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If you have the required service
done but do not reset the display, or
reset the display without doing the
service, the system will not show the
proper maintenance intervals. This
canleadtoseriousmechanical
problems because you will no longer
have an accurate record of when
maintenance is needed.
Your authorized Honda dealer
knows your vehicle best and can
provide competent, ef f icient service.
Press the select/reset knob f or
another 5 seconds. The
maintenance item code(s) will
disappear, and the engine oil lif e
will reset to ‘‘100.’’
Press the select/reset knob f or
about 10 seconds. The engine oil
lif e and the maintenance item
code(s) will blink.
4.
3.
Maintenance Minder
Important Maintenance
Precautions
Maint enance
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Ì Engine oil level Check every
time you f ill the f uel tank. See
page .
Engine coolant level Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
you f ill the f uel tank. See page .
Automatic transmission Check
the f luid level monthly. See page
.
Brakes Check the f luid level
monthly. See page .
Tires Check the tire pressure
monthly. Examine the tread f or
wear and foreign objects. See page .
Lights Check the operation of
the headlights, parking lights,
taillights, high-mount brake light,
and license plate lights monthly.
See page .
Youshouldcheckthefollowing
items at the specif ied intervals. If
you are unsure of how to perf orm
any check, turn to the appropriate
page listed.
U.S. Vehicles:
According to state and federal
regulations, f ailure to perf orm
maintenance on the items marked
with will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all
maintenance services should be
perf ormed in accordance with the
intervals indicated by the
inf ormation display.
However, service at a dealer is not
mandatory to keep your warranties
in effect. Maintenance may be done
by any qualif ied service f acility or
person who is skilled in this type of
automotive service. Make sure to
have the service f acility or person
reset the display as previously
described. Keep all receipts as proof
of completion, and have the person
who does the work f ill out your
Honda Service History or Canadian
Maintenance Log. Check your
warranty booklet f or more
inf ormation.
We recommend using Honda parts
and fluids whenever you have
maintenance done. These are
manuf actured to the same high
quality standards as the original
components, so you can be conf ident
of their perf ormance and durability. 139
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Maintenance Minder
Owner’s Maintenance Checks Maintenance,
replacement, or repair of
emissions control devices and
systems may be done by any
automotive repair establishment
or individual using parts that are
‘‘certif ied’’ to EPA standards.
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Your vehicle does not require any oil
additives. Additives may adversely
af f ect the engine or transmission
perf ormance and durability.Run the engine until it reaches
normal operating temperature,
then shut it off.
Open the hood, and remove the
engine oil f ill cap. Remove the oil
drain bolt and washer f rom the
bottom of the engine. Drain the oil
into an appropriate container.
Always change the oil and f ilter
according to the maintenance
messages shown on the inf ormation
display. The oil and f ilter collect
contaminants that can damage your
engine if they are not removed
regularly.
Changing the oil and f ilter requires
special tools and access f rom
underneath the vehicle. The vehicle
should be raised on a service station-
type hydraulic lif t f or this service.
Unless you have the knowledge and
proper equipment, you should have
this maintenance done by a skilled
mechanic.
You may use a synthetic motor oil if
it meets the same requirements
given f or a conventional motor oil, it
displays the API Certif ication Seal,
and it is the proper weight. You must
f ollow the oil and f ilter change
intervals given in the maintenance
schedule.
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2.
Synthetic Oil
Engine Oil A dditives
Changing the Engine Oil and
Filter
A dding Engine Oil, Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
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OIL DRAIN BOLT
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Protecting Children .34
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Protecting Inf ants .39
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Protecting Larger Children .49
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Protecting Small Children .40
Using Child Seats with
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Tethers .47
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Using LATCH .43
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Saf ety Belts .8,18
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Safety Defects, Reporting .260
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Saf ety Features .7
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Airbags .9
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Seat Belts .8
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Saf ety Labels, Location of .54
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Saf ety Messages .iii .....................................
Seat Belts .8,18
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Additional Information .18
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Advice f or Pregnant Women .16
Automatic Seat Belt
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Tensioners .20
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Cleaning .203
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Detachable Anchor .93
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .14,19
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Maintenance .20
Reminder Indicator and
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Beeper .18,60
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System Components .18
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Use During Pregnancy .16
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt .14
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Seats, Adjusting the .86
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Select/Reset Knob .67
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Serial Number .242
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Service Intervals .179
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Service Manual .261
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Service Station Procedures .137
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Setting the Clock .129
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Shif t Lever Position Indicators .157
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Shif t Lock Release .161
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Radiator Overheating .228
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Radio/CD Sound System .107
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Radio Thef t Protection .128
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Readiness Codes .231
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement .201
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Rear Seat, Folding .90,91
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Rear View Mirror .95
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Rear Window Def ogger .74
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Rear Window Wiper and Washer .71
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Reclining the Seat Backs .87
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Recommended Shif t Speeds .156
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Ref ueling .137
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Reminder Indicators .59
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Remote Transmitter .83
Replacement Inf ormation
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Dust and Pollen Filter .205 ................
Engine Oil and Filter .188
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Fuses .233
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Light Bulbs .196
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Schedule .185
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Tires .212
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Wiper Blades .205
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .21
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Reporting Saf ety Def ects .260
Reserve Tank, Engine
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Coolant .140,190
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Restraint, Child .34
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Reverse Gear Position .159
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Reverse Lockout .161
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Rotation, Tire .212
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