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the end bracket clockwise until the top of the jack contacts the jacking point. Make sure the jacking point tab is resting in the jack notch.

WHEEL WRENCH

11. Use the extension and wheel

wrench as shown to raise the car until the flat tire is off the ground.

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Changing a Flat Tire

12. Remove the wheel nuts and flat

tire. Temporarily place the flat tire on the ground with the outside surface of the wheel facing up. The outside surface contacting the ground could damage the wheel surface.

BRAKE HUB

13. Before mounting the spare tire, wipe any dirt off the mounting surface of the wheel and hub with a cloth.

14. Put on the spare tire. Put the

wheel nuts back on finger-tight, then tighten them in a crisscross pattern with the wheel wrench until the wheel is firmly against the hub. Do not try to tighten them fully.

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15. Lower the car to the ground and

remove the jack.

16. Tighten the wheel nuts securely in the same crisscross pattern. Have the wheel nut torque checked at the nearest automotive service facility. Tighten the wheel nuts to: 110 N.m (11 kg-m,80 Ib-ft)

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WING BOLT

SPACER CONE

4 cylinder models

17. Place the flat tire face down in the

spare tire well.

18. Remove the spacer cone from the

wing bolt, turn it over, and put it back on the bolt.

19. Secure the flat tire by screwing the wing bolt back into its hole.

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WING BOLT

SPACER CONE

6 cylinder models

0. Store the jack in its holder. Turn the jack's end bracket to lock it in place. Replace the cover. Store the tool kit.

21. Store the wheel cover or center

cap in the trunk. Make sure it does not get scratched or damaged.

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Diagnosing why your engine won't start falls into two areas, depending on what you hear when you turn the key to START (III):

You hear nothing, or almost nothing. The engine's starter motor does not operate at all, or operates very slowly.

You can hear the starter motor operating normally, but the engine does not start up and run.

Nothing Happens or the Starter Motor Operates Very Slowly When you turn the ignition switch to START (III), you do not hear the normal noise of the engine trying to start. You may hear a clicking sound or series of clicks, or nothing at all. Check these things:

Check the transmission interlock. If you have a manual transmission, the clutch pedal must be pushed all the way to the floor or the starter will not operate. With an automatic transmission, it must be in Park or Neutral.

Turn the ignition switch to ON (II). Turn on the headlights and check their brightness. If the headlights are very dim or don't light at all, the battery is discharged. See Jump Starting on page 216 .

If Your Engine Won't Start

Turn the ignition switch to START (III). If the headlights do not dim, check the condition of the fuses. If the fuses are OK, there is proba- bly something wrong with the electrical circuit for the ignition switch or starter motor. You will need a qualified technician to determine the problem. (See Towing on page 230 .)

If the headlights dim noticeably or go out when you try to start the engine, either the battery is dis- charged or the connections are corroded. Check the condition of the battery and terminal connec- tions (see page 176 ). You can then try jump starting the car from a booster battery (see page 216 ).

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If Your Engine Won't Start, Jump Starting

The Starter Operates Normally In this case, the starter motor sounds normal when you turn the ignition switch to START (III), but the engine does not run.

Are you using the proper starting procedure? Refer to Starting the Engine on page 119 .

Do you have fuel? Turn the ignition switch to ON (II) for a minute and watch the fuel gauge. The low fuel level warning light may not be working, so you were not reminded to fill the tank.

There may be an electrical problem, such as no power to the fuel pump. Check all the fuses (see page 225 ).

If you find nothing wrong, you will need a qualified technician to find the problem. See Towing on page 230.

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Jump Starting If your car's battery has run down, you may be able to start the engine by using a booster battery. Although this seems like a simple procedure, there are several precautions you should take. Follow the directions closely.

A battery can explode if you do not follow the correct procedure, seriously injuring anyone nearby.

Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking materials away from the battery.

You cannot start a Honda with an automatic transmission by pushing or pulling it.

To jump start your car:

1. Open the hood and check the

physical condition of the battery (see page 175 ). In very cold weather, check the condition of the electrolyte. If it seems slushy or like ice, do not try jump starting until it thaws.

NOTICE

If a battery sits in extreme cold, the electrolyte inside can freeze. Attempting to jump start with a frozen battery can cause it to rupture or explode.

2. Turn off all the electrical acces-

sories: climate control, stereo system, lights, etc. Put the transmission in Neutral or Park and set the parking brake.

4 cylinder models

6 cylinder models

3. Connect one jumper cable to the

positive ( +) terminal on the booster battery. Connect the other end to the positive ( +) terminal on your Honda's battery.

Jump Starting

4 cylinder models 4. Connect the second jumper cable

to the negative (—) terminal on the booster battery. Connect the other end to the grounding strap as shown. Do not connect this jumper cable to any other part of the engine.

5. If the booster battery is in another car, have an assistant start that car and run it at a fast idle.

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Jump Starting

6 cylinder models

4 cylinder models

BOOSTER BATTERY

6 cylinder models

BOOSTER BATTERY

6. Start your car. If the starter motor

still operates slowly, check the jumper cable connections to make sure they have good metal-to- metal contact.

7. Once your car is running, discon- nect the negative cable from your car, then from the booster battery. Disconnect the positive cable from your car, then the booster battery.

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The pointer of your car's tempera- ture gauge should stay in the mid- range under most conditions. It may go higher if you are driving up a long steep hill on a very hot day. If it climbs to the red mark, you should determine the reason.

NOTICE

Driving with the temperature gauge pointer at the red mark can cause serious damage to your engine.

Your car can overheat for several reasons, such as lack of coolant or a mechanical problem. The only indication may be the temperature gauge climbing to or above the red mark. Or you may see steam or spray coming from under the hood. In either case, you should take immediate action.

Steam and spray from an overheated engine can seriously scald you.

Do not open the hood if steam is coming out.

If Your Engine Overheats

1. Safely pull to the side of the road. Put the transmission in neutral or park and set the parking brake. Turn off the heating and cooling system and all other accessories. Turn on the hazard warning indicators.

2. If you see steam and/or spray

coming from under the hood, turn off the engine.

3. If you do not see steam or spray,

leave the engine running and watch the temperature gauge. If the high heat is due to overloading (climbing a long, steep hill on a hot day with the A/C running, for example), the engine should start to cool down almost immediately. If it does, wait until the tempera- ture gauge comes down to the mid- point then continue driving.

