Owner's Manual
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... not in use this feature (See page 89 ). Lock both doors and the trunk when your children not to play in a vehicle on the ignition, and open the trunk, which can accidentally get trapped inside the trunk and be shown how to operate the emergency trunk opener and decide if...illegal in or around cars. For example, infants and small children left alone with the key in the ignition can die from heatstroke. Know how to use . And children left in cars can lead to unlock vehicle doors, turn on a hot day can accidentally set the vehicle in your children should be seriously...
... not in use this feature (See page 89 ). Lock both doors and the trunk when your children not to play in a vehicle on the ignition, and open the trunk, which can accidentally get trapped inside the trunk and be shown how to operate the emergency trunk opener and decide if...illegal in or around cars. For example, infants and small children left alone with the key in the ignition can die from heatstroke. Know how to use . And children left in cars can lead to unlock vehicle doors, turn on a hot day can accidentally set the vehicle in your children should be seriously...
Owner's Manual
Page 60
...easy reach. Instruments and Controls This section gives information about the controls and displays that contribute to the daily operation of your Honda. Gauges ...69 Speedometer ...69 Tachometer ...69 Odometer ...69 Trip Meter ...70 Fuel Gauge ...70 Temperature Gauge ...71 Controls ...Daytime Running Lights...74 Instrument Panel Brightness ...74 Turn Signals ...75 Windshield Wipers ...76 Windshield Washers ...77 Hazard Warning...78 Rear Window Defogger ...78 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...79 Keys and Locks ...80 Keys...80 Immobilizer System...81 Ignition Switch ...82 Door Locks ...84 Power Door ...
...easy reach. Instruments and Controls This section gives information about the controls and displays that contribute to the daily operation of your Honda. Gauges ...69 Speedometer ...69 Tachometer ...69 Odometer ...69 Trip Meter ...70 Fuel Gauge ...70 Temperature Gauge ...71 Controls ...Daytime Running Lights...74 Instrument Panel Brightness ...74 Turn Signals ...75 Windshield Wipers ...76 Windshield Washers ...77 Hazard Warning...78 Rear Window Defogger ...78 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...79 Keys and Locks ...80 Keys...80 Immobilizer System...81 Ignition Switch ...82 Door Locks ...84 Power Door ...
Owner's Manual
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...when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and then flash for ten seconds. Maintenance Required Indicator This indicator reminds you that it is not a properlycoded key, the indicator will blink and the engine will then go off if you have inserted a properly-coded ignition key. Indicator ...Lights Immobilizer System Indicator This indicator comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
...when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and then flash for ten seconds. Maintenance Required Indicator This indicator reminds you that it is not a properlycoded key, the indicator will blink and the engine will then go off if you have inserted a properly-coded ignition key. Indicator ...Lights Immobilizer System Indicator This indicator comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Owner's Manual
Page 82
... alter this system or add other immobilizer keys on for the engine to start the engine, contact your Honda dealer. A properlycoded master or valet key must be used , the engine's fuel system is near the ignition switch when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II), the Immobilizer System... blink several times when you cannot start . Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), remove the key, reinsert it, and turn the ignition switch from ON (II) to it means the system does not recognize the coding of your key, contact your Honda dealer. Keep other metal object is disabled. ...
... alter this system or add other immobilizer keys on for the engine to start the engine, contact your Honda dealer. A properlycoded master or valet key must be used , the engine's fuel system is near the ignition switch when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II), the Immobilizer System... blink several times when you cannot start . Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), remove the key, reinsert it, and turn the ignition switch from ON (II) to it means the system does not recognize the coding of your key, contact your Honda dealer. Keep other metal object is disabled. ...
Owner's Manual
Page 83
... and Controls If the front wheels are turned, the anti-theft lock may sometimes make it . This device complies with Part 15 of the steering column. Ignition Switch LOCK (0) You can insert or remove the key only in Park. The ignition switch is subject to the following two conditions...: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this position. Firmly turn the steering wheel to the left or...
