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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Summary of Contents for Honda 1994 Civic

Page 1 1994 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 Main Menu Introduction Congratulations ! Your selection of a 1994 Honda Civic del Sol was a wise investment. It will give you years of driving pleasure. To enhance the enjoyment of your new car, take time to study this manual. In it, you will learn about your car's many conveniences and useful features.
Page 3 A safety message alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others. Each safety message is preceded by a safety alert symbol three signal words: , or Your Honda or other property can 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 Driving with Pets....... information about occupant protec- System........Child Safety........tion. It shows how to use seat belts The Seat Belt System Where Should Children Sit?..properly.
Page 5: Your Occupant Protection System
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 belts and other features that work locks also play a role in occupant from your occupant protection safety.
Page 6: The Seat Belt System And How It Works
Main Menu Table of Contents The Seat Belt System and How It Works Why Wear Seat Belts Two people should never use the same seat belt. If they do, they Wearing seat belts, and wearing could be very seriously injured in a them properly, is fundamental to Not wearing a seat belt in- creases the chance of being...
Page 7: Seat Belt System Components
The Seat Belt System and How It Works Lap/Shoulder Belt Seat Belt System Components Wearing Seat Belts Properly You can increase the effectiveness Your Honda has lap/shoulder seat LATCH SHOULDER of your seat belts if you take a little belts for the driver and the passen-...
Page 8: Wearing A Lap/Shoulder Belt
Main Menu Table of Contents The Seat Belt System and How It Works Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt Before putting on a seat belt, be 2. Check that the belt is not twisted. 4. Pull up on the shoulder part of sure your seat is adjusted forward the belt to remove any slack.
Page 9: Advice For Pregnant Women
Main Menu Table of Contents The Seat Belt System and How It Works Advice for Pregnant Women Each time you have a check-up, ask your doctor if it's okay for you to drive and how you should position a lap/shoulder seat belt. Seat Belt Maintenance For safety, you should check the condition of your seat belts regu-...
Page 10: Supplemental Restraint System
Main Menu Table of Contents Supplemental Restraint System Your Civic del Sol is equipped with INDICATOR PASSENGER'S a Supplemental Restraint System AIRBAG (SRS) to help protect your head and Not wearing a seat belt in- chest during a severe frontal creases the chance of serious collision.
Page 11: Important Safety Reminder
Main Menu Table of Contents Supplemental Restraint System An indicator light to warn you of Important Safety Reminder An airbag inflates and deflates a possible problem with the very quickly. It cannot protect system. you during any additional impacts that can occur during a crash.
Page 12: How The Driver's Airbag Works
Main Menu Table of Contents Supplemental Restraint System To do its job, the airbag inflates How the Driver's Airbag with considerable force. So, while it Works can reduce serious injuries and even save your life, the airbag might cause some facial abrasions or other injuries.
Page 13: How The Passenger's Airbag Works
Main Menu Table of Contents Supplemental Restraint System How the Passenger's Airbag The airbag is stored in the center This airbag is quite large and of the steering wheel. For your Works inflates with considerable force. It safety, do not attach any items to can seriously hurt a passenger who the steering wheel.
Page 14: How The Srs Indicator Light Works
Do not try to remove or The light does not come on when discard the airbags by yourself. you turn the ignition ON (II). This must be done by a Honda dealer. The light stays on after the engine starts.
Page 15: System Service Precautions
Scrapping an entire car that has an Do not modify your steering wheel uninflated airbag can be dangerous. Get assistance from a Honda dealer or any other part of the supple- if your car must be scrapped. mental restraint system. Modifica- tions could make the system inef- fective.
Page 16: Additional Safety Information
Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Safety Information Seat-back Position Door Locks The seat belts and airbag are obvi- 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 17: Storing Cargo Safely
Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Safety Information Storing Cargo Safely Driving with Pets A small dog, cat, or other small Loose pets can be a hazard while animal will be safest in a pet carrier Before you drive, make sure you you are driving.
Page 18: Child Safety
Main Menu Table of Contents Child Safety We recommend that you secure your child's toddler seat in the An infant or child who is not passenger's seat with the car's lap/ shoulder belt and a locking clip, property restrained can be (see page 21).
Page 19: Important Safety Reminders
Main Menu Table of Contents Child Safety General Guidelines for Important Safety Reminders To properly route a seat belt Restraining Children Under Never hold a baby or child on your through a child seat, follow the seat 18 kg (40 Ibs) lap when riding in a car.