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If Your Engine Overheats

4. If the temperature gauge stays at the red mark, turn off the engine.

5. Wait until you see no more signs of steam or spray, then open the hood.

6. Look for any obvious coolant leaks,

such as a split radiator hose. Everything is still extremely hot, so use caution. If you find a leak, it must be repaired before you continue driving (see Towing on page 230 ).

7. If you don't find an obvious leak,

check the coolant level in the radiator reserve tank (see page 146 ). If the level is below the MIN mark, add coolant to half-way between the MIN and MAX marks.

8. If there was no coolant in the

reserve tank, you may also have to add coolant to the radiator. Let the engine cool down until the pointer

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reaches the middle of the tempera- ture gauge, or lower, before check- ing the radiator.

Removing the radiator cap while the engine is hot can cause the coolant to spray out, seriously scalding you.

Always let the engine and radiator cool down before removing the radiator cap.

9. Using gloves or a large heavy

cloth, turn the radiator cap counterclockwise, without pushing down, to the first stop. This releases any remaining pressure in the cooling system. After the pressure releases, push down on the cap and turn it until it comes off.

10.Start the engine and set the temperature control dial to maximum. Add coolant to the radiator up to the base of the filler neck. If you do not have the proper coolant mixture available, you can add plain water. Remember to have the cooling system drained and refilled with the proper mixture as soon as you can.

11.Put the radiator cap back on

tightly. Run the engine and watch the temperature gauge. If it goes back to the red mark, the engine needs repair. (See Towing on page 230 .)

12.If the temperature stays normal,

check the coolant level in the radiator reserve tank. If it has gone down, add coolant to the MAX mark. Put the cap back on tightly.

1. Safely pull off the road and shut

off the engine.

2. Let the car sit for a minute. Open

the hood and check the oil level (see page 149 ). Although oil level and oil pressure are not directly connected, an engine that is very low on oil can lose pressure during cornering and other driving maneuvers.

3. If necessary, add oil to bring the level back to the full mark on the dipstick (see page 149 ).

LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR

The low oil pressure indicator should never come on when the engine is running. If this light flashes or stays on with the engine running, take immediate action.

NOTICE

Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause serious mechanical damage almost immediately. Turn off the engine as soon as you can safely get the car stopped.

Low Oil Pressure

4. Start the engine and watch the oil pressure light. If the light does not go out within ten seconds, turn off the engine. There is a mechanical problem that needs to be repaired before you can continue driving. (See Towing on page 230 .)

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Immediately turn off all electrical accessories: radio, heater, A/C, rear defogger, cruise control, etc. Try not to use other electrically-operated controls such as the power windows. Keep the engine running and take extra care not to stall it. Starting the engine will discharge the battery rapidly.

By eliminating as much of the electrical load as possible, you can drive several miles before the battery is too discharged to keep the engine running. Drive to a service station or garage where you can get technical assistance.

Charging System Indication

CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR

The charging system indicator should go out after the engine starts. If it comes on brightly with the engine running, the alternator is no longer charging the battery.

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Malfunction Indicator Lamp/Check Engine Light

NOTICE

If you keep driving with the malfunc- tion indicator lamp/check engine light on, you can damage your car's emission controls and engine. Those repairs may not be covered by your car's warranties.

If this indicator light comes on, safely pull off the road and turn off the engine.

Restart the engine and watch the indicator light. If it stays on, have your car checked by the dealer as soon as possible. Drive moderately until the dealer has inspected the problem. Avoid full-throttle acceleration and driving at high speed.

You should also have the dealer inspect your car if the indicator light comes on frequently, even though it goes off when you follow the above procedure.

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MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP/ CHECK ENGINE LIGHT* * U.S. indicator shown

If this indicator comes on while driving, there is a problem with your engine or its emission control systems. Even though you may feel no difference in your car's per- formance, it can reduce your fuel economy and cause your car to put out excessive emissions. Continued operation may cause serious engine damage.

Closing the Moonroof

If the electric motor will not close the moonroof, do the following:

1. Check the fuse for the moonroof motor (see page 225 ). If the fuse is blown, replace it with one of the same or lower rating.

2. Try closing the moonroof. If the

new fuse blows immediately or the moonroof motor still does not operate, you can close the moonroof manually.

3. Get the tool kit out of the trunk.

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ROUND PLUG

SOCKET

4. Use a screwdriver or coin to remove the round plug in the center of the headliner.

5. Insert the moonroof wrench into the socket behind this plug. Turn the wrench until the moonroof is fully closed.

6. Remove the wrench. Replace the

round plug.

All the electrical circuits in your car have fuses to protect them from a short circuit or overload. These fuses are located in two or three fuse boxes.

INTERIOR

UNDERHOOD

TAB

Fuses

KNOB

The interior fuse box is underneath the dashboard on the driver's side. To open, turn the knob as shown.

The underhood fuse box is located in the front of the engine compartment on the passenger's side. To open, push the tab as shown.

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Checking and Replacing Fuses If something electrical in your car stops working, the first thing you should check for is a blown fuse. Determine from the chart on pages 228 and 229 , or the diagram on the fuse box lid, which fuse or fuses control that component. Check those fuses first, but check all the fuses before deciding that is not the cause. Replace any blown fuses and check the component's operation.

1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0). Make sure the headlights and all other accessories are off.

2. Remove the cover from the fuse

box.

BLOWN

3. Check each of the large fuses in

the underhood fuse box by looking through the top at the wire inside. Removing these fuses requires a Phillips-head screwdriver.

Fuses

ABS FUSE BOX

Cars equipped with ABS have a third fuse box for the ABS. It is in the engine compartment on the right side.

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FUSE PULLER

BLOWN

4. Check the smaller fuses in the underhood fuse box and all the fuses in the interior fuse box by pulling out each fuse with the fuse puller provided in the interior fuse box.

5. Look for a burned wire inside the fuse. If it is burned out, replace it with one of the spare fuses of the same rating or lower.

If you cannot drive the car without fixing the problem, and you do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse of the same rating or a lower rating from one of the other circuits. Make sure you can do without that circuit temporarily (such as the cigarette lighter or radio).

Fuses

If you replace the blown fuse with a spare fuse that has a lower rating, it might blow out again. This does not indicate anything wrong. Replace the fuse with one of the correct rating as soon as you can.

