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Your authorized 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, all
maintenance services should 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.
Engine oil level Check every
time you f ill the f uel tank. See
page .
Engine coolant level Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
you f ill the f uel tank. See page .
Brakes Check the f luid level
monthly. See page .
Tires Check the tire pressure
monthly. Examine the tread f or
wear and foreign objects. See page .
Lights Check the operation of
the headlights, parking lights,
taillights, high-mount brake light,
and license plate lights monthly.
See page . Automatic transmission (CVT)
Check the f luid level monthly. See
page . 116
116
156 158
167
159
Maintenance Schedule
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
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Run the engine until it reaches
normal operating temperature,
then shut it off.
Always change the oil and f ilter
according to the recommendations in
the maintenance schedule. The oil
and f ilter collect contaminants that
can damage your engine if they are
not removed regularly.
Changing the oil and f ilter requires
special tools and access f rom
underneath the vehicle. The vehicle
should be raised on a service station-
type hydraulic lif t f or this service.
Unless you have the knowledge and
proper equipment, you should have
this maintenance done by a skilled
mechanic.
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 on the maintenance
schedule.
Your vehicle does not require any oil
additives. Additives may adversely
af f ect your engine’s or transmission’s
perf ormance and durability.
Removethenineholdingclips
with a flat-tipped screwdriver, then
pull the under-cover down. Open the hood, and remove the
engine oil f ill cap.
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Changing the Oil and Filter
Synthetic Oil
Engine Oil A dditives
A dding Engine Oil, Changing the Oil and Filter
Maint enance
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Rotation, Tire .171
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Saf ety Belts .8, 18
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 214
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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 . 46
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Saf ety Messages .ii
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Seat Belts .8, 18
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Additional Information . 18
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .19
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 14,18
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Maintenance .20, 164
Reminder Indicator and ................................
Beeper .18, 53
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System Components . 18
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Use During Pregnancy . 16
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder .....................................
Belt .14, 18
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Seats, Adjusting the .77
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Serial Number .200
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Service Intervals .145-146 ...........................
Service Manual .215
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Service Station Procedures . 113
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Setting the Clock .107
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Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 131
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Shif t Lock Release .134
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Side Airbags .9 ,24
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Of f Indicator .26, 53
Side Marker Lights, Bulb ..............................
Replacement .161
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Signaling Turns .66
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Snow Tires .172
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Sound System .93
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .168
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Specif ications .203
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Specif ications .202
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Speed Control .108
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Spotlights .84
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 21
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Additional Safety Precautions . 26
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Airbag Service .26
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .26
How the SRS Indicator .......................................
Works .25 How Your Front Airbags
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Work .22
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 24
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SRS Components .21
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SRS Indicator .25 ,53
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 72
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State Emissions Testing . 210
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Starting the Engine .127
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .127
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With a Dead Battery . 184
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 186
Steering Wheel ..................................
Adjustment .69
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 72
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Stereo Sound System .93
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Storing Your Vehicle .174
Supplemental Restraint ..................................
System .9,21
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Servicing .26
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SRS Indicator .25, 53
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System Components . 21
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Synthetic Oil .151
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