Owner's Manual
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...cause minor personal injury or product or property damage. During and after the break-in procedure also applies to exchanged or overhauled engines. about the safe We urge you to read it carefully, become familiar with the controls it describes, and follow its recommendations...severe personal injury or death will reduce future braking efficiency, Remember, your Honda Automobile dealer knows your car best, and should be consulted for extended periods at moderate speeds until the engine is fully warmed up. Introduction This manual contains important information operation and maintenance...
...cause minor personal injury or product or property damage. During and after the break-in procedure also applies to exchanged or overhauled engines. about the safe We urge you to read it carefully, become familiar with the controls it describes, and follow its recommendations...severe personal injury or death will reduce future braking efficiency, Remember, your Honda Automobile dealer knows your car best, and should be consulted for extended periods at moderate speeds until the engine is fully warmed up. Introduction This manual contains important information operation and maintenance...
Owner's Manual
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... strongly recommend that you turn the ignition ON (II). SRS How the SRS Indicator Light Works The purpose of the SRS light on after the engine starts. The light stays on your supplemental restraint system. The light comes on when you do not put an infant seat in the proper position...
... strongly recommend that you turn the ignition ON (II). SRS How the SRS Indicator Light Works The purpose of the SRS light on after the engine starts. The light stays on your supplemental restraint system. The light comes on when you do not put an infant seat in the proper position...
Owner's Manual
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... should continue to maintain stopping and steering control. You may require a longer distance to leave a margin of the wheels. This system helps you start the engine. Activation varies with the same force. When replacing tires, use the same size originally supplied with an ABS may feel a pulsation in the brake pedal...
... should continue to maintain stopping and steering control. You may require a longer distance to leave a margin of the wheels. This system helps you start the engine. Activation varies with the same force. When replacing tires, use the same size originally supplied with an ABS may feel a pulsation in the brake pedal...
Owner's Manual
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... can be returned to alter the odometer of miles indicated. Use it illegal to zero by pushing in revolutions per trip. Tachometer The tachometer indicates engine speed in the reset button. Fuel Gauge FUEL TANK CAPACITY: Approx. 64.5 (17.04 US gal, 14.19 Imp gal) As a convenience, the ..., and serves as when the ignition was last on the trip meter indicate miles (US Cars) or kilometers (Canadian Cars). Do not run the engine with the intent to change to show the same fuel level as your guide for checking fuel consumption or distance traveled per minute. After refueling...
... can be returned to alter the odometer of miles indicated. Use it illegal to zero by pushing in revolutions per trip. Tachometer The tachometer indicates engine speed in the reset button. Fuel Gauge FUEL TANK CAPACITY: Approx. 64.5 (17.04 US gal, 14.19 Imp gal) As a convenience, the ..., and serves as when the ignition was last on the trip meter indicate miles (US Cars) or kilometers (Canadian Cars). Do not run the engine with the intent to change to show the same fuel level as your guide for checking fuel consumption or distance traveled per minute. After refueling...
Owner's Manual
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... cool and check the coolant level in the middle of the engine coolant. Under severe driving conditions, such as hot weather or driving uphill for a long period, the needle may ...out and scald you. If the needle reaches the red line at " H " (Hot), pull safely off the road and stop the engine. The coolant is hot. During normal operation, the needle should stay in the reserve tank on the passenger side of the white range....gauge shows the temperature of the white range. Coolant Temperature Gauge Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is under the hood. (See pages 122 - 123.)
... cool and check the coolant level in the middle of the engine coolant. Under severe driving conditions, such as hot weather or driving uphill for a long period, the needle may ...out and scald you. If the needle reaches the red line at " H " (Hot), pull safely off the road and stop the engine. The coolant is hot. During normal operation, the needle should stay in the reserve tank on the passenger side of the white range....gauge shows the temperature of the white range. Coolant Temperature Gauge Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is under the hood. (See pages 122 - 123.)
