1993 Honda Civic DEL SOL Owners Manual

your Honda dealer ten years after manufacture.

The SRS includes the steering wheel airbag assembly, sensors in the dashboard, and a control unit with sensors behind the center console.

The sensors are decelerometers, set to trigger in a severe frontal impact that generates more force than a 25 mile per hour crash into a parked vehicle of similar size. For the SRS to activate, at least two sensors must trigger. This duplica- tion is to prevent accidental activa- tion.

When the control unit receives trigger signals from at least two sensors, it sends voltage to the airbag. The control unit stores this charge in capacitors to insure reliability even if a severe impact damages the car's battery or electrical connections.

Technical Information

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

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 con- trols work. Scheduled maintenance is on page 95 .

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

Emission Controls

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 Crank- case 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.

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conditions.

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

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 dinitrogen (N

), ), 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 emis- sions remain low, you should use only new genuine Honda replace- ment 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 information.

Emission Controls

Exhaust Emission Controls The exhaust emission controls include three systems: PGM-FI, Ignition Timing Control and Three Way Catalytic Converter. These three 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 on this model is a sequential multiport fuel injection. The PGM-FI System on your car has three sub systems: 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

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The three way catalytic converter contains platinum and rhodium. These metals 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 flamma- bles.

Three Way Catalytic Converter

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 A defective three way catalytic converter contributes to air pollution, and can impair your engine's performance. 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 inef- fective.

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Warranty and Customer Relations

Warranty Coverages.................... 176
Customer Relations

Information............................... 177
U.S. Zone Office Map.................. 178
Canada Zone Office Map............ 179
Authorized Manuals.................... 181

Warranty and Customer Relations

Warranty Coverages

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

New Car Limited Warranty — provides coverage for defects in materials and workmanship for 3
years or 57,600 km (36,000 miles).

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

Original Equipment Battery Limited Warranty — provides coverage for 36 months, with 100% coverage for the first 24 months.

Warranty and Customer Relations

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

Replacement Battery Limited Warranty — provides coverage for up to 36 months, with 100% cover- age for the first 12 months.

Rust Perforation Limited Warranty — body panels that rust through from the inside will be repaired or replaced for up to 36
months. There is no mileage limit.

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 — provides coverage for defects in materials and workman- ship for 12 months or 19,200 km (12,000 miles).

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

There are restrictions and exclu- sions which apply to all these war- ranties. Please read the 1993 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 infor- mation is in a separate booklet.

Canada Cars Please refer to the 1993 Warranty and Maintenance Guide that came with your car.

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 166) 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

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Airbag (SRS)..................................... 9
Air Cleaner.................................... 114
Air Conditioning............................. 66
Maintenance.............................. 122
Usage........................................ 66
Air Outlets (Vents)......................... 62
Air Pressure, Tires...................... 123
Alcohol and Drugs.......................... 21
Alcohol in Gasoline........................ 70
Antifreeze...................................... 105
Anti-theft Steering Column

Lock.............................................. 44
Appearance Care.......................... 137
Ashtrays........................................... 58
Automatic Speed Control............. 40
Automatic Transmission.............. 84
Capacity, Fluid.......................... 168
Checking Fluid Level.............. 110
Shifting......................................... 84
Shift Lever Positions................. 84
Shift Lock Release..................... 87
Auxiliary Lights............................. 38
Replacing Bulbs........................ 130
Turning on................................... 38

Index

Battery

Charging System Light............. 28
Jump Starting........................... 154
Maintenance.............................. 117
Specifications............................ 169
Before Driving................................ 69
Belts, Seat.......................................... 4
Body Repair................................... 143
Brakes

Break-in, New Linings.............. 70
Fluid............................................ 112
Light, Burned-out.................... 132
Parking......................................... 55
System Light............................... 28
Wear Indicators.......................... 89
Braking System.............................. 89
Break-in, New Car......................... 70
Brightness Control,

Instruments................................. 36
Brights, Headlights........................ 35

