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Honda 2000 Civic Hatchback Owner's Manual

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Owner's Identification
Introduction .........................................................................................................................................
A Few Words About Safety.................................................................................................................
Your Vehicle at a Glance.....................................................................................................................
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......................................................................................................................................................
Service Information Summary
A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.
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  • Page 1 2000 Civic Hatchback Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to navigate through this reference. Contents For a printed owner's manual, click on authorized manuals or go to www.helminc.com. Owner's Identification Introduction ............................A Few Words About Safety.........................
  • Page 2 The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at the time ADDRESS of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., STREET Ltd. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications or...
  • Page 3 This NOTICE One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new Honda is to information is intended to help you read this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and avoid damage to your Honda, other convenience items.

  • Page 4: A Few Words About Safety

    Main Menu Main Menu A Few Words About Safety A Few Words About Safety Your safety, and the safety of others, You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, Your safety, and the safety of others, You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, is very important.

  • Page 5: Your Car At A Glance

    Main Menu Your Car at a Glance HEATING/COOLIN G AUDIO SYSTEM (P. 86) CONTROLS DIGITAL CLOCK (P. 78) (P. 91) DOOR LOCK FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE (P. 101) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P. 102)
  • Page 6 Main Menu Your Car at a Glance INSTRUMENT PANEL HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS BRIGHTNESS (P. 64) WINDSHIELD WIPERS/ WASHERS REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER (P. 64) HEADLIGHTS/TUR N SIGNALS TILT ADJUSTMENT HORN BUTTONS (P. 61,62) (P. 65)
  • Page 7 Main Menu...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Main Menu Driver and Passenger Safety This section gives you important Airbags..........If a Child Requires Close information about how to protect Seats & Seat-Backs..... . Attention........24 Additional Safety Precaution..yourself and your passengers. It Head Restraints......shows you how to use seat belts Door Locks........

  • Page 9: Important Safety Precautions

    Main Menu Table of Contents Important Safety Precautions You'll find many safety Be Aware of Airbag Hazards Control Your Speed recommendation s throughout this While airbags can save lives, they Excessive speed is a major factor in section, and throughout this manual. can cause serious or fatal injuries to crash injuries and deaths.

  • Page 10: Your Car's Safety Features

    Main Menu Table of Contents Your Car's Safety Features Your car is equipped with many features that work together to protect you and your passengers during a crash. Some safety features do not require any action on your part. These include a strong steel framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment;...

  • Page 11: Seat Belts

    Main Menu Table of Contents Your Car's Safety Features Seat Belts In addition, most states and all collision.) For your safety, and the safety of Canadian provinces require you to Help keep you from being thrown your passengers, your car is wear seat belts.

  • Page 12: Airbags

    Main Menu Table of Contents Your Car's Safety Features Airbags The most important things you need not wearing seat belts, are not to know about your airbags are: wearing them properly, are sitting too close to the airbag, or are not Airbags do not replace seat belts.

  • Page 13: Seats & Seat-Backs

    Main Menu Table of Contents Your Car's Safety Features Seats & Seat-Backs What you should do: Move the front Head Restraints Your car's seats are designed to keep seats as far back as possible, and Head restraints can help protect you you in a comfortable, upright keep adjustabl e seat-backs in an from whiplash and other injuries.

  • Page 14: Door Locks

    Main Menu Table of Contents Your Car's Safety Features Door Locks Pre-Drive Safety Checklist Head restraints are properly Keeping your doors locked reduces adjusted (see page To make sure you and your the chance of being thrown out of passengers get the maximum the car during a crash.

  • Page 15: Protecting Adults 1

    Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults Introduction 1. Close and Lock the Doors 2.Adjust the Front Seats The following pages provide After everyone has entered the car, instructions on how to properly be sure the doors are closed and protect the driver and other adult locked.

  • Page 16: Protecting Adults

    Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults 3.Adjust the Scat-Backs To reduce the chance of injury, wear Most shorter drivers can get far your seat belt properly, sit upright enough away from the steering with your back against the seat, and wheel and still reach the pedals.

  • Page 17: Adjust The Seat-Backs

    Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults A front passenger should also adjust 4.Adjust the Head Restraints the seat-back to an upright position, but as far from the dashboard as Reclining the seat-back too far possible. A passenger who sits too can result in serious injury or close to the dashboard could be death in a crash.

  • Page 18: Fasten And Position The Seat Belts

    Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults 5.Fasten and Position the Seat Belts Improperly positioning head Using a Lap/Shoulder Belt restraints reduces their Insert the latch plate into the buckle, effectiveness and you can be then tug on the belt to make sure the seriously injured in a crash.
  • Page 19 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults If necessary, pull up on the belt again Using the Lap Belt Never place the shoulder portion of a to remove any slack from the lap/shoulder belt under your arm or shoulder part, then check that the behind your back.

  • Page 20: Adjust The Steering Wheel

    Anyone using a seat belt that is not working properly can be seriously injured or killed. Have your Honda dealer check the belt as soon as possible. See page for additional...

  • Page 21: Maintain A Proper Sitting Position

    Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults 7.Maintain a Proper Sitting In addition, an occupant who is out of Position position in the front seat can be Sitting improperl y or out of After all occupants have adjusted seriously or fatally injured by position can result in serious their seats and put on seat belts, it is striking interior parts of the car, or...

  • Page 22: Advice For Pregnant Women

    Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults Advice for Pregnant Women Additional Safety Precautions Pregnant women should also sit upright and as far back as possible Two people should never use the from the steering wheel or same seat belt. If they do, they dashboard.
  • Page 23 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults Keep your hands and arms away Do not place hard or sharp objects from the airbag covers. If your between yourself and an airbag. Carrying hard or sharp objects on hands or arms are close to the your lap, or driving with a pipe or airbag covers in the center of the other sharp object in your mouth,...

  • Page 24: Protecting Children

    Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children All Children Must Be Restrained Each year, many children are injured Children who are unrestrained or killed in vehicle crashes because or improperly restrained can be they are either unrestrained or not seriously injured or killed in a properly restrained.

  • Page 25: Children Should Sit In The Back Seat

    Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children Children Should Sit in the Back The Passenger' s Airbag Poses Small Children Seat Serious Risks to Children Placing a forward-facing child seat in the front seat of a vehicle equipped According to accident statistics, The passenger's airbag is not available with a passenger's airbag can be children of all ages and sizes are...
  • Page 26 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children U.S. Models Canadian Models To remind you of the passenger' s The passenger's airbag is not available on the Canadian CX model. airbag hazards, and that children must be properly restrained in the To remind you of the airbag hazards, back seat, your car has warning your car has warning labels on the...

  • Page 27: If You Must Drive With Several Children

    Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children Additional Safety Precaution If You Must Drive with Several If a Child Requires Close Do not leave children alone in your Children Attention vehicle. Leaving children without Your car has three seating positions Many parents say they prefer to put adult supervision is illegal in most in the back seat where children can...

