Before Driving
Before you begin driving your Honda,
you should know what gasoline to use, and how to check the levels of
important fluids. You also need to
know how to properly stow luggage or packages. This section will help
you. If you plan to add any accesso- ries to your car, please read the
information in this section first. Break-in Period.............................. 108
Gasoline.......................................... 108 Oxygenated Fuels...................... 108
Driving in Foreign Countries... 109
Service Station Procedures .......... 110
Filling the Fuel Tank................. 110Opening the Hood..................... 111
Fuel Economy................................ 114
Vehicle Condition...................... 114Driving Habits............................ 114
Accessories..................................... 115 Loading Cargo................................ 116
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Service Station Procedures
Filling the Fuel Tank
1. The fuel fill is on the driver's side
of the car. Park with that side
closest to the service station
pumps.
2. Open the fuel fill door by pulling on the handle to the left of the
driver's seat.
FUEL FILL CAP3. Remove the fuel fill cap slowly.
You may hear a hissing sound as
pressure inside the tank escapes.
Place the fuel fill cap on the inside
of the door as shown.
4. Stop filling the tank after the fuel pump automatically clicks off. Do
not try to "top off" the tank, leave
some room for the fuel to expand
with temperature changes.
5. Screw the fuel fill cap back on, tighten it until it clicks more than
twice.
6. Push the fuel fill door until it
latches.
Before Driving
Gasoline is highly flammable
and explosive. You can be
burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.
Stop the engine and keep
heat, sparks, and flame away.
Handle fuel only outdoors.
Wipe up spills immediately.
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Index
Flashers, Hazard Warning.............. 45
Flat Tire, Changing a.................... 193
Fluids Automatic Transmission........... 155
Brake........................................... 156
Power Steering........................... 157
Windshield Washer................... 154
FM Stereo Radio Reception...................................... 87
Folding the Second Seats ............... 60
Folding the Third Seats.................. 62
Foreign Countries, Driving in...... 109
Four-way Flashers........................... 45
Front End, Towing by Emergency Wrecker................. 213
Fuel.................................................. 108
Fill Door and Cap....................... 110
Gauge............................................ 40Octane Requirement................. 108
Oxygenated................................ 108
Tank, Filling the......................... 110
Fuses, Checking the...................... 209 Gas Mileage, Improving................ 114
Gasohol........................................... 108
Gasoline.......................................... 108
Gauge............................................ 40
Octane Requirement................. 108
Tank, Filling the......................... 110
Gas Station Procedures................. 110
Gauges
Engine Coolant Temperature .... 40
Fuel................................................ 40
Gearshift Lever Positions............. 120
Glass Cleaning............................... 188
Glove Box......................................... 55
Halogen Headlight Bulbs.............. 177
Hazard Warning Flashers............... 45
Headlights......................................... 42 Aiming......................................... 175
Daytime Running Lights............. 42
High Beam Indicator................... 38
High Beams, Turning on............ 42
Low Beams, Turning on ............. 42
Reminder Chime.......................... 42
Replacing Halogen Bulbs ......... 177
Turning on.................................... 42
Head Restraints............................... 58
Heating and Cooling........................ 76
High Altitude, Starting at.............. 119
High-Low Beam Switch .................. 42
Hood, Opening the ........................ 111
Horn.................................................. 51
Hot Coolant, Warning about........ 151
Hydroplaning.................................. 127
Identification Number, Vehicle.... 216
If Your Car Has to be Towed....... 213
Ignition
Keys............................................... 51
Switch............................................ 52
Timing Control System............. 225
Indicator Lights, Instrument
Panel.............................................. 35
Infant Restraint................................ 22
Inflation, Proper Tire .................... 170
Inside Mirror.................................... 66
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