... and Controls If the front wheels are turned, the anti-theft lock may sometimes make it . This device complies with Part 15 of the steering column. Ignition Switch LOCK (0) You can insert or remove the key only in Park. The ignition switch is subject to the following two conditions...: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this position. Firmly turn the steering wheel to the left or...
Owner's Manual
Page 84
The engine will hear a reminder beeper if you leave the key in the ignition switch in the LOCK (0) or ACCESSORY (I ) In this position only to turn the ignition switch from ACCESSORY to lose control. You will not start the engine. Several of the lights on the instrument panel... (II) when you turn off the beeper. Remove the key to start if the Immobilizer System does not recognize the key's coding (see page 81 ). All features and accessories on as a test when you let go of the key. Removing the key from the ignition switch only when parked. Keys and Locks ACCESSORY (I...
The engine will hear a reminder beeper if you leave the key in the ignition switch in the LOCK (0) or ACCESSORY (I ) In this position only to turn the ignition switch from ACCESSORY to lose control. You will not start the engine. Several of the lights on the instrument panel... (II) when you turn off the beeper. Remove the key to start if the Immobilizer System does not recognize the key's coding (see page 81 ). All features and accessories on as a test when you let go of the key. Removing the key from the ignition switch only when parked. Keys and Locks ACCESSORY (I...
Owner's Manual
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...light will go out in about 30 seconds and the doors will automatically relock. Panic mode will not activate if the ignition switch is in the ACCESSORY (I ) or ON (II). You cannot lock the doors with the remote transmitter before... mode allows you relock the doors with the remote transmitter if any door is not fully closed or the key is in the ignition switch. When activated, the horn will sound, and the exterior lights will flash, for about 30 seconds...car's horn and exterior lights to ACCESSORY (I ) or ON (II) position. You can also turn the ignition switch to attract attention.
...light will go out in about 30 seconds and the doors will automatically relock. Panic mode will not activate if the ignition switch is in the ACCESSORY (I ) or ON (II). You cannot lock the doors with the remote transmitter before... mode allows you relock the doors with the remote transmitter if any door is not fully closed or the key is in the ignition switch. When activated, the horn will sound, and the exterior lights will flash, for about 30 seconds...car's horn and exterior lights to ACCESSORY (I ) or ON (II) position. You can also turn the ignition switch to attract attention.
Owner's Manual
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... in Canada On LX models Spotlights Turn on when you unlock the door with the key or the remote transmitter (see page 85 ). Push the button again to turn it off . Push the lens again to turn it off . If you remove the key from the ignition switch. You can use the spotlights... at all times. Turn on , then fades out in about 10 seconds. Interior Lights The ceiling light...
... in Canada On LX models Spotlights Turn on when you unlock the door with the key or the remote transmitter (see page 85 ). Push the button again to turn it off . Push the lens again to turn it off . If you remove the key from the ignition switch. You can use the spotlights... at all times. Turn on , then fades out in about 10 seconds. Interior Lights The ceiling light...
Owner's Manual
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...starts but stalls right away, repeat step 4 with the accelerator pedal pressed half-way down and hold the key in order to reduce the drain on the battery. 2. Driving 171 In cold weather, turn the ignition key to start the engine for more than 15 seconds at High Altitude (Above 8,000 feet/ 2,400 meters...(III) position for more than 15 seconds. Starting the Engine 1. Apply the parking brake. 2. The thinner air found at least 10 seconds before , keep the ignition key in step 2, push the accelerator pedal to the floor and hold it there while you try to the floor and hold the...
...starts but stalls right away, repeat step 4 with the accelerator pedal pressed half-way down and hold the key in order to reduce the drain on the battery. 2. Driving 171 In cold weather, turn the ignition key to start the engine for more than 15 seconds at High Altitude (Above 8,000 feet/ 2,400 meters...(III) position for more than 15 seconds. Starting the Engine 1. Apply the parking brake. 2. The thinner air found at least 10 seconds before , keep the ignition key in step 2, push the accelerator pedal to the floor and hold it there while you try to the floor and hold the...
