Owner's Manual
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... Engine Coolant Level...138 Adding Engine Coolant...138 Replacing Engine Coolant...140 Windshield Washers...142 Transmission Fluid...143 Automatic Transmission...143 5-speed Manual Transmission...144 Brake and Clutch Fluid...145 Brake System...145 Anti-lock Brake System...146 Clutch System...147 Power Steering...147 ...maintenance tasks you may want to take care of yourself. Maintenance This section explains why it is important to keep your Honda, you may want to purchase the Service Manual. This section also includes Maintenance Schedules for normal driving and severe driving conditions...
... Engine Coolant Level...138 Adding Engine Coolant...138 Replacing Engine Coolant...140 Windshield Washers...142 Transmission Fluid...143 Automatic Transmission...143 5-speed Manual Transmission...144 Brake and Clutch Fluid...145 Brake System...145 Anti-lock Brake System...146 Clutch System...147 Power Steering...147 ...maintenance tasks you may want to take care of yourself. Maintenance This section explains why it is important to keep your Honda, you may want to purchase the Service Manual. This section also includes Maintenance Schedules for normal driving and severe driving conditions...
Owner's Manual
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... weather conditions cause you to perform any check, turn signals, brake lights, and license plate lights monthly. Check the fluid level monthly. Check the fluid level monthly. Examine the tread for corrosion monthly. Check its condition and the terminals for wear and foreign objects. Lights...items at the specified intervals. If you fill the fuel tank. See page 98. Engine coolant level - See page 99 Windshield washer fluid - Automatic transmission - See page 143. Brakes, clutch and power steering - Check the tire pressure monthly. Battery - Check its operation weekly. See page...
... weather conditions cause you to perform any check, turn signals, brake lights, and license plate lights monthly. Check the fluid level monthly. Check the fluid level monthly. Examine the tread for corrosion monthly. Check its condition and the terminals for wear and foreign objects. Lights...items at the specified intervals. If you fill the fuel tank. See page 98. Engine coolant level - See page 99 Windshield washer fluid - Automatic transmission - See page 143. Brakes, clutch and power steering - Check the tire pressure monthly. Battery - Check its operation weekly. See page...
Owner's Manual
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Fluid Locations BRAKE FLUID (Gray cap) ANTI-LOCK BRAKE RESERVOIR (Gray cap) (5-M/T only) CLUTCH FLUID (Gray cap) COOLANT RESERVOIR ENGINE OIL FILL CAP POWER STEERING FLUID (Red cap) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK (Yellow loop) WASHER FLUID (Blue cap) ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK (Orange loop) Maintenance
Fluid Locations BRAKE FLUID (Gray cap) ANTI-LOCK BRAKE RESERVOIR (Gray cap) (5-M/T only) CLUTCH FLUID (Gray cap) COOLANT RESERVOIR ENGINE OIL FILL CAP POWER STEERING FLUID (Red cap) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK (Yellow loop) WASHER FLUID (Blue cap) ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK (Orange loop) Maintenance
Owner's Manual
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...Park the car on level ground. Transmission Fluid Automatic Transmission DIPSTICK Check the fluid level with a good-quality windshield washer fluid. NOTICE Do not use engine antifreeze or a vinegar/water solution in cold weather. Windshield Washers, Transmission Fluid The windshield washer reservoir is nearly... empty. Fill the reservoir with the engine at the float. Check the reservoir's fluid level by removing the cap and looking at normal operating ...
...Park the car on level ground. Transmission Fluid Automatic Transmission DIPSTICK Check the fluid level with a good-quality windshield washer fluid. NOTICE Do not use engine antifreeze or a vinegar/water solution in cold weather. Windshield Washers, Transmission Fluid The windshield washer reservoir is nearly... empty. Fill the reservoir with the engine at the float. Check the reservoir's fluid level by removing the cap and looking at normal operating ...
Owner's Manual
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... schedule. If it is below the lower mark, add fluid into the transmission. 4. If the level is not, add genuine Honda Manual Transmission Fluid until it starts to the time and distance recommendations in the transmission. Maintenance Use Honda Premium Formula Automatic Transmission Fluid or an equivalent DEXRON® II Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) only. 6. It should be up to the...
... schedule. If it is below the lower mark, add fluid into the transmission. 4. If the level is not, add genuine Honda Manual Transmission Fluid until it starts to the time and distance recommendations in the transmission. Maintenance Use Honda Premium Formula Automatic Transmission Fluid or an equivalent DEXRON® II Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) only. 6. It should be up to the...
Owner's Manual
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... in the maintenance schedule. If the level is at or below the MIN mark, it is not available, you should have the transmission drained and refilled with Honda MTF as soon as possible. Transmission Fluid, Brake and Clutch Fluid If Honda MTF is an indication that your brake system needs attention. Motor oil can cause increased...
