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 .202
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Maintenance Schedule . 203
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Maintenance Record .207
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Fluid Locations .210
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Adding Engine Oil .211
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Changing the Oil and Filter . 212
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Engine Coolant .214
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Windshield Washers .216
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Automatic Transmission Fluid . 216
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Brake Fluid .218
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Power Steering Fluid . 219
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Timing Belt .219
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Hood Latch .220
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Lights .220
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Seat Belts .226
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Floor Mats .226
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Audio Antenna .227
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 227
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Wiper Blades .228
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Tires .230
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Check the Battery .235
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Vehicle Storage .236
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Circuits Protected
Circuits Protected
No. Amps. No. Amps.
Circuits Protected
Amps.
No.
Back Up, ACC
Power Seat
Heater Motor
Cooling Fan
Spare Fuse
Spare Fuse
Spare Fuse
Battery
Condenser Fan
MG Clutch
Ignition Switch (IG 1 Main)
ABS Motor
Spare Fuse
Spare Fuse
Right Headlight
ACG S
Hazard
Not Used
Stop
Lef t Headlight
ABS F/S
Power Window Motor
Power Sliding Door
Rear Defroster
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12 20 A
30 A
15 A
15 A
15 A
20 A
15 A
20 A
40 A
30 A
30 A 13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
2440 A
40 A
40 A
30 A
7.5 A 10 A
15 A
120 A 30 A
7.5 A 50 A
30 A
Rear Entertaiment System
Not Used
Seat Heaters
Driver’s Power Window
Rear A/C
Power Sliding Door
20 A
20 A
30 A
40 A
20 A
1
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9
10
11 : EX and EX-L models
EX-L models
1:
EX and EX-L models
2:
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1
2
Fuse Locations
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed260
PRIMARY UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX
SECONDARY UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX
