Thediagramsinthissectiongive
you the dimensions and capacities of
your Honda, and the locations of the
identif ication numbers. It also
includes inf ormation you should
know about your vehicle’s tires and
emissions control systems.................
Identif ication Numbers . 292
................................
Specif ications . 294
DOT Tire Quality Grading
.............................
(U.S.Cars) .296
.................................
Treadwear . 296
......................................
Traction . 296
.............................
Temperature . 297
.........................
Oxygenated Fuels . 298
......
Driving in Foreign Countries . 299 .......................
Emissions Controls . 300
.....................
The Clean Air Act . 300
Crankcase Emissions Control
....................................
System . 300
Evaporative Emissions Control ....................................
System . 300
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ................................
Recovery . 301
...
Exhaust Emissions Controls . 301
....................
PGM-FI System . 301
Ignition Timing Control
................................
System . 301
Three Way Catalytic ...........................
Converter . 301
....................
Replacement Parts . 301
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 302
..............
State Emissions Testing . 303
....
Testing of Readiness Codes . 303
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Dimensions
Weights
Engine Capacities
174.7 in (4,438 mm)
66.7 in (1,695 mm)
55.1 in (1,399 mm)
103.1 in (2,620 mm)
57.9 in (1,470 mm)
57.9 in (1,470 mm)
2.95 x 3.72 in (75.0 x 94.4 mm) 13.2 US gal (50
, 11.0 Imp gal)
101.7 cu-in (1,668 cm
)
9.5 9.9
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb.
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs Water cooled 4-stroke
SOHC , SOHC VTEC
4-cylinder gasoline engine
See spark plug maintenance
section page 225 .
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine.
Reserve tank capacity: 0.108 US gal (0.41
, 0.090 Imp gal)
4.8 US qt (4.5
, 4.0 Imp qt)
2.6 US qt (2.5, 2.2 Imp qt)
6.0 US qt (5.7, 5.0 Imp qt)
6.3 US qt (6.0, 5.3 Imp qt)
3.3 US qt (3.1, 2.7 Imp qt)
2.9 US qt (2.7, 2.4 Imp qt)
1.7 US qt (1.6, 1.4 Imp qt)
1.6 US qt (1.5, 1.3 Imp qt)
4.4 US qt (4.2, 3.7 Imp qt)
3.5 US qt (3.3, 2.9 Imp qt)
3.2 US qt (3.0, 2.6 Imp qt)
3.7 US qt (3.5, 3.1 Imp qt)
3.4 US qt (3.2, 2.8 Imp qt)
Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil Automatic
transmission
fluid 1.03 US gal (3.9
, 0.86 Imp gal)
1.00 US gal (3.8, 0.84 Imp gal)
1.00 US gal (3.8, 0.84 Imp gal)
1.32 US gal (5.0
, 1.10 Imp gal)
1.29 US gal (4.9, 1.08 Imp gal)
1.29 US gal (4.9, 1.08 Imp gal)
Front Rear Approx.
1: 2: U.S.: DX, LX
Canada: DX, LX
U.S.: HX, EX
Canada: Si
5:
1: 2: 3:4:
HX
DX, LX
EX, HX Change
ManualAutomaticCVT
Total ManualAutomaticCVT
Change
Without filter
Total
ChangeTotal
Change Total
U.S. Cars
Canada Cars
12
12 1 2
3 434 5 5
Manual trans-
mission fluidIncluding filter
Windshield
washer reservoir
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
...................................
Dashboard . 2, 58
................
Daytime Running Lights . 71
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 310
........................
Def og and Def rost . 109
................
Def ogger, Rear Window . 74
..............
Def rosting the Windows . 109
....................................
Dimensions . 294
...............
Dimming the Headlights . 71
Dipstick
..........
Automatic Transmission . 220
..................................
Engine Oil . 166
..........................
Directional Signals . 72
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 189
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil . 212
Doors
..............
Locking and Unlocking . 80
......................
