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Remove the f uel f ill cap slowly.
You may hear a hissing sound as
pressure inside the tank escapes.
Place the cap in the holder on the
fuel fill door.
Stop f illing the tank af ter the f uel
nozzle automatically clicks of f . Do
not try to ‘‘top of f ’’ the tank, leave
some room f or the f uel to expand
with temperature changes.
Open the f uel f ill door by pushing
onthehandletotheleftof the
driver’s seat. Because the f uel f ill cap is on the
driver’s side of the car, park with
that side closest to the service
station pumps. Your car has an on-board ref ueling
vapor recovery system to help
keep f uel vapors f rom going into
the atmosphere. If the fuel nozzle
keeps clicking of f even though the
tank is not f ull, there may be a
problem with this system. Consult
your dealer.
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4.
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2.
Service Station Procedures
Bef ore Driving
Filling the Fuel Tank
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Gasoline is highly flammable
and explosive. You can be
burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.
Stop the engine and keep
heat, sparks, and flame away.
Handle fuel only outdoors.
Wipe up spills immediately.

A cold engine uses more f uel than a
warm engine. It is not necessary to
‘‘warm-up’’ a cold engine by letting it
idle f or a long time. You can drive
away in about a minute, no matter
how cold it is outside. The engine
will warm up f aster, and you get
better f uel economy. To cut down on
the number of ‘‘cold starts,’’ try to
combine several short trips into one.
You can improve f uel economy by
driving moderately. Rapid acceler-
ation, abrupt cornering, and hard
braking use more f uel.
Always drive in the highest gear that
allows the engine to run and acceler-
ate smoothly.
The air conditioning puts an extra
load on the engine which makes it
usemorefuel.Turnoff theA/Cto
cut down on air conditioning use.
Use the f low-through ventilation
when the outside air temperature is
moderate.
Depending on traf f ic conditions, try
to maintain a constant speed. Every
time you slow down and speed up,
your car uses extra f uel. Use the
cruise control, when appropriate, to
increase f uel economy.
The condition of your car and your
driving habits are the two most
important things that affect the fuel
mileage you get.
Always maintain your car according
to the maintenance schedule. This
will keep it in top operating condition.
An important part of that mainte-
nance is the
(see page ). For
example, an underinf lated tire
causes more ‘‘rolling resistance,’’
which uses f uel. It also wears out
f aster, so check the tire pressure at
least monthly.
In winter, the build-up of snow on
your car’s underside adds weight and
rolling resistance. Frequent cleaning
helps your f uel mileage and reduces
thechanceof corrosion. 245
Vehicle Condition
Driving Habits
Owner Maintenance
Checks
Bef ore Driving
Fuel Economy
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Youshouldcheckthefollowing
items at the specif ied intervals. If
you are unsure of how to perf orm
any check, turn to the page given.
Engine oil level Check every
time you fill the fuel tank. See
page .
Engine coolant level Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
you f ill the f uel tank. See page .
Windshield washer f luid Check
the level in the reservoir monthly.
If weather conditions cause you to
use the washers f requently, check
the reservoir each time you stop
f or f uel. See page .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 . Tires Check the tire pressure
monthly. Examine the tread f or
wear and foreign objects. See page
.
Automatic transmission Check
the f luid level monthly. See page .
Brakes Check the f luid level
monthly. See page . 196
198
260
261 264 282
288
Owner Maintenance Checks
Maint enance245

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..........................
Directional Signals .69
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 217
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil .252
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking . 78
..............................
Monitor Light .61
......................
Power Door Locks .78
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 348
Downshif ting, 5-speed Manual .............................
Transmission .209
.....................................
Drive Belts .280
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
...........................................
Driving .205
....................................
Economy .199
.........................
In Bad Weather .223
................
In Foreign Countries . 351
..............................
Economy, Fuel .199
............
Emergencies on the Road . 311
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 321
...........
Brake System Indicator . 331
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 313
.....
Charging System Indicator . 328
..................
Checking the Fuses . 333 .....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 327
Malf unction Indicator ......................................
Lamp .329
...
Manually Closing Moonroof . 332
..................
Overheated Engine . 324
...........................
Emergency Brake .99
......................
Emergency Flashers .71
......................
Emergency Towing .338
............
Emergency Trunk Opener . 83
.......................
Emissions Controls .352
.............
Emissions Testing, State . 355
Engine ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 64
.................................
Drive Belts .280
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .59, 329
........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 58,327
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 248
...............................
Overheating .324
....................
Specif ications .345, 347
....................
Speed Limiter . 210,214
.......................................
Starting .207
......................
Ethanol in Gasoline .350
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 352
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .52 Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
........................................
Belts by .18
..................
Exterior, Cleaning the . 304
............................
Fabric, Cleaning .307
..........................
Fan, Interior .108, 119
Features, Comfort and ..............................
Convenience .107
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 193
Filters ................................
Air Cleaner .267
.........................
Dust and Pollen .280
...............................................
Oil .250
5-speed Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 263
................................
Shif ting the .209
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 71
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 313
.....................................
