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Engine oil level Check every
time you fill the fuel tank. See
page .
Engine coolant level Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
youfillthefueltank.Seepage .
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 .
Youshouldcheckthefollowing
items at the specif ied intervals. If
you are unsure of how to perf orm
any check, turn to the page given.
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 . Lights Check the operation of
the headlights, parking lights,
taillights, high-mount brake light,
turn signals, brake lights, and
license plate light monthly. See
page .
188
189
258
260 278
285
263
Owner Maintenance Checks
Maint enance245
ÎÎ
ÎÎ
Î
Specif ications
T echnical Inf ormation342
Dimensions
Weights
Engine
Capacities
178.6 in (4,537 mm)
70.2 in (1,782 mm)
66.2 in (1,682 mm)
103.1 in (2,620 mm)
60.4 in (1,533 mm)
60.6 in (1,538 mm)
3.43 x 3.90 in (87.0 x 99.0 mm) 144 cu-in (2,354 cm
)
9.6 : 1
15.3 US gal (58
, 12.8 Imp gal)
4.4 US qt (4.2
, 3.7 Imp qt)
4.2 US qt (4.0, 3.5 Imp qt)
5.6 US qt (5.3, 4.7 Imp qt) 1.43 US gal (5.4
, 1.19 Imp gal)
1.88 US gal (7.1, 1.56 Imp gal)
1.45 US gal (5.5
, 1.21 Imp gal)
1.90 US gal (7.2, 1.58 Imp gal)
3.3 US qt (3.1
, 2.7 Imp qt)
3.1 US qt (2.9, 2.6 Imp qt)
7.6 US qt (7.2
, 6.3 Imp qt)
6.9 US qt (6.5, 5.7 Imp qt)
2.0 US qt (1.9, 1.7 Imp qt)
2.4 US qt (2.3, 2.0 Imp qt)
1.1 US qt (1.0
, 0.9 Imp qt)
1.3 US qt (1.2, 1.1 Imp qt)
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
Fuel tank
Engine oil See spark plug maintenance
section page 268 .Water cooled 4-stroke DOHC
VTEC 4-cylinder gasoline engine
4.8 US qt (4.5
, 4.0 Imp qt)
2.6 US qt (2.5, 2.2 Imp qt)
2.2 US qt (2.1
, 1.8 Imp qt)
Engine
coolant
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Manual
transmission
fluid
Rear
differential
fluid (4WD)
Windshield
washer
reservoir
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
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)
Approx.
Front
Rear
Change
Without filter
Total 1:
2:Change
Total
Change
Total
Change
4WD
2WD
Total 4WD
2WD
Change
Total
Change
Total
U.S. Vehicles
Canada
Vehicles 4WD
2WD
Automatic Transmission
Manual Transmission
1 2
2
Including filter
Fluids..........
Automatic Transmission . 260
..........................................
Brake .263
.........................................
Clutch .264
..............
Manual Transmission . 261
..........................
Power Steering .264
.......................
Rear Differential .262
..................
Windshield Washer . 258
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .161
.........................
Folding Rear Seat .104
.....
Foreign Countries, Driving in . 347
..........................
Four-way Flashers .81
............................
Front Airbags .10, 54
.................................................
Fuel .184
......................
Fill Door and Cap .185
...........................................
Gauge .74
................
Octane Requirement . 184
...............................
Oxygenated .346
........................
Reserve Indicator .69
........................
Tank, Filling the .185
.....................
Fuses, Checking the .331
...............
Gas Mileage, Improving . 190..........................................
Gasohol .346
.........................................
Gasoline .184
...............
Fuel Reserve Indicator . 69
...........................................
Gauge .74
................
Octane Requirement . 184
........................
Tank, Filling the .185
................
Gas Station Procedures . 185
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 74
...............................................
Fuel .74
...............................
Speedometer .72
.................................
Tachometer .72
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 204
5-speed Manual .........................
Transmission .203
..............................
Glass Cleaning .303
........................................
Glove Box .96
.............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 287
.....................................
Hatch Glass .94
..............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 81
Headlights ........................................
Aiming .287 ............
Daytime Running Lights . 77
..................
High Beam Indicator . 69
........................
Reminder Beeper .76
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 287
...................................
Turning on .76
..............................
Head Restraints .99
.....................
Heating and Cooling .128
.............
High Altitude, Starting at . 201
.................
High-Low Beam Switch . 76
..............
High-mount Brake Light . 292
....................................
Hood Latch .266
.......................
Hood, Opening the .186
..............................................
Horn .3,75
...........................
Hydraulic Clutch .264
.................................
Hydroplaning .216
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 340
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .84
...........................................
Switch .86
............
Timing Control System . 349
........................
Immobilizer System .85
.........
Important Safety Precautions . 6
.........
Indicators, Instrument Panel . 65
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