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Maintenance

This section explains why it is

important to keep your car well
maintained and to follow basic
maintenance safety precautions.

This section also includes

Maintenance Schedules for normal
driving and severe driving conditions,
a Maintenance Record, and instruc-

tions for simple maintenance tasks
you may want to take care of

yourself.

If you have the skills and tools to per-

form more complex maintenance
tasks on your Honda, you may want
to purchase the Service Manual. See
page

215

for information on how to

obtain a copy, or see your Honda
dealer.

Maintenance Safety.......................

118

Important Safety Precautions

119

Maintenance Schedule..................

120

Maintenance Record.....................

124

Owner Maintenance Checks........

126

Fluid Locations...............................

127

Engine Oil.......................................

128

Adding Oil...................................

128

Recommended Oil.....................

128

Synthetic Oil...............................

130

Additives.....................................

130

Changing the Oil and Filter......

130

Cooling System..............................

133

Adding Engine Coolant.............

133

Replacing Engine Coolant........

135

Windshield Washers.....................

138

Transmission Fluid........................

139

Automatic

Transmission..........................

139

5-speed Manual

Transmission..........................

140

Brake and Clutch Fluid.................

141

Brake Fluid.................................

141

Brake System.............................

141

Anti-lock Brake System............

142

Clutch System............................

142

Power Steering...............................

143

Air Cleaner Element......................

144

Spark Plugs.....................................

146

Replacement...............................

146

Specifications.............................

148

Battery............................................

148

Windshield Wipers........................

151

Air Conditioning System...............

153

Removable Roof Panel..................

154

Drive Belts......................................

155

Timing Belt.....................................

155

Tires................................................

156

Inflation.......................................

156

Inspection...................................

157

Maintenance...............................

158

Tire Rotation..............................

159

Replacing Tires and Wheels....

159

Wheels and Tires.......................

160

Winter Driving...........................

160

Snow Tires..............................

161

Tire Chains.............................

161

Lights..............................................

162

Replacing Bulbs.........................

162

Storing Your Car............................

168

Maintenance

Содержание Del Sol 1997

Страница 1: ...o load luggage and other cargo Driving 99 The proper way to start the engine shift the transmission and park plus towing a trailer Maintenance 117 The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to t...

Страница 2: ...understand the coverages and are aware of your rights and responsibilities Maintaining your vehicle according to the schedules given in this manual helps to keep your driving trouble free while it pre...

Страница 3: ...judgement You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms including Safety Labels on the vehicle Safety Messages preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of three signal words...

Страница 4: ...ash 10 Important Facts About Airbags 11 How the Driver s Airbag Works 12 How the Passenger s Airbag Works 13 How the SRS Indicator Light Works 14 System Service 14 System Service Precautions 15 Additi...

Страница 5: ...y a role in occupant safety For example reclining the seat back can decrease the effec tiveness of your seat belt Head restraints can help protect your neck and head especially during rear end impacts...

Страница 6: ...ned for adults and larger children Small children must be properly restrained in child safety seats see page 18 A pregnant woman needs to wear a seat belt to protect herself and her unborn child see p...

Страница 7: ...shoulder across your chest and across your hips Each lap shoulder belt has an emergency locking retractor In normal driving the retractor lets you move freely in your seat while it keeps some tension...

Страница 8: ...as is practical while still allowing you to maintain full control of the vehicle Make sure the seat back is upright see page 16 The passenger should move the seat as far back as possible 1 Pull the l...

Страница 9: ...s take the force of a crash 4 Pull up on the shoulder part of the belt to remove any slack Make sure the belt goes over your collarbone and across your chest To unlatch the seat belt push the red PRES...

Страница 10: ...okay for you to drive and how you should position a lap shoulder seat belt Seat Belt Maintenance For safety you should check the condition of your seat belts regularly Pull out each belt fully and loo...

Страница 11: ...system Emergency backup power in case your car s electrical system is disconnected in a crash What Happens In a Crash If you ever have a severe frontal collision the sensors will detect rapid deceler...

Страница 12: ...nd deflate only once They cannot protect you during any additional impacts that can occur during a crash sequence Injuries including fatal injuries can occur in a severe collision even if seat belts a...

Страница 13: ...some facial abrasions or other injuries To reduce the possibility of injury you should always sit back as far from the steering wheel as practical while still maintaining full vehicle control After t...

Страница 14: ...e It can seriously hurt a passenger who is not in the proper position and wearing the seat belt properly The passenger should move the seat as far back as practical and sit well back in the seat We st...

Страница 15: ...es while you are driving If you see any of these indications the airbag may not work when needed in an accident Take the car to your dealer promptly for diagnosis and service System Service Your suppl...

Страница 16: ...cause the airbags to inflate inadver tently possibly injuring someone very seriously Tell anyone who works on your car that you have a supplemental restraint system Failure to follow the procedures an...

Страница 17: ...most protection from the seat belts If you recline a seat back you reduce the protective capability of your seat belt The farther a seat back is reclined the greater the risk that you will slide unde...

Страница 18: ...ere with your ability to drive the car In a crash or sudden stop loose pets or cages can be thrown around inside the car and hurt you It is also for their safety that pets should be properly restraine...

