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1995 Civic Sedan Online Reference Owner's Manual
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Owner's Identification
Introduction .........................................................................................................................................
A Few Words About Safety.................................................................................................................
Driver and Passenger Safety ..............................................................................................................
Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System.
Instruments and Controls.................................................................................................................
Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls.
Comfort and Convenience Features ..............................................................................................
How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features.
Before Driving..................................................................................................................................
What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving ..............................................................................................................................................
The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer.
Maintenance .....................................................................................................................................
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer.
Appearance Care..............................................................................................................................
Tips on cleaning and protecting your vehicle. Things to look for if your vehicle ever needs body repairs.
Taking Care of the Unexpected ......................................................................................................
This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them.
Technical Information.....................................................................................................................
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.
A summary of the warranties covering your new Acura, and how to contact us.
Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)......................................................................................................
How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Index.....................................................................................................................................................
Information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    1995 Civic Sedan Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to navigate through this reference. For a printed owner's manual, click on authorized manuals or go to www.helminc.com. Contents Owner's Identification Introduction ............................A Few Words About Safety.........................

  • Page 2: Introduction

    Introduction Congratulations ! Your selection of a 1995 Honda Civic was a wise investment. It will give you years of driving pleasure. To enhance the enjoyment of your new car, take time to study this manual. In it, you will learn about your car's many conveniences and useful features.
  • Page 3 A safety message alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others. Each safety message is preceded by a safety alert symbol Your Honda or other property can be one of three words, DANGER, WARNING or CAUTION. damaged if you don't follow instruc- These mean: tions.

  • Page 4: Driver And Passenger Safety

    Driver and Passenger Safety Driving with Pets......This section gives you important Why Wear Seat Belts....information about occupant Child Safety........Important Safety Reminders..protection. It shows how to use seat Where Should Children Sit?..Seat Belt System Components..6 belts properly.

  • Page 5: Your Occupant Protection System

    Your Occupant Protection System To get the maximum protection from Your Honda is equipped with seat Two indicator lights are also part of your occupant protection system, belts and other features that work your safety system. One reminds you check the following before you drive...

  • Page 6: The Seat Belt System And How It Works

    The Seat Belt System and How It Works Why Wear Seat Belts Two people should never use the Wearing seat belts, and wearing same seat belt. If they do, they could them properly, is fundamental to be very seriously injured in a crash. Not wearing a seat belt your safety and the safety of your increases the chance of being...

  • Page 7: Seat Belt System Components

    The Seat Belt System and How It Works Seat Belt System Components Lap/Shoulder Belt Lap Belt Your Honda has seat belts in all five seating positions. The front seats SHOULDER UPPER PORTION SEAT BELT and the outside positions of the rear...

  • Page 8: Wearing Seat Belts Properly

    The Seat Belt System and How It Works Wearing Seat Belts Properly Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt You can increase the effectiveness of your seat belts if you take a little time to read the following pages and make sure you know how to wear seat belts properly.
  • Page 9 The Seat Belt System and How It Works RELEASE BUTTON RELEASE BUTTON 4. Pull up on the shoulder part of the 5. If the belt crosses your neck, you To unlatch the seat belt, push the belt to remove any slack. Make need to adjust the belt anchor red PRESS button on the buckle.

  • Page 10: Wearing The Lap Belt

    The Seat Belt System and How It Works Wearing the Lap Belt 1. Pull the latch plate across your To unlatch the belt, push the red 2. Position the belt as low as possible hips and insert it into the buckle across your hips and pelvic bones, PRESS button on the buckle.

  • Page 11: Advice For Pregnant Women

    The Seat Belt System and How It Works Advice for Pregnant Women If possible, use the lap/shoulder seat Seat Belt Maintenance belt, remembering to keep the lap For safety, you should check the portion as low as possible (see page condition of your seat belts regularly.

  • Page 12: Supplemental Restraint System

    Supplemental Restraint System Your car is equipped with a INDICATOR CONTROL PASSENGER'S Supplemental Restraint System UNIT/ AIRBAG (SRS) to help protect the head and Not wearing a seat belt SENSORS chest of the driver and front seat increases the chance of serious passenger during a severe frontal injury or death in a crash, even collision.

  • Page 13: What Happens In A Crash

    Supplemental Restraint System A sophisticated electronic system After inflating, the airbags will What Happens In a Crash that continually monitors the immediately deflate. The entire If you ever have a severe frontal control unit (including the process, from detection to deflation, collision, the sensors will detect sensors), airbag activators, and all takes a fraction of a second.

  • Page 14: Important Facts About Airbags

    Supplemental Restraint System Important Facts About Airbags Injuries, including fatal injuries, can Airbags inflate only when needed; in Frontal collision range occur in a severe collision, even if a severe frontal collision. A severe seat belts are worn properly and the collision would be similar to a crash airbags inflate.

  • Page 15: How The Driver's Airbag Works

    Supplemental Restraint System How the Driver's Airbag Works To do its job, the airbag inflates with considerable force. So, while it can reduce serious injuries and even save your life, the airbag might cause some facial abrasions or other injuries. To reduce the possibility of injury, you should always sit back as far from the steering wheel as is practical while still maintaining full...

  • Page 16: How The Passenger's Airbag Works

    Supplemental Restraint System The driver's airbag is stored in the How the Passenger's Airbag seat as far back as practical and sit center of the steering wheel. For Works well back in the seat. your safety, do not attach any items to the steering wheel.

  • Page 17: System Service

    Do not try to remove or The light does not come on when discard the airbags by yourself. you turn the ignition ON (II). This must be done by a Honda dealer. The light stays on after the engine starts.

  • Page 18: System Service Precautions

    System Service Precautions Do not modify your steering wheel uninflated airbags can be dangerous. or any other part of the supplemental Get assistance from a Honda dealer restraint system. Modifications could if your car must be scrapped. make the system ineffective.

  • Page 19: Additional Safety Information

    Additional Safety Information The seat belts and airbags are obvi- Seat-back Position Door Locks ously important parts of your occu- The seat-backs should be in an It is not safe to leave your car doors pant protection system. upright position for you and your unlocked.

  • Page 20: Storing Cargo Safely

    Additional Safety Information A small dog, cat, or other small Storing Cargo Safely Driving with Pets animal will be safest in a pet carrier Before you drive, make sure you Loose pets can be a hazard while you with rigid sides. Choose a style that first securely store or tie down any are driving.

  • Page 21: Child Safety

    Child Safety Where Should Children Sit? According to accident statistics, children of all sizes and ages are An infant or child who is not safer when they are properly properly restrained can be killed restrained in the rear seat rather or seriously injured in a crash.

  • Page 22: Important Safety Reminders

    Child Safety If you are driving with small children If a toddler seat is used in the front Important Safety Reminders seat of a car equipped with a passen- in the car, you should use the Never hold a baby or child on your ger's airbag, the vehicle seat should childproof door locks to prevent lap when riding in a car.

  • Page 23: For Restraining Children Under 18 Kg (40 Ibs)

    Child Safety General Guidelines for To properly route a seat belt through Restraining an Infant Who Restraining Children Under 18 a child seat, follow the seat maker's Weighs Less Than 9 kg kg (40 Ibs) instructions. If you use a lap/ (20 Ibs) Use an approved child seat.
  • Page 24 Child Safety We recommend that, whenever The preferred place to put a toddler Restraining a Child Who Weighs possible, you put the infant seat in seat is in the center position of the Between 9 and 18 kg (20 and 40 the center position of the rear seat rear seat.

  • Page 25: Restraining A Child Who Weighs Over 18 Kg (40 Ibs)

    Child Safety Using a Seat Belt Locking Clip Restraining a Child Who Weighs Put the seat belt on your child and Over 18 kg (40 Ibs) check its fit. The shoulder belt Always use a seat belt locking clip should fit over the collarbone and when you secure a child seat to your across the chest.

  • Page 26: Using Child Restraints With Tethers

    3. Tightly grasp the belt near the Position the clip as close as latch plate. Pinch both parts of the possible to the latch plate. Your Honda has three attachment belt together so they won't slip points for tether-style child seats. through the latch plate. Unbuckle 5.

  • Page 27: Storing A Child Seat

    When them by writing to: installing, make sure the toothed washer is on the bottom of the bolt. American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Consumer Affairs The supplied anchor plate is 1919 Torrance Blvd. designed only for mounting a child Torrance, CA 90501-2746 restraint.

  • Page 28: Alcohol And Drugs

    Alcohol and Drugs Driving a car requires your full at- If you have no choice but to drive, The safest thing you can do is never tention and alertness. Traffic condi- stop drinking and give yourself lots drink and drive. This can be done if tions change rapidly.

  • Page 29: Carbon Monoxide Hazard

    Carbon Monoxide Hazard Your car's exhaust contains carbon With the trunk lid open, air flow can monoxide gas. You should have no pull exhaust gas into your car's problem with carbon monoxide Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. interior and create a hazardous entering the car in normal driving if Breathing it can cause condition.

  • Page 30: Safety Labels

    They warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious injury. Read these labels carefully and don't remove them. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact your Honda dealer RADIATOR CAP for a replacement. BATTERY Driver and Passenger Safety...

  • Page 31: Instruments And Controls

    Control Locations......the controls and displays that Power Door Locks....... Indicator Lights........ contribute to the daily operation of Childproof Door Locks....Gauges..........your Honda. All the essential Speedometer........ Trunk..........controls are within easy reach. Tachometer........Seat Adjustments......Front Seat Adjustments....
  • Page 32 Control Locations MIRROR DIGITAL CLOCK HEATING/ COOLING CONTROLS (P.62) CONTROL (P.59) (P.68) DOOR LOCK SWITCH (P.51) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.75) POWER WINDOW SWITCH (P.56) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE (P.92) TRUNK RELEASE HOOD RELEASE HANDLE HANDLE (P.52) (P.93) Instruments and Controls...

  • Page 33: Indicator Lights

    Indicator Lights The instrument panel has many PARKING BRAKE AND indicators to give you important HIGH BEAM INDICATOR BRAKE SYSTEM information about your car. INDICATOR* Lamp Check ANTI-LOCK BRAKE CHARGING SYSTEM Many of the indicator lights come on SYSTEM INDICATOR INDICATOR when you turn the ignition switch ON (II), allowing you to see that they...
  • Page 34 Indicator Lights Seat Belt Reminder Light CHARGING SYSTEM HIGH BEAM INDICATOR INDICATOR This indicator lights when you turn the ignition ON (II). It is a reminder LOW OIL PARKING BRAKE AND to you and your passengers to PRESSURE BRAKE SYSTEM protect yourselves by fastening the INDICATOR INDICATOR*...
  • Page 35 Indicator Lights Supplemental Restraint Charging System Parking Brake Canada System Indicator Indicator and Brake BRAKE Only on cars equipped with SRS This light indicates the battery is not System The SRS light normally comes on for being charged. It should come on Indicator a few seconds when you turn the when the ignition is ON (II), and go...
  • Page 36 Indicator Lights Trunk-open Indicator Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator Malfunction Indicator Lamp This light comes on if the trunk lid is Only on cars equipped with ABS (see not closed tightly. page 110) Canada This light normally comes on when Check Engine Light you turn the ignition ON (II) and goes off after the engine starts.
  • Page 37 Indicator Lights Turn Signal and Shift Lever Position Indicator High Beam Indicator Hazard Warning (Automatic Transmission only) Indicators This light comes on with the high The left or right turn signal light beam headlights. See page blinks when you signal a lane change information on the headlight or turn.
  • Page 38 Gauges Odometer TACHOMETER SPEEDOMETER FUEL GAUGE TEMPERATURE The odometer shows the total dis- GAUGE tance your car has been driven. It measures miles in U.S. models and kilometers in Canadian models. It is illegal under federal law (in the U.S.) and provincial regulations (in Canada) to disconnect, reset, or alter the odometer with the intent to change the number of miles or...
  • Page 39 Gauges Temperature Gauge TEMPERATURE SPEEDOMETER FUEL GAUGE This shows the temperature of the GAUGE engine's coolant. During normal operation, the pointer should rise from the bottom white mark to about the middle of the gauge. In severe driving conditions, such as very hot weather or a long period of uphill driving, the pointer may rise to the upper white mark.

  • Page 40: Controls Near The Steering Wheel

    Controls Near the Steering Wheel The two levers on the steering HAZARD WARNING LIGHT REAR WINDOW INSTRUMENT PANEL CRUISE column contain controls for driving DEFOGGER BRIGHTNESS CONTROL features you use most often. The left lever controls the turn signals, headlights, and high beams. The right lever controls the windshield MOONROOF wipers.
  • Page 41 Controls Near the Steering Wheel To flash the high beams, pull back Headlights and hold the turn signal lever. Release the lever and the high beams will go off. The high beams will stay on for as long as you hold the lever, no matter what position the headlight switch is Daytime Running Lights (Canadian Models)
  • Page 42 Controls Near the Steering Wheel To signal a lane change, push lightly Instrument Panel Brightness Turn Signals on the turn signal lever in the proper direction and hold it. The lever will return to the center position as soon as you release it. TURN SIGNAL LEVER The dial on the dashboard to the left Signal a turn or lane change with this...
  • Page 43 Controls Near the Steering Wheel Windshield Wipers Windshield Washers The right lever controls the wind- To operate the wipers in mist mode, To clean the windshield, pull back on shield wipers and washers. The push the control lever down. The the wiper control lever.
  • Page 44 Controls Near the Steering Wheel Hazard Warning Make sure the rear window is clear Rear Window Defogger and you have good visibility before starting to drive. The defogger wires on the inside of the rear window can be accidentally damaged. When cleaning the glass, always wipe side to side.

  • Page 45: Steering Wheel Adjustment

    Controls Near the Steering Wheel 3. Move the steering wheel up or Steering Wheel Adjustment down to the desired position. You can adjust the steering wheel Position the wheel so you can see height to suit your preference. Do all the instrument panel gauges this before you begin driving.

  • Page 46: Steering Wheel Controls

    Steering Wheel Controls Cruise Control NOTICE Using the Cruise Control Available only on LX and EX models in the U.S., and EX model in Canada The cruise control, as it operates, Cruise control allows you to maintain moves the accelerator pedal. You can a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h) damage your car's accelerator without keeping your foot on the...
  • Page 47 Steering Wheel Controls You can decrease the set cruising Changing the Set Speed You can increase the set cruising speed in either of two ways: speed in either of two ways: Press and hold the SET/decel button. The car will decelerate. Press and hold the RESUME/ Release the button when you accel button.
  • Page 48 Steering Wheel Controls Even with the cruise control turned celerate to above 25 mph (40 km/h) Cancelling the Cruise Control on, you can still use the accelerator Any of these actions cause the cruise and press the RESUME/accel button pedal to speed up for passing. After control to cancel.
  • Page 49 Store this plate in a safe place. When replacing keys, use only Honda-approved key blanks. On cars equipped with SRS, press Your car comes with two kinds of either of the buttons on the steering keys: a master key and a valet key.