NOTICE

Replacing a fuse with one. that has a higher rating greatly increases the chances of damaging the electrical system. If you do not have a replace- ment fuse with the. proper rating for the circuit, install one with a lower rating.

6. If the replacement fuse of the

same rating blows in a short time, there is probably a serious electrical problem in your car. Leave the blown fuse in that circuit and have your car checked by a qualified technician.

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Fuses

UNDERHOOD FUSE BOX

* 1: On Canadian cars * 2 : US: EX, LX V-6 and EX V-6, Canada: EX-R, EX V-6, EX-R V-6
* 3 : US: LX V-6, EX V-6, Canada: EX V-6, EX-R V-6
* 4 : US: EX V-6, Canada: EX-R V-6

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ABS FUSE BOX

INTERIOR FUSE BOX

Fuses

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Towing

If your car needs to be towed, call a professional towing service or, if you belong to one, an organization that provides roadside assistance. Never tow your car behind another car with just a rope or chain. It is very dangerous.

Emergency Towing There are three popular methods of towing a car:

Flat-bed Equipment — The operator loads your car on the back of a truck. This is the best way of trans- porting your Honda.

Wheel Lift Equipment — The tow truck uses two pivoting arms that go under the tires (front or rear) and lift them off the ground. The other two wheels remain on the ground.

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Sling-type Equipment — The tow truck uses metal cables with hooks on the ends. These hooks go around parts of the frame or suspension and the cables lift that end of the car off the ground. Your car's suspension and body can be seriously damaged if this method of towing is attempted.

If your Honda cannot be transported by flat-bed, it should be towed with the front wheels off the ground. If due to damage, your car must be towed with the front wheels on the ground, do the following:

5-speed Manual Transmission Release the parking brake. Shift the transmission to Neutral.

Automatic Transmission

Release the parking brake. Start the engine. Shift to D4, then to N. Turn off the engine.

NOTICE

Improper towing preparation will damage the transmission. Follow the above procedure exactly. If you cannot shift the transmission or start the engine (automatic transmission), your car must he transported on a flat-bed.

It is best to tow the car no farther than 80 km (50 miles), and keep the speed below 35 mph (55
km/h).

NOTICE

Trying to lift or tow your car by the bumpers will cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed to support the car's weight.

The diagrams in this section give you the dimensions and capacities of your Honda, and the locations of the identification numbers. The expla- nations of several electronic and mechanical systems on your Honda are for the more technically-oriented owner.

Identification Numbers................. 232
Specifications................................. 234
Anti-lock Brake System................ 236
Tire Information............................ 237
Tire Size Designation................ 237
Wheel Size Designation............ 237
Tire Speed Ratings.................... 237
Tire Pressure Adjustment

For High Speed Driving........ 238
DOT Tire Quality Grading....... 238
Treadwear.............................. 238
Traction.................................. 239
Temperature.......................... 239

Technical Information

Emission Controls......................... 240
The Clean Air Act...................... 240
Crankcase Emission Control

System................................... 240

Evaporative Emission Control

System..................................... 240
Exhaust Emission Controls...... 241
PGM-FI System..................... 241
Ignition Timing Control

System............................... 241

Exhaust Gas Recirculation

(EGR) System.................... 241

Three Way Catalytic

Converter............................ 241

Warm-up Three Way

Catalytic Converter........... 241
Replacement Parts..................... 241
Three Way Catalytic Converter... 242

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Identification Numbers

Your car has several identifying numbers located in various places.

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is the 17-digit number your Honda dealer uses to register your car for warranty purposes. It is also necessary for licensing and insuring your car. The easiest place to find the VIN is on a plate fastened to the top of the dashboard. You can see it by looking through the windshield on the driver's side. It is also on the Certification label attached to the driver's doorjamb, and is stamped on the engine compartment bulkhead. The VIN is also provided in bar code on the Certification label.

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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

CERTIFICATION LABEL

The Engine Number is stamped into the engine block. It is on the front.

The Transmission Number is on a label on top of the transmission.

4 Cylinder Models

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER

Identification Numbers

MANUAL TRANSMISSION NUMBER

ENGINE NUMBER

6 Cylinder Models

ENGINE NUMBER

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER

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Specifications

1 : US: EX, Canada: EX-R * 2 : US: DX, LX, Canada: LX, EX * 3 : 6 cylinder models

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1 : Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the

engine. Reserve tank capacity: 0.6

* 2 : Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. ** 3 : US: EX, Canada: EX-R * 4 : 6 cylinder models

(0.16 US gal, 0.13 Imp gal)

Specifications

pages 172 and 174 .

page 229

page 228

* 1 : US: DX, LX, Canada: LX, EX * 2: US: EX, Canada: EX-R * 3 : US: LX with ABS, EX, Canada: EX with ABS, EX-R *4 : 6 cylinder models

Anti-lock Brake System

The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) is standard equipment on the LX V-6, EX. EX V-6 models in the U.S. and the EX-R, EX V-6. EX-R V-6 models in Canada. It is optional on the LX model in the U.S. and the EX model in Canada.

The ABS works by measuring how fast the wheels are turning during braking and comparing their speed. If any wheel is rotating much slower than the others (on the verge of locking up and skidding), the system reduces hydraulic pressure to that wheel's brake caliper. When that wheel's speed matches the other wheels, the system applies normal hydraulic pressure. This can take place several times per second at each wheel. You feel the ABS working as rapid pulsations in the brake pedal.

Technical Information

Each wheel has a wheel speed sensor assembly. As the wheel rotates, the sensor sends electrical pulses to the ABS control unit. The pulse frequency varies with the wheel speed.

The electrical output of the ABS control unit is connected to the modulator/solenoid unit. During braking, the ABS control unit monitors the pulse frequencies from the four wheels. When the control unit detects a wheel locking up, it energizes the appropriate solenoid in the modulator/solenoid unit. There are six solenoids: two for each front wheel, and two for the rear wheels. The energized solenoid reduces hydraulic pressure to one side of a modulator valve. This, in turn, reduces hydraulic pressure in the brake line going to the affected wheel. When that wheel speeds up because of the reduced braking effort, the control unit de-energizes

the solenoid. This builds hydraulic pressure on the modulator valve. The pressure increases in the hydraulic line to the wheel.