Страница 19: ...o secure the seat with the lap shoulder belt be sure to follow the instructions on page 22 The vehicle seat should be moved as far back as possible If the passenger s bag inflates it could seriously h...

Страница 20: ...e an approved child seat The seat must meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 FMVSS 213 or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards Look for the manufac turer s statement of compliance on the b...

Страница 21: ...ver you need to drive with an infant Restraining a Child Who Weighs Between 20 and 40 Ibs 9 and 18 kg Toddler seats are designed for children who weigh between 20 and 40 Ibs 9 and 18 kg We recommend t...

Страница 22: ...shoulder belt on your child and check its fit The shoulder belt should fit over the collarbone and across the chest The lap belt should sit low on your child s hips not across the stomach If the shou...

Страница 23: ...ched 3 Slowly pull the shoulder portion of the belt out of the retractor until it stops 4 Allow the belt to slowly feed back into the retractor You should hear a clicking noise that indicates the lock...

Страница 24: ...nd the seat back 2 Remove the plug with a small flat tipped screw driver or fingernail file 3 Install the tether hardware that came with the child seat Tighten the bolt to 16 lbf ft 2 2 kgf m 22 N m M...

Страница 25: ...he toothed washer is on the bottom of the bolt The supplied anchor plate is designed only for mounting a child restraint Do not use it for any other purpose Storing a Child Seat When you are not using...

Страница 26: ...you know you are going to be drinking make plans to ride with a friend who will not be drinking What if you find that you ve been drinking and cannot get a ride from a friend Find alternative transpo...

Страница 27: ...run the engine only long enough to move the car out of the garage With the trunk lid open air flow can pull exhaust gas into your car s interior and create a hazardous condition If you must drive with...

Страница 28: ...They warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious injury Read these labels carefully and don t remove them If a label comes off or becomes hard to read contact your Honda dealer for a replac...

Страница 29: ...hield Wipers 40 Windshield Washers 40 Hazard Warning 41 Rear Window Defogger 41 Steering Wheel Adjustment 42 Steering Wheel Controls 43 Cruise Control 43 Keys and Locks 45 Keys 45 Ignition Switch 46 D...

Страница 30: ...and Controls DIGITAL CLOCK P 62 HEATING COOLING CONTROLS P 68 AUDIO SYSTEM P 76 DOOR LOCK SWITCH P 48 MIRROR CONTROLS P 60 POWER WINDOW SWITCHES P 51 FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE P 92 TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE...

Страница 31: ...ght If an indicator does not light during this test it cannot alert you if that system develops a problem Have the dealer check your car for burned out bulbs or other problems Differences in the indic...

Страница 32: ...harged For complete information see page 189 Low Oil Pressure Indicator The engine can be severely damaged if this light flashes or stays on when the engine is running For complete information see pag...

Страница 33: ...OPEN INDICATOR REAR WINDOW INDICATOR The roof and trunk monitor includes three indicators the Roof Unlatched Indicator the Trunk Open Indicator and the Rear Window Indicator Roof Unlatched Indicator T...

Страница 34: ...y it usually means one of the turn signal bulbs is burned out see page 164 Replace the bulb as soon as possible since other drivers cannot see that you are signalling When you turn on the Hazard Warni...

Страница 35: ...achometer needle in the red zone Odometer The odometer shows the total dis tance your car has been driven It measures miles in U S models and kilometers in Canadian models It is illegal under federal...

Страница 36: ...to the new reading after you turn the ignition back ON II Temperature Gauge This shows the temperature of the engine s coolant During normal operation the pointer should rise from the bottom white ma...

Страница 37: ...s are on the right edge of the dash above the instrument panel On the U S Si and VTEC models There is cruise control switch on the left edge The instrument panel brightness control is on the instrumen...

Страница 38: ...lever until you hear a click then let go The blue high beam indicator will light see page 34 To flash the high beams pull the turn signal lever back lightly then release it The high beams will come on...

Страница 39: ...turn or lane change with this lever Push down on the lever to signal a left turn and up to signal a right turn If you push it up or down all the way the turn signal continues to blink even when you re...

Страница 40: ...e wipers run continu ously To operate the wipers in mist mode push the control lever down The wipers run at high speed until you release the lever This gives you a quick way to clear the windshield Wi...

Страница 41: ...r window defogger will clear fog frost and thin ice from the window Push the defogger button to turn it on and off The light in the button lights to show the defogger is on If you do not turn it off t...

Страница 42: ...is lever all the way down 3 Move the steering wheel up or down to the desired position Position the wheel so you can see all the instrument panel gauges and warning lights Push the lever up to lock th...

Страница 43: ...have full control of the car under those conditions The cruise control as it operates moves the accelerator pedal You can damage your car s accelerator mechanism by resting your foot under the pedal...

Страница 44: ...SET decel button You can decrease the set cruising speed in either of two ways Press and hold the SET decel button The car will decelerate Release the button when you reach the desired speed Tap the...

Страница 45: ...celerate to above 25 mph 40 km h and press the RESUME accel button until the CRUISE CON TROL light comes on The car will accelerate to the same cruising speed as before If you cancel cruise control by...

Страница 46: ...the right side of the steering column It has four positions LOCK 0 ACCESSORY I ON II START III LOCK 0 You can insert or remove the key only in this position When you turn the key from LOCK to ACCESSO...

Страница 47: ...of the key You will hear a reminder beeper if you leave the key in the ignition switch in the LOCK 0 or ACCESSORY I position and open the driver s door Remove the key to turn off the beeper Door Locks...

Страница 48: ...de with the key Only the driver s door unlocks when you use the key or lock tab To unlock the passenger s door use the master door lock switch or pull out the lock tab on the passenger s door Trunk Op...

Страница 49: ...See page 98 for cargo loading and weight limit information You can also open the trunk by pulling the trunk release handle to the left of the driver s seat To protect items in the trunk when you need...

Страница 50: ...eat before you start driving To adjust the seat forward and backward pull up on the lever under the seat cushion s front edge Move the seat to the desired position and release the lever Try to move th...

Страница 51: ...open the passenger s window or rear window from the master control panel push down on the appropriate switch and hold it down until the window reaches the desired position To close the window push up...

Страница 52: ...he window will stop as soon as you release the switch The AUTO function only works to lower the driver s window To raise the window you must push the window switch up and hold it until the window reac...

Страница 53: ...e roof panel before you remove it so dirt and water do not fall in the interior and trunk Make sure any items you store in the trunk will not tumble around and damage the roof panel One person should...

Страница 54: ...oting them forward 4 Release each side of the roof by Release each side of the roof by pushing the lock tab sideways and pulling down the release lever Carefully lift the roof straight up 5 Place the...

Страница 55: ...rs toward the back of the car Installing 1 Open both windows or doors 2 Turn off the engine and set the parking brake 3 Open the trunk 4 Release the roof from the holder by pushing the tabs and pivoti...

Страница 56: ...in place on the car Make sure all four corners are sitting flush with the car body Move the roof from side to side to position the seals 7 Check the fit of the seals at the back of the roof If the en...

Страница 57: ...ntil the lock tab clicks forward Pull on the levers to make sure they are locked Protecting Against Leaks Do not push or pull on the door glass or side window when you are opening or closing the door...

Страница 58: ...sure they cannot bounce around and damage the roof while driving A high pressure water stream can distort the roof seals and cause them to leak Do not spray a high pressure stream from a hose directly...

Страница 59: ...the roof holder push down on it until it locks Make sure it is locked so it will not rattle or damage the trunk lid Roof Unlatched Indicator ROOF UNLATCHED INDICATOR This indicator lights when you tu...

Страница 60: ...er Mirrors SELECTOR SWITCH ADJUSTMENT SWITCH On Si and VTEC models Adjust the outside mirrors with the adjustment switch on the driver s door 1 Turn the ignition switch ON II 2 Move the selector switc...

Страница 61: ...you try to drive the car without releasing the parking brake the ABS indicator may come on and the ABS may not work properly Driving the car with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes...

Страница 62: ...ress and hold the M button until the numbers advance to the desired time You can use R to quickly set the time to the nearest hour If the displayed time is before the half hour pressing R sets the clo...

Страница 63: ...he beverage holder open the center console compartment Pull the beverage holder out while pushing the locking tab Use the beverage holder only when the car is parked If you place cups in the holder wh...

Страница 64: ...ashtray under the ashtray lid The ignition switch must be in ACCES SORY I or ON II for the cigarette lighter to work To heat up the lighter push it in It will pop out when it is ready for use Do not...

Страница 65: ...t paper or other things that can burn in the ashtray Interior Light The interior light has a three position switch In the OFF position the light does not come on In the center position the interior li...

Страница 66: ...ng instructions that came with it Some models have an anti theft audio system that requires a code number to enable it Heating and Cooling 68 What Each Control Does 68 How to Use the System 70 To Turn...

Страница 67: ...he fan s speed which increases air flow FAN CONTROL DIAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL LEVER AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON Temperature Control Lever Sliding this lever to the right increases the temperature of the ai...

Страница 68: ...er vents in the dashboard Air flow is divided between the vents in the dashboard and the floor vents Air flows from the floor vents Air flow is divided between the floor vents and the defroster vents...

Страница 69: ...e vent approximately 45 clockwise How to Use the System This section covers how to set up the system controls for ventilation heating cooling dehumidifying and defrosting The engine must be running fo...

Страница 70: ...es for the heating and cooling system are at the base of the windshield Keep these clear of leaves and other debris Ventilation The flow through ventilation system draws in outside air circulates it t...

Страница 71: ...era ture control lever is all the way to the left 3 Set the fan to maximum speed 4 Open the windows partially Select and Recirculation mode When the interior has cooled down to a more comfortable temp...

Страница 72: ...urn on the air conditioning 3 Select and Fresh Air mode 4 Adjust the temperature control lever so the mixture of heated and cooled air feels comfortable This setting is suitable for all driving condit...

Страница 73: ...nd 3 Switch the fan and temperature controls to maximum To rapidly remove exterior frost or ice from the windshield on very cold days first select the Recirculation mode Once the windshield is clear s...

Страница 74: ...shield de froster vents For safety make sure you have a clear view through all the windows before driving away To Turn Everything Off To shut off the system temporarily turn off the fan and slide the...

Страница 75: ...the AM or FM button On the FM band ST will be displayed if the station is broad casting in stereo Stereo reproduction on AM is not available You can use any of three methods to find radio stations on...

Страница 76: ...Press the button and hold it until you hear a beep 4 Repeat steps 1 to 3 to store a total of six stations on AM and twelve on FM Once a station s frequency is stored simply press and release the prope...

Страница 77: ...o adjust the tone to your liking Push on the controls to get them to pop out Adjust the Bass by turning the outer ring Adjust the Treble by turning the knob Push the controls back in when you are fini...

Страница 78: ...ependent on many factors such as the distance from the station s transmitter nearby large objects and atmos pheric conditions A radio station s signal gets weaker as you get farther away from its tran...

Страница 79: ...or flutter This is a main cause of poor radio reception in city driving Radio reception can be affected by atmospheric conditions such as thunderstorms high humidity and even sunspots You may be able...

Страница 80: ...ape direction indicator will light to show you which side of the cassette is playing The indicates the side you inserted facing upward is now playing If you want to play the other side press the PROG...

Страница 81: ...while in fast forward or rewind it automatically stops that function reverses direction and begins to play TMS The Tape Music Search Function allows you to find the beginning of a song or passage To a...

Страница 82: ...the drive Look at the cassette before you insert it If the tape is loose tighten it by turning a hub with a pencil or your finger If the label is peeling off remove it from the cassette or it could c...

Страница 83: ...single CD player available that is operated by the radio controls To operate this unit use the instructions except for those relating to multiple discs in this section Using the instructions that came...

Страница 84: ...cks within a disc If you press and release the TUNE SEEK bar the system will move to the beginning of a track Press the side to move to the beginning of the next track and the side to move to the begi...

Страница 85: ...age keep CDs out of direct sunlight and extreme heat To clean a disc use a clean soft cloth Wipe across the disc from the center to the outside edge A new CD may be rough on the inner and outer edges...

Страница 86: ...cations If you see an error indication in the display while operating the CD changer find the cause in the chart to the right If you cannot clear the error indication take the car to your Honda dealer...

Страница 87: ...the code number from your Honda dealer To do this you will need the system s serial number If your car s battery is disconnected or goes dead the audio system will disable itself If this happens you w...

Страница 88: ...his section will help you If you plan to add any accessories to your car please read the information in this section first Break in Period 90 Gasoline 90 Oxygenated Fuels 90 Driving in Foreign Countri...

Страница 89: ...use such gasolines your emission control system performance may deteriorate and the malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument panel may turn on If this happens contact your authorized Honda deale...

Страница 90: ...rubber and plastic parts of your fuel system If you notice any undesirable operating symptoms try another service station or switch to another brand of gasoline Fuel system damage or performance prob...

Страница 91: ...the fuel pump automatically clicks off Do not try to top off the tank leave some room for the fuel to expand with temperature changes 5 Screw the fuel fill cap back on tighten it until it clicks If y...

Страница 92: ...will pop up slightly LATCH 2 Standing in front of the car put your fingers under the front edge of the hood to the left of center Slide your hand to the right until you feel the hood latch handle Push...

Страница 93: ...ing clip Lower the hood to about a foot above the fender then let it drop Oil Check DIPSTICK Check the engine oil level every time you fill the car with fuel Wait at least two minutes after turning th...

Страница 94: ...ng Oil on page 128 Engine Coolant Check Look at the coolant level in the radiator reserve tank Make sure it is between the MAX and MIN lines If it is below the MIN line see Adding Engine Coolant on pa...

Страница 95: ...y Rapid acceler ation abrupt cornering and hard braking use more fuel Always drive in the highest gear that allows the engine to run and acceler ate smoothly Depending on traffic conditions try to mai...

Страница 96: ...ling and stability Your car has several computer controlled systems including the SRS system the engine s fuel injection and the Anti lock brake system Strong electronic inter ference can affect their...

Страница 97: ...is the total weight of cargo you can load in or on the car With two occupants a driver and a passenger the maximum recommended weight for cargo is 100 Ibs 45 kg Where you store this cargo and how well...

Страница 98: ...arting the Engine 101 Starting in Cold Weather at High Altitude 101 5 speed Manual Transmission 102 Recommended Shift Points 103 Maximum Speeds 103 Automatic Transmission 104 Shift Lever Position Indi...

Страница 99: ...you may be carrying with you inside are stored properly or fastened down securely 5 Check the adjustment of the seat see page 50 6 Check the adjustment of the inside and outside mirrors see page 60 7...

Страница 100: ...r pedal all the way down and hold it there while starting in order to clear flooding As before keep the ignition key in the START III position for no more than 15 seconds Return to step 5 if the engin...

Страница 101: ...into Reverse with the car moving Push down the clutch pedal and pause for a few seconds before shifting into Reverse or shift into one of the forward gears for a moment This stops the gears so they wo...

Страница 102: ...following shift points are recommended S Si VTEC Maximum Speeds The speeds in this table are the maximums for the given gears If you exceed these speeds the engine speed will enter into the tachomete...

Страница 103: ...ur Honda s transmission has four forward speeds It has a lock up torque converter for better fuel economy You may feel what seems like another shift when the converter locks Shift Lever Position Indic...

Страница 104: ...ly on the brake pedal and keep your foot off the accelerator pedal Park P This position mechani cally locks the transmission Use Park whenever you are turning off or starting the engine To shift out o...

Страница 105: ...e transmis sion automatically selects a suitable gear for your speed and acceleration Drive D3 This position is similar to D4 except only the first three gears are selected Use D3 to provide engine br...

Страница 106: ...perate this transmission much like a manual transmission without a clutch pedal Maximum Speeds The speeds in this table are the maximums for the given position If you exceed these speeds the engine sp...

Страница 107: ...itch 3 Insert the key in the Shift Lock Release slot next to the shift lever 4 Push down on the key while you press the release button and move the shift lever out of Park to Neutral 5 Remove the key...

Страница 108: ...away If the vehicle is facing uphill turn the front wheels away from the curb If you have a manual transmission put it in first gear If the vehicle is facing downhill turn the front wheels toward the...

Страница 109: ...ing to a lower gear and taking your foot off the accelerator pedal Check your brakes after driving through deep water Apply the brakes moderately to see if they feel normal If not apply them gently an...

Страница 110: ...side of the road as soon as it is safe Because of the longer stopping distance needed brake system failure is very hazardous You should have your car towed but if you must drive the car in this condi...

Страница 111: ...rtant Safety Reminders ABS does not reduce the time or distance it takes to stop the car it only helps with steering control during braking You should always maintain a safe following distance from ot...

Страница 112: ...ng goes wrong the ABS indicator on the instrument panel comes on see page 34 This means the anti lock function of the braking system has shut down The brakes still work like a conventional system with...

Страница 113: ...just barely damp Apply smooth even pressure to all the controls Abrupt steering wheel movements or sudden hard appli cation of the brakes can cause loss of control in wet weather Be extra cautious fo...

Страница 114: ...ar and proper pressure Both are important in preventing hydroplaning loss of traction on a wet surface In the winter mount snow tires on all four wheels for the best handling Watch road conditions car...

Страница 115: ...Towing a Trailer Your car is not designed to tow a trailer Attempting to do so can void your warranties Driving...

Страница 116: ...ecks 126 Fluid Locations 127 Engine Oil 128 Adding Oil 128 Recommended Oil 128 Synthetic Oil 130 Additives 130 Changing the Oil and Filter 130 Cooling System 133 Adding Engine Coolant 133 Replacing En...

Страница 117: ...ied mechanic Some of the most important safety precautions are given here However we cannot warn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in performing maintenance Only you can decide whether or...

Страница 118: ...engine and exhaust system cool before touching any parts Injury from moving parts Do not run the engine unless in structed to do so Read the instructions before you begin and make sure you have the t...

Страница 119: ...ing your car s load limit This puts excess stress on the engine brakes and many other parts of your car The load limit is shown on the label in the glove box Operate your car on reasonable roads withi...

Страница 120: ...Honda parts and fluids whenever you have maintenance done These are manufactured to the same high quality standards as the original components so you can be confident of their performance and durabil...

Страница 121: ...nce Schedule if the severe driving conditions specified in the Severe Conditions Maintenance Schedule on the next page do not apply NOTE If you only OCCASIONALLY drive under a severe condition you sho...

Страница 122: ...riving less than 10 miles 16 km per trip Driving in hot over 90 F 32 C conditions Extensive idling or long periods of stop and go driving Trailer towing driving with a car top carrier or driving in mo...

Страница 123: ...Required Maintenance Record Maintenance Have your servicing dealer record all Required Maintenance below Keep receipts for all work done on your car...

Страница 124: ...Non Scheduled Maintenance Record Record additional maintenance for severe driving conditions or non scheduled maintenance on this page see page 121 Maintenance...

Страница 125: ...he level in the reservoir monthly If weather conditions cause you to use the washers frequently check the reservoir each time you stop for fuel See page 138 Automatic transmission Check the fluid leve...

Страница 126: ...MATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK Yellow loop COOLANT RESERVOIR BRAKE FLUID Gray cap CLUTCH FLUID 5 speed Manual Transmission only Gray cap ENGINE OIL FILL CAP POWER STEERING FLUID Red cap WASHER FLUI...

Страница 127: ...the engine Recommended Oil Oil is a major contributor to your engine s performance and longevity Always use a premium grade deter gent oil You can determine an oil s SAE viscosity and Service Classif...

Страница 128: ...y classified SF is not recommended The oil container may also display the API Certification mark shown below Make sure it says For Gasoline Engines The SAE numbers tell you the oil s viscosity or weig...

Страница 129: ...ncrease your car s performance or longevity It only increases the cost of operating your car Changing the Oil and Filter Always change the oil and filter according to the time and distance miles kilom...

Страница 130: ...ain bolt and washer from the bottom of the engine Drain the oil into an appropriate container 3 Remove the oil filter and let the remaining oil drain A special wrench available from your Honda dealer...

Страница 131: ...conds If it does not turn off the engine and reinspect your work 8 Let the engine run for several minutes and check the drain bolt and oil filter for leaks 9 Turn off the engine let it sit for several...

Страница 132: ...i freeze coolant The cooling system contains many aluminum compo nents that can corrode if an improper antifreeze is used Some antifreeze even though labeled as safe for aluminum parts may not provide...

Страница 133: ...ounterclockwise 4 The coolant level should be up to the base of the filler neck Add coolant if it is low 5 Put the radiator cap back on Tighten it fully 6 Pour coolant into the reserve tank Fill it to...

