2003 HONDA CR-V engine

ÎBulb Replacement.........
Rear Side Marker Lights . 290
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Specif ications .343
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Spotlights .293
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Turn Signal Lights . 288
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Bulbs, Halogen .287
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Capacities Chart .342
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 60
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Cargo Area Light .125
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Cargo Hooks .196
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Carrying Cargo .193
Cassette Player ............................................
Care .168
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Operation .151, 164
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Changer .149, 169
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CD Player .146
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Center Pocket .119
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Center Table .115
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Certif ication Label .340
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Chains .284
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Changing a Flat Tire .308
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Changing Engine Coolant . 253.................................
Changing Oil .249
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How to .249
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When to .238
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Charging System Indicator . 66,326
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 199
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Child Saf ety .24
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Child Seats .29
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LATCH Anchorage System . 47
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Lower Anchors .47
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Tether Anchorage Point . 46
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Childproof Door Locks . 93
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Cleaner Element, Air . 265
Cleaning ....................
Aluminum Wheels .299
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Carpeting .301
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Exterior .298
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Fabric .302
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Interior .301
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Leather .302
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Seat Belts .302
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Vinyl .302
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Windows .303
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Clock, Setting the . 144,162
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Clutch Fluid .264
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CO in the Exhaust .349
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 201...............
Consumer Inf ormation . 356
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Controls, Instruments and . 63
Coolant ........................................
Adding .251
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Checking .189
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Proper Solution .251
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Replacing .253
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Temperature Gauge . 74
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Corrosion Protection .304
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .349
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Cruise Control Operation . 179
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Customer Relations Of f ice . 356
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard .64
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Daytime Running Lights . 77
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 358
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Def og and Def rost .134
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 81
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Def rosting the Windows . 134
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Detachable Anchor .108
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Dimensions .342
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Dimming the Headlights . 76
Index
C
D
II

CONT INUED
Dipstick
..........Automatic Transmission .260
..................................Engine Oil.188
..........................Directional Signals.77
........Disc Brake Wear Indicators .211
.....................Disposal of Used Oil.250
Doors
..............Locking and Unlocking .88
......................Power Door Locks.88
..........DOT Tire Quality Grading .344
Downshif ting,5-speed Manual
.............................Transmission.202
.......................................Drive Belt.277
...........................................Driving.197
....................................Economy.190
.........................In Bad Weather.215
................In Foreign Countries .347
........................Driving Guidelines.198
..................Dust and Pollen Filter .275
............................Fabric, Cleaning.302
...................................Fan, Interior.128
Features, Comfort and
..............................Convenience.127
....................Filling the Fuel Tank .185
Filters
................................Air Cleaner.265
.........................Dust and Pollen.275
...............................................Oil.249
5-speed Manual Transmission
...............Checking Fluid Level .261
................................Shif ting the.202
.............Flashers, Hazard Warning .81
...................Flat Tire, Changing a .308
..............................Economy, Fuel.190
............Emergencies on the Road .307
.............Battery, Jump Starting .320
...........Brake System Indicator .329
................Changing a Flat Tire .308
.....Charging System Indicator .326
..................Checking the Fuses .332
.....Low Oil Pressure Indicator .325
...Malf unction Indicator Lamp .327
...Manually Closing Moonroof .330
..................Overheated Engine .323
...........................Emergency Brake.82
......................Emergency Flashers.81
......................Emergency Towing.337
.......................Emissions Controls.349
.............Emissions Testing, State .352
Engine
....Coolant Temperature Gauge .74
...................................Drive Belt.277
......Engine Speed Limiter .203,208
Malf unction Indicator
................................Lamp.66,327
........Oil Pressure Indicator .66,325
..............Oil, What Kind to Use .247
...............................Overheating.323
............................Specif ications.342
.......................................Starting.200
......................Ethanol in Gasoline.347
.Evaporative Emissions Controls .349
...............................Exhaust Fumes.60
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
........................................Belts by.21
..................Exterior, Cleaning the .298
Index
E
F
III

.............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
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 .348
..........................Four-way Flashers.81
............................Front Airbags.10,54
.................................................Fuel.184
......................Fill Door and Cap.185
...........................................Gauge.74
................Octane Requirement .184
...............................Oxygenated.347
........................Reserve Indicator.69
........................Tank, Filling the.185
.....................Fuses, Checking the.331
...............Gas Mileage, Improving .190
..........................................Gasohol.347
.........................................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
...Identif ication Number, Vehicle .340
Ignition
..............................................Keys.84
...........................................Switch.86
............Timing Control System .350
........................Immobilizer System.85
.........Important Safety Precautions .6
.........Indicators, Instrument Panel .65
Index
G
H
I
IV

