Install a new oil f ilter according to
the instructions that come with it.
Put a new washer on the drain bolt,
then reinstall the drain bolt.
Tighten it to: Make sure to clean of f any dirt
and dust on the connecting
surf ace of a new oil f ilter.Refill the engine with the recom-
mended oil.
Engine oil change capacity
(including f ilter):
Replace the engine oil f ill cap.
Start the engine. The oil pressure
indicator should go out within 5
seconds. If it does not, turn of f the
engine, and check your work.
Let the engine run f or several
minutes, then check the drain bolt
and oil f ilter f or leaks.
Turn of f the engine and let it sit
f or several minutes, then check
the oil level on the dipstick. If
necessary, add more oil.
6. 7.
8.
5. 9. 10.
Changing the Oil and Filter
206
OIL FILTER
29 lbf·ft (39 N·m , 4.0 kgf·m) 4.5 US qt (4.3
)
Improper disposal of engine oil can be
harmf ul to the environment. If you
change your own oil, please dispose of
the used oil properly. Put it in a sealed
container and take it to a recycling
center. Do not discard it in a trash bin
or dump it on the ground.
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If you need to park your vehicle f or
an extended period (more than 1
month), there are several things you
should do to prepare it f or storage.
Proper preparation helps prevent
deterioration and makes it easier to
get your vehicle back on the road. If
possible, store your vehicle indoors.Fill the f uel tank.
Change the engine oil and f ilter.
Wash and dry the exterior
completely.
Cleantheinterior.Makesurethe
carpeting, floor mats, etc., are
completely dry.
Vehicle Storage
Checking the 12 Volt Battery, Vehicle Storage
230
The battery gives off explosive
hydrogen gas during normal
operation.
A spark or flame can cause the
battery to explode with enough
force to kill or seriously hurt you.
Wear protective clothing and a
face shield, or have a skilled
technician do the battery
maintenance.
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Specif ications
260
Dimensions
Weights
Air Conditioning
Capacities Capacities
HFC-134a (R-134a)
17.6 19.4 oz (500 550 g) 107.9 in (2,740 mm)
61.1 in (1,553 mm)
61.2 in (1,554 mm)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb.
SE-10Y
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type
Fuel tank
17.09 US gal (64.7
)Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
1.77 US gal (6.7
)
2.22 US gal (8.4)
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
4.2 US qt (4.0
)
5.3 US qt (5.0
)
2.6 US qt (2.5
)
4.8 US qt (4.5)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity: 0.16 US gal (0.6
)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine 3.6 US qt (3.4
)
8.1 US qt (7.7)
190.9 in (4,850 mm)
71.7 in (1,820 mm)
57.2 in (1,453 mm)
Approx.
Front
Rear
1:
2:Change
Total
Change
Including
filter
Without
filter
Total
Change
Total
U.S.
Canada
1
2
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...................................Inside Mirror . 93
.............................Inspection, Tire . 225
....................Installing a Child Seat . 44
..........Tether Anchorage Points . 49
.............................Using LATCH . 45
............................Instrument Panel . 59
........Instrument Panel Brightness . 78
........................................Introduction .i
.................Jacking up the Vehicle . 235
.......................................Jack, Tire . 235
................................Jump Starting . 241
..................................................Keys . 81
.......................Label, Certif ication . 258
.................Lane Change, Signaling . 76
........................Lap/Shoulder Belts . 21
Lights
....................Bulb Replacement . 213
.......................................Indicator . 63
.........................................Parking . 76
............................Turn Signal . 63, 76
....................................Load Limits . 165
......LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 83
Locks
.......Anti-thef t Steering Column . 83
............................Fuel Fill Door . 157
..................................Glove Box . 102
....................Lockout Prevention . 84
.................................Power Door. 84
...........................................Trunk. 88
........................Low Coolant Level. 160
...Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 172
...Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 60, 245
...Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 260
.........................................Luggage. 164
..................................Maintenance. 191
Owner’s Maintenance
...................................Checks. 198
........................................Record. 200
.........................Minder Indicator. 65
..........................................Saf ety. 192
................................Minder . 193-199
.Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 60, 246
...............................Meters, Gauges. 67
..........................Mirrors, Adjusting. 93
.................................Modif ications. 163
.........................................Moonroof. 97
...Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 156
.........................................Odometer. 68
Oil
........................Change, How to. 205
...............Change, When to . 193-199
......................Checking Engine. 159
..............Pressure Indicator . 60, 245
Selecting Proper Viscosity
......................................Chart. 203
...........ON (Ignition Key Position) . 83
...................Neutral Gear Position . 173
..................New Vehicle Break-in . 156
...................NOTICE, Explanation of .i
...............Numbers, Identif ication . 258
Index
J
K
L
M
N
O
IV
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.Taking Care of the Unexpected . 233
Technical Descriptions
......DOT Tire Quality Grading . 262
.....Emissions Control Systems . 265
Three Way Catalytic
...............................Converter . 267
.......................Temperature Gauge . 72
..............Tether Anchorage Points . 49
..Three Way Catalytic Converter . 267
..........................Time, Setting the . 145
....................................Timing Belt . 212
....................................Tire Chains . 228
.........Tire, How to Change a Flat . 235
.................................Tire Labeling . 264
...............................................Tires . 223
..............................Air Pressure . 224
.........................Checking Wear . 225
..........................Compact Spare . 234
......DOT Tire Quality Grading . 262
......................................Inf lation . 223
..................................Inspection . 225
...................................Replacing . 226
......................................Rotating . 226
...........................................Snow . 227
.........................Select/Reset Knob . 78
...............................Serial Number . 258
....................Service Intervals . 193-199
.............................Service Manual. 275
...........Service Station Procedure . 157
..........................Setting the Clock. 145
.....Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 172
........................Shif t Lock Release. 175
..............................Side Airbags . 11, 29
...How Your Side Airbags Work . 29
How the Side Airbag Of f
......................Indicator Works. 32
................Side Curtain Airbags . 11, 31
How Your Side Curtain
..........................Airbags Work. 31
...............................Signaling Turns. 76
.....................................Snow Tires. 227
................................Sound System. 118
Spare Tire
......................................Inf lating. 234
............................Specif ications. 261
....................Specif ications Charts . 260
................................Speed Control. 147
................................Speed Limiter. 174
..........SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 24
...Additional Safety Precautions . 35
.............................Airbag Service. 34
How the SRS Indicator
.......................................Works. 31
How Your Front Airbags
.......................................Works. 26
How Your Side Airbags
.......................................Works. 29
........................SRS Components. 24
.............................SRS Indicator. 31, 61
....START (Ignition Key Position) . 83
.......................Starting the Engine. 171
................With a Dead Battery . 241
........Steam Coming f rom Engine . 243
Steering Wheel
..................................Adjustment. 80
.............Anti-theft Column Lock . 83
...................Stereo Sound System . 118
..........................................Sun Visor. 99
........................Sunglasses Holder. 102
Supplemental Restraint
................................System . 11, 24
......................................Servicing. 34
.........................SRS Indicator . 31, 61
...................System Components . 24
..................................Synthetic Oil. 204
Index
T
VI
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Service Inf ormation Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:Brake Fluid:
Tire Pressure:
Automatic Transmission Fluid: SpareTirePressure:
17.09 US gal (64.7
)
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 87 or higher.
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (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 ).
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
aDEXRON
III ATF as a
temporary replacement (see
pages and ). 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
196
203 204 204
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