  • Page 28: General Guidelines For Using Child Seats

    Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children General Guidelines for Using Child Seats The following pages give general guidelines for selecting and installing child seats for infants and small children. Selecting a Child Seat To provide proper protection, a child seat should meet three requirements: 1.
  • Page 29 However, Honda is confident that one or more child seat models can fit and be properly installed in all recommended seating positions in your car.
  • Page 30 Infants: Never in the front seat, due on the Canadian CX model, to the passenger' s airbag hazard. This page briefly summarizes Honda's recommendation s on where Small children: Not recommended , to place rear-facing and forward- due to the passenger' s airbag facing child seats in your car.
  • Page 31 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children To provide security during normal Installing a Child Seat 3. Secure the child in the child seat. After selecting a proper child seat, driving maneuvers as well as during Make sure the child is properly and a good position to install the seat, a collision, we recommend that strapped in the child seat...

  • Page 32: Protecting Infants

    Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children Protecting Infants Rear-Facing Child Seat Placement In this car, a rear-facing child seat can be placed in any seating position Placing a rear-facing child seat in the back seat, but not in the front in the front seat can result in seat.
  • Page 33 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children Installing a Rear-Facing Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Belt The lap/shoulder belts in the outer back seats have a locking mechanism that must be activated to secure a child seat. The following pages provide instructions on how to secure a rear- facing child seat with this type of seat belt.
  • Page 34 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children To deactivate the locking mechanism and remove a child seat, unlatch the buckle, unroute the seat belt, and let the belt fully retract. 4. After confirming that the belt is 5. Push and pull the child seat locked, grab the shoulder part of forward and from side to side to the belt near the buckle and pull...
  • Page 35 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children When properly installed, a rear- Installing a Rear-Facing Child Seat Rear-Facing Child Seat Installation facing child seat may prevent the with the Lap Belt Tips driver or a front-seat passenger from moving the seat as far back as recommended (see page ).

  • Page 36: Protecting Small Children

    Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children Protecting Small Children We also recommend that a small Additional Precautions for Infants child stay in the child seat as long as Never hold an infant on your lap. If you are not wearing a seat belt possible, until the child reaches the in a crash, you could be thrown weight or height limit for the seat.
  • Page 37 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/ Shoulder Belt Improperly placing a forward- The lap/shoulder belts in the outer facing child seat in the front back and front passenger seating seat can result in serious injury positions have a locking mechanism or death if the airbags inflate.
  • Page 38 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children 2. To activate the lockable retractor, 4. After confirming that the belt is 5. Push and pull the child seat slowly pull the shoulder part of the locked, grab the shoulder part of forward and from side to side to belt all the way out until it stops, the belt near the buckle and pull...
  • Page 39 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children To deactivate the locking Installing a Child Seat with the Lap Additional Precautions for Small mechanism in order to remove a Belt Children child seat, unlatch the buckle, Never hold a small child on your unroute the seat belt, and let the belt lap.

  • Page 40: Protecting Larger Children

    Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children Protecting Larger Children Checking Seat Belt Fit When a child reaches the recommended weight or height limit Allowing a larger child to sit for a forward-facing child seat, the improperly in the front seat can child should sit in one of the outer result in injury or death if the back seats and wear a lap/shoulder...
  • Page 41 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children However, if the belt touches or Do not put any accessories on a seat Using a Booster Seat belt. Devices intended to improve crosses the child's neck, the child occupant comfort or reposition the needs to use a booster seat.
  • Page 42 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children A child may continue using a booster When Can a Larger Child Sit in Front Physical Size seat until the tops of the ears are The National Highway Traffic Safety Physically, a child must be large even with the top of the seat-back.

  • Page 43: Using Child Seats With Tethers

    Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children Using Child Seats with Tethers Maturity Check that the child's seat belt is To safely ride in front, a child must properly positioned and secured. be able to follow the rules, including sitting properly and wearing the seat Supervise the child.
  • Page 44 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children Attach the tether strap hook to the tether anchorage point as shown in the illustration and tighten the strap according to the child seat maker's instructions. Driver and Passenger Safety...

  • Page 45: Additional Information About Your Seat Belts

    Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Seat Belt System Components Lap/Shoulder Belt To unlock the belt, push the red Your seat belt system includes lap/ PRESS button on the buckle. shoulder belts in the front seats and Guide the belt across your body to the outer back seats, and a lap belt in the door pillar.

  • Page 46: Lap Belt

    Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Seat Belts If the shoulder part of the belt is Lap Belt pulled all the way out, the locking The lap belt has one manually- mechanism will activate. The belt adjusted belt that fits across the hips. will retract, but it will not allow the passenger to move freely.

  • Page 47: Seat Belt Maintenance

    U.S. Models injury or death if the seat belts Honda provides a lifetime warranty do not work properly when on seat belts. Honda will repair or replace any seat belt component that needed. fails to function properly during normal use. Please see your Honda...

  • Page 48: Srs Components

    Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your SRS SRS Components An indicator light on the How Your Airbags Work instrument panel that alerts you to The passenger's airbag is not available a possible problem with the on the Canadian CX model. system (see page 47).

  • Page 49: Additional Information About Your Srs

    Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your SRS Since both airbags use the same After a crash, you may see what sensors, both airbags normally looks like smoke. This is actually inflate at the same time. However, it powder from the airbag's surface.

  • Page 50: How The Srs Indicator Light Works 4

    This must be done by a Honda death if the airbags do not dealer or a knowledgeabl e body However, if the light comes on at any inflate when needed.

  • Page 51: Additional Safety Precautions

    Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your SRS Additional Safety Precautions Do not attempt to deactivate your airbags. Together, airbags and seat belts provide the best protection in a moderate to severe frontal collision. Do not tamper with SRS components or wiring for any reason.

  • Page 52: Carbon Monoxide Hazard

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

  • Page 53: Safety Labels

    SUN VISOR injury. Read these labels carefully. U.S. models If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact your Honda dealer for a replacement. HOOD Canadian models (CX model: driver's visor only) RADIATOR CAP...
  • Page 54 Indicator Lights....... . Door Locks........contribute to the daily operation of Gauges..........Hatch..........your Honda. All the essential Speedometer....... . Seat Adjustments......controls are within easy reach. Odometer........Front Seat Adjustments....

  • Page 55: Control Locations

    Main Menu Table of Contents Control Locations AUDIO SYSTEM HEATING/COOLIN G (P. 86) CONTROLS DIGITAL CLOCK (P. 78) (P. 91) DOOR LOCK (P. 68) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE (P. 101) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P. 102) Instruments and Controls...

  • Page 56: Indicator Lights

    Main Menu Table of Contents Indicator Lights The instrument panel has many CX and U.S. DX indicators to give you important information about your car. PARKING BRAKE AND CHARGING SYSTEM BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR* INDICATOR MALFUNCTION HATCH-OPEN INDICATOR LAMP INDICATOR LOW FUEL LOW OIL INDICATOR PRESSURE...
  • Page 57 Main Menu Table of Contents Indicator Lights Seat Belt Reminder Light Canadian DX HIGH BEAM INDICATOR This indicator lights when you turn PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR the ignition switch ON (II). It is a CHARGING SYSTEM reminder to you and your passengers INDICATOR HATCH-OPEN to protect yourselves by fastening...
  • Page 58 Main Menu Table of Contents Indicator Lights Charging System Parking Brake Supplemental Restraint Canada U.S. Indicator System Indicator and Brake BRAKE If this light comes on when the This indicator lights when you turn System Indicator engine is running, the battery is not the ignition switch ON (II).
  • Page 59 Main Menu Table of Contents Indicator Lights Hatch-open Indicator Malfunction Indicator High Beam Indicator Lamp See page 203. This light comes on with the high This light comes on if the hatch is beam headlights. See page not closed tightly. information on the headlight Turn Signal and controls.

