Honda 2006 Accord Coupe - Owner's Manual Manuel d'utilisateur

2006 Accord Coupe Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to navigate through this reference. For a pr

Your vehicle is equipped with seatbelts in all seating positions.When properly worn, seat belts:Help protect you in almost everytype of crash, includi

Open the glove box by pulling thehandle to the left. Close it with a firmpush. Lock or unlock the glove boxwith the master key.The glove box light com

To open the console compartment,pull up on the right lever and lift thearmrest.To close, lower the armrest, andpush it down until it latches.You can p

To open the coin pocket, push thetop of the lid. To close it, push the liddown until it latches. Thecompartmentcannotbeusedasanashtray.There are two a

In this position, the sun visor can beadjusted by moving it on its slider.Make sure you put the sun visorback in place when you are gettinginto or out

To open the sunglasses holder, pushontherearedge.Makesuretheholder is closed while you are driving.Some larger styles of sunglassesmay not fit in the

The front ceiling light has a two-position switch; Door Activated andOFF.In the Door Activated position bothceiling lights, the light comes onwhen you

The courtesy light in each doorcomes on when the door is opened,and goes out when the door is closed.Your vehicle also has a courtesy lightin the igni

The standard audio system hasmany features. This section de-scribes those features and how touse them.Your vehicle has an anti-theft audiosystem that

Read the appropriate pages in thissection for operation of the heatingand cooling systems installed in yourvehicle.See pages to for themanual system.S

Heating and Cooling SystemFeatures107Automatic A/C System with navigation system(EX-L and EX-V6 models)U.S. models shown.０５／０７／２７ １５：４５：１６ ３１ＳＤＰ６３０ ０

CONTINUEDYour vehicle has a supplementalrestraint system (SRS) with frontairbags to help protect the heads andchests of the driver and a front seatpas

Turn the dial clockwise to increasethe fan speed and airflow. Turn thedial counterclockwise to decrease it.Turning this dial clockwise increasesthe te

Air flows from the defrostervents at the base of the windshield.When you select or ,the system automatically switches tofresh air mode and turns on th

The flow-through ventilation systemdraws in outside air, circulates itthrough the interior, then exhausts itthrough vents near the rear window.Set the

To remove fog from the inside of thewindows:Air conditioning, as it cools, removesmoisture from the air. When used incombination with the heater, itma

Select . The systemautomatically switches to fresh airmode and turns on the A/C. TheA/C indicator will not come on if itwas previously off.Select .Set

CONTINUEDThe automatic climate controlsystem adjusts the fan speed andairflow levels to maintain the interiortemperature you select.Press the AUTO but

You can manually select variousfunctions of the climate controlsystem when it is in full automaticmode. All other features remainautomatically control

Press the DUAL button to selectdual temperature control mode (seepage ).When you turn the A/C off, thesystem cannot regulate the insidetemperature if

Use the MODE button to select thevents the air flows from. Some airwill flow from the dashboard cornervents in all modes.Each time you press the MODEb

CONTINUEDThe automatic climate controlsystem adjusts the fan speed andairflow levels to maintain the interiortemperature you select.In the AUTO mode,

The most important things you needto know about your airbags are:They are designed to supplementthe seat belts.To dotheir job, airbags must inflate wi

▲▼The system automatically selects theproper mix of conditioned and/orheated air that will, as quickly aspossible, raise or lower the interiortemperat

▲▼Select the fan speed by pressing theA/C button to view the display, thenpress any of the fan control icons.Press these buttons ( or ) to thedesired

This button turns the windshielddefrost on and off.When you push the button, air flowsfrom the defroster vents at the baseof the windshield, and the s

Your vehicle has two temperaturecontrol dials, one for the driver, andone for the front passenger.Your vehicle has four temperaturecontrol buttons, tw

▲▼▲▼To set the driver’s side temperaturedifferently than the passenger’s,press the DUAL button, then turnthe driver’s control dial or press theor butt

Theclimatecontrolsystemhastwosensors. A sunlight sensor is in thetop of the dashboard, and atemperature sensor is next to thesteering column. Do not c

To operate your vehicle’s audiosystem refer to the appropriatepages below.For FM/AM/CD Player systems,see pages thru .For AM/FM/CD Changersystems with

Audio SystemFeatures125AM/FM/CD ChangerCanadian modelsU.S. modelsAM/FM/CD Changer with navigation system(EX-L and EX-V6 models)U.S. models .(EX-L and

The ignition switch must be in theACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.Turn the system on by pushing thePWR/VOL knob or the AM/FMbutton. Adjust the volum

−−−−−−You can use any of five methods tofind radio stations on the selectedband: tune, seek, scan, thepreset bars, and auto select.Use the tune bar

−CONTINUEDAdjust the driver’s seat as far to therear as possible while allowing you tomaintain full control of the vehicle.Have a front passenger adju

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

CONTINUEDTo play a CD, the ignition switchmust be in the ACCESSORY (I) orON(II) position.Insert a CD into the CD slot. Thedrive will pull the CD in th

−−−−Each time youpress and release , the playerskips forward to the beginning of thenext track. Press and release toskip backward to the beginning oft

−＋−＋If you turn the system off while a CDis playing, either with the PWR/VOLknob or by turning off the ignition,the disc will stay in the drive. Wheny

