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Maintenanc
e Schedul e
Check oil and coolant level, at each fuel stop. Under severe driving conditions, service these items more often.
* 1 Using SAE 10W-40 oil, or any viscosity other than those recommended, may reduce engine life and affect the warranty.
* 2 This service is recommended only.
Inspec
t monthly :
— These fluids: brake, clutch, PIS, battery, ATF, windshield washer
— Tire pressure
Car e an d Maintenanc e
R — Replace L — Lube I — Inspect After inspection, clean, adjust, repair or replace if necessary.
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Owne
r Safet y Check s
Promptly take any safety
problems to your Honda dealer for service advice.
Parkin g brak e — Park on a fairly
steep hill and hold the vehicle
with the parking brake only. This
checks its holding ability.
Starte r safet y switc h (automati c
transmission ) — Check the safety
switch by trying to start the
engine in each gear. The starter should work only with the shift
lever in the "P" (Park) or "N" (Neutral) position.
Starte r safet y switc h (manua l
transmission ) — To check the
safety switch, place the shift lever
in "Neutral," push the clutch
pedal halfway and try to start the engine. The starter should not
work. The starter should work only when the clutch pedal is fully
depressed.
Transmissio n shif t indicato r
(automati c transmission ) —
Check that the indicator points to
the gear chosen.
Steerin g — Be alert for any
changes in steering action. An inspection or service is needed
when the steering wheel is harder
to turn or has too much free play,
or if there are unusual sounds when turning or parking.
Whee l alignment , balanc e an d
tire s — Uneven or abnormal tire
wear, or pulling to the right or left
on a straight and level road may show the need for a wheel
alignment. A vibration of the
steering wheel or seat at normal
highway speeds means wheel balancing is needed. Check tire
pressures (including the spare) at
least monthly and whenever the
vehicle is serviced (see page 159).
Brake s — Watch for the
"BRAKE" light coming on. Other signs of possible brake trouble are
such things as repeated pulling to
one side when braking, unusual sounds when braking or between
brake applications, or increased
brake pedal travel. If you note one
of these conditions, have the system checked at once and
repaired if needed.
Car e an d Maintenanc e
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Spar
k Plug s
Replace the spark plugs with the
type specified in the "Technical
Data" section.
Clutc h
Check the clutch play at the pedal.
Lubricate the clutch pedal bushing and clevis pin, at the intervalsshown in the Maintenance
Schedule, with water-resistant
chassis lubricant. If you hear a squeaking noise coming from the
area of the bushing or clevis pin at
the clutch pedal arm when the
clutch pedal is depressed,
lubricate it with water-resistant EP
chassis grease.
Check the fluid level in the clutch
reservoir at the interval shown in
the Maintenance Schedule. If the fluid is low in the reservoir, it
should be filled to the
maximum
level lin
e with DOT-3 or DOT-4
fluid.
Flui d o r Lubrican t Level s
Check the fluid or lubricant level in the brake master cylinder,
clutch master cylinder, power steering reservoir, rear axle,
engine and transmission, windshield washer reservoir and
engine coolant at specified
intervals.
Powe
r Steerin g
Check the fluid level in the power steering fluid reservoir as
recommended in the Maintenance Schedule. The fluid level should
be between the "MIN" and "MAX" marks on the reservoir.
Use only automatic transmission
fluid labeled DEXRON III.
Car e an d Maintenanc e
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Inde
x
ABS. See Anti-Lock Brake
System
Accessories, Installation .... 169
ACCESSORY
(Ignition Key Position) ...... 97
Accessory Power Outlets ..... 113
Adding AutomaticTransmission Fluid .... 212
Brake Fluid ............ 215
Clutch Fluid ............ 219
Engine Oil ............ 208
Manual Transmission Fluid .... 211
Power Steering Fluid ..... 219
Radiator Coolant ........ 214
Windshield Washer Fluid ..
194
Adjustments
Head
Restraints .......... 12
Mirrors
Exterior ............ 101Interior ............. 101
Power. ............. 101
Seat-Backs .......... 11,
89
Reclining the Rear ...... 93
Seats, Front ......... 10,
89
Steering Wheel ..... 15,
111
Adults, Protecting ........... 10
Airbags (SRS) ............. 7
Serious Risk to Children .... 19
Air Cleaner Filter ......