For the system to react quickly, the modulator/solenoid unit must have brake fluid under high pressure. This is supplied by a piston-type accumulator that is pressurized by an electric pump. A pressure-sensing switch on the accumulator controls this pump.

The control unit also contains error detection circuitry. It monitors the operation of the wheel sensors, solenoids, pump, and electronics. If the control unit detects any faults, it shuts off power to the pump motor and solenoids. The light on the instrument panel comes on. The brakes then work like a conventional system without anti-lock capabilities.

Tire Size Designation A tire's sidewall is marked with a tire size designation. You will need this information when selecting replacement tires for your car. The following explains what the letters and numbers in the tire size designation mean.

(Example tire size designation) P185/70R14 87S

P — Applicable vehicle type (tires marked with the prefix "P" are intended for use on passenger cars; however, not all tires have this marking).

185 — Tire width in millimeters.

70 — Aspect ratio. The tire's section height as a percentage of its width.

87 — Load Index, a numerical code associated with the maximum load the tire can carry.

S — Speed Rating Symbol. See the speed rating chart in this section for additional information.

Wheel Size Designation Wheels are also marked with important information that you need if you ever have to replace one. The following explains what the letters and numbers in the wheel size designation mean.

(Example wheel size designation) 15 x 5-1/2 JJ

15 — Rim diameter in inches.

5-1/2 — Rim width in inches.

R — Tire construction code (Radial).

JJ — Rim contour designation.

14 — Rim diameter in inches.

Tire Information

Tire Speed Ratings The chart below shows many of the different speed ratings currently being used for passenger car tires. The speed rating symbol is part of the tire size designation on the sidewall of the tire. This symbol corresponds to that tire's designed maximum safe operating speed.

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Tire Information

Tire Pressure Adjustment For High Speed Driving Honda strongly recommends that you not drive faster than posted speed limits and conditions allow. If you decide it is safe to drive at high speeds, be sure to adjust the cold tire pressures as shown below. If you do not adjust the tire pressure, excessive heat can build up and cause sudden tire failure.

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(US: LX V-6, EX V-6, Canada: EX V-6, EX-R V-6)

The following explains these gradings.

Treadwear The treadwear grade is a compara- tive rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half (1-1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual condi- tions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate.

Be sure to readjust the pressure for normal driving speeds. You should wait until the tires are cold before adjusting the tire pressure (see page 182).

DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Cars) The tires on your car meet all U.S. Federal Safety Requirements. All tires are also graded for treadwear, traction, and temperature perform- ance according to Department of Transportation (DOT) standards.

Traction The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are A, B, and C, and they represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.

Warning: The traction grade as- signed to this tire is based on brak- ing (straight ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turning) traction.

Temperature The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire's resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.

Tire Information

Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not over- loaded. Excessive speed, underinfla- tion, or excessive loading either separately or in combination, can cause heat build-up and possible tire failure.

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Emission Controls

The burning of gasoline in your car's engine produces several byproducts. Some of these are carbon monoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen (NOx) and hydrocarbons (HC). Gasoline evaporating from the tank also produces hydrocarbons. Controlling the production of NOx, CO, and HC is important to the environment. Under certain conditions of sunlight and climate, NOx and HC react to form photochemical "smog." Carbon monoxide does not contribute to smog creation, but it is a poisonous gas.

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The Clean Air Act The United States Clean Air Act* sets standards for automobile emissions. It also requires that automobile manufacturers explain to owners how their emission controls work and what to do to maintain them. This section summarizes how the emission controls work. Scheduled maintenance is on page 142.

* In Canada, Honda vehicles comply with the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS) for Emissions valid at the time they are manufactured.

Crankcase Emission Control System Your car has a Positive Crankcase Ventilation System. This keeps gasses that build up in the engine's crankcase from going into the atmosphere. The Positive Crankcase Ventilation valve routes them from the crankcase back to the intake manifold. They are then drawn into the engine and burned.

Evaporative Emission Control System As gasoline evaporates in the fuel tank, an evaporative emission control canister filled with charcoal adsorbs the vapor. It is stored in this canister while the engine is off. After the engine is started and warmed up, the vapor is drawn into the engine and burned during driving.

Exhaust Emission Controls The exhaust emission controls include four systems: PGM-FI, Ignition Timing Control, Exhaust Gas Recirculation and Three Way Catalytic Converter. These four systems work together to control the engine's combustion and minimize the amount of HC, CO, and NOx that comes out the tailpipe. The exhaust emission control systems are separate from the crankcase and evaporative emission control systems.

PGM-FI System The PGM-FI System uses sequential multiport fuel injection. It has three subsystems: Air Intake. Engine Control, and Fuel Control. The Engine Control Module (ECM) uses various sensors to determine how much air is going into the engine. It then controls how much fuel to inject under all operating conditions.

Ignition Timing Control System This system constantly adjusts the ignition timing, reducing the amount of HC, CO and NOx produced.

Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system takes some of the exhaust gas and routes it back into the intake manifold. Adding exhaust gas to the air/fuel mixture reduces the amount of NOx produced when the fuel is burned.

Three Way Catalytic Converter The three way catalytic converter is in the exhaust system. Through chemical reactions, it converts HC, CO. and NOx in the engine's exhaust to carbon dioxide (CO 2), dinitrogen (N2), and water vapor.

Emission Controls

Warm-up Three Way Catalytic Converter (For some types) This is in the exhaust system, near the exhaust manifold. During engine- warm-up, it converts HC, CO, and NOx to carbon dioxide (CO 2), dinitrogen (N 2), and water vapor.

Replacement Parts The emission control systems are designed and certified to work to- gether in reducing emissions to levels that comply with the Clean Air Act. To make sure the emissions remain low, you should use only new genuine Honda replacement parts or their equivalent for repairs. Using lower quality parts may increase the emissions from your car.

The emissions control systems are covered by warranties separate from the rest of your car. Read your warranty manual for more informa- tion.

Technical Information

Keep the engine tuned-up.

Have your car diagnosed and repaired if it is misfiring, back- firing, stalling, or otherwise not running properly.

Three Way Catalytic Converter

The three way catalytic converter contains precious metals that serve as catalysts, promoting chemical reactions to convert the exhaust gasses without affecting the metals. The catalytic converter is referred to as a three-way catalyst, since it acts on HC, CO, and NOx. A replacement unit must be an original Honda part or its equivalent.

