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Loosen each wheel nut 1/2 turn
with the wheel nut wrench.Place the jack under the jacking
point nearest the tire you need to
change. Turn the end bracket
clockwise until the top of the jack
contacts the jacking point. Make
sure the jacking point tab is
restinginthejacknotch.Use the extension and the wheel
nut wrench as shown to raise the
vehicle until the f lat tire is of f the
ground.
Remove the wheel nuts, then
remove the f lat tire. Handle the
wheel nuts caref ully; they may be
hot from driving. Place the flat tire
on the ground with the outside
surface facing up.
6. 7. 8.
9.
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254
WHEEL NUT WRENCHJACKING POINTS
EXTENSION
WHEEL NUT WRENCH
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CONT INUED
Do not attempt to forcibly pry the
wheel cover of f with a screwdriver
or other tool. The wheel cover
cannot be removed without f irst
removing the wheel nuts.Bef ore mounting the spare tire,
wipeanydirtoff themounting
surface of the wheel and hub with
a clean cloth. Wipe the hub
carefully;itmaybehotfrom
driving.Put on the spare tire. Put the
wheel nuts back on f inger-tight,
then tighten them in a crisscross
pattern with the wheel nut wrench
until the wheel is f irmly against
the hub. Do not try to tighten
them f ully.
Lower the vehicle to the ground,
and remove the jack.
11.
10.
12.
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T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
255
WHEEL NUTS WHEEL COVER BRAKE HUB
WHEEL NUTS
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Remove the center cap from the
flat tire.Place the flat tire face down in the
spare tire well.
Remove the spacer cone f rom the
wing bolt, turn it over, and put it
back on the bolt.
Secure the f lat tire by screwing
the wing bolt back into its hole.
Tighten the wheel nuts securely in
the same crisscross pattern. Have
the wheel nut torque checked at
the nearest automotive service
f acility.
Tighten the wheel nuts to:
14.
15.
13.
16.
17.
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256
WING BOLT
SPACER CONE
For
compact
spare tireFor normal
tire
80 lbf·ft (108 N·m , 11 kgf·m)
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LX, EX, andSi models in Canada
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When you turn the ignition switch to
the START (III) position, you do not
hear the normal noise of the engine
trying to start. You may hear a
clicking sound or series of clicks, or
nothing at all.
Check these things:Check the transmission interlock.
If you have a manual transmission,
the clutch pedal must be pushed
all the way to the f loor or the
starter will not operate. With an
automatic transmission, it must be
in Park or neutral.
Diagnosing why the engine won’t
start f alls into two areas, depending
on what you hear when you turn the
ignition switch to the START (III)
position:
You hear nothing, or almost
nothing. The engine’s starter
motor does not operate at all, or
operates very slowly.
You can hear the starter motor
operating normally, or the starter
motor sounds like it is spinning
f aster than normal, but the engine
does not start up and run.
Store the jack and tools in the tool
kit case. Place the tool kit case in
the center of the flat tire.
Store the wheel cover or center
cap in the trunk. Make sure it does
not get scratched or damaged.
Lower the trunk f loor, then close
the trunk lid.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. Turn on the
headlights, and check their
brightness. If the headlights are
very dim or do not come on at all,
the battery is discharged. See
on page .259
18.
19.
20.
CONT INUED
Nothing Happens or the Starter
Motor Operates Very Slowly
If the Engine Won’t Start
Jump Starting
Changing a Flat Tire, If the Engine Won’t Start
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
257
Loose items can fly around the
interior in a crash and could
seriously injure the occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools
securely before driving.
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However, if the brake pedal does not
f eel normal, you should take
immediate action. A problem in one
part of the system’s dual circuit
design will still give you braking at
two wheels. You will f eel the brake
pedal go down much f arther bef ore
the vehicle begins to slow down, and
you will have to press harder on the
pedal.
If you must drive the vehicle a short
distance in this condition, drive
slowly and caref ully. Slow down by shif ting to a lower
gear, and pull to the side of the road
when it is saf e. Because of the long
distance needed to stop, it is
hazardous to drive the vehicle. You
should have it towed and repaired as
soon as possible (seeon page ).
If the f luid level is low, take your
vehicle to a dealer, and have the
brake system inspected f or leaks or
worn brake pads. If the brake system indicator comes
on while driving, the brake f luid level
is probably low. Press lightly on the
brake pedal to see if it f eels normal.
If it does, check the brake f luid level
thenexttimeyoustopataservice
station (see page ). If the ABS indicator comes on with
the brake system indicator, have
your vehicle inspected by your
dealer immediately.
The brake system
indicator normally
comes on when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position and as a reminder to
check the parking brake. It will stay
on if you do not f ully release the
parking brake.
230 272Emergency
Towing
Brake System Indicator
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
265
Canada
U.S.
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µµ If , due to damage, your vehicle must
be towed with the f ront wheels on
the ground, do this:
If your vehicle needs to be towed,
call a prof essional towing service or
organization. Never tow your vehicle
with just a rope or chain. It is very
dangerous.
Therearetwowaystotowyour
vehicle:
The operator
loads your vehicle on the back of a
truck.
The tow
truck uses two pivoting arms that go
under the f ront tires and lif t them of f
the ground. The rear tires remain on
the ground. Release the parking brake.
Shif t the transmission to neutral.
Turn of f the engine. ShifttoD,thentoN.
Start the engine.
Release the parking brake. Leave the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) position so the
steering wheel does not lock.
Leave the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) position so the
steering wheel does not lock.
Do not tie down the vehicle at an
angle that would allow the towing
cables to contact the vehicle’s f ront
bumper. To avoid possible damage,
protect the f ront bumper with tape. With the f ront wheels on the ground,
do not tow the vehicle more than 50
miles (80 km), and keep the speed
below35mph(55km/h).
If your vehicle is equipped with a
f ront spoiler, remove it bef ore
towing so it is not damaged.
Manual Transmission:
Automatic Transmission:
Flat -bed Equipment
Wheel-lif t Equipment
This is the best way to trans-
port your vehicle.
This is an acceptable
way to tow your vehicle.
Emergency Towing
272
Improper towing preparation will
damage the transmission. Follow the
above procedure exactly. If you cannot
shif t the transmission or start the
engine (automatic transmission), your
vehicle must be transported with the
f ront wheels of f the ground.
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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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