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5-speed Manual Transmission, Automatic Transmission
Maximum Speeds
The speeds in this table are the
maximums for the given gears. If
you exceed these speeds, the
engine speed will enter into the
tachometer's red zone. If this
occurs, you may feel the engine cut
in and out. This is caused by a
limiter in the engine's computer
controls. The engine will run
normally when you reduce the
RPM below the red zone.
(US: S, Canada: S)
(US: Si, Si 4WS, Canada: SR, SR 4WS)
Automatic Transmission
Your Honda's transmission has
four forward speeds, and is electro-
nically controlled for smoother
shifting. It also has a "lock-up"
torque converter for better fuel
economy. You may feel what seems
like another shift when the con-
verter locks.
Driving
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Spark Plugs
4. Set the gap on the new spark plug with a wire-type spark plug
gapping tool. Do not use a blade-
type feeler gauge. Plug gap should be: 1.1 mm (0.04 in)
5. Put the new spark plug into the socket, then thread it into the
hole. Screw it in by hand so you do not crossthread it.
6. Torque the spark plug. (If you do
not have a torque wrench, tight-
en the spark plug one-quarter
turn after it contacts the cylinder
head.)
Tightening torque:
18 N .
m(1.8 kg-m, 13 Ib-ft)
Tighten the spark plugs carefully.
A spark plug that is too loose can overheat and damage the engine.
Overtightening can cause damage
to the threads in the cylinder head.
7. Install the spark plug cap.
8. Repeat this procedure for the other three spark plugs.
CONTINUED
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Changing a Flat Tire
15.Tighten the
wheel nuts securely
in the same crisscross pattern.
Have the wheel nut torque check-
ed at the nearest automotive
service facility.
Tighten the wheel nuts to:
110 N .
m (1
1 kg-m, 80 Ib-ft)
16.Remove the wheel cover or
center cap.
Place the flat tire face down in
the trunk well.
17.Remove the
spacer cone from
the wing bolt, turn it over, and
put it back on the bolt.
18.Secure th e
flat tire by screwing
the wing bolt back into its hole.
19.Store th
e
jack in its holder with
the end bracket facing to the
rear. Turn the jack'
s end bracket
to lock it in place. Replace the
cover. Store the tool kit.
20.Store th e
wheel cover or center
cap in the trunk.
Taking Car
e
of the Unexpected
WING BOLT
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