Owner's Manual
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Your Car at a Glance AIRBAGS (P. 10, 47) POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH (P. 81) AUDIO SYSTEM (P. 112, 124, 136) DIGITAL CLOCK (P. 117, 129, 141) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P. 92) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE (P. 163) TRUNK RELEASE (P. 84) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P. 164) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P. 180) MANUAL TRANSMISSION (P. 178) HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P. 104) 2
Your Car at a Glance AIRBAGS (P. 10, 47) POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH (P. 81) AUDIO SYSTEM (P. 112, 124, 136) DIGITAL CLOCK (P. 117, 129, 141) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P. 92) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE (P. 163) TRUNK RELEASE (P. 84) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P. 164) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P. 180) MANUAL TRANSMISSION (P. 178) HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P. 104) 2
Owner's Manual
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Keys and Locks As required by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. If your car has an automatic transmission, the shift lever must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Operation is subject to the following two ...
Keys and Locks As required by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. If your car has an automatic transmission, the shift lever must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Operation is subject to the following two ...
Owner's Manual
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... going up about 1 mph (1.6 km/h). If your speed in any of these ways: Press and hold the RESUME/ accel button. 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. Press and release the SET/decel...
... going up about 1 mph (1.6 km/h). If your speed in any of these ways: Press and hold the RESUME/ accel button. 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. Press and release the SET/decel...
Owner's Manual
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... and how to Drive ...176 Starting the Engine...177 Starting in Cold Weather at High Altitude ...177 5-speed Manual Transmission ...178 Recommended Shift Points ...179 Engine Speed Limiter ...179 Automatic Transmission...180 Shift Lever Position Indicator .. 180 Shift Lever Positions ...181 Engine Speed Limiter ...183 Shift Lock Release ...184 ... ...191 ABS Indicator ...192 Driving in Bad Weather ...193 Towing a Trailer ...194 Driving 175 Preparing to operate the 5-speed manual and automatic transmissions. Driving This section gives you tips on parking your car, and the braking system.
... and how to Drive ...176 Starting the Engine...177 Starting in Cold Weather at High Altitude ...177 5-speed Manual Transmission ...178 Recommended Shift Points ...179 Engine Speed Limiter ...179 Automatic Transmission...180 Shift Lever Position Indicator .. 180 Shift Lever Positions ...181 Engine Speed Limiter ...183 Shift Lock Release ...184 ... ...191 ABS Indicator ...192 Driving in Bad Weather ...193 Towing a Trailer ...194 Driving 175 Preparing to operate the 5-speed manual and automatic transmissions. Driving This section gives you tips on parking your car, and the braking system.
Owner's Manual
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... the engine. Return to step 5 if the engine does not start , return to clear flooding. Pause for no more than 15 seconds. Automatic Transmission: 5. If the engine starts, release pressure on the battery. 2. As before trying again. Use the following procedure: 1. Do not hold... the key in order to step 2. Apply the parking brake. 2. Manual Transmission: Push the clutch pedal down all electrical accessories to the START (III) position. When the engine starts, release the accelerator pedal gradually as...
... the engine. Return to step 5 if the engine does not start , return to clear flooding. Pause for no more than 15 seconds. Automatic Transmission: 5. If the engine starts, release pressure on the battery. 2. As before trying again. Use the following procedure: 1. Do not hold... the key in order to step 2. Apply the parking brake. 2. Manual Transmission: Push the clutch pedal down all electrical accessories to the START (III) position. When the engine starts, release the accelerator pedal gradually as...
Owner's Manual
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...: LX, Si DX Shift Lever Position Indicator This indicator on for better fuel economy. Avoid rapid acceleration and have the transmission checked by an authorized Honda dealer as soon as possible. 180 Driving It also has a ''lock-up'' torque converter for a few seconds when ...you turn the ignition switch ON (II). To operate the HX model's Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), refer to page 185 . If it flashes while driving (in any shift position), it indicates a possible problem in . Automatic Transmission Your Honda's transmission has four forward speeds, and is in the...
...: LX, Si DX Shift Lever Position Indicator This indicator on for better fuel economy. Avoid rapid acceleration and have the transmission checked by an authorized Honda dealer as soon as possible. 180 Driving It also has a ''lock-up'' torque converter for a few seconds when ...you turn the ignition switch ON (II). To operate the HX model's Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), refer to page 185 . If it flashes while driving (in any shift position), it indicates a possible problem in . Automatic Transmission Your Honda's transmission has four forward speeds, and is in the...
Owner's Manual
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... brake pedal and have your foot off or starting the engine. CONTINUED Driving 181 To shift out of the shift lever to start the engine. Automatic Transmission Shift Lever Positions 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 N Do this: Press the brake...
... brake pedal and have your foot off or starting the engine. CONTINUED Driving 181 To shift out of the shift lever to start the engine. Automatic Transmission Shift Lever Positions 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 N Do this: Press the brake...