  • Page 50: Keys And Locks

    Keys and Locks Ignition Switch ACCESSORY (I) — In this position, LOCK (0) — You can insert or you can operate the audio system remove the key only in this position. When you turn the key from LOCK and cigarette lighter. to ACCESSORY, you may have to turn the steering wheel to release ON (II) —...
  • Page 51 Keys and Locks Door Locks Power Door Locks The front doors can be locked and unlocked from the outside with the key. MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH Each door has a lock tab on the top. Available only on LX and EX models Push the tab down to lock the door in the U.S., and EX model in Canada and pull it up to unlock.
  • Page 52 Keys and Locks All doors lock when you push down Childproof Door Locks Trunk the lock tab on the driver's door, or lock the driver's door from the outside with the key. Only the driver's door unlocks when you use the key or lock tab.
  • Page 53 Keys and Locks MASTER KEY MASTER KEY To close the trunk, press down on To protect items in the trunk when the trunk lid. you need to give the key to someone else, lock the trunk release handle See page for cargo loading and with the master key and give the weight limit information.

  • Page 54: Seat Adjustments

    Seat Adjustments Adjust the seat before you start Front Seat Adjustments driving. To adjust the seat forward and To change the angle of the seat-back, backward, pull up on the lever under pull up on the lever on the outside of the seat cushion's front edge.

  • Page 55: Folding Rear Seat

    Seat Adjustments, Folding Rear Seat Folding Rear Seat MASTER KEY The back of the rear seat folds down, Reclining the seat-back can giving you direct access to the trunk. decrease the protection you get The seat-back can be released from from your seat belt in a crash.
  • Page 56 Folding Rear Seat, Power Windows Power Windows Make sure all items in the trunk, or items extending through the opening Only on LX and EX models in the U.S., into the back seat, are tied down. and EX model in Canada Loose items can fly forward and Your car's windows are electrically- cause injury if you have to brake...

  • Page 57: Power Windows

    Power Windows The MAIN switch controls power to The master control panel also con- the passengers' windows. With this tains these extra features: switch off, the passengers' windows cannot be raised or lowered. The AUTO — To open the driver's MAIN switch does not affect the window fully, push the window driver's window.
  • Page 58 Moonroof Sunshade Closing the moonroof on someone's hands or fingers can cause serious injury. Make sure passengers are clear of the moonroof before closing it. NOTICE Only on EX model in the U.S. If you try to open the moonroof in Use the switches on the dashboard You can slide the sunshade to any below-freezing temperatures, or when...
  • Page 59 Mirrors Manual Door Mirrors Adjusting the Power Mirrors SELECTOR SWITCH Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and adjusted for best visibility. Only on U.S. DX model and Canadian Only on LX and EX models in the U.S., Be sure to adjust the mirrors before LX model with SRS and EX model in Canada you start driving.
  • Page 60 Mirrors, Parking Brake Parking Brake ADJUSTMENT SWITCH PARKING BRAKE LEVER 3. Push the appropriate edge of the The outside mirror on the passenger's To apply the parking brake, pull the adjustment switch to move the side has curved glass. Objects look lever up fully.
  • Page 61 Parking Brake, Glove Box Glove Box NOTICE An open glove box can cause Driving the car with the parking brake serious injury to your passenger applied can damage the rear brakes in a crash, even if the and axles. passenger is wearing the seat belt.

  • Page 62: Digital Clock

    Digital Clock 3. Press and hold the H button until RESET the hour advances to the desired time. 4. Press and hold the M button until the numbers advance to the desired time. You can use the RESET button to quickly set the time to the nearest hour.
  • Page 63 Console Compartment, Beverage Holder Console Compartment Beverage Holder Push CONSOLE COMPARTMENT Only on LX and EX models in the U.S., To open the beverage holder, push Use the beverage holder only when and EX model in Canada on the top. It is spring-loaded and will the car is parked.
  • Page 64 Coin Box, Vanity Mirror, Cigarette Lighter Coin Box Vanity Mirror Cigarette Lighter CIGARETTE LIGHTER COIN BOX To open the coin box, pull the upper Only on LX and EX models in the U.S., The ignition switch must be in edge. Close it with a firm push. and EX model in Canada ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) for the To use the vanity mirror, pull down...
  • Page 65 Ashtrays NOTICE Use the ashtray only for cigarettes, cigars and other smoking materials. To prevent a possible fire and damage to your car, don't put paper or other things that can burn in the ashtray. ASHTRAY ASHTRAY Open the front ashtray by pulling on The rear ashtray is at the rear end of the bottom edge.

  • Page 66: Interior Light

    Interior Light (US: EX) (US: DX, LX, Canada: LX, EX) DOOR ACTIVATED DOOR ACTIVATED The interior light has a three- position switch. In the OFF position, the light does not come on. In the center position, the interior light comes on when you open any door. In the ON position, the interior light stays on continuously.

  • Page 67: Comfort And Convenience Features

    Comfort and Convenience Features Heating and Cooling......The heating and air conditioning system in your car provides a com- What Each Control Does.... fortable driving environment in all How to Use the System....weather conditions. Controlling Air Flow Direction....... (On the LX and EX models in the Ventilation........

  • Page 68: Comfort And Convenience Features

    U.S., and LX and EX models in Canada) If you purchased your car without air conditioning, it can be installed at any time. A Genuine Honda air The direction of air flow from the The heating and cooling system conditioning system is available from...

  • Page 69: Heating And Cooling

    Heating and Cooling UPPER VENT OPEN CLOSE Comfort and Convenience Features...
  • Page 70 Heating and Cooling AIR CONDITIONING SWITCH What Each Control Does RECIRCULATION BUTTON FRESH AIR MODE BUTTONS Fan Control Lever BUTTON Sliding this lever to the right increases the fan speed, which increases air flow. Temperature Control Lever Sliding this lever to the right increases the temperature of air flowing from the system.
  • Page 71 Heating and Cooling How to Use the System The engine must be running for the Ventilation heater and air conditioning to pro- Your car has a flow-through venti- This section covers the best way to vide hot and cold air. The heater lation system.
  • Page 72 Heating and Cooling To Cool with A/C To operate the air conditioning MODE BUTTONS AIR CONDITIONING SWITCH system, press the air conditioning switch. Set the fan to the desired speed. You can also use the mode button to direct air out of the dash and heater vents.
  • Page 73 Heating and Cooling To Heat To warm the interior: MODE BUTTONS AIR CONDITIONING SWITCH 1. Start the engine. 2. Select 3. Switch the fan to the desired speed. 4. Adjust the warmth of the air with the temperature control lever. To Heat and Dehumidify with Air Conditioning Air conditioning removes moisture...
  • Page 74 Heating and Cooling To Turn Everything Off To Defog and Defrost To rapidly remove exterior frost or To remove fog from the inside of the ice from the windshield (on very cold To shut off the system temporarily, windows: days), first select .

