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:If the message ‘‘SERVICE’’ does not appear more than 12 months after the
display is reset, change the engine oil every year.
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty in the first column
on page .
Independent of the maintenance minder indicator in the information
display, replace the brake fluid every 3 years.
Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km).
Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 only if they are noisy.
NOTE: :
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Maintenance Sub Items
Rotate tires
Replace air cleaner element If you drive primarily in dusty conditions, replace
every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
Replace dust and pollen filter If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high
concentrations of soot in the air from industry and
from diesel-powered vehicles, replace every 15,000
miles (24,000 km).
Inspect drive belt
Replace transmission fluid
Replace spark plugs
Inspect valve clearance
Replace engine coolant
Maintenance Main Items
Replace engine oil
Replace engine oil and oil filter
Inspect front and rear brakes
Check parking brake adjustment
Visually inspect these items: Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots
Suspension components
Driveshaft boots
Brake hoses and line (including ABS)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Exhaust system
Fuel lines and connections
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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
12
1
2 3
4 3
4
3
4
3
4
3
4
1
2
1
2 1
2
3
3
4
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3
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CONT INUED
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Economy, Fuel .185
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Emergencies .251
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Battery, Jump Starting .259
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Brake System Indicator .265
................
Changing a Flat Tire .253
.....
Charging System Indicator .263
..................
Checking the Fuses .266
.........
Hazard Warning Flashers .72
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Jump Starting .259
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .263
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp .264 ..................
Overheated Engine .261
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Towing .272
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Emergency Brake .101
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Emergency Flashers .72
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Emergency Towing .272
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Emergency Trunk Opener .89
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Emissions Controls .283
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Emissions Testing, State . 286
Engine ............
Adding Engine Coolant . 224
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 66
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If It Won’t Start .257
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .57, 264
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Oil Lif e Indicator .209
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 57,263
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Oil, Synthetic .221
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 220
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Overheating .261
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Specif ications .278
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Speed Limiter . 197,200
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Starting .194
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Ethanol in Gasoline .180
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 283
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Exhaust Fumes .50 Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
........................................
Belts by .16
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Fan Control .111
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Features .109
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 181
Filters .........................
Dust and Pollen .239
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Oil .222
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 72
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 253
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 228
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Brake .230
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Clutch .230
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Manual Transmission . 229
..........................
Power Steering .231
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Windshield Washer . 227
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .167
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Folding Rear Seat .94
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Four-way Flashers .72
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Disposal of Used Oil .224
Doors .
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 78
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Locking and Unlocking . 77
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Power Door Locks .78
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 280
Downshif ting, Manual .............................
Transmission .195
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving .191
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Economy .185
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 239
Index
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INDEX
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Maintenance .207
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Items .212,215
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Minder .209
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Minder Indicator .60,209
Owner’s Maintenance
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Checks .214
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Record .216-217
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Saf ety .208
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .57,264
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Manual Transmission .195
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Checking Fluid Level .229
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Shif ting .195
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Manual Transmission Fluid .229
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Mats, Floor .238
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Meters, Gauges .63
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Methanol in Gasoline .180
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Mirrors, Adjusting .100
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Modif ying Your Vehicle .187
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Moonroof .98
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MP3.127,147,156
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Neutral Gear Position .199 ..................
New Vehicle Break-in .180
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Normal Shif t Speeds .196
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NOTICE, Explanation of .i
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Numbers, Identif ication .276 ..............
Panel Brightness Control .71
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Park Gear Position .199
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Parking .202
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Parking Brake .101
Parking Brake and Brake
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System Indicator .58,265
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Parking Lights .70,235
Parking Over Things that
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Burn .202,285
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PC Card .147
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PGM-FI System .284
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Playing a Disc .126,146
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Playing a PC Card .146
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Pollen Filter .239
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Power Door Locks .78
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Power Socket Locations .102,104
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Power Steering Fluid .231
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Power Windows .96
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts .16
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Preparing to Drive .193
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Protecting Adults and Teens .11
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Additional Safety Precautions .16
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Advice f or Pregnant Women .16
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline .180
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Odometer .64
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Odometer, Trip .64
Oil
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Change, How to .222
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Change, When to .209
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Checking Engine .183
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Pressure Indicator .57,263
Selecting Proper Viscosity
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Chart .221
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ON (Ignition Key Position) .76
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
....................................
Recovery .283
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Outside Mirrors .100
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Overheating, Engine .261
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks .214
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Oxygenated Fuels .180
Index
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Service Inf ormation Summary
Gasoline:Automatic Transmission Fluid:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil: Manual Transmission Fluid:
Power Steering Fluid:Brake Fluid:
Tire Pressure (measured cold):
DX, Canadian DX-G, LX, EX:
Si:
DX, Canadian DX-G, LX, EX:
Si:
All models except Si:DX, Canadian DX-G
LX, EX
Si (with standard tires)
Si (with optional tires)
Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
aDEXRON
III ATF as a
temporary replacement (see page ).
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 87 or higher.
Premium unleaded gasoline,
pump octane number of 91 or
higher.
13.2 US gal (50
)
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
Oil change capacity (including
filter): 3.9 US qt (3.7
)
Oil change capacity (including
filter): API Premium grade 5W-30
detergent oil (see page ). Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30
or 10W-40 motor oil as a
temporary replacement (see page
).
Capacity (including differential): 1.5 US qt (1.4
)
Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not use ATF (see page ).
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
Spare Tire: Front/Rear:
Rear: Front: 30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm
)
Front/Rear:
4.6 US qt (4.4
) 1.6 US qt (1.5
)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
29 psi (200 kPa , 2.0 kgf/cm
)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
Front/Rear:
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
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229 Si: 230
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DX, Canadian DX-G, LX, EX:
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