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 information display, 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.302
....................Maintenance Minder .303
..............................Fluid Locations.310
........................Adding Engine Oil.312
Changing the Engine Oil and
...........................................Filter.314
..............................Engine Coolant.316
....................Windshield Washers.318
.......................Transmission Fluid.319
..........Automatic Transmission .319
..............Manual Transmission .321
................Brake and Clutch Fluid .322
................................Brake Fluid.322
...............................Clutch Fluid.323
....................Power Steering Fluid .323
....................................Timing Belt.324
.............................................Lights.325
................Cleaning the Seat Belts .334
.....................................Floor Mats.334
..................Dust and Pollen Filter .335
.................................Wiper Blades.336
...............................................Tires.339
...................Checking the Battery .347
.............................Vehicle Storage.348
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Maintenance Main ItemsReplace engine oil Replace engine oil and oil filterInspect front and rear brakesCheck parking brake adjustmentInspect these items:Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and bootsSuspension componentsDriveshaft bootsBrake hoses and lines (including ABS/VSA)All fluid levels and condition of fluidsExhaust systemFuel lines and connections
Maintenance Sub ItemsRotate tiresReplace air cleaner element
Replace dust and pollen filter
Inspect drive belt Replace transmission fluidReplace spark plugsReplace timing belt and inspect water pump(V6 engine only)
Inspect valve clearance Replace engine coolant
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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.
If the message ‘‘SERVICE’’ does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset, change the engine oil every year.
Independent of the maintenance messages in the information display,replace the brake fluid every 3 years.
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty in the centercolumn on page .
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If you drive in dusty conditions, replace every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and fromdiesel-powered vehicles, replace every 15,000 miles(24,000 km).
If you drive regularly in very high temperatures (over 110°F, 43°C), or in very low temperatures (under 20°F,29°C), replace every 60,000 miles (U.S.)/100,000 km(Canada).
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Remove the oil f ilter and let the
remaining oil drain. A special
wrench (available from your
dealer) is required.
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.
Run the engine until it reaches
normal operating temperature,
then shut it off.
Make sure the oil f ilter gasket is
not stuck to the contacting surface
of the engine. If it is, remove it
bef ore installing a new oil f ilter.
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
technician.
3.2.
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Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
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OIL DRAIN BOLT
WASHER
OIL DRAIN BOLT
WASHER
V6 models4-cylinder models
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Install a new oil f ilter according to
the instructions that come with it.
Refill the engine with the recom-
mended oil.
Engine oil change capacity
(including f ilter):
Let the engine run f or several
minutes, then check the drain bolt
and oil f ilter f or leaks.
Turn of f the engine, let it sit f or
several minutes, then check the oil
level on the dipstick. If necessary,
add more oil.
Make sure to clean of f any dirt
and dust on the contacting surf ace
of a new oil f ilter.
Put a new washer on the drain bolt,
then reinstall the drain bolt.
Tighten the drain bolt to:
Reinstall the engine oil f ill cap.
Start the engine. The oil pressure
indicator should go out within 5
seconds. If it does not, turn of f the
engine, and check your work.
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V6 models
4-cylinder models
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
Maint enance
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V6 models
OIL FILTEROIL FILTER
4-cylinder models
4.2 US qt (4.0)
29 lbf·ft (39 N·m , 4.0 kgf·m)
4.5 US qt (4.3)
Improper disposal of engine oil can be
harmf ul to the environment. If you
change your own oil, please dispose of
the used oil properly. Put it in a sealed
container and take it to a recycling
center. Do not discard it in a trash bin
or dump it on the ground.
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DimensionsSeating Capacities
Capacities
Weights
Air Conditioning
Engine
110.2 in (2,800 mm) 62.6 in (1,590 mm)
LengthWidthHeightWheelbaseTrack
194.1 in (4,930 mm)72.7 in (1,847 mm)58.1 in (1,475 mm)
4.8 US qt (4.5)2.6 US qt (2.5)
6.9 US qt (6.5)2.6 US qt (2.5)2.1 US qt (2.0)2.0 US qt (1.9)5.4 US qt (5.1)4.0 US qt (3.8)4.2 US qt (4.0)
1.88 US gal (7.1)1.90 US gal (7.2)
1.56 US gal (5.9)1.59 US gal (6.0)
523
62.2 in (1,580 mm)
TotalFrontRear
Fuel tank
Engine coolant
Engine oil
Manual trans- mission fluidAutomatictransmissionfluidWindshieldwasherreservoirIncluding the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in theengineReserve tank capacity: 0.180 US gal (0.68)Excluding the oil remaining in the engine
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attachedto the driver’s doorjamb.
Refrigerant typeCharge quantityLubricant type
HFC-134a (R-134a)14.1 15.9 oz (400 450 g)ND-OIL8
Water cooled 4-strokeDOHC i-VTEC 4-cylindergasoline engine3.43 x 3.9 in (87.0 x 99.0 mm)144 cu-in (2,354 cm)10.5 : 1ILZKR7B11SSXU22HCR11S
Type
BorexStroke DisplacementCompression ratioSpark plugs (U.S.)
