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drive under a
‘‘severe’’ condition, you should
f ollow the Normal Conditions
Maintenance Schedule.
Follow the Normal Conditions
Maintenance Schedule if the
severe driving conditions
specif ied in the Severe
Conditions Maintenance
Schedule do not apply.
Follow the Maintenance
Schedule f or Severe Conditions.
OCCASIONALLY
Maint enance U.S. Owners
Canadian Owners
224 Visually inspect the following items:
Service at the indicated
distance or time whichever
comes first.
miles x 1,000
km x 1,000
months
Replace every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months
Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop
Balancer belt applies to 4-cylinder models only.
See timing belt on page to determine need for replacement.
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last column, page .
Replace engine oil
Replace engine oil filter
Check engine oil and coolant
Replace air cleaner element
Inspect valve clearance
Replace spark plugs
Replace timing belt , balancer belt , and
inspect water pump
Inspect and adjust drive belts
Inspect idle speed
Replace engine coolant
Replace transmission fluid
Inspect front and rear brakes
Replace brake fluid
Check parking brake adjustment
Replace air conditioning filter
Rotate tires (Check tire inflation and condition
at least once per month)
Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots
Suspension components, driveshaft boots
Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Cooling system hoses and connections
Exhaust system, fuel lines and connections 152412
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Every 36 months609648
75
120
60 90
144
72 105168
84 120192
96
Every 120,000 miles (200,000 km) or 10 years, thereafter every 60,000 miles (100,000 km) or 60 months
Every 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 72 months
At 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 72 months thereafter every
90,000 miles (144,000 km) or 60 monthsAdjust only if noisy
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A, B, C
Canadian owners:
AB C D
Service at the indicated distance or time, whichever comes first. Do the items in as required for each distance/time interval. Follow this
schedule if the severe driving conditions described in the Severe Conditions Schedule on the next page do not apply.
Follow the schedule for Severe Conditions.
7,500 mi/12,000 km
15,000 mi/24,000 km/1 yr
22,500 mi/36,000 km
30,000 mi/48,000 km/2 yrs
37,500 mi/60,000 km
45,000 mi/72,000 km/3 yrs
52,500 mi/84,000 km
60,000 mi/96,000 km/4 yrs
67,500 mi/108,000 km
75,000 mi/120,000 km/5 yrs
82,500 mi/132,000 km
90,000 mi/144,000 km/6 yrs
97,500 mi/156,000 km
105,000 mi/168,000 km/7 yrs
112,500 mi/180,000 km
120,000 mi/192,000 km/8 yrs
At 120,000 mi/200,000 km/10
years, thereafter every 60,000
mi/100,000 km) or 60 months
Every 120,000 mi/192,000 km/72months
At 120,000 mi/192,000 km or 72
months, thereafter every 90,000
mi/144,000 km/or 60 months Do items in A.
Do items in A, B.
Do items in A.
DoitemsinA,B,C.
Do items in A.
Replace brake fluid. Do items in A, B, D.
Do items in A.
DoitemsinA,B,C.
Do items in A.
Do items in A, B.
Do items in A. Replace brake fluid. Do items in A, B, C, D.
Do items in A.
Replace timing belt, balancer belt , inspect
water pump. Inspect valve clearance. Check idle speed.
Replace spark plugs. Do items in A, B.
Do items in A.
DoitemsinA,B,C. Replace engine coolant
Replace manual transmission fluid
Replace automatic transmission fluid Replace engine oil.
Rotate tires (follow pattern on page ).
Replace engine oil filter.
Inspect front and rear brakes.
Check parking brake adjustment.
Inspect tie rod ends, steering gear box and boots.
Inspect suspension components.
Inspect driveshaft boots.
Inspect brake hoses and lines (including ABS).
Check all fluid levels, condition of fluids, and check
for leaks.
Inspect cooling system hoses and connections.
Inspect exhaust system.
Inspect fuel lines and connections.
Replace air cleaner element.
Inspect and adjust drive belts.
Replace air conditioning filter.
Replace brake fluid every 3 years.
(independent of mileage) 271
1 Balancer belt applies to 4-cylinder models only.
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last
column, page .
