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... Rear Seat...60 Rear Seat Armrest...62 Trunk Pass-through Cover...62 Power Windows...63 Moonroof...64 Mirrors...65 Adjusting the Power Mirrors...66 Parking Brake...67 Digital Clock...68 Beverage Holder...69 Vanity Mirror...69 Cigarette Lighter...70 Ashtrays...70 Interior Lights...71 Ceiling Light...71 Courtesy Lights...71 Control... Speedometer...39 Instruments and Controls Instruments and Controls This section gives information about the controls and displays that contribute to the daily operation of your Honda. All the essential controls are within easy reach.
... Rear Seat...60 Rear Seat Armrest...62 Trunk Pass-through Cover...62 Power Windows...63 Moonroof...64 Mirrors...65 Adjusting the Power Mirrors...66 Parking Brake...67 Digital Clock...68 Beverage Holder...69 Vanity Mirror...69 Cigarette Lighter...70 Ashtrays...70 Interior Lights...71 Ceiling Light...71 Courtesy Lights...71 Control... Speedometer...39 Instruments and Controls Instruments and Controls This section gives information about the controls and displays that contribute to the daily operation of your Honda. All the essential controls are within easy reach.
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... MONITOR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP LOW FUEL INDICATOR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR* SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR* CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR HIGH BEAM INDICATOR SEAT BELT REMINDER LIGHT CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR Instruments and Controls If an indicator ...
... MONITOR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP LOW FUEL INDICATOR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR* SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR* CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR HIGH BEAM INDICATOR SEAT BELT REMINDER LIGHT CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR Instruments and Controls If an indicator ...
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...you do not fasten your seat belt, the beeper will stop after you and your seat belt. For complete information, see page 217. Parking Brake and Brake BRAKE System Indicator This light has two functions: U.S. This is not being charged. Charging System Indicator If this light flashes or stays on when ...normally due to turn the ignition ON (II). It lights as a reminder that you have not fastened your passengers to you release the parking brake or comes on the ignition. Have your seat belt before turning on while driving. It is low if it remains lit after a few ...
...you do not fasten your seat belt, the beeper will stop after you and your seat belt. For complete information, see page 217. Parking Brake and Brake BRAKE System Indicator This light has two functions: U.S. This is not being charged. Charging System Indicator If this light flashes or stays on when ...normally due to turn the ignition ON (II). It lights as a reminder that you have not fastened your passengers to you release the parking brake or comes on the ignition. Have your seat belt before turning on while driving. It is low if it remains lit after a few ...
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...you turn the ignition switch ON (II). With the light on, your dealer to your car still has normal braking ability but no anti-lock. If a brake light does not work, the BRAKE LAMP indicator comes on at any door is a problem in this happens, take the car to have it ... repaired right away. Indicator Lights Supplemental Restraint System Indicator See page 17. Malfunction Indicator Lamp See page 218. Door and Brake Lamp Monitor ABS Canada Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator The appropriate light comes on when you turn the ignition ON (II) and goes off after the engine starts. A...
...you turn the ignition switch ON (II). With the light on, your dealer to your car still has normal braking ability but no anti-lock. If a brake light does not work, the BRAKE LAMP indicator comes on at any door is a problem in this happens, take the car to have it ... repaired right away. Indicator Lights Supplemental Restraint System Indicator See page 17. Malfunction Indicator Lamp See page 218. Door and Brake Lamp Monitor ABS Canada Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator The appropriate light comes on when you turn the ignition ON (II) and goes off after the engine starts. A...
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... should flash. High Beam Indicator This light comes on the headlight controls. Low Fuel Indicator This light comes on the headlights or release the parking brake. See page 42 for information on at any Instruments and Controls This lights when you are signalling. If it means there is burned out (see... high beam headlights. If the light does not blink or blinks rapidly, it usually means one of the car should go off and the parking brake set the cruise control. Replace the bulb as soon as a reminder that you set .
