power steering fluid Acura TSX 2006 Owner's Manual

If you have the skills and tools to
perf orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the service manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer. This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
This section also includes
instructions on how to read the
maintenance messages in the multi-
inf ormation display, a maintenance
record, and instructions f or simple
maintenance tasks you may want to
take care of yourself .......................
Maintenance Saf ety .264
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Maintenance Minder .266
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Maintenance Record .275
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Fluid Locations .277
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Adding Engine Oil .278
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Recommended Engine Oil .278
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Synthetic Oil .279
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Engine Oil Additives .279
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Changing the Oil and Filter .280
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Windshield Washers .282
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Engine Coolant .283
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Adding Engine Coolant . 283
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Transmission Fluid .285
Automatic .........................
Transmission .285
Manual .........................
Transmission .287
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Brake and Clutch Fluid . 288
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Brake Fluid .288
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Clutch Fluid .289
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Power Steering Fluid . 289
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Lights .291
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Seat Belts .299
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Floor Mats .299
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 300
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Wiper Blades .301 ...............................................
Tires .303
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Inf lation Guidelines . 303
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Recomended Tire Pressures . 304
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Tire Inspection .305
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Tire Maintenance .305
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Tire Rotation .306
...
Replacing Tires and Wheels . 306
Wheel and Tire ........................
Specif ications .307
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Winter Driving .307
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Snow Tires .307
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Tire Chains .308
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Checking the Battery . 309
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Vehicle Storage .310
353
Maintenance
Maint enance
263
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Maintenance Minder
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: Maintenance Main Items
Replace engine oil
Replace engine oil and oil filter
Inspect front and rear brakes
Check parking brake adjustment
Inspect these items: Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots
Suspension components
Driveshaft boots
Brake hoses and line (including ABS)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Exhaust system
Fuel lines and connections Maintenance Sub Items
Rotate tires
Replace air cleaner element If you drive in dusty conditions, replace every 15,000
miles (24,000 km).
Replace dust and pollen filter If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high
concentrations of soot in the air from industry and
from diesel-powered vehicles, replace every 15,000
miles (24,000 km).
Inspect drive belt
Replace transmission fluid Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle
speeds or trailer towing results in higher
transmission and transfer temperatures. This
requires transmission and transfer fluid changes
more frequently than recommended by the
maintenance minder. If you regularly drive your
vehicle under these conditions, have the transmission
and transfer fluid changed at 60,000 miles (100,000
km), then every 30,000 miles (48,000 km). (For A/T
only.)
Replace spark plugs
Inspect valve clearance
Replace engine coolant
A
B
Symbol
Symbol
1
2
3
4
5
1
1
If the message ‘‘SERVICE DUE NOW’’ does not appear more than 12 months
after the display is reset, change the engine oil every year.
Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km).
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty in the center
column on page .
Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 only if they are noisy. Independent of the maintenance messages in the multi-information
display, replace the brake fluid every 3 years.
NOTE: 1:
273
Maintenance Minder
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Fluid Locations
Maint enance
277
RADIATOR CAPCLUTCH FLUID
(Manual
Transmission only)
(Light gray cap)
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
FLUID DIPSTICK
(Yellow loop) ENGINE OIL
FILL CAP
BRAKE FLUID
(Black cap)
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
(Orange handle)
WASHER FLUID
(Blue cap)
POWER STEERING
FLUID (Red cap)
ENGINE COOLANT
RESERVE TANK
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Check the level on the side of the
reservoir when the engine is cold.
The f luid should be between the
UPPER LEVEL and LOWER LEVEL.
If not, add power steering f luid to the
UPPER LEVEL.Pour the f luid slowly and caref ully
so you do not spill any. Clean up
any spill immediately; it could
damage components in the engine
compartment.
A low f luid level can indicate a leak
in the clutch system. Have this
system inspected as soon as possible. The f luid level should be between
theMINandMAXmarksontheside
of the reservoir. If it is not, add
brake f luid to bring it up to that level.
Use the same fluid specified for the
brake system.
CONT INUED
Manual Transmission only
Clutch Fluid Power Steering Fluid
Brake and Clutch Fluid, Power Steering Fluid
Maint enance
289
MAX
MIN UPPER LEVEL
LOWER LEVEL
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Always use Honda Power Steering
Fluid. You may use another power
steering f luid as an emergency
replacement, but have the power
steering system f lushed and ref illed
with Honda PSF as soon as possible.
A low power steering f luid level can
indicate a leak in the system. Check
the f luid level f requently, and have
the system inspected as soon as
possible.
Power Steering Fluid
290
Turning the steering wheel to f ull lef t
or right lock and holding it there can
damage the power steering pump.
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CONT INUED
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Accessories .234
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .....................................
Position) .127
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Accessory Power Socket .156
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Additives, Engine Oil .279
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Adjusting the Sound .175
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Adjust Outside Temp. Display .95
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Airbag (SRS) .11
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Airbag System Components .25
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Air Conditioning .160
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Usage .162
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Air Pressure, Tires .304
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Alcohol in Gasoline .228
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .66,253
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Message .82
...................................
Operation .253
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Anti-thef t, Audio System .201
Anti-thef t Steering Column
............................................
Lock .127
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Audio System .170
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Automatic Lighting Off .121
.
Automatic Seat Belt Tensionners .23 ..............
Automatic Transmission .244
..........................
