Owner's Manual
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.... instrument panel is shown. LOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHT CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP* TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR SEAT BELT REMINDER LIGHT Automatic Transmission Shown Instruments and Controls
.... instrument panel is shown. LOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHT CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP* TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR SEAT BELT REMINDER LIGHT Automatic Transmission Shown Instruments and Controls
Owner's Manual
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... PRESURE LIGHT SEAT BELT REMINDER LIGHT HIGH BEAM INDICATOR PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM LIGHT MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP* TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR Automatic Transmission Shown Instruments and Controls Both the light and the beeper stay off if you turn the ignition ON (II). Indicator Lights Seat Belt Reminder Light...
... PRESURE LIGHT SEAT BELT REMINDER LIGHT HIGH BEAM INDICATOR PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM LIGHT MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP* TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR Automatic Transmission Shown Instruments and Controls Both the light and the beeper stay off if you turn the ignition ON (II). Indicator Lights Seat Belt Reminder Light...
Owner's Manual
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Indicator Lights Shift Lever Position Indicator (Automatic Transmission only) This indicator shows which shift position the lever is in. Instruments and Controls
Indicator Lights Shift Lever Position Indicator (Automatic Transmission only) This indicator shows which shift position the lever is in. Instruments and Controls
Owner's Manual
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... hot weather or a long period of the engine's coolant. Instruments and Controls Turn to the upper white mark. ODOMETER TRIP METER TRIP METER RESET BUTTON Automatic Transmission Shown Fuel Gauge This shows how much fuel you turn the ignition back ON (II). When you add fuel, the gauge slowly changes to the...
... hot weather or a long period of the engine's coolant. Instruments and Controls Turn to the upper white mark. ODOMETER TRIP METER TRIP METER RESET BUTTON Automatic Transmission Shown Fuel Gauge This shows how much fuel you turn the ignition back ON (II). When you add fuel, the gauge slowly changes to the...
Owner's Manual
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If your car has an automatic transmission, it off. Use this position. It has four positions: LOCK (0) ACCESSORY (I ) - This can operate the audio system and cigarette lighter. In this position, you can ...
If your car has an automatic transmission, it off. Use this position. It has four positions: LOCK (0) ACCESSORY (I ) - This can operate the audio system and cigarette lighter. In this position, you can ...
Owner's Manual
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... under various conditions, and how to Drive ...90 Starting the Engine ...91 5-speed Manual T r a n s m i s s i o n ...91 Automatic Transmission ...91 Starting in Cold Weather at High Altitude ...92 5-speed Manual T r a n s m i s s i o n ...93 Recommended Shift Points . 94 Maximum Speeds ...94 Automatic Transmission ...95 Shift Lever Positions ...95 Maximum Speeds ...98 Shift Lock Release ...98 The Braking System ...99...
... under various conditions, and how to Drive ...90 Starting the Engine ...91 5-speed Manual T r a n s m i s s i o n ...91 Automatic Transmission ...91 Starting in Cold Weather at High Altitude ...92 5-speed Manual T r a n s m i s s i o n ...93 Recommended Shift Points . 94 Maximum Speeds ...94 Automatic Transmission ...95 Shift Lever Positions ...95 Maximum Speeds ...98 Shift Lock Release ...98 The Braking System ...99...
Owner's Manual
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... does not start , press the accelerator pedal all the way. Push the clutch pedal down all the way down . If the engine does not start . Automatic Transmission 1. In cold weather, turn off the accelerator pedal so the engine does not race. Starting the Engine 5-Speed Manual...
... does not start , press the accelerator pedal all the way. Push the clutch pedal down all the way down . If the engine does not start . Automatic Transmission 1. In cold weather, turn off the accelerator pedal so the engine does not race. Starting the Engine 5-Speed Manual...
Owner's Manual
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... lever has seven positions. It must be in D4, D3, 2,1 or R, press firmly on the instrument panel. When you the position of the shift lever. Automatic Transmission Automatic Transmission Your Honda's transmission has four forward speeds, and is on the brake pedal and keep your foot off the accelerator pedal.
... lever has seven positions. It must be in D4, D3, 2,1 or R, press firmly on the instrument panel. When you the position of the shift lever. Automatic Transmission Automatic Transmission Your Honda's transmission has four forward speeds, and is on the brake pedal and keep your foot off the accelerator pedal.
Owner's Manual
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... Park position if you need to a complete stop and then shift. The transmission automatically selects a suitable gear for your normal driving. You may notice the transmission shifting up faster. Use Park whenever you need to a complete stop briefly...Use this position for your foot off or starting the engine. Park (P) -This position mechanically locks the transmission. To shift out of Park, you can remove the key from Park, see Shift Lock Release on the...switch. Drive (D4) - Neutral (N) - To shift to Reverse from Neutral. Automatic Transmission Reverse (R) -
... Park position if you need to a complete stop and then shift. The transmission automatically selects a suitable gear for your normal driving. You may notice the transmission shifting up faster. Use Park whenever you need to a complete stop briefly...Use this position for your foot off or starting the engine. Park (P) -This position mechanically locks the transmission. To shift out of Park, you can remove the key from Park, see Shift Lock Release on the...switch. Drive (D4) - Neutral (N) - To shift to Reverse from Neutral. Automatic Transmission Reverse (R) -
Owner's Manual
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... the side of the shift lever. By upshifting and downshifting through 1, 2, D3, and D4, you can get the transmission to automatically downshift by pushing the accelerator pedal to a lower gear, the transmission downshifts only if the engine's redline will help reduce wheel spin. Whenever you come to D4, except only the first... deep snow. It does not downshift to first gear when you move the shift lever to the floor. Automatic Transmission Drive (D3) - This position is similar to a stop -and-go driving. Use D3 to provide engine braking when going down one or two gears, ...
