2001 HONDA ACCORD engine

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Capacities Chart . 326
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 49
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Carrying Cargo . 188
Cassette Player
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Care . 151
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Operation . 130, 148
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Changer . 133, 165
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CD Player . 142
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Certif ication Label . 324
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Chains . 273
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Changing a Flat Tire . 297
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Changing Engine Coolant . 241
Changing Oil
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How to . 235
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When to . 224
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Charging System Indicator . 54, 310
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 192
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Childproof Door Locks . 79
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Child Seats . 27
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Tether Anchorage Points . 38
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Cleaner, Air . 253
Cleaning
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Aluminum Wheels . 289 ...................................
Carpeting . 290
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Exterior . 288
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Fabric . 291
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Interior . 290
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Seat Belts . 292
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Vinyl . 291
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Window . 292
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Climate Control System . 117
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Clock, Setting the . 102
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Clutch Fluid . 252
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CO in the Exhaust . 333
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Coin Box . 103
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 194
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Compact Spare . 296
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Console Compartment . 103
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Consumer Inf ormation . 340
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Controls, Instruments and . 51
Coolant
........................................
Adding . 239
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Checking . 184
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Proper Solution . 239
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Temperature Gauge . 59
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Corrosion Protection . 293
Crankcase Emissions Control
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System . 333
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Cruise Control Operation . 68 ..........
Customer Relations Of f ice . 340
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard . 52
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Daytime Running Lights . 63
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 344
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 64
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Dimensions . 328
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Dimming the Headlights . 62
Dipstick
.
Automatic Transmission . 247, 248
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Engine Oil . 182
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Directional Signals . 64
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 203
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Disposal of Used Oil . 238
Doors
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Locking and Unlocking . 74
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Power Door Locks . 75
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 329
Downshif ting, 5-speed Manual
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Transmission . 195
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Drive Belts . 266
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
Index
C
D
II

CONT INUED
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Driving . 191
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Economy . 185
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In Bad Weather . 209
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In Foreign Countries . 332
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Economy, Fuel . 185
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Emergencies on the Road . 295
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Battery, Jump Starting . 304
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Brake System Indicator . 313
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Changing a Flat Tire . 297
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Charging System Indicator . 310
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Checking the Fuses . 316
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 309
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 311
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Manually Closing Moonroof . 314
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Overheated Engine . 307
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Emergency Brake . 101
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Emergency Flashers . 66
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Emergency Towing . 320
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Emissions Controls . 333 Engine
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Belts . 266
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 59 Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp . 55, 311
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 54, 309
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 234
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Overheating . 307
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Specif ications . 327
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Speed Limiter . 176, 200
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Starting . 193
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Engine Speed Limiter . 196, 200
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Ethanol in Gasoline . 331
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 333
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Exhaust Fumes . 49
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
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Belts by . 17
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Exterior, Cleaning the . 290
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Fabric, Cleaning . 291
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Fan, Interior . 110
Features, Comfort and
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Convenience . 109
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 178
Filter
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Air Conditioning . 266
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Oil . 234 5-speed Manual Transmission
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Checking Fluid Level . 249
5-speed Manual Transmission ................................
Shif ting the . 195
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 66
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 297
Fluids
.
Automatic Transmission . 247, 248
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Brake . 251
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Clutch . 252
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Manual Transmission . 249
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Power Steering . 252
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Windshield Washer . 246
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception . 158
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Folding Rear Seat . 92
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Foreign Countries, Driving in . 332
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Four-way Flashers . 66
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Fuel . 178
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Fill Door and Cap . 178
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Gauge . 58
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Octane Requirement . 178
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Oxygenated . 331
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Tank, Filling the . 178
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Fuses, Checking the . 316
Index
E
F
III

