Honda SXS700 Owner's Manual

2014 Honda PIONEER SXS700 OWNER’S MANUAL

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NOTICE

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Introduction

Congratulations on choosing your Honda Pioneer. When you own a Honda, you’re part of a worldwide family of satisfied customers– people who appreciate Honda’s reputation for building quality into every product.

Before you begin driving your vehicle, we recommend that you read this owner’s manual. It’s 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 it’s also important to observe the break-in guidelines and perform all predrive 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, other property, or the environment.

Be sure to read the Warranties Booklet (page 229) 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 dealer knows your Honda SXS 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. USA: www.powersports.honda.com. Canada: www.honda.ca.

Introduction

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Introduction

• The following codes in this manual indicate each country.

SXS700 4 Person Model

AC, III AC

CM, III CM Canada

SXS700 2 Person Model

II AC, IV AC

II CM, IV CM Canada

• The illustrations herein are based on the SXS700 4 Person Model AC type.

• The specifications may vary with each locale.

USA only California Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: This product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

United States of America, Australia, New Zealand

Introduction

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

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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 CAUTION.

and one of three signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or

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.

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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 owner's 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

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Contents

These pages give an overview of the contents of your owner’s 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........................................................................... 61

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 ..................................... 73

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 .............................................................. 87

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 ..........................................................................................179

How to store and transport your Honda, and how to be an environmentally responsible driver.

Contents

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Contents

Taking Care of the Unexpected ............................................. 189

What to do if you have a flat tire, your engine won’t start, etc.

Technical Information ............................................................ 211

ID numbers, technical specifications, and other technical facts.

Consumer Information (USA & Canada only) ....................... 227

Information on warranties, emissions controls, how to get a service manual, and how to contact Honda.

Index........................................................................................ 234

Alphabetical listing of topics in the manual.

Quick Reference

Handy facts about fuel, engine oil, tire sizes, and air pressure.

Contents

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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

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Important Safety Information

There is much that you can do to protect yourself and passenger(s). You’ll find many helpful recommendations throughout this manual. The following are those we consider to be most important.

Follow Age and Size Recommendations

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. Never allow anyone to ride in the middle of the bench seat. There is no seat belt to restrain them.

Always Wear a Seat Belt

Wearing a seat belt and positioning it properly is your best protection against injury in a crash or rollover.

Protect Your Head and Eyes

We recommend that occupants always wear a helmet with a chin strap, impact resistant goggles or eyeglasses, and clothing appropriate to the driving situation.

Keep Doors and Side Nets Closed

Making sure the doors are closed and the side nets are rolled down and secure help keep the driver’s and passenger’s arms and legs inside the occupant protective structure (OPS) should the vehicle tip or turn over.

Driver & Passenger Safety

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Important Safety Information

Never Carry a Passenger in the Cargo Area

Your vehicle was designed to either carry a driver and one passenger (2 Person Model) or a driver and up to three passengers (4 Person Model). Never carry additional passengers in the cargo area, as they could be thrown against or out of the vehicle and be seriously hurt or killed.

Obey Loading Limits & Guidelines

Do not carry more than 1,000 lb (454 kg) in the cargo bed, and make sure all cargo is properly loaded as forward and centered as possible and secured to prevent shifting.

Keep Your Vehicle in Safe Condition

It’s 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.

Don’t Drink and Drive

Alcohol and driving don’t mix. Even one drink can affect your judgment and your ability to respond to changing conditions. Drugs can also impair your abilities. So don’t drive if you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Stay Off Public Roads

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.

Driver & Passenger Safety

WARNING

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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.

Accessories

We strongly recommend that you use only Honda Genuine or Signature Accessories that have been specifically designed or approved 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 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 vehicle’s electrical system capacity (page 217). A blown fuse can cause a loss of lights or engine power (page 202).

Improper accessories or modifications can cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed.

Follow all instructions in this owner’s manual regarding accessories and modifications.

Driver & Passenger Safety

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Accessories & Modifications

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 vehicle’s 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.

Driver & Passenger Safety

Indicates something apparent. Indicates something concealed.

radiator cap danger

tire & overload warning

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Safety Labels

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.

Driver & Passenger Safety

(2 Person Model)

general warning

(4 Person Model)

shift & drive select

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Safety Labels

Driver & Passenger Safety

loading warning rear passenger warning

(4 Person Model only)

trailer hitch

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Safety Labels

Driver & Passenger Safety

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Instruments & Controls

The items listed below are described in this section.

Operation Component Locations ................................................ 11

Indicators & Displays ................................................................... 14

Neutral Indicator...................................................................... 15

Reverse Indicator ..................................................................... 15

Parking Brake Indicator ............................................................ 15

Differential Lock Indicator ........................................................ 15

High Coolant/Oil Temperature Indicator ................................... 15

PGM-FI Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) ................................ 15

Seat Belt Indicator.................................................................... 15

Multi-function Display.............................................................. 18

Speedometer Display ............................................................... 19

Odometer Display .................................................................... 20

Gear position display ............................................................... 29

Driver Controls ........................................................................... 30

Ignition Switch......................................................................... 30

Headlight Switch ..................................................................... 31

Shift Lever ............................................................................... 32

Drive Mode Lever..................................................................... 33

Parking Brake Lever ................................................................. 35

Doors ......................................................................................... 36

Side Nets .................................................................................... 38

Seat............................................................................................ 45

Seat......................................................................................... 45

