2002 HONDA CIVIC COUPE power steering fluid

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.
This section explains why it is
important to keep your car well
maintained and to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
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Maintenance Saf ety . 196
.
Important Safety Precautions . 197
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Maintenance Schedule . 198
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Required Maintenance Record . 205
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 207
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Fluid Locations . 208
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Engine Oil . 209
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Adding Oil . 209
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Recommended Oil . 209
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Synthetic Oil . 210
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Additives . 210
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Changing the Oil and Filter . 211
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Cooling System . 213
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Adding Engine Coolant . 213
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Replacing Engine Coolant . 215
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Windshield Washers . 219
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Transmission Fluid . 220
Automatic .........................
Transmission . 220
5-speed Manual .........................
Transmission . 222
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Brake and Clutch Fluid . 223
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Brake System . 223
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Clutch System . 223
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Power Steering . 224
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Air Cleaner Element . 225 ....................................
Hood Latch . 226
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Spark Plugs . 227
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Replacement . 227
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Specif ications . 229
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Battery . 230
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Wiper Blades . 232
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Air Conditioning System . 234
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 235
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Drive Belts . 237
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Timing Belt . 237
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Tires . 238
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Inf lation . 238
Recommended Tire Pressures ...........
f or Normal Driving . 239
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Inspection . 240
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Maintenance . 240
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Tire Rotation . 241
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Replacing Tires and Wheels . 242
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Wheels and Tires . 243
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Winter Driving . 243
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Snow Tires . 243
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Traction Devices . 244
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Lights . 245
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Headlight Aiming . 247
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Replacing Bulbs . 250
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Storing Your Car . 254
311
Maint enance
Maintenance
195

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.
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.
You should check the f luid level in
the power steering reservoir at least
once a year. 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.
Power Steering
Maint enance224
UUPPPPEERRLLEEVVEELL
LLOOWWEERRLLEEVVEELL
T urning the steering wheel to f ull lef t
or right lock and holding it there can
damage the power steering pump.

CONT INUED
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Accessories and Modif ications . 169
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Accessories . 169
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Additional Safety Precaution . 170
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Modif ications . 170
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) . 79
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Accessory Power Socket . 99
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Additives, Engine Oil . 209
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Airbag (SRS) . 10, 48
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Air Cleaner Element . 225
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Air Conditioning System . 104
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Maintenance . 234, 235
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Usage . 104
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Air Outlets (Vents) . 106
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Air Pressure, Tires . 238
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Normal Driving . 239
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Alcohol in Gasoline . 298
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Antif reeze . 213
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
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Indicator Light . 62, 192
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Operation . 190
Anti-thef t Steering Column ..............................................
Lock . 79
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Appearance Care . 255 ................
Audio System . 112, 124, 136
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Automatic Speed Control . 156
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Automatic Transmission . 180
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Capacity, Fluid . 294
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Checking Fluid Level . 220
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Shif ting . 181
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 180
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Shif t Lever Positions . 181
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Shif t Lock Release . 184
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator . 62, 278
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Jump Starting . 273
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Maintenance . 230
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Specif ications . 294
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Bef ore Driving . 161
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Belts,Seat .8,44
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Beverage Holder . 98
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Body Repairs . 262
Brakes
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Anti-lock System (ABS) . 190
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Break-in, New Linings . 162
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Bulb Replacement . 250, 251 ...........................................
Fluid . 223
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Parking . 96
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System Indicator . 62, 282
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Wear Indicators . 189
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Braking System . 189
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Break-in, New Car . 162
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 71
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Brights, Headlights . 70
Bulb Replacement
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Back-up Lights . 251
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Brake Lights . 250
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Ceiling Light . 253
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Front Parking Lights . 248
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Front Side Marker Lights . 248
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Headlights . 247
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High-mount Brake Light . 251
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License Plate Lights . 251
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Rear Side Marker Lights . 250
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Specif ications . 294
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Spotlights . 253
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Trunk Light . 252
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Turn Signal Lights . 248
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Bulbs, Halogen . 247
Index
A
B
I

