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Maintenance Saf ety .124
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Maintenance Schedule . 125
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Maintenance Record .129
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Fluid Locations .132
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Adding Engine Oil .133
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Changing the Oil and Filter . 134
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Engine Coolant .137
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Windshield Washers .139
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Transmission Fluid .140
Automatic Transmission .....................................
(CVT) .140
5-speed Manual .........................
Transmission .141
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Brake and Clutch Fluid . 142
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Hood Latch .143
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Lights .144
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Seat Belts .149
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Floor Mats .149
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 150
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Roof Antenna .150
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Rear Wheel Skirt .151
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Wiper Blades .151
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Tires .154
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Checking the Battery . 160
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Vehicle Storage .161
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.
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Maintenance
Maint enance123
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Your authorized Honda dealer
knows your vehicle best and can
provide competent, ef f icient service.
However, service at a dealer is not
mandatory to keep your warranties
in effect. Maintenance may be done
by any qualif ied service f acility or
skilled person to keep your
warranties in ef f ect. Keep all the
receipts as proof of completion, and
have the person who does the work
f ill out the Maintenance Record.
Check your warranty booklet f or
more inf ormation.
We recommend the use of Honda
parts and f luids whenever you have
maintenance done.
U.S. Vehicles:
According to state and federal
regulations, f ailure to perf orm
maintenance on the items marked
with will not void your emissions
warranties. However, Honda
recommends that all maintenance
services be perf ormed at the
recommended time or mileage
period to ensure long-term reliability.
Youshouldcheckthefollowing
items at the specif ied intervals. If
you are unsure of how to perf orm
any check, turn to the appropriate
page listed.
Lights Check the operation of
the headlights, parking lights,
taillights, high-mount brake light,
turn signals, brake lights, and
license plate light monthly. See
page . Tires Check the tire pressure
monthly. Examine the tread f or
wear and foreign objects. See page
.
Brakes Check the f luid level
monthly. See page . Automatic transmission (CVT)
Check the f luid level monthly. See
page . Engine coolant level Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
you f ill the f uel tank. See page .
Engine oil level Check every time you fill the fuel tank. See
page .
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Maintenance Schedule
Maint enance
Servicing Your Vehicle
Maintenance,
replacement, or repair of
emissions control devices and
systems may be done by any
automotive repair establishment
or individual using parts that are
‘‘certif ied’’ to EPA standards.
Owner’s Maintenance Checks
126
The dust and pollen f ilter removes
pollen and dust f rom the outside air
the climate control system brings
into the interior. It should be
replaced according to the time and
distance recommendations in the
maintenance schedule.
This f ilter should be replaced every
30,000 miles (48,000 km) under
normal conditions. It should be
replaced every 15,000 miles (24,000
km) if you drive primarily in urban
areas that have high concentrations
of soot in the air f rom industry and
diesel-powered vehicles. Replace it
more of ten if airf low f rom the
climate control system becomes less
than usual. Have the dust and pollen
f ilter replaced by your Honda dealer.Beforeusinganautomaticcarwash,
remove the radio antenna so it does
not get damaged. Remove the
antenna by unscrewing it. When you
reinstall the antenna, tighten it
securely.
If you use a non-Honda f loor mat,
make sure it f its properly and that it
canbeusedwiththefloormat
anchor. Do not put additional f loor
mats on top of the anchored mat.
Floor Mat s, Dust and Pollen Filt er, Roof A nt enna
Maint enance
Dust and Pollen Filter
Roof Antenna
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Radiator Overheating . 175
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Readiness Codes .200
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Radio/CD Sound System . 78
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 147
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Rear View Mirror .66
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Rear Window Def ogger . 56
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Rear Window Washer .53
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Rear Window Wiper .53
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 64
Replacement Inf ormation ................
Engine Oil and Filter . 134
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Fuses .184
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Light Bulbs .144
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Schedule .127
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Tires .157
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Wiper Blades .151
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .18
Reserve Tank, Engine .................................
Coolant .96, 137
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Restraint, Child .23
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Roof Antenna .150
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Rotation, Tire .157 ..................................
Saf ety Belts .8, 17
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 204
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Saf ety Features .7
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Airbags .9
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Seat Belts .8
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 37
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Saf ety Messages .ii
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Seat Belts .8, 17
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Additional Information . 17
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Cleaning .149
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .17
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Maintenance .18
Reminder Indicator and ................................
Beeper .17, 42
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System Components . 17
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Use During Pregnancy . 15
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 13
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Seats, Adjusting the .64
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Serial Number .190
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Service Intervals .127
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Service Manual .205
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Service Station Procedures . 93
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Setting the Clock .89
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Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 111........................
Shif t Lock Release .115
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Signaling Turns .54
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Snow Tires .159
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Sound System .78
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .164
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Specif ications .193
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Specif ications Charts . 192
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 19
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Additional Safety Precautions . 22
How the SRS Indicator .......................................
Works .21
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How Your Airbags Work . 19
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SRS Components .19
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SRS Service .22
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SRS Indicator .21 ,42
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 59
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Starting the Engine .107
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .107
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With a Dead Battery . 173
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State Emissions Testing . 200
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 175
Steering Wheel .............
Anti-theft Column Lock . 59
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Stereo Sound System .78
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