2006 HONDA ELEMENT automatic transmission

The PGM-FI system uses sequential
multiport f uel injection. It has three
subsystems: air intake, engine
control, and f uel control. The
powertrain control module (PCM) in
automatic transmission vehicles or
the engine control module (ECM) in
manual transmission vehicles uses
various sensors to determine how
much air is going into the engine. It
then controls how much f uel to inject
under all operating conditions.The emissions control systems are
designed and certif ied to work to-
gether in reducing emissions to
levels that comply with the Clean Air
Act. To make sure the emissions
remain low, you should use only new
Honda replacement parts or their
equivalent f or repairs. Using lower
qualitypartsmayincreasethe
emissions f rom your vehicle.
The exhaust emissions controls
include three systems: PGM-FI,
ignition timing control, and three
way catalytic converter. These three
systems work together to control the
engine’s combustion and minimize
the amount of HC, CO, and NOx that
comes out the tailpipe. The exhaust
emissions control systems are
separate f rom the crankcase and
evaporative emissions control
systems.
The emissions control systems are
covered by warranties separate from
the rest of your vehicle. Read your
warranty manual for more informa-
tion.
The three way catalytic converter is
in the exhaust system. Through
chemical reactions, it converts HC,
CO, and NOx in the engine’s exhaust
to carbon dioxide (CO ), nitrogen
(N ), and water vapor. This system constantly adjusts the
ignition timing, reducing the amount
of HC, CO, and NOx produced.
2
2
Exhaust Emissions Controls Replacement PartsPGM-FI System
Three Way Catalytic Converter
Ignit ion T iming Cont rol Syst em
Emissions Cont rols
228

Without touching the accelerator
pedal, start the engine, and let it
idle f or 20 seconds.
If you take your vehicle f or a state
emissions test shortly af ter the
battery has been disconnected or
gone dead, it may not pass the test.
This is because of certain ‘‘readiness
codes’’ that must be set in the on-
board diagnostics f or the emissions
systems. These codes are erased
when the battery is disconnected,
and set again only after several days
of driving under a variety of
conditions. If the testing f acility determines that
the readiness codes are not set, you
will be requested to return at a later
date to complete the test. If you must
get the vehicle retested within the
next two or three days, you can
condition the vehicle f or retesting by
doing the f ollowing.
Make sure the f uel tank is nearly,
but not completely f ull (around
3/4). Keep the vehicle in Park
(automatic transmission) or
neutral (manual transmission).
Increase the engine speed to 2,000
rpm,andholditthereuntilthe
temperature gauge rises to at least
1/4of thescale(about3minutes).
Make sure the vehicle has been
parked with the engine of f f or 6
hours or more.
Make sure the ambient
temperature is between 40° and
95°F.
T esting of Readiness Codes
State Emissions T esting
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CONT INUED
BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator .54,209
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Jump Starting .205
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Maintenance .193
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Specif ications .223
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Bef ore Driving .123
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Belts, Seat .10,20
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Beverage Holders .87...................................
Body Panels .178
..................................
Booster Seats .45
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) .149
.............
Break-in, New Linings .124
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Bulb Replacement .182
...........................................
Fluid .177
.........................................
Parking .83
.................
System Indicator . 54,211
........................
Wear Indicators .149
.............................
Braking System .148
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 124
..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 63
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Brights, Headlights .62
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .182
..............................
Brake Lights .182
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Front Parking Lights . 180
........
Front Side Marker Lights . 181
.................................
Headlights .179
............................
Specif ications .223
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Turn Signal Lights . 180
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Bulbs, Halogen .179
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Bungee Cords .135
....................................
Accessories .130
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .69
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Accessory Power Sockets . 87
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Additives, Engine Oil . 171
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Airbag (SRS) .11, 23
...
Airbags, Additional Information . 23
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 29
.............................
Airbag Service .28
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .28
..
How the SRS Indicator Works . 27
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .24
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 26
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SRS Components .23
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Air Conditioning System . 91
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Usage .91
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Air Pressure, Tires .188
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Normal Driving .188
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Antif reeze .173
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .55, 150
...................................
Operation .149 ..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System . 116
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 69
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Armrests, Front Seat .74
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Audio System .94
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 21
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 120
..............
Automatic Transmission . 143
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Capacity, Fluid .222
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Checking Fluid Level . 175
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Shif ting .143
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 143
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Shif t Lever Positions . 143
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Shif t Lock Release . 146
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Auxiliary Input Jack .112
Index
A
B
INDEX
I

