Owner's Manual
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Interior Light (U.S.: EX, Canada: Si) DOOR ACTIVATED ON OFF OFF (U.S.: DX, HX, Canada: DX) DOOR ACTIVATED ON The interior light has a threeposition switch. On cars with remote transmitter The interior light (with the switch in the center position) also comes on . In the OFF position, the light does not come on when you open any door. Instruments and Controls In the ON position, the interior light stays on when you unlock the door with the remote transmitter (see page 52). In the center position, the interior light comes on continuously.
Interior Light (U.S.: EX, Canada: Si) DOOR ACTIVATED ON OFF OFF (U.S.: DX, HX, Canada: DX) DOOR ACTIVATED ON The interior light has a threeposition switch. On cars with remote transmitter The interior light (with the switch in the center position) also comes on . In the OFF position, the light does not come on when you open any door. Instruments and Controls In the ON position, the interior light stays on when you unlock the door with the remote transmitter (see page 52). In the center position, the interior light comes on continuously.
Owner's Manual
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... maintain a safe speed and prevent your foot on slippery surfaces. This stops the gears so they won't "grind". You can help you are recommended: (U.S.: DX, EX, Canada: DX, Si) The manual transmission is synchronized in all the way, shift to the next gear, and let the pedal up can damage the transmission...
... maintain a safe speed and prevent your foot on slippery surfaces. This stops the gears so they won't "grind". You can help you are recommended: (U.S.: DX, EX, Canada: DX, Si) The manual transmission is synchronized in all the way, shift to the next gear, and let the pedal up can damage the transmission...
Owner's Manual
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This is caused by a limiter in the engine's computer controls. Use this table are the maximums for best fuel economy. (HX) Driving If you may feel the engine cut in and out. If this occurs, you exceed these speeds, the engine speed will run normally when you reduce the RPM below the red zone. (DX) (U.S.: EX, Canada: Si) The HX model has an Upshift Indicator (see page 36). The engine 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.
This is caused by a limiter in the engine's computer controls. Use this table are the maximums for best fuel economy. (HX) Driving If you may feel the engine cut in and out. If this occurs, you exceed these speeds, the engine speed will run normally when you reduce the RPM below the red zone. (DX) (U.S.: EX, Canada: Si) The HX model has an Upshift Indicator (see page 36). The engine 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.
Owner's Manual
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..., and increased engine braking when going down steep hills. This position locks the transmission in this occurs, you reduce the RPM below the red zone. (DX) (U.S.: EX, Canada: Si) Driving Maximum Speeds The speeds in second gear. The engine will run normally when you will enter into the tachometer's red zone...
..., and increased engine braking when going down steep hills. This position locks the transmission in this occurs, you reduce the RPM below the red zone. (DX) (U.S.: EX, Canada: Si) Driving Maximum Speeds The speeds in second gear. The engine will run normally when you will enter into the tachometer's red zone...
Owner's Manual
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..., turn off the engine and reinspect your own oil, please dispose of the used oil properly. 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. Tighten it to the upper mark on ... the ground. The oil pressure indicator light should go out within five seconds. If it sit for leaks. 9. 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. Put it in a trash bin or dump it to a recycling center. Start...
..., turn off the engine and reinspect your own oil, please dispose of the used oil properly. 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. Tighten it to the upper mark on ... the ground. The oil pressure indicator light should go out within five seconds. If it sit for leaks. 9. 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. Put it in a trash bin or dump it to a recycling center. Start...
Owner's Manual
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... coolant stops draining, tighten the drain plug in the bottom of the filler neck. Pour coolant into the radiator up to here 4. With automatic transmission: (DX) 3.0 (0.79 US g a l , 0.66 Imp gal) (U.S.: HX, EX, Canada: Si) 3.2 (0.85 US g a l , 0.70 Imp gal) 7. Remove the reserve tank from its holder. Mix the recommended antifreeze...
... coolant stops draining, tighten the drain plug in the bottom of the filler neck. Pour coolant into the radiator up to here 4. With automatic transmission: (DX) 3.0 (0.79 US g a l , 0.66 Imp gal) (U.S.: HX, EX, Canada: Si) 3.2 (0.85 US g a l , 0.70 Imp gal) 7. Remove the reserve tank from its holder. Mix the recommended antifreeze...
Owner's Manual
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...have the system inspected as soon as possible. The fluid should check the fluid level in the power steering reservoir monthly. Use only GENUINE HONDA Power Steering Fluid-V. LOWER LEVEL NOTICE Using automatic transmission fluid or another brand of the reservoir. Maintenance Check the level when the engine is... it is cold. 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...
...have the system inspected as soon as possible. The fluid should check the fluid level in the power steering reservoir monthly. Use only GENUINE HONDA Power Steering Fluid-V. LOWER LEVEL NOTICE Using automatic transmission fluid or another brand of the reservoir. Maintenance Check the level when the engine is... it is cold. 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...
Owner's Manual
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... in the engine compartment. Reinstall the air cleaner housing cover, snap the four clips back into place. To replace it: 1. CLIPS AIR CLEANER ELEMENT On DX model The air cleaner element is inside of the air cleaner housing with a damp rag. 3. Remove the old air cleaner element. Air Cleaner The air...
... in the engine compartment. Reinstall the air cleaner housing cover, snap the four clips back into place. To replace it: 1. CLIPS AIR CLEANER ELEMENT On DX model The air cleaner element is inside of the air cleaner housing with a damp rag. 3. Remove the old air cleaner element. Air Cleaner The air...