The three way catalytic converter must operate at a high temperature for the chemical reactions to take place. It can set on fire any com- bustible materials that come near it. Park your car away from high grass, dry leaves, or other flammables.

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THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER

A defective three way catalytic converter contributes to air pollution, and can impair your engine's per- formance. Follow these guidelines to protect your car's three way catalytic converter.

Always use unleaded gasoline. Even a small amount of leaded gasoline can contaminate the catalyst metals, making the three way catalytic converter ineffective.

Warranty and Customer Relations

Warranty Coverages...................... 244
Customer Relations

Information ................................ 245
U.S. Zone Office Map.................... 246
Canada Zone Office Map............... 247
Reporting Safety Defects............... 248
Authorized Manuals....................... 249

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Warranty Coverages

U.S. Cars Your new Honda is covered by these warranties:

Seat Belt Limited Warranty — a seat belt that fails to function properly is covered for the useful life of the car.

New Car Limited Warranty — covers your new car, except for the battery, emissions control systems and accessories, against defects in materials and workmanship.

Rust Perforation Limited Warranty — all exterior body panels are covered for rust-through from the inside for the specified time period with no mileage limit.

Emissions Control Systems Defects Warranty and Emissions Performance Warranty — these two warranties cover your car's emissions control systems. Time, mileage, and coverage are condi- tional. Please read the warranty manual for exact information.

Original Equipment Battery Limited Warranty — this warranty gives up to 100% credit toward a replacement battery.

Accessory Limited Warranty — Genuine Honda Accessories are covered under this warranty. Time and mileage limits depend on the type of accessory and other factors. Please read your warranty manual for details.

Replacement Parts Limited Warranty — covers all Genuine Honda replacement parts against defects in materials and workman- ship.

Replacement Battery Limited Warranty — provides prorated coverage for a replacement battery purchased from a Honda dealer.

Replacement Muffler Lifetime Limited Warranty — provides coverage for as long as the pur- chaser of the muffler owns the car.

Restrictions and exclusions apply to all these warranties. Please read the 1995 Honda Warranties booklet that came with your car for precise information on warranty coverages. Your Honda's original tires are covered by their manufacturer. Tire warranty information is in a separate booklet.

Canada Cars Please refer to the 1995 Warranty and Maintenance Guide that came with your car.

Warranty and Customer Relations

Customer Relations Information

Honda dealership personnel are trained professionals. They should be able to answer all your questions. If you encounter a problem that your dealership does not solve to your satisfaction, please discuss it with the dealership's management. The Service Manager or General Manager can help. Almost all problems are solved in this way.

If you are dissatisfied with the decision made by the dealership's management, contact your Honda Customer Relations Zone Office. Refer to the U.S. and Canadian Zone Office maps on the following pages.

When you call or write, please give us this information:

Vehicle Identification Number (see page 232) Name and address of the dealer who services your car Date of purchase Mileage on your car Your name, address, and tele- phone number A detailed description of the problem Name of the dealer who sold the car to you

Warranty and Customer Relations

U.S. Zone Office Map

The addresses and telephone numbers are subject to change. If you cannot reach your Zone office, ask your Honda dealer for the current information.

Customer Relations

Western Zone P.O. Box 2260

700 Van Ness Avenue Torrance, California 90509-2260
(310) 781-4565

Northwestern Zone P.O. Box 20186

12439 N.E. Airport Way Portland, Oregon 97220
(503) 256-0943
(also includes Alaska and Hawaii)

South Central Zone 4529 Royal Lane

Irving, Texas 75063
(214) 929-5481

Central Zone 101 South Stanfield Road

Troy, Ohio 45373
(513) 332-6250

Mid-Atlantic Zone 902 Wind River Ln., Suite 200

Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878
(301) 990-2020

Southeastern Zone 1500 Morrison Parkway

Alpharetta, Georgia 30201
(404) 442-2045

North Central Zone 601 Campus Drive, Suite A-9

Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004
(708) 870-5600

New England Zone 555 Old County Road

Windsor Locks, Connecticut 06096
(203) 623-3310
See Zone 5 for: NYC Metro area and Fairfield County, CT area

West Central Zone 1600 South Abilene Street, Suite D

Northeastern Zone P.O. Box 337

Aurora, Colorado 80012
(303) 696-3935

Eastgate Industrial Park 115 Gaither Drive Moorestown, New Jersey 08057
(609) 235-5533
Includes: NYC Metro area and Fairfield County, CT area

Puerto Rico and U.S. V.I. Bella International

P.O. Box 190816
San Juan, PR 00919-0816
(809) 250-8070

Canada Zone Office Map

Western Zone Honda Canada Inc. 13240 Worster Court Richmond, B.C. V6V 2B8
(604) 278-7121

Central Zone Honda Canada Inc. 126 Milner Avenue Scarborough, Ontario M1S 3R2
(416) 299-3400

Quebec Zone Honda Canada Inc. 1750 rue Eiffel Boucherville, Quebec J4B 7W1
(514) 655-6161

Atlantic Zone Honda Canada Inc. 800 Windmill Road Dartmouth, N.S. B3B 1L1
(902) 468-4416

Customer Relations

Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Cars)

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

If NHTSA receives similar com- plaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in Washington D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.

Seats.............................................. 56
Steering Wheel............................ 46
Airbag (SRS).................................... 11
Air Cleaner..................................... 168
Air Conditioning............................... 74
Maintenance............................... 180
Usage............................................. 74
Air Outlets (Vents).......................... 74
Air Pressure, Tires........................ 182
Alcohol and Drugs........................... 27
Alcohol in Gasoline........................ 106
Antenna, Cleaning......................... 200
Antifreeze....................................... 155
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)

Description................................. 236
Indicator Eight.....................37, 128
Operation.................................... 128
Anti-theft Steering Column Lock .. 52
Appearance Care........................... 199
Ashtray.............................................. 70
Audio System................................... 81
Automatic Speed Control................ 48
Automatic Transmission............... 122
Capacity, Fluid........................... 234
Checking Fluid Level................ 163
Shifting........................................ 122

Index

Shift Lever Positions................. 123
Shift Lock Release..................... 126

Battery

Charging System Eight............... 36
Jump Starting............................. 216
Maintenance............................... 175
Specifications............................. 235
Before Driving............................... 105
Belts, Seat......................................... 5
Beverage Holder.............................. 68
Body Repair.................................... 206
Brakes