  • Page 60: Gauges

    Main Menu Table of Contents Gauges Odometer SPEEDOMETER TEMPERATURE TRIP METER FUELGAUGE 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 U.S. federal law and Canadian provincial regulations to disconnect, reset, or alter the odometer with the intent to change...

  • Page 61: Fuel Gauge

    Main Menu Table of Contents Gauges Temperature Gauge ODOMETER TACHOMETER SPEEDOMETER FUEL GAUGE This shows the temperature of the TEMPERATUR E engine's coolant. During normal GAUGE 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...

  • Page 62: Maintenance Required Indicator

    Main Menu Table of Contents Gauges Maintenance Required Indicator When the distance driven since the last scheduled maintenance nears 7,500 miles (12,000 km), the indicator will turn yellow. If you exceed 7,500 miles (12,000 km), the indicator will turn red. Your dealer will reset the indicator when he performs the scheduled maintenance.

  • Page 63: Controls Near The Steering Wheel

    Main Menu Table of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel The two levers on the steering column contain controls for driving INSTRUMENT PANEL HAZARD WARNING WINDSHIELD BRIGHTNESS LIGHTS WIPERS/ features you use most often. The left WASHERS (P. 64) lever controls the turn signals, (P.

  • Page 64: 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 the ignition switch in ACCESSORY (I) turn signal lever back lightly, then or LOCK (0), you will hear a release it.

  • Page 65: Instrument Panel Brightness

    Main Menu Table of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel Instrument Panel Brightness Turn Signals To signal a lane change, push lightly 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 66: Windshield Wipers

    Main Menu Table of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel Windshield Washers Windshield Wipers The right lever controls the wind- To operate the wipers in mist mode, To clean the windshield, pull back on the wiper control lever. The washers shield wipers and washers.

  • Page 67: Rear Window Wiper And Washer

    Controls Near the Steering Wheel Hazard Warning Rear Window Wiper and Washer Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger will clear Push the red button to the left of the On U.S. DX and Canadian models To turn on the rear window wiper, center vents to turn on the hazard fog, frost, and thin ice from the turn the ring clockwise to ON.

  • Page 68: Steering Wheel Adjustment

    Main Menu Table of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel Make sure the rear window is clear Steering Wheel Adjustment and you have good visibility before See page for important safety starting to drive. information about how to properly position the steering wheel. The defogger wires on the inside of Make any steering wheel adjustment the rear window can be accidentall y...

  • Page 69: Keys And Locks

    PLATE Keep the plate stored in a safe place. When replacing keys, use only Honda-approve d key blanks. Your car comes with two identical The ignition switch is on the right side of the steering column. It has keys.
  • Page 70 Main Menu Table of Contents A Few Words About Safety Keys and Locks Your safety, and the safety of others, You will fi is very important. And operating this including: vehicle safely is an important LOCK (0) ACCESSORY (I) — In this position, You can insert or responsibility.

  • Page 71: Door Locks

    Keys and Locks Door Locks Hatch LOCK TAB Each door has a lock tab next to the Use your key to lock and unlock the The doors can also be locked and inside door handle. Push the tab in to unlocked from the outside with the hatch.
  • Page 72 Main Menu Table of Contents Keys and Locks, Seat Adjustments Front Seat Adjustments The hatch also has a lock tab on the inside. To lock the hatch without the See pages — for important safety key, push the lock tab down and information and warnings about how to close the hatch.

  • Page 73: Seat Adjustments

    Main Menu Table of Contents Seat Adjustments Head Restraints The front head restraints adjust for height. You need both hands to adjust the restraint. Do not attempt to adjust it while driving. To raise it, pull upward. To lower the restraint, push the release button sideways and push the restraint down.

  • Page 74: Rear Seat Access

    Main Menu Table of Contents Seat Adjustments, Folding Rear Seat Rear Seat Access Folding Rear Seat On Canadian models Push the passenger' s seat-back while The back of the rear seat folds down pushing the release lever to tilt the to give you more cargo space.
  • Page 75 Main Menu Table of Contents Folding Rear Seat, Cargo Area Cover To lock the seat-back upright, move Cargo Area Cover the seat belt out of the way, then push the seat-back firmly against its latch. Tug on the seat-back to make sure it is latched.

  • Page 76: Mirrors

    Main Menu Table of Contents Mirrors, Parking Brake NOTICE Mirrors Parking Brake PARKING BRAKE LEVER Driving the car with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and axles. Keep the inside and outside mirrors To apply the parking brake, pull the clean and adjusted for best visibility.
  • Page 77 Main Menu Table of Contents Glove Box, Beverage Holder Glove Box Beverage Holder An open glove box can cause serious injury to your passenger in a crash, even if the passenger is wearing the seat belt. Always keep the glove box closed while driving.

  • Page 78: Accessory Power Socket

    Main Menu Table of Contents Accessory Power Socket, Ashtrays Accessory Power Socket This socket is intended to supply Ashtrays power for 12 volt DC accessories (Optional) that are rated 120 watts or less (10 Front and rear ashtrays are available amps).

  • Page 79: Interior Light

    Main Menu Table of Contents Interior Light 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 either door. In the ON position, the interior light stays on continuously.
  • Page 80 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 comfortabl e driving How to Use the System....environment in all weather To Turn Everything Off.....

  • Page 81: Comfort And Convenience Features

    Your dealer can install a FAN CONTROL DIAL Genuine Honda air conditioning REAR WINDOW system that meets Honda' s high DEFOGGER quality standards and is designed to BUTTON exactly fit your car. Please contact your dealer for more information.
  • Page 82 Main Menu Table of Contents Heating and Cooling Mode Control Dial Use the MODE control dial to select the vents the air flows from. Some air will flow from the dashboard vents in all modes. Air flows from the center and corner vents in the dashboard.

  • Page 83: How To Use The System

    Main Menu Table of Contents Heating and Cooling Vent Controls How to Use the System This section covers how to set up the CENTER VENT SIDE VENT system controls for ventilation, heating, cooling, dehumidifying, and defrosting. Open The engine must be running for the heater and air conditioning to generate hot and cold air.
  • Page 84 Main Menu Table of Contents Heating and Cooling It is best to leave the system in Fresh RECIRCULATIO N BUTTON AIR CONDITIONING Air mode under almost all conditions. BUTTON Keeping the system in Recirculation mode, particularly with the A/C off, MODE CONTROL DIAL can cause the windows to fog up.
  • Page 85 Main Menu Table of Contents Heating and Cooling To Cool with A/C RECIRCULATIO N BUTTON AIR CONDITIONING 1. Turn on the A /C by pressing the BUTTON button. The light in the button should come on when a fan speed MODE CONTROL is selected.
  • Page 86 Main Menu Table of Contents Heating and Cooling To Heat To Heat and Dehumidify with Air To Defog and Defrost Conditioning To remove fog from the inside of the To warm the interior: Air conditioning, as it cools, removes windows: 1.
  • Page 87 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 CONTROL DIAL cold weather: 1. Start the engine. 2. Select When you select , the system automaticall y switches to Fresh Air mode and turns on the...

