power steering fluid HONDA CR-V 2011 RD1-RD5, RE7 / 3.G Owners Manual

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 Minder messages on
the information display, and
instructions f or simple maintenance
tasks you may want to take care of
yourself .
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.U.S. Vehicles:
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Maintenance Saf ety . 340
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Maintenance Minder . 341
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Fluid Locations . 348
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Adding Engine Oil . 349
Changing the Engine Oil and
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Filter . 350
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Engine Coolant . 352
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Windshield Washers . 354
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Automatic Transmission Fluid . 355
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Rear Dif f erential Fluid . 357
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Brake Fluid . 357
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Power Steering Fluid . 358
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Lights . 359
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Cleaning the Seat Belts . 365
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Floor Mats . 366
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Audio Antenna . 366
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 366
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Wiper Blades . 367
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Tires . 370
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Wheels . 376
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Checking the Battery . 376
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Vehicle Storage . 378
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Interior Care . 379
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Maintenance
Maintenance, replacement, or
repair of emissions control
devices and systems may be done
by any automotive repair
establishment or individual using
parts that are ‘‘certif ied’’ to EPA
standards.
Maint enance
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See information on maintenance and emissions warranty on page .
Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km).
Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 only if they are noisy.
If the message ‘‘SERVICE’’ does not appear more than 12 months after the
display is reset, change the engine oil every year.
Independent of the Maintenance Minder information, replace the brake
fluid every 3 years.
NOTE:
4WD
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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 If you tow a CR-V behind a motorhome, the
transmission fluid must be changed every 2 years
or 30,000 miles (48,000 km), whichever comes first.
Replace spark plugs
Inspect valve clearance
Replace engine coolant
Replace rear differential fluid
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 lines (including ABS/VSA)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Exhaust system
Fuel lines and connections
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Fluid Locations
348
ENGINE OIL
FILL CAPPOWER STEERINGFLUID
(Red cap) ENGINE
COOLANT
RESERVOIR
RADIATOR CAP
WASHER FLUID
(Blue cap)
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
FLUID DIPSTICK
(Yellow loop)
ENGINE OIL
DIPSTICK
(Orange handle)
BRAKE FLUID
(Black cap)
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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
spills immediately; it could damage
components in the engine
compartment.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
358
LOWER LEVEL
UPPER LEVEL
T urning 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 . 302
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
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Position) . 84
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Accessory Power Sockets . 123
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Active Head Restraint . 103
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Additives, Engine Oil . 350
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Adjusting the Steering Wheel . 81
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Advanced Airbags . 27
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Airbag (SRS) . 10, 23
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Air Conditioning System . 130, 135
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Usage . 133, 136
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Air Pressure, Tires . 371
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Alcohol in Gasoline . 294
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Antif reeze . 352
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
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Indicator . 63, 322
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Operation . 322
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 258
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Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 84
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Audio System . 143
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 86
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Automatic Climate Control . 135
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 21
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Automatic Speed Control . 266 ..............
Automatic Transmission . 315
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Capacity, Fluid . 408
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Checking Fluid Level . 355
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D3 Mode . 317
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Shif ting . 315
Shif t Lever Position
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Indicators . 315
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Shif t Lever Positions . 316
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Shif t Lock Release . 319
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Auxiliary Input Jack . 257
Battery
Charging System ...........................
Indicator . 62, 394
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Jump Starting . 390
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Maintenance . 376
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Specif ications . 409
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Bef ore Driving . 293
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Belts,Seat .9,19
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Beverage Holders . 119
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Hands Free Link. 269
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Booster Seats . 52
Brakes
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Anti-lock System (ABS) . 322 .............
Break-in, New Linings . 294
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Bulb Replacement . 362
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Fluid . 357
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Parking . 81
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System Indicator . 62, 396
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System Design . 321
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Wear Indicators . 321
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Braking System . 321
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 294
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 79
Bulb Replacement
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Back-up Lights . 362
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Brake Lights . 362
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Front Parking Lights . 361
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Front Side Marker Lights . 361
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Headlights . 359
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High-mount Brake Light . 364
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Rear Side Marker Lights . 362
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Specif ications . 409
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Turn Signal Lights . 361, 362
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Bulbs, Halogen . 359Bluetooth
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Fluids..........
