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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
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
Maintenance
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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