  • Page 88: 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 the fan speed and temperature defroster vents.

  • Page 89: Audio System

    To change VOL knob or the A M / FM button. the frequency in small increments, press and release the TUNE/SEEK Your Honda' s audio system provides Adjust the volume by turning the clear reception on both AM and FM knob.
  • Page 90 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System 1. Select the desired band, AM or FM. FM1 and FM2 let you store two frequencies with each Preset PWR/VOL KNOB STEREO INDICATOR AM/FM BUTTON button. 2. Use the TUNE or SEEK function to tune the radio to a desired station.

  • Page 91: Adjusting The Sound

    Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Adjusting the Sound MODE BUTTON Bass, Treble, Balance, and Fader are each adjustable. You select which of these you want to adjust by pressing the MODE button. The mode changes from BAS to TRE to FAD to BAL, and then back to VOL each time you press the button.

  • Page 92: 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 93 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Electrical interference from passing vehicles and stationary sources can cause temporary reception problems. As required by the FCC: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

  • Page 94: Digital Clock

    Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Digital Clock The audio system also displays the time. The ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II). TIME DISPLAYED To set the time, press the CLOCK button. The hour numbers will begin blinking.

  • Page 95: Operating The Optional Cassette Player

    Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Operating the Optional Cassette the other side, press the PROG press the A M / FM or CD/TAPE Player button. button. To change back to the The cassette system features Dolby cassette player, press the CD/TAPE B* noise reduction, automatic Dolby B noise reduction turns on button.
  • Page 96 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System TMS — The Tape Music Search TAPE DIRECTION AM/FM BUTTON PROG function allows you to find the BUTTON BUTTON INDICATOR beginning of a song or passage. To activate TMS, press FF or REW until you hear a beep.

  • Page 97: Caring For The Cassette Player

    Never try to insert a warped or Honda dealer. damaged cassette in the player. If you do not clean the cassette If a problem develops in the connec-...

  • Page 98: Operating The Optional Cd Player/Changer

    Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Operating the Optional CD PWR/VOL KNOB REPEAT INDICATOR AM/FM BUTTON Player/Change r A Compact Disc changer is availabl e through 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.
  • Page 99 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Press the EJECT button to remove To select a different disc, press the REPEAT — When you activate the the disc from the player. appropriate preset button (1 — 6). If Repeat feature by pressing the RPT you select an empty slot in the button, the system continuousl y magazine, the changer will, after...

  • Page 100: Protecting Compact Discs

    Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Protecting Compact Discs Handle a CD by its edges; never To clean a disc, use a clean soft cloth. A new CD may be rough on the touch either surface. Contamination inner and outer edges. The small Wipe across the disc from the center from fingerprints, liquids, felt-tip to the outside edge.

  • Page 101: Cd Changer Error Indications

    If you see an error indication in the display while operating the CD changer, 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 102: Before Driving

    Main Menu Before Driving Before you begin driving your Honda, Break-in Period......you should know what gasoline to Gasoline......... . Service Station Procedures ..use, and how to check the levels of important fluids. You also need to Filling the Fuel Tank....
  • Page 103 Break-in Period Gasoline In Canada, some gasolines contain Help assure your car's future Your Honda is designed to operate an octane-enhancin g additive called reliability and performanc e by paying on unleaded gasoline with a pump MMT. If you use such gasolines,...
  • Page 104 Main Menu Table of Contents 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 burned or seriously injured 4.
  • Page 105 Main Menu Table of Contents Service Station Procedures 5. Screw the fuel fill cap back on, Opening the Hood tighten it until it clicks several times. If you do not properly LATCH tighten the cap, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp may come on (see page 203).
  • Page 106 Main Menu Table of Contents Service Station Procedures If you can open the hood without After closing the hood, make sure it lifting the hood latch handle, or the is securely latched. hood latch handle moves stiffly or SUPPORT ROD does not spring back as before, the mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated (see page 158).
  • Page 107 Main Menu Table of Contents Service Station Procedures Oil Check DIPSTICK 2. Wipe the dipstick with a clean 3. Insert it all the way back in its tube. Check the engine oil level every time you fill the car with fuel. Wait a few cloth or paper towel.
  • Page 108 Engine Coolant Check Checks on page for information RESERVE on checking other items in your TANK Honda. M IN UPPER MARK LOWER MARK 4. Remove the dipstick again and Look at the coolant level in the check the level. It should be radiator reserve tank.

  • Page 109: Fuel Economy

    Main Menu Table of Contents 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 You can improve fuel economy by warm engine. It is not necessary to important things that affect the fuel "warm-up"...

  • Page 110: Accessories And Modifications

    Accessories Before installing any accessory: Your dealer has Genuine Honda Follow all instructions in this Make sure the accessory does not accessories that allow you to owner's manual regarding obscure any lights, or interfere personalize your car.
  • Page 111 Main Menu Table of Contents Accessories and Modifications Modifications In addition, any modifications that Additional Safety Precaution Do not remove any original decrease ground clearance increase Do not attach or place objects on the equipment or modify your car in any the chance of undercarriage parts airbag covers.

  • Page 112: Carrying Cargo

    Main Menu Table of Contents Carrying Cargo Your car has several convenient DOOR POCKET storage areas so you can stow cargo safely. The glove box, and the pockets in the doors and seat-back, are designed for small, lightweight items. The cargo area is intended for larger, heavier items.
  • Page 113 Main Menu Table of Contents Carrying Cargo Load Limit Carrying Items in the Passenger Compartment The maximum load for your car is Overloading or improper Store or secure all items that could 850 lbs (395 kg). loading can affect handling and be thrown around and hurt This figure includes the total weight stability and cause a crash in...
  • Page 114 Please contact your Honda Do not place items on the cargo dealer for further information. area cover, or stack objects higher than the top of the back seat.
  • Page 115 Main Menu...

  • Page 116: Driving

    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 5-speed manual and automatic at High Altitude ..... 11 5 transmissions.

  • Page 117: 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 switch ON (II). Check the indicator lights in the and adjustments every day before (see page instrument panel.

  • Page 118: Starting The Engine

    Main Menu Table of Contents Starting the Engine 1. Apply the parking brake. 15 seconds, or starts but stalls Use the following procedure: right away, repeat step 4 with the 1. Turn off all electrical accessories 2. In cold weather, turn off all accelerator pedal pressed half-way electrical accessories to reduce down.

  • Page 119: 5-Speed Manual Transmission

    Main Menu Table of Contents 5-speed Manual Transmission Come to a full stop before you shift into Reverse. You can damage the Rapid slowing or speeding-up transmission by trying to shift into can cause loss of control on Reverse with the car moving. Push slippery surfaces.

  • Page 120: Recommende D Shift Points

    Main Menu Table of Contents 5-speed Manual Transmission Engine Speed Limiter On DX model in Canada Recommended Shift Points If you exceed the maximum speed Drive in the highest gear that lets On all models in the U.S., and CX model for the gear you are in, the engine the engine run and accelerate in Canada...

  • Page 121: Automatic Transmission

    Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Transmission Your Honda' s transmission has four Shift Lever Position Indicator forward speeds, and is electronicall y controlled for smoother shifting. It also has a "lock-up" torque converter for better fuel economy. You may feel what seems like another shift when the converter locks.

