Engine Oil
5. Put a new washer on the drain bolt, then reinstall the drain bolt.
Tighten it to:
(U.S.: DX and Si, Canada: DX and
SIR)
33 Ibf.ft (44 N.m, 4.5 kgf.m)
(U.S.: HX, EX, Canada: Si)
29 Ibf.ft (39 N.m, 4.0 kgf.m)
6. Refill the engine with the recom-
mended oil.
Engine oil change capacity
(including filter):
(DX) 3.8 US qt (3.6 ,3.2 Imp qt)
(U.S.: HX, EX, Canada: Si)
3.5 US qt (3.3 ,2.9 Imp qt)
(U.S.: Si, Canada: SIR)
4.2 US qt (4.0 ,3.5 Imp qt) 7. Install the engine oil fill cap. Start
the engine. The oil pressureindicator light should go out within
five seconds. If it does not, turn off
the engine and reinspect your
work.
8. Let the engine run for several minutes and check the drain bolt
and oil filter for leaks.
9. Turn off the engine, let it sit for several minutes, then check the oil
level. If necessary, add oil to bring the level to the upper mark on the
dipstick.
Improper disposal of engine oil can be
harmful to the environment. If you
change your own oil, please dispose of
the used oil properly. Put it in a sealed
container and take it to a recycling
center. Do not discard it in a trash bin or dump it on the ground.
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Specifications
* 1 : Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine.
Reserve tank capacity: 0.11 US gal (0.4 , 0.09 Imp gal)
* 2 : Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
* 3: U.S.: DX, Canada: DX
* 4: U.S.:HX, EX, Canada: Si
* 5: DX
* 6: U.S.: HX, EX, Canada: Si
* 7 : U.S.: Si, Canada: SIR
* 8 : Canadian Car
* 9:
U.S.:
HX
(CVT)
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Index
Accessories and Modifications.... 130 Accessories................................. 130Additional Safety Precaution.... 131 Modifications............................. 131
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Position)........................................ 70
Accessory Power Socket................ 85
Adding Automatic Transmission
Fluid........................................ 180
Brake Fluid................................. 183 Clutch Fluid................................ 183
Engine Coolant........................... 175
Engine Oil................................... 171
Manual Transmission Fluid..... 182
Power Steering Fluid................. 184
Windshield Washer Fluid......... 180
Additional Information About Your Seat Belts........................ 42
Lap Belt......................................... 43
Lap/Shoulder Belt....................... 42
Seat Belt Maintenance................ 44
Seat Belt System Components... 42 Additional Information About
Your SRS................................... 45
Additional Safety Precautions.... 48 How Your Airbags Work............ 45
How Your SRS Indicator
Works........................................ 47
SRS Components......................... 45
Additives, Engine Oil..................... 171
Adjustments
Head Restraints........................... 77
Mirrors.......................................... 81
Seats.............................................. 76
Steering Wheel............................ 65
Airbag (SRS)...................................... 9
Air Cleaner Element...................... 185 Air Conditioning............................... 88 Maintenance............................... 193
Usage............................................. 90
Air Outlets (Vents).......................... 90
Air Pressure, Tires........................ 196 High Speed Driving................... 250
Normal Driving.......................... 196
Alcohol in Gasoline........................ 252
Antifreeze....................................... 175
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) Indicator Light.................... 55, 153
Operation.................................... 152
Anti-theft Steering Column
Lock............................................... 70
Appearance Care........................... 213
Ashtrays (Optional)......................... 85
Audio System................................... 96
Automatic Speed Control................ 66
Automatic Transmission............... 140
Capacity, Fluid........................... 247
Checking Fluid Level................ 180
Shifting........................................ 141
Shift Lever Position Indicator.. 140
Shift Lever Positions................. 141
Shift Lock Release..................... 144
Battery Charging SystemIndicator............................ 55, 232
Jump Starting............................. 227 Maintenance............................... 189
Specifications............................. 248
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Index
Turn Signals..................................... 62
Underside, Cleaning...................... 214
Unexpected, Taking Care
of the........................................... 219
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..... 250
Unleaded Gasoline......................... 124
Upholstery Cleaning...................... 216
Used Oil, How to Dispose of........ 174
Vehicle Capacity Load .................. 132 Vehicle Dimensions....................... 246
Vehicle Identification Number..... 244
Vehicle Storage.............................. 211 Ventilation......................................... 90
VIN.................................................. 244
Vinyl Cleaning................................ 216
Viscosity, Oil................................... 172 Warning Beepers
Headlights on............................... 61
Key in Ignition.............................. 70
Seat Belts...................................... 54
WARNING, Explanation of.............. ii
Warning Labels, Location of.......... 50
Warranty Coverages*................... 261
Washer, Windshield Checking the Fluid Level......... 180Operation...................................... 63
Washing.......................................... 214 Waxing and Polishing................... 214
Wheels
Adjusting the Steering................ 65
Alignment and Balance............. 197Compact Spare........................... 220
Wrench....................................... 222
Windows
Cleaning...................................... 217Operating the Power................... 79
Rear, Defogger............................ 64
Windshield Cleaning........................................ 63
Defroster...................................... 93 Wipers, Windshield
Changing Blades........................ 191Operation...................................... 63
Worn Tires..................................... 195
Wrecker, Emergency Towing...... 241
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Service Information Summary
Gasoline:
U.S.: EX, DX, HX, Canada: DX, Si
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 86 or higher.
U.S.: Si, Canada: SiR
Premium unleaded gasoline,
pump octane number of 91 or
higher.
Fuel Tank Capacity:
11.9 US gal (45 l,9.9 Imp gal)
Recommended Engine Oil:
API Service SJ "Energy Conserving" oil, SAE 5W-30
viscosity (see page 155 ).
DX: 3.8 US qt (3.6 l,3.2 Imp qt)
U.S.:HX, EX, Canada: Si
3.5 US qt (3.3 l,2.9 Imp qt)
U.S.: Si, Canada: SiR 4.2 US qt (4.0 l,3.5 Imp qt) Automatic Transmission Fluid:
Honda Premium Formula Auto-
matic Transmission Fluid (ATF)
HX model (CVT) only:
Use Honda CVT Fluid only
5-speed Manual Transmission
Fluid:
Honda Manual TransmissionFluid preferred, or an API service
SG, SH or SJ, SAE 10W-30 or
10W-40 motor oil as a temporary
replacement (see page 166).
Capacity (including differential): U.S.: DX, EX and HX, Canada: DX
and Si
1.9 US qt (1.8 l,1.6 Imp qt)
U.S.: Si, Canada: SiR
2.3 US qt (2.2 l,1.9 lmp qt)
Power Steering Fluid:
Genuine Honda Power Steering Fluid preferred, or another brand
of power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page 184).
Brake Fluid:
Genuine Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluidpreferred, or a DOT 3 or DOT 4
brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page 183).
Tire Pressure (measured cold): U.S.: DX, EX and HX, Canada: DX
and Si
Front:
30 psi (210 kPa, 2.1 kgf/cm2)
Rear:
29 psi (200 kPa , 2.0 kgf/cm2)
U.S.: Si, Canada: SiR
Front:
35 psi (240 kPa , 2.4 kgf/cm2)
Rear:
33 psi (230 kPa , 2.3 kgf/cm2)
Spare Tire Pressure:
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