Honda 1996 Accord Wagon Owner's Manual page 92

Preparing to Drive, Starting the Engine
You should do the following
checks and adjustments every
day before you drive your car.
1. Make sure all windows,
mirrors, and outside lights
are clean and unobstructed.
Remove frost, snow, or ice.
2. Check that the hood and
trunk are fully closed.
3. Visually check the tires. If a
tire looks low, use a gauge to
check its pressure.
4. Check that any items you
may be carrying with you
inside are stored properly or
fastened down securely.
5. Check the adjustment of the
seat (see page 48).
6. Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors
(see page 53).
7. Check the adjustment of the
steering wheel (see page 40).
Driving
8. Make sure the doors are
securely closed and locked.
9. Fasten your seat belt. Check
that your passengers have
fastened their seat belts
(see page 7).
10. Turn the ignition ON (II).
Check the indicator lights in
the instrument panel.
11. Start the engine.
12. Check the gauges and
indicator lights in the
instrument panel
(see page 29).
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 all the way
down. 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. If the engine
starts, release pressure on
the accelerator pedal so the
engine does not race.