brake fluid HONDA ELEMENT 2003 1.G User Guide

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BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator .66, 291
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Jump Starting .285
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Maintenance .240
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Specif ications .307
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Bef ore Driving .157
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Belts,Seat .8,50
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Beverage Holders .110
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Body Repairs .274 Brakes
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Anti-lock System (ABS) . 186
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Break-in, New Linings . 158
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Bulb Replacement .261
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Fluid .234
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Parking .111
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System Indicator . 66,294
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Wear Indicators .185
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Braking System .185
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 158
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 77
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Brights, Headlights .76
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .261
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Brake Lights .261
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Cargo Area Light .265
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Ceiling Light .264
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Front Parking Lights . 259
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Front Side Marker Lights . 260
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Headlights .258
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High-mount Brake Light . 263
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Interior Lights .264
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License Plate Lights . 262
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Accessories and Modif ications . 165
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Accessories .165
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Additional Safety Precautions . 166
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Modif ications .166
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .86
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Accessory Power Sockets . 113
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Additives, Engine Oil . 222
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Airbag (SRS) .10, 54
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Air Cleaner Element .236
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Air Conditioning System . 118
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Maintenance .245
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Usage .118
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Air Outlets (Vents) .120
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Air Pressure, Tires .249
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Normal Driving .250
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Alcohol in Gasoline .311
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Antif reeze .225
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .68, 188
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Operation .186
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 152
Anti-thef t Steering Column ..............................................
Lock .85 ..........................
Appearance Care .267
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Armrest, Driver’s Seat . 93
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Audio System .126
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 52
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Automatic Speed Control . 153
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Automatic Transmission . 178
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Capacity, Fluid .306
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Checking Fluid Level . 231
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Shif ting .179
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 178
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Shif t Lever Positions . 179
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Shif t Lock Release . 183
Index
A
B
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Bulb Replacement
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Specif ications .307
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Spotlights .264
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Turn Signal Lights . 259
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Bulbs, Halogen .258
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Capacities Chart .306
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 60
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Cargo Area Light .115
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Cargo Hooks .170
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Carrying Cargo .167
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Changer .134, 147
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CD Player .132, 145
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Ceiling Pocket .112
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Certif ication Label .304
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Chains .255
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Changing a Flat Tire .277
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Changing Engine Coolant . 227
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Changing Oil .223
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How to .223
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When to .212
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Charging System Indicator . 66,291
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 173.....................................
Child Saf ety .24
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Child Seats .29
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LATCH Anchorage System . 47
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Lower Anchors .47
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Tether Anchorage Point . 46
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Cleaner Element, Air . 236
Cleaning ....................
Aluminum Wheels .269
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Exterior .268
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Fabric .271
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Floor Covering .271
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Interior .271
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Seat Belts .271
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Vinyl .271
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Windows .272
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Clock, Setting the . 130,142
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Clutch Fluid .235
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CO in the Exhaust .312
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 175
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Consumer Inf ormation . 320
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Controls, Instruments and . 63
Coolant ........................................
Adding .225
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Checking .163
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Proper Solution .225
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Replacing .227 ...................
Temperature Gauge . 74
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Corrosion Protection .273
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .313
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Cruise Control Operation . 153
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Customer Relations Of f ice . 320
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard .64
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Daytime Running Lights . 77
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 322
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Def og and Def rost .124
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 81
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Def rosting the Windows . 124
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Dimensions .306
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Dimming the Headlights . 76
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 231
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Engine Oil .162
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Directional Signals .77
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 185
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Disposal of Used Oil .224
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking . 87
Index
C
D
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Power Door Locks .87
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 308
Downshif ting, 5-speed Manual
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Transmission .176
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Drive Belt .248
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Driving .171
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Economy .164
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In Bad Weather .189
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In Foreign Countries . 312
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Driving Guidelines .172
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 246
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Economy, Fuel .164
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Emergencies on the Road . 275
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Battery, Jump Starting . 285
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Brake System Indicator . 294
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Changing a Flat Tire . 277
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Charging System Indicator . 291
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Checking the Fuses . 296
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 290
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 292
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Overheated Engine . 288
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Emergency Brake .111
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Emergency Flashers .81 ......................
