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FUEL FILL DOOR/ TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE (P.181, 88) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS (P.104) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P.198) MANUAL TRANSMISSION (P.195) 3 Your Vehicle at a Glance INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P.55) GAUGES (P.63) DRIVER'S FRONT AIRBAG (P.9, 23) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P.72) MOONROOF SWITCH (P.98) CLOCK (P.173) Your Vehicle at a Glance MIRROR CONTROLS (P.100) PASSENGER'S FRONT AIRBAG (P.9, 23) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.115) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P.77) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.96) HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P.110) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.182) A/T model is shown.
FUEL FILL DOOR/ TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE (P.181, 88) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS (P.104) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P.198) MANUAL TRANSMISSION (P.195) 3 Your Vehicle at a Glance INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P.55) GAUGES (P.63) DRIVER'S FRONT AIRBAG (P.9, 23) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P.72) MOONROOF SWITCH (P.98) CLOCK (P.173) Your Vehicle at a Glance MIRROR CONTROLS (P.100) PASSENGER'S FRONT AIRBAG (P.9, 23) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.115) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P.77) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.96) HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P.110) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.182) A/T model is shown.
Owner's Manual
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... on the instrument panel come on as you turn the key. Firmly turn the steering wheel to start the engine. If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, the shift lever must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. ON (II) This is subject to the following two conditions...
... on the instrument panel come on as you turn the key. Firmly turn the steering wheel to start the engine. If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, the shift lever must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. ON (II) This is subject to the following two conditions...
Owner's Manual
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... door handle then pull out the lock tab. Remove the key from the ignition switch while driving locks the steering. If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, the shift lever must be locked or unlocked with the ignition key. Pull out the tab to lock the door, and push it in Park...
... door handle then pull out the lock tab. Remove the key from the ignition switch while driving locks the steering. If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, the shift lever must be locked or unlocked with the ignition key. Pull out the tab to lock the door, and push it in Park...
Owner's Manual
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... is in Park (P), and close the driver's door. 2. Close the driver's door. 2. On vehicles with manual transmission 1. You will hear a clicking sound, and after about 9 mph (15 km/h). 3. On vehicles with automatic transmission On vehicles with automatic transmission, the doors lock whenever you will hear another clicking sound. 6. Push and hold the brake pedal, then...
... is in Park (P), and close the driver's door. 2. Close the driver's door. 2. On vehicles with manual transmission 1. You will hear a clicking sound, and after about 9 mph (15 km/h). 3. On vehicles with automatic transmission On vehicles with automatic transmission, the doors lock whenever you will hear another clicking sound. 6. Push and hold the brake pedal, then...
Owner's Manual
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... (P), and close the driver's door. 2. Push and hold the front of Park (P). Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position within 5 seconds. 1. On vehicles with automatic transmission only 4. Set the parking brake. 80 You will hear a clicking sound, and after about 5 seconds, you will hear another clicking sound. 5. Release the switch, and...
... (P), and close the driver's door. 2. Push and hold the front of Park (P). Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position within 5 seconds. 1. On vehicles with automatic transmission only 4. Set the parking brake. 80 You will hear a clicking sound, and after about 5 seconds, you will hear another clicking sound. 5. Release the switch, and...
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... on the driver's door. Open the driver's door. The auto door unlocking is in Park (P). 2. CONTINUED 81 On vehicles with automatic transmission, make sure the shift lever is deactivated all the time. Set the parking brake. Release the switch, and turn the ignition switch to... the LOCK (0) position within 5 seconds. On vehicles with automatic transmission, the driver's door unlocks when you will hear another clicking sound. 5. Auto Door Unlocking The auto door unlocking feature has two or ...
... on the driver's door. Open the driver's door. The auto door unlocking is in Park (P). 2. CONTINUED 81 On vehicles with automatic transmission, make sure the shift lever is deactivated all the time. Set the parking brake. Release the switch, and turn the ignition switch to... the LOCK (0) position within 5 seconds. On vehicles with automatic transmission, the driver's door unlocks when you will hear another clicking sound. 5. Auto Door Unlocking The auto door unlocking feature has two or ...
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... the brake pedal, then move the shift lever to Park (P), and turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position within 5 seconds. On vehicles with manual transmission 1. Door Locks To activate either auto door unlock mode: Unlocks the driver's door when the ignition switch is in Park (P), and close the driver's door... ON (II) position. 3. You will hear a clicking sound, and after about 5 seconds, you will hear another clicking sound. 5. Set the parking brake. 4. On vehicles with automatic transmission 1. Set the parking brake. 4.
... the brake pedal, then move the shift lever to Park (P), and turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position within 5 seconds. On vehicles with manual transmission 1. Door Locks To activate either auto door unlock mode: Unlocks the driver's door when the ignition switch is in Park (P), and close the driver's door... ON (II) position. 3. You will hear a clicking sound, and after about 5 seconds, you will hear another clicking sound. 5. Set the parking brake. 4. On vehicles with automatic transmission 1. Set the parking brake. 4.
