The battery was disconnected from my vehicle and now my radio display is flashing “CODE” and the radio doesn’t work. Where can I find my radio code?
If an audio unit with theft protection is disconnected from electrical power,
you must enter a unique code number into the unit or it will not work. This code
and the audio unit’s serial number are listed on the anti-theft ID card that
comes with the vehicle. If this card is lost, you must obtain the audio unit
serial number in order to get the radio code. Some newer vehicles allow you to
retrieve the audio unit serial number electronically from the radio. Refer to
your owner’s manual for the specific procedure. Some older vehicles (model year
2003 and older) require a visit to the dealer in order to retrieve the audio
unit serial number.
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Is it possible to tow my Honda vehicle with all four wheels on the ground (dinghy towing)?
For model year 2006 and newer, if a Honda vehicle is approved for towing with
all four wheels on the ground, it will be noted in the Owner’s Manual for that
vehicle. Please refer to the owner's manual for specific towing instructions.
For model year 2005 and older, dinghy towing capability may or may not
be possible.
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How often do I need to change the oil in my vehicle?
There are many variables that determine how often an oil change is needed
(climate, drive time, highway or city street driving, etc.). You should refer to
the Scheduled Maintenance section in the appropriate owner's manual for specific
information.
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Can I change the size of the tires on my vehicle?
Honda does not recommend modifying the vehicle in any manner, including changing
the original tire size or the suspension. Honda vehicles meet all applicable
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards when they are originally distributed, and
modification could affect the safety and/or operation of the vehicle, as well as
remove it from compliance with specifications and standards mandated by the
Federal Government. As with any modification, if a failure occurs on the vehicle
that can be attributed to the modification, the warranty on the affected
components may be voided.
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Why does my brake pedal sometimes feel like it sinks when I’m holding my car stopped at a light?
This change in brake pedal height is caused by an increase in engine vacuum. The
“power brakes” system in most modern vehicles uses engine vacuum to boost the
amount of force applied to the brake pedal by the driver of the car. The device
that does this, called the brake “booster”, makes it easier for the driver to
stop the vehicle.
Engine vacuum is affected by many different
conditions. Engine vacuum is highest when all accessories are off and the
accelerator pedal is released (low load), and lowest when all accessories are
turned on and the accelerator pedal is held to the floor (high load). Any change
in engine vacuum (load) can affect the amount of “assist,” or boost, provided by
the brake booster.
One system that applies a noticeable load to the engine is
the air conditioning. During normal operation, the air conditioning system
constantly cycles on and off, changing the amount of load on the engine. When
the air conditioning cycles off, the load on the engine is decreased and the
amount of engine vacuum is increased. If the driver is applying the brake pedal
when the air conditioning cycles off, the increase in engine vacuum increases
the amount of boost applied to the brake pedal. That increase is felt as a
slight drop in brake pedal height and is a normal characteristic.
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