A summary of the inf ormation you
need when you pull up to the f uel
pump.
A convenient ref erence to the
sections in this manual.
How to order manuals and other
technical literature.
A quick ref erence to the main
controls in your vehicle.
Important inf ormation about the
proper use and care of your vehicle’s
seat belts, an overview of the
Supplemental Restraint System, and
valuable inf ormation on how to
protect children with child restraints.
Explains the purpose of each
instrument panel indicator and gauge,
and how to use the controls on the
dashboard and steering column.
How to operate the heating and air
conditioning system, the audio
system, and other convenience
f eatures. What gasoline to use, how to break-
in your new vehicle, and how to load
luggage and other cargo.
The proper way to start the engine,
shif t the transmission, and park.
A summary of the warranties
covering your new vehicle, and how
to contact us for any reason. Refer to
your warranty manual f or detailed
inf ormation.
The maintenance minder shows you
when you need to take your vehicle
to the dealer for maintenance service.
There is also a list of things to check
and instructions on how to check
them.
This section covers several problems
motorists sometimes experience,
and details how to handle them.
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities,
and technical information.
Overview of Contents
Contents
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Instruments and Controls
Features Bef ore Driving
Driving
Maintenance
Warranty and Customer
Relations
(U.S. and Canada only)
Authorized Manuals
(U.S. only)
Index
Service Inf ormation Summary
T aking Care of the Unexpected
T echnical Inf ormation
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Thediagramsinthissectiongive
you the dimensions and capacities of
your vehicle, and the locations of the
identif ication numbers. It also
includes inf ormation you should
know about your vehicle’s tires and
emissions control systems.................
Identif ication Numbers .276
................................
Specif ications .278
DOT Tire Quality Grading
......................
(U.S. Vehicles) .280
Unif orm Tire Quality ..................................
Grading .280
.................................
Treadwear .280
......................................
Traction .280
.............................
Temperature .281
.................................
Tire Labeling .282 .......................
Emissions Controls .283
.....................
The Clean Air Act .283
Crankcase Emissions Control
....................................
System .283
Evaporative Emissions Control ....................................
System .283
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ................................
Recovery .283
...
Exhaust Emissions Controls .284
....................
PGM-FI System .284
Ignition Timing Control
................................
System .284
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ....................
(EGR)System .284
Three Way Catalytic ...........................
Converter .284
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Replacement Parts .284
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Three Way Catalytic Converter .285
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State Emissions Testing .286
T echnical Inf ormation
Technical Inf ormation
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Specif ications
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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
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DANGER, Explanation of .ii
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Dashboard .3,54
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Daytime Running Lights .71
Daytime Running Lights
.......................................
Indicator .61
.................................
Dead Battery .259
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety .290
................
Def ogger, Rear Window .72
..............
Def rosting the Windows .114
....................................
Dimensions .278
...............
Dimming the Headlights .70
Dipstick
..........
Automatic Transmission .228
..................................
Engine Oil .183
..........................
Directional Signals .70
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators .203
.......................................
Disc Care .169
............................
Disc Player .126,146
..................
Display Change Button .64
..............
CAUTION, Explanation of .ii
.........................................
CD Care .169
..........................
CD Changer .131,153
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CD Changer Error Messages .133
..............................
CD Player .126,146
.
CD Player Error Messages .132,154
..................................
Ceiling Light .106
........................
Certif ication Label .276
.................................
Chains, Tires .247
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .253
Changing Oil
........................................
How to .222
......................................
When to .209
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Charging System Indicator .57,263
..............
Check Fuel Cap Indicator .66
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving .193
.....................................
Child Saf ety .32
..............................
Booster Seats .47
...................................
Child Seats .39
Important Saf ety
.........................
Reminders .32,35
..........................................
Inf ants .37
............................
Large Children .46
.........................................
LATCH .41
......................
Risks with Airbags .33
.............................
Small Children .38 .........................................
Tethers .45
...........................
Warning Labels .51
.........
Where Should a Child Sit? .33
Child Seats ......................................
Installing .40
...........................
Lower Anchors .41
......................................
Selecting .39
................
Tether Anchor Points .45
Cleaning ...................................
Seat Belts .237
..............................................
Clock .173
...................................
Clutch Fluid .231
........................
CO in the Exhaust .283
......................................
Coat Hook .104
............
Cold Weather, Starting in .194
......................
Compact Spare Tire .252
.................
Console Compartment .103
.................
Consumer Inf ormation .288
.............
Controls, Instruments and .53
Coolant
........................................
Adding .224
....................................
Checking .185
.........................
Proper Solution .224
...................
Temperature Gauge .66
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .283 ................
Cruise Control Indicator .61
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Cruise Control Operation .175
...................................
Cup Holders .103
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Customer Service Inf ormation .288
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Time, Setting the .173
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Tire Chains .247
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Tire, How to Change a Flat .253
...............................................
Tires .241
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Air Pressure .242
.........................
Checking Wear .243
..........................
Compact Spare .252
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .280
......................................
Inf lation .241
..................................
Inspection .243
.....................................
Labeling .282
..............................
Maintenance .244
...................................
Replacing .245
......................................
Rotating .244
...........................................
Snow .246
............................
Specif ications .279
...................
Tools, Tire Changing .253
Towing
.....................................
A Trailer .205
................
Emergency Wrecker .272
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .228
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual .229
..................
Fluid Selection .228,229 ..............
Identif ication Number .277
.............
Shif ting the Automatic . 198
..................
Shif ting the Manual . 195
...................................
Treadwear .280
...................
Treadwear Indicators . 243
.......................................
Trip Meter .64
................................................
Trunk .88
....................
Emergency Opener .89
........................................
Opening .88
............................
Open Indicator .61
....................................
Turn Signals .70
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .251
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 280
........................
Unleaded Gasoline .180
.......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 224
......................
Using a Booster Seat .47
................................
Vanity Mirror .105
.................
Vehicle Capacity Load . 189
......................
Vehicle Dimensions .278 ....
Vehicle Identif ication Number . 276
.............................
Vehicle Storage .250
.....................................
Ventilation .112
.................................................
VIN .276
..................................
Viscosity, Oil .221
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WARNING, Explanation of . ii
................
Warning Button, Hazard . 72
.........
Warning Labels, Location of . 51
....................
Warranty Coverages .289
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 227
.......................................
Indicator .61
.....................................
Operation .69
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 73
............
Alignment and Balance . 244
..........................
Compact Spare .252
...................................
Replacing .245
..............................
Wrench, Nut .254
Windows ..................
Operating the Power . 96
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Rear, Def ogger .72
Index
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