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Maintenance
Maintenance Under the Hood Transmission Fluid
Manual Transmission Fluid
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Specified fluid: Honda Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF)
Check the fluid level when the engine is at normal operating temperature.
1. Park the vehicle on level ground. Remove the bolts with a wrench and clips
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with a flat-tip screwdriver, then carefully remove the under cover.
3. Remove the transmission filler bolt and washer. Carefully feel inside the bolt hole with your fingers.
Check if the fluid level is up to the edge
of the bolt hole.
If the fluid level is not up to the edge of the
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bolt hole, add Honda Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) until it runs out of the hole. Put a new washer on the filler bolt, then
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reinstall the filler bolt.
Tightening torque: 33 lbf∙ft (44 N∙m, 4.5 kgf∙m)
Reinstall the under cover with the bolts
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and clips.
Manual Transmission Fluid
If Honda MTF is not available, you may use the API certiicated SAE 10 W-30 or 10 W-40 viscosity motor oil as a temporary measure.Replace with MTF as soon as possible. Motor oil does not contain the proper additives for the transmission and continued use can cause stiffer shifting.
Under CoverBolt
Clip
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Handling the Unexpected
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire
How to Set Up the Jack
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1. Place the jack under the jacking point closest to the tire to be changed.
2. Turn the end bracket (as shown in the image) clockwise until the top of the jack contacts the jacking point.
Make sure that the jacking point tab is
resting in the jack notch.
3. Raise the vehicle, using the extension bar and the jack handle, until the tire is off the ground.
Changing a Flat Tire
Do not use the jack with people or luggage in the vehicle. Use the jack provided in your vehicle. Other jacks may not support the weight ("load") or their shape may not match the jacking point.The following instructions must be followed to use the jack safely. Do not use while the engine is running.
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Use only where the ground is irm and level.
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Use only at the jacking points.
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Do not get in the vehicle while using the jack.
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Do not put anything on top of or underneath
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the jack.
WARNING
The vehicle can easily roll off the jack, seriously injuring anyone underneath. Follow the directions for changing a tire exactly, and never get under the vehicle when it is supported only by the jack.
Wheel Nut
Wrench as Jack Handle
Extension Bar
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