This indicator comes on if the trunk
lid is not closed tightly.
This indicator comes on as a
reminder that you must ref uel soon.
This indicator comes on when the
washer f luid level is low. Add washer
fluidwhenyouseethisindicator
come on (see page ).
The lef t or right turn signal indicator
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If the indicators do not blink
or blink rapidly, it usually means one
of the turn signal bulbs is burned out
(see page ). Replace the bulb as
soon as possible, since other drivers
cannot see that you are signaling.
WhenyouturnontheHazard
Warning button, both turn signal
indicators blink. All turn signals on
the outside of the vehicle should
flash. This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
inf ormation, see page .
On Canadian models, this indicator
comes on with reduced brightness
when the Daytime Running Lights
(DRL) are on (see page ).
This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See page
f or inf ormation on operating the
cruise control. 65
65
165
158
117
Canadian models only
Only on models equipped with Cruise Control System
High Beam Indicator T runk-open Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
Washer Level Indicator
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Cruise Control Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
58
This section also includes
Maintenance Schedules f or normal
driving and severe driving conditions,
a Maintenance Record, and instruc-
tions f or simple maintenance tasks
you may want to take care of
yourself . This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
If you have the skills and tools to per-
f orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the Service Manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer.......................
Maintenance Saf ety .146
.................
Maintenance Schedule . 147
....................
Maintenance Record .151
..............................
Fluid Locations .153
........................
Adding Engine Oil .154
.........
Changing the Oil and Filter . 155
..............................
Engine Coolant .157
....................
Windshield Washers .158
.....
Automatic Transmission Fluid . 159
........
Manual Transmission Fluid . 160
....................................
Timing Belt .160
................
Brake and Clutch Fluid . 161
....................
Power Steering Fluid . 162
....................................
Hood Latch .162
.............................................
Lights .163
................
Cleaning the Seat Belts . 169
.....................................
Floor Mats .169
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter . 169
.................................
Wiper Blades .170
...............................................
Tires .172
...................
Checking the Battery . 178
.............................
Vehicle Storage .179
215
Maintenance
Maint enance
145
Fluid Locations
Maint enance
153
RADIATOR CAP
ENGINE
COOLANT
RESERVOIR ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
(Orange loop)
BRAKE FLUID
(Gray cap)
ENGINE OIL
FILL CAP
CLUTCH FLUID
(Manual
Transmission only)
(Gray cap)
WASHER FLUID
(Blue cap)
POWER STEERING
FLUID (Red cap)
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
FLUID DIPSTICK
(Yellow loop)
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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 rating
Type
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-11
PKJ20CR-M11
NGK:
DENSO:
0.04 in (1.1 mm)
Front
Rear
Approx.
1:
2 : EX, Canadian Si EX, Canadian Si
1:
2:
3:
4:
Spark Plug Gap: Change
Manual
Automatic
Total Manual
Automatic
Change
Without filter
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
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
1
2 3
4
3
4
1
2
0
0.1 mm
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
ÎÎ
Unexpected, Taking Care
..........................................
of the .181
....
Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 210
........................
Unleaded Gasoline .122 .......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 156
..................................
Vanity Mirror .85
.................
Vehicle Capacity Load . 130
......................
Vehicle Dimensions .208
....
Vehicle Identif ication Number . 206
.............................
Vehicle Storage .179
........................................
Ventilation .90
.................................................
VIN .206
..................................
Viscosity, Oil .154
.............
WARNING, Explanation of . ii
.........
Warning Labels, Location of . 48
..................
Warranty Coverages .223
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 158
.......................................
Indicator .58
.....................................
Operation .64
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 68
............
Alignment and Balance . 174
..........................
Compact Spare .182 ......................................
Wrench .184
Windows ..................
Operating the Power . 80
...........................
Rear, Def ogger .67
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning .64
.....................................
Def roster .91
.......................................
Washers .64
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .170
.....................................
Operation .64
....................................
Worn Tires .174
.....
Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 202
Towing
.....................................
A Trailer .144
..................
Emergency Towing . 202
...........................
Traction Devices .177
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .159
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual .160
..................
Fluid Selection . 159,160
..............
Identif ication Number . 206
.............
Shif ting the Automatic . 138
..................
Shif ting the Manual . 136
.....................................
Treadwear .210
.......................................
Trip Meter .61
................................................
Trunk .73
........................................
Opening .73
...................
Open Monitor Light . 58
....................................
Turn Signals .65 : U.S. and Canada only
Index
UW V
VIII