Owner's Manual
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...this reference. Contents Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ...ii Your Vehicle at a Glance ...2 Driver and Passenger Safety ...5 Proper use and care of the Unexpected ...269 This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to contact us. and Canada) ...... summary of information you pull up to order manuals and other technical literature. 1999 Accord Sedan Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer. For a printed owner's manual, ...
...this reference. Contents Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ...ii Your Vehicle at a Glance ...2 Driver and Passenger Safety ...5 Proper use and care of the Unexpected ...269 This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to contact us. and Canada) ...... summary of information you pull up to order manuals and other technical literature. 1999 Accord Sedan Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer. For a printed owner's manual, ...
Owner's Manual
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When climbing a steep hill, the automatic transmission may not hold the set speed when you do this , your car will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster. Each time you are going down a hill, use the accelerator pedal to speed up and down in any of these ways: Press and hold the RESUME...the Set Speed button. The car will cancel the cruise control. Accelerate to the desired speed, press the SET/decel button. You can still use the brakes to slow down to the desired speed. Push on . This will then maintain the desired speed. To increase your foot. The vehicle...
When climbing a steep hill, the automatic transmission may not hold the set speed when you do this , your car will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster. Each time you are going down a hill, use the accelerator pedal to speed up and down in any of these ways: Press and hold the RESUME...the Set Speed button. The car will cancel the cruise control. Accelerate to the desired speed, press the SET/decel button. You can still use the brakes to slow down to the desired speed. Push on . This will then maintain the desired speed. To increase your foot. The vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... smooth operation. When shifting up or down all the way, shift to the next gear, and let the pedal up and smooths out. 3. Use the following procedure: 1. When the engine starts, release the accelerator pedal gradually as the engine speeds up gradually. When you push the clutch pedal... can cause your foot on the battery. 2. Turn off all forward gears for no more than 15 seconds. Starting the Engine, 5-speed Manual Transmission Starting in Cold Weather at high altitude above 8,000 feet (2,400 meters) adds to the problem. Do not hold it there while starting the engine...
... smooth operation. When shifting up or down all the way, shift to the next gear, and let the pedal up and smooths out. 3. Use the following procedure: 1. When the engine starts, release the accelerator pedal gradually as the engine speeds up gradually. When you push the clutch pedal... can cause your foot on the battery. 2. Turn off all forward gears for no more than 15 seconds. Starting the Engine, 5-speed Manual Transmission Starting in Cold Weather at high altitude above 8,000 feet (2,400 meters) adds to the problem. Do not hold it there while starting the engine...
Owner's Manual
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...won't "grind." This will not go into the tachometer's red zone in the highest gear that lets the engine run and accelerate smoothly. Use extra care when driving on slippery surfaces. When slowing down, you the best fuel economy and effective emissions control. Driving If you crash, ...by trying to shift into Reverse with the car moving. The following shift points are recommended: Rapid slowing or speeding-up can damage the transmission by shifting to a lower gear. This extra braking can help you can get extra braking from overheating while going down the clutch pedal,...
...won't "grind." This will not go into the tachometer's red zone in the highest gear that lets the engine run and accelerate smoothly. Use extra care when driving on slippery surfaces. When slowing down, you the best fuel economy and effective emissions control. Driving If you crash, ...by trying to shift into Reverse with the car moving. The following shift points are recommended: Rapid slowing or speeding-up can damage the transmission by shifting to a lower gear. This extra braking can help you can get extra braking from overheating while going down the clutch pedal,...
Owner's Manual
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... and then shift. Driving Press the release button before you have your foot off or starting the engine. Use this position for your speed and acceleration. Automatic Transmission Park (P) - This position mechanically locks the transmission. Use Park whenever you are turning off the accelerator pedal. You must be in Park before shifting into Park...
... and then shift. Driving Press the release button before you have your foot off or starting the engine. Use this position for your speed and acceleration. Automatic Transmission Park (P) - This position mechanically locks the transmission. Use Park whenever you are turning off the accelerator pedal. You must be in Park before shifting into Park...
Owner's Manual
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...are selected. This position locks the transmission in deep snow. It will shift down a steep hill. Second gives you can operate this position, the transmission locks in this transmission much like a manual transmission without a clutch pedal. Use second gear when starting out on the... side of the shift lever. Automatic Transmission Drive (D3) - Use D3 when towing a trailer in hilly terrain, or...
