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Checking Proper Solution Replacing Temperature Gauge


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Corrosion Protection Courtesy Lights Crankcase Emissions Control


. 253
. 198
. 253
. 255
. 64
. 309
. 106


System


Cruise Control Operation Customer Relations Office


........................................ ............ ..........


. 352
. 181
. 359


................


...................................


DANGER, Explanation of Dashboard Daytime Running Lights Defects, Reporting Safety Defogger, Rear Window Defrosting the Windows Dimensions Dimming the Headlights Dipstick


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. ii . 2, 56
. 68
. 360
. 72
. 113, 121
. 344, 346
. 67


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Automatic Transmission Engine Oil


.......... ..................................


. 261
. 196


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Index


Directional Signals Disc Brake Wear Indicators Disposal of Used Oil Doors


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Locking and Unlocking Monitor Light Power Door Locks


.............. .............................. ...................... ..........


DOT Tire Quality Grading Downshifting, 5-speed Manual


. 69
. 217
. 252


. 78
. 61
. 78
. 348


Transmission


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Drive Belts Driver and Passenger Safety Driving


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Economy In Bad Weather In Foreign Countries


. 209
. 280
. 5
. 205
. 199
. 223
. 351


...........


Economy, Fuel Emergencies on the Road Battery, Jump Starting Brake System Indicator Changing a Flat Tire Charging System Indicator Checking the Fuses


.............................. ............ ............. ........... ................ ..... ..................


. 199
. 311
. 321
. 331
. 313
. 328
. 333


Low Oil Pressure Indicator Malfunction Indicator


.....


. 327


Lamp


Manually Closing Moonroof Overheated Engine


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Emergency Brake Emergency Flashers Emergency Towing Emergency Trunk Opener Emissions Controls Emissions Testing, State Engine


. 329
. 332
. 324
. 99
. 71
. 338
. 83
. 352
. 355


Coolant Temperature Gauge Drive Belts Malfunction Indicator


.... . 64
................................. . 280


Lamp


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Oil Pressure Indicator Oil, What Kind to Use Overheating Specifications Speed Limiter Starting


. 59, 329
. 58, 327
. 248
. 324
. 345, 347
. 210, 214
. 207
Ethanol in Gasoline . 350
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 352
Exhaust Fumes . 52


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Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat


Belts by


Exterior, Cleaning the


........................................ ..................


. 18
. 304


Fabric, Cleaning Fan, Interior Features, Comfort and


..........................


............................


. 307
. 108, 119


Convenience


Filling the Fuel Tank Filters


.............................. ....................


. 107
. 193


Air Cleaner Dust and Pollen Oil


................................ ......................... ...............................................


. 267
. 280
. 250


5-speed Manual Transmission


Checking Fluid Level Shifting the


............... ................................ ............. ................... .....................................


Flashers, Hazard Warning Flat Tire, Changing a Floor Mats Fluids


. 263
. 209
. 71
. 313
. 306


Automatic Transmission Brake


.......... ..........................................


. 261
. 264


CONTINUED


III


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Index


Fluids


Clutch Manual Transmission Power Steering Windshield Washers


......................................... .............. .......................... ................


. 265
. 263
. 266
. 260


FM Stereo Radio


Reception


...........................


........................... ..... ..........................


Folding Rear Seat Foreign Countries, Driving in Four-way Flashers Front Airbags Fuel


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Fill Door and Cap Gauge Octane Requirement Oxygenated Reserve Indicator Tank, Filling the


. 124, 139
. 91
. 351
. 71
. 9, 45
. 192
. 193
. 64
. 192
. 350
. 62
. 193
. 333


Fuses, Checking the


Gauge Octane Requirement Tank, Filling the


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Gas Station Procedures Gauges


. 64
. 192
. 193
. 193


Engine Coolant Temperature . 64
. 64
Fuel . 63
Speedometer Tachometer . 63


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GAWR (Gross Axle Weight


Rating)


......................................


. 226


..........


. 211


Gearshift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission 5-speed Manual Transmission


......................... .............................. ........................................


Glass Cleaning Glove Box GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight


. 209
. 308
. 84


Rating)


......................................


. 226


Automatic Lighting Off


Feature


Daytime Running Lights High Beam Indicator Lights On Indicator Reminder Chime Replacing Halogen Bulbs Turning on


..................................... ............ .................. .................... ......................... ........ ................................... .............................. ..................... ............. .................


