Fluid Locations
190
RADIATOR CAP
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
(Orange loop)
ENGINE OIL
FILL CAP
WASHER FLUID
(Blue cap)
POWER STEERING
FLUID (Red cap)
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
FLUID DIPSTICK
(Yellow loop)
ENGINE COOLANT
RESERVOIR
CLUTCH FLUID
(Manual
Transmission only)
(Light gray cap)
BRAKE FLUID
(Black cap)
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Pour the f luid slowly and caref ully
so you do not spill any. Clean up
any spill immediately; it could
damage components in the engine
compartment.
Check the f luid level with the engine
at normal operating temperature. Park the vehicle on level ground.
Shut of f the engine.
Remove the dipstick (yellow loop)
f rom the transmission, and wipe it
with a clean cloth. Insert the dipstick all the way into
the transmission securely as
shown in the illustration.
Remove the dipstick, and check
the f luid level. It should be
between the upper and lower
marks.If the level is below the lower
mark, add f luid into the dipstick
hole to bring it to the upper mark.
Always use Honda ATF-Z1
(automatic transmission f luid). If
it’s not available, you may use a
DEXRON
III automatic
transmission f luid as a temporary
replacement. However, continued
use can af f ect the shif t quality.
Have the transmission f lushed and
ref illed with Honda ATF-Z1 by
your dealer as soon as it is
convenient.
3. 4. 5.
1. 2.
T ransmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission
196
DIPSTICK UPPER
MARK
LOWER
MARK
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Specif icat ions
242
Dimensions
Weights
EngineCapacities
176.7 in (4,489 mm)
61.9 in (1,572 mm)
56.5 in (1,435 mm)
106.3 in (2,700 mm)
59.0 in (1,499 mm)
60.2 in (1,528 mm) 13.2 US gal (50
)
1.37 US gal (5.2
)
1.37 US gal (5.2)
1.72 US gal (6.5
)
1.77 US gal (6.7)
4.2 US qt (4.0
)
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 4-cylinder gasoline engine
3.19 x 3.44 in (81.0 x 87.3 mm) 110 cu-in (1,798 cm
)
10.5 3.7 US qt (3.5
)
1.5 US qt (1.4
)
1.7 US qt (1.6)
NGK:
DENSO: IZFR6K-11SSKJ20DR-M11S
0.04 in (1.1 mm)
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity:
Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil Manual
transmission
fluidAutomatic
transmission
fluid
4.8 US qt (4.5
)
2.6 US qt (2.5)
6.2 US qt (5.9
)
2.5 US qt (2.4)
0.11 US gal (0.4
)
4.8 US qt (4.5
)
Front Rear
Approx.
Spark Plug Gap: 1: 2:Change
Manual Automatic
Total
ManualAutomatic
Change
Without filter
Total
ChangeTotal
Change Total
U.S. Vehicles
Canada Vehicles
Windshield
washer reservoir0
0.1 mm
1 2
Including filter
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CONT INUED
BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator . 64, 229
............................
Jump Starting . 225
..............................
Maintenance . 215
............................
Specif ications . 243
..............................
Bef ore Driving . 149
..................................
Belts, Seat . 10, 20
.........................
Beverage Holders . 100
Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 172
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 150
....................
Bulb Replacement . 203
...........................................
Fluid . 198
.................
Pad Wear Indicators . 171
.......................................
Parking . 170
.................
System Indicator . 60, 231
.............................
Braking System . 171
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle . 150
..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 72
........................
Brights, Headlights . 71
....................................
Accessories . 155
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
.......................................
Position) . 77
.............
Accessory Power Socket . 100
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 192
.............................
Airbag (SRS) . 11, 23
...
Airbags, Additional Information . 23
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 34
..........
AdvancedAirbagSystem .28
.............................
Airbag Service . 33
How the Passenger Airbag Of f
......................
Indicator Works . 32
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works . 32
..
How the SRS Indicator Works . 31
How Your Front Airbags
.........................................
Work . 26
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 29
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
.........................................
Work . 31
........................
SRS Components . 23
..............
Air Conditioning System . 102
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires . 210
......................................
Antif reeze . 194 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
...............................
Indicator . 61, 172
...................................
Operation . 172
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System . 142
Anti-thef t Steering Column
..........................................
Lock . 77
............................................
Armrest . 90
................................
Audio System . 106
.....
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 79
.........................
Auto Door Locking . 79
.....................
Auto Door Unlocking . 81
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 21
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 145
..............
Automatic Transmission . 166
..........................
Capacity, Fluid . 242
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 196
.......................................
Shif ting . 166
Shif t Lever Position
...............................
Indicators . 166
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 167
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 169
Index
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INDEX
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Bulb Replacement..........................
Back-up Lights . 203
..............................
Brake Lights . 203
........
Front Side Marker Lights . 202
.........
Front Turn Signal Lights . 202
.........................
Headlights . 200, 201
.........
High-mount Brake Light . 205
..........................
Parking Lights . 202
.........
Rear Side Marker Lights . 203
..........
Rear Turn Signal Lights . 203
............................
Specif ications . 243
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen . 200
.........................................
Card, PC . 129
............................
Capacities Chart . 242
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 53
.............................
Carrying Cargo . 157
..............
CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
..............................
CD Player . 112, 125
....................................
Ceiling Light . 98
........................
Certif ication Label . 240
............................................
Chains . 214
....................
Changing a Flat Tire . 219 Changing Oil
........................................
How to . 192
......................................
