A convenient ref erence to the
sections in this manual.
A quick ref erence to the main
controls in your vehicle.
Explains the purpose of each
instrument panel indicator and gauge,
and how to use the controls on the
dashboard and steering column.
How to operate the heating and air
conditioning system, the audio
system, and other convenience
f eatures.What gasoline to use, how to break-
in your new vehicle, and how to load
luggage and other cargo.
The proper way to start the engine,
shif t the transmission, and park.
How to order manuals and other
technical literature.
A summary of the inf ormation you
need when you pull up to the f uel
pump.
The maintenance minder shows you
when you need to take your vehicle
to the dealer for maintenance service.
There is also a list of things to check
and instructions on how to check
them.
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities,
and technical information.
This section covers several problems
motorists sometimes experience,
and details how to handle them. A summary of the warranties
covering your new vehicle, and how
to contact us for any reason. Refer to
your warranty manual f or detailed
inf ormation.
Important inf ormation about the
proper use and care of your vehicle’s
seat belts, an overview of the
supplemental restraint system, and
valuable inf ormation on how to
protect children with child restraints.
Contents
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Instruments and Controls
Features Bef ore Driving
Driving
Maintenance
Warranty and Customer
Relations
(U.S. and Canada only)
Authorized Manuals
(U.S. only)
Index
Service Inf ormation Summary
T echnical Inf ormation
T aking Care of the Unexpected
Overview of Contents
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identif ication numbers. It also
includes inf ormation you should
know about your vehicle’s tires and
emissions control systems.
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Identif ication Numbers .232
................................
Specif ications .234
DOT Tire Quality Grading
......................
(U.S. Vehicles) .236
Unif orm Tire Quality ..................................
Grading .236
.................................
Treadwear .236
......................................
Traction .236
.............................
Temperature .237
.................................
Tire Labeling .238
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) Required Federal ............................
Explanation .240 .......................
Emissions Controls .242
.....................
The Clean Air Act .242
Crankcase Emissions Control
....................................
System .242
Evaporative Emissions Control ....................................
System .242
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ................................
Recovery .242
...
Exhaust Emissions Controls .243
....................
PGM-FI System .243
Ignition Timing Control
................................
System .243
Three Way Catalytic ...........................
Converter .243
....................
Replacement Parts .243
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Three Way Catalytic Converter .244
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Emissions Testing .245
T echnical Inf ormation
Technical Inf ormation
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Specif ications
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Dimensions
Engine
WeightsCapacities
Seating Capacities
162.0 in (4,115 mm)
68.9 in (1,750 mm)
50.6 in (1,285 mm)
94.5 in (2,400 mm)
57.9 in (1,470 mm)
59.4 in (1,510 mm)
132 cu-in (2,157 cm
)
11.1 : 1
3.43 x 3.57 in (87.0 x 90.7 mm)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb.Water cooled 4-stroke DOHC
VTEC 4-cylinder gasoline engine
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs
Spark Plug Gap 0.04 in (1.1 mm) PK22PR-L11S
PFR7G-11S
Gross vehicle weight rating
(GVWR)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine
0.16 US gal (0.6
)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity:
Fuel tank
Engine coolant
Engine oil
Manual
transmission
fluid
Differential
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
6.3 US qt (6.0
)
2.6 US qt (2.5)
0.81 US qt (0.77)
0.78 US qt (0.74)
1.7 US qt (1.6
)
1.6 US qt (1.5)
5.9 US qt (5.6)
4.8 US qt (4.5)
5.1 US qt (4.8)
2.01 US gal (7.6
)
1.72 US gal (6.5)
13.2 US gal (50
)
Total
Front
2
2
Front
Rear
1:
2:
NGK :
DENSO : Change
Total
Change
Including filter
Without filter
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
U.S. Vehicles
Canadian
Vehicles
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0.1 mm
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Economy, Fuel .133
Changing Oil
........................................
How to .171
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When to .161
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Charging System Indicator .46,218
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving .145
.....................................
Child Saf ety .29
..............................
Booster Seats .38
...................................
