIAL DEFOGGER BUTTON
REAR A/C
CONTROL DIAL
DEFROST BUTTON OFF BUTTON
RECIRCULATION REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON

BUTTON RECIRCULATION TEMPERATURE AUTO
AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON BUTTON DISPLAY BUTTON
EX model and EX-L model without Navigation System

MODE ICONS AIR CONDITIONING
AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON MODE BUTTON (A/C) ICONS
TEMPERATURE OFF BUTTON FAN CONTROL DIAL MODE
CONTROL DIAL ICONS
FULL AUTO REAR A/C CONTROL DIAL
DISPLAY
AUTO BUTTON REAR WINDOW

RECIRCULATION BUTTON DEFOGGER BUTTON
DEFROST BUTTON FAN CONTROL ICONS
116 Comfort and Convenience Features

Airflow Buttons Temperature Control On EX-L model with Navigation System

For automatic climate control and On all models without Navigation Press the A/C button to view the
manual operation on EX and EX-L System display. Touching ON or OFF in the
models, see page 121 . Turning this dial clockwise increases display turns the air conditioning on
the temperature of the airflow. and off. You will see A/C ON or A/C
Fan Control OFF in the display.
On all models without Navigation On EX-L model with Navigation System
System To select the desired temperature, On EX and EX-L models
Turn this dial clockwise to increase press either side of the temperature When you turn the A/C off, the
fan speed and increase the airflow. (TEMP) button ( or ). system cannot regulate the inside
temperature if you set the
On EX-L model with Navigation System Air Conditioning (A/C) Button/ temperature control below the
You can manually select the fan Icons outside temperature.
speed. Press the A/C button to view On all models without Navigation
the display, then press any of the fan System
control icons. This button turns the air
conditioning on and off. On LX
models, the light in the button is on
when the A/C is on. On EX and EX-L
models, you will see A/C ON or A/C
OFF selected in the display.

Recirculation Button Rear Window Defogger Button Air flows from the defroster
When the light in/above the button This button turns the rear window vents at the base of the windshield.
is on, air from the vehicles interior is defogger off and on (see page 73 ).
sent throughout the system again. When you select or ,
When the light is off, air is brought Mode Control the system automatically switches to
in from the outside of the vehicle Use the mode control buttons or Fresh Air mode and turns on the
(Fresh Air mode). icons to select the vents the air flows A/C.
from. Some air will flow from the
The outside air intakes for the dashboard corner vents in all modes. When you select , the system
heating and cooling system are at automatically switches to Fresh Air
the base of the windshield. Keep this Air flows from the center mode.
area clear of leaves and other debris. and corner vents in the dashboard.
Rear A/C Control Dial
The system should be left in Fresh Airflow is divided between With this dial, you can adjust the
Air mode under almost all conditions. the vents in the dashboard and the rear A/C unit heating, cooling, and
Keeping the system in Recirculation floor vents. airflow (see page 123 ).
mode, particularly with the A/C off,
can cause the windows to fog up. Air flows from the floor
vents.
Switch to Recirculation mode when
driving through dusty or smoky Airflow is divided between
conditions, then return to Fresh Air the floor vents and the defroster
mode. vents at the base of the windshield.

Ventilation Using the Heater Using the A/C

The flow-through ventilation system The heater uses engine coolant to Air conditioning places an extra load
draws in outside air, circulates it warm the air. If the engine is cold, it on the engine. Watch the engine
through the interior, then exhausts it will be several minutes before you coolant temperature gauge (see page
through vents near the rear side feel warm air coming from the 67 ). If it moves near the red zone,
panels. system. turn off the A/C until the gauge
reads normally.
1. Set the temperature control dial or All except EX-L model with Navigation
the button to the lower limit. System All except EX-L model with Navigation
2. Make sure the A/C is off. 1. Select . System
3. Select and Fresh Air mode. When you select , the system 1. Press the A/C button. The light
4. Set the fan to the desired speed. automatically switches to Fresh above the button comes on when a
Air mode. fan speed is selected.
2. Set the fan to the desired speed. 2. Make sure the temperature
3. Adjust the warmth of the air with control dial is set to the lower limit.
the temperature control dial. 3. Select .
4. If the outside air is humid, select
EX-L model with Navigation System the Recirculation mode. If the
1. Press the A/C button to show the outside air is dry, select the Fresh
A/C screen. Air mode.
2. Select the desired mode and fan 5. Set the fan to the desired speed.
speed icons on the screen.
3. Adjust the warmth with the
temperature button ( or ).
CONTINUED

EX-L model with Navigation System Dehumidify the Interior To Defog and Defrost
1. Press the A/C button to show the Air conditioning, as it cools, removes To remove fog from the inside of the
A/C screen. moisture from the air. When used in windows:
2. Select the ON icon on the screen. combination with the heater, it
3. Select the desired temperature makes the interior warm and dry. 1. Set the fan to the desired speed, or
and MODE selections. If the high for faster defrosting.
outside air is humid, select the 1. Switch the fan on. 2. Select . The system
Recirculation mode. If the outside 2. Turn on the air conditioning. automatically switches to Fresh
air is dry, select the Fresh Air 3. Select and Fresh Air mode. Air mode and turns on the A/C.
mode. 4. Adjust the temperature control 3. Adjust the temperature control
dial or button to your preference. dial or button so the airflow feels
If the interior is very warm, you can warm.
cool it down more rapidly by partially This setting is suitable for all driving 4. Select to help clear the
opening the windows, turning on the conditions whenever the outside rear window.
A/C, and setting the fan to temperature is above 32F (0C). 5. To increase airflow to the
maximum speed in Fresh Air mode. windshield, close the side vents.
NOTE: The vehicle has two A/C and When you switch to another mode
heater units. These units are from , the A/C stays on.
controlled by the front panel controls, Press the A/C button to turn it off.
unless the RR A/C control dial is in
the OFF position. The rear
passengers can also adjust the
direction and the amount of airflow.

To Remove Exterior Frost or Ice Using Automatic Climate Control The system automatically selects the
From the Windows EX and EX-L models proper mix of conditioned and/or
The Automatic Climate Control heated air to raise or lower the
1. Select . The system system can adjust the fan speed and interior temperature to the
automatically switches to Fresh airflow levels to maintain the interior temperature you selected.
Air mode and turns on the A/C. temperature you select.
2. Select . If you set the temperature to its
3. Set the fan and temperature 1. Press the Auto button. With lower limit or its highest limit, the
controls to maximum level. Navigation System, the light in the system runs at full cooling or heating
button comes on. only. It does not regulate the interior
To clear the windows faster, you can 2. Without Navigation System temperature.
close the dashboard corner vents by Set the desired temperature by
rotating the wheel next it. This will turning the Temperature Control In cold weather, the fan will not
send more warm air to the dial. You will see FULL AUTO in come on automatically until the
windshield defroster vents. Once the the systems display. heater starts to develop warm air.
windshield is clear, select the Fresh
Air mode to avoid fogging the With Navigation System Rear A/C Control When the
windows. Set the desired temperature by system is in FULL AUTO, the rear
pressing to raise the A/C passenger control dials cannot
For your safety, make sure you have temperature or to lower the be used. Turning the rear A/C
a clear view through all the windows temperature. The selected control dial on the front panel
before driving. temperature will show in the disables the FULL AUTO function.
temperature display on the control
panel.

Manual Operation To Turn Everything Off

EX and EX-L models LX model
You can manually select various Turning the fan speed and
functions of the Climate Control temperature control dials all the way
system when it is in FULL AUTO. to left shuts off the system
All other features remain completely.
automatically controlled.
EX and EX-L models
Without Navigation System If you press OFF, the Climate
Manually selecting a function causes Control system shuts off completely.
the word FULL in the display to go
out. Keep the system completely off
for short periods only.
With Navigation System To keep stale air and mustiness
If you press the A/C button next to from collecting, you should have
the display, the manual selection will the fan running at all times.
show in the display. This causes the
light in the AUTO button to turn off. With Navigation System
When the Climate Control System is
turned OFF, the temperature in the
display will also turn off.

Using the Rear A/C Unit

You can adjust the heating, cooling,
and airflow of the rear A/C unit with
the rear A/C control dial. The rear
passengers can also adjust the
direction and the amount of airflow
with the rear ceiling vents.
TAB OFF POSITION

LEVER
REAR CEILING VENT REAR A/C PASSENGER REAR A/C

CONTROL PANEL CONTROL DIAL

Rear Climate Control
Rear A/C Control RR The rear A/C passenger Turn the fan speed control dial
control panel is enabled. A second clockwise to increase fan speed and
row passenger can then adjust the airflow.
fan speed and airflow.
When the dial is in the position,
Rear A/C Passenger Control heated air flows from the rear floor
Panel vents.
When the dial is in the position,

cooled air flows from the rear ceiling
vents. Cooled air can be selected
when the A/C switch on the front
REAR A/C CONTROL DIAL control panel is turned on.
OFF No air flows to the rear

vents, and the rear control panel is
turned off. HEATING/COOLING/
FAN SPEED AIRFLOW
Turning the dial to the left CONTROL DIAL CONTROL DIAL
increases the rear fan speed, and air
flows from the rear ceiling vents. You can use the rear control panel
when the front panel dial is in the RR
Turning the dial to the right position.
increases the rear fan speed, and air
flows from the rear floor vents.

Rear Climate Control, Climate Control Sensors
Rear Ceiling Vents Sunlight and Temperature

Sensors
TAB
TEMPERATURE SENSOR
LEVER
SUNLIGHT SENSOR
The direction and quantity of airflow
from each rear ceiling vent is The climate control system has two
adjustable. sensors. A sunlight sensor is in the
top of the dashboard, and a
To adjust the direction of the air temperature sensor is next to the
coming from a rear ceiling vent, steering column. Do not cover the
move the tab in the center of each sensors or spill any liquid on them.
vent back-and-forth, and rotate the
vent with the tab. The lever next to
each vent can be opened and closed
to regulate the amount of airflow.

Playing the Radio
LX model AM/FM BUTTON SCAN BUTTON STEREO INDICATOR
BASS/FADER CONTROL
KNOB
TREBLE/BALANCE CONTROL
KNOB
SEEK SWITCH PRESET BUTTONS TUNE BAR

EX and EX-L models Optional on U.S. EX-L model
PWR/VOL AM/FM STEREO TUNE BAR SCAN STEREO TUNE KNOB
KNOB BUTTON INDICATOR INDICATOR INDICATOR
SEEK AM/FM
BAR BUTTON
SCAN
BUTTON
BASS/ TREBLE/ AUTO SELECT
FADER BALANCE BUTTON AUTO SEEK BAR
CONTROL PRESET BUTTONS
CONTROL PWR/VOL SELECT
KNOB KNOB SCAN BUTTON KNOB BUTTON PRESET BUTTONS

Playing the Radio
To Play the Radio To Select a Station SCAN The SCAN function

The ignition switch must be in the You can use any of five methods to samples all the stations with strong
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. find radio stations on the selected signals on the selected band. To
Turn the system on by pushing the band: TUNE, SEEK, SCAN, the activate it, press the SCAN button,
PWR/VOL knob. Adjust the volume preset buttons, and AUTO SELECT then release it. SCN/SCAN shows in
by turning the same knob. (EX and EX-L models). the display. The system will scan for
a station with a strong signal. When
The band and frequency that the TUNE Use the TUNE bar or it finds a strong signal, it will stop
radio was last tuned to is displayed. knob to tune the radio to a desired and play that station for about 5
To change bands, press the AM/FM frequency. Press the / side seconds.
button. On the FM band, ST will be of the bar or turn the knob to the
displayed if the station is broadcast- right to tune to a higher frequency, If you do nothing, the system will
ing in stereo. Stereo reproduction in or press the / side or turn then scan for the next strong station
AM is not available. the knob to the left to tune to a lower and play it for 5 seconds. When it
frequency. plays a station that you want to listen
to, press the SCAN button again.
SEEK The SEEK function
searches up and down from the
current frequency to find a station
with a strong signal. To activate it,
press the / or /
side of the bar, or push the
SEEK switch up or down, then
release it.
CONTINUED

Playing the Radio
Preset Each preset button can AUTO SELECT If you are If you do not like the stations Auto
store one frequency on AM, and two traveling far from home and can no Select has stored, you can store
frequencies on FM. longer receive your preset stations, other frequencies on the preset
you can use the Auto Select feature buttons. Use the TUNE, SEEK, or
1. Select the desired band, AM or to find stations in the local area. SCAN functions to find stations, then
FM. FM1 and FM2 let you store store them in the preset buttons as
two frequencies with each preset Press the A. SEL Button. A.SEL described.
button. flashes in the display, and the system
goes into scan mode for several To turn off Auto Select, press the
2. Use the TUNE, SEEK, or SCAN seconds. It stores the frequencies of A. SEL button. This restores the
function to tune the radio to a six AM, and twelve FM stations in presets you originally set.
desired station. the preset buttons.
3. Pick a preset button, and hold it You will see a 0 displayed after
until you hear a beep. pressing a preset button if Auto
Select cannot find a strong station
4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to store a total for every preset button.
of six stations on AM and twelve
stations on FM.
The preset frequencies will be lost if

your vehicles battery goes dead, is
disconnected, or the radio fuse is
removed.

Playing the Radio
Adjusting the Sound Optional on U.S. EX-L model

On LX, EX and EX-L models Press the TUNE knob repeatedly to
Balance/Fader These two display the Bass (BAS), Treble
controls adjust the strength of the (TRE), Balance (BAL), and Fader
sound coming from each speaker. (FAD) settings.
The Balance control adjusts the side-
to-side strength, while the Fader Each mode is shown in the display as
control adjusts the front-to-back it changes. Turn the TUNE knob to
strength. adjust the setting to your liking.
BASS/FADER TREBLE/BALANCE When the level reaches the center,
Treble/Bass Use these controls CONTROL CONTROL you will see in the display.
to adjust the tone to your liking. EX and EX-L models shown The system will automatically return
the display to the selected audio
To adjust the fader or balance, push To adjust the Treble or Bass level, mode about 5 seconds after you stop
on the control knob to get it to pop push on the control knob to get it to adjusting a mode.
out. Pull it out slightly farther, and pop out. Without pulling it out
adjust the sound to your liking. Push farther, turn the knob to adjust the Treble/Bass Use the TRE/BAS
the knob back in when you are done sound level. Push the knob back in modes to adjust the tone to your
so you cannot change the setting by when you are done so you cannot liking.
accidentally bumping it. change the setting by accidentally
bumping it. Balance/Fader These two
modes adjusts the strength of the
sound coming from each speaker.
BAL adjusts the side-to-side strength,
while FAD adjusts the front-to-back
strength.

Playing the Radio, Radio Reception
Audio System Lighting Stations must use these exact go off and the sound will fade
You can use the instrument panel frequencies. It is fairly common for completely as you get out of range of
brightness control knob to adjust the stations to round-off the frequency in the stations signal.
illumination of the audio system (see their advertising, so your radio could
page 72 ). The audio system display a frequency of 100.9 even
illuminates when the parking lights though the announcer may identify
are on, even if the radio is off. the station as FM101.
Radio Frequencies Radio Reception

Your Hondas radio can receive the How well your Hondas radio
complete AM and FM bands. receives stations is dependent on
Those bands cover these frequen- many factors, such as the distance
cies: from the stations transmitter,
nearby large objects, and atmos-
AM band: pheric conditions.
530 to 1,710 kilohertz
FM band: A radio stations signal gets weaker Driving very near the transmitter of
87.7 to 107.9 megahertz as you get farther away from its a station that is broadcasting on a
transmitter. If you are listening to an frequency close to the frequency of
Radio stations on the AM band are AM station, you will notice the sound the station you are listening to can
assigned frequencies at least ten volume becoming weaker, and the also affect your radios reception.
kilohertz apart (530, 540, 550). station drifting in and out. If you are You may temporarily hear both
Stations on the FM band are listening to an FM station, you will stations, or hear only the station you
assigned frequencies at least 0.2 see the stereo indicator flickering off are close to.
megahertz apart (87.9, 88.1, 88.3). and on as the signal weakens.
Eventually, the stereo indicator will

Radio Reception
As required by the FCC:

compliance could void the users
Radio signals, especially on the FM Radio reception can be affected by

band, are deflected by large objects atmospheric conditions such as
such as buildings and hills. Your thunderstorms, high humidity, and
radio then receives both the direct even sunspots. You may be able to
signal from the stations transmitter, receive a distant radio station one
and the deflected signal. This causes day and not receive it the next day
the sound to distort or flutter. This is because of a change in conditions.
a main cause of poor radio reception
in city driving. Electrical interference from passing
vehicles and stationary sources can
cause temporary reception problems.

Playing a CD
LX model AM/FM BUTTON TAPE/CD BUTTON RANDOM INDICATOR

REPEAT INDICATOR
PWR/VOL KNOB
REPEAT BUTTON PRESET BUTTONS

SKIP SWITCH
Optional on U.S. EX-L model
EX and EX-L models PWR/VOL CD SLOT CD EJECT BUTTON
KNOB
AM/FM BUTTON CD SLOT TUNE EJECT
BAR BUTTON
SKIP
BAR
PWR/VOL KNOB CD BUTTON REPEAT RANDOM REPEAT RANDOM

BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON CD BUTTON SKIP BAR

Playing a CD
To Play a CD Press the CD button again to switch SKIP Each time you press and
Optional on LX model back to the CD player. release / or push up the
To play a CD, the ignition switch SKIP switch, the player skips
must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or To play the tape when a CD is forward to the beginning of the next
ON(II) position. playing, insert a tape in the player (if track. Press and release /
You operate the CD player with the available). If a tape is in the player, button, or push down the SKIP
same controls used for the radio. press the TAPE button. Press the switch to skip backward to the
The number of the track playing is CD button again to switch back to beginning of the current track. Press
shown in the display. The system will the CD player. The cassette player is or push down it again to skip to the
continuously play a CD until you optional on EX and EX-L models. beginning of the previous track.
change modes.
If you turn the system off while a CD To move rapidly within a track, press
Insert a CD into the CD slot. The is playing, either with the PWR/VOL and hold the / or /
drive will pull the CD in the rest of knob or by turning off the ignition, side of the SKIP bar. You will
the way to play it. When the system the disc will stay in the drive. When see CUE or REW in the display. On
reaches the end of the disc, it will you turn the system back on, the CD LX model, push and hold the SKIP
return to the beginning and play the will begin playing where it left off (at switch. You will hear a beep when
disc again. the same disc and track on LX the system begins to move.
model).
You can also play 3-inch (8-cm) discs REPEAT To continuously replay
without using an adapter ring. a track, press and release the RPT
button. You will see RPT in the
To play the radio when a CD is display. Press the RPT button again
playing, press the AM/FM button. to turn it off.
CONTINUED

Playing a CD
RANDOM Press and release the Insert a tape in the player (if Load the CDs in the magazine and
RDM button to play the tracks in available) to switch to the tape while load the magazine in the changer
random order. You will see RDM in a CD is playing. If a tape is in the according to the instructions that
the display. Press the RDM button player, press the TAPE button. Press came with the unit.
again to return to normal play. the CD button again to switch back
To activate Random Play on LX to the CD player. The cassette player To select the CD changer, press the
model, press and hold the RPT is optional on EX and EX-L models. CD button. The disc and track
button until you see RDM in the numbers will be displayed. To select
display. Press it again to return to If you turn the system off while a CD a different disc, use the appropriate
normal play. is playing, either with the PWR/VOL preset buttons (16). On the U.S.
knob or by turning off the ignition, EX-L model, use the preset 5 (DISC
If the system is in repeat mode, turn the disc will stay in the drive. When ) button to select the previous disc,
it off before you select random mode. you turn the system back on, the CD or the preset 6 (DISC ) button to
will begin playing where it left off (at select the next disc in sequence.
To Stop Playing a CD the same disc and track on LX
Press the eject button ( ) to model). If you select an empty slot in the
remove the CD. If you eject the CD, magazine, the changer will, after
but do not remove it from the slot, Operating the Optional CD finding that slot empty, try to load
the system will automatically reload Changer the CD in the next slot. This
the CD after 15 seconds and put it in An optional six disc CD changer is continues until it finds a CD to load
pause mode. To begin playing, press available for your vehicle from your and play.
the CD button. Honda dealer.
This disc changer uses the same On EX and EX-L models, if there are
Press the AM/FM button to switch controls used for the in-dash CD no CDs, the display will flash, then
to the radio while a CD is playing. player or the radio. you need to select another mode.
Press the CD button to play the CD.

Protecting Your CDs
General Information Protecting CDs

When using CD-R discs, use only When a CD is not being played, store
high quality CDs labeled for audio it in its case to protect it from dust
use. and other contamination. To prevent
warpage, keep CDs out of direct
When recording a CD-R, the sunlight and extreme heat.
recording must be closed for it to
be used. To clean a CD, use a clean soft cloth.
Wipe across the CD from the center
CD-RW discs will not work in this to the outside edge.
unit.
A new CD may be rough on the
Play only standard round CDs. inner and outer edges. The small
Odd-shaped CDs may jam in the plastic pieces causing this roughness Handle a CD by its edges; never
drive or cause other problems. can flake off and fall on the re- touch either surface. Do not place
cording surface of the CD, causing stabilizer rings or labels on the CD.
Handle your CDs properly to skipping or other problems. Remove These, along with contamination
prevent damage and skipping. these pieces by rubbing the inner from fingerprints, liquids, and felt-tip
and outer edges with the side of a pens, can cause the CD to not play
pencil or pen. properly, or possibly jam in the drive.
Never try to insert foreign objects in

the CD player or the magazine.

CD Player Error Messages
If you see an error message in the EX and EX-L models

display while playing a CD, find the Error Message Cause Solution
cause in the chart to the right. If you System Error Press the EJECT button and pull out the CD.
cannot clear the error message, take FOCUS Error Check if it is inserted correctly in CD player.
your vehicle to a Honda dealer. Make sure the CD is not scratched or damaged.
Press the EJECT button and pull out the CD.
Check the CD for damage or deformation.
Mechanical Error If the CD cannot be pulled out or the error
message does not disappear after the CD is
ejected, see a Honda dealer.
Communication Error Consult your Honda dealer.
LSI Error

Error Message Cause Solution
FOCUS Error Check if it is inserted correctly in CD player.
Make sure the CD is not scratched or damaged.
Mechanical Error, or a Check the CD for damage or deformation.
DVD has been loaded in If the CD cannot be pulled out or the error
the CD player. message does not disappear after the CD is
High Temperature Will disappear when the temperature returns to
normal.