Page 20: Restraining An Infant Who Weighs Less Than 9 Kg (20 Ibs)
Main Menu Table of Contents Child Safety Restraining a Child Who Restraining an Infant Who We recommend that you secure Weighs Between 9 and 18 kg your child's toddler seat in the Weighs Less Than 9 kg (20 and 4 0 Ibs) passenger's seat with the car's lap/ (20 Ibs) shoulder belt and locking clip (see...
Page 21: Restraining A Child Who Weighs Over 18 Kg (40 Ibs)
Main Menu Table of Contents Child Safety Restraining a Child Who Several styles of booster seats are Weighs Over 18 kg (40 Ibs) available. We recommend a design We recommend that a child who that allows the child to use the car's has outgrown a toddler seat be lap/shoulder belt.
Page 22: Using A Seat Belt Locking Clip
Main Menu Table of Contents Child Safety Using a Seat Belt Locking To install a locking clip, do the following: Clip Always use a seat belt locking clip 1.Place the child restraint in the when you secure a child seat to desired position.
Page 23: Using Child Restraints With Tethers
Using Child Restraints with Make sure to route the tether Tethers through the space between the Your Honda is equipped with an head restraint and seat. attachment point for a child restraint system that uses a top If you are not sure how to install tether.
Page 24: Storing A Child Seat
Main Menu Table of Contents Child Safety Canadian Cars Storing a Child Seat 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 25: 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 If you have no choice but to drive, tention and alertness. Traffic condi- never drink and drive. This can be stop drinking and give yourself lots tions change rapidly.
Page 26: Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Main Menu Table of Contents Carbon Monoxide Hazard High levels of carbon monoxide can Your car's exhaust contains carbon If you must sit in your parked car, monoxide gas. You should have no collect rapidly in enclosed areas, even in an unconfined area, with problem with carbon monoxide such as a garage.
Page 27: Reporting Safety Defects (U.s. Cars)
American Honda not become involved in individual D.C. 20590. You can also obtain Motor Co., Inc. problems between you, your dealer, other information about motor or American Honda Motor Co., Inc. vehicle safety from the Hotline. Driver and Passenger Safety...
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 RADIATOR CAP dealer for a replacement. BATTERY Driver and Passenger Safety...
Page 29 Indicator Lights......31 Ignition Switch......47 contribute to the daily operation of Gauges..........36 your Honda. A l l the essential Door Locks........48 Speedometer........ 36 controls are within easy reach. Trunk........... 49 Tachometer.........36 Odometer........
Page 30 Main Menu Table of Contents Control Locations DIGITAL CLOCK HEATING/ AUDIO (P.60) COOLING SYSTEM CONTROL (P.73) (P.66) MIRROR CONTROLS (P.58) POWER WINDOW SWITCH (P.51) FUEL FILL HOOD RELEASE DOOR RELEASE HANDLE (P.90) (P.91) Instruments and Controls...
Page 31: Indicator Lights
Main Menu Table of Contents Indicator Lights The instrument panel has many PARKING BRAKE AND indicators to give you important BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR* information about your car. ROOF AND TRUNK MONITOR HIGH BEAM INDICATOR Lamp Check SUPPLEMENTAL SEAT BELT REMINDER LIGHT RESTRAINT Many of the indicator lights come SYSTEM...
Page 32 Main Menu Table of Contents Indicator Lights Seat Belt Reminder Charging System Parking Brake Canada Indicator and Brake Light BRAKE System This indicator lights when you turn This light indicates the battery is not being charged. It should come Indicator the ignition ON (II).
Page 33 Main Menu Table of Contents Indicator Lights Supplemental Roof and Trunk Monitor S R S Malfunction Indicator Restraint System ROOF UNLATCHED TRUNK OPEN Lamp Indicator INDICATOR INDICATOR The SRS light normally comes on Canada for a few seconds when you turn Check Engine Light the ignition ON (II).
Page 34 Main Menu Table of Contents Indicator Lights Roof Unlatched Indicator: This Turn Signal and High Beam Indicator indicator lights when you turn the Hazard Warning ignition ON (II) if the roof panel is Indicators This light comes on with the high not fastened securely.
Page 35 Main Menu Table of Contents Indicator Lights Anti-lock Brake Shift Lever Position Canada Indicator System (ABS) Indicator (Automatic Transmission only) Only on cars equipped with ABS (see page 109) This light normally comes on when you turn the ignition ON (II) and goes off after the engine starts.