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. Install the spark plug cap. 7. Specifications: (U.S.: HX) NGK: Nippondenso...
... 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. Install the spark plug cap. 7. Specifications: (U.S.: HX) NGK: Nippondenso...
Owner's Manual
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... shown on the driver's doorjamb. This means the car has been parked for most normal driving conditions and speeds. Recommended Tire Pressures for Normal Driving (DX) (U.S.: HX, EX, Canada: Si) The following chart shows the recommended cold tire pressures for at the same time you drive less than the cold reading...
... shown on the driver's doorjamb. This means the car has been parked for most normal driving conditions and speeds. Recommended Tire Pressures for Normal Driving (DX) (U.S.: HX, EX, Canada: Si) The following chart shows the recommended cold tire pressures for at the same time you drive less than the cold reading...
Owner's Manual
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...comparing the speed of the original wheel that are available at the same time. Tire size and construction can seriously affect your Honda dealer. Winter Driving Tires that came on page 207 for information about lire and wheel size designations. Installing improper tires on ...for additional information about DOT Tire Quality Grading. The ABS works by local laws under certain conditions. Wheels: (DX) 13x5 J (U.S.: EX, Canada: Si) 14x5J (U.S.: HX) 14x51/2JJ Tires: (DX) P175/70R13 82S (U.S.: HX, EX, Canada: Si) P185/65R14 85S CONTINUED Maintenance Always use the same size...
...comparing the speed of the original wheel that are available at the same time. Tire size and construction can seriously affect your Honda dealer. Winter Driving Tires that came on page 207 for information about lire and wheel size designations. Installing improper tires on ...for additional information about DOT Tire Quality Grading. The ABS works by local laws under certain conditions. Wheels: (DX) 13x5 J (U.S.: EX, Canada: Si) 14x5J (U.S.: HX) 14x51/2JJ Tires: (DX) P175/70R13 82S (U.S.: HX, EX, Canada: Si) P185/65R14 85S CONTINUED Maintenance Always use the same size...
Owner's Manual
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... middle with a fingernail file or a small flat-tip screwdriver. Push the new bulb into the metal tabs. Maintenance Lights Replacing the Trunk Light Bulb (U.S.: DX, HX, Canada: DX) INTERIOR LIGHT The trunk light is available on the edge of the housing around the lens. Snap the lens back in place. 2. Push the...
... middle with a fingernail file or a small flat-tip screwdriver. Push the new bulb into the metal tabs. Maintenance Lights Replacing the Trunk Light Bulb (U.S.: DX, HX, Canada: DX) INTERIOR LIGHT The trunk light is available on the edge of the housing around the lens. Snap the lens back in place. 2. Push the...
Owner's Manual
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... place the flat tire on the ground with the outside surface of the wheel and hub with a screwdriver or other tool. On DX and EX models in the U.S., and DX find Si in Canada Do not attempt to raise the car until the flat tire is off the ground. 10.Remove the...
... place the flat tire on the ground with the outside surface of the wheel and hub with a screwdriver or other tool. On DX and EX models in the U.S., and DX find Si in Canada Do not attempt to raise the car until the flat tire is off the ground. 10.Remove the...
Owner's Manual
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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. 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.
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Specifications page 198 page 199 * 1 : Without moonroof * 2 : With moonroof * 1 : DX * 2 : U.S.: HX, EX, Canada: Si * 3 : U.S. EX, Canada: Si *5 : DX with ABS Technical Information HX with ABS, EX with ABS, Canada: Si with ABS * 6 : U.S. DX, HX, Canada: DX * 4 : U.S.
Specifications page 198 page 199 * 1 : Without moonroof * 2 : With moonroof * 1 : DX * 2 : U.S.: HX, EX, Canada: Si * 3 : U.S. EX, Canada: Si *5 : DX with ABS Technical Information HX with ABS, EX with ABS, Canada: Si with ABS * 6 : U.S. DX, HX, Canada: DX * 4 : U.S.
Owner's Manual
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... tire when tested under controlled conditions on your car meet all U.S. The following explains these gradings. Tire Information Tire Pressure Adjustment For High Speed Driving Honda strongly recommends that you do not adjust the tire pressure, excessive heat can build up and cause sudden tire failure...
... tire when tested under controlled conditions on your car meet all U.S. The following explains these gradings. Tire Information Tire Pressure Adjustment For High Speed Driving Honda strongly recommends that you do not adjust the tire pressure, excessive heat can build up and cause sudden tire failure...
Owner's Manual
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... promoting chemical reactions to take place. 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 catalytic converter contributes to protect your engine's performance. Even a small amount of ... can contaminate the catalyst metals, making the three way catalytic converter ineffective. The three way catalytic converter must be an original Honda part or its equivalent. Have your car diagnosed and repaired if it acts on HC, CO, and NOx.
... promoting chemical reactions to take place. 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 catalytic converter contributes to protect your engine's performance. Even a small amount of ... can contaminate the catalyst metals, making the three way catalytic converter ineffective. The three way catalytic converter must be an original Honda part or its equivalent. Have your car diagnosed and repaired if it acts on HC, CO, and NOx.
Owner's Manual
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... 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® II type Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) HX model (CVT) only: Use...
... 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® II type Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) HX model (CVT) only: Use...