CD Changer Error Messages
If you see an error message in the LX model

display while operating the CD
changer, find the cause in the Error Message Cause Solution
following charts. If you cannot clear
the error message, take your vehicle If the message disappears within a few seconds,
to a Honda dealer. unit is OK. Press the magazine eject button and
Disc-changer pull it out, check for an error message, and
malfunction. insert the magazine again. If the message does
not disappear or the magazine cannot be pulled
out, see a Honda dealer.
CD magazine ejection Press the magazine eject button. If the maga-
impossible. zine does not eject, see a Honda dealer.
Disc is in changer Press the magazine eject button, and insert an
mechanism. empty magazine.
normal.
Misconnection or
disconnection of CD See a Honda dealer.
changer.
No CD magazine in the Insert CD magazine.
CD changer.
No CD in magazine. Insert a CD in the magazine.
CONTINUED

CD Changer Error Messages
EX and EX-L models

System Error Press the magazine eject button and pull it out, check for an error message, and insert the
FOCUS Error magazine again. If the message does not disappear or the magazine cannot be pulled out,
see a Honda dealer.
Press the magazine eject button and pull it out, check for an error message, and insert the
Mechanical Error magazine again. If the message does not disappear or the magazine cannot be pulled out,
see a Honda dealer.
Communication Error, LSI Error See a Honda dealer.
High Temperature Will disappear when the temperature returns to normal.
No CD magazine in the CD changer Insert CD magazine.
No CD in the CD magazine Insert CD.

Press the magazine eject button, pull it out, and check for an error message, and insert the
FOCUS Error magazine again. If the message does not disappear or the magazine cannot be pulled out,
see a Honda dealer.
No CD in the CD magazine Insert CD.
Press the magazine eject button, pull it out, check for an error message, and insert the
Mechanical Error magazine again. If the message does not disappear or the magazine cannot be pulled out,
see a Honda dealer.
High Temperature Will disappear when the temperature returns to normal.
No CD magazine in the CD changer Insert CD magazine.

Playing a Tape
LX model EJECT BUTTON CASSETTE SLOT

REPEAT BUTTON REW BUTTON FF BUTTON
TAPE BUTTON
TAPE DIRECTION
INDICATOR
PWR/VOL
KNOB
SKIP SWITCH PLAY BUTTON

DOLBY BUTTON PROG BUTTON
EX and EX-L models Optional on U.S. EX-L model

AM/FM BUTTON CD BUTTON/
TAPE BUTTON TUNE BAR DOLBY TAPE DIRECTION CASSETTE
INDICATOR INDICATOR SLOT
TAPE DIRECTION SKIP BAR TAPE
INDICATOR EJECT
BUTTON
PWR/
VOL
KNOB TAPE
BUTTON
NR BUTTON
PLAY BUTTON PROG BUTTON REPEAT BUTTON PWR/VOL KNOB PROG BUTTON SKIP BAR

Playing a Tape
To Play a Tape Dolby noise reduction turns on To Stop Playing a Tape

Optional on EX and EX-L models when you insert a tape. The To remove the tape, press the tape
The ignition switch must be in the indicator will come on in the EJECT button. If you want to turn
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. display. If the tape was not recorded the player off, press the PWR/VOL
Make sure the open side of the tape in Dolby, turn it off by pressing the knob or turn off the ignition. The
is facing right, then insert the tape NR ( ) button. Dolby remains tape will remain in the drive. When
most of the way into the slot. The off until you press the NR ( ) you turn the system back on, the
system will pull the tape in the rest button again. tape will begin playing where it left
of the way, and begin to play it. off.

Dolby noise reduction manufactured under
The tape direction indicator will light license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corpo- EX and EX-L models When you
to show you which side of the tape is ration. DOLBY and the double-D symbol turn the system back on, the tape
playing. The indicates the side are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories will be in pause mode. Press the
you inserted upward in now playing. Licensing Corporation. PLAY button to resume play.
If you want to play the other side,
press the PROG button. When the Optional on U.S. EX-L model You
player reaches the end of the tape, it can remove the tape with ignition
will automatically reverse direction switch in any position, even if the
and play the other side. audio system is off
To switch to the radio or CD player

while a tape is playing, press the
AM/FM or CD button. To change
back to the tape player, press the
TAPE button (CD button on EX and
EX-L).

Playing a Tape
Tape Search Functions REPEAT Press the RPT button

FF/REW To rewind the tape, to continuously play a song or
push the REW/Preset 1 ( ) passage. You will see RPT displayed.
button or press and release the The track will repeat until you press
side of the TUNE bar. You will the RPT button again.
see REW in the display. To fast
forward the tape, push the FF/ NOTE: The SKIP and REPEAT
Preset 3 ( ) button or press and functions use silent periods on the
release the side of the TUNE tape to find the end of a song or
bar. You will see FF displayed. Press passage. These features may not
the PLAY button or / work if there is almost no gap
side/button to take the system between selections, a high noise
out of rewind or fast forward. level, or a silent period in the middle
of a selection.
SKIP Press / side or
push the SKIP switch down to find
the beginning of the current song or
passage. Press / side or
push the SKIP switch up to find the
beginning of the next song or
passage. When the system reaches
the beginning of a song or passage, it
begins to play it.

Playing a Tape
Caring for the player and the If the tape is loose, tighten it by If you see the error message
tapes turning the hub with a pencil or your (LX model)/
The tape player picks up dirt and finger. If the label is peeling off, (EX and EX-L models)/
oxides from the tape. This remove it or it could cause the tape (optional on EX-L model) on the
contamination builds up over time to jam in the player. Never try to display, press the tape EJECT button
and cause the sound quality to insert a warped or damaged tape in and remove the tape from the unit.
degrade. To prevent this, you should the player. Make sure the tape is not damaged.
clean the player after every 30 hours If the tape will not eject or the error
of use. Store tapes in their cases to protect message stays on after the tape
them from dust and moisture. Never ejects, take the vehicle to your
If you do not clean the tape player place tapes where they will be Honda dealer.
regularly, it may eventually become exposed to direct sunlight, high heat,
impossible to remove the or high humidity. If a tape is exposed On LX model
contamination with a normal to extreme heat or cold, let it reach a If a problem develops in the connec-
cleaning kit. Your Honda dealer has moderate temperature before tion between the tape player and the
a cleaning kit available. inserting it into the player. radio, you will see in the
display. Take the vehicle to your
Use 100-minute or shorter tapes. Never try to insert foreign object Honda dealer.
Tapes longer than that may break or into the tape player.
jam the drive.

Steering Wheel Controls
The top and bottom buttons adjust If you are playing a tape, use the
AUDIO/CH
BUTTON the volume up () or down (). AUDIO/CH button to advance to the
Press the proper button and hold it next selection. You will see FF
until the desired volume is reached, blinking in the display when you
then release it. press the AUDIO/CH button. The
system fast forwards until it senses a
The AUDIO/CH button has three silent period, then resumes playing.
functions, depending on whether you
are listening to the radio, or playing a If you are playing a CD, the system
tape or CD. skips to the beginning of the next
track each time you push the
If you are listening to the radio, use AUDIO/CH button. You will see the
the AUDIO/CH button to change CD and track number in the display.
On EX and EX-L models stations. Each time you press this
Two controls for the audio system button, the system advances to the
are mounted in the steering wheel next preset station on the band you
hub. These let you control basic are listening to. You will see the
functions without removing your number of the selected preset button
hand from the wheel. in the display. To change bands,
press the AM/FM button on the
audio systems front panel.

Radio Theft Protection
On EX and EX-L models If your vehicles battery is discon- You will have to store your favorite
Your vehicles audio system will nected or goes dead, or the radio stations in the preset buttons after
disable itself if it is disconnected fuse is removed, the audio system the system begins working. Your
from electrical power for any reason. will disable itself. If this happens, original settings were lost when the
To make it work again, you must you will see in the power was disconnected.
enter a specific five-digit code with frequency display the next time you
the preset buttons. Because there turn on the system. Use the preset
are hundreds of number buttons to enter the five-digit code.
combinations possible from the five The code is located on the radio code
digits, making the system work card included in your Owners
without knowing the exact code is Manual kit. When it is entered
nearly impossible. correctly, the radio will start playing.
You should have received a card that If you make a mistake entering the
lists your audio system code number code, do not start over; complete the
and serial number. It is best to store five-digit sequence, then enter the
this card in a safe place at home. In correct code. You have ten tries to
addition, you should write the audio enter the correct code. If you are
systems serial number in this unsuccessful in ten attempts, you
Owners Manual. must then leave the system on for 1
hour before trying again.
If you should happen to lose the card,
you must obtain the code number
from a Honda dealer. To do this, you
will need the systems serial number.

Rear Entertainment System
REAR PWR RR CTRL RR LED REAR CONTROL OFF ICON

BUTTON KNOB REAR SPEAKERS OFF
ICON
REAR SYSTEM
DISPLAY
REPEAT RANDOM PLAY PAUSE SEEK/SKIP

BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON BAR
CONTINUED
Optional on EX-L model To Turn On the System Rear Speakers

Your Honda is equipped with a Rear Press the REAR PWR button. To When you turn on the system, the
Entertainment System that includes turn on the rear controls (ceiling rear speakers are automatically
a DVD player for the enjoyment of panel or remote), press the RR turned off. You will see the Rear
the rear passengers. CTRL knob. The systems icon Speakers Off icon in the display. The
shows in the right side display. Your sound for the rear system is sent to
With this system, the rear passengers can then operate the rear the wireless headphones.
passengers can enjoy a different system with the control panel in the
entertainment source (radio, tape ceiling or with the remote control. If you want to turn the rear speakers
player, CD player, or DVD player) Press the RR CTRL knob again to on again, press and hold the REAR
than the front seat occupants. The turn the rear controls off. You will PWR button until the Rear Speakers
audio is broadcast through the see the Rear Controls Off icon in the Off icon goes off.
supplied wireless headphones. right display.
NOTE: The rear speakers are
The ignition switch must be in the The rear system selects the source it connected to the front system, so
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position was last set to. If that source has they will always play the source that
to operate the Rear Entertainment been removed (the DVD has been the front system is set to.
System. ejected from the player, for example),
you will see _ _ _ _ in the display.
You must select another source.

To Select Rear Entertainment Operating the DVD Player from REAR CONTROL
from the Front Control Panel the Front Control Panel PANEL
To operate the rear entertainment The DVD player in your Rear
system from the front panel, turn the Entertainment System can play DVD
RR CTRL knob clockwise. The video discs and CDs. It features
amber RR LED comes on to show Dolby noise reduction.
that the control panel is enabled.

Dolby noise reduction manufactured under
To play the radio or tape, the buttons license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corpo- BUTTON
for the front entertainment system ration. DOLBY and the double-D symbol
have the same functions. are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories OVERHEAD
Licensing Corporation.
SCREEN
If a CD is loaded in the main CD
player or CD changer, select CD/ Open the overhead screen by
CHG. If the CD is loaded in the pushing on the button. The screen
lower player, select DVD/AUX. will swing down part-way. Pivot the
screen the rest of the way. If you
pivot the screen too far forward, past
the detent, the display will turn off.
Pivot the screen back to the detent
to turn the display back on. To close
the screen, pivot it up until it latches.
CONTINUED

DVD EJECT PLAY Press the PLAY button if beginning of the previous track or
DVD SLOT
BUTTON the DVD does not start playing chapter.
automatically.
EJECT Press the eject button to
PAUSE Press the PAUSE button remove the DVD from the drive.
to pause the DVD. Press the button
again or press PLAY to resume. To Return to Front Audio
Pause works only with the DVD Controls
player. To return front panel control to the
front audio system, turn the RR
SEEK/SKIP Press and hold the CTRL knob counterclockwise.
side to move forward; you will see
CUE in the display. Press and hold
Turn the RR CTRL knob clockwise. the side to move backward; you
The amber RR LED will come on to will see REV in the display.
show that the control panel is now Release the bar when the system
enabled. reaches the point you want.
Insert a DVD into the DVD/CD Each time you press and release the
player below the front panel. side of the SEEK/SKIP bar, the
system skips forward to the
Push the DVD in halfway, the drive beginning of the next track or
will pull it in the rest of the way. chapter. Press and release the
side of the bar to skip backward to
the beginning of the current track or
chapter. Press it again to skip to the

Using the Rear Control Panel SOURCE SELECTION MENU

Use these buttons to select the BUTTONS BUTTON
entertainment source (radio, tape SEEK/SKIP
player, CD player/CD changer, or REAR CONTROLS BUTTON
DVD player/Auxiliary device). The OFF INDICATOR
selected source will be shown in the CH/DISK
BUTTON
display. Make sure the rear control
operation has not been disabled with
the RR CTRL knob on the front SEEK/SKIP
panel. BUTTON
To Play the Radio from the Rear

Control Panel
Use the and buttons to CH/DISK
select from the stations on the radio BUTTON
preset buttons. Pressing the or
button will cause the system to PLAY/PAUSE/PROG ENT BUTTON
search up or down the band for a BUTTON
station with a strong signal. You will
see SEEK in the display. To Play a Tape from the Rear passage. You will see FF flashing in
Control Panel the display. Press the button to
On the rear control panel, use the skip backward to the beginning of
PLAY/PAUSE/PROG button to the current song or passage. You will
reverse the tape direction. Press the see REV flashing in the display.
button to skip forward to
beginning of the next song or

To Play a CD from the Rear To Play a DVD from the Rear PLAY/PAUSE/PROG Press
Control Panel Control Panel this button when you want to pause
If a CD is loaded in the main CD The video screen is for use by rear the DVD. Press this button again to
player or CD changer, select it by seat passengers only. The driver and go back to PLAY.
pressing the CD/CHG button. If the front seat passenger should not try
CD is loaded in the DVD player, to view the screen while driving. SEEK/SKIP Press the
press the DVD/AUX button. button to skip to the beginning
REAR CONTROL of the next chapter. Press the
PANEL
Press the button to skip to the button to skip back to the
beginning of the next track. Press beginning of the current chapter.
the button to return to the
beginning of the current track. If the MENU/ENT To select the menu
changer is selected, use the and on the DVD, press the MENU
buttons to change discs. button. Use the , , ,
BUTTON and buttons to move to the
REPEAT Press the RPT button desired menu selection, then press
to continuously replay the current OVERHEAD the ENT button to enter your
track. You will see RPT in the display. SCREEN selection.
Press the button again to turn it off.
Open the overhead screen by
RDM To play the tracks within a pushing the open button. The screen
CD in random order, press the RDM will swing down partway. Pivot the
button. You will see RDM in the screen the rest of the way. If you
display. Press the button again to pivot the screen past the detent, the
cancel RDM. display will turn off. To close the
screen, pivot it up until it latches.

Using the Remote Control

You can use the remote control to SOURCE SELECTION
BUTTONS
select the entertainment source
(radio, tape player, CD player, or
DVD player/Auxiliary device). The
selected source will be shown in the
display.
Make sure the rear control operation REW/FWD BUTTONS
SEEK/SKIP BUTTONS
has not been disabled with the RR
CTRL knob on the front panel.
STOP BUTTON
When using the remote control, PAUSE BUTTON
point it at the rear control panel in PLAY/PROG BUTTON DISP BUTTON
the ceiling. MENU BUTTON
SUBTITLE BUTTON
To Play a Tape, CD, or Radio
The PLAY/PROG, PAUSE, SKIP, AUDIO BUTTON
and FWD/REW buttons work the ANGLE BUTTON RETURN (T/C) BUTTON
same as the front and rear control TITLE BUTTON
panel buttons.
To Play a DVD
The PLAY/PROG, PAUSE, SKIP,
and FWD/REW buttons work the
same function as the front and rear
control panel buttons. CONTINUED

STOP Button Press this button SUBTITLES and AUDIO Buttons ANGLE Button On some DVDs,
to stop playing a DVD. Many DVDs are recorded with the scenes are recorded by more
subtitles or dubbed in multiple than one camera, giving different
MENU and TITLE Buttons languages. To select subtitles, press viewpoints of the same scene. By
Some DVDs have menus that allow the SUBTITLE button. To select a pressing the Angle button, you can
you to select a dubbed language, different language than the one select a different viewpoint.
subtitles, a chapter list, previews, etc. being heard, press the AUDIO
The menu contents will vary from button. Continue to press and RETURN (T/C) Button In the
DVD to DVD. release the SUBTITLE or AUDIO MENU selection mode, pressing the
button to scan through all available RETURN button for less than two
Use the , , , and languages. seconds changes the MENU display
buttons to select the desired to the previous page.
menu option. Then press ENT to DISP Button To change the Pressing the RETURN button for
enter your selection. Use the color, contrast, aspect ratio, and more than two seconds while a DVD
and buttons to change brightness of the video screen, press is playing brings the system into the
pages. You can also use the the DISP button. The current setting TITLE enter mode. When you enter
numbered buttons to enter the two- of one will be displayed on the your selection, the DVD player will
digit number of a menu option. You screen each time you press the start playing from the selected title.
do not have to press ENT. Press the button. Use the and
button again to close the window. buttons to change the setting
as desired. The display will disappear
from the screen several seconds
after you stop adjusting the setting.

Replaceing the Remote Control As required by the FCC: This device

Batteries complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two
BATTERIES conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference
received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.

compliance could void the users
COVER
This device complies with Industry
The remote control uses two Canada Standard RSS-210. Operation is
AA batteries. To replace the subject to the following two conditions:
batteries, put a coin in the notch on (1) this device may not cause
the back. Turn it one-quarter, then interference, and (2) this device must
slide the cover off. Remove the old accept any interference that may cause
batteries. Make sure the polarity of undesired operation of the device.
the new batteries is correct when
you install them. Slide the cover on
until it locks.

Storing the Remote Control Playable DVDs Those packages or jackets should
also bear the designation of 1 or
ALL. DVD-ROMs cannot be played
in this system.
Protecting DVDs
The tips on how to handle and
protect DVDs are basically the same
as those for compact discs. Refer to
Protecting Your CDs on page 135 .
HOLDER
When you are not using the remote There are various types of DVDs
control, store it in holder in the front available. Some of them are not
seat-back pocket. compatible with your system.
The DVD player in your Rear

Entertainment System can play
DVDs and CDs bearing the above
marks on their packages or jackets.

DVD Player Error Messages

If you see an error message in the Message Cause Solution
display while operating the DVD
player, find the cause in the chart to Press the EJECT button and pull out the DVD.
the right. If you cannot clear the FOCUS Error Check if it is inserted correctly in the DVD
message, take your vehicle to a Player. Make sure the DVD is not scratched or
Honda dealer. damaged.
Press the EJECT button and pull out the DVD.
Mechanical Error, or a Check it for damage or deformation.
DVD has been loaded in If the DVD cannot be pulled out, or the error
the CD player message does not disappear after the DVD is
Do not try to force the DVD out of the player.
normal.
Low Vehicle Battery Run the engine to recharge the battery.
Voltage

Wireless Headphones The audio for the rear entertainment Replacing Batteries
system is sent to the wireless
headphones that come with the
system. To turn on the headphones,
press the red button on the earpiece.
Adjust the volume level with the dial
at the bottom of the same earpiece.
To adjust the comfort of the

headphones, slide the earpieces up
or down the headband.
VOLUME
ON/OFF BUTTON DIAL For greater battery life, turn off the
headphones when they are not in use
Some state and local government by pressing the red button again. Each headphone uses two AAA
agencies prohibit the use of They will turn off automatically if batteries. The batteries are under
headphones by the driver of a motor they do not receive an audio signal the domed covers on the back of
vehicle. Always obey applicable laws from the system for several minutes. each earpiece. To remove a cover,
and regulations. When not in use, store the put a coin in the notch at the bottom
headphones in the pocket on the of the earpiece, and turn it one-
back of either front seat. quarter to pop up the cover. Slide the
upper side of the cover backward
(away from the headband), then lift
it up.

Auxiliary Input Jacks
COVER ARMREST LEVER
BATTERY AUXILIARY INPUT JACKS
Remove the batteries and note their Auxiliary input jacks and headphone The system will accept auxiliary
polarity. Install the new batteries in connectors for the rear inputs from standard video games
the earpiece with the same polarity. entertainment system are under the and video equipment.
Set the cover in place, then slide it up third seat armrest on the drivers Some video game power supplies
until it locks. side. To access these connectors, may cause poor picture quality.
open the cover by pulling up on the
lever. V = Video jack
L = Left audio jack
R = Right audio jack
CONTINUED

VOLUME DIALS
HEADPHONE CONNECTORS
There are three headphone

connectors for the third seat
passengers. Each connector has its
own volume control.

Security System
On EX and EX-L models With the system set, you can still
The security system helps to protect open the tailgate with the master key
your vehicle and valuables from theft. or the remote transmitter without
The horn sounds and a combination triggering the alarm. The alarm will
of headlights, parking lights, side sound if the tailgate lock is forced, or
marker lights and taillights flashes if smashed.
someone attempts to break into your
vehicle or remove the radio. This The security system will not set if
alarm continues for two minutes, the hood, tailgate, or any door is not
then the alarm stops. To reset an fully closed. If the system will not set,
alarming system before the two SECURITY SYSTEM check the Door Lamp Monitor on
minutes have elapsed, unlock either INDICATOR the instrument panel (see page 63 ),
front door with the key or the to see if the doors and the tailgate
remote transmitter. Once the security system is set, are fully closed. Since it is not part of
opening any door without using the the monitor display, manually check
The security system automatically key or the remote transmitter, or the the hood.
sets 15 seconds after you lock the hood, will cause it to alarm. It also
doors, hood, and the tailgate. For the alarms if the radio is removed from Do not attempt to alter this system
system to activate, you must lock the the dashboard or the wiring is cut. or add other devices to it.
doors from the outside with the key,
the lock tab, the door lock switch, or
the remote transmitter. The security
system indicator next to the low oil
pressure indicator starts blinking
immediately to show you the system
is setting itself.

Cruise Control
Cruise control allows you to maintain Using the Cruise Control

a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h)
without keeping your foot on the CRUISE CONTROL MASTER SWITCH RESUME/accel
accelerator pedal. It should be used
for cruising on straight, open
highways. It is not recommended for
city driving, winding roads, slippery
roads, heavy rain, or bad weather.
CANCEL
Improper use of the cruise
control can lead to a crash. SET/decel
Use the cruise control only 1. Push in the Cruise Control Master 3. Press and release the SET/decel
when traveling on open Switch. The indicator in the switch button on the steering wheel. The
highways in good weather. will come on. CRUISE CONTROL indicator on
the instrument panel comes on to
2. Accelerate to the desired cruising show the system is now activated.
speed above 25 mph (40 km/h).

Cruise Control
The cruise control may not hold the Changing the Set Speed You can decrease the set cruising
set speed when you are going up and You can increase the set cruising speed in any of these ways:
down hills. If your speed increases speed in any of these ways:
going down a hill, use the brakes to Press and hold the SET/decel
slow down. This will cancel the Press and hold the RESUME/ button. Release the button when
cruise control. To resume the set accel button. When you reach the you reach the desired speed.
speed, press the RESUME/accel desired cruising speed, release the
button. The CRUISE CONTROL button. To slow down in very small
indicator on the instrument panel will amounts, tap the SET/decel
come back on. Push on the accelerator pedal. button. Each time you do this,
Accelerate to the desired cruising your vehicle will slow down about
When climbing a steep hill, the speed and press the SET/decel 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
automatic transmission may button.
downshift to hold the set speed. Tap the brake pedal lightly with
To increase your speed in very your foot. The CRUISE
small amounts, tap the RESUME/ CONTROL indicator on the
accel button. Each time you do instrument panel will go out.
this, the vehicle will speed up When the vehicle slows to the
about 1 mph (1.6 km/h). desired speed, press the SET/
decel button.
CONTINUED

Cruise Control
Even with the cruise control turned Cancelling the Cruise Control Resuming the Set Speed
on, you can still use the accelerator When you push the CANCEL button,
pedal to speed up for passing. After or tap the brake pedal, the system
completing the pass, take your foot will remember the previously set
off the accelerator pedal. The vehicle cruising speed. To return to that
will return to the set cruising speed. speed, accelerate to above 25 mph
(40 km/h) and then press and
Resting your foot on the brake pedal release the RESUME/accel button.
will cause the cruise control to The CRUISE CONTROL indicator
cancel. comes on. The vehicle will accelerate
to the same cruising speed as before.
CANCEL
BUTTON Pressing the Cruise Control Master
Switch turns the system completely
You can cancel the cruise control in off and erases the previous cruising
any of these ways: speed.
Tap the brake pedal.
Push the CANCEL button on the

steering wheel.
Press the Cruise Control Master

Switch.

