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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 the importance
of keeping your car well maintained
andwhyyoushouldfollowbasic
maintenance saf ety precautions.......................
Maintenance Saf ety .272
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Important Safety Precautions . 273
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Maintenance Schedule . 274
Maintenance Schedule ..................
(4-cylinder Models) . 276 ...
Required Maintenance Record . 281
Maintenance Schedule ..................
(6-cylinder Models) . 284
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Required Maintenance Record . 289
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 291
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Fluid Locations .292
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Engine Oil .294
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Adding Oil .294
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Recommended Oil .294
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Synthetic Oil .295
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Additives .296
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Changing the Oil and Filter . 296
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Cooling System .299
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Adding Engine Coolant . 299
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Replacing Engine Coolant . 301
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Windshield Washers .306
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Transmission Fluid .307
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Automatic Transmission . 307
5-speed Manual .........................
Transmission .310
6-speed Manual .........................
Transmission .311
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Brake and Clutch Fluid . 313
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Brake System .313
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Clutch System .314
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Power Steering .315 .....................
Air Cleaner Element .316
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Hood Latch .318
Spark Plugs ..................
(4-cylinder Models) . 318
Spark Plugs ..................
(6-cylinder Models) . 321
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Battery .324
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Wiper Blades .327
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Air Conditioning System . 329
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 330
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Drive Belt .332
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Timing Belt .332
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Tires .333
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Inf lation .333
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Inspection .335
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Maintenance .335
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Tire Rotation .336
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Replacing Tires and Wheels . 336
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Wheels and Tires .337
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Winter Driving .338
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Snow Tires .338
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Tire Chains .338
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Lights .340
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Headlight Aiming .342
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Replacing Bulbs .342
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Storing Your Car .354
413
Maintenance
Maint enance271

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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 342
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 79
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Headlights .74
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Aiming .342
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Automatic Lighting Off . 75
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Daytime Running Lights . 76
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Low Beams, Turning on . 74
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Reminder Chime .74
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 342
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Turning on .74
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Head Restraints .99
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Heating and Cooling .122
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Heated Mirror .109
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High Altitude, Starting at . 242
HomeLink Wireless Control ........................................
System .218
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Hood Latch .318 .......................
Hood, Opening the .226
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Hydraulic Clutch .314
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Hydroplaning .262
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Fuel .224
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Fill Door and Cap .225
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Gauge .70
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Octane Requirement . 224
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Oxygenated .403
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Tank, Filling the .225
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Fuses, Checking the .386
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 231
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Gasohol .403
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Gasoline .224
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Gauge .70
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Octane Requirement . 224
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Tank, Filling the .225
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Gas Station Procedures . 225
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 70
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Fuel .70
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Speedometer .68
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Tachometer .68
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 248
5-speed Manual .........................
Transmission .243 6-speed Manual
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Transmission .245
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Glass Cleaning .360
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Glove Box .93
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .....................................
(GVWR) .264
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 394
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .82
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Switch .84
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Timing Control System . 406
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Immobilizer System .83
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 61
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Inf ant Restraint .21
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Inf ant Seats .30
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Tether Anchorage Points . 42
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 333
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Inside Mirror .108
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Inspection, Tire .335
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Instrument Panel .61
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 76
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Interior Cleaning .358
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Interior Lights .117
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Introduction . i
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