Owner's Manual
Page 102
...Shift Points Drive in the lower gear. When shifting up can get extra braking from the engine when slowing down all forward gears for a moment. When you are recommended: (U.S.: DX, EX, Canada: DX, Si) The manual transmission is synchronized in reverse, or shift into the tachometer's red... zone in the highest gear that lets the engine run and accelerate smoothly. Rapid slowing or speeding-up or down, make sure engine speed will give you the...
...Shift Points Drive in the lower gear. When shifting up can get extra braking from the engine when slowing down all forward gears for a moment. When you are recommended: (U.S.: DX, EX, Canada: DX, Si) The manual transmission is synchronized in reverse, or shift into the tachometer's red... zone in the highest gear that lets the engine run and accelerate smoothly. Rapid slowing or speeding-up or down, make sure engine speed will give you the...
Owner's Manual
Page 103
The engine will enter into the tachometer's red zone. If this table are the maximums for best fuel economy. (HX) Driving If you exceed these speeds, the engine speed will run normally when you may feel the engine cut in and out. This is caused by a limiter in the engine's computer controls. 5-speed Manual Transmission Maximum Speeds The speeds in this occurs, you reduce the RPM below the red zone. (DX) (U.S.: EX, Canada: Si) The HX model has an Upshift Indicator (see page 36). Use this indicator to help determine the shift points for the given gears.
The engine will enter into the tachometer's red zone. If this table are the maximums for best fuel economy. (HX) Driving If you exceed these speeds, the engine speed will run normally when you may feel the engine cut in and out. This is caused by a limiter in the engine's computer controls. 5-speed Manual Transmission Maximum Speeds The speeds in this occurs, you reduce the RPM below the red zone. (DX) (U.S.: EX, Canada: Si) The HX model has an Upshift Indicator (see page 36). Use this indicator to help determine the shift points for the given gears.
Owner's Manual
Page 107
... will run normally when you reduce the RPM below the red zone. (DX) (U.S.: EX, Canada: Si) Driving The engine will enter into the tachometer's red zone. Maximum Speeds The speeds in and out. If this table are the maximums for the given position. This ... when going down steep hills. Use second gear when starting out on the side of the shift lever. This position locks the transmission in the engine's computer controls. It will not be exceeded in deep snow. To shift to Second, press the release button on a slippery surface or in the lower...
... will run normally when you reduce the RPM below the red zone. (DX) (U.S.: EX, Canada: Si) Driving The engine will enter into the tachometer's red zone. Maximum Speeds The speeds in and out. If this table are the maximums for the given position. This ... when going down steep hills. Use second gear when starting out on the side of the shift lever. This position locks the transmission in the engine's computer controls. It will not be exceeded in deep snow. To shift to Second, press the release button on a slippery surface or in the lower...
Owner's Manual
Page 133
... bin or dump it sit for leaks. 9. Replace the engine oil fill cap. Maintenance Put a new washer on the dipstick. Turn off the engine and reinspect your own oil, please dispose of the used oil properly. NOTICE If you change capacity (including filter): (DX) 3.3 (3.5 US q t , 2.9 lmp qt) (U.S.: HX, EX..., Canada: Si) 3.6 (3.8 US q t , 3.2 lmp qt) 7. Start the engine. Let the engine run for several minutes and check the drain bolt and oil filter for several...
... bin or dump it sit for leaks. 9. Replace the engine oil fill cap. Maintenance Put a new washer on the dipstick. Turn off the engine and reinspect your own oil, please dispose of the used oil properly. NOTICE If you change capacity (including filter): (DX) 3.3 (3.5 US q t , 2.9 lmp qt) (U.S.: HX, EX..., Canada: Si) 3.6 (3.8 US q t , 3.2 lmp qt) 7. Start the engine. Let the engine run for several minutes and check the drain bolt and oil filter for several...
Owner's Manual
Page 143
...the side of power steering fluid will damage the system. A low power steering fluid level can damage the power steering pump. Use only GENUINE HONDA Power Steering Fluid-V. Maintenance NOTICE Turning the steering wheel to the UPPER LEVEL. The fluid should check the fluid level in the power steering ... with automatic transmission, HX and EX models in the U.S., and DX and Si models in Canada UPPER LEVEL You should be between the UPPER LEVEL and LOWER LEVEL. Check the level when the engine is below the LOWER LEVEL, add power steering fluid to full left or right lock and ...
...the side of power steering fluid will damage the system. A low power steering fluid level can damage the power steering pump. Use only GENUINE HONDA Power Steering Fluid-V. Maintenance NOTICE Turning the steering wheel to the UPPER LEVEL. The fluid should check the fluid level in the power steering ... with automatic transmission, HX and EX models in the U.S., and DX and Si models in Canada UPPER LEVEL You should be between the UPPER LEVEL and LOWER LEVEL. Check the level when the engine is below the LOWER LEVEL, add power steering fluid to full left or right lock and ...