HomeLink Universal Transceiver
On EX and EX-L models have the safety feature that causes Training HomeLink
The HomeLink Universal the motor to stop and reverse if an Before you begin If you just
Transceiver built into your vehicle obstacle is detected during closing, received your vehicle and have not
can be programmed to operate up to increasing the risk of injury. trained any of the buttons in
three remote controlled devices HomeLink before, you should erase
around your home, such as garage HomeLink is a registered any previously learned codes before
doors, lighting, or home security trademark of Johnson ControlsTM. training the first button.
systems.
Important Safety Precautions To do this, press and hold the two
General Information Always refer to the opening outside buttons on the HomeLink
If you are training HomeLink to instructions and safety information transceiver for about 20 seconds, or
operate a garage door or gate, you that came with your garage door until the red light flashes. Release
should unplug the motor for that opener or other equipment you the buttons, then proceed to Step 1.
device during training. Repeatedly intend to operate with the HomeLink
pressing the remote control button Universal Transceiver. If you do not If you are training the second or
could burn out the motor. have this information, you should third buttons, go directly to Step 1.
contact the manufacturer of the
The HomeLink transceiver stores equipment.
the code in a permanent memory.
There should be no need to retrain
the transmitter if your vehicles
battery goes dead or is disconnected.
If your garage door opener was
manufactured before April 1982, you
may not be able to program
HomeLink to operate it. They do not CONTINUED

3. Press and hold the remote control 6. Plug in the garage door opener
button and one of the HomeLink motor, then test the HomeLink
buttons at the same time. transceiver button by pushing it. If
the button does not work, repeat
Canadian Owners: The remote control the procedure to train it again. If it
you are training from may stop trans- still does not work, you may have a
mitting after 2 seconds. This is not variable or rolling code garage
enough for HomeLink to learn the door opener. See if you do by
code. Release and press the button pressing and holding the
on the remote control every 2 HomeLink transceiver button you
seconds until HomeLink has learned just trained. If the red light blinks
the code. for two seconds then stays on, you
have a rolling code garage door
1. Unplug the garage door opener 4. The red light in HomeLink should opener. Go to Training with a
motor from the house current. begin flashing. It will flash slowly Rolling Code System (see page
at first, then rapidly. 165 ).
2. Hold the end of the garage door
opener remote control 2 to 5 5. When the red light flashes rapidly, 7. Repeat these steps to train the
inches from HomeLink. Make release both buttons. HomeLink other two HomeLink buttons to
sure you are not blocking your should have learned the code from operate any other remotely
view of the red light in HomeLink. the remote control. controlled devices around your
home (lighting, automatic gate,
security system, etc.).

Training With a Rolling Code TRAINING BUTTON 4. Press and hold the button on
System HomeLink for 3 4 seconds.
For security purposes, newer garage
door opening systems use a rolling 5. Press and hold the HomeLink
or variable code. Information from button again for 3 4 seconds.
the remote control and the garage This should turn off the training
door opener are needed before light on the garage door opener
HomeLink can operate the garage unit. (Some systems may require
door opener. you to press the button up to three
times.)
The Training HomeLink
procedure trains HomeLink to the 6. Press the HomeLink button again.
proper garage door opener code. It should operate the garage door.
The following procedure 3. Press the Training button on the
synchronizes HomeLink to the garage door opener unit until the
garage door opener so they send and light next to the button comes on,
receive the correct codes. then release it. The light may blink,
or come on and stay on. You then
1. Make sure you have properly have approximately 30 seconds to
completed the Training complete the following steps.
HomeLink procedure.
2. Find the Training button on your

garage door opener unit. The
location will vary, depending on
the manufacturer.

Erasing Codes Customer Assistance As required by the FCC:

To erase the codes stored in all three If you have problems with training This device complies with Part 15 of the
buttons, press and hold the two the HomeLink Universal Transceiver, FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
outside buttons until the red light or would like information on home following two conditions: (1) This device
begins to flash, then release the products that can be operated by the may not cause harmful interference, and
buttons. transmitter, call (800) 355-3515. On (2) this device must accept any
the Internet, go to www.homelink. interference received, including
You should erase all three codes com. interference that may cause undesired
before selling the vehicle. operation.
Retraining a Button Changes or modifications not expressly

To train an already programmed approved by the party responsible for
transceiver button with a new device, compliance could void the users
you do not have to erase all the authority to operate the equipment.
memory. Train the selected button
over the existing memory code This device complies with Industry
following the steps under Training Canada Standard RSS-210.
HomeLink. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.

Main Menu
Before Driving
Before you begin driving your Honda, Break-in period............................... 168

you should know what gasoline to Gasoline Type ................................ 168
use, and how to check the levels of Service Station Procedures .......... 169
important fluids. You also need to Fuel Economy ................................ 173
know how to properly store luggage Accessories..................................... 174
or packages. The information in this Modifications.................................. 175
section will help you. If you plan to Carrying Cargo .............................. 176
add any accessories to your vehicle,
please read the information in this
section first.
Before Driving 167

Break-in Period, Gasoline Type
Break-in Period Gasoline Type Use of gasoline with these additives

Help assure your vehicles future Your Honda is designed to operate may adversely affect performance,
reliability and performance by paying on unleaded gasoline with a pump and cause the Malfunction Indicator
extra attention to how you drive octane number of 86 or higher. Use Lamp on your instrument panel to
during the first 600 miles (1,000 km). of a lower octane gasoline can cause come on. If this happens, contact
During this period: a persistent, heavy, metallic rapping your authorized Honda dealer for
noise in the engine that can lead to service.
Avoid full throttle starts and rapid mechanical failure.
acceleration. Some gasoline today is blended with
We recommend gasolines containing oxygenates such as ethanol or
Avoid hard braking for the first detergent additives that help prevent MTBE. Your vehicle is designed to
200 miles (300 km). fuel system and engine deposits. operate on oxygenated gasoline
containing up to 10 percent ethanol
Do not change the oil until the Using gasoline containing lead will by volume and up to 15 percent
scheduled maintenance time. damage your vehicles emissions MTBE by volume. Do not use
controls. This contributes to air gasoline containing methanol.
You should also follow these same pollution.
recommendations with an If you notice any undesirable
overhauled or exchanged engine, or In addition, in order to maintain good operating symptoms, try another
when the brakes are replaced. performance, fuel economy, and service station or switch to another
emissions control, we strongly brand of gasoline.
We also recommend that you should recommend, in areas where it is
not tow a trailer during the first 500 available, the use of gasoline that For further important fuel-related
miles (800 km). does NOT contain manganese-based information, please refer to your
fuel additives such as MMT. Quick Start Guide.
168 Before Driving

Service Station Procedures
Refueling 3. Remove the fuel fill cap slowly.

You may hear a hissing sound as
pressure inside the tank escapes. Gasoline is highly flammable
Place the cap in the holder on the and explosive. You can be
fuel fill door. burned or seriously injured
Pull when handling fuel.
4. Stop filling the tank after the fuel
nozzle automatically clicks off. Do Stop the engine and keep
not try to top off the tank. Leave heat, sparks, and flames
some room for the fuel to expand away.
with temperature changes. Handle fuel only outdoors.
Wipe up spills immediately.
If the fuel nozzle keeps clicking off even
though the tank is not full, there may
1. Park with the drivers side closest be a problem with your vehicles fuel
to the service station pump. vapor recovery system. The system
helps keep fuel vapors from going
2. Open the fuel fill door by pulling into the atmosphere. Consult your
on the handle to the left of the dealer.
drivers seat.
Before refueling, make sure the rear

sliding door on the drivers side is
closed. FUEL FILL CAP
CONTINUED
Before Driving 169

5. Screw the fuel fill cap back on Opening the Hood

until it clicks at least three times.
If you do not properly tighten the HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
cap, the Malfunction Indicator
Lamp may come on (see page
253 ).
6. Push the fuel fill door closed until

it latches.
LATCH
1. Park the vehicle, and set the 2. Put your fingers under the front
parking brake. Pull the hood edge of the hood. The hood latch
release handle located under the handle is above the H logo. Pull
lower left corner of the dashboard. up on this handle until it releases
The hood will pop up slightly. the hood. Lift the hood.
If the hood latch handle moves stiffly,

or if you can open the hood without
lifting the handle, the mechanism
should be cleaned and lubricated
(see page 220 ).
170 Before Driving

Oil Check
SUPPORT ROD
UPPER MARK
LOWER MARK
DIPSTICK
3. Pull the support rod out of its clip Wait a few minutes after turning the 4. Remove the dipstick again and
and insert the end into the hole on engine off before you check the oil. check the level. It should be
the drivers side of the hood. between the upper and lower
1. Remove the dipstick (orange marks.
To Close the Hood: handle).
Lift it up slightly to remove the If it is near or below the lower mark,
support rod from the hole. Put the 2. Wipe off the dipstick with a clean see Adding Oil on page 211 .
support rod back into its holding clip. cloth or paper towel.
Lower the hood to about a foot (30
cm) above the fender, then let it 3. Insert it all the way back in its hole.
drop. Make sure it is securely
latched.
Before Driving 171

Engine Coolant Check Refer to Owners Maintenance

Checks on page 204 for information
MAX RESERVE TANK on checking other items in your
Honda.
MIN
Look at the coolant level in the

radiator reserve tank. Make sure it is
between the MAX and MIN lines. If
it is below the MIN line, see Adding
Engine Coolant on page 214 for
information on adding the proper
coolant.
172 Before Driving

Fuel Economy
Improving Fuel Economy Try to maintain a constant speed.

Always maintain your vehicle Every time you slow down and
according to the maintenance speed up, your vehicle uses extra
schedule. See Owners fuel. Use the cruise control when
Maintenance Checks (see page appropriate.
204 ).
Combine several short trips into
For example, an underinflated tire one.
causes more rolling resistance,
which uses fuel. The air conditioning puts an extra
load on the engine which makes it
The build-up of snow or mud on use more fuel. Use the fresh-air
your vehicles underside adds ventilation when possible.
weight and rolling resistance.
Frequent cleaning helps your fuel
mileage and reduces the chance of
corrosion.
Drive moderately. Rapid

acceleration, abrupt cornering,
and hard braking use more fuel.
Always drive in the highest gear

possible.
Before Driving 173

Accessories
Modifying your vehicle, or installing Before installing any accessory:

some non-Honda accessories, can
make your vehicle unsafe. Before Improper accessories or Make sure the accessory does not
you make any modifications or add modifications can affect your obscure any lights, or interfere
any accessories, be sure to read the vehicles handling, stability, and with proper vehicle operation or
following information. performance, and cause a performance.
crash in which you can be hurt
Accessories or killed. Be sure electronic accessories do
Your dealer has Honda accessories not overload electrical circuits
that allow you to personalize your Follow all instructions in this (see page 257 ) or interfere with
vehicle. These accessories have owners manual regarding proper operation.
been designed and approved for your accessories and modifications.
vehicle, and are covered by warranty. Have the installer contact your
Honda dealer for assistance before
Although aftermarket accessories When properly installed, cellular installing any electronic accessory.
may fit on your vehicle, they may not phones, alarms, two-way radios, and
meet factory specifications, and low-powered audio systems should
could adversely affect your vehicles not interfere with your vehicles
handling and stability. (See computer controlled systems, such
Modifications on page 175 for as the SRS and anti-lock brake
additional information.) system.
174 Before Driving

Modifications
Modifying Your Vehicle Larger or smaller wheels and tires Additional Safety Precautions
Removing parts from your vehicle, can interfere with the operation of Do not attach or place objects on
or replacing components with non- your vehicles anti-lock brakes and the front airbag covers. Any object
Honda (aftermarket) components other systems. attached to or placed on the covers
could seriously affect your vehicles marked SRS AIRBAG in the
handling, stability, and reliability. Do not modify your steering wheel center of the steering wheel and
or any other part of your on top of the dashboard, could
Some examples are: Supplemental Restraint System. interfere with the proper operation
Lowering the vehicle with an Modifications could make the of the airbags. Or, if the airbags
aftermarket suspension kit that system ineffective. See the safety inflate, the objects could be
significantly reduces ground precautions on page 34 . propelled inside the vehicle and
clearance can allow the hurt someone.
undercarriage to hit speed bumps If you plan to modify your vehicle,
or other raised objects, which consult with your Honda dealer. Do not attach hard objects on or
could cause the airbags to deploy. near a front door. If a side airbag
inflates, a cup holder or other hard
Raising your vehicle with an object attached on or near the
aftermarket suspension kit can door could be propelled inside the
affect the handling and stability. vehicle and hurt someone.
Aftermarket wheels, because they Do not place any objects over or

are a universal design, can cause replace the outside edge of a front
excessive stress on suspension seat-back. This could prevent the
components. airbag from inflating properly.
Before Driving 175

Carrying Cargo
Your vehicle has several convenient

SEAT-BACK POCKETS
storage areas:
REAR COMPARTMENT FRONT DOOR POCKET
CENTER POCKET
Glove box
Front door and seat-back pockets
Rear cargo area, including the
second row seats when removed,
and the third row seat when folded
flat
Center pocket
Rear compartment
Storage box (EX and EX-L
models)
Roof-rack (if installed)
However, carrying too much cargo,

or improperly storing it, can affect
your vehicles handling, stability,
stopping distance, and tires, and
make it unsafe. Before carrying any
type of cargo, be sure to read the
SEAT-BACK POCKET
following pages.
STORAGE BOX
CARGO AREA GLOVE BOX

EX and EX-L models only
176 Before Driving

Carrying Cargo
The maximum load for your vehicle 3. Subtract the combined weight of 6. If your vehicle will be towing a
is 1,158 lbs (525 kg). This figure the driver and passengers from trailer, the load from your trailer
includes the total weight of all 1,158 lbs (525 kg). will be transferred to your vehicle.
occupants, cargo, accessories, and Consult this manual to determine
the tongue weight if you are towing a 4. The resulting figure equals the how this reduces the available
trailer. available amount of cargo and cargo and luggage load capacity of
luggage load capacity. your vehicle.
To determine the correct cargo and
luggage load limit: For example, if there will be five 150 The total weight must not exceed
lbs (70 kg) occupants in your vehicle, the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
1. Locate the statement, the the amount of available cargo and (GVWR). The load for the front and
combined weight of occupants and luggage load capacity is 408 lbs (175 rear axles also must not exceed the
cargo should never exceed 1,158 kg). Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
lbs (525 kg) on your vehicles 5 150 lbs (70 kg) = 750 lbs (350 (see page 195 ).
placard (on the drivers doorjamb). kg)
1,158 lbs (525 kg) 750 lbs (350 kg)
2. Determine the combined weight = 408 lbs (175 kg)
of the driver and passengers that Overloading or improper
will be riding in your vehicle. 5. Determine the combined weight loading can affect handling and
(Seven is the seating capacity of of accessories, luggage, and cargo stability and cause a crash in
your vehicle.) being loaded in the vehicle. The which you can be hurt or killed.
weight may not safely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load Follow all load limits and other
capacity calculated in step 4 [408 loading guidelines in this
lbs (175 kg) in this example]. manual.
Before Driving 177

Carrying Cargo
Carrying Items in the Passenger Carrying Cargo in the Cargo Area If you use an accessory roof top
Compartment or on a Roof Top Carrier carrier, the roof top carrier weight
Store or secure all items that could Distribute cargo evenly on the limit may be lower. Refer to the
be thrown around and hurt floor of the cargo area, placing the information that came with your roof
someone during a crash. heaviest items on the bottom and top carrier.
as far forward as possible. Tie
Be sure items placed on the floor down items that could be thrown
behind the front seats cannot roll about the vehicle during a crash or
under the seats and interfere with sudden stop.
the pedals or seat operation.
If you carry large items that
Keep the glove box closed while prevent you from closing the
driving. If it is open, a passenger tailgate, exhaust gas can enter the
could injure their knees during a passenger area. To avoid the
crash or sudden stop. possibility of carbon monoxide
poisoning, follow the instructions
on page 54 .
If you carry any items on a roof

top carrier, be sure the total
weight of the rack and the items
does not exceed 150 lb (68 kg).
178 Before Driving

Carrying Cargo
Side Cargo Net Cargo Net Cargo Hooks
CARGO HOOKS
The side cargo net can be installed On EX and EX-L models There are cargo hooks for plastic
on the drivers side panel in the You can use the cargo net to secure grocery bags on the back of the third
cargo area to secure small items. To items in the cargo area, and store row seat. They are designed to hold
install the side cargo net, hook each small items between the two halves light items. Heavy objects may
loop on the four corners of the net to of the net. To install the cargo net, damage the hooks.
the tabs on the left side panel. When hook the loops on the four corners of
you fold down the third seat, store the net to the tabs at both sides of
the head restraints in the side cargo the tailgate sill.
net.
Before Driving 179

Main Menu
180
Main Menu
Driving
This section gives you tips on Preparing to Drive ......................... 182

starting the engine under various Starting the Engine........................ 183
conditions, and how to operate the Automatic Transmission............... 184
automatic transmission. It also Parking Tips ................................... 188
includes important information on Braking System.............................. 189
parking your vehicle, the braking Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ................ 190
system, the Traction Control System, Traction Control System (TCS)... 192
and facts you need if you are Towing a Trailer ............................ 194
planning to tow a trailer.
Driving 181
Preparing to Drive
You should do the following checks 5. Check the seat adjustment (see
and adjustments before you drive page 88 ).
your vehicle.
6. Check the adjustment of the
1. Make sure all windows, mirrors, inside and outside mirrors (see
and outside lights are clean and page 102 ).
unobstructed. Remove frost, snow,
or ice. 7. Check the steering wheel
adjustment (see page 74 ).
2. Check that the hood is fully closed.
8. Make sure the doors and the
3. Visually check the tires. If a tire tailgate are securely closed and
looks low, use a gauge to check its locked.
pressure.
9. Fasten your seat belt. Check that
4. Check that any items you may be your passengers have fastened
carrying are stored properly or their seat belts (see page 14 ).
fastened down securely.
10.When you start the engine, check
the gauges and indicators in the
instrument panel (see page 60 ).
182 Driving
Starting the Engine
1. Apply the parking brake. 6. If the engine fails to start, press

the accelerator pedal all the way
2. In cold weather, turn off all down and hold it there while
electrical accessories to reduce starting to clear flooding. If the
the drain on the battery. engine still does not start, return
to step 5.
3. Make sure the shift lever is in
Park. Press on the brake pedal. NOTICE: The engine is harder to start
in cold weather. Also, the thinner air
4. Without touching the accelerator f ound at altitudes above 8,000 f eet
pedal, turn the ignition key to the (2,400 meters) adds to this problem.
START (III) position. Do not hold
the key in START for more than
15 seconds at a time. If the engine
does not start right away, pause
for at least 10 seconds before
trying again.
5. If the engine does not start within

15 seconds, or starts but stalls
right away, repeat step 4 with the
accelerator pedal pressed halfway
down. If the engine starts, release
pressure on the accelerator pedal
so the engine does not race.
Driving 183
Automatic Transmission
Shift Lever Position Indicators If the malfunction indicator lamp switch is in the LOCK (0) or
comes on along with the D ACCESSORY (I) position.
indicator, there is a problem in the
automatic transmission control To shift from: Do this:
system. Avoid rapid acceleration and Press the brake pedal and
have the transmission checked by a P to R pull the shift lever towards
Honda dealer as soon as possible. you.
R to P
Shifting N to R Pull the shift lever towards
D3 to 2 you.
2 to 1
1 to 2
2 to D3
D3 to D
These indicators on the instrument D to N Move the lever.
panel show which position the shift D to D3
lever is in. N to D
R to N
The D indicator comes on for a
few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to ON (II). If it SHIFT LEVER
flashes while driving (in any shift
position), it indicates a possible To shift from any position, press
problem in the transmission. firmly on the brake pedal and pull
the lever towards you. You cannot
shift out of Park when the ignition
184 Driving
Park (P) This position mechani- Reverse (R) Press the brake Drive (D3) This position is similar
cally locks the transmission. Use pedal and pull the shift lever towards to D, except only the first three
Park whenever you are turning off or you to shift from Park to Reverse. To gears are selected instead of all five.
starting the engine. To shift out of shift from Reverse to Natural, come Use D3 when towing a trailer in hilly
Park, you must press on the brake to a complete stop and then shift. terrain, or to provide engine braking
pedal and have your foot off the when going down a steep hill. D3 can
accelerator pedal. Pull the shift lever Neutral (N) Use Neutral if you also keep the transmission from
towards you, then move it out of need to restart a stalled engine, or if cycling between third and fourth
Park. it is necessary to stop briefly with gears in stop-and-go driving.
the engine idling. Shift to the Park
If you have done all of the above and position if you need to leave your Second (2) This position locks
still cannot move the lever out of vehicle for any reason. Press on the the transmission in second gear. It
Park, see Shift Lock Release on page brake pedal when you are moving does not downshift to first gear
186 . the shift lever from Neutral to when you come to a stop.
another gear.
You must also pull the shift lever Use Second gear:
towards you to shift into Park. To Drive (D) Use this position for For more power when climbing.
avoid transmission damage, come to normal driving. The transmission To increase engine braking when
a complete stop before shifting into automatically selects a suitable gear going down steep hills.
Park. The shift lever must be in Park for your speed and acceleration. You For starting out on a slippery
before you can remove the key from may notice the transmission shifting surface or in deep snow.
the ignition switch. up at higher speeds when the engine When driving downhill with a
is cold. This helps the engine warm trailer.
up faster.
CONTINUED
Driving 185
First (1) To shift from Second to Engine Speed Limiter Shift Lock Release
First, pull the shift lever towards you, If you exceed the maximum speed This allows you to move the shift
then shift to the lower gear. With the for the gear you are in, the engine lever out of Park if the normal
lever in this position, the speed will enter into the tachometers method of pushing on the brake
transmission locks in First gear. By red zone. If this occurs, you may feel pedal and pulling the shift lever does
upshifting and downshifting through the engine cut in and out. This is not work.
1, 2, D3, and D, you can operate the caused by a limiter in the engines
transmission much like a manual computer controls. The engine will 1. Set the Parking brake.
transmission without a clutch pedal. run normally when you reduce the
RPM below the red zone. 2. Remove the key from the ignition
switch.
186 Driving
6. Remove the key from the Shift

