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
.
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
ÎÎ
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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
...............
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
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