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1996 Del Sol 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.
Owner's Identification Form
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.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada) ................................................................
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......................................................................................................................................................
Gas Station Information
A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.
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  • Page 1 1996 Del Sol 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 Form Introduction ............................A Few Words About Safety......................... Driver and Passenger Safety ......................
  • Page 2 One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new Honda is to read this manual. In it, you will learn about your vehicle's many safety features, and how to operate its driving controls and convenience items. Afterwards, keep this owner's manual in your vehicle so you can refer to it at any time.

  • Page 3: Driver And Passenger Safety

    − 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 three signal words: , or DANGER WARNING CAUTION one of three words, DANGER, WARNING or CAUTION.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Main Menu Driver and Passenger Safety This section gives you important Your Occupant Protection System.. 4 Door Locks........information about occupant protec- The Seat Belt System Storing Cargo Safely....tion. It shows how to use seat belts and How It Works......
  • Page 5 Main Menu Table of Contents Your Occupant Protection System Your Honda is equipped with seat The seats, head restraints, and door To get the maximum protection from belts and other features that work locks also play a role in occupant...
  • Page 6 Main Menu Table of Contents ０３／０７／１０ １６：１１：０９ ３１Ｓ５Ａ９３０ ００２１  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 Not wearing a seat belt be very seriously injured in a crash.
  • Page 7 The Seat Belt System and How It Works Lap/Shoulder Belt The lap/shoulder belt retractor in Seat Belt System Components the passenger seating position has Your Honda has lap/shoulder seat LATCH SHOULDER an additional locking mechanism belts for the driver and the passen-...
  • Page 8 Main Menu Table of Contents The Seat Belt System and How It Works Wearing Seat Belts Properly Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt You can increase the effectiveness of Before putting on the seat belt, move ３／０７／１０ １６：１１：０９ ３１Ｓ５Ａ９３０ ００２１  your seat belts if you take a little the driver's seat as far back as is time to read the following pages and practical while still allowing you to...
  • Page 9 Main Menu Table of Contents The Seat Belt System and How It Works 2. Check that the belt is not twisted. 4. Pull up on the shoulder part of the To unlatch the seat belt, push the belt to remove any slack. Make red PRESS button on the buckle.
  • Page 10 Main Menu Table of Contents The Seat Belt System and How It Works Advice for Pregnant Women When using the seat belt, remember Seat Belt Maintenance to keep the lap portion as low as For safety, you should check the possible (see page condition of your seat belts regularly.

  • Page 11: Supplemental Restraint System

    Main Menu Table of Contents Supplemental Restraint System Your car is equipped with a What Happens In a Crash SRS Components Supplemental Restraint System Your supplemental restraint system If you ever have a severe frontal (SRS) to help protect the head and collision, the sensors will detect includes: chest of the driver and passenger...
  • Page 12 Main Menu Table of Contents Supplemental Restraint System After the crash, you may see what Just from viewing the vehicle Frontal collision range looks like smoke. This is actually damage after a crash, it is very powder from the airbag's surface. difficult to accurately determine if People with respiratory problems the airbags should or should not...

  • Page 13: How The Driver's Airbag Works

    Main Menu Table of Contents 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.
  • Page 14 Main Menu Table of Contents Supplemental Restraint System The driver's airbag is stored in the How the Passenger's Airbag This airbag is quite large and inflates center of the steering wheel. For with considerable force. It can Works your safety, do not attach any items seriously hurt a passenger who is not to the steering wheel.

  • Page 15: System Service

    Do not try to remove or The light does not come on when you turn the ignition ON (II). discard the airbags by yourself. This must be done by a Honda dealer. The light stays on after the engine starts.
  • Page 16 Scrapping an entire car that has 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 17: Door Locks

    Main Menu Table of Contents 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.

  • Page 18: Storing Cargo Safely

    Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Safety Information Storing Cargo Safely Driving with Pets A small dog, cat, or other small 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.

  • Page 19: Child Safety

    Main Menu Table of Contents ０３／０７／１０ １６：１１：０９ ３１Ｓ５Ａ９３０ ００２１  Child Safety We recommend that you secure your child's toddler seat in the passenger's seat with the car's lap/shoulder belt. An infant or child who is not To secure the seat with the lap/ properly restrained can be killed shoulder belt, be sure to follow the or seriously injured in a crash.

  • Page 20: Important Safety Reminders

    Main Menu Table of Contents Child Safety Important Safety Reminders To properly route a seat belt through General Guidelines for Never hold a baby or child on your a child seat, follow the seat maker's Restraining Children Under lap when riding in a car. If you are instructions.

  • Page 21: And 18 Kg (20 And 40 Ibs)

    Main Menu Table of Contents Child Safety Restraining an Infant Who We recommend that you secure your Restraining a Child Who Weighs Weighs Less Than 9 kg Between 9 and 18 kg child's toddler seat in the passenger's (20 Ibs) (20 and 40 Ibs) seat with the car's lap/shoulder belt.

  • Page 22: Restraining A Child Who Weighs

    Main Menu Table of Contents Child Safety Restraining a Child Who Weighs Several styles of booster seats are Over 18 kg (40 Ibs) available. We recommend a design We recommend that a child who has that allows the child to use the car's lap/shoulder belt.

  • Page 23: Securing A Child Seat With A Lap/Shoulder Belt

    Main Menu Table of Contents Child Safety Securing a Child Seat with a Lap/ 3. Slowly pull the shoulder portion of To unlatch the seat belt, push the Shoulder Belt the belt out of the retractor until it red PRESS button on the buckle. Guide the belt across to the door The lap/shoulder belt retractor in stops.

  • Page 24: Using Child Restraints With Tethers

    Using Child Restraints with Make sure to route the tether Tethers through the space between the head Your Honda is equipped with an restraint and seat. attachment point for a child restraint system that uses a top tether. The If you are not sure how to install the...

  • Page 25: Storing A Child Seat

    Main Menu Table of Contents Child Safety Storing a Child Seat Canadian Cars When you are not using a child restraint, either remove it or make TOOTHED WASHER sure it is properly secured so it cannot be thrown around the car during a crash.

  • Page 26: Alcohol And Drugs

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

  • Page 27: Carbon Monoxide Hazard

    Main Menu Table of Contents ０３／０７／１０ １６：１１：０９ ３１Ｓ５Ａ９３０ ００２１  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 interior and create a hazardous Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.

  • Page 28: 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 for a replacement. RADIATOR CAP BATTERY Driver and Passenger Safety...
  • Page 29 Power Door Locks....... the controls and displays that Indicator Lights........ Trunk..........48 contribute to the daily operation of Gauges..........Rear Locking Compartment..your Honda. All the essential Speedometer........ Seat Adjustments......controls are within easy reach. Tachometer........Power Windows....... Odometer........Removable Roof Panel....