When to . 181
...
Charging System Indicator . 64, 229
..............
Check Fuel Cap Indicator . 67
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 162
.....................................
Child Saf ety . 35
Child Seats
.............
LATCH Anchor System . 44
...........................
Lower Anchors . 44
................
Tether Anchor Points . 47
..................
Childproof Door Locks . 79
.........................
Clock, Setting the . 119
...................................
Clutch Fluid . 198
........................
CO in the Exhaust . 247
............
Cold Weather, Starting in . 163
..............................
Compact Spare . 218
.................
Console Compartment . 100
.................
Consumer Inf ormation . 252
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 57
Coolant
........................................
Adding . 194
....................................
Checking . 154
.........................
Proper Solution . 194
...................
Temperature Gauge . 66 Crankcase Emissions Control
........................................
System . 247
............
Cruise Control Operation . 145
....
Customer Service Inf ormation . 252
................
DANGER, Explanation of . ii
...................................
Dashboard . 4, 58
................
Daytime Running Lights . 72
.........
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 254
........................
Def og and Def rost . 105
................
Def ogger, Rear Window . 73
..............
Def rosting the Windows . 105
....................................
Dimensions . 242
...............
Dimming the Headlights . 71
Dipstick
..........
Automatic Transmission . 196
..................................
Engine Oil . 153
..........................
Directional Signals . 71
Disc Brake Pad Wear
...................................
Indicators . 171
............................
Disc Player . 112, 125
..................
Display Change Button . 65
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil . 193
Index
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Economy, Fuel . 154
............
Emergencies on the Road . 217
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 225
...........
Brake System Indicator . 231
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 219
.....
Charging System Indicator . 229
..................
Checking the Fuses . 232
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 229
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 230
..................
Overheated Engine . 226 ...........................
Emergency Brake . 97
......................
Emergency Flashers . 72
......................
Emergency Towing . 237
............
Emergency Trunk Opener . 84
.......................
Emissions Controls . 248
.............
Emissions Testing, State . 250 Engine
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 66
......
Engine Speed Limiter . 165, 168
Malf unction Indicator
......................................
Lamp . 230
........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 64, 229
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 191
...............................
Overheating . 226
............................
Specif ications . 242
.......................................
Starting . 163
......................
Ethanol in Gasoline . 150
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 247
...............................
Exhaust Fumes . 53
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
........................................
Belts by . 18
Doors
.
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 79
.....................
Auto Door Locking . 79
.................
Auto Door Unlocking . 81
..............
Locking and Unlocking . 78
......................
Power Door Locks . 78
........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 244
Downshif ting, Manual
.............................
Transmission . 164
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 7
...........................................
Driving . 161
....................................
Economy . 154
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter . 206
...................................
Fan, Interior . 102
.........................................
Features . 101 ....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 151
Filters
.........................
Dust and Pollen . 206
...............................................
Oil . 192
5-speed Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 197
................................
Shif ting the . 164
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 72
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 219
Fluids
..........
Automatic Transmission . 196
..........................................
Brake . 198
.........................................
Clutch . 198
...................................
Locations . 190
..............
Manual Transmission . 197
..........................
Power Steering . 199
..................
Windshield Washer . 195
FM Stereo Radio
...................................
Reception . 139
...........................
Folding Rear Seat . 90
..........................
Four-way Flashers . 72
............................
Front Airbags . 11, 26
Index
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Vanity Mirror . 99
.................
Vehicle Capacity Load . 158
......................
Vehicle Dimensions . 242
....
Vehicle Identif ication Number . 240
.............................
Vehicle Storage . 216
.....................................
Ventilation . 104
.................................................
VIN . 240
..................................
Viscosity, Oil . 191
.............
WARNING, Explanation of . ii
.........
Warning Labels, Location of . 54
....................
Warranty Coverages . 253
Washer, Windshield
........
Checking the Fluid Level . 195
Technical Descriptions
....
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 244
.....
Emissions Control Systems . 247
.....................
Oxygenated Fuels . 150
..........
State Emissions Testing . 250
Three Way Catalytic
...............................
Converter . 249
.................................
Tire Labeling . 246
.......................
Temperature Gauge . 66
.....................
Tether Anchor Points . 47
............................
Thef t Protection . 142
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 249
..........................
Time, Setting the . 119
....................................
Tire Chains . 214
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat . 219
.........................
Tire Inf ormation . 244
...............................................
Tires . 209
..............................
Air Pressure . 210
.........................
Checking Wear . 211
..........................
Compact Spare . 218
....
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 244
......................................
Inf lation . 209
..................................
Inspection . 211
..............................
Maintenance . 211
...................................
Replacing . 212
......................................
Rotating . 212 ...........................................
Snow . 213
............................
Specif ications . 243
................................
Tire Chains . 214
...................
Tools, Tire Changing . 219
Towing
.....................................
A Trailer . 173
..................
Emergency Towing . 237
...........................
Traction Devices . 214
Transmission
Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic . 196
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual . 197
..................
Fluid Selection . 196, 197
..............
Identif ication Number . 241
.............
Shif ting the Automatic . 166
..................
Shif ting the Manual . 164
...................................
Treadwear . 244
.......................................
Trip Meter . 66
................................................
Trunk . 84
........................................
Opening . 84
...................
Open Monitor Light . 62
....................................
Turn Signals . 71 Unexpected, Taking Care
..........................................
of the . 217
..
Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 244
........................
Unleaded Gasoline . 150
.......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 193
Index
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VIII
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