power steering fluid HONDA CIVIC SEDAN 2006 Owner's Manual (in English)

This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
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. This section also includes
instructions on how to read the
maintenance minder messages in the
inf ormation display, a maintenance
record, and instructions f or simple
maintenance tasks you may want to
take care of yourself .......................
Maintenance Saf ety .180
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Maintenance Minder .181
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Maintenance Record .188
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Fluid Locations .190
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Adding Engine Oil .191
Changing the Engine Oil
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and Filter .192
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Engine Coolant .194
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Windshield Washers .195
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Transmission Fluid .196
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Automatic Transmission .196
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Manual Transmission .197
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Brake and Clutch Fluid .198
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Power Steering Fluid .199
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Lights .200
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Cleaning the Seat Belts .206
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Floor Mats .206
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Dust and Pollen Filter .206
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Wiper Blades .207
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Tires .209
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Checking the Battery .215
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Vehicle Storage .216
255
Maintenance
Maint enance
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Maintenance Minder
187
: 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
Replace spark plugs
Inspect valve clearance
Replace engine coolant
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)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Exhaust system
Fuel lines and connections
A
B
Symbol
Symbol
1
2
3
4
5
If the message ‘‘SERVICE OIL’’ does not appear more than 12 months after
the display is reset, change the engine oil every year.
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty on page.
Independent of the maintenance minder display, replace the brake fluid
every 3 years.
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.
NOTE:
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1
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Maintenance Minder
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Fluid Locations
190
RADIATOR CAP
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
(Orange loop)
BRAKE FLUID
(Gray cap)
ENGINE OIL
FILL CAP
WASHER FLUID
(Blue cap) POWER STEERING
FLUID (Red cap) AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
FLUID DIPSTICK
(Yellow loop)
ENGINE COOLANT
RESERVOIR CLUTCH FLUID
(Manual
Transmission only)
(Light gray cap)
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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.
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.
Pour the f luid slowly and caref ully so
you do not spill any. Clean up any
spill immediately; it could damage
components in the engine
compartment.
Power Steering Fluid
Maint enance
199
UPPER LEVEL
LOWER LEVEL
Turning 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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BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator .64,229
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Jump Starting .225
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Maintenance .215
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Specif ications .243
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Bef ore Driving .149
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Belts, Seat .10,20
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Beverage Holders .100
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) .172
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Break-in, New Linings .150
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Bulb Replacement .203
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Fluid .198
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Pad Wear Indicators . 171
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Parking .170
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System Indicator . 60,231
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Braking System .171
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 150
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 72
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Brights, Headlights .71
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Accessories .155
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .77
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Accessory Power Socket . 100
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Additives, Engine Oil . 192
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Airbag (SRS) .11, 23
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Airbags, Additional Information . 23
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Additional Safety Precautions . 34
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AdvancedAirbagSystem . 28
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Airbag Service .33
How the Passenger Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .32
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .32
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 31
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .26
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 29
How Your Side Curtain Airbags .........................................
Work .31
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SRS Components .23
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Air Conditioning System . 102
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Air Pressure, Tires .210
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Antif reeze .194 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
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Indicator .61, 172
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Operation .172
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 142
Anti-thef t Steering Column ..........................................
Lock .77
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Armrest .90
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Audio System .106
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 79
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Auto Door Locking .79
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Auto Door Unlocking .81
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 21
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Automatic Speed Control . 145
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Automatic Transmission . 166
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Capacity, Fluid .242
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Checking Fluid Level . 196
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Shif ting .166
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .166
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Shif t Lever Positions . 167
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Shif t Lock Release . 169
Index
A B
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Economy, Fuel .154
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Emergencies on the Road .217
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Battery, Jump Starting .225
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Brake System Indicator .231
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Changing a Flat Tire .219
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Charging System Indicator .229
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Checking the Fuses .232
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .229
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .230
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Overheated Engine .226 ...........................
Emergency Brake .97
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Emergency Flashers .72
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Emergency Towing .237
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Emergency Trunk Opener .84
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Emissions Controls .248
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Emissions Testing, State .250
Engine
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Coolant Temperature Gauge .66
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Engine Speed Limiter .165,168
Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp .230
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Oil Pressure Indicator .64,229
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Oil, What Kind to Use .191
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Overheating .226
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Specif ications .242
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Starting .163
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Ethanol in Gasoline .150
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls .247
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Exhaust Fumes .53
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
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Belts by .18
Doors
.
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .79
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Auto Door Locking .79
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Auto Door Unlocking .81
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Locking and Unlocking .78
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Power Door Locks .78
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .244
Downshif ting, Manual
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Transmission .164
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Driver and Passenger Safety .7
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Driving .161
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Economy .154
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Dust and Pollen Filter .206
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Fan, Interior .102
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Features .101....................
Filling the Fuel Tank .151
Filters
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Dust and Pollen .206
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Oil .192
5-speed Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level .197
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Shif ting the .164
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Flashers, Hazard Warning .72
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Flat Tire, Changing a .219
Fluids
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Automatic Transmission .196
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Brake .198
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Clutch .198
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Locations .190
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Manual Transmission .197
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Power Steering .199
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Windshield Washer .195
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .139
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Folding Rear Seat .90
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Four-way Flashers .72
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Front Airbags .11,26
Index
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Keys .74
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Label, Certif ication .240
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Lane Change, Signaling . 71
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 16,21
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LATCH Anchor System . 44
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .200
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Indicator .59
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Parking .60
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Turn Signal .62
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Load Limit .158
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 77
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 77
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Fuel Fill Door .151
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Power Door .78
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Trunk .84
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Low Coolant Level .154
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Low Fuel Indicator .63
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Lower Anchors .44
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Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 164 ...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 64,229
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 242
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Maintenance .179
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Minder .181-187
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Minder Indicator .63
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 186
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Record .188-189
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Saf ety .180
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 230
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Manual Transmission . 164
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 197
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Meters, Gauges .65
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Methanol in Gasoline . 150
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Mirrors, Adjusting .96
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Moonroof .94
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MP 3/WMA . 113,126,130
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Neutral Gear Position . 167
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New Vehicle Break-in . 150
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Normal Shif t Speeds .165
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i...............
Numbers, Identif ication . 240
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 150
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Odometer .65
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Odometer, Trip .66
Oil ........................
Change, How to .192
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Change, When to .181
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Checking Engine .153
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Pressure Indicator . 64,229
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Selecting Proper Viscosity . 191
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 77
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .247
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Outside Mirrors .96
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Outside Temperature Indicator . 67
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Overheating, Engine .226
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 186
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Oxygenated Fuels .150
Index
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Service Inf ormation Summary
Automatic Transmission Fluid: Brake Fluid:
Fuel Tank Capacity: Gasoline:
Recommended Engine Oil: Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Manual Transmission Fluid:
Power Steering Fluid:
13.2 US gal (50
)
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
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 ).
Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
aDEXRON
III ATF as a
temporary replacement (see page ).
Front/Rear:
Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30
or 10W-40 motor oil as a
temporary replacement (see page ).
Capacity (including differential): 1.5 US qt (1.4
)
Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ). 30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm
)
4.2 US qt (4.0
) 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
Spare Tire: 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 87 or higher.
LX, EX DX, Canadian DX-G
191 196
197
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