  • Page 30: Control Locations

    Main Menu Table of Contents Control Locations AUDIO SYSTEM DIGITAL CLOCK HEATING/COOLING (P.62) (P.76) CONTROLS (P.68) DOOR LOCK SWITCH (P.48) MIRROR CONTROLS (P.60) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.51) FUEL FILL TRUNK RELEASE HOOD RELEASE HANDLE DOOR RELEASE HANDLE (P.49) (P.92) (P.93) Instruments and Controls...

  • Page 31: Indicator Lights

    Main Menu Table of Contents Indicator Lights The instrument panel has many indicators to give you important PARKING BRAKE AND information about your ear. BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR* HIGH BEAM INDICATOR ROOF AND TRUNK MONITOR Lamp Check Many of the indicator lights come on SUPPLEMENTAL SEAT BELT REMINDER LIGHT RESTRAINT...
  • Page 32 Main Menu Table of Contents Indicator Lights Parking Brake Seat Belt Reminder Light Charging System U.S. Canada Indicator and Brake BRAKE This indicator lights when you turn If this light comes on when the System the ignition ON (II). It is a reminder engine is running, the battery is not Indicator to you and your passenger to protect...
  • Page 33 Main Menu Table of Contents Indicator Lights Supplemental Restraint Roof and Trunk Monitor Roof Unlatched Indicator: This System Indicator indicator lights when you turn the See page 14. ignition ON (II) if the roof panel is ROOF UNLATCHED TRUNK OPEN not fastened securely.
  • Page 34 Main Menu Table of Contents Indicator Lights U.S. Canada Turn Signal and High Beam Indicator Hazard Warning A B S Indicators This light comes on with the high Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) The left or right turn signal light beam headlights. See page Indicator information on the headlight blinks when you signal a lane change...

  • Page 35: Gauges

    Main Menu Table of Contents Gauges Odometer TACHOMETER SPEEDOMETER ODOMETER The odometer shows the total dis- 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...

  • Page 36: Fuel Gauge

    Main Menu Table of Contents Gauges Temperature Gauge FUEL GAUGE This shows the temperature of the 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 37: Controls Near The Steering Wheel

    Main Menu Table of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel The two levers on the steering REAR WINDOW HAZARD column contain controls for driving CRUISE CONTROL DEFOGGER WARNING LIGHTS features you use most often. The left lever controls the turn signals, HORN BUTTONS headlights, and high beams.

  • Page 38: Headlights

    Main Menu Table of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel Headlights If you leave the lights on with the To flash the high beams, pull back ignition switch in ACCESSORY (I) and hold the turn signal lever. or LOCK (0), you will hear a Release the lever and the high reminder beeper when you open the beams will go off.

  • Page 39: Instrument Panel Brightness

    Main Menu Table of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel To signal a lane change, push lightly Turn Signals Instrument Panel Brightness 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.

  • Page 40: Windshield Wipers

    Main Menu Table of Contents 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 41: Hazard Warning

    Main Menu Table of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel Hazard Warning Rear Window Defogger Make sure the rear window is clear and you have good visibility before starting to drive. The defogger wires on the inside of the rear window can be accidentally damaged.

  • Page 42: Steering Wheel Adjustment

    Main Menu Table of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel ３／０７／１０ １６：１１：０９ ３１Ｓ５Ａ９３０ ００２１  Steering Wheel Adjustment 3. Move the steering wheel up or down to the desired position. You can adjust the steering wheel height to suit your preference. Do Position the wheel so you can see all the instrument panel gauges this before you begin driving.

  • Page 43: Steering Wheel Controls

    Main Menu Table of Contents Steering Wheel Controls Cruise Control Using the Cruise Control NOTICE On Si and VTEC models in the U.S., and CRUISE CONTROL VTEC model in Canada The cruise control, as it operates, MASTER SWITCH Cruise control allows you to maintain mores the accelerator pedal.
  • Page 44 Main Menu Table of Contents 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.
  • Page 45 Main Menu Table of Contents Steering Wheel Controls, Keys and Locks If you use the brake or clutch pedal Keys Cancelling the Cruise Control Any of these actions cause the cruise to cancel cruise control, the system control to cancel. retains the previously-set cruising VALET KEY MASTER KEY speed.

  • Page 46: Keys And Locks

    Store column when you remove the key. this plate in a safe place. When replacing keys, use only Honda-approved key blanks. The ignition switch is on the right side of the steering column. It has Removing the key from the...

  • Page 47: Door Locks

    Main Menu Table of Contents Keys and Locks ACCESSORY (I) — In this position, Door Locks you can operate the audio system and cigarette lighter. ON (II) — This is the normal key position when driving. All features and accessories on the car are usable. Several of the lights on the instru- ment panel come on as a test when you turn the ignition switch from...
  • Page 48 Main Menu Table of Contents Keys and Locks Power Door Locks Both doors lock when you push in Trunk the lock tab on the driver's door, or MASTER DOOR LOCK lock the driver's door from the SWITCH outside with the key. Only the driver's door unlocks when you use the key or lock tab.
  • Page 49 Main Menu Table of Contents Keys and Locks ROOF HOLDER TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE MASTER KEY You cannot put any luggage in the To protect items in the trunk when You can also open the trunk by trunk without lifting up the roof you need to give the key to someone pulling the trunk release handle to else, lock the trunk release handle...

  • Page 50: Rear Locking Compartment

    Main Menu Table of Contents Keys and Locks, Seat Adjustments Rear Locking Compartment Seat Adjustments To open either rear locking Adjust the seat before you start To change the angle of the seat-back, compartment, put the master key in driving. pull up on the lever on the outside of the lock, turn it counterclockwise the seat bottom.
  • Page 51 Main Menu Table of Contents ３／０７／１０ １６：１１：０９ ３１Ｓ５Ａ９３０ ００２１  Seat Adjustments, Power Windows Power Windows MAIN SWITCH Your car's windows are electrically- Reclining the seat-back can powered. Turn the ignition switch to decrease the protection you get ON (II) to raise or lower any window. from your seat belt in a crash.
  • Page 52 Main Menu Table of Contents ０３／０７／１０ １６：１１：０９ ３１Ｓ５Ａ９３０ ００ Power Windows The master control panel also con- The MAIN switch controls power to tains these extra features: the passenger's and rear windows. With this switch off, the passenger's Closing a power window on a and rear windows cannot be raised child's hands or fingers can AUTO —...

  • Page 53: Removable Roof Panel

    Main Menu Table of Contents Removable Roof Panel Your Honda's roof panel has a single release handle on each side, making it easy to remove and install. When not in use, the roof panel can be stored in a special holder in the trunk.
  • Page 54 Main Menu Table of Contents Removable Roof Panel Removing and Storing LOCK TAB RELEASE LEVER 1. Open both windows. 4. Release each side of the roof by pushing the lock tab sideways and with the front facing forward. 2. Turn off the engine and set the pulling down the release lever.
  • Page 55 Main Menu Table of Contents Removable Roof Panel Installing 1. Open both windows or doors. 2. Turn off the engine and set the parking brake. 3. Open the trunk. LOCK LEVER 4. Release the roof from the holder 6. Lock the roof in the holder by by pushing the tabs and pivoting pivoting the lock levers toward the the lock levers forward.
  • Page 56 Main Menu Table of Contents Removable Roof Panel Pull this edge out..so it fits flush. 5. Lift the roof out of the holder. 6. Set the roof in place on the car. 7. Check the fit of the seals at the Make sure the roof panel release Make sure all four corners are back of the roof.
  • Page 57 Main Menu Table of Contents Removable Roof Panel Protecting Against Leaks 8. Secure the roof by turning each Do not push or pull on the door glass Do not lean or sit on an open door. release lever until the lock tab or side window when you are clicks forward.
  • Page 58 Main Menu Table of Contents Removable Roof Panel High Pressure Water BRUSHLESS CAR WASH Be careful when you store items in A high pressure water stream can Avoid automatic car washes that use the trunk. Make sure they will not distort the roof seals and cause them only high pressure spray for cleaning.
  • Page 59 Main Menu Table of Contents Removable Roof Panel Roof Holder Roof Unlatched Indicator ROOF UNLATCHED INDICATOR To reach items in the trunk when To secure the roof holder, push This indicator lights when you turn the roof is stored, pull the roof down on it until it locks.
  • Page 60 Main Menu Table of Contents Mirrors Adjusting the Power Mirrors SELECTOR SWITCH ADJUSTMENT SWITCH Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and adjusted for best visibility. 3. Push the appropriate edge of the On Si and VTEC models Be sure to adjust the mirrors before Adjust the outside mirrors with the adjustment switch to move the you start driving.

  • Page 61: Parking Brake

    Main Menu Table of Contents Parking Brake, Glove Box Parking Brake Glove Box NOTICE Driving the car with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and axles. GLOVE BOX PARKING BRAKE LEVER To apply the parking brake, pull the Open the glove box by pushing the lever up fully.
  • Page 62 Main Menu Table of Contents ３／０７／１０ １６：１１：０９ ３１Ｓ５Ａ９３０ ００２１  Glove Box, Digital Clock Digital Clock 3. Press and hold the M button until the numbers advance to the desired time. An open glove box can cause serious injury to your passenger in a crash, even if the You can use the R button to quickly passenger is wearing the seat set the time to the nearest hour.

  • Page 63: Console Compartment

    Main Menu Table of Contents Console Compartment, Beverage Holder Console Compartment Beverage Holder LOCKING TAB CONSOLE COMPART- MENT To open the console compartment, The beverage holder is located around corners. pull up the edge of the driver's side. inside the center console compart- ment lid.
  • Page 64 Main Menu Table of Contents Sun Visor, Cigarette Lighter, Ashtray Sun Visor Cigarette Lighter Ashtray CIGARETTE LIGHTER ASHTRAY The cigarette lighter is next to the Open the ashtray by lifting the lid up. To use the sun visor, pull it down. ashtray under the ashtray lid.

  • Page 65: Interior Light

    Main Menu Table of Contents Ashtray, Interior Light Interior Light NOTICE DOOR ACTIVATED 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. The interior light has a three- position switch.

  • Page 66: Comfort And Convenience Features

    Main Menu Comfort and Convenience Features The heating and optional air Heating and Cooling......conditioning systems in your Honda What Each Control Does.... provide a comfortable driving How to Use the System....environment in all weather To Turn Everything Off .....

  • Page 67: Heating And Cooling

    If your vehicle does not have air conditioning, it can be installed at any time. Your dealer will install a Genuine Honda air conditioning system that meets Honda's high quality standards and is designed to FAN CONTROL TEMPERATURE AIR CONDITIONING...
  • Page 68 Main Menu Table of Contents Heating and Cooling Mode Buttons These buttons let you select which vents the air flows from. Air flows from the center and corner vents in the dashboard. Air flow is divided between the vents in the dashboard and the floor vents.

  • Page 69: How To Use The System

    Main Menu Table of Contents Heating and Cooling How to Use the System Vent Controls This section covers how to set up the CORNER VENT system controls for ventilation, CENTER VENT heating, cooling, dehumidifying, and defrosting. The engine must be running for the heater and air conditioning to generate hot and cold air.
  • Page 70 Main Menu Table of Contents Heating and Cooling It is best to leave the system in Fresh RECIRCULATION MODE BUTTONS BUTTON Air mode under almost all conditions. Keeping the system in Recirculation mode, particularly with the A/C off, can cause the windows to fog up. Switch to Recirculation mode when you are driving through smoky or dusty conditions, then switch back to...
  • Page 71 Main Menu Table of Contents Heating and Cooling MODE BUTTONS RECIRCULATION To Cool with Optional A/C BUTTON 1. Turn on the A / C by pressing the button. The light in the button should come on. 2. Make sure the temperature control lever is all the way to the left.
  • Page 72 Main Menu Table of Contents Heating and Cooling To Heat To Heat and Dehumidify with To Defog and Defrost To remove fog from the inside of the To warm the interior: Optional Air Conditioning Air conditioning, as it cools, removes windows: 1.
  • Page 73 Main Menu Table of Contents Heating and Cooling To remove exterior frost or ice from the windshield and side windows after the car has been sitting out in MODE BUTTONS RECIRCULATION cold weather: BUTTON 1. Start the engine. 2. Select the Fresh Air mode and 3.

  • Page 74: To Turn Everything Off

    Main Menu Table of Contents Heating and Cooling These settings direct all the air flow To Turn Everything Off to the defroster vents at the base of To shut off the system temporarily, the windshield and the side window turn off the fan and slide the defroster vents.

  • Page 75: Audio System

    ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II). Turn On Si and VTEC models and release the TUNE/SEEK bar Your Honda's audio system provides the system on and adjust the volume by turning the ON/VOL knob. quickly. clear reception on both AM and FM...
  • Page 76 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System To store a frequency: OIM/VOL KNOB AM BUTTON STEREO 1. Select the desired band, AM or INDICATOR FM. FM1 and FM2 let you store two frequencies with each Preset button. 2. Use the TUNE or SEEK function to tune the radio to a desired station.

