2001 HONDA ODYSSEY power steering fluid

This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
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.......................
Maintenance Saf ety . 236
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Important Safety Precautions . 237
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Maintenance Schedule . 238
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Required Maintenance Record . 245
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 247
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Fluid Locations . 248
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Engine Oil . 249
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Adding Oil . 249
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Recommended Oil . 249
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Synthetic Oil . 250
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Additives . 251
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Changing the Oil and Filter . 251
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Cooling System . 253
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Adding Engine Coolant . 253
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Replacing Engine Coolant . 255
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Windshield Washers . 258
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Automatic Transmission Fluid . 259
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Brake Fluid . 260
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Brake System . 260
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Power Steering . 261
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Air Cleaner Element . 262
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Hood Latch . 264
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Spark Plugs . 264
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Replacement . 264
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Specif ications . 266
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Battery . 267 .................................
Wiper Blades . 269
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Air Conditioning System . 271
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Air Conditioning Filter . 272
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Drive Belts . 272
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Timing Belt . 273
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Tires . 273
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Inf lation . 273
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Inspection . 275
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Maintenance . 276
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Tire Rotation . 276
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Replacing Tires and Wheels . 277
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Wheels and Tires . 278
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Winter Driving . 278
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Snow Tires . 279
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Tire Chains . 279
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Lights . 280
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Headlight Aiming . 282
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Replacing Bulbs . 282
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Storing Your Vehicle . 291
351
Maintenance
Maint enance
235

Always use Honda Power Steering
Fluid. If it is not available, you may
use another power steering f luid as
an emergency replacement.
However, continued use can cause
increased wear and poor steering in
cold weather. Have the power
steering system f lushed and ref illed
with Honda PSF as soon as possible.
A low power steering f luid level can
indicate a leak in the system. Check
the f luid level f requently and have
the system inspected as soon as
possible.
Check the level when the engine is
cold. Look at the side of the
reservoir. The f luid should be
between the UPPER LEVEL and
LOWER LEVEL. If it is below the
LOWER LEVEL, add power steering
f luid to the UPPER LEVEL.
Maint enance
Power Steering
261
UUPPPPEERRLLEEVVEELL
LLOOWWEERRLLEEVVEELLT urning the steering wheel to f ull lef t
or right lock and holding it there can
damage the power steering pump.

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Accessories and Modif ications . 203
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Accessories . 203
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Additional Safety Precaution . 204
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Modif ications . 204
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) . 83
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Accessory Power Sockets . 130
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Additives, Engine Oil . 251
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Airbag (SRS) . 9, 53
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Air Cleaner Element . 262
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Air Conditioning Filter . 272
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Air Conditioning System . 136, 144
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Maintenance . 271
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Rear A/C Control . 158
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Usage . 136, 144
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Air Outlets (Vents) . 138, 144
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Air Pressure, Tires . 273
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Alcohol in Gasoline . 338
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Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning . 295
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Antif reeze . 253
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
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Indicator . 63, 220
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Operation . 219
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 192 .
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 82
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Appearance Care . 293
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Armrests . 109
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Audio Controls, Remote . 191
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Audio System . 161, 173
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 54
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Automatic Lighting Off Feature . 71
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Automatic Speed Control . 77
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Automatic Transmission . 212
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Capacity,Fluid .334
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Checking Fluid Level . 259
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Shif ting . 213
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 212
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Shif t Lever Positions . 213
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Shif t Lock Release . 216
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator . 62, 319
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Jump Starting . 313
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Maintenance . 267
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Specif ications . 335
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Bef ore Driving . 195
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Belts,Seat .8,49 ...........................
Beverage Holder . 124
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Body Repair . 300
Brakes
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Anti-lock System (ABS) . 219
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Break-in, New Linings . 196
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Bulb Replacement . 284
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Fluid . 260
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Parking . 122
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System Indicator . 62, 322
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Wear Indicators . 218
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Braking System . 218
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 196
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 71
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Brights, Headlights . 70
Bulb Replacement
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Back-up Lights . 285
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Brake Lights . 284
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Cargo Area Light . 288
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Front Parking Lights . 283
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Front Side Marker Lights . 283
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Headlights . 282
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High-mount Brake Light . 286
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Individual Map Lights . 288
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License Plate Light . 287
Index
A
B I

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Dipstick..........
Automatic Transmission . 259
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Engine Oil . 200
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Directional Signals . 72
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 218
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Disposal of Used Oil . 252
Doors
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Locking and Unlocking . 83
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Lockout Prevention . 84
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Manual Sliding Doors . 92
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Monitor Light . 64
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Power Door Locks . 83
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Power Sliding Doors . 94
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 336
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Drive Belts . 272
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving . 209
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Economy . 202
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In Bad Weather . 224
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In Foreign Countries . 339 ............................
Fabric, Cleaning . 297
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Fan, Interior . 136, 148
Features, Comfort and
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Convenience . 135
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 197
Filters
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Air . 262
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Air Conditioning . 272
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Oil . 251
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 75
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 303
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Floor Mat . 296
Fluids
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Automatic Transmission . 259
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Brake . 260
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Power Steering . 261
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Economy, Fuel . 202
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Emergencies on the Road . 301
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Battery, Jump Starting . 313 Emergencies on the Road
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Brake System Indicator . 322
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Changing a Flat Tire . 303
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Charging System Indicator . 319
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Checking the Fuses . 323
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 318
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 320
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Overheated Engine . 315
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Emergency Brake . 122
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Emergency Flashers . 75
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Emergency Towing . 329
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Emissions Controls . 340
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Emissions Testing, State . 343Engine
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 67
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Drive Belts . 272
Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp . 62, 320
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 62, 318
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 249
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Overheating . 315
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Specif ications . 335
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Starting . 211
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Ethanol in Gasoline . 338
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 340
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Exhaust Fumes . 57 Exhaust Gas Recirculation
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System . 341
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by . 20
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Exterior,Cleaningthe .294
Index
E F
III

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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 252
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Vanity Mirror . 127
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 206, 226
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Vehicle Dimensions . 334
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 332
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Vehicle Storage . 291
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Ventilation . 139, 144
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VIN . 332
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Vinyl Cleaning . 297
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Viscosity, Oil . 250
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WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 58
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Warranty Coverages . 349
Washer, Windshield
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Checking the Fluid Level . 258
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Level Indicator . 65
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Operation . 74
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Washing . 294
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Waxing and Polishing . 295 Wheels
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Adjusting the Steering . 76
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Alignment and Balance . 276
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Compact Spare . 302
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Wrench . 305
Windows .....................................
Cleaning . 298
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Operating the Power . 118
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Rear . 120
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Rear, Def ogger . 75
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning . 72
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Def roster . 141, 151
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Washers . 74
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades . 269
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Operation . 72
Rear Windshield Wiper and
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Washer . 74
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Worn Tires . 275
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 329
: U.S. and Canada only
Index
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Service Inf ormat ion Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Power Steering Fluid:
Brake Fluid:
Recommended Engine Oil:
Automatic Transmission Fluid: 35 psi (240 kPa , 2.4 kgf/cm
)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ).
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 86 or higher.
Front/Rear:
Compact Spare Tire:
API Service SJ ‘‘Energy
Conserving’’ oil, SAE 5W-30
viscosity (see page ).
Oil change capacity (including
filter): 4.6 US qt (4.4
, 3.9 Imp qt)
Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
aDEXRON
III ATF as a
temporary replacement (see page ). 249
261
260
259
20.00 US gal (75.7
, 16.65 Imp gal)