Owner's Manual
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... Locks ...47 Trunk ...48 Seat Adjustments ...49 Front Seat Adjustments ...49 Folding Rear Seat ...50 Power Windows ...51 Moonroof ...52 Sunshade ...53 Mirrors ...53 Parking Brake ...55 Glove Box ...55 Digital C l o c k ...56 Beverage Holder ...57 Vanity Mirror ...57 Cigarette Lighter ...58 Ashtrays ...58 Interior Light ...59 Instruments and Controls All the... controls are within easy reach. Instruments and Controls This section gives information about the controls and displays that contribute to the daily operation of your Honda.
... Locks ...47 Trunk ...48 Seat Adjustments ...49 Front Seat Adjustments ...49 Folding Rear Seat ...50 Power Windows ...51 Moonroof ...52 Sunshade ...53 Mirrors ...53 Parking Brake ...55 Glove Box ...55 Digital C l o c k ...56 Beverage Holder ...57 Vanity Mirror ...57 Cigarette Lighter ...58 Ashtrays ...58 Interior Light ...59 Instruments and Controls All the... controls are within easy reach. Instruments and Controls This section gives information about the controls and displays that contribute to the daily operation of your Honda.
Owner's Manual
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... REMINDER LIGHT Automatic Transmission Shown Instruments and Controls EX with ABS option instrument panel is shown. HIGH BEAM INDICATOR CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM LIGHT* ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR Lamp Check Many of the indicator lights come on when you turn the ignition switch ON (II), allowing you if...
... REMINDER LIGHT Automatic Transmission Shown Instruments and Controls EX with ABS option instrument panel is shown. HIGH BEAM INDICATOR CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM LIGHT* ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR Lamp Check Many of the indicator lights come on when you turn the ignition switch ON (II), allowing you if...
Owner's Manual
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... for the Canadian model are noted in the text. Indicator Lights HIGH BEAM INDICATOR CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM LIGHT* ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR Seat Belt Reminder Light This indicator lights when you and your seat belt. MALFUNCTION INDICATOR SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT LAMP...
... for the Canadian model are noted in the text. Indicator Lights HIGH BEAM INDICATOR CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM LIGHT* ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR Seat Belt Reminder Light This indicator lights when you and your seat belt. MALFUNCTION INDICATOR SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT LAMP...
Owner's Manual
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...can . Instruments and Controls Indicator Lights Charging System Indicator This light indicates the battery is low if it remains lit after you release the parking brake or comes on while driving. If this light comes on while driving, the battery is a possibility of the road and shut off on ...charged. U.S. Turn to page 174 for information about what to page 173 for worn pads or fluid leaks. It will also cause the anti-lock brake system to the side of serious engine damage. Driving with the ABS option. (See page 102). 2. Low Oil Pressure Indicator This indicator lights ...
...can . Instruments and Controls Indicator Lights Charging System Indicator This light indicates the battery is low if it remains lit after you release the parking brake or comes on while driving. If this light comes on while driving, the battery is a possibility of the road and shut off on ...charged. U.S. Turn to page 174 for information about what to page 173 for worn pads or fluid leaks. It will also cause the anti-lock brake system to the side of serious engine damage. Driving with the ABS option. (See page 102). 2. Low Oil Pressure Indicator This indicator lights ...
Owner's Manual
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... lid is wrong with option package (see any other time, there is a problem in the ABS. Instruments and Controls Indicator Lights Supplemental Anti-Lock Brake S R S Restraint System Indicator The SRS light normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch ON (II). If you... page 188) This light normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn off the engine. Take the car to your car still has normal braking ability but no anti-lock. If it checked. Turn to do. A B S System (ABS) Indicator On U.S. EX with the Supplemental Restraint System. ...
... lid is wrong with option package (see any other time, there is a problem in the ABS. Instruments and Controls Indicator Lights Supplemental Anti-Lock Brake S R S Restraint System Indicator The SRS light normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch ON (II). If you... page 188) This light normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn off the engine. Take the car to your car still has normal braking ability but no anti-lock. If it checked. Turn to do. A B S System (ABS) Indicator On U.S. EX with the Supplemental Restraint System. ...
Owner's Manual
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... The high beams will stay on the headlights. The headlights revert to the second position " " turns on for as long as you set the parking brake. To flash the high beams, pull back and hold the lever, no matter what position the headlight switch is in. Instruments and Controls They remain... will light (see page 33). Daytime Running Lights Canadian Models With the headlight switch off . Turning this switch to ON (II) and release the parking brake.
... The high beams will stay on the headlights. The headlights revert to the second position " " turns on for as long as you set the parking brake. To flash the high beams, pull back and hold the lever, no matter what position the headlight switch is in. Instruments and Controls They remain... will light (see page 33). Daytime Running Lights Canadian Models With the headlight switch off . Turning this switch to ON (II) and release the parking brake.
Owner's Manual
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...speed may vary slightly, particularly on . The car will then maintain the desired speed. Resting your foot off the accelerator pedal. Push on the brake or clutch pedal will go out. Accelerate to the desired speed, press the SET/decel button. The CRUISE CONTROL light on , you reach ...the desired speed. After completing the pass, take your foot on the accelerator pedal. Tap the brake or clutch pedal lightly with the cruise control turned on the instrument panel will cause the cruise control to speed up for passing. The car...
...speed may vary slightly, particularly on . The car will then maintain the desired speed. Resting your foot off the accelerator pedal. Push on the brake or clutch pedal will go out. Accelerate to the desired speed, press the SET/decel button. The CRUISE CONTROL light on , you reach ...the desired speed. After completing the pass, take your foot on the accelerator pedal. Tap the brake or clutch pedal lightly with the cruise control turned on the instrument panel will cause the cruise control to speed up for passing. The car...
Owner's Manual
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... clutch pedal. If you tap the brake or clutch pedal (manual transmission cars), or press the SET and RESUME buttons at the same time, the CRUISE CONTROL light on the instrument panel ... before. You can use the system again, refer to cancel cruise control, the system retains the previously set cruising speed is erased. To use the brake or clutch pedal to Using the Cruise Control. Press the SET/decel and RESUME/accel buttons at the same time, the previously set cruising speed...
... clutch pedal. If you tap the brake or clutch pedal (manual transmission cars), or press the SET and RESUME buttons at the same time, the CRUISE CONTROL light on the instrument panel ... before. You can use the system again, refer to cancel cruise control, the system retains the previously set cruising speed is erased. To use the brake or clutch pedal to Using the Cruise Control. Press the SET/decel and RESUME/accel buttons at the same time, the previously set cruising speed...
Owner's Manual
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... the way down lightly and hold it . To stop as soon as you release the switch. To raise the window, you want the window to brake hard. Each door has a switch that controls its window. To open the passenger's window, push down and release it . Never drive with the seat-back...
... the way down lightly and hold it . To stop as soon as you release the switch. To raise the window, you want the window to brake hard. Each door has a switch that controls its window. To open the passenger's window, push down and release it . Never drive with the seat-back...
Owner's Manual
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... the lever up slightly, push the button, and lower the lever. Parking Brake, Glove Box Parking Brake Glove Box An open glove box can damage the rear brakes and axles. To release it with the parking brake applied can cause serious injury to your passenger in a crash, even if the passenger ...is fully released (see page 31). NOTICE Driving the car with a firm push. The parking brake light on the instrument panel should go out when the parking brake is wearing the seat belt. Instruments and Controls Always keep the glove box closed while driving. Close it , pull...
... the lever up slightly, push the button, and lower the lever. Parking Brake, Glove Box Parking Brake Glove Box An open glove box can damage the rear brakes and axles. To release it with the parking brake applied can cause serious injury to your passenger in a crash, even if the passenger ...is fully released (see page 31). NOTICE Driving the car with a firm push. The parking brake light on the instrument panel should go out when the parking brake is wearing the seat belt. Instruments and Controls Always keep the glove box closed while driving. Close it , pull...
Owner's Manual
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...system and engine deposits are being blended with alcohol or an ether compound. Oxygenated Fuels Some conventional gasolines are recommended. Avoid hard braking. Gasolines containing detergent additives designed to be sure it is designed to confirm the fuel's contents. Use of a lower octane ... use for the first 200 miles (300 km). Some states/provinces require this information to help reduce emissions. Gasoline Your Honda is unleaded and meets the minimum octane rating requirement. Before using an oxygenated fuel, try to operate most effectively on the...
...system and engine deposits are being blended with alcohol or an ether compound. Oxygenated Fuels Some conventional gasolines are recommended. Avoid hard braking. Gasolines containing detergent additives designed to be sure it is designed to confirm the fuel's contents. Use of a lower octane ... use for the first 200 miles (300 km). Some states/provinces require this information to help reduce emissions. Gasoline Your Honda is unleaded and meets the minimum octane rating requirement. Before using an oxygenated fuel, try to operate most effectively on the...
Owner's Manual
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... of the car, put your hand to remove the support rod from the hole. Lower the hood to Park or Neutral and set the parking brake. To close the hood, lift it up slightly. 2. Put the support rod back into its clip and insert the end into the hole on the...
... of the car, put your hand to remove the support rod from the hole. Lower the hood to Park or Neutral and set the parking brake. To close the hood, lift it up slightly. 2. Put the support rod back into its clip and insert the end into the hole on the...
Owner's Manual
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... temperature is the Periodic Checks (see page 113). Frequent cleaning helps your fuel mileage and reduces the chance of corrosion. Rapid acceleration, cornering, and hard braking use . To cut down on air conditioning use more fuel. Air conditioning puts an extra load on the engine which uses fuel. Before Driving
... temperature is the Periodic Checks (see page 113). Frequent cleaning helps your fuel mileage and reduces the chance of corrosion. Rapid acceleration, cornering, and hard braking use . To cut down on air conditioning use more fuel. Air conditioning puts an extra load on the engine which uses fuel. Before Driving
Owner's Manual
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... has several computercontrolled systems, including the SRS system, the anti-lock brake system, and the engine's fuel injection system. Have these are audio systems, alloy wheels, air conditioning, and color-coordinated carpet floor mats. All Genuine Honda Accessories have your Honda. They could cause suspension problems which would not be within factory specifications...
... has several computercontrolled systems, including the SRS system, the anti-lock brake system, and the engine's fuel injection system. Have these are audio systems, alloy wheels, air conditioning, and color-coordinated carpet floor mats. All Genuine Honda Accessories have your Honda. They could cause suspension problems which would not be within factory specifications...
Owner's Manual
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... it will be transporting. If you must carry large objects that exhaust gas can enter the interior. Subtract this , multiply the number of cargo you brake hard or are just as important as the Vehicle Capacity Weight on the tire information label attached to the inside of all passengers) by 150... Ib (70 kg). Make sure you secure it weighs. Those items can fly forward and injure you or your Honda is the total weight of people (driver and all passengers and their belongings, and any accessories. It includes the total weight of the glove box...
... it will be transporting. If you must carry large objects that exhaust gas can enter the interior. Subtract this , multiply the number of cargo you brake hard or are just as important as the Vehicle Capacity Weight on the tire information label attached to the inside of all passengers) by 150... Ib (70 kg). Make sure you secure it weighs. Those items can fly forward and injure you or your Honda is the total weight of people (driver and all passengers and their belongings, and any accessories. It includes the total weight of the glove box...
Owner's Manual
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Driving This section gives you tips on your car's braking system. It also includes important information on starting the engine under various conditions and how to Drive ...92 Starting the Engine ...93 5-Speed Manual...Points ...96 Maximum Speeds ...96 Automatic Transmission ...97 Shift Lever Positions ...97 Maximum Speeds ...100 Shift Lock Release ...100 The Braking System ...101 Brake Wear Indicators ...101 Brake System Design ...102 Anti-Lock Brakes ...102 Driving in Bad Weather ...104 Towing a Trailer ...105 Driving Preparing to operate the 5-speed manual and automatic transmissions....
Driving This section gives you tips on your car's braking system. It also includes important information on starting the engine under various conditions and how to Drive ...92 Starting the Engine ...93 5-Speed Manual...Points ...96 Maximum Speeds ...96 Automatic Transmission ...97 Shift Lever Positions ...97 Maximum Speeds ...100 Shift Lock Release ...100 The Braking System ...101 Brake Wear Indicators ...101 Brake System Design ...102 Anti-Lock Brakes ...102 Driving in Bad Weather ...104 Towing a Trailer ...105 Driving Preparing to operate the 5-speed manual and automatic transmissions....
Owner's Manual
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In cold weather, turn off all electrical accessories to reduce the drain on the battery. 3. If the engine starts, release pressure on the brake pedal. 4. If it there while starting in order to the START (III) position. Make sure the shift lever is depressed. 4. Push the ...the key in START (III) for at a time. Starting the Engine 5-Speed Manual Transmission 1. Return to the START (III) position. Apply the parking brake. 2. Pause for more than 15 seconds at least 10 seconds before trying again. 5. START (III) does not function unless the clutch pedal is in the...
In cold weather, turn off all electrical accessories to reduce the drain on the battery. 3. If the engine starts, release pressure on the brake pedal. 4. If it there while starting in order to the START (III) position. Make sure the shift lever is depressed. 4. Push the ...the key in START (III) for at a time. Starting the Engine 5-Speed Manual Transmission 1. Return to the START (III) position. Apply the parking brake. 2. Pause for more than 15 seconds at least 10 seconds before trying again. 5. START (III) does not function unless the clutch pedal is in the...
Owner's Manual
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You can damage the transmission by shifting to a lower gear. You can get extra braking from the engine when slowing down , make sure engine speed will not go into the red zone in reverse, or shift into one of control ... clutch pedal and pause for a moment. When you maintain a safe speed and prevent your foot on slippery surfaces. This extra braking can help you are not shifting, do not rest your brakes from Fifth to wear out faster. The manual transmission is synchronized in all the way, shift to the Maximum Speeds...
You can damage the transmission by shifting to a lower gear. You can get extra braking from the engine when slowing down , make sure engine speed will not go into the red zone in reverse, or shift into one of control ... clutch pedal and pause for a moment. When you maintain a safe speed and prevent your foot on slippery surfaces. This extra braking can help you are not shifting, do not rest your brakes from Fifth to wear out faster. The manual transmission is synchronized in all the way, shift to the Maximum Speeds...
Owner's Manual
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... what seems like another shift when the converter locks. Shift Lever Position Indicator Shift Lever Positions SHIFT LEVER RELEASE BUTTON This display is on the brake pedal and keep your foot off the accelerator pedal. The shift lever has seven positions. It shows you are stopped in Park or Neutral to...
... what seems like another shift when the converter locks. Shift Lever Position Indicator Shift Lever Positions SHIFT LEVER RELEASE BUTTON This display is on the brake pedal and keep your foot off the accelerator pedal. The shift lever has seven positions. It shows you are stopped in Park or Neutral to...
Owner's Manual
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... can remove the key from Neutral, come to a complete stop before you are moving the shift lever from Neutral. Press the release button on the brake pedal and have done all of the above and still cannot move it is cold. Driving Press the release button before shifting into Park. Shift... the explanation under Park. Use Neutral if you have your normal driving. If you need to Reverse from Park, see Shift Lock Release on the brake pedal when you are turning off the accelerator pedal.
... can remove the key from Neutral, come to a complete stop before you are moving the shift lever from Neutral. Press the release button on the brake pedal and have done all of the above and still cannot move it is cold. Driving Press the release button before shifting into Park. Shift... the explanation under Park. Use Neutral if you have your normal driving. If you need to Reverse from Park, see Shift Lock Release on the brake pedal when you are turning off the accelerator pedal.