  • Page 77: Adjusting The Sound

    Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Adjusting the Sound Balance/Fader — These two controls adjust the strength of the sound coming from each speaker. The Balance control adjusts the side- to-side strength, while the Fader control adjusts the front-to-back strength.

  • Page 78: Radio Frequencies

    Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Radio Frequencies Radio Reception Your Honda's radio can receive the How well your Honda's radio complete AM and FM bands. receives stations is dependent on Those bands cover these frequen- many factors, such as the distance...
  • Page 79 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Electrical interference from passing vehicles and stationary sources can cause temporary reception problems. Radio signals, especially on the FM Radio reception can be affected by band, are deflected by large objects atmospheric conditions such as such as buildings and hills.

  • Page 80: Operating The Cassette Player

    Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Operating the Cassette Player EJECT CASSETTE BUTTON SLOT BUTTON Turn the audio system ON. Make PLAY TAPE DIRECTION sure the tape opening on the cassette BUTTON BUTTON INDICATOR is facing to the right, then insert the cassette most of the way into the slot.
  • Page 81 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System When the system reaches the end of TMS — The Tape Music Search Tape Search Functions the tape, it will automatically reverse Function allows you to find the With a cassette playing, you can use direction and play the other side.

  • Page 82: Caring For The Cassette Player

    Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System The player automatically ejects Caring for the Cassette Player CLEAN INDICATOR cassettes that do not play properly. If The cassette player picks up dirt and it ejects a cassette before it begins to oxides from the tape.

  • Page 83: Operating The Optional Cd Changer

    Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Operating the Optional CD ON/VOL KNOB CD BUTTON Changer A Compact Disc changer is available from your dealer. It holds up to six discs, providing several hours of continuous entertainment. You operate the CD changer with the same controls used for the radio and cassette player.
  • Page 84 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System To take the system out of CD mode, Press the CD button until "CD" You can use the TUNE/SEEK bar to press the AM or FM button, or insert appears in the display. The system select tracks within a disc.

  • Page 85: Protecting Compact Discs

    Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Protecting Compact Discs Handle a CD by its edges; never touch either surface. Contamination from fingerprints, liquids, felt-tip pens, and labels can cause the CD to not play properly, or possibly jam in the drive.

  • Page 86: Cd Error Indications

    If you see an error indication in the display while in CD mode, 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: Theft Protection

    Owner's Manual. If you should happen to lose the card, 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 88 Main Menu Before Driving Before you begin driving your Honda, Break-in Period........ 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 89: Before Driving

    Break-in Period, Gasoline Break-in Period Gasoline (VTEC model) Help assure your car's future Your Honda is designed to operate Use a premium unleaded gasoline reliability and performance by paying most effectively on unleaded with a pump octane number of 91 or extra attention to how you drive gasoline.

  • Page 90: Driving In Foreign Countries

    If you are planning to take your states/provinces require this You may use gasoline containing up Honda outside the U. S. or Canada, information to be posted on the contact the tourist bureaus in the to 5% methanol by volume as long as pump.

  • Page 91: Service Station Procedures

    Main Menu Table of Contents ０３／０７／１０ １６：１１：０９ ３１Ｓ５Ａ９３０ ００２１  Service Station Procedures Filling the Fuel Tank 3. Remove the fuel fill cap slowly. You may hear a hissing sound as Gasoline is highly flammable pressure inside the tank escapes. and explosive. You can be Pull burned or seriously injured 4.

  • Page 92: Opening The Hood

    Main Menu Table of Contents Service Station Procedures Opening the Hood LATCH HOOD RELEASE HANDLE SUPPORT ROD 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.
  • Page 93 Main Menu Table of Contents Service Station Procedures To close the hood, lift it up slightly to Oil Check remove the support rod from the hole. Put the support rod back into its holding clip. Lower the hood to about a foot above the fender, then let it drop.
  • Page 94 Engine Coolant on page If it is near or below the lower mark, information on adding the proper see Adding Oil on page coolant. Refer to Periodic Checks on page for information on checking other items in your Honda. Before Driving...

  • Page 95: Fuel Economy

    Main Menu Table of Contents Fuel Economy The condition of your car and your A cold engine uses more fuel than a Driving Habits driving habits are the two most warm engine. It is not necessary to You can improve fuel economy by "warm-up"...

  • Page 96: Accessories

    Main Menu Table of Contents Accessories Your Honda dealer has many acces- Some non-Honda accessories you Electronic communications equip- sories available to personalize your can buy in the "aftermarket" are ment, such as cellular telephones car. Some of these are audio systems, designed for universal applications.

  • Page 97: Loading Cargo

    The maximum load you can carry in This final number is the total weight If you must cany large objects that your Honda is 185 kg (400 Ibs). It of cargo you can load in or on the car. prevent you from closing the trunk...
  • Page 98 Main Menu Driving This section gives you tips on Preparing to Drive......starting the engine under various Starting the Engine......conditions, and how to operate the Starting in Cold Weather manual and automatic transmissions. at High Altitude ..... It also includes important informa- 5-speed Manual Transmission..

  • Page 99: Preparing To Drive

    Main Menu Table of Contents Preparing to Drive You should do the following checks 5. Check the adjustment of the seat 10.Turn the ignition ON (II). Check and adjustments every day before (see page the indicator lights in the instru- you drive your car.

  • Page 100: Starting The Engine

    Main Menu Table of Contents Starting the Engine 1. Apply the parking brake. (8,000 feet) adds to the problem. 5. If the engine does not start within 15 seconds, or starts but stalls Use the following procedure: 2. In cold weather, turn off all right away, repeat step 4 with the electrical accessories to reduce accelerator pedal pressed half-way...

  • Page 101: 5-Speed Manual Transmission

    Main Menu Table of Contents ０３／０７／１０ １６：１１：０９ ３１Ｓ５Ａ９３０ ００ 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 102: Recommended Shift Points

    Main Menu Table of Contents 5-speed Manual Transmission Maximum Speeds Recommended Shift Points (VTEC) The speeds in this table are the Drive in the highest gear that lets the engine run and accelerate maximums for the given gears. If you exceed these speeds, the engine smoothly.

