1996 Honda Prelude Owners Manual

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counterclockwise to loosen it, then remove the jack. 8. Loosen the four wheel nuts 1/2 turn with the wheel wrench. Taking Care of the Unexpected Main MenuTable of ContentsstChanging a Flat Tire JACKING POINT 9. Locate the jacking point nearest the tire you need to change. It is pointed to by an arrow molded into the underside of the body. Place the jack under the jacking point. Turn 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 EXTENSION 10. Use the extension and wheel wrench as shown to raise the car until the flat tire is off the ground. 11. Remove the wheel nuts and flat tire. Temporarily place the flat tire on the ground with the outside surface of the wheel facing up. Placing the wheel face down could mar its finish. CONTINUED Taking Care of the Unexpected Main MenuTable of ContentsstChanging a Flat Tire BRAKE HUB 12. Before mounting the spare tire, wipe any dirt off the mounting surface of the wheel and hub with a cloth. 13. 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. 14. Lower the car to the ground and remove the jack. Taking Care of the Unexpected Main MenuTable of ContentsstWING BOLT SPACER CONE Changing a Flat Tire 19. Store the jack in its holder with the end bracket facing to the rear. Turn the jack's end bracket to lock it in place. Replace the cover. Store the tool kit. 20. Store the wheel cover or center cap in the trunk. Make sure it does not get scratched or damaged. 15. 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: 108 N.m (11 kgf.m , 80 Ibf.ft) 16. Remove the wheel cover or center cap. Place the flat tire face down in the trunk well. 17. Remove the spacer cone from the wing bolt, turn it over, and put it back on the bolt. 18. Secure the flat tire by screwing the wing bolt back into its hole. Taking Care of the Unexpected Main MenuTable of ContentsstIf Your Engine Won't Start 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. Taking Care of the Unexpected 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 191. 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 204.) 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 152). You can then try jump starting the car from a booster battery (see page 191). Main MenuTable of ContentsstIf 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 105. 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 199). If you find nothing wrong, you will need a qualified technician to find the problem. See Towing on page 204. 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 151). 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: heater, A/C, stereo system, lights, etc. Put the transmission in Neutral or Park and set the parking brake. CONTINUED Taking Care of the Unexpected Main MenuTable of ContentsstJump Starting 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. 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. 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. Taking Care of the Unexpected Main MenuTable of ContentsstYour car's temperature gauge should register in the midrange under most conditions. It may register higher if you are driving up a long steep hill on a very hot day. If it illuminates the red marker at the right end of the gauge, you should determine the reason. NOTICE Driving with the temperature gauge's red marker lit 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 illuminating the red marker. 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. 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. If Your Engine Overheats 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. 4. If the temperature gauge continues to display the red marker, turn off the engine. 5. Wait until you see no more signs of steam or spray, then open the hood. CONTINUED Taking Care of the Unexpected Main MenuTable of ContentsstIf Your Engine Overheats 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 204). 7. If you don't find an obvious leak, check the coolant level in the radiator reserve tank (see page 143). 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 temperature gauge registers below the midpoint, or lower, before checking the radiator. Taking Care of the Unexpected 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 lever 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 illuminates the red marker again, the engine needs repair. (See Towing on page 204 .) 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. Main MenuTable of ContentsstNOTICE 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. 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 134). 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 134). LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR This indicator should light when the ignition is ON (II), and go out after the engine starts. It should never come on when the engine is running. If it starts flashing, it indicates that the oil pressure dropped very low for a moment, then recovered. If the indicator stays on with the engine running, it shows that the engine has lost oil pressure and serious engine damage is possible. In either case, you should take immediate action. 