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Accessories

ACCESSORY

Adding

Installation................................... 77

(Ignition Key Position).............. 44

Automatic Transmission

Fluid........................................ 110
Brake Fluid................................ 112
Clutch Fluid............................... 113
Engine Coolant......................... 105
Engine Oil.................................. 101
Manual Transmission Fluid... 111
Power Steering Fluid............... 113
Windshield Washer fluid......... 109
Additional Safety Information..... 13
Door Locks.................................. 13
Driving with Pets....................... 14
Seat-back Position..................... 13
Storing Cargo Safely................. 14
Additives, Engine Oil................... 102
Adjustments

Mirrors......................................... 54
Seats............................................. 46
Steering Wheel........................... 39

Index

Bulb Replacement

Auxiliary Light......................... 130
Back-up Lights......................... 132
Brake Lights............................. 132
Front Parking Lights.............. 131
Front Side Marker Lights...... 131
Headlights.................................. 129
License Plate Lights................ 133
Rear Side Marker Lights........ 132
Specifications............................ 169
Turn Signal Lights................... 131
Bulbs, Halogen.............................. 129

Cables, Jump Starting With....... 154
Capacities Chart........................... 168
Carbon Monoxide Hazard............. 22
Cargo, Loading............................... 78
CAUTION, Explanation of............ ii Certification Label....................... 166
Chains............................................. 128
Change Oil

How to........................................ 103
When to........................................ 95
Changing a Flat Tire................... 147

Changing Engine Coolant........... 106
Charging System Light........ 28, 159
Check Engine Light.............. 29, 160
Checking

Automatic Transmission

Fluid........................................ 110
Battery Condition..................... 117
Brake Fluid................................ 112
Clutch Fluid............................... 113
Engine Belts.............................. 123
Engine Coolant......................... 105
Engine Oil.................................. 101
Fuses........................................... 161
Manual Transmission Fluid... 111
Power Steering Fluid............... 113
Checklist, Before Driving.............. 80
Child Safety .................................. 15
Cigarette Lighter........................... 58
Cleaner, Air................................... 114
Cleaning

Exterior...................................... 138
Interior....................................... 141
Seat Belts................................... 141
Vinyl............................................ 141
Clock, Setting the........................... 56
Clutch Fluid................................... 113

CO in the Exhaust........................ 171
Cold Weather, Starting in............. 82
Compact Spare.............................. 146
Console Compartment................... 57
Consumer Information................ 177
Controls, Instruments and............ 25
Coolant

Adding........................................ 105
Checking.................................... 105
Proper Solution......................... 105
Temperature Gauge.................. 33
Corrosion Protection................... 142
Crankcase Emission Control

System........................................ 171
Cruise Control Operation.............. 40
Cup Holder...................................... 57
Customer Relations Office......... 177

DANGER, Explanation of.............. ii Dashboard........................................ 26
Daytime Running Lights.............. 35
Dead Battery, What to Do.......... 154
Defects, Reporting Safety............ 23
Defogger, Rear Window............... 38

Defrosting the Windows............... 68
DEXRON® II Automatic

Transmission Fluid.................. 110
Dimensions.................................... 168
Dimming the Headlights............... 35
Dipstick

Automatic Transmission........ 110
Engine Oil.................................. 101
Directional Signals......................... 36
Disabled, Towing Your Car If... 164
Disc Brake Wear Indicators......... 89
Disposal of Used Oil..................... 104
Doors

Locking and Unlocking............ 44
DOT Tire Quality Grading......... 126
Downshifting, Manual

Transmission.............................. 84
Driving............................................. 79
Economy...................................... 76
In Bad Weather........................... 90
In Foreign Countries................. 71

Index

Evaporative Emission

Controls...................................... 171
Exhaust Fumes............................... 22
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat

Belts by........................................... 8
Exterior, Cleaning the................. 138

Fabric, Cleaning........................... 141
Fan, Interior.................................... 64
Fan, Radiator.................................. 24
Features, Comfort and

Convenience................................ 61
Filling the Fuel Tank.................... 72
Filters

Fuel ............................................ 115
Oil................................................ 103
First Gear, Shifting........................ 84
5-speed Manual Transmission

