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µYou 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.
Your vehicle does not require any oil
additives. Additives may adversely
af f ect the engine or transmission
perf ormance and durability.
An oil with a viscosity of 5W-30 is
pref erred f or improved f uel economy
and year-round protection in your
vehicle. You may use a 10W-30 oil if
the temperature in your area never
goes below 20°F ( 7°C).
Make sure the API Certif ication Seal
says ‘‘For Gasoline Engines.’’
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. Honda Motor Oil is the pref erred
5W-20 lubricant f or your vehicle.
Synthetic Oil
Engine Oil A dditives
Si model:
DX, Canadian DX-G, L X, and EX
models:
A dding Engine Oil
Maint enance
221
Ambient Temperature
Ambient Temperature
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In addition to proper inf lation,
correct wheel alignment helps to
decrease tire wear. If you f ind a tire
is worn unevenly, have your dealer
check the wheel alignment.
Have your dealer check the tires if
you f eel a consistent vibration while
driving. A tire should always be
rebalanced if it is removed f rom the
wheel. When you have new tires
installed, make sure they are
balanced. This increases riding
comf ort and tire lif e. For best results,
have the installer perform a dynamic
balance.To help increase tire lif e and
distribute wear more evenly, rotate
the tires according to the
maintenance messages displayed on
the information 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.As a trade-of f , they will wear more
rapidly than tires used on ordinary
passenger vehicles. Because of the
vehicle’s weight distribution, and the
fact that the front wheels are the
driving wheels, you can expect them
to wear more rapidly than the rear
tires. The tires that came on your vehicle
were designed and constructed to
provide superior grip during
acceleration, braking, and cornering.
For vehicles equipped with aluminum
wheels: On Si model only
T ire Maintenance
T ire RotationT ire Wear
Tires
244
FrontFront
(For Non-directional
Tires and Wheels) (For Directional
Tires and Wheels)
Improper wheel weights can damage
your vehicle’s wheels. Use only Honda
wheel weights f or balancing.
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Emergency Towing
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
273
Trying to lif t or tow your vehicle by the
bumpers will cause serious damage.
The bumpers are not designed to
support the vehicle’s weight.The steering system can be damaged if
the steering wheel is locked. Leave the
ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I)
position, and make sure the steering
wheel turns f reely bef ore you begin
towing.
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Specif ications
278
Dimensions
Weights
EngineCapacities
174.8 in (4,440 mm)
68.9 in (1,751 mm)
55.0 in (1,396 mm)
104.3 in (2,650 mm)
59.0 in (1,499 mm)
60.1 in (1,526 mm)
3.19 x 3.44 in (81.0 x 87.3 mm)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb.
Water cooled 4-stroke
SOHC VTEC , DOHC i-VTEC 4-cylinder gasoline engine
10.5
110 cu-in (1,799 cm
)
3.39x3.39in(86x86mm)
122 cu-in (1,998 cm)
SK22PR-M11S IFR7G-11KS
SKJ20DR-M11S
IZFR6K-11S
NGK:
DENSO:
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs
Spark plugs 13.2 US gal (50
)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in
the engine
Reserve tank capacity: 0.11 US gal (0.4
)
4.8 US qt (4.5
)
Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
2.6 US qt (2.5)
2.5 US qt (2.4
)
6.2 US qt (5.9)
1.8 US qt (1.7
)
1.7 US qt (1.6)
1.6 US qt (1.5)
1.5 US qt (1.4)
5.8 US qt (5.5)
4.8 US qt (4.5)
4.4 US qt (4.2)
3.7 US qt (3.5)
4.6 US qt (4.4)
3.9 US qt (3.7)
1.19 US gal (4.5
)
1.37 US gal (5.2)
1.45 US gal (5.5)
1.88 US gal (7.1
)
1.72 US gal (6.5)
1.80 US gal (6.8)
11.0
Front
Rear
Approx.
Si
NGK:
DENSO:
1:
2: DX, Canadian DX-G, LX, EX
Si
U.S.: DX, LX, EX Canada: DX, DX-G, LX, EX
1:
2:
3:
4: A/T
M/T
A/T
M/T
Change
Total
Change
Including
filter
Without filter
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
U.S. Vehicles
Canada
Vehicles
12
1
2 3
4 3
4
3
4
3
4
3
4
1
2
1
2 1
2
3
3
4
3
3
4
Manual trans-
mission fluid
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Gas Mileage, Improving .185
..........................................
Gasohol .180
.........................................
Gasoline .180
...........................................
Gauge .66
.....................
Low Fuel Indicator .62
................
Octane Requirement .180
........................
Tank, Ref ueling .181
................
Gas Station Procedures .181 Gauges
...
Engine Coolant Temperature .66
...............................................
Fuel .66
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission .198
..............
Manual Transmission .196
......................................
Glove Box .103
Gross Axle Weight Rating
.....................................
(GAWR) .189
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .....................................
(GVWR) .189
.............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 232
..............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 72
Headlights ........................................
Aiming .232
............
Daytime Running Lights . 71
..................
High Beam Indicator . 61
........................
Reminder Beeper .70
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 232
...................................
Turning on .70
..............................
Head Restraints .93
.............................
Heated Mirrors .101
.....................
Heating and Cooling .110 .............
High Altitude, Starting at . 194
............................
High Beam Lever .70
..............
High-mount Brake Light . 237
..
Hood, Opening and Closing the . 182
..................................................
Horn .68
...........................
Hydraulic Clutch .231
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 276
..............
If the Engine Overheats . 261
..............
If the Engine Wont Start . 257
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .74
...........................................
Switch .76
............
Timing Control System . 284
........................
Immobilizer System .75
.........
Important Safety Precautions . 6
Indicators ..............
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) . 59
Brake (Parking and Brake ....................................
System) .58
................
Charging System . 57,263
.............................
Cruise Control .61
DRL (Daytime Running ......................................
Lights) .61
..............................
Front Airbags .9 ,23
Front Seat ......................................
Adjusting .90
.....................................
Airbags .9, 23
.................................................
Fuel .180
..........
Check Fuel Cap Indicator . 66
....................................
Economy .185
......................
Fill Door and Cap .181
...........................................
Gauge .66
.....................
Low Fuel Indicator .62
................
Octane Requirement . 180
...............................
Oxygenated .180
........................
Tank, Ref ueling .181
..............................
Fuse Locations .270
.....................
Fuses, Checking the .266
Index
G HI
IV
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