Overview of Contents
Contents
A convenient reference to the sections in this manual.
Your Vehicle at a Glance
A quick reference to the main controls in your vehicle.
Driver and Passenger Safety
Important information about the proper use and care of your vehicle’s seat belts, an overview of the supplemental restraint system, and valuable information on how to protect children with child restraints.
Instruments and Controls
Explains the purpose of each instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use the controls on the dashboard and steering column.
Features
How to operate the heating and air conditioning system, the audio system, and other convenience features.
Before Driving
What gasoline to use, how to breakin your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving
The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park; plus what you need to know if you’re planning to tow a trailer.
Maintenance
The maintenance minder shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer for maintenance service.
There is also a list of things to check and instructions on how to check them.
Taking Care of the Unexpected
This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to handle them.
Technical Information
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only)
A summary of the warranties covering your new vehicle, and how to contact us for any reason. Refer to your warranty manual for detailed information.
AuthorizedManuals (U.S. only)
How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Index
Service Information Summary
A summary of the information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.
See also:
Accessories and Modifications
Modifying your vehicle, or installing some non-Honda accessories, can make it
unsafe. Before you make any modifications or add any accessories, be sure to read
the following information.
Accessor ...
Brightness Control
When the ignition switch is in ON
, you can use the brightness control knob to adjust instrument panel brightness.
Brighten: Turn the knob to the right.
Dim: Turn the knob to the left.
You will ...
Automatic Transmission
■Creeping
The engine runs at a higher idle speed and creeping increases.
Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed when stopped.
■Kickdown
Quickly depressing the accelerator pedal while ...