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Accessories and Modif ications .189
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
.......................................
Position) .78
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Accessory Power Socket .106
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Active Head Restraints .94
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Additives, Engine Oil .233
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Airbag (SRS) .9, 21
...
Airbags, Additional Information .21
...
Additional Safety Precautions .32
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AdvancedAirbagSystem .26
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Airbag Service .31
How the Passenger Airbag Of f
......................
Indicator Works .30
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .30
..
How the SRS Indicator Works .29
How Your Front Airbags
.........................................
Work .24
...
How Your Side Airbags Work .27
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
.........................................
Work .29
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SRS Components .21
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Air Conditioning System .108
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Air Pressure, Tires .255 ......................................
Antif reeze .236
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
...............................
Indicator .60, 208
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Operation .208
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Anti-thef t, Audio System .173
Anti-thef t Steering Column
..............................................
Lock .78
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Armrest .95
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Audio System .112
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .81
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Auto Door Locking .81
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Auto Door Unlocking .83
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .19
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Automatic Speed Control .176
..............
Automatic Transmission .202
..........................
Capacity, Fluid .293
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Checking Fluid Level .240
.......................................
Shif ting .202
Shif t Lever Position
...............................
Indicators .202
................
Shif t Lever Positions .203
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Shif t Lock Release .205
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Auxiliary Input Jack .172 Battery
Charging System ...........................
Indicator .65, 277
............................
Jump Starting .273
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Maintenance .262
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Specif ications .294
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Bef ore Driving .179
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Belts,Seat .8,18
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Beverage Holders .106
Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) .208
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Break-in, New Linings .180
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Bulb Replacement .247
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Fluid .242
.................
Pad Wear Indicators .207
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Parking .103
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System Indicator .59, 279
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Braking System .207
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Break-in, New Vehicle .180
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Brightness Control, Instruments .73
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Brights, Headlights .72
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Bulb Replacement..........................
Back-up Lights .247
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Brake Lights .247
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Front Side Marker Lights .246
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Front Turn Signal Lights .246
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Headlights .244, 245
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High-mount Brake Light .249
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Parking Lights .246
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Rear Side Marker Lights .247
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Rear Turn Signal Lights .247
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Specif ications .293
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Bulbs, Halogen .244 ...............
DANGER, Explanation of .iii
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Dashboard .3, 56
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Daytime Running Lights .73
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety .308
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Def og and Def rost .111
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Def ogger, Rear Window .74
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Def rosting the Windows .111
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Dimensions .292
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Dimming the Headlights .72
Dipstick
..........
Automatic Transmission .240
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Engine Oil .183
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Directional Signals .72
Disc Brake Pad Wear
...................................
Indicators .207
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Disc Player .124, 144
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Display Change Button .66
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Disposal of Used Oil .236
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Card, PC .153
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Capacities Chart .293
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard .51
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Carrying Cargo .191
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CAUTION, Explanation of . iii
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CD Player .124, 144
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Ceiling Light .104
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Certif ication Label .290
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Chains .261
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Changing a Flat Tire .267 Changing Oil
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How to .234
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When to .223
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Charging System Indicator .65, 277
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Check Fuel Cap Message .68
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving .197
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Child Saf ety .33
Child Seats
.............
LATCH Anchor System .42
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Lower Anchors .42
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Tether Anchor Points .45
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Childproof Door Locks .80
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Clock, Setting the .174
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Clutch Fluid .243
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CO in the Exhaust .300
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Cold Weather, Starting in .198
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Compact Spare .266
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Console Compartment .106
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Consumer Inf ormation .306
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Controls, Instruments and .55
Coolant
........................................
Adding .236
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Checking .185
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Proper Solution .236
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Temperature Gauge .67 Crankcase Emissions Control
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System .300
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Cruise Control Operation .176
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Customer Service Inf ormation .306
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Doors.
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .81
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Auto Door Locking .81
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Auto Door Unlocking .83
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Locking and Unlocking .79
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Power Door Locks .80
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .295
Downshif ting, Manual
.............................
Transmission .199
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Driver and Passenger Safety .5
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Driving .195
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Economy .186
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Guidelines .196
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Dust and Pollen Filter .250
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Economy, Fuel .186
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Emergencies on the Road .265
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Battery, Jump Starting .273
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Brake System Indicator .279
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Changing a Flat Tire .267
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Charging System Indicator .277
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Checking the Fuses .280
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .277
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp .278 ..................
Overheated Engine .275
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Emergency Brake .103
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Emergency Flashers .74
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Emergency Towing .286
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Emergency Trunk Opener .87
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Emissions Controls .300
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Emissions Testing .303
Engine
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge .67
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Engine Speed Limiter .201, 204
Malf unction Indicator
......................................
Lamp .278
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Oil Pressure Indicator .65, 277
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Oil, What Kind to Use .232
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Overheating .275
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Specif ications .292
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Starting .198
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Ethanol in Gasoline .181
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls .300
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Exhaust Fumes .51
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
........................................
Belts by .16
...................................
Fan, Interior .108 .........................................
Features .107
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank .181
Filters
.........................
Dust and Pollen .250
...............................................
Oil .234
5-speed Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level .241
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Shif ting the .199
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Flashers, Hazard Warning .74
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Flat Tire, Changing a .267
Fluids
..........
Automatic Transmission .240
..........................................
Brake .242
.........................................
Clutch .243
...................................
Locations .230
..............
Manual Transmission .241
..........................
Power Steering .243
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Windshield Washer .239
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .166
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Folding Rear Seat .95
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Four-way Flashers .74
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Front Airbags .9, 24
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Service Inf ormation Summary
Automatic Transmission Fluid: Brake Fluid:
Gasoline:
Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Recommended Engine Oil: Fuel Tank Capacity: Manual Transmission Fluid:
Power Steering Fluid:Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) (see page
).
Front/Rear:30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm
)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 87 or higher.
Premium unleaded gasoline,
pump octane number of 91 or
higher.
4.6 US qt (4.4
)
Oil change capacity (including
filter): API Premium grade 5W-30
detergent oil (see page ). 3.9 US qt (3.7
)
Oil change capacity (including
filter): API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page ). 13.2 US gal (50
)
33 psi (230 kPa , 2.3 kgf/cm
)
Spare Tire: 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30
or 10W-40 motor oil as a
temporary replacement (see page
).
Capacity (including differential): 1.5 US qt (1.4
)
1.6 US qt (1.5
)
Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ). DX, Canadian DX-G
Except Si
Si
Except Si
Si
233
233 Except Si
Si 242
LX, EX, EX-L
Si
240
241
All models except Si and
Canadian DX-G (M/T) 243
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