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Follow the Severe Maintenance
Schedule if you drive your vehicle
MAINLY under one or more of the
f ollowing conditions:
Extensive idling or long periods of
stop and go driving, such as a taxi or
a delivery vehicle.
Driving with a roof rack, or driving
in mountainous conditions.
Driving less than 5 miles (8 km) per
trip or, in f reezing temperatures,
driving less than 10 miles (16 km)
per trip.
Driving in extremely hot [over 90°F
(32°C)] conditions.
Driving on muddy, dusty, or de-iced
roads.
Follow the
Maintenance Schedule f or Severe
Conditions.
commercial
Maint enance Canadian Owners140
miles x 1,000
km x 1,000
Every 3 years (independent of mileage)
120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 10 years, then every
60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 5 years
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112 80
128 100160
Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop 110176
6096 90
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Service the items listed at the indicated distance (or time, if given).
Every 10,000 miles (16,000 km)
Check inflation and condition once a month
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or every 6 months,
whichever comes first
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See information on maintenance and
emission warranty on page .
See timing belt on page for
replacement information under special
driving conditions.
Replace at 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 3
years, then every 30,000 miles (48,000
km) or 2 years.
See dust and pollen filter on page for
replacement information under special
driving conditions.
Check engine oil and coolant
Check tires
Replace engine oil
Rotate tires (follow pattern on page164)
Replace engine oil filter
Inspect front and rear brakes
Lubricate all hinges, locks and latches
Visually inspect the following items:
Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots
Suspension components, Driveshaft boots
Check parking brake adjustment
Inspect the following items: Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Exhaust system , Fuel lines and connections
Lights and controls/vehicle underbody
Inspect and adjust drive belts
Replace dust and pollen filter
Replace air cleaner element
Replace spark plugs
Inspect valve clearance
Replace automatic transmission fluid
Replace manual transmission fluid
Inspect idle speed
Replace timing belt , inspect auto-tensioner and
water pump
Replace engine coolant
Replace brake fluid 1: 2:3:
: 159
150 138
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Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions
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Fluid Locations
Maint enance143
RADIATOR CAP
ENGINE
COOLANT
RESERVOIR ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
(Orange loop)
BRAKE FLUID
(Gray cap)
ENGINE OIL
FILL CAP
CLUTCH FLUID
(Manual
Transmission only)
(Gray cap)
WASHER FLUID
(Blue cap)
POWER STEERING
FLUID (Red cap)
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
FLUID DIPSTICK
(Yellow loop)
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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 mark.
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.
Clean the hood latch assembly with a
mild cleaner, then lubricate it with a
multipurpose grease. Lubricate all
the moving parts (as shown),
including the pivot. Follow the time
and distance recommendations in
the Maintenance Schedule. If you
are not sure how to clean and grease
the latch, contact your Honda dealer.
Power Steering Fluid, Hood L atch
Maint enance
Power Steering Fluid Hood L atch
152
NOTICE:
UPPER LEVEL
LOWER LEVEL PIVOTS
LATCH
ASSEMBLY
T urning the steering wheel to
f ull lef t or right lock and holding it
there can damage the power steeringpump.
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Halogen headlight bulbs get
very hot when lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch on the glass can cause the bulbto overheat and shatter.
If you need to change a headlight
bulb on the driver’s side, remove
the power steering reservoir tank
by pulling it out of its holders.
Theheadlightswereproperlyaimed
when your vehicle was new. If you
regularly carry heavy items in the
trunk, readjustment may be required.
Adjustments should be perf ormed by
a Honda dealer or other qualif ied
mechanic.
Your vehicle has halogen headlight
bulb. Handle it by its steel base and
protect the glass f rom contact with
your skin or hard objects. If you
touch the glass, clean it with
denaturedalcoholandacleancloth.
1.
Lights
Maint enance
Headlight A iming Replacing a Headlight Bulb
153
NOTE:
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Push the electrical connector back
onto the bulb. Make sure it is on
all the way.
Turn on the headlights to test the
new bulb.
(Passenger’s side)
Put the battery back to its original
position, reinstall the bolt in the
stay and tighten it securely.
If you removed the upper part of
the windshield reservoir, put it
back in place. Install the holding
clip. Lock it in place by pushing on
the center.
Reinstall the power steering
reservoir.
(Driver’s side)
Use a f lat-tipped screwdriver to
remove the holding clip f rom the
inner f ender, and pull the inner
f ender cover back.
Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
If you are changing the bulb on
the driver’s side, start the engine,
turn the steering wheel all the way
to the right, and turn off the
engine. If you are changing the
bulb on the passenger’s side, turn
the steering wheel to the left.
Insert the new bulb into the hole
and turn it one-quarter turn clock-
wise to lock it in place.
2.
4. 5.6.
1.3.
7.
Lights
Maint enance
Replacing the Front Side Marker/
Turn Signal and Parking L ightBulb
155
HOLDING CLIP
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Wheels:
Tires:
If you ever replace a wheel, make
sure that the wheel’s specif ications
match those of the original wheels. See page f or DOT tire quality
grading inf ormation, and page
f or tire size explanation.
Tires marked ‘‘M S’’ or ‘‘All
Season’’ on the sidewall have an all-
weather tread design suitable for
most winter driving conditions.
For the best perf ormance in snowy
or icy conditions, you should install
snow tires or tire chains. They may
be required by local laws under
certain conditions.
If you mount snow tires on your
Honda, make sure they are radial
tires of the same size and load range
as the original tires. Mount snow
tires on all f our wheels. The traction
provided by snow tires on dry roads
maybelowerthanyouroriginaltires.
Check with the tire dealer f or
maximum speed recommendations.
Replace your tires with radial tires of
the same size, load range, speed
rating and maximum cold tire
pressure rating (as shown on the
tire’s side wall).
Mixing radial and bias-ply tires on
your vehicle can reduce braking
ability, traction, and steering
accuracy. Using tires of a dif f erent
size or construction can cause the
ABS to work inconsistently.
It is best to replace all f our tires at
thesametime.If thatisnotpossible
or necessary, replace the two f ront
tires or two rear tires as a pair.
Replacing just one tire can seriously
af f ect your vehicle’s handling.
(DX)
(LX, EX and Canadian Si)
(DX)199
198
(Canadian LX)
(U.S.EX,LX,CanadianSi)
Wheel and T ire Specif ications
Replacing T ires
Winter Driving
Snow T ires
Maint enance
Tires
165
14x51/2JJ
15x6JJ
P185/70R14 87S
P185/65R15 86H
P195/60R15 88H
Installing improper tires on your
vehicle can affect handling and
stability. This can cause a crash
in which you can be seriously
hurt or killed.
Always use the size and type of
tires recommended in this
owner’s manual.
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The under-hood f use box is located
onthepassenger’ssidenexttothe
battery.Turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0). Make sure the headlights and
all other accessories are off.
Remove the cover f rom the f use
box.
Check each of the large f uses in
the under-hood f use box by
looking through the top at the wire
inside. Remove the screws with a
phillips-head screwdriver.
The vehicle’s f uses are located in
two fuse boxes. The interior fuse
box is located underneath the
steering column. To open it, turn the
knobsasshown.
If something electrical in your
vehicle stops working, check f or a
blown f use f irst. Determine f rom the
chart on pages and or the
diagram on the f use box lid, which
f uses control that device. Check
those fuses first, but check all the
f uses bef ore deciding that a blown
f use is the cause. Replace any blown
f uses, and check if the device works.1. 2. 3.
189
188
Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
Checking and Replacing Fuses
186
UNDER-HOOD
TAB
INTERIOR
FUSE
BLOWN
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With the f ront wheels on the ground,
it is best to tow the car no farther
than 50 miles (80 km), and keep the
speedbelow35mph(55km/h).
If your car is equipped with a f ront
spoiler, remove it bef ore towing so it
is not damaged.If you decide to tow your vehicle
with all f our wheels on the ground,
make sure you use a properly-
designed and attached tow bar.