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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 278
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 66 ........................................
Headlights . 62
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Aiming . 276
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Automatic Lighting Off . 63
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Daytime Running Lights . 63
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Lights On Indicator . 53
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Low Beams, Turning on . 62
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Reminder Chime . 62
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 278
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Turning on . 62
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Head Restraints . 92
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Heating and Cooling . 110
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High Altitude, Starting at . 194
HomeLink Universal
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Transmitter . 83
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Hood, Opening the . 180
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Hydraulic Clutch . 252
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Hydroplaning . 210
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Keys . 71
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 326
Ignition
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Keys . 71
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Switch . 73
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Timing Control System . 336
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Immobilizer System . 72 .........
Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 53
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Inf ant Restraint . 28
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Inf ant Seats . 28
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Tether Anchorage Points . 39
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 268
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Inside Mirror . 98
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Inspection, Tire . 270
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Instrument Panel . 53
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 63
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Interior Cleaning . 290
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Interior Lights . 106
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Introduction . i
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Jacking up the Car . 209
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Jack, Tire . 298
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Jump Starting . 304
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 185
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Gasohol . 331
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Gasoline . 178
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Gauge . 58
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Octane Requirement . 178
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Tank, Filling the . 178
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Gas Station Procedures . 178
Gauges
...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 59
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Fuel . 59
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Speedometer . 58
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Tachometer . 58
Gearshif t Lever Positions
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Automatic Transmission . 197
5-speed Manual
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Transmission . 195
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Glass Cleaning . 292
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Glove Box . 82
Index
G H I J K
IV

CONT INUED
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Panel Brightness Control . 63
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Park Gear Position . 198
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Parking . 202
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Label, Certif ication . 324
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Lane Change, Signaling . 64
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 40
Lights
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Bulb Replacement . 278
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Indicator . 53
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Parking . 62
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Turn Signal . 64
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 73
Locks
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Anti-thef t Steering Column . 73
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Fuel Fill Door . 178
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Glove Box . 82
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Power Door . 75
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Trunk . 80
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Low Coolant Level . 184
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Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 195
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 52, 309
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 326
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Luggage . 188 ..................................
Maintenance . 219
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 231
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Record . 229
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Required Indicator . 60
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Saf ety . 220
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Schedule . 224-228
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 55, 311
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Manual Transmission . 195
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 249
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Meters, Gauges . 57
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Methanol in Gasoline . 331
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Mirrors, Adjusting . 100
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Moonroof . 88
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Closing Manually . 314
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Operation . 98
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Neutral Gear Position . 198
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New Vehicle Break-in . 178
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Normal Shif t Speeds . 196
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NOTICE, Explanation of . ii
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Numbers, Identif ication . 324 ...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 178
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Odometer . 58
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Odometer, Trip . 59
Oil
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Change, How to . 235
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Change, When to . 224
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Checking Engine . 182
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Pressure Indicator . 54, 309
Selecting Proper Viscosity
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Chart . 235
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 74
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Operation in Foreign Countries . 332
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Outside Mirrors . 99
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Overheating, Engine . 306
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 231
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Oxygenated Fuel . 331
Index
LM
N O P
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Radiator Overheating . 309
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Radio/Cassette Sound System . 125
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 281
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Rear Seat Armrest . 94
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Rear Seat, Folding . 93
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Rear View Mirror . 99
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Rear Window Def ogger . 66 .........
Reclining the Seat Backs . 88, 91
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Recommended Shif t Speeds . 196
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Reminder Lights . 53
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Remote Transmitter . 75
Replacement Inf ormation
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Air Cleaner Element . 253
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Coolant . 241
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Engine Oil and Filter . 235
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Fuses . 318
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Light Bulbs . 278
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Schedule . 224
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Spark Plugs . 256, 258
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Tires . 271
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Wiper Blades . 263
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a
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Crash . 42
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Reserve Tank, Coolant . 184
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Restraint, Child . 19
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Reverse Gear Position . 198
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Rotation, Tire . 271
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Parking Brake . 101
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Parking Lights . 63
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 335
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PGM-FI System . 334
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Polishing and Waxing . 289
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Pre-Drive Saf ety Checklist . 11
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 17
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Protecting Adults . 12
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Additional Safety Precautions . 18
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 17
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Protecting Children . 19
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Protecting Inf ants . 28
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Protecting Larger Children . 34
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Protecting Small Children . 31
Using Child Seats with
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Tethers . 37
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Saf ety Belts . 8
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 344 .................................
Saf ety Features . 7
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Airbags . 9
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Door Locks . 10
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Head Restraints . 10
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Seat Belts . 8
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Seats & Seat-Backs . 10
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 50
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Saf ety Messages . ii
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Seat Belts . 8
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Additional Information . 40
Automatic Seat Belt
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Tensioners . 41
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Cleaning . 292
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 40
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Maintenance . 42
Reminder Light and
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Beeper . 40, 54
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System Components . 40
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Use During Pregnancy . 17
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Seats, Adjusting the . 88
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Security System . 175
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Serial Number . 324
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Service Intervals . 224
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Service Manual . 345
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Service Station Procedures . 178
Index
R
S
VI