... in the maintenance schedule. If the level is at or below the MIN mark, it is not available, you should have the transmission drained and refilled with Honda MTF as soon as possible. Transmission Fluid, Brake and Clutch Fluid If Honda MTF is an indication that your brake system needs attention. Motor oil can cause increased...
Owner's Manual
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Use only GENUINE HONDA Power Steering Fluid-V. Check the fluid level frequently and have the system inspected as soon as possible. You should check the fluid level in the clutch system. Maintenance If it is not, add brake fluid to bring it is cold. Have this system inspected as ... the UPPER LEVEL. Use the same DOT3 or DOT4 brake fluid specified for the brake system. Brake and Clutch Fluid, Power Steering Clutch System Power Steering NOTICE Using automatic transmission fluid or another brand of the reservoir. Low fluid level can indicate a leak in the system. MAX MIN ...
Use only GENUINE HONDA Power Steering Fluid-V. Check the fluid level frequently and have the system inspected as soon as possible. You should check the fluid level in the clutch system. Maintenance If it is not, add brake fluid to bring it is cold. Have this system inspected as ... the UPPER LEVEL. Use the same DOT3 or DOT4 brake fluid specified for the brake system. Brake and Clutch Fluid, Power Steering Clutch System Power Steering NOTICE Using automatic transmission fluid or another brand of the reservoir. Low fluid level can indicate a leak in the system. MAX MIN ...
Owner's Manual
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...Accessories Installation...101 ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Position)...48 Adding Automatic Transmission Fluid...143 Brake Fluid...145 Clutch Fluid...146 Engine Coolant...138 Engine Oil...132 Manual Transmission Fluid ...144 Power Steering Fluid...147 Windshield Washer Fluid...142 Additional Safety Information...16 Door Locks...16 Driving with ...Driving...93 Belts, Seat...5 Body Repair...181 Brakes Anti-lock System (ABS)...113 Break-in, New Linings...94 Fluid...145 Light, Burned-out...168 Parking...61 System Indicator...31 Wear Indicators...112 Brakes, ABS Description...210 Operation...113 System...
...Accessories Installation...101 ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Position)...48 Adding Automatic Transmission Fluid...143 Brake Fluid...145 Clutch Fluid...146 Engine Coolant...138 Engine Oil...132 Manual Transmission Fluid ...144 Power Steering Fluid...147 Windshield Washer Fluid...142 Additional Safety Information...16 Door Locks...16 Driving with ...Driving...93 Belts, Seat...5 Body Repair...181 Brakes Anti-lock System (ABS)...113 Break-in, New Linings...94 Fluid...145 Light, Burned-out...168 Parking...61 System Indicator...31 Wear Indicators...112 Brakes, ABS Description...210 Operation...113 System...
Owner's Manual
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......140 Charging System Indicator ...31, 196 Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid...143 Battery Condition...151 Brake Fluid...145 Clutch Fluid...147 Drive Belts...157 Engine Coolant...138 Engine Oil...132 Fuses...199 Manual Transmission Fluid ...144 Power Steering Fluid...147 Checklist, Before Driving...104 Child Safety...18 Cigarette...179 Seat Belts...179 Vinyl...179 Washing...176 Waxing...177 Windows...180 CLEAN Light...86 Clock, Setting the ...62 Clutch Fluid...147 CO in the Exhaust...214 Cold Weather, Starting in...105 Compact Spare...184 Consumer Information*...219 Controls, Instruments and...
......140 Charging System Indicator ...31, 196 Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid...143 Battery Condition...151 Brake Fluid...145 Clutch Fluid...147 Drive Belts...157 Engine Coolant...138 Engine Oil...132 Fuses...199 Manual Transmission Fluid ...144 Power Steering Fluid...147 Checklist, Before Driving...104 Child Safety...18 Cigarette...179 Seat Belts...179 Vinyl...179 Washing...176 Waxing...177 Windows...180 CLEAN Light...86 Clock, Setting the ...62 Clutch Fluid...147 CO in the Exhaust...214 Cold Weather, Starting in...105 Compact Spare...184 Consumer Information*...219 Controls, Instruments and...
Owner's Manual
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... Relations Office...219 Doors Locking and Unlocking...49 Power Door Locks...49 DOT Tire Quality Grading...212 Downshifting, 5-speed Manual Transmission...106 Drive Belts...157 Driving...103 Economy...100 In Bad Weather...114 In Foreign Countries...95 Emission Controls...214 Engine Belts...What to Do...191 Defects, Reporting Safety...222 Defogger, Rear Window...56 DEXRON® II Automatic Transmission Fluid...146 Dimensions...208 Dimming the Headlights...40 Dipstick Automatic Transmission...143 Engine Oil...132 Directional Signals...41 Disabled, Towing Your Car If...204 Disc Brake Wear Indicators...
