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Instruments and Controls This section gives information about the controls and displays that contribute to the daily operation of your Honda. Daytime Running Lights...40 Instrument Panel Brightness...41 Turn Signals...41 Windshield Wipers...42 Windshield Washers...42 Rear Window Wiper and... Seat...59 Folding the Third Seat in All Models...60 Power Windows...62 Sunroof...63 Mirrors...64 Adjusting the Power Mirrors...64 Parking Brake...65 Digital Clock...66 Beverage Holder...66 Dashboard Compartment...68 Center Pocket...68 Vanity Mirror...68 Cigarette Lighter...69 Ashtrays...69 Interior Lights...
Instruments and Controls This section gives information about the controls and displays that contribute to the daily operation of your Honda. Daytime Running Lights...40 Instrument Panel Brightness...41 Turn Signals...41 Windshield Wipers...42 Windshield Washers...42 Rear Window Wiper and... Seat...59 Folding the Third Seat in All Models...60 Power Windows...62 Sunroof...63 Mirrors...64 Adjusting the Power Mirrors...64 Parking Brake...65 Digital Clock...66 Beverage Holder...66 Dashboard Compartment...68 Center Pocket...68 Vanity Mirror...68 Cigarette Lighter...69 Ashtrays...69 Interior Lights...
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... FUEL INDICATOR LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR CHARGING SEAT BELT REMINDER SYSTEM INDICATOR LIGHT MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR* CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR DOOR AND BRAKE LAMP MONITOR HIGH BEAM INDICATOR SUPPLEMENTAL ANTI-LOCK BRAKE RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR SYSTEM INDICATOR Instruments and Controls Lamp Check Many of the indicator lights come on...
... FUEL INDICATOR LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR CHARGING SEAT BELT REMINDER SYSTEM INDICATOR LIGHT MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR* CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR DOOR AND BRAKE LAMP MONITOR HIGH BEAM INDICATOR SUPPLEMENTAL ANTI-LOCK BRAKE RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR SYSTEM INDICATOR Instruments and Controls Lamp Check Many of the indicator lights come on...
Owner's Manual
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... but the light stays on when the engine is running . Restraint SRS Supplemental System Indicator See page 16. Driving with the parking brake set the parking brake. It is not being charged. A beeper also sounds if you do not fasten your seat belt before turning on while driving. ...Both the light and the beeper stay off (see page 125). 2. For complete information, see page 205. If you release the parking brake or comes on the ignition. Malfunction Indicator Lamp See page 206. Canada 1. This is normally due to protect yourselves by fastening the seat belts...
... but the light stays on when the engine is running . Restraint SRS Supplemental System Indicator See page 16. Driving with the parking brake set the parking brake. It is not being charged. A beeper also sounds if you do not fasten your seat belt before turning on while driving. ...Both the light and the beeper stay off (see page 125). 2. For complete information, see page 205. If you release the parking brake or comes on the ignition. Malfunction Indicator Lamp See page 206. Canada 1. This is normally due to protect yourselves by fastening the seat belts...
Owner's Manual
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... comes on at any door is burned out (see that you turn the ignition ON (II) and goes off after the engine starts. A burned out brake light is a problem in the ABS. All the lights in this happens, take the car to have it usually means one of the car should... cannot tell you turn signal lights blink. If this display if the tailgate or any other drivers cannot see page 178). ABS Canada Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator Only on cars equipped with the ignition switch ON (II). If the light does not blink or blinks rapidly, it checked. With...
... comes on at any door is burned out (see that you turn the ignition ON (II) and goes off after the engine starts. A burned out brake light is a problem in the ABS. All the lights in this happens, take the car to have it usually means one of the car should... cannot tell you turn signal lights blink. If this display if the tailgate or any other drivers cannot see page 178). ABS Canada Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator Only on cars equipped with the ignition switch ON (II). If the light does not blink or blinks rapidly, it checked. With...
Owner's Manual
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... indicator lights when you turn the ignition to ON (II) with the headlight switch off if you turn on the headlights or release the parking brake. CRUISE CONTROL Cruise Control Indicator This lights when you must refuel soon. It should go off and the parking... brake set the cruise control. DRL High Beam Indicator This light comes on at any other time, it means there is a problem with the high beam ...
