This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to ON (II), and when
the ignition switch is turned to
START (III). If it comes on at any
other time, there is a problem in the
ABS. If this happens, have your
vehicle checked at a dealer. With
this indicator on, your vehicle still
has normal braking ability but not
anti-lock. For complete inf ormation,
see page .
This indicator is located in the f uel
gauge. If the indicator glows, it
means you should ref uel soon. This indicator comes on when the
washer f luid level is low. Add washer
fluidwhenyouseethisindicator
come on (see page ).
Thiscomesonwhenyousetthe
cruise control. See page f or
inf ormation on operating the cruise
control.
128
142
105Canadian model only
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Low Fuel Indicator Washer Level Indicator
Cruise Control IndicatorAnti-lock Brake System
(A BS) Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
54LOW FUEL INDICATOR
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This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
This section also includes
Maintenance Schedules f or normal
driving and severe driving conditions,
a Maintenance Record, and instruc-
tions f or simple maintenance tasks
you may want to take care of
yourself .
If you have the skills and tools to per-
f orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your Honda, you may want
to purchase the Service Manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your Honda
dealer.......................
Maintenance Saf ety . 130
.................
Maintenance Schedule . 131
....................
Maintenance Record . 135
..............................
Fluid Locations . 137
........................
Adding Engine Oil . 138
.........
Changing the Oil and Filter . 139
..............................
Engine Coolant . 141
....................
Windshield Washers . 142
.......................
Transmission Fluid . 143
....................................
Brake Fluid . 144
...................................
Clutch Fluid . 144
....................................
Hood Latch . 145
.............................................
Lights . 145
................
Cleaning the Seat Belts . 153
.....................................
Floor Mats . 153
.................................
Wiper Blades . 154
...............................................
Tires . 157
...................
Checking the Battery . 162
.............................
Vehicle Storage . 163
203
Maintenance
Maint enance
129
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Fluid Locations
Maint enance137
ENGINE OIL
DIPSTICK
(Orange handle)
WASHER FLUID
(Blue cap)
ENGINE
COOLANT
RESERVOIR RADIATOR CAP BRAKE FLUID
(Gray cap)
CLUTCH FLUID
(Gray cap)
ENGINE OIL
FILL CAP
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When the radiator and engine are
cool, relieve any pressure in the
cooling system by turning the
radiator cap counterclockwise,
without pressing down.
Remove the radiator cap by
pushing down and turning
counterclockwise.The coolant level should be up to
the base of the f iller neck. Add
coolant if it is low.
Pourthecoolantslowlyand
caref ully so you do not spill. Clean
up any spill immediately; it could
damage components in the engine
compartment.
Put the radiator cap back on and
tighten it.
Pour coolant into the reserve tank.
Fill it to half way between the MAX
and MIN marks. Put the cap back
on the reserve tank.
Do not add any rust inhibitors or
other additives to your vehicle’s
cooling system. They may not be
compatible with the coolant or
engine components. Check the f luid level in the
windshield washer reservoir at least
monthly during normal use.
The low washer
level indicator will light when the
level is low.
Fill the reservoir with a good-quality
windshield washer f luid. This
increases the cleaning capability and
prevents f reezing in cold weather.
When you ref ill the reservoir, clean
the edges of the windshield wiper
blades with windshield washer fluid
on a clean cloth. This will help to
condition them.
2. 3. 4. 5.
1.
On Canadian models:
Engine Coolant, Windshield Washers
Maint enance Windshield Washers
142 NOTICE:
RADIATOR CAP
Do not use engine antif reeze
or a vinegar/water solution in the
windshield washer reservoir. Antif reeze
can damage your vehicle’s paint, while
a vinegar/water solution can damage
the windshield washer pump. Use only
commercially-available windshield
washer f luid.
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Specif ications
T echnical Inf ormation
190 Dimensions
Weights
Engine
Capacities
67.1 in (1,705 mm)
54.1 in (1,375 mm)
101.2 in (2,570 mm)
57.9 in (1,470 mm)
58.0 in (1,472 mm)
3.39 x 3.39 in (86.0 x 86.0 mm) 121.9 cu-in (1,998 cm
)
9.8 : 1 13.2 US gal (50
)
1.32 US gal (5.0
)
164.2 in (4,170 mm)
1.77 US gal (6.7
)
4.4 US qt (4.2
)
4.2 US qt (4.0)
5.6 US qt (5.3)
1.6 US qt (1.5)
1.8 US qt (1.7)
2.6 US qt (2.5
)
0.13 US gal (0.5
)
5.8 US qt (5.5
)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb.
Water cooled 4-stroke DOHC
i-VTEC 4-cylinder gasoline engine
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs
SKJ20DR-M11
IZFR6K-11 Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil Manual
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer reservoir
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine.
Reserve tank capacity:
FrontRear
Approx.
Change Manual
Total Manual
Change
Without filter
Total
ChangeTotal
1: 2: 3: On the U.S. model
On Canadian model
NGK:
DENSO: 1
23
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CONT INUED
BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator . 52, 177
............................
Jump Starting . 173 ..............................
Maintenance . 162
............................
Specif ications . 191
..............................
Bef ore Driving . 109
....................................
Belts,Seat .8,19
...........................
Beverage Holders . 83
..................................
Booster Seats . 44
Brakes
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 110
...........................................
Fluid . 144
.............
Light, Burned-out . 149, 150
.........................................
Parking . 80
.................
System Indicator . 53, 179
........................
Wear Indicators . 127
.............................
Braking System . 127
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle . 110
..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 62
........................
Brights, Headlights . 61
...
Accessories and Modif ications . 115
....................................
Accessories . 115
.
Additional Safety Precautions . 116
...........
Modif ying Your Vehicle . 116
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
.......................................
Position) . 66
...............
Accessory Power Socket . 83
Adding
................................
Brake Fluid . 144
...............................
Clutch Fluid . 144
..........................
Engine Coolant . 141
..................................
Engine Oil . 138
...................
Transmission Fluid . 143
........
Windshield Washer Fluid . 142
Additional Inf ormation About .......................
Your Seat Belts . 19
......................
Lap/Shoulder Belt . 19
...............
Seat Belt Maintenance . 21
..
Seat Belt System Components . 19
Additional Inf ormation About
...........................
Your Airbags . 22
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 28
How the Side Airbag Of f
......................
Indicator Works . 27 How Your Front Airbags
.........................................
Work . 22
......
Airbag System Components . 22
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 139
Adjustments
..........................
Head Restraints . 72
.........................................
Mirrors . 79
.............................................
Seats . 71
...........................
Steering Wheel . 63
.............................
Airbag (SRS) . 10, 22
................
Air Conditioning System . 86
............................................
Usage . 86
.........................
Air Outlets (Vents) . 88
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires . 157
.........................
Normal Driving . 157
......................................
Antif reeze . 141
Anti-thef t Steering Column
..............................................
Lock . 66
..................................
Audio System . 90
Index
A
B I
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 145
Hatch
.................................
Opening the . 68
.................
Hazard Warning Button . 62
Headlights
............
Daytime Running Lights . 61
..................
High Beam Indicator . 53
...........
High Beams, Turning on . 61
............
Low Beams, Turning on . 61 ........................
Reminder Beeper . 61
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 145
...................................
Turning on . 61
..............................
Head Restraints . 72
.......................
Heating and Cooling . 86
.............
High Altitude, Starting at . 123
.................
High-Low Beam Switch . 61
....................................
Hood Latch . 145
.......................
Hood, Opening the . 112
.................................
Closing the . 113
..............................................
Horn .3,59
.......
Hot Coolant, Warning about . 141
...........................
Hydraulic Clutch . 144
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 188
If Your Vehicle Has to be
........................................
Towed . 185
Ignition ..............................................
Keys . 64
...........................................
Switch . 66
............
Timing Control System . 195
.........
Important Safety Precautions . 6
Indicator Lights, Instrument
.............................................
Panel . 51
Fluids
..........................................
Brake . 144
.........................................
Clutch . 144
..............
Manual Transmission . 143
..................
Windshield Washer . 142
FM Stereo Radio .....................................
Reception . 93
...........................
Folding Rear Seat . 74
..........................
Four-way Flashers . 62
Front End, Towing by
................
Emergency Wrecker . 185
Front Seat ......................................
Adjusting . 71
.........................................
Airbags . 22
.................................................
Fuel . 110
......................
Fill Door and Cap . 111
...........................................
Gauge . 57
................
Octane Requirement . 110
....................
Recommendations . 110
........................
Reserve Indicator . 54
........................
Tank, Filling the . 111
.....................
Fuses, Checking the . 181
...............
Gas Mileage, Improving . 114 .........................................
Gasoline . 110
...............
Fuel Reserve Indicator . 54
...........................................
Gauge . 57
................
Octane Requirement . 110
........................
Tank, Filling the . 111
................
Gas Station Procedures . 111
Gauges
Engine Coolant ...........................
Temperature . 58
...............................................
Fuel . 57
Gearshif t Lever Positions 5-speed Manual .........................
Transmission . 124
........................................
Glove Box . 83
Index
G H
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.................
Jacking up the Vehicle . 168
.......................................
Jack, Tire . 167
................................
Jump Starting . 173
..................................................
Keys . 64
Indicators
..............
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) . 54
Brake (Parking and Brake
............................
System) . 53, 179
.................................
Brake Lamp . 53
................
Charging System . 52, 177
.............................
Cruise Control . 54
DRL (Daytime Running
......................................
Lights) . 61
...................................
High Beam . 61
........
Key (Immobilizer System) . 55
......................................
Low Fuel . 54
................
Low Oil Pressure . 52, 177
...........................
Side Airbag Of f . 52
.........................................
SRS . 26, 52
Turn Signal and Hazard
.............................
Warning . 61, 62
..............................
Washer Level . 54
...............................
Inf ant Restraint . 34
...................
Inf lation, Proper Tire . 157
.........................
Normal Driving . 158
...................................
Inside Mirror . 79
.............................
Inspection, Tire . 159
............................
Instrument Panel . 51
........
Instrument Panel Brightness . 62
.................................
Interior Lights . 81 ........................................
Introduction . i
.......................
Label, Certif ication . 188
.................
Lane Change, Signaling . 61
..........................
Lap/Shoulder Belt . 19
..
Leaking of Exhaust into Vehicle . 47
Lights
....................
Bulb Replacement . 145
.......................................
Indicator . 51
.........................................
Parking . 80
..................................
Turn Signal . 61
.....................................
Load Limit . 118
......
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 66 Locks
.......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 65
............................
Fuel Fill Door . 111
............................................
Hatch . 68
........................
Low Coolant Level . 114
.........................
Low Fuel Indicator . 54
...
Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 125
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 52, 177
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 190
...........
Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 117
..................................
Maintenance . 129
...
Owner Maintenance Checks . 132
................................
Record . 135, 136
..........................................
Saf ety . 130
....................................
Schedule . 133
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 53, 178
...................
Manual Transmission . 124
........
Manual Transmission Fluid . 143
...............................
Meters, Gauges . 57
..........................
Mirrors, Adjusting . 79
...............
Modif ying Your Vehicle . 116
.........................................
Moonroof . 78
Index
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