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Maint enance
6-cylinder Models
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Service the items listed at the indicated distance (or time, if given).
miles x 1,000
km x 1,000 Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop
Check inflation and condition once a month
Every 3,750 miles (6,000 km) or every 6 months, whichever comes first Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km)
1524
30484572 75
120 135216
Every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or every 1 year, whichever comes first
Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or every 2 years, whichever comes first
Every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) (Use normal schedule except in dusty condition) 105168
6096 90
144 120192
Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or every 6 months, whichever comes first
Check engine oil and coolant
Check tires
Replace engine oil and oil filter
Rotate tires (follow pattern on page 248 )
Check front and rear brake wear
Inspect the following items:
Tie-rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots
Suspension components
Driveshaft boots
Check parking brake adjustment
Lubricate all hinges, locks and latches
Inspect the following items: Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Exhaust system
Fuel lines and connections
Lights and controls/vehicle underbody
Inspect drive belt
Replace dust and pollen filter
Replace air cleaner element
Replace spark plugs
Inspect valve clearance
Replace automatic transmission fluid
Replace manual transmission fluid
Inspect idle speed
Replace timing belt , and inspect water pump
Replace engine coolant
Replace brake fluid
See timing belt on page for replacement information under special driving conditions.
Replace at 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 3 years, then every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 2 years.
See dust and pollen filter on page for replacement information under special driving conditions.
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last column, page . Every 3 years (independent of mileage)
At 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 10 years, then every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 5 years Every 105,000 miles (168,000 km) or every 7 years, whichever comes first Every 165,000 miles (264,000 km)
Inspect every 105,000 miles (168,000 km), otherwise adjust only if noisy 150240
Every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or every 3 years, whichever comes first
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1:2:3: 204
232 242
1
2
3
Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions
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Fluid Locations
Maint enance
4-cylinder Models
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BRAKE FLUID
(Gray cap)
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
(Orange handle)
WASHER FLUID
(Blue cap)
POWER STEERING
FLUID (Red cap)
RADIATOR CAPAUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
FLUID DIPSTICK
(Yellow loop)
ENGINE OIL
FILL CAP
CLUTCH FLUID
(5-speed Manual
Transmission only)
(Light gray cap)
ENGINE
COOLANT
RESERVOIR
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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 into the
socket.Reinstall the socket. Turn it
clockwise until it locks.
Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
1. 2. 3. 4.
Lights
Maint enance
Replacing a High-mount Brake
Light Bulb
239
BULB
SOCKET
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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.Fill the f uel tank.
Change the engine oil and f ilter.
Wash and dry the exterior
completely.
Cleantheinterior.Makesurethe
carpeting, floor mats, etc. are
completely dry.
Leave the parking brake off. Put
the transmission in Reverse
(manual) or Park (automatic).
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).
Disconnect the battery.
Support the f ront wiper blade
arms with a f olded towel or rag so
they do not touch the windshield.
To minimize sticking, apply a
silicone spray lubricant to all door
and trunk seals. Also, apply a
vehiclebodywaxtothepainted
surfaces that mate with the door
and trunk seals.
Cover the vehicle with a
‘‘breathable’’ cover, one made
f rom a porous material such as
cotton. Non-porous materials, suchas plastic sheeting, trap moisture,
which can damage the paint.
If possible, periodically run the
engine until it reaches f ull
operating temperature (the
cooling f ans cycle on and of f
twice). Pref erably, do this once a
month.
If you store your vehicle f or 1 year or
longer, have your Honda dealer
perf orm the inspections as soon as
youtakeitoutof storage(seepages and ). The 6-cylinder model
needs the inspections called f or in
the 2 years/30,000 miles (48,000 km)
maintenance schedule (Normal
Conditions) and the 4-cylinder model
needs the inspections called f or in
the 2 years/40,000 miles (64,000 km)
maintenance schedule (Normal
Conditions). The replacements
called f or in the maintenance
schedule are not needed unless the
vehicle has actually reached that
time or mileage. 205 210
Vehicle Storage
Maint enance254
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Although this seems like a simple
procedure, you should take several
precautions.
You cannot start a Honda with an
automatic transmission by pushing
or pulling it.
Connect the second jumper cable
to the negative ( ) terminal on
the booster battery. Connect the
other end to the grounding strap
as shown. Do not connect this
jumper cable to any other part of
the engine.
Open the hood and check the
physical condition of the battery.
In very cold weather, check the
condition of the electrolyte. If it
seems slushy or like ice, do not try
jump starting until it thaws.
Turn of f all the electrical acces-
sories: heater, A/C, climate
control, stereo system, lights, etc.
Put the transmission in Neutral or
Park, and set the parking brake.
