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(seat belts, SRS, and child protection)
(main controls)
(indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column)
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(fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading)
(engine and transmission operation) (minder, f luid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage) (f lat tire, jump starting, overheating, and f uses)
(vehicle specif ications, tires, and emissions controls) (warranty and contact inf ormation)
(how to order)
climate control, audio, steering wheel, security, cruise control, HomeLink, and other convenience items
Contents
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Driver and Passenger Saf ety .5
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Index .I
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Your Vehicle at a Glance .3
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Instruments and Controls .53
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Features .123
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Bef ore Driving .283
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Driving .303
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Maintenance .339
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T aking Care of the Unexpected .391
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T echnical Inf ormation .417
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Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only) .435
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A uthorized Manuals (U.S. only) .439
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Owner's Identification Form
Service Inf ormation Summary (f luid capacities and tire pressures)
 
Index
Book Ta ble of Contents
Chapter Ta ble of Contents
Navigation KeyYour Vehicle at a Glance
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U.S. Vehicles:
However, service at a dealer is not
mandatory to keep your warranties
in effect. Maintenance may be done
by any qualif ied service f acility or
person who is skilled in this type of
automotive service. Make sure to
have the service f acility or person
reset the display as previously
described. Keep all receipts as proof
of completion, and have the person
who does the work f ill out your
Honda Service History or Canadian
Maintenance Log. Check your
warranty booklet f or more
inf ormation.
We recommend using Honda parts
and fluids whenever you have
maintenance done. These are
manuf actured to the same high
quality standards as the original
components, so you can be conf ident
of their perf ormance and durability. According to state and federal
regulations, f ailure to perf orm
maintenance on the items marked
with will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all
maintenance services should be
perf ormed in accordance with the
intervals indicated by the
inf ormation display.
Youshouldcheckthefollowing
items at the specif ied intervals. If
you are unsure of how to perf orm
any check, turn to the appropriate
page listed.
Engine oil level Check every
time you fill the fuel tank. See
page .
Engine coolant level Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
you f ill the f uel tank. See page . Automatic transmission Check
the f luid level monthly. See page
.
Brakes Check the f luid level
monthly. See page .
Tires Check the tire pressure
monthly. Examine the tread f or
wear and foreign objects. See page .
Lights Check the operation of
all the lights monthly. See page .
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks
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Specif ications(4-cylinder models)
420
Dimensions Seating Capacities
Weights
Air Conditioning
Engine Capacities
107.9 in (2,740 mm)
62.2 in (1,580 mm)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track 190.9 in (4,850 mm)
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)
1.96 US gal (7.4
)
1.90 US gal (7.2)
1.64 US gal (6.2
)
1.59 US gal (6.0)
5
2
3
Total
Front
Rear
18.5 US gal (70.0
)
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached to the driver’s doorjamb.
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type HFC-134a (R-134a)
14.1 15.9 oz (400 450 g) ND-OIL8
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs (U.S.)
Spark plugs (Canada) Water cooled 4-stroke
DOHC i-VTEC 4-cylinder gasoline engine
3.43 x 3.9 in (87.0 x 99.0 mm) 144 cu-in (2,354 cm
)
10.5 : 1
ILZKR7B11S
SXU22HCR11S
DILZKR7B11GS
ILZKR7B11S
SXU22HCR11S
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity: 0.180 US gal (0.68
)
72.7 in (1,848 mm)
56.3 in (1,432 mm)
Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Manual
transmission
fluid
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir4.8 US qt (4.5
)
2.6 US qt (2.5)
6.50 US qt (6.15
)
2.6 US qt (2.5)
Approx.
Change Manual
Automatic
Total Manual
Automatic
1:
2:
NGK:
DENSO:
Front/Rear
ULEV
PZEV
NGK:
NGK:
DENSO: Change
Including filter
Without filter
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
U.S.
Canada
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Specif ications (V6 models)
422
Dimensions Seating Capacities
Weights
Air Conditioning Capacities
Engine Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track 190.9 in (4,850 mm)
62.2 in (1,580 mm)Total
Front
Rear
5
2
3
1.74 US gal (6.6
)
2.27 US gal (8.6)
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
5.3 US qt (5.0
)
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb.
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type 18.5 US gal (70.0
)
Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Manual
transmission
fluid
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir 4.8 US qt (4.5
)
7.9 US qt (7.5
)
3.5 US qt (3.3)
2.2 US qt (2.1
)
2.6 US qt (2.5)
Water cooled 4-stroke
SOHC i-VTEC (SOHC VTEC )
6-cylinder (V6) gasoline engine 3.50 x 3.66 in (89.0 x 93.0 mm) 212 cu-in (3,471 cm
)
10.5 : 1
10.0 : 1
ILZKR7B11
SXU22HCR11
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity: 0.180 US gal (0.68
)
ILZKR7B11
SXU22HCR11
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression
ratio
Spark plugs (U.S.)
Spark plugs (Canada) 4.2 US qt (4.0
)
HFC-134a (R-134a)
ND-OIL8
107.9 in (2,740 mm)
14.1 15.9 oz (400 450 g) 2.6 US qt (2.5
)
72.7 in (1,848 mm)
56.3 in (1,432 mm)
Approx.
1:
2: Change
Total
Front/Rear
ChangeIncluding filter
Without filter
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
U.S.
Canada
Automatic
Manual
Manual transmission
: NGK:
DENSO:
NGK:
DENSO:
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2
   
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