2004 HONDA CIVIC power steering fluid

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.
This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
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Maintenance Saf ety . 136
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Maintenance Schedule . 137
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Maintenance Record . 141
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Fluid Locations . 143
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Adding Engine Oil . 144
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Changing the Oil and Filter . 145
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Engine Coolant . 147
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Windshield Washers . 148
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Automatic Transmission Fluid .149
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 150
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Timing Belt . 150
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Brake and Clutch Fluid . 151
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Power Steering Fluid . 152
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Hood Latch . 152
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Lights . 153
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Seat Belts . 159
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Floor Mats . 159
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 159
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Wiper Blades . 160
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Tires . 161
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Checking Your Battery . 167
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Vehicle Storage . 168
211
Maintenance
Maint enance135
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Fluid Locations
Maint enance143
RADIATOR CAP
ENGINE
COOLANT
RESERVOIR ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
(Orange loop)
BRAKE FLUID
(Gray cap)
ENGINE OIL
FILL CAP
CLUTCH FLUID
(Manual
Transmission only)
(Gray cap)
WASHER FLUID
(Blue cap)
POWER STEERING
FLUID (Red cap)
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
FLUID DIPSTICK
(Yellow loop)
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Check the level on the side of the
reservoir when the engine is cold.
The f luid should be between the
UPPER LEVEL and LOWER LEVEL.
If not add power steering f luid to the
UPPER LEVEL mark.
Always use Honda Power Steering
Fluid. You may use another power
steering f luid as an emergency
replacement, but have the power
steering system f lushed and ref illed
with Honda PSF as soon as possible.A low power steering f luid level can
indicate a leak in the system. Check
the f luid level f requently, and have
the system inspected as soon as
possible.
Clean the hood latch assembly with a
mild cleaner, then lubricate it with a
multipurpose grease. Lubricate all
the moving parts (as shown),
including the pivot. Follow the time
and distance recommendations in
the Maintenance Schedule. If you
are not sure how to clean and grease
the latch, contact your Honda dealer.
Power Steering Fluid, Hood L atch
Maint enance
Power Steering Fluid Hood L atch
152
NOTICE:
UPPER LEVEL
LOWER LEVEL PIVOTS
LATCH
ASSEMBLY
T urning the steering wheel to
f ull lef t or right lock and holding it
there can damage the power steeringpump.
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CONT INUED
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Accessories . 117
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
.......................................
Position) . 69
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Accessory Power Socket . 85
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Additives, Engine Oil . 145
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Airbag (SRS) . 10, 22
...
Airbags, Additional Information . 22
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 28
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Airbag Service . 28
How the Side Airbag Cutof f
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Indicator Works . 27
..
How the SRS Indicator Works . 26
How Your Front Airbags
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Work . 22
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 25
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SRS Components . 22
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Air Conditioning System . 89
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Air Pressure, Tires . 162
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High Speed Driving . 162
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Normal Driving . 162
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Alcohol in Gasoline . 200
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Antif reeze . 147
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
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Indicator . 55, 133 ...................................
Operation . 133
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 105
Anti-thef t Steering Column
..............................................
Lock . 69
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Audio System . 92
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 20
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Automatic Speed Control . 107
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Automatic Transmission . 128
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Capacity, Fluid . 196
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Checking Fluid Level . 149
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Shif ting . 128
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 128
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Shif t Lever Positions . 128
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Shif t Lock Release . 130
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator . 55, 182
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Jump Starting . 178
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Maintenance . 167
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Specif ications . 197
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Bef ore Driving . 111
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Belts,Seat .8,19
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Beverage Holder . 85 Brakes
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Anti-lock System (ABS) . 133
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Break-in, New Linings . 112
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Bulb Replacement . 153
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Fluid . 151
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Parking . 131
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System Indicator . 55, 184
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Wear Indicators . 132
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Braking System . 132
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 112
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 64
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Brights, Headlights . 63
Bulb Replacement
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Back-up Lights . 157
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Brake Lights . 156
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Front Parking Lights . 155
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Front Side Marker Lights . 155
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Headlights . 153
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High-mount Brake Light . 158
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Rear Side Marker Lights . 156
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Specif ications . 197
Bulb Replacement ....................
Turn Signal Lights . 155
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Bulbs, Halogen . 153
Index
A
B
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CONT INUED
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Changing a Flat Tire . 171
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Charging System Indicator . 182
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Checking the Fuses . 186
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 182
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 183
...
Manually Closing Moonroof . 185
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Overheated Engine . 179
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Emergency Brake . 82
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Emergency Flashers . 65
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Emergency Towing . 190
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 71
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Emissions Controls . 202
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Emissions Testing, State . 205 Engine
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 60
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Engine Speed Limiter . 127, 130
Malf unction Indicator
................................