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 204.) Taking Care of the Unexpected Main MenuTable of ContentsstImmediately 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 This indicator should come on when the ignition is ON (II), and go out after the engine starts. If it comes on brightly when the engine is running, it indicates that the charging system has stopped charging the battery. Taking Care of the Unexpected Main MenuTable of ContentsstMalfunction Indicator Lamp MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP If this indicator light comes on, have your car checked by the dealer as soon as possible. Drive moderately until the dealer has inspected the problem. Avoid full-throttle accelera- tion and driving at high speed. NOTICE If you keep driving with the malfunc- tion indicator lamp on, you can damage your car's emission controls and engine. Those repairs may not be covered by your car's warranties. This indicator comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch ON (II). If it comes on at any other time, it indicates that one of the engine's emissions control systems may have a problem. Even though you may feel no difference in your car's performance, it can reduce your fuel economy and cause your car to put out excessive emissions. Continued operation may cause serious engine damage. Taking Care of the Unexpected Main MenuTable of ContentsstClosing the Sunroof If the electric motor will not close the sunroof, do the following: 1. Check the fuse for the sunroof motor (see page 200). If the fuse is blown, replace it with one of the same or lower rating. 2. Try closing the sunroof. If the new fuse blows immediately or the sunroof motor still does not operate, you can close the sunroof manually. 3. Get the tool kit out of the trunk. Taking Care of the Unexpected SOCKET ROUND PLUG 4. Pry off the round plug in the center of the headliner. 5. Insert the sunroof wrench into the socket behind this plug. Turn the wrench until the sunroof is fully closed. 6. Remove the wrench. Replace the round plug. Main MenuTable of ContentsstAll the electrical circuits in your car have fuses to protect them from a short circuit or overload. These fuses are located in two fuse boxes. UNDER-HOOD TAB INTERIOR Fuses KNOB The under-hood fuse box is located in the engine compartment next to the battery. To open it, push the tab as shown. The interior fuse box is underneath the dashboard on the driver's side. To open it, turn the knob as shown. Taking Care of the Unexpected Main MenuTable of ContentsstFuses 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 202 and 203, 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. BLOWN FUSE PULLER 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. 3. Check each of the large fuses in the under-hood fuse box by looking through the top at the wire inside. Removing these fuses requires a Phillips-head screw- driver. 4. Check the smaller fuses in the under-hood 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. Taking Care of the Unexpected Main MenuTable of ContentsstFuses 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). 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. BLOWN 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. CONTINUED Taking Care of the Unexpected Main MenuTable of ContentsstFuses INTERIOR FUSE BOX * : On Canadian cars Taking Care of the Unexpected Main MenuTable of ContentsstUNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX Fuses Taking Care of the Unexpected Main MenuTable of ContentsstTowing 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 tires remain on the ground. Taking Care of the Unexpected 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: 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 be 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 5-speed Manual Transmission Release the parking brake. Shift the transmission to Neutral. Automatic Transmission: 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. Release the parking brake. Start the engine. Shift to D4, then to N. Turn off the engine. Main MenuTable of ContentsstThe 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................. 206 Specifications................................. 208 Anti-lock Brake System................ 210 Tire Information............................ 211 Tire Size Designation................ 211 Wheel Size Designation............ 211 Tire Speed Ratings.................... 211 Tire Pressure Adjustment For High Speed Driving........ 212 DOT Tire Quality Grading....... 212 Treadwear.............................. 212 Traction.................................. 213 Temperature.......................... 213 Technical Information Emission Controls......................... 214 The Clean Air Act...................... 214 Crankcase Emission Control System..................................... 214 Evaporative Emission Control System.....................................214 Exhaust Emission Controls...... 215 PGM-FI System..................... 215 Ignition Timing Control System................................. 215 Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System.................... 215 Three Way Catalytic Converter............................ 215 Replacement Parts..................... 215 Three Way Catalytic Converter... 