2003 HONDA S2000 brake fluid

The f luid level should be between
theMINandMAXmarksontheside
of the reservoir. If it is not, add
brake f luid to bring it up to that level.
Use the same fluid specified for the
brake system.Low f luid level can indicate a leak in
the clutch system. Have this system
inspected as soon as possible.
Maint enance
Clutch System
Brake and Clutch Fluid
175
MAX
MIN

If it comes on at any other time, it
indicates a problem with the car’s
brake system. In most cases, the
problem is a low f luid level in the
brake f luid reservoir. Press lightly on
the brake pedal to see if it f eels
normal. If it does, check the brake
f luid level the next time you stop at a
service station (see page ). If the
fluid level is low, take the car to your
dealer and have the brake system
inspected f or leaks or worn brake
pads.
However, if the brake pedal does not
f eel normal, you should take
immediate action. Because of the
brake system’s dual-circuit design, a
problem in one part of the system
will still give you braking at two
wheels. You will f eel the brake pedal
go down much f arther bef ore the car
begins to slow down, and you will
have to press harder on the pedal.
The distance needed to stop will be
much longer.
The Brake System Indicator
normallycomesonwhenyouturn
the ignition switch ON (II). It is a
reminder to check the parking brake.
It comes on and stays lit if you do not
f ully release the parking brake. Slow down by shif ting to a lower
gear, and pull to the side of the road
when it is saf e. Because of the
longer distance needed to stop, it is
hazardous to drive the car. You
should have it towed, and repaired as
soon as possible. (See
on page .)
If you must drive the car a short
distance in this condition, drive
slowly and cautiously.
174
245
Brake System Indicator
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
Emergency
Towing
236
BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR

The auxiliary f use box is located on
thedriver’ssidenearthebrakefluid
reservoir. To open it, push the tab on
each side and remove the lid.If something electrical in your car
stops working, the f irst thing you
should check f or is a blown f use.
Determine f rom the chart on pages
and , or the diagram on the
fuse box lid, which fuse or fuses
control that component. Check those
f uses f irst, but check all the f uses
bef ore deciding that a blown f use is
not the cause. Replace any blown
f uses and check the component’s
operation.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0). Make sure the headlights and
all other accessories are off.
Remove the cover f rom the f use
box. Check each of the large f uses in
the under-hood f use box by
looking through the top at the wire
inside. Removing these f uses
requires a Phillips-head screw-
driver.
1.
2. 3.
241 242
CONT INUED
Checking and Replacing Fuses
Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed239
BLOWN

CONT INUED
............................
Capacities Chart .250
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 40
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Cargo, Carrying .128
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Changer .108
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CD Player .105
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Certif ication Label .248
............................................
Chains .195
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Back-up Lamp Replacement . 202
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .46, 233
............................
Jump Starting .226
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Maintenance .181
............................
Specif ications .251
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Bef ore Driving .119
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Belts, Seat .8
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Beverage Holder .82
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Body Repair .215
............................................
Brakes .140
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 141
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Break-in, New Linings . 120
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Bulb Replacement .202
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Fluid .174
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Parking .81
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System Indicator . 46,236
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Wear Indicators, Disc . 140
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Braking System .140
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Break-in, New Car .120 ..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 54
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Brights, Headlights .53
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Bulb Replacement .198
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Back-up Lights .202
..............................
Brake Lights .202
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Headlights .198
.................
License Plate Lights . 204
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Side Marker Lights . 200
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Specif ications .251
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Turn Signal Lights . 200
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Bulbs, Halogen .198
Accessories
.................................
Installation .126
...............
Accessory Power Socket . 82
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .61
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Additives, Engine Oil . 162
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Airbag (SRS) .9
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Air Cleaner Element .176
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Air Conditioning .86
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Maintenance .186
............................................
Usage .86
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Air Outlets (Vents) .88
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Air Pressure, Tires .189
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Alarm, Anti-theft .114
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Alcohol in Gasoline .255
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Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning . 210
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Antif reeze .165
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ....................
Indicator Light .47, 143
...................................
Operation .141
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 60
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Anti-thef t System .114
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Appearance Care .207
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Audio Panel .82 ..................................
Audio System .94
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Automatic Speed Control . 115
Index
B
A
C
I

