fuel HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK 2002 7.G User Guide

CONT INUED
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Maintenance . 235
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 247
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Record . 245
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Required Indicator . 62
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Saf ety . 236
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Schedule . 240-244
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 56, 327
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Manual Transmission . 211
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 265
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Meters, Gauges . 60
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Methanol in Gasoline . 347
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Mirrors, Adjusting . 94
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Moonroof . 92
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Closing Manually . 330
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Operation . 92
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Neutral Gear Position . 214
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New Vehicle Break-in . 194
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Normal Shif t Speeds . 212
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NOTICE, Explanation of . ii
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Numbers, Identif ication . 340 ...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 194
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Odometer . 60
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Odometer, Trip . 61
Oil
........................
Change, How to . 252
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Change, When to . 240
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Checking Engine . 198
..............
Pressure Indicator . 56, 325
Selecting Proper Viscosity
......................................
Chart . 251
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 73
..
Operation in Foreign Countries . 348
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Outside Mirrors . 93
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Overheating, Engine . 323
.......
Owner Maintenance Checks . 247
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Oxygenated Fuel . 347
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Panel Brightness Control . 65
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Park Gear Position . 214
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Parking . 218
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Label, Certif ication . 340
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Lane Change, Signaling . 66
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 42
Lights
....................
Bulb Replacement . 292
.......................................
Indicator . 55
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Parking . 64
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Turn Signal . 66
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 72
Locks
.......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 72
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Fuel Fill Door . 194
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Glove Box . 81
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Power Door . 74
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Trunk . 79
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Low Coolant Level . 200
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Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 211
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 56, 325
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 342
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Luggage . 204
Index
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Tachometer . 60
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 295
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 311
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Tape Player . 124, 142, 152, 178
Technical Descriptions
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 345
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Emissions Control Systems . 349
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Oxygenated Fuels . 347
Three Way Catalytic
...............................
Converter . 351
.......................
Temperature Gauge . 61
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Tether Attachment Points . 39
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 351
............................
Time, Setting the . 96
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Timing Belt . 283
....................................
Tire Chains . 289
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat . 313
............................
Setting the Clock . 96
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 213
........................
Shif t Lock Release . 216
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Side Airbags . 47
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 47
How The Side Airbag of f
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Indicator Light Works . 48
Side Marker Lights, Bulb ..............................
Replacement . 293
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Signaling Turns . 66
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Snow Tires . 289
...................
Solvent-type Cleaners . 304
.......
Sound System . 119, 131, 147, 164
Spare Tire
......................................
Inf lating . 312
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Specif ications . 344
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Spark Plugs, Replacing . 272, 274
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Specif ications Charts . 342
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Speed Control . 185
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Speed Limiter . 212, 216
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Speedometer . 60
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 45
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Additional Safety Precautions . 50
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How Your Airbags Work . 45, 47
How Your SRS Indicator
.......................................
Works . 47 ........................
SRS Components . 45
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SRS Service . 50
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SRS Indicator . 47, 57
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 73
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Starting the Engine . 209
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude . 210
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With a Dead Battery . 320
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 323
Steering Wheel
..................................
Adjustment . 69
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 72
Stereo Sound ...............
System . 119, 131, 147, 164
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Storing Your Car . 301
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Sun Visor . 99
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Sunglasses Holder . 100
Supplemental Restraint System
......................................
Servicing . 50
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SRS Indicator . 47, 57
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System Components . 45
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Synthetic Oil . 251
Index
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Directional Signals . 69
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 217
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Disposal of Used Oil . 252
Doors
..............
Locking and Unlocking . 78
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Monitor Light . 61
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Power Door Locks . 78
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 348
Downshif ting, 5-speed Manual
.............................
Transmission . 209
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Drive Belts . 280
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving . 205
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Economy . 199
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In Bad Weather . 223
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In Foreign Countries . 351
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Economy, Fuel . 199
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Emergencies on the Road . 311
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Battery, Jump Starting . 321
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Brake System Indicator . 331
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Changing a Flat Tire . 313
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Charging System Indicator . 328
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Checking the Fuses . 333 .....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 327
Malf unction Indicator
......................................
Lamp . 329
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Manually Closing Moonroof . 332
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Overheated Engine . 324
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Emergency Brake . 99
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Emergency Flashers . 71
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Emergency Towing . 338
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 83
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Emissions Controls . 352
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Emissions Testing, State . 355Engine
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 64
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Drive Belts . 280
Malf unction Indicator
................................
Lamp . 59, 329
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 58, 327
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 248
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Overheating . 324
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Specif ications . 345, 347
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Speed Limiter . 210, 214
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Starting . 207
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Ethanol in Gasoline . 350
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 352
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Exhaust Fumes . 52 Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
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Belts by . 18
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Exterior, Cleaning the . 304
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Fabric, Cleaning . 307
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Fan, Interior . 108, 119
Features, Comfort and
..............................
Convenience . 107
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 193
Filters
................................
Air Cleaner . 267
.........................
Dust and Pollen . 280
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Oil . 250
5-speed Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 263
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Shif ting the . 209
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 71
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 313
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Floor Mats . 306
Fluids
..........
Automatic Transmission . 261
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Brake . 264
Index
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III

