Gasoline HONDA ACCORD 2012 8.G User Guide

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ÎThe burning of gasoline in your
vehicle’s engine produces several by-
products. Some of these are carbon
monoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen
(NOx), and hydrocarbons (HC).
Gasoline evaporating f rom the tank
also produces hydrocarbons. Con-
trolling the production of NOx, CO,
and HC is important to the environ-
ment. Under certain conditions of
sunlight and climate, NOx and HC
react to f orm photochemical ‘‘smog.’’
Carbon monoxide does not contri-
bute to smog creation, but it is a
poisonous gas. The United States Clean Air Act
sets standards f or automobile
emissions. It also requires that
automobile manufacturers explain to
owners how their emissions controls
workandwhattodotomaintain
them. This section summarizes how
the emissions controls work.
In Canada, Honda vehicles comply
with the Canadian emission
requirements, as specif ied in an
agreement with Environment
Canada, at the time they are
manuf actured.
Your vehicle has a positive
crankcase ventilation system. This
keeps gasses that build up in the
engine’s crankcase f rom going into
the atmosphere. The positive
crankcase ventilation valve routes
them from the crankcase back to the intake manif old. They are then
drawn into the engine and burned.
As gasoline evaporates in the f uel
tank, an evaporative emissions
control canister f illed with charcoal
adsorbs the vapor. It is stored in this
canister while the engine is of f . Af ter
the engine is started and warmed up,
the vapor is drawn into the engine
and burned during driving.
The onboard ref ueling vapor
recovery (ORVR) system captures
the f uel vapors during ref ueling. The
vapors are adsorbed in a canister
f illed with activated carbon. While
driving, the f uel vapors are drawn
into the engine and burned of f .
The Clean Air Act
Crankcase Emissions Control
System
Evaporative Emissions Control
System
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
Recovery
Emissions Cont rols
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Keep the engine well maintained.
Have your vehicle diagnosed and
repaired if it is misf iring, back-
f iring, stalling, or otherwise not
running properly.
The three way catalytic converters
contain precious metals that serve as
catalysts, promoting chemical
reactions to convert the exhaust
gasses without af f ecting the metals.
The catalytic converters are ref erred
to as three-way catalysts, since they
act on HC, CO, and NOx.
Replacement units must be original
Honda parts or their equivalent.
The three way catalytic converters
must operate at a high temperature
for the chemical reactions to take
place. They can set on f ire any
combustible materials that come
near them. Park your vehicle away
f rom high grass, dry leaves, or other
f lammables.
Defectivethreewaycatalytic
converters contribute to air pollution,
and can impair your engine’s
perf ormance. Follow these
guidelines to protect your vehicle’s
three way catalytic converters.
Always use unleaded gasoline.
Even a small amount of leaded
gasoline can contaminate the
catalyst metals, making the three
way catalytic converters
inef f ective.
Three Way Catalytic Converters
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4-cylinder models V6 modelsTHREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTERS
THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTERS
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CONT INUED
Downshif ting, Manual.............................
Transmission . 310
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving . 307
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Economy . 297
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System . 103
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Dual Temperature Control . 135
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 368
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Economy, Fuel . 297
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
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System . 321
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Emergencies . 383
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Battery, Jump Starting . 392
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Brake System Indicator . 399
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Changing a Flat Tire . 385
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Charging System Indicator . 397
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 75
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Jump Starting . 392
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Checking the Fuses . 400
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 397
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 398
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Overheated Engine . 395 .......................................
Towing . 407
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Emergency Brake . 114
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Emergency Flashers . 75
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Emergency Towing . 407
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Emissions Controls . 422
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Emissions Testing . 425Engine
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Adding Engine Coolant . 348
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 68
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If It Won’t Start . 390
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 398
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Oil Lif e Indicator . 335
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 397
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 344
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Overheating . 395
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Specif ications . 412, 414
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Speed Limiter . 311, 315
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Starting . 309
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V6 . 414
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4-cylinder . 412
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Engine Speed Limiter . 311, 315
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Ethanol in Gasoline . 289
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 422
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Exhaust Fumes . 53
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
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Belts by . 16 ..........................
Fan, Interior . 125, 133
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Features . 123
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 290
Filters
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Dust and Pollen . 368
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Oil . 346
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 75
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 385
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Floor Mats . 367
Fluids
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Automatic Transmission . 351
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Brake . 354
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Clutch . 355
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Manual Transmission . 353
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Power Steering . 355
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Windshield Washer . 350
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Fog Lights . 74
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Folding Rear Seat . 99
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Four-way Flashers . 75
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Front Airbags . 9, 24
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Fuel . 288
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Check Fuel Cap Message . 291
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Fill Door and Cap . 290
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Gauge . 68
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Low Fuel Indicator . 63
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Octane Requirement . 288
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Oxygenated . 289
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Tank, Ref ueling . 290
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Fuel Economy . 297
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Fuel Economy (ECO) Indicator . 61
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Fuses, Checking the . 400
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 297, 298
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Gasoline . 288
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Gauge . 68
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Low Fuel Indicator . 63
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Octane Requirement . 288
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Tank, Ref ueling . 290
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Gas Station Procedures . 290
Gauges
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Engine Coolant Temperature . 68
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Fuel . 68
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 312 ..............
