Remove the center cap before
storing the f lat tire in the trunk
well.Remove the spacer cone f rom the
wing bolt, turn it over, and put it
back on the bolt.Securetheflattirebyscrewing
the wing bolt back into its hole.
Store the jack in its holder. Turn
the jack’s end bracket to lock it in
place. Replace the cover. Store the
tools.
Place the flat tire face down in the
spare tire well. Store the wheel cover or center
cap in the trunk. Make sure it does
not get scratched or damaged.
21. 19.
20.
16.
17.
18.
Changing a Flat Tire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
245
WING BOLT
SPACER CONE
Loose items can fly around the
interiorinacrashandcould
seriously injure the occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools
securely before driving.
Specif ications
270
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Engine
Alignment Tires
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs Water cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
i-VTEC 4-cylinder, SOHC VTEC
6-cylinder (V6), gasoline engine 3.43 x 3.9 in (87.0 x 99.0 mm)
3.39 x 3.39 in (86.0 x 86.0 mm) 143.6 cu-in (2,354 cm
)
182.8 cu-in (2,997 cm)
9.7 : 1 10 : 1
IZFR6K-11
SKJ20DR-M11
IZFR6K-13
SKJ20DR-M13
Toe-in
Camber
Caster 0.00 in (0.0 mm)
0.08 in (2.0 mm)
0°1°
3°15’ Size
Pressure
P195/65R15 89H
T135/90D15
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
P205/65R15 92H
29 psi (200 kPa , 2.0 kgf/cm)
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm)
P205/60R16 91V
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm)
P215/50R17 93V
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front NGK:
DENSO:
NGK:
DENSO:
4-cylinder models
V6 models
3:
4:
5: Front/Rear
Spare
Front
Rear
Spare
U.S. VP
U.S. LX
V6 models
LX-SUL, SE-SUL, EX-SUL, and EXLSUL models U.S. SE, EX, and EX-L
1:
2:
3:
4:
Canadian DX-G, SE, and EX-L3
4 3
4
3
4 3, 4 3, 4
3, 5 3, 5 1
2
3
4
1, 3, 4
2
1, 3
2, 4
..............
Climate Control Sensors . 113
.........................
Clock, Setting the .143
...................................
Clutch Fluid .215
..................
CO in the Exhaust . 53, 274
............
Cold Weather, Starting in . 169
..............................
Compact Spare .240
...................
Console Compartment . 99
.................
Consumer Inf ormation . 280
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 55
Coolant ........................................
Adding .208
....................................
Checking .160
.........................
Proper Solution .208
...................
Temperature Gauge . 65
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .274
............
Cruise Control Operation . 145
.............
Customer Service Of f ice . 280
...............
DANGER, Explanation of . iii
Dashboard .................................... , 56
..........
Daytime Running Lights . 62, 70
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 282
................
Def ogger, Rear Window . 72....................................
Dimensions .268
...............
Dimming the Headlights . 69
Dipstick .
Automatic Transmission . 211, 212
..................................
Engine Oil .159
..........................
Directional Signals .69
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 179
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil .207
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking . 77
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 271
Downshif ting, Manual .............................
Transmission .170
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 7
...........................................
Driving .167
....................................
Economy .161
..........
Dual Temperature Control . 111
..............................
Economy, Fuel .161
............
Emergencies on the Road . 239
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 248
...........
Brake System Indicator . 255
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 241
.....
Charging System Indicator . 253..................
Checking the Fuses . 257
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 253
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 254
...
Manually Closing Moonroof . 256
..................
Overheated Engine . 251
...........................
Emergency Brake .95
......................
Emergency Flashers .71
......................
Emergency Towing .262
.......................
Emissions Controls .274
Engine ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 65
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 254
.......................
Oil Lif e Indicator .193
..............
Oil Pressure Indicator . 253
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 204
...............................
Overheating .251
............................
Specif ications .270
....................
Speed Limiter . 172, 175
.......................................
Starting .169
..........
Engine Speed Limiter . 172, 175
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 274
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .53
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .18
Index
D E
II
iv
.........................................
Seat Belts .10
...............
Additional Information . 20
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .21
......................
Lap/Shoulder Belt .21
................................
Maintenance .22
Reminder Light and ................................
Beeper . 20, 58
...................
System Components . 20
...............
Use During Pregnancy . 18
...
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 20
................
Seats, Adjusting the . 85 87
............................
Security System .144
.....................
Selecting a Child Seat .42
...............................
Serial Number .266
....................
Service Minder . 193 199
.............................
Service Manual .283
...........
Service Station Procedure . 156
..........................
Setting the Clock .143
.....
