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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. FUEL FILL DOOR/ TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE (P.181, 88) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS (P.104) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P.198) MANUAL TRANSMISSION (P.195) 3
Owner's Manual
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...switch to the LOCK (0) position within 5 seconds. Push and hold the front of Park (P). On vehicles with automatic transmission On vehicles with automatic transmission, the doors lock whenever you will hear another clicking sound. 6. Door Locks Auto Door Locking The auto door locking ...switch to the ON (II) position. 1. You will hear a clicking sound, and after about 9 mph (15 km/h). 3. On vehicles with manual transmission 1. Instruments and Controls 5. Close the driver's door. 2. Make sure the shift lever is the default setting when the vehicle leaves the factory....
...switch to the LOCK (0) position within 5 seconds. Push and hold the front of Park (P). On vehicles with automatic transmission On vehicles with automatic transmission, the doors lock whenever you will hear another clicking sound. 6. Door Locks Auto Door Locking The auto door locking ...switch to the ON (II) position. 1. You will hear a clicking sound, and after about 9 mph (15 km/h). 3. On vehicles with manual transmission 1. Instruments and Controls 5. Close the driver's door. 2. Make sure the shift lever is the default setting when the vehicle leaves the factory....
Owner's Manual
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...you will hear another clicking sound. 5. Push and hold the rear of the master door lock switch on the driver's door. On vehicles with manual transmission 1. Push and hold the rear of the master door lock switch on the driver's door. You will hear a clicking sound, and after ...Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. 82 Make sure the shift lever is out of Park (P). 5. On vehicles with automatic transmission 1. Set the parking brake. 4. Door Locks To activate either auto door unlock mode: Unlocks the driver's door when the ignition switch is in...
...you will hear another clicking sound. 5. Push and hold the rear of the master door lock switch on the driver's door. On vehicles with manual transmission 1. Push and hold the rear of the master door lock switch on the driver's door. You will hear a clicking sound, and after ...Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. 82 Make sure the shift lever is out of Park (P). 5. On vehicles with automatic transmission 1. Set the parking brake. 4. Door Locks To activate either auto door unlock mode: Unlocks the driver's door when the ignition switch is in...
Owner's Manual
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Driving Guidelines ...192 Preparing to operate the manual and automatic transmissions. 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 This section gives you tips on parking your vehicle, and the braking system.
Driving Guidelines ...192 Preparing to operate the manual and automatic transmissions. 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 This section gives you tips on parking your vehicle, and the braking system.
Owner's Manual
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... Press on the brake pedal. 4. The START (III) position does not function unless the clutch pedal is disabled. Automatic Transmission: The immobilizer system protects your vehicle f rom thef t. Apply the parking brake. 2. Manual Transmission: Push the clutch pedal down all the way down . For more than 15 seconds at a time. If the engine...
... Press on the brake pedal. 4. The START (III) position does not function unless the clutch pedal is disabled. Automatic Transmission: The immobilizer system protects your vehicle f rom thef t. Apply the parking brake. 2. Manual Transmission: Push the clutch pedal down all the way down . For more than 15 seconds at a time. If the engine...
Owner's Manual
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This stops the gears so they won't ''grind.'' On Si model Driving DX, Canadian DX-G, LX, EX Si The manual transmission is moving . It has a lockout so you cannot shift directly from fifth to the next gear, and let the pedal up or down, make sure ... down all forward gears for a few seconds before you from shifting directly from third gear at a certain speed (see page 197 ). On vehicles with 6-speed manual transmission, the lockout system prevents you shift into one of the forward gears for example, going from any forward gear to shift into reverse with the...
This stops the gears so they won't ''grind.'' On Si model Driving DX, Canadian DX-G, LX, EX Si The manual transmission is moving . It has a lockout so you cannot shift directly from fifth to the next gear, and let the pedal up or down, make sure ... down all forward gears for a few seconds before you from shifting directly from third gear at a certain speed (see page 197 ). On vehicles with 6-speed manual transmission, the lockout system prevents you shift into one of the forward gears for example, going from any forward gear to shift into reverse with the...
Owner's Manual
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Recommended Shift Points Drive in the lower gear. The following shift points are recommended: With 5-speed manual transmission With 6-speed manual transmission Shift up 1st to 2nd 2nd to 3rd 3rd to 4th 4th to 5th 5th to 6th Normal acceleration 17 mph (27 km/h) 29 mph (.../h) 27 mph (43 km/h) 39 mph (63 km/h) 53 mph (85 km/h) Your vehicle is low, the shift lever feels cold. time on slippery surfaces. Manual Transmission When slowing down a steep hill. This extra braking can be extremely hot.
Recommended Shift Points Drive in the lower gear. The following shift points are recommended: With 5-speed manual transmission With 6-speed manual transmission Shift up 1st to 2nd 2nd to 3rd 3rd to 4th 4th to 5th 5th to 6th Normal acceleration 17 mph (27 km/h) 29 mph (.../h) 27 mph (43 km/h) 39 mph (63 km/h) 53 mph (85 km/h) Your vehicle is low, the shift lever feels cold. time on slippery surfaces. Manual Transmission When slowing down a steep hill. This extra braking can be extremely hot.
Owner's Manual
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...forward gear to reverse while the vehicle is near the tachometer's red zone (see page 60 ). 1. On Si model Reverse Lockout 6-speed manual transmission The manual transmission has lockout so you when the engine speed is moving at a certain speed. Driving If you need to use this occurs, you may be...With the clutch pedal pressed, move the shift lever to the first/ second gear side of the neutral gate, then shift to reverse. 4. Manual Transmission Engine Speed Limiter If you exceed the maximum speed for the gear you are still unable to shift to reverse, apply the parking brake, ...
...forward gear to reverse while the vehicle is near the tachometer's red zone (see page 60 ). 1. On Si model Reverse Lockout 6-speed manual transmission The manual transmission has lockout so you when the engine speed is moving at a certain speed. Driving If you need to use this occurs, you may be...With the clutch pedal pressed, move the shift lever to the first/ second gear side of the neutral gate, then shift to reverse. 4. Manual Transmission Engine Speed Limiter If you exceed the maximum speed for the gear you are still unable to shift to reverse, apply the parking brake, ...
Owner's Manual
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...D, except only the first three gears are in, the engine speed will run normally when you are selected. This position locks the transmission in second gear. Engine Speed Limiter If you exceed the maximum speed for the gear you reduce the rpm below the red zone.... can also keep the transmission from second to first, press the release button on a slippery surface or in and out. The engine will enter into the tachometer's red zone. D3 can operate the transmission much like a manual transmission without a clutch pedal. This position locks the transmission in first gear. For...
...D, except only the first three gears are in, the engine speed will run normally when you are selected. This position locks the transmission in second gear. Engine Speed Limiter If you exceed the maximum speed for the gear you reduce the rpm below the red zone.... can also keep the transmission from second to first, press the release button on a slippery surface or in and out. The engine will enter into the tachometer's red zone. D3 can operate the transmission much like a manual transmission without a clutch pedal. This position locks the transmission in first gear. For...
Owner's Manual
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...security system is facing uphill, turn the front wheels toward the curb. If you have a manual transmission, put it in first gear. Place any packages, valuables, etc., in reverse gear. If you have a manual transmission, put it in the trunk or take them with you. On vehicles with the parking ... is set can overheat or damage the rear brakes. Lock the doors. If the vehicle is fully released before you put the transmission in the transmission. Check the indicator on a very hot day. 202 Parking Always use the parking brake when you park your vehicle may roll ...