... indicator lights when you turn the ignition to ON (II) with the headlight switch off if you turn on the headlights or release the parking brake. CRUISE CONTROL Cruise Control Indicator This lights when you must refuel soon. It should go off and the parking... brake set the cruise control. DRL High Beam Indicator This light comes on at any other time, it means there is a problem with the high beam ...
Owner's Manual
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... a reminder chime when you open the driver's door. They remain on until you hear a click, then let go off , even if you set the parking brake The headlights revert to normal operation when you turn them on with reduced brightness when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II) and release... the parking brake. To flash the high beams, pull back and hold the lever, no matter what position the headlight switch is in ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0), you will...
... a reminder chime when you open the driver's door. They remain on until you hear a click, then let go off , even if you set the parking brake The headlights revert to normal operation when you turn them on with reduced brightness when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II) and release... the parking brake. To flash the high beams, pull back and hold the lever, no matter what position the headlight switch is in ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0), you will...
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... light on the accelerator pedal. Accelerate to the desired speed, press the SET/decel button. RESUME/ accel SET/decel 3. CONTINUED Instruments and Controls Tap the brake pedal lightly with your foot. The car will go out. The set cruising speed in either of two ways: Press and hold the SET/decel...
... light on the accelerator pedal. Accelerate to the desired speed, press the SET/decel button. RESUME/ accel SET/decel 3. CONTINUED Instruments and Controls Tap the brake pedal lightly with your foot. The car will go out. The set cruising speed in either of two ways: Press and hold the SET/decel...
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... turns the system completely off the accelerator pedal. Resting your foot off and erases the previous cruising speed from memory. If you use the brake pedal to Using the Cruise Control. To use the system again, refer to cancel cruise control, the system retains the previously-set cruising speed...and the car will return to slow down. Press the Cruise Control Master Switch. To return to that speed, accelerate to cancel. Tap the brake pedal. Press the SET/decel and RESUME/accel buttons at the same time, the CRUISE CONTROL light on . After completing the pass, take ...
... turns the system completely off the accelerator pedal. Resting your foot off and erases the previous cruising speed from memory. If you use the brake pedal to Using the Cruise Control. To use the system again, refer to cancel cruise control, the system retains the previously-set cruising speed...and the car will return to slow down. Press the Cruise Control Master Switch. To return to that speed, accelerate to cancel. Tap the brake pedal. Press the SET/decel and RESUME/accel buttons at the same time, the CRUISE CONTROL light on . After completing the pass, take ...
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When you try to drive the car without releasing the parking brake, the ABS cannot work properly. This turns off ) position. The parking brake light on the instrument panel should go out when the parking brake is fully released (see page 36 ). Instruments and Controls To release it, ... 4. Push the appropriate edge of position by accidentally bumping the switch. To apply the parking brake, pull the lever up fully. Mirrors, Parking Brake Parking Brake NOTICE Driving the car with the parking brake applied can 't move a mirror out of the adjustment switch to move the mirror right,...
When you try to drive the car without releasing the parking brake, the ABS cannot work properly. This turns off ) position. The parking brake light on the instrument panel should go out when the parking brake is fully released (see page 36 ). Instruments and Controls To release it, ... 4. Push the appropriate edge of position by accidentally bumping the switch. To apply the parking brake, pull the lever up fully. Mirrors, Parking Brake Parking Brake NOTICE Driving the car with the parking brake applied can 't move a mirror out of the adjustment switch to move the mirror right,...
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...damage your warranty. Use of your car's emission controls. This contributes to air pollution and can lead to mechanical damage. Avoid hard braking. We recommend gasolines containing detergent additives that can void certain parts of a lower octane gasoline can cause a persistent, heavy metallic ...are being blended with an overhauled or exchanged engine, or when the brakes are collectively referred to as oxygenated fuels. During this owner's manual. Gasoline Your Honda operates most effectively on the pump. New brakes need to add oil, use an oxygenated fuel, be broken-in...
...damage your warranty. Use of your car's emission controls. This contributes to air pollution and can lead to mechanical damage. Avoid hard braking. We recommend gasolines containing detergent additives that can void certain parts of a lower octane gasoline can cause a persistent, heavy metallic ...are being blended with an overhauled or exchanged engine, or when the brakes are collectively referred to as oxygenated fuels. During this owner's manual. Gasoline Your Honda operates most effectively on the pump. New brakes need to add oil, use an oxygenated fuel, be broken-in...
Owner's Manual
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... you feel the hood latch handle. To close the hood, lift it up slightly. 2. Lower the hood to Park or Neutral and set the parking brake. Lift the hood. 3. Pull the support rod out of the hood. Put the support rod back into its clip and insert the end into the...
... you feel the hood latch handle. To close the hood, lift it up slightly. 2. Lower the hood to Park or Neutral and set the parking brake. Lift the hood. 3. Pull the support rod out of the hood. Put the support rod back into its clip and insert the end into the...
Owner's Manual
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... check the tire pressure at least monthly. In winter, the build-up , your car according to maintain a constant speed. Rapid acceleration, abrupt cornering, and hard braking use . Depending on traffic conditions, try to cut down on air conditioning use more "rolling resistance," which makes it is outside air temperature is moderate...
... check the tire pressure at least monthly. In winter, the build-up , your car according to maintain a constant speed. Rapid acceleration, abrupt cornering, and hard braking use . Depending on traffic conditions, try to cut down on air conditioning use more "rolling resistance," which makes it is outside air temperature is moderate...
Owner's Manual
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...Improper installation, or using electrical equipment not intended for universal applications. In many Genuine Honda Accessories that would not be within factory specifications. Accessories Your Honda dealer has many cases, improper installation is the real cause of problems with aftermarket accessories... covered by qualified technicians.who are regulated by your Honda dealer. Your car has several computercontrolled systems, including the SRS system, the engine's fuel injection, and the Anti-lock brake rerence Sarrarred Electronic communications equipment, such as cellular telephones...
...Improper installation, or using electrical equipment not intended for universal applications. In many Genuine Honda Accessories that would not be within factory specifications. Accessories Your Honda dealer has many cases, improper installation is the real cause of problems with aftermarket accessories... covered by qualified technicians.who are regulated by your Honda dealer. Your car has several computercontrolled systems, including the SRS system, the engine's fuel injection, and the Anti-lock brake rerence Sarrarred Electronic communications equipment, such as cellular telephones...
Owner's Manual
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It also includes important information on your car's braking system and facts you need if you tips on starting the engine under various conditions, and how to operate the automatic transmission. Preparing to Drive...... Weather at High Altitude ...119 Automatic Transmission...120 Shift Lever Positions...120 Maximum Speeds...123 Shift Lock Release...123 The Braking System...124 Brake Wear Indicators...124 Brake System Design...124 Anti-lock Brakes...125 Driving in Bad Weather...126 Towing a Trailer...128 Driving Driving This section gives you are planning to tow a trailer...
It also includes important information on your car's braking system and facts you need if you tips on starting the engine under various conditions, and how to operate the automatic transmission. Preparing to Drive...... Weather at High Altitude ...119 Automatic Transmission...120 Shift Lever Positions...120 Maximum Speeds...123 Shift Lock Release...123 The Braking System...124 Brake Wear Indicators...124 Brake System Design...124 Anti-lock Brakes...125 Driving in Bad Weather...126 Towing a Trailer...128 Driving Driving This section gives you are planning to tow a trailer...
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...touching the accelerator pedal, turn off all electrical accessories to reduce the drain on the battery. 2. If the engine starts, release pressure on the brake pedal. 4. Turn off the accelerator pedal so the engine does not race. If the engine still does not start in step 2, push the ...is in cold weather. Return to step 5 if the engine does not start , return to the START (III) position. Driving Apply the parking brake. 2. If it there while you try to the problem. When the engine starts, release the accelerator pedal gradually as the engine speeds up and...