Fluids.........................................
Clutch . 265
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Manual Transmission . 263
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Power Steering . 266
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Windshield Washers . 260
FM Stereo Radio ...........................
Reception . 124, 139
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Folding Rear Seat . 91
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Foreign Countries, Driving in . 351
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Four-way Flashers . 71
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Front Airbags . 9, 45
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Fuel . 192
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Fill Door and Cap . 193
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Gauge . 64
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Octane Requirement . 192
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Oxygenated . 350
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Reserve Indicator . 62
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Tank, Filling the . 193
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Fuses, Checking the . 333
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 199
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Gasohol . 350
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Gasoline . 192
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 62 ...........................................
Gauge . 64
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Octane Requirement . 192
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Tank, Filling the . 193
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Gas Station Procedures . 193
Gauges
...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 64
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Fuel . 64
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Speedometer . 63
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Tachometer . 63
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight ......................................
Rating) . 226
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 211
5-speed Manual
.........................
Transmission . 209
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Glass Cleaning . 308
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Glove Box . 84
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
......................................
Rating) . 226
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 290
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 71
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Headlights . 67
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Aiming . 290 Automatic Lighting Off
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Feature . 68
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Daytime Running Lights . 68
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High Beam Indicator . 62
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Lights On Indicator . 62
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Reminder Chime . 67
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 290
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Turning on . 67
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Head Restraints . 90
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Heating and Cooling . 108
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High Altitude, Starting at . 208
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High-Low Beam Switch . 67
HomeLink Universal
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Transceiver . 185
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Hood Latch . 269
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Hood, Opening the . 194
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Horn . 66
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Hydraulic Clutch . 265
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Hydroplaning . 224
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 342
Ignition
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Keys . 75
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Switch . 76
Index
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IV

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Keys . 75 ............
Timing Control System . 353
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Immobilizer System . 75
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 57
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Inf ant Restraint . 20
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Inf ant Seats . 29
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Tether Anchorage Points . 40
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 282
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Inside Mirror . 97
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Inspection, Tire . 283
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Instrument Panel . 2, 56
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 69
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Interior Cleaning . 306
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Interior Lights . 105
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Introduction . i
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Jacking up the Car . 315
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Jack, Tire . 314
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Jump Starting . 321 .......................
Label, Certif ication . 342
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Lane Change, Signaling . 69
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 15, 41
Lights
....................
Bulb Replacement . 290
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Indicator . 57
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Parking . 67
..................................
Turn Signal . 69
.....................................
Load Limit . 203
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 76
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Lockout Prevention . 79
Locks
.......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 76
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Fuel Fill Door . 193
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Glove Box . 84
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Power Door . 78
...........................................
Trunk . 82
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Low Coolant Level . 198
...
Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 209
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 58, 327
Lubricant Specif ications
..................................
Chart . 344, 346
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Luggage . 202 ..................................
Maintenance . 233
...
Owner Maintenance Checks . 245
................................
Record . 243, 244
......................
Required Indicator . 65
..........................................
Saf ety . 234
............................
Schedule . 238, 242
Malf unction Indicator ....................................
Lamp . 59, 329
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Manual Transmission . 209
........
Manual Transmission Fluid . 263
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Meters, Gauges . 63
...................
Methanol in Gasoline . 350
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Mirrors, Adjusting . 97
.........................................
Moonroof . 96
......................
Closing Manually . 332
.....................................
Operation . 96
...................
Neutral Gear Position . 213
..................
New Vehicle Break-in . 192
.....................
Normal Shif t Speeds . 210
Index
K L
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V