216 Technical Information Main MenustIdentification 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. Technical Information VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER CERTIFICATION LABEL Main MenuTable of ContentsstIdentification Numbers MANUAL TRANSMISSION NUMBER AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER The Engine Number is stamped into the engine block. The Transmission Number is on a label on top of the transmission. ENGINE NUMBER Technical Information Main MenuTable of ContentsstSpecifications page 151 *1 : U.S.:S, Canada: S *2 : U.S.: Si, Canada: SR *3 : U.S.: VTEC, Canada: SR-V Technical Information * 1 : Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the engine. Reserve tank capacity: 0.6 l (0.16 US gal, 0.13 Imp gal) *2 : U.S. S, Canada: S *3 : U.S. Si, Canada: SR *4 : U.S. VTEC, Canada: SR-V *5 : Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. Main MenuTable of ContentsstSpecifications page 202 page 203 * 1 : Except high-mount brake light installed in rear spoiler. * 2 : U.S.: VTEC, Canada: SR-V * 1 : S * 2 : Except S Technical Information Main MenuTable of ContentsstAnti-lock Brake System The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) is standard equipment on all models except the S model. The ABS works by measuring how fast the wheels are turning during braking and comparing their speeds. 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 three solenoids: one for each front wheel, and one 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 an 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, disabling the ABS. The indicator on the instrument panel comes on. The brakes then work like a conventional system without anti-lock capabilities. Main MenuTable of ContentsstTire Size Designation A tire's sidewall is marked with a tire size designation. You will need this information when selecting replace- ment tires for your car. The follow- ing explains what the letters and numbers in the tire size designation mean. (Example tire size designation) 185/70R14 87H 185 — Tire width in millimeters. 70 — Aspect ratio. The tire's section height as a percentage of its width. H — 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) 14 x 5-1/2 JJ 14 — Rim diameter in inches. R — Tire construction code (Radial). 5-1/2 — Rim width in inches. 14 — Rim diameter in inches. JJ — Rim contour designation. 87 — Load Index, a numerical code associated with the maximum load the tire can carry. 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. Technical Information Main MenuTable of ContentsstBe sure to readjust the pressure f or normal driving speeds. You should wait until the tires are cold before adjusting the tire pressure (see page 158). 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. 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. 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, exces- sive heat can build up and cause sudden tire failure. (S) (Except S) Technical Information Main MenuTable of ContentsstTraction 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. Technical Information Main MenuTable of ContentsstEmission 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. Technical Information 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 126. 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. * In Canada, Honda vehicles comply with the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS) for Emissions valid at the time they are manufactured. 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. Main MenuTable of ContentsstExhaust 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 (CO2), dinitrogen (N2), and water vapor. Emission Controls 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 Main MenuTable of ContentsstKeep 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. Technical Information 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. Main MenuTable of ContentsstWarranty and Customer Relations Warranty Coverages..................... 218 Customer Relations Information................................. 219 U.S. Zone Office Map.................... 220 Canada Zone Office Map.............. 221 Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Cars).................................. 222 Authorized Manuals...................... 223 Warranty and Customer Relations Main MenustWarranty Coverages U.S. Owners: 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 emis- sions control systems. Time, mileage, and coverage are conditional. 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 1996 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. Canadian Owners: Please refer to the 1996 Warranty and Maintenance Guide that came with your car. Warranty and Customer Relations Main MenuTable of ContentsstCustomer 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 207) 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 Main MenuTable of ContentsstU.S. Zone Office Map 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 97230 (503) 256-0943 (also includes Alaska and Hawaii) South Central Zone 4529 Royal Lane Irving, Texas 75063 (972) 929-5481 Central Zone 101 South Stanfield Road Troy, Ohio 45373 (937) 332-6250 Northeastern Zone P.O. Box 337 Eastgate Industrial Park 115 Gaither Drive Mt Laurel, New Jersey 08054 (609) 235-5533 Includes: NYC Metro area and Fairfield County, CT area Mid-Atlantic Zone 902 Wind River Ln., Suite 200 Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878 (301) 990-2020 Southeastern Zone 1500 Morrison Parkway Alpharetta, Georgia 30004 (770) 442-2045 North Central Zone 601 Campus Drive, Suite A-9 Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004 (847) 870-5600 New England Zone 555 Old County Road Windsor Locks, Connecticut 06096 (860) 623-3310 See Zone 5 for: NYC Metro area and Fairfield County, CT area West Central Zone 1600 South Abilene Street, Suite D Aurora, Colorado 80012 (303) 696-3935 Puerto Rico and U.S. V.I. Bella International P.O. Box 190816 San Juan, PR 00919-0816 (787) 250-4318 The above 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 Main MenuTable of ContentsstCanada Zone Office Map CUSTOMER RELATIONS RELATIONS AVEC LA CLIENT Honda Canada Inc. 715 Milner Avenue Toronto, ON M1B 2KB Tel: 1-888-9-HONDA-9 Fax Toll-free 1-877-939-0909 Toronto (416) 299-3400 Honda Canada Inc. National Office Customer Relations Main MenuTable of ContentsstReporting 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. Driver and Passenger Safety Main MenuTable of ContentsstPurchasing Factory-Authorized Manuals (U.S. only) The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be obtained from Helm Incorporated, either by filling out the attached form or. for credit card holders, calling toll-free phone number on the form. For manuals prior to the year shown below, contact Helm Incorporated, P.O. Box 07280, Detroit, MI 48207, or call 1-800-782-4356. Authorized Manuals Valid only for sales within the U.S. Canadian owners should contact their authorized Honda dealer. By completing this form you can order the materials desired. You can pay by check or money order or charge to your credit card. Mail to Helm, Incorporated at the address shown on the back of the order form. 61SS004 61SS004EL 61SS030 31SS0640 Main MenuTable of ContentsstAuthorized Manuals Service Manual: This manual covers maintenance and recommended procedures for repair to engine and chassis components. It is written for the Journeyman mechanic, but is simple enough for most mechanically-inclined owners to under- stand. Electrical Troubleshooting Manual: This manual complements the Service Manual by providing in-depth troubleshooting information for each electrical circuit in your car. Body Repair Manual: This manual describes the procedures involved in the replacement of damaged body parts. P O BOX 07280 DETROIT MICHIGAN 48207 1 - 8 0 0 - 7 8 2 - 4 3 56 Main MenuTable of ContentsstAirbag (SRS)...................................... 9 Air Cleaner..................................... 148 Air Conditioning............................... 70 Maintenance............................... 156 Usage.............................................70 Air Outlets (Vents).......................... 72 Air Pressure, Tires........................ 158 Alcohol and Drugs........................... 24 Alcohol in Gasoline.......................... 94 Antenna, Cleaning......................... 176 Antifreeze....................................... 138 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) Description................................. 210 Indicator Light.................... 32, 114 Operation..................................... 113 Anti-theft Steering Column Lock...............................................48 Appearance Care........................... 175 Ashtray.............................................. 64 Audio System................................... 78 Automatic Speed Control................ 44 Automatic Transmission............... 108 Capacity, Fluid........................... 209 Checking Fluid Level................ 145 Shifting........................................108 Shift Lever Positions................. 108 Index Shift Lock Release..................... 111 Battery Charging System Light............... 31 Jump Starting............................. 191 Maintenance............................... 151 Specifications............................. 209 Before Driving................................. 93 Belts, Seat........................................... 5 Body Repair.................................... 181 Brakes Anti-lock System (ABS)............ 113 Break-in, New Linings................. 94 Fluid............................................ 145 Light, Burned-out...................... 168 Parking.......................................... 61 System Indicator.......................... 31 Wear Indicators......................... 112 Brakes, ABS Description................................. 210 Operation.................................... 113 System Indicator.................. 32, 114 CONTINUED Accessories Installation.................................. 101 ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Position)........................................ 48 Adding Automatic Transmission Fluid........................................ 143 Brake Fluid................................. 145 Clutch Fluid................................ 146 Engine Coolant........................... 138 Engine Oil................................... 132 Manual Transmission Fluid ..... 144 Power Steering Fluid................. 147 Windshield Washer Fluid......... 142 Additional Safety Information........ 16 Door Locks................................... 16 Driving with Pets......................... 17 Seat-back Position........................ 16 Storing Cargo Safely................... 17 Additives, Engine Oil..................... 134 Adjustments Mirrors.......................................... 59 Seats.............................................. 