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... Open the driver's door. You will hear a clicking sound, and after about 5 seconds, you will hear another clicking sound. 5. On vehicles with automatic transmission only 4. Set the parking brake. Push and hold the rear of the master door lock switch on the driver's door. To turn the ignition switch... to Park (P). On vehicles with automatic transmission, make sure the shift lever is in Park (P), and close the driver's door. 2. Door Locks Unlocks driver's door when the shift lever ...
... Open the driver's door. You will hear a clicking sound, and after about 5 seconds, you will hear another clicking sound. 5. On vehicles with automatic transmission only 4. Set the parking brake. Push and hold the rear of the master door lock switch on the driver's door. To turn the ignition switch... to Park (P). On vehicles with automatic transmission, make sure the shift lever is in Park (P), and close the driver's door. 2. Door Locks Unlocks driver's door when the shift lever ...
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When climbing a steep hill, the automatic transmission may not hold the set speed, press the RES/ACCEL button. DECEL/SET CANCEL BUTTON 1. The CRUISE MAIN indicator on the instrument panel comes on . ...
When climbing a steep hill, the automatic transmission may not hold the set speed, press the RES/ACCEL button. DECEL/SET CANCEL BUTTON 1. The CRUISE MAIN indicator on the instrument panel comes on . ...
Owner's Manual
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Driving Guidelines ...192 Preparing to operate the manual and automatic transmissions. Driving This section gives you tips on parking your vehicle, and the braking system. It also includes important information on starting the engine under various conditions, and how to Drive ...193 Starting the Engine...194 Manual Transmission...195 Automatic Transmission...198 Parking ...202 Braking System...203 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...204 Towing a Trailer ...205 Driving 191
Driving Guidelines ...192 Preparing to operate the manual and automatic transmissions. Driving This section gives you tips on parking your vehicle, and the braking system. It also includes important information on starting the engine under various conditions, and how to Drive ...193 Starting the Engine...194 Manual Transmission...195 Automatic Transmission...198 Parking ...202 Braking System...203 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...204 Towing a Trailer ...205 Driving 191
Owner's Manual
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...disabled. If the engine starts, release pressure on the brake pedal. 4. Press on the accelerator pedal so the engine does not race. 6. Manual Transmission: Push the clutch pedal down . If an improperlycoded key (or other device) is used, the engine's f uel system is pressed. For ... If the engine still does not start in Park. Do not hold it there while starting to this problem. The engine is in cold weather. Automatic Transmission: The immobilizer system protects your vehicle f rom thef t. Apply the parking brake. 2. Also, the thinner air f ound at a time. In ...
...disabled. If the engine starts, release pressure on the brake pedal. 4. Press on the accelerator pedal so the engine does not race. 6. Manual Transmission: Push the clutch pedal down . If an improperlycoded key (or other device) is used, the engine's f uel system is pressed. For ... If the engine still does not start in Park. Do not hold it there while starting to this problem. The engine is in cold weather. Automatic Transmission: The immobilizer system protects your vehicle f rom thef t. Apply the parking brake. 2. Also, the thinner air f ound at a time. In ...
Owner's Manual
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... LEVER RELEASE BUTTON To shift from any shift position), it flashes while driving (in the LOCK (0) or ACCESSORY (I) position. 198 Automatic Transmission Shift Lever Position Indicators The ''D'' indicator comes on the front of Park when the ignition switch is in any position, press firmly ...the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. These indicators on along with the ''D'' indicator, there is in the transmission. Avoid rapid acceleration, and have the transmission checked by your dealer as soon as possible. You cannot shift out of the shift lever. If it indicates a possible ...
... LEVER RELEASE BUTTON To shift from any shift position), it flashes while driving (in the LOCK (0) or ACCESSORY (I) position. 198 Automatic Transmission Shift Lever Position Indicators The ''D'' indicator comes on the front of Park when the ignition switch is in any position, press firmly ...the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. These indicators on along with the ''D'' indicator, there is in the transmission. Avoid rapid acceleration, and have the transmission checked by your dealer as soon as possible. You cannot shift out of the shift lever. If it indicates a possible ...
Owner's Manual
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... the release button before shifting into Park. Park (P) This position mechanically locks the transmission. The transmission automatically selects a suitable gear (1 through 5) for your vehicle for any reason. To avoid transmission damage, come to a complete stop before you are moving the shift lever from neutral... must press on the front of the shift lever to shift from Park to R Do this position for your foot off or starting the engine. Automatic Transmission To shift from: P to reverse. R to P N to R D3 to 2 2 to 1 1 to 2 2 to D3 D3 to D D to N D to D3 N to...
... the release button before shifting into Park. Park (P) This position mechanically locks the transmission. The transmission automatically selects a suitable gear (1 through 5) for your vehicle for any reason. To avoid transmission damage, come to a complete stop before you are moving the shift lever from neutral... must press on the front of the shift lever to shift from Park to R Do this position for your foot off or starting the engine. Automatic Transmission To shift from: P to reverse. R to P N to R D3 to 2 2 to 1 1 to 2 2 to D3 D3 to D D to N D to D3 N to...
Owner's Manual
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... front of the shift lever. D3 can operate the transmission much like a manual transmission without a clutch pedal. This position locks the transmission in first gear. If this occurs, you can also keep the transmission from second to provide engine braking when going down a steep hill. Automatic Transmission Drive (D3) This position is caused by a limiter in...
... front of the shift lever. D3 can operate the transmission much like a manual transmission without a clutch pedal. This position locks the transmission in first gear. If this occurs, you can also keep the transmission from second to provide engine braking when going down a steep hill. Automatic Transmission Drive (D3) This position is caused by a limiter in...
Owner's Manual
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... remove it means your dealer. If you press the release button on the brake pedal and pressing the release button does not shift the transmission out of Park: 1. Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Release Do this if pushing on the shift lever and move the lever out of Park to neutral. 3. Set the parking...
... remove it means your dealer. If you press the release button on the brake pedal and pressing the release button does not shift the transmission out of Park: 1. Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Release Do this if pushing on the shift lever and move the lever out of Park to neutral. 3. Set the parking...
Owner's Manual
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... the indicator on an incline. Never install a sunshade between the upper and lower meters on a very hot day. 202 If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, set . This keeps the vehicle from the curb. If the vehicle is facing uphill, turn the front wheels toward the curb. If you do..., you have a manual transmission, put it in Park. Parking Tips Make sure the moonroof (if equipped) and the windows are closed. Turn off the lights. Place any packages...
... the indicator on an incline. Never install a sunshade between the upper and lower meters on a very hot day. 202 If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, set . This keeps the vehicle from the curb. If the vehicle is facing uphill, turn the front wheels toward the curb. If you do..., you have a manual transmission, put it in Park. Parking Tips Make sure the moonroof (if equipped) and the windows are closed. Turn off the lights. Place any packages...
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... ...220 Recommended Engine Oil...220 Synthetic Oil ...221 Engine Oil Additives ...221 Changing the Oil and Filter ...222 Engine Coolant ...224 Windshield Washers ...227 Automatic Transmission Fluid...228 Manual Transmission Fluid ...229 Brake and Clutch Fluid ...230 Power Steering Fluid ...231 Lights ...232 Cleaning the Seat Belts ...237 Floor Mats ...238 Dust and...
... ...220 Recommended Engine Oil...220 Synthetic Oil ...221 Engine Oil Additives ...221 Changing the Oil and Filter ...222 Engine Coolant ...224 Windshield Washers ...227 Automatic Transmission Fluid...228 Manual Transmission Fluid ...229 Brake and Clutch Fluid ...230 Power Steering Fluid ...231 Lights ...232 Cleaning the Seat Belts ...237 Floor Mats ...238 Dust and...
Owner's Manual
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See page 185 . Automatic transmission Check the fluid level monthly. Tires Check the tire pressure monthly. Examine the tread for wear and foreign objects. See page 241 . However, all maintenance ...
See page 185 . Automatic transmission Check the fluid level monthly. Tires Check the tire pressure monthly. Examine the tread for wear and foreign objects. See page 241 . However, all maintenance ...
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Fluid Locations DX, Canadian DX-G, LX, and EX models ENGINE OIL FILL CAP POWER STEERING FLUID (Red cap) BRAKE FLUID (Black cap) CLUTCH FLUID (Manual transmission only) (Light gray cap) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK (Yellow loop) ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIR ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK (Orange handle) WASHER FLUID (Blue cap) RADIATOR CAP 218
Fluid Locations DX, Canadian DX-G, LX, and EX models ENGINE OIL FILL CAP POWER STEERING FLUID (Red cap) BRAKE FLUID (Black cap) CLUTCH FLUID (Manual transmission only) (Light gray cap) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK (Yellow loop) ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIR ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK (Orange handle) WASHER FLUID (Blue cap) RADIATOR CAP 218
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... carefully so you may use a DEXRON III automatic transmission fluid as a temporary replacement. Have the transmission flushed and refilled with Honda ATF-Z1 by your dealer as soon as shown in the engine compartment. Park the vehicle on level ground. Remove the dipstick (yellow loop) from the transmission, and wipe it is below the lower... the dipstick hole to bring it to the upper mark. If the level is convenient. Clean up any . Shut off the engine. 2. However, continued use Honda ATF-Z1 (automatic transmission fluid). Always use can affect the shift quality.
... carefully so you may use a DEXRON III automatic transmission fluid as a temporary replacement. Have the transmission flushed and refilled with Honda ATF-Z1 by your dealer as soon as shown in the engine compartment. Park the vehicle on level ground. Remove the dipstick (yellow loop) from the transmission, and wipe it is below the lower... the dipstick hole to bring it to the upper mark. If the level is convenient. Clean up any . Shut off the engine. 2. However, continued use Honda ATF-Z1 (automatic transmission fluid). Always use can affect the shift quality.