Lock Release slot, then install the
cover. Press the brake pedal, and
restart the engine.
If you need to use the Shift Lock

Release, it means your vehicle is
developing a problem. Have it
checked by a Honda dealer.
SHIFT LOCK RELEASE SLOT COVER
3. Place a cloth on the edge of the 4. Insert the key in the Shift Lock
Shift Lock Release slot cover. Release slot.
Using a small flat-tipped
screwdriver or a metal fingernail 5. Push down on the key while you
file, carefully pry on the edge of pull the shift lever towards you
the cover to remove it. and move it out of Park to Neutral.
Driving 187
Parking Tips
Always use the parking brake when Parking Tips If the vehicle is facing uphill, turn
you park your vehicle. Make sure Make sure the windows are closed. the front wheels away from the
the parking brake is set firmly or curb.
your vehicle may roll if it is parked Turn off the lights.
on an incline. If the vehicle is facing downhill,
Place any packages, valuables, etc. turn the front wheels toward the
Set the parking brake before you put in the cargo area, or take them curb.
the transmission in Park. This keeps with you.
the vehicle from moving and putting Make sure the parking brake is
pressure on the parking mechanism Lock the doors and the tailgate. fully released before driving away.
in the transmission. Driving with the parking brake
Never park over dry leaves, tall partially set can overheat or
grass, or other flammable damage the rear brakes.
materials. The hot three way
catalytic converter could cause
these materials to catch on fire.
188 Driving
Braking System
Your Honda is equipped with disc Check the brakes after driving Brake Wear Indicators
brakes at all four wheels. A power through deep water. Apply the If the brake pads need replacing, you
assist helps reduce the effort needed brakes moderately to see if they feel will hear a distinctive, metallic
on the brake pedal. The ABS helps normal. If not, apply them gently and screeching sound when you apply
you retain steering control when frequently until they do. Be extra the brake pedal. If you do not have
braking very hard. cautious in your driving. the brake pads replaced, they will
screech all the time. It is normal for
Resting your foot on the pedal keeps Braking System Design the brakes to occasionally squeal or
the brakes applied lightly, builds up The hydraulic system that operates squeak when you apply them.
heat, and reduces their effectiveness. the brakes has two separate circuits.
It also keeps your brake lights on all Each circuit works diagonally across
the time, confusing drivers behind the vehicle (the left-front brake is
you. connected with the right-rear brake,
etc.). If one circuit should develop a
Constant application of the brakes problem, you will still have braking
when going down a long hill builds at two wheels.
up heat and reduces their effective-
ness. Use the engine to assist the
brakes by taking your foot off the
accelerator and downshifting to a
Front
lower gear.
Driving 189
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
Anti-lock Brakes Activating the Anti-lock Brakes ABS Indicator

The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) You will feel a pulsation in the brake
helps prevent the brakes from pedal when the ABS activates, and ABS INDICATOR
locking up and helps you retain you may hear some noise. This is
steering control by pumping the normal: it is the ABS rapidly
brakes rapidly, much faster than a pumping the brakes. On dry
person can do it. pavement, you will need to press on
the brake pedal very hard before the
The ABS also balances the front-to- ABS activates. However, you may
rear braking distribution according feel the ABS activate immediately if
to vehicle loading. you are trying to stop on snow or ice.
You should never pump the brake pedal;

U.S. indicator shown
this defeats the purpose of the ABS.
Let the ABS work for you by always If the ABS indicator comes on, the
keeping firm, steady pressure on the anti-lock function of the braking
brake pedal as you steer away from system has shut down. The brakes
the hazard. This is sometimes still work like a conventional system,
referred to as stomp and steer. but without anti-lock. You should
have the dealer inspect your vehicle
as soon as possible.
190 Driving
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
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 front-to-rear braking vehicle. It only helps with the snow, than a vehicle without anti-
distribution system may also be shut steering control during braking. lock. Slow down and allow a greater
down. distance between vehicles under
ABS will not prevent a skid that those conditions.
Test your brakes as instructed on results from changing direction
page 254 . If the brakes feel normal, abruptly, such as trying to take a
drive slowly and have your vehicle corner too fast or making a sudden
repaired by your Honda dealer as lane change. Always drive at a safe
soon as possible. Avoid sudden hard speed for the road and weather
braking which could cause the rear conditions.
wheels to lock up and possibly lead
to a loss of control. ABS cannot prevent the loss of
stability. Always steer moderately
The TCS indicator will come on when you are braking hard. Severe
along with the ABS indicator if there or sharp steering wheel movement
is a problem with the anti-lock brake can still cause your vehicle to veer
system. into oncoming traffic or off the road.
Driving 191
Traction Control System (TCS)
Your Honda is equipped with a You should still install winter tires on
Traction Control System (TCS) to TRACTION CONTROL your vehicle during the winter. Make
SYSTEM INDICATOR
assist you in maintaining traction sure to use the same size originally
while driving slowly on loose or supplied with vehicle. Exercise the
slippery surfaces. The TCS assists same caution in winter driving as you
only in low-speed, low-traction would if your vehicle was not
conditions; up to approximately 18 equipped with TCS.
mph (30 km/h).
Driving with the compact spare tire
TCS monitors the speed of all four installed (see page 238 ) may
wheels. When it senses a front wheel activate the TCS. You should turn off
losing traction, it applies braking to the system.
that wheel. The TCS indicator
flashes when this occurs. When starting out or driving at low If the brakes overheat while TCS is
speeds on a loose or slippery road activating, the TCS indicator will
Driving with TCS requires no special surface, you may notice that the stop flashing and stay on temporarily.
skills or technique. The TCS does vehicle does not respond to the This indicates that TCS has turned
not control your vehicles whole accelerator in the same way it does off. After the brakes have cooled
braking system and cannot prevent at other times. This is a sign TCS is down (usually for about 10 minutes),
skidding if you enter a corner too activating. You will see the TCS TCS will turn back on and the
fast. It is still your responsibility to indicator flash. indicator will turn off.
drive at reasonable speeds and to
leave a sufficient margin of safety.
192 Driving
Traction Control System (TCS)
TCS ON/OFF Switch The Traction Control System turns If the TCS indicator comes on and
on every time you start the engine, stays on for more than 10 minutes
TCS ON/OFF SWITCH even if you turned it off the last time while driving, pull to the side of the
you drove the vehicle. road when it is safe and turn off the
engine. Reset the system by
TCS Indicator restarting the engine, and watch the
The TCS indicator comes on or TCS indicator. If the indicator
flashes under the following condi- remains on, or comes back on while
tions: driving, have the system inspected
by your Honda dealer. You can still
When you turn the ignition switch drive the vehicle without TCS.
to ON (II).
This indicator will come on along
When you manually turn off TCS. with the ABS indicator if there is a
This switch is under the side vent. It problem in the anti-lock brake
lets you turn the Traction Control It flashes when TCS is regulating system (see ABS Indicator on page
System on and off. You cannot turn wheelspin. 190 ).
off the TCS while the TCS indicator
is flashing. If the systems diagnostics senses The TCS indicator may occasionally
a problem with TCS, the indicator come on for one or two seconds and
Deactivate the system by pressing will come on and stay on. then go out. This is normal.
the TCS On/Off switch. The TCS
indicator comes on as a reminder. If the brakes overheat, the
Pressing the switch again turns the indicator will come on.
system back on.
Driving 193
Towing a Trailer
To safely tow a trailer, you should Load Limits

observe the load limits, use the
proper equipment, and follow the
guidelines in this section.
Exceeding any load limit or

improperly loading your vehicle
and trailer can cause a crash in
which you can be seriously hurt
or killed.
Check the loading of your

vehicle and trailer carefully Total Trailer Weight: The Tongue Load: The weight that
before starting to drive. maximum weight you can tow the tongue of a fully-loaded trailer
depends on several factors. See puts on the hitch should be
page 195 for limits for your towing approximately 10 percent of the
situation. Towing a load that is too trailer weight. Too little tongue
heavy can seriously affect your load can make the trailer unstable
vehicles handling and and cause it to sway. Too much
performance. tongue load reduces front-tire
traction and steering control.
194 Driving
Towing a Trailer
Maximum Total Trailer Weight Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

Number of Occupants Equipped with transmission cooler (GVWR):
and power steering fluid cooler The maximum allowable weight of
2 3,500 lbs (1,580 kg) the vehicle, all occupants, all cargo,
3 3,350 lbs (1,520 kg) and the tongue load is 5,665 lbs
4 3,200 lbs (1,450 kg) (2,570 kg).
5 3,050 lbs (1,380 kg)
6 2,900 lbs (1,310 kg) Gross Axle Weight Rating
7 650 lbs (295 kg) (GAWR):
The maximum allowable weights
: Including driver. Based on 150 lbs (70 kg) per occupant. on the vehicle axles are 2,833 lbs
: Weight limited to avoid exceeding rear GAWR (see below). (1,285 kg) on the front axle, and
2,845 lbs (1,290 kg) on the rear
To achieve a proper tongue load, axle.
start by loading 60 percent of the
load toward the front of the trailer Gross Combined Weight Rating
and 40 percent toward the rear, then (GCWR):
re-adjust the load as needed. The maximum allowable weight of
the fully loaded vehicle and trailer
is 8,265 lbs (3,750 kg) with the
proper hitch and fluid coolers.
(See page 197 for information
about fluid coolers.)
Driving 195
Towing a Trailer
Checking Loads Towing Equipment and Weight Distributing Hitch

The best way to confirm that vehicle Accessories If the total trailer weight is more
and trailer weights are within limits Towing generally requires a variety than 1,850 lbs (840 kg), you must
is to have them checked at public of supplemental equipment. To also use a weight distributing hitch.
scale. ensure the best quality, we This device transfers weight from
recommend that you purchase the vehicles rear wheels to the front
Using a suitable scale or a special Honda equipment whenever possible. wheels, and to the trailers wheels.
tongue load gauge, check the tongue Carefully follow the hitch makers
load the first time you set up a Discuss any additional needs with instructions for proper installation
towing combination (a fully-loaded your trailer sales or rental agency, and adjustment.
vehicle and trailer), then recheck the and make sure all equipment is
tongue load whenever the conditions properly installed, maintained, and Sway Control
change. also meets state and province If the total trailer weight exceeds
regulations. 2,000 lbs (900 kg), you should install
Safety Chains a sway control device to minimize
Always use safety chains. Make sure Hitches swaying that can occur in crosswinds
they are secured to both the trailer Any hitch used on your vehicle must and in normal and emergency
and hitch, and that they cross under be properly bolted to the underbody, driving maneuvers. Your trailer
the tongue so they can catch the using the six threaded holes maker can tell you what kind of sway
trailer if it becomes unhitched. provided. A hitch and the required control you need and how to install it.
Leave enough slack to allow the fluid coolers designed especially for
trailer to turn corners easily, but do your Odyssey can be obtained from
not let chains drag on the ground. your Honda dealer.
196 Driving
Towing a Trailer
Transmission Fluid Cooler and Trailer Lights color code and purpose of each pin.
Power Steering Fluid Cooler
You must also have a transmission GROUND LEFT TURN SIGNAL To use the trailer lighting connector,
(BLACK) (GREEN/BLUE)
fluid cooler and a power steering you will need a wiring harness and
BACK-UP LIGHT converter. This comes with the
fluid cooler installed. These coolers (GREEN/BLACK)
are available only from your Honda Honda hitch (see page 196 ), or it
dealer. may be obtained separately from
your dealer.
Trailer Brakes
Honda recommends that any trailer If you use a non-Honda trailer
RIGHT TURN SIGNAL
having a total weight of 1,000 lbs (GREEN/YELLOW) lighting harness and converter, you
(450 kg) or more be equipped with BRAKE LIGHT TAILLIGHT can get the connector and pins that
its own electric or surge-type brakes. (WHITE/BLACK) (RED/BLACK) mate with the connector in your
vehicle from your Honda dealer.
If you choose electric brakes, be Trailer lights and equipment must
sure they are electrically actuated. comply with federal, state, province, Since lighting and wiring vary by
Do not attempt to tap into your and local regulations. Check with trailer type and brand, you should
vehicles hydraulic system. No your local recreational vehicle dealer have a qualified technician install a
matter how successful it may seem, for the requirements in your area, suitable connector between the
any attempt to attach trailer brakes and use only equipment designed for vehicle and the trailer. Improper
to your vehicles hydraulic system your vehicle. equipment or installation can cause
will lower braking effectiveness and damage to your vehicles electrical
create a potential hazard. Your vehicle has a trailer lighting system and affect your vehicle
See your trailer dealer for more connector located behind the left warranty.
information on installing electric side panel in the cargo area. Refer to
brakes. the drawing above for the wiring CONTINUED
Driving 197
Towing a Trailer
Spare Vehicle Tire Pre-Tow Checklist All items on and in the trailer are
When towing a trailer, you should When preparing to tow, and before properly secured and cannot shift
carry a full-size wheel and tire as a driving away, be sure to check the while you drive.
spare in case you have a flat. If you following:
use the compact spare tire that came The lights and brakes on your
with the vehicle, it may adversely The vehicle has been properly vehicle and the trailer are working
affect vehicle handling. See page serviced, and the tires, brakes, properly.
233 for information on proper tire suspension, and cooling system
size, and page 244 for information on are in good operating condition. Your vehicle tires and spare are
how to store a full-size tire. When properly inflated (see page 231 ),
storing a full-size spare tire in the If you tow frequently, follow the and the trailer tires and spare are
trailer, follow the trailer makers Severe Conditions maintenance inflated as recommended by the
instructions. schedule. trailer maker.
Additional Trailer Equipment The trailer has been properly You may want to fill the fuel tank
Many states and Canadian provinces serviced and is in good condition. with premium fuel. Premium fuel
require special outside mirrors when provides improved performance.
towing a trailer. Even if they dont, All weights and loads are within
you should install special mirrors if limits (see pages 194 and 195 ).
you cannot clearly see behind you, or
if the trailer creates a blind spot. The hitch, safety chains, and any
other attachments are secure.
Ask your trailer sales or rental
agency if any other items are
recommended or required for your
towing situation.
198 Driving
Towing a Trailer
Handling Crosswinds and Buffeting Driving Safely With a Trailer Making Turns and Braking
Crosswinds and air turbulence The added weight, length, and Make turns more slowly and wider
caused by passing trucks can disrupt height of a trailer will affect your than normal. The trailer tracks a
your steering and cause trailer vehicles handling and performance, smaller arc than your vehicle, and it
swaying. When being passed by a so driving with a trailer requires can hit or run over something the
large vehicle, keep a constant speed some special driving skills and vehicle misses. Allow more time and
and steer straight ahead. Do not try techniques. distance for braking. Do not brake or
to make quick steering or braking turn suddenly as this could cause the
corrections. For your safety and the safety of trailer to jackknife or turn over.
others, take time to practice driving
Backing Up maneuvers before heading for the Driving on Hills
Always drive slowly and have open road, and follow the guidelines When climbing hills, closely watch
someone guide you when backing up. below. your temperature gauge. If it nears
Grip the bottom of the steering the red mark, turn the air
wheel; then turn the wheel to the left Towing Speeds and Gears conditioning off, reduce speed and, if
to get the trailer to move to the left, Drive slower than normal in all necessary, pull to the side of the
and turn the wheel right to move the driving situations, and obey posted road to let the engine cool.
trailer to the right. speed limits for vehicles with trailers.
Use the D position when towing a If the automatic transmission shifts
Parking trailer on level roads. See Driving on frequently while going up a hill, shift
Follow all normal precautions when Hills in the next column for to D3.
parking, including putting the additional gear information. Do not
transmission in Park and firmly exceed 55 mph (88 km/h). At higher
setting the parking brake. Also, place speeds, the trailer may sway or
wheel chocks at each of the trailers affect vehicle handling.
tires. CONTINUED
Driving 199
Towing a Trailer
If you must stop when facing uphill,

use the foot brake or parking brake.
Do not try to hold the vehicle in
place by pressing on the accelerator,
as this can cause the automatic
transmission to overheat.
When driving down hills, reduce

your speed and shift down to 2nd
gear. Do not ride the brakes, and
remember it will take longer to slow
down and stop when towing a trailer.
200 Driving
Main Menu
Maintenance
This section explains why it is Maintenance Safety ....................... 202

important to keep your vehicle well Maintenance Schedule .................. 203
maintained and how to follow basic Maintenance Record ..................... 207
maintenance safety precautions. Fluid Locations............................... 210
Adding Engine Oil ......................... 211
This section also includes Changing the Oil and Filter .......... 212
Maintenance Schedules for normal Engine Coolant ............................... 214
driving and severe driving conditions, Windshield Washers ..................... 216
a Maintenance Record, and instruc- Automatic Transmission Fluid..... 216
tions for simple maintenance tasks Brake Fluid ..................................... 218
you may want to take care of Power Steering Fluid..................... 219
yourself. Timing Belt ..................................... 219
Hood Latch ..................................... 220
If you have the skills and tools to per- Lights .............................................. 220
form more complex maintenance Seat Belts ........................................ 226
tasks on your Honda, you may want Floor Mats ...................................... 226
to purchase the Service Manual. See Audio Antenna ............................... 227
page 281 for information on how to Dust and Pollen Filter ................... 227
obtain a copy, or see your Honda Wiper Blades .................................. 228
dealer. Tires ................................................ 230
Check the Battery ......................... 235
Vehicle Storage .............................. 236
Maintenance 201
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
Honda 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. maintenance recommendations, be seriously hurt or killed.
Make sure your vehicle is parked and schedules in this owners
on level ground, the parking brake manual. Always follow the procedures
is set, and the engine is off. and precautions in this owners
manual.
To clean parts, use a commercially Potential Vehicle Hazards
available degreaser or parts Carbon Monoxide poison from
cleaner, not gasoline. engine exhaust. Be sure there is Some of the most important safety
adequate ventilation whenever you precautions are given here. However,
To reduce the possibility of fire or operate the engine. we cannot warn you of every
explosion, keep cigarettes, sparks, conceivable hazard that can arise in
and flames away from the battery Burns from hot parts. Let the performing maintenance. Only you
and all fuel-related parts. engine and exhaust system cool can decide whether or not you
before touching any parts. should perform a given task.
Wear eye protection and
protective clothing when working
with the battery or compressed air.
202 Maintenance
Maintenance Schedule
The maintenance schedule assumes Which Schedule to Follow: Trailer towing, driving with a roof
you will use your vehicle as normal Service your vehicle according to the rack, or driving in mountainous
transportation for passengers and time and mileage periods on one of conditions.
their possessions. You should also the Maintenance Schedules on the
follow these recommendations: following pages. Driving on muddy, dusty, or de-
iced roads.
Avoid exceeding your vehicles U.S. Owners Follow the
load limit. This puts excess stress Maintenance Schedule for Severe NOTE: If you only OCCASIONALLY
on the engine, brakes, and many Conditions if you drive your vehicle drive under a severe condition, you
other vehicle parts. The load limit MAINLY under one or more of the should follow the Maintenance
is shown on the tire information following conditions. Schedule for Normal Conditions.
label on the drivers doorjamb.
Driving less than 5 miles (8 km) Canadian Owners Follow the
Operate your vehicle on per trip or, in freezing Maintenance Schedule for Severe
reasonable roads within legal temperatures, driving less than 10 Conditions.
speed limits. miles (16 km) per trip.
Drive your vehicle regularly over a Driving in extremely hot [over

distance of several miles 90F (32C)] conditions.
(kilometers).
Extensive idling or long periods of
Always use unleaded gasoline with stop-and-go driving, such as a taxi
the proper octane rating (see page or a commercial delivery vehicle.
168 ).
Maintenance 203
Maintenance Schedule
Servicing Your Vehicle U.S. Vehicles: Maintenance, Owners Maintenance Checks

Your authorized Honda dealer replacement, or repair of You should check the following
knows your vehicle best and can emissions control devices and items at the specified intervals. If
provide competent, efficient service. systems may be done by any you are unsure of how to perform
However, service at a dealer is not automotive repair establishment any check, turn to the appropriate
mandatory to keep your warranties or individual using parts that are page listed.
in effect. Maintenance may be done certified to EPA standards. Engine oil level Check every
by any qualified service facility or time you fill the fuel tank. See
skilled person to keep your According to state and federal page 171 .
warranties in effect. Keep all the regulations, failure to perform Engine coolant level Check the
receipts as proof of completion, and maintenance on the items marked radiator reserve tank every time
have the person who does the work with will not void your emissions you fill the fuel tank. See page 172 .
fill out the Maintenance Record. warranties. However, Honda Automatic transmission Check
Check your warranty booklet for recommends that all maintenance the fluid level monthly. See page
more information. services be performed at the 216 .
recommended time or mileage Brakes Check the fluid level
We recommend the use of Honda period to ensure long-term reliability. monthly. See page 218 .
parts and fluids whenever you have Tires Check the tire pressure
maintenance done. monthly. Examine the tread for
wear and foreign objects. See page
230 .
Lights Check the operation of
the headlights, parking lights,
taillights, high-mount brake light,
and license plate lights monthly.
See page 220 .
204 Maintenance
Service the items listed at the indicated distance (or time, if given).
miles x 1,000 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150
km x 1,000 24 48 72 96 120 144 168 192 216 240
Check engine oil and coolant Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop
Check tires Check inflation and condition once a month
Replace engine oil Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or every 1 year, whichever comes first
Rotate tires (follow pattern on page 232 ) Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km)
Replace engine oil filter
Maintenance Schedule for Normal Conditions

Check front and rear brake wear
Check parking brake adjustment
Inspect the following items:
Tie-rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots
Suspension components Every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or every 1 year, whichever comes first
Driveshaft boots
Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Exhaust system
Fuel lines and connections
Inspect drive belts Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or every 2 years, whichever comes first
Replace dust and pollen filter
Replace air cleaner element
Replace spark plugs
Inspect valve clearance Inspect every 105,000 miles (168,000 km), otherwise adjust only if noisy
Replace automatic transmission fluid
Inspect idle speed
Replace timing belt and inspect water pump Every 105,000 miles (168,000 km) or every 7 years, whichever comes first
Replace engine coolant At 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 10 years, then every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 5 years
Replace brake fluid Every 3 years (independent of mileage)
: See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last column, page 204 .
: Replace at 45,000 miles (72,000 km) or 3 years, then every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 2 years.
Maintenance 205
Service the items listed at the indicated distance (or time, if given).
miles x 1,000 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150
km x 1,000 24 48 72 96 120 144 168 192 216 240
Check engine oil and coolant Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop
Check tires Check inflation and condition once a month
Replace engine oil and oil filter Every 3,750 miles (6,000 km) or every 6 months, whichever comes first
Rotate tires (follow pattern on page 232 ) Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km)
Check front and rear brake wear
Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions
Tie-rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or every 6 months, whichever comes first
Suspension components
Driveshaft boots
Check parking brake adjustment
Lubricate all hinges, locks and latches
Brake hoses and lines (including ABS) Every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or every 1 year, whichever comes first
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Exhaust system
Fuel lines and connections
Lights and controls/vehicle underbody
Inspect drive belts Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or every 2 years, whichever comes first
Replace dust and pollen filter1
Replace air cleaner element Every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) (Use normal schedule except in dusty condition)
Replace spark plugs
Inspect valve clearance Inspect every 105,000 miles (168,000 km), otherwise adjust only if noisy
Replace automatic transmission fluid Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or every 2 years, whichever comes first
Inspect idle speed
Replace timing belt2, and inspect water pump Every 105,000 miles (168,000 km) or every 7 years, whichever comes first
Replace engine coolant At 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 10 years, then every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 5 years
Replace brake fluid Every 3 years (independent of mileage)
: See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last column, page 204 .
1: See dust and pollen filter on page 227 for replacement information under special driving conditions.
2: See timing belt on page 219 for replacement information under special driving conditions.
206 Maintenance
Maintenance Record (for Normal and Severe Schedules)
You or the servicing dealer can record all completed maintenance here, whether you follow the schedule for normal conditions (page 205 ) or severe
conditions (page 206 ). Keep the receipts for all work done on your vehicle.
3,750 mi Signature or dealer stamp mi/km 33,750 mi Signature or dealer stamp mi/km
6,000 km 54,000 km
Date Date
7,500 mi mi/km 37,500 mi mi/km