Page 36: Tachometer
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...
Page 37: 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 38: Controls Near The Steering Wheel
Main Menu Table of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel The two levers on the steering AUXILIARY CRUISE REAR WINDOW HAZARD column contain controls for driving CONTROL DEFOGGER WARNING LIGHT features you use most often. The left lever controls the turn signals, headlights, and high beams.
Page 39: Headlights
Main Menu Table of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel Headlights To flash the high beams, pull back and hold the turn signal lever. Release the lever and the high beams will go off. The high beams will stay on for as long as you hold the lever, no matter what position the headlight switch is in.
Page 40: Instrument Panel Brightness
Main Menu Table of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel Turn Signals To signal a lane change, push Instrument Panel Brightness 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 41: 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 shield wipers and washers. The push the control lever down. The on the wiper control lever.
Page 42: Auxiliary Lights
Main Menu Table of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel Auxiliary Lights Hazard Warning Rear Window Defogger Push the switch to operate the Push the red button on the dash The rear window defogger will auxiliary lights. The auxiliary above the instrument panel to turn clear fog, frost, and thin ice from on the hazard warning lights (four- the window.
Page 43: 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 You can adjust the steering wheel starting to drive. height to suit your preference. Do this before you begin driving.
Page 44: Steering Wheel Controls
Main Menu Table of Contents Steering Wheel Controls Cruise Control Using the Cruise Control NOTICE Available only on US Si and VTEC CRUISE CONTROL models The cruise control, as it operates, MASTER SWITCH Cruise control allows you to moves the accelerator pedal. You maintain a set speed above 25 mph can damage your car's accelerator (40 km/h) without keeping your...
Page 45 Main Menu Table of Contents Steering Wheel Controls Tap the brake or clutch pedal Changing the Set Speed You can increase the set cruising lightly with your foot. The speed in either of two ways: CRUISE CONTROL light on the instrument panel will go out.
Page 46: Horn
Main Menu Table of Contents Steering Wheel Controls button until the CRUISE CON- Horn Cancelling the Cruise Control TROL light comes on. The car will Any of these actions cause the HORN BUTTONS cruise control to cancel. accelerate to the same cruising speed as before.
Page 47: Keys And Locks
PLATE you ever have to replace a lost key. Store this plate in a safe place. When replacing keys, use only Honda approved key blanks. Your car comes with two identical The ignition switch is on the right keys. side of the steering column. It has...
Page 48: Door Locks
Main Menu Table of Contents Keys and Locks LOCK (0) - You can insert or ACCESSORY (I) — In this Door Locks remove the key only in this position. position, you can operate the audio system and cigarette lighter. When you turn the key from LOCK to ACCESSORY, you may have to ON (II) —...
Page 49: Trunk
Main Menu Table of Contents Keys and Locks Trunk ROOF HOLDER Open the trunk by putting the key The doors can also be locked and You cannot put any luggage in the in the lock and turning it clockwise. trunk without lifting up the roof unlocked from the outside with the holder when the roof is stored in key.
Page 50: Rear Locking Compartment
Main Menu Table of Contents Keys and Locks, Seat Adjustments Rear Locking Compartment Seat Adjustments Adjust the seat before you start To open either rear locking To change the angle of the seat- compartment, put the key in the driving. back, pull up on the lever on the lock, turn it counterclockwise and To adjust the seat forward and...
Page 51: Power Windows
Main Menu Table of Contents Seat Adjustments, Power Windows Power Windows MAIN SWITCH Your car's windows are electri- Reclining the seat-back can cally-powered. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II) to raise or lower decrease the protection you any window. get from your seat belt in a crash.
Page 52 Main Menu Table of Contents Power Windows The master control panel also con- The MAIN switch controls power tains these extra features: to the passenger's and rear windows. With this switch off, the Closing a power window on a A U T O — To open the driver's passenger's and rear windows child's hands or fingers can window fully, push the window...
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 can be stored in a special holder in the trunk.
Page 54: Removing And Storing
Main Menu Table of Contents Removable Roof Panel Removing and Storing Front LOCK TAB RELEASE LEVER ROOF LOCKS 1. Open both windows. 4. Release each side of the roof by 5. Place the roof in the roof holder pushing the lock tab sideways with the front facing forward.
