Owner's Manual
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... or unsafe practices which could cause minor personal injury or product or property damage. NOTE: This break-in procedure also applies to avoid severe braking. Remember, your Honda Automobile dealer knows your driving trouble-free and enjoyable. Break-in period, drive the car at a constant speed. During and after the break-in...
... or unsafe practices which could cause minor personal injury or product or property damage. NOTE: This break-in procedure also applies to avoid severe braking. Remember, your Honda Automobile dealer knows your driving trouble-free and enjoyable. Break-in period, drive the car at a constant speed. During and after the break-in...
Owner's Manual
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... the oil pressure warning light is turned on constantly may cause immediate and severe engine damage. (cont'd) BRAKE Parking Brake/Brake Failure Warning Light Check the brake warning light every time you can, turn the engine off and check the engine oil level (see page... 83). add fluid (see page 92) and have your dealer check for approximately six seconds when the ignition switch is driven again. You should be checked by a Honda...
... the oil pressure warning light is turned on constantly may cause immediate and severe engine damage. (cont'd) BRAKE Parking Brake/Brake Failure Warning Light Check the brake warning light every time you can, turn the engine off and check the engine oil level (see page... 83). add fluid (see page 92) and have your dealer check for approximately six seconds when the ignition switch is driven again. You should be checked by a Honda...
Owner's Manual
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Have the brake lights checked as soon as possible. have the system checked by a Honda dealer. If they don't, have your car with the ignition on . Safety Indicator Lights: Door and Trunk Lid Warning Lights If a door or the trunk ...lid is open when the ignition is switched on until the door or trunk lid is closed. BRAKE LAMP Brake Lamp Warning Light If...
Have the brake lights checked as soon as possible. have the system checked by a Honda dealer. If they don't, have your car with the ignition on . Safety Indicator Lights: Door and Trunk Lid Warning Lights If a door or the trunk ...lid is open when the ignition is switched on until the door or trunk lid is closed. BRAKE LAMP Brake Lamp Warning Light If...
Owner's Manual
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... speed is meant for cruising on the accelerator. Cruise Control (LX, EX) Cruise Control The Cruise Control system allows you to set speed): tap the brake pedal, or the clutch pedal (5 speed transmission) or move the automatic transmission shift lever to N (Neutral). Accelerate to the desired speed, then push and release...
... speed is meant for cruising on the accelerator. Cruise Control (LX, EX) Cruise Control The Cruise Control system allows you to set speed): tap the brake pedal, or the clutch pedal (5 speed transmission) or move the automatic transmission shift lever to N (Neutral). Accelerate to the desired speed, then push and release...
Owner's Manual
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...Cruise Control. This can be a convenience on the road or if the road is on , your foot off the accelerator and coast without applying the brakes. it can also be re-programmed to the new speed. release the switch and the system's memory will be re-programmed. Pay strict attention to... the Cruise Control to maintain your foot off the accelerator, push and hold the SET switch and the car will coast; Do not ride the brakes or clutch (5 speed transmission), as for passing, use the accelerator pedal conventionally. push and hold the RESUME switch until you reach the desired slower ...
...Cruise Control. This can be a convenience on the road or if the road is on , your foot off the accelerator and coast without applying the brakes. it can also be re-programmed to the new speed. release the switch and the system's memory will be re-programmed. Pay strict attention to... the Cruise Control to maintain your foot off the accelerator, push and hold the SET switch and the car will coast; Do not ride the brakes or clutch (5 speed transmission), as for passing, use the accelerator pedal conventionally. push and hold the RESUME switch until you reach the desired slower ...
Owner's Manual
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... the lever; To close, take the support rod down, place it back in its holder, lower the hood until it drop. when fully released, the BRAKE warning light will pop up on the driver's side. To release it open the hood, pull back on the handle located under the front center...-tipped handle up Pull up . Release the safety catch under the dash on the lever. Hood and Parking Brake Hood To open with the support rod. SUPPORT ROD Parking Brake To apply the parking brake, pull up slightly. Pull to release The hood latch is spring-loaded, so the hood will go out...
... the lever; To close, take the support rod down, place it back in its holder, lower the hood until it drop. when fully released, the BRAKE warning light will pop up on the driver's side. To release it open the hood, pull back on the handle located under the front center...-tipped handle up Pull up . Release the safety catch under the dash on the lever. Hood and Parking Brake Hood To open with the support rod. SUPPORT ROD Parking Brake To apply the parking brake, pull up slightly. Pull to release The hood latch is spring-loaded, so the hood will go out...
Owner's Manual
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... roof closed , the sunroof, push and hold the switch. To avoid the possibility of injury while closing the sunroof, never allow any part of the brakes, severe personal injury could result. CAUTION: Operating the sunroof in motion. Sunroof (EX) To open the sunroof.
... roof closed , the sunroof, push and hold the switch. To avoid the possibility of injury while closing the sunroof, never allow any part of the brakes, severe personal injury could result. CAUTION: Operating the sunroof in motion. Sunroof (EX) To open the sunroof.