12,000 km 60,000 km
Date Date
11,250 mi mi/km 41,250 mi mi/km

18,000 km 66,000 km
Date Date
15,000 mi mi/km 45,000 mi mi/km

24,000 km 72,000 km
Date Date
18,750 mi mi/km 48,750 mi mi/km

30,000 km 78,000 km
Date Date
22,500 mi mi/km 52,500 mi mi/km

36,000 km 84,000 km
Date Date
26,250 mi mi/km 56,250 mi mi/km

42,000 km 90,000 km
Date Date
30,000 mi mi/km 60,000 mi mi/km

48,000 km 96,000 km
Date Date
CONTINUED
Maintenance 207
63,750 mi Signature or dealer stamp mi/km 93,750 mi Signature or dealer stamp mi/km
102,000 km 150,000 km
Date Date
67,500 mi mi/km 97,500 mi mi/km

108,000 km 156,000 km
Date Date
71,250 mi mi/km 101,250 mi mi/km

114,000 km 162,000 km
Date Date
75,000 mi mi/km 105,000 mi mi/km

120,000 km 168,000 km
Date Date
78,750 mi mi/km 108,750 mi mi/km

126,000 km 174,000 km
Date Date
82,500 mi mi/km 112,500 mi mi/km

132,000 km 180,000 km
Date Date
86,250 mi mi/km 116,250 mi mi/km

138,000 km 186,000 km
Date Date
90,000 mi mi/km 120,000 mi mi/km

144,000 km 192,000 km
Date Date
208 Maintenance
123,750 mi Signature or dealer stamp mi/km

198,000 km
Date
127,500 mi mi/km
204,000 km
Date
131,250 mi mi/km
210,000 km
Date
135,000 mi mi/km
216,000 km
Date
138,750 mi mi/km
222,000 km
Date
142,500 mi mi/km
228,000 km
Date
146,250 mi mi/km
234,000 km
Date
150,000 mi mi/km
240,000 km
Date
Maintenance 209
Fluid Locations
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK BRAKE FLUID

(Orange loop) (Gray cap)
WASHER FLUID
(Blue cap)
ENGINE COOLANT
RESERVOIR
POWER STEERING
FLUID (Red cap)
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
FLUID DIPSTICK
(Yellow loop)
RADIATOR CAP ENGINE OIL FILL CAP
210 Maintenance
Adding Engine Oil
Recommended Engine Oil Honda Motor Oil is the preferred

ENGINE OIL FILL CAP
Oil is a major contributor to your 5W-20 lubricant for your vehicle. It is
engines performance and longevity. highly recommended that you use
Always use a premium-grade 5W-20 Honda Motor Oil in your vehicle for
detergent oil displaying the API optimum engine protection. Make
Certification Seal. This seal indicates sure the API Certification Seal says
the oil is energy conserving, and that For Gasoline Engines.
it meets the American Petroleum
Institutes latest requirements. The oil viscosity or weight is
provided on the containers label.
API CERTIFICATION SEAL 5W-20 oil is formulated for year-
round protection of your Honda to
improve cold weather starting and
Unscrew and remove the engine oil fuel economy.
fill cap on top of the valve cover.
Pour in the oil slowly and carefully so
you do not spill. Clean up any spills
immediately. Spilled oil could
damage components in the engine
compartment.
Install the engine oil fill cap and

tighten it securely. Wait a few
minutes and recheck the oil level. Do
not fill above the upper mark; you Ambient Temperature
could damage the engine.
Maintenance 211
Adding Engine Oil, Changing the Oil and Filter
Synthetic Oil Changing the Oil and Filter

You may use a synthetic motor oil if Always change the oil and filter
it meets the same requirements according to the recommendations in
given for a conventional motor oil: it the maintenance schedule. The oil
displays the API Certification Seal and filter collect contaminants that
and it is the proper weight. You must can damage your engine if they are
follow the oil and filter change not removed regularly.
intervals given on the maintenance
schedule. Changing the oil and filter requires
special tools and access from
Engine Oil Additives underneath the vehicle. The vehicle
Your Honda does not require any oil should be raised on a service station- WASHER DRAIN BOLT
additives. Additives may adversely type hydraulic lift for this service.
affect your engines or transmissions Unless you have the knowledge and 2. Open the hood and remove the
performance and durability. proper equipment, you should have engine oil fill cap. Remove the oil
this maintenance done by a skilled drain bolt and washer from the
mechanic. bottom of the engine. Drain the oil
into an appropriate container.
1. Run the engine until it reaches
normal operating temperature,
then shut it off.
212 Maintenance
Changing the Oil and Filter
OIL FILTER 6. Refill the engine with the recom- NOTICE: Improper disposal of engine
mended oil. oil can be harmf ul to the environment.
If you change your own oil, please
Engine oil change capacity dispose of the used oil properly. Put it
(including filter): in a sealed container and take it to a
4.6 US qt (4.4 ) recycling center. Do not discard it in a
trash bin or dump it on the ground.
7. Replace the engine oil fill cap.
Start the engine. The oil pressure
indicator light should go out within
5 seconds. If it does not, turn off
the engine and check your work.
3. Remove the oil filter and let the 8. Let the engine run for several
remaining oil drain. A special minutes, then check the drain bolt
wrench (available from your and oil filter for leaks.
Honda dealer) is required.
9. Turn off the engine and let it sit
4. Install a new oil filter according to for several minutes, then check
the instructions that come with it. the oil level on the dipstick. If
necessary, add more oil.
5. Put a new washer on the drain bolt,
then reinstall the drain bolt.
Tighten it to:
29 lbfft (39 Nm , 4.0 kgfm)
Maintenance 213
Engine Coolant
Adding Engine Coolant Always use Honda All Season If the reserve tank is completely
Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2. This empty, you should also check the
RESERVE TANK coolant is pre-mixed with 50 percent coolant level in the radiator.
antifreeze and 50 percent water.
Never add straight antifreeze or
plain water.
Removing the radiator cap
If Honda antifreeze/coolant is not while the engine is hot can
available, you may use another cause the coolant to spray out,
major-brand non-silicate coolant as a seriously scalding you.
temporary replacement. Make sure it
is a high-quality coolant Always let the engine and
recommended for aluminum engines. radiator cool down before
Continued use of any non-Honda removing the radiator cap.
If the coolant level in the reserve coolant can result in corrosion,
tank is at or below the MIN line, add causing the cooling system to
coolant to bring it up to the MAX line. malfunction or fail. Have the cooling
Inspect the cooling system for leaks. system flushed and refilled with
Honda antifreeze/coolant as soon as
possible.
214 Maintenance
Engine Coolant
4. Put the radiator cap back on, and

tighten it fully.
5. Pour coolant into the reserve tank.

Fill it to halfway between the MAX
and MIN marks. Put the cap back
on the reserve tank.
Do not add any rust inhibitors or

other additives to your vehicles
cooling system. They may not be
compatible with the coolant or
RADIATOR CAP RESERVE TANK engine components.
1. When the radiator and engine are 3. The coolant level should be up to
cool, relieve any pressure in the the base of the filler neck. Add
cooling system by turning the coolant if it is low.
radiator cap counterclockwise,
without pressing down. Pour the coolant slowly and carefully
so you do not spill. Clean up any
2. Remove the radiator cap by spills immediately; it could damage
pushing down and turning components in the engine
counterclockwise. compartment.
Maintenance 215
Windshield Washers, Automatic Transmission Fluid
Windshield Washers Automatic Transmission Fluid

Check the fluid level in the Check the fluid level with the engine
windshield washer reservoir at least at normal operating temperature.
monthly during normal use. This
reservoir supplies the windshield and 1. Park the vehicle on level ground.
rear window washers. Shut off the engine.
Check the reservoirs fluid level by

removing the cap and looking at the
level gauge attached to the cap.
On Canadian models: The low washer LEVEL GAUGE

level indicator will come on when the
level is low (see page 64 ). NOTICE: Do not use engine antif reeze
or a vinegar/water solution in the
Fill the reservoir with a good-quality windshield washer reservoir. Antif reeze
windshield washer fluid. This can damage your vehicles paint, while
increases the cleaning capability and a vinegar/water solution can damage DIPSTICK
prevents freezing in cold weather. the windshield washer pump. Use only
commercially-available windshield 2. Remove the dipstick (yellow loop)
When you refill the reservoir, clean washer f luid. from the transmission, and wipe it
the edges of the windshield wiper with a clean cloth.
blades with windshield washer fluid
on a clean cloth. This will help to
condition them.
216 Maintenance
Automatic Transmission Fluid
5. If the level is below the lower To thoroughly flush the transmission,

DIPSTICK mark, remove the fill plug and add the technician should drain and refill
fluid to bring it to the upper mark. it with Honda ATF-Z1, then drive the
vehicle for a short distance. Do this
Pour the fluid slowly and carefully three times. Then drain and refill the
so you do not spill. Clean up any transmission a final time.
spills immediately; it could damage
components in the engine 6. Insert the dipstick all the way back
UPPER MARK compartment. into the transmission securely as
shown in the illustration.
LOWER MARK
Always use Honda ATF-Z1
(Automatic Transmission Fluid). If The transmission should be drained
its not available, you may use a and refilled with new fluid according
3. Insert the dipstick all the way into DEXRON III automatic to the time and distance recommen-
the transmission as shown. transmission fluid as a temporary dations in the maintenance schedule.
replacement. However, continued
4. Remove the dipstick and check use can affect the shift quality. If you are not sure how to add fluid,
the fluid level. It should be Have the transmission flushed and contact your Honda dealer.
between the upper and lower refilled with Honda ATF-Z1 as
marks. soon as it is convenient.
Maintenance 217
Brake Fluid
Check the fluid level in the brake Always use Honda Heavy Duty
fluid reservoir monthly. Replace it Brake Fluid DOT 3. If it is not
according to the maintenance available, you should use only DOT 3
schedule recommendations. or DOT 4 fluid, from a sealed
container, as a temporary
MAX replacement.
Using any non-Honda brake fluid can

cause corrosion and decrease the life
of the system. Have the brake
system flushed and refilled with
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 as soon as possible.
Pour the fluid slowly and carefully so

MIN you do not spill. Clean up any spills
immediately; it could damage
The fluid level should be between components in the engine
the MIN and MAX marks on the side compartment.
of the reservoir. If the level is at or
below the MIN mark, your brake Brake fluid marked DOT 5 is not
system needs attention. Have the compatible with your vehicles
brake system inspected for leaks or braking system and can cause
worn brake pads. extensive damage.
218 Maintenance
Power Steering Fluid, Timing Belt
Power Steering Fluid Always use Honda Power Steering Timing Belt
Fluid. You may use another power The timing belt should be replaced
UPPER LEVEL steering fluid as an emergency at the intervals shown in the
replacement, but have the power maintenance schedule.
steering system flushed and refilled
with Honda PSF as soon as possible. Replace the belt at 60,000 miles
(100,000 km) if you regularly drive
A low power steering fluid level can your vehicle in one or more of these
indicate a leak in the system. Check conditions:
the fluid level frequently, and have
the system inspected as soon as In very high temperatures
possible. (over 110F, 43C).
LOWER LEVEL In very low temperatures
NOTICE: Turning the steering wheel to (under 20F, 29C).
Check the level on the side of the f ull lef t or right lock and holding it
reservoir when the engine is cold. there can damage the power steering
The fluid should be between the pump.
UPPER LEVEL and LOWER LEVEL.
If not, add power steering fluid to the
UPPER LEVEL mark.
Pour the fluid slowly and carefully so

you do not spill. Clean up any spills
immediately; it could damage
components in the engine
compartment.
Maintenance 219
Hood Latch, Lights
Hood Latch Headlight Aiming Replacing a Headlight Bulb

The headlights were properly aimed Your vehicle has halogen headlight
LATCH ASSEMBLY when your vehicle was new. If you bulbs, one on each side. When
regularly carry heavy items in the replacing a bulb, handle it by its steel
cargo area or pull a trailer, a base and protect the glass from
readjustment may be required. contact with your skin or hard
Adjustments should be performed by objects. If you touch the glass, clean
a Honda dealer or other qualified it with denatured alcohol and a clean
mechanic. cloth.
NOTICE: Halogen headlight bulbs get

very hot when lit. Oil, perspiration, or a
scratch on the glass can cause the bulb
to overheat and shatter.
Clean the hood latch assembly with a
mild cleaner, then lubricate it with a
multipurpose grease. Lubricate all
the moving parts (as shown),
including the pivot. Follow the time
and distance recommendations in
the Maintenance Schedule. If you
are not sure how to clean and grease
the latch, contact your Honda dealer.
220 Maintenance
Lights
HOLD-DOWN WIRE WEATHER 5. Install the new bulb into the hole,
AIR
INTAKE SEAL making sure the tabs are in their
COVER slots. Pivot the hold-down wire
back in place, and clip the end into
the slot.
6. Install the rubber seal over the

back of the headlight assembly.
Make sure it is right side up; it is
marked TOP.
BULB CONNECTOR 7. Push the electrical connector onto

the new bulb. Make sure it is
1. Open the hood. To change a 2. Remove the electrical connector connected securely. Turn on the
headlight bulb on the drivers side, from the bulb by pulling the headlights to test the new bulb.
remove the air intake cover. connector straight back.
8. (Drivers side)
3. Remove the rubber weather seal Reinstall the air intake cover.
by pulling on the tab.
4. Unclip the end of the hold-down

wire from its slot. Pivot it out of
the way, and remove the bulb.
Maintenance 221
Lights
Replacing the Front Side Marker/ 4. Remove the socket from the
Turn Signal and Parking Light headlight assembly by turning it
Bulb one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
5. Remove the burned out bulb from

the socket by pushing it in and
turning the bulb counterclockwise
until it unlocks.
6. Install the new bulb in the socket.

Turn it clockwise to lock it in place.
7. Insert the socket back into the

headlight assembly. Turn it
HOLDING CLIP clockwise to lock it in place.
1. To change the bulb on the drivers 2. Use a flat-tipped screwdriver to 8. Turn on the lights to make sure
side, start the engine, turn the remove the two holding clips from the new bulb is working.
steering wheel all the way to the the inner fender.
right, and turn off the engine. To 9. Put the inner fender cover in place.
change the bulb on the passengers 3. Pull the inner fender cover away Install the two holding clips. Lock
side, turn the steering wheel to the from the fender and bumper. each one in place by pushing on
left. the center.
222 Maintenance
Lights
Replacing Rear Bulbs 5. Remove the socket by turning it

(in Fenders) one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
6. Pull the bulb straight out of its

socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.
7. Reinstall the socket into the light

assembly by turning it clockwise
until it locks.
8. Turn on the lights to make sure

the new bulb is working.
9. When reinstalling the taillight

1. Open the tailgate. Release the 3. Pull the taillight assembly out of assembly, align and pop the snap
covers by inserting a flat-tip the body by sliding it backward. fasteners in place. Tighten the two
screwdriver into the slot until the mounting screws and reinstall the
cover bows slightly. Then pivot 4. Determine which of the two bulbs covers in place.
the screwdriver 90 and pull it is burned out: stop/taillight/side
straight out of the slot. marker light or turn signal light.
2. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to

remove the taillight assembly
mounting screw under each cover.
Maintenance 223
Lights
Replacing Rear Bulbs 4. Pull the bulb straight out of its

(in Tailgate) socket. Push the new bulb straight
5. Insert the socket back into the

light assembly. Turn it clockwise
to lock it in place.

7. Reinstall the taillight cover.
TAILLIGHT COVER
1. Open the tailgate. Place a cloth on 2. Determine which of the two bulbs
the edge of the taillight cover. is burned out: taillight or back-up
Remove it by carefully prying in light.
the notch on its edge with a small
flat-tipped screwdriver. 3. Remove the socket by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
224 Maintenance
Lights
Replacing a High-mount Brake 6. Put the socket back into the light
Light Bulb assembly and turn it clockwise to
lock it in place.

8. Put the light assembly back into

the tailgate. Install the screw and
tighten it securely. Reinstall the
lens segment.
SCREW
1. Place a cloth on the edge of the 3. Pull the light assembly out of the
lens segment on the passengers tailgate.
side. Remove that lens segment by
carefully prying on its edge with a 4. Remove the socket from the light
small flat-tipped screwdriver. assembly by turning it one-quarter
turn counterclockwise.
2. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to
remove the screw under the lens. 5. Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
Maintenance 225
Seat Belts, Floor Mats
Seat Belts Dirt build-up in the loops of the seat Floor Mats
belt anchors can cause the belts to
LOOP retract slowly. Wipe the insides of
the loops with a clean cloth
dampened in mild soap and warm
water or isopropyl alcohol.
Clean dirty seat belts with a soft The drivers floor mat that came
brush and a mixture of mild soap and with your vehicle hooks over the
warm water. Do not use bleach, dye, floor mat anchor. This keeps the
or cleaning solvents. They can floor mat from sliding forward and
weaken the belt material. Let the possibly interfering with the pedals.
belts air dry before you use the
vehicle. If you remove the drivers floor mat,
make sure to re-anchor it when you
put it back in your vehicle.
226 Maintenance
Floor Mats, Audio Antenna, Dust and Pollen Filter
If you use a non-Honda floor mat, Audio Antenna Dust and Pollen Filter
make sure it fits properly and that it NOTICE: Your vehicle is equipped This filter removes the dust and
can be used with the floor mat with an antenna on the f ront right pollen that is brought in from the
anchor. Do not put additional floor f ender. Bef ore using a drive- outside through the heating and
mats on top of the anchored mat. through car wash, make sure you cooling system/climate control
remove the antenna by unscrewing it by system.
hand. This prevents the antenna f rom
being damaged by the car wash brushes. Have your Honda dealer replace this
filter every 30,000 miles (48,000 km)
under normal conditions. It should
be replaced every 15,000 miles
(24,000 km) if you drive primarily in
urban areas that have high
concentrations of soot in the air, or if
the airflow from the heating and
cooling system/climate control
system becomes less than usual.
Maintenance 227
Wiper Blades
Check the condition of the wiper WIPER ARMS

blades at least every six months.
Replace them if you find signs of
cracking in the rubber, and areas
that are getting hard, or if they leave
streaks and unwiped areas when
used.
LOCK TAB
To replace a wiper blade: 2. Disconnect the blade assembly

from the wiper arm by pushing in
1. Raise the wiper arm off the the lock tab. Hold the lock tab in
windshield. while you push the blade assembly
Front windshield: Raise the drivers toward the base of the arm.
side first, then the passengers
side.
NOTICE: Do not open the hood when

the wiper arms are raised, or you will
damage the hood and the arms.
228 Maintenance
Wiper Blades
BLADE 5. Slide the new wiper blade into the

BLADE holder until the tabs lock.
6. Slide the wiper blade assembly

onto the wiper arm. Make sure it
locks in place.
7. Lower the wiper arm down against

the windshield.
Front windshield: Lower the
passengers side first, then the
REINFORCEMENT drivers side.
3. Remove the blade from its holder 4. Examine the new wiper blades. If
by grasping the tabbed end of the they have no plastic or metal rein-
blade. Pull firmly until the tabs forcement along the back edge,
come out of the holder. remove the metal reinforcement
strips from the old wiper blade and
install them in the slots along the
edge of the new blade.
Maintenance 229
Tires
To safely operate your vehicle, your Inflation Use a gauge to measure the air
tires must be the proper type and Keeping the tires properly inflated pressure at least once a month. Even
size, in good condition with adequate provides the best combination of tires that are in good condition may
tread, and correctly inflated. handling, tread life, and riding lose one to two psi (10 to 20 kPa, 0.1
comfort. to 0.2 kgf/cm ) per month.
The following pages give more Remember to check the spare tire at
detailed information on how to take Underinflated tires wear unevenly, the same time.
care of your tires and what to do adversely affect handling and fuel
when they need to be replaced. economy, and are more likely to Check the pressure in the tires when
fail from being overheated. they are cold. This means the vehicle
has been parked for at least three
Overinflated tires can make your hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6
Using tires that are excessively vehicle ride more harshly, are km).
worn or improperly inflated can more prone to damage from road
cause a crash in which you can hazards, and wear unevenly. Add or release air, if needed, to
be seriously hurt or killed. match the recommended cold tire
We recommend that you visually pressures on page 231 .
Follow all instructions in this check your tires every day. If you
owners manual regarding tire think a tire might be low, check it
inflation and maintenance. immediately with a tire gauge.
230 Maintenance
Tires
If you check the pressure when the Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure Tire Inspection
tires are hot [driven for several miles for Normal Driving Every time you check inflation, you
(kilometers)], you will see readings 4 225/60R16 98T 36 psi (250 kPa , 2.5 should also examine the tires for
to 6 psi (30 to 40 kPa, 0.3 to 0.4 kgf/cm ) damage, foreign objects, and wear.
kgf/cm ) higher than the cold You should look for:
reading. This is normal; do not The compact spare tire pressure is:
release air to match the cold 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm ) Bumps or bulges in the tread or
pressure. side of the tire. Replace the tire if
For convenience, the recommended you find either or these conditions.
Tubeless tires have some ability to tire sizes and cold air pressures are
self-seal if they are punctured. You on a label on the drivers doorjamb. Cuts, splits, or cracks in the side
should look closely for punctures if a of the tire. Replace the tire if you
tire starts losing pressure. For additional technical information, can see fabric or cord.
see page 270 .
You should get your own tire Excessive tread wear.
pressure gauge and use it whenever Tire pressure for high speed driving
you check your tire pressures. This is the same as for normal driving.
will make it easier for you to tell if a
pressure loss is due to a tire problem
and not due to a variation between
gauges.
CONTINUED
Maintenance 231
Tires
INDICATOR LOCATION MARKS Tire Maintenance Tire Rotation