51 Steering Wheel............................ 43 Main MenustIndex Braking System.............................. 112 Break-in, New Car........................... 94 Brightness Control, Instruments... 41 Brights, Headlights......................... 40 Bulb Replacement Back-up Lights........................... 168 Brake Lights............................... 168 Front Parking Lights................. 164 Front Side Marker Lights......... 165 Headlights.................................. 163 High-mount Brake Light.......... 167 License Plate Lights.................. 170 Rear Side Marker Lights.......... 169 Specifications............................. 209 Turn Signal Lights..................... 166 Bulbs, Halogen............................... 163 Cables, Jump Starting With.......... 192 Capacities Chart............................. 208 Carbon Monoxide Hazard.............. 25 Cargo, Loading............................... 102 Cassette Player Care............................................... 86 Operation...................................... 84 CAUTION, Explanation of............... ii Certification Label......................... 206 Chains............................................. 162 Change Oil How to......................................... 135 When to....................................... 126 Changing a Flat Tire..................... 185 Changing Engine Coolant............. 140 Charging System Indicator ... 31, 196 Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid........................................ 143 Battery Condition...................... 151 Brake Fluid................................. 145 Clutch Fluid................................ 147 Drive Belts.................................. 157 Engine Coolant........................... 138 Engine Oil................................... 132 Fuses........................................... 199 Manual Transmission Fluid ..... 144 Power Steering Fluid................. 147 Checklist, Before Driving............. 104 Child Safety...................................... 18 Cigarette Lighter............................. 63 Cleaner, Air.................................... 148 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels..................... 177 Antenna....................................... 176 Carpeting.................................... 178 Exterior....................................... 176 Fabric.......................................... 178 Interior........................................ 178 Leather........................................ 179 Seat Belts.................................... 179 Vinyl............................................ 179 Washing...................................... 176 Waxing........................................ 177 Windows..................................... 180 CLEAN Light................................... 86 Clock, Setting the ............................ 62 Clutch Fluid.................................... 147 CO in the Exhaust......................... 214 Cold Weather, Starting in............. 105 Compact Spare............................... 184 Consumer Information*................ 219 Controls, Instruments and.............. 27 Coolant Adding......................................... 140 Checking..................................... 140 Proper Solution.......................... 140 Temperature Gauge.................... 38 Main MenustIndex Corrosion Protection..................... 180 Crankcase Emission Control System......................................... 214 Cruise Control Operation............... 44 Customer Relations Office........... 219 DANGER, Explanation of................. ii Dashboard........................................ 28 Daytime Running Lights................. 40 Dead Battery, What to Do............ 191 Defects, Reporting Safety............. 222 Defogger, Rear Window................. 56 DEXRON® II Automatic Transmission Fluid.................... 146 Dimensions..................................... 208 Dimming the Headlights................ 40 Dipstick Automatic Transmission........... 143 Engine Oil................................... 132 Directional Signals........................... 41 Disabled, Towing Your Car If...... 204 Disc Brake Wear Indicators......... 112 Disposal of Used Oil...................... 137 Doors Locking and Unlocking............... 49 Power Door Locks....................... 49 DOT Tire Quality Grading........... 212 Downshifting, 5-speed Manual Transmission.............................. 106 Drive Belts...................................... 157 Driving............................................ 103 Economy..................................... 100 In Bad Weather.......................... 114 In Foreign Countries................... 95 Economy, Fuel............................... 100 Emergencies on the Road............. 183 Battery, Jump Starting.............. 191 Changing a Flat Tire................. 185 Charging System Indicator ...... 196 Checking the Fuses................... 200 Low Oil Pressure Indicator...... 195 Malfunction Indicator Lamp.... 197 Manually Closing Sunroof........ 198 Overheated Engine................... 193 Emergency Brake............................ 61 Emergency Flashers....................... 56 Emission Controls......................... 214 Engine Belts............................................. 157 Coolant Temperature Gauge ..... 