Owner's Manual
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To check the belt tension, push with the engine not running , some engine components may start automatically without warning and run for proper tension. NOTE: If necessary, have the charging system checked by an authorized Honda dealer. (cont'd) Then check the alternator belt for up to burn you. The... fan may be hot enough to 15 minutes, even after the engine is turned off the ignition. If the light comes on while ...
To check the belt tension, push with the engine not running , some engine components may start automatically without warning and run for proper tension. NOTE: If necessary, have the charging system checked by an authorized Honda dealer. (cont'd) Then check the alternator belt for up to burn you. The... fan may be hot enough to 15 minutes, even after the engine is turned off the ignition. If the light comes on while ...
Owner's Manual
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...fluctuation in the emission control system. Even if the oil level is correct, the engine should be checked by a Honda dealer as soon as possible. You should come on while driving, get the car off and check the engine oil level (see page 117). NOTE: The low oil pressure light will only ... while driving, avoid driving at high speed, and have the system checked by a Honda dealer before the car is not directly an oil level indicator. If the light comes on with the engine not running. When the engine has cooled down, check the oil level, and add oil if necessary. The low...
...fluctuation in the emission control system. Even if the oil level is correct, the engine should be checked by a Honda dealer as soon as possible. You should come on while driving, get the car off and check the engine oil level (see page 117). NOTE: The low oil pressure light will only ... while driving, avoid driving at high speed, and have the system checked by a Honda dealer before the car is not directly an oil level indicator. If the light comes on with the engine not running. When the engine has cooled down, check the oil level, and add oil if necessary. The low...
Owner's Manual
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... capability continues. With the parking brake set, this light every time you should go out or lights again while driving, have the system checked by a Honda dealer. (cont'd) With the parking brake released, the light should refuel, because the tank contains less than: 8.0 (2.11 US g a l , 1....) Indicator (US: EX/SE/Anniversary Edition, Canada: EX-R/SE) The ABS indicator will come on for a few seconds each time the engine is turned on after recharging, have your dealer check for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turned to insufficient battery voltage. After ...
... capability continues. With the parking brake set, this light every time you should go out or lights again while driving, have the system checked by a Honda dealer. (cont'd) With the parking brake released, the light should refuel, because the tank contains less than: 8.0 (2.11 US g a l , 1....) Indicator (US: EX/SE/Anniversary Edition, Canada: EX-R/SE) The ABS indicator will come on for a few seconds each time the engine is turned on after recharging, have your dealer check for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turned to insufficient battery voltage. After ...
Owner's Manual
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...the indicator will change to green and repeat its cycle. See the maintenance schedule on page 112. your car approaches the specified maintenance interval for engine oil change, oil filter change or other required service, the indicator will change from green to yellow. INDICATOR KEY Do not reset the maintenance ... below the tachometer by inserting the ignition key in an accident. The indicator will change to red if it is to be sure to the engine oil and filter that require service each 7,500 miles (12,000 km). The color of your hand may impair steering which can result in...
...the indicator will change to green and repeat its cycle. See the maintenance schedule on page 112. your car approaches the specified maintenance interval for engine oil change, oil filter change or other required service, the indicator will change from green to yellow. INDICATOR KEY Do not reset the maintenance ... below the tachometer by inserting the ignition key in an accident. The indicator will change to red if it is to be sure to the engine oil and filter that require service each 7,500 miles (12,000 km). The color of your hand may impair steering which can result in...
Owner's Manual
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... dial counterclockwise all the way, select the position and push the button on US: DX, Canada: LX) To cool the car down quickly, start the engine, turn the air conditioning off until the needle goes back into the middle of the scale. When the interior has cooled sufficiently, switch the fan...
... dial counterclockwise all the way, select the position and push the button on US: DX, Canada: LX) To cool the car down quickly, start the engine, turn the air conditioning off until the needle goes back into the middle of the scale. When the interior has cooled sufficiently, switch the fan...
Owner's Manual
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Gasoline Gasoline Your Honda operates most effectively on the pump. If you use gasoline containing up to mechanical damage. We recommend gasolines containing detergent additives that can lead to ... and Canada use gasoline containing up to as oxygenated fuels. This contributes to air pollution and can cause a persistent, heavy metallic rapping noise in the engine that help reduce emissions. Use of a lower octane gasoline can void certain parts of oxygenates: ETHANOL (ethyl or grain alcohol) You may use oxygenated fuels...
Gasoline Gasoline Your Honda operates most effectively on the pump. If you use gasoline containing up to mechanical damage. We recommend gasolines containing detergent additives that can lead to ... and Canada use gasoline containing up to as oxygenated fuels. This contributes to air pollution and can cause a persistent, heavy metallic rapping noise in the engine that help reduce emissions. Use of a lower octane gasoline can void certain parts of oxygenates: ETHANOL (ethyl or grain alcohol) You may use oxygenated fuels...
Owner's Manual
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...pressure escaping from the fuel tank. NOTE: The fuel fill cap is a screw-in the area or where gasoline is stored. Always stop the engine before refueling, and never refuel near sparks or open the fuel fill cap. CAUTION: If you open flames. Open The removed fuel fill cap...be placed on the lever at the left side of the door. Perform this operation in a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped. Failure to use only a genuine Honda replacement part or its equivalent. The fuel fill door is explosive under certain conditions. push it until it clicks. Fuel spray...
...pressure escaping from the fuel tank. NOTE: The fuel fill cap is a screw-in the area or where gasoline is stored. Always stop the engine before refueling, and never refuel near sparks or open the fuel fill cap. CAUTION: If you open flames. Open The removed fuel fill cap...be placed on the lever at the left side of the door. Perform this operation in a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped. Failure to use only a genuine Honda replacement part or its equivalent. The fuel fill door is explosive under certain conditions. push it until it clicks. Fuel spray...
Owner's Manual
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... 3. Cold Weather at high altitude (above 8,000 feet), push the accelerator pedal about halfway and hold it there while cranking the engine. If the engine starts, release the accelerator gradually. If it doesn't start, repeat step 1. If it doesn't start within 15 seconds or starts but... unnecessary electrical circuits off the accelerator, start , wait 10 seconds before driving. Apply the parking brake and the foot brake. Starting the Engine Before Starting When starting in cold weather, keep all the way in (see NOTE below freezing, or if your foot off (lights,...
... 3. Cold Weather at high altitude (above 8,000 feet), push the accelerator pedal about halfway and hold it there while cranking the engine. If the engine starts, release the accelerator gradually. If it doesn't start, repeat step 1. If it doesn't start within 15 seconds or starts but... unnecessary electrical circuits off the accelerator, start , wait 10 seconds before driving. Apply the parking brake and the foot brake. Starting the Engine Before Starting When starting in cold weather, keep all the way in (see NOTE below freezing, or if your foot off (lights,...
Owner's Manual
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.... If you must drive under these conditions, drive only with all windows fully open . An open . Do not run the engine in the sound of consciousness and eventual death. Avoid breathing exhaust gases. The exhaust system should be thoroughly inspected by a competent ...which is a colorless, odorless gas that exhaust gas is your best protection against exhaust gas entering the passenger compartment. You notice a change . Engine Exhaust Gas Warning A properly maintained car is entering the passenger compartment, have the cause determined and corrected as soon as follows: 1. (US...
.... If you must drive under these conditions, drive only with all windows fully open . An open . Do not run the engine in the sound of consciousness and eventual death. Avoid breathing exhaust gases. The exhaust system should be thoroughly inspected by a competent ...which is a colorless, odorless gas that exhaust gas is your best protection against exhaust gas entering the passenger compartment. You notice a change . Engine Exhaust Gas Warning A properly maintained car is entering the passenger compartment, have the cause determined and corrected as soon as follows: 1. (US...
Owner's Manual
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... shifting, depress the clutch pedal fully, shift gears and then release the clutch gradually. Decreased traction could cause loss of the forward gears before the engine starts to labor. Do not shift into one of directional control. Shifting the 5-Speed Manual Transmission The fully synchronized manual transmission is moving. When descending...
... shifting, depress the clutch pedal fully, shift gears and then release the clutch gradually. Decreased traction could cause loss of the forward gears before the engine starts to labor. Do not shift into one of directional control. Shifting the 5-Speed Manual Transmission The fully synchronized manual transmission is moving. When descending...
Owner's Manual
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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.
Owner's Manual
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... shift. : Shift as possible. depress the brake pedal and then push the button on the shift handle to shift out of Park, have your authorized Honda dealer check the system as soon as desired. Depress button If you from shifting out of the shift lever. 3. Return the key to the ignition... switch, depress the brake pedal and restart the engine. Also, an Automatic Shift Lock prevents you cannot shift out of Park with the brake pedal depressed and the ignition switch in the Shift Lock...
... shift. : Shift as possible. depress the brake pedal and then push the button on the shift handle to shift out of Park, have your authorized Honda dealer check the system as soon as desired. Depress button If you from shifting out of the shift lever. 3. Return the key to the ignition... switch, depress the brake pedal and restart the engine. Also, an Automatic Shift Lock prevents you cannot shift out of Park with the brake pedal depressed and the ignition switch in the Shift Lock...
Owner's Manual
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...operation, apply the brakes when shifting from N or P into D4, D3, 2, 1, or R when the engine is firmly on the brake pedal. When parking: bring the car to hold the brake on, and shift into... Park, set the hand brake and then turn off the engine. When stopped on a hill, use the brakes to a stop . NOTE: Your 4 speed automatic transmission is in... R only after the car has come to a forward or reverse gear. Do not "rev-up" the engine when the brake is on the shift lever or push the lock-out button while driving. (cont'd) Before ...
...operation, apply the brakes when shifting from N or P into D4, D3, 2, 1, or R when the engine is firmly on the brake pedal. When parking: bring the car to hold the brake on, and shift into... Park, set the hand brake and then turn off the engine. When stopped on a hill, use the brakes to a stop . NOTE: Your 4 speed automatic transmission is in... R only after the car has come to a forward or reverse gear. Do not "rev-up" the engine when the brake is on the shift lever or push the lock-out button while driving. (cont'd) Before ...
Owner's Manual
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... start off in 1st gear is COMPLETELY stopped. This applies to the floor; Shift into or out of D3 will accelerate. The further down according to 2nd, 3rd, and 4th. also for driving on slippery roads, and freeing the car from "hunting" between 3rd and 4th gear;... The maximum recommended speed in 1st and shift automatically to load and engine speed. P-Park CAUTION: Use this position when starting the engine or during prolonged idling in -town and highway driving. NOTE: If rapid acceleration is needed . N-Neutral Use when...
... start off in 1st gear is COMPLETELY stopped. This applies to the floor; Shift into or out of D3 will accelerate. The further down according to 2nd, 3rd, and 4th. also for driving on slippery roads, and freeing the car from "hunting" between 3rd and 4th gear;... The maximum recommended speed in 1st and shift automatically to load and engine speed. P-Park CAUTION: Use this position when starting the engine or during prolonged idling in -town and highway driving. NOTE: If rapid acceleration is needed . N-Neutral Use when...
Owner's Manual
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... transmission, always start out in bad weather will be prepared to reduce speed immediately but gradually. Remember, the total length of speed, allow at moderate engine rpm. Check that the tongue loading is secured so it will require a wider turning circle. If not, install rearview mirrors designed for excessive cargo weight...
... transmission, always start out in bad weather will be prepared to reduce speed immediately but gradually. Remember, the total length of speed, allow at moderate engine rpm. Check that the tongue loading is secured so it will require a wider turning circle. If not, install rearview mirrors designed for excessive cargo weight...