Honda Motor Oil is the pref erred
5W-20 lubricant f or your vehicle. It is
highly recommended that you use
Honda Motor Oil in your vehicle f or
optimum engine protection. Make
sure the API Certif ication Seal says
‘‘For Gasoline Engines.’’Your vehicle does not require any oil
additives. Additives may adversely
af f ect the engine or transmission
perf ormance and durability.
The oil viscosity or weight is
provided on the container’s label.
5W-20 oil is f ormulated f or year-
round protection of your vehicle to
improve cold weather starting and
f uel economy.
You may use a synthetic motor oil if
it meets the same requirements
given f or a conventional motor oil: it
displays the API Certif ication Seal,
and it is the proper weight. You must
f ollow the oil and f ilter change
intervals shown on the information
display. Synthetic Oil
Engine Oil A dditives
A dding Engine Oil
Maint enance
205
API CERTIFICATION SEAL
Ambient Temperature
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To help increase tire lif e and
distribute wear more evenly, rotate
the tires according to the
maintenance messages displayed in
the odometer/outside temperature
display. Move the tires to the
positions shown in the chart each
time they are rotated. If you
purchase directional tires, rotate
only f ront-to-back.
U.S. SE, EX, EX-L, LX-V6 and EX-V6AllCanadianmodelsTire Rotation
Tires
230
(For Non-directional
Tires and Wheels) Front Front
(For Directional
Tires and Wheels)
Improper wheel weights can damage
your vehicle’s aluminum wheels. Use
only genuine Honda wheels weights f or
balancing.
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CONT INUED
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Neutral Gear Position .174
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New Vehicle Break-in .154
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Normal Shif t Speeds .171
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NOTICE, Explanation of .i
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Numbers, Identif ication .264 ..............
Panel Brightness Control .71
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Park Gear Position .174
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Parking Brake .95
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Parking Lights .69
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 276
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Parking Tips .178
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PGM-FI System . 273
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 18
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 13
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Additional Safety Precautions . 19
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 18
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Protecting Children .34
Protecting Inf ants and Small .......................................
Children .38
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Protecting Larger Children . 48
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Using Booster Seat .49
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 154
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Odometer .64
Odometer/Outside Temperature ........................................
Display .64
Oil ........................
Change, How to .206
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Change, When to .193
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Checking Engine .159
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Pressure Indicator . 58, 250
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .205
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 76
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Outside Mirrors .90
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Outside Temperature .64
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Overheating, Engine .248
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 198...................
Radiator Overheating . 248
Radio/CD Sound ...............
System . 118, 119, 122, 123
Rear Lights, Bulb ......................
Replacement . 222, 223 ..........................
Rear Seat, Folding .88
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Rear View Mirror .90
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Rear Window Def ogger . 72
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 86
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Recommended Shif t Speeds . 171
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Reminder Lights .58
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Remote Transmitter .78
Replacement Inf ormation ................
Engine Oil and Filter . 206
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Fuses .257
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Light Bulbs .218
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Timing Belt .217
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Tires .231
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Wiper Blades .225
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .22
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Reserve Tank, Coolant . 209
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Restraint, Child .34
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Reverse Gear Position . 172, 174
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Rotation, Tire .230
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