Honda MUV700 BIG RED 2009 Owner's Manual
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2009
Honda BIG RED
OWNERʼS MANUAL
Introduction
Congratulations on choosing your Honda Big Red. When you own a
Honda, youʼre part of a worldwide family of satisfied customers–people
who appreciate Hondaʼs reputation for building quality into every
product.
Before you begin driving your vehicle, we recommend that you read
this ownerʼs manual. Itʼs full of facts, instructions, safety information,
and helpful tips. To help you find what you are looking for, the manual
contains a detailed list of contents at the beginning of each section and
an alphabetical index at the back of the book.
To protect your investment, we urge you to keep your vehicle well
maintained. Scheduled service is a must, of course, but itʼs also
important to observe the break-in guidelines and perform all pre-drive
and other periodic checks detailed in this manual.
As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded by a
symbol. This information is intended to help you avoid damage
to your Honda, to other property, or to the environment.
Be sure to read the Warranties Booklet (page 203) so you understand the
coverages that protect your new Honda and are aware of your rights and
responsibilities.
If you have any questions, or if you ever need special service or repairs,
remember that your Honda dealer knows your Honda MUV best and is
dedicated to your complete satisfaction.
Please report any change of address or ownership to your dealer so we
will be able to contact you concerning important product information.
You may also want to visit our website at www.honda.com.
Introduction
A Few Words About Safety
Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. And operating
your Honda safely is an important responsibility.
To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have provided
operating procedures and other information on labels and in this manual.
This information alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or
others.
Of course, it is not possible to warn you about all hazards associated
with operating or maintaining this vehicle. You must use your own good
judgment.
You will find important safety information in a variety of forms,
including:
Safety Labels –– on the vehicle.
Safety Messages –– boxed messages preceded by a safety alert symbol
and one of three signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or
CAUTION.
These signal words mean:
A Few Words About Safety
You WILL be KILLED or
SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t
follow instructions.
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don’t follow
instructions.
You CAN be HURT if you don’t
follow instructions.
A Few Words About Safety
Safety Headings
–– such as “Important Safety Reminders” or “Important
Safety Precautions.”
Safety Section
–– “Driver & Passenger Safety,” beginning on page 1.
Instructions
–– how to operate this vehicle correctly and safely.
In addition to the above, your ownerʼs manual is full of information that
can help you safely operate and maintain your vehicle. So please read it
carefully.
A Few Words about Safety
Contents
These pages give an overview of the contents of your ownerʼs manual.
The first page of each section lists the topics discussed in that section.
Driver & Passenger Safety ...............................................................1
The most important safety guidelines, how accessories and
modifications can affect your safety, and the location of safetyrelated labels on your vehicle.
Instruments & Controls....................................................................9
The location, function and operation of the indicators, driver
controls, and other operational components.
Before Driving ...................................................................................39
The importance of wearing a seat belt, helmet and protective
eyewear, how to make sure you and your Honda are ready to drive,
plus load limits and guidelines on carrying cargo and towing a trailer.
Basic Operation & Driving Guidelines ........................................... 51
How to start and stop the engine, select a
driving mode
and
gear
, plus
guidelines for driving on hills and other off-road situations.
Servicing Your Honda .......................................................................65
Why your vehicle needs regular maintenance, what you need to
know before servicing your vehicle, a maintenance schedule, and
instructions for specific maintenance and adjustment items.
Tips .....................................................................................................153
How to store and transport your Honda, and how to be an
environmentally responsible driver.
Taking Care of the Unexpected ........................................................163
What to do if you have a flat tire, your engine wonʼt start, etc.
Contents
Contents
Technical Information ......................................................................185
ID numbers, technical specifications, and other technical facts.
Consumer Information .....................................................................199
Information on warranties, emissions controls, how to get a service
manual, and how to contact Honda.
Index ...................................................................................................208
Alphabetical listing of topics in the manual.
Quick Reference
Handy facts about fuel, engine oil, tire sizes, and tire pressure.
Contents
1
Driver & Passenger Safety
This section presents some of the most important information and
recommendations to help you drive your Honda safely. Please take a few
moments to read these pages. This section also shows you the location
of safety labels on your vehicle.
Important Safety Information ................................................................. 2
Accessories & Modifications .................................................................. 4
Safety Labels ........................................................................................... 6
Driver & Passenger Safety
2
Driver & Passenger Safety
There is much that you can do to protect yourself and a passenger. Youʼll
find many helpful recommendations throughout this manual. The
following are those we consider to be most important.
The driver should be at least 16 years old and tall enough to wear the
seat belt properly and reach all the controls. A passenger should also be
tall enough for the seat belt to fit properly and brace themselves, if
needed, placing both feet firmly on the floor.
Wearing a seat belt and positioning it properly is your best protection
against injury in a crash or rollover.
We recommend that occupants always wear a helmet with a chin strap,
impact resistant goggles or eyeglasses, and clothing appropriate to the
driving situation.
Making sure the doors are closed and the side nets are secure will help
keep the driverʼs and passengerʼs arms and legs inside the occupant
protective structure (OPS) should the vehicle tip or turn over.