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Schedule f or Severe Conditions.
Follow the Severe Conditions
Maintenance Schedule if you
drive your vehicle
under one or more of the
f ollowing conditions:
Driving less than 5 miles (8
km) per trip or, in f reezing
temperatures, driving less
than 10 miles (16 km) per trip.
Driving in extremely hot
[over 90°F (32°C)] conditions.
Extensive idling or long
periods of stop-and-go driving.
Trailer towing, driving with a
car top carrier, or driving in
mountainous conditions.
Driving on muddy, dusty, or
de-iced roads.
MAINLY
Maint enance U.S. Owners
Canadian Owners
226 Visually inspect the following items:Replace every 3,750 miles (6,000 km) or 6 months
Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop
Service at the indicated
distance or time whichever
comes first.
miles x 1,000
km x 1,000
months
See air conditioning filter on page for replacement information under special driving conditions.
Balancer belt applies to 4-cylinder models only.
See timing belt on page to determine need for replacement.
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last column, page .
Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots
Suspension components, driveshaft boots
Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
All fluid levels and conditions of fluids
Cooling system hoses and connections
Exhaust system, fuel lines and connections
Lights and controls, vehicle underbody Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 6 months
Replace engine oil and oil filter
Check engine oil and coolant
Clean ( ) or replace ( ) air cleaner element
Use normal schedule except in dusty conditons
Inspect valve clearance
Replace spark plugs
Replace timing belt , balancer belt , and
inspect water pump
Inspect and adjust drive belts
Inspect idle speed
Replace engine coolant
Replace transmission fluid
Inspect front and rear brakes
Replace brake fluid
Check parking brake adjustment
Replace air conditioning filter
Lubricate all hinges, locks and latches
Rotate tires (Check tire inflation and condition
at least once per month) Rotate tires every 7,500 miles (12,000 km)
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120 60 105168
84 120192
96
90
144
72
At 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 36 months, thereafter every 30,000 mi, (48,000 km) or 24 months
At 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 36 months
Every 36 months
Adjust only if noisy
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Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions
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82,500 mi/132,000 km
86,250 mi/138,000 km
90,000 mi/144,000 km/6 yrs
93,750 mi/150,000 km
97,500 mi/156,000 km
101,250 mi/162,000 km
105,000 mi/168,000 km/7 yrs
108,750 mi/174,000 km
112,500 mi/180,000 km
116,250 mi/186,000 km
120,000 mi/192,000 km/8 yrs
At 120,000 mi/200,000 km/72
months, thereafter every
60,000 mi/100,000 km/60 mos
Every 60,000 mi/96,000 km/36mos
At 60,000 miles/96,000 km or
36 months, thereafter every
30,000 mi/48,000 km/24 mos Inspect brake hoses and lines (including ABS).
Check all fluid levels, condition of fluids, and check
for leaks.
Inspect cooling system hoses and connections.
Inspect exhaust system.
Inspect fuel lines and connections.
Check all lights.
Inspect the underbody.
Replace air cleaner element.
Inspect and adjust drive belts.
Replace air conditioning filter .
Replace brake fluid every 3 years.
(independent of mileage)
Do items in A, B.
Do items in A.
Replacebrakefluid.DoitemsinA,B,C,D,E.
Do items in A.
Do items in A, B.
Do items in A. Replace timing belt , balancer belt , and
inspect water pump. Inspect valve clearance. Check idle speed. Clean air cleaner element.
Replace spark plugs. Do items in A, B, C.
Do items in A.
Do items in A, B.
Do items in A.
Replace timing belt , balancer belt , and
inspect water pump. Do items in A, B, C, D.
Replace engine coolant
Replace manual transmission fluid
Replace automatic transmission fluid See air conditioning filter on page for replacement information
under special driving conditions.
Balancer belt applies to 4-cylinder models only.
See timing belt on page to determine need for replacement.
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last
column, page .
