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Battery

Check the condition of your vehicle's

battery monthly. You should check

the color of the test indicator window,

and for corrosion on the terminals.

Check the battery terminals for

TEST INDICATOR WINDOW

corrosion (a white or yellowish

powder). To remove it, cover the

terminals with a solution of baking

soda and water. It will bubble up and

turn brown. When this stops, wash it

off with plain water. Dry off the

battery with a cloth or paper towel.

Coal the terminals with grease to

help prevent future corrosion.

Check the battery condition by

looking at the test indicator window

on the battery.

The label on the battery explains the

test indicator's colors.

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Battery

If you need to connect the battery to

a charger, disconnect both cables to

prevent damage to the vehicle's

electrical system.

On EX model

If your vehicle's battery is

disconnected or goes dead, the audio

system will disable itself. The next

lime you turn on the radio you will

see " Code " in the frequency

display. Use the Preset buttons to

enter the five-digit code (see page

137).

The battery gives off explosive

hydrogen gas during normal

operation.

NOTICE

A spark or flame can cause the

battery to explode with enough

force to kill or seriously hurt you.

Charging the battery with the cables

connectedcan seriously damage your

vehicle's electronic controls. Detach

the battery cables before connecting

the battery to a charger.

If the terminals are severely cor-

roded, clean them with baking soda

and water. Then use a wrench to

loosen and remove the cables from

the terminals. Always disconnect the

negative ( — ) cable first and recon-

nect it last. Clean the battery termi-

nals with a terminal cleaning tool or

wire brush. Reconnect and tighten

the cables, then coat the terminals

with grease.

Wear protective clothing and a

face shield, or have a skilled

mechanic do the battery

maintenance.

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Wiper Blades

Check the condition of the wiper

blades at least every six months.

Look for signs of cracking in the

rubber, or areas that are getting

hard. Replace the blades if you find

these signs, or they leave streaks

and unwiped areas when used.

WIPER ARMS

LOCK TAB

To replace the blade:

2. Disconnect the blade assembly

from the wiper arm by pushing in

the lock tab. Hold it in while you

push the blade assembly toward

the base of the arm.

1. Raise the wiper arm off the

windshield.

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Wiper Blades

5. Slide the new wiper blade into the

holder until the tabs lock.

BLADE

6. Slide the wiper blade assembly

onto the wiper arm. Make sure it

locks in place.

7. Lower the wiper arm down against

the windshield.

REINFORCEMENT

3. Remove the blade from its holder

by grasping the tabbed end of the

blade. Pull firmly until the tabs

come out of the holder.

4. Examine the new wiper blades. If

they have no plastic or 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.

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Air Conditioning System

Your vehicle's air conditioning is a

sealed system. Any major mainte-

nance, such as recharging, should be

done by a qualified mechanic. You

can do a couple of things to make

sure the air conditioning works

efficiently.

If the air conditioning does not get as

cold as before, have your dealer

check the system. Recharge the

system with Refrigerant HFC-134a

(R-134a). (See Specifications on page

279.)

NOTICE

Periodically check the engine's

radiator and air conditioning

Whenever you have the air conditioning

system serviced, make sure the service

facility uses a refrigerant recycling

system.This system capturesthe

refrigerant for reuse. Releasing

refrigerant into the atmosphere can

damagethe environment.

condenser for leaves, insects, and

dirt stuck to the front surface. These

block the air flow and reduce cooling

efficiency. Use a light spray from a

hose or a soft brush to remove them.

AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSER

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 at

normal operating temperature. This

circulates the lubricating oil con-

tained in the refrigerant.

NOTICE

The condenser and radiator fins bend

easily. Only use a low-pressurespray

or soft-bristle brush to clean them.

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Air Conditioning Filter, Drive Belts

Air Conditioning Filter

The belts should have the following

"play" or deflection.

Drive Belts

The air conditioning filter removes

pollen and dust that is brought in

from the outside through the heating

and cooling system.