Checking Fluid Level..............111

5-speed Manual Transmission,

Shifting the.................................. 83
Flashers, Hazard Warning........... 38

CONTINUED

Economy, Fuel................................ 76
Emergencies on the Road........... 145
Battery, Jump Starting........... 154
Changing a Flat Tire............... 147
Charging System Light........... 159
Check Engine Light................. 160
Checking the Fuses................. 162
Low Oil Pressure Light........... 158
Malfunction Indicator

Lamp....................................... 160
Overheated Engine.................. 156
Emergency Brake.......................... 55
Emergency Flashers...................... 38
Emission Controls........................ 171
Engine

Check Light....................... 29, 160
Coolant Temperature Gauge... 33
Malfunction Indicator

Lamp................................ 29, 160
Oil Pressure Light............ 28, 158
Oil, What Kind to Use............. 102
Overheating............................... 156
Specifications............................ 168
Ethanol in Gasoline........................ 71

Index

Flat Tire, Changing a.................. 147
Fluids

Automatic Transmission........ 110
Brake........................................... 112
Clutch......................................... 113
Manual Transmission.............. 111
Power Steering......................... 113
Windshield Washer.................. 109
Foreign Countries, Driving in...... 71
Four-way Flashers......................... 38
Front End, Towing by Emergency

Wrecker..................................... 164
Fuel................................................... 70
Fill Door and Cap....................... 72
Filter........................................... 115
Gauge............................................ 33
Octane Requirement................. 70
Oxygenated................................. 70
Tank, Filling the ........................ 72
Fuses, Checking the.................... 162

Gas Mileage, Improving............... 76
Gasohol............................................ 70

Gasoline............................................ 70
Filter........................................... 115
Gauge............................................ 33
Octane Requirement................. 70
Tank, Filling the........................ 72
Gas Station Procedures................. 72
Gauges

Engine Coolant Temperature.. 33
Fuel............................................... 33

Gearshift Lever Positions

Automatic Transmission.......... 84
Manual Transmission............... 84
Glass Cleaning.............................. 142
Glove Box......................................... 56

Halogen Headlight Bulbs............ 129
Hazard Warning Flashers........... 38
Headlights

Daytime Running Lights.......... 35
High Beam Indicator................. 30
High Beams, Turning on.......... 35
Low Beams, Turning on........... 35
Replacing Halogen Bulbs........ 129
Turning on.................................. 35

Heating and Cooling...................... 62
High Altitude, Starting at............ 82
High-Low Beam Switch................ 35
Hood, Opening the......................... 73
Horn.................................................. 42
Hot Coolant, Warning about...... 105
Hydraulic Clutch.......................... 113
Hydroplaning................................... 91

Identification Number,

Vehicle........................................ 166
If Your Car Has to be Towed.... 164
Ignition

Keys.............................................. 43
Switch........................................... 43
Timing Control System........... 172

Indicator Lights, Instrument

Panel............................................. 27
Infant Restraint.............................. 17
Inflation, Proper Tire.................. 123
Inside Mirror................................... 54
Inspection, Tire............................. 124
Instrument Panel............................ 26
Instrument Panel Brightness....... 36

Interior Cleaning.......................... 141
Interior Lights................................ 59
Introduction........................................ i

Jacking up the Car....................... 149
Jack, Tire....................................... 148
Jump Starting............................... 154

Keys.................................................. 43

Loading Cargo................................ 78
LOCK (Ignition Key Position)..... 44
Locks

Anti-theft Steering Column.....44
Fuel Fill Door.............................. 72
Rear Locking Compartment.... 46
Trunk........................................... 45
Low Coolant Level....................... 105
Lower Gear, Downshifting to a... 84
Low Oil Pressure Light........ 28, 158
Lubricant Specifications

Chart........................................... 168
Luggage........................................... 78

Label, Certification...................... 166
Lane Change, Signaling................ 36
Lap/Shoulder Belts.......................... 6
Leaking of Exhaust into Car........ 22
Lighter, Cigarette.......................... 58
Lights

Bulb Replacement.................... 129
Indicator....................................... 27
Parking......................................... 35
Turn Signal................................. 36