38 Malfunction Indicator Lamp................................ 32, 197 Oil Pressure Indicator........ 31, 195 Oil, What Kind to Use............... 133 Overheating................................ 193 Specifications............................. 208 Ethanol in Gasoline ......................... 95 Evaporative Emission Controls.... 214 Exhaust Fumes................................ 25 Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat Belts by........................................... 9 Exterior, Cleaning the................... 176 Fabric, Cleaning............................. 178 Fan, Radiator.................................... 27 Features, Comfort and Convenience................................. 69 Filling the Fuel Tank....................... 96 CONTINUED Main MenustIndex Filters Fuel.............................................. 149 Oil................................................ 135 First Gear, Shifting........................ 107 5-speed Manual Transmission Checking Fluid Level................ 146 Shifting the................................. 107 Flashers, Hazard Warning.............. 56 Flat Tire, Changing a.................... 185 Fluids Automatic Transmission........... 143 Brake........................................... 145 Clutch.......................................... 147 Manual Transmission............... 144 Power Steering........................... 147 Windshield Washer................... 142 FM Stereo Radio Reception...................................... 82 Folding Rear Seat............................ 55 Foreign Countries, Driving in........ 95 Four-way Flashers........................... 56 Front End, Towing by Emergency Wrecker................. 204 Fuel....................................................94 Fill Door and Cap......................... 96 Filter............................................ 149 Gauge............................................ 36 Octane Requirement................... 94 Oxygenated.................................. 94 Tank, Filling the........................... 96 Fuses, Checking the...................... 199 Gas Mileage, Improving................ 100 Gasohol............................................. 94 Gasoline............................................ 94 Filter............................................149 Gauge............................................ 38 Octane Requirement................... 94 Tank, Filling the........................... 96 Gas Station Procedures................... 96 Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature .... 38 Fuel................................................38 Gearshift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission........... 108 5-speed Manual Transmission.......................... 106 Glass Cleaning............................... 180 Glove Box......................................... 62 Halogen Headlight Bulbs.............. 165 Hazard Warning Flashers............... 56 Headlights Daytime Running Lights............. 40 High Beam Indicator................... 33 High Beams, Turning on............ 40 Low Beams, Turning on............. 40 Reminder Chime.......................... 40 Replacing Halogen Bulbs ......... 163 Turning on.................................... 40 Heating and Cooling........................ 70 High Altitude, Starting at.............. 105 High-Low Beam Switch.................. 40 Hood, Opening the .......................... 97 Hot Coolant, Warning about........ 138 Hydraulic Clutch............................ 147 Hydroplaning.................................. 115 Identification Number, Vehicle.... 206 If Your Car Has to be Towed....... 204 Main MenustIgnition Keys...............................................47 Switch............................................ 48 Timing Control System............. 218 Indicator Lights, Instrument Panel..............................................29 Infant Restraint................................ 19 Inflation, Proper Tire .................... 160 Inside Mirror.................................... 59 Inspection, Tire.............................. 161 Instrument Panel............................. 28 Instrument Panel Brightness......... 41 Interior Cleaning............................ 178 Interior Lights.................................. 66 Introduction......................................... i Jacking up the Car......................... 186 Jack, Tire........................................ 185 Jump Starting................................. 191 Keys................................................... 47 Label, Certification........................ 206 Lane Change, Signaling.................. 41 Lap/Shoulder Belts........................... 6 Leaking of Exhaust into Car.......... 25 Lighter, Cigarette............................ 63 Lights Bulb Replacement..................... 163 Indicator....................................... 29 Parking.......................................... 40 Turn Signal................................... 41 Loading Cargo................................ 102 LOCK (Ignition Key Position)....... 48 Locks Anti-theft Steering Column........ 48 Fuel Fill Door............................... 96 Glove Box..................................... 62 Power Door.................................. 49 Trunk............................................ 50 Low Coolant Level......................... 138 Lower Gear, Downshifting to a.... 106 Low Oil Pressure Indicator... 