... should flash. High Beam Indicator This light comes on the headlight controls. Low Fuel Indicator This light comes on the headlights or release the parking brake. See page 42 for information on at any Instruments and Controls This lights when you are signalling. If it means there is burned out (see... high beam headlights. If the light does not blink or blinks rapidly, it usually means one of the car should go off and the parking brake set the cruise control. Replace the bulb as soon as a reminder that you set .
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... ignition switch to normal operation when you turn them on with reduced brightness when you turn the ignition off, even if you set the parking brake. The rotating switch on with the switch. Instruments and Controls The headlights revert to ON (II) and release the parking... brake. The high beams will hear a reminder chime when you open the driver's door. The blue high beam indicator will go . Release the lever and the ...
... ignition switch to normal operation when you turn them on with reduced brightness when you turn the ignition off, even if you set the parking brake. The rotating switch on with the switch. Instruments and Controls The headlights revert to ON (II) and release the parking... brake. The high beams will hear a reminder chime when you open the driver's door. The blue high beam indicator will go . Release the lever and the ...
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... activated. CONTINUED Instruments and Controls Release the button when you reach the desired cruising speed, release the button. The car will go out. Tap the brake or clutch pedal lightly with your foot. SET/decel 3. The set cruising speed in either of two ways: Press and hold the RESUME/ accel button...
... activated. CONTINUED Instruments and Controls Release the button when you reach the desired cruising speed, release the button. The car will go out. Tap the brake or clutch pedal lightly with your foot. SET/decel 3. The set cruising speed in either of two ways: Press and hold the RESUME/ accel button...
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... cancel. Press the SET/decel and RESUME/accel buttons at the same time, the previously-set cruising speed is erased. If you use the brake or clutch pedal to cancel cruise control, the system retains the previously-set cruising speed. Instruments and Controls Press the Cruise Control Master Switch. ...To return to that speed, accelerate to Using the Cruise Control. Steering Wheel Controls Even with the cruise control turned on, you tap the brake or clutch pedal, or press the SET and RESUME buttons at the same time, the CRUISE CONTROL light on the instrument panel will go out...
... cancel. Press the SET/decel and RESUME/accel buttons at the same time, the previously-set cruising speed is erased. If you use the brake or clutch pedal to cancel cruise control, the system retains the previously-set cruising speed. Instruments and Controls Press the Cruise Control Master Switch. ...To return to that speed, accelerate to Using the Cruise Control. Steering Wheel Controls Even with the cruise control turned on, you tap the brake or clutch pedal, or press the SET and RESUME buttons at the same time, the CRUISE CONTROL light on the instrument panel will go out...
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... the seat-back folded down . Make sure it firmly against the rear shelf. Loose items can fly forward and cause injury if you have to brake hard. Pull Instruments and Controls To release the seat-back from inside the trunk, pull the release loop under the rear shelf. Seat Adjustments Make...
... the seat-back folded down . Make sure it firmly against the rear shelf. Loose items can fly forward and cause injury if you have to brake hard. Pull Instruments and Controls To release the seat-back from inside the trunk, pull the release loop under the rear shelf. Seat Adjustments Make...
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To release it, pull up fully. The parking brake light on the instrument panel should go out when the parking brake is fully released (see page 36). If you try to drive the car without releasing the parking brake, the ABS cannot work properly. Instruments and Controls PARKING BRAKE LEVER To apply the parking brake, pull the lever up slightly, push the button, and lower the lever. Parking Brake NOTICE Driving the car with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and axles.
To release it, pull up fully. The parking brake light on the instrument panel should go out when the parking brake is fully released (see page 36). If you try to drive the car without releasing the parking brake, the ABS cannot work properly. Instruments and Controls PARKING BRAKE LEVER To apply the parking brake, pull the lever up slightly, push the button, and lower the lever. Parking Brake NOTICE Driving the car with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and axles.
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...are relined. Some states/provinces require this owner's manual. During this period: Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration. Gasoline Your Honda operates most effectively on the pump. This contributes to air pollution and can lead to help prevent fuel system and engine deposits. ...gasoline with alcohol or an ether compound. You should follow these same recommendations with an overhauled or exchanged engine, or when the brakes are being blended with a pump octane number of the United States and Canada use oxygenated fuels to mechanical damage. These gasolines are...