  • Page 103: Automatic Transmission

    Table of Contents 5-speed Manual Transmission, Automatic Transmission Automatic Transmission Shift Lever Positions (Si) Your Honda's transmission has four 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.
  • Page 104 Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Transmission SHIFT LEVER The shift lever has seven positions. Park (P) — This position mechani- It must be in Park or Neutral to start cally locks the transmission. Use the engine. When you are stopped in Park whenever you are turning off or , 2 , 1 , N or R, press firmly on starting the engine.
  • Page 105 Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Transmission If you have done all of the above and Neutral (N) — Use Neutral if you For faster acceleration when in D still cannot move the lever out of need to restart a stalled engine, or if , you can get the transmission to Park, see Shift Lock Release on page automatically downshift by pushing...

  • Page 106: Maximum Speeds

    Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Transmission First (1) — To shift from Second to Maximum Speeds (Si) First, press the release button on the The speeds in this table are the side of the shift lever. With the lever maximums for the given position.

  • Page 107: Shift Lock Release

    If you need to use the Shift Lock button does not work. Release, it could mean your car is developing a problem. Have the car checked by your Honda dealer. 1. Set the Parking brake. 2. Remove the key from the ignition switch.

  • Page 108: The Braking System

    Main Menu Table of Contents The Braking System Your Honda is 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...

  • Page 109: Brake System Design

    Main Menu Table of Contents 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 VTEC model has an Anti-lock the brakes has two separate circuits. down much farther and you need to Brake System (ABS) as standard Each circuit works diagonally across...
  • Page 110 Main Menu Table of Contents The Braking System Activation varies with the amount of A car with ABS may require a longer ABS INDICATOR* traction your tires have. On dry distance to stop on loose or uneven pavement, you will need to press on surfaces than an equivalent car with- the brake pedal very hard before you out Anti-lock.

  • Page 111: Driving In Bad Weather

    Main Menu Table of Contents Driving in Bad Weather Exercise extra caution when driving Driving Technique — Always drive in rain after a long dry spell. After slower than you would in dry months of dry weather, the first weather. It takes your car longer to rains bring oil to the surface of the react, even in conditions that may roadway, making it slippery.
  • Page 112 Main Menu Table of Contents Driving in Bad Weather Visibility — Being able to see Traction — Check your tires clearly in all directions and being frequently for wear and proper visible to other drivers are important pressure. Both are important in in all weather conditions.

  • Page 113: Towing A Trailer

    Main Menu Table of Contents Towing a Trailer Your car is not designed to tow a trailer. Attempting to do so can void your warranties. Driving...
  • Page 114 If you have the skills and tools Cooling System......Inflation........required to perform more complex Inspection........Checking the Engine Coolant maintenance tasks on your Honda, Level........Maintenance....... you may want to purchase the Adding Engine Coolant..... Tire Rotation......Service Manual. See page Replacing Engine Coolant..
  • Page 115 Honda passengers. It will also reward you technician or other qualified Only you can decide whether or not with more economical, trouble-free you should perform a given task.

  • Page 116: Important Safety Precautions

    Main Menu Table of Contents Maintenance Safety Important Safety Precautions Read the instructions before you Before you begin any maintenance, begin, and make sure you have the tools and skills required. make sure your car is parked on level ground and that the parking brake is on.
  • Page 117 Main Menu Table of Contents 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 competent, efficient service. have maintenance clone. These are...
  • Page 119 Main Menu Table of Contents 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 Main Menu Table of Contents Maintenance Schedule (Severe Conditions) Follow the Severe Maintenance Schedule if you drive your vehicle MAINLY under one or more of the following condi- tions: Driving less than 8 km (5 miles) per trip or, in freezing temperatures, driving less than 16 km (10 miles) per trip.
  • Page 121 Main Menu Table of Contents Required Maintenance Record Have your servicing dealer record all Required Maintenance below. Keep receipts for all work done on your car. Maintenance...
  • Page 122 Main Menu Table of Contents Non-Scheduled Maintenance Record Record additional maintenance for severe driving conditions or non-scheduled maintenance on this page (see page Maintenance...
  • Page 123 Main Menu Table of Contents 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 wear and foreign objects.

  • Page 124: Fluid Locations

    Main Menu Table of Contents Fluid Locations BRAKE FLUID (Gray cap) ANTI-LOCK BRAKE RESERVOIR CLUTCH FLUID (Gray cap) (5-M/T only) (Gray cap) AUTOMATIC ENGINE OIL FILL CAP TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK (Yellow loop) POWER STEERING FLUID (Red cap) COOLANT RESERVOIR WASHER FLUID (Blue cap) ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK...
  • Page 125 Main Menu Table of Contents Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil Adding Oil ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK FILL CAP UPPER MARK LOWER MARK 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: Recommended Oil

    API Service label on the oil SF is not recommended. container. 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 mechanic. of operating your car. preferred for improved fuel economy 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°C). Maintenance...
  • 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 Main Menu Table of Contents Engine Oil 7. Replace the engine oil fill cap. 5. Put a new washer on the drain bolt, NOTICE Start the engine. The oil pressure then reinstall the drain bolt. indicator light should go out within If you change your own oil, please Tighten it to: five seconds.
  • Page 130 Main Menu Table of Contents Cooling System ０３／０７／１０ １６：１１：０９ ３１Ｓ５Ａ９３０ ００ 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...
  • Page 131 Main Menu Table of Contents Cooling System Do not add any rust inhibitors or RADIATOR CAP other additives to your car's cooling system. They may not be compatible with the coolant or engine compo- nents. RESERVE TANK 2. Turn the radiator cap counter- 4.
  • Page 132 Main Menu Table of Contents Cooling System Replacing Engine Coolant DRAIN PLUG The cooling system should be 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.
  • Page 133 Main Menu Table of Contents Cooling System 7. DOHC VTEC model only RESERVE RESERVE TANK Apply non-hardening sealant to the TANK CAP drain bolt threads and reinstall the bolt in the engine block. Tighten it securely. 8. Mix the recommended antifreeze with an equal amount of purified or distilled water in a clean container.
  • Page 134 Main Menu Table of Contents Cooling System 10. Put the cap on the radiator, only FILLER NECK ０３／０７／１０ １６：１１：０９ ３１Ｓ５Ａ９３０ ００２１  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

    Main Menu Table of Contents Windshield Washers Check the level in the windshield NOTICE RESERVOIR washer reservoir at least monthly during normal usage. In bad weather, Do not use engine antifreeze or a when you use the washers often, vinegar/water solution in the wind- check the level every time you stop shield washer reservoir.

  • Page 136: Transmission Fluid

    Automatic Transmission 5. If the level is below the lower mark, add fluid into the filler hole DIPSTICK to bring it to the upper mark. Use Honda Premium Formula Auto- matic Transmission Fluid or an ® equivalent DEXRON II Auto- matic Transmission Fluid (ATF) only.