Prepare the vehicle for towing as
described above, and leave the
ignition switch in Accessory (I) so
the steering wheel does not lock.
Make sure the radio and any items
plugged into the accessory power
socket are turned of f so they do not
rundownthebattery.
Emergency T owing
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed191
NOTICE:
NOTICE: Trying to lif t or tow your
vehicle by the bumpers will cause
serious damage. The bumpers are not
designed to support the vehicle’s weight.
T he steering system can be
damaged if the steering wheel is locked.
Leave the ignition switch in Accessory
(I), and make sure the steering wheel
turns f reely bef ore you begin towing.
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Specif ications
T echnical Inf ormation197
Air Conditioning
Fuses
Alignment
Battery
Lights
Tires
HFC-134a (R-134a)
17.6 19.4 oz (500 550 g) SP-10
12 V 60 W (HB3)
2°14’0°45’
0°
0.00 in (0.0 mm)
P185/65R15 86H P185/70R14 87S
0.08 in (2.0 mm)
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant oil type
Interior
Under-hood
Toe-in
CamberCaster
Capacity 12 V 36 AH/5 HR
Headlights
Front turn signal/side marker
lights
Rear turn signal lights
Stop/Taillights/Rear side
marker lights
Back-up lights
Taillights
High-mount brake light
License plate lights
Ceiling light
Front ceiling light
Spotlights
Trunk light 12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
5W
8W
5W
8W
3CP
21 W
3CP
21 W
21/5 W
21 W
27/8 W
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm)
T125/70D15 95M
T115/70D14 88M
Size
Pressure See page 189 or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box door under the steering
column.
See page 188 or the fuse box
cover.
12 V 51 W (HB4)
5W P195/60R15 88H
1: 2: DX
Canadian LX
U.S.: DX, LX without ABS
U.S.: LX with ABS, EX
Canada: LX, Si
U.S.: EX
Canada: SiLX HighLow
Front/Rear
Spare
Front/Rear
Spare
FrontRear
FrontRear
Front
U.S.: LX, EX, Canada: Si
Canada: DX
1: 2:3:4: 5:
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CONT INUED
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Accessories . 117
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
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Position) . 69
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Accessory Power Socket . 85
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Additives, Engine Oil . 145
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Airbag (SRS) . 10, 22
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Airbags, Additional Information . 22
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Additional Safety Precautions . 28
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Airbag Service . 28
How the Side Airbag Cutof f
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Indicator Works . 27
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 26
How Your Front Airbags
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Work . 22
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 25
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SRS Components . 22
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Air Conditioning System . 89
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Air Pressure, Tires . 162
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High Speed Driving . 162
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Normal Driving . 162
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Alcohol in Gasoline . 200
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Antif reeze . 147
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
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Indicator . 55, 133 ...................................
Operation . 133
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 105
Anti-thef t Steering Column
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Lock . 69
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Audio System . 92
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 20
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Automatic Speed Control . 107
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Automatic Transmission . 128
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Capacity, Fluid . 196
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Checking Fluid Level . 149
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Shif ting . 128
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 128
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Shif t Lever Positions . 128
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Shif t Lock Release . 130
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator . 55, 182
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Jump Starting . 178
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Maintenance . 167
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Specif ications . 197
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Bef ore Driving . 111
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Belts,Seat .8,19
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Beverage Holder . 85 Brakes
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Anti-lock System (ABS) . 133
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Break-in, New Linings . 112
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Bulb Replacement . 153
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Fluid . 151
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Parking . 131
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System Indicator . 55, 184
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Wear Indicators . 132
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Braking System . 132
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 112
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 64
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Brights, Headlights . 63
Bulb Replacement
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Back-up Lights . 157
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Brake Lights . 156
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Front Parking Lights . 155
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Front Side Marker Lights . 155
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Headlights . 153
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High-mount Brake Light . 158
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Rear Side Marker Lights . 156
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Specif ications . 197
Bulb Replacement ....................
Turn Signal Lights . 155
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Bulbs, Halogen . 153
Index
A
B
I
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