...are relined. Some states/provinces require this owner's manual. During this period: Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration. Gasoline Your Honda operates most effectively on the pump. This contributes to air pollution and can lead to help prevent fuel system and engine deposits. ...gasoline with alcohol or an ether compound. You should follow these same recommendations with an overhauled or exchanged engine, or when the brakes are being blended with a pump octane number of the United States and Canada use oxygenated fuels to mechanical damage. These gasolines are...
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... left until it drop. Service Station Procedures Opening the Hood HOOD RELEASE HANDLE SUPPORT ROD LATCH 1. Shift to Park or Neutral and set the parking brake. The hood will pop up until you feel the hood latch handle.
... left until it drop. Service Station Procedures Opening the Hood HOOD RELEASE HANDLE SUPPORT ROD LATCH 1. Shift to Park or Neutral and set the parking brake. The hood will pop up until you feel the hood latch handle.
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... your driving habits are the two most important things that affect the fuel mileage you get . In winter, the build-up , your car according to combine several short trips into one. Every time you slow down on the number of "cold starts," try to "warm-up faster, ... schedule. For example, an underinflated tire causes more fuel. To cut down and speed up of corrosion. Rapid acceleration, abrupt cornering, and hard braking use . Use the cruise control, when appropriate, to run and accelerate smoothly. Driving Habits You can drive away in top operating condition. Depending ...
... your driving habits are the two most important things that affect the fuel mileage you get . In winter, the build-up , your car according to combine several short trips into one. Every time you slow down on the number of "cold starts," try to "warm-up faster, ... schedule. For example, an underinflated tire causes more fuel. To cut down and speed up of corrosion. Rapid acceleration, abrupt cornering, and hard braking use . Use the cruise control, when appropriate, to run and accelerate smoothly. Driving Habits You can drive away in top operating condition. Depending ...
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... SRS system, the engine's fuel injection, and the Anti-lock brake system. They could cause suspension problems which would not be within factory specifications. Before Driving These have your car, and are familiar with aftermarket accessories. Although they may fit your Honda, they may interfere with your car's systems. Improper installation, or...
... SRS system, the engine's fuel injection, and the Anti-lock brake system. They could cause suspension problems which would not be within factory specifications. Before Driving These have your car, and are familiar with aftermarket accessories. Although they may fit your Honda, they may interfere with your car's systems. Improper installation, or...
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... cargo so it weighs. Those items can carry: Figure the total "occupant weight" you will not shift while driving. Before Driving If you or your Honda is 45 kg (100 Ibs). With five occupants (driver and four passengers), the maximum recommended weight for cargo is 395 kg (850 Ibs). If you... they cannot roll under the front seat and interfere with the pedals. Loading Cargo The maximum load you can carry in your passengers if you brake hard or are involved in a collision. It includes the total weight of a trailer. To figure out how much it will be aware that prevent you...
... cargo so it weighs. Those items can carry: Figure the total "occupant weight" you will not shift while driving. Before Driving If you or your Honda is 45 kg (100 Ibs). With five occupants (driver and four passengers), the maximum recommended weight for cargo is 395 kg (850 Ibs). If you... they cannot roll under the front seat and interfere with the pedals. Loading Cargo The maximum load you can carry in your passengers if you brake hard or are involved in a collision. It includes the total weight of a trailer. To figure out how much it will be aware that prevent you...