Head Restraints Heating and Cooling High Altitude, Starting at High-Low Beam Switch HomeLink Universal


. 68
. 68
. 62
. 62
. 67
. 290
. 67
. 90
. 108
. 208
. 67


Transceiver


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Hood Latch Hood, Opening the Horn Hydraulic Clutch Hydroplaning


. 185
. 269
. 194
. 66
. 265
. 224


Gas Mileage, Improving Gasohol Gasoline


............... .......................................... ......................................... ...............


Fuel Reserve Indicator


. 199
. 350
. 192
. 62


Halogen Headlight Bulbs Hazard Warning Flashers Headlights Aiming


............. .............. ........................................ ........................................


. 290
. 71
. 67
. 290


IV


Identification Number, Vehicle . 342
Ignition Keys Switch


.............................................. ...........................................


. 75
. 76


...


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Timing Control System


Tether Anchorage Points


Immobilizer System Important Safety Precautions Indicators, Instrument Panel Infant Restraint Infant Seats


............ ........................ ......... ......... ............................... ...................................... .......... ................... ................................... ............................. ........................


Inflation, Proper Tire Inside Mirror Inspection, Tire Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Brightness Interior Cleaning Interior Lights Introduction


........ ........................... ...............................


. 353
. 75
. 6
. 57
. 20
. 29
. 40
. 282
. 97
. 283
. 2, 56
. 69
. 306
. 105
. i


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Jacking up the Car Jack, Tire Jump Starting


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. 315
. 314
. 321


Keys


..................................................


. 75


Index


Label, Certification Lane Change, Signaling Lap/Shoulder Belts Lights


....................... .................


..................


. 342
. 69
. 15, 41


Bulb Replacement Indicator Parking Turn Signal


.................... ....................................... ......................................... .................................. ..................................... ...... ........................


Load Limit LOCK (Ignition Key Position) Lockout Prevention Locks


. 290
. 57
. 67
. 69
. 203
. 76
. 79


Anti-theft Steering Column Fuel Fill Door Glove Box Power Door Trunk


....... ............................ .................................... ................................. ........................................... ........................ ...


. 76
. 193
. 84
. 78
. 82
. 198
Low Coolant Level Lower Gear, Downshifting to a . 209
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 58, 327
Lubricant Specifications


...


Chart Luggage


.................................. .........................................


. 344, 346
. 202


Maintenance


.................................. ...


. 233
Owner Maintenance Checks . 245
. 243, 244
Record Required Indicator . 65
. 234
Safety Schedule . 238, 242


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Malfunction Indicator


Lamp


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Manual Transmission Manual Transmission Fluid Meters, Gauges Methanol in Gasoline Mirrors, Adjusting Moonroof


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Closing Manually Operation


. 59, 329
. 209
. 263
. 63
. 350
. 97
. 96
. 332
. 96


Neutral Gear Position New Vehicle Break-in Normal Shift Speeds


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. 213
. 192
. 210


CONTINUED


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Index


NOTICE, Explanation of Numbers, Identification


................... ...............


. i . 342


Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 192
. 63
Odometer Odometer, Trip . 64
Oil


... ......................................... ...............................


Change, How to ........................ Change, When to ...................... Checking Engine ...................... Pressure Indicator .............. Selecting Proper Viscosity


. 250
. 238
. 196
. 58, 327


Chart


...................................... ...........


. 249
. 78


ON (Ignition Key Position) Onboard Refueling Vapor


Recovery


.................................... . 352
Operation in Foreign Countries . 351
.. .............................. Outside Mirrors . 97
. 324
Overheating, Engine .................... . 245
Owner Maintenance Checks ....... ......................... Oxygenated Fuels . 350


VI


Paint Touch-up Panel Brightness Control Park Gear Position Parking Parking Brake Parking Brake and Brake


.............................. .............. ........................ ........................................... .................................


. 305
. 69
. 212
. 216
. 99


.................


System Indicator


. 59, 331
................................. Parking Lights . 67
.. Parking Over Things that Burn . 216
. 353
PGM-FI System ............................. . 305
Polishing and Waxing .................. . 11
Pre-Drive Safety Checklist ............ . 18
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts ......... .................. Proper Seat Belt Usage . 15
............................ . 12
Protecting Adults Additional Safety Precautions . 19
... . 18
..... Advice for Pregnant Women ........................ . 20
. 29
....................... . 36
....... ......... . 33


Protecting Children Protecting Infants Protecting Larger Children Protecting Small Children Using Child Seats with


Tethers


. 38
Using LATCH ............................. 39


.....................................


