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4-cylinder Models
Fluid Locations
230
BRAKE FLUID
(Gray cap)
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
(Orange handle)
WASHER FLUID
(Blue cap)
POWER STEERING
FLUID (Red cap)
RADIATOR CAPAUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
FLUID DIPSTICK
(Yellow loop)
ENGINE OIL
FILL CAP
ENGINE
COOLANT
RESERVOIR
CLUTCH FLUID
(5-speed manual
transmission only)
(Light gray cap)
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Fluid Locations
Maint enance
231
ENGINE OIL FILL CAPRADIATOR CAP
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
(Orange loop)
WASHER FLUID
(Blue cap)
POWER STEERING
FLUID (Red cap) BRAKE FLUID
(Gray cap)
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
FLUID DIPSTICK
(Yellow loop)
ENGINE
COOLANT
RESERVOIR
CLUTCH FLUID
(6-speed manual
transmission only)
(Gray cap)
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CONT INUED
4-cylinder models
Check the f luid level with the engine
at normal operating temperature.Remove the dipstick (yellow loop)
f rom the transmission, and wipe it
with a clean cloth.
Park the vehicle on level ground.
Start the engine let it run until the
radiator f an comes on, then shut
of f the engine. For accurate
results, wait about 60 seconds
bef ore going step 2, but don’t wait
longer than 90 seconds.
1.
2.
Automatic Transmission
Windshield Washers, T ransmission Fluid
Maint enance
239
LEVEL GAUGE
DIPSTICKUPPER MARK
LOWER MARK
Do not use engine antif reeze or a
vinegar/water solution in the
windshield washer reservoir. Antif reeze
can damage your vehicle’s paint, while
a vinegar/water solution can damage
the windshield washer pump. Use only
commercially-available windshield
washer f luid.
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Check the f luid level with the
transmission at normal operating
temperature and the vehicle
sitting on level ground. Remove
the transmission f iller bolt, and
caref ully f eel inside the bolt hole
with your f inger.Check the f luid level with the
transmission at normal operating
temperature and the vehicle sitting
on level ground.
The f luid level should be up to the
edge of the bolt hole. If it is not, add
Honda Manual Transmission Fluid
(MTF) until it starts to run out of the
hole. Reinstall the f iller bolt, and
tighten it securely.
If Honda MTF is not available, you
may use an SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40
viscosity motor oil with the API
Certif ication seal that says ‘‘FOR
GASOLINE ENGINES’’ as a
temporary replacement. However,
motor oil does not contain the proper
additives, and continued use can
cause stiffer shifting. Replace as
soon as it is convenient.
If you are not sure how to check and
add f luid, contact your dealer. Remove the check bolt and look f or
transmission f luid coming out of the
bolt hole. If a small amount of f luid
drips out of the bolt hole, reinstall
the check bolt.
On 4-cylinder models On EX-V6 model
T ransmission Fluid
Manual TransmissionManual Transmission
242
FILLER BOLT
Correct level CHECK BOLT
WASHER
DRAIN BOLT
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CONT INUED
If no f luid comes out, remove the
f iller bolt. Slowly add Honda Manual
Transmission Fluid (MTF) until it
starts to run out of the check bolt
hole. Let the f luid run out until it
stops, then reinstall the check bolt
and the f iller bolt.If Honda MTF is not available, you
may use an SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40
viscosity motor oil with the API
Certif ication seal that says ‘‘FOR
GASOLINE ENGINES’’ as a
temporary replacement. However,
motor oil does not contain the proper
additives, and continued use can
cause stiffer shifting. Replace as
soon as it is convenient.
If you are not sure how to check and
add f luid, contact your dealer.Check the f luid level in the
reservoirs monthly. There are up to
two reservoirs, depending on the
model. They are:
Brake f luid reservoir (all models)
Clutch f luid reservoir
(manual transmission only)
Check the brake f luid level in the
reservoir monthly.
Replace the brake f luid according to
the time recommendation in the
maintenance minder schedule.
Pour the f luid to the f iller hole slowly
and caref ully so you do not spill.
Clean up any spills immediately; it
could damage components in the
engine compartment.
