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If the message ‘‘SERVICE’’ does not appear more than 12 months after the
display is reset, change the engine oil every year.
Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy.
Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km).
Independent of maintenance message in the information display, replace
the brake fluid every 3 years.
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty in the second
column on page .
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Maintenance Main Items
Replace engine oil
Replace engine oil and oil filter
Inspect front and rear brakes
Check parking brake adjustment
Inspect these items: Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots
Suspension components
Driveshaft boots
Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Exhaust system
Fuel lines and connections Maintenance Sub Items
Rotate tires
Replace air cleaner element If you drive in dusty conditions, replace
every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
Replace dust and pollen filter If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high
concentrations of soot in the air from industry and
from diesel-powered vehicles, replace every 15,000
miles (24,000 km).
Inspect drive belt
Replace transmission fluid
Replace spark plugs
Inspect valve clearance
Replace engine coolant
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If equippedOn models with A/C
This f ilter removes the dust and
pollenthatisbroughtinfromthe
outside through the heating and
cooling system.
Have your dealer replace the filter
when this service is indicated by a
maintenance message on the
inf ormation display. It should be
replaced every 15,000 miles (24,000
km) if you drive primarily in urban
areas that have high concentrations
of soot in the air, or if the f low f rom
the heating and cooling system
becomeslessthanusual.
The driver’s f loor mat that came
with your vehicle hooks over the
f loor mat anchors. This keeps the
f loor mat f rom sliding f orward and
possibly interf ering with the pedals
or making the f ront passenger’s
weight sensors inef f ective. If you use non-Honda f loor mats,
make sure they f it properly and that
theycanbeusedwiththefloormat
anchors. Do not put additional f loor
mats on top of the anchored mats.
If you remove the driver’s f loor mat,
make sure to re-anchor it when you
putitbackinyourvehicle.
Floor Mats Dust and Pollen Filter
Floor Mats, Dust and Pollen Filter
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Specif ications
Technical Inf ormation
365
Air Conditioning
Capacities
Lights
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant oil typeHFC-134a (R-134a)
14.1 15.9 oz (400 450 g) SP-10
12 V 60 W (HB3) 12 V 51 W (HB4)
12 V 24/2 CP
12 V 21 W
12 V 21/5 W
12 V 2 CP
12 V 21 W
12 V 3 CP
12 V 21 W
4.8 US qt (4.5
)
1.8 US qt (1.7
)
1.6 US qt (1.5
)
1.19 US gal (4.5
)
1.80 US gal (6.8
)
4.6 US qt (4.4
)
4.4 US qt (4.2
)
5.8 US qt (5.5
)
6.2 US qt (5.9
)
2.5 US qt (2.4)
1.40 US gal (5.3
)
1.77 US gal (6.7
)
2.6 US qt (2.5
)
1.7 US qt (1.6
)
1.5 US qt (1.4
)
1.37 US gal (5.2
)
1.72 US gal (6.5
)
3.9 US qt (3.7
)
3.7 US qt (3.5
)
4.8 US qt (4.5
)
13.2 US gal (50
)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity: 0.11 US gal (0.4
)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine
Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Manual
transmission
fluid
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
Headlights
Front turn signal/side marker/
Parking lights
Rear turn signal lights
Stop/Taillights
Rear side marker lights
Back-up lights
Taillights
High-mount brake light
Fog lights
License plate lights
Ceiling light
Spotlights
Trunk light 12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
5W
8W
8W
5W
12 V 55 W
High
Low
A/T
M/T
A/T
M/T
Change
Total
U.S. Vehicles
Canada
Vehicles Approx.
1:
2:
3:
4: Except Si
Si Change
Including filter
Without filter
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total (Amber)
(Amber)
(H11)
13 3
4
3
3
4
3
4
3
4
3
4
3
4
3
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Doors.
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .83
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Auto Door Locking .83
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Auto Door Unlocking .85
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Locking and Unlocking .81
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Power Door Locks .82
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .367
Downshif ting, Manual
.............................
Transmission .267
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Driver and Passenger Safety .5
...........................................
Driving .263
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Economy .254
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Guidelines .264
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Dust and Pollen Filter .320
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Fan, Interior .110 .........................................
Features .109
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Filling the Fuel Tank .249
Filters
.........................
Dust and Pollen .320
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Oil .302
5-speed Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level .309
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Shif ting the .267
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Flashers, Hazard Warning .76
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a .337
Fluids
..........
Automatic Transmission .308
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Brake .310
.........................................
Clutch .311
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Locations .298
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Manual Transmission .309
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Power Steering .311
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Windshield Washer .307
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .198
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Fog Lights .74
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Folding Rear Seat .97
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Four-way Flashers .76
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Front Airbags .9,24
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Economy, Fuel .254
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Emergencies on the Road .335
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Battery, Jump Starting .344
...........
Brake System Indicator .351
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Changing a Flat Tire .337
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Charging System Indicator .349
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Checking the Fuses .352
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .349
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp .350 ..................
Overheated Engine .347
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Emergency Brake .105
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Emergency Flashers .76
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Emergency Towing .358
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Emergency Trunk Opener .89
.......................
Emissions Controls .372
........................
Emissions Testing .375
Engine
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge .70
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Engine Speed Limiter .269,272
Malf unction Indicator
......................................
Lamp .350
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Oil Pressure Indicator .65,349
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Oil, What Kind to Use .300
...............................
Overheating .347
............................
Specif ications .364
.......................................
Starting .266
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Ethanol in Gasoline .249
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Evaporative Emissions Controls .372
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Exhaust Fumes .51
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
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Belts by .16
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Panel Brightness Control .75
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Park Gear Position .271
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Parking .274
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Parking Brake .105
Parking Brake and Brake
.................
System Indicator .59,351
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Parking Lights .73
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Parking Over Things that Burn .374
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Playing a Disc .125,161
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Playing a PC Card .170
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Playing the Radio .116,149
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PGM-FI System .373
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts .16
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Protecting Adults and Teens .11
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Additional Safety Precautions .17
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Advice f or Pregnant Women .16
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Protecting Children .33
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General Guidelines .33
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Protecting Inf ants .38
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Protecting Larger Children .47
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Protecting Small Children .39 ..................................
Saf ety Belts .8,18
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Safety Defects, Reporting .380
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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 .52
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Saf ety Messages .iii
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Seat Belts .8,18
...............
Additional Information .18
Automatic Seat Belt
...............................
Tensioners .19
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .14,19
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Maintenance .20,319
Reminder Light and
................................
Beeper .18,59
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Radiator Overheating .347
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Radio/CD Sound System .115
Radio/CD/PC Card Sound
........................................
System .149
...........................
Readiness Codes .350
Rear Lights, Bulb
.......................
Replacement .315-317
..........................
Rear Seat, Folding .97
..........................
Rear View Mirror .104
.................
Rear Window Def ogger .76
...............
Reclining the Seat Backs .93
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Recommended Shif t Speeds .268
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Reminder Lights .59
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Remote Audio Controls .203
.......................
Remote Transmitter .90
Replacement Inf ormation
..............
Dust and Pollen Filter .320
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Engine Oil and Filter .302
..........................................
Fuses .352
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Light Bulbs .312
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Maintenance Minder .291
...........................................
Tires .329
.............................
Wiper Blades .321 Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a
............................................
Crash .20
Reserve Tank, Engine ...............................
Coolant .253,304
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Restraint, Child .33
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Reverse Gear Position .271
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Rotation, Tire .328
Index
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