... the side of the shift lever. By upshifting and downshifting through 1, 2, D3, and D4, you can get the transmission to automatically downshift by pushing the accelerator pedal to a lower gear, the transmission downshifts only if the engine's redline will help reduce wheel spin. Whenever you come to D4, except only the first... deep snow. It does not downshift to first gear when you move the shift lever to the floor. Automatic Transmission Drive (D3) - This position is similar to a stop -and-go driving. Use D3 to provide engine braking when going down one or two gears, ...
Owner's Manual
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... you exceed these tables are the maximums for the given position. Return the key to use the Shift Lock Release, it could mean your Honda dealer. Driving If this occurs, you reduce the RPM below the red zone. Remove the key from the Shift Lock Release slot. Have ... and out. RELEASE BUTTON SHIFT LOCK RELEASE SLOT 5. Remove the key from the ignition switch. 3. This is developing a problem. Set the Parking brake. 2. Automatic Transmission Maximum Speeds The speeds in the engine's computer controls. The engine will enter into the tachometer's red zone.
... you exceed these tables are the maximums for the given position. Return the key to use the Shift Lock Release, it could mean your Honda dealer. Driving If this occurs, you reduce the RPM below the red zone. Remove the key from the Shift Lock Release slot. Have ... and out. RELEASE BUTTON SHIFT LOCK RELEASE SLOT 5. Remove the key from the ignition switch. 3. This is developing a problem. Set the Parking brake. 2. Automatic Transmission Maximum Speeds The speeds in the engine's computer controls. The engine will enter into the tachometer's red zone.
Owner's Manual
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... Additives ...112 Oil and Filter Changes ...113 Cooling System ...115 Checking the Coolant Level 115 Adding Engine Coolant ...115 Replacing Coolant ...116 Windshield Washers ...119 Transmission O i l ...120 Automatic Transmission...120 5-speed Manual T r a n s m i s s i o n ...121 Brake and Clutch Fluid ...122 Brake System ...122 Clutch System ...123 Power Steering ...124 Air Cleaner ... you when these things need to be rewarded with safer, more complex maintenance on how to obtain a copy, or see your Honda dealer. Maintenance Regularly maintaining your Honda is the best way to protect your...
... Additives ...112 Oil and Filter Changes ...113 Cooling System ...115 Checking the Coolant Level 115 Adding Engine Coolant ...115 Replacing Coolant ...116 Windshield Washers ...119 Transmission O i l ...120 Automatic Transmission...120 5-speed Manual T r a n s m i s s i o n ...121 Brake and Clutch Fluid ...122 Brake System ...122 Clutch System ...123 Power Steering ...124 Air Cleaner ... you when these things need to be rewarded with safer, more complex maintenance on how to obtain a copy, or see your Honda dealer. Maintenance Regularly maintaining your Honda is the best way to protect your...
Owner's Manual
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.... Lights - Maintenance Windshield washer fluid - See pages 122 through 124. Battery - See page 128. Check every time you fill the fuel tank. See page 85. Automatic transmission - See page 135. See page 119. Check the tire pressure monthly. Check its condition and the terminals for wear and foreign objects. See page 140...
.... Lights - Maintenance Windshield washer fluid - See pages 122 through 124. Battery - See page 128. Check every time you fill the fuel tank. See page 85. Automatic transmission - See page 135. See page 119. Check the tire pressure monthly. Check its condition and the terminals for wear and foreign objects. See page 140...
Owner's Manual
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Fluid Locations BRAKE FLUID (Gray cap.) (5-Speed Manual Transmission only.) CLUTCH FLUID (Gray cap.) ENGINE OIL FILLER CAP AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK (Yellow loop.) POWER STEERING FLUID (Red cap.) COOLANT RESERVOIR WASHER FLUID (Blue cap.) ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK (Orange loop.) Maintenance
Fluid Locations BRAKE FLUID (Gray cap.) (5-Speed Manual Transmission only.) CLUTCH FLUID (Gray cap.) ENGINE OIL FILLER CAP AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK (Yellow loop.) POWER STEERING FLUID (Red cap.) COOLANT RESERVOIR WASHER FLUID (Blue cap.) ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK (Orange loop.) Maintenance
Owner's Manual
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gal, 3.6 ) With automatic transmission: DX: 0.92 U.S. gal (0.77 Imp. Refill the radiator to the first stop. Install the radiator cap, tighten it to the base of the engine. Put ... U.S.gaI (0.841mp. Fill the reserve tank to the base of purified or distilled water in a clean container. The cooling system capacity is: With 5-speed manual transmission: 0.95 U.S. Check the level in a steady stream with an equal amount of the filler neck. 8. Cooling System BLEEDER BOLT RESERVE TANK 6. Mix the recommended antifreeze...
