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Let the engine run f or several
minutes, then check the drain bolt
and oil f ilter f or leaks.
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
recommended oil.
Engine oil change capacity
(including f ilter):
Remove the oil f ilter and let the
remaining oil drain. A special
wrench (available from your
dealer) is required.
Install a new oil f ilter according to
the instructions that come with it. Put a new washer on the drain bolt,
then reinstall the drain bolt.
Tighten the drain bolt to :
Reinstall the engine oil f ill cap.
Start the engine. The oil pressure
indicator should go out within 5
seconds. If it does not, turn of f the
engine and check your work.
5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
3. 4. (U.S.: EX, Canada: Si)
(U.S.: EX, Canada: Si)
(U.S.: DX, LX, Canada: DX, LX)
(U.S.: DX, LX, Canada: DX, LX)
Changing the Oil and Filter
156
OIL FILTER
33 lbf·ft (44 N·m , 4.5 kgf·m)
29 lbf·ft (39 N·m , 4.0 kgf·m)
3.4 US qt (3.2
)
3.7 US qt (3.5
) 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
208
Dimensions
Weights
Engine Capacities
174.6 in (4,435 mm)
67.3 in (1,710 mm)
56.9 in (1,445 mm)
103.1 in (2,620 mm)
57.9 in (1,470 mm)
57.9 in (1,470 mm)
2.95 x 3.72 in (75.0 x 94.4 mm) 13.2 US gal (50
)
1.03 US gal (3.9
)
102 cu-in (1,668 cm
)
9.5 9.9 1.06 US gal (4.0
)
1.35 US gal (5.1
)
1.32 US gal (5.0)
3.4 US qt (3.2
)
3.7 US qt (3.5)
3.2 US qt (3.0)
3.5 US qt (3.3)
4.4 US qt (4.2)
1.6 US qt (1.5)
1.7 US qt (1.6)
2.9 US qt (2.7)
6.2 US qt (5.9)
2.6 US qt (2.5
)
4.8 US qt (4.5)
0.11 US gal (0.4
)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine.
Reserve tank capacity:
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Gross vehicle weight ratingType
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs
Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil Automatic
transmission
fluid
Water cooled 4-stroke
SOHC , SOHC VTEC
4-cylinder gasoline engine
See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb.
PZFR6F-11PKJ20CR-M11
NGK:
DENSO:
0.04 in (1.1 mm)
FrontRear
Approx.
1:
2 : EX, Canadian Si EX, Canadian Si
1: 2: 3:4:
Spark Plug Gap: Change
ManualAutomatic
Total
ManualAutomatic
Change
Without filter
Total
ChangeTotal
ChangeTotal
U.S. Vehicles
Canada Vehicles
DX, LX, Canadian SE, LX-G DX, LX, Canadian SE, LX-G
Manual trans-
mission fluidIncluding filter
Windshield
washer reservoir
12
12 3434
1 2
0
0.1 mm
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CONT INUED
....................................
Accessories . 127
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
.......................................
Position) . 71
...............
Accessory Power Socket . 86
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 155
.............................
Airbag (SRS) . 11, 23
...
Airbags, Additional Information . 23
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 29
.............................
Airbag Service . 28
How the Side Airbag Cutof f
......................
Indicator Works . 28
..
How the SRS Indicator Works . 27
How Your Front Airbags
.........................................
Work . 24
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 26
........................
SRS Components . 23
................
Air Conditioning System . 88
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires . 173
..................
High Speed Driving . 173
.........................
Normal Driving . 173
.......................
Alcohol in Gasoline . 213
......................................
Antif reeze . 157
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
...............................
Indicator . 57, 143 ...................................
Operation . 143
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System . 114
Anti-thef t Steering Column
..............................................
Lock . 71
..................................
Audio System . 92
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 21
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 117
..............
Automatic Transmission . 138
..........................
Capacity, Fluid . 208
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 159
.......................................
Shif ting . 138
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 138
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 138
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 140
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator . 56, 194
............................
Jump Starting . 190
..............................
Maintenance . 178
............................
Specif ications . 209
..............................
Bef ore Driving . 121
..................................
Belts, Seat . 10, 20
.............................
Beverage Holder . 86 Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 143
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 122
....................
Bulb Replacement . 166
...........................................
Fluid . 161
.......................................
Parking . 141
.................
System Indicator . 57, 196
........................
Wear Indicators . 142
.............................
Braking System . 142
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle . 122
..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 66
........................
Brights, Headlights . 65
Bulb Replacement
..........................
Back-up Lights . 167
..............................
Brake Lights . 166
................
Front Parking Lights . 165
........
Front Side Marker Lights . 165
.................................
Headlights . 163
.........
High-mount Brake Light . 168
.........
Rear Side Marker Lights . 166
............................
Specif ications . 209
Bulb Replacement ....................
Turn Signal Lights . 165
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen . 163
Index
A
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