2012 HONDA CROSSTOUR power steering fluid

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 for 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.U
.S .Vehicles: ......................
Maintenance Saf ety .324
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Maintenance Minder . 325
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Fluid Locations .332
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Adding Engine Oil .333
Changing the Engine Oil and ...........................................
Filter .335
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Engine Coolant .337
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Windshield Washers .339
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Transmission Fluid .340
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Automatic Transmission . 340
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Brake Fluid .342
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Power Steering Fluid . 343
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Timing Belt .343
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Lights .344
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Cleaning the Seat Belts . 353
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Floor Mats .353
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 354
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Audio Antenna .355
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Wiper Blades .355
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Tires .359
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Checking the Battery . 367
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Vehicle Storage .368
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Interior Care .369
419
Maintenance
Maintenance, replacement, or
repair of emissions control
devices and systems may be done
by any automotive repair
establishment or individual using
parts that are ‘‘certif ied’’ to EPA
standards.
Maint enance
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Maintenance Minder
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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/VSA)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Exhaust system
Fuel lines and connections Maintenance Sub Items
Rotate tires
Replace air cleaner element
Replace dust and pollen filter
Inspect drive belt
Replace transmission and transfer fluid (4WD only)
Replace spark plugs
Replace timing belt and inspect water pump
Inspect valve clearance
Replace engine coolant
Replace rear differential fluid (4WD only)
:
A
B
Symbol
1
2
3
4
Symbol
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Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km).
If the message ‘‘SERVICE’’ 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 in the center
column on page .
Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy. Independent of the Maintenance Minder information, replace the brake
fluid every 3 years.
NOTE: 1:
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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 from
diesel-powered vehicles, replace every 15,000 miles
(24,000 km).
If you drive regularly in very high temperatures (over
110°F, 43°C), in very low temperatures (under 20°F,29°C) or tow a trailer, replace every 60,000 miles
(U.S.)/100,000 km (Canada).
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Fluid Locations
332
BRAKE FLUID
(Black cap)
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
FLUID DIPSTICK
(Yellow loop)
RADIATOR CAP
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
(Orange loop)
POWER STEERING FLUID
(Red cap)
WASHER FLUID
(Blue cap)
ENGINE COOLANT
RESERVOIR ENGINE OIL FILL CAP

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Always use Honda Power Steering
Fluid. You may use another power
steering f luid as an emergency
replacement, but have the power
steering system f lushed and ref illed
with Honda PSF as soon as possible.
A low power steering f luid level can
indicate a leak in the system. Check
the f luid level f requently, and have
the system inspected as soon as
possible.
Pour the f luid slowly and caref ully
so you do not spill any. Clean up
any spills immediately; it could
damage components in the engine
compartment. Check the level on the side of the
reservoir when the engine is cold.
The f luid should be between the
UPPER LEVEL and LOWER LEVEL.
If not, add power steering f luid to the
UPPER LEVEL. The timing belt should be replaced
according to the Maintenance
Minder (see page ).
Replace the timing belt every 60,000
miles (100,000 km) if you regularly
drive your vehicle in any of the
f ollowing conditions:
In very high temperatures
(over 110°F, 43°C).
In very low temperatures
(under 20°F, 29°C).
Frequently towing a trailer. 331
Timing Belt
Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid, Timing Belt
343
UPPER LEVEL
LOWER LEVELTM
Turning the steering wheel to f ull lef t
or right lock and holding it there can
damage the power steering pump.

