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The oil viscosity or weight is
provided on the container’s label.
5W-30 oil is f ormulated f or year-
round protection of your vehicle to
improve cold weather starting and
f uel economy.Your vehicle does not require any oil
additives. Additives may adversely
af f ect the engine or transmission
perf ormance and durability.
Engine Oil A dditives
A dding Engine Oil
Maint enance
337
Ambient Temperature
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Neutral Gear Position .294
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New Vehicle Break-in .272
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Normal Shif t Speeds .300
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NOTICE, Explanation of .i
...............
Numbers, Identif ication .394 .......................
Minder Indicator .73,75
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks .333
..........................................
Saf ety .326
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp .63,382
...............................
Meters, Gauges .71
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Meter Setup .86
..
Adjust Outside Temp. Display .89
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Elap. Time Reset Condition .93
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Language Selection .87
Trip A&Avg. Fuel Reset with
.......................................
Ref uel .91
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Mirrors, Adjusting .143
...............
Modif ying Your Vehicle .282
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Moonroof .141
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Multi-Inf ormation Display .72
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Panel Brightness Control .117
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Park Gear Position .294
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Parking .303 ...............................
Parking Brake .147
Parking Brake and Brake
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System Indicator (Red) .65,383
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Parking Lights .114
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Parking Over Things that Burn .303
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Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator .32
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PGM-FI System .404
Playing the XM
Satellite
..........................................
Radio .228
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Pollen Filter .355
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Power Door Locks .123
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Power Sockets .154
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Power Steering Fluid .346
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Power Windows .139
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts .17
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Preparing to Drive .291
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Protecting Adults and Teens .11
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Additional Safety Precautions .18
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Advice f or Pregnant Women .17
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline .272
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Odometer .73,74
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Of f -Highway Driving .321
Oil
........................
Change, How to .338
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Change, When to .327
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Checking Engine .276
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Pressure Indicator .63,381
Selecting Proper Viscosity
......................................
Chart .336
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ON (Ignition Key Position) .122
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
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Recovery .403
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Optional Cargo Net .287
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Outside Mirrors .143
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Outside Temperature .73,74
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Overheating, Engine .379
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks .333
CONT INUED
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INDEX
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Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
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System .312
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Indicators .66,67,312
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Vehicle Storage .368
.............................
Ventilation .163,164
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VIN .394
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Viscosity, Oil .337
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WARNING, Explanation of .iii
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Warning Labels, Location of .57
..................
Warranty Coverages .411
Washers, Windshield
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Checking the Fluid Level .342
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Operation .112
...........................................
Wheels .359
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Adjusting the Steering .119
............
Alignment and Balance .362
..............................
Wrench, Nut .372
Windows .............................
Auto Reverse .140
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Operating the Power .139
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Rear, Def ogger .118
Windshield .....................................
Cleaning .112 ...................................
Def roster .163
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Washers .342
Wipers, Windshield
.......................
Changing Blades .356
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Operation .112
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Worn Tires .361
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing .391
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Service Inf ormation Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Required Engine Oil;Power Steering Fluid:
Brake Fluid:
Tire Pressure (measured cold):
SpareTirePressure:
Automatic Transmission Fluid:
Rear Differential Fluid:
Transfer Assembly Fluid:
Premium unleaded gasoline,
pump octane number of 91 or
higher.
Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ).
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
Honda Genuine ATF-Z1
(Automatic Transmission Fluid)
(see page ).
Always use Mobil 1
5W-30 or an
equivalent oil that meets the
Acura HTO-06 standard.
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
18.0 US gal (68
)
Oil change capacity (including
filter): 5.0 US qt (4.7
) Front/Rear:
Use Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) only.
Capacity:
SH-AWD differential case
SAE 90 or SAE 80W-90 viscosity
hypoid gear oil, API service
classified GL4 or GL5 only. 2.8 US qt (2.7
) 346
345
343
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