µµBeing able to see
clearly in all directions and being
visible to other drivers are important
in all weather conditions. This is
more dif f icult in bad weather. To be
seen more clearly during daylight
hours, turn on your headlights. Check your tires
f requently f or wear and proper
pressure. Both are important in
preventing ‘‘hydroplaning’’ (loss of
traction on a wet surface). In the
winter, mount snow tires on all f our
wheels f or the best handling.
Watch road conditions caref ully,
they can change f rom moment to
moment. Wet leaves can be as slip-
pery as ice. ‘‘Clear’’ roads can have
patches of ice. Driving conditions
can be very hazardous when the
outside temperature is near f reezing.
The road surf ace can become
covered with areas of water puddles
mixed with areas of ice, so your
traction can change without warning.
Be caref ul when downshif ting. If
traction is low, you can lock up the
drive wheels f or a moment and cause
askid.
Inspect your windshield wipers and
washers f requently. Keep the wind-
shield washer reservoir f ull of the
proper f luid. Have the windshield
wiper blades replaced if they start to
streak the windshield or leave parts
unwiped. Use the def roster and air
conditioning to keep the windows
f rom f ogging up on the inside (see
pages and ).
Be very cautious when passing, or
beingpassedbyothervehicles.The
spray f rom large vehicles reduces
your visibility, and the wind buf f eting
can cause you to lose control.
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Visibility
Traction
Driving in Bad Weather
Driving224
Block the rear wheels.
Fill the f uel tank.
Change the engine oil and f ilter
(see page ).
Wash and dry the exterior
completely.
Cleantheinterior.Makesurethe
carpeting, floor mats, etc. are
completely dry.
Leave the parking brake off. Put
the transmission in Reverse
(5-speed manual) or Park
(automatic).
If you need to park your car f or an
extended period (more than one
month), there are several things you
should do to prepare it f or storage.
Proper preparation helps prevent
deterioration and makes it easier to
get your car back on the road. If
possible, store your car indoors.
If the car is to be stored for a
longer period, it should be
supported on jackstands so the
tires are of f the ground.
Leave one window open slightly (if
the car is being stored indoors).
Disconnect the battery.
Support the f ront wiper blade
arms with a f olded towel or rag so
they do not touch the windshield.
To minimize sticking, apply a
silicone spray lubricant to all door
and trunk seals. Also, apply a
vehiclebodywaxtothepainted
surfaces that mate with the door
and trunk seals.Coverthecarwitha‘‘breathable’’
cover, one made f rom a porous
material such as cotton.
Nonporous materials, such as
plastic sheeting, trap moisture,
which can damage the paint.
If possible, run the engine f or a
while periodically (pref erably once
amonth).
If you store your car f or 12 months
or longer, have your Honda dealer
perf orm the inspections called f or in
the 24 months/30,000 miles (48,000
km) maintenance schedule (Normal
Conditions) as soon as you take it
out of storage (see page ). The
replacements called f or in the
maintenance schedule are not
needed unless the car has actually
reached that time or mileage.
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Maint enance301
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Remove the wheel nuts and f lat
tire. Temporarily place the f lat tire
on the ground with the outside
surf ace of the wheel f acing up.
You could scratch the wheel if you
putitfacedown.
Use the extension and wheel
wrench as shown to raise the
vehicle until the f lat tire is of f the
ground.
Locate the jacking point nearest
thetireyouneedtochange.Itis
pointed to by a mark molded
into the underside of the body.
Place the jack under the jacking
point. Turn the end bracket
clockwise until the top of the jack
contacts the jacking point. Make
sure the jacking point tab is
restinginthejacknotch. 10.
11.
9.
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T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed315
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Specif ications (4-cylinder Models)
344
Dimensions
Weights Capacities
Air Conditioning 187.7 in (4,767 mm)
70.3 in (1,785 mm)
54.9 in (1,395 mm)
105.1 in (2,670 mm)
61.2 in (1,555 mm)
60.4 in (1,535 mm)
1.82 US gal (6.9
, 1.52 Imp gal)
1.85 US gal (7.0, 1.54 Imp gal)
1.43 US gal (5.4
, 1.19 Imp gal)
1.45 US gal (5.5, 1.21 Imp gal)
5.9 US qt (5.6
, 4.9 Imp qt)
HFC-134a (R-134a)
24.7 26.5 oz (700 750 g) 4.5 US qt (4.3
, 3.8 Imp qt)
4.2 US qt (4.0
, 3.5 Imp qt)
ND-OIL8 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)
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)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. 4.8 US qt (4.5
, 4.0 Imp qt)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Gross vehicle weight rating
Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Manual trans-
mission oil
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type
See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb.
Front
Rear Approx.
