Safety Labels
These labels are in the locations
shown.
They warn you of potential
hazards that could cause serious
injury. Read these labels carefully.
If a label comes off or becomes hard
to read, contact your Honda dealer
for a replacement.
DASHBOARD U.S. models only
A WARNING
Children Can Be KILLED or INJURED by Passenger Air Bag Male sure all ctilcran use aeatbalts or~ild seata
40 Driver and Passenger Safety
SUN VISOR
U.S. models
Canadian models
SEAT BELT TENSIONER
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BATTERY
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)@ ~~~'-------=::_'7=~i-Y~~----I This vehlclf Is equipped with driver and front seal passenger airbags All S RS electrical wir1ng and con 1ecto rs ore co I or ed ~ell ow. Tamoering wit~, disconnecting or using e I ec ~~ i ca I test equIpment on the S R S wl rln g can maXe the syslem inoperatiH or cause Hcidentat firing of th inflator A WARNING The alrbag Inflator Is uplosive and, II a c c ide r.t a II y de p I o ~ e d, can serious I y h urI 'IOU Fc',lcw Service Manual instructions caretulll'·
This section explains why it is
important to keep your car well
maintained and to follow basic
maintenance safety precautions.
This section also includes
Maintenance Schedules for normal
driving and severe driving conditions,
a Maintenance Record, and instruc
tions for simple maintenance tasks
you may want to take care of
yourself.
If you have the skills and tools to per
form more complex maintenance
tasks on your Honda, you may want
to purchase
the Service Manual. See
page 259 for information on how to
obtain a copy,
or see your Honda
dealer. Maintenance
Safety .......................
144
Important
Safety Precautions .. 145
Maintenance Schedule .................. 146
Required Maintenance Record
.... 153
Owner Maintenance Checks ........ 155
Fluid Locations ............................... 156
Engine Oil ....................................... 157
Adding Oil... ................................ 157
Recommended Oil ..................... 157
Synthetic
Oil ............................... 158
Additives ..................................... 158
Changing the Oil and Filter.. .... 159
Cooling System .............................. 161
Adding Engine Coolant ............. 161
Replacing Engine Coolant ........ 163
Windshield Washers ..................... 167
6-speed Manual Transmission
Fluid ............................................
168
Differential Fluid ........................... 169
Brake and Clutch Fluid ................. 170
Brake Fluid ................................. 170
Brake System ............................. 170
Clutch System ............................ 171
Air Cleaner Element.. .................... 172
Hood Latch ..................................... 174
Maintenance
Spark Plugs ..................................... 174
Replacement ............................... 17 4
Specifications ............................. 176
Battery ............................................
177
Wiper Blades .................................. 180
Air Conditioning System ............... 182
Air Conditioning Filter, ................. 183
Drive Belt ........................................ 184
Tires ................................................ 185
Inflation ....................................... 185
Inspection ................................... 187
Maintenance ............................... 188
Tire Rotation .............................. 188
Tire Wear .................................... 188
Replacing Tires and Wheels .... 189
Wheels and Tires ....................... 190
Winter Driving ........................... 190
Snow
Tires .............................. 191
Tire Chains ............................. 191
Lights .............................................. 192
Replacing Bulbs ......................... 194
Storing Your Car ............................ 202
Maintenance 143