  • Page 75: Audio System

    AM BUTTON For LX and EX models in the U.S., and EX model in Canada Your Honda audio system is easy to use, and will give clear A M / F M reception. The preset buttons allow you to select six stations on AM and twelve stations on FM.
  • Page 76 Audio System CASSETTE SLOT The cassette system uses (U.S. LX, Canadian EX) ® Dolby B * noise reduction to give ON/VOL KNOB AM BUTTON excellent sound reproduction. The system also senses when a metal or chromium-dioxide (CrO ) tape is being played and adjusts accordingly.
  • Page 77 Audio System STEREO INDICATOR (U.S. LX, Canadian EX) Operating the Radio The ignition switch must be in AC- AM BUTTON ON/VOL KNOB CESSORY (I) or ON (II) to operate the audio system. Turn the system on by turning the ON/VOL knob clockwise.
  • Page 78 Audio System You can use any of three methods to (U.S. LX, Canadian EX) AM BUTTON find radio stations on the selected band: TUNE, SEEK, or the Preset buttons. The TUNE function lets you find a desired frequency. Use the TUNE/SEEK bar to change the frequency in small increments.
  • Page 79 Audio System The SEEK function searches the Presetting Once that station's frequency is band for stations with a strong signal. stored, simply press and release the The preset buttons allow you to store Depending on which side you press proper preset button to tune to it. If radio frequencies for later selection.
  • Page 80 Audio System Adjusting the Sound Use the Balance and Fader controls to adjust the sound "direction". The BAS TRE FAD BAL Balance control moves it left-to-right. The Fader control moves it front-to- back. To use either control, push on the knob to get it to pop out.
  • Page 81 Audio System AM BUTTON Radio Frequencies (U.S. LX, Canadian EX) Your Honda's radio can tune in all frequencies in both the AM and FM bands. Those bands cover these frequen- cies: AM band: 530 kilohertz to 1,710 kilohertz FM band: 87.7 megahertz to 107.9 megahertz...
  • Page 82 Audio System Operating the Cassette Player PLAY BUTTON (U.S. LX, Canadian EX) TAPE DIRECTION Turn the system ON. Insert the INDICATOR REW BUTTON FF BUTTON cassette into the slot with the tape opening to the right. Push the cassette in most of the way. The drive will pull it in the rest of the way and begin to play.
  • Page 83 Audio System Cassette Search Functions Press the TMS button and then the If the tape was recorded with Dolby FF button or REW button. The tape Once a cassette is playing, you can " B " noise reduction, turn it on by pressing the button.
  • Page 84 Audio System CD BUTTON (U.S. LX, Canadian EX) Operating the CD Changer (Optional) ON/VOL KNOB A Compact Disc changer is available for your car. It holds up to six discs, providing several hours of continu- ous programming. You operate the CD changer with the same controls used for the radio and cassette player.
  • Page 85 Audio System To operate the CD changer, the If you change modes to radio or You can use the TUNE/SEEK bar ignition key must be in ACCESSORY tape while a CD is playing, then while a disc is playing to select (I) or ON (II).
  • Page 86 Audio System CD Error Indications If you see an error indication on the display, find the cause in the chart to the right. If you cannot clear the error indication, take the car to your Honda dealer. Comfort and Convenience Features...

  • Page 87: Caring For The Cassette Player

    Caring for the Cassette Player Use 100-minute or shorter cassettes. regularly cleaning the tape drive at CLEAN INDICATOR least every 30 hours, reset the Cassettes longer than 100 minutes indicator by pressing the Reset use thinner tape that may break or button while the system is in the jam the drive.

  • Page 88: Theft Protection

    Owner's Manual. If you should happen to lose both cards, you must obtain the code number from your Honda dealer. To do this, you will need the system's serial number. Comfort and Convenience Features...

  • Page 89: Before Driving

    Before Driving Break-in Period........ Before you begin driving your Honda, you should know what gasoline to Gasoline..........use, and how to check the levels of Oxygenated Fuels......important fluids. You also need to Driving in Foreign Countries..know how to properly stow luggage Service Station Procedures ....
  • Page 90 Break-in Period, Gasoline Break-in Period Gasoline Oxygenated Fuels Help assure your car's future Your Honda operates most effec- Some conventional gasolines are reliability and performance by paying tively on unleaded gasoline with a being blended with alcohol or an extra attention to how you drive pump octane number of 86 or higher.
  • Page 91 "Gasohol." the U.S. or Canada, write to Honda at an oxygenated fuel containing more the address shown for information than the percentages of oxygenates...
  • Page 92 Service Station Procedures Filling the Fuel Tank 3. Remove the fuel fill cap slowly. You may hear a hissing sound as pressure inside the tank escapes. Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You can be 4. Stop filling the tank after the fuel burned or seriously injured Pull pump automatically clicks off.
  • Page 93 Service Station Procedures Opening the Hood SUPPORT ROD LATCH HOOD RELEASE HANDLE CLIP 1. Shift to Park or Neutral and set 2. Standing in front of the car, put 3. Pull the support rod out of its clip the parking brake. Pull the hood your fingers under the front edge and insert the end into the hole on release handle, located under the...
  • Page 94 Service Station Procedures Oil Check DIPSTICK Check the engine oil level every time 2. Wipe the dipstick with a clean 3. Insert it all the way back in its tube. you fill the car with fuel. Wait at least cloth or paper towel. two minutes after turning the engine off before you check the oil.
  • Page 95 Service Station Procedures Refer to Periodic Checks on page Engine Coolant Check for information on checking RESERVE TANK other items in your Honda. M A X UPPER MARK LOWER MARK M I N 4. Remove it again and check the Look at the coolant level in the level.

  • Page 96: Fuel Economy

    Fuel Economy The condition of your car and your Driving Habits A cold engine uses more fuel than a driving habits are the two most warm engine. It is not necessary to You can improve fuel economy by important things that affect the fuel "warm-up"...
  • Page 97 Accessories Your Honda dealer has many acces- Electronic communications equip- Some non-Honda accessories you sories available to personalize your ment, such as cellular telephones can buy in the "aftermarket" are car. Some of these are audio systems, designed for universal applications.

  • Page 98: Loading Cargo

    The maximum load you can carry in To figure out how much cargo you Where you store this cargo, and how your Honda is 395 kg (850 Ibs). It can carry: well you secure it, are just as includes the total weight of all important as how much it weighs.

  • Page 99: Driving

    Driving Preparing to Drive......This section gives you tips on starting the engine under various Starting the Engine......conditions, and how to operate the 5-speed Manual manual and automatic transmissions. Transmission......It also includes important Automatic information on your car's braking Transmission......

  • Page 100: Driving

    Preparing to Drive You should do the following checks 4. Check that any items you may be 9. Fasten your seat belt. Check that and adjustments every day before carrying with you inside are stored your passengers have fastened properly or fastened down you drive your car.

  • Page 101: Starting The Engine

    Starting the Engine Automatic Transmission 5-speed Manual Transmission 5. If the engine does not start within 15 seconds, or starts but stalls 1. Apply the parking brake. 1. Apply the parking brake. right away, repeat step 4 with the 2. In cold weather, turn off all accelerator pedal pressed half-way 2.
  • Page 102 Starting the Engine 3. If the engine fails to start in step 2, 5. If the engine does not start within Starting in Cold Weather at High push the accelerator pedal to the 15 seconds, or starts but stalls Altitude (Above 2,400 meters/ floor and hold it there while you right away, repeat step 4 with the 8,000 feet)

  • Page 103: Speed Manual Transmission

    5-speed Manual Transmission Come to a full stop before you shift into reverse. You can damage the transmission by trying to shift into Rapid slowing or speeding-up reverse with the car moving. can cause loss of control on Depress the clutch pedal and pause slippery surfaces.
  • Page 104 5-speed Manual Transmission Maximum Speeds (US: DX, LX, Canada: LX, EX) The speeds in this table are the maximums for the given gears. If you exceed these speeds, the engine speed will enter into the tachometer's red zone. If this occurs, you may feel the engine cut in and out.