In addition to proper inflation,
correct wheel alignment helps to Front Front
decrease tire wear. If you find a tire
is worn unevenly, have your dealer
check the wheel alignment.
Have your dealer check the tires if

you feel a consistent vibration while
driving. A tire should always be
rebalanced if it is removed from the
TREAD WEAR INDICATORS wheel. When you have new tires (For Non-directional (For Directional
installed, make sure they are Tires and Wheels) Tires and Wheels)
Your vehicles tires have wear balanced. This increases riding
indicators molded into the tread. comfort and tire life. For best results, To help increase tire life and
When the tread wears down to that have the installer perform a dynamic distribute wear more evenly, rotate
point, you will see a 1/2 inch (12.7 balance. the tires every 7,500 miles (12,000
mm) wide band running across the km). Move the tires to the positions
tread. This shows there is less than On some models shown in the chart each time they
1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of tread left on NOTICE: Improper wheel weights can are rotated. If you purchase
the tire. A tire that is this worn gives damage your vehicles aluminum directional tires, rotate only front-to-
very little traction on wet roads. You wheels. Use only genuine Honda back.
should replace the tire if you can see wheels weights f or balancing.
the tread wear indicator in three or
more places around the tire.
232 Maintenance
Tires
Replacing Tires It is best to replace all four tires at

Replace your tires with radial tires of the same time. If that is not possible
the same size, load range, speed or necessary, replace the two front Installing improper tires on your
rating, and maximum cold tire tires or two rear tires as a pair. vehicle can affect handling and
pressure rating (as shown on the Replacing just one tire can seriously stability. This can cause a crash
tires sidewall). Mixing radial and affect your vehicles handling. in which you can be seriously
bias-ply tires on your vehicle can hurt or killed.
reduce braking ability, traction, and If you ever replace a wheel, make
steering accuracy. Using tires of a sure that the wheels specifications Always use the size and type of
different size or construction can match those of the original wheels. tires recommended in this
cause the ABS to work inconsistently. owners manual.
The ABS works by comparing the

speed of the wheels. When replacing Wheels and Tires
tires, use the same size originally Wheel: 16 x 6 1/2 JJ
supplied with the vehicle. Tire size
and construction can affect wheel Tire: 225/60R16 98T
speed and may cause the system to
work. See page 268 for DOT tire quality
grading information, and page
270 for tire size explanation.
Replacement wheels are available at

your Honda dealer.
Maintenance 233
Tires
Winter Driving Tire Chains NOTICE: Traction devices that are the
Tires marked M S or All Because your Honda has limited tire wrong size or improperly installed can
Season on the sidewall have an all- clearance, mount only SAE Class S damage your vehicles brake lines,
weather tread design suitable for cable-type traction devices, with suspension, body, and wheels. Stop
most winter driving conditions. rubber chain tensioners on the front driving if they are hitting any part of
tires. Use traction devices only when the vehicle.
For the best performance in snowy required by driving condition or local
or icy conditions, you should install laws. Make sure they are the correct
snow tires or tire chains. They may size for your tires. Metal link-type
be required by local laws under chains should not be used.
certain conditions.
When installing cables, follow the
Snow Tires manufacturers instructions, and
If you mount snow tires on your mount them as tight as you can.
Honda, make sure they are radial Make sure they are not contacting
tires of the same size and load range the brake lines or suspension. Drive
as original tires. Mount snow tires on slowly with them installed. If you
all four wheels. The traction hear them coming into contact with
provided by snow tires on dry roads the body or chassis, stop and
may be lower than your original tires. investigate. Remove them as soon as
Check with the tire dealer for you begin driving on cleared roads.
maximum speed recommendations.
234 Maintenance
Checking the Battery
TEST INDICATOR WINDOW Check the terminals for corrosion (a If you need to connect the battery to
white or yellowish powder). To a charger, disconnect both cables to
remove it, cover the terminals with a prevent damaging your vehicles
solution of baking soda and water. It electrical system. Always disconnect
will bubble up and turn brown. When the negative () cable first, and
this stops, wash it off with plain reconnect it last.
water. Dry off the battery with a
cloth or paper towel. Coat the
terminals with grease to help prevent
future corrosion. The battery gives off explosive
hydrogen gas during normal
If additional battery maintenance is operation.
needed, see your Honda dealer or a
Check the condition of the battery qualified technician. A spark or flame can cause the
monthly by looking at the test battery to explode with enough
indicator window. The label on the WARNING: Battery posts, force to kill or seriously hurt you.
battery explains the test indicators terminals, and related accessories
colors. contain lead and lead compounds. Wear protective clothing and a
Wash your hands after handling. face shield, or have a skilled
mechanic do the battery
maintenance.
Maintenance 235
Vehicle Storage
If you need to park your vehicle for Block the rear wheels. Cover the vehicle with a
an extended period (more than one 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
Change the engine oil and filter. Disconnect the battery. twice). Preferably, do this once a
month.
Wash and dry the exterior Support the front and rear wiper
completely. blade arms with a folded towel or If you store your vehicle for 1 year or
rag so they do not touch the longer, have your Honda dealer
Clean the interior. Make sure the windshield. perform the inspections called for in
carpeting, floor mats, etc. are the 2 years/30,000 miles (48,000 km)
completely dry. To minimize sticking, apply a maintenance schedule (Normal
silicone spray lubricant to all door Conditions) as soon as you take it
Leave the parking brake off. Put and tailgate seals. Also, apply a out of storage (see page 205 ). The
the transmission in Park. vehicle body wax to the painted replacements called for in the
surfaces that mate with the door maintenance schedule are not
and tailgate seals. needed unless the vehicle has
actually reached that time or mileage.
236 Maintenance
Main Menu
Taking Care of the Unexpected
This section covers the more Compact Spare Tire....................... 238

common problems that motorists Changing a Flat Tire ..................... 239
experience with their vehicles. It If the Engine Wont Start .............. 247
gives you information about how to Jump Starting ................................. 248
safely evaluate the problem and what If the Engine Overheats ............... 250
to do to correct it. If the problem has Low Oil Pressure Indicator .......... 252
stranded you on the side of the road, Charging System Indicator........... 252
you may be able to get going again. Malfunction Indicator Lamp ........ 253
If not, you will also find instructions Brake System Indicator ................ 254
on getting your vehicle towed. Emergency Towing ....................... 255
Fuses ............................................... 257
Fuse Locations ............................... 260
Taking Care of the Unexpected 237

Compact Spare Tire
Use the compact spare tire as a Do not mount snow chains on it. INDICATOR LOCATION MARK
temporary replacement only. Get
your regular tire repaired or replaced Do not use the compact spare tire
and put it back on your vehicle as if you are towing a trailer.
soon as you can.
Do not use your compact spare
Check the inflation pressure of the tire on another vehicle unless it is
compact spare tire every time you the same make and model.
check the other tires. It should be
inflated to: Turn off the Traction Control
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm ) System (see page 193 ). Driving
with the compact spare tire may TREAD WEAR INDICATOR BAR
Follow these precautions: activate the TCS.
Replace the tire when you can see
Never exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) the tread wear indicator bars. The
under any circumstances. replacement should be the same size
and design tire, mounted on the
This tire gives a harsher ride and same wheel. The spare tire is not
less traction on some road sur- designed to be mounted on a regular
faces. Use greater caution while wheel, and the spare wheel is not
driving. designed for mounting a regular tire.
238 Taking Care of the Unexpected

Changing a Flat Tire
If you have a flat tire while driving, JACK VINYL BAG

stop in a safe place to change it.
Drive slowly along the shoulder until
you get to an exit or an area that is
far away from the traffic lanes.
The vehicle can easily roll off

the jack, seriously injuring
anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for

changing a tire exactly, and
never get under the vehicle
when it is supported only by the TOOLS SPARE TIRE
jack.
1. Park the vehicle on firm, level, and 2. Turn on the hazard warning lights,
non-slippery ground. Put the and turn the ignition switch to
transmission in Park. Apply the LOCK (0). Have all the
parking brake. If you are towing a passengers get out of the vehicle
trailer, unhitch the trailer. while you change the tire.
CONTINUED

7. The spare tire is stored under the

floor between the first and second
row of seats. If the front seats are
adjusted to the rear-most position,
move the seats forward slightly
and adjust the seat-backs to an
upright position (see page 89 ).
Lift up the center table (see page

105 ).
COVER
3. Open the tailgate. Remove the 5. Take the tools out of the storage
cargo net. compartment.
4. The tools and jack are behind a 6. Turn the jacks end bracket
cover in the cargo area on the counterclockwise to loosen it, then
drivers side. Remove the cover by remove the jack.
turning the handle
counterclockwise, then pulling out
the cover.

SPARE TIRE WHEEL NUTS

BASKET
HOOK
HANDLE
SPARE TIRE WING BOLT
8. Open either of the rear sliding 9. On EX and EX-L models 11.On EX and EX-L models
doors. Pull the floor carpet up by Remove the spare tire basket. If you are changing a rear tire,
lifting up on the edge, then raise close the sliding door. Then turn
the floor lid by pulling up on the 10.Unscrew the wing bolt, and take off the sliding door MAIN switch.
handle. To keep the floor carpet the spare tire out of its well. After
and lid out of the way, pull out the you have removed the spare tire, 12.Loosen each wheel nut 1/2 turn
hook on the back of the floor lid screw this wing bolt back into with the wheel wrench.
and attach it into the seat-back place.
handle on the drivers seat.
CONTINUED

EXTENSION
WHEEL
COVER
WHEEL
JACKING POINT WRENCH
13. Place the jack under the jacking 14. Use the extension and wheel On LX model
point nearest the tire you need to wrench as shown to raise the Do not attempt to forcibly pry the
change. It is pointed to by a vehicle until the flat tire is off the wheel cover off with a screwdriver or
mark molded into the underside of ground. other tool. The wheel cover cannot
the body. Turn the end bracket be removed without first removing
clockwise until the top of the jack 15. Remove the wheel nuts, then the wheel nuts.
contacts the jacking point. Make remove the flat tire. Handle the
sure the jacking point tab is wheel nuts carefully; they may be
resting in the jack notch. hot from driving. Place the flat tire
on the ground with the outside
surface facing up.

17. Put on the spare tire. Put the

wheel nuts back on finger-tight,
then tighten them in a crisscross
pattern with the wheel wrench
until the wheel is firmly against
the hub. Do not try to tighten
them fully.
18. Lower the vehicle to the ground

and remove the jack.
HAB
16. Before mounting the spare tire, 19. Tighten the wheel nuts securely in
wipe any dirt off the mounting the same crisscross pattern. Have
surface of the wheel and hub with the wheel nut torque checked at
a clean cloth. Wipe the hub the nearest automotive service
carefully; it may be hot from facility.
driving. Tighten the wheel nuts to:
80 lbfft (108 Nm , 11 kgfm)
CONTINUED

21. Storing the flat tire behind the third BRACKET

row MOUNTING
BOLT
When the third seat is not folded,
the flat tire is secured behind the
third seat.
On EX and EX-L models

Turn on the sliding door MAIN
switch so you can open the door.
WING BOLT
PLASTIC
BRACKET SCREW
20. Put the flat tire in the supplied 22. You will find a u-shaped slit on the
vinyl bag. This bag is stored in the carpet behind the seat bottom of
rear compartment on the drivers BRACKET the third seat. Pull up the carpet at
side panel in the third row. Knot the slit and remove the plastic
the top of the vinyl bag. screw with a coin.
BRACKET MOUNTING BOLT
Remove the bracket and the wing

bolt from the spare tire lid by
unscrewing the bracket mounting
bolt.

Adjust the seat-back of the third BRACKET 23. Storing the Flat Tire on the Floor
seat to the upright position (see When the third seat is folded, the
page 90 ). Install the bracket and flat tire is secured to the floor on
the bracket mounting bolt to the top of the folded seat. Pull up the
attachment point as shown, and carpet on the attachment point and
tighten the bolt. Make sure the remove the plastic screw as
bracket is securely locked. described in the previous
procedure.
Remove the wing bolt from the

bracket that is attached to the
TIRE MOUNTING WING BOLT spare tire lid.
Install the flat tire on the bracket

with the inside of the wheel facing
toward you. Put the tire mounting
wing bolt in the attachment point
through one of the five wheel nut
holes and the bracket as shown.
Poke holes in the vinyl bag. Secure
the flat tire by tightening the wing
bolt.
CONTINUED

TIRE MOUNTING WING BOLT 24. Store the jack in its holder. Turn
the jacks end bracket clockwise to
lock it in place. Store the tools. Loose items can fly around the
Replace the cover. interior in a crash and could
seriously injure the occupants.
25. Close the tailgate.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools
26. Store the plastic screw in the spare securely before driving.
tire well.
On LX model 27.Unclip the hook from the seat

ATTACHMENT POINT Store the wheel cover in the spare back handle on the drivers seat,
tire well. Make sure it will not get and lower the floor lid and the
Place the flat tire face down on the scratched or damaged. carpet.
attachment point. Put the tire
mounting wing bolt in the On EX and EX-L models Make sure to adjust the front
attachment point through one of Store the spare tire basket in the seats properly before you start
the five wheel nut holes as shown. spare tire well. driving (see page 89 ).
Poke holes in the vinyl bag. Secure
the flat tire by tightening the wing
bolt.

If the Engine Wont Start
Diagnosing why your engine wont Check the transmission interlock. If the headlights dim noticeably or
start falls into two areas, depending The transmission must be in Park go out when you try to start the
on what you hear when you turn the or Neutral or the starter will not engine, either the battery is
key to START (III): operate. discharged or the connections are
corroded. Check the condition of the
You hear nothing, or almost Turn the ignition switch to ON (II). battery and terminal connections
nothing. The engines starter Turn on the headlights and check (see page 235 ). You can then try
motor does not operate at all, or their brightness. If the headlights jump starting the vehicle from a
operates very slowly. are very dim or dont light at all, booster battery (see page 248 ).
the battery is discharged. See
You can hear the starter motor Jump Starting on page 248 . The Starter Operates Normally
operating normally, or the starter In this case, the starter motors
motor sounds like it is spinning Turn the ignition switch to START speed sounds normal, or even faster
faster than normal, but the engine (III). If the headlights do not dim, than normal, when you turn the
does not start up and run. check the condition of the fuses. If ignition switch to START (III), but
the fuses are OK, there is the engine does not run.
Nothing Happens or the Starter probably something wrong with
Motor Operates Very Slowly the electrical circuit for the Are you using the proper starting
When you turn the ignition switch to ignition switch or starter motor. procedure? Refer to Starting the
START (III), you do not hear the You will need a qualified Engine on page 183 .
normal noise of the engine trying to technician to determine the
start. You may hear a clicking sound problem (see Emergency Towing
or series of clicks, or nothing at all. on page 255 ).
Check these things:
CONTINUED

If the Engine Wont Start, Jump Starting
Are you using a properly coded Jump Starting To Jump Start Your Vehicle:
key? An improperly coded key will Although this seems like a simple
cause the immobilizer system procedure, you should take several 1. Open the hood and check the
indicator in the instrument panel precautions. physical condition of the battery.
to blink rapidly (see page 76 ). In very cold weather, check the
condition of the electrolyte. If it
Do you have fuel? Check the fuel seems slushy or like ice, do not try
gauge; the low fuel indicator may A battery can explode if you do jump starting until it thaws.
not be working. not follow the correct procedure,
seriously injuring anyone NOTICE: If a battery sits in extreme
There may be an electrical nearby. cold, the electrolyte inside can f reeze.
problem, such as no power to the Attempting to jump start with a f rozen
fuel pump. Check all the fuses Keep all sparks, open flames, battery can cause it to rupture.
(see page 257 ). and smoking materials away
from the battery. 2. Turn off all the electrical acces-
If you find nothing wrong, you will sories: heater, A/C, climate
need a qualified technician to find control, audio system, lights, etc.
the problem. See Emergency You cannot start a Honda by pushing Put the transmission in Neutral or
Towing on page 255 . or pulling it. Park, and set the parking brake.
3. Connect one jumper cable to the

positive () terminal on your
Hondas battery. Connect the
other end to the positive ()
terminal on the booster battery.

Jump Starting
7. Once your vehicle is running,

disconnect the negative cable from
your vehicle, then from the
booster battery. Disconnect the
positive cable from your vehicle,
and then from the booster battery.
Keep the ends of the jumper cables

away from each other and any metal
on the vehicle until everything is
BOOSTER disconnected. Otherwise, you may
BATTERY cause an electrical short.
4. Connect the second jumper cable The numbers in the illustration

to the negative () terminal on show you the order to connect the
the booster battery. Connect the jumper cables.
other end to the grounding strap
as shown. Do not connect this 5. If the booster battery is in another
jumper cable to any other part of vehicle, have an assistant start
the engine. that vehicle and run it at a fast idle.
6. Start your vehicle. If the starter

motor still operates slowly, check
that the jumper cables have good
metal-to-metal contact.

If the Engine Overheats
The pointer of your vehicles 3. If you do not see steam or spray,

temperature gauge should stay in leave the engine running and
the midrange. If it climbs to the red Steam and spray from an watch the temperature gauge. If
mark, you should determine the overheated engine can the high heat is due to overloading,
reason (hot day, driving up a steep seriously scald you. the engine should start to cool
hill, etc.). down almost immediately. If it
Do not open the hood if steam does, wait until the temperature
If your vehicle overheats, you should is coming out. gauge comes down to the midpoint,
take immediate action. The only then continue driving.
indication may be the temperature
gauge climbing to or above the red 1. Safely pull to the side of the road. 4. If the temperature gauge stays at
mark. Or you may see steam or Put the transmission in Neutral or the red mark, turn off the engine.
spray coming from under the hood. Park, and set the parking brake.
Turn off all accessories, and turn
NOTICE: Driving with the temperature on the hazard warning indicators.
gauge pointer at the red mark can
cause serious damage to your engine. 2. If you see steam and/or spray
coming from under the hood, turn
off the engine. Wait until you see
no more signs of steam or spray,
then open the hood.

If the Engine Overheats
5. Look for any obvious coolant leaks, 9. Start the engine, and set the
such as a split radiator hose. temperature control dial to
Everything is still extremely hot, Removing the radiator cap maximum (climate control to
so use caution. If you find a leak, it while the engine is hot can FULL AUTO at 90F/32C). Add
must be repaired before you cause the coolant to spray out, coolant to the radiator up to the
continue driving (see Emergency seriously scalding you. base of the filler neck. If you do
Towing on page 255 ). not have the proper coolant
Always let the engine and mixture available, you can add
6. If you dont find an obvious leak, radiator cool down before plain water. Remember to have
check the coolant level in the removing the radiator cap. the cooling system drained and
radiator reserve tank. Add coolant refilled with the proper mixture as
if the level is below the MIN mark. soon as you can.
8. Using gloves or a large heavy
7. If there was no coolant in the cloth, turn the radiator cap 10. Put the radiator cap back on
reserve tank, you may need to add counterclockwise without pushing tightly. Run the engine and watch
coolant to the radiator. Let the down to the first stop. After the the temperature gauge. If it goes
engine cool down until the pointer pressure releases, push down on back to the red mark, the engine
reaches the middle of the tempera- the cap and turn it until it comes needs repair (see Emergency
ture gauge, or lower, before check- off. Towing on page 255 ).
ing the radiator.
11. If the temperature stays normal,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. If it has
gone down, add coolant to the
MAX mark. Put the cap back on
tightly.

Low Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator
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 171 ). 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
NOTICE: Running the engine with low maneuvers. the power windows. Keep the engine
oil pressure can cause serious running; starting the engine will
mechanical damage almost immediately. 3. If necessary, add oil to bring the discharge the battery rapidly.
Turn of f the engine as soon as you can level back to the full mark on the
saf ely get the vehicle stopped. dipstick (see page 211 ). Go to a Honda dealer or a service
station where you can get technical
4. Start the engine, and watch the oil assistance.
pressure indicator. If it does not go
out within 10 seconds, turn off the
engine. There is a mechanical
problem that needs to be repaired
before you can continue driving.
(See Emergency Towing on page
255 ).

Malfunction Indicator Lamp
If this indicator comes on NOTICE: If you keep driving with the To check if they are set, turn the
while driving, it means one Malf unction Indicator Lamp on, you ignition switch to ON (II), without
of the engines emissions control can damage your vehicles emissions starting the engine. The Malfunction
systems may have a problem. Even controls and the engine. Those repairs Indicator Lamp will come on for 20
though you may feel no difference in may not be covered by your vehicles seconds. If it then goes off, the
your vehicles performance, warranties. readiness codes are set. If it blinks 5
continued operation may cause times, the readiness codes are not
serious damage. This indicator may also come on set. If possible, do not take your
along with the D indicator. vehicle for a state emissions test
If you have recently refueled your until the readiness codes are set.
vehicle, the indicator could come on Readiness Codes Refer to State Emissions Testing for
because of a loose or missing fuel fill Your vehicle has certain readiness more information (see page 274 ).
cap. Tighten the cap until it clicks at codes that are part of the on-board
least three times. Tightening the cap diagnostics for the emissions
will not turn the indicator turn off systems. In some states, part of the
immediately; it takes at least three emissions testing is to make sure
days of normal driving. these codes are set. If they are not
set, the test cannot be completed.
If the indicator remains on, or the
fuel cap was not loose or missing, If your vehicle battery has been
have your vehicle checked by the disconnected or gone dead, these
dealer as soon as possible. codes are erased. It takes at least
three days of driving under various
conditions to set the codes again.

Brake System Indicator
U.S. Canada The brake system However, if the brake pedal does not If you must drive the vehicle a short
indicator normally feel normal, you should take distance in this condition, drive
comes on when you immediate action. A problem in one slowly and carefully.
turn the ignition switch to ON (II), part of the systems dual circuit
and as a reminder to check the design will still give you braking at If the ABS indicator and the TCS
parking brake. It will stay lit if you do two wheels. You will feel the brake indicator come on with the brake
not fully release the parking brake. pedal go down much farther before system indicator, have the vehicle
the vehicle begins to slow down and inspected by your dealer
If the brake system indicator comes you will have to press harder on the immediately.
on while driving, the brake fluid level pedal.
is probably low. Press lightly on the
brake pedal to see if it feels normal. Slow down by shifting to a lower
If it does, check the brake fluid level gear, and pull to the side of the road
the next time you stop at a service when it is safe. Because of the long
station (see page 218 ). distance needed to stop, it is
hazardous to drive the vehicle. You
If the fluid level is low, take the should have it towed and repaired as
vehicle to your dealer and have the soon as possible (see Emergency
brake system inspected for leaks or Towing on page 255 ).
worn brake pads.