Страница 134: ...lant requires access to the underside of the car Unless you have the tools and knowledge you should have this maintenance done by a skilled mechanic 1 Slide the heater temperature control lever to max...

Страница 135: ...new washer on the drain bolt then reinstall the drain bolt in the engine block Tighten it securely Tightening torque 58 Ibf ft 8 0 kgf m 78 N m 8 Mix the recommended antifreeze with an equal amount of...

Страница 136: ...st twice 11 Turn off the engine Check the level in the radiator add coolant if needed Install the radiator cap and tighten it fully 12 Fill the reserve tank to the MAX mark Install the reserve tank ca...

Страница 137: ...oir s fluid level by removing the cap and looking inside Fill the reservoir with a good quality windshield washer fluid This increases the cleaning capability and prevents freezing in cold weather Do...

Страница 138: ...the lower mark add fluid into the filler hole to bring it to the upper mark Always use Honda Premium Formula Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF If it is not available you may use a DEXRON III automatic...

Страница 139: ...n Fluid MTF until it starts to run out of the hole Reinstall the filler bolt and tighten it securely If Honda MTF is not available you may use an API service SG or SH grade motor oil with a viscosity...

Страница 140: ...is not available you should use only DOT 3 or DOT 4 fluid from a sealed container as a temporary replacement However the use of any non Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and decrease the life of...

Страница 141: ...in the ABS Have the dealer inspect the system as soon as possible Clutch System The fluid should be between the MIN and MAX marks on the side of the reservoir If it is not add brake fluid to bring it...

Страница 142: ...lable you may use another power steering fluid as an emergency replacement However continued use can cause increased wear and poor steering in cold weather Have the power steering system drained and r...

Страница 143: ...air cleaner housing on the passenger s side of the engine compartment To replace it 1 Loosen the four bolts and remove the air cleaner housing cover 2 Remove the old air cleaner element Clean the ins...

Страница 144: ...ap the four clips and remove the air cleaner housing cover 2 Remove the old air cleaner element Clean the inside of the air cleaner housing with a damp rag 3 Place the new air cleaner element in the a...

Страница 145: ...for longer life They only need to be replaced every 6 years or 60 000 miles 96 000 km whichever comes first Replacement 1 VTEC only Remove the four nuts then remove the plug wire cover 2 Clean up any...

Страница 146: ...turn after it contacts the cylinder head Tightening torque 13 lbf ft 1 8 kgf m 18 N m Tighten the spark plugs carefully A spark plug that is too loose can overheat and damage the engine Overtightening...

Страница 147: ...R L11 Spark Plug Gap 0 043 in 1 1 mm VTEC NGK Nippondenso PFR6L 13 PK20PR L13 Spark Plug Gap 0 051 in 1 3 mm Battery Check the condition of your car s battery monthly You should check the color of the...

Страница 148: ...loth or paper towel Coat the terminals with grease to help prevent future corrosion If the terminals are severely cor roded clean them with baking soda and water Then use a wrench to loosen and remove...

Страница 149: ...e 88 Charging the battery with the cables connected can seriously damage your car s electronic controls Detach the battery cables before connecting the battery to a charger Maintenance The battery giv...

Страница 150: ...tting hard Replace the blades if you find these signs or they leave streaks and unwiped areas when used To replace the blade 1 Raise the wiper arm off the windshield 2 Disconnect the blade assembly fr...

Страница 151: ...r metal rein forcement along the back edge remove the metal reinforcement strips from the old wiper blade and install them in the slots along the edge of the new blade 5 Slide the new wiper blade into...

Страница 152: ...r soft bristle brush to clean them Run the air conditioning at least once a week during the cold weather months Run it for at least ten minutes while you are driving at a steady speed with the engine...

Страница 153: ...grease to the body seals wherever they contact the roof panel or each other 2 Place the roof panel upside down on a blanket or carpet 3 Turn the release levers to the lock position so the lock pins e...

Страница 154: ...1 0 mm S Si 0 41 0 55 in 10 5 14 0 mm On cars with Air Conditioning Compressor belt VTEC 0 24 0 37 in 6 0 9 5 mm S Si 0 30 0 37 in 7 5 9 5 mm If you see signs of wear or looseness have your dealer adj...

Страница 155: ...good condition may lose one to two psi per month Remember to check the spare tire at the same time you check all the other tires Check the pressure in the tires when they are cold This means the car h...

Страница 156: ...ve some ability to self seal if they are punctured However because leakage is often very slow you should look closely for punctures if a tire starts losing pressure Inspection Every time you check inf...

Страница 157: ...have your dealer check the wheel alignment The tires were properly balanced by the factory They may need to be rebalanced at some time before they are worn out Have your dealer check the tires if you...

Страница 158: ...d to match the perform ance capabilities of the car while providing the best combination of handling ride comfort and long life You should replace them with radial tires of the same size load range sp...

Страница 159: ...wheels are available at your Honda dealer Wheels and Tires Wheel S 13 x 5 J Si VTEC 14 x 5 1 2 JJ Tire S P175 70R13 82S Si P185 60R14 82H VTEC P195 60R14 85V See Tire Information on page 201 for addit...

Страница 160: ...tions or required by local laws Make sure the chains are the correct size for your tires Install them only on the front tires If metal chains are used they must be SAE class S Cable type traction devi...

Страница 161: ...e it by its steel base and protect the glass from contact with your skin or hard objects If you touch the glass clean it with denatured alcohol and a clean cloth Halogen headlight bulbs get very hot w...

Страница 162: ...e new bulb into the hole making sure the tabs are in their slots Pivot the hold down wire back in place and clip the end into the slot 6 Push the rubber weather seal over the bulb 7 Push the electrica...

Страница 163: ...turning it counter clockwise 5 Install the new bulb in the socket Turn it clockwise to lock it in place 6 Insert the socket back into the lens Turn it clockwise to lock it in place 7 Turn on the parki...

Страница 164: ...l or side marker Remove the socket for that bulb by turning it counter clockwise 4 To remove the tail stoplight bulb back up light bulb or the turn signal bulb push it in slightly and turn it counterc...

Страница 165: ...se 4 Pull the bulb straight out of the socket 5 Install the new bulb Test it to make sure it works 6 Reinstall the light assembly on the bracket Install the mounting screws and tighten them securely R...

Страница 166: ...Lights Maintenance TRUNK LIGHT 2 Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out of its metal tabs 3 Push the new bulb into the metal tabs Snap the lens back in place...

Страница 167: ...is being stored indoors Disconnect the battery Support the front wiper blade arms with a folded towel or rag so they do not touch the windshield To minimize sticking apply a silicone spray lubricant t...

Страница 168: ...appearance the paint brightwork wheels and interior Also included are several things you can do to help prevent corrosion Exterior Care 170 Washing 170 Waxing 171 Aluminum Wheels 171 Paint Touch up 1...

Страница 169: ...r Mix in a mild detergent such as dishwashing liquid or a product made especially for car washing Wash the car using the water and detergent solution and a soft bristle brush sponge or soft cloth Star...

Страница 170: ...emovers also takes off the wax Remember to re wax those areas even if the rest of the car does not need waxing Aluminum Wheels Only on cars equipped with aluminum wheels Clean your Honda s aluminum al...

Страница 171: ...n off stubborn spots use a commercially available fabric cleaner Test it on a hidden area of the fabric first to make sure it does not bleach or stain the fabric Follow the instructions that come with...

Страница 172: ...our car it is best to use a solid type Some liquid air fresheners contain chemi cals that may cause parts of the interior trim and fabric to crack or discolor If you use a liquid air freshener make su...

Страница 173: ...ar needs repairs after a collision pay close attention to the parts used in the repair and the quality of the work Make sure the repair facility uses Genuine Honda replacement body parts Some companie...

Страница 174: ...ble to get going again If not you will also find instructions on getting your car towed Compact Spare Tire 176 Changing a Flat Tire 177 If Your Engine Won t Start 183 Nothing Happens or the Starter Mo...

Страница 175: ...traction on some road sur faces than the regular tire Use greater caution while driving on this tire Do not mount snow chains on the compact spare The wheel of the compact spare tire is designed espe...

Страница 176: ...hazard warning lights and turn the ignition to LOCK 0 2 Put the transmission in Park automatic or Reverse manual Set the parking brake Have your passenger get out of the car while you change the tire...

Страница 177: ...nscrew the wing bolt and take the spare tire out of its well 6 Turn the jack s end bracket counterclockwise to loosen it then remove the jack 7 Loosen the four wheel nuts 1 2 turn with the wheel wrenc...

Страница 178: ...ntacts the jacking point Make sure the jacking point tab is resting in the jack notch 9 Use the extension and wheel wrench as shown to raise the car until the flat tire is off the ground 10 Remove the...

Страница 179: ...uts 11 Before mounting the spare tire wipe any dirt off the mounting surface of the wheel and hub with a clean cloth 12 Put on the spare tire Put the wheel nuts back on finger tight then tighten them...

Страница 180: ...ely in the same crisscross pattern Have the wheel nut torque checked at the nearest automotive service facility Tighten the wheel nuts to 80 Ibf ft 11 kgf m 108 N m 15 On the Si and VTEC models Remove...

Страница 181: ...et 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 da...

Страница 182: ...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...

Страница 183: ...le to start the engine by using a booster battery Although this seems like a simple procedure you should take several precautions You cannot start a Honda with an automatic transmission by pushing or...

Страница 184: ...is 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 6 Start your car If the starter motor still operat...

Страница 185: ...take immediate action 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...

Страница 186: ...terclockwise 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...

Страница 187: ...as soon as you can safely get the car stopped 1 Safely pull off the road and shut off the engine Turn on the hazard warning indicators 2 Let the car sit for a minute Open the hood and check the oil le...

Страница 188: ...ear 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 disch...

Страница 189: ...e the fuel fill cap if it is missing Tightening the cap will not make the indicator turn off immediately it takes three driving trips If the indicator remains on past three driving trips or the fuel c...

Страница 190: ...se boxes The interior fuse box is underneath the dashboard on the driver s side Remove the fuse box lid by swinging the lid down and pulling it straight out of its hinges The under hood fuse box is lo...

Страница 191: ...fuse box lid which fuse or fuses control that component Check those fuses first but check all the fuses before deciding that a blown fuse is not the cause Replace any blown fuses and check the compon...