  • Page 105: Automatic Transmission

    Automatic Transmission Your Honda's transmission has four Shift Lever Positions forward speeds. It has a "lock-up" torque converter for better fuel economy. You may feel what seems like another shift when the converter locks. SHIFT LEVER This display is on the instrument The shift lever has seven positions.
  • Page 106 Automatic Transmission Reverse (R) — To shift to Reverse from Park, see the explanation under Park. To shift to Reverse from Neutral, come to a complete stop and then shift. Press the release button before shifting into Reverse from Neutral. Neutral (N) —...
  • Page 107 Automatic Transmission Drive (D ) —This position is similar gear when starting out on a slippery Maximum Speeds to D , except only the first three surface or in deep snow. It will help The speeds in this table are the gears are selected.
  • Page 108 Park to If you need to use the Shift Lock Neutral. Release, it could mean your car is developing a problem. Have the car checked by your Honda dealer. Driving...

  • Page 109: The Braking System

    The Braking System All Civics are equipped with front Constant application of the brakes Brake Wear Indicators disc brakes. The brakes on the rear when going down a long hill builds The front disc brakes on all cars wheels may be disc or drum, up heat and reduces their effective- have audible brake wear indicators.
  • Page 110 The Braking System Brake System Design If this happens, you will immediately Anti-lock Brakes The hydraulic system that operates notice that the brake pedal goes The Civic EX model in the U.S. has the brakes has two separate circuits. down much farther and you need to an Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) as Each circuit works diagonally across press on it much harder.
  • Page 111 The Braking System The ABS is always "On". It requires A car with ABS may require a longer ABS INDICATOR no special effort or driving technique. distance to stop on loose or uneven You will feel a pulsation in the brake surfaces than an equivalent car with- pedal when the ABS activates.

  • Page 112: Driving In Bad Weather

    Driving in Bad Weather Driving Technique — Always drive Visibility — Being able to see slower than you would in dry clearly in all directions and being weather. It takes your car longer to visible to other drivers are important react, even in conditions that may in all weather conditions.
  • Page 113 Driving in Bad Weather, Towing a Trailer Traction — Check your tires Towing a Trailer frequently for wear and proper Your car is not designed to tow a pressure. Both are important in trailer. Attempting to do so can void preventing "hydroplaning"...

  • Page 114: Maintenance

    If you have the skills and tools for Normal Driving.... Checking the Engine Coolant required to perform more complex Inspection........Level........maintenance tasks on your Honda, Adding Engine Coolant..... Maintenance....... you may want to purchase the Replacing Engine Coolant..Tire Rotation......

  • Page 115: Maintenance Safety

    It will also reward you should be performed by a Honda arise in performing maintenance. with more economical, trouble-free technician or other qualified Only you can decide whether or not driving and help reduce air pollution.
  • Page 116 Maintenance Safety Read the instructions before you Important Safety Precautions begin, and make sure you have the Before you begin any maintenance, make sure your car is parked on tools and skills required. level ground and that the parking brake is on. Also, be sure the engine To reduce the possibility of fire or is off.

  • Page 117: Maintenance Schedule

    Maintenance Schedule The Maintenance Schedule specifies The services and time or distance Which Schedule to Follow: how often you should have your car intervals shown in the maintenance Service your car according to the serviced and what things need schedule assume you will use your time and mileage periods on one of attention.
  • Page 118 Your authorized Honda dealer We recommend the use of Genuine According to state and federal knows your car best and can provide Honda parts and fluids whenever you regulations, failure to perform maintenance on the items marked competent, efficient service.
  • Page 119 Maintenance Schedule (Normal Conditions) Follow the Normal Maintenance Schedule if the severe driving conditions specified in the Severe Conditions Maintenance Schedule on the next page do not apply. For Canadian Owners: This Maintenance Schedule outlines the minimum required maintenance that you should perform to ensure the trouble- free operation of your vehicle.
  • Page 120 Maintenance Schedule (Severe Conditions) Follow the Severe Maintenance Schedule if you drive your vehicle MAINLY under one or more of the following conditions: Driving less than 8 km (5 miles) per trip or, in freezing temperatures, driving less than 16 km (10 miles) per trip. Driving in extremely hot [over 90°...

  • Page 121: Required Maintenance Record

    Required Maintenance Record Have your servicing dealer record all Required Maintenance below. Keep receipts for all work done on your car. Maintenance...
  • Page 122 Non-Scheduled Maintenance Record Record additional maintenance for severe driving conditions or non-scheduled maintenance on this page (see page 121). Maintenance...

  • Page 123: Periodic Checks

    Periodic Checks You should check the following Engine oil level — Check every Tires — Check the tire pressure items at the specified intervals. If time you fill the fuel tank. See monthly. Examine the tread for you are unsure of how to perform page 94.

  • Page 124: Fluid Locations

    Fluid Locations BRAKE FLUID (Gray cap) (5-M/T only) ANTI-LOCK BRAKE CLUTCH FLUID RESERVOIR (Gray cap) (Gray cap) ENGINE OIL FILL CAP AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK (Yellow loop) POWER STEERING FLUID (Red cap) COOLANT RESERVOIR WASHER FLUID (Blue cap) ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK (Orange loop) Maintenance...

  • Page 125: Engine Oil

    Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil Adding ENGINE OIL FILL CAP UPPER MARK LOWER MARK VTEC engine shown DIPSTICK Check the engine oil a couple of 3. Pull it out again and look at the oil To add oil, unscrew and remove the minutes after shutting off the engine.
  • Page 126 An oil that is only classified SF is not container. recommended. A fuel-efficient oil is recommended for your Honda. This is shown on the API Service label by the words "Energy Conserving I I . " This oil is formulated to help your engine use API CERTIFICATION MARK less fuel.
  • Page 127 An oil with a viscosity of 5W-30 is preferred for improved fuel economy mechanic. and year-round protection in your Honda. You may use a 10W-30 oil if the temperature in your area never goes below 20 F ( — 7...
  • Page 128 A special drain bolt from the bottom of the wrench (available from your engine. Drain the oil into an Honda dealer) is required to appropriate container. remove the filter. 4. Install a new oil filter according to instructions that come with it.
  • Page 129 Engine Oil 5. Put a new washer on the drain bolt, The oil and filter should be changed 8. Let the engine run for several then reinstall the drain bolt. minutes and check the drain bolt every 6 months or 12,000 km (7,500 Tighten it to: and oil filter for leaks.

  • Page 130: Cooling System

    Cooling System Checking the Engine Coolant Always use Genuine Honda Anti- Adding Engine Coolant Level freeze/Coolant. The cooling system If the reserve tank is completely contains many aluminum compo- empty, you should also check the RESERVE TANK nents which can corrode if an coolant level in the radiator.
  • Page 131 Cooling System Do not add any rust inhibitors or RADIATOR CAP RESERVE TANK other additives to your car's cooling system. They may not be compatible with the coolant or engine compo- nents. 2. Turn the radiator cap counter- 4. The coolant level should be up to clockwise, without pressing down the base of the filler neck.
  • Page 132 Cooling System Replacing Engine Coolant DRAIN The cooling system should be PLUG completely drained and refilled with new coolant according to the time and distance recommendations in the maintenance schedule. Only use recommended antifreeze. Draining the coolant requires access to the underside of the car. Unless you have the tools and knowledge, DRAIN you should have this maintenance...
  • Page 133 Cooling System 5. When the coolant stops draining, RESERVE TANK RESERVE FILLER NECK tighten the drain plug in the TANK CAP bottom of the radiator. Apply non- hardening sealant to the drain bolt threads and reinstall the bolt in the engine block. Tighten it securely.
  • Page 134 Cooling System 9. Refill the radiator to the base of BLEEDER BOLT RESERVE TANK the filler neck. Put the cap on the radiator, only tighten it to the first stop. Start the engine and let it run until it warms up (the radiator cooling fan comes on at least twice).
  • Page 135 Windshield Washers, Transmission Oil Fill the reservoir with a good-quality Windshield Washers Transmission Oil windshield washer fluid. This Automatic Transmission WINDSHIELD increases the cleaning capability and WASHER DIPSTICK prevents freezing in cold weather. RESERVOIR NOTICE Do not use engine antifreeze or a vinegar/water solution in the windshield washer reservoir.