  • Page 122: Shift Lever Positions

    Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Transmission Shift Lever Positions Park (P) — This position mechani- cally locks the transmission. Use Park whenever you are turning off or starting the engine. To shift out of Park, you must press on the brake pedal and have your foot off the accelerator pedal.
  • Page 123 Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Transmission Reverse (R) — To shift to Reverse Drive (D4) — Use this position for from Park, see the explanation under your normal driving. The transmis- Park. To shift to Reverse from sion automaticall y selects a suitable Neutral, come to a complete stop and gear for your speed and acceleration.

  • Page 124: Engine Speed Limiter

    Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Transmission Drive (D ) — This position is similar Second (2) — To shift to Second, Engine Speed Limiter to D , except only the first three press the release button on the side On all models in the U.S., and CX gears are selected.

  • Page 125: Shift Lock Release

    Park to Neutral. If you need to use the Shift Lock Release, it means your car is developing a problem. Have the car checked by your Honda dealer. Driving...

  • Page 126: Parking

    Main Menu Table of Contents Parking Always use the parking brake when If the car is facing uphill, turn the Parking Tips you park your car. The indicator on front wheels away from the curb. If Make sure the windows are closed. the instrument panel shows that the you have a manual transmission, put parking brake is not fully released;...

  • Page 127: The Braking System

    Main Menu Table of Contents 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 models up heat and reduces their effective- wheels are drum.

  • Page 128: Brake System Design

    Main Menu Table of Contents The Braking System Brake System Design The hydraulic system that operates the brakes has two separate circuits. Each circuit works diagonally across the vehicle (the left-front brake is connected with the right-rear brake, etc.). If one circuit should develop a problem, you will still have braking at two wheels.

  • Page 129: Driving In Bad Weather

    Main Menu Table of Contents 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 visible to other drivers are important weather. It takes your car longer to in all weather conditions.

  • Page 130: Towing A Trailer

    Main Menu Table of Contents Driving in Bad Weather, Towing a Trailer Traction — Check your tires Towing a Trailer frequently for wear and proper Your vehicle is not designed to tow a pressure. Both are important in trailer. Attempting to do so can void your warranties.
  • Page 131 Main Menu...
  • Page 132 If you have the skills and tools to per- for High Speed Driving..form more complex maintenance Replacing Engine Coolant..tasks on your Honda, you may want Windshield Washers..... Inspection........to purchase the Service Manual. See Transmission Fluid......

  • Page 133: Maintenance Safety

    It will also reward you should be performed by a Honda performing maintenance. Only you with more economical , trouble-free technician or other qualified can decide whether or not you driving and help reduce air pollution.

  • Page 134: Important Safety Precautions

    Main Menu Table of Contents Maintenance Safety Important Safety Precautions Read the instructions before you 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 set.

  • Page 135: Maintenance Schedule

    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 136 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 done. These are...
  • Page 137 Main Menu Table of Contents U.S. Owners Follow the Normal Conditions Maintenance Schedul e if the severe driving conditions specified in the Severe Conditions Maintenance Schedul e do not apply. NOTE: If you only OCCASIONALLY drive under a "severe" condition, you should follow the Normal Conditions Maintenance Schedule.
  • Page 138 Main Menu Table of Contents Service at the indicated distance or time, whichever comes first. Do the items in A, B, C as required for each distance/time interval. Follow this schedule if the severe driving conditions described in the Severe Conditions Schedule on the next page do not apply. Canadian owners: Follow the schedule for Severe Conditions.
  • Page 139 U.S. Owners Follow the Severe Conditions Maintenance Schedule if you drive your vehicle MAINLY under one or more of the following conditions: Driving less than 5 miles (8 km) per trip or, in freezing temperatures, driving less than 10 miles (16 km) per trip. Driving in extremely hot [over 90°F (32°C] conditions.
  • Page 140 Main Menu Table of Contents Use this schedule if your vehicle is MAINLY driven in any of the following Severe Conditions, or normally driven in Canada; otherwise use the Normal Schedule. Service at the Indicated distance or time, whichever comss first. Do the items in A, B, C, D as required for each distance/time. Severe Conditions;...
  • Page 141 Main Menu Table of Contents # : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last column, page 133. : See Timing Belt on page to determine need for replacement. NOTE: Check engine oil and coolant at each fuel stop. Maintenance...

  • Page 142: Maintenance Record

    Main Menu Table of Contents Required Maintenance Record (for Normal and Severe Schedules) You or the servicing dealer can record all completed maintenance here, whether you follow the schedule for normal conditions (page 134) or severe conditions (page 136). Keep the receipts for all work done on your vehicle. CONTINUED Maintenance...
  • Page 143 Main Menu Table of Contents Required Maintenance Record (for Normal and Severe Schedules) Maintenance...

  • Page 144: Owner Maintenance Checks

    Main Menu Table of Contents Owner Maintenance Checks You should check the following Tires — Check the tire pressure Engine oil level — Check every items at the specified intervals. If monthly. Examine the tread for time you fill the fuel tank. See you are unsure of how to perform page 104.

  • Page 145: Fluid Locations

    Main Menu Table of Contents Fluid Locations BRAKE FLUID (Gray cap) CLUTCH FLUID (5-speed Manual Transmissio n only) (Gray cap) ENGINE OIL FILL CAP AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIO N FLUID DIPSTICK (Yellow loop) WASHER FLUID (Blue cap) ENGINE COOLANT POWER RESERVOIR STEERING FLUID (Red cap) RADIATOR CAP...

  • Page 146: Engine Oil

    To add oil, unscrew and remove the A fuel-efficient oil is recommended engine oil fill cap on top of the valve for your Honda. This is shown on the cover. Pour in the oil, and replace the API Service label by the words engine oil fill cap.

  • Page 147: Synthetic Oil

    Honda. You may use a 10W-30 oil if the temperature in your area never goes below 2 0 ° F ( - 7 ° C ).
  • Page 148 (available from your then shut it off. maintenance done by a skilled Honda dealer) is required to remove the filter. mechanic. 2. Open the hood and remove the engine oil fill cap. Remove the oil drain bolt and washer from the 4.
  • Page 149 Main Menu Table of Contents Engine Oil 5. Put a new washer on the drain bolt, 8. Let the engine run for several NOTICE then reinstall the drain bolt. minutes and check the drain bolt Tighten it to: and oil filter for leaks. Improper disposal of engine oil can be 33 Ibf.ft (44 N.m , 4.5 kgf.m) harmful to the environment.

  • Page 150: Cooling System

    However, continued use of any non- cause the coolant to spray out, Honda coolant can result in seriously scalding you. corrosion, causing the cooling system to malfunction or fail. Have...
  • Page 151 Main Menu Table of Contents Cooling System Do not add any rust inhibitors or other additives to your car's cooling system. They may not be compatible RADIATOR CAP RESERVE TANK with the coolant or engine compo- nents. 1. Make sure the engine and radiator 4.
  • Page 152 Only use Genuine Honda Antifreeze/Coolant . Draining the coolant requires access to the underside of the car. Unless you have the tools and knowledge, you should have this maintenance done by a skilled mechanic.
  • Page 153 Main Menu Table of Contents Cooling System 5. When the coolant stops draining, RESERVE TANK FILLER NECK RESERVE tighten the drain plug at the TANK CAP bottom of the radiator. 6. Mix the recommended antifreeze with an equal amount of purified or distilled water in a clean container.
  • Page 154 Main Menu Table of Contents Cooling System 8. Check the level in the radiator, 13.Start the engine and hold it at RESERVE TANK add coolant if needed. 1,500 rpm until the radiator fan comes on. Turn off the engine. 9. Fill the reserve tank to the MAX Check the coolant level in the mark.