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CONT INUED
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Accessories .292
ACCESSORY ...............
(Ignition Key Position) . 79
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Accessory Power Sockets . 114
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Active Head Restraints . 96
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Additives, Engine Oil . 334
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Advanced Airbags .25
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Airbag (SRS) .9, 21
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Airbag System Components . 21
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Air Conditioning System . 126
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Usage .127
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Air Pressure, Tires .359
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Antif reeze .337
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .58, 309
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Operation .309
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 239
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Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 79
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Audio Antenna .355
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Audio System .134
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 81
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 19
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Automatic Speed Control . 246..............
Automatic Transmission . 302
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Capacity, Fluid .402
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Shif ting .302
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .302
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Shif t Lever Positions . 302
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Shif t Lock Release . 305
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Auxiliary Input Jack .236
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .56, 386
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Jump Starting .382
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Maintenance .367
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Specif ications .403
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Bef ore Driving . 281
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Belts,Seat .8,18
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Beverage Holders .114
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HandsFreeLink. 253
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Booster Seats .48
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 309
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Break-in, New Linings . 282
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Bulb Replacement .349 ...........................................
Fluid .342
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Parking .112
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System Indicator . 57,388
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Wear Indicators .308
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Braking System .308
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 282
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 73
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .349
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Brake Lights .349
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Fog Lights .351
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Front Parking Lights . 347
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Headlights .344
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Rear Lights .349
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Specif ications .403
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Turn Signal Lights . 347,349
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Bulbs, Halogen .344, 351
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Capacities Chart .402
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 51
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Cargo Area Light .122
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Carrying Cargo .294Bluetooth
Index
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CONT INUED
Easy Fold-down 60/40 Split Rear.......................................
Seatback .97
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Economy, Fuel .289
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ........................................
System .311
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Emergencies .371
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Battery, Jump Starting . 382
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Brake System Indicator . 388
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Changing a Flat Tire . 373
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Charging System Indicator . 386
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Checking the Fuses . 390
Fuel Fill Door, Opening ................................
Manually .389
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 74
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Jump Starting .382
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 386
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 387..................
Overheated Engine . 384
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Towing .398
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Emergency Brake .112
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Emergency Flashers .74
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Emergency Towing .397
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Emissions Controls .410
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Emissions Testing .413
Engine ............
Adding Engine Coolant . 337
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 66
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If It Won’t Start .380
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 387
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Oil Lif e Indicator .325
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 386
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 333
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Overheating .384
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Specif ications .402
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Speed Limiter .305
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Starting .301
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Engine Speed Limiter . 305
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Ethanol in Gasoline .283
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 410
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Exhaust Fumes .51
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .16
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Driving .299
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Economy .289
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .101
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Dual Temperature Control . 131
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 354 ...................................
Fan, Interior .129
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Features .125
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 283
Filters ........................
Dust and Pollen .354
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Oil .335
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 74
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 373
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Floor Mats .353
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Floor Storage Compartment . 119
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 341
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Brake .342
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Power Steering .343
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Windshield Washer . 339
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Fog Lights .73
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Folding Rear Seats .97
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Four-way Flashers .74
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Front Airbags .9 ,23
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Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
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System .311
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VSA Of f Indicator . 58,311
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VSA Of f Switch .312
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VSA System Indicator . 58,311
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Vehicle Storage .368
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Ventilation .132
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VIN .400
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Viscosity, Oil .334
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Voice Control System . 127,177
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WARNING, Explanation of . iii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 52
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Warranty Coverages .417
Washers, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 339
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Indicator .62
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Operation .68
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 76
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Alignment and Balance . 362
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Compact Spare .372
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Wrench, Nut .375 Windows
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Auto Reverse .107
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Operating the Power . 106
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Rear, Def ogger .75
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning .68
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Def roster .130
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Washers .68
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .355
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Operation .68
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Worn Tires .361
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 397
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XM
Radio .143, 190
U.S. only
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4WD models only4WD models only 2WD models only
4WD models only
Service Inf ormation Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:
Automatic Transmission Fluid: Rear Differential Fluid:
Transfer Assembly Fluid:
Power Steering Fluid:
Brake Fluid:Tire Pressure (measured cold):
SpareTirePressure:
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 87 or higher.
Oil change capacity (including
filter): Honda Dual Pump Fluid II. Do
not use ATF.
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
API Premium grade 0W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
SAE 90 viscosity hypoid gear oil,
API service classified GL4 or GL5
only.
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 ).1.3 US qt (1.2
)
18.5 US gal (70.0
)
Honda ATF DW-1 (automatic
transmission fluid) (see page ). 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
Front/Rear:
33 psi (230 kPa , 2.3 kgf/cm
)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
Front/Rear:
Capacity:
333
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