Brake and Clutch Fluid
Transmission Fluid, Brake and Clutch Fluid
Maint enance
243
FILLER BOLT
WASHER
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Specif ications (4-cylinder Models)
290
Dimensions
Weights
Air Conditioning Capacities
187.8 in (4,770 mm)
71.3 in (1,810 mm)
55.7 in (1,415 mm)
105.1 in (2,670 mm)
61.1 in (1,553 mm)
61.2 in (1,554 mm)
1.88 US gal (7.1
)
1.90 US gal (7.2)
1.32 US gal (5.0
)
1.35 US gal (5.1)
5.6 US qt (5.3
)
HFC-134a (R-134a)
17.6 19.4 oz (500 550 g) 4.4 US qt (4.2
)
4.2 US qt (4.0
)
ND-OIL8 2.0 US qt (1.9
)
2.2 US qt (2.1)
3.0 US qt (2.8)
6.9 US qt (6.5)
2.6 US qt (2.5
)
0.16 US gal (0.6
) 4.8 US qt (4.5
)
17.09 US gal (64.7
)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity:
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb.
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Manual trans-
mission fluidAutomatic
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
FrontRear
Approx.
1: 2: Change
Manual Automatic
Total
ManualAutomatic
Change Including
filter
Without
filter
Total
ChangeTotal
ChangeTotal
U.S. Vehicles
Canada Vehicles1 2
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292
Dimensions
Weights
Air Conditioning Capacities
61.1 in (1,553 mm)
61.2 in (1,554 mm)
17.6 19.4 oz (500 550 g) HFC-134a (R-134a)
ND-OIL8
2.6 US qt (2.5
)
4.8 US qt (4.5)
7.6 US qt (7.2
)
3.1 US qt (2.9)
5.3 US qt (5.0
)
4.2 US qt (4.0
)
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
0.16 US gal (0.6
) 1.77 US gal (6.7
)
2.22 US gal (8.4
)
105.1 in (2,670 mm)
1.74 US gal (6.6
)
187.8 in (4,770 mm)
71.3 in (1,810 mm)
55.8 in (1,418 mm)
2.17 US gal (8.2
)
2.3 US qt (2.2
)
2.6 US qt (2.5)
17.09 US gal (64.7
)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity:
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Gross vehicle weight rating
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type
See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb. Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil Manual
transmission
fluidAutomatic
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
FrontRear
Approx.
1: 2: Change
Manual Automatic
Total
ManualAutomatic
Change Including
filter
Without
filter
Total
ChangeTotal
Change Total
U.S. Vehicles
Canada Vehicles1 2
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Specif ications ( V6 Models)
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...................
Fan Control . 108, 114, 119
.........................................
Features . 105
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 185
Filters
.........................
Dust and Pollen . 252
...............................................
Oil . 233
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 71
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 265
Fluids
.
Automatic Transmission . 239, 240
..........................................
Brake . 243
.........................................
Clutch . 244
..............
Manual Transmission . 242
..........................
Power Steering . 245
..................
Windshield Washer . 238
...........................
Folding Rear Seat . 88
..........................
Four-way Flashers . 71
........................
Front Airbags . 9, 21, 23
..................................
Front Seat . 82, 84
................................
Adjusting . 82, 84
.........................................
Heaters . 90
.....................................
Airbags . 9, 23
.................................................
Fuel . 184
..........
Check Fuel Cap Indicator . 65 ......................
Fill Door and Cap . 185
...........................................
Gauge . 64
.....................
Low Fuel Indicator . 60
................
Octane Requirement . 184
...............................
Oxygenated . 184
........................
Tank, Ref ueling . 185
...............................
Fuel Economy . 190
..............................
Fuse Locations . 283
.....................
Fuses, Checking the . 280
...............
Gas Mileage, Improving . 190
..........................................
Gasohol . 184
.........................................
Gasoline . 184
...........................................
Gauge . 64
.....................
Low Fuel Indicator . 60
................
Octane Requirement . 184
........................
Tank, Ref ueling . 185
................
Gas Station Procedures . 185
Gauges
...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 64
...............................................
Fuel . 64
...............................
Speedometer . 63
.................................
Tachometer . 63 Gearshif t Lever Positions
..........
Automatic Transmission . 203
..............
Manual Transmission . 200
........................................
Glove Box . 98
Gross Axle Weight Rating
.....................................
(GAWR) . 214
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .....................................
(GVWR) . 214
.............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 246
..............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 71
........................................
Headlights . 69
........................................
Aiming . 246
..............
Automatic Lighting Off . 70
............
Daytime Running Lights . 70
..................
High Beam Indicator . 60
....................
Lights On Indicator . 60
............
Low Beams, Turning on . 69
.........................
Reminder Chime . 69
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 246
...................................
Turning on . 69
..............................
Head Restraints . 87
.....................
Heating and Cooling . 106
...............................
Heated Mirrors . 96
Index
G H
F
IV
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