31, 195 Lubricant Specifications Chart.... 208 Luggage.......................................... 102 Index Maintenance................................... 121 Periodic Items............................ 130 Record................................. 128 - 129 Schedule............................. 124 - 127 Manual Transmission.................... 106 Manual Transmission Fluid ......... 144 Maximum Shift Speeds......... 107, 110 Meters, Gauges................................ 36 Methanol in Gasoline...................... 94 Mirrors, Adjusting........................... 59 Neutral Gear Position.................... 109 New Vehicle Break-in ..................... 94 Normal Shift Speeds...................... 107 NOTICE, Explanation of................... ii Numbers, Identification................ 206 CONTINUED Main MenustIndex Occupant Protection System............ 4 Octane Requirement, Gasoline...... 94 Odometer.......................................... 36 Odometer, Trip................................ 37 Oil Change, How to......................... 135 Change, When to....................... 126 Checking Engine....................... 132 Pressure Indicator....................... 31 Selecting Proper Viscosity Chart....................................... 134 ON (Ignition Key Position) ............ 48 Opening the Hood ........................... 97 Opening the Trunk.......................... 50 Operation in Foreign Countries..... 94 Outside Mirrors............................... 60 Overheating, Engine..................... 193 Panel Brightness Control............... 41 Park Gear Position......................... 109 Parking Brake.................................. 61 Parking Lights.................................. 40 Parking Over Things that Burn... 226 PGM-FI System.............................. 215 Polishing and Waxing................... 177 Power Door Locks................................... 49 Mirrors.......................................... 60 Steering....................................... 149 Windows....................................... 57 Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts............ 9 Proper Seat Belt Usage..................... 6 Radiator Overheating.................... 193 Radio/Cassette Sound System....... 78 Rear End Towing........................... 204 Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement... 168 Rear Seat, Folding........................... 55 Rear View Mirror............................. 59 Rear Window Defogger.................. 56 Reclining the Seat Backs................ 52 Recommended Shift Speeds ........ 106 Reminder Lights.............................. 29 Replacement Information Air Cleaner................................. 150 Coolant........................................140 Engine Oil and Filter................. 135 Fuel Filter................................... 149 Fuses........................................... 199 Light Bulbs................................. 163 Schedule..................................... 124 Spark Plugs................................. 149 Tires............................................ 160 Wiper Blades.............................. 154 Replacing Seat Belts After a Crash............................................... 9 Reserve Tank, Coolant.................. 138 Restraint, Child................................ 18 Reverse Gear Position................... 109 Rotation, Tire................................. 160 Safety Belts......................................... 5 Safety Defects, Reporting* .......... 222 Safety Labels, Location of.............. 26 Safety Messages................................ ii Main MenustSeat Belts............................................ 5 Advice for Pregnant Women........ 8 Child Seat Anchor Plate.............. 23 Cleaning...................................... 179 Frayed or Torn............................... 9 Maintenance................................... 9 Reminder Light and Beeper....... 31 Replacement................................... 9 System Components...................... 6 Tether Attachment Points.......... 22 Use During Pregnancy.................. 9 Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt...... 7 Seats, Adjusting the......................... 51 Serial Number................................ 206 Service Intervals............................ 126 Service Manual* ............................ 223 Service Station Procedures ............ 96 Setting the Clock............................. 62 Shifting The Automatic Transmission .. 108 The 5-speed Manual Transmission.......................... 106 Shift Lever Position Indicator...... 108 Side Marker Lights, Bulb Replacement in.......................... 165 Signaling Turns................................ 41 Snow Tires...................................... 162 Solvent-type Cleaners.................... 176 Sound System................................... 78 Spare Tire Inflating.......................................184 Specifications............................. 209 Spark Plugs, Replacing................. 149 Specifications Charts..................... 208 Speed Control................................... 44 Speedometer.................................... 36 SRS Indicator.............................. 14, 32 START (Ignition Key Position) ..... 48 Starting the Engine........................ 