Check the inf lation pressure of the
compact spare tire every time you
check the other tires. It should be
inf lated to:Follow these precautions:
Never exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
This tire gives a harsher ride and
less traction on some road sur-
f aces. Use greater caution while
driving.
Use the compact spare tire as a
temporary replacement only. Get
your regular tire repaired or replaced,
and put it back on your vehicle as
soon as you can.
Replace the tire when you can see
the tread wear indicator bars. The
replacement should be the same size
and design tire, mounted on the
same wheel. The spare tire is not
designed to be mounted on a regular
wheel, and the spare wheel is not
designed f or mounting a regular tire.
Do not mount snow chains on the
compact spare tire.
Do not use your compact spare
tire on another vehicle unless it is
thesamemakeandmodel.
On models with manual
transmission, do not drive f or a
long period with the compact
spare tire mounted on a f ront
wheel; it will damage the limited
slip dif f erential.
Compact Spare Tire
182
INDICATOR LOCATION MARK
TREAD WEAR INDICATOR BAR
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)
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Specif ications
T echnical Inf ormation
209
Air Conditioning
Fuses
Alignment
Battery Lights Tires
HFC-134a (R-134a)
17.6 19.4 oz (500 550 g) SP-10
12 V 60 W (HB3)
2°14’0°45’0°
0.00 in (0.0 mm)
P185/65R15 86H P185/70R14 87S
0.08 in (2.0 mm)
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant oil type
Interior
Under-hood
Toe-in
Camber
Caster
Capacity 12 V 36 AH/5 HR
Headlights
Front turn signal/side marker
lights
Rear turn signal lights
Stop/Taillights/Rear side
marker lights
Back-up lights
Taillights
High-mount brake light
License plate lights
Ceiling light
Front ceiling light
Spotlights
Trunk light
12 V
12 V 12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V
5W 8W
5W 8W 3CP
21 W
3CP
21 W 21/5 W 21 W 27/8 W
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm)
T125/70D15 95M T115/70D14 88M
Size
Pressure
12 V 51 W (HB4)
5W P195/60R15 87H
See page
201or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box door under the steering
column.
See page 200or the fuse box
cover.
1:
2: U.S.: DX, LX without ABS
U.S.: LX with ABS, EX
U.S.: EX
Canada: Si
LX High
Low
Front/Rear
Spare
Front/Rear
Spare Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
U.S.: LX, EX, Canada: Si
Canada: DX
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2:
3:
4:
5: DX, Canadian SE
Canadian LX-G
Canada: LX-G, Si
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The tires that came on your vehicle
have a number of markings. Those
you should be aware of are described
below.
Whenever tires are replaced, they
should be replaced with tires of the
same size. Following is an example
of tire size with an explanation of
what each component means.
Vehicletype(Pindicates
passenger vehicle).
Tire width in millimeters.
Aspect ratio (the tire’s section
height as a percentage of its
width).
Tire construction code (R
indicates radial).
Rim diameter in inches. Load index (a numerical code
associated with the maximum
load the tire can carry).
Speed symbol (an
alphabetical code indicating
the maximum speed rating).
Tire Identif ication Number (TIN) is
a group of numbers and letters that
look like the f ollowing example TIN.
This indicates that the tire
meets all requirements of
the U.S. Department of
Transportation.
Manuf acturer’s
identification mark.
Tire type code.
Date of manufacture. The maximum air
pressurethetirecan
hold.
The maximum load the
tire can carry at
maximum air pressure.
P
225
55
R
16 94
V
DOT
B97R
FW6X
2202
Max Press
Max Load
Tire Labeling
Tire Labeling
Tire Size
T ire Ident if icat ion NumberMaximum T ire Pressure
Maximum T ire L oad
212
P225/55R 16 94V DOT B97R FW6X 2202
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
B
INDEX
I
CONT INUED
.....
Charging System Indicator . 194
..................
Checking the Fuses . 198
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 194
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 195
...
Manually Closing Moonroof . 196
..................
Overheated Engine . 191
...........................
Emergency Brake .83
......................
Emergency Flashers .67
......................
Emergency Towing .202
............
Emergency Trunk Opener . 73
.......................