Owner's Manual
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...to shift into Park. Drive (D) Use this position for your speed and acceleration. Press on page 184 . The transmission automatically selects a suitable gear for any reason. You may notice the transmission shifting up faster. 182 Driving Reverse (R) To shift to Reverse from the ignition switch. This helps the engine ... shift lever from Neutral to another gear. Neutral (N) Use Neutral if you need to leave the car for your normal driving. Automatic Transmission If you have done all of the above and still cannot move the lever out of Park, see the explanation under Park.
...to shift into Park. Drive (D) Use this position for your speed and acceleration. Press on page 184 . The transmission automatically selects a suitable gear for any reason. You may notice the transmission shifting up faster. 182 Driving Reverse (R) To shift to Reverse from the ignition switch. This helps the engine ... shift lever from Neutral to another gear. Neutral (N) Use Neutral if you need to leave the car for your normal driving. Automatic Transmission If you have done all of the above and still cannot move the lever out of Park, see the explanation under Park.
Owner's Manual
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Automatic Transmission Drive (D3) This position is similar to provide engine braking when going down steep hills. ... will enter into the tachometer's red zone. This position locks the transmission in the engine's computer controls. This is caused by a limiter in second gear. Second (2) To shift to automatically downshift by upshifting or slowing down one or two gears, depending on...the engine cut in , the engine speed will run normally when you can also keep the transmission from cycling between third and fourth gears in stop . For faster acceleration when in and out. The...
Automatic Transmission Drive (D3) This position is similar to provide engine braking when going down steep hills. ... will enter into the tachometer's red zone. This position locks the transmission in the engine's computer controls. This is caused by a limiter in second gear. Second (2) To shift to automatically downshift by upshifting or slowing down one or two gears, depending on...the engine cut in , the engine speed will run normally when you can also keep the transmission from cycling between third and fourth gears in stop . For faster acceleration when in and out. The...
Owner's Manual
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... next to the shift lever. Depress the brake pedal and restart the engine. If you need to use the Shift Lock Release, it means your Honda dealer. 184 Driving Make sure the notch on the left side. COVER RELEASE BUTTON SHIFT LOCK RELEASE SLOT 3. Remove the key from the Shift Lock... is on the cover is developing a problem. Use a small flat-tipped screwdriver or small metal plate (neither are included in the Shift Lock Release slot. 5. Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Release This allows you to move the shift lever out of Park to Neutral. 6.
... next to the shift lever. Depress the brake pedal and restart the engine. If you need to use the Shift Lock Release, it means your Honda dealer. 184 Driving Make sure the notch on the left side. COVER RELEASE BUTTON SHIFT LOCK RELEASE SLOT 3. Remove the key from the Shift Lock... is on the cover is developing a problem. Use a small flat-tipped screwdriver or small metal plate (neither are included in the Shift Lock Release slot. 5. Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Release This allows you to move the shift lever out of Park to Neutral. 6.
Owner's Manual
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...on the instrument panel shows which position the shift lever is electronically controlled for a few seconds when you are stopped in the transmission. If it flashes while driving (in any shift position), it indicates a possible problem in D, S, L, N or R, press...have the transmission checked by an authorized Honda dealer as soon as possible. It is in Park or Neutral to start the engine. 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 ...
...on the instrument panel shows which position the shift lever is electronically controlled for a few seconds when you are stopped in the transmission. If it flashes while driving (in any shift position), it indicates a possible problem in D, S, L, N or R, press...have the transmission checked by an authorized Honda dealer as soon as possible. It is in Park or Neutral to start the engine. 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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..., you have done all of the above and still cannot move the lever out of the shift lever. Automatic Transmission (CVT) To shift from the ignition switch. 186 Driving Park (P) This position mechanically locks the transmission. If you must also press the release button to a complete stop before you are turning off the...
..., you have done all of the above and still cannot move the lever out of the shift lever. Automatic Transmission (CVT) To shift from the ignition switch. 186 Driving Park (P) This position mechanically locks the transmission. If you must also press the release button to a complete stop before you are turning off the...
Owner's Manual
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Automatic Transmission (CVT) Reverse (R) To shift from Reverse to keep the engine at higher speeds when it is necessary to the floor. Press the release button before shifting into a lower range of ratios by a limiter (112 mph, 180 km/h) in D, S or L, the transmission will automatically... for any shift position. Drive (D) Use this position for driving conditions. The transmission automatically adjusts to Park, see the explanation under Park. Second (S) Selecting Second shifts the transmission into Reverse from Neutral. For faster acceleration when in the engine's computer controls....
Automatic Transmission (CVT) Reverse (R) To shift from Reverse to keep the engine at higher speeds when it is necessary to the floor. Press the release button before shifting into a lower range of ratios by a limiter (112 mph, 180 km/h) in D, S or L, the transmission will automatically... for any shift position. Drive (D) Use this position for driving conditions. The transmission automatically adjusts to Park, see the explanation under Park. Second (S) Selecting Second shifts the transmission into Reverse from Neutral. For faster acceleration when in the engine's computer controls....
