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Put the flat tire in the trunk well
vertically as shown.
Remove the tool box f rom the
trunk well, and replace the jack,
wheel wrench, and extension in
the tool box.
Place the tool box into the spare
tire shelf in the trunk.
Replacethesparetirecover.
Secure it with the three clips. Push
each clip in securely, and pivot the
ring down f lat.
16.
17.
14.
15.
Changing a Flat T ire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
163
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Specif ications
T echnical Inf ormation
185
Battery
Fuses
Alignment
Tires
Lights
Air conditioning
55 W
12 V 12 V 36 AH/5 HR
0.00 in (0.0 mm)
0.15 in (3.7 mm)0°30’
6°
215/45R17 87W
245/40R17 91W
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)
T125/70D16 96M 1°30’
12 V 21 W 12 V 21 W
12 V 55 W(H1)
35 W
12 V Capacity
Under-hood
Interior
Toe
Camber
Caster
Size
Pressure
12 V 5 W
12 V 12 V
12 V 12 V
12 V
5W 5W
5W
5W
21 W
Headlights
Daytime running lights
Front turn signal lights
Rear turn signal lights
Front side marker/
parking lights
Back-up lights
License plate light
Interior light
Trunk light
Side turn signal lights See page
178or the fuse box
cover.
See page 177or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box door under the dashboard.
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type SP-10
19.4 21.2 oz (550 600 g) HFC-134a (R-134a) Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
in
Front
Rear
Spare Tire
Front
Rear
Spare Tire
: High voltage discharge type High
Low
(H1)
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
...................................
Dashboard .3, 38
................
Daytime Running Lights . 48
Daytime Running Lights .......................................
Indicator .42
.................................
Dead Battery .166
............
Defects, Reporting Safety . 196
................
Def ogger, Rear Window . 50
................
Defrosting the Windows . 77
..........................
Dif f erential Fluid .138
....................................
Dimensions .184
...............
Dimming the Headlights . 48
Dipstick ..................................
Engine Oil .103
..........................
Directional Signals .48
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 118
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil .134 ...................
Do Not Tow a Trailer . 119
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking . 54
.......................
Monitor Indicator .41
......................
Power Door Locks .54
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 186
Downshif ting, Manual .............................
Transmission .115
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
...........................................
Driving .111
....................................
Economy .104
........................
Driving Guidelines .112
..............................
Economy, Fuel .104
..................................
Emergencies .157
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 166
...........
Brake System Indicator . 172
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 159
.....
Charging System Indicator . 170
..................
Checking the Fuses . 174
...
Closing the Convertible Top . 173
.........
Hazard Warning Flashers . 49
............................
Jump Starting .166
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 170
.....................................
Child Saf ety .23
..............................
Booster Seats .32
...................................
Child Seats .28
.....
Important Saf ety Reminders . 26
..........................
Larger Children .31
.......................
Risk with Airbags .24
.............................
Small Children .27
.......................................
Child Seats .28
.......................
Cleaning Seat Belts .145
.................................................
Clock .45
...................................
Clutch Fluid .139
........................
CO in the Exhaust .189
............
Cold Weather, Starting in . 114
......................
Compact Spare Tire .158
...............
Consumer Inf ormation . 194
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 37
..............................
Convertible Top .61
...............
Convertible Top Cover . 63
..
Lowering the Convertible Top . 61
................................
Maintenance .65
.....
Raising the Convertible Top . 64
Coolant ........................................
Adding .134
....................................
Checking .104
.........................
Proper Solution .134
...................
Temperature Gauge . 45Crankcase Emission Control
........................................
System .189
................
Cruise Control Indicator . 41
..............
Cruise Control Operation . 95
......................................
Cup Holder .69
.............
Customer Service Of f ice . 194
Index
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CONT INUED
Spare Tire......................................
Inf lating .150
............................
Specif ications .185
....................................
Spark Plugs .184
................................
Specif ications .184
..................................
Speed Control .95
................................
Speed Limiter .116
..........
SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 19
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 22
.............................
Airbag Service .21
......
Airbag System Components . 19
How the SRS Indicator .......................................
Works .21
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .19
.............................
SRS Indicator .21 ,41
...................................
Start Button .114
.......................
Starting the Engine .114
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .114
................
With a Dead Battery . 166
..............
State Emissions Testing . 192
........
Steam Coming f rom Engine . 167
Steering Wheel .............
Anti-theft Column Lock . 53
.....................
Stereo Sound System .78 ....................
Storing Your Vehicle .155
................................
Stuck Vehicle .179
Supplemental Restraint System ..................................
Servicing .21
.........................
SRS Indicator .21 ,41
...................
System Components . 19
..................................
Synthetic Oil .132
..........
Taillights, Changing Bulbs . 144
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 157
Technical Descriptions ....
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 186
.....
Emissions Control Systems . 189
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .191
.......................
Temperature Gauge .45
...................
Tensioners, Seat Belts . 17
..................
Thef t Protection, Radio . 94
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 191
............................
Time, Setting the .45
....................................
Tire Chains .153
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat . 159
.................................
Tire Labeling .188 ...............................................
Tires .148
..............................
Air Pressure .150
...................................
Balancing .151
........................................
Chains .153
.........................
Checking Wear .150
.................
Compact Spare Tire . 158
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 186
......................................
Inf lation .149
..................................
Inspection .150
...................................
Replacing .152
......................................
Rotating .151
...........................................
Snow .153
............................
Specif ications .185
...........................................
Wear .151
...................
Tools, Tire Changing . 159
Towing ......................
A Trailer, Do Not .119
................
Emergency Wrecker . 179
..................
Trailer, Do Not Tow a . 119
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, Manual .........................
Transmission .137
...........................
Fluid Selection .137
..............
Identif ication Number . 183
Index
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Service Inf ormat ion Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:Tire Pressure (measured cold):
SpareTirePressure:
Recommended Engine Oil: Manual Transmission Fluid:
Brake Fluid:
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
5.1 US qt (4.8
)
Premium unleaded gasoline,
pump octane number of 91 or
higher.
Oil change capacity (including
filter): Front:
Rear:
API premium grade 10W-30
detergent oil (see page ). Front:
Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30
or 10W-40 motor oil as a
temporary replacement (see page
).
Capacity: 1.7 US qt (1.6
)
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
131
139
137
13.2 US gal (50)