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Refer toon page f or inf ormation
on checking other items in your
Honda.
Look at the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. Make sure it is
between the MAX and MIN lines. If
it is below the MIN line, see
on page f or
inf ormation on adding the proper
coolant.
Remove the dipstick again and
check the level. It should be
between the upper and lower
marks.
If it is near or below the lower mark,
see on page .
4.
234 239231
Service Station Procedures
Bef ore Driving Owner Maintenance
Checks
A dding
Engine Coolant
A dding Oil
Engine Coolant Check
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Page 218 of 355
This section also includes
Maintenance Schedules f or normal
driving and severe driving conditions,
a Maintenance Record, and instruc-
tions f or simple maintenance tasks
you may want to take care of
yourself .
If you have the skills and tools to per-
f orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your Honda, you may want
to purchase the Service Manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your Honda
dealer.
This section explains why it is
important to keep your car well
maintained and to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
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Maintenance Saf ety . 220
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Important Safety Precautions . 221
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Maintenance Schedule . 222
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Maintenance Record . 229
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 231
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Fluid Locations . 232
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Engine Oil . 234
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Adding Oil . 234
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Recommended Oil . 235
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Synthetic Oil . 235
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Additives . 235
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Changing the Oil and Filter . 236
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Cooling System . 239
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Adding Engine Coolant . 239
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Replacing Engine Coolant . 241
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Windshield Washers . 246
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Transmission Fluid . 247
Automatic .........................
Transmission . 247
5-speed Manual
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Transmission . 249
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Brake and Clutch Fluid . 251
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Brake System . 251
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Clutch System . 252
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Power Steering . 252
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Air Cleaner Element . 253 ....................................
Hood Latch . 256
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Spark Plugs . 256
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Replacement . 256
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Specif ications . 257
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Battery . 260
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Wiper Blades . 263
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Air Conditioning System . 265
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Air Conditioning Filter . 266
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Drive Belts . 266
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Timing Belt . 267
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Tires . 267
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Inf lation . 268
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Inspection . 270
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Maintenance . 270
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Tire Rotation . 271
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Replacing Tires and Wheels . 271
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Wheels and Tires . 272
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Winter Driving . 273
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Snow Tires . 273
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Tire Chains . 273
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Lights . 274
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Replacing Bulbs . 276
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Storing Your Car . 285
345
Maintenance
Maint enance
219
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This section includes instructions f or
simple maintenance tasks, such as
checking and adding oil. Any service
items not detailed in this section
should be perf ormed by a Honda
technician or other qualif ied
mechanic.Some of the most important saf ety
precautions are given here. However,
we cannot warn you of every
conceivable hazard that can arise in
perf orming maintenance. Only you
can decide whether or not you
should perf orm a given task.
Regularly maintaining your car is the
best way to protect your investment.
Proper maintenance is essential to
your saf ety and the saf ety of your
passengers. It will also reward you
with more economical, trouble-f ree
driving and help reduce air pollution.
Maintenance Saf ety
Maint enance
220 Failure to properly follow
maintenance instructions and
precautions can cause you to
be seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the procedures
and precautions in this owner’smanual.
Improperly maintaining this car
or failing to correct a problem
before driving can cause a
crash in which you can be
seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the inspection
and maintenance
recommendations and
schedules in this owner’smanual.
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Capacities Chart . 326
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 49
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Carrying Cargo . 188
Cassette Player
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Care . 151
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Operation . 130, 148
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Changer . 133, 165
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CD Player . 142
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Certif ication Label . 324
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Chains . 273
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Changing a Flat Tire . 297
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Changing Engine Coolant . 241
Changing Oil
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How to . 235
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When to . 224
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Charging System Indicator . 54, 310
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 192
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Childproof Door Locks . 79
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Child Seats . 27
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Tether Anchorage Points . 38
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Cleaner, Air . 253
Cleaning
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Aluminum Wheels . 289 ...................................
Carpeting . 290
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Exterior . 288
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Fabric . 291
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Interior . 290
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Seat Belts . 292
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Vinyl . 291
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Window . 292
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Climate Control System . 117
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Clock, Setting the . 102
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Clutch Fluid . 252
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CO in the Exhaust . 333
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Coin Box . 103
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 194
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Compact Spare . 296
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Console Compartment . 103
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Consumer Inf ormation . 340
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Controls, Instruments and . 51
Coolant
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Adding . 239
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Checking . 184
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Proper Solution . 239
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Temperature Gauge . 59
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Corrosion Protection . 293
Crankcase Emissions Control
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System . 333
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Cruise Control Operation . 68 ..........
Customer Relations Of f ice . 340
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard . 52
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Daytime Running Lights . 63
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 344
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 64
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Dimensions . 328
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Dimming the Headlights . 62
Dipstick
.
Automatic Transmission . 247, 248
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Engine Oil . 182
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Directional Signals . 64
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 203
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Disposal of Used Oil . 238
Doors
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Locking and Unlocking . 74
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Power Door Locks . 75
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 329
Downshif ting, 5-speed Manual
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Transmission . 195
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Drive Belts . 266
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
Index
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