Owner's Manual
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...the parking brake is not fully released; If the car is fully released before you put the transmission in Park. If you have a manual transmission, put it in first gear. Parking Tips Make sure the moonroof and the windows are closed.... If your car. If you have a manual transmission, put it in reverse gear. Lock the doors with the parking brake partially set can overheat or damage the.... Parking Always use the parking brake when you park your car has an automatic transmission, set the parking brake before driving away.
...the parking brake is not fully released; If the car is fully released before you put the transmission in Park. If you have a manual transmission, put it in first gear. Parking Tips Make sure the moonroof and the windows are closed.... If your car. If you have a manual transmission, put it in reverse gear. Lock the doors with the parking brake partially set can overheat or damage the.... Parking Always use the parking brake when you park your car has an automatic transmission, set the parking brake before driving away.
Owner's Manual
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...and Filter ...211 Cooling System ...213 Adding Engine Coolant ...213 Replacing Engine Coolant ...215 Windshield Washers ...219 Transmission Fluid ...220 Automatic Transmission...220 5-speed Manual Transmission...222 Brake and Clutch Fluid ...223 Brake System ...223 Clutch System ...223 Power Steering ...224 Air Cleaner ...to perform more complex maintenance tasks on how to purchase the Service Manual. See page 311 for information on your Honda, you may want to follow basic maintenance safety precautions. This section also includes Maintenance Schedules for normal driving and severe...
...and Filter ...211 Cooling System ...213 Adding Engine Coolant ...213 Replacing Engine Coolant ...215 Windshield Washers ...219 Transmission Fluid ...220 Automatic Transmission...220 5-speed Manual Transmission...222 Brake and Clutch Fluid ...223 Brake System ...223 Clutch System ...223 Power Steering ...224 Air Cleaner ...to perform more complex maintenance tasks on how to purchase the Service Manual. See page 311 for information on your Honda, you may want to follow basic maintenance safety precautions. This section also includes Maintenance Schedules for normal driving and severe...
Owner's Manual
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... tank. Owner Maintenance Checks You should check the following items at the specified intervals. Brakes Check the fluid level monthly. Maintenance 207 See page 166 . Automatic transmission Check the fluid level monthly. Examine the tread for fuel. See page 167 .
... tank. Owner Maintenance Checks You should check the following items at the specified intervals. Brakes Check the fluid level monthly. Maintenance 207 See page 166 . Automatic transmission Check the fluid level monthly. Examine the tread for fuel. See page 167 .
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) 208 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) 208 Maintenance
Owner's Manual
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... a mixture of the filler neck. Pre-mixing is : With 5-speed manual transmission: 1.03 US gal (3.9 , 0.86 Imp gal) With automatic transmission: 1.00 US gal (3.8 , 0.84 Imp gal) With automatic transmission (CVT): 1.00 US gal (3.8 , 0.84 Imp gal) Fill up to here 11.Pour Honda All Season Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 into the radiator up to the drain...
... a mixture of the filler neck. Pre-mixing is : With 5-speed manual transmission: 1.03 US gal (3.9 , 0.86 Imp gal) With automatic transmission: 1.00 US gal (3.8 , 0.84 Imp gal) With automatic transmission (CVT): 1.00 US gal (3.8 , 0.84 Imp gal) Fill up to here 11.Pour Honda All Season Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 into the radiator up to the drain...
Owner's Manual
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... more than 90 seconds, after shutting off the engine. For accurate results, wait at normal operating temperature. 1. Remove the dipstick and check the fluid level. Transmission Fluid Automatic Transmission DIPSTICK (CVT) DIPSTICK UPPER MARK LOWER MARK CVT UPPER MARK LOWER MARK Check the fluid level with a clean cloth. 3. Shut off the engine to.... 2. It should be between the upper and lower marks. 220 Maintenance Park the car on level ground. Insert the dipstick all the way into the transmission securely as shown in the illustration. 4.
... more than 90 seconds, after shutting off the engine. For accurate results, wait at normal operating temperature. 1. Remove the dipstick and check the fluid level. Transmission Fluid Automatic Transmission DIPSTICK (CVT) DIPSTICK UPPER MARK LOWER MARK CVT UPPER MARK LOWER MARK Check the fluid level with a clean cloth. 3. Shut off the engine to.... 2. It should be between the upper and lower marks. 220 Maintenance Park the car on level ground. Insert the dipstick all the way into the transmission securely as shown in the illustration. 4.
Owner's Manual
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... filler hole to bring it is not available, you may use a DEXRON III automatic transmission fluid as shown in the maintenance schedule. However, continued use Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic Transmission Fluid). To thoroughly flush the transmission, the technician should be drained and refilled with Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic Transmission Fluid), then drive the vehicle a short distance. Maintenance 221 The...
... filler hole to bring it is not available, you may use a DEXRON III automatic transmission fluid as shown in the maintenance schedule. However, continued use Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic Transmission Fluid). To thoroughly flush the transmission, the technician should be drained and refilled with Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic Transmission Fluid), then drive the vehicle a short distance. Maintenance 221 The...