This section also includes
Maintenance Schedules f or normal
driving and severe driving conditions,
a Maintenance Record, and instruc-
tions f or simple maintenance tasks
you may want to take care of
yourself .
If you have the skills and tools to per-
f orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your Honda, you may want
to purchase the Service Manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your Honda
dealer. This section explains why it is
important to keep your car well
maintained and to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.......................
Maintenance Saf ety .196
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Important Safety Precautions . 197
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Maintenance Schedule . 198
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Maintenance Record .205
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 207
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Fluid Locations .208
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Engine Oil .209
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Adding Oil .209
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Recommended Oil .209
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Synthetic Oil .210
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Additives .210
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Changing the Oil and Filter . 211
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Cooling System .213
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Adding Engine Coolant . 213
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Replacing Engine Coolant . 215
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Windshield Washers .219
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Transmission Fluid .220
Automatic .........................
Transmission .220
5-speed Manual .........................
Transmission .222
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Brake and Clutch Fluid . 223
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Brake System .223
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Clutch System .223
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Power Steering .224
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Air Cleaner Element .225 ....................................
Hood Latch .226
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Spark Plugs .227
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Replacement .227
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Specif ications .229
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Battery .230
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Wiper Blades .232
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Air Conditioning System . 234
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Air Conditioning Filter . 235
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Drive Belts .237
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Timing Belt .237
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Tires .238
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Inf lation .238
Recommended Tire Pressures ...........
f or Normal Driving . 239
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Inspection .240
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Maintenance .240
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Tire Rotation .241
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Replacing Tires and Wheels . 242
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Wheels and Tires .243
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Winter Driving .243
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Snow Tires .243
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Traction Devices . 244
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Lights .245
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Headlight Aiming .247
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Replacing Bulbs .250
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Storing Your Car .254
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Maint enance
Maintenance
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