Owner's Manual
Page 144
... inside the air cleaner housing in the engine compartment. Reinstall the air cleaner housing cover, snap the four clips back into place. Unsnap the four clips and remove the air cleaner housing cover. 2. Remove the old air cleaner element. CLIPS AIR CLEANER ELEMENT On DX model The air cleaner element is inside...
... inside the air cleaner housing in the engine compartment. Reinstall the air cleaner housing cover, snap the four clips back into place. Unsnap the four clips and remove the air cleaner housing cover. 2. Remove the old air cleaner element. CLIPS AIR CLEANER ELEMENT On DX model The air cleaner element is inside...
Owner's Manual
Page 147
Overtightening can overheat and damage the engine. Install the spark plug cap. 7. Torque the spark plug. (If you do not have a torque wrench, tighten the spark plug 2/3 turn after it contacts the cylinder head.) Tightening torque: 18 N.m ( 1.8 kgf.m, 13 Ibf.ft) (U.S.: DX,EX, Canada: DX,Si) NGK: ZFR5F-L11 Nippondenso: KJ16CR-L11 Spark Plug...
Overtightening can overheat and damage the engine. Install the spark plug cap. 7. Torque the spark plug. (If you do not have a torque wrench, tighten the spark plug 2/3 turn after it contacts the cylinder head.) Tightening torque: 18 N.m ( 1.8 kgf.m, 13 Ibf.ft) (U.S.: DX,EX, Canada: DX,Si) NGK: ZFR5F-L11 Nippondenso: KJ16CR-L11 Spark Plug...
Owner's Manual
Page 202
Reserve tank capacity: 0.4 (0.11 US g a l , 0.09 Imp gal) * 2 : DX * 3 : U.S.: HX, EX, Canada: Si * 4 : Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. HX, EX, Canada: Si DX, HX, Canada: DX EX, Canada: Si *1 Technical Information : Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the engine. * 5 : Canadian Cars *6 : U.S.: HX (CVT) Specifications page 148 * 1 : DX * 2 : U.S. * 3 : U.S. * 4 : U.S.
Reserve tank capacity: 0.4 (0.11 US g a l , 0.09 Imp gal) * 2 : DX * 3 : U.S.: HX, EX, Canada: Si * 4 : Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. HX, EX, Canada: Si DX, HX, Canada: DX EX, Canada: Si *1 Technical Information : Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the engine. * 5 : Canadian Cars *6 : U.S.: HX (CVT) Specifications page 148 * 1 : DX * 2 : U.S. * 3 : U.S. * 4 : U.S.
Owner's Manual
Page 210
...guidelines to take place. Keep the engine tuned-up. A replacement unit must operate at a high temperature for the chemical reactions to protect your car's three way catalytic converter. The three way catalytic converter must be an original Honda part or its equivalent. Always use ...as catalysts, promoting chemical reactions to air pollution, and can impair your engine's performance. Park your car away from high grass, dry leaves, or other flammables. (U.S.: EX, Canada: Si) (U.S.: DX, HX, Canada: DX) THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER A defective three way ...
...guidelines to take place. Keep the engine tuned-up. A replacement unit must operate at a high temperature for the chemical reactions to protect your car's three way catalytic converter. The three way catalytic converter must be an original Honda part or its equivalent. Always use ...as catalysts, promoting chemical reactions to air pollution, and can impair your engine's performance. Park your car away from high grass, dry leaves, or other flammables. (U.S.: EX, Canada: Si) (U.S.: DX, HX, Canada: DX) THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER A defective three way ...
Owner's Manual
Page 224
... number of 86 or higher Fuel Tank Capacity: 45 l (11.9 US g a l , 9.9 Imp gal) Recommended Engine Oil: APISH grade "Energy Conserving II" oil SAE 5W-30 viscosity Tire Pressure (measured cold): (DX) Front/Rear: 220 kPa (2.2 k g f / c m 2 , 32 psi) (U.S.:HX, EX, Canada: Si...f / c m 2 , 29 psi) Spare Tire Pressure: 415 kPa (4.15 k g f / c m 2 , 60 psi) Automatic Transmission Fluid: Honda Premium Formula Automatic Transmission Fluid or an equivalent DEXRON® II type Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) HX model (CVT) only: Use Honda Premium Formula Automatic Transmission Fluid (Genuine ATF) only
... number of 86 or higher Fuel Tank Capacity: 45 l (11.9 US g a l , 9.9 Imp gal) Recommended Engine Oil: APISH grade "Energy Conserving II" oil SAE 5W-30 viscosity Tire Pressure (measured cold): (DX) Front/Rear: 220 kPa (2.2 k g f / c m 2 , 32 psi) (U.S.:HX, EX, Canada: Si...f / c m 2 , 29 psi) Spare Tire Pressure: 415 kPa (4.15 k g f / c m 2 , 60 psi) Automatic Transmission Fluid: Honda Premium Formula Automatic Transmission Fluid or an equivalent DEXRON® II type Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) HX model (CVT) only: Use Honda Premium Formula Automatic Transmission Fluid (Genuine ATF) only