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
.
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
...
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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Vanity Mirror .115
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 235
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Vehicle Dimensions . 396,398
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 394
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Vehicle Storage .354
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VIN .394
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Vinyl Cleaning .359
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Viscosity, Oil .295
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WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 57
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Warranty Coverages .413
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 306
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Operation .79
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Washing .356
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Waxing and Polishing . 357
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 80
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Alignment and Balance . 335
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Compact Spare .364
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Wrench .366 Windows
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Auto Reverse .104
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Cleaning .360
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Operating the Power . 103
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Rear, Def ogger .79
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning .77
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Washers .79
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .327
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Operation .77
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Worn Tires .335
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 391
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