Child Seats .34
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Important Saf ety Reminders .32
..........................
Larger Children .37
.......................
Risk with Airbags .30
.............................
Small Children .33
.......................................
Child Seats .34
.......................
Cleaning Seat Belts .184
.................................................
Clock .56
...................................
Clutch Fluid .178
........................
CO in the Exhaust .242
............
Cold Weather, Starting in .146
......................
Compact Spare Tire .200
...............
Consumer Inf ormation .248
.............
Controls, Instruments and .43
..............................
Convertible Top .72
...............
Convertible Top Cover .74
..
Lowering the Convertible Top .72
................................
Maintenance .77
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Raising the Convertible Top .76 ............................
Wind Def lector .75
Coolant ........................................
Adding .173
....................................
Checking .132
.........................
Proper Solution .173
...................
Temperature Gauge .55
Crankcase Emission Control ........................................
System .242
................
Cruise Control Indicator .47
............
Cruise Control Operation .124
......................................
Cup Holder .90
.............
Customer Service Of f ice .248
...............
DANGER, Explanation of .iii
...................................
Dashboard .3,44
..............
Dashboard Lower Pocket .92
................
Daytime Running Lights .59
Daytime Running Lights
.......................................
Indicator .48
.................................
Dead Battery .214
.........
Defects, Reporting Safety .250
................
Def ogger, Rear Window .61
........
Def rosting the Windows .99,103
..........................
Dif f erential Fluid .177 ....................................
Dimensions .234
...............
Dimming the Headlights .59
Dipstick
..................................
Engine Oil .131
..........................
Directional Signals .59
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators .150
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil .173
...................
Do Not Tow a Trailer .153
Doors
..............
Locking and Unlocking .65
.......................
Monitor Indicator .47
......................
Power Door Locks .65
........
DOT Tire Quality Grading .236
Downshif ting, Manual
.............................
Transmission .147
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety .5
...........................................
Driving .143
....................................
Economy .133
........................
Driving Guidelines .144
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DustandPollenFilter .185
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of the .199
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading .236
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Unleaded Gasoline .128
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of .173 .................
Vehicle Capacity Load .139
......................
Vehicle Dimensions .234
....
Vehicle Identif ication Number .232
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
....................................
System .152
................
VSA System Indicator .50
...........
VSA Activation Indicator .50
.........................
VSA Of f Switch .153
.............................
Vehicle Storage .197
...............................
Ventilation .98,102
.................................................
VIN .232
..................................
Viscosity, Oil .171
............
WARNING, Explanation of .iii
.........
Warning Labels, Location of .42
..................
Warranty Coverages .249
Washer, Windshield
........
Checking the Fluid Level .175
.....................................
Operation .58
...........................................
Wheels .188
............
Alignment and Balance .192
..............................
Wrench, Nut .202
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat .201
.................................
Tire Labeling .238
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
..................................
(TPMS) .154
...
Low Tire Pressure Indicator .154
........................
TPMS Indicator .155
..............................
Tire Repair Kit .206
...............................................
Tires .188
..............................
Air Pressure .190
...................................
Balancing .191
........................................
Chains .194
.................
Checking Wear .190,192
.................
Compact Spare Tire .200
....
DOT Tire Quality Grading .236
......................................
Inf lation .189
..................................
Inspection .190
....................................
Repairing .206
...................................
Replacing .193
........................
Rotation, Do not .192
...........................................
Snow .194
............................
Specif ications .235
.............................
Summer Tire .194
...........................................
Wear .190
...................
Tools, Tire Changing .201
Towing
......................
A Trailer, Do Not .153 ................
Emergency Wrecker .228
..................
Trailer, Do Not Tow a .153
Transmission
Checking Fluid Level, Manual .........................
Transmission .176
...........................
Fluid Selection .176
..............
Identif ication Number .233
Shif ting the Manual
.........................
Transmission .147
.....................................
Treadwear .236
.......................................
Trip Meter .53
................................................
Trunk .65
........
Emergency Trunk Opener .66
.................................
Opening the .65
.............
Open Monitor Indicator .47
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Turn Signals .59
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