Honda 1996 Civic Coupe Owner's Manual page 36

Indicator Lights
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
The left or right turn signal light
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If the light does not blink or
blinks rapidly, it usually means one
of the turn signal bulbs is burned out
(see page 165). Replace the bulb as
soon as possible, since other drivers
cannot see that you are signalling.
When you turn on the Hazard
Warning switch, both turn signal
lights blink. All turn signals on the
outside of the car should flash.
Trunk-open Indicator
This light comes on if the trunk lid is
not closed tightly.
Low Fuel Indicator
This light comes on as a reminder
that you must refuel soon.
Instruments and Controls
Upshift Indicator
On HX model with manual transmission
The upshift indicator's purpose is to
help you get better fuel economy. It
does this by lighting to inform you of
the most economical point to upshift
your manual transmission.
You get the best fuel economy by
driving in the highest gear practical
for your road speed, and by using
light to moderate pressure on the
accelerator pedal. When you are
accelerating moderately, the upshift
indicator will light when it is the best
time to shift to the next higher gear.
By shifting as soon as the light
comes on, you will keep the engine
operating in its most economical
range. The upshift indicator will then
go out until it is time to upshift again.
Some road or traffic conditions may
require you to accelerate more
rapidly or press the accelerator pedal
almost to the floor. The light will not
come on under those conditions.
CRUISE
Cruise Control Indicator
CONTROL
Only on cars equipped with Cruise
Control System
This lights when you set the cruise
control. See page 46 for information
on operating the cruise control.