.......................................
Child Seats .34
...........
Lower Anchorage Points . 43
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 47
..............
Climate Control Sensors . 117
.........................
Clock, Setting the .149
...................................
Clutch Fluid .224
........................
CO in the Exhaust .280
............
Cold Weather, Starting in . 175
..............................
Compact Spare .246
.................
Console Compartment . 103
.................
Consumer Inf ormation . 288
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 55
Coolant ........................................
Adding .217
....................................
Checking .166
.........................
Proper Solution .217
...................
Temperature Gauge . 65
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .282
............
Cruise Control Operation . 151
.............
Customer Service Of f ice . 288
................
DANGER, Explanation of . ii
...................................
Dashboard .4, 56 ................
Daytime Running Lights . 72
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 290
................
Def ogger, Rear Window . 73
....................................
Dimensions .274
...............
Dimming the Headlights . 70
Dipstick .
Automatic Transmission . 219,220
..................................
Engine Oil .165
..........................
Directional Signals .70
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 184
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil .215
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking . 79
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 277
Downshif ting, 5-speed Manual
.............................
Transmission .176
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 7
...........................................
Driving .173
....................................
Economy .167
................
In Foreign Countries . 281
..........
Dual Temperature Control . 115
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter . 233
..............................
Economy, Fuel .167 ............
Emergencies on the Road . 245
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 253
...........
Brake System Indicator . 261
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 247
.....
Charging System Indicator . 259
..................
Checking the Fuses . 265
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 258
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 259
...
Manually Closing Moonroof . 262
..................
Overheated Engine . 256
...........................
Emergency Brake .99
......................
Emergency Flashers .72
......................
Emergency Towing .263
.......................
Emissions Controls .282
Engine ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 65
Malf unction Indicator ......................................
Lamp .259
..............
Oil Pressure Indicator . 258
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 212
...............................
Overheating .256
............................
Specif ications .274
....................
Speed Limiter . 177,180
.........................................
Starting .75
..........
Engine Speed Limiter . 177,180
......................
Ethanol in Gasoline .280
Index
D
E
II
CONT INUED
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 282
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .52
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .18
.............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 226
..............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 72
........................................
Headlights .70
........................................
Aiming .226
..............
Automatic Lighting Off . 71
............
Daytime Running Lights . 72
............
Low Beams, Turning on . 70
.........................
Reminder Chime .70
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 226
...................................
Turning on .70
..............................
Head Restraints .90
.....................
Heating and Cooling .106
.................................
Heated Mirror .95
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .154
..
Hood, Opening and Closing the . 163
...........................
Hydraulic Clutch .224
...............
Gas Mileage, Improving . 167
..........................................
Gasohol .280
.........................................
Gasoline .160
...........................................
Gauge .66
................
Octane Requirement . 160
........................
Tank, Filling the .162
................
Gas Station Procedures . 162
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 65
...............................................
Fuel .66
...............................
Speedometer .64
.................................
Tachometer .64 Gearshif t Lever Positions
..........
Automatic Transmission . 178
...................
Manual Transmission . 176
......................................
Glove Box .104
...................................
Fan, Interior .108
.........................................
Features .105
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 162
Filter .........................
Dust and Pollen .233
...............................................
Oil .214
Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 222
Manual Transmission ................................
Shif ting the .176
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 72
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 247
Fluids .
Automatic Transmission . 219,220
..........................................
Brake .223
.........................................
Clutch .224
..............
Manual Transmission . 222
..........................
Power Steering .224
..................
Windshield Washer . 216...........................
Folding Rear Seat .91
.....
Foreign Countries, Driving in . 281
..........................
Four-way Flashers .72
.................................................
Fuel .160
...............................
Cap Message .66
......................
Fill Door and Cap .162
...........................................
Gauge .66
................
Octane Requirement . 160
...............................
Oxygenated .280
........................
Tank, Filling the .162
.....................
Fuses, Checking the .265
Index
F
GH
INDEX
III
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 272
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .75
...........................................
Switch .78
............
Timing Control System . 283
........................
Immobilizer System .77
.........
Important Safety Precautions . 8
.........
Indicators, Instrument Panel . 58
...............................
Inf ant Restraint .39
......................................
Inf ant Seats .39
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 47
...................
Inf lation, Proper Tire . 236
...................................
Inside Mirror .94
.............................
Inspection, Tire .238
....................
Installing a Child Seat .43
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 44
.............................