CONT INUED
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Setting the Clock . 101
The 5-speed Manual .........................
Transmission . 195
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 197
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Shif t Lock Release . 200
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Side Airbags . 45
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 45
How The Side Airbag Indicator
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Light Works . 46
Side Marker Lights, Bulb ..............................
Replacement . 279
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Signaling Turns . 64
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Snow Tires . 273
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Solvent-type Cleaners . 288
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Sound System . 125, 153
Spare Tire
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Inf lating . 297
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Specif ications . 330
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Spark Plugs, Replacing . 256, 258
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Specif ications Charts . 328
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Speed Control . 68
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Speed Limiter . 196, 200
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Speedometer . 58
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 43
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Additional Safety Precautions . 23
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How Your Airbags Work . 43, 45 How Your SRS Indicator
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Works . 43
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SRS Components . 43
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SRS Service . 48
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SRS Indicator . 43, 55
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 74
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Starting the Engine . 193
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude . 194
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With a Dead Battery . 306
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 308
Steering Wheel
..................................
Adjustment . 67
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 73
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Stereo Sound System . 125, 153
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Storing Your Car . 287
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Sun Visor . 105
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Sunglasses Holder . 106
Supplemental Restraint System
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Servicing . 48
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SRS Indicator . 43, 55
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System Components . 43
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Synthetic Oil . 235 .....................................
Tachometer . 58
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 281
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 295
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Tape Player . 130, 160
Technical Descriptions
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 329
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Emissions Control Systems . 332
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Oxygenated Fuels . 331
Three Way Catalytic
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Converter . 335
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Temperature Gauge . 59
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Tether Attachment Points . 37
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 335
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Time, Setting the . 101
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Timing Belt . 267
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Tire Chains . 273
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 297
Index
T
VII

Service Inf ormat ion Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:Tire Pressure (measured cold):
5-speed Manual Transmission Fluid:
Power Steering Fluid:
Brake Fluid:
Automatic Transmission Fluid:
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 86 or higher.
29 psi (200 kPa , 2.0 kgf/cm
)
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm
)
Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an API service
SG, SH or SJ, SAE 10W-30 or
10W-40 motor oil as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
Capacity:
2.0 US qt (1.9
, 1.7 Imp qt)
Genuine Honda Power Steering
Fluid preferred, or another brand
of power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ).
Genuine Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid
preferred, or a DOT 3 or DOT 4
brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
4.5 US qt (4.3
, 3.8 Imp qt)
4.6 US qt (4.4
, 3.9 Imp qt)
Genuine Honda ATF-Z1
(Automatic Transmission Fluid)
preferred, or a DEXRON
III ATF
as a temporary replacement (see
pages and ). DX
LX, EX, LX V-6, EX V-6
4-cylinder models
6-cylinder models 249
252 251
235
248
247
17.12 US gal (64.8
, 14.26 Imp gal)