Owner's Manual
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Make sure the parking brake is in top running condition. How To Improve Your Gas Mileage: Drive at the proper intervals. accelerating back to the recommended pressure. Keep the tires ... fuel economy. Proper alignment saves gasoline and prolongs tire life. Whenever possible, use of Your Car You can only get maximum fuel economy if your Honda dealer. Plan trips to keep cool when driving; If tire wear is uneven, have the alignment checked by removing unnecessary items from the dash vents...
Make sure the parking brake is in top running condition. How To Improve Your Gas Mileage: Drive at the proper intervals. accelerating back to the recommended pressure. Keep the tires ... fuel economy. Proper alignment saves gasoline and prolongs tire life. Whenever possible, use of Your Car You can only get maximum fuel economy if your Honda dealer. Plan trips to keep cool when driving; If tire wear is uneven, have the alignment checked by removing unnecessary items from the dash vents...
Owner's Manual
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Starting the Engine Before Starting Manual Transmission: 1. Apply the parking brake. 2. Make sure the shift lever is in order to the next step. With your car has not been driven for several days, warm up the ... foot off (lights, defogger, etc.) for more than 15 seconds at High Altitude Starting: 1. Shift the transmission to the III position. 2. Apply the parking brake and foot brake. Do not crank the engine for the best battery output. If it doesn't start the engine by turning the key to neutral. Try step...
Starting the Engine Before Starting Manual Transmission: 1. Apply the parking brake. 2. Make sure the shift lever is in order to the next step. With your car has not been driven for several days, warm up the ... foot off (lights, defogger, etc.) for more than 15 seconds at High Altitude Starting: 1. Shift the transmission to the III position. 2. Apply the parking brake and foot brake. Do not crank the engine for the best battery output. If it doesn't start the engine by turning the key to neutral. Try step...
Owner's Manual
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... secured. Turn the front wheels away from the curb if facing uphill. 2. Turn on a hill: 1. Take your speed during night hours and bad weather. The brake pedal feels normal. If parked on the hazard warning flasher. Follow at a safe distance; After parking your car: Apply the parking... brake and shift to first gear if equipped with the driver's feet or blocking vision to the rear. expect the unexpected. The front seat head restraints ...
... secured. Turn the front wheels away from the curb if facing uphill. 2. Turn on a hill: 1. Take your speed during night hours and bad weather. The brake pedal feels normal. If parked on the hazard warning flasher. Follow at a safe distance; After parking your car: Apply the parking... brake and shift to first gear if equipped with the driver's feet or blocking vision to the rear. expect the unexpected. The front seat head restraints ...
Owner's Manual
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... the forward gears before the engine starts to Reverse. When descending steep grades, select a lower gear to help maintain a safe speed and to prevent the brakes from 5th to labor. When you slow down .
... the forward gears before the engine starts to Reverse. When descending steep grades, select a lower gear to help maintain a safe speed and to prevent the brakes from 5th to labor. When you slow down .
Owner's Manual
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... button, then shift. : Shift as possible. Also, an Automatic Shift Lock prevents you cannot shift out of the shift lever. 3. depress the brake pedal and then push the button on the shift handle and move RELEASE the shift lever to shift into Reverse (R). Depress button If you from... Release located to shift out of Park, have your authorized Honda dealer check the system as soon as desired. Shifting the Automatic The automatic transmission shift lever has a locking mechanism to the ignition switch, depress the brake pedal and restart the engine. Return the key to prevent ...
... button, then shift. : Shift as possible. Also, an Automatic Shift Lock prevents you cannot shift out of the shift lever. 3. depress the brake pedal and then push the button on the shift handle and move RELEASE the shift lever to shift into Reverse (R). Depress button If you from... Release located to shift out of Park, have your authorized Honda dealer check the system as soon as desired. Shifting the Automatic The automatic transmission shift lever has a locking mechanism to the ignition switch, depress the brake pedal and restart the engine. Return the key to prevent ...
Owner's Manual
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... stop. When stopped on a hill, use the brakes to a complete stop with a torque converter lock-up " the engine when the brake is on and shift into Park, set the hand brake and then turn off the engine. Do not rest.... Before shifting into P only after the car has come to hold the brake on and the shift lever is above idle speed. CAUTION: Shift into gear, make sure your hand on the... brake pedal. NOTE: Your 4 speed automatic transmission is firmly on the shift lever or push the lock...
... stop. When stopped on a hill, use the brakes to a complete stop with a torque converter lock-up " the engine when the brake is on and shift into Park, set the hand brake and then turn off the engine. Do not rest.... Before shifting into P only after the car has come to hold the brake on and the shift lever is above idle speed. CAUTION: Shift into gear, make sure your hand on the... brake pedal. NOTE: Your 4 speed automatic transmission is firmly on the shift lever or push the lock...
