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6-cylinder Models
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Visually inspect the following items:
Service at the indicated distance
or time whichever comes first.
miles x 1,000
km x 1,000
months
Every 3,750 miles (6,000 km) or 6 months
Every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) (Use normal schedule except in dusty conditions) Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop
At 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 10 years,
then every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 5 years
Inspect every 105,000 miles (168,000 km), otherwise adjust only if noisy
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Replace engine oil, and oil filter
Check engine oil and coolant
Replace air cleaner element
Inspect valve clearance
Replace spark plugs
Replace timing belt and inspect water pump
Inspect drive belt
Replace engine coolant
Replace transmission fluid
Inspect front and rear brakes
Replace brake fluid
Check parking brake adjustment
Replace dust and pollen filter
Lubricate all hinges, locks and latches
Rotate tires (Check tire inflation and condition at
least once per month)
Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots
Suspension components
Driveshaft boots
Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Exhaust system
Fuel lines and connections
Lights and controls, vehicle underbody Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 6 months
Every 3 years (independent of mileage)
Rotate tires every 7,500 miles (12,000 km)
Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 6 months
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last column, page .
See timing belt on page for replacement information under special driving conditions.
See dust and pollen filter on page for replacement information under special driving conditions.
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6-cylinder Models
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Canadian Owners
U.S. Owners A, B, C, D, E
AB C
D E
Use the Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions.
Refer to page to determine which schedule to use.
3,750 mi/6,000 km
7,500 mi/12,000 km
11,250 mi/18,000 km
15,000 mi/24,000 km/1 yr
18,750 mi/30,000 km
22,500 mi/36,000 km
26,250 mi/42,000 km
30,000 mi/48,000 km/2 yrs
33,750 mi/54,000 km
37,500 mi/60,000 km
41,250 mi/66,000 km
3yrs
45,000 mi/72,000 km/3 yrs
48,750 mi/78,000 km
52,500 mi/84,000 km
56,250 mi/90,000 km
60,000 mi/96,000 km/4 yrs
60,000 mi/96,000 km/4 yrs,
then replace every 30,000mi/
48,000 km/2 yrs
63,750 mi/102,000 km
67,500 mi/108,000 km
71,250 mi/114,000 km
75,000 mi/120,000 km/5 yrs
78,750 mi/126,000 km Do item in A.
Do items in A, E.
Do item in A.
DoitemsinA,B,E.
Do item in A.
Do items in A, E.
Do item in A.
DoitemsinA,B,D,E.
Do item in A.
Do items in A, E.
Do item in A.
Replace brake fluid (independent of mileage).
DoitemsinA,B,E.
Do item in A.
Do items in A, E.
Do item in A.
DoitemsinA,B,D,E. Replace automatic transmission fluid.
Do item in A.
Do items in A, E.
Do item in A.
DoitemsinA,B,E.
Do item in A. Replace engine oil and oil filter.
Replace air cleaner element.
Lubricate all hinges, locks, and latches.
Check parking brake adjustment.
Inspect brake hoses and lines (including ABS).
Check all fluid levels, condition of fluids, and check
for leaks.
Inspect exhaust system.
Inspect fuel lines and connections.
Check all lights.
Inspect the underbody.
Replace spark plugs.
Inspect valve clearance. Replace timing belt and inspect water pump.
Inspect drive belt.
Replace dust and pollen filter .
Inspect front and rear brakes.
Rotate tires (follow pattern on page 306).
Inspect tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots.
Inspect suspension components.
Inspect drive shaft boots.
Service at the indicated distance or time, whichever comes first. Do the items in as required for each distance/time interval.
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See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last
column, page .
See timing belt on page for replacement information under
special driving conditions.
See dust and pollen filter on page for replacement
information under special driving conditions.
Check engine oil and coolant at each fuel stop.
Check and adjust valve clearance, cold engine, only if noisy.
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Remove the blade f rom its holder
by grasping the tabbed end of the
blade. Pull f irmly until the tabs
come out of the holder.Examine the new wiper blades. If
they have no plastic or metal rein-
f orcement along the back edge,
remove the metal reinf orcement
strips f rom the old wiper blade and
install them in the slots along the
edge of the new blade.Slide the new wiper blade into the
holder until the tabs lock.