Emergency Towing
If your vehicle needs to be towed, Sling-type Equipment The tow NOTICE: Improper towing preparation
call a professional towing service or truck uses metal cables with hooks will damage the transmission. Follow
organization. Never tow your vehicle on the ends. These hooks go around the above procedure exactly. If you
with just a rope or chain. It is very parts of the frame or suspension and cannot shif t the transmission or start
dangerous. the cables lift that end of the vehicle the engine, your vehicle must be
off the ground. Your vehicles sus- transported with the f ront wheels of f
There are three popular types of pension and body can be seriously the ground.
professional towing equipment. damaged. This method of towing
is unacceptable. With the front wheels on the ground,
Flatbed Equipment The operator it is best to tow the vehicle no farther
loads your vehicle on the back of a If your Honda cannot be transported than 50 miles (80 km), and keep the
truck. This is the best way to by flatbed, it should be towed by speed below 35 mph (55 km/h).
transport your Honda. wheel-lift equipment with the front
wheels off the ground. If, due to
Wheel-lift Equipment The tow damage, your vehicle must be towed
truck uses two pivoting arms that go with the front wheels on the ground,
under the tires (front or rear) and lift do the following:
them off the ground. The other two
tires remain on the ground. This is Release the parking brake.
an acceptable way to tow your Start the engine.
Honda. Shift to D, then to N.
Turn off the engine.
CONTINUED

Emergency Towing
If you decide to tow your vehicle NOTICE: Trying to lif t or tow your
with all four wheels on the ground, vehicle by the bumpers will cause
make sure you use a properly- serious damage. The bumpers are not
designed and attached tow bar. designed to support the vehicles weight.
Prepare the vehicle for towing as
described above, and leave the
ignition switched in the
ACCESSORY (I) position so the
steering wheel does not lock. Make
sure the radio and any items plugged
into the accessory power socket are
turned off so they do not run down
the battery.
NOTICE: The steering system can be

damaged if the steering wheel is locked.
Leave the ignition switched to
Accessory (I), and make sure the
steering wheel turns f reely bef ore you
begin towing.

Fuses
DRIVERS SIDE INTERIOR PASSENGERS SIDE PRIMARY UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX

INTERIOR
The vehicles fuses are located in To open the passengers side, pull SECONDARY UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX
four fuse boxes. The interior fuse the right edge of the cover.
boxes are located under the
dashboard on the drivers and The primary under-hood fuse box is
passengers side. located on the passengers side.
The secondary fuse box is next to

the battery.

Fuses
Checking and Replacing Fuses

FUSE
If something electrical in your
vehicle stops working, the first thing
you should check for is a blown fuse.
Determine from the chart on pages
260 and 261 , or the diagram on the
fuse box lid, which fuse or fuses
control that device. The diagram for
the interior drivers side fuse box is
on the kick panel below the fuse box.
Check those fuses first, but check all BLOWN
the fuses before deciding that a FUSE PULLER
blown fuse is the cause. Replace any
blown fuses, and check if the device 3. Check each of the large fuses in 4. Check the smaller fuses in the
works. the primary under-hood fuse box under-hood fuse box and all the
by looking through the top at the fuses in the interior fuse boxes by
1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK wire inside. Removing these fuses pulling out each fuse with the fuse
(0). Make sure the headlights and requires a Phillips-head puller provided in the primary
all other accessories are off. screwdriver. under-hood fuse box.
2. Remove the cover from the fuse

box.

Fuses
If you cannot drive the vehicle 6. If the replacement fuse of the

BLOWN without fixing the problem, and you same rating blows in a short time,
do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse there is probably a serious
of the same rating or a lower rating electrical problem in your vehicle.
from one of the other circuits. Make Leave the blown fuse in that
sure you can do without that circuit circuit, and have your vehicle
temporarily (such as the accessory checked by a qualified mechanic.
power socket or radio).
If the drivers power window fuse is
If you replace the blown fuse with a removed, the AUTO feature of the
spare fuse that has a lower rating, it drivers window will be disabled. You
might blow out again. This does not should reset the AUTO feature (see
indicate anything wrong. Replace the page 101 ).
5. Look for a burned wire inside the fuse with one of the correct rating as
fuse. If it is burned, replace it with soon as you can. On EX and EX-L models
one of the spare fuses of the same If the radio fuse is removed, the
rating or lower. NOTICE: Replacing a f use with one audio system will disable itself. The
that has a higher rating greatly next time you turn on the radio you
increases the chances of damaging will see in the frequency
the electrical system. If you do not display. Use the preset buttons to
have a replacement f use with the enter the five-digit code (see page
proper rating f or the circuit, install 144 ).
one with a lower rating.

Fuse Locations
PRIMARY UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX

No. Amps. Circuits Protected No. Amps. Circuits Protected
1 20 A Spare Fuse 13 40 A Back Up, ACC

2 30 A Spare Fuse 14 40 A Power Seat
3 15 A Right Headlight 15 40 A Heater Motor
4 15 A ACG S 16 30 A Cooling Fan
5 15 A Hazard 17 7.5 A Spare Fuse
6 Not Used 18 10 A Spare Fuse
7 20 A Stop 19 15 A Spare Fuse
8 15 A Left Headlight 20 120 A Battery
9 20 A ABS F/S 21 30 A Condenser Fan
10 40 A Power Window Motor 22 7.5 A MG Clutch
SECONDARY UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX 11 30 A Power Sliding Door 23 50 A Ignition Switch (IG 1 Main)
12 30 A Rear Defroster 24 30 A ABS Motor
: EX and EX-L models
No. Amps. Circuits Protected
1 20 A Rear Entertaiment System1

27 Not Used
8 20 A Seat Heaters1
9 30 A Drivers Power Window
10 40 A Rear A/C
11 20 A Power Sliding Door2
1 : EX-L models
2 : EX and EX-L models

Fuse Locations
INTERIOR FUSE BOX

Drivers Side Passengers Side
No. Amps. Circuits Protected No. Amps. Circuits Protected

Front
1 15 A Fuel Pump Front 1 20 A Drivers Side Automatic
2 10 A SRS Sliding Door
3 7.5 A Heater Control, A/C Clutch 2 20 A Power Seat Reclining1
Relay, Cooling Fan Relay 3 10 A BSC1
4 7.5 A Power Mirror 4 20 A Power Seat Sliding1
5 7.5 A Daytime Running Light 5 20 A Passengers Side Automatic
6 15 A ECU (PCM), Cruise Control Sliding Door
7 15 A IG Coil 6 10 A Daytime Running Light2
8 7.5 A ACC Relay 7 7.5 A Left Rear Window
9 10 A Back-up Lights, Instrument 8 20 A Front Passengers Power
Lights Window
10 7.5 A Turn Signals 9 15 A ACC Socket
11 10 A Rear Wiper 10 15 A Inst. Panel Light, License
12 30 A Front Wiper Light
13 7.5 A Starter Signal 11 10 A Interior Light, Radio
12 20 A Power Door Locks
: On Canadian models 13 7.5 A Clock, Back Up
14 7.5 A ABS Motor Check
15 20 A Drivers Power Window
16 7.5 A Right Rear Window
1 : EX and EX-L models
2 : Canadian models

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Main Menu
Technical Information
The diagrams in this section give Identification Numbers ................. 264 Emissions Controls........................ 271
you the dimensions and capacities of Specifications ................................. 266 The Clean Air Act ...................... 271
your Honda, and the locations of the DOT Tire Quality Grading Crankcase Emissions Control
identification numbers. It also (U.S Vehicles) ........................ 268 System..................................... 271
includes information you should Uniform Tire Quality Evaporative Emissions Control
know about your vehicles tires and Grading ................................... 268 System..................................... 271
emissions control systems. Treadwear .................................. 268 Onboard Refueling Vapor
Traction....................................... 268 Recovery ................................. 271
Temperature .............................. 269 Exhaust Emissions Controls .... 272
Tire Labeling .................................. 270 PGM-FI System ..................... 272
Ignition Timing Control
System................................. 272
Exhaust Gas Recirculation
(EGR) System .................... 272
Three Way Catalytic
Converter ............................ 272
Replacement Parts..................... 272
Three Way Catalytic Converter ... 273
State Emissions Testing ............... 274
Testing of Readiness Codes ..... 274
Technical Information 263

Identification Numbers
Your vehicle has several identifying

numbers in various places. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
The Vehicle Identification Number

(VIN) is the 17-digit number your
Honda dealer uses to register your
vehicle for warranty purposes. It is
also necessary for licensing and
insuring your vehicle. The easiest
place to find the VIN is on a plate
fastened to the top of the dashboard.
You can see it by looking through
the windshield on the drivers side. It
is also on the Certification label at-
tached to the drivers doorjamb, and
is stamped on the engine com-
partment bulkhead. The VIN is also
provided in bar code on the
Certification label.
CERTIFICATION LABEL
264 Technical Information

Identification Numbers
The Engine Number is stamped into

the engine block. It is on the front. ENGINE NUMBER
The Transmission Number is on a

label on top of the transmission.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER

Specifications
Dimensions Capacities
Length 201.2 in (5,110 mm) Fuel tank Approx.
Width 75.6 in (1,920 mm) 20.00 US gal (75.7 )
Height 68.5 in (1,740 mm)1 Engine Change 1
1.98 US gal (7.5 )
69.7 in (1,770 mm)2 coolant Total 2.48 US gal (9.4 )
Wheelbase 118.1 in (3,000 mm) Engine oil Change2
Track Front 66.1 in (1,680 mm) Including 4.6 US qt (4.4 )
Rear 66.1 in (1,680 mm) filter
Without 4.2 US qt (4.0 )
1 : LX filter
2 : EX, EX-L Total 5.3 US qt (5.0 )
Automatic Change 3.5 US qt (3.3 )
Weights transmission Total 8.3 US qt (7.9 )
Gross vehicle weight rating See the tire information label atta- fluid
ched to the drivers doorjamb. Windshield U.S. Vehicles 2.6 US qt (2.5 )
Gross combined weight 8,265 lbs (3,750 kg) washer Canada Vehicles 4.8 US qt (4.5 )
rating (GCWR) reservoir
Air Conditioning 1 : Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
Refrigerant type HFC-134a (R-134a) engine.
Charge quantity 3234 oz (850900 g) Reserve tank capacity:
Lubricant type ND-OIL8 0.16 US gal (0.6 )
2 : Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.

Specifications
Lights Engine
Headlights High/Low 12 V 60/55 W (HB2) Type Water cooled 4-stroke SOHC VTEC,
Front turn signal/parking/side 12 V 24/2.2 CP 6-cylinder, gasoline engine
marker lights Bore x Stroke 3.50 x 3.66 in (89.0 x 93.0 mm)
Rear turn signal lights 12 V 21 W (Amber) Displacement 212 cu-in (3,471 cm )
Stop/Taillights/Rear side 12 V 21/5 W Compression ratio 10 : 1
marker lights Spark plugs NGK: PZFR5F-11
Taillights 12 V 2 CP DENSO: PKJ16CR-L11
Back-up lights 12 V 21 W Spark Plug Gap 0.04 in (1.1 mm) 00.1 mm
License plate light 12 V 3 CP
High-mount brake light 12 V 21 CP (18 W) Alignment
Individual map lights Front 12 V 4 CP Toe-in Front 0.00 in (0.0 mm)
Rear 12 V 10 W Rear 0.00 in (0.0 mm)
Cargo area light 12 V 8W Camber Front 0
Vanity mirror lights 12 V 1.8 W Rear 030
Caster Front 207
Battery
Capacity 12 V 52 AH/5 HR Tires
12 V 65 AH/20 HR Size Front/Rear 225/60R16 98T
Spare T135/80D16 101M
Fuses Pressure Front/Rear 36 psi (250 kPa , 2.5 kgf/cm )
Interior Drivers side See page 261 or the fuse label Spare 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm )
attached to the dashboard.
Passengers side See page 261 or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box door under the dashboard.
Under-hood See page 260 or the fuse box
cover.

DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
The tires on your car meet all U.S. Treadwear Traction AA, A, B, C
Federal Safety Requirements. All The treadwear grade is a compara- The traction grades, from highest to
tires are also graded for treadwear, tive rating based on the wear rate of lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those
traction, and temperature perform- the tire when tested under controlled grades represent the tires ability to
ance according to conditions on a specified government stop on wet pavement as measured
Department of Transportation test course. For example, a tire under controlled conditions on
(DOT) standards. The following graded 150 would wear one and one- specified government test surfaces
explains these gradings. half (1 1/2) times as well on the of asphalt and concrete. A tire
government course as a tire graded marked C may have poor traction
Uniform Tire Quality Grading 100. The relative performance of performance.
Quality grades can be found where tires depends upon the actual condi-
applicable on the tire sidewall tions of their use, however, and may Warning: The traction grade
between the tread shoulder and the depart significantly from the norm assigned to this tire is based on
maximum section width. For due to variations in driving habits, straight-ahead braking traction tests,
example: service practices and differences in and does not include acceleration,
Treadwear 200 road characteristics and climate. cornering, hydroplaning, or peak
Traction AA traction characteristics.
Temperature A
All passenger car tires must conform

to Federal Safety Requirements in
addition to these grades.

DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
Temperature A, B, C Warning: The temperature grade for

The temperature grades are A (the this tire is established for a tire that
highest), B, and C, representing the is properly inflated and not over-
tires resistance to the generation of loaded. Excessive speed, underinfla-
heat and its ability to dissipate heat tion, or excessive loading, either
when tested under controlled separately or in combination, can
conditions on a specified indoor cause heat buildup and possible tire
laboratory test wheel. Sustained high failure.
temperature can cause the material
of the tire to degenerate and reduce
tire life, and excessive temperature
can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of
performance which all passenger car
tires must meet under the Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No.
109. Grades B and A represent
higher levels of performance on the
laboratory test wheel than the
minimum required by law.

Tire Labeling
The tires that came on your vehicle 16 Rim diameter in inches. 2202 Date of manufacture.
have a number of markings. Those
you should be aware of are described 94 Load index (a numerical code
below. associated with the maximum
load the tire can carry).
Tire Size
Whenever tires are replaced, they V Speed symbol (an
should be replaced with tires of the alphabetical code indicating
same size. Following is an example the maximum speed rating).
of tire size with an explanation of
what each component means. Tire Identification Number
Tire Identification Number (TIN) is
P225/55R16 94V a group of numbers and letters that
look like the following example TIN.
P Vehicle type (P indicates
passenger vehicle). DOT B97R FW6X 2202
225 Tire width in millimeters. DOT This indicates that the tire
meets all requirements of
55 Aspect ratio (the tires section the U.S. Department of
height as a percentage of its Transportation.
width).
B97R Manufacturers
R Tire construction code (R identification mark.
indicates radial).
FW6X Tire type code.

Emissions Controls
The burning of gasoline in your The Clean Air Act case Ventilation valve routes them
vehicles engine produces several by- The United States Clean Air Act from the crankcase back to the
products. Some of these are carbon sets standards for automobile intake manifold. They are then
monoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen emissions. It also requires that drawn into the engine and burned.
(NOx) and hydrocarbons (HC). automobile manufacturers explain to
Gasoline evaporating from the tank owners how their emissions controls Evaporative Emissions Control
also produces hydrocarbons. Con- work and what to do to maintain System
trolling the production of NOx, CO, them. This section summarizes how As gasoline evaporates in the fuel
and HC is important to the environ- the emissions controls work. tank, an evaporative emissions
ment. Under certain conditions of Scheduled maintenance is on pages control canister filled with charcoal
sunlight and climate, NOx and HC 205 and 206 . adsorbs the vapor. It is stored in this
react to form photochemical smog. canister while the engine is off. After

Carbon monoxide does not contri- In Canada, Honda vehicles comply the engine is started and warmed up,
bute to smog creation, but it is a with the Canadian emission the vapor is drawn into the engine
poisonous gas. requirements, as specified in an and burned during driving.
agreement with Environment
Canada, at the time they are Onboard Refueling Vapor
manufactured. Recovery
The Onboard Refueling Vapor
Crankcase Emissions Control Recovery (ORVR) system captures
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
engines crankcase from going into into the engine and burned off.
the atmosphere. The Positive Crank-

Emissions Controls
Exhaust Emissions Controls Ignition Timing Control System Replacement Parts

The exhaust emissions controls This system constantly adjusts the The emissions control systems are
include four systems: PGM-FI, ignition timing, reducing the amount designed and certified to work to-
Ignition Timing Control, Exhaust of HC, CO, and NOx produced. gether in reducing emissions to
Gas Recirculation and Three Way levels that comply with the Clean Air
Catalytic Converter. These four Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Act. To make sure the emissions
systems work together to control the System remain low, you should use only new
engines combustion and minimize The Exhaust Gas Recirculation Honda replacement parts or their
the amount of HC, CO, and NOx that (EGR) system takes some of the equivalent for repairs. Using lower
comes out the tailpipe. The exhaust exhaust gas and routes it back into quality parts may increase the
emissions control systems are the intake manifold. Adding exhaust emissions from your vehicle.
separate from the crankcase and gas to the air/fuel mixture reduces
evaporative emissions control the amount of NOx produced when The emissions control systems are
systems. the fuel is burned. covered by warranties separate from
the rest of your vehicle. Read your
PGM-FI System Three Way Catalytic Converter warranty manual for more informa-
The PGM-FI System uses sequential The three way catalytic converter is tion.
multiport fuel injection. in the exhaust system. Through
It has three subsystems: Air Intake, chemical reactions, it converts HC,
Engine Control, and Fuel Control. CO, and NOx in the engines exhaust
The Powertrain Control Module to carbon dioxide (CO2), dinitrogen
(PCM) uses various sensors to (N2), and water vapor.
determine how much air is going
into the engine. It then controls how
much fuel to inject under all
operating conditions.

Three Way Catalytic Converter
The three way catalytic converter Keep the engine tuned-up.

contains precious metals that serve
as catalysts, promoting chemical Have your vehicle diagnosed and
reactions to convert the exhaust repaired if it is misfiring, back-
gasses without affecting the metals. firing, stalling, or otherwise not
The catalytic converter is referred to running properly.
as a three-way catalyst, since it acts
on HC, CO, and NOx. A replacement
unit must be an original Honda part
or its equivalent.
The three way catalytic converter THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER

must operate at a high temperature
for the chemical reactions to take A defective three way catalytic
place. It can set on fire any com- converter contributes to air pollution,
bustible materials that come near it. and can impair your engines per-
Park your vehicle away from high formance. Follow these guidelines to
grass, dry leaves, or other flamma- protect your vehicles three way
bles. catalytic converter.
Always use unleaded gasoline.

Even a small amount of leaded
gasoline can contaminate the
catalyst metals, making the three
way catalytic converter ineffective.

State Emissions Testing
Testing of Readiness Codes If the testing facility determines that Without touching the accelerator
If you take your vehicle for a state 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 re-tested within the Keep the vehicle in Park
This is because of certain readiness next two or three days, you can (automatic transmission). Increase
codes that must be set in the on- condition the vehicle for re-testing the engine speed to 2,000 rpm and
board diagnostics for the emissions by doing the following. hold it there until the temperature
systems. These codes are erased gauge rises to at least 1/4 of the
when the battery is disconnected, Make sure the gas tank is nearly, scale (approximately 3 minutes).
and set again only after several days but not completely, full (around
of driving under a variety of 3/4).
conditions.
Make sure the vehicle has been
parked with the engine off for 8
hours or more.
Make sure the ambient

temperature is between 20 and
95F.

State Emissions Testing
Select a nearby lightly traveled Then drive in city/suburban

major highway where you can traffic for at least 10 minutes.
maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph When traffic conditions allow, let
(80 to 97 km/h) for at least 20 the vehicle coast for several
minutes. Drive on the highway in seconds without using the
D (A/T). Do not use the cruise accelerator pedal or the brake
control. When traffic allows, drive pedal.
for 90 seconds without moving the
accelerator pedal. (Vehicle speed If the testing facility determines the
may vary slightly; this is okay.) If readiness codes are still not set, see
you cannot do this for a your Honda dealer.
continuous 90 seconds because of
traffic conditions, drive for at least
30 seconds, then repeat it two
more times (for a total of 90
seconds).

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Main Menu
Warranty and Customer Relations
Customer Service
Information ................................. 278
Warranty Coverages ..................... 279
Reporting Safety Defects
(U.S. Vehicles) ........................... 280
Authorized Manuals ...................... 281
Warranty and Customer Relations 277

Customer Service Information
Honda dealership personnel are U.S. Owners: In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin
trained professionals. They should American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Islands:
be able to answer all your questions. Automobile Customer Service Bella International
If you encounter a problem that your Mail Stop 500-2N-7A P.O. Box 190816
dealership does not solve to your 1919 Torrance Boulevard San Juan, Puerto Rico 00919-0816
satisfaction, please discuss it with Torrance, California 90501-2746
the dealerships management. The Tel: (787) 250-4318
Service Manager or General Tel: (800) 999-1009
Manager can help. Almost all When you call or write, please give
problems are solved in this way. Canadian Owners: us this information:
CUSTOMER RELATIONS
If you are dissatisfied with the RELATIONS AVEC LA CLIENTLE Vehicle Identification Number
decision made by the dealerships Honda Canada Inc. (see page 264 )
management, contact your Honda 715 Milner Avenue Name and address of the dealer
Customer Service Office. Toronto, ON who services your vehicle
M1B 2K8 Date of purchase
Mileage on your vehicle
Tel: 1-888-9-HONDA-9 Your name, address, and tele-
Fax: Toll-free 1-877-939-0909 phone number
Toronto (416) 287-4776 A detailed description of the
problem
Name of the dealer who sold the
vehicle to you
278 Warranty and Customer Relations

Warranty Coverages
U.S. Owners Seat Belt Limited Warranty a seat Replacement Battery Limited
Your new Honda is covered by these belt that fails to function properly is Warranty provides prorated
warranties: covered for the useful life of the coverage for a replacement battery
vehicle. purchased from a Honda dealer.
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
covers your new vehicle, except for Rust Perforation Limited Warranty Replacement Muffler Lifetime
the battery, emissions control all exterior body panels are Limited Warranty provides
systems, and accessories, against covered for rust-through from the coverage for as long as the pur-
defects in materials and inside for the specified time period chaser of the muffler owns the
workmanship. with no mileage limit. vehicle.
Emissions Control Systems Defects Accessory Limited Warranty Restrictions and exclusions apply to
Warranty and Emissions Honda Accessories are covered all these warranties. Please read the
Performance Warranty these two under this warranty. Time and 2004 Honda Warranty Information
warranties cover your vehicles emis- mileage limits depend on the type of booklet that came with your vehicle
sions control systems. Time, mileage, accessory and other factors. Please for precise information on warranty
and coverage are conditional. Please read your warranty manual for coverages. Your Hondas original
read the warranty manual for exact details. tires are covered by their
information. manufacturer. Tire warranty infor-
Replacement Parts Limited mation is in a separate booklet.
Original Equipment Battery Limited Warranty covers all Honda
Warranty this warranty gives up replacement parts against defects in Canadian Owners
to 100 percent credit toward a materials and workmanship. Please refer to the 2004 Warranty
replacement battery. Manual that came with your vehicle.
Warranty and Customer Relations 279

Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicles)
If you believe that your vehicle has a If NHTSA receives similar com- To contact NHTSA, you may either
defect which could cause a crash or plaints, it may open an investigation, call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free
could cause injury or death, you and if it finds that a safety defect at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in
should immediately inform the exists in a group of vehicles, it may Washington D.C. area) or write to:
National Highway Traffic Safety order a recall and remedy campaign. NHTSA, U.S. Department of
Administration (NHTSA) in addition However, NHTSA cannot become Transportation, Washington,
to notifying American Honda Motor involved in individual problems D.C. 20590. You can also obtain
Co., Inc. between you, your dealer, or other information about motor
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. vehicle safety from the Hotline.
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Authorized Manuals
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Main Menu
Index
A Automatic Lighting Off Feature .... 72 Bulb Replacement ..................... 223