Important Safety Information
Follow Age and Size Recommendations
Always Wear a Seat Belt
Protect Your Head and Eyes
Keep Doors and Side Nets Closed
3
Driver & Passenger Safety
This vehicle is designed for a driver and one passenger only. Do not let
anyone ride in the cargo bed, as they could be thrown against or out of
the vehicle and be seriously hurt or killed.
Do not carry more than 500 lbs (227 kg) in the cargo bed, and make sure
all cargo is properly loaded and secured to prevent shifting.
Itʼs important to keep your vehicle properly maintained and in safe
operating condition. Having a breakdown can be difficult, especially if
you are stranded far from your base. To help avoid problems, inspect
your Honda before each use and perform all recommended maintenance.
Alcohol and driving donʼt mix. Even one drink can affect your judgment
and your ability to respond to changing conditions. Drugs can also
impair your abilities. So donʼt drive if you are under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
Your vehicle has been designed for use on private property and
designated off-highway areas. It does not have turn signals or many
other items required for use on either paved or unpaved public roads.
Important Safety Information
Never Carry a Passenger in the Cargo Bed
Obey Loading Limits & Guidelines
Keep Your Vehicle in Safe Condition
Donʼt Drink and Drive
Stay Off Public Roads
4
Driver & Passenger Safety
Accessories & Modifications
Modifying your vehicle or using non-Honda accessories can make it
unsafe. Before you consider making any modifications or adding an
accessory, be sure to read the following information.
We strongly recommend that you use only
Honda
Genuine Accessories
that have been specifically designed and tested for your vehicle. Because
Honda cannot test all other accessories, you must be personally
responsible for the proper selection, installation, and use of non-Honda
accessories.
Check with your Honda dealer for assistance, and always follow these
guidelines:
• Make sure the accessory does not obscure any lights, reduce ground
clearance, limit suspension travel or steering travel, or interfere with
operating any controls.
• Do not add any electrical equipment that will exceed the vehicleʼs
electrical system capacity (pages 190, 191). A blown fuse can cause a
loss of lights or engine power (page 176).
Accessories
Improper accessories or modifications can
cause a crash in which you can be seriously
hurt or killed.
Follow all instructions in this ownerʼs manual
regarding accessories and modifications.
5
Driver & Passenger Safety
Accessories & Modifications
We strongly advise you not to remove any original equipment or modify
your Honda in any way that would change its design or operation. Such
changes could seriously impair your vehicleʼs handling, stability, and
braking and make it unsafe to drive.
We also advise you not to make any modifications or remove any
equipment (such as the spark arrester, muffler, or emissions control
system components) that would make your vehicle illegal in your area.
Modifications
6
Driver & Passenger Safety
Your Honda comes with several labels that contain important
information.
You, and anyone else who operates or rides in the vehicle, should read
and understand this information before driving.
The labels should be considered permanent parts of the vehicle. If a
label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact your Honda dealer for
a replacement.
Safety Labels
radiator cap danger
general warning &
general information
Indicates something apparent.
Indicates something concealed.
7
Driver & Passenger Safety
Safety Labels
loading warning
towing capacity
tire warning & tire information
towing warning
8
Driver & Passenger Safety
9
Instruments & Controls
Instruments & Controls
The items listed below are described in this section.
Operation Component Locations .......................................................... 10
Fuel Gauge ........................................................................................... 13
Indicators .............................................................................................. 14
Neutral Indicator ............................................................................. 14
Reverse Indicator ............................................................................ 14
Parking Brake Indicator .................................................................. 14
4WD Indicator ................................................................................ 15
Front Differential Lock Indicator ...................................................15
High Coolant/Oil Temperature Indicator ........................................ 15
PGM-FI Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) .................................. 16
Low Fuel Indicator .......................................................................... 16
Driver Controls ....................................................................................17
Ignition Switch ................................................................................ 17
Headlight Switch ............................................................................. 18
Shift Lever ...................................................................................... 19
Drive Mode Lever ........................................................................... 20
Parking Brake Lever ....................................................................... 22
Doors .................................................................................................... 23
Side Nets .............................................................................................. 25
Seats ..................................................................................................... 27
Seats ................................................................................................ 27
Adjustable Seat-Backs .................................................................... 27
Seat Belts .............................................................................................. 29
Passenger Handhold ............................................................................. 32
Storage Compartments ......................................................................... 33
Accessory Power Socket ...................................................................... 34
Cargo Bed Controls .............................................................................. 35
Tailgate Levers ................................................................................ 35
Tie-Down Hooks .............................................................................35
Tilt Bed Levers ................................................................................ 36
Trailer Hitch ......................................................................................... 38
10
Instruments & Controls
Operation Component Locations
Indicates something apparent.
Indicates something concealed.
headlight switch
(page 18)
indicators
(page 14)
ignition switch (page 17)
shift lever
(page 19)
drive mode lever
(page 20)
seat-back
(page 27)
accessory power socket (page 34)
parking brake lever (page 22)
seat-back
(page 27)
11
Instruments & Controls
Operation Component Locations
side net (page 25)
fuel gauge
(page 13)
passenger handhold (page 32)
seat belt (page 29)
tilt bed lever
(page 36)
door (page 23)
12
Instruments & Controls
Operation Component Locations
Indicates something apparent.
Indicates something concealed.
cargo bed (page 35)
side net (page 25)
seat belt (page 29)
tilt bed lever (page 36)
door (page 23)
tailgate levers
(page 35)
trailer hitch receiver (page 38)
13
Instruments & Controls
The fuel gauge is located on top of the fuel tank next to the fuel filler
cap. The gauge indicates approximately how much fuel remains in the
tank.
The fuel tank capacity is:
7.93 US gal (30.0ℓ)
Fuel Gauge
fuel gauge
RIGHT SIDE
14
Instruments & Controls
Your Honda MUVʼs instrument panel has a number of indicators to keep
you informed and alert you to possible problems. Each is described in
the following pages.
Neutral Indicator
This indicator comes on and stays on when the transmission is in
neutral.
Reverse Indicator
This indicator comes on and stays on when the transmission is in
reverse.
Parking Brake Indicator
This indicator comes on and stays on when the parking brake is on.
Indicators
reverse indicator
4WD indicator
high coolant/oil temperature indicator
front differential lock indicator
neutral indicator
low fuel indicator
parking brake
indicator
PGM-FI malfunction
indicator lamp (MIL)
15
Instruments & Controls
4WD Indicator
This indicator comes on and stays on when the drive mode is in the
4WD rear diff lock mode.
Front Differential Lock Indicator
When the drive mode is 4WD all diff lock mode, this indicator comes
on and stays on along with the 4WD indicator.
High Coolant/Oil Temperature Indicator
This indicator comes on and stays on when either the coolant
temperature or the engine oil temperature is high enough to adversely
affect the service life of the engine. If this indicator comes on while you
are driving, stop as soon as possible, turn the engine off, and let it cool.
The indicator also comes on for a few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON ( ) position.
(contʼd)
Indicators
16
Instruments & Controls
PGM-FI Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
This indicator comes on and stays on when there a problem with your
vehicleʼs engine system. If this happens, reduce speed and take your
vehicle to a Honda dealer as soon as possible. The light should also
come on for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON
( ) position.
Low Fuel Indicator
This indicator comes on and stays on when the remaining fuel is low.
When the indicator comes on, the amount of fuel in the tank is
approximately 1.5 US gal (5.7ℓ). The light should also come on for a
few seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON ( ) position.
Indicators
17
Instruments & Controls
The ignition switch is a three-position, key-operated switch used to start
and stop the engine.
OFF ( )
The engine and all electrical circuits are off. The key can
be inserted and removed only when it is in this position.
ON ( )
The electrical circuits are on. You can use the accessory
power socket in this position.
START ( )
This position is used only to start the engine. The key
will automatically return to the ON ( ) position when you let go of the
key.
Ignition Switch
START
Driver Controls
ON
OFF
ignition switch
18
Instruments & Controls
Headlight Switch
The headlight switch is located on the front console, to the left of the
steering wheel. This switch turns the headlights and tail lights on and
off. It is also used to select high beam ( ) or low beam ( ) for the
headlights.
To turn the lights on, rotate the switch away from you, stopping at the
desired beam level. To change beam levels, rotate to the desired level. To
turn the lights off, press in and rotate the switch toward you to the OFF
position.
Driver Controls
TO TURN OFFTO TURN ON
OFF
ON (HI)
ON (LO)
headlight
switch
19
Instruments & Controls
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission. The shift lever,
located to the right of the steering wheel, has three positions: drive (D),
neutral (N), and reverse (R).
You should move the shift lever only when the vehicle is stopped with
your foot on the brake pedal and with the engine idling. Have your
vehicle checked by a dealer if you experience any shifting problems.
Do not attempt to shift the shift lever with engine speed above idle or
while the vehicle is moving, as you may damage the transmission.
Shift Lever
Driver Controls
shift lever
shift positions
reverse（R）
neutral（N）
drive（D）
20
Instruments & Controls
Drive Mode Lever
The drive mode lever, located to the right of the shift lever, has three
drive mode positions: 2WD, 4WD rear diff lock and 4WD all diff lock.
To check your present drive mode, look at the 4WD indicator and front
differential lock indicator.
2WD mode:
Both indicators go off when the 2WD mode engages.
4WD Rear Diff Lock mode:
The 4WD indicator comes on when the 4WD rear diff lock mode
engages.
4WD All Diff Lock mode:
The 4WD indicator and front differential lock indicator go on when the
4WD all diff lock mode engages.
Driver Controls
drive mode positions
drive mode lever
21
Instruments & Controls
Driver Controls
You should change drive modes only when the vehicle is stopped and
the engine is idling.
Changing drive modes while the vehicle is moving could damage the
drivetrain.
After changing the drive mode, drive several yards, making right and
left turns, and make sure that indicators work properly. If the indicators
do not go out or come on according to the drive mode position, see your
Honda dealer.
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