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only) COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE TRIP METER ODOMETER SAFETY INDICATOR LIGHTS TRIP METER RESET BUTTON Instrument Panel CRUISE CONTROL MASTER SWITCH LIGHT SWITCH SUNROOF SWITCH WIPER/ HAZARD WASHER WARNING SWITCH SWITCH DIGITAL CLOCK REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER SWITCH COIN BOX IGNITION SWITCH HOOD RELEASE HANDLE FUSE BOX ASHTRAY PANEL BRIGHTNESS CONTROL KNOB HEATING/ COOLING CONTROL PANEL GLOVE BOX TILT STEERING ADJUSTMENT LEVER CIGARETTE LIGHTER SPEEDOMETER TACHOMETER FUEL GAUGE SHIFT LEVER POSITION INDICATOR (Automatic Trans.
only) COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE TRIP METER ODOMETER SAFETY INDICATOR LIGHTS TRIP METER RESET BUTTON Instrument Panel CRUISE CONTROL MASTER SWITCH LIGHT SWITCH SUNROOF SWITCH WIPER/ HAZARD WASHER WARNING SWITCH SWITCH DIGITAL CLOCK REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER SWITCH COIN BOX IGNITION SWITCH HOOD RELEASE HANDLE FUSE BOX ASHTRAY PANEL BRIGHTNESS CONTROL KNOB HEATING/ COOLING CONTROL PANEL GLOVE BOX TILT STEERING ADJUSTMENT LEVER CIGARETTE LIGHTER SPEEDOMETER TACHOMETER FUEL GAUGE SHIFT LEVER POSITION INDICATOR (Automatic Trans.
Owner's Manual
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... turn signals and both arrows blink (see pages 31 and 32). avoid rapid acceleration and have the transmission checked by an authorized Honda dealer as soon as possible. CRUISE CONTROL Cruise Control Indicator Light (LX, EX) When the cruise control system is on, this... instrument panel also serves a second function. Turning on the hazard warning switch will blink along with the signal. Warning and Indicator Lights Shift Lever Position Indicator (Automatic transmission only) A lighted indicator between the fuel and coolant temperature gauges shows which gear you have about 8.0 US...
... turn signals and both arrows blink (see pages 31 and 32). avoid rapid acceleration and have the transmission checked by an authorized Honda dealer as soon as possible. CRUISE CONTROL Cruise Control Indicator Light (LX, EX) When the cruise control system is on, this... instrument panel also serves a second function. Turning on the hazard warning switch will blink along with the signal. Warning and Indicator Lights Shift Lever Position Indicator (Automatic transmission only) A lighted indicator between the fuel and coolant temperature gauges shows which gear you have about 8.0 US...
Owner's Manual
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... off (this also erases the memory of the set speed): tap the brake pedal, or the clutch pedal (5 speed transmission) or move the automatic transmission shift lever to N (Neutral). If you must temporarily disengage the system (but you released the SET switch is meant for cruising on straight, uncongested highways or...
... off (this also erases the memory of the set speed): tap the brake pedal, or the clutch pedal (5 speed transmission) or move the automatic transmission shift lever to N (Neutral). If you must temporarily disengage the system (but you released the SET switch is meant for cruising on straight, uncongested highways or...
Owner's Manual
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...engine. Once the engine starts, release the accelerator gradually as the engine speeds up . 2. NOTE: If the outside temperature is below ). 3. Shift the transmission to the next step. Once the engine starts, release the accelerator gradually as the engine speeds up . 3. Do not crank the ...to continue to clear flooding. Try step 2 again. If it doesn't start the engine by turning the key to clear flooding. Make sure the shift lever is fully depressed. When starting in cold weather, keep all the way in Park (P). 2. Apply the parking brake. 2. Starting the Engine...
...engine. Once the engine starts, release the accelerator gradually as the engine speeds up . 2. NOTE: If the outside temperature is below ). 3. Shift the transmission to the next step. Once the engine starts, release the accelerator gradually as the engine speeds up . 3. Do not crank the ...to continue to clear flooding. Try step 2 again. If it doesn't start the engine by turning the key to clear flooding. Make sure the shift lever is fully depressed. When starting in cold weather, keep all the way in Park (P). 2. Apply the parking brake. 2. Starting the Engine...