. 324


.............


...................


...................


Sound System


Radiator Overheating Radio/Cassette/CD Changer ....................


. 138, 161
. 123
Radio/CD Sound System Readiness Codes . 340, 355
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 294
. 89
Rear Seat Access . 91
Rear Seat, Folding Rear View Mirror . 97
. 72
Rear Window Defogger . 85, 88
Reclining the Seat Backs . 210
Recommended Shift Speeds . 57
Reminder Lights Remote Audio Controls . 178
Remote Transmitter . 83
Replacement Information


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....... ............................. ................ .......................


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Air Cleaner Element Dust and Pollen Filter Engine Coolant Engine Oil and Filter Fuses Light Bulbs Schedule Spark Plugs


. 267
. 280
. 255
. 250
. 334
. 290
. 236, 242
. 269, 271


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Index


Timing Belt Tires Wiper Blades


................................ ........................................... .............................


. 281
. 285
. 277


Replacing Seat Belts After a


Crash


Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant Restraint, Child Reverse Gear Position Rotation, Tire


............................................ ... ............................... .................. ................................


. 44
. 198
. 20
. 212
. 285



Safety Belts Safety Defects, Reporting Safety Features


.................................. .........


Airbags Door Locks Head Restraints Seat Belts Seats & Seat-Backs


................................. ........................................... .................................. .......................... ....................................... ..................... ............. ...............................


Safety Labels, Location of Safety Messages Seat Belts


.....................................


. 8, 41
. 360
. 7
. 9
. 10
. 10
. 8
. 10
. 53
. ii . 8, 41
. 41


Additional Information Automatic Seat Belt


...............


Tensioners


...............................


. 43


Cleaning Lap/Shoulder Belt Maintenance Reminder Light and


.....................................


................


................................


. 307
. 15, 41
. 44



Beeper


................................


System Components Use During Pregnancy Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt


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Seats, Adjusting the Seat Heaters Security System Serial Number Service Intervals Service Manual Service Station Procedures Setting the Clock Shift Lever Position Indicator Shift Lock Release Side Airbags Side Airbag Indicator Side Marker Lights, Bulb


. 41, 58
. 41
. 18
. 15
. 85
. 93
. 180
. 342
. 238
. 361
. 193
. 100
. 211
. 214
. 47
. 49, 60


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Replacement Signaling Turns Snow Tires Solvent-type Cleaners Sound System


.............................. ............................... ..................................... ...................


. 296
. 69
. 287
. 304
. 123, 138


........................


Spare Tire Inflating Specifications


......................................


.................... ........ ...........


Spark Plugs, Replacing Specifications Charts Speed Control Speedometer Spotlights SRS, Additional Information


. 312
. 345, 347
. 269, 271
. 344, 346
. 181
. 63
. 105
. 45
Additional Safety Precautions . 50
Automatic Seat Belt


................................ ................................... ....................................... .......... ...


Tensioners


...............................


. 43


How the SRS Indicator


Works


....................................... How Your Airbags Work ........... SRS Components ........................ SRS Service .................................. SRS Indicator ............................. START (Ignition Key Position) Starting the Engine


. 48
. 45
. 45
. 50
. 48, 60
.... . 78
....................... . 207


In Cold Weather at High


Altitude


With a Dead Battery State Emissions Testing


.................................. ................ ..............


. 208
. 321
. 355


CONTINUED


VII


Main Menust 01/06/13 19:27:05 31S82640_373


Index


Steam Coming from Engine Steering Wheel


........


. 324


Adjustment Anti-theft Column Lock


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...........


Stereo Sound System Storing Your Car Sun Visor Sunglasses Holder Supplemental Restraint


........................... ........................................ ........................


. 73
. 76
. 123, 138
. 301
. 103
. 100


.................................. ......................................


System Servicing SRS Indicator System Components


.........................


................... ..................................


. 9, 45
. 50
. 48, 60
. 45
. 250


Synthetic Oil


. 63
..................................... Tachometer Taillights, Changing Bulbs in ...... . 294
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 311
Tape Player . 135, 146
Technical Descriptions


...........................


Emissions Control Systems Oxygenated Fuels Three Way Catalytic


..... .....................


. 352
. 350


Converter


...............................