Î
ÎÎ Î
Î
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Capacities Chart .222
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard .47
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Carrying Cargo .132
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CAUTION, Explanation of .ii
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CD Care .113
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CD Changer .112
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CD Error Message .114
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CD Changer Error Message . 115
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CD Player .106
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Ceiling Pocket .86
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Certif ication Label .220
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Chains .192
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Changing a Flat Tire .197
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Changing Oil .171
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How to .171
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When to .165
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Charging System Indicator . 54,209
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 139
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Child Saf ety .30
Child Seats ......
LATCH Anchorage System . 39
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Lower Anchors .39
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Tether Anchorage Points . 43
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Cleaning the Body Panels . 178..............................................
Clock .117
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Clock, Setting the .117
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Clutch Fluid .177
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CO in the Exhaust .227
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 140
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Compact Spare .196
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Consumer Inf ormation . 234
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Controls, Instruments and . 51
Coolant ........................................
Adding .173
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Checking .128
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Proper Solution .173
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Temperature Gauge . 59
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .227
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Cruise Control Indicator . 56
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Cruise Control Operation . 120
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Customer Service Of f ice . 234
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard .4, 52
Daytime Running Lights ...................................
Indicator .56
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Dead Battery .205 .........
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 236
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Def og and Def rost .93
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 63
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Def rosting the Windows . 93
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Dimensions .222
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Dimming the Headlights . 62
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 175
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Engine Oil .128
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Directional Signals .62
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 149
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Disposal of Used Oil .172
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking . 70
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Power Door Locks .70
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 224
Downshif ting, Manual .............................
Transmission .141
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 7
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Driving .137
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Economy .129
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Driving Guidelines .138
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 185
Index
D
C
II

CONT INUED
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Economy, Fuel .129
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Emergencies on the Road .195
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Battery, Jump Starting .205
...........
Brake System Indicator .211
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Changing a Flat Tire .197
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Charging System Indicator .209
..................
Checking the Fuses .212
.........
Hazard Warning Flashers .63
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .209
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp .210
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Overheated Engine .207
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Emergency Brake .83
......................
Emergency Flashers .63
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Emergency Towing .217
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Emissions Controls .227
.............
Emissions Testing, State .230
Engine
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge .59
......
Engine Speed Limiter .142,145
Malf unction Indicator
................................
Lamp .54,210
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Oil Pressure Indicator .54,209
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Oil, What Kind to Use .170
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Overheating .207............................
Specif ications .222
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Starting .140
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls .227
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Exhaust Fumes .47
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .18
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Fan, Interior .91
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Features .89
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Filling the Fuel Tank .126
Filters
.........................
Dust and Pollen .185
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Oil .171
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Flashers, Hazard Warning .63
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Flat Tire, Changing a .197
Fluids
..........
Automatic Transmission .175
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Brake .177
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Clutch .177
..............
Manual Transmission .176
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Power Steering .178
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Windshield Washer .174
FM Stereo Radio .....................................
Reception .98...........................
Folding Rear Seat .77
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Four-way Flashers .63
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Four-wheel Drive .138
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Front Airbags .11,23
Front Seat ......................................
Adjusting .12
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Airbags .23
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Fuel .124
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Fill Door and Cap .126
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Gauge .59
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Octane Requirement .124
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Reserve Indicator .56
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Tank, Filling the .126
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Fuses, Checking the .212
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Gas Mileage, Improving .129
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Gasoline .124
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Fuel Reserve Indicator .56
...........................................
Gauge .59
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Octane Requirement .124
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Tank, Filling the .126
Index
E
F
G
INDEX
III

