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This section explains why it is 
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions. 
This section also includes 
instructions on how to read the
maintenance minder messages on
the inf ormation display or multi-
inf ormation display (depending on
models), and instructions f or simple
maintenance tasks you may want to
take care of yourself . 
If you have the skills and tools to 
perf orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the service manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer.......................
Maintenance Saf ety .414
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Maintenance Minder .415
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Fluid Locations .425
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Adding Engine Oil .426
Changing the Engine Oil and ...........................................
Filter .428
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Engine Coolant .430
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Windshield Washers .432
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Automatic Transmission Fluid .433
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Brake Fluid .435
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Power Steering Fluid .436
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Timing Belt .436
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Lights .437
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Cleaning the Seat Belts .444
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Floor Mats .444
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Dust and Pollen Filter .444
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Wiper Blades .445
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Wheels .450
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Tires .450
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Checking the Battery .458
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Vehicle Storage .459
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Maintenance
Maint enance
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If the message ‘‘SERVICE DUE NOW’’ does not appear more than 12 months 
after the display is reset, change the engine oil every year. 
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty on page .
Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km). 
Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 only if they are noisy. 
Independent of the maintenance messages in the information display, 
replace the brake fluid every 3 years.
NOTE: 1:
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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
Replace timing belt and inspect water pump If you drive regularly in very high temperatures (over
110°F, 43°C), in very low temperatures (under 20°F,29°C), replace every 60,000 miles (U.S.)/100,000 km
(Canada).
Inspect valve clearance
Replace engine coolant
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 VSA)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Exhaust system
Fuel lines and connections
A
B
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4 
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Specif ications
494
Dimensions
Capacities 
Air Conditioning
Weights 
Engine 202.0 in (5,132 mm) 
77.1 in (1,958 mm) 
66.8 in (1,697 mm) 
66.7 in (1,694 mm)
118.1 in (3,000 mm) 
68.8 in (1,748 mm) 
70.0 in (1,778 mm)
Length
Width
Height 
Wheelbase 
Track
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine 
0.190 US gal (0.72
)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the 
engine
Reserve tank capacity:
Fuel tank 
Engine 
coolant
Engine oil 
Automatic 
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
2.6 US qt (2.5
)
8.0 US qt (7.6
)
3.3 US qt (3.1)
5.3 US qt (5.0)
4.2 US qt (4.0
)
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
2.56 US gal (9.7
)
1.85 US gal (7.0)
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type
24.7 26.5 oz (700 750 g)
ND-OIL8
HFC-134a (R-134a)
4.8 US qt (4.5
)
Gross vehicle weight rating 
Gross combined weight 
rating (GCWR)
See the tire information label atta-
ched to the driver’s doorjamb.
8,410 lbs (3,815 kg)
3.50 x 3.66 in (89.0 x 93.0 mm) 212 cu-in (3,471 cm
)
10.0 : 1
Water cooled 4-stroke SOHC
VTEC or i-VTEC · VCM ,
6-cylinder (V6), gasoline engine
Type 
BorexStroke 
Displacement
Compression ratio 
Spark plugs
10.5 : 1
SKJ16DR-M11 
IZFR5K11 
ILZKR7B11 
SXU22HCR11
Front
Rear
1: 
2:Approx. 
21 US gal (80
)
Change
Total
Change Including
filter
Without
filter
Total
Change
Total 
U.S. Vehicles 
Canada Vehicles
NGK:
DENSO:
NGK:
DENSO:
1 : LX, EX and Canadian DX models
2 : EX-L and Touring models 
1 : U.S. LX and Canadian DX models 
2 : EX, EX-L, Touring amd Canadian LX models
12 1 
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Service Inf ormation Summary
Gasoline: 
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
Recommended Engine Oil: 
Automatic Transmission Fluid:Power Steering Fluid: 
Brake Fluid:
Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane 
number of 87 or higher. 
API Premium grade 5W-20 
detergent oil (see page ). 
Oil change capacity (including 
filter): 
Honda Genuine ATF-Z1 
(Automatic Transmission Fluid)
(see page ). 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 ).
4.5 US qt (4.3
) 35 psi (240 kPa , 2.4 kgf/cm
)
Rear: 33 psi (230 kPa , 2.3 kgf/cm
)
Front: 
Front:
35 psi (240 kPa , 2.4 kgf/cm
)
Rear: 35 psi (240 kPa , 2.4 kgf/cm
)
Compact Spare Tire: 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
21 US gal (80
)
EX-L models: 
LX, EX, Touring models and 
Canadian DX models: 
All models except U.S. Touring 
models with PAX
system
426
434 436
435
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