Owner's Manual
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Preparing to operate the 5-speed manual and automatic transmissions. Driving This section gives you are planning to tow a trailer. It also includes important information on parking your vehicle, the braking system, and facts...conditions, and how to Drive...132 Starting the Engine...133 Starting in Cold Weather at High Altitude ...133 5-speed Manual Transmission...134 Recommended Shift Points...135 Maximum Allowable Speeds...135 Automatic Transmission...136 Shift Lever Position Indicator.. 136 Shift Lever Positions...137 Maximum Allowable Speeds...142 Shift Lock Release...143 Parking...144...
Preparing to operate the 5-speed manual and automatic transmissions. Driving This section gives you are planning to tow a trailer. It also includes important information on parking your vehicle, the braking system, and facts...conditions, and how to Drive...132 Starting the Engine...133 Starting in Cold Weather at High Altitude ...133 5-speed Manual Transmission...134 Recommended Shift Points...135 Maximum Allowable Speeds...135 Automatic Transmission...136 Shift Lever Position Indicator.. 136 Shift Lever Positions...137 Maximum Allowable Speeds...142 Shift Lock Release...143 Parking...144...
Owner's Manual
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Automatic Transmission: Make sure the shift lever is in START (III) for more than 15 seconds at High Altitude (Above 8,000 feet/ 2,400 meters) An engine is ... the problem. Use the following procedure: 1. Pause for no more than 15 seconds. As before trying again. 5. Return to reduce the drain on the battery. 3. Manual Transmission: Push the clutch pedal down . If the engine does not start . If it there while starting in order to start , return to the START (III...
Automatic Transmission: Make sure the shift lever is in START (III) for more than 15 seconds at High Altitude (Above 8,000 feet/ 2,400 meters) An engine is ... the problem. Use the following procedure: 1. Pause for no more than 15 seconds. As before trying again. 5. Return to reduce the drain on the battery. 3. Manual Transmission: Push the clutch pedal down . If the engine does not start . If it there while starting in order to start , return to the START (III...
Owner's Manual
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... shifting to a lower gear. Rapid slowing or speeding-up can get extra braking from the engine by trying to shift into Reverse. The manual transmission is synchronized in the lower gear. This can be injured. If you crash, you can cause your foot on the clutch pedal. When shifting... for smooth operation. Before downshifting, make sure you push the clutch pedal down , you can cause loss of the forward gears for a moment. 5-speed Manual Transmission Come to a full stop before shifting into Reverse, or shift into the tachometer's red zone in all the way, shift to the next gear, and...
... shifting to a lower gear. Rapid slowing or speeding-up can get extra braking from the engine by trying to shift into Reverse. The manual transmission is synchronized in the lower gear. This can be injured. If you crash, you can cause your foot on the clutch pedal. When shifting... for smooth operation. Before downshifting, make sure you push the clutch pedal down , you can cause loss of the forward gears for a moment. 5-speed Manual Transmission Come to a full stop before shifting into Reverse, or shift into the tachometer's red zone in all the way, shift to the next gear, and...
Owner's Manual
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... following shift points are recommended: Maximum Allowable Speeds The speeds in this occurs, you may feel the engine cut in the engine's computer controls. 5-speed Manual Transmission Recommended Shift Points Drive in the highest gear that lets the engine run normally when you reduce the RPM below the red zone.
... following shift points are recommended: Maximum Allowable Speeds The speeds in this occurs, you may feel the engine cut in the engine's computer controls. 5-speed Manual Transmission Recommended Shift Points Drive in the highest gear that lets the engine run normally when you reduce the RPM below the red zone.
Owner's Manual
Page 139
...shift lever to the left. Drive (D 4 ) - To enter the Sequential SportShift mode, slide the shift lever further to the right. The transmission automatically selects a suitable gear for your normal driving. If you need to restart a stalled engine, or if it is cold. Shift to ...your speed and acceleration. Use Neutral if you can select the Sequential SportShift mode to a higher gear. much like a manual transmission, but without a clutch pedal. Automatic Transmission Neutral (N) - If you selected "4", you will show the gear you selected while in "D4" position, you need to downshift...