Rear Seat Conversion (4 Person Model only) ............................ 46

Rear Seat Stopper Adjustment (4 Person Model only)............... 48

(cont’d)

Instruments & Controls

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Instruments & Controls

Seat Belts ................................................................................... 49

Passenger Handhold ................................................................... 53

Storage Compartments .............................................................. 54

Accessory Power Socket ............................................................. 55

Cargo Bed Controls .................................................................... 56

Tailgate Levers ......................................................................... 56

Tie-Down Hooks ...................................................................... 57

Tilt Bed Lever ........................................................................... 58

Trailer Hitch................................................................................ 60

Instruments & Controls

headlight switch (page 31)

accessory power socket (page 55)

parking brake lever (page 35)

ignition switch (page 30)

drive mode lever (page 33)

shift lever (page 32)

indicators & displays (page 14)

utility pocket

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Operation Component Locations

Instruments & Controls

seat belt (page 49)

side net (page 38)

door (page 36)

passenger handhold (page 53)

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Operation Component Locations

Instruments & Controls

rear door (4 Person Model only) (page 36)

rear side net (4 Person Model only) (page 38)

rear seat belt (4 Person Model only) (page 49)

tilt bed lever (page 58)

cargo bed (page 56)

trailer hitch receiver (page 60)

tailgate levers (page 56)

rear seat (4 Person Model only) (page 45)

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Operation Component Locations

Instruments & Controls

parking brake indicator

multi-function display

PGM-FI malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)

seat belt indicator

reverse indicator

neutral indicator

differential lock indicator

mode switch high coolant/oil temperature

indicator

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Indicators & Displays

The indicators and displays on your Honda SXS keep you informed, alert you to possible problems, and make your driving safer and more enjoyable. Refer to the indicators frequently. Their functions are described on the following pages.

Lamp Check The indicators come on and go off sequentially when you turn the

ignition switch to the ON (q) position.

If one of these indicators does not come on key ON check, have your dealer check for problems.

Instruments & Controls

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Indicators & Displays

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.

Differential Lock Indicator

This indicator will be on when the 4WD diff lock mode engages, along with the 4WD indicator (page 29).

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.

PGM-FI Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)

This indicator comes on and stays on when there is a problem

with your vehicle’s engine system. If this happens, reduce speed and take your vehicle to a dealer as soon as possible.

Seat Belt Indicator

This indicator starts flashing for few seconds, after initial

display indication, when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (q) position to remind occupants to fasten their seat belts.

Instruments & Controls

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Indicators & Displays

Multi-function display

Speedometer display Odometer display Shows fuel gauge, clock, odometer,

Gear position display

Mode switch This button is used to select the mode,

This display includes the following functions. Shows riding speed in miles or kilometers per hour (page 19).

tripmeter, water temperature gauge, hour meter, maintenance trip meter and maintenance hour meter (page 20). Shows gear position (page 29).

to change the mileage unit and adjust/ resets the clock, tripmeter and hour meter (page 18).

Instruments & Controls

multi-function display

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Indicators & Displays

Display Check When the ignition switch is turned ON (q) , the multi-function

display will temporarily show all the modes and digital segments and initial message. So you can make sure the liquid crystal display is functioning properly.

If any part of this display does not come on during the key ON check, have your dealer check for problems.

Instruments & Controls

mode switch

gear position display

speedometer display

odometer display

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Indicators & Displays

Multi-function Display

The multi-function display consists of the following function displays:

Speedometer display Odometer display Gear position display

Instruments & Controls

mode switch

MILE

KM/H

MPH

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Indicators & Displays

Speedometer Display

This display shows speed in miles or kilometers per hour.

Mileage Unit Change The speedometer, odometer, tripmeter and maintenance tripmeter show in either “MPH” and “MILE” or “KM/H” and “KM”.

To change the mileage unit, press and hold the mode switch for more than 5 seconds in odometer mode (page 20) with the SXS stopped.

Instruments & Controls

Fuel gauge (page 21)

Digital clock (page 23)

Odometer (page 24)

Tripmeter (page 24)

Coolant temperature

gauge (page 25)

Hourmeter (page 27)

Maintenance tripmeter

(page 28)

Maintenance

hourmeter (page 28)

When SXS is moving

When SXS is not moving

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Indicators & Displays

Odometer Display

This display includes fuel gauge, digital clock, odometer, tripmeter, coolant temperature gauge, hourmeter, maintenance tripmeter, and maintenance hourmeter. Each time you press the mode switch, mode will change as shown in the illustration.

If there are warning and/or caution with your SXS, and mode switch is not pressed for 10 seconds, a message will automatically appear in the display.

Instruments & Controls

fuel symbol fuel gauge segment F

fuel gauge

LO FUEL message

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Indicators & Displays

Fuel gauge The fuel gauge shows the approximate fuel supply available in a

graduated display with the fuel symbol. When the segment F goes on, the fuel tank capacity is:

7.9 US gal (30 ℓ)

Regardless of what mode the display is in, when the fuel level reaches only one segment remaining, the display will automatically switch to the fuel gauge display. You should refuel as soon as possible. The amount of fuel left in the tank with the vehicle on a firm, level surface is approximately:

2.76 US gal (10.5 ℓ)

The fuel gauge and LO FUEL will begin to flash alternately when the fuel leveldecreases further.

Instruments & Controls

fuel gauge

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Indicators & Displays

Fuel gauge failure: If the fuel system has an error, the fuel gauge will flash. If this occurs, see your dealer as soon as possible.

Instruments & Controls

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