Emissions Controls .215
.............
Emissions Testing, State . 218
Engine ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 62
......
Engine Speed Limiter . 137,140
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .56, 195
........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 56,194
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 154
...............................
Overheating .191
............................
Specif ications .208
.......................................
Starting .135
......................
Ethanol in Gasoline .213
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 215
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .47
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .18
.....................................
Fan, Interior .89
Features, Comfort and ................................
Convenience .87
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 123
Filters .........................
Dust and Pollen .169
...............................................
Oil .155
5-speed Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 160
................................
Shif ting the .136
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 67
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 183
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 159
..........................................
Brake .161
.........................................
Clutch .161
..............
Manual Transmission . 160
..........................
Power Steering .162
..................
Windshield Washer . 158
FM Stereo Radio .....................................
Reception .97
...........................
Folding Rear Seat .78 .....
Foreign Countries, Driving in . 214
..........................
Four-way Flashers .67
............................
Front Airbags .11, 23
.................................................
Fuel .122
......................
Fill Door and Cap .123
...........................................
Gauge .61
................
Octane Requirement . 122
...............................
Oxygenated .213
........................
Reserve Indicator .58
........................
Tank, Filling the .123
.....................
Fuses, Checking the .198
...............
Gas Mileage, Improving . 126
..........................................
Gasohol .213
.........................................
Gasoline .122
...............
Fuel Reserve Indicator . 58
...........................................
Gauge .61
................
Octane Requirement . 122
........................
Tank, Filling the .123
................
Gas Station Procedures . 123
Index
F
G
INDEX
III
CONT INUED
.....................................
Snow Tires .176
..................................
Sound System .92
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .182
............................
Specif ications .209
....................
Specif ications Charts . 208
................................
Speed Control .117
.........................................
Spotlights .84
..........
SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 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
.............................
SRS Indicator .27 ,57
....
START (Ignition Key Position) . 71
..............
State Emissions Testing . 218
.......................
Starting the Engine .135
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .135
................
With a Dead Battery . 190 ........
Steam Coming f rom Engine . 191
Steering Wheel ..................................
Adjustment .68
.............
Anti-theft Column Lock . 71
.....................
Stereo Sound System .92
....................
Storing Your Vehicle .179
Supplemental Restraint ................................
System .11, 23
......................................
Servicing .28
.........................
SRS Indicator .27 ,57
...................
System Components . 23
..................................
Synthetic Oil .155
Taillights, Changing ..................................
Bulbs .166, 167
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 181
....................................
Tape Player .112
Technical Descriptions ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 210
.....
Emissions Control Systems . 215
.....................
Oxygenated Fuels .213
..........
State Emissions Testing . 218
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .217 .................................
Tire Labeling .212
.......................
Temperature Gauge .62
.....................
Tether Anchor Points .42
............................
Thef t Protection .114
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 217
..........................
Time, Setting the .115
....................................
Timing Belt .160
....................................
Tire Chains .177
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat . 183
...........................
Tire Inf ormation .210
...............................................
Tires .171
..............................
Air Pressure .173
.........................
Checking Wear .174
..........................
Compact Spare .182
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 210
......................................
Inf lation .172
..................................
Inspection .174
..............................
Maintenance .174
...................................
Replacing .175
......................................
Rotating .175
...........................................
Snow .176
............................
Specif ications .209
................................
Tire Chains .177
...................
Tools, Tire Changing . 183
Index
T
INDEX
VII
Service Inf ormat ion Summary
Automatic Transmission Fluid: Brake Fluid:
Fuel Tank Capacity: Gasoline:
Recommended Engine Oil: Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Manual Transmission Fluid:
Power Steering Fluid:
13.2
US gal (50
)
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm
)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
3.4 US qt (3.2
)
3.7 US qt (3.5
)
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 86 or higher.
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
aDEXRON
III ATF as a
temporary replacement (see page ).
Front/Rear:
Spare Tire:
Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30
or 10W-40 motor oil as a
temporary replacement (see page
).
Capacity (including differential): 1.6 US qt (1.5
)
Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ).
DX, LX
U.S. EX, Canadian Si
154
159
160
162 161