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Starting the engine – HONDA 2000 Accord Coupe - Owner's Manual User Manual

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Starting the Engine

1. Apply the parking brake.

2. In cold weather, turn off all

electrical accessories to reduce

the drain on the battery.

3. Manual Transmission:

Push the clutch pedal down all the

way. START (III) does not

function unless the clutch pedal is

depressed.

Automatic Transmission:

Make sure the shift lever is in

Park. Press on the brake pedal.

4. Without touching the accelerator

pedal, turn the ignition key to the

START (III) position. If the engine

does not start right away, do not

hold the key in START (III) for

more than 15 seconds at a time.

Pause for at least 10 seconds

before trying again.

5. If the engine does not start within

15 seconds, or starts but stalls

right away, repeat step 4 with the

accelerator pedal pressed half-way

down. If the engine starts, release

pressure on the accelerator pedal

so the engine does not race.

6. If the engine still does not start,

press the accelerator pedal all the

way down and hold it there while

starting in order to clear flooding.

As before, keep the ignition key in

the START (III) position for no

more than 15 seconds. Return to

step 5 if the engine does not start.

If it starts, lift your foot off the

accelerator pedal so the engine

does not race.

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