Floor Mats .306
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 261
..........................................
Brake .264
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..................................................
Keys .75
............
Timing Control System . 353
........................
Immobilizer System .75
.........
Important Safety Precautions . 6
.........
Indicators, Instrument Panel . 57
...............................
Inf ant Restraint .20
......................................
Inf ant Seats .29
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 40
...................
Inf lation, Proper Tire . 282
...................................
Inside Mirror .97
.............................
Inspection, Tire .283
........................
Instrument Panel .2 ,56
........
Instrument Panel Brightness . 69
...........................
Interior Cleaning .306
...............................
Interior Lights .105
........................................
Introduction .i
........................
Jacking up the Car .315
.......................................
Jack, Tire .314
................................
Jump Starting .321 .......................
Label, Certif ication .342
.................
Lane Change, Signaling . 69
..................
Lap/Shoulder Belts . 15,41
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .290
.......................................
Indicator .57
.........................................
Parking .67
..................................
Turn Signal .69
.....................................
Load Limit .203
......
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 76
........................
Lockout Prevention .79
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 76
............................
Fuel Fill Door .193
....................................
Glove Box .84
.................................
Power Door .78
...........................................
Trunk .82
........................
Low Coolant Level .198
...
Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 209
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 58,327
Lubricant Specif ications ..................................
Chart .344, 346
.........................................
Luggage .202 ..................................
Maintenance .233
...
Owner Maintenance Checks . 245
................................
Record .243, 244
......................
Required Indicator .65
..........................................
Saf ety .234
............................
Schedule .238, 242
Malf unction Indicator ....................................
Lamp .59, 329
...................
Manual Transmission . 209
........
Manual Transmission Fluid . 263
...............................
Meters, Gauges .63
...................
Methanol in Gasoline . 350
..........................
Mirrors, Adjusting .97
.........................................
Moonroof .96
......................
Closing Manually .332
.....................................
Operation .96
...................
Neutral Gear Position . 213
..................
New Vehicle Break-in . 192
.....................
Normal Shif t Speeds .210
Index
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
...............
Numbers, Identif ication . 342
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 192
.........................................
Odometer .63
...............................
Odometer, Trip .64
Oil ........................
Change, How to .250
......................
Change, When to .238
......................
Checking Engine .196
..............
Pressure Indicator . 58,327
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .249
...........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 78
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .352
..
Operation in Foreign Countries . 351
..............................
Outside Mirrors .97
....................
Overheating, Engine .324
.......
Owner Maintenance Checks . 245
.........................
Oxygenated Fuels .350 ..............................
Paint Touch-up .305
..............
Panel Brightness Control . 69
........................
Park Gear Position .212
...........................................
Parking .216
.................................
Parking Brake .99
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator . 59,331
.................................
Parking Lights .67
..
Parking Over Things that Burn . 216
.............................
PGM-FI System .353
..................
Polishing and Waxing . 305
............
Pre-Drive Saf ety Checklist . 11
.........
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 18
..................
Proper Seat Belt Usage . 15
............................
Protecting Adults .12
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 19
.....
Advice f or Pregnant Women . 18
........................
Protecting Children .20
.......................
Protecting Inf ants .29
.......
Protecting Larger Children . 36
.........
Protecting Small Children . 33
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .40 ...................
Radiator Overheating . 324
Radio/Cassette/CD Changer ....................
Sound System . 138,161
.............
Radio/CD Sound System . 123
...................
Readiness Codes . 340,355
..
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 294
............................
Rear Seat Access .89
..........................
Rear Seat, Folding .91
............................
Rear View Mirror .97
.................
Rear Window Def ogger . 72
.........
Reclining the Seat Backs . 85,88
.......
Recommended Shif t Speeds . 210
.............................
Reminder Lights .57
................
Remote Audio Controls . 178
.......................
Remote Transmitter .83
Replacement Inf ormation .................
Air Cleaner Element . 267
..............
Dust and Pollen Filter . 280
..........................
Engine Coolant .255
................
Engine Oil and Filter . 250
..........................................
Fuses .334
................................
Light Bulbs .290
............................
Schedule .236, 242
.......................
Spark Plugs .269, 271
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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
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Service Inf ormat ion Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:5-speed Manual Transmission
Fluid:
Power Steering Fluid:
Brake Fluid:Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Automatic Transmission Fluid: Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 86 or higher. Capacity:2.0 US qt (1.9
, 1.7 Imp qt)
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 ). 29 psi (200 kPa , 2.0 kgf/cm
)
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm
)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
Spare Tire:
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an API service
SG, SH or SJ, SAE 10W-30 or
10W-40 motor oil as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
Oil change capacity (including
filter): 4.5 US qt (4.3, 3.8 Imp qt)
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 ). 248
Special Edition, EX, and U.S. LX
LX-V6, EX-V6
262 263
266 264 Special Edition, EX, and U.S. LX
Front/Rear:
LX-V6
Front/Rear:
EX-V6
Front/Rear:
17.12 US gal (64.8, 14.26 Imp gal)