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Insert it all the way back in its tube. Remove the dipstick again andcheck the level. It should be
between the upper and lower
marks.
If it is near or below the lower mark,
see on page . Look at the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. Make sure it is
between the MAX and MIN lines. If
it is below the MIN line, see
on page f or
informationonaddingtheproper
coolant.
Refer to on page f or inf ormation
on checking other items in your
Honda.
3.
4.
163 167
161
Service Station Procedures
Bef ore Driving A dding Oil
A dding
Engine Coolant
Owner Maintenance
Checks
Engine Coolant Check
126
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This section also includes
Maintenance Schedules f or normal
driving and severe driving conditions,
a Maintenance Record, and instruc-
tions f or simple maintenance tasks
you may want to take care of
yourself .
This section explains why it is
important to keep your car well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
If you have the skills and tools to per-
f orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your Honda, you may want
to purchase the Service Manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your Honda
dealer. ......................
Maintenance Saf ety . 150
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Important Safety Precautions . 151
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Maintenance Schedule . 152
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Required Maintenance Record . 159
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 161
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Fluid Locations . 162
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Engine Oil . 163
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Adding Oil . 163
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Recommended Oil . 163
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Synthetic Oil . 164
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Additives . 164
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Changing the Oil and Filter . 165
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Cooling System . 167
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Adding Engine Coolant . 167
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Replacing Engine Coolant . 169
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Windshield Washers . 173
6-speed Manual Transmission
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Fluid . 174
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Dif f erential Fluid . 175
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Brake and Clutch Fluid . 176
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Brake Fluid . 176
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Brake System . 176
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Clutch System . 177
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Air Cleaner Element . 178
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Hood Latch . 180 ....................................
Spark Plugs . 180
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Replacement . 180
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Specif ications . 182
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Battery . 183
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Wiper Blades . 186
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Air Conditioning System . 188
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DustandPollenFilter .189
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Drive Belt . 190
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Tires . 191
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Inf lation . 191
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Inspection . 193
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Maintenance . 194
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Tire Rotation . 194
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Tire Wear . 194
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Replacing Tires and Wheels . 195
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Wheels and Tires . 196
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Winter Driving . 196
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Snow Tires . 197
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Tire Chains . 197
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Lights . 198
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Replacing Bulbs . 200
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Storing Your Car . 208
263
Maintenance
Maint enance
149
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Some of the most important saf ety
precautions are given here. However,
we cannot warn you of every
conceivable hazard that can arise in
perf orming maintenance. Only you
can decide whether or not you
should perf orm a given task.
Regularly maintaining your car is the
best way to protect your investment.
Proper maintenance is essential to
your saf ety and the saf ety of your
passengers. It will also reward you
with more economical, trouble-f ree
driving and help reduce air pollution. This section includes instructions f or
simple maintenance tasks, such as
checking and adding oil. Any service
items not detailed in this section
should be perf ormed by a Honda
technician or other qualif ied
mechanic.
Maint enance
Maintenance Saf ety
150 Failure to properly follow
maintenance instructions and
precautions can cause you to
be seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the procedures
and precautions in this owner’smanual.
Improperly maintaining this car
or failing to correct a problem
before driving can cause a
crash in which you can be
seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the inspection
and maintenance
recommendations and
schedules in this owner’smanual.
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Changing Oil........................................
How to . 165
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When to . 152
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Changing a Flat Tire . 221
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Changing Engine Coolant . 169
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Charging System Indicator . 44, 235
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Check Engine Light . 45, 236
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 136
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Child Saf ety . 19
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Child Seats . 22
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Cleaner, Air . 178
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Cleaning . 209
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Aluminum Wheels . 212
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Carpeting . 213
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Exterior . 210
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Floor Mats . 213
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Interior . 213
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Leather . 214
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Seat Belts . 214
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Vinyl . 214
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Windows . 215
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Clutch Fluid . 177
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CO in the Exhaust . 258
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 138
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Compact Spare Tire . 220
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Controls, Instruments and . 41 ................................
Covertible Top . 70
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Convertible Top Cover . 75
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Lowering the Convertible Top . 70
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Maintenance . 76
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Raising the Covertible Top . 73
Coolant ........................................
Adding . 167
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Checking . 126
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Proper Solution . 167
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Temperature Gauge . 47
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Corrosion Protection . 215
Crankcase Emission Control
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System . 258
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Cruise Control Operation . 55
Customer Relations
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Inf ormation . 264
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Economy, Fuel . 127
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Emergencies on the Road . 219
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Battery, Jump Starting . 228
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Changing a Flat Tire . 221
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Charging System Indicator . 235
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Checking the Fuses . 241
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard . 42
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Daytime Running Lights . 52
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Defects, Reporting Safety . 268
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Defrosting the Windows . 89
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Dimensions . 252
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Dimming the Headlights . 51 Dipstick
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Engine Oil . 125
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Directional Signals . 53
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 142
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Disposal of Used Oil . 166
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Do Not Tow a Trailer . 147
Doors
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Locking and Unlocking . 60
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Monitor Light . 45
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Power Door Locks . 60
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 254
Downshif ting, 6-speed Manual
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Transmission . 140
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Driving . 135
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Economy . 127
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In Bad Weather . 146
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In Foreign Countries . 257
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