You may use a synthetic motor oil if
it meets the same requirements
given f or a conventional motor oil: it
displays the API Certif ication Seal
and it is the proper weight. You must
f ollow the oil and f ilter change
intervals given on the maintenance
schedule.
Your Honda does not require any oil
additives. Additives may adversely
af f ect your engine’s or transmission’s
perf ormance and durability.Always change the oil and f ilter
according to the recommendations in
the maintenance schedule. The oil
and f ilter collect contaminants that
can damage your engine if they are
not removed regularly.
Changing the oil and f ilter requires
special tools and access f rom
underneath the vehicle. The vehicle
should be raised on a service station-
type hydraulic lif t f or this service.
Unless you have the knowledge and
proper equipment, you should have
this maintenance done by a skilled
mechanic.
Open the hood and remove the
engine oil f ill cap. Remove the oil
drain bolt and washer f rom the
bottom of the engine. Drain the oil
into an appropriate container. Run the engine until it reaches
normal operating temperature,
then shut it off.
1.
2.
A dding Engine Oil, Changing the Oil and Filter
Maint enance
Synthetic Oil
Engine Oil A dditives Changing the Oil and Filter
174
WASHER
OIL DRAIN BOLT
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CONT INUED
Reserve Tank, Engine...............................
Coolant .128, 176
...............................
Restraint, Child .30
..................
Reverse Gear Position . 142
...........................
Reverse Lockout .145
......................................
Roof Rack .134
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Rotation, Tire .193
..................................
Saf ety Belts .8, 20
.........
Safety Defects, Reporting . 240
.................................
Saf ety Features .7
.........................................
Airbags .10
..................................
Door Locks .12
..........................
Head Restraints .15
.......................................
Seat Belts .8
..................
Seats and Seat-Backs . 12
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 51
...............................
Saf ety Messages .ii
.....................................
Seat Belts .8, 20
...............
Additional Information . 20
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 18
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .21
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Cleaning .187 .....................
Detachable Anchor .84
................
Lap/Shoulder Belt . 15,20
................................
Maintenance .22
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Reminder Light and Beeper . 65
...................
System Components . 20
...............
Use During Pregnancy . 18
...
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 15
....................................
Seat Heaters .76
........................
Seats, Adjusting the .77
...............................
Serial Number .224
...........................
Service Intervals .168
...........................
Service Manual .241
.........
Service Station Procedures . 125
..................
Setting the Clock . 118,162
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 141
........................
Shif t Lock Release .145
....................................
Side Airbags .26
..........................
Cutoff Indicator .28
Side Marker Lights, Bulb ..............................
Replacement .184
...............................
Signaling Turns .65
.....................................
Snow Tires .195
................................
Sound System .102
....................
Specif ications Charts . 226
................................
Speed Control .119
...................................
Speedometer .61 ..........
SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 23
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 29
.............................
Airbag Service .28
How the Side Airbag Cutof f ...........
Indicator Light Works . 28
..
How the SRS Indicator Works . 27
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .23
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 26
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SRS Components .23
.............................
SRS Indicator .27 ,57
....
START (Ignition Key Position) . 71
..............
State Emissions Testing . 234
.......................
Starting the Engine .138
................
With a Dead Battery . 209
........
Steam Coming f rom Engine . 211
Steering Wheel ..................................
Adjustment .68
.............
Anti-theft Column Lock . 71
...................
Stereo Sound System . 102
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Storage Box .94
....................
Storing Your Vehicle .197
..........................
Sunglasses Holder .94
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