Power Door Locks . 81
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 296
Downshif ting, 5-speed Manual
.............................
Transmission . 178
.....................................
Drive Belts . 237
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
............................
Capacities Chart . 294
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 54
...................................
Cargo Hook . 100
.............................
Carrying Cargo . 171
Cassette Player
............................................
Care . 154
...................
Operation . 118, 130, 151
..............
CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
..................
CD Changer . 121, 133, 147
......................
CD Player . 121, 133, 145
..................................
Ceiling Light . 101
........................
Certif ication Label . 292
............................................
Chains . 244
....................
Changing a Flat Tire . 265
............
Changing Engine Coolant . 215
Changing Oil
........................................
How to . 211
......................................
When to . 198
...
Charging System Indicator . 62, 279
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 176
.....................................
Child Saf ety . 21
Child Seats
.......................
Lower Anchorage . 42
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 41 ....................
Cleaner Element, Air . 225
Cleaning
......................................
Exterior . 256
.......................................
Interior . 258
...................................
Seat Belts . 259
...........................................
Vinyl . 259
....................................
Windows . 260
.........
Clock, Setting the . 117, 129, 139
...................................
Clutch Fluid . 223
........................
CO in the Exhaust . 303
......................................
Coat Hook . 100
............
Cold Weather, Starting in . 177
..............................
Compact Spare . 264
...............
Consumer Inf ormation . 306
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 57
Coolant
........................................
Adding . 213
....................................
Checking . 167
.........................
Proper Solution . 213
...................................
Replacing . 215
...................
Temperature Gauge . 68
....................
Corrosion Protection . 261
Crankcase Emissions Control
........................................
System . 300
............
Cruise Control Operation . 156
..........
Customer Relations Of f ice . 306
Index
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Underside, Cleaning . 261
Unexpected, Taking Care
..........................................
of the . 263
....
Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 296
........................
Unleaded Gasoline . 162
.....................
Upholstery Cleaning . 258
.......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 212 .............
WARNING, Explanation of . ii
.........
Warning Labels, Location of . 55
..................
Warranty Coverages . 309
Washer, Windshield
........
Checking the Fluid Level . 219
.......................................
Indicator . 63
.....................................
Operation . 73
.........................................
Washing . 256
..................
Waxing and Polishing . 257
Wheels
...............
Adjusting the Steering . 75
............
Alignment and Balance . 240
..........................
Compact Spare . 264
......................................
Wrench . 265
Windows .....................................
Cleaning . 260
..........
Time, Setting the . 117, 129, 141
....................................
Timing Belt . 237
....................................
Tire Chains . 244
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat . 265
...............................................
Tires . 238
..............................
Air Pressure . 238
.........................
Checking Wear . 240
..........................
Compact Spare . 264
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 296
......................................
Inf lation . 238
..................................
Inspection . 240
..............................
Maintenance . 240
...................................
Replacing . 242
......................................
Rotating . 241
...........................................
Snow . 243
............................
Specif ications . 295
.......................
Traction Devices . 244
..................
Technical Inf ormation . 291
...................
Tools, Tire Changing . 265
Towing
.....................................
A Trailer . 194
................
Emergency Wrecker . 289
...........................
Traction Devices . 244
Transmission
Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic . 220 Checking Fluid Level,
...................................
Manual . 222
..................
Fluid Selection . 220, 222
..............
Identif ication Number . 293
.............
Shif ting the Automatic . 181
..................
Shif ting the Manual . 178
.....................................
Treadwear . 296
.......................................
Trip Meter . 67
................................................
Trunk . 84
........................................
Opening . 84
...................
Open Monitor Light . 63
....................................
Turn Signals . 72
.................
Vehicle Capacity Load . 172 ......................
Vehicle Dimensions . 294
....
Vehicle Identif ication Number . 292
.............................
Vehicle Storage . 254
.....................................
Ventilation . 106
.................................................
VIN . 292
...............................
Vinyl Cleaning . 259
..................................
Viscosity, Oil . 210
Index
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