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Specif ications
T echnical Inf ormation
326 Dimensions
Weights
Capacities
Air Conditioning
Capacities 188.8 in (4,795 mm)
1.45 US gal (5.5
, 1.21 Imp gal)
1.43 US gal (5.4, 1.19 Imp gal)
1.85 US gal (7.0
, 1.54 Imp gal)
1.82 US gal (6.9, 1.52 Imp gal)
70.3 in (1,785 mm)
56.9 in (1,445 mm)
106.9 in (2,715 mm)
61.2 in (1,555 mm)
60.4 in (1,535 mm)
HFC-134a (R-134a)
25 27 oz (700 750 g) 4.5 US qt (4.3
, 3.8 Imp qt)
4.2 US qt (4.0
, 3.5 Imp qt)
5.9 US qt (5.6
, 4.9 Imp qt)
2.0 US qt (1.9
, 1.7 Imp qt)
2.1 US qt (2.0, 1.8 Imp qt)
2.6 US qt (2.5, 2.2 Imp qt)
6.4 US qt (6.1
, 5.4 Imp qt)
2.6 US qt (2.5
, 2.2 Imp qt)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine.
Reserve tank capacity: 0.16 US gal (0.6
, 0.13 Imp gal)
4.8 US qt (4.5
, 4.0 Imp qt)
57.3 in (1,455 mm)
1.48 US gal (5.6
, 1.23 Imp gal)
1.98 US gal (7.5
, 1.65 Imp gal)
4.6 US qt (4.4
, 3.9 Imp qt)
5.3 US qt (5.0
, 4.4 Imp qt)
3.1 US qt (2.9
, 2.6 Imp qt)
7.6 US qt (7.2
, 6.3 Imp qt)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb. Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Manual trans-
mission oilAutomatic
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
ND-OIL8
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type
16 18 oz (450 500 g)
Fuel tank Approx. Front Rear
6-cylinder models Change
ManualAutomatic
Total ManualAutomatic
Change Including
filter
Without
filter
Total
Change Total
Change Total
U.S. Cars
Canada Cars
1: 2:
3 : 6-cylinder models
:
6-cylinder models
:
17.12 US gal (64.8
, 14.26 Imp gal) 1 2
3 3
333 3
CONT INUED
...........................................
Driving . 191
....................................
Economy . 185
.........................
In Bad Weather . 209
................
In Foreign Countries . 332
..............................
Economy, Fuel . 185
............
Emergencies on the Road . 295
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 304
...........
Brake System Indicator . 313
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 297
.....
Charging System Indicator . 310
..................
Checking the Fuses . 316
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 309
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 311
...
Manually Closing Moonroof . 314
..................
Overheated Engine . 307
.........................
Emergency Brake . 101
......................
Emergency Flashers . 66
......................
Emergency Towing . 320
.......................
Emissions Controls . 333 Engine
............................................
Belts . 266
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 59 Malf unction Indicator
................................
Lamp . 55, 311
........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 54, 309
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 234
...............................
Overheating . 307
............................
Specif ications . 327
....................
Speed Limiter . 176, 200
.......................................
Starting . 193
..........
Engine Speed Limiter . 196, 200
......................
Ethanol in Gasoline . 331
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 333
...............................
Exhaust Fumes . 49
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
........................................
Belts by . 17
..................
Exterior, Cleaning the . 290
............................
Fabric, Cleaning . 291
...................................
Fan, Interior . 110
Features, Comfort and
..............................
Convenience . 109
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 178
Filter
.......................
Air Conditioning . 266
...............................................
Oil . 234 5-speed Manual Transmission
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 249
5-speed Manual Transmission ................................
Shif ting the . 195
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 66
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 297
Fluids
.
Automatic Transmission . 247, 248
..........................................
Brake . 251
.........................................
Clutch . 252
..............
Manual Transmission . 249
..........................
Power Steering . 252
..................
Windshield Washer . 246
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception . 158
...........................
Folding Rear Seat . 92
.....
Foreign Countries, Driving in . 332
..........................
Four-way Flashers . 66
.................................................
Fuel . 178
......................
Fill Door and Cap . 178
...........................................
Gauge . 58
................
Octane Requirement . 178
...............................
Oxygenated . 331
........................
Tank, Filling the . 178
.....................
Fuses, Checking the . 316
Index
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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)