Page 55: Installing
Main Menu Table of Contents Removable Roof Panel Installing 1. Open both windows. 2. Turn off the engine and set the parking brake. 3. Open the trunk. LOCK LEVER 4. Release the roof from the holder by pushing the tabs and pivoting 6.
Page 56 Main Menu Table of Contents Removable Roof Panel 6. Set the roof in place on the car. 7. Secure the roof by turning each 5. Lift the roof out of the holder. Make sure all four corners are release lever until the lock tab Make sure the release levers are sitting flush with the car body.
Page 57: Roof Holder
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 58: Mirrors
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 visibili- Available only on Si and VTEC models 3. Push the appropriate edge of the ty.
Page 59: Parking Brake
Main Menu Table of Contents Mirrors, Parking Brake Parking Brake NOTICE Driving the car with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and axles. PARKING BRAKE LEVER The outside mirror on the passen- To apply the parking brake, pull ger's side has curved glass.
Page 60: Glove Box
Main Menu Table of Contents Glove Box, Digital Clock Glove Box Digital Clock 3. Press and hold the M button until the numbers advance to the desired time. You can use the R button to quickly set the time to the nearest hour.
Page 61: Console Compartment
Main Menu Table of Contents Console Compartment, Beverage Holder Beverage Holder Console Compartment LOCKING TAB CONSOLE COMPART- MENT To open the console compartment, The beverage holder is located Use the beverage holder only when pull up the edge of the driver's side. inside the center console compart- the car is parked.
Page 62: Sun Visor
Main Menu Table of Contents Sun Visor, Cigarette Lighter, Ashtrays Sun Visor Cigarette Lighter Ashtrays CIGARETTE LIGHTER ASHTRAY Use of the sun visors will help cut The cigarette lighter is next to the Open the ashtray by lifting the lid ashtray under the ashtray lid.
Page 63: Interior Light
Main Menu Table of Contents Ashtrays, 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.
Page 64 Main Menu Comfort and Convenience Features Heating and Cooling...... The heating/ventilation system in your car, when combined with the What Each Control Does ..68 optional air conditioning, provides a How to Use the System..... Controlling Air Flow comfortable driving environment in Direction......
Page 65: Comfort And Convenience Features
If you purchased your car without air conditioning, it can be installed at any time. A Genuine Honda air conditioning system is available The direction of air flow from the The corner vents can be closed by from your dealer.
Page 66 Main Menu Table of Contents Heating and Cooling The heating and cooling system draws air through the exterior vents at the bottom of the wind- shield. Keep these vents clear of leaves and other debris. Comfort and Convenience Features...
Page 67: What Each Control Does
Main Menu Table of Contents Heating and Cooling What Each Control Does MODE BUTTONS RECIRCULATION Fan Control Dial BUTTON Turning this dial clockwise increases the fan speed, which increases air flow. Temperature Control Lever Sliding this lever to the right increases the temperature of air flowing from the system.
Page 68: How To Use The System
Main Menu Table of Contents Heating and Cooling The engine must be running for the How to Use the System Ventilation heater and air conditioning to pro- This section covers the best way to Your car has a flow-through vide hot and cold air. The heater use the system for ventilation, ventilation system.
Page 69: To Cool With A/C
Main Menu Table of Contents Heating and Cooling To Cool with A/C (Optional) MODE BUTTONS To operate the air conditioning system, press the air conditioning switch. Set the fan to the desired speed. You can also use the mode button to direct air out of the dash and heater vents.
Page 70: To Heat
Main Menu Table of Contents Heating and Cooling To Heat To warm the interior: MODE BUTTONS 1. Start the engine. 2. Select the Fresh Air mode and 3. Switch the fan to the desired speed. 4. Adjust the warmth of the air with the temperature control lever.
Page 71: To Defog And Defrost
Main Menu Table of Contents Heating and Cooling To rapidly remove exterior frost or To Turn Everything Off To Defog and Defrost ice from the windshield (on very To remove fog from the inside of To shut off the system temporarily, cold days), first select the Recircu- the windows: turn off the fan and slide the...
Page 72: Audio System
CASSETTE SLOT AM BUTTON Audio System For Si and VTEC models Your Honda audio system is easy to use, and will give clear A M / F M reception. The preset buttons allow you to select six stations on AM and twelve stations on F M .
Page 73: Operating The Radio
Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Operating the Radio STEREO INDICATOR ON/VOL KNOB AIM BUTTON The ignition switch must be in AC- CESSORY (I) or ON (II) to operate the audio system. Turn the system on by turning the ON/VOL knob clockwise.
Page 74 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System You can use any of three methods to find radio stations on the selected band: TUNE, SEEK, or the Preset buttons. The TUNE function lets you find a desired frequency. Use the TUNE/SEEK bar to change the frequency in small increments.
Page 75: Presetting
Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Presetting AM BUTTON The preset buttons allow you to store radio frequencies for later selection. Each button will store one frequency on the AM band, and two on the FM band. To store a frequency: 1.
Page 76: Adjusting The Sound
Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Adjusting the Sound Use the Balance and Fader controls to adjust the sound "direction". The Balance control moves it left- to-right. The Fader control moves it front-to-back. To use either control, push on the knob to get it to pop out.
Page 77: Radio Frequencies
Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Radio Frequencies AM BUTTON Your Honda's radio can tune in all frequencies in both the AM and FM bands. Those bands cover these frequen- cies: AM band: 530 kilohertz to 1,710 kilohertz FM band: 87.7 megahertz to 107.9 mega-...
Page 78: Operating The Cassette Player
Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Operating the Cassette Player EJECT BUTTON TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR Turn the system ON. Insert the cassette into the slot with the tape opening to the right. Push the cassette in most of the way. The drive will pull it in the rest of the way and begin to play.
Page 79: Cassette Search Functions
Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Cassette Search Functions PLAY Once a cassette is playing, you can BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON use the FF, REW or TMS function to look for desired songs or pas- sages. Press the REW button to rewind the cassette.
Page 80: Caring For Cassettes
Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System The TMS function uses silent periods on the tape to find the end of a selection. This feature may not work satisfactorily on tapes that have almost no gap between songs, a high noise level between songs, or silent periods in the middle of songs.
Page 81: Operating The Cd Player
Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Operating the CD Player (Optional) CD BUTTON ON/VOL KNOB A Compact Disc changer is available for your car. It holds up to six discs, providing several hours of continuous programming. You operate the CD changer with the same controls used for the radio and cassette player.
Page 82 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System You can use the TUNE/SEEK bar CD BUTTON while a disc is playing to select ON/VOL KNOB passages and change tracks. To move rapidly forward within a track, press and hold the side of the TUNE/SEEK bar.
Page 83: Cd Error Indications
Audio System CD Error Indications If you see an error indication on the display, find the cause in the chart to the right. If you cannot clear the error indication, take the car to your Honda dealer. Comfort and Convenience Features...
Page 84: Caring For The Cassette Player
Main Menu Table of Contents Caring for the Cassette Player After 30 hours of tape use, you will indication the tape is wound CLEAN INDICATOR see CLEAN flashing for 5 seconds unevenly. It should play normally in the display when you insert a after being manually rewound.
Page 85: Theft Protection
Owner's Manual. If you should happen to lose both cards, you must obtain the code number from your Honda dealer. To do this, you will need the Comfort and Convenience Features...
Page 86: Before Driving
Main Menu Before Driving Before you begin driving your Break-in Period......Honda, you should know what gaso- Gasoline..........line to use, and how to check the Oxygenated Fuels...... levels of important fluids. You also Driving in Foreign Countries... need to know how to properly stow Service Station Procedures..
Page 87: Break-In Period
Table of Contents Break-in Period, Gasoline Gasoline Break-in Period (VTEC model) Your Honda is designed to operate Use a premium unleaded gasoline Help assure your car's future reliability and performance by most effectively on unleaded with a pump octane number of 91 gasoline.
Page 88: Driving In Foreign Countries
5% methanol by Using any type of leaded gasoline Some states/provinces require this volume may cause starting and/or in your Honda will affect perform- information to be posted on the performance problems. It may also ance and damage its emission con- damage metal, rubber and plastic pump.
Page 89: Service Station Procedures
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 Handling gasoline improperly pressure inside the tank escapes. Pull can cause it to ignite or ex- plode, causing you to be seri- 4.
Page 90: Opening The Hood
Main Menu Table of Contents Service Station Procedures Opening the Hood LATCH HOOD RELEASE HANDLE The fuel fill opener handle is 1. Shift to Park or Neutral and set 2. Standing in front of the car, put the parking brake. Pull the hood your fingers under the front edge lockable with the key.
Page 91 Main Menu Table of Contents Service Station Procedures Oil Check SUPPORT ROD DIPSTICK Check the engine oil level every 3. Pull the support rod out of its clip 2. Wipe the dipstick with a clean and insert the end into the hole time you fill the car with fuel.