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Neutral Gear Position . 206
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New Vehicle Break-in . 184
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Normal Shif t Speeds .203
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 340
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Radiator Overheating . 323
Radio/Cassette/CD Sound ........................................
System .137
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Readiness Codes .328
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Rear Dif f erential Fluid . 262
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 290
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Rear Seat, Folding .104
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Rear View Mirror .114
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Rear Window Def ogger . 81
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Rear Window Wiper and Washer . 80
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 97
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Recommended Shif t Speeds . 203
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Reminder Lights .65
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Remote Transmitter .89
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 184
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Odometer .73
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Odometer, Trip .73
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Of f -Highway Guidelines . 226
Oil ........................
Change, How to .249
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Change, When to .238
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Checking Engine .188
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Pressure Indicator . 66,325
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .248
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 87
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .349
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Operation in Foreign Countries . 348
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Outside Mirrors .114 ....
Outside Temperature Indicator . 73
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Over Drive .207
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Overheating, Engine .323
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 245
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Oxygenated Fuels .347
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Paint Touch-up .300
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Panel Brightness Control . 77
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Park Gear Position .205
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Parking .210
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Parking Brake .82
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator . 66,329
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Parking Lights .76
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 210
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PGM-FI System .350
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Polishing and Waxing . 299
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Pre-Drive Saf ety Checklist . 12
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 21
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Protecting Adults .13
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Additional Safety Precautions . 22
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 21
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Protecting Children .24
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Protecting Inf ants .34 .......
Protecting Larger Children . 42
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Protecting Small Children . 38
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .46
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Using LATCH .47
Index
N
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P
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CONT INUED
Replacement Inf ormation
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Air Cleaner Element . 265
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 275
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Engine Coolant .253
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Engine Oil and Filter . 249
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Fuses .331
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Light Bulbs .287
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Schedule .238
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Spark Plugs .267
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Tires .282
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Wiper Blades .271
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .53
Reserve Tank, Engine ...............................
Coolant .189, 251
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Restraint, Child .24
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Reverse Gear Position . 206
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Reverse Lockout .209
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Rotation, Tire .281
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Saf ety Belts .8, 50
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 358
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Saf ety Checklist, Pre-Drive . 12.................................
Saf ety Features .7
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Airbags .10
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Door Locks .11
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Head Restraints .11
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Seat Belts .8
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Seats and Seat-Backs . 11
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 61
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Saf ety Messages .ii
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Seat Belts .8, 50
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Additional Information . 50
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 21
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .52
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Cleaning .302
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Detachable Anchor . 108
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 17,50
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Maintenance .53
Reminder Light and ................................
Beeper .50, 67
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Replacement .53
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System Components . 50
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Use During Pregnancy . 21
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 17
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Seat Heaters .109
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Seats, Adjusting the .97
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Serial Number .340 ...........................
Service Intervals .238
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Service Manual .359
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Service Station Procedures . 185
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Setting the Clock . 144,162
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 204
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Shif t Lock Release .209
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Side Airbags .10, 56
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Cutof f Indicator .58, 67
Side Marker Lights, Bulb ..............................
Replacement .288
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Signaling Turns .77
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Snow Tires .283
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Solvent-type Cleaners . 298
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Sound System .137
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Spare Tire .308
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Spark Plugs, Replacing . 267
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Specif ications Charts . 342
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Speed Control .179
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Speedometer .72
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Spotlights .124
Index
S
VII

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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 54
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Additional Safety Precautions . 59
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Airbag Service .59
How the Side Airbag Cutof f ...........
Indicator Light Works . 58
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 57
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .54
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 56
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SRS Components .54
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SRS Indicator .57 ,67
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 87
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State Emissions Testing . 350
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Starting the Engine .200
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .201
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With a Dead Battery . 320
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 323
Steering Wheel ..................................
Adjustment .83
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 87
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Stereo Sound System . 137
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Storage Box .119
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Storing Your Vehicle .295
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Sunglasses Holder .121 Supplemental Restraint
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System .10, 54
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Servicing .59
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SRS Indicator .57 ,67
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System Components . 54
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Synthetic Oil .248
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Tachometer .72
Tailgate .................................
Hatch Glass .94
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Open Indicator .70
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Opening the .93
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs . 290
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Taking Care of the Unexpected . 307
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Tape Player .151, 164
Technical Descriptions ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 344
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Emissions Control Systems . 349
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Oxygenated Fuels .347
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .351
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Temperature Gauge .74
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Tether Anchorage Points . 46
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Thef t Protection .178 ..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 351
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Time, Setting the . 144,162
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Tire Chains .284
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 308
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Tire Inf ormation .346
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Tires .278
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Air Pressure .279
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Checking Wear .280
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 344
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Inf lation .278
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Inspection .280
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Maintenance .280
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Replacing .282
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Rotating .281
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Snow .283
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Specif ications .343
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Tire Chains .284
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Tools, Tire Changing . 308
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .217
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Behind a Motorhome . 224
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Emergency .337
Index
T
VIII

Service Inf ormat ion Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:5-speed Manual Transmission
Fluid:
Rear Differential Fluid:Brake Fluid:
Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Automatic Transmission Fluid: Power Steering Fluid:
15.3 US gal (58
)
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 86 or higher.
Capacity (including differential): 26 psi (180 kPa , 1.8 kgf/cm
)
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
Front/Rear:
2.0 US qt (1.9
)
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
4.4 US qt (4.2
)
Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
aDEXRON
III ATF as a
temporary replacement (see page ). Honda Dual Pump Fluid. Do not
use ATF (see page ).
Capacity:
1.1 US qt (1.0
)
Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ). Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30
or 10W-40 motor oil as a
temporary replacement (see page ).
247
262
264 263
260 261