Manual Transmission . 310
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Glove Box . 118
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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(GVWR) . 304, 327
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 357
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HandsFreeLink
. 262
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 75
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Headlights . 71
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Aiming . 357
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Automatic Lighting Off . 73
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Automatic Lighting On . 72
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Daytime Running Lights . 73
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High Beam Indicator . 63
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Reminder Chime . 71
Replacing Halogen
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Bulbs . 357, 364
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Turning on . 71
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Head Restraints . 13, 96
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Heating and Cooling . 124
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Heated Mirrors . 107
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Heater, Seat . 102
HomeLink
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Transceiver . 258 ........
Hood, Opening and Closing . 293
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Hydraulic Clutch . 355
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 410
Ignition
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Keys . 78
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Switch . 80
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Timing Control System . 423
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Immobilizer System . 79
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Low Coolant Level . 296
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Low Fuel Indicator . 63
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Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 310
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 58, 397
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Lower Anchors . 44
Lubricant Specif ications
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Chart . 412, 414
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Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 302
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Maintenance . 333
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Minder . 335
Main Items and Sub
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Items . 338, 341
Owner’s Maintenance
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Checks . 340
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Minder Indicator . 64
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Saf ety . 334
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 398
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Manual Transmission . 310
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 353
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Meters, Gauges . 57, 65
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Methanol in Gasoline . 289
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Mirrors, Adjusting . 106
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Modif ications Your Vehicle . 301 .......................................
Moonroof . 112
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Neutral Gear Position . 313
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New Vehicle Break-in . 288
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Normal Shif t Speeds . 311
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 410
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 288
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Odometer . 66
Oil
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Change, How to . 346
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Change, When to . 335
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Checking Engine . 295
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Pressure Indicator . 58, 397
Selecting Proper Viscosity
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Chart . 345
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 80
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
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Recovery . 422
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Outside Mirrors . 107
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Outside Temperature Indicator . 67 ....................
Overheating, Engine . 395
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 340
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Oxygenated Fuels . 289
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Panel Brightness Control . 74
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Park Gear Position . 313
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Parking . 317
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Parking Brake . 114
Parking Brake and Brake
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System Indicator . 59, 399
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Parking Lights . 71
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 424
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Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator . 31
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PGM-FI System . 423
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Pollen Filter . 368
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Power Door Locks . 81
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Power Seat Adjustments . 94
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Power Socket Locations . 115
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Power Windows . 108
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 16
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 11
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Additional Safety Precautions . 17
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 16
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Tire Pressure Monitoring............
System (TPMS) . 323, 420
Low Tire Pressure ...........................
Indicator . 61, 323
Required Federal ............................
Explanation . 420
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TPMS Indicator . 61, 324
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Tires . 372
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Air Pressure . 373
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Chains . 388
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Checking Wear . 374
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Compact Spare . 384
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 416
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Glossary of Tire Terminology . 419
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Inf lation . 372
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Inspection . 374
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Replacing . 387
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Rotating . 386
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Service Lif e . 385
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Snow . 388
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Specif ications . 413, 415
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Tools, Tire Changing . 385
Towing
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A Trailer . 326
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Emergency Wrecker . 407
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Weight Limit . 326 Transmission
Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic . 351
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual . 353
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Fluid Selection . 352, 353
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Identif ication Number . 411
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Shif ting the Automatic . 312
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Shif ting the Manual . 310
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Treadwear . 374
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Trip Meter . 67
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Trunk . 92
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Emergency Opener . 93
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Opening the . 92
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Open Indicator . 62
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Turn Signals . 71
Unexpected, Taking Care of
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the . 383
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 416
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Unleaded Gasoline . 288
USB Adapter
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Cable . 166, 176, 218, 227
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USB Flash Memory Device . 176, 227 .......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 347
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Vanity Mirror . 120
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 303
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Vehicle Dimensions . 412, 414
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 410
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
)
....................................
System . 321
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VSA Of f Indicator . 60, 321
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VSA Of f Switch . 322
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VSA System Indicator . 60, 321
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Vehicle Storage . 381
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Ventilation . 127, 133
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VIN . 410
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Viscosity, Oil . 345
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Voice Control System . 131, 186
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WARNING, Explanation of . iii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 54
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Warranty Coverages . 429
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Service Inf ormat ion Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:
Automatic Transmission Fluid:Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Manual Transmission Fluid:
Power Steering Fluid:
Brake Fluid: SpareTirePressure:
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 87 or higher.
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
Front/Rear:
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm
)
Front/Rear:
Front/Rear:
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
18.5 US gal (70.0
)
API Premium grade 0W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
4.2 US qt (4.0
)
4.5 US qt (4.3
) 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
Honda ATF DW-1 (automatic
transmission fluid) (see page ). Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an SAE 0W-20
or 5W-20 motor oil as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
2.0 US qt (1.9
)
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 ). EX and EX-L
V6 models
4-cylinder models
V6 models LX, LX-P and SE
344
352 353
354
356
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