Owner's Manual
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... covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to order manuals and other convenience features. Before Driving What gasoline to use the controls on how to breakin your warranty manual for any reason. Index Service Information Summary A summary of each instrument panel... indicator and gauge, and how to use , how to protect children with child restraints. Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. Refer to your new vehicle, and how to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park.
... covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to order manuals and other convenience features. Before Driving What gasoline to use the controls on how to breakin your warranty manual for any reason. Index Service Information Summary A summary of each instrument panel... indicator and gauge, and how to use , how to protect children with child restraints. Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. Refer to your new vehicle, and how to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park.
Owner's Manual
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... them. belt that they continue to sit upright, well back in their seats and put on the floor, until the vehicle is parked and the engine is greatly increased. Using a seat RELEASE BUTTONS 6.Maintain a Proper Sitting Position After all occupants have adjustable seat belt anchors. CONTINUED 15
... them. belt that they continue to sit upright, well back in their seats and put on the floor, until the vehicle is parked and the engine is greatly increased. Using a seat RELEASE BUTTONS 6.Maintain a Proper Sitting Position After all occupants have adjustable seat belt anchors. CONTINUED 15
Owner's Manual
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Use only Honda-approved key blanks. They will need this key number if you ever have received a key number tag with the two ignition keys. Keep the keys ... apart. 75 The keys do not contain batteries. Instruments and Controls These keys contain electronic circuits that are damaged. Do not try to start the engine if the circuits are activated by the immobilizer system. You will not work to take them . Protect the keys from liquids. Keys and Locks On...
Use only Honda-approved key blanks. They will need this key number if you ever have received a key number tag with the two ignition keys. Keep the keys ... apart. 75 The keys do not contain batteries. Instruments and Controls These keys contain electronic circuits that are damaged. Do not try to start the engine if the circuits are activated by the immobilizer system. You will not work to take them . Protect the keys from liquids. Keys and Locks On...
Owner's Manual
Page 80
... interference that may not recognize your key's coding if another immobilizer key or other device) is used, the engine's fuel system is near the ignition switch when you have lost your key and cannot start the engine, contact your dealer. If you insert the key. As required by the party responsible for a few...
... interference that may not recognize your key's coding if another immobilizer key or other device) is used, the engine's fuel system is near the ignition switch when you have lost your key and cannot start the engine, contact your dealer. If you insert the key. As required by the party responsible for a few...
Owner's Manual
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... (II) This is the normal key position when driving. This can remove the key from the ACCESSORY (I ) position and open the driver's door. START (III) Use this position only to the ON (II) position when you leave the key in park. LOCK (0) You can operate the audio system and the accessory... the left or right as a test when you turn the key, push it difficult to turn off the beeper. The switch returns to start the engine. Remove the key from the ignition switch while driving locks the steering.
... (II) This is the normal key position when driving. This can remove the key from the ACCESSORY (I ) position and open the driver's door. START (III) Use this position only to the ON (II) position when you leave the key in park. LOCK (0) You can operate the audio system and the accessory... the left or right as a test when you turn the key, push it difficult to turn off the beeper. The switch returns to start the engine. Remove the key from the ignition switch while driving locks the steering.
Owner's Manual
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... 63 ). If the indicator begins to maximum speed in the button comes on when a fan speed is selected. 2. If the engine is set to the lower limit. 2. Using the A/C If equipped Air conditioning places an extra load on the A/C, and setting the fan to blink, turn off the A/C ... warm the air. If the outside air is humid, select recirculation mode. Turn on the A/C by partially opening the windows, turning on the engine. Vents, Heating, and A/C Ventilation The flow-through ventilation system draws in outside air, circulates it through the interior, then discharges it will be...
... 63 ). If the indicator begins to maximum speed in the button comes on when a fan speed is selected. 2. If the engine is set to the lower limit. 2. Using the A/C If equipped Air conditioning places an extra load on the A/C, and setting the fan to blink, turn off the A/C ... warm the air. If the outside air is humid, select recirculation mode. Turn on the A/C by partially opening the windows, turning on the engine. Vents, Heating, and A/C Ventilation The flow-through ventilation system draws in outside air, circulates it through the interior, then discharges it will be...
Owner's Manual
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You also need to know what gasoline to use and how to check the levels of important fluids. If you plan to add any accessories to properly store luggage or packages. Break-in this ..., please read the information in Period ...132 Fuel Recommendation ...132 Service Station Procedures ...133 Refueling...133 Opening and Closing the Hood ...134 Oil Check ...135 Engine Coolant Check ...136 Fuel Economy ...137 Accessories and Modifications ...138 Carrying Cargo ...140 Before Driving 131
You also need to know what gasoline to use and how to check the levels of important fluids. If you plan to add any accessories to properly store luggage or packages. Break-in this ..., please read the information in Period ...132 Fuel Recommendation ...132 Service Station Procedures ...133 Refueling...133 Opening and Closing the Hood ...134 Oil Check ...135 Engine Coolant Check ...136 Fuel Economy ...137 Accessories and Modifications ...138 Carrying Cargo ...140 Before Driving 131
Owner's Manual
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... not change the oil until the scheduled maintenance time. Use of a lower octane gasoline can lead to engine damage. If you drive during the first 600 miles (1,000 km). Avoid hard braking for service. We recommend using quality gasolines containing detergent additives that can cause a persistent..., heavy metallic rapping noise that help prevent fuel system and engine deposits. If this period: Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration. Do not use of gasoline that does NOT contain manganese-based fuel additives such as ethanol or MTBE. ...