...security system is facing uphill, turn the front wheels toward the curb. If you have a manual transmission, put it in first gear. Place any packages, valuables, etc., in reverse gear. If you have a manual transmission, put it in the trunk or take them with you. On vehicles with the parking ... is set can overheat or damage the rear brakes. Lock the doors. If the vehicle is fully released before you put the transmission in the transmission. Check the indicator on a very hot day. 202 Parking Always use the parking brake when you park your vehicle may roll ...
Owner's Manual
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...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... information on your vehicle, you have the skills and tools to perform more complex maintenance tasks on how to purchase the service manual. Maintenance This section explains why it is important to keep your vehicle well maintained and how to take care of yourself. If...
...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... information on your vehicle, you have the skills and tools to perform more complex maintenance tasks on how to purchase the service manual. Maintenance This section explains why it is important to keep your vehicle well maintained and how to take care of yourself. If...
Owner's Manual
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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
Owner's Manual
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...as it starts to add fluid, contact your finger. If you may use can cause stiffer shifting. Automatic Transmission Fluid, Manual Transmission Fluid 6. Remove the transmission filler bolt, and carefully feel inside the bolt hole with new fluid when this service is convenient. CONTINUED...Canadian DX-G, LX, EX Manual Transmission Fluid FILLER BOLT FILLER BOLT Si Correct Level Maintenance Check the fluid level with the API Certification seal that says ''FOR GASOLINE ENGINES'' as shown in the illustration. If Honda MTF is not, add Honda Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) until ...
...as it starts to add fluid, contact your finger. If you may use can cause stiffer shifting. Automatic Transmission Fluid, Manual Transmission Fluid 6. Remove the transmission filler bolt, and carefully feel inside the bolt hole with new fluid when this service is convenient. CONTINUED...Canadian DX-G, LX, EX Manual Transmission Fluid FILLER BOLT FILLER BOLT Si Correct Level Maintenance Check the fluid level with the API Certification seal that says ''FOR GASOLINE ENGINES'' as shown in the illustration. If Honda MTF is not, add Honda Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) until ...
Owner's Manual
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If you should use Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3. Have the brake system flushed and refilled with new fluid when this service is not compatible with your vehicle's braking ... a temporary replacement. Using any non-Honda brake fluid can cause extensive damage. Have the brake system inspected for leaks or worn brake pads. 230 Replace the brake fluid according to check and add fluid, contact your brake system needs attention. Manual Transmission Fluid, Brake and Clutch Fluid The manual transmission should be between the MIN...
If you should use Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3. Have the brake system flushed and refilled with new fluid when this service is not compatible with your vehicle's braking ... a temporary replacement. Using any non-Honda brake fluid can cause extensive damage. Have the brake system inspected for leaks or worn brake pads. 230 Replace the brake fluid according to check and add fluid, contact your brake system needs attention. Manual Transmission Fluid, Brake and Clutch Fluid The manual transmission should be between the MIN...
Owner's Manual
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... inspected as soon as possible. Brake and Clutch Fluid, Power Steering Fluid Clutch Fluid Manual Transmission only MAX Power Steering Fluid UPPER LEVEL compartment. Check the fluid level frequently, and have the power steering system flushed and refilled with Honda PSF as soon as possible. A low fluid level can indicate a leak in the... LEVEL mark. LOWER LEVEL MIN Maintenance All models except Si The fluid level should be between the UPPER LEVEL and LOWER LEVEL. You may use Honda Power Steering Fluid.
... inspected as soon as possible. Brake and Clutch Fluid, Power Steering Fluid Clutch Fluid Manual Transmission only MAX Power Steering Fluid UPPER LEVEL compartment. Check the fluid level frequently, and have the power steering system flushed and refilled with Honda PSF as soon as possible. A low fluid level can indicate a leak in the... LEVEL mark. LOWER LEVEL MIN Maintenance All models except Si The fluid level should be between the UPPER LEVEL and LOWER LEVEL. You may use Honda Power Steering Fluid.
Owner's Manual
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... the trunk floor, then close the trunk lid. See Jump Starting on what you hear when you have a manual transmission, the clutch pedal must be pushed all , or operates very slowly. With an automatic transmission, it does not get scratched or damaged. 20. Make sure it must be in the tool kit case.
... the trunk floor, then close the trunk lid. See Jump Starting on what you hear when you have a manual transmission, the clutch pedal must be pushed all , or operates very slowly. With an automatic transmission, it does not get scratched or damaged. 20. Make sure it must be in the tool kit case.
Owner's Manual
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The rear tires remain on the ground, do this: Manual Transmission: Release the parking brake. Shift the transmission to N. Automatic Transmission: Improper towing preparation will damage the transmission. If you cannot shif t the transmission or start the engine (automatic transmission), your vehicle. This is an acceptable way to contact the vehicle's front bumper. Wheel-lift Equipment The tow...
The rear tires remain on the ground, do this: Manual Transmission: Release the parking brake. Shift the transmission to N. Automatic Transmission: Improper towing preparation will damage the transmission. If you cannot shif t the transmission or start the engine (automatic transmission), your vehicle. This is an acceptable way to contact the vehicle's front bumper. Wheel-lift Equipment The tow...
Owner's Manual
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DX, Canadian DX-G, LX, and EX ENGINE NUMBER AUTOMATIC/MANUAL TRANSMISSION NUMBER Si ENGINE NUMBER Technical Information MANUAL TRANSMISSION NUMBER 277 The transmission number is on a label on the front. Identification Numbers The engine number is on top of the transmission. It is stamped into the engine block.
DX, Canadian DX-G, LX, and EX ENGINE NUMBER AUTOMATIC/MANUAL TRANSMISSION NUMBER Si ENGINE NUMBER Technical Information MANUAL TRANSMISSION NUMBER 277 The transmission number is on a label on the front. Identification Numbers The engine number is on top of the transmission. It is stamped into the engine block.
Owner's Manual
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... oil remaining in (1,998 cm ) 2 10.5 1 11.0 2 NGK: IZFR6K-11S DENSO: SKJ20DR-M11S NGK: IFR7G-11KS DENSO: SK22PR-M11S Manual transmission fluid Change Total 1 : DX, Canadian DX-G, LX, EX 2 : Si Change Automatic transmission Total fluid U.S. Specifications Dimensions Length Width Height Wheelbase Track Capacities Fuel tank Change Engine coolant Total 1 Front Rear 174.8 in...
... oil remaining in (1,998 cm ) 2 10.5 1 11.0 2 NGK: IZFR6K-11S DENSO: SKJ20DR-M11S NGK: IFR7G-11KS DENSO: SK22PR-M11S Manual transmission fluid Change Total 1 : DX, Canadian DX-G, LX, EX 2 : Si Change Automatic transmission Total fluid U.S. Specifications Dimensions Length Width Height Wheelbase Track Capacities Fuel tank Change Engine coolant Total 1 Front Rear 174.8 in...
Owner's Manual
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..., CO, and NOx that comply with the Clean Air Act. To make sure the emissions remain low, you should use only new Honda replacement parts or their equivalent for more information. The PGM-FI system uses sequential multiport fuel injection. Three Way Catalytic Converter The three... control, exhaust gas recirculation (DX, LX, and EX), and three way catalytic converter. Read your vehicle. These systems work together in manual transmission vehicles uses various sensors to determine how much fuel to levels that comes out the tailpipe. The powertrain control module (PCM) in automatic...
..., CO, and NOx that comply with the Clean Air Act. To make sure the emissions remain low, you should use only new Honda replacement parts or their equivalent for more information. The PGM-FI system uses sequential multiport fuel injection. Three Way Catalytic Converter The three... control, exhaust gas recirculation (DX, LX, and EX), and three way catalytic converter. Read your vehicle. These systems work together in manual transmission vehicles uses various sensors to determine how much fuel to levels that comes out the tailpipe. The powertrain control module (PCM) in automatic...