Engin
e Oi l
5. Put a new washer on the drain bolt,
then reinstall the drain bolt.
Tighten it to: 3 3 Ibf .
f t (4 4 N .
m , 4. 5 kgf .
m )
6. Refill the engine with the recom-
mended oil.
Engine oil change capacity
(including filter):
(SE, LS, GS)
4.
0 U S q t (3. 8
, 3.3 Im p qt )
(GS-R,Type-R)
4.
2 U S q t (4. 0
, 3.5 Im p qt ) 7. Replace the engine oil fill cap.
Start the engine. The oil pressure
indicator 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.
Maintenance
NOTIC
E
Specification
s
Technica l Informatio n
*
1 : Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine.
Reserve tank capacity:0.16 US gal (0.6 ,0.13 Imp gal)
*
2
:
SE, LS,
GS
* 3 : GS-R,Type-R
* 4 : Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
*
1 : SE, LS, GS, GS-R
* 2 : Type-R
* 1 : SE, LS, GS
* 2 : GS-R, Type-R
* 3 : GS-R
* 4 : Type-R
page 189.
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Accessories and Modifications.... 130 Accessories................................. 130
Additional Safety Precaution.... 131Modifications............................. 131
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Position)........................................ 74
Adding Automatic Transmission Fluid........................................ 182
Brake Fluid................................. 184
Clutch Fluid................................ 184
Engine Coolant........................... 176
Engine Oil................................... 171
Manual Transmission Fluid..... 183
Power Steering Fluid................. 185
Windshield Washer Fluid......... 181
Additional Information About
Your Seat Belts........................ 42
Lap/Shoulder Belt....................... 42
Seat Belt Maintenance................ 43
Seat Belt System Components... 42
Additional Information About
Your SRS................................... 45
Additional Safety Precautions.... 48
How Your Airbags Work............ 45
How the SRS Indicator Light
Works........................................ 47
SRS Components......................... 45
Additives, Engine Oil..................... 173
Adjustments
Headlights.................................. 205
Head Restraints........................... 82
Mirrors.......................................... 86
Seats.............................................. 79
Steering Wheel............................ 66
Airbag (SRS)...............................
9, 45
Air Cleaner Element...................... 186
Air Conditioning System................. 94
Maintenance............................... 194
Usage............................................. 94
Air Outlets (Vents).......................... 96
Air Pressure, Tires........................ 196
Alcohol in Gasoline........................ 254
Antifreeze....................................... 176
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
Indicator Light..................... 55, 148Operation.................................... 146
Anti-theft Steering Column
Lock............................................... 74
Appearance Care........................... 215 Ashtrays............................................ 91
Audio System................................. 102
Automatic Speed Control................ 67
Automatic Transmission............... 140
Capacity, Fluid........................... 251
Checking Fluid Level................ 182
Shifting........................................ 140
Shift Lever Position Indicator.. 140
Shift Lever Positions................. 140
Shift Lock Release..................... 143
Battery Charging SystemIndicator............................ 54, 236
Jump Starting............................. 231 Maintenance............................... 189
Specifications............................. 251
Before Driving............................... 121
Belts, Seat..................................... 8, 42
Beverage Holder.............................. 89
Body Repair.................................... 221
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Winter Driving........................... 201
Tools, Tire Changing.................... 225
Towing A Trailer...................................... 151
Emergency................................. 245
Transmission
Checking Fluid Level,Automatic............................... 182
Checking Fluid Level, Manual.................................... 183
Fluid Selection............................ 182
Identification Number............... 249
Shifting the Automatic.............. 140
Shifting the Manual................... 138
Treadwear..................................... 252
Trip Meter........................................ 58
Turn Signals..................................... 63
Underside, Cleaning...................... 220
Unexpected, Taking Care
of the........................................... 223
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..... 252
Unleaded Gasoline......................... 123
Upholstery Cleaning...................... 218
Used Oil, How to Dispose of........ 175
Warning Beepers
Headlights on............................... 62
Key in Ignition.............................. 74
Seat Belts................................ 42, 54
WARNING, Explanation of..............
ii
Warning Labels
, Location of.......... 50
Warranty Coverages*................... 262
Washer, Windshield
Checking the Fluid Level......... 181
Operation...................................... 64
Washing.......................................... 216
Waxing and Polishing................... 217
Wheels
Adjusting the Steering................ 66
Alignment and Balance............. 198
Cleaning Aluminum Alloys....... 217
Compact Spare........................... 224
Wrench....................................... 226
Windows
Cleaning...................................... 219
Operating the Power................... 84
Rear, Defogger............................ 65
Windshield
Cleaning........................................ 64
Defroster.................................... 100
Wipers, Windshield
Changing Blades........................ 192
Operation...................................... 64
Worn Tires..................................... 197
Wrecker, Emergency Towing...... 245
* : U.S. and Canada only
Vehicle Capacity Load.................. 133
Vehicle Dimensions....................... 250
Vehicle Identification Number..... 248
Vehicle Storage.............................. 214
Ventilation......................................... 97
VIN.................................................. 248
Vinyl Cleaning................................ 218
Viscosity, Oil................................... 172
Servic
e Informatio n Summar y
Gasoline :
(SE,
LS,
GS) Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 86 or higher.
(GS-R, Type-R)
Premium unleaded gasoline,
pump octane number of 91 or
higher.
Fue l Tan k Capacity :
13.2 US gal (50 l ,11.0 Imp gal)
Recommende d Engin e Oil :
API Service SJ "Energy Conserving" oil, SAE 5W-30
viscosity (see page 171).
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
(SE,
LS,
GS)4.0 US qt (3.8 l ,3.3 Imp qt)
(GS-R, Type-R)
4.2 US qt (4.0 l ,3.5 Imp qt) Automati
c Transmissio n Fluid :
Honda Premium Formula
Automatic Transmission Fluid
preferred, or a DEXRON ®
III ATF
as a temporary replacement (see page 182).
5-spee d Manua l Transmissio n
Fluid :
Honda Manual Transmission Fluid preferred, or an API service
SG, SH or SJ, SAE 10W-30 or
10W-40 motor oil as a temporary
replacement (see page 183).
Capacity (including differential):
(SE,
LS,
GS,
GS-R)
2.3 US qt (2.2 l ,1.9 lmp qt)
(Type-R)
2.2 US qt (2.1 l , 1.8 lmp qt) Powe
r Steerin g Fluid :
Genuine Honda Power Steering Fluid preferred, or another brand
of power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page 185).
Brak e Fluid :
Genuine Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid
preferred, or a DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page 184).
Tir e Pressur e (measure d cold) :
(SE)
Front/Rear:
29 psi (200 kPa , 2.0 kgf/cm2)
(LS, GS, GS-R, Type-R)
Front:
35 psi (240 kPa , 2.4 kgf/cm2)
Rear:
33 psi (230 kPa , 2.3 kgf/cm2)