Automatic Speed Control.............. 160 Fluid ............................................ 218
Accessories..................................... 174 Automatic Transmission............... 184 Parking ........................................ 103
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Capacity, Fluid ........................... 266 System Indicator .................. 60, 254
Position) ........................................ 77 Checking Fluid Level ................ 216 Wear Indicators ......................... 189
Accessory Power Sockets............. 109 Shifting ........................................ 184 Braking System.............................. 189
Additives, Engine Oil..................... 212 Shift Lever Position Break-in, New Vehicle .................. 168
Advanced Airbag System................ 27 Indicators ................................ 184 Brightness Control, Instruments ... 72
Airbag (SRS) ................................ 9, 24 Shift Lever Positions ................. 185 Brights, Headlights ......................... 71
Air Conditioning System ............... 116 Shift Lock Release ..................... 186 Bulb Replacement
Rear A/C Control ...................... 123 Back-up Lights ........................... 224
Usage .................................. 119, 121 B Brake Lights............................... 223
Air Outlets (Vents) ........................ 118 Front Parking Lights ................. 222
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ 230 Battery Front Side Marker Lights......... 222
Alcohol in Gasoline ........................ 168 Charging System Headlights .................................. 220
Antenna ........................................... 227 Indicator............................ 60, 252 High-mount Brake Light .......... 225
Antifreeze ....................................... 214 Jump Starting ............................. 248 Bulb Replacement
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) Maintenance ............................... 235 Rear Bulbs .......................... 223, 224
Indicator ................................ 61, 190 Specifications ............................. 267 Specifications ............................. 267
Operation .................................... 190 Before Driving ............................... 167 Turn Signal Lights ..................... 222
Anti-theft, Audio System............... 144 Belts, Seat ..................................... 8, 20 Bulbs, Halogen ............................... 220
Anti-theft Steering Column Lock .. 77 Beverage Holders .......................... 106
Armrests ........................................... 92 Booster Seats ................................... 51
Audio Controls, Remote................ 143 Brakes
Audio System ................................. 126 Anti-lock System (ABS) ............ 190
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .... 22 Break-in, New Linings .............. 168 CONTINUED
I
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Index
C Charging System Indicator .... 60, 252 Compact Spare Tire....................... 238
Checklist, Before Driving ............. 182 Consumer Information................ 278
Cancel Button................................. 160 Childproof Door Locks ................... 79 Controls, Instruments and .............. 57
Capacities Chart............................. 266 Child Safety ...................................... 35 Coolant
Carbon Monoxide Hazard .............. 54 Booster Seats ............................... 51 Adding ......................................... 214
Cargo Area Light ........................... 114 Child Seats .................................... 42 Checking ..................................... 172
Cargo Hooks .................................. 179 Important Safety Reminders ...... 39 Proper Solution .......................... 214
Cargo, How to Carry ..................... 176 Infants ........................................... 40 Temperature Gauge .................... 67
Cargo Net ....................................... 179 Lerger Children ........................... 50 Crankcase Emissions Control
Cassette Player LATCH.......................................... 44 System......................................... 271
Care ............................................. 142 Risks with Airbags....................... 36 Cruise Control Indicator ................. 64
Operation .................................... 139 Small Children.............................. 41 Cruise Control Operation ............. 160
CAUTION, Explanation of ............... ii Tethers.......................................... 48 Cup Holders.................................... 106
CD Care .......................................... 135 Where Should A Child Sit? ......... 36 Customer Service Office .............. 278
CD Changer.................................... 134 Child Seats ........................................ 42
CD Changer Error Message ........ 137 LATCH Anchorage System ....... 44 D
CD Error Message ........................ 136 Tether Anchorage Points ........... 48
CD Player........................................ 133 Cleaning DANGER, Explanation of ................. ii
Center Pocket ................................ 110 Seat Belts .................................... 226 Dashboard .................................... 2, 58
Center Table................................... 105 Climate Control System ................ 121 Daytime Running Lights................. 72
Certification Label ......................... 264 Clock ............................................... 105 Daytime Running Lights
Chains, Tires .................................. 234 Coat Hook ....................................... 111 Indicator ........................................ 64
Changing Oil Code, Audio System ...................... 144 Dead Battery .................................. 248
How to ......................................... 212 CO in the Exhaust ......................... 271 Defects, Reporting Safety............. 280
When to....................................... 205 Coin Holder .................................... 110 Defogger, Rear Window ................. 73
Changing a Flat Tire ..................... 239 Cold Weather, Starting in ............. 183
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Index
Defrosting the Windows ............... 120 E Oil Pressure Indicator ......... 60, 252
Dimensions ..................................... 266 Oil, What Kind to Use ............... 211
Dimming the Headlights ................ 71 Economy, Fuel ............................... 173 Overheating................................ 250
Dipstick Emergencies................................... 237 Specifications ............................. 267
Automatic Transmission........... 216 Battery, Jump Starting .............. 248 Starting........................................ 183
Engine Oil ................................... 171 Brake System Indicator ............ 254 Evaporative Emissions Controls .. 271
Directional Signals ........................... 71 Changing a Flat Tire ................. 239 Exhaust Fumes ................................ 54
Disc Brake Wear Indicators ......... 189 Charging System Indicator ...... 252 Exhaust Gas Recirculation
Disposal of Used Oil ...................... 213 Checking the Fuses................... 257 System......................................... 272
Doors Hazard Warning Flashers .......... 73 Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
Locking and Unlocking ............... 78 Jump Starting ............................. 248 Belts by ......................................... 18
Lockout Prevention ..................... 78 Low Oil Pressure Indicator ...... 252
Manual Sliding Doors.................. 84 Malfunction Indicator Lamp .... 253 F
Monitor Light ............................... 63 Overheated Engine ................... 250
Power Door Locks ....................... 78 Towing ........................................ 255 Fan, Interior.................................... 117
Power Sliding Doors.................... 84 Emergency Brake .......................... 103 Features, Comfort and
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........... 268 Emergency Flashers ....................... 73 Convenience ............................... 115
Driver and Passenger Safety ............ 5 Emergency Towing ....................... 255 Filling the Fuel Tank ..................... 169
Driving ............................................ 181 Emissions Controls........................ 271 Filters
Economy ..................................... 173 Emissions Testing, State .............. 274 Dust and Pollen .......................... 227
Dust and Pollen Filter ................... 227 Engine Oil ................................................ 212
DVD Error Message ..................... 155 Coolant Temperature Gauge ..... 67 Flashers, Hazard Warning.............. 73
DVD Player .................................... 145 Engine Speed Limiter ............... 186 Flat Tire, Changing a .................... 239
If It Wont Start .......................... 247 Floor Mats ...................................... 226
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp ................................. 60, 253 CONTINUED
III
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Index
Fluids Gasoline .......................................... 168 Daytime Running Lights............. 72

Automatic Transmission........... 216 Fuel Reserve Indicator ................ 64 High Beam Indicator ................... 64
Brake ........................................... 218 Gauge ............................................ 66 Reminder Chime .......................... 71
Power Steering........................... 219 Octane Requirement ................. 168 Replacing Halogen Bulbs ......... 220
Windshield Washers ................. 216 Refueling..................................... 169 Turning on .................................... 71
FM Stereo Radio Gas Station Procedures................. 169 Headphones.................................... 156
Reception .................................... 130 Gauges Head Restraints ............................... 92
Folding the Third Seat .................... 96 Engine Coolant Temperature .... 67 Heated Mirror ................................ 103
Four-way Flashers ........................... 73 Fuel ................................................ 66 Heater, Seat ...................................... 98
Front Airbags ............................... 9, 25 Speedometer ................................ 66 Heating and Cooling ...................... 116
Front Seat ......................................... 88 Tachometer .................................. 66 High Altitude, Starting at .............. 183
Adjusting ....................................... 88 GAWR (Gross Axle Weight High-Low Beam Switch .................. 71
Heaters.......................................... 98 Rating) ........................................ 195 HomeLink Universal
Airbags ...................................... 9, 25 GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Transceiver................................. 163
Fuel .................................................. 168 Rating) ........................................ 195 Hood Latch ..................................... 220
Fill Door and Cap....................... 169 Glove Box ....................................... 109 Hood, Opening the ........................ 170
Gauge ............................................ 66 GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Horn............................................... 3, 68
Octane Requirement ................. 168 Rating) ........................................ 195
Refueling..................................... 169 I
Reserve Indicator......................... 64 H
Fuses, Checking the ...................... 260 Identification Number, Vehicle.... 264
Halogen Headlight Bulbs.............. 220 Ignition
G Hazard Warning Flashers............... 73 Keys............................................... 75
Headlights......................................... 71 Switch ............................................ 77
Gas Mileage, Improving................ 173 Aiming ......................................... 220 Timing Control System ............. 272
Automatic Lighting Off ............... 72 Immobilizer System......................... 76
IV
Main Menu
Index
Important Safety Precautions .......... 6 Inside Mirror .................................. 102 Indicator ........................................ 59
Indicators .......................................... 59 Inspection, Tire .............................. 231 Interior ........................................ 112
ABS (Anti-lock Brake) ....... 61, 190 Instrument Panel ......................... 2, 59 Parking .......................................... 71
Brake (Parking and Brake Instrument Panel Brightness ......... 72 Turn Signal ................................... 71
System) ............................ 60, 254 Interior Lights ................................ 112 Load Limits............................. 177, 194
Brake Lamp .................................. 63 Introduction ......................................... i LOCK (Ignition Key Position) ....... 77
Charging System ................. 60, 252 Locks
Cruise Control .............................. 64 J Anti-theft Steering Column ........ 77
DRL (Daytime Running Fuel Fill Door ............................. 169
Lights) ...................................... 64 Jacking up the Vehicle .................. 242 Glove Box ................................... 109
High Beam.................................... 64 Jack, Tire ........................................ 240 Lockout Prevention ..................... 78
Key (Immobilizer System) ........ 62 Jump Starting ................................. 248 Power Door .................................. 78
Low Fuel ....................................... 64 Sliding Doors ................................ 84
Low Oil Pressure ................. 60, 252 K Tailgate ......................................... 79
Side Airbag Off ...................... 31, 61 Low Coolant Level ......................... 172
SRS .......................................... 30, 61 Keys ................................................... 75 Low Fuel Indicator .......................... 64
Turn Signal and Hazard Low Oil Pressure Indicator .... 60, 252
Warning .................................... 63 L Lower Anchors................................. 44
Washer Level ............................... 64 Lubricant Specifications Chart .... 266
Individual Map Lights ................... 113 Label, Certification ........................ 264 Luggage Net (Cargo Net) ............ 179
Infant Restraint ................................ 40 Lane Change, Signaling .................. 71 Luggage, Storing (Cargo) ............ 176
Infant Seats ....................................... 42 Lap/Shoulder Belts ................... 14, 20
LATCH Anchorage System ....... 44 LATCH Anchorage System............ 44
Lower Anchors ............................ 44 Light Control Switch ..................... 112
Tether Anchorage Points ........... 48 Lights
Inflation, Proper Tire .................... 230 Bulb Replacement ..................... 220 CONTINUED
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Index
M O Parking Brake and Brake

System Indicator .................. 60, 254
Maintenance ................................... 201 Octane Requirement, Gasoline .... 168 Parking Lights.................................. 71
Owner Maintenance Checks.... 204 Odometer .......................................... 66 Parking Over Things that Burn ... 188
Record .................................. 207-209 Odometer, Trip ................................ 67 Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ..... 32
Required Indicator ....................... 65 Oil PGM-FI System.............................. 272
Safety........................................... 202 Change, How to ......................... 212 Power Door Locks ........................... 78
Schedule .............................. 203-206 Change, When to ....................... 205 Power Sliding Doors
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .. 60, 253 Checking Engine ....................... 171 Indicator .................................. 62, 87
Manual Sliding Doors...................... 84 Pressure Indicator ............... 60, 252 Operation ...................................... 84
Meters, Gauges ................................ 66 Selecting Proper Viscosity Switches ........................................ 85
Mirrors, Adjusting ......................... 102 Chart ....................................... 211 Power Socket Locations................ 104
Modifications.................................. 175 ON (Ignition Key Position) ............ 77 Power Windows ............................... 99
Additional Safety Precautions .. 175 Onboard Refueling Vapor Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts .......... 18
Modifying Your Vehicle................ 175 Recovery ..................................... 271 Protecting Adults and Teens.......... 11
Moving the Second Row Bucket Outside Mirrors ............................. 102 Additional Safety Precautions .... 18
Seat ................................................ 94 Overheating, Engine ..................... 250 Advice for Pregnant Women...... 18
Owner Maintenance Checks ........ 204 Protecting Children ......................... 35
N Oxygenated Fuels.......................... 168 Protecting Infants ........................ 40
Protecting Larger Children ........ 50
Neutral Gear Position.................... 185 P Protecting Small Children .......... 41
New Vehicle Break-in ................... 168 Using Child Seats with
NOTICE, Explanation of .................... i Panel Brightness Control ............... 72 Tethers...................................... 48
Numbers, Identification ................ 264 Park Gear Position......................... 185 Using LATCH .............................. 44
Parking ............................................ 188
Parking Brake ................................ 103
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Index
R Light Bulbs ................................. 220 Cleaning ...................................... 226

Schedule ..................................... 203 Lap/Shoulder Belt ....................... 20
Radiator Overheating .................... 250 Timing Belt ................................. 219 Maintenance ................................. 22
Radio/CD Sound System...... 126, 132 Tires ............................................ 233 Reminder Indicator and
Readiness Codes ............................ 253 Wiper Blades .............................. 228 Beeper ................................. 20, 60
Rear Audio Control Panel ............. 149 Replacing Seat Belts After a Replacement ................................. 22
Rear A/C Unit ................................ 123 Crash ............................................. 22 System Components.................... 20
Rear Compartment ........................ 108 Reserve Tank, Use During Pregnancy................ 18
Rear Entertainment System ......... 145 Engine Coolant .................. 172, 214 Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt .... 14
Rear Lights, Bulb Reverse Gear Position................... 185 Seat Heaters ..................................... 98
Replacement ....................... 223, 224 Roof Rack ....................................... 178 Seats .................................................. 88
Rear View Mirror........................... 102 Rotation, Tire ................................. 232 Adjustments ........................... 89, 91
Rear Window Defogger .................. 73 Drivers Lumbar Support ............. 92
Rear Windows ................................ 101 S Folding the Third Seat ................ 96
Rear Window Wiper and Washer .. 70 Head Restraints ........................... 92
Reclining the Seat Backs .......... 90, 91 Safety Belts................................... 8, 20 Manual Height Adjustment ........ 90
Reclining the Second Seats ............ 90 Safety Defects, Reporting .......... 280 Passenger Seating ....................... 88
Reclining the Third Seat ................. 90 Safety Features .................................. 7 Reclining the Second Seat .......... 90
Reminder Indicators ........................ 59 Airbags ............................................ 9 Reclining the Third Seat ............. 90
Remote Audio Controls................. 143 Seat Belts ........................................ 8 Removing the Second Seats ....... 95
Remote Control (RES) ................. 151 Safety Labels, Location of .............. 55 Third Seat Access ........................ 93
Remote Transmitter ........................ 81 Safety Messages ................................ ii Security System ............................. 159
Removing the Second Seats ........... 95 Seat Belts ...................................... 8, 20
Replacement Information Additional Information ................ 20
Engine Oil and Filter ................. 212 Automatic Seat Belt
Fuses ........................................... 257 Tensioners ................................ 22 CONTINUED
VII
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Index
Sensors SRS, Additional Information........... 24 System Components.................... 24

Front Passengers Weight Additional Safety Precautions .... 34 Synthetic Oil ................................... 212
Sensors...................................... 28 Airbag Service .............................. 33
Drivers Seat Position Sensor ..... 28 How the SRS Indicator Works ... 30 T
Serial Number ................................ 264 How Your Airbags Work ...... 25, 29
Service Intervals ............................ 205 SRS Components ......................... 24 Tachometer ...................................... 66
Service Manual ............................ 281 SRS Indicator.............................. 30, 61 Tailgate ............................................. 79
Service Station Procedure ............ 169 START (Ignition Key Position) ..... 77 Opening the .................................. 79
Setting the Clock ........................... 105 Starting the Engine........................ 183 Open Monitor Light .................... 63
Shift Lever Position Indicators .... 184 In Cold Weather at High Taillights, Changing Bulbs .. 223, 224
Shift Lock Release ......................... 186 Altitude ................................... 183 Taking Care of the Unexpected .. 237
Side Airbags ................................. 9, 24 With a Dead Battery ................. 248 Tape Player..................................... 139
Off Indicator ........................... 31, 61 State Emissions Testing ............... 274 Technical Descriptions
Side Marker Lights, Bulb Steam Coming from Engine ......... 250 Emissions Control Systems ...... 271
Replacement ............................... 222 Steering Wheel Three Way Catalytic
Signaling Turns ................................ 71 Adjustment ................................... 74 Converter ................................ 273
Sliding Doors .................................... 84 Anti-theft Column Lock .............. 77 Temperature Gauge ........................ 67
Snow Tires ...................................... 234 Buttons ........................................ 143 Temperature, Inside Sensor ......... 125
Sound System ................................. 126 Stereo Sound System .................... 126 Tensioners, Seat Belts .................... 22
Spare Tire Storing Your Vehicle ..................... 236 Tether Anchorage Points ............... 48
Inflating ....................................... 238 Storage Box .................................... 111 Theft Protection............................. 144
Specifications ............................. 267 Sunglasses Holder ......................... 107 Three Way Catalytic Converter ... 273
Spark Plugs ..................................... 267 Sun Visor......................................... 108 Tilt the Steering Wheel................... 74
Specifications Charts..................... 266 Supplemental Restraint System Time, Setting the ........................... 105
Speed Control ................................. 160 Servicing ....................................... 33 Timing Belt ..................................... 219
Speedometer .................................... 66 SRS Indicator.......................... 30, 61 Tire Chains ..................................... 234
VIII
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Index
Tire, How to Change a Flat .......... 239 Transmission Viscosity, Oil................................... 211
Tires ................................................ 230 Checking Fluid Level ................ 216
Air Pressure ............................... 230 Fluid Selection............................ 217 W
Balancing .................................... 232 Identification Number ............... 264
Checking Wear .......................... 231 Shifting the Automatic .............. 184 WARNING, Explanation of .............. ii
Compact Spare ........................... 238 Treadwear ...................................... 268 Warning Labels, Location of .......... 55
DOT Tire Quality Grading ....... 268 Trip Meter ........................................ 67 Warranty Coverages ................... 279
Inflation ....................................... 230 Turn Signals ..................................... 71 Washer, Windshield
Inspection ................................... 231 Checking the Fluid Level ......... 216
Labeling ...................................... 270 U Level Indicator ............................. 64
Replacing .................................... 233 Operation ...................................... 69
Rotating....................................... 232 Unexpected, Taking Care Wheels
Snow ............................................ 234 of the ........................................... 237 Adjusting the Steering ................ 74
Specifications ............................. 267 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ..... 268 Alignment and Balance ............. 232
Tire Chains ................................. 234 Unleaded Gasoline......................... 168 Compact Spare ........................... 238
Tools, Tire Changing .................... 239 Used Oil, How to Dispose of ........ 213 Wrench ....................................... 242
Towing Windows
A Trailer ...................................... 194 V Auto Reverse .............................. 100
Emergency Wrecker ................. 255 Operating the Power ................... 99
Equipment and Accessories ..... 196 Vanity Mirror ................................. 108 Rear ............................................. 101
Weight Limit ...................... 194, 195 Vehicle Capacity Load .......... 177, 194 Rear, Defogger ............................ 73
Traction Control Vehicle Dimensions....................... 266
System(TCS) .............................. 192 Vehicle Identification Number..... 264
Trailer Loading .............................. 194 Vehicle Storage .............................. 236
Trailer Towing Tips....................... 199 Ventilation ...................................... 119
VIN .................................................. 264 CONTINUED
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Index
Windshield
Cleaning ........................................ 69
Defroster .................................... 120
Washers ........................................ 69
Wipers, Windshield
Changing Blades ........................ 228
Operation ...................................... 69
Rear Windshield Wiper and
Washer ...................................... 70
Wireless Headphones ................... 156
Worn Tires ..................................... 239
Wrecker, Emergency Towing ...... 255

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Service Information Summary
Gasoline: Power Steering Fluid: Tire Pressure (measured cold):

Unleaded gasoline, pump octane Honda Power Steering Fluid Front/Rear:
number of 86 or higher. preferred, or another brand of 36 psi (250 kPa , 2.5 kgf/cm )
power steering fluid as a Compact Spare Tire:
Fuel Tank Capacity: temporary replacement. Do not 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm )
20.00 US gal (75.7 ) use ATF (see page 219 ).
Recommended Engine Oil: Brake Fluid:

API Premium grade 5W-20 Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
detergent oil (see page 211 ). DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
Oil change capacity (including replacement (see page 218 ).
filter):
4.6 US qt (4.4 )
Automatic Transmission Fluid:

Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
a DEXRON III ATF as a
temporary replacement (see page
217 ).

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Owner's Identification Form

OWNER This Owners Manual should be considered

This Owners Manual covers all models of

The information and specifications included

CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP CODE/

Maintaining your vehicle according to the schedules given in this manual

California Proposition 65 Warning

WARNING: This product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of

A Few Words About Safety

Of course, it is not practical or You CAN be HURT if you dont follow

Your Vehicle at a Glance

REAR A/C CONTROL

FUEL FILL PARKING BRAKE ACCESSORY CENTER TABLE

Your Vehicle at a Glance

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM HEADLIGHTS/ HAZARD WARNING CLOCK

: To use the horn, press the pad around the H logo.

Driver and Passenger Safety

Driver and Passenger Safety 5

Important Safety Precautions

6 Driver and Passenger Safety

Your Vehicles Safety Features

Your vehicle is equipped with many

Some safety features do not require

Driver and Passenger Safety 7

Your Vehicles Safety Features

8 Driver and Passenger Safety

Your Vehicles Safety Features

Of course, seat belts cannot Airbags

What You Should Do:

Not wearing a seat belt properly

Driver and Passenger Safety 9

Your Vehicles Safety Features

10 Driver and Passenger Safety

Protecting Adults and Teens

See page 78 for how to lock the

Driver and Passenger Safety 11

Protecting Adults and Teens

If you sit too close to the steering 3.Adjust the Seat-Backs

If you cannot get far enough away

12 Driver and Passenger Safety

Protecting Adults and Teens

Reclining a seat-back so that the 4.Adjust the Head Restraints

Driver and Passenger Safety 13

Protecting Adults and Teens

5.Fasten and Position the Seat

Position the lap part of the belt as

14 Driver and Passenger Safety

Protecting Adults and Teens

Using the Lap/Shoulder Belt in the

METAL PLATE METAL

The front seats and second row seats LATCH PLATE

Driver and Passenger Safety 15

Protecting Adults and Teens

Pull upon the shoulder belt again to

Never place the shoulder portion of a

If a seat belt does not seem to work

No one should sit in a seat with an

16 Driver and Passenger Safety

Protecting Adults and Teens

Sitting improperly can increase the

See page 74 for how to adjust the

Driver and Passenger Safety 17