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S – ENGINE OIL FILL CAP
Q – WINDSHIELD
WASHER RESERVOIR
R – RADIATOR CAP T–
BRAKE MASTER
CYLINDER RESERVOIR
V – RADIATOR
RESERVE TANK W
– POWER STEERING
RESERVOIR
X– AIR CLEANER
P –
ENGINE OIL
DIPSTICK
U– CLUTCH MASTER
CYLINDER RESERVOIR
53Off to a Good Start
P ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
See pages 200, 213.
Q WINDSHIELD WASHER
RESERVOIR
See page 71.
R RADIATOR CAP
See page 218.
S ENGINE OIL FILL CAP
See page 212.
T BRAKE MASTER
CYLINDER
RESERVOIR
See page 219.
U CLUTCH MASTER
CYLINDER RESERVOIR
See page 223.
V RADIATOR RESERVE TANK
See page 218.
WPOWER STEERING
RESERVOIR
See page 223.
X
AIR CLEANER
See page 214.
Engine Compartment
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191In Case of Emergency
find a leak, it must be repaired
before you can continue
driving. (See Towing on page
191.)
•If you don’
t find an obvious
leak, check the coolant level in
the radiator reserve tank. If the
level is below the
MIN mark, add
coolant to halfway between the
MIN and MAX marks.
•If there was no coolant in the
reserve tank, you may also
have to add coolant to the
radiator.
Let the engine cool down until
the pointer reaches the middle
of the temperature gauge, or
lower, before checking the
radiator.
Removing the radiator cap
while the engine is hot can
cause the coolant to spray
out, seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and
radiator cool down before
removing the radiator cap.
•
If needed, add coolant to the
radiator to bring the level up to
the filler neck, and to the
reservoir up to the level
indicated on the reservoir tank. Proper equipment must be used to
prevent damage to vehicles during
any towing. State and local laws
that apply to vehicles in tow must
be followed. Get detailed towing
instructions from your Honda
dealer.
Should it become necessary to
tow your vehicle, follow these
directions.Precautions
•Before towing, make sure that
the power train, axle,
transmission, wheels and
steering system are in good
condition.
If any of these items are
damaged, a flatbed trailer must
be used.
Towing
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197Care and Maintenance
Fuel Fill Cap
To remove the fuel fill cap, turn it
counterclockwise. To close the fill
cap, turn it clockwise until you
hear it click at least three times.
Put the fuel fill cap in the cap
holder while refueling.
If you need a replacement, use only
a genuine Honda fuel fill cap. An
improper fuel fill cap can affect the
fuel system, the emissions system,
and allow fuel spillage.
Component Locations
WINDSHIELD
WASHER
RESERVOIRBATTERY RADIATOR CAP
ENGINE OIL
FILLER CAP
AIR CLEANER
ENGINE
OIL DIPSTICK
BRAKE MASTER
CYLINDER
RESERVOIRPOWER
STEERING
RESERVOIR
RADIATOR
RESERVE
TANK
CLUTCH MASTER
CYLINDER
RESERVOIR
Service Station Information
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•
* 1
* 2Under severe driving conditions, service these items more often. –These fluids: brake, clutch, P/S, battery, ATF,
Using SAE 10W-40 oil, or any viscosity other than those recommended, may reduce engin\
e life and affect the warranty. windshield washer
This service is recommended only. – Tire pressure
204 Care and Maintenance
R – Replace L – Lube I – Inspect After inspection, clean, adjust, repair or replace if necessary.Service at the interval listed x1 000 il ( k ) ft th tx 1,000 miles7.51522.53037.54552.56067.57582.59097.5105Service at the interval listed x1,000 miles (or km) or after thatnumber of months whicheverx 1,000 km1224364860728496108120132144156168number of months, whichever
comes first.months612182430364248546066727884
Engine and TransmissionAir cleaner elementRRR
Fuel tank, cap, pipes, hoses and connectionsI
Spark plugsR
•Engine oil and oil filter * 1RRRRRRRRRRRRRREngine drive beltIII
Cooling system, heater hoses, and connectionsIIIIIII•Engine coolantRRR
Timing beltR*
2
Exhaust systemIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Starter safety switchIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Auto cruise control linkage and hoseIIIIIII
Radiator core and A/C condenserI
Manual transmission oil and transfer case oilRRRRAutomatic transmissionSee page 216.
Shift-on-the-fly systemIIIIValve clearanceAdjust only if noisy.
Check oil and coolant level at each fuel stop.Inspect monthly:
Maintenance Schedule
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218Care and Maintenance
You usually do not need to remove
the radiator cap to check the engine
coolant level.
Removing the radiator cap
while the engine is hot can
cause the coolant to spray
out, seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and
radiator cool down before
removing the radiator cap.
Adding Engine Coolant
To add engine coolant, remove the
cap on the radiator reserve tank
and fill the tank up to the
maximum level mark. Add a
50/50 mixture of water and a good
quality ethylene glycol antifreeze.
If you need to add engine coolant
frequently, see your Honda dealer
for a cooling system check.
If the proper quality antifreeze
is used, there is no need to add
extra inhibitors or additives. They
may be harmful to the proper
operation of the system.
Cooling System Service
The cooling system should be
serviced at the intervals specified
in the Maintenance Schedule as
follows:
•Wash the radiator cap and filler
neck with clean water.
•Check the engine coolant level
in the radiator and have it tested
for freeze protection. Add
ethylene glycol antifreeze, if
needed, to maintain freeze
protection at
–33 F ( –36 C).
•Have the cooling system and
radiator cap tested for a
pressure capacity of 15 psi (105
kPa). If a replacement cap is
needed, use a cap specified for
your model.
•Tighten all radiator and heater
hose clamps and inspect all
hoses. Replace the hoses if they
are swollen, “checked, ” or
otherwise worn. Carefully
tighten the hose clamps at the
radiator. Overtightening could
bend or collapse the radiator
fittings.
•Clean the front of the radiator
core and air conditioning
condenser.
It is the owner ’s responsibility to:
•Maintain the cooling system
freeze protection at –33 F
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236Technical Data
Cooling System
Radiator typeTube and corrugated fins pressure type
Capacity11.2 U.S. quarts (10.6 liters) for MT
11.1 U.S. quarts (10.5 liters) for AT
ThermostatWax pellet type 170 F (76.5C)
Air Conditioning
Refrigerant typeR-134a
Charge quantity22.9 oz (650g)
Lubricant typePAG oil
Clutch
TransmissionMUA
Clutch size10.24 in. (260 mm)
TypeDry single plate disc with diaphragm spring
Clutch control
operationHydraulic
Clutch pedal
free play0.2 in. – 0.6 in.
(5 mm – 15 mm)