Owner's Manual
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... engines. NOTE: gives helpful information. means hazards or unsafe practices which could cause minor personal injury or product or property damage. Brake misuse during this period will result if instructions are not followed. During the first 200 miles (300 km), try to help make... Period During the first 600 miles (1,000 km) of special significance: indicates severe personal injury or death will reduce future braking efficiency, Remember, your Honda Automobile dealer knows your driving trouble-free and enjoyable. about the safe We urge you to read it carefully, become familiar...
... engines. NOTE: gives helpful information. means hazards or unsafe practices which could cause minor personal injury or product or property damage. Brake misuse during this period will result if instructions are not followed. During the first 200 miles (300 km), try to help make... Period During the first 600 miles (1,000 km) of special significance: indicates severe personal injury or death will reduce future braking efficiency, Remember, your Honda Automobile dealer knows your driving trouble-free and enjoyable. about the safe We urge you to read it carefully, become familiar...
Owner's Manual
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... to stop on snow or ice. The ABS cannot make up and skidding. However, you can affect wheel speed and may feel a pulsation in the brake pedal when the ABS activates. Under all conditions, the ABS is helping to prevent the wheels from locking so you may require a longer distance to.... When replacing tires, use the same size originally supplied with the amount of safety. It is always " O N " . On dry pavement, you to press on the brake pedal very hard before you feel the ABS activate immediately if you start the engine. The ABS is still your car as soon as possible...
... to stop on snow or ice. The ABS cannot make up and skidding. However, you can affect wheel speed and may feel a pulsation in the brake pedal when the ABS activates. Under all conditions, the ABS is helping to prevent the wheels from locking so you may require a longer distance to.... When replacing tires, use the same size originally supplied with the amount of safety. It is always " O N " . On dry pavement, you to press on the brake pedal very hard before you feel the ABS activate immediately if you start the engine. The ABS is still your car as soon as possible...
Owner's Manual
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...(see page 126) and have the system checked by an authorized Honda dealer as soon as possible. NOTE: The light does not indicate a failure of the normal brake system. If the indicator remains on after recharging, have it means the brake fluid level in the master cylinder reservoir is started. If the ... restarted, the ABS indicator should indicate that the ABS indicator may come on, and remain on, if there is a malfunction in the ABS. US BRAKE Canada Parking Brake and Brake System Light Check this light should go on when the ignition switch is automatically shut down but normal...
...(see page 126) and have the system checked by an authorized Honda dealer as soon as possible. NOTE: The light does not indicate a failure of the normal brake system. If the indicator remains on after recharging, have it means the brake fluid level in the master cylinder reservoir is started. If the ... restarted, the ABS indicator should indicate that the ABS indicator may come on, and remain on, if there is a malfunction in the ABS. US BRAKE Canada Parking Brake and Brake System Light Check this light should go on when the ignition switch is automatically shut down but normal...
Owner's Manual
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...for about six seconds, to the II position, the SRS indicator will remain off. Have the bulb checked and replaced by your Honda dealer. If the parking brake is released. See page 51. "Daytime Running Lights" Indicator (Canada Cars) DRL This indicator light comes on when the ignition switch... indicates that the "Daytime Running Lights" are off. If the light does not go off when the parking brake is ON (position II), the headlight switch OFF, and the parking brake set. See Supplemental Restraint System section on while driving, it indicates a burntout high-beam bulb. Warning and ...
...for about six seconds, to the II position, the SRS indicator will remain off. Have the bulb checked and replaced by your Honda dealer. If the parking brake is released. See page 51. "Daytime Running Lights" Indicator (Canada Cars) DRL This indicator light comes on when the ignition switch... indicates that the "Daytime Running Lights" are off. If the light does not go off when the parking brake is ON (position II), the headlight switch OFF, and the parking brake set. See Supplemental Restraint System section on while driving, it indicates a burntout high-beam bulb. Warning and ...
Owner's Manual
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... warning lights should come on for about two seconds when the ignition switch is turned on. Have the brake lights checked as soon as possible. If they don't, have your car with the ignition on; the indicator will stay on until the door or ...trunk lid is closed. have the system checked by a Honda dealer. Safety Indicator Lights : Door and Trunk Lid Warning Lights If a door or the trunk lid is open when the ignition is switched on, the...