  • Page 136: Transmission Oil

    Transmission Oil 5. If the level is below the lower 5-speed Manual Transmission mark, add fluid into the tube to bring it to the upper mark. Use Honda Premium Formula Auto- matic Transmission Fluid or an FILLER BOLT ® equivalent DEXRON...
  • Page 137 Transmission Oil, Brake and Clutch Fluid Only use an API Service SF or SG Brake System Brake and Clutch Fluid grade motor oil with a viscosity of Check the fluid level in the reser- M A X SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40. voirs monthly.

  • Page 138: Brake And Clutch Fluid

    If the fluid level is half an inch or to the MAX mark, use Genuine more above the MAX mark, it may Honda Brake Fluid or an equivalent indicate a problem in the ABS. Have from a sealed container that is your dealer inspect the system as marked DOT3 or DOT4 only.
  • Page 139 NOTICE M A X Using automatic transmission fluid or another brand of power steering fluid will damage the system. Use only GENUINE HONDA Power Steering UPPER Fluid-V. LEVEL A low power steering fluid level can indicate a leak in the system. Check...

  • Page 140: Air Cleaner

    Air Cleaner The air cleaner element should be replaced every 2 years or 48,000 km (30,000 miles), whichever comes first. Under severe driving condi- tions, it should be cleaned every 12 months or 24,000 km (15,000 miles), whichever comes first. Follow the replacement procedure for removal and reinstallation.

  • Page 141: Spark Plugs

    Spark Plugs The original spark plugs in your car Replacement need to be replaced every 2 years or SPARK PLUG CAP 48,000 km (30,000 miles), whichever comes first. 4. Put the new spark plug into the 1. Clean up any dirt and oil around the spark plug caps.
  • Page 142 Spark Plugs Specifications: NOTICE (US: DX, LX, Canada: LX, EX) Tighten the spark plugs carefully. A Normal driving conditions spark plug that is too loose can NGK: ZFR5F-11 overheat and damage the engine. Nippondenso: KJ16CR-L11 Overtightening can cause damage to the threads in the cylinder head.
  • Page 143 Spark Plugs, Battery (US: EX) Battery Check the condition of your car's Normal driving conditions battery monthly. You should check The battery contains sulfuric NGK: ZFR5J-11 for proper electrolyte level and acid (electrolyte) which is highly Nippondensp: KJ16CR-L11 corrosion on the terminals. corrosive and poisonous.
  • Page 144 Battery Emergency Procedures Check the battery terminals for TEST INDICATOR WINDOW corrosion (a white or yellowish Eyes — Flush with water from a cup powder). To remove it, cover the or other container for at least fifteen terminals with a solution of baking minutes.
  • Page 145 Battery If you need to connect the battery to On cars with an anti-theft audio system a charger, disconnect both cables to If your car's battery is disconnected prevent damage to the car's electri- or goes dead, the audio system will cal system.

  • Page 146: Windshield Wipers

    Windshield Wipers Check the condition of the wind- WIPER ARMS shield wiper blades at least every six months. Look for signs of cracking in the rubber, or areas that are getting hard. Replace the blades if you find these signs, or they leave streaks and unwiped areas when used.
  • Page 147 Windshield Wipers 5. Slide the new wiper blade into the BLADE holder until the tabs lock. BLADE 6. Slide the new blade assembly onto the wiper arm. Make sure it locks in place. 7. Lower the wiper arm down against the windshield.

  • Page 148: Air Conditioning

    Air Conditioning If the air conditioning does not get as Periodically check the engine's Optional for U.S. DX, LX, and Canadian cold as before, have your dealer radiator and air conditioning LX, EX models check the system. Recharge the Your car's air conditioning is a sealed condenser for leaves, insects, and system with Refrigerant HFC-134a system.
  • Page 149 Drive Belts, Tires Drive Belts The belts should have the following Tires "play" or deflection. To safely operate your car, your tires ALTERNATOR BELT Alternator belt: must be the proper type and size, in 7.0 — 10.5 mm (0.28 — 0.41 in) good condition with adequate tread, Power steering belt: and correctly inflated.
  • Page 150 Tires (US: DX, Canada: LX) Inflation before checking the tire pressure, Keeping the tires properly inflated the tires can still be considered provides the best combination of "cold" if you drive less than 1.6 km handling, tread life and riding (1 mile).
  • Page 151 Tires You should get your own tire You should look for: Your car's tires have wear indicators pressure gauge and use it whenever molded into the tread. When the you check your tire pressures. This tread wears down to that point, you Bumps or bulges in the tread or will make it easier for you to tell if a side of the tire.
  • Page 152 Tires The tires were properly balanced by Tire Rotation You may find tires designated as the factory. They may need to be "Directional Tires" on the market. rebalanced at some time before they Front Front Those tires are designed to turn only are worn out.
  • Page 153 Installing improper tires on your that came on your car. Replacement for information about DOT Tire car can affect handling and wheels are available at your Honda Quality Grading. stability. This can cause a crash dealer. in which you can be seriously hurt or killed.
  • Page 154 Tire Chains If you mount snow tires on your Mount snow chains on your car Honda, make sure they are radial when warranted by driving condi- Chains of the wrong size or that are tires of the same size and load range tions or required by local laws.
  • Page 155 Lights Check the operation of your car's Replacing a Headlight Bulb BULB exterior lights at least once a month. Your car has halogen headlight A burned out bulb can create an bulbs, one on each side. When unsafe condition by reducing your replacing a bulb, handle it by its steel car's visibility and the ability to base and protect the glass from...
  • Page 156 Lights 3. Remove the rubber weather seal Replacing the Front Side Marker/ by pulling on the tab. Turn Signal and Parking Light Bulb 4. Unclip the end of the hold-down SCREW wire from its slot. Pivot it out of the way and remove the bulb. 5.
  • Page 157 Lights 4. Remove the bulb by pushing it in Replacing Rear Bulbs 4. To remove either the tail/stoplight slightly and turning it counter- bulb or the turn signal bulb, push (in Fenders) clockwise. it in slightly and turn it counter- clockwise.
  • Page 158 Lights Replacing Rear Bulbs (in Trunk 3. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to Replacing a High-mount Brake Lid) remove the two screws from the Light Bulb bulb holder. Remove the holder from the taillight assembly. 4. Try the taillights and back-up lights to verify which bulb needs replacing.
  • Page 159 Lights Replacing a Rear License Bulb 3. Turn on the parking lights and Replacing an Interior Light Bulb check that the new bulb is (US: EX) working. INTERIOR LIGHT 4. Reinstall the lens. Reinstall the two screws and tighten them securely.
  • Page 160 Lights 2. Remove the bulb by pulling it Replacing a Trunk Light Bulb straight out of its metal tabs. (US: DX, LX, Canada: LX, EX) Trunk light is available on LX and EX models in the U.S., and EX model in INTERIOR LIGHT Canada 3.

