Oil is a major contributor to your
engine’s perf ormance and longevity.
Always use a premium-grade 5W-20
detergent oil displaying the API
Certif ication Seal. This seal indicates
the oil is energy conserving, and that
it meets the American Petroleum
Institute’s latest requirements.
Unscrew and remove the engine oil
fill cap on top of the valve cover.
Pour in the oil slowly and caref ully so
you do not spill. Clean up any spills
immediately. Spilled oil could
damage components in the engine
compartment. Install the engine oil f ill cap and
tighten it securely. Wait a f ew
minutes and recheck the oil level. Do
not f ill above the upper mark; you
could damage the engine.
A dding Engine Oil
Recommended Engine Oil
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ENGINE OIL FILL CAP ENGINE OIL FILL CAP
6-cylinder models
4-cylinder models
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Honda Motor Oil is the pref erred
5W-20 lubricant f or your vehicle. It is
highly recommended that you use
Honda Motor Oil in your vehicle f or
optimum engine protection. Make
sure the API Certif ication Seal says
‘‘For Gasoline Engines.’’The oil viscosity or weight is
provided on the container’s label.
5W-20 oil is f ormulated f or year-
round protection of your Honda to
improve cold weather starting and
f uel economy.
Your vehicle does not require any oil
additives. Additives may adversely
af f ect your engine’s or transmission’s
perf ormance and durability.
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 in the maintenance
schedule.
A dding Engine Oil
Synthetic Oil
Engine Oil A dditives
Maint enance
213
API CERTIFICATION SEAL
Ambient Temperature
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CONT INUED
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Neutral Gear Position . 179
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New Vehicle Break-in . 160
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Normal Shif t Speeds . 177
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 272 .............. Panel Brightness Control . 72
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Park Gear Position . 178
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Parking Brake . 99
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Parking Lights . 70
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 284
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Parking Tips . 183
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PGM-FI System . 283
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Pollen Filter . 233
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 18
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 13
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Additional Safety Precautions . 19
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 18
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Protecting Children . 34
Protecting Inf ants and Small
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Children . 39
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Protecting Larger Children . 48
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Using Booster Seat . 49 ...................
Radiator Overheating . 256
Radio/CD Sound
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System . 119, 120, 126, 127
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 230
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Rear Seat, Folding . 91
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Rear View Mirror . 94
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Rear Window Def ogger . 73
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 88, 89
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Recommended Shif t Speeds . 177
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Reminder Lights . 58
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Remote Transmitter . 81
Replacement Inf ormation
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Engine Oil and Filter . 214
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Fuses . 265
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Light Bulbs . 226
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Schedule . 202-205
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Tires . 239
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Wiper Blades . 234
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a
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Crash . 21
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Reserve Tank, Coolant . 217
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Restraint, Child . 34
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 160
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Odometer . 64
Odometer/Outside Temperature
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Display . 64
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Odometer, Trip . 65
Oil
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Change, How to . 214
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Change, When to . 202-205
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Checking Engine . 165
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Pressure Indicator . 58, 258
Selecting Proper Viscosity
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Chart . 213
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 78
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Operation in Foreign Countries . 281
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Outside Mirrors . 94
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Outside Temperature . 64 ....................
Overheating, Engine . 256
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 201
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Oxygenated Fuel . 280
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