...shift lever to the left. Drive (D 4 ) - To enter the Sequential SportShift mode, slide the shift lever further to the right. The transmission automatically selects a suitable gear for your normal driving. If you need to restart a stalled engine, or if it is cold. Shift to ...your speed and acceleration. Use Neutral if you can select the Sequential SportShift mode to a higher gear. much like a manual transmission, but without a clutch pedal. Automatic Transmission Neutral (N) - If you selected "4", you will show the gear you selected while in "D4" position, you need to downshift...
Owner's Manual
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...parking brake partially set the parking brake before driving away. Driving If you have a manual transmission, put it easier to move the shift lever out of Park when you want to catch on the ...parking mechanism in the transmission - This keeps the vehicle from the curb. Make sure the parking brake is firmly set...the parking brake is set . If the vehicle is not fully released; If you have a manual transmission, put it is parked on the instrument panel shows that the parking brake is fully released before you ....
...parking brake partially set the parking brake before driving away. Driving If you have a manual transmission, put it easier to move the shift lever out of Park when you want to catch on the ...parking mechanism in the transmission - This keeps the vehicle from the curb. Make sure the parking brake is firmly set...the parking brake is set . If the vehicle is not fully released; If you have a manual transmission, put it is parked on the instrument panel shows that the parking brake is fully released before you ....
Owner's Manual
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...This section explains why it is important to keep your vehicle well maintained and to obtain a copy, or see your Honda, you may want to take care of yourself. Maintenance Safety...160 Important Safety Precautions ..161 Maintenance Schedule...162 Required ... the Oil and Filter...175 Cooling System...177 Adding Engine Coolant...177 Replacing Engine Coolant...179 Windshield Washers...182 Transmission Fluid...183 Automatic Transmission...183 5-speed Manual Transmission...184 Brake and Clutch Fluid...185 Brake System...185 Clutch System...186 Power Steering...186 Air Cleaner Element...187 ...
...This section explains why it is important to keep your vehicle well maintained and to obtain a copy, or see your Honda, you may want to take care of yourself. Maintenance Safety...160 Important Safety Precautions ..161 Maintenance Schedule...162 Required ... the Oil and Filter...175 Cooling System...177 Adding Engine Coolant...177 Replacing Engine Coolant...179 Windshield Washers...182 Transmission Fluid...183 Automatic Transmission...183 5-speed Manual Transmission...184 Brake and Clutch Fluid...185 Brake System...185 Clutch System...186 Power Steering...186 Air Cleaner Element...187 ...
Owner's Manual
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Fluid Locations BRAKE FLUID (Gray cap) ENGINE OIL FILL CAP (5-speed Manual Transmission only) CLUTCH FLUID (Gray cap) COOLANT RESERVOIR POWER STEERING FLUID (Red cap) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK (Yellow loop) WASHER FLUID (Blue cap) ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK (Orange loop) Maintenance
Fluid Locations BRAKE FLUID (Gray cap) ENGINE OIL FILL CAP (5-speed Manual Transmission only) CLUTCH FLUID (Gray cap) COOLANT RESERVOIR POWER STEERING FLUID (Red cap) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK (Yellow loop) WASHER FLUID (Blue cap) ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK (Orange loop) Maintenance
Owner's Manual
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Drain the coolant, then put a new washer on the drain bolt, and reinstall the bolt in a clean container. The cooling system capacity is: With 5-speed manual transmission: Except Type SH DRAIN PLUG HOLDER Except Type SH only Remove the drain bolt and washer from its holder. 5. Remove the reserve tank from the ... with an equal amount of the radiator. (Except Type SH) 0.87 US gal (3.3 l , 0.73 Imp gal) (TypeSH) 0.85 US gal (3.2 l ,0.70 Imp gal) With automatic transmission: 0.85 US gal (3.2 l , 0.70 Imp gal) Maintenance
Drain the coolant, then put a new washer on the drain bolt, and reinstall the bolt in a clean container. The cooling system capacity is: With 5-speed manual transmission: Except Type SH DRAIN PLUG HOLDER Except Type SH only Remove the drain bolt and washer from its holder. 5. Remove the reserve tank from the ... with an equal amount of the radiator. (Except Type SH) 0.87 US gal (3.3 l , 0.73 Imp gal) (TypeSH) 0.85 US gal (3.2 l ,0.70 Imp gal) With automatic transmission: 0.85 US gal (3.2 l , 0.70 Imp gal) Maintenance
Owner's Manual
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If it is not, add Genuine Honda Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) until it securely. If Honda MTF is not available, you may be used if SG is preferred, but an SH or SJ grade may use can cause stiffer ...recommendations in the maintenance schedule. The transmission should be drained and refilled with a viscosity of the hole. Remove the transmission filler bolt and carefully feel inside the bolt hole with the transmission at normal operating temperature and the vehicle sitting on level ground. Transmission Fluid 5-speed Manual Transmission Check the fluid level with your ...
