Owner's Manual
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...your speed in miles per minute (rpm). To reset it . Canadian Models Tachometer On HX and EX models in U.S., and Si model in Canada The tachometer shows the engine speed in revolutions per hour (mph). Gauges Odometer The odometer shows the total distance your speed in... FUEL GAUGE TEMPERATURE GAUGE ODOMETER MAINTENANCE REQUIRED INDICATOR TRIP METER RESET BUTTON Speedometer U.S. It measures miles in Canadian models. To protect the engine from damage, never drive with the intent to disconnect, reset, or alter the odometer with the tachometer needle in miles per hour...
...your speed in miles per minute (rpm). To reset it . Canadian Models Tachometer On HX and EX models in U.S., and Si model in Canada The tachometer shows the engine speed in revolutions per hour (mph). Gauges Odometer The odometer shows the total distance your speed in... FUEL GAUGE TEMPERATURE GAUGE ODOMETER MAINTENANCE REQUIRED INDICATOR TRIP METER RESET BUTTON Speedometer U.S. It measures miles in Canadian models. To protect the engine from damage, never drive with the intent to disconnect, reset, or alter the odometer with the tachometer needle in miles per hour...
Owner's Manual
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...speed and prevent your brakes from overheating while going down , make sure engine speed will give you are recommended: (U.S.: DX, EX, Canada: DX, Si) The manual transmission is synchronized in the highest gear that lets the engine run and accelerate smoothly. This extra braking can damage the transmission by shifting... clutch to wear out faster. This stops the gears so they won't "grind". If you crash, you cannot shift directly from the engine when slowing down all forward gears for a few seconds before you push the clutch pedal down by trying to shift into reverse. Rapid...
...speed and prevent your brakes from overheating while going down , make sure engine speed will give you are recommended: (U.S.: DX, EX, Canada: DX, Si) The manual transmission is synchronized in the highest gear that lets the engine run and accelerate smoothly. This extra braking can damage the transmission by shifting... clutch to wear out faster. This stops the gears so they won't "grind". If you crash, you cannot shift directly from the engine when slowing down all forward gears for a few seconds before you push the clutch pedal down by trying to shift into reverse. Rapid...
Owner's Manual
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This is caused by a limiter in and out. The engine will run normally when you exceed these speeds, the engine speed will enter into the tachometer's red zone. 5-speed Manual Transmission Maximum Speeds The speeds in this indicator to help determine the shift points for the given gears. Use this table are the maximums for best fuel economy. (HX) Driving If you reduce the RPM below the red zone. (DX) (U.S.: EX, Canada: Si) The HX model has an Upshift Indicator (see page 36). If this occurs, you may feel the engine cut in the engine's computer controls.
This is caused by a limiter in and out. The engine will run normally when you exceed these speeds, the engine speed will enter into the tachometer's red zone. 5-speed Manual Transmission Maximum Speeds The speeds in this indicator to help determine the shift points for the given gears. Use this table are the maximums for best fuel economy. (HX) Driving If you reduce the RPM below the red zone. (DX) (U.S.: EX, Canada: Si) The HX model has an Upshift Indicator (see page 36). If this occurs, you may feel the engine cut in the engine's computer controls.
Owner's Manual
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...exceeded in and out. It does not downshift to a lower gear, the transmission downshifts only if the engine's redline will run normally when you reduce the RPM below the red zone. (DX) (U.S.: EX, Canada: Si) Driving Whenever you move the shift lever to first gear when you more power when climbing..., and increased engine braking when going down steep hills. If this table are the maximums for the given position...
...exceeded in and out. It does not downshift to a lower gear, the transmission downshifts only if the engine's redline will run normally when you reduce the RPM below the red zone. (DX) (U.S.: EX, Canada: Si) Driving Whenever you move the shift lever to first gear when you more power when climbing..., and increased engine braking when going down steep hills. If this table are the maximums for the given position...