... Relations Office...219 Doors Locking and Unlocking...49 Power Door Locks...49 DOT Tire Quality Grading...212 Downshifting, 5-speed Manual Transmission...106 Drive Belts...157 Driving...103 Economy...100 In Bad Weather...114 In Foreign Countries...95 Emission Controls...214 Engine Belts...What to Do...191 Defects, Reporting Safety...222 Defogger, Rear Window...56 DEXRON® II Automatic Transmission Fluid...146 Dimensions...208 Dimming the Headlights...40 Dipstick Automatic Transmission...143 Engine Oil...132 Directional Signals...41 Disabled, Towing Your Car If...204 Disc Brake Wear Indicators...
Owner's Manual
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......135 First Gear, Shifting...107 5-speed Manual Transmission Checking Fluid Level...146 Shifting the...107 Flashers, Hazard Warning...56 Flat Tire, Changing a...185 Fluids Automatic Transmission...143 Brake...145 Clutch...147 Manual Transmission...144 Power Steering...147 Windshield Washer...142 FM Stereo...the...96 Gas Station Procedures...96 Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature ...38 Fuel...38 Gearshift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission...108 5-speed Manual Transmission...106 Glass Cleaning...180 Glove Box...62 Halogen Headlight Bulbs...165 Hazard Warning Flashers...56 Headlights Daytime ...
......135 First Gear, Shifting...107 5-speed Manual Transmission Checking Fluid Level...146 Shifting the...107 Flashers, Hazard Warning...56 Flat Tire, Changing a...185 Fluids Automatic Transmission...143 Brake...145 Clutch...147 Manual Transmission...144 Power Steering...147 Windshield Washer...142 FM Stereo...the...96 Gas Station Procedures...96 Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature ...38 Fuel...38 Gearshift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission...108 5-speed Manual Transmission...106 Glass Cleaning...180 Glove Box...62 Halogen Headlight Bulbs...165 Hazard Warning Flashers...56 Headlights Daytime ...
Owner's Manual
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......209 Tools, Tire Changing...185 Torn Seat Belts ...9 Towing A Trailer...116 Emergency Wrecker...204 Transmission Checking Fluid Level, Automatic...143 Checking Fluid Level, Manual...144 Fluid Selection...144 Identification Number...206 Shifting the Automatic...108 Shifting the Manual...107 Treadwear...212 Trip Meter...Seat Belts...33 WARNING, Explanation of...ii Warning Labels, Location of...26 Warranty Coverages*...218 Washer, Windshield Checking the Fluid Level...142 Operation...42 Washing...176 Waxing and Polishing...177 Wheels Adjusting the Steering...43 Alignment and Balance...160 Compact ...
......209 Tools, Tire Changing...185 Torn Seat Belts ...9 Towing A Trailer...116 Emergency Wrecker...204 Transmission Checking Fluid Level, Automatic...143 Checking Fluid Level, Manual...144 Fluid Selection...144 Identification Number...206 Shifting the Automatic...108 Shifting the Manual...107 Treadwear...212 Trip Meter...Seat Belts...33 WARNING, Explanation of...ii Warning Labels, Location of...26 Warranty Coverages*...218 Washer, Windshield Checking the Fluid Level...142 Operation...42 Washing...176 Waxing and Polishing...177 Wheels Adjusting the Steering...43 Alignment and Balance...160 Compact ...
Owner's Manual
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...UNLEADED Pump octane number of 91 or higher Fuel Tank Capacity: 60 l (15.9 US g a l , 13.2 Imp gal) 5-speed Manual Transmission Oil: SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 viscosity API SF or SG grade recommended Capacity: 1.9 l (2.0 US qt , 1.7 lmp qt) Recommended Engine... 5W-30 viscosity (U.S.: VTEC, Canada: SR-V) API SH grade "Energy Conserving II" oil SAE 10W-30 viscosity Automatic Transmission Fluid: Honda Premium Formula Automatic Transmission Fluid or an equivalent DEXRON® II type Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) Capacity: 2.4 l (2.5 US qt , 2.1 Imp qt) Tire Pressure (measured cold): (S) 2 205 kPa...
...UNLEADED Pump octane number of 91 or higher Fuel Tank Capacity: 60 l (15.9 US g a l , 13.2 Imp gal) 5-speed Manual Transmission Oil: SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 viscosity API SF or SG grade recommended Capacity: 1.9 l (2.0 US qt , 1.7 lmp qt) Recommended Engine... 5W-30 viscosity (U.S.: VTEC, Canada: SR-V) API SH grade "Energy Conserving II" oil SAE 10W-30 viscosity Automatic Transmission Fluid: Honda Premium Formula Automatic Transmission Fluid or an equivalent DEXRON® II type Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) Capacity: 2.4 l (2.5 US qt , 2.1 Imp qt) Tire Pressure (measured cold): (S) 2 205 kPa...