If it is not, add Genuine Honda Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) until it securely. If Honda MTF is not available, you may be used if SG is preferred, but an SH or SJ grade may use can cause stiffer ...recommendations in the maintenance schedule. The transmission should be drained and refilled with a viscosity of the hole. Remove the transmission filler bolt and carefully feel inside the bolt hole with the transmission at normal operating temperature and the vehicle sitting on level ground. Transmission Fluid 5-speed Manual Transmission Check the fluid level with your ...
Owner's Manual
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.... Have the brake system inspected for leaks or worn brake pads. There are : Brake fluid reservoir (all models) Clutch fluid reservoir (manual transmission only) The brake fluid in the brake system should be replaced according to two reservoirs, depending on the side of the reservoir. Always use... of the system. Brake fluid marked DOT 5 is not compatible with Honda DOT 3 brake fluid as soon as a temporary replacement. However, the use Genuine Honda DOT 3 brake fluid. Have the brake system flushed and refilled with your brake system needs attention....
.... Have the brake system inspected for leaks or worn brake pads. There are : Brake fluid reservoir (all models) Clutch fluid reservoir (manual transmission only) The brake fluid in the brake system should be replaced according to two reservoirs, depending on the side of the reservoir. Always use... of the system. Brake fluid marked DOT 5 is not compatible with Honda DOT 3 brake fluid as soon as a temporary replacement. However, the use Genuine Honda DOT 3 brake fluid. Have the brake system flushed and refilled with your brake system needs attention....
Owner's Manual
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...You can then try to determine the problem. (See Towing on page 250.) If the headlights dim noticeably or go out when you have a manual transmission, the clutch pedal must be pushed all the way to blink rapidly. A key that is probably something wrong with the electrical circuit for the...engine, either the battery is discharged or the connections are OK, there is not properly coded will not operate. Check the transmission interlock. With an automatic transmission, it must be in the dash panel to the floor or the starter will cause the immobilizer system indicator in Park or...
...You can then try to determine the problem. (See Towing on page 250.) If the headlights dim noticeably or go out when you have a manual transmission, the clutch pedal must be pushed all the way to blink rapidly. A key that is probably something wrong with the electrical circuit for the...engine, either the battery is discharged or the connections are OK, there is not properly coded will not operate. Check the transmission interlock. With an automatic transmission, it must be in the dash panel to the floor or the starter will cause the immobilizer system indicator in Park or...
Owner's Manual
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Never tow your vehicle behind another vehicle with the front wheels on the ground, do the following: 5-speed Manual Transmission Release the parking brake. Your vehicle's suspension and body can be seriously damaged if this method of the vehicle off the ground. NOTICE Improper towing ... uses metal cables with an optional front air spoiler, remove it before towing so it should be towed with just a rope or chain. If your Honda. Automatic Transmission: Release the parking brake. Shift to D4, then to tow the vehicle no farther than 50 miles (80 km), and keep the speed below...
