Driving - Honda 2006 Civic GX Owner's Manual

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Starting in Cold Weather at High
Altitude (Above 5,000 feet/
1,600 meters)
An engine is harder to start in cold
weather. The thinner air found at
high altitude above 5,000 feet (1,600
meters) adds to the problem.
Use the following procedure:
1. Turn off all electrical accessories
to reduce the drain on the battery.
2. Make sure the malfunction
indicator lamp goes out before you
turn the ignition switch to the
START (III) position.
3. Push the accelerator pedal half-
way to the floor and hold it there
while starting the engine. Do not
hold the ignition switch in the
START (III) position for more
than 15 seconds. When the engine
starts, release the accelerator
pedal gradually as the engine
speeds up and smooths out.
4. If the engine fails to start in step 3,
push the accelerator pedal to the
floor and hold it there while you
try to start the engine for no more
than 15 seconds. If the engine
does not start, return to step 3.
Starting the Engine, Towing a Trailer
Towing a Trailer
Your vehicle is not designed to tow a
trailer; attempting to do so can void
your warranties.
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