Spark plugs (Canada)SXU22HCR11S ILZKR7B11SDILZKR7A11GS
18.5 US gal (70.0)Approx.
ChangeManual AutomaticTotalManualAutomatic
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DimensionsSeating Capacities
Capacities
Weights
Air Conditioning
Engine
110.2 in (2,800 mm)
Length WidthHeightWheelbaseTrack
194.3 in (4,936 mm)72.7 in (1,847 mm)58.1 in (1,475 mm)
62.2 in (1,580 mm)
Total FrontRear
523
Fuel tank
Engine coolantEngine oil
Automatic transmissionfluidWindshieldwasherreservoir
1.74 US gal (6.6)2.27 US gal (8.6)
4.5 US qt (4.3)
5.3 US qt (5.0)3.5 US qt (3.3)7.9 US qt (7.5)
2.6 US qt (2.5)4.8 US qt (4.5)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in theengineReserve tank capacity:Excluding the oil remaining in the engine0.180 US gal (0.68)
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attachedto the driver’s doorjamb.
Refrigerant typeCharge quantityLubricant type
HFC-134a (R-134a)14.1 15.9 oz (400 450 g)ND-OIL8
3.50 x 3.66 in (89.0 x 93.0 mm)212 cu-in (3,471 cm)10.5 : 1ILZKR7B11SXU22HCR11
18.5 US gal (70.0)
Water cooled 4-strokeSOHC i-VTEC 6-cylinder (V6)gasoline engine
4.2 US qt (4.0)
Type
BorexStroke DisplacementCompression ratioSpark plugs (U.S.)
Spark plugs (Canada)ILZKR7B11SXU22HCR11
Approx.
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U.S. Canada
Change Total
Front/Rear
NGK:DENSO:NGK:DENSO:
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CONT INUED
Downshif ting, Manual
.............................Transmission.278
...........Driver and Passenger Safety .5
...........................................Driving.275
....................................Economy.264
..........Dual Temperature Control .130
..................Dust and Pollen Filter .335
..............................Economy, Fuel.264
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
........................................System.289
..................................Emergencies.351
.............Battery, Jump Starting .360
...........Brake System Indicator .367
................Changing a Flat Tire .353
.....Charging System Indicator .365
.........Hazard Warning Flashers .73
............................Jump Starting.360
..................Checking the Fuses .368
.....Low Oil Pressure Indicator .365
...Malf unction Indicator Lamp .366
..................Overheated Engine .363
.......................................Towing.375
.........................Emergency Brake.109
......................Emergency Flashers.73
......................Emergency Towing.375
.......................Emissions Controls.390
........................Emissions Testing.393
Engine
............Adding Engine Coolant .316
....Coolant Temperature Gauge .66
.........................If It Won’t Start.358
...Malf unction Indicator Lamp .366
.......................Oil Lif e Indicator.303
..............Oil Pressure Indicator .365
..............Oil, What Kind to Use .312
...............................Overheating.363
....................Specif ications.380,382
....................Speed Limiter .279,283
.......................................Starting.277
................................................V6.382
...................................4-cylinder.380
..........Engine Speed Limiter .279,283
......................Ethanol in Gasoline.257
.Evaporative Emissions Controls .390
...............................Exhaust Fumes.51
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
........................................Belts by.16
..........................Fan, Interior.121,128
.........................................Features.119
....................Filling the Fuel Tank .257
Filters
........................Dust and Pollen.335
...............................................Oil.314
.............Flashers, Hazard Warning .73
...................Flat Tire, Changing a .353
Fluids
..........Automatic Transmission .320
..........................................Brake.322
.........................................Clutch.323
..............Manual Transmission .321
..........................Power Steering.323
..................Windshield Washer .318
........................................Fog Lights.72
...........................Folding Rear Seat.97
..........................Four-way Flashers.73
..............................Front Airbags.9,23
Index
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........................Low Coolant Level.263
.........................Low Fuel Indicator.61
...Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a .278
...Low Oil Pressure Indicator .56,365
................................Lower Anchors.42
Lubricant Specif ications
..................................Chart.380,382
...........Luggage, Storing (Cargo) .269
..................................Maintenance.301
........................................Minder.303
Main Items and Sub
..............................Items.306,309
Owner’s Maintenance
...................................Checks.308
.........................Minder Indicator.62
..........................................Saf ety.302
.......Malf unction Indicator Lamp .366
...................Manual Transmission .278
........Manual Transmission Fluid .321
.........................Meters, Gauges.55,63
....................Methanol in Gasoline.257
........................Mirrors, Adjusting.101
.........Modif ications Your Vehicle .268
.......................................Moonroof.107
...................Neutral Gear Position .281
..................New Vehicle Break-in .256
.....................Normal Shif t Speeds.279
...................NOTICE, Explanation of .i
...............Numbers, Identif ication .378
...Octane Requirement, Gasoline .256
.........................................Odometer.64
Oil
........................Change, How to.314
......................Change, When to.303
......................Checking Engine.262
..............Pressure Indicator .56,365
Selecting Proper Viscosity
......................................Chart.313
...........ON (Ignition Key Position) .78
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
....................................Recovery.390
............................Outside Mirrors.102
....Outside Temperature Indicator .65
....................Overheating, Engine.363
....Owner’s Maintenance Checks .308
.........................Oxygenated Fuels.257
..............Panel Brightness Control .72
........................Park Gear Position.281
...........................................Parking.285
...............................Parking Brake.109
Parking Brake and Brake
.................System Indicator .57,367
.................................Parking Lights.69
..Parking Over Things that Burn .392
....Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator .30
.............................PGM-FI System.391
...................................Pollen Filter.335
..........................Power Door Locks.79
................Power Seat Adjustments .92
...............Power Socket Locations .111
............................Power Windows.103
.........Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts .16
.........Protecting Adults and Teens .11
...Additional Safety Precautions .17
.....Advice f or Pregnant Women .16
Index
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