Connect one jumper cable to the
positive ( ) terminal on your
Honda’s battery. Connect the
other end to the positive ( )
terminal on the booster battery.
1. 2.
4.
3.
Jump Starting
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
To Jump Start Your Vehicle:
264
NOTICE:
4-cylinder models
A battery can explode if you do
not follow the correct procedure,
seriously injuring anyonenearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames,
and smoking materials away
from the battery. If a battery sits in extreme
cold, the electrolyte inside can f reeze.
Attempting to jump start with a f rozen
battery can cause it to rupture.
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The brake system indicator normally
comes on when you turn the ignition
switch to ON (II) and as a reminder
to check the parking brake. It will
stay lit if you do not f ully release the
parking brake. If the brake system indicator comes
on while driving, the brake f luid level
is probably low. Press lightly on the
brake pedal to see if it f eels normal.
If it does, check the brake f luid level
thenexttimeyoustopataservice
station (see page ).
If the f luid level is low, take your
vehicle to the 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. A problem in one
part of the system’s dual circuit
design will still give you braking at
two wheels. You will f eel the brake
pedal go down much f arther bef ore
the vehicle begins to slow down and
you will have to press harder on the
pedal.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 long
distance needed to stop, it is
hazardous to drive the vehicle. You
should have it towed and repaired as
soon as possible (see
on page ).
If you must drive the vehicle a short
distance in this condition, drive
slowly and caref ully.
If the ABS indicator comes on with
the brake system indicator, have the
vehicle inspected by your Honda
dealer immediately. 272
230
Brake System Indicator
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
Emergency
Towing
271
BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
U.S. indicator shown
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T echnical Inf ormation
Specif ications (4-cylinder Models)
285
Tires
Lights Battery
Fuses Engine
Alignment
12 V
12 V
24/2.2 CP
12 V
12 V
60 W (HB3)
51 W (HB4)
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
21 W
21/5 W
18 W
3CP8W
21 W5W
2CP
1.1 W8W
12 V
12 V 38 AH/5 HR
47 AH/20 HR 3.43 x 3.90 in (87.0 x 99.0 mm)
144 cu-in (2,354 cm
)
9.7 : 1
0.00 in (0.0 mm)
0.08 in (2.0 mm) 0°
1°
3°15’
P205/65R15 92H P205/60R16 91V
T135/90D15 100M
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm
)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm)
29 psi (200 kPa , 2.0 kgf/cm)
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)
Size
Pressure Water cooled 4-stroke i-VTEC
4-cylinder gasoline engine
See page 279 or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box lid.
See page 278 or the fuse box
cover.
Headlights
Front turn signal/parking/side
marker lights
Rear turn signal lights
Back-up lights
License plate lights
Ceiling light
High-mount brake light
Trunk light
Door courtesy lights
Vanity mirror lights
Spotlights
Capacity
Interior
Under-hood
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs
Toe-in
CamberCaster
NGK:
DENSO:
IZFR6K-11SKJ20DR-M11
FrontRear
FrontRear
Front
HighLow
1: LX
2: EXFront/Rear
Spare
Front Rear
Spare
Stop/taillight/side marker lights
1 2
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Specif ications (6-cylinder Models)
T echnical Inf ormation287
Lights Battery
Fuses Engine
Alignment
Tires
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V 63 W (HB3)
51 W (HB4)
24/2.2 CP
21 W
21/5 W
18 W
3CP8W
21 W5W
2CP
1.1 W8W
52 AH/5 HR
65 AH/20 HR
3.39 x 3.39 in (86.0 x 86.0 mm)
183 cu-in (2,997 cm
)
10.0 : 1
0.00 in (0.0 mm)
0.08 in (2.0 mm) 0°1°
3°15’
P215/50R17 93V
P205/60R16 91V
T135/90D15 100M
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
T135/80R16 101M
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
29 psi (200 kPa , 2.0 kgf/cm)
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm)
Headlights
Front turn signal/parking/side
marker lights
Rear turn signal lights
Back-up lights
License plate lights
Ceiling light
High-mount brake light
Trunk light
Door courtesy lights
Vanity mirror lights
Spotlights
Capacity
Interior
Under-hood Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs
Water cooled 4-stroke
SOHC VTEC
6-cylinder gasoline engine
Toe-in
CamberCaster Size
Pressure NGK:
DENSO:
IZFR6K-11SKJ20DR-M11
See page 279 or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box lid.
See page 278 or the fuse box
cover. FrontRear
FrontRear
Front
HighLow
1:2:LX-V6, EX-V6 with automatic transmission
EX-V6 with manual transmission Front/Rear
Spare
Front Rear
Spare
Stop/taillight/side marker lights
1 2
12
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