Never tow your vehicle behind another vehicle with the front wheels on the ground, do the following: 5-speed Manual Transmission Release the parking brake. Your vehicle's suspension and body can be seriously damaged if this method of the vehicle off the ground. NOTICE Improper towing ... uses metal cables with an optional front air spoiler, remove it before towing so it should be towed with just a rope or chain. If your Honda. Automatic Transmission: Release the parking brake. Shift to D4, then to tow the vehicle no farther than 50 miles (80 km), and keep the speed below...
Owner's Manual
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The Transmission Number is stamped into the engine block. MANUAL TRANSMISSION NUMBER AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER ENGINE NUMBER Technical Information Identification Numbers The Engine Number is on a label on top of the transmission.
The Transmission Number is stamped into the engine block. MANUAL TRANSMISSION NUMBER AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER ENGINE NUMBER Technical Information Identification Numbers The Engine Number is on a label on top of the transmission.
Owner's Manual
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...Anti-theft Steering Column Lock...71 Appearance Care...219 Ashtrays (Optional)...89 Audio System...100 Automatic Speed Control...65 Automatic Transmission...136 Capacity, Fluid...254 Checking Fluid Level...183 Sequential SportShift Mode...139 Shifting...137 Shift Lever Position Indicator.. 136...Active Torque Transfer System (ATTS) Indicator...54, 149 Operation...149 Adding Automatic Transmission Fluid...183 Brake Fluid...185 Clutch Fluid...186 Engine Coolant...177 Engine Oil...173 Manual Transmission Fluid ...184 Power Steering Fluid...186 Windshield Washer Fluid...182 Additional Information ...
...Anti-theft Steering Column Lock...71 Appearance Care...219 Ashtrays (Optional)...89 Audio System...100 Automatic Speed Control...65 Automatic Transmission...136 Capacity, Fluid...254 Checking Fluid Level...183 Sequential SportShift Mode...139 Shifting...137 Shift Lever Position Indicator.. 136...Active Torque Transfer System (ATTS) Indicator...54, 149 Operation...149 Adding Automatic Transmission Fluid...183 Brake Fluid...185 Clutch Fluid...186 Engine Coolant...177 Engine Oil...173 Manual Transmission Fluid ...184 Power Steering Fluid...186 Windshield Washer Fluid...182 Additional Information ...
Owner's Manual
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......183 Battery Condition...190 Brake Fluid...185 Clutch Fluid...186 Drive Belts...196 Engine Coolant...124 Engine Oil...123 Fuses...246 Manual Transmission Fluid ...184 Power Steering Fluid...186 Checklist, Before Driving...132 Child Safety...19 Cleaner, Air...187 Battery Charging System Indicator...53, 241 Jump Starting...236 ...
......183 Battery Condition...190 Brake Fluid...185 Clutch Fluid...186 Drive Belts...196 Engine Coolant...124 Engine Oil...123 Fuses...246 Manual Transmission Fluid ...184 Power Steering Fluid...186 Checklist, Before Driving...132 Child Safety...19 Cleaner, Air...187 Battery Charging System Indicator...53, 241 Jump Starting...236 ...
Owner's Manual
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...Customer Relations Office...266 Doors Locking and Unlocking...72 Power Door Locks...72 DOT Tire Quality Grading...257 Downshifting, 5-speed Manual Transmission...134 Drive Belts...190 Driving...131 Economy...125 In Bad Weather...150 In Foreign Countries...260 DANGER, Explanation of...ii ... Reporting Safety...270 Defog and Defrost...98 Defogger, Rear Window...63 ® DEXRON III Automatic Transmission Fluid...183 Dimensions...254 Dimming the Headlights ...60 Dipstick Automatic Transmission...183 Engine Oil...123 Directional Signals...61 Disabled, Towing Your Car If...250 Disc Brake Wear...