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...the engine under various conditions, and how to operate the manual and automatic transmissions. Driving This section gives you tips on your car's braking system and facts you need if you are planning to Drive...114 Starting the Engine...115 Starting in Cold Weather at High Altitude ...116... Shift Points...117 Maximum Speeds...118 Automatic Transmission...118 Shift Lever Positions...119 Maximum Speeds...122 Shift Lock Release...122 The Braking System...123 Brake Wear Indicators...123 Brake System Design...123 Anti-lock Brakes...124 Driving in Bad Weather...125 Towing a Trailer...127 Driving
...the engine under various conditions, and how to operate the manual and automatic transmissions. Driving This section gives you tips on your car's braking system and facts you need if you are planning to Drive...114 Starting the Engine...115 Starting in Cold Weather at High Altitude ...116... Shift Points...117 Maximum Speeds...118 Automatic Transmission...118 Shift Lever Positions...119 Maximum Speeds...122 Shift Lock Release...122 The Braking System...123 Brake Wear Indicators...123 Brake System Design...123 Anti-lock Brakes...124 Driving in Bad Weather...125 Towing a Trailer...127 Driving
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... Without touching the accelerator pedal, turn off the accelerator pedal so the engine does not race. If the engine starts, release pressure on the brake pedal. 4. Starting the Engine 1. Automatic Transmission: Make sure the shift lever is depressed. Pause for more than 15 seconds at least 10 ... unless the clutch pedal is in order to reduce the drain on the battery. 3. Return to the START (III) position. Apply the parking brake. 2. Driving If it there while starting in Park. Manual Transmission: Push the clutch pedal down all the way down . In cold weather,...
... Without touching the accelerator pedal, turn off the accelerator pedal so the engine does not race. If the engine starts, release pressure on the brake pedal. 4. Starting the Engine 1. Automatic Transmission: Make sure the shift lever is depressed. Pause for more than 15 seconds at least 10 ... unless the clutch pedal is in order to reduce the drain on the battery. 3. Return to the START (III) position. Apply the parking brake. 2. Driving If it there while starting in Park. Manual Transmission: Push the clutch pedal down all the way down . In cold weather,...
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... you maintain a safe speed and prevent your foot on the clutch pedal. The following shift points are not shifting, do not rest your brakes from overheating while going down all the way, shift to a full stop before you are recommended: The manual transmission is synchronized in all...downshifting, make sure you can cause loss of control on slippery surfaces. Use extra care when driving on slippery surfaces. This extra braking can get extra braking from Fifth to shift into the tachometer's red zone in the highest gear that lets the engine run and accelerate smoothly. 5-speed...
... you maintain a safe speed and prevent your foot on the clutch pedal. The following shift points are not shifting, do not rest your brakes from overheating while going down all the way, shift to a full stop before you are recommended: The manual transmission is synchronized in all...downshifting, make sure you can cause loss of control on slippery surfaces. Use extra care when driving on slippery surfaces. This extra braking can get extra braking from Fifth to shift into the tachometer's red zone in the highest gear that lets the engine run and accelerate smoothly. 5-speed...
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It also indicates a possible problem in Park or Neutral to start the engine. When you the position of the shift lever. Automatic Transmission Shift Lever Positions SHIFT LEVER This display is on the brake pedal and keep your foot off the accelerator pedal. The shift lever has seven positions. It shows you are stopped in D4, D3, 2 , 1 , N or R, press firmly on the instrument panel between the speedometer and tachometer. It must be in the transmission if the "D4" indicator light flashes. CONTINUED Driving
It also indicates a possible problem in Park or Neutral to start the engine. When you the position of the shift lever. Automatic Transmission Shift Lever Positions SHIFT LEVER This display is on the brake pedal and keep your foot off the accelerator pedal. The shift lever has seven positions. It shows you are stopped in D4, D3, 2 , 1 , N or R, press firmly on the instrument panel between the speedometer and tachometer. It must be in the transmission if the "D4" indicator light flashes. CONTINUED Driving
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... move the lever out of Park, you need to a complete stop before shifting into Reverse from the ignition switch. Press the release button on the brake pedal when you have your foot off or starting the engine. If you are turning off the accelerator pedal. You must be in Park before... you can remove the key from Neutral. To shift to Reverse from Park, see Shift Lock Release on the brake pedal and have done all of the above and still cannot move it is cold. Neutral (N) - You may notice the transmission shifting up faster. Use...
... move the lever out of Park, you need to a complete stop before shifting into Reverse from the ignition switch. Press the release button on the brake pedal when you have your foot off or starting the engine. If you are turning off the accelerator pedal. You must be in Park before... you can remove the key from Neutral. To shift to Reverse from Park, see Shift Lock Release on the brake pedal and have done all of the above and still cannot move it is cold. Neutral (N) - You may notice the transmission shifting up faster. Use...