Maintenance.................................... 93
Periodic Items............................. 99
Record..................................... 97-98
Schedule ................................. 95-96
Manual Transmission.................... 83
Manual Transmission Fluid........ 111
Maximum Shift Speeds................. 84
Meters, Gauges............................... 32
Methanol in Gasoline..................... 71
Mirrors, Adjusting......................... 54

Index

Malfunction Indicator

Lamp.................................... 29, 160

Neutral Gear Position................... 86
New Vehicle Break-in................... 70
Normal Shift Speeds...................... 84
NOTICE, Explanation of................ ii Numbers, Identification.............. 166

Occupant Protection System......... 4
Octane Requirement, Gasoline.... 70
Odometer......................................... 32
Odometer, Trip............................... 32
Oil

Change, How to........................ 103
Change, When to........................ 95
Checking Engine...................... 101
Pressure Light............................ 28
Selecting Proper Viscosity

Chart....................................... 102

CONTINUED

Index

ON (Ignition Key Position)........... 44
Opening the Hood.......................... 73
Opening the Trunk........................ 45
Operation in Foreign Countries... 71
Outside Mirrors.............................. 54
Overheating, Engine.................... 156

Panel Brightness Control.............. 36
Park Gear Position......................... 85
Parking Brake................................. 55
Parking Lights................................ 35
Parking Over Things that

Burn............................................ 173
PGM-FI System............................ 172
Polishing and Waxing.................. 139
Power

Mirrors......................................... 54
Steering...................................... 113
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts.......... 8
Proper Seat Belt Usage................... 6

Radiator Overheating.................. 156

Rear End Towing......................... 164
Rear Lights, Bulb

Replacement.............................. 132
Rear Locking Compartment........ 46
Rear View Mirror.......................... 54
Rear Window Defogger................ 38
Reclining the Seat Backs.............. 46
Recommended Shift Speeds........ 84
Reminder Lights............................ 27
Removable Roof Panel.................. 49
Removing and Storing.............. 50
Installing...................................... 51
Roof Unlatched Indicator......... 53

Replacement Information

Air Cleaner................................ 114
Coolant...................................... 106
Engine Oil and Filter............... 103
Fuel Filter.................................. 115
Fuses........................................... 161
Light Bulbs................................ 129
Schedule....................................... 95
Spark Plugs............................... 115
Tires............................................ 126
Wiper Blades............................. 120

Replacing Seat Belts

After a Crash ................................ 8

Reserve Tank, Coolant............... 105
Restraint, Child.............................. 15
Reverse Gear Position................... 86
Roof and Trunk Monitor.............. 29
Rotation, Tire................................ 125

Safety Belts....................................... 5
Safety Defects, Reporting............ 23
Safety Labels, Location of............ 24
Safety Messages............................... ii Seat Belts.......................................... 5
Advice for Pregnant Women..... 8
Child Seat Anchor Plate........... 20
Cleaning..................................... 141
Frayed or Torn............................. 8
Maintenance.................................. 8
Reminder Light and Beeper..... 28
Replacement.................................. 8
System Components.................... 6
Tether Attachment Points....... 19
Use During Pregnancy................ 8
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt.... 7

Seats, Adjusting the....................... 46
Serial Number............................... 166
Service Intervals............................ 95
Service Manual............................. 181
Service Station Procedures.......... 72
Setting the Clock............................ 56
Shifting

The Automatic

Transmission.......................... 85

The 5-speed Manual

Transmission.......................... 83

Shift Lever Position

Indicator................................ 31, 84

Side Marker Lights, Bulb

Replacement in......................... 131
Signaling Turns.............................. 36
Snow Tires..................................... 128
Solvent-type Cleaners................. 138
Spare Tire

Inflating..................................... 146
Specifications............................ 169
Spark Plugs, Replacing............... 115
Specifications Charts................... 168
Speed Control.................................. 40
Speedometer.................................... 32
SRS Indicator........................... 11, 29

Index

START (Ignition Key Position).. 44
Starting the Engine........................ 81

