Technica
l Informatio n
The diagrams in this section give you the dimensions and capacities ofyour Honda, and the locations of theidentification numbers. The expla-
nations of several electronic and
mechanical systems on your Honda are for the more technically-oriented
owner. Identification Numbers................. 262
Specifications................................. 264
DOT Tire Quality Grading........... 266 Treadwear.................................. 266
Traction....................................... 266
Temperature.............................. 26
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Oxygenated Fuels.......................... 268
Driving i
n Foreign Countries....... 269
Emissions Controls........................ 270 The Clean Air Act...................... 270Crankcase Emissions Control System..................................... 270
Evaporative Emissions Control
System.....................................270
Exhaust Emissions Controls.... 271 PGM-FI System..................... 271
Ignition Timing Control
System.................................271
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System.................... 271
Three Way Catalytic Converter............................ 271
Replacement Parts..................... 271
Three Way Catalytic Converter... 272
Technical Informatio n
Specifications
* 1 : Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine.
Reserve tank capacity:
0.16 US gal (0.6 l , 0.13 Imp gal)
*2: Type SH
*3 : Except Type SH
*4 : Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
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Shift Lock Release......................... 151
Side Marker Lights, Bulb
Replacement in.......................... 217
Signaling Turns................................
63
Snow Tires...................................... 210
Solvent-type Cleaners....................
228
Sound System................................. 106
Spare Tire Inflating....................................... 236
Specifications............................. 265
Spark Plugs, Replacing................. 196
Specifications Charts ...........
264, 265
Speed Control................................... 67
Speedometer....................................
58
SRS, Additional Information........... 45 Additional Safety Precautions.... 48How the SRS Indicator Light
Works........................................ 47
HowYour Airbags Work............ 45
SRS Components......................... 45
SRS Service................................... 4
7
SRS Indicator.............................. 47, 55
START
(Ignition Key Position)..... 73
Starting the Engine........................ 141
In Cold Weather at HighAltitude................................... 141 With a Dead Battery................. 244
Steam Coming from Engine......... 246
Steering Wheel Adjustment................................... 66
Anti-theft Column Lock.............. 73
Stereo Sound System.................... 106
Storing Your Car............................ 225
Supplemental Restraint System..... 45
Servicing....................................... 47
SRS Indicator......................... 47, 55
Synthetic Oil................................... 182
Tachometer...................................... 58
Taillights, Changing Bulbs in....... 219
Taking Care of the
Unexpected................................ 235
Tape Player..................................... 119
Technical Descriptions
Emission Control Systems........ 270
Three Way Catalytic
Converter................................ 272
Temperature Gauge........................ 59
Tether Attachment Points.............. 40
Three Way Catalytic Converter... 272
Time, Setting the............................. 90
Timing Belt..................................... 204
Tire Chains..................................... 210
Tire, How to Change a Flat.......... 237
Tires................................................ 205
Air Pressure............................... 205Checking Wear.......................... 206
Compact Spare........................... 236
DOT Tire Quality Grading....... 266
Inflation....................................... 205
Inspection................................... 206
Maintenance............................... 207
Replacing.................................... 208
Rotating....................................... 208
Snow............................................ 210
Specifications............................. 265
Tire Chains................................. 210
Winter Driving........................... 209
Tools,Tire Changing.................... 237
Towing
ATrailer...................................... 160
Emergency................................. 258
