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Maintenance Minder
343
: Maintenance
Main Items
Replace engine oil
Replace engine oil and oil filter
Inspect front and rear brakes
Check parking brake adjustment
Inspect these items:
Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots
Suspension components
Driveshaft boots
Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Exhaust system
Fuel lines and connect ions Maintenance
Sub Items
Rotate tires
Replace air cleaner element
If you drive 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 and transfer fluid
Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle
speeds or trailer towing results in higher
transmission and transfer temperatures. This
requires transmission and transfer fluid changes
more frequently than recommended by the
maintenance minder. If you regularly drive your
vehicle under these conditions, have the transmission
and transfer fluid changed at 60,000 miles
(100,000 km), then every 30,000 miles (48,000 km).
Replace spark plugs
Inspect valve clearance
Replace engine coolant
Replace rear differential fluid
Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle
speeds or trailer towing results in higher level of
mechanical (shear) stress to fluid. This requires
differential fluid changes more frequently than
recommended by the Maintenance Minder. If you
regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions,
have the differential fluid changed at 7,500 miles
(12,000 km), then every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
A
B
Symbol
Symbol
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
1
If the message ‘‘SERVICE’’ does not appear more than 12 months after the
display is reset, change the engine oil every year.
If the message ‘‘SERVICE DUE NOW’’ 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 on page .
Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 only if they are noisy. Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km). Independent of the maintenance items in the information display, replace
the brake fluid every 3 years.
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Specif ications
408
Dimensions
Weights
Engine
Capacities
Capacities
1.66 US gal (6.3)
8.1 US qt (7.7
)
2.6 US qt (2.5
)
2.9 US qt (2.7)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
65.2 in (1,655 mm)
104.3 in (2,650 mm)
61.9 in (1,572 mm)
62.6 in (1,590 mm)
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached to the driver’s doorjamb.
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs Water cooled 4-stroke DOHC
i-VTEC 4-cylinder gasoline engine with turbo charger
3.39 x 3.90 in (86.0 x 99.0 mm) 140.4 cu-in (2,300 cm
)
8.8 : 1
Fuel tank
Engine oil 18.0 US gal (68
)
5.0 US qt (4.7
)
4.6 US qt (4.4)
6.1 US qt (5.8) Excluding the oil remaining in the engine
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity:
0.190 US gal (0.72
)
180.7 in (4,590 mm)
73.6 in (1,870 mm)
2.40 US gal (9.1
)
3.5 US qt (3.3)
2.6 US qt (2.5
)
4.8 US qt (4.5)
Engine
coolant
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Rear
differential
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
SILKR8A-S
Approx.
Front
Rear
Change
Without filter
Total Change
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
U.S. Vehicles
Canada
Vehicles
1:
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(NGK)
1 2
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CONT INUED
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Cruise Main Indicator .70
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Cup Holders .163
.......................
Customized Settings .87
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Def ault All .90
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Door Setup .107
...........................
Lighting Setup .102
.................................
Meter Setup .93
.............
Customer Service Of f ice . 422
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DANGER, Explanation of . iii
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Dashboard . 3, 62
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Daytime Running Lights . 123
Daytime Running Lights .......................................
Indicator .71
.................................
Dead Battery .389
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Def ault All .90
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 424
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 125
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Def rosting the Windows . 173
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Dimensions .408
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Dimming the Headlights . 121
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 355
..................................
Engine Oil .283 ........................
Directional Signals .121
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 306
.......................................
Disc Care .233
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Disc Changer . 183, 206
Disc Changer Error .....................................
Message .234
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Disposal of Used Oil .350
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Door Setup .107
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Auto Door Lock .108
.....................
Auto Door Unlock .116
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Door Lock Mode .110
Keyless Lock ................
Acknowledgement . 112
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Security Relock Timer . 114
Doors ............
Childproof Door Locks . 132
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Locking and Unlocking . 131
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Power Door Locks . 131
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 410
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Drive (D) .297
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving .291
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Economy .284
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Driving Guidelines .292
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Driving with Paddle Shif ters . 299
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D-Paddle Shif t Mode . 299...............................
In S Position .301
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Dual Temperature Control . 175
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 367
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Economy, Fuel .284
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Elapsed Time . 82
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Reset Condition .100
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Electric Vacuum Pump . 306, 396
Index
E
D
INDEX
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Emergencies .381
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Battery, Jump Starting . 389
Brake System Indicator ......................................
(Red) .395
Brake System Indicator .................................
(Amber) .396
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Changing a Flat Tire . 383
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Charging System Indicator . 393
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Checking the Fuses . 398
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 125
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Jump Starting .389
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 393
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 394
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Overheated Engine . 391
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Tailgate Open .139
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Emergency Towing . 403
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Emergency Brake .157
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Emergency Flashers .125
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Emissions Controls .415
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Emissions Testing, State . 418
Engine ............
Adding Engine Coolant . 351
Coolant Temperature .................................
Gauge . 78, 83
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If It Won’t Start .387 Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp . 65, 394
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Oil Lif e Display .330
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 65, 393
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 347
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Overheating .391
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Specif ications .408
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Speed Limiter .297
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Starting .294
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 415
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .58
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .18
...................................
Fan, Interior .172
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Features .169
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 279
Filters .........................
Dust and Pollen .367
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Oil .349
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 125
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 383
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 355..........................................
Brake .357
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Power Steering .358
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Windshield Washer . 353
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Folding Rear Seat Down . 147
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Four-way Flashers .125
Front Airbags ............................
Driver’s Side .9 ,26
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Passenger’s Side . 9, 34
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Front Door Pockets .162
Front Seat .........
Adjusting (Driver’s Side) . 144
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Adjusting (Passenger’s Side) . 145
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Heaters .150
.................................................
Fuel .278
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AVG. Fuel A/B . 77, 82
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Check Fuel Cap Message . 280
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Fill Door and Cap .279
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Low Fuel Indicator .69
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Gauge .75
...................................
INST. Fuel .82
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Octane Requirement . 278
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Oxygenated .279
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Tank, Ref ueling .279
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Tighten Fuel Cap Message . 281
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Fuel Economy .284
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Fuses, Checking the .398
Index
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Service Information Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Required Engine Oil;Power Steering Fluid:
Brake Fluid:
Tire Pressure (measured cold):
SpareTirePressure:
Transfer Assembly Fluid: Rear Differential Fluid: Automa tic Transmission Fluid:
Premium unleaded gasoline,
pump octane number of 91 or
higher. 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 ).
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
SAE 90 or SAE 80W-90 viscosity
hypoid gear oil, API service
classified GL4 or GL5 only. 2.6USq
t(2.5)
SH-AWD diffe
rential case
Capacity: Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
aDEXRON
III ATF as a
temporary replacement. Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
aDEXRON
III ATF as a
temporary replacement (see page ).
Always use Mobil 1
5W-30 or an
equivalent oil that meets the
Acura HTO-06 standard.
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
18.0 US gal (68
)
Oil change capacity (including
filter): 5.0 US qt (4.7
) Front/Rear:
355
358
357
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