Capacity,Fluid .338
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Checking Fluid Level .285
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Sequential SportShif t Mode .246
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Shif ting .244
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator .244
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Shif t Lever Positions .244
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Shif t Lock Release .249
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Auxiliary Input Jack .184
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .62,324
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Message .83
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Jump Starting .319
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Maintenance .309
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Specif ications .339
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Bef ore Driving .227
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Belts, Seat .10
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Beverage Holders .156
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Booster Seats .53
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) .253
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Break-in, New Linings .228 ....................
Bulb Replacement .295
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Fluid .288
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Parking .151
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System Indicator .63
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System Message .83
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Wear Indicators .252
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Braking Fluid Low Message . 79
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Braking System .252
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 228
Brightness Control, ...............................
Instruments .122
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Brights, Headlights .120
Bulb Replacement ..............................
Brake Lights .295
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Fog Lights .298
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Front Parking Lights . 294
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Headlights .291
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High-mount Brake Light . 297
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Specif ications .339
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Turn Signal Lights . 293,295
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Bulbs, Halogen .291
Index
A
B
INDEX
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Fan, Interior .164
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Fasten Seat Belt Message . 78
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Features .159
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 229
Filter .........................
Dust and Pollen .300
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Oil .280
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 123
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 313
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Floor Mats .299
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 285
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Brake .288
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Clutch .289
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Manual Transmission . 287
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Power Steering .289
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Windshield Washer . 282
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Fog Lights .121
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Folding Rear Seat .140
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Four-way Flashers .123
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Front Airbags .28
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Front Wiper Action .116
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Fuel .228
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Cap Message .79 ......................
Fill Door and Cap .229
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Gauge .68
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Low Fuel Indicator .66
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Low Message .80
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Octane Requirement . 228
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Tank, Filling the .229
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Tighten Fuel Cap .80
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Fuses, Checking the .330
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 233
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Gasoline .228
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Gauge .68
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Low Fuel Indicator .66
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Octane Requirement . 228
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Tank, Filling the .229
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Gas Station Procedures . 229
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 68
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Fuel .68
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Speedometer .68
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Tachometer .68
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) .258 Gearshif t Lever Positions
..........
Automatic Transmission . 244
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Manual Transmission . 242
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Glove Box .158
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 291
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Hands Free Link .211
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 123
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Headlights .120
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Aiming .291
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Automatic Lighting Off . 121
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Auto Of f Timer .107
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Daytime Running Lights . 121
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High Beam Indicator . 66
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Low Beams, Turning on . 120
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Reminder Chime .120
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 291
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Turning on .120
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Head Restraints .139
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Heated Mirror .146
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Heated Seat .137
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High Altitude, Starting at . 241
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .207
TM
Index
H
G
F
IV
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) .127
Locks
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Anti-thef t Steering Column .127
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Childproof Door .129
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Fuel Fill Door .229
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Glove Box .158
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Lockout Prevention .129
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Power Door .128
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Trunk .135
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Low Coolant Level .232
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Low Fuel Indicator .66
...
Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a .242
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .62
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart .338
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Luggage, Storing .236
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Maintenance .263
...
Owner Maintenance Checks .273
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Main Items .274
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Minder .266
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Record .275
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Saf ety .264
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp .62,324
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Manual Transmission .342 ........
Manual Transmission Fluid .287
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Memory, Driving Position .142
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Memory Position Link .103
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Messages, System .76
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Meters, Gauges .68
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Mirrors, Adjusting .146
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Modif ications .235
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Moonroof .150
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Closing Manually .327
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Operation .150
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Multi-Inf ormation Display . 69
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Neutral Gear Position . 245
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New Vehicle Break-in . 228
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Normal Shif t Speeds .243
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 336............
Panel Brightness Control . 122
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Park Gear Position .245
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Parking Brake .151
Parking Brake and Brake System ...................................
Indicator .63
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Message .83
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Parking Lights .120
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 346
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Parking Tips .251
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 228
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Odometer .68
Oil ........................
Change, How to .280 ......................
Change, When to .266
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Checking Engine .232
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Pressure Indicator . 62,323
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Pressure Message .81
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .279
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 127
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .344
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Outside Mirrors .146
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Outside Temperature .73
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Overheating, Engine .321
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 273
Index
M N
OP
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Warning Labels, Location of .57
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Warranty Coverages .351
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level .282
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Fluid Low Message .80
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Operation .119
Wheels .............
Adjusting the Steering .124
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Alignment and Balance .305
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Compact Spare .312
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Wrench .313
Windows .............................
Auto Reverse .148
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Operating the Power .147
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Rear, Def ogger .123
Windshield .....................................
Cleaning .119
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Def roster .123
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Washers .119
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .301
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Operation .119
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Worn Tires .305
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing .328
Index
X
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Service Inf ormation Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:
Automatic Transmission Fluid:6-speed Manual Transmission
Fluid:
Power Steering Fluid:
Brake Fluid:Tire Pressure (measured cold):
2.1 US qt (2.0
)
4.4 US qt (4.2
) 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm
)
17.1 US gal (64.7
)
Premium unleaded gasoline,
pump octane number of 91 or
higher.
API Premium grade 5W-30
detergent oil (see page ).
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
aDEXRON
III ATF as a
temporary replacement (see page ). Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30
or 10W-40 motor oil as a
temporary replacement (see page
).
Capacity:
Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ).
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ). Front:
Rear:
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
Compact Spare Tire:
278 287
290288
268
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