  • Page 155: Windshield Washers

    Main Menu Table of Contents Windshield Washers Check the level in the windshield Fill the reservoir with a good-quality LEVEL GAUGE washer reservoir at least monthly windshield washer fluid. This during normal usage. In bad weather, increases the cleaning capability and when you use the washers often, prevents freezing in cold weather.

  • Page 156: Transmission Fluid

    UPPER continued use can affect shift MARK quality. Have the transmission LOWER drained and refilled with Honda MARK ATF as soon as it is convenient. Check the fluid level with the engine 3. Insert the dipstick all the way into 6.

  • Page 157: 5-Speed Manual Transmission

    Transmission Fluid, Brake and Clutch Fluid Brake and Clutch Fluid 5-speed Manual Transmission If Honda MTF is not available, you may use an API service SG, SH or SJ Check the fluid level in the reser- grade motor oil with a viscosity of voirs monthly.
  • Page 158 DOT 3 or DOT 4 fluid, from a sealed container, as a temporary replacement. However, the use of any non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and decrease the life of the system. Have the brake system flushed and refilled with Honda DOT 3 brake fluid as soon as possible.

  • Page 159: Power Steering

    However, continued use can cause increased wear and poor steering in cold weather. Have the power steering system flushed and refilled with Honda PSF as soon as possible. Maintenance...

  • Page 160: Maintenance

    Main Menu Table of Contents Air Cleaner Element The air cleaner element should be Replacement replaced according to the time and CLIPS distance recommendation s in the maintenance schedule. AIR CLEANER ELEMENT The air cleaner element is inside the 3. Carefully clean the inside of the air cleaner housing with a damp air cleaner housing in the engine compartment.

  • Page 161: Hood Latch

    Maintenance Schedule. If you are 3. Remove the spark plug with not sure how to clean and grease the a five-eighths inch (16 mm) spark latch, contact your Honda dealer. plug socket. Maintenance...

  • Page 162: Specifications

    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. 6. Install the spark plug cap. 7.

  • Page 163: Battery

    Main Menu Table of Contents Battery Check the condition of your car's Check the battery terminals for TEST INDICATOR WINDOW battery monthly. You should check corrosion (a white or yellowish powder). To remove it, cover the the color of the test indicator window, and for corrosion on the terminals.
  • Page 164 Main Menu Table of Contents Battery If you need to connect the battery to NOTICE a charger, disconnect both cables to prevent damage to the car's Charging the battery with the cables electrical system. connected can seriously damage your car's electronic controls. Detach the battery cables before connecting the battery to a charger.

  • Page 165: Wiper Blades

    Main Menu Table of Contents Wiper Blades Check the condition of the wiper WIPER ARMS 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 166 Main Menu Table of Contents Wiper Blades 5. Slide the new wiper blade into the BLADE holder until the tabs lock. BLADE 6. Slide the wiper blade assembl y onto the wiper arm. Make sure it locks in place. 7. Lower the wiper arm down against the windshield.

  • Page 167: Air Conditioning System

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

  • Page 168: Drive Belts

    Drive Belts, Timing Belt Drive Belts Timing Belt The belts should have the following "play" or deflection. The timing belt should normally be POWER STEERING replaced at the intervals shown in ALTERNATOR BELT BELT Alternator belt: the maintenance schedule. 0.31 — 0.41 in (8.0 — 10.5 mm) Replace this belt at 60,000 miles (U.S.) or 100,000 km (Canada) if you On cars with Power Steering...

  • Page 169: Tires

    Main Menu Table of Contents Tires Check the pressure in the tires when To safely operate your car, your tires Inflation must be the proper type and size, in they are cold. This means the car Keeping the tires properly inflated good condition with adequate tread, has been parked for at least three provides the best combination of...

  • Page 170: Recommended Tire Pressures For Normal Driving

    Speed Driving you check your tire pressures. This driver's doorjamb. Honda strongly recommends that will make it easier for you to tell if a you not drive faster than posted pressure loss is due to a tire problem Tubeless tires have some ability to speed limits and conditions allow.

  • Page 171: Inspection

    Main Menu Table of Contents Tires Inspection Maintenance INDICATOR LOCATION MARKS Every time you check inflation, you In addition to proper inflation, should also examine the tires for correct wheel alignment helps to damage, foreign objects, and wear. decrease tire wear. If you find a tire is worn unevenly, have your dealer You should look for: check the wheel alignment.

  • Page 172: Tire Rotation

    Main Menu Table of Contents Tires Tire Rotation When shopping for replacement Replacing Tires and Wheels tires, you may find that some tires The tires that came with your car Front are "directional." This means they were selected to match the perform- Front are designed to rotate only in one ance capabilities of the car while...

  • Page 173: Wheels And Tires

    Replacing just one tire can seriously affect your car's handling. If you ever need to replace a wheel, make sure the wheel's specifications match those of the original wheel that came on your car. Replacement wheels are available at your Honda dealer. Maintenance...

  • Page 174: Snow Tires

    Tire Chains If you mount snow tires on your Mount snow chains on your vehicle 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 175: Lights

    Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Check the operation of your car's exterior lights at least once a month. HEADLIGHT TURN SIGNAL/ SIDE MARKER/ A burned out bulb can create an PARKING LIGHTS unsafe condition by reducing your car's visibility and the ability to signal your intentions to other drivers.
  • Page 176 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Check the following: HIGH-MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT Headlights (low and high beam) Parking lights Taillights Brake lights High-mount brake light Turn signals Back-up lights STOP/ Hazard light function TAILLIGHT License plate light Side marker lights Daytime running lights (Canadian models) SIDE MARKER...

  • Page 177: Replacing Bulbs

    Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Replacing a Headlight Bulb WEATHER SEAL BULB HOLDER Your car has halogen headlight bulbs, one on each side. When replacing a bulb, handle it by its steel base and protect the glass from contact with your skin or hard objects.
  • Page 178 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Replacing the Front Side Marker/ 3. Remove the rubber weather seal 8. (Driver's side) by pulling on the tab. Turn Signal and Parking Light Except for CX model with manual Bulb transmission 4. Unclip the end of the hold-down Reinstall the power steering 1.
  • Page 179 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights 6. Install the new bulb in the socket. HOLDING Turn it clockwise to lock it in place. CLIP 7. Insert the socket back into the headlight assembly. Turn it clockwise to lock it in place. 8.
  • Page 180 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Replacing Rear Bulbs 4. Except turn signal bulb Pull the bulb straight out of its COVER socket. Push the new bulb straight into the socket until it bottoms. Turn signal bulb Remove the bulb from the socket by pushing it in and turning counterclockwis e until it unlocks.
  • Page 181 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Replacing the High-mount Brake Light Bulb SCREWS SCREWS CAPS BULB 1. Open the hatch. 3. Remove the brake light assembly. On CX model Remove the socket from the brake First remove the caps by prying on 2.
  • Page 182 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Replacing a Rear License Bulb 4. Remove the burned-out bulb by pulling it straight out of the socket. Push the new bulb straight into the socket until it bottoms. 5. Reinstall the socket. Turn it clockwise until it locks.
  • Page 183 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights 4. Turn on the parking lights and Replacing an Interior Light Bulb 2. Remove the bulb by pulling it check that the new bulb is straight out of its metal tabs. working. INTERIOR LIGHT 3.

  • Page 184: Storing Your Car

    Change the engine oil and filter If you store your car for 12 months (see page or longer, have your Honda dealer Support the front and rear wiper perform the inspections called for in blade arms with a folded towel or...
  • Page 185 Main Menu...

  • Page 186: Appearance Care

    Main Menu Appearance Care Regular cleaning and polishing of Exterior Care........your Honda helps to keep it "new" Washing........looking. This section gives you hints Waxing........on how to clean your car and Paint Touch-up......preserve its appearance: the paint, Interior Care........

  • Page 187: Exterior Care

    Main Menu Table of Contents Exterior Care Washing Rinse the car thoroughly with cool When you have washed and rinsed the whole exterior, dry it with a Frequent washing helps preserve water to remove loose dirt. chamois or soft towel. Letting it your car's beauty.

  • Page 188: Waxing

    You your dealer so you are sure to get beads or droplets after waxing. should use a polish on your Honda if the correct color. the finish does not have its original You should use a quality liquid or shine after using a wax.

  • Page 189: Interior Care

    Main Menu Table of Contents Interior Care Carpeting Vinyl LOOP 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 Periodicall y shampoo the carpet to soap and water.

  • Page 190: Windows

    The rear window defogger wires are Many corrosion-preventiv e 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 191: Body Repairs

    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 needs repairs after a collision, pay the repair. Although most insurers Check the floor coverings for...

  • Page 192: 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 ..... 1 91 experience with their vehicles. It If Your Engine Won't Start... gives you information about how to Nothing Happens or the safely evaluate the problem and what Starter Motor Operates...

  • Page 193: Compact Spare Tire

    Main Menu Table of Contents Compact Spare Tire Your car has a compact spare tire Follow these precautions whenever INDICATOR LOCATION MARK that takes up less space. Use this you are using the compact spare tire: spare tire as a temporary replace- ment only.

  • Page 194: Changing A Flat Tire

    Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire If you have a flat tire while driving, TOOL KIT FLOOR LID 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 195 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire EXTENSION JACKING POINT WHEEL WRENCH 6. Loosen the four wheel nuts 1/2 7. Locate the jacking point nearest 8. Use the extension and wheel turn with the wheel wrench. the tire you need to change. It is wrench as shown to raise the car until the flat tire is off the ground.
  • Page 196 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire BRAKE HUB 9. Remove the wheel nuts and flat On DX model and Canadian SE model 10. Before mounting the spare tire, tire. Temporarily place the flat tire Do not attempt to forcibly pry the wipe any dirt off the mounting on the ground with the outside wheel cover off with a screwdriver or...
  • Page 197 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire 11.Put on the spare tire. Put the 12.Lower the car to the ground and 13.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...
  • Page 198 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire 17.Store the jack and tool kit back in WING BOLT SPACER the spare tire well. CONE Loose items can fly around the interior in a crash and could seriously injure the occupants. Store the wheel, jack and tools securely before driving.

  • Page 199: If Your Engine Won't Start

    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 200: The Starter Operates Normally

    There may be an electrical problem, such as no power to the 2. Turn off all the electrical acces- fuel pump. Check all the fuses You cannot start a Honda with an sories: heater, A/C, stereo system, (see page 206). automatic transmission by pushing lights, etc.

  • Page 201: Jump Starting

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

  • Page 202: If Your Engine Overheats

    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 203 Main Menu Table of Contents 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 dial to ing the radiator.

  • Page 204: Low Oil Pressure Indicator

    Main Menu Table of Contents Low Oil Pressure Indicator 4. Start the engine and watch the oil NOTICE LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR pressure indicator. If the light does not go out within ten seconds, Running the engine with low oil turn off the engine.

  • Page 205: Charging System Indicator

    Main Menu Table of Contents Charging System Indicator Immediatel y turn off all electrical By eliminating as much of the CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR electrical load as possible, you can accessories: heater, A/C, rear defogger, etc. Try not to use other drive several miles (kilometers) electrically-operate d controls such as before the battery is too discharged...

  • Page 206: Malfunction Indicator Lamp

    Main Menu Table of Contents Malfunction Indicator Lamp You should also have the dealer If you have recently refueled your MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP inspect your car if this indicator car, the cause of this indicator coming on could be a loose or comes on repeatedly, even though it may turn off as you continue driving.

  • Page 207: Brake System Indicator

    Main Menu Table of Contents Brake System Indicator If it comes on at any other time, it Slow down by shifting to a lower BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR* indicates a problem with the car's gear, and pull to the side of the road brake system.

  • Page 208: Fuses

    Main Menu Table of Contents Fuses All the electrical circuits in your car INTERIOR UNDER-HOOD have fuses to protect them from a short circuit or overload. These fuses are located in two fuse boxes. The interior fuse box is underneath The under-hood fuse box is located the dashboard on the driver's side.

  • Page 209: Checking And Replacing

    Main Menu Table of Contents Fuses Checking and Replacing Fuses If something electrical in your car FUSE FUSE PULLER 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 210 Main Menu Table of Contents Fuses If you cannot drive the car without NOTICE BLOWN fixing the problem, and you do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse of the Replacing a fuse with one that has a same rating or a lower rating from higher rating greatly increases the one of the other circuits.
  • Page 211 Main Menu Table of Contents Fuses INTERIOR FUSE BOX : On Canadian models Taking Care of the Unexpected...
  • Page 212 Main Menu Table of Contents Fuses UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX Taking Care of the Unexpected...

  • Page 213: Emergency Towing

    (automatic transmission), your car must be transported with the front There are three popular types of If your Honda cannot be transported wheels off the ground. professional towing equipment: by flat-bed, it should be towed by wheel-lift equipment with the front With the front wheels on the ground, Flat-bed Equipment —...
  • Page 214 Main Menu Table of Contents Emergency Towing If you decide to tow your car with all NOTICE four wheels on the ground, make sure you use a properly-designe d and Trying to lift or tow your car by the attached tow bar. Prepare the car for bumpers will cause serious damage.
  • Page 215 Main Menu...
  • Page 216 Oxygenated Fuels......you the dimensions and capacities of Specifications........ . Driving in Foreign Countries..221 your Honda, and the locations of the DOT Tire Quality Grading Emissions Controls......identification numbers. The expla- (U.S. Vehicles)...... . The Clean Air Act..... .

  • Page 217: Identification Numbers

    VEHICLE IDENTIFICATIO N 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 218 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 219: Specifications

    Main Menu Table of Contents Specifications page 1 : Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the engine. Reserve tank capacity: 0.11 US gal (0.4 ,0.09 Imp gal) 2: U.S. CX model 3 : Except U.S. CX model Technical Information...
  • Page 220 Main Menu Table of Contents Specification s 1 : Canadian DX model with automatic transmission page page Technical Information...

  • Page 221: Dot Tire Quality Grading (U.s. Vehicles)

    Main Menu Table of Contents DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) The tires on your car meet all U.S. Treadwear Traction Federal Safety Requirements. All The treadwear grade is a compara- The traction grades, from highest to tires are also graded for treadwear, tive rating based on the wear rate of lowest, are A A, A, B, and C.

  • Page 222: Temperature

    Main Menu Table of Contents DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) Temperature Warning: The temperature grade for The temperature grades are A (the this tire is established for a tire that highest), B, and C, representing the is properly inflated and not over- tire's resistance to the generation of loaded.

  • Page 223: Oxygenated Fuels

    Main Menu Table of Contents Oxygenated Fuels Some conventional gasolines are The following are the U.S. EPA and If you notice any undesirabl e being blended with alcohol or an Canadian CGSB approved operating symptoms, try another ether compound. These gasolines percentages of oxygenates: service station or switch to another are collectively referred to as...

  • Page 224: Driving In Foreign Countries

    Table of Contents Driving in Foreign Countries If you are planning to take your Honda outside the U.S. or Canada, contact the tourist bureaus in the areas you will be traveling in to find out about the availability of unleaded gasoline with the proper octane rating.

  • Page 225: Emissions Controls

    * In Canada, Honda vehicles comply smog creation, but it is a poisonous and burned during driving. with the Canadian Motor Vehicle gas.

  • Page 226: Exhaust Emissions Controls

    HC, CO, and (PCM) uses various sensors to Genuine Honda replacement parts or NOx that comes out the tailpipe. The their equivalent for repairs. Using determine how much air is going exhaust emissions control systems into the engine.

  • Page 227: Three Way Catalytic Converter

    The catalytic converter is referred to running properly. 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 THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER...
  • Page 228 Main Menu Warranty and Customer Relations Customer Relations Information........ . U.S. Zone Office Map....Canada Zone Office Map....Warranty Coverages..... Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicles)......Authorized Manuals..... . Warranty and Customer Relations...

  • Page 229: Warranty And Customer Relations

    Table of Contents Main Menu 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 230: U.s. Zone Office Map

    Puerto Rico and U.S. V.I. The addresses and telephone numbers are subject to change. If you cannot Moorestown, New Jersey 08057 Bella International reach your Zone office, ask your Honda dealer for the current information. (609) 235-5533 P.O. Box190816 San Juan, PR 00919-0816...

  • Page 231: Canada Zone Office Map

    Table of Contents Main Menu Canada Zone Office Map CUSTOMER RELATIONS RELATIONS AVEC LA CLIENTELE Honda Canada Inc. 715 Milner Avenue Toronto, ON M1B 2K8 Tel: 1-888-9-HONDA- 9 Fax: Toll-free 1-877-939-090 9 Toronto (416) 287-4776 Honda Canada Inc. National Office...

  • Page 232: Warranty Coverages

    Replacement Battery Limited U.S. Owners Seat Belt Limited Warranty — a seat Warranty — provides prorated Your new Honda is covered by these belt that fails to function properly is warranties: coverage for a replacement battery covered for the useful life of the vehicle.

  • Page 233: Reporting Safety Defects (U.s. Vehicles)

    NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, Administration (NHTSA) in addition However, NHTSA cannot become D.C. 20590. You can also obtain to notifying American Honda Motor involved in individual problems Co., Inc. between you, your dealer, or other information about motor American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

  • Page 234: Authorized Manuals

    Purchasing Factory Authorized Manuals Valid only for sales within the U.S. Canadian owners should (U.S. only) contact their authorized Honda dealer. The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be obtained from Helm Incorporated, either by filling out the attached form or, for credit card holders, calling the toll-free phone number on the form.

  • Page 235: Authorized Manuals

    Table of Contents Main Menu Authorized Manuals Service Manual: This manual covers maintenance and recommended procedures for repair to engine and chassis components. It is written for the Journeyman mechanic, but is simple enough for most mechanically-incline d owners to under- stand.
  • Page 236 Main Menu Index Appearance Care......Additional Information About Your SRS........Ashtrays (Optional)......Audio System........Accessories and Modifications..Additional Safety Precautions..How the SRS Indicator Automatic Transmission....Accessories........ . Works........Capacity, Fluid......Additional Safety Precaution..
  • Page 237 Main Menu Index Brakes Clutch Fluid....... . Drive Belts........Break-in, New Linings ....Fluid..........Cables, Jump Starting With..Engine Coolant......Light, Burned-out..... . Capacities Chart......Engine Oil........Parking......... . Carbon Monoxide Hazard....Fuses.......... System Indicator....55, Cargo Area Cover......
  • Page 238 Main Menu Index Overheated Engine....Proper Solution......Disabled, Towing Your Car If..Replacing........Disc Brake Wear Indicators..Emergency Brake......Emergency Flashers...... . Temperature Gauge....Disposal of Used Oil..... . Doors Emergency Towing...... . Corrosion Protection..... Locking and Unlocking....
  • Page 239 Main Menu Index Four-way Flashers......Gearshift Lever Positions Front End, Towing by Automatic Transmission... Fabric, Cleaning......Emergency Wrecker....5-speed Manual Fan, Interior........Transmission......Fuel..........Features, Comfort and Glass Cleaning....... Fill Door and Cap...... . Convenience........
  • Page 240 Main Menu Index Hood Latch........Interior Cleaning......Load Limit........Hood, Opening the......Interior Light........LOCK (Ignition Key Position)..Horn..........3, Introduction......... Locks Anti-theft Steering Column..Hot Coolant, Warning about..Fuel Fill Door......Hydraulic Clutch......
  • Page 241 Main Menu Index Meters, Gauges....... . Onboard Refueling Vapor Protecting Adults......Methanol in Gasoline....Recovery........Additional Safety Precautions..Mirrors, Adjusting......Opening the Hatch......Advice for Pregnant Women..Opening the Hood......Protecting Children......Operation in Foreign Countries...
  • Page 242 Main Menu Index Replacemen t Information Head Restraints......Setting the Clock ......Air Cleaner Element....Seat Belts........Shifting Engine Coolant......Scats & Seat-Backs..... . The Automatic Engine Oil and Filter....Safety Labels, Location of....Transmission......
  • Page 243 Main Menu Index SRS, Additional Information Inflation........How the SRS Indicator Inspection........Works........Tachometer........Replacing........How Your Airbags Work... . Taillights, Changing Bulbs in..Rotating........SRS Components......Taking Care of the Snow..........SRS Service........
  • Page 244 Main Menu Index Seat Belts....... . 42, * U.S. and Canada only WARNING, Explanation of....Underside, Cleaning..... . Warning Labels, Location of..Unexpected, Taking Care Warranty Coverages*....of the.......... . Washer, Windshield Checking the Fluid Level..Uniform Tire Quality Grading..Unleaded Gasoline......

  • Page 245: Service Information Summary

    Automatic Transmission Fluid Brake Fluid: preferred, or a DEXRON ® III ATF Genuine Honda DOT3 Brake Fluid as a temporary replacement (see preferred, or a DOT 3 or DOT 4 page 153). brake fluid as a temporary replacement (see page 155).

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