105 In Cold Weather at High Altitude................................... 105 With a Dead Battery ................. 191 Steam Coming from Engine......... 193 Steering Wheel Adjustment................................... 43 Anti-theft Column Lock.............. 48 Stereo Sound System...................... 78 Storing Your Car............................ 173 Sunroof.............................................. 58 Closing Manually....................... 198 Operation...................................... 58 Index Supplemental Restraint System Service Precautions..................... 15 Servicing....................................... 14 SRS Indicator.......................... 14, 32 Tachometer...................................... 36 Taillights, Changing Bulbs in....... 168 Taking Care of the Unexpected................................ 183 Tape Player....................................... 84 Technical Descriptions Anti-lock Brake System............ 210 Emission Control Systems........ 214 Three Way Catalytic Converter................................ 216 Tire Information........................ 215 Temperature Gauge........................ 38 Tether Attachment Points.............. 22 Time, Setting the............................. 62 Tire Chains..................................... 164 Tire, How to Change a Flat.......... 185 CONTINUED Main MenustIndex Tires................................................ 157 Air Pressure............................... 158 Checking Wear.......................... 159 Compact Spare........................... 184 DOT Tire Quality Grading....... 212 Inflation....................................... 158 Inspection................................... 159 Replacing.................................... 160 Rotating....................................... 160 Snow............................................ 162 Specifications............................. 209 Tools, Tire Changing.................... 185 Torn Seat Belts .................................. 9 Towing A Trailer...................................... 116 Emergency Wrecker................. 204 Transmission Checking Fluid Level, Automatic............................... 143 Checking Fluid Level, Manual.................................... 144 Fluid Selection............................ 144 Identification Number............... 206 Shifting the Automatic.............. 108 Shifting the Manual................... 107 Treadwear...................................... 212 Trip Meter........................................ 37 Trunk.................................................50 Opening the.................................. 50 Open Monitor Light.................... 34 Turn Signals..................................... 41 Underside, Cleaning...................... 181 Unexpected, Taking Care of the........................................... 183 Uniform Tire Quality Grading..... 212 Unleaded Gasoline........................... 94 Upholstery Cleaning...................... 178 Used Oil, How to Dispose of........ 137 Vehicle Capacity Load .................. 102 Vehicle Dimensions....................... 208 Vehicle Identification Number..... 206 Vehicle Storage.............................. 175 Ventilation......................................... 72 VIN..................................................206 Vinyl Cleaning................................ 178 Viscosity, Oil................................... 134 Warning Beepers Key in Ignition.............................. 48 Seat Belts...................................... 33 WARNING, Explanation of.............. ii Warning Labels, Location of.......... 26 Warranty Coverages*................... 218 Washer, Windshield Checking the Fluid Level......... 142 Operation...................................... 42 Washing.......................................... 176 Waxing and Polishing................... 177 Wheels Adjusting the Steering................ 43 Alignment and Balance............. 160 Compact Spare........................... 184 Wrench....................................... 184 Windows Cleaning...................................... 180 Operating the Power................... 57 Rear, Defogger............................ 56 Windshield Cleaning........................................ 42 Main MenustWipers, Windshield Changing Blades........................ 157 Operation...................................... 42 Worn Tires..................................... 159 Wrecker, Emergency Towing...... 204 * U.S. and Canada only Index Main MenustGas Station Information Gasoline: (S) UNLEADED gasoline Pump octane number of 86 or higher Recommended Engine Oil: (Except U.S.: VTEC, Canada: SR-V) API SH grade "Energy Conserving II" oil SAE 5W-30 viscosity (Except S) Premium UNLEADED Pump octane number of 91 or higher (U.S.: VTEC, Canada: SR-V) API SH grade "Energy Conserving II" oil SAE 10W-30 viscosity Tire Pressure (measured cold): (S) 205 kPa (2.1 kgf/cm2 , 30 psi) (Except S) 220 kPa (2.2 kgf/cm2 , 32 psi) Spare Tire Pressure: 415 kPa (4.15 kgf/cm2 , 60 psi) Fuel Tank Capacity: 60 l (15.9 US gal, 13.2 Imp gal) 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 lmp qt) Automatic Transmission Fluid: Honda Premium Formula Auto- matic Transmission Fluid or an equivalent DEXRON® II type Auto- matic Transmission Fluid (ATF) Capacity: 2.4 l (2.5 US qt , 2.1 Imp qt) Main Menust

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