  • Page 161: Storing Your Car

    If you store your car for 12 months best to store your car indoors if at all Leave one window open slightly (if or longer, have your Honda dealer possible. the car is being stored indoors). perform the inspections called for in the 24 months/48,000 km (30,000 Fill the fuel tank.

  • Page 162: Appearance Care

    Appearance Care Regular cleaning and polishing of your Honda helps to keep it "new" looking. This section gives you hints on how to clean and preserve your car's appearance: the paint, bright- work, wheels and interior. Also included are several things you can do to help prevent corrosion.
  • Page 163 Exterior Care Washing Rinse the car thoroughly with cool When you have washed and rinsed Frequent washing helps preserve water to remove loose dirt. the whole exterior, dry it with a your car's beauty. Dirt and grit can chamois or soft towel. Letting it scratch the paint, while tree sap and Fill a bucket with cool water.
  • Page 164 It should form into the top layer of the finish. You your dealer so you are sure to get should use a polish on your Honda if the correct color. beads or droplets after waxing. the finish does not have its original shine after using a wax.
  • Page 165 Exterior Care Examine the chip or scratch closely before repairing it. If it does not go down to bare metal, clean it with soap and water and apply the touch- up paint. If it does go to the metal, apply a coat of primer first. After this dries, apply the touch-up paint.

  • Page 166: Interior Care

    Interior Care Carpeting Vinyl Vacuum the carpeting frequently to Remove dirt and dust with a vacuum remove dirt. Ground-in dirt will make cleaner. Wipe the vinyl with a soft the carpet wear out faster. cloth dampened in a solution of mild Periodically shampoo the carpet to soap and water.
  • Page 167 The rear window defogger wires are Many corrosion-preventive measures bonded to the inside of the glass. are built into your Honda. You can Wiping vigorously up-and-down can help keep your car from corroding dislodge and break the defogger wires.
  • Page 168 Body repairs can affect your car's insurance company, tell them you and body. resistance to corrosion. If your car want genuine Honda parts used in the repair. Although most insurers needs repairs after a collision, pay recognize the quality of original...

  • Page 169: Taking Care Of The Unexpected

    Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers the more- Compact Spare Tire....... common problems that motorists Changing a Flat Tire ..... experience with their cars. It gives If Your Engine Won't Start... you information about how to safely Nothing Happens....... evaluate the problem and what to do The Starter Operates to correct it.

  • Page 170: Compact Spare Tire

    Compact Spare Tire Your car has a compact spare tire Follow these precautions whenever INDICATOR that takes up less space. Use this you are using the compact spare tire: LOCATION spare tire as a temporary replace- MARK ment only. Get your regular tire Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) repaired or replaced and put back on under any circumstances.
  • Page 171 Changing a Flat Tire 3. Open the trunk. Raise the trunk If you have a flat tire while driving, SPARE TIRE TRUNK FLOOR stop in a safe place to change it. floor by lifting up on the back edge. Stopping in traffic or on the shoulder of a busy road is dangerous.
  • Page 172 Changing a Flat Tire JACK JACKING POINT 6. Turn the jack's end bracket 7. Loosen the four wheel nuts 1/2 8. Locate the jacking point nearest counterclockwise to loosen it, then turn with the wheel wrench. the tire you need to change. It is remove the jack.
  • Page 173 Changing a Flat Tire EXTENSION BRAKE HUB WHEEL WRENCH 9. Use the extension and wheel 11. Before mounting the spare tire, 10.Remove the wheel nuts and flat wrench as shown to raise the car wipe any dirt off the mounting tire.
  • Page 174 Changing a Flat Tire 12. Put on the spare tire. Put the 13.Lower the car to the ground and 14.Tighten the wheel nuts securely in wheel nuts back on finger-tight, remove the jack. the same crisscross pattern. Have then tighten them in a crisscross the wheel nut torque checked at pattern with the wheel wrench the nearest automotive service...
  • Page 175 Changing a Flat Tire 18. Store the jack in the trunk with the WING BOLT end bracket on the left side. Turn SPACER the jack's end bracket to lock it in CONE place. Store the tool kit. 19.Store the wheel cover or center cap in the trunk.
  • Page 176 If Your Engine Won't Start Diagnosing why your engine won't Nothing Happens or the Starter Turn the ignition switch to START start falls into two areas, depending Motor Operates Very Slowly (III). If the headlights do not dim, on what you hear when you turn the When you turn the ignition switch to check the condition of the fuses.
  • Page 177 A/C, stereo system, need a qualified technician to find lights, etc. the problem. See Towing on page You cannot start a Honda with an Put the transmission in Neutral or 192. automatic transmission by pushing Park and set the parking brake.

  • Page 178: Jump Starting

    ( + ) terminal other end to the grounding strap sure they have good metal-to- on your Honda's battery. as shown. Do not connect this metal contact. jumper cable to any other part of the engine.

  • Page 179: If Your Engine Overheats

    If Your Engine Overheats The pointer of your car's tempera- Your car can overheat for several 1. Safely pull to the side of the road. ture gauge should stay in the mid- reasons, such as lack of coolant or a Put the transmission in neutral or range under most conditions.
  • Page 180 If Your Engine Overheats 4. If the temperature gauge stays at reaches the middle of the tempera- 10.Start the engine and set the the red mark, turn off the engine. ture gauge, or lower, before check- temperature control lever to ing the radiator.
  • Page 181 Low Oil Pressure 4. Start the engine and watch the oil 1. Safely pull off the road and shut pressure light. If the light does not off the engine. LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR go out within ten seconds, turn off the engine.
  • Page 182 Charging System Indication By eliminating as much of the Immediately turn off all electrical electrical load as possible, you can accessories: radio, heater, A/C, rear CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR defogger, cruise control, etc. Try not drive several miles before the to use other electrically-operated battery is too discharged to keep the controls such as the power windows.
  • Page 183 Malfunction Indicator Lamp/Check Engine Light If this indicator light comes on, NOTICE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP/ safely pull off the road and turn off CHECK ENGINE LIGHT* the engine. Restart the engine and If you keep driving with the malfunc- watch the indicator light. If it stays tion indicator lamp/check engine light on, have your car checked by the on, you can damage your car's...

  • Page 184: Closing The Moonroof

    Closing the Moonroof If the electric motor will not close ROUND PLUG the moonroof, do the following: SOCKET 1. Check the fuse for the moonroof motor (see page 187). If the fuse is blown, replace it with one of the same or lower rating.
  • Page 185 Fuses All the electrical circuits in your car INTERIOR UNDER- have fuses to protect them from a HOOD short circuit or overload. These fuses are located in two or three fuse boxes. The interior fuse box is underneath The underhood fuse box is located in the dashboard on the driver's side.
  • Page 186 Fuses Checking and Replacing Fuses ABS FUSE BOX If something electrical in your car stops working, the first thing you should check for is a blown fuse. Determine from the chart on pages and 191, or the diagram on the fuse box lid, which fuse or fuses control that component.
  • Page 187 Fuses If you replace the blown fuse with a FUSE PULLER BLOWN spare fuse that has a lower rating, it might blow out again. This does not indicate anything wrong. Replace the fuse with one of the correct rating as soon as you can.
  • Page 188 Fuses INTERIOR FUSE BOX * 1: Only on cars equipped with SRS * 2 : On Canadian cars Taking Care of the Unexpected...
  • Page 189 Fuses UNDERHOOD FUSE BOX ABS FUSE BOX Taking Care of the Unexpected...
  • Page 190 Emergency Towing If your Honda cannot be transported It is best to tow the car no farther There are three popular methods of towing a car:...