Emergency Towing .301
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Emissions Controls .313
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Emissions Testing, State . 316
Engine ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 74
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Drive Belt .248
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Engine Speed Limiter . 177,182
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .66, 292
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 66,290
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 221
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Overheating .288
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Specif ications .306
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Starting .174
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Ethanol in Gasoline .311
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 313
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Exhaust Fumes .60
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .21
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Exterior, Cleaning the . 268
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Fabric, Cleaning .271
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Fan, Interior .118 Features, Comfort and
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Convenience .117
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 159
Filters ................................
Air Cleaner .236
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Dust and Pollen .246
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Oil .223
5-speed Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 232
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Shif ting the .176
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 81
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 277
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 231
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Brake .234
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Clutch .235
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Manual Transmission . 232
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Power Steering .235
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Rear Differential .233
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Windshield Washer . 230
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .143
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Folding Rear Seat .99
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Foreign Countries, Driving in . 312
Index
E
F
III

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Onboard Ref ueling Vapor....................................
Recovery .313
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Operation in Foreign Countries . 312
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Outside Mirrors .106
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Overdrive .181
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Overheating, Engine .288
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 219
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Oxygenated Fuels .311
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Paint Touch-up .270
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Panel Brightness Control . 77
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Park Gear Position .179
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Parking .184
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Parking Brake .111
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator . 66,294
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Parking Lights .76
Parking Over Things that ....................................
Burn .184, 314
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PGM-FI System .314
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Polishing and Waxing . 269
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Pre-Drive Saf ety Checklist . 12
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 21
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Protecting Adults .13 ...
Additional Safety Precautions . 22
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 21
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Protecting Children .24
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Protecting Inf ants .34
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Protecting Larger Children . 42
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Protecting Small Children . 38
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .46
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Using LATCH .47
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Radiator Overheating . 288
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Radio/CD Sound System . 126,137
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Readiness Codes .293
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Rear Dif f erential Fluid . 233
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Rear Doors .88
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 261
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Rear Seat Access .95
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Rear Seat, Folding .99
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Rear View Mirror .106
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Rear Window Def ogger . 81
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Rear Window Wiper and Washer . 80
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Reclining the Seat-Backs . 92
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Recommended Shif t Speeds . 177
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Reminder Lights .65 ............
Removing the Rear Seats . 101
Replacement Inf ormation .................
Air Cleaner Element . 236
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 246
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Engine Coolant .227
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Engine Oil and Filter . 223
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Fuses .296
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Light Bulbs .258
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Schedule .210
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Spark Plugs .238
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Tires .253
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Wiper Blades .242
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .53
Reserve Tank, Engine ...............................
Coolant .163, 225
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Restraint, Child .24
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Reverse Gear Position . 180
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Reverse Lockout .183
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Rotation, Tire .252
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Saf ety Belts .8, 50
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 322
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Saf ety Checklist, Pre-Drive . 12
Index
R
P
S
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Service Inf ormat ion Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:5-speed Manual Transmission
Fluid:
Rear Differential Fluid:Brake Fluid:
Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Automatic Transmission Fluid: Power Steering Fluid:SpareTirePressure:
15.9 US gal (60
)
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 86 or higher.
Capacity (including differential): 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
2.0 US qt (1.9
)
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
4.4 US qt (4.2
)
Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
aDEXRON
III ATF as a
temporary replacement (see page ). Honda Dual Pump Fluid. Do not
use ATF (see page ).
Capacity:
1.1 US qt (1.0
)
Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ). Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30
or 10W-40 motor oil as a
temporary replacement (see page ). Front:
Rear:34 psi (235 kPa , 2.4 kgf/cm
)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
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