In Cold Weather at High

Altitude.................................... 82
With a Dead Battery................ 154
Steam Coming from Engine....... 156
Steering Wheel

Adjustment.................................. 39
Anti-theft Column Lock........... 44
Storing Your Car.......................... 135
Sun Visor......................................... 58
Supplemental Restraint System

Service Precautions................... 12
Servicing...................................... 12
SRS Indicator....................... 11, 29
System Components.................... 9
Technical Description............. 170

Tachometer..................................... 32
Taillights, Changing Bulbs in.... 132
Taking Care of the

Unexpected............................... 145

Technical Descriptions

Emission Control Systems...... 171

Supplemental Restraint

System.................................... 170

Three Way Catalytic

Converter............................... 173
Temperature Gauge...................... 33
Tether Attachment Points........... 19
Three Way Catalytic

Converter................................... 173
Time, Setting the........................... 56
Tire Chains.................................... 128
Tire, How to Change a Flat....... 147
Tires................................................ 123
Air Pressure.............................. 123
Checking Wear......................... 124
Compact Spare.......................... 146
DOT Tire Quality Grading..... 126
Inflation...................................... 123
Inspection................................... 124
Replacing................................... 126
Rotating..................................... 125
Snow........................................... 128
Specifications............................ 169
Tools, Tire Changing.................. 147
Torn Seat Belts................................. 8

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Index

Towing

A Trailer...................................... 91
Emergency Wrecher................ 164

Transmission

Checking Fluid Level,

Automatic.............................. 110

Checking Fluid Level,

Manual ................................ 111
Fluid Selection.......................... 110
Identification Number............. 166
Shifting the Automatic............. 84
Shifting the Manual................... 83
Treadwear..................................... 126
Trip Meter....................................... 32
Trunk

Opening the................................. 45
Open Monitor.............................. 29
Turn Signals.................................... 36

Underside, Cleaning.................... 138
Unexpected, Taking Care

of the........................................... 145
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.. 126
Unleaded Gasoline......................... 70

Upholstery Cleaning.................... 141
Used Oil, How to Dispose of....... 104

Vehicle Capacity Load.................. 78
Vehicle Dimensions..................... 168
Vehicle Identification Number.. 166
Vehicle Storage............................ 135
Ventilation....................................... 65
VIN................................................. 166
Vinyl Cleaning.............................. 141
Viscosity, Oil................................. 102

Warning Beeper

Seat Belts..................................... 28
WARNING, Explanation of........... ii Warning Labels, Location of........ 24
Warranty Coverages.................... 176
Washer, Windshield

Checking the Fluid Level....... 109
Operation..................................... 37
Washing.......................................... 138
Waxing and Polishing.................. 139

Wheels

Adjusting the Steering.............. 39
Alignment and Balance........... 125
Compact Spare.......................... 146
Wrench....................................... 148

Cleaning..................................... 142
Rear, Defogger........................... 38

Windows

Windshield

Cleaning....................................... 37
Defroster...................................... 68

Wipers, Windshield

Changing Blades....................... 120
Operation..................................... 37
Worn Tires..................................... 124
Wrecker, Emergency Towing... 164

Gas Station Information

Gasoline: UNLEADED gasoline Pump octane of 86 or higher

Gas Tank Capacity:

45 l (11.9 US gal, 9.9 Imp gal)

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

Engine Oil Capacity: including filter

3.3 l (3.5 US qt, 2.9 Imp qt)

(Si)

without filter

3.0 l (3.2 US qt, 2.6 Imp qt)

Tire Pressure (measured cold): (S) Front/Rear:

220 kPa (2.2 kg/cm2 , 32 psi)

(Si) Front/Rear:

200 kPa (2.0 kg/cm2. 29 psi)

Spare Tire Pressure: 415 kPa (4.15 kg/cm2, 60 psi)

Tire Size (Front and Rear): (S)

P175/70R1382S

P185/60R1482H

Spare Tire:

T105/80D13

Other Tire Information: See label in the glove box.

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

Capacity: 1.8 l (1.9 US qt,1.6 Imp qt)

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

Capacity: 2.7 l (2.9 US qt, 2.4 Imp qt)