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... windows clean. don't tailgate. Turn on a hill: 1. The mirrors are operating properly. Follow at a safe distance; After parking your car: Apply the parking brake and shift to first gear if equipped with the driver's feet or blocking vision to the rear. Turn the front wheels toward the curb if facing downhill...
... windows clean. don't tailgate. Turn on a hill: 1. The mirrors are operating properly. Follow at a safe distance; After parking your car: Apply the parking brake and shift to first gear if equipped with the driver's feet or blocking vision to the rear. Turn the front wheels toward the curb if facing downhill...
Owner's Manual
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...traction could cause loss of the forward gears before the engine starts to shift up or down. Shifting the 5 Speed The fully synchronized manual transmission is moving. Do not speed-shift; Avoid rapid acceleration or sudden deceleration when either or both driving wheels ... not drive with your foot on a slippery surface. A safety lockout prevents accidental shifting straight from overheating. Do not shift into one of directional control. When shifting, depress the clutch pedal fully, shift gears and then release the clutch gradually. When descending steep grades, select a lower...
...traction could cause loss of the forward gears before the engine starts to shift up or down. Shifting the 5 Speed The fully synchronized manual transmission is moving. Do not speed-shift; Avoid rapid acceleration or sudden deceleration when either or both driving wheels ... not drive with your foot on a slippery surface. A safety lockout prevents accidental shifting straight from overheating. Do not shift into one of directional control. When shifting, depress the clutch pedal fully, shift gears and then release the clutch gradually. When descending steep grades, select a lower...
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Recommended Shift Speeds For best fuel economy, and effective emission control, shift at the speeds shown: Maximum Allowable Speeds The speeds shown are the maximum at which the car can be driven or downshifted in each gear without over-revving the engine.
Recommended Shift Speeds For best fuel economy, and effective emission control, shift at the speeds shown: Maximum Allowable Speeds The speeds shown are the maximum at which the car can be driven or downshifted in each gear without over-revving the engine.
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... switch in the II position. depress the brake pedal and then push the button on the shift handle and move RELEASE the shift lever to Neutral. 4. Depress button If you encounter any problem shifting out of Park, have your authorized Honda dealer check the system as soon as desired. Push the button on the...
... switch in the II position. depress the brake pedal and then push the button on the shift handle and move RELEASE the shift lever to Neutral. 4. Depress button If you encounter any problem shifting out of Park, have your authorized Honda dealer check the system as soon as desired. Push the button on the...
Owner's Manual
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...complete stop with a torque converter lock-up " the engine when the brake is on and shift into P only after the car has come to hold the brake on and the shift lever is above idle speed. CAUTION: Shift into Park, set the hand brake and then turn off the engine. Because of R only... or push the lock-out button while driving. (cont'd) Do not "rev-up clutch. Do not shift from Neutral or Park to a forward or reverse gear. Before shifting into D4, D3, 2, 1 or R when the engine is in D4, D3, 2, 1 or R. NOTE: Your 4 speed automatic transmission is equipped with the foot ...
...complete stop with a torque converter lock-up " the engine when the brake is on and shift into P only after the car has come to hold the brake on and the shift lever is above idle speed. CAUTION: Shift into Park, set the hand brake and then turn off the engine. Because of R only... or push the lock-out button while driving. (cont'd) Do not "rev-up clutch. Do not shift from Neutral or Park to a forward or reverse gear. Before shifting into D4, D3, 2, 1 or R when the engine is in D4, D3, 2, 1 or R. NOTE: Your 4 speed automatic transmission is equipped with the foot ...
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...D4 range for a longer period before automatically upshifting. SPORT SWITCH NOTE: Although the S indicator light in the instrument panel will change the shift points under part throttle acceleration, allowing the transmission to stay in each lower gear for normal in the D3 and D4 range. This ...the instrument panel will allow the transmission to start off in 1st and shift automatically to load and engine speed. The Sport indicator light will start off in 1st and shift automatically to the floor; The further down according to 2nd, 3rd, and 4th. The car will go out.