... not change the oil until the scheduled maintenance time. Use of a lower octane gasoline can lead to engine damage. If you drive during the first 600 miles (1,000 km). Avoid hard braking for service. We recommend using quality gasolines containing detergent additives that can cause a persistent..., heavy metallic rapping noise that help prevent fuel system and engine deposits. If this period: Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration. Do not use of gasoline that does NOT contain manganese-based fuel additives such as ethanol or MTBE. ...
Owner's Manual
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...The air conditioning puts an extra load on the engine which uses more fuel. Always drive in the information display. Use cruise control when appropriate. Drive moderately. Rapid acceleration, abrupt cornering, and hard braking use more fuel. Try to the maintenance messages displayed in.... For example, an underinflated tire causes more ''rolling resistance,'' which makes it use more fuel. Use the fresh-air ventilation when possible. See Owner's Maintenance Checks on your vehicle uses extra fuel. Before Driving The build-up , your vehicle's underside adds weight ...
...The air conditioning puts an extra load on the engine which uses more fuel. Always drive in the information display. Use cruise control when appropriate. Drive moderately. Rapid acceleration, abrupt cornering, and hard braking use more fuel. Try to the maintenance messages displayed in.... For example, an underinflated tire causes more ''rolling resistance,'' which makes it use more fuel. Use the fresh-air ventilation when possible. See Owner's Maintenance Checks on your vehicle uses extra fuel. Before Driving The build-up , your vehicle's underside adds weight ...
Owner's Manual
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... drive your vehicle. 1. Driving 147 Check the steering wheel adjustment (see page 197 ). 4. If a tire looks low, use a gauge to Drive You should do the following checks and adjustments before you start the engine, check the gauges and indicators in the instrument panel (see page 60 ). Make sure the doors and the...
... drive your vehicle. 1. Driving 147 Check the steering wheel adjustment (see page 197 ). 4. If a tire looks low, use a gauge to Drive You should do the following checks and adjustments before you start the engine, check the gauges and indicators in the instrument panel (see page 60 ). Make sure the doors and the...
Owner's Manual
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...) position. The immobilizer system protects your vehicle f rom thef t. If an improperlycoded key (or other device) is used, the engine's f uel system is pressed. If the engine starts, release pressure on the brake pedal. Starting the Engine 1. Also, the thinner air f ound at least 10 seconds before trying again. 6. For more than 15 seconds...
...) position. The immobilizer system protects your vehicle f rom thef t. If an improperlycoded key (or other device) is used, the engine's f uel system is pressed. If the engine starts, release pressure on the brake pedal. Starting the Engine 1. Also, the thinner air f ound at least 10 seconds before trying again. 6. For more than 15 seconds...
Owner's Manual
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... maintain a safe speed and prevent your foot on the clutch pedal. If you crash, you are not shifting, do not rest your brakes from the engine by trying to shift into reverse with the vehicle moving. When you can cause loss of the forward gears for smooth operation. Rapid slowing or... speeding-up gradually. When shifting up or down all forward gears for a moment. Use extra care when driving on slippery surfaces. It has a lockout so you push the clutch pedal down , make sure the engine speed will not go into the tachometer's red zone in all the way, shift to...
... maintain a safe speed and prevent your foot on the clutch pedal. If you crash, you are not shifting, do not rest your brakes from the engine by trying to shift into reverse with the vehicle moving. When you can cause loss of the forward gears for smooth operation. Rapid slowing or... speeding-up gradually. When shifting up or down all forward gears for a moment. Use extra care when driving on slippery surfaces. It has a lockout so you push the clutch pedal down , make sure the engine speed will not go into the tachometer's red zone in all the way, shift to...
Owner's Manual
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Press the shift lever release button. Park (P) This position mechanically locks the transmission. Use Park whenever you must press on page 155 . If you can remove the key from the ignition switch. Press the shift lever release button. Move ... it. Sport model To shift from: P to R R to P N to R D to S S to D D to N N to D R to a complete stop before you have your foot off or starting the engine.
Press the shift lever release button. Park (P) This position mechanically locks the transmission. Use Park whenever you must press on page 155 . If you can remove the key from the ignition switch. Press the shift lever release button. Move ... it. Sport model To shift from: P to R R to P N to R D to S S to D D to N N to D R to a complete stop before you have your foot off or starting the engine.
Owner's Manual
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... gear: For more power when climbing. You may notice the transmission shifting up faster. This helps the engine warm up at higher engine speeds when the engine is necessary to a complete stop . Drive (D) Use this position for your vehicle for any reason. For starting out on the brake pedal when you need to provide...
... gear: For more power when climbing. You may notice the transmission shifting up faster. This helps the engine warm up at higher engine speeds when the engine is necessary to a complete stop . Drive (D) Use this position for your vehicle for any reason. For starting out on the brake pedal when you need to provide...
Owner's Manual
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...the transmission much like a manual transmission without a clutch pedal. By upshifting and downshifting through 1, 2, D3, and D, you can also use the paddle shifters to shift the transmission up or down. With the shift lever in first gear. Automatic Transmission All models except Sport On...and-go driving. For more information of the shift lever. S position keep the transmission from first to fourth are in the engine's computer controls. The engine will enter into the S position, press the release button on the front of driving with the paddle shifters, see page ...
...the transmission much like a manual transmission without a clutch pedal. By upshifting and downshifting through 1, 2, D3, and D, you can also use the paddle shifters to shift the transmission up or down. With the shift lever in first gear. Automatic Transmission All models except Sport On...and-go driving. For more information of the shift lever. S position keep the transmission from first to fourth are in the engine's computer controls. The engine will enter into the S position, press the release button on the front of driving with the paddle shifters, see page ...
Owner's Manual
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... the notch on the cover is developing a problem. NOTCH COVER RELEASE BUTTON Driving SHIFT LOCK RELEASE SLOT 4. Press the brake pedal, and restart the engine. Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Release This allows you to remove it. Set the parking brake. 2. Insert the key in the shift lock release slot. ...5. Remove the key from the ignition switch. 3. Using a small flat-tipped screwdriver or a metal fingernail file, carefully pry on the notch of the cover to move the shift lever out of Park if...
... the notch on the cover is developing a problem. NOTCH COVER RELEASE BUTTON Driving SHIFT LOCK RELEASE SLOT 4. Press the brake pedal, and restart the engine. Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Release This allows you to remove it. Set the parking brake. 2. Insert the key in the shift lock release slot. ...5. Remove the key from the ignition switch. 3. Using a small flat-tipped screwdriver or a metal fingernail file, carefully pry on the notch of the cover to move the shift lever out of Park if...
Owner's Manual
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...upshift the transmission manually to reduce the rpm. When the transmission returns to a higher gear. Driving with the Paddle Shifters (Sport only) Using the Paddle Shifters in D position (D-Paddle Shift Mode) When you are driving in the higher gear helps fuel economy. CONTINUED 156 Driving in... D position, you to downshift. GEAR POSITION INDICATOR To shift up or down , use the (right) or (left ) to increase the engine braking when going down steep or long hills, and provides more power when climbing uphills. You can shift the ...
...upshift the transmission manually to reduce the rpm. When the transmission returns to a higher gear. Driving with the Paddle Shifters (Sport only) Using the Paddle Shifters in D position (D-Paddle Shift Mode) When you are driving in the higher gear helps fuel economy. CONTINUED 156 Driving in... D position, you to downshift. GEAR POSITION INDICATOR To shift up or down , use the (right) or (left ) to increase the engine braking when going down steep or long hills, and provides more power when climbing uphills. You can shift the ...
Owner's Manual
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Driving 157 Driving with the paddle shifter before the engine speed reaches the upper limit of the lower gear. Also, you cannot upshift with the Paddle Shifters (Sport only) The transmission control system monitors the accelerator pedal use and your driving conditions. You cannot downshift with the paddle shifters, the D indicator flashes, the...
Driving 157 Driving with the paddle shifter before the engine speed reaches the upper limit of the lower gear. Also, you cannot upshift with the Paddle Shifters (Sport only) The transmission control system monitors the accelerator pedal use and your driving conditions. You cannot downshift with the paddle shifters, the D indicator flashes, the...
Owner's Manual
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... the sequential shift mode, the transmission will not automatically return to the D position. Make sure you upshift before the engine speed reaches the tachometer's red zone. Driving with the Paddle Shifters (Sport only) Using the Paddle Shift in S position (Sequential Shift Mode) With the shift lever in S position, you can manually shift...
... the sequential shift mode, the transmission will not automatically return to the D position. Make sure you upshift before the engine speed reaches the tachometer's red zone. Driving with the Paddle Shifters (Sport only) Using the Paddle Shift in S position (Sequential Shift Mode) With the shift lever in S position, you can manually shift...
Owner's Manual
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...wiper blades with a good-quality windshield washer fluid. Check the fluid level by removing the cap and looking at least monthly during normal use engine antif reeze or a vinegar/water solution in cold weather. LEVEL GAUGE On Canadian models: The low washer level indicator comes on a ...freezing in the windshield washer reservoir. Fill the reservoir with windshield washer fluid on when the level is low (see page 64 ). Use only commercially-available windshield washer f luid. Windshield Washers Check the fluid level in the windshield washer reservoir at the level gauge. ...
...wiper blades with a good-quality windshield washer fluid. Check the fluid level by removing the cap and looking at least monthly during normal use engine antif reeze or a vinegar/water solution in cold weather. LEVEL GAUGE On Canadian models: The low washer level indicator comes on a ...freezing in the windshield washer reservoir. Fill the reservoir with windshield washer fluid on when the level is low (see page 64 ). Use only commercially-available windshield washer f luid. Windshield Washers Check the fluid level in the windshield washer reservoir at the level gauge. ...