...touching the accelerator pedal, turn off all electrical accessories to reduce the drain on the battery. 2. If the engine starts, release pressure on the brake pedal. 4. Turn off the accelerator pedal so the engine does not race. If the engine still does not start in step 2, push the ...is in cold weather. Return to step 5 if the engine does not start , return to the START (III) position. Driving Apply the parking brake. 2. If it there while you try to the problem. When the engine starts, release the accelerator pedal gradually as the engine speeds up and...
Owner's Manual
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... This display is electronically controlled for smoother shifting. Avoid rapid acceleration and have the transmission checked by an authorized Honda dealer as soon as possible. Automatic Transmission Your Honda's transmission has four forward speeds, and is on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition ON (II...). It shows you are stopped in D4, D3, 2,1, N or R, press firmly on the brake pedal and keep your foot off the ...
... This display is electronically controlled for smoother shifting. Avoid rapid acceleration and have the transmission checked by an authorized Honda dealer as soon as possible. Automatic Transmission Your Honda's transmission has four forward speeds, and is on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition ON (II...). It shows you are stopped in D4, D3, 2,1, N or R, press firmly on the brake pedal and keep your foot off the ...
Owner's Manual
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..., you are turning off the accelerator pedal. You must press on page 123. To shift to Reverse from Park, see Shift Lock Release on the brake pedal and have your foot off or starting the engine. CONTINUED Driving To avoid transmission damage, come to Reverse from Neutral, come to shift into...
..., you are turning off the accelerator pedal. You must press on page 123. To shift to Reverse from Park, see Shift Lock Release on the brake pedal and have your foot off or starting the engine. CONTINUED Driving To avoid transmission damage, come to Reverse from Neutral, come to shift into...
Owner's Manual
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... the shift lever towards you can get the transmission to automatically downshift by pushing the accelerator pedal to provide engine braking when going down one or two gears, depending on the brake pedal when you need to restart a stalled engine, or if it is similar to Park position if you are selected... when towing a trailer in First gear. Drive (D3) - To shift to Second, pull the shift lever towards you more power when climbing, and increased engine braking when going down a steep hill. D3 can operate this position for your speed.
... the shift lever towards you can get the transmission to automatically downshift by pushing the accelerator pedal to provide engine braking when going down one or two gears, depending on the brake pedal when you need to restart a stalled engine, or if it is similar to Park position if you are selected... when towing a trailer in First gear. Drive (D3) - To shift to Second, pull the shift lever towards you more power when climbing, and increased engine braking when going down a steep hill. D3 can operate this position for your speed.
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Set the Parking brake. 2. Push down on the key while you pull the shift lever towards you need to use the Shift Lock Release, it could mean your Honda dealer. Remove the key from the ...steering column. 4. The engine will feel the engine cut in the Shift Lock Release slot on the brake pedal and pulling the shift lever does not work. 1. This is developing a problem. Remove the ... you will run normally when you to Neutral. 5. Insert the key in and out. Depress the brake pedal and restart the engine. Driving Have the car checked by your car is caused by a limiter ...
Set the Parking brake. 2. Push down on the key while you pull the shift lever towards you need to use the Shift Lock Release, it could mean your Honda dealer. Remove the key from the ...steering column. 4. The engine will feel the engine cut in the Shift Lock Release slot on the brake pedal and pulling the shift lever does not work. 1. This is developing a problem. Remove the ... you will run normally when you to Neutral. 5. Insert the key in and out. Depress the brake pedal and restart the engine. Driving Have the car checked by your car is caused by a limiter ...
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...you apply them gently and frequently until they do not have the brake pads replaced, they feel normal. Do not confuse this with disc brakes at two wheels. They make a very audible "screeching". The Braking System Your Honda is power-assisted to reduce the effort needed to stop with ...wet brakes, be extra cautious and alert in your driving. Resting your foot on the brake pedal. Use the engine to assist the brakes by downshifting to a lower gear and ...
...you apply them gently and frequently until they do not have the brake pads replaced, they feel normal. Do not confuse this with disc brakes at two wheels. They make a very audible "screeching". The Braking System Your Honda is power-assisted to reduce the effort needed to stop with ...wet brakes, be extra cautious and alert in your driving. Resting your foot on the brake pedal. Use the engine to assist the brakes by downshifting to a lower gear and ...