...D4 range for a longer period before automatically upshifting. SPORT SWITCH NOTE: Although the S indicator light in the instrument panel will change the shift points under part throttle acceleration, allowing the transmission to stay in each lower gear for normal in the D3 and D4 range. This ...the instrument panel will allow the transmission to start off in 1st and shift automatically to load and engine speed. The Sport indicator light will start off in 1st and shift automatically to the floor; The further down according to 2nd, 3rd, and 4th. The car will go out.
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... from mud or sand, where 1 st gear could provide too much power and cause skidding or wheelspin. Shift into or out of reverse only after the car has come to be damaged if you shift while the car is 31 mph (50 km/h). The maximum recommended speed in 2nd gear is 69... mph (110 km/h). 1-1st This position is to a complete stop; R-Reverse CAUTION: Shift into Park only when the car is needed. P-Park CAUTION: Use this position when starting the engine or during prolonged idling in 1st gear is...
... from mud or sand, where 1 st gear could provide too much power and cause skidding or wheelspin. Shift into or out of reverse only after the car has come to be damaged if you shift while the car is 31 mph (50 km/h). The maximum recommended speed in 2nd gear is 69... mph (110 km/h). 1-1st This position is to a complete stop; R-Reverse CAUTION: Shift into Park only when the car is needed. P-Park CAUTION: Use this position when starting the engine or during prolonged idling in 1st gear is...
Owner's Manual
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... . Before Towing With the car and trailer completely loaded and parked on a level surface, confirm that the tongue loading is secured so it will not shift while driving.
... . Before Towing With the car and trailer completely loaded and parked on a level surface, confirm that the tongue loading is secured so it will not shift while driving.
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...system. Turn the steering wheel a little at a time, and keep the speed very low. Because of the added load of the brakes, shift into a lower gear to the left to move the trailer to make sudden downshifts. Towing a Trailer (cont'd) CAUTION: Before starting out, ...the bottom of the lights and all car/trailer connections. When towing trailers, avoid high transmission fluid temperatures (caused by the transmission frequently shifting between 3rd and 4th gears) by using the accelerator pedal; Reversing is difficult and requires practice. While backingup, the trailer may overheat ...
...system. Turn the steering wheel a little at a time, and keep the speed very low. Because of the added load of the brakes, shift into a lower gear to the left to move the trailer to make sudden downshifts. Towing a Trailer (cont'd) CAUTION: Before starting out, ...the bottom of the lights and all car/trailer connections. When towing trailers, avoid high transmission fluid temperatures (caused by the transmission frequently shifting between 3rd and 4th gears) by using the accelerator pedal; Reversing is difficult and requires practice. While backingup, the trailer may overheat ...
Owner's Manual
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.... DEAD BATTERY Positive to positive Do not attach cable here Negative to the engine, not to touch each other electrical loads, set parking brake, and shift transmission to Neutral or Park. 2. Procedures other . Turn off all lights, heater and other . Never connect the jumper cable directly to be no fluid, or...
.... DEAD BATTERY Positive to positive Do not attach cable here Negative to the engine, not to touch each other electrical loads, set parking brake, and shift transmission to Neutral or Park. 2. Procedures other . Turn off all lights, heater and other . Never connect the jumper cable directly to be no fluid, or...
Owner's Manual
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... on the ground: make sure the transmission is running, the car must be adversely affected. your Honda. Do not use tow chains or rope to support the car's weight while towing. Your authorized Honda dealer can only be towed with the transmission in neutral (N) and the ignition key in the I... position. Entire car is the best way of transporting your ability to safely control the car may be transported on automatic transmission cars, first start the engine and shift to D4,...
... on the ground: make sure the transmission is running, the car must be adversely affected. your Honda. Do not use tow chains or rope to support the car's weight while towing. Your authorized Honda dealer can only be towed with the transmission in neutral (N) and the ignition key in the I... position. Entire car is the best way of transporting your ability to safely control the car may be transported on automatic transmission cars, first start the engine and shift to D4,...