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 173
........................
Shif t Lock Release .176
..............................
Side Airbags . 11, 28
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 28
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .31 ................
Side Curtain Airbags . 11, 30
How Your Side Curtain ..........................
Airbags Work .30
...............................
Signaling Turns .69
6-speed Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 214
................................
Shif ting the .170
.....................................
Snow Tires .233
.......
Sound System . 114, 122, 131, 135
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .240
............................
Specif ications .270
....................
Specif ications Charts . 268
................................
Speed Control .145
........................
Speed Limiter . 172, 175
...................................
Speedometer .64
..........
SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 23
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 33
.............................
Airbag Service .32
How the Passenger Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .31
How Your SRS Indicator .......................................
Works .30
How Your Front Airbags .......................................
Works .25 How Your Side Airbags
.......................................
Works .28
........................
SRS Components .23
.............................
SRS Indicator . 30, 59
....
START (Ignition Key Position) . 76
.......................
Starting the Engine .169
................
With a Dead Battery . 248
........
Steam Coming f rom Engine . 251
Steering Wheel ..................................
Adjustment .73
.............
Anti-theft Column Lock . 76
Stereo Sound ...............
System . 114, 122, 131, 135
..........................................
Sun Visor .96
........................
Sunglasses Holder .100
Supplemental Restraint ................................
System . 11, 23
......................................
Servicing .32
.........................
SRS Indicator . 30, 59
...................
System Components . 23
..................................
Synthetic Oil .205
.....................................
Tachometer .64
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 239
Index
T
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CONT INUED
Technical Descriptions......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 271
.....
Emissions Control Systems . 274
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .276
.......................
Temperature Gauge .65
..............
Tether Anchorage Points . 48
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 276
..........................
Time, Setting the .143
....................................
Timing Belt .217
....................................
Tire Chains .234
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat . 241
.................................
Tire Labeling .273
...............................................
Tires .228
..............................
Air Pressure .229
.........................
Checking Wear .230
..........................
Compact Spare .240
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 271
......................................
Inf lation .228
..................................
Inspection .230
...................................
Replacing .232
......................................
Rotating .231
...........................................
Snow .233
............................
Specif ications .270
...................
Tools, Tire Changing . 241Towing
.....................................
A Trailer .184
................
Emergency Wrecker . 262
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ......................
Automatic . 211, 212
Checking Fluid Level, ...........................
Manual . 213, 214
..
Fluid Selection . 211, 213, 214, 215
..............
Identif ication Number . 267
.............
Shif ting the Automatic . 173
..................
Shif ting the Manual . 170
.....................................
Treadwear .271
.......................................
Trip Meter .65
................................................
Trunk .82
....................
Emergency Opener .83
.................................
Opening the .82
...................
Open Monitor Light . 60
....................................
Turn Signals .69 ..................................
Vanity Mirror .96
.................
Vehicle Capacity Load . 165
......................
Vehicle Dimensions .268
....
Vehicle Identif ication Number . 266
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) ....................................
System .182
...
VSA Activation Indicator . 60, 182
.........................
VSA Of f Switch .183
........
VSA System Indicator . 60, 182
.............................
Vehicle Storage .236
.................................................
VIN .266
..................................
Viscosity, Oil .204
...........
Voice Control System . 104, 116
............
WARNING, Explanation of . iii
.........
Warning Labels, Location of . 54
....................
Warranty Coverages .281
Unexpected, Taking Care of
...............................................
the .239
....
Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 271
........................
Unleaded Gasoline .154 .......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 207
Index
U V
W
INDEX
VII
Service Information Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:
Automa tic Transmission Fluid: Tire
Pressure (measured cold):
Manual Transmission Fluid:
Brake Fluid:
Power
Steering Fluid:
SpareTirePressure:
4.4
US qt (4.2
)
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
17.09
US gal (64.7
)
Unleaded
gasoline, pump octane
number of 87 or higher.
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
aDEXRON
III ATF as a
temporary replacement (see
pages and ). Honda
Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30
or 10W-40 motor oil as a
temporary replacement (see page
).
2.0 US qt (1.9
)
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
Honda
Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ).
2.3 US qt (2.2
)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
29 psi (200 kPa , 2.0 kgf/cm
)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
29 psi (200 kPa , 2.0 kgf/cm
)
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm
)
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm
)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
4-cylinder models
6-cylinder models Front:
Rear:
Front:
Rear:
Front:
Rear:
204
211 212 214
216215 V6 models U.S. LX U.S. VP, SE, EX, and EX-L models,
Canadian DX-G, SE, and EX-L
models
5-speed manual transmission:
6-speed manual transmission: