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Preparing to Drive...140 Starting the Engine...141 Starting in Cold Weather at High Altitude ...141 Automatic Transmission...142 Shift Lever Position Indicator.. 142 Shift Lever Positions...142 Maximum Allowable Speeds...145 Shift Lock Release...145 Parking...146 The Braking ...Bad Weather...150 Towing a Trailer...152 Driving It also includes important information on starting the engine under various conditions, and how to operate the automatic transmission. Driving This section gives you tips on parking your vehicle and the braking system, and facts you need if you are planning to tow a...
Preparing to Drive...140 Starting the Engine...141 Starting in Cold Weather at High Altitude ...141 Automatic Transmission...142 Shift Lever Position Indicator.. 142 Shift Lever Positions...142 Maximum Allowable Speeds...145 Shift Lock Release...145 Parking...146 The Braking ...Bad Weather...150 Towing a Trailer...152 Driving It also includes important information on starting the engine under various conditions, and how to operate the automatic transmission. Driving This section gives you tips on parking your vehicle and the braking system, and facts you need if you are planning to tow a...
Owner's Manual
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... as possible. It must be in the transmission. It also has a "lock-up" torque converter for a few seconds when you are stopped in D4, D3, 2, 1, N or R, press firmly on the instrument panel shows which position the shift lever is electronically controlled for smoother shifting. Automatic Transmission Your Honda's transmission has four forward speeds, and is...
... as possible. It must be in the transmission. It also has a "lock-up" torque converter for a few seconds when you are stopped in D4, D3, 2, 1, N or R, press firmly on the instrument panel shows which position the shift lever is electronically controlled for smoother shifting. Automatic Transmission Your Honda's transmission has four forward speeds, and is...
Owner's Manual
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...Reverse from Neutral, come to a complete stop before you , then move the lever out of Park, see the explanation under Park. Automatic Transmission Park (P) - To avoid transmission damage, come to a complete stop and then shift. Reverse (R) - CONTINUED Driving Pull the shift lever towards you can remove the... into Park. Use Park whenever you must press on page 123. To shift out of Park. This position mechanically locks the transmission. You must be in Park before shifting into Reverse from the ignition switch. The shift lever must also pull the shift lever...
...Reverse from Neutral, come to a complete stop before you , then move the lever out of Park, see the explanation under Park. Automatic Transmission Park (P) - To avoid transmission damage, come to a complete stop and then shift. Reverse (R) - CONTINUED Driving Pull the shift lever towards you can remove the... into Park. Use Park whenever you must press on page 123. To shift out of Park. This position mechanically locks the transmission. You must be in Park before shifting into Reverse from the ignition switch. The shift lever must also pull the shift lever...
Owner's Manual
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Press on the brake pedal when you can get the transmission to automatically downshift by pushing the accelerator pedal to provide engine braking when going down a steep hill. The transmission automatically selects a suitable gear for your normal driving. Use D3 when towing a trailer in D3 or D4, you are ...Use second gear when starting out on your speed and acceleration. To shift from cycling between third and fourth gears in second gear. Automatic Transmission Neutral (N) - Shift to Park position if you need to stop -and-go driving. Drive (D3) -This position is cold. This ...
Press on the brake pedal when you can get the transmission to automatically downshift by pushing the accelerator pedal to provide engine braking when going down a steep hill. The transmission automatically selects a suitable gear for your normal driving. Use D3 when towing a trailer in D3 or D4, you are ...Use second gear when starting out on your speed and acceleration. To shift from cycling between third and fourth gears in second gear. Automatic Transmission Neutral (N) - Shift to Park position if you need to stop -and-go driving. Drive (D3) -This position is cold. This ...
Owner's Manual
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... the maximum allowable speed in the chart in the lower gear to use the Shift Lock Release, it means your vehicle is caused by your Honda dealer. Insert the key in the Shift Lock Release slot on the brake pedal and pulling the shift lever does not work. 1. Set the ... the shift lever out of Park if the normal method of Park to Neutral. 5. Have the vehicle checked by a limiter in the engine's computer controls. Automatic Transmission Maximum Allowable Speeds The speeds in this occurs, you will feel the engine cut in and out. SHIFT LOCK RELEASE SLOT 3. If you need to...
... the maximum allowable speed in the chart in the lower gear to use the Shift Lock Release, it means your vehicle is caused by your Honda dealer. Insert the key in the Shift Lock Release slot on the brake pedal and pulling the shift lever does not work. 1. Set the ... the shift lever out of Park if the normal method of Park to Neutral. 5. Have the vehicle checked by a limiter in the engine's computer controls. Automatic Transmission Maximum Allowable Speeds The speeds in this occurs, you will feel the engine cut in and out. SHIFT LOCK RELEASE SLOT 3. If you need to...
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...vehicle. This will not stop as quickly with a trailer in D3. Towing a Trailer Towing Safety Your vehicle will help prevent the transmission from overheating by shifting to jackknife or possibly turn off the air conditioning (if it is magnified when you are driving in mind... tow. Avoid braking or turning suddenly. This extra load is on your total vehicle is more room when making turns. If the automatic transmission shifts frequently between your vehicle serviced according to the "Maintenance Schedule under severe driving conditions" on page 164. When passing another vehicle,...
...vehicle. This will not stop as quickly with a trailer in D3. Towing a Trailer Towing Safety Your vehicle will help prevent the transmission from overheating by shifting to jackknife or possibly turn off the air conditioning (if it is magnified when you are driving in mind... tow. Avoid braking or turning suddenly. This extra load is on your total vehicle is more room when making turns. If the automatic transmission shifts frequently between your vehicle serviced according to the "Maintenance Schedule under severe driving conditions" on page 164. When passing another vehicle,...
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... slowly, make small movements with a trailer is difficult and takes practice. Backing up with the steering wheel, and have to overheat. This can cause the automatic transmission to stop while going uphill, do not hold the vehicle in Park. Driving
... slowly, make small movements with a trailer is difficult and takes practice. Backing up with the steering wheel, and have to overheat. This can cause the automatic transmission to stop while going uphill, do not hold the vehicle in Park. Driving
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...174 Additives...175 Changing the Oil and Filter...175 Cooling System...177 Adding Engine Coolant...177 Replacing Engine Coolant...179 Windshield Washers...181 Automatic Transmission Fluid...182 Brake Fluid...183 Brake System...183 Power Steering...184 Air Cleaner Element...185 Spark Plugs...187 Replacement...187 Specifications...188 ... 198 199 199 200 200 201 201 202 204 206 211 Maintenance Maintenance This section explains why it is important to keep your Honda, you may want to take care of yourself. See page 235 for simple maintenance tasks you may want to follow basic maintenance ...
...174 Additives...175 Changing the Oil and Filter...175 Cooling System...177 Adding Engine Coolant...177 Replacing Engine Coolant...179 Windshield Washers...181 Automatic Transmission Fluid...182 Brake Fluid...183 Brake System...183 Power Steering...184 Air Cleaner Element...185 Spark Plugs...187 Replacement...187 Specifications...188 ... 198 199 199 200 200 201 201 202 204 206 211 Maintenance Maintenance This section explains why it is important to keep your Honda, you may want to take care of yourself. See page 235 for simple maintenance tasks you may want to follow basic maintenance ...
Owner's Manual
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..., and license plate lights monthly. Maintenance Check the radiator reserve tank every time you fill the fuel tank. Check the level in the reservoir monthly. Automatic transmission - Examine the tread for fuel. See page 131. Check the tire pressure monthly. Check the fluid level monthly. Check the fluid level monthly. Owner Maintenance...
..., and license plate lights monthly. Maintenance Check the radiator reserve tank every time you fill the fuel tank. Check the level in the reservoir monthly. Automatic transmission - Examine the tread for fuel. See page 131. Check the tire pressure monthly. Check the fluid level monthly. Check the fluid level monthly. Owner Maintenance...
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Fluid Locations BRAKE FLUID (Gray cap) ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK (Orange loop) ENGINE OIL FILL CAP COOLANT RESERVOIR WASHER FLUID (Blue cap) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK (Yellow loop) POWER STEERING FLUID (Red cap) Maintenance
Fluid Locations BRAKE FLUID (Gray cap) ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK (Orange loop) ENGINE OIL FILL CAP COOLANT RESERVOIR WASHER FLUID (Blue cap) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK (Yellow loop) POWER STEERING FLUID (Red cap) Maintenance
Owner's Manual
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... should be between the upper and lower marks. If it is below the lower mark, add fluid into the transmission. 4. However, continued use Honda Premium Formula Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF). Park the vehicle on level ground. Maintenance Insert the dipstick all the way into the tube to bring it with the engine at ...
... should be between the upper and lower marks. If it is below the lower mark, add fluid into the transmission. 4. However, continued use Honda Premium Formula Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF). Park the vehicle on level ground. Maintenance Insert the dipstick all the way into the tube to bring it with the engine at ...
Owner's Manual
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Identification Numbers The Engine Number is on a label on the front. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER ENGINE NUMBER Technical Information The Transmission Number is stamped into the engine block. It is on top of the transmission.
Identification Numbers The Engine Number is on a label on the front. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER ENGINE NUMBER Technical Information The Transmission Number is stamped into the engine block. It is on top of the transmission.
Owner's Manual
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..., 149 Operation...148 Anti-theft Steering Column Lock.. 70 Appearance Care...213 Ashtray...89 Audio System...103 Automatic Speed Control...64 Automatic Transmission...142 Capacity, Fluid...248 Checking Fluid Level...182 Shifting...142 Shift Lever Positions...142 Shift Position Indicator...142...145 Accessories and Modifications...134 Accessories...134 Additional Safety Precaution...135 Modifications...135 ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Position)...70 Adding Automatic Transmission Fluid...177 Brake Fluid...183 Engine Coolant...177 Engine Oil...173 Power Steering Fluid...184 Windshield Washer Fluid...181...
..., 149 Operation...148 Anti-theft Steering Column Lock.. 70 Appearance Care...213 Ashtray...89 Audio System...103 Automatic Speed Control...64 Automatic Transmission...142 Capacity, Fluid...248 Checking Fluid Level...182 Shifting...142 Shift Lever Positions...142 Shift Position Indicator...142...145 Accessories and Modifications...134 Accessories...134 Additional Safety Precaution...135 Modifications...135 ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Position)...70 Adding Automatic Transmission Fluid...177 Brake Fluid...183 Engine Coolant...177 Engine Oil...173 Power Steering Fluid...184 Windshield Washer Fluid...181...
Owner's Manual
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......246 Chains...201 Change Oil How to...175 When to...164 Changing a Flat Tire...223 Changing Engine Coolant...179 Charging System Indicator...52, 235 Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid...182 Battery Condition...189 Brake Fluid...183 Drive Belts...195
......246 Chains...201 Change Oil How to...175 When to...164 Changing a Flat Tire...223 Changing Engine Coolant...179 Charging System Indicator...52, 235 Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid...182 Battery Condition...189 Brake Fluid...183 Drive Belts...195
Owner's Manual
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... Temperature Gauge...55 Corrosion Protection...218 Crankcase Emission Control System...255 Cruise Control Operation...64 Customer Relations Office...251 Dipstick Automatic Transmission...182 Engine Oil...131 Directional Signals...59 Disabled, Towing Your Car If...244 Disc Brake Wear Indicators...147 Disposal of..., What to Do...230 Defects, Reporting Safety...264 Defogger, Rear Window...61 Defrosting the Windows...99 DEXRON® III Automatic Transmission Fluid...182 Dimensions...248 Dimming the Headlights...58 Economy, Fuel...133 Emergencies on the Road...221 Battery, Jump Starting...230 ...
... Temperature Gauge...55 Corrosion Protection...218 Crankcase Emission Control System...255 Cruise Control Operation...64 Customer Relations Office...251 Dipstick Automatic Transmission...182 Engine Oil...131 Directional Signals...59 Disabled, Towing Your Car If...244 Disc Brake Wear Indicators...147 Disposal of..., What to Do...230 Defects, Reporting Safety...264 Defogger, Rear Window...61 Defrosting the Windows...99 DEXRON® III Automatic Transmission Fluid...182 Dimensions...248 Dimming the Headlights...58 Economy, Fuel...133 Emergencies on the Road...221 Battery, Jump Starting...230 ...
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... Convenience...93 Filling the Fuel Tank...129 Filter Air...185 Oil...175 First Gear Position...144 Flashers, Hazard Warning...61 Flat Tire, Changing a...223 Fluids Automatic Transmission...182 Brake...183 Power Steering...184 Windshield Washer...181 FM Stereo Radio Reception...117 Folding the Second Seats ...78 Folding the Third Seats...80 Foreign...
... Convenience...93 Filling the Fuel Tank...129 Filter Air...185 Oil...175 First Gear Position...144 Flashers, Hazard Warning...61 Flat Tire, Changing a...223 Fluids Automatic Transmission...182 Brake...183 Power Steering...184 Windshield Washer...181 FM Stereo Radio Reception...117 Folding the Second Seats ...78 Folding the Third Seats...80 Foreign...
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... Seats...78 Third Seat Access...77 Serial Number...246 Service Intervals*...164 Service Manual...265 Service Station Procedures ...129 Setting the Clock...86 Shifting the Automatic Transmission...142 Shift Lever Position Indicator...142 Shift Lever Positions...142 Side Marker Lights, Bulb Replacement in...207 Signaling Turns...59 Snow Tires...201 Solvent-type...
... Seats...78 Third Seat Access...77 Serial Number...246 Service Intervals*...164 Service Manual...265 Service Station Procedures ...129 Setting the Clock...86 Shifting the Automatic Transmission...142 Shift Lever Position Indicator...142 Shift Lever Positions...142 Side Marker Lights, Bulb Replacement in...207 Signaling Turns...59 Snow Tires...201 Solvent-type...
Owner's Manual
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... Spare...222 DOT Tire Quality Grading...251 Inflation...196 Inspection...198 Replacing...199 Rotating...199 Snow...201 Specifications...249 Transmission Checking Fluid Level...182 Fluid Selection...182 Identification Number...246 Shifting the Automatic...142 Treadwear...251 Trip Meter...55 Turn Signals...59 Tools, Tire Changing...223 Towing ATrailer...152 Emergency Wrecker...244...
... Spare...222 DOT Tire Quality Grading...251 Inflation...196 Inspection...198 Replacing...199 Rotating...199 Snow...201 Specifications...249 Transmission Checking Fluid Level...182 Fluid Selection...182 Identification Number...246 Shifting the Automatic...142 Treadwear...251 Trip Meter...55 Turn Signals...59 Tools, Tire Changing...223 Towing ATrailer...152 Emergency Wrecker...244...
Owner's Manual
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... 86 or higher. Oil change capacity (including filter): 4.5 US qt (4.3 l ,3.8 Imp qt) Automatic Transmission Fluid: Honda Premium Formula Automatic Transmission Fluid preferred, or a DEXRON® III ATF as temporary replacement (see page 184 ). Do not use ATF (see page 182 ). Brake Fluid: Genuine Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid preferred, or a DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary...
... 86 or higher. Oil change capacity (including filter): 4.5 US qt (4.3 l ,3.8 Imp qt) Automatic Transmission Fluid: Honda Premium Formula Automatic Transmission Fluid preferred, or a DEXRON® III ATF as temporary replacement (see page 184 ). Do not use ATF (see page 182 ). Brake Fluid: Genuine Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid preferred, or a DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary...