2005 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN automatic transmission

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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard .4, 52
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Daytime Running Lights . 65
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 224
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Def og and Def rost .91
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 67
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Def rosting the Windows . 91
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Dimensions .208 ...............
Dimming the Headlights . 65
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 159
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Engine Oil .125
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Directional Signals .65
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 142
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Disposal of Used Oil .156
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking . 72
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Power Door Locks .72
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 210
Downshif ting, 5-speed Manual
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Transmission .136
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 7
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Driving .133
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Economy .126
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In Foreign Countries . 214
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 169
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Capacities Chart .208
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 47
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Carrying Cargo .129
Cassette Player ............................................
Care .113
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Operation .112
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Player .99
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Ceiling Light .84
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Certif ication Label .206
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Chains .177
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Changing a Flat Tire .183
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .155
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When to .149
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Charging System Indicator . 56,194
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 134
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Child Saf ety .30
Child Seats .............
LATCH Anchor System . 39
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Lower Anchors .38
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Tether Anchor Points . 42
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Childproof Door Locks . 72
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Clock, Setting the .115 ...................................
Clutch Fluid .161
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CO in the Exhaust .215
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 135
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Compact Spare .182
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Consumer Inf ormation . 222
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Controls, Instruments and . 51
Coolant ........................................
Adding .157
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Checking .125
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Proper Solution .157
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Temperature Gauge . 62
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .215
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Cruise Control Operation . 117
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Customer Relations Of f ice . 222
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Economy, Fuel .126
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Emergencies on the Road . 181
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Battery, Jump Starting . 190
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Brake System Indicator . 196
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Changing a Flat Tire . 183
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Charging System Indicator . 194
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Checking the Fuses . 198
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 194
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 195
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Manually Closing Moonroof . 196
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Overheated Engine . 191
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Emergency Brake .83
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Emergency Flashers .67
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Emergency Towing .202
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 73
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Emissions Controls .215
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Emissions Testing, State . 218
Engine ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 62
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Engine Speed Limiter . 137,140
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .56, 195
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 56,194
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 154
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Overheating .191
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Specif ications .208
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Starting .135
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Ethanol in Gasoline .213
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 215
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Exhaust Fumes .47
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .18
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Fan, Interior .89
Features, Comfort and ................................
Convenience .87
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 123
Filters .........................
Dust and Pollen .169
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Oil .155
5-speed Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 160
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Shif ting the .136
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 67
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 183
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 159
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Brake .161
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Clutch .161
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Manual Transmission . 160
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Power Steering .162
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Windshield Washer . 158
FM Stereo Radio .....................................
Reception .97
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Folding Rear Seat .78 .....
Foreign Countries, Driving in . 214
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Four-way Flashers .67
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Front Airbags .11, 23
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Fuel .122
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Fill Door and Cap .123
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Gauge .61
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Octane Requirement . 122
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Oxygenated .213
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Reserve Indicator .58
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Tank, Filling the .123
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Fuses, Checking the .198
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 126
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Gasohol .213
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Gasoline .122
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 58
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Gauge .61
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Octane Requirement . 122
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Tank, Filling the .123
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Gas Station Procedures . 123
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Keys .69
Gauges
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Engine Coolant Temperature . 62
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Fuel .61
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 138
5-speed Manual .........................
Transmission .136
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Glove Box .86
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 163
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 67
Headlights ........................................
Aiming .163
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Daytime Running Lights . 65
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High Beam Indicator . 58
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Reminder Beeper .65
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 163
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Turning on .65
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Head Restraints .77
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Heating and Cooling .88
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High Altitude, Starting at . 135
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High-Low Beam Switch . 65
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High-mount Brake Light . 168
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Hood Latch .162 .......................
Hood, Opening the .124
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Horn .63
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Hydraulic Clutch .161
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 183
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Jack, Tire .183
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Jump Starting .190
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 206
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .69
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Switch .71
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Timing Control System . 216
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Important Safety Precautions . 8
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 56
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Inf ant Restraint .35
Inf ant Seats .............
LATCH Anchor System . 39
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Lower Anchors .38
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Tether Anchor Points . 42
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 172
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High Speed Driving . 173
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Normal Driving .173
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Inside Mirror .81
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Inspection, Tire .174
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Instrument Panel .53
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Instrument Panel Lights . 56
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 66.................................
Interior Lights .84
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Introduction .i
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Label, Certif ication .206
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Lane Change, Signaling . 65
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 15,20
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LATCH Anchor System . 39
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .163
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Indicator .56
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Parking .57
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Turn Signal .58
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Load Limit .130
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 71
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Unexpected, Taking Care
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of the .181
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 210
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Unleaded Gasoline .122 .......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 156
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Vanity Mirror .85
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 130
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Vehicle Dimensions .208
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 206
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Vehicle Storage .179
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Ventilation .90
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VIN .206
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Viscosity, Oil .154
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WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 48
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Warranty Coverages .223
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 158
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Indicator .58
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Operation .64
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 68
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Alignment and Balance . 174
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Compact Spare .182 ......................................
Wrench .184
Windows ..................
Operating the Power . 80
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Rear, Def ogger .67
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning .64
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Def roster .91
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Washers .64
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .170
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Operation .64
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Worn Tires .174
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 202
Towing
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A Trailer .144
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Emergency Towing . 202
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Traction Devices .177
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .159
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual .160
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Fluid Selection . 159,160
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Identif ication Number . 206
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Shif ting the Automatic . 138
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Shif ting the Manual . 136
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Treadwear .210
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Trip Meter .61
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Trunk .73
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Opening .73
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Open Monitor Light . 58
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Turn Signals .65 : U.S. and Canada only
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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
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159
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