Using LATCH .43
............................
Instrument Panel .57
........
Instrument Panel Brightness . 72
........................................
Introduction .i
.................
Jacking up the Vehicle . 248.......................................
Jack, Tire .247
................................
Jump Starting .253
..................................................
Keys .75
.......................
Label, Certif ication .272
.................
Lane Change, Signaling . 70
........................
Lap/Shoulder Belts .20
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .226
.......................................
Indicator .57
.......................................
Parking .229
..................................
Turn Signal .61
......
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 78
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 78
............................
Fuel Fill Door .162
..................................
Glove Box .104
....................
Lockout Prevention . 80
.................................
Power Door .79
...........................................
Trunk .86
........................
Low Coolant Level .166 ...
Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 177
...........
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 58
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 274
.........................................
Luggage .170
..................................
Maintenance .197
...
Owner Maintenance Checks . 201
........................................
Record .206
......................
Required Indicator .66
..........................................
Saf ety .198
.............................
Schedule .202-205
.......
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 259
...................
Manual Transmission . 176
........
Manual Transmission Fluid . 222
...............................
Meters, Gauges .64
...................
Methanol in Gasoline . 280
..........................
Mirrors, Adjusting .94
.................................
Modif ications .169
.........................................
Moonroof .98
......................
Closing Manually .262
.....................................
Operation .98
Index
I
J K
L
M
IV
CONT INUED
.....................................
Tachometer .64
......
Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 230
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 245
Technical Descriptions ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 277
.....
Emissions Control Systems . 282
.....................
Oxygenated Fuels .280
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .284
.......................
Temperature Gauge .65
..............
Tether Anchorage Points . 47
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 284
..........................
Time, Setting the .149
....................................
Timing Belt .225
....................................
Tire Chains .241
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat . 247
.................................
Tire Labeling .279 ...............................................
Tires .236
..............................
Air Pressure .237
.........................
Checking Wear .238
..........................
Compact Spare .246
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 277
......................................
Inf lation .236
..................................
Inspection .238
...................................
Replacing .239
......................................
Rotating .239
...........................................
Snow .240
............................
Specif ications .276
...................
Tools, Tire Changing . 247
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .190
................
Emergency Wrecker . 263
..............
Traction Control System . 187
...
TCS Activation Indicator . 60,187
......................
TCS Indicator .60, 187
...............
TCS ON/OFF Switch . 188
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ......................
Automatic .219, 220
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual .222
..........
Fluid Selection . 219,221,222
..............
Identif ication Number . 272 .............
Shif ting the Automatic . 178
..................
Shif ting the Manual . 176
.....................................
Treadwear .277
.......................................
Trip Meter .65
................................................
Trunk .85
....................
Emergency Opener .86
.................................
Opening the .85
...................
Open Monitor Light . 60
....................................
Turn Signals .70
Supplemental Restraint
................................
System .11, 23
......................................
Servicing .32
.........................
SRS Indicator .30 ,58
...................
System Components . 23
..................................
Synthetic Oil .213
Unexpected, Taking Care..........................................
of the .245
....
Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 277
........................
Unleaded Gasoline .160
.....................
Upholstery Cleaning .233
.......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 215
................................
Vanity Mirror .100
.................
Vehicle Capacity Load . 171
......................
Vehicle Dimensions .274
Index
T
U
V
INDEX
VII
Service Inf ormat ion Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:
Automatic Transmission Fluid:Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Manual Transmission Fluid:
Power Steering Fluid:
Brake Fluid:
4.4
US qt ( 4.2
)
4.5 US qt ( 4.3
) 30
psi ( 210kPa , 2.1kgf/cm
)
29 psi ( 200kPa , 2.0 kgf/cm
)
32 psi ( 220kPa , 2.2kgf/cm
)
17.09 US gal (64.7
)
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 86 or higher.
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
aDEXRON
III ATF as a
temporary replacement (see
pages and ). 30
psi ( 210kPa , 2.1kgf/cm
)
Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an SAE
10W-30
or 10W-40 motor oil as a
temporary replacement (see page ).
Capacity: 2.0 US qt ( 1.9
)
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 3preferred, or a DOT 3or
DOT 4brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ). 32
psi ( 220kPa , 2.2kgf/cm
)
4-cylinder models
6-cylinder models Front:
Rear:
Front:
Rear:
213
219 220 222
224223 4-cylinder LX
All other
4-cylinder models
6-cylinder models