  • Page 137: 5-Speed Manual Transmission

    Main Menu Table of Contents Transmission Fluid 5-speed Manual Transmission If Honda MTF is not available, you may use an API service SG or SH- ratecl motor oil with a viscosity of SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 temporarily. Motor oil can cause increased trans-...

  • Page 138: Maintenance

    If you add brake fluid to bring it up voirs monthly. There are up to three to the MAX mark, use Genuine reservoirs, depending on model. Honda Brake Fluid or an equivalent M A X They are: from a sealed container that is marked DOT3 or DOT4 only.

  • Page 139: Anti-Lock Brake System

    Main Menu Table of Contents Brake and Clutch Fluid Anti-lock Brake System If the fluid level is half an inch or Clutch System more above the MAX mark, it may indicate a problem in the ABS. Have your dealer inspect the system as soon as possible.

  • Page 140: Power Steering

    UPPER LEVEL. LOWER damage the power steering pump. LEVEL NOTICE Using automatic transmission fluid or another brand of power steering fluid will damage the system. Use only GENUINE HONDA Power Steering Fluid-V. Maintenance...

  • Page 141: Air Cleaner

    Main Menu Table of Contents Air Cleaner The air cleaner element should be replaced according to the time and distance recommendations in the maintenance schedule. BOLTS AIR CLEANER ELEMENT 3. Place the new air cleaner element On Si and VTEC models The air cleaner element is inside the in the air cleaner housing.
  • Page 142 Main Menu Table of Contents Air Cleaner 4. Reinstall the air cleaner housing CLIPS cover, snap the four clips back into place. AIR CLEANER ELEMENT On S model 2. Remove the old air cleaner The air cleaner element is inside the element.

  • Page 143: Spark Plugs

    Main Menu Table of Contents Spark Plugs 3. Remove the spark plug cap by (S,Si) Replacement pulling it straight out. The spark plugs in your car need to be replaced every 2 years or 48,000 4. Remove the spark plug with a 16 km (30,000 miles), whichever comes mm (5/8 inch) spark plug socket.
  • Page 144 Main Menu Table of Contents Spark Plugs NOTICE Tighten the spark plugs carefully. A spark plug that is too loose can overheat and damage the engine. Overtightening can cause damage to the threads in the cylinder head. 7. Install the spark plug cap. 8.

  • Page 145: Specifications

    Main Menu Table of Contents Spark Plugs, Battery Specifications: (VTEC) Battery ０３／０７／１０ １６：１１：０９ ３１Ｓ５Ａ９３０ ００ PFR6L-13 Check the condition of your car's NGK: (S,Si) battery monthly. You should check Nippondenso: PK20PR-L13 ZFR5F-11 for proper electrolyte level and NGK: corrosion on the terminals. KJ16CR-L11 Spark Plug Gap: Nippondenso: 1.3 mm (0.05 in)

  • Page 146: Battery

    Main Menu Table of Contents Battery Emergency Procedures TEST INDICATOR WINDOW Eyes — Flush with water from a cup or other container for at least fifteen minutes. (Water under pressure can damage the eye.) Immediately call a physician or 911. Skin —...
  • Page 147 Main Menu Table of Contents ０３／０７／１０ １６：１１：０９ ３１Ｓ５Ａ９３０ ００２１  Battery If the terminals are severely cor- On Si and VTEC models roded, clean them with baking soda If your car's battery is disconnected and water. Then use a wrench to The battery gives off explosive or goes dead, the audio system will loosen and remove the cables from hydrogen gas during normal...

  • Page 148: Windshield Wipers

    Main Menu Table of Contents 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 149 Main Menu Table of Contents Windshield Wipers 5. Slide the new wiper blade into the BLADE BLADE holder until the tabs lock. 6. Slide the wiper blade assembly onto the wiper arm. Make sure it locks in place. 7. Lower the wiper arm down against the windshield.

  • Page 150: Air Conditioning

    Main Menu Table of Contents Air Conditioning (Optional) Your car's air conditioning is a sealed If the air conditioning does not get as Periodically check the engine's system. Any major maintenance, cold as before, have your dealer radiator and air conditioning such as recharging, should be done condenser for leaves, insects, and check the system.

  • Page 151: Removable Roof Panel

    6 months or 12,000km (7,500 miles). Clean front and rear edges. 4. Coat the four lock pins with Honda 1. Apply a thin film of Honda silicone silicone grease. Remove any grease to the body seals wherever excess.

  • Page 152: Drive Belts

    Main Menu Table of Contents Drive Belts, Tires Drive Belts The belts should have the following Tires "play" or deflection. To safely operate your car, your tires POWER STEERING ALTERNATOR Alternator belt: must be the proper type and size, in BELT BELT (VTEC)

  • Page 153: Inflation

    Main Menu Table of Contents Tires 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 154: Inspection

    Main Menu Table of Contents Tires You should get your own tire You should look for: Your car's tires have wear indicators molded into the tread. When the pressure gauge and use it whenever 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...

  • Page 155: Maintenance

    Improper wheel weights can damage check the wheel alignment. your car's aluminum wheels. Use only genuine Honda wheel weights for The tires were properly balanced by balancing. the factory. They may need to be rebalanced at some time before they are worn out.

  • Page 156: Replacing Tires And Wheels

    Main Menu Table of Contents ０３／０７／１０ １６：１１：０９ ３１Ｓ５Ａ９３０ ００ Tires When shopping for replacement Replacing Tires and Wheels tires, you may find that some tires The tires that came with your car are "directional." This means they were selected to match the perform- Installing improper tires on your are designed to rotate only in one ance capabilities of the car while...

  • Page 157: Wheels And Tires

    See page that came on your car. Replacement for information about DOT Tire wheels are available at your Honda Quality Grading. dealer. Maintenance...

  • Page 158: Snow Tires

    NOTICE 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 159 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Check the operation of your car's Replacing a Headlight Bulb HOLDER 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...

  • Page 160: Lights

    Main Menu Table of Contents Lights 4. Unclip the end of the hold-down 7. Push the electrical connector onto BULB CONNECTOR wire from its slot. Pivot it out of the tabs of the new bulb. Make the way and remove the bulb. sure it locks in place.
  • Page 161 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights 4. Remove the bulb by pushing it in Replacing the Front Side Marker/ slightly and turning it counter- Turn Signal and Parking Light clockwise. Bulb 5. Install the new bulb in the socket. Turn it clockwise to lock it in place. 6.