CONT INUED
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Driving . 175
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Economy . 168
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In Bad Weather . 193
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In Foreign Countries . 299
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Economy, Fuel . 168
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Emergencies on the Road . 289
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Battery, Jump Starting . 273
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Brake System Indicator . 282
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Changing a Flat Tire . 265
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Charging System Indicator . 279
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Checking the Fuses . 285
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 278
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 280
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Manually Closing Moonroof . 282
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Overheated Engine . 275
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Emergency Brake . 96
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Emergency Flashers . 74
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Emergency Towing . 289
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 88
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Emissions Controls . 300 Engine
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 68
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Drive Belts . 237 Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp . 63, 280
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 62, 278
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 209
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Overheating . 275
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Specif ications . 294
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Starting . 177
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Engine Speed Limiter . 179, 183
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Ethanol in Gasoline . 298
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 300
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Exhaust Fumes . 54
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
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Belts by . 19
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Exterior, Cleaning the . 256
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Fabric, Cleaning . 259
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Fan, Interior . 108
Features, Comfort and
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Convenience . 103
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 163
Filters
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Air Cleaner . 225
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Air Conditioning . 235
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Oil . 211 5-speed Manual Transmission
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Checking Fluid Level . 222
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Shif ting the . 178
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 74
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 265
Fluids
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Automatic Transmission . 220
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Brake . 223
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Clutch . 223
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Manual Transmission . 222
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Power Steering . 224
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Windshield Washer . 219
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception . 143
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Folding Rear Seat . 90
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Foreign Countries, Driving in . 299
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Four-way Flashers . 74
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Fuel . 162
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Economy . 168
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Fill Door and Cap . 163
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Gauge . 67
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Octane Requirement . 162
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Oxygenated . 298
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Reserve Indicator . 63
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Tank, Filling the . 163
Index
E
F
III

CONT INUED
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Neutral Gear Position . 182
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New Vehicle Break-in . 162
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Normal Shif t Speeds . 179 ...................
NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 292
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Keys . 76
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Label, Certif ication . 292
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Lane Change, Signaling . 72
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 44
Lights
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Bulb Replacement . 247
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Indicator . 59
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Parking . 70
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Turn Signal . 72
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Load Limit . 172
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 79
Locks
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Anti-thef t Steering Column . 79
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Fuel Fill Door . 163
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Power Door . 81
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Trunk . 84
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Low Coolant Level . 167
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Low Fuel Indicator . 63
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Lower Anchorage . 42
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Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 179
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 62, 278 ...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 294
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Luggage . 171
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Maintenance . 195
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 207
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Record . 205-206
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Required Indicator . 64
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Saf ety . 196
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Schedule . 198-204
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 63, 280
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Manual Transmission . 178
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 222
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Meters, Gauges . 66
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Methanol in Gasoline . 298
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Mirrors, Adjusting . 95
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Moonroof . 94
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Closing Manually . 283
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Operation . 94 ...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 162
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Odometer . 66
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Odometer, Trip . 67
Oil
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Change, How to . 211
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Change, When to . 198
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Checking Engine . 166
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Pressure Indicator . 62, 278
Selecting Proper Viscosity
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Chart . 210
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 79
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
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Recovery . 301
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Operation in Foreign Countries . 299
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Outside Mirrors . 94
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Overheating, Engine . 275
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 207
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Oxygenated Fuels . 298
Index
L M N O
K
V

Service Inf ormat ion Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:Automatic Transmission Fluid:
Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Brake Fluid:
Power Steering Fluid:
5-speed Manual Transmission Fluid:
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 86 or higher.
13.2 US gal (50
, 11.0 Imp gal)
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
Oil change capacity (including
filter): 3.4 US qt (3.2
, 2.8 Imp qt)
3.7 US qt (3.5
, 3.1 Imp qt) Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
aDEXRON
III ATF as a
temporary replacement (see page ).
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
Spare Tire: 30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm
)
Front/Rear:
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ).
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 ).
Capacity (including differential): 1.6 US qt (1.5
, 1.3 Imp qt)
DX, LX
EX, HX
209
220
224
223
HX model (CVT) only:
Use Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) only
222