Automatic Transmission . 355
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Brake . 357
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Power Steering . 358
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Windshield Washer . 354
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Folding Rear Seat . 105, 107
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Four-way Flashers . 79
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Front Airbags . 10, 25
Front Seat
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Adjusting . 97, 98
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Heaters . 111
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Airbags . 10, 25
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Fuel . 294
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Check Fuel Cap Message . 296
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Fill Door and Cap . 295
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Low Fuel Indicator . 65
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Gauge . 71
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Octane Requirement . 294
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Oxygenated . 294
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Tank, Ref ueling . 295
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Fuel Economy . 299
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Fuses, Checking the . 397
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 299 .........................................
Gasoline . 294
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Low Fuel Indicator . 65
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Gauge . 71
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Octane Requirement . 294
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Tank, Ref ueling . 295
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Gas Station Procedures . 295
Gauges
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Engine Coolant Temperature . 71
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Fuel . 71
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 315
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Glove Box . 120, 121
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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(GVWR) . 306, 330
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 359
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HandsFreeLink
. 269
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 79
Headlights
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Aiming . 359
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Daytime Running Lights . 78
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High Beam Indicator . 65
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Reminder Chime . 77
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 359 ...................................
Turning on . 76
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Head Restraints . 101
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Heated Mirrors . 115
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Heater, Seat . 111
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Heating and Cooling . 130
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High Beam Lever . 76
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Hood, Opening the . 297
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Horn .4,74
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 406
Ignition
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Keys . 82
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Switch . 84
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Timing Control System . 417
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Immobilizer System . 83
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Interior Care . 379
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 408
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Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 304
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Luggage Net (Cargo Net) . 309
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Neutral Gear Position . 317
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New Vehicle Break-in . 294
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i ...............
Numbers, Identif ication . 406
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 294
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Odometer . 71
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Of f -Highway Driving . 336
Oil
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Change, How to . 350
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Change, When to . 341
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Checking Engine . 298
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Pressure Indicator . 62, 394
Selecting Proper Viscosity
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Chart . 349
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 84
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
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Recovery . 416
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Outside Mirrors . 115
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Outside Temperature Indicator . 71
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Overheating, Engine . 392
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 346
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Oxygenated Fuels . 294
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Panel Brightness Control . 79 ........................
Park Gear Position . 316
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Parking . 320
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Parking Brake . 81
Parking Brake and Brake
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System Indicator . 62, 396
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Parking Lights . 76
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 320
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Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator . 33
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PC card . 222
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PC card Error Messages . 234
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PGM-FI System . 417
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Pollen Filter . 366
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Power Door Locks . 85
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Power Seats . 97
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Power Socket Locations . 123
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Power Steering Fluid . 358
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Power Windows . 112
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 17
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Preparing to Drive . 313
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 12
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Additional Safety Precautions . 18
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 17
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Maintenance . 339
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Minder . 341-347
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Main Items and Sub Items . 347
Owner’s Maintenance
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Checks . 346
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Minder Indicator . 67
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Saf ety . 340
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 62, 395
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Meters, Gauges . 61, 68
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Methanol in Gasoline . 294
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Mirrors, Adjusting . 114
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Modif ying Your Vehicle . 303
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Moonroof . 113
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MP3 . 150, 167, 207
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Satellite Radio . 161, 200
Washers, Windshield
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Checking the Fluid Level . 354
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Operation . 75
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 81
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Alignment and Balance . 373
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Wrench, Nut . 384
Windows .............................
Auto Reverse . 112
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Operating the Power . 112
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Rear, Def ogger . 80
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning . 75
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Def roster . 134, 139
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Washers . 75
Wipers, Windshield
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Changing Blades . 367
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Operation . 75
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WMA . 150, 167, 207
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Worn Tires . 372
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 403 U.S. only
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On 4WD model only
Service Inf ormation Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:
Automatic Transmission Fluid:Brake Fluid:
Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Power Steering Fluid:
Rear Differential Fluid:
15.3 US gal (58
)
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 87 or higher.
Oil change capacity (including
filter): 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:
Compact Spare Tire:
Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ).
1.3 US qt (1.2
)
Capacity:
Honda Dual Pump Fluid II. Do not
use ATF.
API Premium grade 0W-20
detergent oil (see page ). 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm
)
Honda ATF DW-1 (automatic
transmission fluid) (see page ).
4.4 US qt (4.2
)
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