Unscrew and remove the engine oil
fill cap on top of the valve cover.
Pour in the oil slowly and caref ully so
you do not spill. Clean up any spills
immediately. Spilled oil could
damage components in the engine
compartment. Install the engine oil
f ill cap, and tighten it securely. Wait
a f ew minutes, and recheck the oil
level. Do not f ill above the upper
mark; you could damage the engine.Oil is major contributor to your
engine’s perf ormance and longevity.
Always use a premium-grade
detergent oil displaying the API
certif ication seal. This seal indicates
the oil is energy conserving, and that
it meets the American Petroleum
Institute’s latest requirements. It is
highly recommended that you use
Honda motor oil in your vehicle f or
as long as you own it.
Honda motor oil is the pref erred
5W-20 lubricant f or your vehicle. It is
highly recommended that you use
Honda motor oil in your vehicle f or
optimum engine protection. Make
sure the API certif ication seal says
‘‘For Gasoline Engines.’’
The oil viscosity or weight is
provided on the container’s label.
5W-20 oil is f ormulated f or year-
round protection of your vehicle to
improve cold weather starting and
f uel economy.
Recommended Engine Oil
A dding Engine Oil
Maint enance
239
API CERTIFICATION SEAL
Ambient Temperature
ENGINE OIL FILL CAP
Putane
ww
as
he r
on
t
he f iller bolt,
then reinstall the f iller bolt and
tighten it securely. Tightening
torque:
The dif f erential should be drained
and ref illed with new f luid according
to the time and distance recommen-
dations in the maintenance schedule.
GL5 with a viscosity of SAE 90 or
80W-90, and have your dealer
replace the transfer assembly fluid.
Check the f luid level with the
dif f erential at normal operating
temperature and the vehicle sitting
on level ground. Remove the
dif f erential f luid f iller bolt and
washer, and caref ully f eel inside the
bolt hole with your f inger. The f luid
level should be up to the edge of the
bolt hole. If it is not, slowly add
VTM-4 Dif f erential Fluid until it
starts to run out of the hole.
Always use Honda ATF-Z1
(automatic transmission f luid). If
it’s not available, you may use a
DEXRON
III automatic
transmission f luid as a temporary
replacement. However, continued
use can affect the shift quality.
Have the transmission f lushed and
ref illed with Honda ATF-Z1 by
your dealer as soon as it is
convenient.
Insert the dipstick all the way back
into the transmission securely as
shown in the illustration.
The transmission should be drained
and ref illed with new f luid according
to the time and distance recommen-
dations in the maintenance schedule. The transfer assembly should be
drained and refilled with new fluid
when this service is indicated by a
maintenance message on the
information display.
Always use Hypoid gear oil GL4 or
6.
4WD models only
Transfer Assembly Fluid
Dif f erential Oil
A utomatic Transmission Fluid, Dif f erential Oil, Transfer Assembly Fluid
Maint enance
245
FILLER BOLT
CORRECT LEVEL
33 lbf·ft (45 N·m , 4.6 kgf·m)
CONT INUED
..................................
Maintenance .227
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks .234
.................................
Record . 236-237
................................
Minder . 229-235
.........................
Minder Indicator .69
..........................................
Saf ety .228
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 62,277
..............
Manual Seat Adjustments . 88
...............................
Meters, Gauges .70
.................................
Modif ications .192
.........................................
Moonroof .96
.................................
Lower Anchor .47
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 288
.........................................
Luggage .193
...................
Neutral Gear Position . 201
..................
New Vehicle Break-in . 186
...................
NOTICE, Explanation of . i
...............
Numbers, Identif ication . 286 ...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 186
.........................................
Odometer .70
...............................
Odometer, Trip .70
....................
Of f -Highway Driving . 222
...................
Of f -Road Precautions . 222
Oil ........................
Change, How to .240
......................
Change, When to .229
......................
Checking Engine .189
..............
Pressure Indicator . 62, 276
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .239
...........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 81
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .295
..............................
Outside Mirrors .93
....................
Overheating, Engine .274
....
Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 234
..............
Panel Brightness Control . 76
........................
Park Gear Position .201
...........................................
Parking .207 .................................
Parking Brake .97
Parking Brake and Brake System ...............................
Indicator . 63, 278
.................................
Parking Lights .75
..
Parking Over Things that Burn . 297
..........................
Playing the Radio .117
................................
Playing a Disc .130
....
Play ing the Disc Changer . 131, 134
.............................
PGM-FI System .296
................
Power Seat Adjustments . 87
.................
Power Socket Locations . 98
..............................
Power Windows .94
.........
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 19
.........
Protecting Adults and Teens . 12
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 20
.....
Advice f or Pregnant Women . 19
........................
Protecting Children .38
...........................
Protecting Inf ants .43
...........
Protecting Larger Children . 53
.............
Protecting Small Children . 44
Index
INDEXP
M
N O
V
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WARNING, Explanation of .iii
.........
Warning Labels, Location of .58
....................
Warranty Coverages .303
Washer, Windshield
........
Checking the Fluid Level .243
............................
Level Indicator .67
.....................................
Operation .74
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering .78
............
Alignment and Balance .259
..........................
Compact Spare .266
...............................
Nut Wrench .269
Windows ..................
Operating the Power .94
...........................
Rear, Def ogger .77
Windshield ...........................
Defroster . 108, 110
.......................................
Washers .74
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .255
.....................................
Operation .74
Rear Window Wiper and
.....................................
Washer .74
..................
Wireless Headphones .172
Unexpected, Taking Care
..........................................
of the .265
....
Unif orm Tire Quality Grading .290
........................
Unleaded Gasoline .186
.......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of .241
................................
Vanity Mirror .101
.................
Vehicle Capacity Load .194
......................
Vehicle Dimensions .288
....
Vehicle Identif ication Number .286
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
....................................
System .211
.........................
VSA Of f Switch .212
.............................
Vehicle Storage .263
.................................................
VIN .286
..................................
Viscosity, Oil .239
..................................
VTM-4 Lock .204
...............................................
Tires .257
..............................
Air Pressure .258
.........................
Checking Wear .259
..........................
Compact Spare .266
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading .290
......................................
Inf lation .257
..................................
Inspection .259
..............................
Maintenance .259
...................................
Replacing .260
......................................
Rotating .260
...........................................
Snow .261
............................
Specif ications .289
...................
Tools, Tire Changing .267
Towing
.....................................
A Trailer .213
................
Emergency Wrecker .279
....
Equipment and Accessories .219
.......................
Traction Devices .261
.............................
Weight Limit .215
......................
Trailer Driving Tips .219
Transmission
...............
Checking Fluid Level .244
...........................
Fluid Selection .244
..............
Identif ication Number .286
.............
Shif ting the Automatic .200
.....................................
Treadwear .290 .......................................
Trip Meter .70
....................................
Turn Signals .75
Index
U
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VIII