... warning lights should come on for about two seconds when the ignition switch is turned on. Have the brake lights checked as soon as possible. If they don't, have your car with the ignition on; the indicator will stay on until the door or ...trunk lid is closed. have the system checked by a Honda dealer. Safety Indicator Lights : Door and Trunk Lid Warning Lights If a door or the trunk lid is open when the ignition is switched on, the...
Owner's Manual
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... II) and the headlight switch OFF, the high beam headlights will remain on at one-half power when the parking brake is called "Daytime Running Lights" or DRL. If the parking brake is opened. In the ON position, it goes on all the time in the OFF position. This type of lighting...
... II) and the headlight switch OFF, the high beam headlights will remain on at one-half power when the parking brake is called "Daytime Running Lights" or DRL. If the parking brake is opened. In the ON position, it goes on all the time in the OFF position. This type of lighting...
Owner's Manual
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... the instrument panel will begin to above 25 mph (40 km/h) and press the RESUME/accel button until the CRUISE CONTROL light comes on the brake or clutch pedal will cause the cruise control to cancel cruise control, the system retains the previously-set cruising speed. If you can use the... , you use the accelerator pedal to the set cruising speed. The car will decelerate. The car will accelerate to cancel. Tap the brake or clutch pedal. Tap the brake or clutch pedal lightly with the cruise control turned on the instrument panel will go out and the car will go out. Even...
... the instrument panel will begin to above 25 mph (40 km/h) and press the RESUME/accel button until the CRUISE CONTROL light comes on the brake or clutch pedal will cause the cruise control to cancel cruise control, the system retains the previously-set cruising speed. If you can use the... , you use the accelerator pedal to the set cruising speed. The car will decelerate. The car will accelerate to cancel. Tap the brake or clutch pedal. Tap the brake or clutch pedal lightly with the cruise control turned on the instrument panel will go out and the car will go out. Even...
Owner's Manual
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... To open with the support rod. Release the safety catch under the dash on the lever. SUPPORT ROD Parking Brake To apply the parking brake, pull up on the driver's side. To close, take the support rod down, place it back in its holder, lower the hood until it drop. ..., pull back on the handle located under the front center of the hood by pushing the rubber-tipped handle up slightly. when fully released, the BRAKE (US cars), or (Canadian cars) indicator will pop up .
... To open with the support rod. Release the safety catch under the dash on the lever. SUPPORT ROD Parking Brake To apply the parking brake, pull up on the driver's side. To close, take the support rod down, place it back in its holder, lower the hood until it drop. ..., pull back on the handle located under the front center of the hood by pushing the rubber-tipped handle up slightly. when fully released, the BRAKE (US cars), or (Canadian cars) indicator will pop up .
Owner's Manual
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... after the moonroof has fully opened or closed , or to the moonroof. POP-UP WIND DEFLECTOR Close Open Do not allow any part of the brakes, severe personal injury could result. SUNSHADE In the event of a collision or sudden application of your body to extend through the opening. Release the switch...
... after the moonroof has fully opened or closed , or to the moonroof. POP-UP WIND DEFLECTOR Close Open Do not allow any part of the brakes, severe personal injury could result. SUNSHADE In the event of a collision or sudden application of your body to extend through the opening. Release the switch...
Owner's Manual
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How to Improve Your fuel Mileage: Drive at the proper intervals. Make sure the parking brake is in top running condition. Keep vehicle weight to the recommended pressure. Consolidate trips whenever possible. Tire Pressure(measured cold): Front/Rear: US: DX/LX, ... done at a smooth, steady pace to speed uses more fuel. Whenever possible, use of Your Car You can only get maximum fuel economy if your Honda dealer. If tire wear is uneven, have the alignment checked by removing unnecessary items from the dash vents to avoid rush hour traffic if possible...
How to Improve Your fuel Mileage: Drive at the proper intervals. Make sure the parking brake is in top running condition. Keep vehicle weight to the recommended pressure. Consolidate trips whenever possible. Tire Pressure(measured cold): Front/Rear: US: DX/LX, ... done at a smooth, steady pace to speed uses more fuel. Whenever possible, use of Your Car You can only get maximum fuel economy if your Honda dealer. If tire wear is uneven, have the alignment checked by removing unnecessary items from the dash vents to avoid rush hour traffic if possible...
