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If you need to change a headlight
bulb on the passenger’s side, remove
the bolt from the stay and push the
battery toward windshield to obtain
enough working space.Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by pushing on the
tab and pulling the connector
down.
Remove the bulb by turning it one-
quarter turn counterclockwise.Push the electrical connector back
onto the bulb. Make sure it is on
all the way.
Turn on the headlights to test the
new bulb.
Put the battery back to its original
position, reinstall the bolt in the
stay and tighten it securely.
Reinstall the power steering
reservoir.
(Passenger’s side)
(Driver’s side)
Insert the new bulb into the hole
and turn it one-quarter turn clock-
wise to lock it in place.
2. 3. 4. 5.6. 7.
Lights
Maint enance165
STAY
TAB
BULB
CONNECTOR
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With the f ront wheels on the ground,
it is best to tow the vehicle no farther
than 50 miles (80 km), and keep the
speedbelow35mph(55km/h).
If your vehicle is equipped with a
f ront spoiler, remove it bef ore
towing so it is not damaged.If you decide to tow your vehicle
with all f our wheels on the ground,
make sure you use a properly-
designed and attached tow bar.
Prepare the vehicle for towing as
described above, and leave the
ignition switch in Accessory (I) so
the steering wheel does not lock.
Make sure the radio and any items
plugged into the accessory power
socket are turned of f so they do not
rundownthebattery.
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
Emergency T owing
204
NOTICE:
NOTICE: Trying to lif t or tow your
vehicle by the bumpers will cause
serious damage. The bumpers are not
designed to support the vehicle’s weight.
T he steering system can be
damaged if the steering wheel is locked.
Leave the ignition switch in Accessory
(I), and make sure the steering wheel
turns f reely bef ore you begin towing.
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BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator . 56, 195
............................
Jump Starting . 191
..............................
Maintenance . 178
............................
Specif ications . 209
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Bef ore Driving . 113
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Belts,Seat .8,19
...........................
Beverage Holders . 87
..................................
Booster Seats . 45
Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 139
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 114
....................
Bulb Replacement . 164
...........................................
Fluid . 163
.......................................
Parking . 131
.................
System Indicator . 57, 197
........................
Wear Indicators . 138
.............................
Braking System . 138
........................
Break-in, New Car . 114 ..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 66
........................
Brights, Headlights . 65
Bulb Replacement
..........................
Back-up Lights . 167
..............................
Brake Lights . 167
................
Front Parking Lights . 166
........
Front Side Marker Lights . 166
.................................
Headlights . 164
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High-mount Brake Light . 168
.........
Rear Side Marker Lights . 167
............................
Specif ications . 209
....................
Turn Signal Lights . 166
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen . 164
............................
Capacities Chart . 208
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 47
.............................
Carrying Cargo . 122
Cassette Player
............................................
Care . 106
...................................
Operation . 104
..............
CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
.........................................
CD Care . 101
....................................
Accessories . 120
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
.......................................
Position) . 71
...............
Accessory Power Socket . 88
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Additives, Engine Oil . 152
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Airbag (SRS) . 10, 22
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Air Conditioning System . 91
.........................
Air Outlets (Vents) . 90
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Air Pressure, Tires . 172
..................
High Speed Driving . 173
.........................
Normal Driving . 172
.......................
Alcohol in Gasoline . 212
......................................
Antif reeze . 157
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
....................
Indicator Light . 57, 139
...................................
Operation . 139
Anti-thef t Steering Column ..............................................
Lock . 71
..................................
Audio System . 94
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 110
..............
Automatic Transmission . 130
..........................
Capacity, Fluid . 208
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Checking Fluid Level . 160
.......................................
Shif ting . 130 .
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 130
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Shif t Lever Positions . 130
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 133
Index
A
B
C
I
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Economy, Fuel . 119
Emergencies
............................
Jump Starting . 119
.......................................
Towing . 203
...........
Hazard Warning Flashes . 67
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Emergencies on the Road . 182
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 191
...........
Brake System Indicator . 197
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 183
.....
Charging System Indicator . 195
..................
Checking the Fuses . 199
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 195
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 196
...
Manually Closing Moonroof . 198
..................
Overheated Engine . 192
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Emergency Brake . 84
......................
Emergency Flashers . 67
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Emergency Towing . 203
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 73
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Emissions Controls . 212Engine
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 61
...........................
If it won’t start . 189 Malf unction Indicator
................................
Lamp . 58, 196
........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 56, 195
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 152
...............................
Overheating . 192
............................
Specif ications . 208
.......................................
Starting . 127
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Ethanol in Gasoline . 212
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 212
...............................
Exhaust Fumes . 47
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
........................................
Belts by . 17
.....................................
Fan, Interior . 91
Features, Comfort and
................................
Convenience . 89
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 115
Filters
.........................
Dust and Pollen . 169
...............................................
Oil . 154
5-speed Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 162
................................
Shif ting the . 128
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 67 ...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 183
Fluids
..........
Automatic Transmission . 160
..........................................
Brake . 163
.........................................
Clutch . 163
..............
Manual Transmission . 162
..........................
Power Steering . 159
..................
Windshield Washer . 156
FM Stereo Radio .....................................
Reception . 97
..........................
Four-way Flashers . 67
Front Seat
......................................
Adjusting . 11
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Airbags . 22
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Fuel . 114
....................................
Economy . 119
......................
Fill Door and Cap . 115
...........................................
Gauge . 60
................
Octane Requirement . 114
...............................
Oxygenated . 114
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Reserve Indicator . 58
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Tank, Filling the . 115
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Fuses, Checking the . 199
Index
E
F
III
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Introduction . i
..................................................
Keys . 69 ...................
Neutral Gear Position . 131
..................
New Vehicle Break-in . 114
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Normal Shif t Speeds . 129
...................
NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 206
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 114
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Odometer . 60
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Odometer, Trip . 60
Oil
........................
Change, How to . 154
......................
Change, When to . 145
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Checking Engine . 117
..............
Pressure Indicator . 56, 195
Selecting Proper Viscosity
......................................
Chart . 153
.................
Jacking up the Vehicle . 184
.......................................
Jack, Tire . 183
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Jump Starting . 191
.......................
Label, Certif ication . 206
.................
Lane Change, Signaling . 65
..................
Lap/Shoulder Belts . 14, 19
Lights
....................
Bulb Replacement . 164
.......................................
Indicator . 56
.........................................
Parking . 57
..................................
Turn Signal . 58
.....................................
Load Limit . 123
......
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 71
Locks
.......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 71 ............................
Fuel Fill Door . 115
.................................
Power Door . 72
...........................................
Trunk . 72
........................
Low Coolant Level . 118
.........................
Low Fuel Indicator . 58
................................
Lower Anchors . 38
...
Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 128
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 56, 195
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 208
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Luggage . 122
..................................
Maintenance . 141
...
Owner Maintenance Checks . 144
.................................
Record . 149-150
......................
Required Indicator . 62
..........................................
Saf ety . 142
.............................
Schedule . 145-148
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 58, 196
...................
Manual Transmission . 128
........
Manual Transmission Fluid . 162
...............................
Meters, Gauges . 60
...................
Methanol in Gasoline . 114
..........................
Mirrors, Adjusting . 83
...............
Modif ying Your Vehicle . 121 .........................................
Moonroof . 82
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Closing Manually . 198
.....................................
Operation . 82
Index
N
K
J L
M
O
V
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Service Inf ormat ion Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:Automatic Transmission Fluid:
5-speed Manual Transmission Fluid:Power Steering Fluid:
Brake Fluid:
Tire Pressure (measured cold):
13.2 US gal (50
)
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm
)
1.6 US qt (1.5
)
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 86 or higher.
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
Use Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) only
Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30
or 10W-40 motor oil as a
temporary replacement (see page
).
Capacity (including differential): 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 ).
Front/Rear:
3.4 US qt (3.2
)
3.7 US qt (3.5
) Spare Tire:
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)
Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
aDEXRON
III ATF as a
temporary replacement (see page ).
HX model (CVT) only:
152
162 159
163
U.S.: DX, LX
Canada: DX, LX
U.S.: HX, EX
Canada: Si 161
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