  • Page 162: Replacing Bulbs

    Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Replacing Rear Bulbs 4. To remove the tail/stoplight bulb, back-up light bulb or the turn signal bulb, push it in slightly and turn it counterclockwise. To remove the side marker bulb, pull it straight out of the socket. 5.
  • Page 163 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Replacing a Rear License Bulb 4. Pull the bulb straight out of the Replacing Interior and Trunk socket. Light Bulbs 5. Install the new bulb. Test it to INTERIOR LIGHT make sure it works. 6.
  • Page 164 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights TRUNK LIGHT 2. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out of its metal tabs. 3. Push the new bulb into the metal tabs. Snap the lens back in place. Maintenance...

  • Page 165: Storing Your Car

    Fill the fuel tank. Disconnect the battery. If you store your car for 12 months or longer, have your Honda dealer Change the engine oil and filter Support the front wiper blade (see page perform the inspections called for in...
  • Page 166 Main Menu 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 167 Main Menu Table of Contents Exterior Care When you have washed and rinsed Washing Rinse the car thoroughly with cool the whole exterior, dry it with a Frequent washing helps preserve water to remove loose dirt. your car's beauty. Dirt and grit can chamois or soft towel.
  • Page 168 Main Menu Table of Contents Exterior Care Waxing should use a polish on your Honda if Paint Touch-up Always wash and dry the whole car the finish does not have its original Your dealer has touch-up paint to before waxing it. You should wax shine after using a wax.
  • Page 169 Main Menu Table of Contents Interior Care Vinyl Carpeting Fabric Remove dirt and dust with a vacuum Vacuum the carpeting frequently to Vacuum dirt and dust out of the cleaner. Wipe the vinyl with a soft remove dirt. Ground-in dirt will make material frequently.
  • Page 170 The rear window defogger wires are Many corrosion-preventive measures bonded to the inside of the glass. Wiping vigorously up-and-down can are built into your Honda. You can dislodge and break the defogger wires. help keep your car from corroding When cleaning the rear window, use by performing some simple periodic gentle pressure and wipe side-to-side.
  • Page 171 When reporting your collision to the holes in the bottom of the doors Body repairs can affect your car's insurance company, tell them you want genuine Honda parts used in and body. resistance to corrosion. If your car needs repairs after a collision, pay the repair.

  • Page 172: Taking Care Of The Unexpected

    Main Menu 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.......
  • Page 173 Main Menu Table of Contents Compact Spare Tire Follow these precautions whenever Your car has a compact spare tire 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.
  • Page 174 Main Menu Table of Contents ０３／０７／１０ １６：１１：０９ ３１Ｓ５Ａ９３０ ００２１  Changing a Flat Tire If you have a flat tire while driving, stop in a safe place to change it. Stopping in traffic or on the shoulder The car can easily roll off the of a busy road is dangerous.
  • Page 175 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire JACK TOOL KIT JACK SPARE TIRE 4. Take the tool kit out of the trunk. 7. Loosen the four wheel nuts 1/2 6. Turn the jack's end bracket turn with the wheel wrench. counterclockwise to loosen it, then 5.
  • Page 176 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire EXTENSION JACKING POINT WHEEL WRENCH 8. Locate the jacking point nearest 9. Use the extension and wheel 10.Remove the wheel nuts and flat the tire you need to change. It is tire.
  • Page 177 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire WHEEL NUTS BRAKE HUB WHEEL COVER 11.Before mounting the spare tire, 12.Put on the spare tire. Put the On S model wheel nuts back on finger-tight, Do not attempt to forcibly pry the wipe any dirt off the mounting then tighten them in a crisscross wheel cover off with a screwdriver or...
  • Page 178 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire 13.Lower the car to the ground and 15. On the Si and VTEC models 14.Tighten the wheel nuts securely in remove the jack. the same crisscross pattern. Have Remove the center cap before the wheel nut torque checked at storing the flat tire in the trunk the nearest automotive service...
  • Page 179 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire 19.Store the jack in its holder with WING BOLT SPACER CONE the end bracket facing to the rear. Turn the jack's end bracket to lock it in place. Replace the cover. Store the tool kit.
  • Page 180 Main Menu Table of Contents If Your Engine Won't Start Diagnosing why your engine won't Turn the ignition switch to START Nothing Happens or the Starter start falls into two areas, depending (III). If the headlights do not dim, Motor Operates Very Slowly on what you hear when you turn the check the condition of the fuses.
  • Page 181 Check all the fuses sories: heater, A/C, stereo system, (see page lights, etc. You cannot start a Honda with an Put the transmission in Neutral or If you find nothing wrong, you will automatic transmission by pushing Park and set the parking brake.

  • Page 182: 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 183 Main Menu Table of Contents 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 184 Main Menu Table of Contents If Your Engine Overheats ０３／０７／１０ １６：１１：０９ ３１Ｓ５Ａ９３０ ００２１  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 185 Main Menu Table of Contents Low Oil Pressure 4 . Start the engine and watch the oil NOTICE pressure light. If the light does not go out within ten seconds, turn off Running the engine with low oil the engine. There is a mechanical pressure can cause serious mechanical problem that needs to be repaired damage almost immediately.
  • Page 186 Main Menu Table of Contents Charging System Indication Immediately turn off all electrical By eliminating as much of the electrical load as possible, you can accessories: radio, heater, A/C, rear drive several miles before the defogger, cruise control, etc. Try not battery is too discharged to keep the to use other electrically-operated engine running.
  • Page 187 Main Menu Table of Contents Malfunction Indicator Lamp If this indicator light comes on, have NOTICE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP your car checked by the dealer as soon as possible. Drive moderately If you keep driving with the malfunc- until the dealer has inspected the tion indicator lamp on, you can damage problem.
  • Page 188 Main Menu Table of Contents 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 under-hood fuse box is located the dashboard on the driver's side.
  • Page 189 Main Menu Table of Contents 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 , or the diagram on the fuse box lid, which fuse or fuses control that component.
  • Page 190 Main Menu Table of Contents 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 191 Main Menu Table of Contents Fuses INTERIOR FUSE BOX : On Canadian cars Taking Care of the Unexpected...
  • Page 192 Main Menu Table of Contents Fuses UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX ABS FUSE BOX Taking Care of the Unexpected...
  • Page 193 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 194: Technical Information

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

  • Page 195: 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 196 Main Menu Table of Contents 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 197: Specifications

    Main Menu Table of Contents Specifications page 1 : S 1 : Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the 2 : Si engine. Reserve tank capacity: 0.4 (0.11 US g a l , 0.09 Imp gal) 3 : VTEC 2 : S 3 : S i...
  • Page 198 Main Menu Table of Contents Specifications : VTEC 1 : S 2 : Si 3 : VTEC page 4 : U.S. : S, Si without ABS, Canada : Si 5 : VTEC, U.S. Si with ABS page Technical Information...