Lower the wiper arm down against
the windshield.
Slide the wiper blade assembly
onto the wiper arm. Make sure it
locks in place.
Lower the passenger’s side f irst,
then the driver’s side.
3. 4. 5. 6.
7.
Wiper Blades
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BLADE BLADE
REINFORCEMENT
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Pushinthetabsonthecornersof
the dust and pollen f ilter case. Pull
out the case.Remove the filter from the case.
Install the new f ilter in the case.
Make sure the arrows of the ‘‘AIR
FLOW’’ marks on the f ilter point
to the air flow direction
(downward).Install the case. Make sure both
tabs ‘‘click’’ into place.
Install the glove box stop, and
close the glove box.
If you are not sure how to replace
the dust and pollen f ilter, have it
replaced by your Honda dealer.
5. 6. 7. 8.
4.
Dust and Pollen Filter
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It is best to replace all f our tires at
thesametime.If thatisnotpossible
or necessary, then replace the two
f ront tires or the two rear tires as a
pair. Replacing just one tire can
seriously af f ect your car’s handling.
TheABSworksbycomparingthe
speed of the wheels. When replacing
tires, use the same size originally
supplied with the car. Tire size and
construction can af f ect wheel speed
and may cause the system to workinconsistently.
If you ever need to replace a wheel,
make sure the wheel’s specif ications
match those of the original wheel
that came on your car. Replacement
wheels are available at your Honda
dealer.
Wheel:
Tire:
See page f or inf ormation about
DOT Tire Quality Grading.
DX and LX models
All EX models
LX-V6 model LX model
All EX and V6 models
DX model
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Wheels and T ires
Tires
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15x61/2JJ P195/65R15 89H
16x61/2JJ(Aluminumwheels only) P205/65R15 92H
P205/60R16 91V
16x61/2JJ(Steelwheelsonly)
Installing improper tires on your
car can affect handling and
stability. This can cause a crash
in which you can be seriously
hurt or killed.
Always use the size and type of
tires recommended in this
owner’s manual.
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Open the trunk and remove the
socket f rom the light assembly by
turning it one-quarter turn counter-
clockwise.
Remove the burned-out bulb by
pulling it straight out of the socket.
Install the new bulb and reinstall
the socket. Make sure the new
bulb is working.Remove the license light assembly
by caref ully prying on the lef t
edge of the lens with a f lat-tip
screwdriver and pulling the
assembly out.
Remove the lens f rom the bulb
holder by pulling the lens while
squeezing the tabs on both sides
of the holder.
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2. 3. 1.
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Replacing a High-mount Brake
Light BulbReplacing a Rear License PlateBulb
Lights
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LENS
BULB
BULB
SOCKET HOLDER
LENS
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Remove the bulb by pulling it
straight out of its metal tabs.
The ceiling light, door light and
vanity mirror light come apart the
same way, but they do not use the
same type of bulb.
Removethelensbycarefully
prying on the edge of the lens with
a f ingernail f ile or a small f lat-tip
screwdriver. Do not pry on the
edge of the housing around the
lens.
Turn on the parking lights and
check that the new bulb is
working.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb in until
it bottoms in the socket.
Put the lens back on the bulb
holder and push it until it latches.
Slide the lef t side of the light
assembly into the hole. Push on
the right side to latch the
assembly into place.
Ceiling light:Pry on the f ront edge of the lens
near both sides.
Door light:
Pry on the top lef t or right of the
lens.
Spotlights: Pry on the inner edge of both
spotlights. Push the new bulb into the metal
tabs. Carefully snap the lens back
in place.
1.
4. 5.
2. 3.
3. 6.
Not available on DX model
Not available on DX model
Replacing Bulbs in the Interior
Lights
Lights
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CEILING LIGHTBULB
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Open the trunk. Pull down the
right side of the trunk light
assembly.
Push the new bulb into the metal
tabs.
Remove the bulb by pulling it
straight out of its metal tabs.
Push the assembly back in place.
1. 2. 3. 4.
Replacing the T runk L ight Bulb
Lights
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TRUNK LIGHT
BULB
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