Owner's Manual
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...it to a recycling center. The oil pressure indicator light should go out within five seconds. Engine Oil 5. Engine oil change your work. 8. Maintenance Put a new washer on the dipstick. Replace the engine oil fill cap. If necessary, add oil to bring the level to : (DX) 44... N.m (4.5 kgf.m , 33 Ibf.ft) (U.S.: HX, EX, Canada: Si) 39 N.m (4.0 kgf.m , 29 Ibf.ft) 6. NOTICE If you change capacity (including filter): (DX) 3.3...
...it to a recycling center. The oil pressure indicator light should go out within five seconds. Engine Oil 5. Engine oil change your work. 8. Maintenance Put a new washer on the dipstick. Replace the engine oil fill cap. If necessary, add oil to bring the level to : (DX) 44... N.m (4.5 kgf.m , 33 Ibf.ft) (U.S.: HX, EX, Canada: Si) 39 N.m (4.0 kgf.m , 29 Ibf.ft) 6. NOTICE If you change capacity (including filter): (DX) 3.3...
Owner's Manual
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... the UPPER LEVEL. Maintenance A low power steering fluid level can damage the power steering pump. Power Steering On DX model 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. If it there... or another brand of the reservoir. Check the fluid level frequently and have the system inspected as soon as possible. Check the level when the engine is below the LOWER LEVEL, add power steering fluid to full left or right lock and holding it is cold. Look at the side of...
... the UPPER LEVEL. Maintenance A low power steering fluid level can damage the power steering pump. Power Steering On DX model 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. If it there... or another brand of the reservoir. Check the fluid level frequently and have the system inspected as soon as possible. Check the level when the engine is below the LOWER LEVEL, add power steering fluid to full left or right lock and holding it is cold. Look at the side of...
Owner's Manual
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Unsnap the two clips and remove the air cleaner housing cover. 2. Maintenance Air Cleaner AIR CLEANER ELEMENT 4. Place the new air cleaner element in Canada The air cleaner element is inside of the engine compartment. Align the tabs and reinstall the air cleaner housing cover, snap the two clips back into place. Clean the inside the box on the passenger's side of the air cleaner housing with a damp rag. 3. CLIPS On HX and EX models in the U.S.,and Si model in the air cleaner housing. To replace it: 1. Remove the old air cleaner element.
Unsnap the two clips and remove the air cleaner housing cover. 2. Maintenance Air Cleaner AIR CLEANER ELEMENT 4. Place the new air cleaner element in Canada The air cleaner element is inside of the engine compartment. Align the tabs and reinstall the air cleaner housing cover, snap the two clips back into place. Clean the inside the box on the passenger's side of the air cleaner housing with a damp rag. 3. CLIPS On HX and EX models in the U.S.,and Si model in the air cleaner housing. To replace it: 1. Remove the old air cleaner element.
Owner's Manual
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... 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 Gap: 1.1 m m (0.04 in the cylinder head. Repeat this procedure for the other three spark... NOTICE Tighten the spark plugs carefully. Install the spark plug cap. 7. Specifications: (U.S.: HX) NGK: Nippondenso: ZFR4F-11 KJ14CR-L11 6. Overtightening can overheat and damage the engine.
... 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 Gap: 1.1 m m (0.04 in the cylinder head. Repeat this procedure for the other three spark... NOTICE Tighten the spark plugs carefully. Install the spark plug cap. 7. Specifications: (U.S.: HX) NGK: Nippondenso: ZFR4F-11 KJ14CR-L11 6. Overtightening can overheat and damage the engine.
Owner's Manual
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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
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...misfiring, backfiring, stalling, or otherwise not running properly. Follow these guidelines to protect your engine's performance. Technical Information The three way catalytic converter must be an original Honda part or its equivalent. 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...
...misfiring, backfiring, stalling, or otherwise not running properly. Follow these guidelines to protect your engine's performance. Technical Information The three way catalytic converter must be an original Honda part or its equivalent. 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...
Owner's Manual
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...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) Front: 210 kPa (2.1 k g f / c m 2 , 30 psi)... Rear: 200 kPa (2.0 k g 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®...
...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) Front: 210 kPa (2.1 k g f / c m 2 , 30 psi)... Rear: 200 kPa (2.0 k g 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®...