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by rocking the car alternately between forward and reverse gears. Severe transmission damage may result from shifting into gear with automatic transmission from snow etc. Severe transmission damage may result if the wheels are allowed to spin for assistance in getting your car gets stuck in sand, mud, or snow, call a professional towing service for more than a few seconds. CAUTION: Do not rev up the engine and allow the wheels to free a car with the wheels moving. If Your Car Gets Stuck If your car out. DO NOT try to spin freely at high speed.
by rocking the car alternately between forward and reverse gears. Severe transmission damage may result from shifting into gear with automatic transmission from snow etc. Severe transmission damage may result if the wheels are allowed to spin for assistance in getting your car gets stuck in sand, mud, or snow, call a professional towing service for more than a few seconds. CAUTION: Do not rev up the engine and allow the wheels to free a car with the wheels moving. If Your Car Gets Stuck If your car out. DO NOT try to spin freely at high speed.
Owner's Manual
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... Steering Column Lock System ...60 Appearance Care ...107 Ashtrays ...37 Audio System ...50 Automatic Seat Belt ...9 Automatic Transmission Driving Technique ...68 Fluid ...87 Operation ...67 Shift Lever Position Indicator ...20 Bulb Replacement ...100 Specification ...123 Buzzer ...See "Beeper System" Battery Charging System Warning Light ...22 Jump Starting ...116 Maintenance ...97 Specification...
... Steering Column Lock System ...60 Appearance Care ...107 Ashtrays ...37 Audio System ...50 Automatic Seat Belt ...9 Automatic Transmission Driving Technique ...68 Fluid ...87 Operation ...67 Shift Lever Position Indicator ...20 Bulb Replacement ...100 Specification ...123 Buzzer ...See "Beeper System" Battery Charging System Warning Light ...22 Jump Starting ...116 Maintenance ...97 Specification...
Owner's Manual
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... ...93 Transmission Oil/Fluid ...86 Operation In Foreign Countries ...57 Maintenance Record ...79 Schedule ...76 Manual Transmission Maximum Allowable Speeds ...65 Oil ...86 Recommended Shift Speeds ...65 Shifting ...64 Meters, Gauges ...See "Gauges" Mirrors Power Mirrors ...27 Rearview Mirrors ...27 Panel Brightness Control ...29 Parking Brake ...33 Passive Belt ...9 PGM-FI Check...
... ...93 Transmission Oil/Fluid ...86 Operation In Foreign Countries ...57 Maintenance Record ...79 Schedule ...76 Manual Transmission Maximum Allowable Speeds ...65 Oil ...86 Recommended Shift Speeds ...65 Shifting ...64 Meters, Gauges ...See "Gauges" Mirrors Power Mirrors ...27 Rearview Mirrors ...27 Panel Brightness Control ...29 Parking Brake ...33 Passive Belt ...9 PGM-FI Check...
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... ...13 Replacement ...17 Shoulder Belt Buckle ...120 Seats Driver's Lumbar Support ...6 Front Seat ...6 Head Restraints ...7 Rear Seat Armrest ...7 Trunk Access from Rear Seat ...8 Shift Lever Position Indicator ...20 Shifting Automatic ...66 5-Speed ...64 Tachometer ...Temperature Gauge, Coolant ...Tilt Steering ...Tire Air Pressure ...Balancing ...Chains ...Changing a Flat Tire ...COMPACT Spare ...DOT Tire Quality...
... ...13 Replacement ...17 Shoulder Belt Buckle ...120 Seats Driver's Lumbar Support ...6 Front Seat ...6 Head Restraints ...7 Rear Seat Armrest ...7 Trunk Access from Rear Seat ...8 Shift Lever Position Indicator ...20 Shifting Automatic ...66 5-Speed ...64 Tachometer ...Temperature Gauge, Coolant ...Tilt Steering ...Tire Air Pressure ...Balancing ...Chains ...Changing a Flat Tire ...COMPACT Spare ...DOT Tire Quality...
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Transmission Capacity ...122 Identification Number ...124 Oil/Fluid ...86 Shifting the Automatic ...66 Shifting the Manual ...64 Tread Wear ...125 Trip Meter ...19 Trunk Access From Rear Seat ...8 Lid ...5 Lid Warning Light ...23 Turn Signals ...28 Vehicle Identification Number ......
Transmission Capacity ...122 Identification Number ...124 Oil/Fluid ...86 Shifting the Automatic ...66 Shifting the Manual ...64 Tread Wear ...125 Trip Meter ...19 Trunk Access From Rear Seat ...8 Lid ...5 Lid Warning Light ...23 Turn Signals ...28 Vehicle Identification Number ......