1:
2: Change
Manual
Automatic
Total Manual
Automatic
Change Including
filter
Without
filter
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
U.S. Cars
Canada Cars
17.12 US gal (64.8, 14.26 Imp gal)1
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Specif ications (6-cylinder Models)
346
Dimensions
Weights Capacities
Air Conditioning 187.7 in (4,767 mm)
70.3 in (1,785 mm)
55.3 in (1,405 mm)
105.1 in (2,670 mm)
61.2 in (1,555 mm)
60.4 in (1,535 mm)
HFC-134a (R-134a) ND-OIL8 4.6 US qt (4.4
, 3.9 Imp qt)
4.2 US qt (4.0
, 3.5 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)
2.6 US qt (2.5
, 2.2 Imp qt)
4.8 US qt (4.5, 4.0 Imp qt)
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)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Gross vehicle weight rating
Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb.
15.8 17.5 oz (450 500 g) 1.48 US gal (5.6
, 1.23 Imp gal)
1.98 US gal (7.5, 1.65 Imp gal)
Front
Rear Approx.
1:
2: Change
Total
Change
Including
filter
Without
filter
Total
Change
Total
U.S. Cars
Canada Cars
17.12 US gal (64.8, 14.26 Imp gal)1
2
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Bulb Replacement...................................
Spotlights .299
...............................
Trunk Light .300
....................
Turn Signal Lights . 292
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .290
................
DANGER, Explanation of . ii
...................................
Dashboard .2, 56
................
Daytime Running Lights . 68
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 360
................
Def ogger, Rear Window . 72
......
Def rosting the Windows . 113,121
............................
Dimensions .344, 346
...............
Dimming the Headlights . 67
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 261
..................................
Engine Oil .196
...................
Capacities Chart . 344,346
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 52
.............................
Carrying Cargo .202
Cassette Player ....................................
Care .150, 178
...................
Operation . 135,146,175
..............
CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
..................
CD Changer . 132,151,171
..............................
CD Player .130, 169
..................................
Ceiling Light .105
...............................
Center Pocket .104
........................
Certif ication Label .342
............................................
Chains .287
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .250
......................................
When to .238
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .313
............
Changing Engine Coolant . 255 ...
Charging System Indicator . 58,328
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 206
.....................................
Child Saf ety .20
.......................................
Child Seats .25
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 40
....................
Cleaner Element, Air . 267
Cleaning ....................
Aluminum Wheels .305
...................................
Carpeting .306
......................................
Exterior .304
.........................................
Fabric .307
.......................................
Interior .306
.......................................
Leather .307
...................................
Seat Belts .307
...........................................
Vinyl .307
....................................
Windows .308
...............
Climate Control System . 115
.........................
Clock, Setting the .100
...................................
Clutch Fluid .265
........................
CO in the Exhaust .352
........................................
Coin Box .104
............
Cold Weather, Starting in . 208
..............................
Compact Spare .312
.................
Console Compartment . 102
...............
Consumer Inf ormation . 358
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 55Coolant
........................................
Adding .253
....................................
Checking .198
.........................
Proper Solution .253
...................................
Replacing .255
...................
Temperature Gauge . 64
....................
Corrosion Protection .309
............................
Courtesy Lights .106
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .352
............
Cruise Control Operation . 181
..........
Customer Relations Of f ice . 359
Index
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 324
Steering Wheel ..................................
Adjustment .73
.............
Anti-theft Column Lock . 76
...........
Stereo Sound System . 123,138
...........................
Storing Your Car .301
........................................
Sun Visor .103
........................
Sunglasses Holder .100
Supplemental Restraint ..................................
System .9,45
......................................
Servicing .50
.........................
SRS Indicator .48 ,60
...................
System Components . 45
..................................
Synthetic Oil .250
.....................................
Tachometer .63
......
Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 294
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 311
...........................
Tape Player .135, 146
Technical Descriptions .....
Emissions Control Systems . 352
.....................
Oxygenated Fuels .350
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .354 .......................
Temperature Gauge .64
..............
Tether Anchorage Points . 40
............................
Thef t Protection .179
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 354
..........................
Time, Setting the .109
....................................
Timing Belt .281
....................................
Tire Chains .287
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat . 313
...............................................
Tires .282
..............................
Air Pressure .282
.........................
Checking Wear .283
..........................
Compact Spare .312
......................................
Inf lation .282
..................................
Inspection .283
..............................
Maintenance .284
...................................
Replacing .285
......................................
Rotating .285
...........................................
Snow .287
....................
Specif ications .345, 347
................................
Tire Chains .287
..........................
Winter Driving .286
...................
Tools, Tire Changing . 313
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .225
................
Emergency Wrecker . 338Traction Control System (TCS)
...............................
Indicator .60, 222
...................................
Operation .220
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .261
...................................
Manual .263
..................
Fluid Selection . 244,263
..............
Identif ication Number . 343
.............
Shif ting the Automatic . 211
..................
Shif ting the Manual . 209
.....................................
Treadwear .348
.......................................
Trip Meter .64
................................................
Trunk .82
........
Emergency Trunk Release . 83
.................................
Opening the .82
...................
Open Monitor Light . 61
....................................
Turn Signals .69
.....................
Underside, Cleaning .309
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .311
....
Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 348
........................
Unleaded Gasoline .192
Index
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