  • Page 191: Technical Information

    The diagrams in this section give Identification Numbers....Emission Controls......you the dimensions and capacities of The Clean Air Act...... Specifications......... your Honda, and the locations of the Anti-lock Brake System....Crankcase Emission Control identification numbers. The expla- Tire Information......System........

  • Page 192: Identification Numbers

    VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is the 17-digit number your Honda dealer uses to register your car for warranty purposes. It is also necessary for licensing and insuring your car. The easiest place to find the VIN is on a plate fastened to the top of the dashboard.
  • Page 193 Identification Numbers The Engine Number is stamped into TRANSMISSION NUMBER the engine block. The Transmission Number is on a label on top of the transmission. ENGINE NUMBER Technical Information...

  • Page 194: Technical Information

    Specifications page 143. 1 : US: DX, LX, Canada: LX, EX 1 : Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the 2 : US: EX engine. Reserve tank capacity: 0.4 (0.11 US g a l , 0.09 Imp gal) 2 : US: DX, LX, Canada: LX, EX 3 : US: EX 4 : Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.

  • Page 195: Specifications

    Specifications page page 1 : US model 2 : Canadian model 1 : US: DX, Canada: LX 2: US: LX, EX, Canada: EX 3 : US: DX, LX without ABS, Canada: LX, EX 4: US: LX with ABS, EX Technical Information...
  • Page 196 Anti-lock Brake System The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Each wheel has a wheel speed the solenoid. This builds hydraulic is standard equipment on the Civic sensor assembly. As the wheel pressure on the modulator valve. EX sold in the U.S. rotates, the sensor sends electrical The pressure increases in the It is optional on the U.S.

  • Page 197: Tire Information

    Tire Information Tire Size Designation 81— Load Index, a numerical code Tire Speed Ratings A tire's sidewall is marked with a tire associated with the maximum load The chart below shows many of the size designation. You will need this the tire can carry.
  • Page 198 Treadwear High Speed Driving normal driving speeds. You should The treadwear grade is a compara- Honda strongly recommends that wait until the tires are cold before tive rating based on the wear rate of you not drive faster than posted...
  • Page 199 Tire Information Warning: The temperature grade for Traction Temperature The traction grades, from highest to this tire is established for a tire that The temperature grades are A (the lowest, are A, B, and C, and they is properly inflated and not over- highest), B, and C, representing the represent the tire's ability to stop on loaded.

  • Page 200: Emission Controls

    NOx and HC react to 120. the engine and burned. form photochemical "smog." Carbon monoxide does not contribute to * In Canada, Honda vehicles comply Evaporative Emission Control smog creation, but it is a poisonous with the Canadian Motor Vehicle System gas.
  • Page 201 HC, CO, and genuine Honda replacement parts or how much air is going into the NOx that comes out the tailpipe. The their equivalent for repairs. Using engine.

  • Page 202: Three Way Catalytic Converter

    HC, CO, and NOx. A replacement unit must be an original Honda part or its equivalent. The three way catalytic converter THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER...

  • Page 203: Warranty And Customer Relations

    Warranty and Customer Relations Warranty Coverages..... Customer Relations Information......... U.S. Zone Office Map....Canada Zone Office Map....Reporting Safety Defects .... Authorized Manuals...... Warranty and Customer Relations...

  • Page 204: Warranty Coverages

    Warranty Coverages U.S. Cars Seat Belt Limited Warranty — a seat Replacement Battery Limited Your new Honda is covered by these Warranty — provides prorated belt that fails to function properly is warranties: coverage for a replacement battery covered for the useful life of the car.
  • Page 205 Customer Relations Information Honda dealership personnel are If you are dissatisfied with the When you call or write, please give trained professionals. They should decision made by the dealership's us this information: be able to answer all your questions. management, contact your Honda If you encounter a problem that your Customer Relations Zone Office.

  • Page 206: Index

    Index Airbag (SRS)........Air Cleaner........Accessories Air Conditioning....... Battery Installation........Maintenance....... Charging System ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Indicator......35, Usage..........Position)........Jump Starting......Air Outlets (Vents)......Adding Air Pressure, Tires......Maintenance....... Automatic Transmission Specifications......Alcohol and Drugs......Before Driving......... 89 Fluid........Alcohol in Gasoline......
  • Page 207 Index Braking System......Cassette Player Checklist, Before Driving..... Break-in, New Car......90 Care..........Child Safety........Brightness Control, Instruments... 42 Operation........Cigarette Lighter......Brights, Headlights......41 CAUTION, Explanation of....Cleaner, Air........Bulb Replacement CD Changer........Cleaning Back-up Lights......Certification Label......Exterior........Brake Lights.......
  • Page 208 Index Crankcase Emission Control Emergency Brake......Disposal of Used Oil...... System......... Emergency Flashers....... Doors Cruise Control Operation....Locking and Unlocking....51 Emission Controls......Customer Relations Office... Engine Power Door Locks....... Check Light......36, DOT Tire Quality Grading... Coolant Temperature Gauge ..Downshifting, 5-speed Manual Malfunction Indicator Transmission......
  • Page 209 Index Features, Comfort and Gauge..........Convenience......... Octane Requirement....Filling the Fuel Tank....... Oxygenated........Halogen Headlight Bulbs....Filter, Oil......... Hazard Warning Flashers....Tank, Filling the......First Gear, Shifting......Fuses, Checking the...... Headlights 5-speed Manual Transmission, Daytime Running Lights..... Checking Fluid Level....High Beam Indicator....
  • Page 210 Index Ignition Keys..........49 Maintenance........Switch..........Label, Certification......Periodic Items......Timing Control System..... Lane Change, Signaling....42 Record........122-123 Indicator Lights, Instrument Lap Belt..........Safety...........116 Panel..........33 Lap/Shoulder Belts......Infant Restraint........ Schedule......120-121 Leaking of Exhaust into Car..28 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ..36, Inflation, Proper Tire ....
  • Page 211 Index Parking Over Things that Burn... Engine Oil and Filter....PGM-FI System......Fuses...........188 Occupant Protection System.... 4 Polishing and Waxing....Light Bulbs......... Octane Requirement, Gasoline..Power Schedule........Odometer.......... Door Locks........Spark Plugs......... Odometer, Trip........ Mirrors.......... Tires..........Steering........Wiper Blades......Change, How to......Windows........
  • Page 212 Index Reminder Light and Beeper..Spare Tire Replacement......... Inflating........System Components...... Specifications......Tachometer........Tether Attachment Points..Spark Plugs, Replacing....Taillights, Changing Bulbs in..Use During Pregnancy....Specifications Charts..... Taking Care of the Unexpected ..171 Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt..Tape Player........Speed Control........
  • Page 213 Index Tires Trunk..........Inflation........Opening......... Open Monitor Light....Inspection........Warning Beepers Replacing........Turn Signals........Key in Ignition......Rotating........Seat Belts Snow..........WARNING, Explanation of....Specifications......Warning Labels, Location of..Technical Information....Underside, Cleaning...... Warranty Coverages..... Technical Information....Unexpected, Taking Care Washer, Windshield Tools, Tire Changing....
  • Page 214 Index Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades......Operation........Worn Tires........Wrecker, Emergency Towing..

  • Page 215: Gas Station Information

    415 kPa (4.15 k g / c m , 60 psi) API SG or SH grade Automatic Transmission Fluid: "Energy Conserving II" oil Tire Size (Front and Rear): Honda Premium Formula Auto- SAE 5W-30 viscosity matic Transmission Fluid or an (US: DX, Canada: LX) ® equivalent DEXRON...

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