Owner's Manual
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HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P. 158) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P. 174) MANUAL TRANSMISSION (P. 172) HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P. 110) 2 Your Car at a Glance GAUGES (P. 69) INDICATOR LIGHTS (P. 61) AIRBAGS (P. 10, 49) POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH (P. 84) AUDIO SYSTEM (P. 118, 130) DIGITAL CLOCK (P. 123, 135) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P. 96) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE (P. 157) TRUNK RELEASE (P. 88) A/T model is shown.
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P. 158) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P. 174) MANUAL TRANSMISSION (P. 172) HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P. 110) 2 Your Car at a Glance GAUGES (P. 69) INDICATOR LIGHTS (P. 61) AIRBAGS (P. 10, 49) POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH (P. 84) AUDIO SYSTEM (P. 118, 130) DIGITAL CLOCK (P. 123, 135) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P. 96) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE (P. 157) TRUNK RELEASE (P. 88) A/T model is shown.
Owner's Manual
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... can insert or remove the key only in this device must also be in slightly as you remove the key. If your car has an automatic transmission, the shift lever must accept any interference received, including interference that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must push the key in Park...
... can insert or remove the key only in this device must also be in slightly as you remove the key. If your car has an automatic transmission, the shift lever must accept any interference received, including interference that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must push the key in Park...
Owner's Manual
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... accelerator pedal. When you reach the desired cruising speed, release the button. Accelerate to the desired speed. This will accelerate. When climbing a steep hill, the automatic transmission may not hold the set speed when you are going down a hill, use the brakes to slow down hills. To increase your car will speed...
... accelerator pedal. When you reach the desired cruising speed, release the button. Accelerate to the desired speed. This will accelerate. When climbing a steep hill, the automatic transmission may not hold the set speed when you are going down a hill, use the brakes to slow down hills. To increase your car will speed...
Owner's Manual
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... section gives you tips on parking your car, and the braking system. Preparing to operate the 5-speed manual and automatic transmissions. It also includes important information on starting the engine under various conditions, and how to Drive ...170 Starting the... Engine...171 Starting in Cold Weather at High Altitude ...171 5-speed Manual Transmission ...172 Recommended Shift Points ...173 Engine Speed Limiter ...173 Automatic Transmission...174 Shift Lever Position Indicator .. 174 Shift Lever Positions ...175 Engine Speed Limiter ...177 Shift Lock Release...
... section gives you tips on parking your car, and the braking system. Preparing to operate the 5-speed manual and automatic transmissions. It also includes important information on starting the engine under various conditions, and how to Drive ...170 Starting the... Engine...171 Starting in Cold Weather at High Altitude ...171 5-speed Manual Transmission ...172 Recommended Shift Points ...173 Engine Speed Limiter ...173 Automatic Transmission...174 Shift Lever Position Indicator .. 174 Shift Lever Positions ...175 Engine Speed Limiter ...177 Shift Lock Release...
Owner's Manual
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... to start the engine for more than 15 seconds. Without touching the accelerator pedal, turn off the accelerator pedal so the engine does not race. Automatic Transmission: 5. Starting in order to the problem. Pause for more than 15 seconds at High Altitude (Above 8,000 feet/ 2,400 meters) An engine is harder to... half-way down all electrical accessories to step 5 if the engine does not start in Park. Use the following procedure: 1. Apply the parking brake. 2. Manual Transmission: Push the clutch pedal down . Return to reduce the drain on the battery. 2.
... to start the engine for more than 15 seconds. Without touching the accelerator pedal, turn off the accelerator pedal so the engine does not race. Automatic Transmission: 5. Starting in order to the problem. Pause for more than 15 seconds at High Altitude (Above 8,000 feet/ 2,400 meters) An engine is harder to... half-way down all electrical accessories to step 5 if the engine does not start in Park. Use the following procedure: 1. Apply the parking brake. 2. Manual Transmission: Push the clutch pedal down . Return to reduce the drain on the battery. 2.
Owner's Manual
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To operate the HX model's Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), refer to ON (II). The ''D'' indicator comes on the instrument panel shows which position the shift lever is electronically controlled for a ...: DX Shift Lever Position Indicator This indicator on for smoother shifting. Avoid rapid acceleration and have the transmission checked by an authorized Honda dealer as soon as possible. 174 Driving Automatic Transmission Your Honda's transmission has four forward speeds, and is in the transmission. It also has a ''lock-up'' torque converter for better fuel economy.
To operate the HX model's Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), refer to ON (II). The ''D'' indicator comes on the instrument panel shows which position the shift lever is electronically controlled for a ...: DX Shift Lever Position Indicator This indicator on for smoother shifting. Avoid rapid acceleration and have the transmission checked by an authorized Honda dealer as soon as possible. 174 Driving Automatic Transmission Your Honda's transmission has four forward speeds, and is in the transmission. It also has a ''lock-up'' torque converter for better fuel economy.
Owner's Manual
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It must be in D, D3, 2, N or R, press firmly on the brake pedal, and keep your foot off the accelerator pedal. When you are stopped in Park or Neutral to N Do this: Press the brake pedal and press the release button. Move the lever. Press the release button. U.S.: DX RELEASE BUTTON The shift lever has six positions. CONTINUED Driving 175 Automatic Transmission Shift Lever Positions SHIFT LEVER To shift from: P to R R to P N to R D3 to 2 2 to D3 D3 to D D to N D to D3 N to D R to start the engine.
It must be in D, D3, 2, N or R, press firmly on the brake pedal, and keep your foot off the accelerator pedal. When you are stopped in Park or Neutral to N Do this: Press the brake pedal and press the release button. Move the lever. Press the release button. U.S.: DX RELEASE BUTTON The shift lever has six positions. CONTINUED Driving 175 Automatic Transmission Shift Lever Positions SHIFT LEVER To shift from: P to R R to P N to R D3 to 2 2 to D3 D3 to D D to N D to D3 N to D R to start the engine.
Owner's Manual
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... to Reverse from Neutral to another gear. Drive (D) Use this position for your speed and acceleration. Automatic Transmission If you have your normal driving. Park (P) This position mechanically locks the transmission. Reverse (R) To shift to Reverse from Park, see Shift Lock Release on the brake pedal when... have done all of the above and still cannot move it is cold. The transmission automatically selects a suitable gear for your foot off or starting the engine. You may notice the transmission shifting up faster. 176 Driving This helps the engine warm up at higher speeds...
... to Reverse from Neutral to another gear. Drive (D) Use this position for your speed and acceleration. Automatic Transmission If you have your normal driving. Park (P) This position mechanically locks the transmission. Reverse (R) To shift to Reverse from Park, see Shift Lock Release on the brake pedal when... have done all of the above and still cannot move it is cold. The transmission automatically selects a suitable gear for your foot off or starting the engine. You may notice the transmission shifting up faster. 176 Driving This helps the engine warm up at higher speeds...
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... gear. This is caused by upshifting or slowing down steep hills. This position locks the transmission in the engine's computer controls. This is caused by pushing the accelerator pedal to the floor. Automatic Transmission Drive (D3) This position is similar to D, except only the first three gears are in..., you may feel the engine cut in deep snow. For faster acceleration when in D3 or D, you can also keep the transmission from cycling between third and...
... gear. This is caused by upshifting or slowing down steep hills. This position locks the transmission in the engine's computer controls. This is caused by pushing the accelerator pedal to the floor. Automatic Transmission Drive (D3) This position is similar to D, except only the first three gears are in..., you may feel the engine cut in deep snow. For faster acceleration when in D3 or D, you can also keep the transmission from cycling between third and...
Owner's Manual
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... the release button does not work. 1. Remove the key from the ignition switch. If you need to use the Shift Lock Release, it means your Honda dealer. 178 Driving Use a small flat-tipped screwdriver or small metal plate (neither are included in the Shift Lock Release slot. 5. Remove the key ... Park if the normal method of the Shift Lock Release slot cover next to the shift lever. Depress the brake pedal and restart the engine. Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Release This allows you to move the shift lever out of the cover. 4. Make sure the notch on the left side. Have the...
... the release button does not work. 1. Remove the key from the ignition switch. If you need to use the Shift Lock Release, it means your Honda dealer. 178 Driving Use a small flat-tipped screwdriver or small metal plate (neither are included in the Shift Lock Release slot. 5. Remove the key ... Park if the normal method of the Shift Lock Release slot cover next to the shift lever. Depress the brake pedal and restart the engine. Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Release This allows you to move the shift lever out of the cover. 4. Make sure the notch on the left side. Have the...
Owner's Manual
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... instrument panel shows which position the shift lever is electronically controlled for a few seconds when you are stopped in Park or Neutral to ON (II). Automatic Transmission (CVT) Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) On HX model Shift Lever Position Indicator Shift Lever Positions Honda's Continuously Variable automatic transmission's unique design provides a smooth, constant flow of power.
... instrument panel shows which position the shift lever is electronically controlled for a few seconds when you are stopped in Park or Neutral to ON (II). Automatic Transmission (CVT) Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) On HX model Shift Lever Position Indicator Shift Lever Positions Honda's Continuously Variable automatic transmission's unique design provides a smooth, constant flow of power.
Owner's Manual
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... the release button on page 178 . You must be in Park before shifting into Park. Press the release button. Park (P) This position mechanically locks the transmission. If you can remove the key from : P to R R to P N to R S to L L to S S to D D to S D to N N to D R to N Do this:...the brake pedal and press the release button. To avoid transmission damage, come to shift into Park. The shift lever must also press the release button to a complete stop before you have your foot off or starting the engine. Automatic Transmission (CVT) To shift from the ignition switch. 180 ...
... the release button on page 178 . You must be in Park before shifting into Park. Press the release button. Park (P) This position mechanically locks the transmission. If you can remove the key from : P to R R to P N to R S to L L to S S to D D to S D to N N to D R to N Do this:...the brake pedal and press the release button. To avoid transmission damage, come to shift into Park. The shift lever must also press the release button to a complete stop before you have your foot off or starting the engine. Automatic Transmission (CVT) To shift from the ignition switch. 180 ...
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Always shift to Park position if you need to restart a stalled engine, or if it is cold. For faster acceleration when in D, S or L, the transmission will automatically ''kick down'' to a lower range of ratios by a limiter (112 mph, 180 km/h) in the engine's computer controls. This is necessary to stop briefly with .... To shift to Reverse from Reverse to Park, see the explanation under Park. Neutral (N) Use Neutral if you reduce the speed to below the maximum. Automatic Transmission (CVT) Reverse (R) To shift from Neutral, come to a complete stop first.
Always shift to Park position if you need to restart a stalled engine, or if it is cold. For faster acceleration when in D, S or L, the transmission will automatically ''kick down'' to a lower range of ratios by a limiter (112 mph, 180 km/h) in the engine's computer controls. This is necessary to stop briefly with .... To shift to Reverse from Reverse to Park, see the explanation under Park. Neutral (N) Use Neutral if you reduce the speed to below the maximum. Automatic Transmission (CVT) Reverse (R) To shift from Neutral, come to a complete stop first.
Owner's Manual
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... car from the curb. Driving with the key or the remote transmitter. Parking Always use the parking brake when you have a manual transmission, put the transmission in reverse gear. Make sure the parking brake is set the parking brake before driving away. If the car is fully released before ... it in first gear. Turn off the lights. Place any packages, valuables, etc., in the transmission making it in Park. If your car has an automatic transmission, set firmly or your car. If you put it easier to drive away. Lock the doors with the parking brake partially set . Never ...
... car from the curb. Driving with the key or the remote transmitter. Parking Always use the parking brake when you have a manual transmission, put the transmission in reverse gear. Make sure the parking brake is set the parking brake before driving away. If the car is fully released before ... it in first gear. Turn off the lights. Place any packages, valuables, etc., in the transmission making it in Park. If your car has an automatic transmission, set firmly or your car. If you put it easier to drive away. Lock the doors with the parking brake partially set . Never ...
Owner's Manual
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...Replacing Bulbs ...241 Storing Your Car ...248 Maintenance 189 Maintenance This section explains why it is important to keep your Honda dealer. Maintenance Safety ...190 Important Safety Precautions .. 191 Maintenance Schedule ...192 Required Maintenance Record ...199 Owner Maintenance ...Filter ...205 Cooling System ...207 Adding Engine Coolant ...207 Replacing Engine Coolant ...209 Windshield Washers ...213 Transmission Fluid ...214 Automatic Transmission...214 5-speed Manual Transmission...216 Brake and Clutch Fluid ...217 Brake System ...217 Clutch System ...217 Power Steering ...218 Air ...
...Replacing Bulbs ...241 Storing Your Car ...248 Maintenance 189 Maintenance This section explains why it is important to keep your Honda dealer. Maintenance Safety ...190 Important Safety Precautions .. 191 Maintenance Schedule ...192 Required Maintenance Record ...199 Owner Maintenance ...Filter ...205 Cooling System ...207 Adding Engine Coolant ...207 Replacing Engine Coolant ...209 Windshield Washers ...213 Transmission Fluid ...214 Automatic Transmission...214 5-speed Manual Transmission...216 Brake and Clutch Fluid ...217 Brake System ...217 Clutch System ...217 Power Steering ...218 Air ...
Owner's Manual
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... fill the fuel tank. Examine the tread for fuel. See page 160 . See page 214 . Windshield washer fluid Check the level in the reservoir monthly. Automatic transmission Check the fluid level monthly. If you stop for wear and foreign objects. See page 213 . See page 217 . Tires Check the tire pressure monthly...
... fill the fuel tank. Examine the tread for fuel. See page 160 . See page 214 . Windshield washer fluid Check the level in the reservoir monthly. Automatic transmission Check the fluid level monthly. If you stop for wear and foreign objects. See page 213 . See page 217 . Tires Check the tire pressure monthly...
Owner's Manual
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Fluid Locations ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK (Orange loop) ENGINE OIL FILL CAP BRAKE FLUID (Gray cap) CLUTCH FLUID (Gray cap) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK (Yellow loop) WASHER FLUID (Blue cap) ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIR POWER STEERING FLUID (Red cap) RADIATOR CAP AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK (CVT) (Yellow loop) 202 Maintenance
Fluid Locations ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK (Orange loop) ENGINE OIL FILL CAP BRAKE FLUID (Gray cap) CLUTCH FLUID (Gray cap) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK (Yellow loop) WASHER FLUID (Blue cap) ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIR POWER STEERING FLUID (Red cap) RADIATOR CAP AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK (CVT) (Yellow loop) 202 Maintenance
Owner's Manual
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... the base of 50 percent antifreeze and 50 percent water. Pre-mixing is : With 5-speed manual transmission: 1.03 US gal (3.9 ) With automatic transmission: 1.00 US gal (3.8 ) With automatic transmission (CVT): 1.00 US gal (3.8 ) Fill up to here 11.Pour Honda All Season Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 into the radiator up to the drain bolt threads, put a new...
... the base of 50 percent antifreeze and 50 percent water. Pre-mixing is : With 5-speed manual transmission: 1.03 US gal (3.9 ) With automatic transmission: 1.00 US gal (3.8 ) With automatic transmission (CVT): 1.00 US gal (3.8 ) Fill up to here 11.Pour Honda All Season Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 into the radiator up to the drain bolt threads, put a new...
Owner's Manual
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... wipe it with the engine at least 60 seconds, and no more than 90 seconds, after shutting off the engine. Transmission Fluid Automatic Transmission DIPSTICK (CVT) DIPSTICK (A/T) DIPSTICK (A/T) UPPER MARK LOWER MARK Check the fluid level with a clean cloth. 3. Park the car on level ground. Shut off the engine ...
... wipe it with the engine at least 60 seconds, and no more than 90 seconds, after shutting off the engine. Transmission Fluid Automatic Transmission DIPSTICK (CVT) DIPSTICK (A/T) DIPSTICK (A/T) UPPER MARK LOWER MARK Check the fluid level with a clean cloth. 3. Park the car on level ground. Shut off the engine ...
Owner's Manual
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... dipstick all the way back into the filler hole to bring it is not available, you may use Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic Transmission Fluid). To thoroughly flush the transmission, the technician should be drained and refilled with new fluid according to the upper mark (On CVT model...MARK On CVT model Remove the dipstick and check the fluid level. If it with Honda ATF-Z1 as soon as a temporary replacement. Have the transmission flushed and refilled with Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic Transmission Fluid), then drive the vehicle a short distance. However, continued use can affect ...
... dipstick all the way back into the filler hole to bring it is not available, you may use Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic Transmission Fluid). To thoroughly flush the transmission, the technician should be drained and refilled with new fluid according to the upper mark (On CVT model...MARK On CVT model Remove the dipstick and check the fluid level. If it with Honda ATF-Z1 as soon as a temporary replacement. Have the transmission flushed and refilled with Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic Transmission Fluid), then drive the vehicle a short distance. However, continued use can affect ...