...Customer Relations Office...266 Doors Locking and Unlocking...72 Power Door Locks...72 DOT Tire Quality Grading...257 Downshifting, 5-speed Manual Transmission...134 Drive Belts...190 Driving...131 Economy...125 In Bad Weather...150 In Foreign Countries...260 DANGER, Explanation of...ii ... Reporting Safety...270 Defog and Defrost...98 Defogger, Rear Window...63 ® DEXRON III Automatic Transmission Fluid...183 Dimensions...254 Dimming the Headlights ...60 Dipstick Automatic Transmission...183 Engine Oil...123 Directional Signals...61 Disabled, Towing Your Car If...250 Disc Brake Wear...
Owner's Manual
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......220 Filters Air...187 Oil...175 First Gear, Shifting...142 5-speed Manual Transmission Checking Fluid Level...184 Shifting the...134 Flashers, Hazard Warning...63 Flat Tire, Changing a...229 Fluids Automatic Transmission...183 Brake...185 Clutch...186 Manual Transmission...184 Power Steering...186 Windshield Washer...182 FM Stereo Radio Reception...105 Folding......120 Tank, Filling the...121 Gas Station Procedures...121 Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature ...57 Fuel...57 Gearshift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission...137 5-speed Manual Transmission...134 Glass Cleaning...223 Glove Box...74
......220 Filters Air...187 Oil...175 First Gear, Shifting...142 5-speed Manual Transmission Checking Fluid Level...184 Shifting the...134 Flashers, Hazard Warning...63 Flat Tire, Changing a...229 Fluids Automatic Transmission...183 Brake...185 Clutch...186 Manual Transmission...184 Power Steering...186 Windshield Washer...182 FM Stereo Radio Reception...105 Folding......120 Tank, Filling the...121 Gas Station Procedures...121 Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature ...57 Fuel...57 Gearshift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission...137 5-speed Manual Transmission...134 Glass Cleaning...223 Glove Box...74
Owner's Manual
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... Lubricant Specifications Chart...254 Luggage...128 Meters, Gauges...56 Methanol in Gasoline...259 Mirrors, Adjusting...83 Moonroof...82 Closing Manually...244 Operation...82 Selecting Proper Viscosity Chart...174 ON (Ignition Key Position) ...71 Opening the Hood ...122 Opening ...159 Owner Maintenance Checks...171 Record...169 - 170 Required Indicator...58 Schedule...162 - 168 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...53, 242 Manual Transmission...134 Manual Transmission Fluid ...184 Maximum Allowable Shift Speeds...135, 142 Octane Requirement, Gasoline...120 Odometer...56 Odometer, Trip...56 Oil Change, ...
... Lubricant Specifications Chart...254 Luggage...128 Meters, Gauges...56 Methanol in Gasoline...259 Mirrors, Adjusting...83 Moonroof...82 Closing Manually...244 Operation...82 Selecting Proper Viscosity Chart...174 ON (Ignition Key Position) ...71 Opening the Hood ...122 Opening ...159 Owner Maintenance Checks...171 Record...169 - 170 Required Indicator...58 Schedule...162 - 168 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...53, 242 Manual Transmission...134 Manual Transmission Fluid ...184 Maximum Allowable Shift Speeds...135, 142 Octane Requirement, Gasoline...120 Odometer...56 Odometer, Trip...56 Oil Change, ...
Owner's Manual
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... Heaters...78 Seats, Adjusting the...75 Sequential SportShift Mode...139 Serial Number...252 Service Intervals...164 Service Manual* ...271 Service Station Procedures ...121 Setting the Clock...85 Shifting The Automatic Transmission .. 137 The 5-speed Manual Transmission...134 Shift Lever Position Indicator...136 CONTINUED Radiator Overheating...238 Radio/CD Sound System...100 Rear End Towing...
... Heaters...78 Seats, Adjusting the...75 Sequential SportShift Mode...139 Serial Number...252 Service Intervals...164 Service Manual* ...271 Service Station Procedures ...121 Setting the Clock...85 Shifting The Automatic Transmission .. 137 The 5-speed Manual Transmission...134 Shift Lever Position Indicator...136 CONTINUED Radiator Overheating...238 Radio/CD Sound System...100 Rear End Towing...