2003 Honda Accord Coupe Owners Manual

The Braking System

ImportantSafetyReminders ABS does not reduce the time or distance it takes to stop the car; only helps with steering control during braking. You should always maintain a safe following distance from other vehicles.

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A vehicle with ABS may require a longer distance to stop on loose or uneven surfaces, such as gravel or snow, than a vehicle without anti- lock. Slow down and allow a greater distance between vehicles under those conditions.

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ABS INDICATOR

ABS will not prevent a skid that results from changing direction abruptly, such as trying to take a corner too fast or making a sudden lane change. Always drive at a safe, prudent speed for the road and weather conditions.

ABS cannot prevent a loss of stability. Always steer moderately when you are braking hard. Severe or sharp steering wheel movement can still cause your car to veer into oncoming traffic or off the road.

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The ABS is self-checking. If anything goes wrong, the ABS indicator on the instrument panel comes on (see page ). This means the anti-lock function of the braking system has shut down. The brakes still work like a conventional system without anti- lock, providing normal stopping ability. You should have the dealer inspect your car as soon as possible.

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If the ABS indicator and the brake system indicator come on together, and the parking brake is fully released, the front-to-rear braking distribution system may also shut down.

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Test your brakes as instructed on page drive slowly and have your car repaired by your dealer as soon as possible. Avoid sudden hard braking which could cause the rear wheels to lock up and possibly lead to a loss of control.

OnallV6models The TCS indicator will come on along with the ABS indicator.

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Traction Control System

OnallV6models Your Honda is equipped with a Traction Control System (TCS) to assist you in maintaining traction while driving slowly on loose or slippery surfaces.

TCS monitors the speed of all four wheels. When it senses a front wheel losing traction, it applies braking to that wheel. The TCS Activation indicator flashes when this occurs.

TCS ACTIVATION INDICATOR

The TCS indicator (see page comes on and stays on when there is a problem with the TCS. The TCS Activation indicator will also come on.

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You should still install winter tires on your car during the winter. Make sure to use the same size originally supplied with car. Exercise the same caution in winter driving as you would if your car was not equipped with TCS.

TCS INDICATOR

Driving with the compact spare tire installed (see page activate the TCS. You should turn off the system.

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Driving with TCS requires no special skills or technique. The TCS does not control your car’s whole braking system and cannot prevent skidding if you enter a corner too fast. It is still your responsibility to drive at reasonable speeds and to leave a sufficient margin of safety.

When starting out or driving on a loose or slippery road surface, you may notice that the car does not respond to the accelerator in the same way it does at other times. This is a sign TCS is activating. You will see the TCS Activation indicator light flash.

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TCS ON/OFF Switch

Deactivate the system by pressing the TCS On/Off switch. The TCS Activation indicator light comes on as a reminder. Pressing the switch again turns the system back on.

The Traction Control System turns on every time you start the engine, even if you turned it off the last time you drove the car.

This switch is under the side vent. It lets you turn the Traction Control System on and off. You cannot turn off the TCS while the TCS Activation light is flashing.

Traction Control System

TCS Activation Indicator The TCS Activation indicator comes on or flashes under the following conditions:

When you turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

When you manually turn off TCS.

It flashes when TCS is regulating wheelspin.

If the system’s diagnostics senses a problem with TCS, the indicator will come on and stay on along with the TCS indicator.

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This indicator will come on along with the ABS indicator if there is a problem in the anti-lock brake system (see 256

ABS Indicator

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If the TCS indicator comes on along with the Brake System indicator, it indicates a problem in the brake system (see Indicator

Brake System

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Traction Control System

If the TCS indicator comes on while driving, pull to the side of the road when it is safe and turn off the engine. Reset the system by re- starting the engine, and watch the TCS indicator. If the indicator remains on, or comes back on while driving, have the system inspected by your Honda dealer. You can still drive the car without TCS.

The TCS indicator may occasionally come on for one or two seconds and then go out. This is normal.

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Driving Technique slower than you would in dry weather. It takes your car longer to react, even in conditions that may seem just barely damp. Apply smooth, even pressure to all the controls. Abrupt steering wheel movements or sudden, hard appli- cation of the brakes can cause loss of control in wet weather. Be extra cautious for the first few miles (kilometers) of driving while you adjust to the change in driving conditions. This is especially true in snow. A person can forget some snow-driving techniques during the summer months. Practice is needed to relearn those skills.

Driving in Bad Weather

Exercise extra caution when driving in rain after a long dry spell. After months of dry weather, the first rains bring oil to the surface of the roadway, making it slippery.

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Rain, fog, and snow conditions require a different driving technique because of reduced traction and visibility. Keep your car well- maintained and exercise greater caution when you need to drive in bad weather. The cruise control should not be used in these conditions.

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Driving in Bad Weather

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Being able to see

Visibility clearly in all directions and being visible to other drivers are important in all weather conditions. This is more difficult in bad weather. To be seen more clearly during daylight hours, turn on your headlights.

Inspect your windshield wipers and washers frequently. Keep the wind- shield washer reservoir full of the proper fluid. Have the windshield wiper blades replaced if they start to streak the windshield or leave parts unwiped. Use the defroster and air conditioning to keep the windows from fogging up on the inside (see pages

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Traction Check your tires frequently for wear and proper pressure. Both are important in preventing ‘‘hydroplaning’’ (loss of traction on a wet surface). In the winter, mount snow tires on all four wheels for the best handling.

Watch road conditions carefully, they can change from moment to moment. Wet leaves can be as slip- pery as ice. ‘‘Clear’’ roads can have patches of ice. Driving conditions can be very hazardous when the outside temperature is near freezing. The road surface can become covered with areas of water puddles mixed with areas of ice, so your traction can change without warning.

Be careful when downshifting. If traction is low, you can lock up the drive wheels for a moment and cause a skid.

Be very cautious when passing, or being passed by other vehicles. The spray from large vehicles reduces your visibility, and the wind buffeting can cause you to lose control.

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Load Limits

Your Honda has been designed primarily to carry passengers and their cargo. You can use it to tow a trailer if you carefully observe the load limits, use the proper equipment, and follow the guidelines in this section.

Towing a Trailer

The total

Total Trailer Weight: weight of the trailer and everything loaded in it must not exceed 1,000 lbs (450 kg). Towing a load that is too heavy can seriously affect your car’s handling and performance. It can also damage the engine and drivetrain.

The weight that

Tongue Load: the tongue of a fully-loaded trailer puts on the hitch should be approximately 10 percent of the trailer weight. Too little tongue load can make the trailer unstable and cause it to sway. Too much tongue load reduces front-tire traction and steering control.

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Towing a Trailer

To achieve a proper tongue load, start by loading 60 percent of the load toward the front of the trailer and 40 percent toward the rear, then re-adjust the load as needed.

Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR): The total weight of the vehicle, all occupants, all cargo, and the tongue load must not exceed:

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR): The total weight of the vehicle, all occupants, all cargo, and the tongue load must not exceed:

4-cylindermodels:

(LX)

4,080 lbs (1,850 kg)

(EX, EX with leather interior)

4,125 lbs (1,870 kg)

4-cylindermodels:

(LX)

(EX, EX with leather interior)

2,195 lbs (995 kg) on the front axle 1,960 lbs (890 kg) on the rear axle

2,225 lbs (1,010 kg) on the front axle 1,985 lbs (900 kg) on the rear axle

6-cylindermodels:

4,300 lbs (1,950 kg)

6-cylindermodels:

2,360 lbs (1,070 kg) on the front axle 2,005 lbs (910 kg) on the rear axle

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Exceeding load limits or improperly loading your vehicle and trailer can cause a crash in which you can be seriously injured or killed.

Check the loading of your vehicle and trailer carefully before starting to drive.

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Checking Loads The best way to confirm that vehicle and trailer weights are within limits is to have them checked at a public scale.

Using a suitable scale or a special tongue load gauge, check the tongue load the first time you set up a towing combination (a fully-loaded car and trailer), then recheck the tongue load whenever the conditions change.

Towing Equipment and Accessories Towing can require a variety of equipment, depending on the size of your trailer, how it will be used, and how much load you are towing.

