If you need to park your vehicle f or
an extended period (more than one
month), there are several things you
should do to prepare it f or storage.
Proper preparation helps prevent
deterioration and makes it easier to
get your vehicle back on the road. If
possible, store your vehicle indoors.Block the rear wheels.
If the vehicle is to be stored f or a
longer period, it should be
supported on jackstands so the
tires are of f the ground.
Leave one window open slightly (if
the vehicle is being stored
indoors).
Fill the f uel tank.
Change the engine oil and f ilter
(see page ).
Wash and dry the exterior
completely.
Cleantheinterior.Makesurethe
carpeting, floor mats, etc. are
completely dry.
Leave the parking brake off. Put
the transmission in Park. Support the f ront and rear wiper
blade arms with a f olded towel or
ragsotheydonottouchthe
windshield. Disconnect the battery.
To minimize sticking, apply a
silicone spray lubricant to all door
and tailgate seals. Also, apply a
vehiclebodywaxtothepainted
surfaces that mate with the door
and tailgate seals.Cover the vehicle with a
‘‘breathable’’ cover, one made
f rom a porous material such as
cotton. Nonporous materials, such
as plastic sheeting, trap moisture,
which can damage the paint.
If possible, run the engine f or a
while periodically (pref erably once
amonth).
If you store your vehicle f or 12
months or longer, have your Honda
dealer perf orm the inspections called
f or in the 24 months/30,000 miles
(48,000 km) maintenance schedule
(Normal Conditions) as soon as you
take it out of storage (see page ).
The replacements called f or in the
maintenance schedule are not
needed unless the vehicle has
actually reached that time or mileage.
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St oring Your Vehicle
Maint enance341
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Specif ications
T echnical Inf ormation386
Dimensions
Weights
Air Conditioning Capacities
201.2 in (5,110 mm)
75.6 in (1,920 mm)
5.3 US qt (5.0
, 4.4 Imp qt)
2.6 US qt (2.5
, 2.2 Imp qt)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine.
Reserve tank capacity:
0.16 US gal (0.6
, 0.13 Imp gal)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. 4.6 US qt (4.4
, 3.9 Imp qt)
4.2 US qt (4.0
, 3.5 Imp qt)
2.48 US gal (9.4
, 2.07 Imp gal)
3.5 US qt (3.3
, 2.9 Imp qt)
8.3 US qt (7.9, 7.0 Imp qt)
4.8 US qt (4.5
, 4.0 Imp qt)
HFC-134a (R-134a)
66.1 in (1,680 mm) 66.1 in (1,680 mm)
118.1 in (3,000 mm) 68.5 in (1,740 mm)
32 34 oz (850 900 g) ND-OIL8 20.00 US gal (75.7
, 16.65 Imp gal)
1.98 US gal (7.5, 1.65 Imp gal)
69.7 in (1,770 mm)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Gross vehicle weight rating
Gross combined weight
rating (GCWR) See the tire information label atta-
ched to the driver’s doorjamb.
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
8,265 lbs (3,750 kg) Approx.
Front
Rear
1:
2:Change
Total
Change
Including
filter
Without
filter
Total
Change
Total
U.S. Vehicles
Canada Vehicles
1: LX
2: EX,EX-L1
2
1
2
CONT INUED
BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator .72, 370
............................
Jump Starting .364
..............................
Maintenance .317
............................
Specif ications .387
..............................
Bef ore Driving .243
....................................
Belts,Seat .8,50 .........................
Beverage Holders .132
.................................
Body Repairs .350
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 267
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 244
....................
Bulb Replacement .334
...........................................
Fluid .309
.......................................
Parking .129
.................
System Indicator . 72,373
........................
Wear Indicators .266
.............................
Braking System .266
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle . 244
..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 83
........................
Brights, Headlights .82
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .335
..............................
Brake Lights .334
......................
Cargo Area Light .338
................
Front Parking Lights . 333
........
Front Side Marker Lights . 333
.................................
Headlights .332
.........
High-mount Brake Light . 336
..............
Individual Map Lights . 338
...................
License Plate Light . 337
...
Accessories and Modif ications . 251
................................
Accessories .251
.
Additional Safety Precautions . 252
............................
Modif ications .252
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .92
............
Accessory Power Sockets . 138
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 299
........
Advanced Airbag System . 10,54
.............................
Airbag (SRS) .10, 54
.....................
Air Cleaner Element .311
......
Air Conditioning System . 144,152
..............................
Maintenance .321
.....................
Rear A/C Control .166
.........................
Usage .147, 154,160
...............
Air Outlets (Vents) . 146,152
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .323
.......................