Error Message Cause SolutionFOCUS ErrorMechanical ErrorHigh TemperaturePress the eject button, and pull out the CD.Check if it is inserted correctly i

Error MessageSolutionCausePress the magazine eject button, pull themagazine out, and check for an error message.Insertthemagazineagain.Ifthemessagedoe

▲The ignition switch must be in theACCESSORY (I) or the ON (II)position. Make sure the open side ofthetapeisfacingright,theninsertthetapemostofthewayi

＊−−−＊Dolby noise reduction is manufactured underlicense from Dolby Laboratories LicensingCorporation. ‘‘DOLBY’’ and the double-D symbolare trademarks

The ignition switch must be in theACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.Turn the system on by pushing thePWR/VOL knob or the AM/FMbutton. Adjust the volum

−−−−−−You can use any of five methods tofind radio stations on the selectedband: tune, seek, scan, thepreset bars, and auto select.Use the tune bar t

If you sit too close to the steeringwheel or dashboard, you can beseriously injured by an inflating frontairbag, or by striking the steeringwheel or d

−−−−−Repeat steps 1 through 3 to store atotal of six stations on AM andtwelve stations on FM.The preset frequencies will be lost ifyour vehicle’s batt

Your vehicle is capable of receivingXMSatellite Radio anywhere in theUnited States except Hawaii andAlaska. It is not available in Canada.XMis a regis

−−−−−The scan function samplesall channels for 5 seconds. Toactivate the function, push the SCANbutton. Push it again to get out of thesequence.Each s

＊＊CONTINUEDTo load or play CDs, the ignitionswitch must be in the ACCESSORY(I) or the ON(II) position.On models with Satellite RadioYou operate the CD

Your vehicle’s in-dash CD changerholds up to six discs. You cannot load and play 3-inch(8-cm)discsinthissystem.When the CD load indicator turnsgreen a

−−−＋−−The scan function samplesall the tracks on the selecteddisc inthe order they are recorded on theCD. To activate it, press and releasetheSCANbutt

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

−＋−＋You can also eject discs when theignition switch is off. The disc thatwas last selected is ejected first.Load the desired CDs into themagazine, an

SolutionError Message CausePress the CD eject button, and pull out the CDs.Check for an error message, and insert the CDsagain. If the message does no

▲＊＊CONTINUEDThetapedirectionindicatorcomeson to show you which side of thetape is playing. The indicates thesideyouinsertedupwardisnowplaying. If you

Adjust the driver’s head restraint sothe back of your head rests againstthe center of the restraint.Have passengers with adjustablehead restraints adj

−−−＊＊Press the side to findthe beginning of the current song orpassage. Press the side to findthe beginning of the next song orpassage. When the syste

The audio system for your vehiclecan also be operated by voice control.See the navigation section in yourquick start guide for an overview ofthis syst

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

−− Repeat steps 1 through3 to store atotalof six stationsonAM andtwelve stations onFM.The preset frequencies will be lost ifyour vehicle’s battery goe

−−−−Touch the arrows next to the BAS orTRE icons. The adjustment showsyou the current setting. Touch theleft or right bars on the sound grid.Balance i

XM is a registered trademark ofXM Satellite Radio, Inc.Your vehicle is capable of receivingXMSatellite Radio anywhere in theUnited States except Hawai

−−−−−Each preset icon can storeone channel in XM1 and one in XM2.Pick a preset icon, and hold it untilyou hear a beep.Repeat steps 1 through3 to store

＊＊To load or play CDs, the ignitionswitch must be in the ACCESSORY(I) or the ON(II) position.You operate the CD changer withthe same controls used for

If you turn the system off while a CDis playing, either with the PWR/VOLknob or by turning off the ignition,the disc will stay in the drive. Whenyoutu

▲▼−You cannot load and play 3-inch(8-cm)discsinthissystem.Repeat this until all six positionsare loaded. If you are not loadingall six positions, the

This could causevery serious injuries in a crash.Position the lap part of the belt aslow as possible across your hips,then pull up on the shoulder par

−−−−−−▲▼When you touch theRANDOM icon on the audio display,the system plays the tracks on thecurrent CD in random order. Youwill see RANDOM highlighte

▼▲You can also eject discs when theignition switch is off. The disc thatwas last selected is ejected first.Load the desired CDs into themagazine, and

Error Message Cause SolutionFOCUS ErrorMechanical ErrorPress the CD eject button, and pull out the CDs.Check for an error message, and insert the CDsa

▲＊＊The ignition switch must be in theACCESSORY (I) or the ON (II)position. Make sure the open side ofthetapeisfacingright,theninsertthetapemostofthewa

＊−▲▼＊First push the AUDIO DISPLAYbutton before selecting any of theaudio icons on the audio screen.To remove the tape, press the ejectbutton on the ta

−−Press the side to findthe beginning of the current song orpassage. Press the side to findthe beginning of the next song orpassage. When the system r

The radio can receive the completeAM and FM bands.Those bands cover these frequen-cies:AM band: 530 to 1,710 kilohertzFM band: 87.7 to 107.9 megahertz

Radio signals, especially on the FMband, are deflected by large objectssuch as buildings and hills. Yourradio then receives both the directsignal from