Anti-lock System (ABS)............ 128
Break-in, New Linings .............. 106
Fluid............................................ 165
Eight, Burned-out...................... 191
Parking.......................................... 66
System Indicator.......................... 36
Wear Indicators......................... 127

CONTINUED

Accessories

Installation.................................. 114

ACCESSORY (Ignition Key

Position)....................................... 52

Adding

Automatic Transmission

Fluid................................163, 164
Brake Fluid................................. 165
Clutch Fluid................................ 167
Engine Coolant........................... 156
Engine Oil................................... 149
Manual Transmission Fluid..... 165
Power Steering Fluid................. 167
Windshield Washer Fluid......... 162
Additional Safety Information........ 18
Door Locks................................... 19
Driving with Pets......................... 19
Head Restraint Position.............. 18
Seat-back Position........................ 18
Storing Cargo Safely................... 19
Additives, Engine Oil..................... 152
Adjustments

Mirrors.......................................... 65
Head Restraints........................... 59

Index

Brakes, ABS

Description................................. 236
Operation.................................... 128
System Indicator..................37, 128
Braking System.............................. 127
Break-in, New Car......................... 106
Brightness Control, Instruments... 43
Brights, Headlights......................... 42
Bulb Replacement

Back-up Lights........................... 191
Brake Lights............................... 191
Ceiling Light............................... 194
Front Parking Lights................. 190
Front Side Marker Lights......... 190
Headlights.................................. 187
High-mount Brake Light.......... 193
License Plate Lights.................. 193
Rear Side Marker Lights.......... 192
Specifications............................. 235
Turn Signal Lights..................... 189
Bulbs, Halogen............................... 187

Cables, Jump Starting With.......... 216
Capacities Chart............................. 234

Carbon Monoxide Hazard.............. 28
Cargo, Loading............................... 115
Cassette Player

Care............................................. 101
Operation................................85, 94
CAUTION, Explanation of............... ii CD Player.......................................... 97
Certification Label......................... 232
Chains............................................. 186
Change Oil

How to......................................... 152
When to....................................... 142
Changing a Flat Tire..................... 209
Changing Engine Coolant............. 157
Charging System Indicator.... 36, 222
Check Engine Light........................ 37
Checking

Automatic Transmission

Fluid........................................ 163
Battery Condition...................... 175
Brake Fluid................................. 166
Clutch Fluid................................ 167
Drive Belts.................................. 181
Engine Coolant........................... 155
Engine Oil................................... 149
Fuses........................................... 225

Manual Transmission Fluid ..... 165
Power Steering Fluid................. 167
Checklist. Before Driving............. 118
Child Safety...................................... 20
Cigarette Lighter............................. 70
Cleaner, Air.................................... 168
Cleaning

Aluminum Wheels..................... 201
Antenna....................................... 200
Carpeting.................................... 203
Exterior....................................... 200
Fabric.......................................... 203
Interior........................................ 203
Seat Belts.................................... 204
Vinyl............................................ 203
Window....................................... 204
CLEAN Light................................. 101
Clock, Setting the............................ 67
Clutch Fluid.................................... 167
Coin Box........................................... 69
CO in the Exhaust......................... 240
Cold Weather, Starting in............. 120
Compact Spare............................... 208
Consumer Information.................. 245
Controls, Instruments and.............. 33

Index

Coolant

Adding......................................... 156
Checking..................................... 155
Proper Solution.......................... 155
Temperature Gauge................... 40
Corrosion Protection.................... 205
Crankcase Emission Control

System......................................... 240
Cruise Control Operation............... 48
Customer Relations Office........... 245

DANGER, Explanation of................. ii Dashboard........................................ 34
Daytime Running Eights................. 42
Dead Battery, What to Do............ 216
Defects, Reporting Safety............... 29
Defogger, Rear Window................. 45
Defrosting the Windows................. 80
DEXRON® II Automatic

Transmission Fluid.................... 163
Dimensions..................................... 234
Dimming the Headlights ................ 42
Dipstick

Automatic Transmission ..163, 164

Engine Oil................................... 149
Directional Signals........................... 43
Disabled, Towing Your Car If...... 230
Disc Brake Wear Indicators......... 127
Disposal of Used Oil...................... 154
Doors

Locking and Unlocking............... 53
Power Door Locks....................... 53
DOT Tire Quality Grading........... 238
Downshifting, 5-speed Manual

Transmission.............................. 121
Drive Belts...................................... 181
Driving............................................ 117
Economy..................................... 113
In Bad Weather.......................... 129
In Foreign Countries................. 107

Economy, Fuel............................... 113
Emergencies on the Road............. 207
Battery, Jump Starting.............. 216
Changing a Flat Tire................. 209
Charging System Indicator...... 222
Check Engine Light.................. 223
Checking the Fuses................... 226

Low Oil Pressure Indicator...... 221
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.... 223
Manually Closing Moonroof.... 224
Overheated Engine................... 219
Emergency Brake............................ 66
Emergency Flashers....................... 45
Emission Controls......................... 240
Engine

Belts............................................. 181
Check Eight.......................... 37, 223
Coolant Temperature Gauge .... 40
Malfunction Indicator

Lamp................................. 37, 223
Oil Pressure Indicator......... 36, 221
Oil, What Kind to Use............... 151
Overheating................................ 219
Specifications............................. 235
Ethanol in Gasoline....................... 106
Evaporative Emission Controls.... 240
Exhaust Fumes................................ 28
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat

Belts by......................................... 10
Exterior, Cleaning the................... 200

CONTINUED

Index

Fabric, Cleaning............................. 203
Fan, Interior...................................... 76
Features, Comfort and

Convenience............................... 73
Filling the Fuel Tank..................... 108
Filter

Oil................................................ 152
First Gear, Shifting........................ 121
5-speed Manual Transmission,

Checking Fluid Level................ 165

5-speed Manual Transmission,

Shifting the................................. 121
Flashers, Hazard Warning............. 45
Flat Tire, Changing a.................... 209
Fluids

Automatic Transmission ..163, 164
Brake.......................................... 166
Clutch..........................................167
Manual Transmission............... 165
Power Steering........................... 167
Windshield Washer................... 161

FM Stereo Radio

Reception...................................... 84
Folding Rear Seat............................ 60