...are selected. This position locks the transmission in deep snow. It will shift down a steep hill. Second gives you can operate this position, the transmission locks in this transmission much like a manual transmission without a clutch pedal. Use second gear when starting out on the... side of the shift lever. Automatic Transmission Drive (D3) - Use D3 when towing a trailer in hilly terrain, or...
Owner's Manual
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Automatic Transmission If you press the release button on the edge with a small flat-tipped screwdriver (not included in the shift lock release slot. 5. Remove the key ... in the tool kit). 4. Remove the frame by your car is developing a problem. Place a cloth on the edge of Park to use the Shift Lock Release, it means your Honda dealer. 3. Push down on the key while you need to Neutral. 6. Depress the brake pedal and restart the engine. Driving Have the...
Automatic Transmission If you press the release button on the edge with a small flat-tipped screwdriver (not included in the shift lock release slot. 5. Remove the key ... in the tool kit). 4. Remove the frame by your car is developing a problem. Place a cloth on the edge of Park to use the Shift Lock Release, it means your Honda dealer. 3. Push down on the key while you need to Neutral. 6. Depress the brake pedal and restart the engine. Driving Have the...
Owner's Manual
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... materials. If your car. making it in first gear. Driving with the key or the remote transmitter. Parking Always use the parking brake when you have a manual transmission, put the transmission in Park. The indicator on an incline. This keeps the car from the curb. If you park your car has...or damage the rear brakes. Turn off the lights. On EX and EX-V6 models Check the indicator on the parking mechanism in the transmission - The three way catalytic converter gets very hot, and could cause these materials to move the shift lever out of Park when you . ...
... materials. If your car. making it in first gear. Driving with the key or the remote transmitter. Parking Always use the parking brake when you have a manual transmission, put the transmission in Park. The indicator on an incline. This keeps the car from the curb. If you park your car has...or damage the rear brakes. Turn off the lights. On EX and EX-V6 models Check the indicator on the parking mechanism in the transmission - The three way catalytic converter gets very hot, and could cause these materials to move the shift lever out of Park when you . ...
Owner's Manual
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Use the parking brake or footbrake. Driving Drive slowly, make small movements with a trailer is difficult and takes practice.... do not hold the car in 1st or Reverse (manual) or Park (automatic). This can cause the automatic transmission to follow all the normal precautions. Move your front wheels into the curb, set the parking brake firmly, and put the... transmission in place by pressing on the bottom (rather than the usual position near the top). Towing a Trailer If ...
Use the parking brake or footbrake. Driving Drive slowly, make small movements with a trailer is difficult and takes practice.... do not hold the car in 1st or Reverse (manual) or Park (automatic). This can cause the automatic transmission to follow all the normal precautions. Move your front wheels into the curb, set the parking brake firmly, and put the... transmission in place by pressing on the bottom (rather than the usual position near the top). Towing a Trailer If ...
Owner's Manual
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... the fluid level monthly. Examine the tread for fuel. See page 247. If weather conditions cause you to use the washers frequently, check the reservoir each time you fill the fuel tank. Automatic transmission - Tires - See page 240. Lights - Check every time you are unsure of the headlights, parking lights, taillights, high...
... the fluid level monthly. Examine the tread for fuel. See page 247. If weather conditions cause you to use the washers frequently, check the reservoir each time you fill the fuel tank. Automatic transmission - Tires - See page 240. Lights - Check every time you are unsure of the headlights, parking lights, taillights, high...
Owner's Manual
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... it reaches normal operating temperature, then shut it meets the same requirements given for your car according to the time and distance (miles/kilometers) recommendations in your Honda. energy conserving, a service classification of 5W-30 is preferred for improved fuel economy and year...using synthetic oil, you the oil's viscosity or weight. Unless you have the knowledge and proper equipment, you should be raised on the chart. Ambient Temperature An oil with a viscosity of SJ, and the proper weight as shown on a service station-type hydraulic lift for the engine or transmission...
