Honda Accord 4D 2003-2006 Owner's Manual page 316

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1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Turn off all electrical accessories
to reduce the drain on the battery.
3. Push the clutch pedal down all the
way and shift the transmission to
neutral.
4. Turn the ignition key to the ON
(II) position. Wait until the glow
plugs indicator turns off.
Without touching the accelerator
5.
pedal, turn the ignition key to the
START (III) position, and release
the key as soon as the engine is
running. If the engine does not
start right away, do not hold the
key in START (III) for more than
15 seconds at a time (20 seconds
in cold weather). Pause for at least
20 seconds before trying again.
Cold Climates
In very cold climates the battery
charging and oil pressure indicators
may take several seconds to
extinguish. Similarily, engine
cranking times will also increase.
If you start the engine in cold
weather or at high altitude, the glow
plugs indicator may also remain on
longer than normal operation.
Warming Up
In the interests of fuel economy, it is
advisable to start driving straight
away, remembering that harsh
acceleration or labouring the engine
before the normal operating
temperature has been reached can
damage the engine.
Starting the Engine (Diesel models)
The engine must not be run above
fast idle speed until the oil pressure
warning indicator goes off. This will
ensure that the engine and
turbocharger bearings are properly
lubricated before being run at
normal driving speeds.
Switching Off
To avoid the possibility of damaging
the turbocharger bearings through
inadequate lubrication, ALWAYS
allow the engine to idle for 10
seconds before switching off.
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