. 354


VIII


. 64
....................... Temperature Gauge . 40
.............. Tether Anchorage Points Theft Protection ............................ . 179
.. Three Way Catalytic Converter . 354
. 109
Time, Setting the .......................... .................................... Timing Belt . 281
. 287
Tire Chains .................................... . 313
Tire, How to Change a Flat ......... . 282
............................................... Tires . 282
.............................. ......................... . 283
. 312
.......................... . 282
...................................... . 283
.................................. . 284
.............................. ................................... . 285
. 285
...................................... . 287
........................................... . 345, 347
. 287
. 286
. 313


Air Pressure Checking Wear Compact Spare Inflation Inspection Maintenance Replacing Rotating Snow Specifications Tire Chains Winter Driving


................................ .......................... ...................


....................


Tools, Tire Changing Towing


A Trailer Emergency Wrecker


..................................... ................


. 225
. 338


Traction Control System (TCS)


Indicator Operation Transmission


............................... ...................................


. 60, 222
. 220


Checking Fluid Level,


..................


Automatic Manual


.............................. ...................................


Fluid Selection Identification Number Shifting the Automatic Shifting the Manual


.............. ............. .................. ..................................... ....................................... ................................................ ........ ................................. ................... ....................................


Emergency Trunk Release Opening the Open Monitor Light


. 261
. 263
. 244, 263
. 343
. 211
. 209
. 348
. 64
. 82
. 83
. 82
. 61
. 69


Treadwear Trip Meter Trunk


Turn Signals


Underside, Cleaning Unexpected, Taking Care


.....................


. 309


of the


Uniform Tire Quality Grading Unleaded Gasoline


.......................................... .... ........................


. 311
. 348
. 192


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Upholstery Cleaning Used Oil, How to Dispose of


..................... .......


. 307
. 252


.............


................................ .................


Vanity Mirror Vehicle Capacity Load Vehicle Dimensions Vehicle Identification Number Vehicle Storage Ventilation VIN Vinyl Cleaning Viscosity, Oil


................................................. ............................... ..................................


. 103
. 203
. 344, 346
. 342
. 301
. 111, 115
. 342
. 307
. 249


.... .............................


.............................


WARNING, Explanation of Warning Labels, Location of Warranty Coverages Washer, Windshield


............. ......... ..................


. ii . 53
. 361


Checking the Fluid Level Indicator


........ .......................................


. 260
. 62



Washer, Windshield


Operation


..................................... .........................................


. 71
. 304


Washing


Waxing and Polishing Wheels


..................


. 305


Adjusting the Steering Alignment and Balance Compact Spare Wrench Windows


............... ............ .......................... ......................................


. 73
. 284
. 312
. 314


Cleaning Operating the Power Rear, Defogger


..................................... .................. ...........................


. 308
. 94
. 72


Windshield Cleaning Defroster Washers


....................................... ........................... .......................................


. 70
. 113, 121
. 71


Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades Operation Worn Tires Wrecker, Emergency Towing


....................... ..................................... .................................... .....


. 277
. 70
. 283
. 339



: U.S. and Canada only


Index


IX


Main Menust 01/06/13 19:27:27 31S82640_375


Service Information Summary


Gasoline: Unleaded gasoline, pump octane number of 86 or higher.


Fuel Tank Capacity: 17.12 US gal (64.8 , 14.26 Imp gal)


Recommended Engine Oil: API Premium grade 5W-20
248
detergent oil (see page


).


Oil change capacity (including filter):


Special Edition, EX, and U.S. LX


4.5 US qt (4.3 , 3.8 Imp qt)


LX-V6, EX-V6


4.6 US qt (4.4 , 3.9 Imp qt)


Automatic Transmission Fluid: Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic Transmission Fluid) preferred, or a DEXRON III ATF as a temporary replacement (see page 262


).


Tire Pressure (measured cold): Special Edition, EX, and U.S. LX Front/Rear:


29 psi (200 kPa , 2.0 kgf/cm )


LX-V6
Front/Rear:


30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm )


EX-V6
Front/Rear:


32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm )


Spare Tire: 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm )


5-speed Manual Transmission Fluid: Honda Manual Transmission Fluid preferred, or an API service SG, SH or SJ, SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 motor oil as a temporary replacement (see page


263


).


Capacity:


2.0 US qt (1.9 , 1.7 Imp qt)


Power Steering Fluid: Honda Power Steering Fluid preferred, or another brand of power steering fluid as a temporary replacement. Do not use ATF (see page


266


).


Brake Fluid: Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary replacement (see page


264


).


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