POWER STEERING BELT

Alternator belt:

0.33 — 0.45 in (8.5 — 11.5 mm)

Compressor belt:

0.30 — 0.41 in (7.5 — 10.5 m m)

Power steering belt:

0.43 — 0.57 in (11.0 — 14.5 mm)

This filter should be replaced every

30,000 miles (48,000 km) under

normal conditions. It should be

replaced every 15,000 miles (24,000

km) if you drive primarily in urban

areas that have high concentrations

of soot in the air from industry and

diesel-powered vehicles. Replace it

more often if air flow from the

heating and cooling system becomes

less than usual. Have the air

If you see signs of wear or looseness,

have your dealer adjust or replace

the belts.

COMPRESSOR

BELT

ALTERNATOR BELT

Check the condition of the three

drive belts. Examine the edges of

each belt for cracks or fraying.

Check the tension of each belt by

pushing on it with your thumb

midway between the pulleys.

conditioning filter replaced by your

Honda dealer.

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Timing Belt, Tires

Timing Belt

Tires

Inflation

The timing belt should normally be

replaced at the intervals shown in

the maintenance schedule.

To safely operate your vehicle, your

tires must be the proper type and

size, in good condition with adequate

tread, and correctly inflated. The

following pages give more detailed

information on how and when to

check air pressure, how to inspect

your tires for damage and wear, and

what to do when your tires need to

bereplaced.

Keeping the tires properly inflated

provides the best combination of

handling, tread life and riding

comfort. Underinflated tires wear

unevenly, adversely affect handling

and fuel economy, and are more

likely to fail from being overheated.

Overinflated tires can make your

vehicle ride more harshly, are more

prone to damage from road hazards,

and wear unevenly.

Replace the belt at 60,000 miles (U.S.)

or 100,000 km (Canada) if you regu-

larly drive your vehicle in one or

more of these conditions:

In very high temperatures

(over 110°F, 43°C).

In very low temperatures

(under — 20°F, — 29°C).

We recommend that you visually

check your tires every day. If you

think a tire might be low, check it

immediately with a tire gauge.

Using tires that are excessively

worn or improperly inflated can

cause a crash in which you can

be seriously hurt or killed.

Follow all instructions in this

owner's manual regarding tire

inflation and maintenance.

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Tires

Use a gauge to measure the air

Recommended Tire Pressures for

Normal Driving

If you check the pressure when the

tires are hot (the vehicle has been

driven several miles), you will see

readings 4 to 6 psi (30 to 40 kPa, 0.3

pressure at least once a month. Even

tires that are in good condition may

lose one to two psi (10 to 20 kPa, 0.1

The following chart shows the

recommended cold tire pressures for

most normal driving conditions and

speeds. Tire pressures for high

speed driving are the same as for

normal driving.

to 0.2 kgf/cm ) per month.

2

to 0.4 kgf/cm ) higher than the cold

2

Remember to check the spare tire at

the same time you check all the

other tires.

reading. This is normal. Do not let

air out to match the specified cold

pressure. The tire will be

underinflated.

Check the pressure in the tires when

they are cold. This means the vehicle

has been parked for at least three

hours. If you have to drive the

vehicle before checking the tire

pressure, the tires can still be

considered "cold" if you drive less

than 1 mile (1.6km).

You should get your own tire

pressure gauge and use it whenever

you check your tire pressures. This

will make it easier for you to tell if a

pressure loss is due to a tire problem

and not due to a variation between

gauges.

These pressures are also given on

the tire information label on the

driver's doorjamb.

Tubeless tires have 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.

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Tires

Inspection

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In addition to proper inflation,

correct wheel alignment helps to

decrease tire wear. If you find a tire

is worn unevenly, have your dealer

check the wheel alignment.

INDICATOR LOCATION MARKS

Every time you check inflation, you

should also examine the tires for

damage, foreign objects, and wear.

You should look for:

Bumps or bulges in the tread or

side of the tire. Replace the tire if

you find either of these conditions.

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 feel a consis-

tent vibration while driving. A tire

should always be rebalanced if it is

removed from the wheel for repair.

Cuts, splits, or cracks in the side

of the tire. Replace the tire if you

can see fabric or cord.

TREAD WEAR INDICATORS

Your vehicle's tires have wear indica-

tors molded into the tread. When the

tread wears down to that point, you

will see a 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) wide

band running across the tread. This

shows there is less than 1/16 inch

(1.6 mm) of tread left on the tire. A

tire that is this worn gives very little

traction on wet roads. You should

replace the tire if you can see the

tread wear indicator in three or more

places around the tire.

Excessive tread wear.

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