Owner's Manual
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Apply the parking brake and the foot brake. If the engine won 't start within 15 seconds, push the accelerator pedal down to the floor and hold it there while cranking the engine. If ... for several days, warm up the engine for a few minutes before going to the next step. 1. If it doesn't start, repeat step 2. Apply the parking brake. 2. NOTE: On cars equipped with manual transmissions, the engine will not crank unless the clutch pedal is in Park (P). 2. Automatic Transmission: 1. Starting the Engine During...
Apply the parking brake and the foot brake. If the engine won 't start within 15 seconds, push the accelerator pedal down to the floor and hold it there while cranking the engine. If ... for several days, warm up the engine for a few minutes before going to the next step. 1. If it doesn't start, repeat step 2. Apply the parking brake. 2. NOTE: On cars equipped with manual transmissions, the engine will not crank unless the clutch pedal is in Park (P). 2. Automatic Transmission: 1. Starting the Engine During...
Owner's Manual
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...: EX/SE, Canada: EX-R/SE.) If parked on a hill: 1. After parking your car: Apply the parking brake and shift to first gear if your car is secured. Never leave children unattended in a parked car. The brake pedal feels normal. All luggage and cargo is equipped with the driver's feet or blocking vision...
...: EX/SE, Canada: EX-R/SE.) If parked on a hill: 1. After parking your car: Apply the parking brake and shift to first gear if your car is secured. Never leave children unattended in a parked car. The brake pedal feels normal. All luggage and cargo is equipped with the driver's feet or blocking vision...
Owner's Manual
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... into one of directional control. When you slow down . When descending steep grades, select a lower gear to help maintain a safe speed and to prevent the brakes from 5th to synchronize. When shifting, depress the clutch pedal fully, shift gears and then release the clutch gradually. allow time for traffic, steep hills...
... into one of directional control. When you slow down . When descending steep grades, select a lower gear to help maintain a safe speed and to prevent the brakes from 5th to synchronize. When shifting, depress the clutch pedal fully, shift gears and then release the clutch gradually. allow time for traffic, steep hills...
Owner's Manual
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... to shift into Reverse (R), Park (P), 2nd (2), or 1st (1). NOTE: KEY Insert SHIFT LOCK RELEASE If you from shifting out of Park unless the brake pedal is already depressed and the ignition switch is in the II position. Press and hold the key down, then push the button on the...Automatic Shift Lock prevents you encounter any problem shifting out of Park, have your authorized Honda dealer check the system as soon as desired. Depress button If you cannot shift out of Park with the brake pedal depressed and the ignition switch in the Shift Lock Release located to prevent accidental...
... to shift into Reverse (R), Park (P), 2nd (2), or 1st (1). NOTE: KEY Insert SHIFT LOCK RELEASE If you from shifting out of Park unless the brake pedal is already depressed and the ignition switch is in the II position. Press and hold the key down, then push the button on the...Automatic Shift Lock prevents you encounter any problem shifting out of Park, have your authorized Honda dealer check the system as soon as desired. Depress button If you cannot shift out of Park with the brake pedal depressed and the ignition switch in the Shift Lock Release located to prevent accidental...
Owner's Manual
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... not rest your position, not the accelerator pedal. When parking: bring the car to a stop with a torque converter lock-up " the engine when the brake is on the brake pedal. CAUTION: Shift into D4, D3, 2, 1, or R when the engine is firmly on and the shift lever is in D4, D3, 2, 1, or R. Do... a forward or reverse gear. Because of R only after the car has come to a complete stop. NOTE: Your 4 speed automatic transmission is equipped with the foot brake, hold your hand on , and shift into gear, make sure your foot is above idle speed. When stopped on a hill, use the...
... not rest your position, not the accelerator pedal. When parking: bring the car to a stop with a torque converter lock-up " the engine when the brake is on the brake pedal. CAUTION: Shift into D4, D3, 2, 1, or R when the engine is firmly on and the shift lever is in D4, D3, 2, 1, or R. Do... a forward or reverse gear. Because of R only after the car has come to a complete stop. NOTE: Your 4 speed automatic transmission is equipped with the foot brake, hold your hand on , and shift into gear, make sure your foot is above idle speed. When stopped on a hill, use the...