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Economy, Fuel .125
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Emergencies on the Road . 217
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Battery, Jump Starting . 226
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Changing a Flat Tire . 219
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Charging System Indicator . 233
..................
Checking the Fuses . 239
Changing Oil
........................................
How to .163
......................................
When to .150
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Changing a Flat Tire .219
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Changing Engine Coolant . 167
...
Charging System Indicator . 46,233
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Check Engine Light . 47,234
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 134
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Child Saf ety .18
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Child Seats .22
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Cleaner, Air .176
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Cleaning .207
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Aluminum Wheels .210
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Carpeting .211
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Exterior .208
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Floor Mats .211
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Interior .211
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Leather .212
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Seat Belts .212
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Vinyl .212
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Windows .213
...................................
Clutch Fluid .175
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CO in the Exhaust .257
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 136
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Compact Spare Tire .218
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Controls, Instruments and . 43..............................
Convertible Top .72
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Convertible Top Cover . 77
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Lowering the Convertible Top . 72
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Maintenance .78
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Raising the Convertible Top . 75
Coolant ........................................
Adding .165
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Checking .124
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Proper Solution .165
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Temperature Gauge . 49
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Corrosion Protection .213
Crankcase Emission Control ........................................
System .257
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Cruise Control Operation . 115
Customer Relations ................................
Inf ormation .264
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard .44
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Daytime Running Lights . 54
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 266
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Def rosting the Windows . 91
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Dimensions .250
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Dimming the Headlights . 53Dipstick
..................................
Engine Oil .123
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Directional Signals .55
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 140
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Disposal of Used Oil .164
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Do Not Tow a Trailer . 145
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking . 62
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Monitor Light .47
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Power Door Locks .62
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 252
Downshif ting, 6-speed Manual .............................
Transmission .138
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Driving .133
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Economy .125
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In Bad Weather .144
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In Foreign Countries . 256
Index
D
E
II

CONT INUED
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Closing the Convertible Top . 237
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 232
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 234
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Overheated Engine . 229
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Emergency Brake .81
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Emergency Flashers .80
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 67
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Emissions Controls .257
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Emissions Testing, State . 260
Engine ...........
Check Engine Light . 47,234
Compartment, Checking ......................................
in the .122
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Coolant .124
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 49
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Drive Belt .188
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .47, 234
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 46,232
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 161
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Overheating .229
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Specif ications .250
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Speed Limiter .138
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Starting .135
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Engine Cover, Opening the . 122
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Ethanol in Gasoline .255 ...
Evaporative Emission Controls . 257
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Exhaust Fumes .40
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .17
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Exterior, Cleaning the . 208
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Fabric, Cleaning .212
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Fan, Interior .86
Features, Comfort and ................................
Convenience .85
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 121
Filters ...............................................
Oil .163
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 80
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 219
Fluids ..........................................
Brake .174
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Clutch .175
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Manual Transmission . 172
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Windshield Washer . 171
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FM Stereo Radio Reception . 103
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Foreign Countries, Driving in . 256
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Four-way Flashers .80 .................................................
Fuel .120
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Fill Door and Cap .121
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Gauge .50
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Octane Requirement . 120
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Oxygenated .255
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Reserve Indicator .48
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Tank, Filling the .121
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Fuel Mileage, Improving . 125
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Fuel Station Procedures . 121
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Fuses, Checking the .239
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Gasohol .255
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Gasoline .120
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 48
...........................................
Gauge .50
................
Octane Requirement . 120
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Oxygenated Fuels .255
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Tank, Filling the .121
Index
F
G
III

CONT INUED
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Low Fuel Indicator .48
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 46,232
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 250
.........................................
Luggage .128
..................
New Vehicle Break-in . 120
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Normal Shif t Speeds .138
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NOTICE, Explanation of . ii
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Numbers, Identif ication . 248
..................................
Maintenance .147
...
Owner Maintenance Checks . 159
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Record .157
....................................
Schedule .150
..
Maintenance Required Indicator . 51
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 47,234
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Manual Transmission . 137
........
Manual Transmission Fluid . 172
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Meters, Gauges .49
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Methanol in Gasoline . 255
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Mirrors, Adjusting .80 ...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 120
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Odometer .50
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Odometer, Trip .51
Oil ........................
Change, How to .163
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Change, When to .150
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Checking Engine .123
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Pressure Indicator . 46,232
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .162
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 61
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Opening the Trunk .66
..
Operation in Foreign Countries . 256
..............................
Outside Mirrors .80
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Overheating, Engine .229
.........................
Oxygenated Fuels .255
..............................
Paint Touch-up .210
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Panel Brightness Control . 54
.................................
Parking Brake .81
.................................
Parking Lights .53
.............................
PGM-FI System .258 ..................
Polishing and Waxing . 209
Power ..................................
Door Locks .62
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Engine, Specif ications . 250
.........................................
Mirrors .80
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Windows .70
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 17
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Protecting Adults .12
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 18
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 17
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Protecting Children .18
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Protecting Larger Children . 29
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Protecting Small Children . 26
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Radiator Overheating . 229
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Radio Sound System .94
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Readiness Codes . 235,260
..
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 202
............................
Rear View Mirror .80
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Reclining the Seat-backs . 69
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Recommended Shif t Speeds . 138
Index
M
N O
P
R
V

Service Inf ormat ion Summary
Gasoline:Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Brake Fluid: 6-speed Manual Transmission
Fluid: SpareTirePressure:
Recommended Engine Oil: Fuel Tank Capacity:
Capacity:1.6 US qt (1.5
)
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ). Front: Front:
Rear:
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
Premium unleaded gasoline,
pump octane number of 91 or
higher.
API premium grade 10W-30
detergent oil (see page ).
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
5.1 US qt (4.8
) Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30
or 10W-40 motor oil as a
temporary replacement (see page
).
161 172
174
13.2 US gal (50)