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Put a new washer on the drain bolt,
then reinstall the drain bolt.
Tighten it to:
Remove the oil f ilter and let the
remaining oil drain. A special
wrench (available from your
Honda dealer) is required.
Install a new oil f ilter according to
the instructions that come with it. Turn of f the engine, let it sit f or
several minutes, then check the oil
level on the dipstick. If necessary,
add more oil.
Refill the engine with the recom-
mended oil.
Engine oil change capacity
(including f ilter):
Replace the engine oil f ill cap.
Start the engine. The oil pressure
indicator light should go out within
5 seconds. If it does not, turn of f
the engine and check your work.
Let the engine run f or several
minutes, then check the drain bolt
and oil f ilter f or leaks.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
3.
4.
Changing the Oil and Filter
Maint enance173
NOTICE:
OIL FILTER
29 lbf·ft (39 N·m , 4.0 kgf·m)
5.1 US qt (4.8
) Improper disposal of engine
oil can be harmf ul to the environment.
If you change your own oil, please
dispose of the used oil properly. Put it
in a sealed container and take it to a
recycling center. Do not discard it in a
trash bin or dump it on the ground.
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Specif ications
T echnical Inf ormation218
Dimensions
Weights
Air Conditionig Capacities
1.74 US gal (6.6
)
2.25 US gal (8.5)
5.1 US qt (4.8
)
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
5.8 US qt (5.5
)
3.2 US qt (3.0)
8.2 US qt (7.8)
0.16 US gal (0.6
) 19.3 US gal (73
)
2.79 US qt (2.64
)
188.0 in (4,775 mm)
76.3 in (1,938 mm)
70.6 in (1,793 mm)
4.8 US qt (4.5
)
66.3 in (1,685 mm)
66.5 in (1,690 mm)
9,700 lbs (4,400 kg)
HFC-134a (R-134a)
24.7 26.5 oz (700 750 g) ND-OIL8
106.3 in (2,700 mm)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine.
Reserve tank capacity:
The GCWR must be reduced 2 percent for every 1,000 feet (305
meters) of elevation. Equipped with transmission fluid cooler and power steering
fluid cooler.
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
See the tire information label atta-
ched to the driver’s doorjamb.
Gross vehicle weight rating
Gross combined weight
rating (GCWR)
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Rear
differential
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
Approx.
Front
Rear
1:
2:Change
Total
Change
Including
filter
Without
filter
Total
Change
Total
Change
1:
2:
2 1
2
1
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CONT INUED
BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator .48, 206
............................
Jump Starting .202
..............................
Maintenance .193
............................
Specif ications .219
..............................
Bef ore Driving .123
....................................
Belts,Seat .8,16
...........................
Beverage Holders .77
..................................
Booster Seats .39 Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 145
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 124
...........................................
Fluid .178
....................
Bulb Replacement .182
.........................................
Parking .75
.................
System Indicator . 49,208
........................
Wear Indicators .145
.............................
Braking System .144
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle . 124
..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 59
........................
Brights, Headlights .58
Bulb Replacement ..............................
Brake Lights .182
................
Front Parking Lights . 181
........
Front Side Marker Lights . 183
.................................
Headlights .180
........
High-mount Brake Lights . 182
.................................
Rear Bulbs .182
............................
Specif ications .219
.............
Turn Signal Light . 181,182
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .180
...
Accessories and Modif ications . 129
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .64
..............
Accessory Power Sockets . 77
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 172
...............................
Airbag (SRS) .9, 19
.....
Airbags, Additional Infomation . 19
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 24
.............................
Airbag Service .24
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .23
..
How the SRS Indicator Works . 23
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .20
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 22
........................
SRS Components .19
................
Air Conditioning System . 82
.......................
Rear A/C Control .87
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .188
......................................
Antif reeze .174
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ....................
Indicator Light .49, 146
...................................
Operation .145
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System . 102 .
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 64
..................................
Audio System .88
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 18
...
Automatic Lighting Off Feature . 58
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 116
..............
Automatic Transmission . 138
..........................
Capacity, Fluid .218
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 176
.......................................
Shif ting .138
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 138
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 139
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 141
Index
A
B
I
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Service Inf ormat ion Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:
Automatic Transmission Fluid:Power Steering Fluid:
Rear Differential Fluid: Brake Fluid:
Tire Pressure (measured cold):
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
5.1 US qt (4.8
)
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
aDEXRON
III ATF as a
temporary replacement (see page ). 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 ).
Compact Spare Tire: Front/Rear:
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 86 or higher.
API Service SJ ‘‘Energy
Conserving’’ oil, SAE 5W-20
viscosity (see page ).
Honda VTM-4 Differential Fluid
(see page ).
171
176 179
177 178
19.3 US gal (73)