  • Page 199: Anti-Lock Brake System

    Main Menu Table of Contents 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 VTEC sensor assembly. As the wheel pressure on the modulator valve. model.

  • Page 200: Tire Information

    Main Menu Table of Contents Tire Information Tire Size Designation 14 — Rim diameter in inches. Tire Speed Ratings The chart below shows many of the A tire's sidewall is marked with a tire size designation. You will need this 82 —...

  • Page 201: Tire Pressure Adjustment For High Speed Driving

    Tire Pressure Adjustment For DOT Tire Quality Grading High Speed Driving (U.S. Cars) Honda strongly recommends that The tires on your car meet all U.S. you not drive faster than posted Federal Safety Requirements. All tires are also graded for treadwear, speed limits and conditions allow.

  • Page 202: Treadwear

    Main Menu Table of Contents Tire Information Warning: The temperature grade for Treadwear Warning: The traction grade as- signed to this tire is based on brak- this tire is established for a tire that The treadwear grade is a compara- tive rating based on the wear rate of ing (straight ahead) traction tests is properly inflated and not over-...
  • Page 203 NOx and HC react to the engine and burned. form photochemical "smog." Carbon monoxide does not contribute to Evaporative Emission Control * In Canada, Honda vehicles comply smog creation, but it is a poisonous with the Canadian Motor Vehicle System gas.
  • Page 204 The three way catalytic converter is minimize the amount of HC, CO, and genuine Honda replacement parts or in the exhaust system. Through NOx that comes out the tailpipe. The their equivalent for repairs. Using...
  • Page 205 The catalytic converter is referred to as a three-way catalyst, since it acts on HC, CO, and NOx. A replacement unit must be an original Honda part or its equivalent. The three way catalytic converter must operate at a high temperature...

  • Page 206: Warranty And Customer Relations

    Main Menu Warranty and Customer Relations Warranty Coverages..... Customer Relations Information......... U.S. Zone Office Map....Canada Zone Office Map....Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Cars)........Authorized Manuals...... Warranty and Customer Relations...
  • Page 207 Warranty Coverages U.S. Owners Replacement Battery Limited Seat Belt Limited Warranty — a seat Your new Honda is covered by these belt that fails to function properly is Warranty — provides prorated warranties: covered for the useful life of the car.
  • Page 208 Main Menu Table of Contents 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.
  • Page 209 NHTSA, U.S. Department of Administration (NHTSA) in addition However, NHTSA cannot become Transportation, Washington, to notifying American Honda Motor involved in individual problems D.C. 20590. You can also obtain Co., Inc. between you, your dealer, or other information about motor American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
  • Page 210 Main Menu Index Shift Lever Positions....Airbag (SRS)........Air Cleaner........Shift Lock Release..... Air Conditioning....... Accessories Installation........Maintenance....... ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Usage..........Position)........Air Outlets (Vents)......Battery Adding Air Pressure, Tires......Charging System Indicator......32, Automatic Transmission High Speed Driving....Fluid........Normal Driving......
  • Page 211 Main Menu Index Brakes, ABS Carbon Monoxide Hazard....Power Steering Fluid....Description......... Cargo, Loading......... Checklist, Before Driving..... Operation........Cassette Player Child Safety........System Indicator....34, Care..........Cigarette Lighter......Braking System......Operation........Cleaner, Air........Break-in, New Car......CAUTION, Explanation of....ii Cleaning Aluminum Wheels.....
  • Page 212 Main Menu Index Coolant Dipstick Low Oil Pressure Indicator..Adding......... Automatic Transmission... Malfunction Indicator Lamp..Checking........Overheated Engine....Engine Oil........Proper Solution......Emergency Brake......Directional Signals......Replacing........Disabled, Towing Your Car If..Emergency Flashers....... Emission Controls......Temperature Gauge....Disc Brake Wear Indicators..Corrosion Protection.....
  • Page 213 Main Menu Index Fan, Interior........Fuel............90 Glass Cleaning....... Features, Comfort and Fill Door and Cap......Glove Box......... Convenience......... Gauge..........Filling the Fuel Tank....... Octane Requirement....Filters Oxygenated........Air..........Halogen Headlight Bulbs....Reserve Indicator......Oil..........Tank, Filling the......Hazard Warning Flashers....First Gear, Shifting......
  • Page 214 Main Menu Index Jump Starting......... Low Coolant Level......Low Fuel Indicator ......Identification Number, Vehicle..Lower Gear, Downshifting to a..If Your Car Has to be Towed..Low Oil Pressure Indicator..32, Ignition Keys........... Lubricant Specifications Chart..Keys..........45 Luggage..........Switch..........46 Timing Control System.....
  • Page 215 Main Menu Index Overheating, Engine..... Rear View Mirror......Rear Window Defogger....Neutral Gear Position....Reclining the Seat Backs....Recommended Shift Speeds ..New Vehicle Break-in ..... Reminder Lights......Normal Shift Speeds...... Panel Brightness Control....Removable Roof Panel....NOTICE, Explanation of....Park Gear Position......
  • Page 216 Main Menu Index Rotation, Tire......... Shifting Steering Wheel The Automatic Transmission .. Adjustment........Anti-theft Column Lock....The 5-speed Manual Stereo Sound System...... Transmission......Shift Lever Position Indicator..Safety Belts......... Storing Your Car......Safety Defects, Reporting* ..Shift Lock Release......Sun Visor........... Safety Labels, Location of....
  • Page 217 Main Menu Index Technical Descriptions Winter Driving......Unexpected, Taking Care Anti-lock Brake System.... of the........... Tools, Tire Changing....Uniform Tire Quality Grading..Emission Control Systems..Torn Seat Belts ........Three Way Catalytic Unleaded Gasoline......Towing Upholstery Cleaning...... Converter........ A Trailer........Tire Information......
  • Page 218 Main Menu Index * U.S. and Canada only Warranty Coverages*....Washer, Windshield Checking the Fluid Level..Operation........Washing.......... Waxing and Polishing....Wheels Adjusting the Steering....4 2 Alignment and Balance..... Compact Spare......Wrench........Windows Cleaning........Operating the Power....Rear, Defogger......Windshield Cleaning........

  • Page 219: Gas Station Information

    Main Menu Gas Station Information Gasoline: Tire Pressure (measured cold): Automatic Transmission Fluid: (S,Si) Honda Premium Formula Auto- UNLEADED gasoline matic Transmission Fluid or an Front/Rear: ® equivalent DEXRON II type Auto- Pump octane number of 86 or 220 kPa (2.2 k g f / c m...

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