Alcohol in Gasoline .390
.......
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning . 345
......................................
Antif reeze .301
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .74, 268
...................................
Operation .267
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System . 200 .
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 91
..........................
Appearance Care .343
........................................
Armrests .115
...............
Audio Controls, Remote . 199
................
Audio System . 169,181,201
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 52
...
Automatic Lighting Off Feature . 83
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 235
..............
Automatic Transmission . 260
..........................
Capacity, Fluid .386
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 307
.......................................
Shif ting .261
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 260
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 261
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 263
Index
A
B
I
CONT INUED
Def rosting.............
the Windows . 149,159,164
....................................
Dimensions .386
...............
Dimming the Headlights . 82
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 307
..................................
Engine Oil .248
..........................
Directional Signals .84
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 266
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil .300
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking . 92
....................
Lockout Prevention . 93
..............
Manual Sliding Doors . 101
..............................
Monitor Light .75
......................
Power Door Locks .92
.................
Power Sliding Doors . 103
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 388
.....................................
Drive Belts .322
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
...........................................
Driving .257
....................................
Economy .250
.........................
In Bad Weather .272
................
In Foreign Countries . 391
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter . 322
...................................
DVD Player .217 ............................
Fabric, Cleaning .347
..................
Fan, Interior . 144,157,162
Features, Comfort and ..............................
Convenience .143
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 245
Filters ................................
Air Cleaner .311
.........................
Dust and Pollen .322
...............................................
Oil .299
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 87
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 353
..............................
Economy, Fuel .250
............
Emergencies on the Road . 351
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 364
...........
Brake System Indicator . 373
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 353
.....
Charging System Indicator . 370
..................
Checking the Fuses . 374
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 369
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 371
..................
Overheated Engine . 366
.........................
Emergency Brake .129
......................
Emergency Flashers .87
......................
Emergency Towing .380
.......................
Emissions Controls .392
.............
Emissions Testing, State . 395
Engine ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 79
.................................
Drive Belts .322
..............
Engine Speed Limiter . 263
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .72, 371
........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 72,369
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 297
...............................
Overheating .366 ............................
Specif ications .387
.......................................
Starting .259
......................
Ethanol in Gasoline .390
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 392
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .66
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ........................................
System .393
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .22
..................
Exterior, Cleaning the . 344
Index
E
F
III
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Vanity Mirror .135
.........
Vehicle Capacity Load . 254,274
......................
Vehicle Dimensions .386
....
Vehicle Identif ication Number . 384
.............................
Vehicle Storage .341
.............................
Ventilation .147, 152
.................................................
VIN .384
...............................
Vinyl Cleaning .347
..................................
Viscosity, Oil .298
.....................
Underside, Cleaning .349
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .351
....
Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 388
........................
Unleaded Gasoline .244
.....................
Upholstery Cleaning .346
.......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 300 .............
WARNING, Explanation of . ii
.........
Warning Labels, Location of . 67
..................
Warranty Coverages .399
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 306
............................
Level Indicator .77
.....................................
Operation .86
.........................................
Washing .344
..................
Waxing and Polishing . 345
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 88
............
Alignment and Balance . 326..........................
Compact Spare .352
......................................
Wrench .356
Windows .............................
Auto Reverse .126
.....................................
Cleaning .348
................
Operating the Power . 124
............................................
Rear .127
...........................
Rear, Def ogger .87
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning .84
...................
Def roster . 149,159,164
.......................................
Washers .86
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .319
.....................................
Operation .84
Rear Windshield Wiper and .....................................
Washer .86
..................
Wireless Headphones . 231
....................................
Worn Tires .325
.....
Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 380
Towing
.....................................
A Trailer .274
................
Emergency Wrecker . 380
Tranction Control .............................
System(TCS) .269
Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 307
...........................
Fluid Selection .308
..............
Identif ication Number . 384
.............
Shif ting the Automatic . 261
.....................................
Treadwear .388
.......................................
Trip Meter .79
....................................
Turn Signals .84
: U.S. and Canada only
Index
UV
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Service Inf ormat ion Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Power Steering Fluid:
Brake Fluid:
Recommended Engine Oil:
Automatic Transmission Fluid: 36 psi (250 kPa , 2.5 kgf/cm
)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ).
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 86 or higher.
Front/Rear:
Compact Spare Tire:
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
Oil change capacity (including
filter): 4.6 US qt (4.4
, 3.9 Imp qt)
Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
aDEXRON
III ATF as a
temporary replacement (see page ). 297
307 310
309
20.00 US gal (75.7, 16.65 Imp gal)