Foreign Countries, Driving in...... 107
Four-way Flashers........................... 45
Front End, Towing by

Emergency Wrecker................. 230
Fuel................................................. 106
Fill Door and Cap....................... 108
Gauge............................................ 40
Octane Requirement................. 106
Oxygenated................................ 106
Tank, Filling the......................... 108
Fuses, Checking the...................... 226

Gas Mileage, Improving................ 113
Gasohol........................................... 106
Gasoline.......................................... 106
Gauge............................................ 40
Octane Requirement................. 106
Tank, Filling the......................... 108
Gas Station Procedures................. 108
Gauges

Engine Coolant Temperature .... 40
Fuel.............................................. 40

Gearshift Lever Positions

Automatic Transmission........... 123

5-speed Manual

Transmission.......................... 121
Glass Cleaning............................... 204
Glove Box......................................... 55

Halogen Headlight Bulbs.............. 187
Hazard Warning Flashers............... 45
Headlights......................................... 42
Daytime Running Lights............. 42
High Beam Indicator................... 38
High Beams, Turning on............ 42
Low Beams, Turning on ............. 42
Reminder Chime.......................... 42
Replacing Halogen Bulbs ......... 187
Turning on.................................... 42
Head Restraints............................... 59
Heating and Cooling........................ 74
High Altitude, Starting at.............. 120
High-Low Beam Switch .................. 42
Hood, Opening the........................ 109
Horn................................................... 51
Hot Coolant, Warning about........ 156
Hydraulic Clutch............................ 167
Hydroplaning.................................. 129

Identification Number, Vehicle.... 232
If Your Car Has to be Towed....... 230
Ignition

Keys............................................... 51
Switch............................................ 52
Timing Control System............. 241

Indicator Lights, Instrument

Panel............................................ 35
Infant Restraint................................ 22
Inflation, Proper Tire .................... 182
Inside Mirror.................................... 64
Inspection, Tire.............................. 183
Instrument Panel............................. 34
Instrument Panel Brightness......... 43
Interior Cleaning............................ 203
Interior Lights.................................. 71
Introduction......................................... i

Jacking up the Car......................... 211
Jack, Tire........................................ 209
Jump Starting................................. 216

Index

Lower Gear, Downshifting to a.... 121
Low Oil Pressure Indicator.... 36, 221
Lubricant Specifications Chart.... 234
Luggage.......................................... 115

Maintenance................................... 137
Periodic Items............................ 146
Record.................................. 144-145
Required Indicator....................... 40
Safely.......................................... 138
Schedule..............................140- 143
Malfunction Indicator Lamp..37, 223
Manual Transmission.................... 121
Manual Transmission Fluid ......... 165
Maximum Shift Speeds.........122, 126
Meters, Gauges................................ 39
Methanol in Gasoline.................... 107
Mirrors, Adjusting........................... 64
Moonroof.......................................... 63
Closing Manually....................... 224
Operation...................................... 63

CONTINUED

Keys................................................. 51

Label, Certification........................ 232
Lane Change, Signaling.................. 43
Lap Belt............................................... 6
Lap/Shoulder Belts........................... 6
Leaking of Exhaust into Car.......... 28
Lighter, Cigarette............................ 70
Lights

Bulb Replacement..................... 187
Indicator........................................ 35
Parking.......................................... 42
Turn Signal................................... 43
Loading Cargo................................ 115
LOCK (Ignition Key Position)....... 52
Locks

Anti-theft Steering Column........ 52
Fuel Fill Door............................. 108
Glove Box..................................... 55
Power Door.................................. 53
Trunk............................................ 54
Low Coolant Level......................... 155

Index

Neutral Gear Position.................... 124
New Vehicle Break-in ................... 106
Normal Shift Speeds...................... 121
NOTICE, Explanation of................... ii Numbers, Identification................ 232

Occupant Protection System............ 4
Octane Requirement, Gasoline.... 106
Odometer.......................................... 39
Odometer, Trip................................ 39
Oil

Change, How to ......................... 152
Change, When to....................... 142
Checking Engine....................... 149
Pressure Indicator....................... 36
Selecting Proper Viscosity

Chart....................................... 151
ON (Ignition Key Position)............ 52
Opening the Hood......................... 109
Operation in Foreign Countries... 107
Outside Mirrors............................... 64
Overheating, Engine..................... 219

Panel Brightness Control............... 43
Park Gear Position......................... 124
Parking Brake.................................. 66
Parking Eights.................................. 42
Parking Over Things that Burn... 242
PGM-FI System.............................. 241
Polishing and Waxing................... 201
Power

Door Locks................................... 53
Mirrors.......................................... 65
Steering....................................... 167
Windows....................................... 62
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts.......... 10
Proper Seat Belt Usage..................... 7

Radiator Overheating.................... 219
Radio/Cassette Sound System....... 81
Rear End Towing........................... 230
Rear Eights, Bulb Replacement... 191
Rear Seat, Folding........................... 60
Rear View Mirror............................. 64
Rear Window Defogger.................. 45

Reclining the Seat Backs................ 56
Recommended Shift Speeds ........ 121
Reminder Lights.............................. 35
Replacement Information

Air Cleaner................................. 168
Coolant........................................ 157
Engine Oil and Filter................. 152
Fuses........................................... 225
Eight Bulbs................................. 187
Schedule..................................... 142
Spark Plugs........................ 171, 173
Tires ......................................... 184
wiper Blades....................... 178

Replacing Seat Belts After a

Crash........................................... 10
Reserve Tank, Coolant.................. 159
Restraint, Child................................ 20
Reverse Gear Position................... 124
Rotation, Tire................................. 184

Safety Belts......................................... 5
Safety Defects, Reporting............. 248
Safety Labels, Location of....... 29, 30
Safety Messages................................ ii

Seat Belts............................................ 5
Advice for Pregnant Women...... 10
Child Seat Anchor Plate.............. 26
Cleaning...................................... 204
Frayed or Torn............................. 10
Maintenance................................. 10
Reminder Light and Beeper....... 3 5
Replacement................................. 10
System Components...................... 6
Tether Attachment Points.......... 25
Use During Pregnancy................ 10
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt...... 7
Wearing the Lap Belt.................... 9
Seats, Adjusting the......................... 56
Serial Number................................ 232
Service Intervals............................ 142
Service Manual.............................. 249
Service Station Procedures .......... 108
Setting the Clock............................. 67
Shifting

The Automatic

Transmission.......................... 123

The 5-speecl Manual

Transmission.......................... 121
Shift Lever Position Indicator...... 123

Side Marker Lights, Bulb

Replacement in.......................... 190
Signaling Turns................................ 43
Snow Tires...................................... 186
Solvent-type Cleaners.................... 200
Sound System................................... 81
Spare Tire

Inflating....................................... 208
Specifications............................. 235
Spark Plugs, Replacing.........171, 173
Specifications Charts..................... 234
Speed Control................................... 48
Speedometer.................................... 39
SRS Indicator.............................. 16, 37
START (Ignition Key Position) ..... 52
Starting the Engine........................ 119

In Cold Weather at High

Altitude................................... 120
With a Dead Battery ................. 216
Steam Coming from Engine......... 219
Steering Wheel

Adjustment................................... 46
Anti-theft Column Lock.............. 52
Stereo Sound System ...................... 81
Storing Your Car............................ 197

Index

Supplemental Restraint System

Service Precautions..................... 17
Servicing....................................... 16
SRS Indicator.......................... 16, 37
System Components.................... 11

Tachometer...................................... 39
Taillights, Changing Bulbs in....... 191
Taking Care of the Unexpected .. 207
Tape Player................................. 85, 94
Technical Descriptions

Anti-lock Brake System............ 236
Emission Control Systems........ 240
Three Way Catalytic

Converter................................ 242
Tire Information........................ 237
Temperature Gauge........................ 40
Tether Attachment Points.............. 25
Three Way Catalytic Converter... 242
Time, Setting the............................. 67
Tire Chains..................................... 186
Tire, How to Change a Flat.......... 209

CONTINUED

Index

Tires................................................ 181
Air Pressure............................... 182
Checking Wear.......................... 183
Compact Spare........................... 208
DOT Tire Quality Grading....... 238
Inflation....................................... 181
Inspection................................... 183
Replacing.................................... 184
Rotating....................................... 184
Snow............................................ 186
Specifications............................. 235
Tools, Tire Changing.................... 209
Torn Seat Belts................................ 10
Towing

A Trailer..................................... 131
Emergency Wrecker................ 230

Transmission

Checking Fluid Level,

Automatic...................... 163, 164

Checking Fluid Level,

Manual.................................... 165
Fluid Selection ...................163, 164
Identification Number............... 232
Shifting the Automatic.............. 122
Shifting the Manual................... 121
Treadwear...................................... 238

Trip Meter........................................ 39
Trunk................................................. 54
Opening the.................................. 54
Open Monitor Light.................... 37
Turn Signals..................................... 43

Underside, Cleaning...................... 205
Unexpected, Taking Care

of the........................................... 207
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..... 238
Unleaded Gasoline......................... 106
Upholstery Cleaning...................... 203
Used Oil, How to Dispose of........ 154

Vanity Mirror................................... 69
Vehicle Capacity Load .................. 115
Vehicle Dimensions....................... 234
Vehicle Identification Number..... 232
Vehicle Storage.............................. 197
Ventilation......................................... 77
VIN.................................................. 232
Vinyl Cleaning................................ 203

Viscosity, Oil................................... 151

Warning Beepers

Key in Ignition.............................. 52
Seat Belts...................................... 36
WARNING, Explanation of.............. ii Warning Labels, Location of.... 29, 30
Warranty Coverages..................... 244
Washer, Windshield

Checking the Fluid Level......... 162
Operation...................................... 45
Washing.......................................... 200
Waxing and Polishing................... 201
Wheels

Adjusting the Steering................ 46
Alignment and Balance............. 183
Compact Spare........................... 208
Wrench....................................... 211

Windows

Cleaning...................................... 204
Operating the Power................... 62
Rear, Defogger............................ 45

Windshield

Cleaning........................................ 44

Defroster...................................... 80

Wipers, Windshield

Changing Blades........................ 178
Operation...................................... 44
Worn Tires..................................... 183
Wrecker, Emergency Towing...... 230

Index

Gas Station Information

Gasoline: UNLEADED gasoline Pump octane of 86 or higher Fuel Tank Capacity: 64.5 l (17.04 US g a l, 14.19 Imp gal)

Recommended Engine Oil: API SG or SH grade "Energy Conserving II" oil SAE 5W-30 viscosity

Engine Oil Capacity: including filter

(US: DX, LX, Canada: LX, EX) 3.8 l (4.0 US qt, 3.3 Imp qt) (US: EX, Canada: EX-R) 4.3 l (4.5 US qt, 3.8 Imp qt) (US: LX V-6, EX V-6, Canada: EX V-6, EX-R V-6) 4.4 l (4.6 US qt, 3.9 Imp qt)

without filter

(US: DX, LX, Canada: LX, EX) 3.5 l (3.7 US qt, 3.1 Imp qt) (US: EX, LX V-6, EX V-6, Canada: EX-R, EX V-6, EX-R V-6) 4.0 l (4.2 US qt, 3.5 Imp qt)

Tire Pressure (measured cold): (DX, LX, EX, EX-R) Front/Rear: 220 kPa (2.2 kg/cm2, 32 psi) (LX V-6, EX V-6, EX-R V-6) Front: 220 kPa (2.2 kg/cm2, 32 psi) Rear: 200 kPa (2.0 kg/cm2, 29 psi) Spare Tire Pressure: 420 kPa (4.2 kg/cm2, 60 psi) Tire Size (Front and Rear): (US: DX, LX, Canada: LX, EX)

P185/70R14 87S

(US: EX, Canada: EX-R)

195/60R15 88H

(US: LX V-6, EX V-6, Canada: EX V-6, EX-R V-6)

205/60R15 91V

Spare Tire: (4 cylinder cars without ABS)

T115/70D14

(4 cylinder cars with ABS)

T125/70D 15

(6 cylinder cars)

T135/90D15

Other Tire Information: See label on the driver's door- jamb.

5-speed Manual Transmission Oil: SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 viscosity API SF or SG grade recom- mended

Capacity: 1.9 l (2.0 US qt, 1.7 Imp qt)

Automatic Transmission Fluid: Honda Premium Formula Auto- matic Transmission Fluid or an equivalent DEXRON® II type Auto- matic Transmission Fluid (ATF)