Discuss your needs with your trailer sales or rental agency, and follow the guidelines in the rest of this section. Also make sure that all equipment is properly installed and that it meets federal, state, province, and local regulations.

Towing a Trailer

Hitches Any hitch used on your car must be properly bolted to the underbody.

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Towing a Trailer

Safety Chains Always use safety chains. Make sure they are secured to both the trailer and hitch, and that they cross under the tongue so they can catch the trailer if it becomes unhitched. Leave enough slack to allow the trailer to turn corners easily, but do not let the chains drag on the ground.

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Trailer Brakes Honda recommends that any trailer having a total weight of 1,000 lbs (450 kg) or more be equipped with its own electric or surge-type brakes.

If you choose electric brakes, be sure they are electronically actuated. Do not attempt to tap into your car’s hydraulic system. No matter how successful it may seem, any attempt to attach trailer brakes to your car’s hydraulic system will lower braking effectiveness and create a potential hazard.

Seeyourtrailerdealerformore information on installing electric brakes.

Trailer Lights Trailer lights and equipment must comply with federal, state, and local regulations. Check with your local recreational vehicle dealer for the requirements in your area, and use only equipment designed for your vehicle.

Since lighting and wiring vary by trailer type and brand, you should have a qualified technician install a suitable connector between the vehicle and the trailer. Improper equipment or installation can cause damage to your vehicle's electrical system and affect your vehicle warranty.

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AdditionalTrailerEquipment Many states and Canadian provinces require special outside mirrors when towing a trailer. Even if they don’t, you should install special mirrors if you cannot clearly see behind you, or if the trailer creates a blind spot.

Ask your trailer sales or rental agency if any other items are recommended or required for your towing situation.

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Your car tires and spare are properly inflated (see page ), and the trailer tires and spare are inflated as recommended by the trailer maker.

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Pre-Tow Checklist When preparing to tow, and before driving away, be sure to check the following:

The car has been properly serviced, and the tires, brakes, suspension, and cooling system are in good operating condition.

All weights and loads are within ). limits (see pages

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The hitch, safety chains, and any other attachments are secure.

All items on and in the trailer are properly secured and cannot shift while you drive.

The lights and brakes on your car and the trailer are working properly.

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Towing a Trailer

Driving Safely With a Trailer The added weight, length, and height of a trailer will affect your car’s handling and performance, so driving with a trailer requires some special driving skills and techniques.

For your safety and the safety of others, take time to practice driving maneuvers before heading for the open road, and follow the guidelines discussed below.

TowingSpeedsandGears Drive slower than normal in all driving situations, and obey posted speed limits for cars with trailers. If you have an automatic transmission, use D position when towing a trailer on level roads. D is the proper shift lever position to use when towing a trailer in hilly terrain. (See ‘‘ Driving onHills additional gear information.)

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If you must stop when facing uphill, use the foot brake or parking brake. Do not try to hold the vehicle in place by pressing on the accelerator, as this can cause the automatic transmission to overheat.

When driving down hills, reduce your speed and shift down to 2nd gear. Do not ‘‘ride’’ the brakes, and remember it will take longer to slow down and stop when towing a trailer.

MakingTurnsandBraking Make turns more slowly and wider than normal. The trailer tracks a smaller arc than your car, and it can hit or run over something the car misses. Allow more time and distance for braking. Do not brake or turn suddenly as this could cause the trailer to jackknife or turn over.

DrivingonHills When climbing hills, closely watch your temperature gauge. If it nears the red (Hot) mark, turn the air conditioning off, reduce speed and, if necessary, pull to the side of the road to let the engine cool.

If the automatic transmission shifts frequently within 3rd, 4th and 5th gears while going up a hill, shift to D .

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HandlingCrosswindsandBuffeting Crosswinds and air turbulence caused by passing trucks can disrupt your steering and cause trailer swaying. When being passed by a large car, keep a constant speed and steer straight ahead. Do not try to make quick steering or braking corrections.

Parking Follow all normal precautions when parking, including firmly setting the parking brake and putting the transmission in Park (automatic) or in 1st or Reverse (manual). Also, place wheel chocks at each of the trailer’s tires.

