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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.
Tighten the wheel nuts securely in
a crisscross pattern. Have the
wheel nut torque checked at the
nearest automotive service f acility.
Tighten the wheel nuts to:
13.
11. 12.
Changing a Flat Tire
174
80 lbf·ft (108 N·m , 11 kgf·m)
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Put the flat tire in the trunk well
vertically as shown.
Remove the tool box f rom the
trunk well, and replace the jack,
wheel wrench, and extension in
the tool box.
Place the tool box into the spare
tire shelf in the trunk.
Replacethesparetirecover.
Secure it with the three clips. Push
each clip in securely, and pivot the
ring down f lat.
16. 17.
14.
15.
Changing a Flat Tire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
175
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Specif ications
Technical Inf ormation
197
Battery
Fuses
Alignment
Tires
Lights
Air conditioning
55 W
12 V 12 V 36 AH/5 HR
0.00 in (0.0 mm)
0.15 in (3.7 mm)0°30’
6°
215/45R17 87W
245/40R17 91W
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)
T125/70D16 96M 1°30’
35 W
12 V Capacity
Under-hood
Interior
Toe
Camber
Caster
Size
Pressure
SP-10
Headlights
Front turn signal lights
Rear turn signal lights
Front side marker/
parking lights
Back-up lights
License plate light
Interior light
Trunk light
Side turn signal lights
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type
HFC-134a (R-134a)
21.2 22.9 oz (600 650 g)
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
21 W
5W
5W
5W
5W
24.7 26.5 oz (700 750 g)
12 V
12 V
12 V
21 W
21 W
5W
See page190or the fuse box
cover.
See page189or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box door under the dashboard.
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front in
Front
Rear
Spare Tire
Front
Rear
Spare Tire
: High voltage discharge type High
Low
(H1)
1 : U. S. model
2 : Canadian model
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Changing Oil
........................................
How to .144
......................................
When to .139
...
Charging System Indicator .46,182
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving .121
.....................................
Child Saf ety .28
..............................
Booster Seats .37
...................................
Child Seats .33
.....
Important Saf ety Reminders .31
..........................
Larger Children .36
.......................
Risk with Airbags .29
.............................
Small Children .32
.......................................
Child Seats .33
.......................
Cleaning Seat Belts .157
.................................................
Clock .54
...................................
Clutch Fluid .151
........................
CO in the Exhaust .201
............
Cold Weather, Starting in .122
......................
Compact Spare Tire .170
...............
Consumer Inf ormation .206
.............
Controls, Instruments and .43
..............................
Convertible Top .70
...............
Convertible Top Cover .72
..
Lowering the Convertible Top .70
................................
Maintenance .74
.....
Raising the Convertible Top .73 Coolant
........................................
Adding .146
....................................
Checking .112
.........................
Proper Solution .146
...................
Temperature Gauge .52
Crankcase Emission Control ........................................
System .201
................
Cruise Control Indicator .47
............
Cruise Control Operation .103
......................................
Cup Holder .78
.............
Customer Service Of f ice .206
..............................
Economy, Fuel .112
..................................
Emergencies .169
.............
Battery, Jump Starting .178
...........
Brake System Indicator .184
................
DANGER, Explanation of .ii
...................................
Dashboard .3,44
..............
Dashboard Lower Pocket .79
................
Daytime Running Lights .57
Daytime Running Lights
.......................................
Indicator .48
.................................
Dead Battery .178
.........
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety .208
................
Def ogger, Rear Window .59
................
Def rosting the Windows .85
..........................
Dif f erential Fluid .150
....................................
Dimensions .196 ...............
Dimming the Headlights .57
Dipstick
..................................
Engine Oil .111
..........................
Directional Signals .57
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators .126
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil .146
...................
Do Not Tow a Trailer .129
Doors
..............
Locking and Unlocking .63
.......................
Monitor Indicator .47
......................
Power Door Locks .63
........
DOT Tire Quality Grading .198
Downshif ting, Manual
.............................
Transmission .123
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety .5
...........................................
Driving .119
....................................
Economy .112
........................
Driving Guidelines .120
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter .158
Index
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CONT INUED
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs .156
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected .169
Technical Descriptions
....
DOT Tire Quality Grading .198
.....
Emissions Control Systems .201
Three Way Catalytic
...............................
Converter .203 .......................
Temperature Gauge .52
...................
Tensioners, Seat Belts .18
................
Thef t Protection, Radio .102
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter .203
............................
Time, Setting the .54
....................................
Tire Chains .165
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat .171
.................................
Tire Labeling .200
...............................................
Tires .161
..............................
Air Pressure .162
...................................
Balancing .163
........................................
Chains .165
.........................
Checking Wear .162
.................
Compact Spare Tire .170
....
DOT Tire Quality Grading .198
......................................
Inf lation .161
..................................
Inspection .162
...................................
Replacing .164
........................
Rotation, Do not .163
...........................................
Snow .165
............................
Specif ications .197
...........................................
Wear .163
...................
Tools, Tire Changing .171
Shif ting
..............
Manual Transmission .123
Side Turn Signal, Bulb ..............................
Replacement .155
...............................
Signaling Turns .57
.....................................
Snow Tires .165
..................................
Sound System .86
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .162
............................
Specif ications .197
....................................
Spark Plugs .196
................................
Specif ications .196
................................
Speed Control .103
................................
Speed Limiter .124
..........
SRS, Additional Inf ormation .20
...
Additional Safety Precautions .27
.............................
Airbag Service .27
......
Airbag System Components .20
How the SRS Indicator
.......................................
Works .25
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .22
.............................
SRS Indicator .25,47
...................................
Start Button .122.......................
Starting the Engine .122
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .122
................
With a Dead Battery .178
..............
State Emissions Testing .204
........
Steam Coming f rom Engine .179
Steering Wheel
.............
Anti-theft Column Lock .62
.....................
Stereo Sound System .86
....................
Storing Your Vehicle .167
................................
Stuck Vehicle .191
Supplemental Restraint System ..................................
Servicing .27
.........................
SRS Indicator .25,47
...................
System Components .20
..................................
Synthetic Oil .144
Index
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INDEX
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Service Inf ormation Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:Tire Pressure (measured cold):
SpareTirePressure:
Recommended Engine Oil: Manual Transmission Fluid:
Brake Fluid:
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
5.1 US qt (4.8
)
Premium unleaded gasoline,
pump octane number of 91 or
higher.
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
Front:
Rear:
API premium grade 10W-30
detergent oil (see page ). Front:
Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30
or 10W-40 motor oil as a
temporary replacement (see page
).
Capacity:
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ). 1.7 US qt (1.6
)
143 149
151
13.2 US gal (50)
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