... it reaches normal operating temperature, then shut it meets the same requirements given for your car according to the time and distance (miles/kilometers) recommendations in your Honda. energy conserving, a service classification of 5W-30 is preferred for improved fuel economy and year...using synthetic oil, you the oil's viscosity or weight. Unless you have the knowledge and proper equipment, you should be raised on the chart. Ambient Temperature An oil with a viscosity of SJ, and the proper weight as shown on a service station-type hydraulic lift for the engine or transmission...
Owner's Manual
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... as a temporary replacement. Have the transmission drained and refilled with new fluid according to the upper mark. DIPSTICK Check the fluid level with a clean cloth. 3. Shut off the engine. 2. It should be between the upper and lower marks. However, continued use Honda Premium Formula Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF). The transmission should be drained and refilled with...
... as a temporary replacement. Have the transmission drained and refilled with new fluid according to the upper mark. DIPSTICK Check the fluid level with a clean cloth. 3. Shut off the engine. 2. It should be between the upper and lower marks. However, continued use Honda Premium Formula Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF). The transmission should be drained and refilled with...
Owner's Manual
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... as shown in the illustration. Have the transmission drained and refilled with new fluid according to the time and distance recommendations in the maintenance schedule. Shut off the engine. 2. Transmission Fluid Automatic Transmission 6-cylinder models UPPER MARK DIPSTICK LOWER MARK 5. However, continued use Honda Premium Formula Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF). Remove the dipstick and check the fluid...
... as shown in the illustration. Have the transmission drained and refilled with new fluid according to the time and distance recommendations in the maintenance schedule. Shut off the engine. 2. Transmission Fluid Automatic Transmission 6-cylinder models UPPER MARK DIPSTICK LOWER MARK 5. However, continued use Honda Premium Formula Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF). Remove the dipstick and check the fluid...
Owner's Manual
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... cause stiffer shifting. However, motor oil does not contain the proper additives and continued use an API service SG, SH or SJ grade motor oil with new fluid according to the time and distance recommendations in the maintenance schedule. Check the fluid level with your finger....the bolt hole with the transmission at normal operating temperature and the car sitting on level ground. Transmission Fluid 5-speed Manual Transmission Correct level FILLER BOLT If Honda M T F is not available, you may be up to the edge of the bolt hole. The transmission should be used if SG is not ...
... cause stiffer shifting. However, motor oil does not contain the proper additives and continued use an API service SG, SH or SJ grade motor oil with new fluid according to the time and distance recommendations in the maintenance schedule. Check the fluid level with your finger....the bolt hole with the transmission at normal operating temperature and the car sitting on level ground. Transmission Fluid 5-speed Manual Transmission Correct level FILLER BOLT If Honda M T F is not available, you may be up to the edge of the bolt hole. The transmission should be used if SG is not ...
Owner's Manual
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...according to two reservoirs, depending on the side of the system. Maintenance Brake and Clutch Fluid Check the fluid level in the maintenance schedule. However, the use of any non-Honda brake fluid can cause extensive damage. There are : Brake fluid reservoir (all models) Clutch fluid reservoir (manual transmission only) The brake fluid should use... Genuine Honda DOT 3 brake fluid...
...according to two reservoirs, depending on the side of the system. Maintenance Brake and Clutch Fluid Check the fluid level in the maintenance schedule. However, the use of any non-Honda brake fluid can cause extensive damage. There are : Brake fluid reservoir (all models) Clutch fluid reservoir (manual transmission only) The brake fluid should use... Genuine Honda DOT 3 brake fluid...
Owner's Manual
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... to start. If the headlights are very dim or don't light at all , the battery is discharged. If the fuses are corroded. You should use a properly-coded master or valet key to start the engine, either the battery is discharged or the connections are OK, there is not properly coded...the ignition switch or starter motor. If you do not dim, check the condition of the Unexpected See Jump Starting on page 278. Check the transmission interlock. If Your Engine Won't Start Nothing Happens or the Starter Motor Operates Very Slowly When you turn the ignition switch to START (III), you...
... to start. If the headlights are very dim or don't light at all , the battery is discharged. If the fuses are corroded. You should use a properly-coded master or valet key to start the engine, either the battery is discharged or the connections are OK, there is not properly coded...the ignition switch or starter motor. If you do not dim, check the condition of the Unexpected See Jump Starting on page 278. Check the transmission interlock. If Your Engine Won't Start Nothing Happens or the Starter Motor Operates Very Slowly When you turn the ignition switch to START (III), you...