ÎÎ
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle .220
Ignition
..............................................
Keys .65
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Switch .69
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Timing Control System .228
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Immobilizer System .66
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Important Safety Precautions .8
.........
Indicators, Instrument Panel .53
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Inf ant Restraint .35
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Inf ant Seats .35
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LATCH Anchorage System .39
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Lower Anchors .39
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Tether Anchorage Points .43
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Inf lation, Proper Tire .187
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Normal Driving .188
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Inside Mirror .82
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Inspection, Tire .189
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Instrument Panel .53
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Instrument Panel Brightness .63
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Interior Lights .88
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Introduction .i.................
Jacking up the Vehicle .199
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Jack, Tire .197
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Jump Starting .205
..................................................
Keys .65
................
Gas Station Procedures .126
Gauges
...
Engine Coolant Temperature .59
...............................................
Fuel .59
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission .143
..............
Manual Transmission .141
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Glove Box .87
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs .179
................................................
Hatch .71
..............
Hazard Warning Flashers .63
Headlights
........................................
Aiming .179
.......
Daytime Running Lights .62
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High Beam Indicator .56
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Reminder Beeper .62
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs .179
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Turning on .62
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Head Restraints .75
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Heating and Cooling .90
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High Altitude, Starting at .140
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High-Low Beam Switch .62
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Hood, Opening and Closing the .127 ..............................................
Horn .5,60
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Hydraulic Clutch .177
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Label, Certif ication .220
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Lane Change, Signaling .62
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Lap/Shoulder Belts .15,20
...........
LATCH Anchorage System .39
Lights
....................
Bulb Replacement .179
.......................................
Indicator .53
.........................................
Parking .62
..................................
Turn Signal .62
....................................
Load Limits .133
......
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) .69
Locks
.......
Anti-thef t Steering Column .69
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Fuel Fill Door .126
Index
H I
J
K
L
IV

ÎÎ Î
Î
ÎÎ
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Vehicle Capacity Load .133
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Vehicle Dimensions .222
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Vehicle Identif ication Number .220
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Vehicle Storage .194
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Ventilation .92
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VIN .220
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Viscosity, Oil .170
Towing
.....................................
A Trailer .151
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Emergency .217
...
Equipment And Accessories .153
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Weight Limit .151
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Trailer Loading .152
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Trailer Towing Tips .155
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Traction Devices .192
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .175
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual .176
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Fluid Selection .175,176
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Identif ication Number .220
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Shif ting the Automatic .143
..................
Shif ting the Manual .141
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Treadwear .224
.......................................
Trip Meter .58
....................................
Turn Signals .62
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .195
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading .224 ........................
Unleaded Gasoline .124
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of .172
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WARNING, Explanation of .ii
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Warning Labels, Location of .48
..................
Warranty Coverages .235
Washers, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level .174
.....................................
Operation .61
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering .64
............
Alignment and Balance .189
...............................
Nut Wrench .198Windows
..................
Operating the Power .81
...........................
Rear, Def ogger .63
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning .61
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Def roster .93
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Washers .174
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .186
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Operation .61
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Worn Tires .189
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing .217
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Index
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Service Inf ormation Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:
Automatic Transmission Fluid:Brake Fluid:
Tire Pressure (measured cold):
SpareTirePressure:
Manual Transmission Fluid:
Rear Differential Fluid:
Power Steering Fluid:
15.9 US gal (60
)
4.4 US qt (4.2
)
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 87 or higher.
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
aDEXRON
III ATF as a
temporary replacement (see page ). Front:
Rear:
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
34 psi (235 kPa , 2.4 kgf/cm
)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30
or 10W-40 motor oil as a
temporary replacement (see page
).
Capacity (including differential):
2.0 US qt (1.9
)
Honda Dual Pump Fluid. Do not
use ATF.
Capacity:
1.1 US qt (1.0
)
Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ).
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175 177
178
176