Satellite radio receives signals fromtwo satellites to produce clear, high-quality digital reception. It offersmany channels in several categories.Alo

Depending on where you drive, youmay experience reception problems.Interference can be caused by any ofthese conditions:Driving on the south side of a

After all occupants have adjustedtheir seats and put on seat belts, it isvery important that they continue tosit upright, well back in their seats,wit

If you decide to purchase XMsatellite radio service, contact XMRadio at , or at1-800-852-9696. You will need to givethem your radio I.D. number andyou

When using CD-R discs, use onlyhigh quality CDs labeled for audiouse.CD-RW discs will not work in thisunit.Play only standard round CDs.Odd-shaped CDs

Store tapes in their cases to protectthem from dust and moisture. Neverplacetapeswheretheywillbeexposed to direct sunlight, high heat,or high humidity

▲▼＋−＋−＋−The VOL button adjusts the volumeup ( ) or down ( ). Press the topor bottom of the button, hold it untilthe desired volume is reached, thenrel

−Your vehicle’s audio system willdisable itself if it is disconnectedfrom electrical power for any reason.To make it work again, you mustenter a speci

The upper display shows the timewhen the ignition switch is in theACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.The navigation system receivessignals from the Glo

Once the security system is set,opening either door without usingthe key or the remote transmitter,the hood, or the trunk will cause thesystem to alar

Cruise control allows you to maintainasetspeedabove25mph(40km/h)without keeping your foot on theaccelerator pedal. It should be usedfor cruising on st

You can increase the set cruisingspeed in any of these ways:Press and hold the RES/ACCELbutton. When you reach thedesired cruising speed, release theb

Tap the brake or clutch pedal.Push the CANCEL button on thesteering wheel.When you push the CANCEL button,or tap the brake or clutch pedal, thesystem

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

−If you are training HomeLink tooperate a garage door or gate, youshould unplug the motor for thatdevice during training. Repeatedlypressing the remot

Plug in the garage door openermotor, then test the HomeLinkbutton by pushing it for about 1second.If the button works,programming is complete.If the b

For security purposes, newer garagedoor opening systems use a ‘‘rolling’’or variable code. Information fromthe remote control and the garagedoor opene

As required by the FCC:This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not

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Before you begin driving yourvehicle, you should know whatgasoline to use and how to check thelevels of important fluids. You alsoneed to know how to

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

CONTINUEDOpen the fuel fill door by pushingonthehandletotheleftofthedriver’s seat.If you notice any undesirableoperating symptoms, try anotherservice

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

Lift the hood up most of the way.The hydraulic supports will lift ituptherestofthewayandholditup.To close the hood, lift it up slightlyto remove the s

Your seat belt system includes lap/shoulder belts in all five seatingpositions. The front seat belts arealso equipped with automatic seatbelt tensione

Wait a few minutes after turning theengine off before you check the oil.Remove the dipstick (orangehandle/loop).Wipe off the dipstick with a cleanclot

Refer toon page for informationabout checking other items on yourvehicle.Look at the coolant level in theradiator reserve tank. Make sure it isbetween

Try to maintain a constant speed.Everytimeyouslowdownandspeed up, your vehicle uses extrafuel. Use cruise control whenappropriate.Combine several shor

When properly installed, cellularphones, alarms, two-way radios, andlow-powered audio systems shouldnot interfere with your vehicle’scomputer controll

Some examples are:Larger or smaller wheels and tirescan interfere with the operation ofyour vehicle’s anti-lock brakes andother systems.If you plan to

Your vehicle has several convenientstorage areas:Glove boxDoor and seat-back pocketsTrunk, including the rear seatswhen folded downCenter pocketConsol

−×The maximum load for your vehicleis 850 lbs (395 kg). This figureincludes the total weight of alloccupants, cargo, and accessories,and the tongue lo

Store or secure all items that couldbe thrown around and hurtsomeone during a crash.Do not put any items on top of therear shelf. They can block yourv

The cargo net can be used to helphold down items stored in the trunk.To use the cargo net, hook it to thebuttons on the floor and sides of thetrunk. Y

This section gives you tips onstarting the engine under variousconditions, and how to operate themanual and automatic transmissions.It also includes i

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

The lap/shoulder belt goes overyour shoulder, across your chest,and across your hips.To fasten the belt, insert the latchplate into the buckle, then t

Youshoulddothefollowingchecksand adjustments before you driveyour vehicle.Make sure all windows, mirrors,and outside lights are clean andunobstructed.

Apply the parking brake.In cold weather, turn off allelectrical accessories to reducethe drain on the battery.Push the clutch pedal down all theway. T

The manual transmission issynchronized in all forward gears forsmooth operation. It has a lockout soyou cannot shift directly from fifth toreverse.On

Shift up1st to 2nd2nd to 3rd3rd to 4th4th to 5th5th to 6thNormal acceleration15 mph (24 km/h)25 mph (40 km/h)40 mph (64 km/h)47 mph (75 km/h)52 mph (8

If you exceed the maximum speedfor the gear you are in, the enginespeed will enter into the tachometer’sred zone. If this occurs, you may feelthe engi

These indicators between the tacho-meter and speedometer show whichposition the shift lever is in.The ‘‘D’’ indicator comes on for afew seconds when y