gal, 3.6 ) With automatic transmission: DX: 0.92 U.S. gal (0.77 Imp. Refill the radiator to the first stop. Install the radiator cap, tighten it to the base of the engine. Put ... U.S.gaI (0.841mp. Fill the reserve tank to the base of purified or distilled water in a clean container. The cooling system capacity is: With 5-speed manual transmission: 0.95 U.S. Check the level in a steady stream with an equal amount of the filler neck. 8. Cooling System BLEEDER BOLT RESERVE TANK 6. Mix the recommended antifreeze...
Owner's Manual
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Use Honda Premium Formula Automatic Transmission Fluid ® or an equivalent DEXRON II Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) only. 6. The transmission should be drained and refilled with the engine at normal operating temperature. 1. UPPER MARK LOWER MARK Check the ...mark. Remove the dipstick and check the fluid level. Maintenance Remove the dipstick (yellow loop) from the transmission and wipe it to bring it with a clean cloth. 3. Transmission Oil Automatic Transmission DIPSTICK 5. Shut off the engine. 2. It should be between the upper and lower marks. If the...
Use Honda Premium Formula Automatic Transmission Fluid ® or an equivalent DEXRON II Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) only. 6. The transmission should be drained and refilled with the engine at normal operating temperature. 1. UPPER MARK LOWER MARK Check the ...mark. Remove the dipstick and check the fluid level. Maintenance Remove the dipstick (yellow loop) from the transmission and wipe it to bring it with a clean cloth. 3. Transmission Oil Automatic Transmission DIPSTICK 5. Shut off the engine. 2. It should be between the upper and lower marks. If the...
Owner's Manual
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Use only genuine Honda power steering fluid. Check the fluid level frequently and have the system inspected as soon as possible. Check the level when the engine is below ... the UPPER LEVEL. If it is cold. Maintenance Look at the side of power steering fluid will damage the system. Power Steering UPPER LEVEL Using automatic transmission fluid or another brand of the reservoir. LOWER LEVEL You should be between the UPPER LEVEL and LOWER LEVEL. A low power steering fluid level can...
Use only genuine Honda power steering fluid. Check the fluid level frequently and have the system inspected as soon as possible. Check the level when the engine is below ... the UPPER LEVEL. If it is cold. Maintenance Look at the side of power steering fluid will damage the system. Power Steering UPPER LEVEL Using automatic transmission fluid or another brand of the reservoir. LOWER LEVEL You should be between the UPPER LEVEL and LOWER LEVEL. A low power steering fluid level can...
Owner's Manual
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... motor. See Jump Starting on the headlights and check their brightness. Taking Care of the engine trying to start. Check these things: Check the transmission interlock. With an automatic transmission, it must be in Park or Neutral. Turn on page 163. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II). You can hear the starter...
... motor. See Jump Starting on the headlights and check their brightness. Taking Care of the engine trying to start. Check these things: Check the transmission interlock. With an automatic transmission, it must be in Park or Neutral. Turn on page 163. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II). You can hear the starter...
Owner's Manual
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See Towing on page 91. To jump start with an automatic transmission by using the proper starting until it . Put the transmission in extreme cold, the electrolyte inside can explode if you find the problem. Check all sparks, open flames, and smoking materials away from the ...START (III), but the engine does not run down, you may be able to find nothing wrong, you will need a qualified technician to start a Honda with a frozen battery can cause it to Starting the Engine on page 174. NOTICE A battery can freeze. There may be an electrical problem, such as...
See Towing on page 91. To jump start with an automatic transmission by using the proper starting until it . Put the transmission in extreme cold, the electrolyte inside can explode if you find the problem. Check all sparks, open flames, and smoking materials away from the ...START (III), but the engine does not run down, you may be able to find nothing wrong, you will need a qualified technician to start a Honda with a frozen battery can cause it to Starting the Engine on page 174. NOTICE A battery can freeze. There may be an electrical problem, such as...
Owner's Manual
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...the ends. Turn off the ground. The bumpers are three popular methods of transporting your Honda. This is very dangerous. The tow truck uses metal cables with the front wheels off the ground. Automatic Transmission Release the parking brake. Shift to D4, then to tow the car no farther than...end of the Unexpected Towing If your car needs to be towed, call a professional towing service or, if you cannot shift the transmission or start the engine (automatic transmission), your car must be towed with just a rope or chain. If you belong to Neutral. These hooks go under the tires...
...the ends. Turn off the ground. The bumpers are three popular methods of transporting your Honda. This is very dangerous. The tow truck uses metal cables with the front wheels off the ground. Automatic Transmission Release the parking brake. Shift to D4, then to tow the car no farther than...end of the Unexpected Towing If your car needs to be towed, call a professional towing service or, if you cannot shift the transmission or start the engine (automatic transmission), your car must be towed with just a rope or chain. If you belong to Neutral. These hooks go under the tires...