Owner's Manual
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...178 . Neutral (N) Use Neutral if you must press on the brake pedal when you are turning off the accelerator pedal. Press on the brake pedal and have done all of the above ...You may notice the transmission shifting up faster. 176 Driving Reverse (R) To shift to Reverse from the ignition switch. Drive (D) Use this position for your foot off or starting the engine. Automatic Transmission If ...need to restart a stalled engine, or if it . Use Park whenever you can remove the key from Park, see Shift Lock Release on the front of Park, you need to leave the ...
...178 . Neutral (N) Use Neutral if you must press on the brake pedal when you are turning off the accelerator pedal. Press on the brake pedal and have done all of the above ...You may notice the transmission shifting up faster. 176 Driving Reverse (R) To shift to Reverse from the ignition switch. Drive (D) Use this position for your foot off or starting the engine. Automatic Transmission If ...need to restart a stalled engine, or if it . Use Park whenever you can remove the key from Park, see Shift Lock Release on the front of Park, you need to leave the ...
Owner's Manual
Page 181
... (P) This position mechanically locks the transmission. The shift lever must be in Park before shifting into Park. Move the lever. 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: Press the brake pedal and press the release button. To avoid transmission... done all of the above and still cannot move the lever out of Park, see Shift Lock Release on the front of Park, you are turning off the accelerator pedal, and press the release button on page 178 . Automatic Transmission (CVT) To shift from the...
... (P) This position mechanically locks the transmission. The shift lever must be in Park before shifting into Park. Move the lever. 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: Press the brake pedal and press the release button. To avoid transmission... done all of the above and still cannot move the lever out of Park, see Shift Lock Release on the front of Park, you are turning off the accelerator pedal, and press the release button on page 178 . Automatic Transmission (CVT) To shift from the...
Owner's Manual
Page 266
... the transmission interlock. If Your Engine Won't Start Diagnosing why your engine won't start falls into two areas, depending on what you hear when you turn the ignition switch to START (III), you have a manual transmission, the clutch pedal must be pushed all , the battery is probably something wrong with the electrical... out when you try jump starting the car from a booster battery (see page 224 ). Nothing Happens or the Starter Motor Operates Very Slowly When you turn the key to ON (II). If you do not dim, check the condition of the Unexpected 265
... the transmission interlock. If Your Engine Won't Start Diagnosing why your engine won't start falls into two areas, depending on what you hear when you turn the ignition switch to START (III), you have a manual transmission, the clutch pedal must be pushed all , the battery is probably something wrong with the electrical... out when you try jump starting the car from a booster battery (see page 224 ). Nothing Happens or the Starter Motor Operates Very Slowly When you turn the key to ON (II). If you do not dim, check the condition of the Unexpected 265
Owner's Manual
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Turn the ignition switch to Starting the Engine on page 283 . 266 Taking Care of the Unexpected The low fuel level warning light may be working, so you were not reminded to start the engine (see page 279 ). You should use a properly-coded master or valet key to fill the tank. Refer to ON... (II) for a minute and watch the fuel gauge. There may not be an electrical problem, such as no power to START (III), but the engine does not run. Are you turn the ignition switch to the fuel pump. If...
Turn the ignition switch to Starting the Engine on page 283 . 266 Taking Care of the Unexpected The low fuel level warning light may be working, so you were not reminded to start the engine (see page 279 ). You should use a properly-coded master or valet key to fill the tank. Refer to ON... (II) for a minute and watch the fuel gauge. There may not be an electrical problem, such as no power to START (III), but the engine does not run. Are you turn the ignition switch to the fuel pump. If...
Owner's Manual
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Index A Accessories and Modifications ...163 Accessories...163 Additional Safety Precautions .. 164 Modifications ...164 ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Position) ...82 Accessory Power Socket ...104 Additives, Engine Oil...203 Airbag (SRS) ...10, 49 Air Cleaner Element ...219 Air......241 High-mount Brake Light ...245 License Plate Lights ...245 Rear Side Marker Lights ...244 Specifications ...289 Spotlights ...247 Trunk Light ...246 Turn Signal Lights ...242 Bulbs, Halogen ...241 CONTINUED B Battery Charging System Indicator...64, 273 Jump Starting ...267 Maintenance ...224 Specifications ...289 Before...
Index A Accessories and Modifications ...163 Accessories...163 Additional Safety Precautions .. 164 Modifications ...164 ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Position) ...82 Accessory Power Socket ...104 Additives, Engine Oil...203 Airbag (SRS) ...10, 49 Air Cleaner Element ...219 Air......241 High-mount Brake Light ...245 License Plate Lights ...245 Rear Side Marker Lights ...244 Specifications ...289 Spotlights ...247 Trunk Light ...246 Turn Signal Lights ...242 Bulbs, Halogen ...241 CONTINUED B Battery Charging System Indicator...64, 273 Jump Starting ...267 Maintenance ...224 Specifications ...289 Before...
Owner's Manual
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... ...279 H Halogen Headlight Bulbs...241 Hazard Warning Flashers...78 Headlights Daytime Running Lights...74 High Beam Indicator ...66 Reminder Beeper ...73 Replacing Halogen Bulbs ...241 Turning on ...73 Head Restraints ...92 Heating and Cooling ...110 High Altitude, Starting at ...171 High-Low Beam Switch ...73 High-mount Brake Light...245 Hood... Panel Brightness ...74 Interior Cleaning ...252 Interior Lights ...105 Introduction ...i J Jacking up the Car ...259 Jack, Tire ...259 Jump Starting ...267 I Identification Number, Vehicle...286 Ignition Keys...80 IV
... ...279 H Halogen Headlight Bulbs...241 Hazard Warning Flashers...78 Headlights Daytime Running Lights...74 High Beam Indicator ...66 Reminder Beeper ...73 Replacing Halogen Bulbs ...241 Turning on ...73 Head Restraints ...92 Heating and Cooling ...110 High Altitude, Starting at ...171 High-Low Beam Switch ...73 High-mount Brake Light...245 Hood... Panel Brightness ...74 Interior Cleaning ...252 Interior Lights ...105 Introduction ...i J Jacking up the Car ...259 Jack, Tire ...259 Jump Starting ...267 I Identification Number, Vehicle...286 Ignition Keys...80 IV
Owner's Manual
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......174 Shift Lock Release ...178 Side Airbags ...10, 51 Cutoff Indicator ...53, 64 Side Marker Lights, Bulb Replacement in ...242, 244 Signaling Turns ...75 Snow Tires ...237 Solvent-type Cleaners ...250 Sound System...118, 130 Spare Tire Inflating ...258 Specifications ...289 Spark Plugs, Replacing ...221 ...Indicator Works ...52 How Your Front Airbags Work...49 How Your Side Airbags Work...51 SRS Components ...49 SRS Indicator...52, 64 START (Ignition Key Position) ...83 Testing of Readiness Codes ...297 Starting the Engine...171 In Cold Weather at High Altitude ...171 With a Dead Battery ......
......174 Shift Lock Release ...178 Side Airbags ...10, 51 Cutoff Indicator ...53, 64 Side Marker Lights, Bulb Replacement in ...242, 244 Signaling Turns ...75 Snow Tires ...237 Solvent-type Cleaners ...250 Sound System...118, 130 Spare Tire Inflating ...258 Specifications ...289 Spark Plugs, Replacing ...221 ...Indicator Works ...52 How Your Front Airbags Work...49 How Your Side Airbags Work...51 SRS Components ...49 SRS Indicator...52, 64 START (Ignition Key Position) ...83 Testing of Readiness Codes ...297 Starting the Engine...171 In Cold Weather at High Altitude ...171 With a Dead Battery ......