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Automatic Transmission
Your Honda's transmission has fourforward speeds, and is electronically
controlled for smoother shifting. Italso has a "lock-up" torque converter
for better fuel economy. You may
feel what seems like another shift
when the converter locks. Shift Lever Positions
This display is on the instrument panel. It shows you the position of
the shift lever. It also indicates a
possible problem in the transmissionif the "D4" indicator light flashes. The shift lever has seven positions.
It must be in Park or Neutral to start
the engine. When you are stopped in D4, D3, 2,1, N or R, press firmly on
the brake pedal and keep your foot off the accelerator pedal.
Driving
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Spark Plugs
5. Torque the spark plug. (If you do not have a torque wrench, tighten
the spark plug 2/3 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.
6. Install
the spark plug cap.
7. Repeat this procedure for the other three spark plugs. Specifications:
NGK: ZFR5F-11
Nippondenso: KJ16CR-L11
Spark Plug
Gap:
1.1 mm (0.04 in)
Maintenance
NOTICE
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Changing a Flat Tire
15.Lower the car to the ground and
remove the jack.
16.Tighten the wheel nuts securely in
the same crisscross pattern. Have
the wheel nut torque checked at
the nearest automotive service
facility.
Tighten the wheel nuts to:
110 N .
m (11 kg-m,80 Ib-ft)
17.Put the
flat tire in the supplied
vinyl bag.
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