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Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)
System
The Exhaust Gas Recirculation(EGR) system takes some of the
exhaust gas and routes it back into
the intake manifold. Adding
exhaust gas to the air/fuel mixture
reduces the amount of NOx
produced when the fuel is burned.
Three-Way Catalytic Converter
The Three-Way Catalytic
Converter is in the exhaust system. Through chemical
reactions, it converts HC, CO, and
NOx in the engine's exhaust to
carbon dioxide (CO 2), dinitrogen
(N 2), and water vapor.
Replacement Parts
The emissions control systems aredesigned and certified to work
together in reducing emissions to
levels that comply with the Clean Air Act. To make sure the
emissions remain low, you should use only new Genuine Honda
replacement parts or their
equivalent for repairs. Using lower quality parts may increasethe emissions from your vehicle.
The emissions control systems are
covered by warranties separate
from the rest of your vehicle.
Read your warranty manual for more information.
DO
T Tir e
Qualit y Gradin g
The tires on your vehicle meet all U.S. Federal Safety
Requirements. All tires are also
graded for treadwear, traction, and
temperature performanceaccording to Department of
Transportation (DOT) standards.
The following explains these
gradings.
Unifor m Tir e Qualit y
Gradin g
Quality grades can be found
where applicable on the tire
sidewall between the tread
shoulder and the maximum
section width. For example:
Treadwea r 20 0
Tractio n A A
Temperatur e A
Owne r Assistanc e
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Automatic Transmission .... 74
Capacity, Fluid .......... 233
Driving Pattern Selector . . 79
Fluid Temperature Indicator 68
Oil Temperature Indicator . . 68Shift Lever Position Indicator ....... 74
Shift Lock ............. 76
Transfer Control, 4WD .... 79
Beverage Holder .......... 109
Body Repair .............. 221
Brakes
Anti-Lock Brake System . . 155
Brake System Indicator .... 59
Break-in ............... 154
Fluid .................. 215
Parking ................. 84
Power ................. 157
Wear Indicators ......... 158
Break-in, New Vehicle ...... 154
Brightness Control, Instrument
Panel. See Illumination Control
Brights, Headlights ......... 60
Bulb Replacement
Specifications ............ 239
Cables, Jump Starting with . . 180
Capacity Charts ........... 231
Carbon Monoxide Hazard ... 44
Care and Maintenance ...... 191
Cargo
Loading ............... 229
Carrying ................ 171
Cassette Player Care .................. 137
Operation .............. 124
Catalytic Converter,
Three-Way .............. 168
CAUTION, Explanation of .... iv
CD Change
r .............. 127
Certification Label ........ 230
Chains, Tire .............. 164
Battery .................. 194
Charging System Indicator . 60
Jump Starting ........... 180
Maintenance ........... 194Specifications .......... 234
Before Driving ............ 152
Belts, Seat ................ 6 Additional Information ... 38
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Starting the Engine ......... 153
With a Dead Battery ..... 180
Steam Coming From Engine . 186
Steering Column
Ignition Lock Switch ....... 97
Steering Wheel
Adjustment ............ 111
Anti-Theft Column Lock ... 98
Stereo Sound System ...
121, 129
Sun Visor ................ 110
Supplemental Restraint System .......... 7
Additional Information ..... 40
Additional
Safety Precautions ........ 43
Components ............. 40
Hazards .............. 4, 8
How the Airbag Works ... 41 How the SRS
Indicator Light Works ... 42
Service ................ 43
Tachometer ................ 56
Tailgate Operation ......... 104
Tape Player............... 124
Technical Descriptions, Emission Control Systems . . 245
Temperature Gauge ......... 58
Three-Way Catalytic Converter ....... 168
Tilt Steering Wheel ........ 111
Time, Setting the .......... 149
Tire Chains ............... 164
Tires .................... 159
Air Pressure ....
160, 194, 235
Checking Wear ......... 161
DOT Tire Quality Grading 247
How to Change a Flat .... 182
Inflation .......
160, 167, 194
Inspection ............. 161
Replacing .............. 162
Rotation ............... 162
Snow ................. 164 Spare ................. 185
Specifications .......... 235
Wear Indicators ......... 161
Tire Wrench .............. 184
Tools, Tire Changing ....... 184
Towing .................. 187 Emergency Wrecker(Tow Truck) .......... 188
Trailer ................ 174