Check the level in the windshield
washer reservoir at least monthly
during normal usage. In bad weather,
when you use the washers often,
check the level every time you stop
for fuel.
The windshield washer reservoir is
located
in the rear of the engine
compartment on the passenger's side. Check
the reservoir's fluid level by
removing the cap and looking at the
level gauge attached to the cap.
Windshield Washers
Fill the reservoir with a good-quality
windshield washer fluid. This
increases the cleaning capability and
prevents freezing
in cold weather.
When you refill the reservoir, clean
the edges of
the windshield wiper
blades with windshield washer fluid
on a clean cloth. This will help to
condition
the blade edges.
NOTICE
Do not use engine antifreeze or a
vinegar/water solution
in the
windshield washer reservoir.
Antifreeze can damage your car's paint,
while a vinegar/water solution can
damage the windshield washer pump.
Use only commercially-available
windshield washer fluid.
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Exhaust Emissions Controls
The exhaust emissions controls
include four systems:
PGM-FI,
Ignition Timing Control, Secondary
Air Injection System and
Three Way
Catalytic Converter. These four
systems work together to control the
engine's combustion and minimize
the amount of
HC, CO, and NOx that
comes out the tailpipe.
The exhaust
emissions control systems are
separate from the crankcase and
evaporative emissions control
systems.
PGM-FI System
The PGM-FI System uses sequential
multiport fuel injection.
It has three subsystems: Air Intake,
Engine
Control, and Fuel Control.
The Engine Control Module (ECM)
uses various sensors to determine
how much air is going into the
engine.
It then controls how much
fuel to inject under all operating
conditions.
Ignition Timing Control System
This system constantly adjusts the
ignition timing, reducing the amount
of
HC, CO and NOx produced.
Secondazy Air Injection System
During engine warm-up, air is
pumped into the exhaust to reduce
emissions when
the engine is cold.
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
(COz), dinitrogen
(Nz), and water vapor.
Emissions Controls
Replacement Parts
The emissions control systems are
designed and certified to work
to
gether 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 increase the
emissions from your car.
The emissions control systems are
covered by warranties separate from
the rest of your car. Read your
warranty manual for more informa
tion.
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