The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
helps prevent the brakes f rom
locking up and helps you retain
steering control by pumping the
brakes rapidly; much f aster than a
person.
Let the ABS work f or you by always
keeping f irm, steady pressure on the
brake pedal. This is sometimes
ref erred to as ‘‘stomp and steer.’’such as trying to take a
corner too f ast or making a sudden
lane change.
Always steer moderately
when you are braking hard. Severe
or sharp steering wheel movement
can still cause your vehicle to veer
into oncoming traffic or off the road.
If the ABS indicator comes on, the
anti-lock f unction of the braking
system has shut down. The brakes
still work like a conventional system,
but without anti-lock. You should
have the dealer inspect your vehicle
as soon as possible. It only helps with steering
control during braking.
on loose or
uneven surf aces, such as gravel or
snow, than a vehicle without anti-
lock.
You will f eel a pulsation in the brake
pedal when the ABS activates, and
you may hear some noise. This is
normal: it is the ABS rapidly
pumpingthebrakes.Ondry
pavement, you will need to press on
thebrakepedalveryhardbeforethe
ABS activates. However, you may
feel the ABS activate immediately if
you are trying to stop on snow or ice.
You should never pump the brake pedal.
On U.S. EX and Canadian LX and Si
models
ABS Indicator Important Saf ety Reminders
A BS will not prevent a skid that
results f rom changing direction
abruptly,
A BS cannot prevent a loss of
stability.
Anti-lock Brakes
A BS does not reduce the time or
distance it takes to stop the
vehicle;
A vehicle with A BS may require a
longer distance to stop
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
Driving133
ABS INDICATOR
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Fill the f uel tank.
Change the engine oil and f ilter.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.
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
(5-speed manual) or Park
(automatic).
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. Leave one window open slightly (if
the vehicle is being stored
indoors).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.
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.
Support the f ront wiper blade
arms with a f olded towel or rag so
they do not touch the windshield.
Disconnect the battery.
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
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.If possible, run the engine
periodically until it reaches f ull
operating temperature (the
cooling f an cycles on and of f
twice) pref erably once a month.
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Maint enance
Vehicle Storage
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Specif ications
T echnical Inf ormation196
Dimensions
Weights
Engine Capacities
174.6 in (4,435 mm)
67.3 in (1,710 mm)
56.9 in (1,445 mm)
103.1 in (2,620 mm)
57.9 in (1,470 mm)
57.9 in (1,470 mm)
2.95 x 3.72 in (75.0 x 94.4 mm) 13.2 US gal (50
)
1.03 US gal (3.9
)
102 cu-in (1,668 cm
)
9.5 9.9 1.06 US gal (4.0
)
1.35 US gal (5.1
)
1.32 US gal (5.0)
3.4 US qt (3.2
)
3.7 US qt (3.5)
3.2 US qt (3.0)
3.5 US qt (3.3)
4.4 US qt (4.2)
1.6 US qt (1.5)
1.7 US qt (1.6)
2.9 US qt (2.7)
6.2 US qt (5.9)
2.6 US qt (2.5
)
4.8 US qt (4.5)
0.11 US gal (0.4
)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine.
Reserve tank capacity:
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Gross vehicle weight ratingType
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs
Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil Automatic
transmission
fluid
Water cooled 4-stroke
SOHC , SOHC VTEC
4-cylinder gasoline engine
See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb.
PZFR6F-11PKJ20CR-M11
NGK:
DENSO:
0.04 in (1.1 mm)
FrontRear
Approx.
1:2: DX, LX
EX, Canadian Si
DX, LX
EX, Canadian Si
1: 2: 3:4:
Spark Plug Gap: Change
ManualAutomatic
Total
ManualAutomatic
Change
Without filter
Total
ChangeTotal
ChangeTotal
U.S. Vehicles
Canada Vehicles
Manual trans-
mission fluid Including filter
Windshield
washer reservoir
12
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1 2
0
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CONT INUED
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Snow Tires . 165
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Sound System . 92
Spare Tire
......................................
Inf lating . 170
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Specif ications . 197
....................
Specif ications Charts . 196
................................
Speed Control . 107
.........................................
Spotlights . 83
..........
SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 22
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 28
.............................
Airbag Service . 28
How the Side Airbag Cutof f
...........
Indicator Light Works . 27
How the SRS Indicator .......................................
Works . 26
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work . 22
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 25
........................
SRS Components . 22
.............................
SRS Indicator . 26, 54
....
START (Ignition Key Position) . 69
..............
State Emissions Testing . 205
.......................
Starting the Engine . 125
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude . 125
................
With a Dead Battery . 178 ........
Steam Coming f rom Engine . 179
Steering Wheel
..................................
Adjustment . 66
.............
Anti-theft Column Lock . 69
.....................
Stereo Sound System . 92
....................
Storing Your Vehicle . 168
Supplemental Restraint
................................
System . 10, 22
......................................
Servicing . 28
.........................
SRS Indicator . 26, 54
...................
System Components . 22
..................................
Synthetic Oil . 145
Taillights, Changing
..................................
Bulbs . 156, 157
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 169
....................................
Tape Player . 102
Technical Descriptions
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 198
.....
Emissions Control Systems . 202
.....................
Oxygenated Fuels . 200
..........
State Emissions Testing . 205
Three Way Catalytic
...............................
Converter . 204 .................................
Tire Labeling . 199
.......................
Temperature Gauge . 60
..............
Tether Anchorage Points . 41
............................
Thef t Protection . 105
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 204
..........................
Time, Setting the . 106
....................................
Timing Belt . 150
....................................
Tire Chains . 166
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat . 171
...........................
Tire Inf ormation . 198
...............................................
Tires . 161
..............................
Air Pressure . 162
.........................
Checking Wear . 163
..........................
Compact Spare . 170
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 198
......................................
Inf lation . 162
..................................
Inspection . 163
..............................
Maintenance . 164
...................................
Replacing . 165
......................................
Rotating . 164
...........................................
Snow . 165
............................
Specif ications . 197
................................
Tire Chains . 166
...................
Tools, Tire Changing . 171
Index
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