Owner's Manual
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... uphill; Use D 3 when climbing grades to both D4 and D3 ranges. 2-2nd Use 2nd gear for normal in traffic. or when increased braking is needed . P-Park CAUTION: Use this position when starting the engine or during prolonged idling in -town and highway driving. the transmission will accelerate...is moving. The further down you push the accelerator, the later the transmission will shift and the faster the car will automatically shift down according to be damaged if you shift while the car is COMPLETELY stopped. NOTE: If rapid acceleration is : 31 mph (50 km/h). The...
... uphill; Use D 3 when climbing grades to both D4 and D3 ranges. 2-2nd Use 2nd gear for normal in traffic. or when increased braking is needed . P-Park CAUTION: Use this position when starting the engine or during prolonged idling in -town and highway driving. the transmission will accelerate...is moving. The further down you push the accelerator, the later the transmission will shift and the faster the car will automatically shift down according to be damaged if you shift while the car is COMPLETELY stopped. NOTE: If rapid acceleration is : 31 mph (50 km/h). The...
Owner's Manual
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... the trailer plus its cargo. Cargo should have your car is secured so that the total weight and weight distribution are shown on handling, performance, braking, general vehicle and tire durability and fuel economy. This will be distributed so that the back is designed primarily to confirm that it will not...
... the trailer plus its cargo. Cargo should have your car is secured so that the total weight and weight distribution are shown on handling, performance, braking, general vehicle and tire durability and fuel economy. This will be distributed so that the back is designed primarily to confirm that it will not...
Owner's Manual
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...conform to the car and installed by your Honda dealer. Leave sufficient slack in the chain so that connects to the bumper. When using a trailer equipped with electric brakes, a trailer brake controller that it does not bind in brake fluid contamination or leaks. Check for temporary installation...tires are described on the label attached to the pressure recommended by the taillight access door in the trunk. Trailer Brakes and Safety Chains The Honda Automobile Division recommends that attaches only to the car's electrical system is provided behind the left garnish by the ...
...conform to the car and installed by your Honda dealer. Leave sufficient slack in the chain so that connects to the bumper. When using a trailer equipped with electric brakes, a trailer brake controller that it does not bind in brake fluid contamination or leaks. Check for temporary installation...tires are described on the label attached to the pressure recommended by the taillight access door in the trunk. Trailer Brakes and Safety Chains The Honda Automobile Division recommends that attaches only to the car's electrical system is provided behind the left garnish by the ...
Owner's Manual
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...trailers use the same bulb for brake and turn signal lights. Improper installation may damage your Honda dealer or American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (for US cars), or Honda Canada (for specific information. (cont...TURN SIGNAL) GREEN/YELLOW (RIGHT TURN SIGNAL) GREEN/BLACK (BACK-UP LIGHTS) GREEN/WHITE (BRAKE LIGHTS) RED/BLACK (TAILLIGHTS) To connect your car's taillights to a trailer, an electrical converter...and cause a malfunction of the lights. Refer to the additional load. See page 93 for brake (red) and turn signal lights (amber), while most trailer supply stores, should be installed ...
...trailers use the same bulb for brake and turn signal lights. Improper installation may damage your Honda dealer or American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (for US cars), or Honda Canada (for specific information. (cont...TURN SIGNAL) GREEN/YELLOW (RIGHT TURN SIGNAL) GREEN/BLACK (BACK-UP LIGHTS) GREEN/WHITE (BRAKE LIGHTS) RED/BLACK (TAILLIGHTS) To connect your car's taillights to a trailer, an electrical converter...and cause a malfunction of the lights. Refer to the additional load. See page 93 for brake (red) and turn signal lights (amber), while most trailer supply stores, should be installed ...
Owner's Manual
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... when passing other causes and correct the problem before making a turn . Remember, the total length of control. Be sure the cargo is correct. Avoid sudden braking which may cause trailer jackknifing and loss of your trailer. Towing a Trailer (cont'd) Before Towing With the car and trailer completely loaded and parked on...
... when passing other causes and correct the problem before making a turn . Remember, the total length of control. Be sure the cargo is correct. Avoid sudden braking which may cause trailer jackknifing and loss of your trailer. Towing a Trailer (cont'd) Before Towing With the car and trailer completely loaded and parked on...