−−−To shift from:PtoRRtoPNtoRDto22to11to22toDDtoDDtoNDtoDNtoDRtoNDo this:Press the brake pedal andpress the release button.Press the release button.Mo

−−−−If you exceed the maximum speedfor the gear you are in, the enginespeed will enter into the tachometer’sred zone. If this occurs, you may feelthe

This allows you to move the shiftlever out of Park if the normalmethod of pushing on the brakepedal and pressing the releasebutton does not work.Set t

Always use the parking brake whenyou park your vehicle. Make surethe parking brake is set firmly, oryour vehicle may roll if it is parkedon an incline

For added protection, the front seatbelts are equipped with automaticseat belt tensioners. When activated,the tensioners immediately tightenthe belts

Your vehicle is equipped with frontdisc brakes. The brakes on the rearwheels may be disc or drum,depending on the model. A powerassist helps reduce th

CONTINUEDThe anti-lock brake system (ABS)helps prevent the brakes fromlocking up, and helps you retainsteering control by pumping thebrakes rapidly, m

If the ABS indicator and the brakesystem indicator come on together,and the parking brake is fullyreleased, the front-to-rear brakingdistribution syst

If the VSA system indicator comeson while driving, pull to the side oftheroadwhenitissafe,andturnoffthe engine. Reset the system byrestarting the engi

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

Your vehicle has been designed toprimarily carry passengers and theircargo. You can also use it to tow atrailer if you carefully observe theload limit

To achieve a proper tongue load,start by loading 60 percent of theload toward the front of the trailerand 40 percent toward the rear, thenre-adjust th

Towing can require a variety ofequipment, depending on the size ofyour trailer, how it will be used, howmuch load you are towing, andwhere you tow.Dis

Many states and Canadian provincesrequire special outside mirrors whentowing a trailer. Even if they don’t,you should install special mirrors ifyou ca

Maketurnsmoreslowlyandwiderthan normal. The trailer tracks asmaller arc than your vehicle, and itcanhitorrunoversomethingthevehicle misses. Allow more

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

Always drive slowly and havesomeone guide you when backing up.Grip the of the steeringwheel; then turn the wheel to the leftto get the trailer to move

This section explains why it isimportant to keep your vehicle wellmaintained and how to follow basicmaintenance safety precautions.If you have the ski

All service items not detailed in thissection should be performed by acertified technician or other qualifiedmechanic.To eliminate potential hazards,

−−−−−−−−−−−−CONTINUEDCalculated EngineOil Life (%)100 % 91 %90 % 81 %80 % 71 %70 % 61 %60 % 51 %50 % 41 %40 % 31 %30 % 21 %20 % 16 %15 % 11 %10 % 6 %5

The maintenance item code or codesindicate the main and sub itemsrequired at the time of the oil change(see page ).When the remaining engine oil life

−If you still do not perform theindicated maintenance, you will see anegative mileage. It is displayedwhen you drive over 10 miles (forU.S. models) or

All maintenance items displayed inthe information display are in code.For an explanation of thesemaintenance codes, see page .Your dealer will reset t

If you have the required servicedone but do not reset the display, orreset the display without doing theservice, the system will not show theproper ma

＃−−−−−−U.S. Vehicles:According to state and federalregulations, failure to performmaintenance on the items markedwith will not void your emissionswarr

＃＃−＃Maintenance Minder227:If the message ‘‘SERVICE OIL’’ does not appear more than 12 months afterthe display is reset, change the engine oil every ye

Your airbag system includes:Two SRS (supplemental restraintsystem) front airbags. The driver’sairbag is stored in the center ofthe steering wheel; the

Maintenance Record228mimimimimimimimimimimimimimiYou or the servicing dealer can record all completed maintenance here. When maintenance is performed,

Maintenance RecordMaintenance229mimimimimimimimimimimimimimiMileagekmkmkmkmkmkmkmSignatureDateMileagekmkmkmkmkmkmkmSignatureDateMaintenancePerformedAB

4-cylinder ModelsFluid Locations230BRAKE FLUID(Gray cap)ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK(Orange handle)WASHER FLUID(Blue cap)POWER STEERINGFLUID (Red cap)RADIATOR

6-cylinder ModelsFluid LocationsMaintenance231ENGINE OIL FILL CAPRADIATOR CAPENGINE OIL DIPSTICK(Orange loop)WASHER FLUID(Blue cap)POWER STEERINGFLUID

Unscrew and remove the engine oilfill cap on top of the valve cover.Pour in the oil slowly and carefully soyou do not spill. Clean up any spillsimmedi

Honda Motor Oil is the preferred5W-20 lubricant for your vehicle. It ishighly recommended that you useHonda Motor Oil in your vehicle foroptimum engin

Open the hood, and remove theengine oil fill cap. Remove the oildrain bolt and washer from thebottom of the engine. Drain the oilinto an appropriate c

Reinstall the engine oil fill cap.Start the engine. The oil pressureindicator should go out within 5seconds. If it does not, turn off theengine, and c

If the coolant level in the reservetank is at or below the MIN line, addcoolant to bring it up to the MAX line.Inspect the cooling system for leaks.Al

Remove the radiator cap bypushing down and turningcounterclockwise.When the radiator and engine arecool, relieve any pressure in thecooling system by

An indicator on the dashboard thatalerts you that the passenger’sfront airbag has been turned off(see page ).Emergency backup power in caseyour vehicl

Do not add any rust inhibitors orother additives to your vehicle’scooling system. They may not becompatible with the coolant orengine components.Check

CONTINUED4-cylinder modelsCheck the fluid level with the engineat normal operating temperature.Park the vehicle on level ground.Shut off the engine.Re

Remove the dipstick and checkthe fluid level. It should bebetween the upper and lowermarks.If the level is below the lowermark, add fluid into the dip

Insert the dipstick all the way backinto the transmission securely asshown in the illustration.Remove the dipstick and checkthe fluid level. It should

Check the fluid level with thetransmission at normal operatingtemperature and the vehiclesitting on level ground. Removethe transmission filler bolt,

CONTINUEDIf no fluid comes out, remove thefiller bolt. Slowly add Honda ManualTransmission Fluid (MTF) until itstarts to run out of the check bolthole

Always use Honda Heavy DutyBrake Fluid DOT 3. If it is notavailable, you should use only DOT 3or DOT 4 fluid, from a sealedcontainer, as a temporaryre

Check the level on the side of thereservoir when the engine is cold.The fluid should be between theUPPER LEVEL and LOWER LEVEL.If not, add power steer

−−Theheadlightswereproperlyaimedwhen your vehicle was new. If youregularly carry heavy items in thetrunk or pull a trailer, readjustmentmay be require

Remove the electrical connectorfrom the bulb by squeezing theconnector to unlock the tab, thenslide the connector off the bulb.Remove the bulb by turn

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

Remove the electrical connectorfromthebulbbysqueezingtheconnector to unlock the tab, thenslide the connector off the bulb.Remove the bulb by turning i

Pull the inner fender cover awayfrom the fender and bumper.Remove the socket from theheadlight assembly by turning itone-quarter turn counterclockwise

Remove the burned out bulb fromthesocketbypushingitinandturning the bulb counterclockwiseuntil it unlocks.Install the new bulb in the socket.Turn it c

Dirt build-up in the loops of the seatbelt anchors can cause the belts toretract slowly. Wipe the insides ofthe loops with a clean clothdampened in mi

This filter removes the dust andpollenthatisbroughtinfromtheoutside through the heating andcooling system/climate controlsystem.Check the condition of

To replace a wiper blade:Raise the wiper arm off thewindshield. Raise the driver’s sidefirst, then the passenger’s side.Disconnect the blade assemblyf

Examine the new wiper blades. Ifthey have no plastic or metalreinforcement along the backedge, remove the metalreinforcement strips from the oldwiper

Keeping the tires properly inflatedprovides the best combination ofhandling, tread life, and ridingcomfort.Underinflated tires wear unevenly,adversely

The following chart shows therecommended cold tire pressures formost normal and high-speed drivingconditions.Excessive tread wear.Cuts, splits, or cra

Your tires have wear indicatorsmolded into the tread. When thetread wears down, you will see aband 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) wide acrossthe tread. This shows

Your front airbags are also dual-threshold airbags. Airbags with thisfeature have two deploymentthresholds that depend on whetheror not the occupant i

Replace your tires with radial tires ofthe same size, load range, speedrating, and maximum cold tirepressure rating (as shown on thetire’s sidewall).M

＋Tires marked ‘‘M S’’ or ‘‘AllSeason’’ on the sidewall have an all-weather tread design suitable formost winter driving conditions.For the best perfor

If you ever hear the chainscontacting the body or chassis, stopand investigate. If the chains haveloosened, retighten them. Make surethey do not conta

−If additional battery maintenance isneeded, see your dealer or aqualified technician.Battery posts,terminals, and related accessoriescontain lead and

To minimize sticking, apply asilicone spray lubricant to all doorand trunk seals. Also, apply avehicle body wax to the paintedsurfaces that mate with

This section covers the morecommon problems that motoristsexperience with their vehicles. Itgives you information about how tosafely evaluate the prob

Use the compact spare tire as atemporary replacement only. Getyour regular tire repaired or replaced,and put it back on your vehicle assoon as you can

CONTINUEDIf you have a flat tire while driving,stop in a safe place to change it.Drive slowly along the shoulder untilyou get to an exit or an area th

The jack is behind a cover in theright fender. Remove the cover byturning the handle counterclock-wise, then pulling on the cover.Turn the jack’s end

CONTINUEDPlace the jack under the jackingpoint nearest the tire you need tochange. Turn the end bracketclockwise until the top of the jackcontacts the

The driver’s advanced front airbagsystem includes a seat positionsensor under the seat. If the seat istoo far forward, the airbag willinflate with les

Lower the vehicle to the ground,and remove the jack.Before mounting the spare tire,wipeanydirtoffthemountingsurface of the wheel and hub witha clean c

CONTINUEDPlace the flat tire face down in thespare tire well.Remove the spacer cone from thewing bolt, turn it over, and put itback on the bolt.Secure

Store the jack in its holder. Turnthe jack’s end bracket to lock it inplace. Replace the cover. Store thetools.Store the wheel cover or centercap in t

Ifyoufindnothingwrong,youwillneed a qualified technician to findthe problem. Seeon page .There may be an electricalproblem, such as no power to thefue

Although this seems like a simpleprocedure, you should take severalprecautions.You cannot start your vehicle with anautomatic transmission by pushingo

−＋＋Start the vehicle. If the startermotor still operates slowly, checkthat the jumper cables have goodmetal-to-metal contact.If the booster battery is

Keep the ends of the jumpercables away from each other andany metal on the vehicle untileverything is disconnected.Otherwise, you may cause anelectric

Put the radiator cap back ontightly. Run the engine, and watchthe temperature gauge. If it goesback to the red mark, the engineneeds repair (seeon pag

This indicator should never come onwhen the engine is running. If itstarts flashing or stays on, the oilpressure has dropped very low orlost pressure.