166, 210
Air Conditioning
Maintenance ........... 217
Usage ................. 116
Air Filter. See Air Cleaner Filter
Air Outlets (Vents) ......... 120
Air Pressure, Tires ......... 235
Alcohol and Driving ........ 4
Alcohol in Gasoline ........ 196
Alternator Belt. See Drive Belts
Antifreeze ................ 213
Anti-Lock Brake System
Indicator Lights .......... 65
Operation .............. 155
Anti-Theft Steering Column Lock ..... 98
System .................
..... 148
Appearance Care. See Cleaning
Ashtray .................. 112
Assist Grip ..............
111
Audio System ............. 121
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Change Oil
How to ................ 208
When ......... 200, 201, 207
Changing a Flat Tire ....... 182 Lifting Points ........... 183
Changing Engine Coolant .. . 214
Charging System Indicator ... 60
Check Engine Light ......... 61
Checking Battery Condition ....... 194
Brake Fluid ............ 219
Clutch Fluid ............ 219
Engine Belts ............ 218
Engine Coolant ..... 213, 214
Engine Oil ............ 209 5-Speed Manual Transmission Fluid .... 211
Fuses .............
189, 236
Power Steering Fluid .....
219
Radiator Coolan
t ....... 213
Shift-on-the-Fly
System Fluid .......... 216
Tire Pressure ........... 194
Windshield Wipers ..... 205
Checklist, Before Driving ... 152
Children, Protecting .......... 18
Child-Safe Door Locks .... 101
Child Seats, General Guidelines ......... 21
Cigarette Lighter .......... 112
Circuit Breaker, Checking the 104
Cleaner, Air ............. 210
Cleaning Exterior ............... 220
Interior ................ 222Seat Belts .............. 225
Vinyl ................. 225 Clock, Setting the .......... 149
Clutch Fluid .............. 219
CO in the Exhaust ......
44, 245
Consumer Information ...... 242 Control Locations .......... 54
Controls, Instruments and .... 53
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Hazard Warning .......... 74
Headlights ............. 70
Illumination Control ..... 71
Rear Window Defogger .... 72
Steering Wheel Adjustment 111
Turn Signals ............. 73
Windshield Wiper/Washer . 68
Rear Window Wiper/
Washer ............. 72
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Emergency, In Case of ...... 179
Charging System Indicator . 60Check Engine Light ....... 61
Checking the Fuses ...... 189
Engine Overheating ...... 186 Jump Starting ........... 180
Malfunction Indicator Lamp 61Oil Pressure Indicator ..... 62
Emissions Controls ........ 245
Engine
Belts .................. 218
Break-in ............... 154
Check Light ............. 61Coolant Temperature Gauge 58
Identification Number .... 228
Malfunction Indicator Lamp 61 Oil
Capacity ............. 231
Recommendation ...... 194
Oil Pressure Indicator ..... 62 Overheating ............ 186
Specifications .......... 231
Starting ............... 153
Ethanol in Gasoline ........ 197
Evaporative
Emission Controls ........ 246
Exhaust Fumes ............ 44
Expectant Mothers,
Use of Seat Belts by ...... 16
Exterior, Cleaning the ...... 220
Fabric, Cleaning.
See Interior Cleaning
Fan Control Lever ......... 117
Features,
Comfort and Convenience . . 115
Filling the Fuel Tank ....... 193 Filters
Air .................. 210
Oil .................. 208
5-Speed Manual Transmission Checking Fluid Level ... 211Shifting ................ 81
Flashers, Hazard Warning ....
74
Flat Tire
, Changing a ....... 182
Fluids Automatic Transmission . .
212
Capacity ............
. 233
Brake ................. 215
Clutch ................ 219
5-Speed Manual Transmission .......... 211
Capacity ............. 233
Power Steering .......... 219
Windshield Washer ...... 69
FM Stereo
Radio Reception ........ 132