Starting the Engine
1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
2. Check that the shift lever is in
, then depress the brake pedal.
- Although it is possible to start the vehicle in
, it is safer to start it in
.
3. Turn the ignition switch to START
without depressing the accelerator
pedal.
Starting the Engine
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when starting the engine. The engine
is harder to start in cold weather and in thinner air found at altitudes above 8,000
feet (2,400 meters). When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off all electrical
accessories such as the lights, climate control system, and rear defogger in order
to reduce battery drain. If you live in a region where winter is extremely cold,
an engine block heater will improve starting and warming of the engine. If temperatures
consistently below -22°F (-30°C) are expected, the coolant mixture should be changed
to a higher concentration to prevent freezing. Consult a dealer for details. If
the exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle,
have your vehicle checked by a dealer. There may be a problem with the engine or
exhaust system. Do not hold the key in START
for more than 15 seconds.
• If the engine does not start right away, wait for at least 10 seconds before trying
again.
• If the engine starts, but then immediately stops, wait at least 10 seconds before
repeating step 3 while gently depressing the accelerator pedal. Release the accelerator
pedal once the engine starts.
Starting to Drive
1. Keeping your right foot on the brake pedal, release the parking brake. Check that the parking brake indicator has gone off.
2. Put the shift lever in . Select
when reversing.
3. Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal to pull away.
Starting the Engine
The immobilizer system protects your vehicle from theft. If an improperly coded key (or other device) is used, the engine's fuel system is disabled.
Hill start assist system
Hill start assist keeps the brake engaged briefly to help prevent the vehicle from rolling on inclines as you move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator.
Move the shift lever to or
when facing uphill, or
when facing downhill, then release
the brake pedal.
Hill start assist system
Hill start assist may not prevent the vehicle from rolling downhill on a very steep or slippery slope, and does not operate on small inclines. Hill start assist is not a replacement for the parking brake. Hill start assist will operate even when VSA® is switched off.
See also:
Transmission Fluid
■Automatic Transmission Fluid
Specified fluid: Honda ATF DW-1 (automatic transmission fluid)
Have a dealer check the fluid level and replace if necessary.
NOTICE
Do not mix Honda ATF DW-1 wi ...
Maintenance Minder™
If the engine oil life is less than 15%, you will see the Maintenance Minder
messages appear on the information display* or the multi-information display* every
time you turn the ignition switch to ...
Foot Brake
Your vehicle is equipped with disc brakes at all four wheels. A vacuum power
assist helps reduce the effort needed on the brake pedal. The brake assist system
increases the stopping force when you d ...