Lamp . 56, 183
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 55, 182
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 144
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Overheating . 179
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Specif ications . 196
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Starting . 125
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Ethanol in Gasoline . 200
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 202
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Exhaust Fumes . 46 Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
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Belts by . 17
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Fan, Interior . 89
Features, Comfort and
................................
Convenience . 87
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 113
Filters
.........................
Dust and Pollen . 159
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Oil . 145
5-speed Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 150
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Shif ting the . 126
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 65
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 171
Fluids
..........
Automatic Transmission . 149
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Brake . 151
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Clutch . 151
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Manual Transmission . 150
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Power Steering . 152
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Windshield Washer . 148
FM Stereo Radio .....................................
Reception . 95 ...........................
Folding Rear Seat . 76
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Foreign Countries, Driving in . 201
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Four-way Flashers . 65
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Front Airbags . 10, 22
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Fuel . 112
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Fill Door and Cap . 113
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Gauge . 59
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Octane Requirement . 112
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Oxygenated . 200
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Reserve Indicator . 56
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Tank, Filling the . 113
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Fuses, Checking the . 186
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 116
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Gasohol . 200
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Gasoline . 112
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 56
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Gauge . 59
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Octane Requirement . 112
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Tank, Filling the . 113
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Gas Station Procedures . 113
Index
F
G
III
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Locks.......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 69
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Fuel Fill Door . 113
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Power Door . 70
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Trunk . 71
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Low Coolant Level . 115
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Low Fuel Indicator . 56
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Lower Anchors . 37
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Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 126
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 55, 182
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 196
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Luggage . 119
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Maintenance . 135
...
Owner Maintenance Checks . 138
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Record . 141-142
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Required Indicator . 58
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Saf ety . 136
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Schedule . 137-140
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 56, 183
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Manual Transmission . 126
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 150
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Meters, Gauges . 59
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Methanol in Gasoline . 200 ..........................
Mirrors, Adjusting . 80
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Moonroof . 80
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Closing Manually . 185
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Operation . 80
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Neutral Gear Position . 129
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New Vehicle Break-in . 112
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Normal Shif t Speeds . 127
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 194
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 112
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Odometer . 59
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Odometer, Trip . 59
Oil
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Change, How to . 145
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Change, When to . 139
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Checking Engine . 115
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Pressure Indicator . 55, 182
Selecting Proper Viscosity
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Chart . 144
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 69 Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
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Recovery . 202
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Operation in Foreign Countries . 201
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Outside Mirrors . 81
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Overheating, Engine . 179
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 138
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Oxygenated Fuels . 200
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Panel Brightness Control . 64
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Park Gear Position . 129
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Parking . 131
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Parking Brake . 82
Parking Brake and Brake
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System Indicator . 55, 184
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Parking Lights . 55
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 204
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Playing the Radio . 92
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Playing a CD . 97
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PGM-FI System . 203
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 17
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Index
M N O
P
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Towing
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A Trailer . 134
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Emergency Towing . 190
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Traction Devices . 166
Transmission
Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic . 149
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual . 150
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Fluid Selection . 149, 150
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Identif ication Number . 194
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Shif ting the Automatic . 128
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Shif ting the Manual . 126
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Treadwear . 198
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Trip Meter . 59
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Trunk . 71
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Opening . 71
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Open Monitor Light . 56
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Turn Signals . 63 .............
WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 47
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Warranty Coverages . 209
Washer, Windshield
........
Checking the Fluid Level . 148
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Indicator . 56
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Operation . 62
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 66
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Alignment and Balance . 164
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Compact Spare . 170 ......................................
Wrench . 172
Windows ..................
Operating the Power . 78
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Rear, Def ogger . 65
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning . 62
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Def roster . 91
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Washers . 62
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades . 160
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Operation . 62
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Worn Tires . 164
.....
Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 190
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the . 169
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 198
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Unleaded Gasoline . 112 .......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 146
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Vanity Mirror . 84
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 120
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Vehicle Dimensions . 196
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 194
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Vehicle Storage . 168
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Ventilation . 90
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VIN . 194
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Viscosity, Oil . 144
: U.S. and Canada only
Index
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Service Inf ormat ion Summary
5-speed Manual Transmission Fluid:
Automatic Transmission Fluid: Brake Fluid:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Gasoline:
Power Steering Fluid:
Recommended Engine Oil:
Tire Pressure (measured cold):
13.2 US gal (50
)
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm
)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
3.4 US qt (3.2
)
3.7 US qt (3.5
) 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):
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 ).
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 ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
aDEXRON
III ATF as a
temporary replacement (see page ).
Front/Rear:
Spare Tire:
144 149 150
152 151
DX, LX
U.S. EX, Canadian Si
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