If the indicator comes onwhile driving, it means oneof the engine’s emissions controlsystems may have a problem. Eventhough you may feel no difference

Moving the front seat forciblyback against cargo on the seat orfloor behind it.When the airbag is turned off, anindicator in the center of thedashboar

If you must drive the vehicle a shortdistance in this condition, driveslowly and carefully.If the brake system indicator comeson while driving, the br

If you need to close the moonroofmanually, it means the moonroofopening/closing function isdeveloping a problem. Have yourvehicle checked by your deal

The under-hood fuse box is on thedriver’s side. To open it, push thetabs as shown.If something electrical in yourvehicle stops working, the first thin

Check the smaller fuses in theunder-hood fuse box and all thefuses in the interior fuse box bypulling out each one with the fusepuller provided in the

Look for a blown wire inside thefuse. If it is blown, replace it withoneofthesparefusesofthesamerating or lower.If you cannot drive the vehiclewithout

−−＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＋＊＊＊No. Amps.CONTINUEDAmps. Circuits ProtectedAmps.No. Circuits ProtectedNo. Circuits Protected1: All except U.S. 4-cylinder LX model2: 4-cy

−−−−−−−−＊＊＊＊＊No. Amps.No.No.Amps. Circuits ProtectedCircuits ProtectedAmps. Circuits Protected: All except 4-cylinder LX model123456720 A15 A7.5 A30 A

−−If your vehicle needs to be towed,call a professional towing service ororganization. Never tow your vehiclewith just a rope or chain. It is verydang

Emergency Towing286The steering system can be damaged ifthe steering wheel is locked. Leave theignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I)position, and make

Thediagramsinthissectiongiveyou the dimensions and capacities ofyour vehicle, and the locations of theidentification numbers. It alsoincludes informat

There will be some delay betweenthe moment the passenger movesinto or out of the airbag deploymentpathandwhentheindicatorcomeson or goes off.A front s

Your vehicle has several identifyingnumbers in various places.The vehicle identification number(VIN) is the 17-digit number yourdealer uses to registe

The transmission number is on alabel on top of the transmission.The engine number is stamped intothe engine block. It is on the front.Identification N

−−＊＊＊＊Specifications (4-cylinder Models)290DimensionsWeightsAir ConditioningCapacities187.8 in (4,770 mm)71.3 in (1,810 mm)55.7 in (1,415 mm)105.1 in

−−−−−−−−−−−−−−＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊Specifications (4-cylinder Models)Technical Inf ormation291EngineLightsBatteryFusesAlignmentTires12 V 24/2.2 CP12 V12 V60

−−＊＊＊＊Specifications (6-cylinder Models)292DimensionsWeightsAir ConditioningCapacities61.1 in (1,553 mm)61.2 in (1,554 mm)17.6 19.4 oz (500 550 g)HFC-

−＊＊−−−−−−−−−−−−−＊＊Specifications (6-cylinder Models)Technical Inf ormation293EngineAlignmentLightsBatteryFusesTires12 V12 V12 V12 V51 W (HB4)24/2.2 CP

−Quality grades can be found whereapplicable on the tire sidewallbetween the tread shoulder and themaximum section width. Forexample:All passenger car

−The temperature grades are A (thehighest), B, and C, representing thetire’s resistance to the generation ofheat, and its ability to dissipate heatwhe

−−−−−−−−−−−−−The tires that came on your vehiclehave a number of markings. Thoseyou should be aware of are describedbelow.Whenever tires are replaced,

＊＊The burning of gasoline in yourvehicle’s engine produces several by-products. Some of these are carbonmonoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen(NOx), and hy

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

In a moderate to severe side impact,sensors will detect rapid decelerationand signal the control unit toinstantly inflate the side curtainairbag on th

The exhaust emissions controlsinclude four systems: PGM-FI,ignition timing control, exhaust gasrecirculation, and three way catalyticconverter. These

The three way catalytic convertercontains precious metals that serveas catalysts, promoting chemicalreactions to convert the exhaustgasses without aff

If the testing facility determines thatthe readiness codes are not set, youwill be requested to return at a laterdate to complete the test. If you mus

Customer Service...Information . 302...Warranty Coverages . 303Reporting Safety Defects...

Honda dealership personnel aretrained professionals. They shouldbe able to answer all your questions.If you encounter a problem that yourdealership do

−−−−−−−−−Your new vehicle is covered by thesewarranties:covers your new vehicle, except forthe battery, emissions controlsystems, and accessories, aga

If you believe that your vehicle has adefect which could cause a crash orcould cause injury or death, youshould immediately inform theNational Highway

−＊＊＊＊２００６ＨＯＮValid only for sales within the United States. Canadianowners should contact their authorized Honda dealer.The publications shown below ca

−−−ＳＨＩＰＴＯＰＡＹＭＥＮＴThis manual covers maintenance and recommendedprocedures for repair to engine and chassis components.It is written for the journeyman

CONTINUEDBatteryCharging System...Indicator . 57, 276...Jump Starting . 272...

This indicator alerts you that thepassenger’s side airbag has beenautomatically shut off. It doesmean there is a problem with yourside airbags.If you

...DANGER, Explanation of . ii...Dashboard . 3, 54Bulb Replacement...Back-up Light

＊...Economy, Fuel . 190...Emergencies . 263...Battery, Jump Starting . 272...

...Fan Control . 108, 114, 119...Features . 105...Filling the Fuel Tank . 185Fi

＊＊...Keys . 74...Heater, Seat . 90...High Altitude, Startin

...Net, Cargo . 196...Neutral Gear Position . 204...New Vehicle Break-in . 184...

＊＊CONTINUED...Outside Temperature . 65...Overheating, Engine . 274...Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 226...

＊＊...Reverse Gear Position . 204...Reverse Lockout . 202...Roof Rack . 195..

＊CONTINUED...Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 250.Taking Care of the Unexpected . 263Technical Descriptions...DOT Tire Quality Grading . 294...Em

＊＊＊＊＊＊＊...Treadwear . 294...Treadwear Indicators . 257...Trip Mete

5-speed manual transmission:6-speed manual transmission:Service Information SummaryGasoline:Fuel Tank Capacity:Recommended Engine Oil:Automatic Transm

Your airbag systems are virtuallymaintenance free, and there are noparts you can safely service.However, you must have yourvehicle serviced if:If no o

Together, airbags andseat belts provide the bestprotection.Tampering could causethe airbags to deploy, possiblycausing very serious injury.This could

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

−Front airbags have been designed tohelp protect adults in a moderate tosevere frontal collision. To do this,the passenger’s front airbag is quitelarg

−To remind you of the passenger’sfront airbag hazards, and thatchildren must be properly restrainedin a back seat, your vehicle haswarninglabelsonthed

−Many parents say they prefer to putan infant or small child in the frontpassenger seat so they can watch thechild, or because the child requiresatten

−If they do, theycould be very seriously injured in acrash.If you are not wearing aseat belt in a crash, you could bethrown forward and crush thechild

An infant must be properlyrestrained in a rear-facing, recliningchild seat until the child reaches theseat maker’s weight or height limitfor the seat

−−−−−−Your safety, and the safety of others,is very important. And operating thisvehicle safely is an importantresponsibility.To help you make informe

Of the different seats available, werecommend those that have a five-point harness system as shown.A child who is at least one year old,and who fits w

Conventional child seats must besecured to a vehicle with a seat belt,whereas LATCH-compatible seatsare secured by attaching the seat tohardware built

After selecting a proper child seatand a good place to install the seat,there are three main steps ininstalling the seat:All child seats must besecure

Make sure there are no objectsnear the anchors that couldprevent a secure connectionbetween the child seat and theanchors.Move the seat belt buckle or

Other LATCH-compatible seatshave a flexible-type connector asshown above.Whatever type you have, followthe child seat maker’s instructionsfor adjustin

When not using the LATCH system,all child seats must be secured to thevehicle with the lap part of a lap/shoulder belt.With the child seat in the desi

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

A child seat with a tether can beinstalled in any seating position inthe back seat, using the anchoragepoints shown above.Since a tether can provide a

When a child reaches therecommended weight or height limitfor a forward-facing child seat, thechild should sit in a back seat on abooster seat and wea

Does the shoulder belt crossbetween the child’s neck and arm?Is the lap part of the belt as low aspossible, touching the child’sthighs?Will the child

Your Vehicle at a GlanceYour Vehicle at a Glance3POWER WINDOWSWITCHESMIRROR CONTROLSAUDIO SYSTEMPOWER DOOR LOCKMASTER SWITCHHOOD RELEASEHANDLEAUTOMATI

If you decide that a child can safelyride up front, be sure to:Carefully read the owner’s manual,and make sure you understand allseat belt instruction

This could resultin serious neck injuries during acrash.Devices intended toimprove a child’s comfort orreposition the shoulder part of aseat belt can

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

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

U.S. modelsCanadian modelsU.S. models Canadian modelsSafety Labels52SUN VISORDOORJAMBS０５／０７／２７ １５：３６：０２ ３１ＳＤＰ６３０ ００５５ Main MenuTable of Contents

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

Control Locations54MIRROR CONTROLSPOWER WINDOWSWITCHESHOOD RELEASEHANDLEAUDIO SYSTEMPOWER DOOR LOCKMASTER SWITCHCLIMATE CONTROLSYSTEMHEATING/COOLINGCO

＊＊＊ If equipped.:U.S. modelsInstrument PanelInstruments and Controls55LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATORCRUISE MAIN INDICATORVSA ACTIVATION INDICATORVEHICLE S

＊＊＊ If equipped.:Canadian modelsInstrument Panel56LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATORCRUISE MAIN INDICATORVEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)SYSTEM INDICATORCRUISE

The instrument panel has manyindicators to give you importantinformation about your vehicle. See page .The engine can be severely damagedif this indic

＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Refer to the navigation system manual.If equipped.To use the horn, press the pad around the

This indicator has two functions:This indicator comes on when youturn the ignition switch to the ON(II) position. If it comes on at anyother time, it

This indicator normally comes on fora few seconds when you turn theignition switch to the ON (II)position. If it comes on at any othertime, there is a

This indicator is located in the fuelgauge. It comes on as a reminderthat you must refuel soon.When the indicator comes on, thereare about 2.72 U.S. g

This indicator comes on when thesecurity system is set. For moreinformation, see page .The specific door indicator comes onin this monitor if either d

On all V6 models On all V6 modelsThis indicator normally comes on fora few seconds when you turn theignition switch to the ON (II)position.Ifitcomeson

To switch the information displaybetween the odometer/trip meter,outside temperature/trip meter (ifequipped), and engine oil life andmaintenance item

This shows how much fuel you have.It may show slightly more or lessthan the actual amount. The needlereturns to the bottom after you turnoff the ignit

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

The information display shows youthe engine oil life and maintenanceservice items when the ignitionswitch is in the ON (II) position. Thisinformation

＊＊＊＊＊＊To use the horn, press the pad around the ‘‘H’’ logo.If equipped.1:2:Controls Near the Steering WheelInstruments and Controls67EX-V6 model witho

−This section gives you importantinformation about how to protectyourself and your passengers. Itshows you how to use seat belts. Itexplains how your

−−−−−−−−−MISTOFFINT IntermittentLO Low speedHI High speedWindshield washersPush the right lever up or down toselect a position.The wipers are not acti

−−−Turning theswitch to the ‘‘ ’’ position turnson the parking lights, taillights, side-marker lights, and rear license platelights.Push down on thele

The lights will turn on again whenyou unlock or open the driver’s door.If you remove the key from theignition switch with the headlightswitch on, but

The Select/Reset knob on theinstrument panel controls thebrightness of the instrument panellights. Turn the knob to adjust thebrightness.Push the butt

The rear window defogger will clearfog, frost, and thin ice from thewindow. Push the defogger button toturn it on and off. The indicatorabove/in the b

Make any steering wheel adjustmentbefore you start driving.Push the lever under the steeringcolumn all the way down.Move the steering wheel up ordowna

The master key fits all the locks onyour vehicle. The valet key worksonly in the ignition and the driver’sdoor lock. You can keep the trunkrelease han

As required by the FCC:This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not

−−−−The ignition switch has fourpositions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY(I), ON (II), and START (III).If the front wheels are turned, theanti-theft lock may mak

Youcanopenorclosethewindowsby using the key in the driver’s door(see page ).The lock tab on the passenger’s doorlocks and unlocks only that door.Pulli

−You’ll find many safetyrecommendations throughout thissection, and throughout this manual.Therecommendationsonthispageare the ones we consider to be

−−−−You can also open both powerwindows from outside the vehiclewith the remote transmitter (seepage ).Press this button onceto unlock the driver’s do

Avoid dropping or throwing thetransmitter.Protect the transmitter fromextreme temperature.Do not immerse the transmitter inany liquid.If you lose a tr

＋As required by the FCC:This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not

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

−The 4-cylinder EX model has apower seat bottom heightadjustment. All other driver’s seatadjustmentsinthismodelaremanual.The 4-cylinder LX model has m

The height of your driver’s seat ispower adjustable. Pull up on theswitch to raise the seat. Push it downto lower the seat.Make sure to pull the lever

−See pages for important safetyinformation and warnings about how toproperly position the seats and seat-backs.11 13On all V6 models, and the 4-cylind

To use the console lid as an armrest,slide it to the desired position.Make sure your passenger’s handsorfingersareawayfromthearmrestbefore moving it.T

To get into the rear seat on thepassenger’s side, push downward onthe release lever at the base of theseat-back. The seat-back will tiltforward and th

See page for important safetyinformation and a warning about how toproperly position the head restraints.13The head restraints adjust for height.You n

Your vehicle is equipped with manyfeatures that work together toprotect you and your passengersduring a crash.Some features do not require anyaction o

The back of the rear seat folds down,giving you direct access to the trunk.The left and right seat-backs of therear seat can be folded separatelyfrom

To release the seat-back from insidethe trunk, pull the release under thetrunk panel. Push the seat-backdown, then let go of the release.To lock the s

In LO, the heater runs continuously.It does not cycle with temperaturechanges.In HI, the heater turns off when theseat gets warm, and turns back onaft

−CONTINUEDTurn the ignition switch to the ON(II) position to raise or lower eitherwindow. To open the window, pushthe switch down and hold it. Release

− If your vehicle’s battery isdisconnected or goes dead, or thedriver’s window fuse is removed, theAUTO function will be disabled. Thepower window sys

You can open and close the windowswith the key in the driver’s door lock.To close:Insert the key in the driver’s doorlock.Turn the key counterclockwis

The moonroof can be tilted up in theback for ventilation, or it can be slidback into the roof. Use the switchunder the left dashboard vent tooperate t

Push or pull the adjustment knobright, left, up, or down to move themirror.When you finish, turn theadjustment knob to the center(off) position. This

The outside mirrors are heated toremove fog and frost. With theignition switch in the ON (II)position, turn on the heaters bypressing the button. The

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