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Owner Maintenance Checks
You should check the following items at the specified intervals. If
you are unsure of how to perform any check, turn to the page given. Engine oil level — Check every
time you fill the fuel tank. See
page 182. Engine coolant level — Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
you fill the fuel tank. See page 184 .
Windshield washer fluid — Check
the level in the reservoir monthly.If weather conditions cause you to
use the washers frequently, check
the reservoir each time you stop
for fuel. See page 246 . Automatic transmission — Check
the fluid level monthly. See page 247. Brakes — Check the fluid level

monthly. See page 251.
Tires — Check the tire pressure
monthly. Examine the tread for
wear and foreign objects. See page
267.
Lights — Check the operation of
the headlights, parking lights,
taillights, high-mount brake light,
turn signals, brake lights, and
license plate lights monthly. See

page 274.

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Check the operation of your car's
exterior lights at least once a month.
A burned out bulb can create an unsafe condition by reducing yourcar's visibility and the ability tosignal your intentions to other
drivers.
HEADLIGHT
TURN SIGNAL/SIDE MARKER LIGHT
PARKING LIGHT
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HIGH-MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT

BACK-UP LIGHT

STOP/TAILLIGHT

TURN SIGNAL LIGHT

TAILLIGHT
Check the following:
Headlights (low and high beam)
Parking lights
Taillights Brake lightsHigh-mount brake light
Turn signals Back-up lights
Hazard light functionLicense plate light
Side marker lights
Daytime running lights (Canadian models)
If you find any bulbs are burned out,
replace them as soon as possible.
Refer to the chart on page 327 to determine what type of replacement
bulb is needed.
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Headlight Aiming

The headlights were properly aimed when your car was new. If youregularly carry heavy items in the
trunk, readjustment may be required.
Adjustment of the headlights should be performed by a Honda technicianor other qualified mechanic.
Replacing a Headlight Bulb
Your car has two bulbs on each side, four in total. Make sure you arereplacing the bulb that is burned out.
Your car uses halogen headlight bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handleit by its plastic case and protect the
glass from contact with your skin or
hard objects. If you touch the glass,clean it with denatured alcohol and a
clean cloth.
BULB

1. Open the hood. If you need to change a bulb on
the passenger's side (on the driver's side on 6-cylinder models),
remove the radiator reserve tank.
2. Remove the electrical connector from the bulb by squeezing theconnector to unlock the tab, thenslide the connector off the bulb. 3. Remove the bulb by turning it
approximately one-quarter turn
counterclockwise.
4. Insert the new bulb into the hole and turn it one-quarter turn clock-
wise to lock it in place.
5. Push the electrical connector back onto the bulb. Make sure it is on
all the way.
6. Turn on the headlights to test the new bulb.
7. (Passenger's side on 4-cylinder models, driver's side on 6-cylindermodels)
Reinstall the radiator reserve tank.

Halogen headlight bulbs get very hot when lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch
on the glass can cause the bulb to
overheat and shatter.

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Replacing Front Turn Signal and Side Marker Light Bulbs
HOLDING CLIP
1. If you are changing the bulb on the driver's side, start the engine,
turn the steering wheel all the wayto the right, and turn off the
engine. If you are changing the
bulb on the passenger's side, turn the steering wheel to the left. 2. Use a flat-tipped screwdriver to
remove the holding clip from the
inner fender.
3. Pull the inner fender cover away from the fender and bumper.
4. Remove the socket from the headlight assembly by turning itone-quarter turn counterclockwise. 5. Remove the burned out bulb from
the socket by pushing it in and
turning counterclockwise until it

unlocks.

6. Install the new bulb in the socket. Turn it clockwise to lock it in place.
7. Insert the socket back into the headlight assembly. Turn itclockwise to lock it in place.
8. Test the lights to make sure the new bulb is working.
9. Put the inner fender cover in place. Install the holding clip. Lock it in
place by pushing on the center.

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Replacing a Parking Light Bulb
1. The parking light bulb is under the headlight bulb.
Turn the bulb holder one-quarter turn counterclockwise to remove it
from the lens.
2. Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket.

Push the new bulb straight into
the socket until it bottoms. 3. Put the bulb holder back into its
hole in the lens, and turn it
clockwise until it locks.
4. Turn on the parking lights to make sure the new bulb works.

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Replacing Rear Bulbs (in Fenders)
1. Open the trunk. Remove the fastener from the side
of the trunk lining by turning it
counterclockwise with a coin. Pull
the lining back. 2. Determine which of the two bulbs
is burned out: stop/taillight or turn
signal.

3. Remove the socket by turning it one-quarter turn counterclockwise. 4. Pull the bulb straight out of its

socket.

Push the new bulb straight into
the socket until it bottoms.
5. Reinstall the socket into the light assembly by turning it clockwise
until it locks.
6. Test the lights to make sure the new bulb is working.
7. Reinstall the trunk lining. Make sure it is installed under the edge
of the trunk seal.
8. Put the fastener in the hole on the side of the trunk lining and push
on the center until it locks (the
center is flush with the head).
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Replacing Rear Bulbs

(in Trunk Lid)
1. Open the trunk.
2. Determine which of the two bulbs is burned out: taillight or back-up
light.
3. Remove the socket by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
4. Remove the burned out bulb from the socket by pulling it straight outof its socket. 5. Install the new bulb in the socket.
6. Reinstall the socket into the light

assembly.

7. Test the lights to make sure the new bulb is working.
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