BackingUp Always drive slowly and have someone guide you when backing up. Grip the wheel; then turn the wheel to the left to get the trailer to move to the left, and turn the wheel right to move the trailer to the right.

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Maintenance

This section explains the importance of keeping your car well maintained and why you should follow basic maintenance safety precautions.

This section also includes Maintenance Schedules for normal driving and severe driving conditions, a Maintenance Record, and instruc- tions for simple maintenance tasks you may want to take care of yourself.

If you have the skills and tools to per- form more complex maintenance tasks on your Honda, you may want to purchase the Service Manual. See page for information on how to obtain a copy, or see your Honda dealer.

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Important Safety Precautions . 273
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Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule (4-cylinder Models)

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Required Maintenance Record . 281
Maintenance Schedule (6-cylinder Models)

Adding Oil Recommended Oil Synthetic Oil Additives Changing the Oil and Filter

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Required Maintenance Record . 289
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Owner Maintenance Checks Fluid Locations . 292
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Engine Oil . 294
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Adding Engine Coolant Replacing Engine Coolant

Windshield Washers Transmission Fluid

Cooling System

Automatic Transmission 5-speed Manual Transmission 6-speed Manual Transmission

Brake and Clutch Fluid

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Brake System Clutch System

Power Steering

Air Cleaner Element Hood Latch Spark Plugs

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Spark Plugs

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Battery Wiper Blades Air Conditioning System Dust and Pollen Filter Drive Belt Timing Belt Tires

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Inflation Inspection Maintenance Tire Rotation Replacing Tires and Wheels Wheels and Tires Winter Driving

Headlight Aiming Replacing Bulbs

Snow Tires Tire Chains

Storing Your Car

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Maintenance Safety

Regularly maintaining your car is the best way to protect your investment. Proper maintenance is essential to your safety and the safety of your passengers. It will also reward you with more economical, trouble-free driving, and help reduce air pollution.

This section includes instructions for simple maintenance tasks, such as checking and adding oil. Any service items not detailed in this section should be performed by a Honda technician or other qualified mechanic.

Some of the most important safety precautions are given here. However, we cannot warn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in performing maintenance. Only you can decide whether or not you should perform a given task.

Improperly maintaining this car or failing to correct a problem before driving can cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed.

Always follow the inspection and maintenance recommendations and schedules in this owner’s manual.

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Failure to properly follow maintenance instructions and precautions can cause you to be seriously hurt or killed.

Always follow the procedures and precautions in this owner’s manual.

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Maintenance Safety

Important Safety Precautions Before you begin any maintenance, make sure your car is parked on level ground and that the parking brake is set. Also, be sure the engine is off. This will help to eliminate several potential hazards:

Carbon monoxide poisoning from engine exhaust. Be sure there is adequate ventilation whenever you operate the engine.

Burns from hot parts. Let the engine and exhaust system cool before touching any parts.

Injury from moving parts. not run the engine unless in- structed to do so.

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Read the instructions before you begin, and make sure you have the tools and skills required.

To reduce the possibility of fire or explosion, be careful when working around gasoline or batteries. Use a commercially available degreaser or parts cleaner, not gasoline, to clean parts. Keep cigarettes, sparks, and flames away from the battery and all fuel-related parts.

You should wear eye protection and protective clothing when working near the battery or when using compressed air.

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Maintenance Schedule

The Maintenance Schedule specifies how often you should have your car serviced and what things need attention. It is essential that you have your car serviced as scheduled to retain its high level of safety, dependability, and emissions control performance.

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The services and time or distance intervals shown in the maintenance schedule assume you will use your car as normal transportation for passengers and their possessions. You should also follow these recommendations:

Avoid exceeding your car’s load limit. This puts excess stress on the engine, brakes, and many other parts of your car. The load limit is shown on the label on the driver’s doorjamb.

Operate your car on reasonable roads within the legal speed limit.

Drive your car regularly over a distance of several miles (kilometers).

Always use unleaded gasoline with the proper octane rating (see page 224

).

Which Schedule to Follow: Service your car according to the time and mileage periods on one of the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages.

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U.S. Owners Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions if you drive your car MAINLY under one or more of the following conditions.

Driving less than 5 miles (8 km) per trip or, in freezing temperatures, driving less than 10
miles (16 km) per trip.

Driving in extremely hot [over 90°F (32°C)] conditions.

Extensive idling or long periods of stop-and-go driving, such as a taxi or a commercial delivery vehicle.

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Trailer towing, driving with a roof rack, or driving in mountainous conditions.

Driving on muddy, dusty, or deiced roads.

NOTE: If you only OCCASIONALLY drive under a ‘‘severe’’ condition, you should follow the Maintenance Schedule for Normal Conditions.

Canadian Owners Follow the Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions.

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Your authorized Honda dealer knows your car best and can provide competent, efficient service. However, service at a dealer is not mandatory to keep your warranties in effect. Maintenance may be done by any qualified service facility or person who is skilled in this type of automotive service. Keep all the receipts as proof of completion, and have the person who does the work fill out the Maintenance Record. Check your warranty booklet for more information.

We recommend the use of Honda parts and fluids whenever you have maintenance done. These are manufactured to the same high- quality standards as the original components, so you can be confident of their performance and durability.

Maintenance Schedule

U.S. Cars: Maintenance, replacement, or repair of emissions control devices and systems may be done by any automotive repair establishment or individual using parts that are ‘‘certified’’ to EPA standards.

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According to state and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenance on the items marked with will not void your emissions warranties. However, Honda recommends that all maintenance services be performed at the recommended time or mileage period to ensure long-term reliability.

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4-cylinder Models

Service at the indicated distance or time whichever comes first.

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Every 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or 1 year

Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop

Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km)

Inspect every 110,000 miles (176,000 km), otherwise adjust only if noisy

Every 110,000 miles (176,000 km)

Inspect every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 2 years Inspect every 160,000 miles (256,000 km) or 8 years

At 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 10 years,

then every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 5 years

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Every 3 years (independent of mileage)

Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 2 years Rotate tires every 10,000 miles (16,000 km)

Visually inspect the following items:

Replace engine oil Replace engine oil filter Check engine oil and coolant Replace air cleaner element Inspect valve clearance Replace spark plugs Inspect drive belt Inspect idle speed Replace engine coolant

Replace transmission fluid

M/T A/T

Inspect front and rear brakes Replace brake fluid Check parking brake adjustment Replace dust and pollen filter Rotate tires (Check tire inflation and condition at least once per month)

Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots Suspension components Driveshaft boots Brake hoses and lines (including ABS) All fluid levels and condition of fluids Exhaust system ＃ Fuel lines and connections

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See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last column, page Replace at 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 6 years, then every 90,000 miles (144,000 km) or 5 years.

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Service at the indicated distance or time, whichever comes first. Do the items in U.S. Owners Canadian Owners

Use the Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions.

to determine which schedule to use.

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A, B, C, D

as required for each distance/time interval.

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10,000 mi/16,000 km 20,000 mi/32,000 km/1 yr 30,000 mi/48,000 km 40,000 mi/64,000 km/2 yrs 50,000 mi/80,000 km 3 yrs 60,000 mi/96,000 km/3 yrs 70,000 mi/112,000 km 80,000 mi/128,000 km/4 yrs 90,000 mi/144,000 km 100,000 mi/160,000 km/5 yrs 110,000 mi/176,000 km 6 yrs 120,000 mi/192,000 km/6 yrs

9 yrs 120,000 mi/192,000 km/10 yrs

160,000 mi/256,000 km/8 yrs

Replace brake fluid (independent of mileage).

Do items in A. Do items in A, B. Do items in A, C. Do items in A, B. Do items in A. â–¡ Do items in A, B, C. Do items in A. Do items in A, B. Do items in A, C. Do items in A, B. Do items in A, D. â–¡ Do items in A, B, C. â–¡ â–¡ replace every 90,000 mi/144,000 km/5 yrs. â–¡ â–¡ replace every 60,000 mi/96,000 km/5 yrs. Do items in A, B. â–¡

Replace transmission fluid (M/T). Replace transmission fluid (A/T), then

Inspect idle speed.

Replace brake fluid (independent of mileage). Replace engine coolant, then

Replace brake fluid (independent of mileage).

â–¡ â–¡ â–¡ â–¡ â–¡ â–¡ â–¡ â–¡ â–¡ â–¡

Replace engine oil. Rotate tires (follow pattern on page 336 ). Replace engine oil filter. Inspect front and rear brakes. Check parking brake adjustment. Inspect tie rod ends, steering gear box and boots. Inspect suspension components. Inspect driveshaft boots. Inspect brake hoses and lines (including ABS). Check all fluid levels, condition of fluids, and check for leaks. Inspect exhaust system. □ ＃ Inspect fuel lines and connections. □ ＃ Replace air cleaner element (independent of time). □ Inspect drive belt. □ Replace dust and pollen filter. □ Inspect valve clearance (independent of time). □ Replace spark plugs (independent of time). □

NOTE:

Check engine oil and coolant at each fuel stop. Check and adjust valve clearance, cold engine, only if noisy.

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4-cylinder Models

Service at the indicated distance or time whichever comes first.

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km x 1,000
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192

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60

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Replace engine oil Replace engine oil filter Check engine oil and coolant Replace air cleaner element Inspect valve clearance Replace spark plugs Inspect drive belt Inspect idle speed Replace engine coolant

Replace transmission fluid

Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months Every 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or 1 year Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop

Every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) (Use normal schedule except in dusty conditions)

Inspect every 110,000 miles (176,000 km), otherwise adjust only if noisy

Every 110,000 miles (176,000 km)

Inspect every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 2 years Inspect every 160,000 miles (256,000 km) or 8 years

At 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 10 years,

then every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 5 years

M/T A/T

At 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 3 years, then every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 2 years

Inspect front and rear brakes Replace brake fluid Check parking brake adjustment Replace dust and pollen filter ＊ Lubricate all hinges, locks, and latches Rotate tires (Check tire inflation and condition at least once per month)

Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots Suspension components Driveshaft boots Brake hoses and lines (including ABS) All fluid levels and condition of fluids Exhaust system ＃ Fuel lines and connections Lights and controls, vehicle underbody

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Inspect every 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or 1 year

Every 3 years (independent of mileage)

Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 2 years

Lubricate every 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or 1 year

Rotate tires every 10,000 miles (16,000 km)

Visually inspect the following items:

Inspect every 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or 1 year

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See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last column, page See dust and pollen filter on page

for replacement information under special driving conditions.

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Service at the indicated distance or time, whichever comes first. Do the items in U.S. Owners Canadian Owners

Use the Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions.

to determine which schedule to use.

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5,000 mi/8,000 km 10,000 mi/16,000 km 15,000 mi/24,000 km 20,000 mi/32,000 km/1 yr 25,000 mi/40,000 km 30,000 mi/48,000 km 35,000 mi/56,000 km 40,000 mi/64,000 km/2 yrs 45,000 mi/72,000 km 50,000 mi/80,000 km 3 yrs 55,000 mi/88,000 km 60,000 mi/96,000 km/3 yrs

65,000 mi/104,000 km 70,000 mi/112,000 km

Do item in A. Do items in A, B. Do items in A, C. Do items in A, B, D. Do item in A. Do items in A, B, C, E. Do item in A. Do items in A, B, D. Do items in A, C. Do items in A, B. â–¡ Do item in A. â–¡ Do items in A, B, C, D, E. Do item in A. Do items in A, B.

Replace brake fluid (independent of mileage).

Replace transmission fluid (M/T, A/T).

A, B, C, D, E, F

as required for each distance/time.

4-cylinder Models

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â–¡ â–¡ â–¡ â–¡

â–¡ â–¡ â–¡ â–¡ â–¡ â–¡ â–¡ â–¡

Replace engine oil. Replace engine oil filter. Inspect front and rear brakes. Lubricate all hinges, locks, and latches with multipurpose grease. Rotate tires (follow pattern on page 336 ). Inspect tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots. Inspect suspension components. Inspect drive shaft boots. Replace air cleaner element (independent of time). Check parking brake adjustment. Inspect brake hoses and lines (including ABS). Check all fluid levels, condition of fluids, and check for leaks. Inspect exhaust system. □ ＃ Inspect fuel lines and connections. □ ＃ Check all lights. □ Inspect the underbody. □ Inspect drive belt. □ Replace dust and pollen filter . □ ＊ Inspect valve clearance (independent of time). □ Replace spark plugs (independent of time). □

See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last column, page See dust and pollen filter on page under special driving conditions.

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Check engine oil and coolant at each fuel stop. Check and adjust valve clearance, cold engine, only if noisy.

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Check engine oil and coolant at each fuel stop. Check and adjust valve clearance, cold engine, only if noisy.

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Replace transmission fluid (A/T).

Do items in A, C. Do items in A, B, D. Do item in A. â–¡ Do items in A, B, C, E. Do item in A. Do items in A, B, D. Do items in A, C. Do items in A, B, F. â–¡ Do item in A. â–¡ â–¡ every 30,000 mi/48,000 km/2 yrs. Do items in A, B, C, D, E. â–¡ â–¡ 60,000 mi/96,000 km/5 yrs. Do items in A, B, D. â–¡

Inspect idle speed.

Replace brake fluid (independent of mileage).

Replace transmission fluid (M/T). Replace transmission fluid (A/T), then replace

Replace brake fluid (independent of mileage). Replace engine coolant, then replace every

4-cylinder Models

75,000 mi/120,000 km 80,000 mi/128,000 km/4 yrs 85,000 mi/136,000 km 90,000 mi/144,000 km/5 yrs

95,000 mi/152,000 km 100,000 mi/160,000 km/5 yrs 105,000 mi/168,000 km 110,000 mi/176,000 km 6 yrs 115,000 mi/184,000 km 120,000 mi/192,000 km/6 yrs

9 yrs 120,000 mi/192,000 km/10 yrs

160,000 mi/256,000 km/8 yrs

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Required Maintenance Record for 4-cylinder Models (Normal and Severe Schedules)

You or the servicing dealer can record all completed maintenance here, whether you follow the schedule for normal conditions (page conditions (page

). Keep the receipts for all work done on your car.

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Signature or dealer stamp

5,000 mi 8,000 km

10,000 mi 16,000 km

15,000 mi 24,000 km

20,000 mi 32,000 km (or 1 year)

25,000 mi 40,000 km

Signature or dealer stamp

mi/km

Date

mi/km

Date

mi/km

Date

mi/km

Date

mi/km

Date

30,000 mi 48,000 km

35,000 mi 56,000 km

40,000 mi 64,000 km (or 2 years)

45,000 mi 72,000 km

50,000 mi 80,000 km

mi/km

Date

mi/km

Date

mi/km

Date

mi/km

Date

mi/km

Date

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Signature or dealer stamp

55,000 mi 88,000 km

60,000 mi 96,000 km (or 3 years)

65,000 mi 104,000 km

70,000 mi 112,000 km

75,000 mi 120,000 km

mi/km

Date

mi/km

Date

mi/km

Date

mi/km

Date

mi/km

Date

80,000 mi 128,000 km (or 4 years)

85,000 mi 136,000 km

90,000 mi 144,000 km

95,000 mi 152,000 km

100,000 mi 160,000 km (or 5 years)

Signature or dealer stamp

mi/km

Date

mi/km

Date

mi/km

Date

mi/km

Date

mi/km

Date

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105,000 mi 168,000 km

110,000 mi 176,000 km

115,000 mi 184,000 km

120,000 mi 192,000 km (or 6 years)

Signature or dealer stamp

mi/km

Date

mi/km

Date

mi/km

Date

mi/km

Date

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6-cylinder Models

Service at the indicated distance or time whichever comes first.

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miles x 1,000
km x 1,000
months

15
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12

30
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Replace engine oil Replace engine oil filter Check engine oil and coolant Replace air cleaner element Inspect valve clearance Replace spark plugs Replace timing belt and inspect water pump Inspect drive belt Replace engine coolant

Replace transmission fluid

M/T A/T

Inspect front and rear brakes Replace brake fluid Check parking brake adjustment Replace dust and pollen filter Rotate tires (Check tire inflation and condition at least once per month)

Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots Suspension components Driveshaft boots Brake hoses and lines (including ABS) All fluid levels and condition of fluids Exhaust system ＃ Fuel lines and connections

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