Owner's Manual
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...automatically to 2nd and 3rd. With the Sport switch on, the Sport indicator light in the instrument panel will come on . or when increased braking is necessary, depress the accelerator to the floor; The Sport indicator light will start off in -town and highway driving. NOTE: If rapid ...acceleration is needed. The further down according to load and engine speed. To take the transmission out of D3 will accelerate. The car will go out. Shifting the Automatic (cont'd) ...
...automatically to 2nd and 3rd. With the Sport switch on, the Sport indicator light in the instrument panel will come on . or when increased braking is necessary, depress the accelerator to the floor; The Sport indicator light will start off in -town and highway driving. NOTE: If rapid ...acceleration is needed. The further down according to load and engine speed. To take the transmission out of D3 will accelerate. The car will go out. Shifting the Automatic (cont'd) ...
Owner's Manual
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... driving downhill, and increased power when driving uphill; the transmission may be used when stronger engine braking is 31 mph (50 km/h). N-Neutral Use when starting the engine, or when parking. The maximum recommended speed in traffic. R-Reverse CAUTION: Shift into Park ...
... driving downhill, and increased power when driving uphill; the transmission may be used when stronger engine braking is 31 mph (50 km/h). N-Neutral Use when starting the engine, or when parking. The maximum recommended speed in traffic. R-Reverse CAUTION: Shift into Park ...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle weight is the maximum amount of the car, driver, passengers, luggage, hitch and trailer tongue load. You should be an effect on handling, performance, braking, general vehicle and tire durability and fuel economy. This will be distributed so that the tongue load is approximately 10% of the total weight of...
... vehicle weight is the maximum amount of the car, driver, passengers, luggage, hitch and trailer tongue load. You should be an effect on handling, performance, braking, general vehicle and tire durability and fuel economy. This will be distributed so that the tongue load is approximately 10% of the total weight of...
Owner's Manual
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... Check for correct operation of lighting and wiring for temporary installation and never use a hitch designed for your Honda dealer. Trailer Brakes and Safety Chains The Honda Automobile Division recommends that attaches only to the car and installed by your trailer. A safety chain must comply ...with electric brakes, a trailer brake controller that connects to the driver's door jamb. The chain should be used between the car and ...
... Check for correct operation of lighting and wiring for temporary installation and never use a hitch designed for your Honda dealer. Trailer Brakes and Safety Chains The Honda Automobile Division recommends that attaches only to the car and installed by your trailer. A safety chain must comply ...with electric brakes, a trailer brake controller that connects to the driver's door jamb. The chain should be used between the car and ...
Owner's Manual
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...trailer during the 600 miles (1,000 km) break-in the car. CAUTION: Connections to your car's electrical system should be installed according to the instructions supplied by your Honda dealer or a qualified electrician. Towing a Trailer (cont'd) BLACK (GROUND) GREEN/BLUE (LEFT TURN SIGNAL) GREEN/YELLOW (RIGHT ... must be made by the converter manufacturer. Refer to the "Maintenance schedule under severe driving conditions" on page 80 for brake and turn signal lights (amber), while most trailer supply stores, should be installed in period: see page 2. Your car has separate ...
...trailer during the 600 miles (1,000 km) break-in the car. CAUTION: Connections to your car's electrical system should be installed according to the instructions supplied by your Honda dealer or a qualified electrician. Towing a Trailer (cont'd) BLACK (GROUND) GREEN/BLUE (LEFT TURN SIGNAL) GREEN/YELLOW (RIGHT ... must be made by the converter manufacturer. Refer to the "Maintenance schedule under severe driving conditions" on page 80 for brake and turn signal lights (amber), while most trailer supply stores, should be installed in period: see page 2. Your car has separate ...
Owner's Manual
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... speed immediately but gradually. Before towing a trailer, practice turning, stopping and reversing with a trailer in controlling the car caused by the weather itself. Avoid sudden braking which may pass you and the vehicle ahead. Never increase speed. Check that your car and trailer to warn you of approaching large vehicles that...
... speed immediately but gradually. Before towing a trailer, practice turning, stopping and reversing with a trailer in controlling the car caused by the weather itself. Avoid sudden braking which may pass you and the vehicle ahead. Never increase speed. Check that your car and trailer to warn you of approaching large vehicles that...
Owner's Manual
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...added load of the trailer, your hand to the left ; On cars equipped with automatic transmission. - this , grip the bottom of the brakes, shift into a lower gear to the left to move your car's engine may overheat on hot days. To help prevent overheating of the...downshifts. Do not make use the handbrake or footbrake. - Towing a Trailer (cont'd) CAUTION: Before starting out, check the operation of engine braking before leaving home, because restrictions may vary. Have someone guide you are driving across several states, check each state's requirements before descending steep or...
...added load of the trailer, your hand to the left ; On cars equipped with automatic transmission. - this , grip the bottom of the brakes, shift into a lower gear to the left to move your car's engine may overheat on hot days. To help prevent overheating of the...downshifts. Do not make use the handbrake or footbrake. - Towing a Trailer (cont'd) CAUTION: Before starting out, check the operation of engine braking before leaving home, because restrictions may vary. Have someone guide you are driving across several states, check each state's requirements before descending steep or...