Страница 192: ...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 co...

Страница 193: ...Fuses INTERIOR FUSE BOX On Canadian cars Taking Care of the Unexpected...

Страница 194: ...Fuses UNDER HOOD FUSE BOX ABS FUSE BOX Taking Care of the Unexpected...

Страница 195: ...ur 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 d...

Страница 196: ...rmation 202 Tire Size Designation 202 Wheel Size Designation 202 Tire Speed Ratings 202 Tire Pressure Adjustment For High Speed Driving 203 DOT Tire Quality Grading 203 Treadwear 204 Traction 204 Temp...

Страница 197: ...icensing 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...

Страница 198: ...Identification Numbers The Engine Number is stamped into the engine block The Transmission Number is on a label on top of the transmission Technical Information ENGINE NUMBER TRANSMISSION NUMBER...

Страница 199: ...VTEC 1 Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the engine Reserve tank capacity 0 11 US gal 0 4 0 09 Imp gal 2 S 3 Si 4 VTEC 5 Excluding the oil remaining in the engine Techni...

Страница 200: ...Specifications Technical Information page 194 page 195 1 S 2 Si 3 VTEC 4 U S S Si without ABS Canada Si 5 VTEC U S Si with ABS VTEC...

Страница 201: ...Index a numerical code associated with the maximum load the tire can carry H Speed Rating Symbol See the speed rating chart in this section for additional information Wheel Size Designation Wheels ar...

Страница 202: ...sive heat can build up and cause sudden tire failure Be sure to readjust the pressure for normal driving speeds You should wait until the tires are cold before adjusting the tire pressure see page 15...

Страница 203: ...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...

Страница 204: ...them This section summarizes how the emission controls work Scheduled maintenance is on page 120 In Canada Honda vehicles comply with the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards CMVSS for Emissions va...

Страница 205: ...under all operating 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...

Страница 206: ...ire any com bustible materials that come near it Park your car away from high grass dry leaves or other flammables Si VTEC A defective three way catalytic converter contributes to air pollution and ca...

Страница 207: ...omer Relations Customer Relations Information 210 U S Zone Office Map 211 Canada Zone Office Map 212 Reporting Safety Defects U S Cars 213 Warranty Coverages 214 Authorized Manuals 215 Warranty and Cu...

Страница 208: ...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 followin...

Страница 209: ...tion 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...

Страница 210: ...specified time period with 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 facto...

Страница 211: ...eed Driving 203 Normal Driving 156 Alcohol and Drugs 25 Alcohol in Gasoline 90 Aluminum Wheels Cleaning 171 Antifreeze 133 Anti lock Brakes ABS Description 111 Indicator Light 34 113 Operation 112 Ant...

Страница 212: ...on of ii CD Changer 84 Certification Label 198 Chains 161 Change Oil How to 130 When to 122 Changing a Flat Tire 177 Changing Engine Coolant 135 Charging System Indicator 32 189 Checking Automatic Tra...

Страница 213: ...d Oil 131 Doors Locking and Unlocking 47 DOT Tire Quality Grading 203 Downshifting 5 speed Manual Transmission 102 Drive Belts 155 Driving 99 Economy 96 In Bad Weather 114 In Foreign Countries 91 Econ...

Страница 214: ...serve Indicator 33 Tank Filling the 92 Fuses Checking the 192 Gas Mileage Improving 96 Gasohol 91 Gasoline 90 Fuel Reserve Indicator 33 Gauge 36 Octane Requirement 90 Tank Filling the 92 Gas Station P...

Страница 215: ...er Belts 6 Leaking of Exhaust into Car 26 Lighter Cigarette 64 Lights Bulb Replacement 162 Indicator 31 Parking 38 Turn Signal 39 Loading Cargo 98 LOCK Ignition Key Position 46 Locks Anti theft Steeri...

Страница 216: ...ts 38 Parking Over Things that Burn 207 PGM FI System 206 Polishing and Waxing 171 Power Door Locks 48 Mirrors 60 Steering 143 Windows 51 Pregnancy Using Seat Belts 9 Proper Seat Belt Usage 7 Radiator...

Страница 217: ...ssion 102 Shift Lever Position Indicator 104 Shift Lock Release 108 Side Marker Lights Bulb Replacement in 164 Signaling Turns 39 Snow Tires 161 Solvent type Cleaners 170 Sound System 76 Spare Tire In...

Страница 218: ...Trailer 116 Emergency Wrecker 196 Transmission Checking Fluid Level Automatic 139 Checking Fluid Level Manual 140 Fluid Selection 139 Identification Number 198 Shifting the Automatic 104 Shifting the...

Страница 219: ...1 Wheels Adjusting the Steering 42 Alignment and Balance 158 Compact Spare 176 Wrench 178 Windows Cleaning 173 Operating the Power 51 Rear Defogger 41 Windshield Cleaning 40 Defroster 73 Wipers Windsh...

Страница 220: ...city 11 9 US gal 45 l 9 9 Imp gal Recommended Engine Oil API SH grade Energy Conserving II oil SAE 5W 30 viscosity Tire Pressure measured cold S Front Rear 32 psi 220 kPa 2 2 kgf cm 2 Si VTEC Front Re...

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