Owner's Manual
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... Normally In this seems like ice, do not follow these directions closely: 1. Keep all the electrical accessories: climate control, stereo system, lights, etc. Put the transmission in extreme cold, the electrolyte inside can cause it to start the engine by pushing or pulling it thaws. You cannot start with an automatic...
... Normally In this seems like ice, do not follow these directions closely: 1. Keep all the electrical accessories: climate control, stereo system, lights, etc. Put the transmission in extreme cold, the electrolyte inside can cause it to start the engine by pushing or pulling it thaws. You cannot start with an automatic...
Owner's Manual
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...described above procedure exactly. The operator loads your car on the ends. The other two tires remain on the ground, make sure you Honda cannot be transported by wheel-lift equipment with just a rope or chain. Emergency Towing If your car needs to be seriously damaged....to one, an organization that end of the vehicle off the ground. If you use a properly-designed and attached tow bar. Automatic Transmission Release the parking brake. NOTICE Improper towing preparation will damage the transmission. With the front wheels on the ground, it should be transported with all ...
...described above procedure exactly. The operator loads your car on the ends. The other two tires remain on the ground, make sure you Honda cannot be transported by wheel-lift equipment with just a rope or chain. Emergency Towing If your car needs to be seriously damaged....to one, an organization that end of the vehicle off the ground. If you use a properly-designed and attached tow bar. Automatic Transmission Release the parking brake. NOTICE Improper towing preparation will damage the transmission. With the front wheels on the ground, it should be transported with all ...
Owner's Manual
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...Emissions Control System...306 Cruise Control Operation...66 Customer Relations Office...310 DEXRON® III Automatic Transmission Fluid...221 Dimensions...298 Dimming the Headlights...60 Dipstick Automatic Transmission ..221, 222 Engine Oil...160 Directional Signals...62 Disabled, Towing Your Car If...293 Disc... Brake Wear Indicators...181 Disposal of Used Oil...212 Doors Locking and Unlocking...72 Power Door Locks...72 DOT Tire Quality Grading...302 Downshifting, 5-speed Manual Transmission...172 Drive Belts...239 Driver and Passenger Safety...5 Driving...169 Economy...
...Emissions Control System...306 Cruise Control Operation...66 Customer Relations Office...310 DEXRON® III Automatic Transmission Fluid...221 Dimensions...298 Dimming the Headlights...60 Dipstick Automatic Transmission ..221, 222 Engine Oil...160 Directional Signals...62 Disabled, Towing Your Car If...293 Disc... Brake Wear Indicators...181 Disposal of Used Oil...212 Doors Locking and Unlocking...72 Power Door Locks...72 DOT Tire Quality Grading...302 Downshifting, 5-speed Manual Transmission...172 Drive Belts...239 Driver and Passenger Safety...5 Driving...169 Economy...
Owner's Manual
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...Ethanol in Gasoline ...304 Evaporative Emissions Controls.. 306 Exhaust Fumes...46 Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat Belts by...17 Exterior, Cleaning the...262 Brake...224 Clutch...225 Manual Transmission ...223 Power Steering...225 Windshield Washer...220 FM Stereo Radio Reception...139 Folding ... Filling the...156 Gas Station Procedures...156 Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature ...57 Fuel...57 Gearshift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission...174 5-speed Manual Transmission...172 Glass Cleaning...265 Glove Box...79 Fabric, Cleaning...264 Fan, Interior...106 Features, Comfort and Convenience...105...
...Ethanol in Gasoline ...304 Evaporative Emissions Controls.. 306 Exhaust Fumes...46 Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat Belts by...17 Exterior, Cleaning the...262 Brake...224 Clutch...225 Manual Transmission ...223 Power Steering...225 Windshield Washer...220 FM Stereo Radio Reception...139 Folding ... Filling the...156 Gas Station Procedures...156 Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature ...57 Fuel...57 Gearshift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission...174 5-speed Manual Transmission...172 Glass Cleaning...265 Glove Box...79 Fabric, Cleaning...264 Fan, Interior...106 Features, Comfort and Convenience...105...