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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 342
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 192
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Odometer . 63
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Odometer, Trip . 64
Oil
........................
Change, How to . 250
......................
Change, When to . 238
......................
Checking Engine . 196
..............
Pressure Indicator . 58, 327
Selecting Proper Viscosity
......................................
Chart . 249
...........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 78
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
....................................
Recovery . 352
..
Operation in Foreign Countries . 351
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Outside Mirrors . 97
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Overheating, Engine . 324
.......
Owner Maintenance Checks . 245
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Oxygenated Fuels . 350 ..............................
Paint Touch-up . 305
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Panel Brightness Control . 69
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Park Gear Position . 212
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Parking . 216
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Parking Brake . 99
Parking Brake and Brake
.................
System Indicator . 59, 331
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Parking Lights . 67
..
Parking Over Things that Burn . 216
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PGM-FI System . 353
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Polishing and Waxing . 305
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Pre-Drive Saf ety Checklist . 11
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 18
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Proper Seat Belt Usage . 15
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Protecting Adults . 12
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Additional Safety Precautions . 19
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 18
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Protecting Children . 20
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Protecting Inf ants . 29
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Protecting Larger Children . 36
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Protecting Small Children . 33
Using Child Seats with
.....................................
Tethers . 40 ...................
Radiator Overheating . 324
Radio/Cassette/CD Changer
....................
Sound System . 138, 161
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Radio/CD Sound System . 123
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Readiness Codes . 340, 355
..
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 294
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Rear Seat Access . 89
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Rear Seat, Folding . 91
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Rear View Mirror . 97
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Rear Window Def ogger . 72
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 85, 88
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Recommended Shif t Speeds . 210
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Reminder Lights . 57
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Remote Audio Controls . 178
.......................
Remote Transmitter . 83
Replacement Inf ormation
.................
Air Cleaner Element . 267
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 280
..........................
Engine Coolant . 255
................
Engine Oil and Filter . 250
..........................................
Fuses . 334
................................
Light Bulbs . 290
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Schedule . 236, 242
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Spark Plugs . 269, 271
Index
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 324
Steering Wheel
..................................
Adjustment . 73
.............
Anti-theft Column Lock . 76
...........
Stereo Sound System . 123, 138
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Storing Your Car . 301
........................................
Sun Visor . 103
........................
Sunglasses Holder . 100
Supplemental Restraint
..................................
System .9,45
......................................
Servicing . 50
.........................
SRS Indicator . 48, 60
...................
System Components . 45
..................................
Synthetic Oil . 250
.....................................
Tachometer . 63
......
Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 294
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 311
...........................
Tape Player . 135, 146
Technical Descriptions
.....
Emissions Control Systems . 352
.....................
Oxygenated Fuels . 350
Three Way Catalytic
...............................
Converter . 354 .......................
Temperature Gauge . 64
..............
Tether Anchorage Points . 40
............................
Thef t Protection . 179
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 354
..........................
Time, Setting the . 109
....................................
Timing Belt . 281
....................................
Tire Chains . 287
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat . 313
...............................................
Tires . 282
..............................
Air Pressure . 282
.........................
Checking Wear . 283
..........................
Compact Spare . 312
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Inf lation . 282
..................................
Inspection . 283
..............................
Maintenance . 284
...................................
Replacing . 285
......................................
Rotating . 285
...........................................
Snow . 287
....................
Specif ications . 345, 347
................................
Tire Chains . 287
..........................
Winter Driving . 286
...................
Tools, Tire Changing . 313
Towing
.....................................
A Trailer . 225
................
Emergency Wrecker . 338 Traction Control System (TCS)
...............................
Indicator . 60, 222
...................................
Operation . 220
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic . 261
...................................
Manual . 263
..................
Fluid Selection . 244, 263
..............
Identif ication Number . 343
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Shif ting the Automatic . 211
..................
Shif ting the Manual . 209
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Treadwear . 348
.......................................
Trip Meter . 64
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Trunk . 82
........
Emergency Trunk Release . 83
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Opening the . 82
...................
Open Monitor Light . 61
....................................
Turn Signals . 69
.....................
Underside, Cleaning . 309
Unexpected, Taking Care
..........................................
of the . 311
....
Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 348
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Unleaded Gasoline . 192
Index
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VIII

Service Inf ormat ion Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:5-speed Manual Transmission Fluid:
Power Steering Fluid:
Brake Fluid:Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Automatic Transmission Fluid:
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 86 or higher.
Capacity:2.0 US qt (1.9
, 1.7 Imp qt)
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 ). 29 psi (200 kPa , 2.0 kgf/cm
)
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm
)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
Spare Tire:
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an API service
SG, SH or SJ, SAE 10W-30 or
10W-40 motor oil as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
Oil change capacity (including
filter): 4.5 US qt (4.3, 3.8 Imp qt)
4.6 US qt (4.4
, 3.9 Imp qt)
Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
aDEXRON
III ATF as a
temporary replacement (see page ). 248
Special Edition, EX, and U.S. LX
LX-V6, EX-V6
262 263
266 264 Special Edition, EX, and U.S. LX
Front/Rear: LX-V6
Front/Rear: EX-V6
Front/Rear:
17.12 US gal (64.8, 14.26 Imp gal)