Page 92 Refer to Periodic Checks on page for information on check- ing other items in your Honda. Before Driving...
Page 93: Fuel Economy
Main Menu Table of Contents Fuel Economy Driving Habits The condition of your car and your 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 "warm-up"...
Page 94: 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 sys- designed for universal applications.
Page 95: Loading Cargo
The maximum load you can carry This final number is the total If you must carry large objects that in your Honda is 185 kg (400 Ibs). It weight of cargo you can load in or prevent you from closing the trunk includes the total weight of all on the car.
Page 96 Main Menu Driving Preparing to Drive ......This section gives you tips on starting the engine under various Starting the Engine......conditions, and how to operate the 5-speed Manual manual and automatic transmis- Transmission......sions. It also includes important Automatic information on your car's braking Transmission......
Page 97: 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 50). the indicator lights in the instru- you drive your car.
Page 98: Starting The Engine
Main Menu Table of Contents Starting the Engine 5-speed Manual Transmission 5. If the engine does not start Automatic Transmission within 15 seconds, or starts but 1. Apply the parking brake. 1. Apply the parking brake. stalls right away, repeat step 4 with the accelerator pedal 2.
Page 99 Main Menu Table of Contents Starting the Engine Starting in Cold Weather at 5. If the engine does not start 3. If the engine fails to start in step within 15 seconds, or starts but High Altitude (Above 2,400 2, push the accelerator pedal to stalls right away, repeat step 4 meters/8,000 feet) the floor and hold it there while...
Page 100 Main Menu Table of Contents 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 101 Main Menu Table of Contents 5-speed Manual Transmission Recommended Shift Points (VTEC) Maximum Speeds Drive in the highest gear that lets The speeds in this table are the the engine run and accelerate maximums for the given gears. If smoothly. This will give you the you exceed these speeds, the best fuel economy and effective engine speed will enter into the...
Page 102 Table of Contents 5-speed Manual Transmission, Automatic Transmission Automatic Transmission (VTEC) 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 con- verter locks.
Page 103 Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Transmission You must also press the release button to shift into Park. To avoid transmission damage, come to a complete stop before shifting into Park. The shift lever must be in Park before you can remove the key from the ignition switch.
Page 104 Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Transmission Reverse (R) — To shift to Re- Drive (D ) —This position is simi- hills. Use second gear when start- lar to D , except only the first three verse from Park, see the explana- ing out on a slippery surface or in gears are selected.
Page 105 Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Transmission Maximum Speeds (Si) Shift Lock Release The speeds in this table are the This allows you to move the shift maximums for the given position. lever out of Park if the normal If you exceed these speeds, the method of pushing on the brake engine speed will enter into the pedal and pressing the release...
Page 106 Automatic Transmission, The Braking System The Braking System Check your brakes after driving RELEASE BUTTON Your Honda is equipped with front through deep water. Apply the disc brakes. The brakes on the rear brakes moderately to see if they wheels may be disc or drum, feel normal.
Page 107 Main Menu Table of Contents The Braking System Brake System Design If this happens, you will immediate- Brake Wear Indicators The front disc brakes on all cars The hydraulic system that operates ly notice that the brake pedal goes the brakes has two separate cir- down much farther and you need to have audible brake wear indicators.
Page 108 Main Menu Table of Contents The Braking System The ABS is always "On". It Anti-lock Brakes ABS INDICATOR* requires no special effort or driving The Canadian VTEC model has an Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) as technique. You will feel a pulsation standard equipment.
Page 109 Main Menu Table of Contents The Braking System, Driving in Bad Weather The ABS works by comparing the Driving Technique — Always speed of the wheels. When re- drive slower than you would in dry placing tires, use the same size weather.
Page 110: Driving In Bad Weather
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 impor- pressure. Both are important in tant in all weather conditions.
Page 111: 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 112 Snow Tires......the Service Manual. See page Transmission......for information on how to Tire Chains......5-speed Manual Lights..........obtain a copy, or see your Honda Transmission......Replacing Bulbs......dealer. Brake and Clutch Fluid....Storing Your Car......Brake System......Anti-lock Brake System ..
Page 113: Maintenance Schedule
The Required Maintenance We recommend the use of Genuine Schedule specifies how often you distance of several kilometers Honda parts and fluids or their should have your car serviced, and (miles). equivalent whenever you have what things need attention. It is maintenance done.
Page 114 Main Menu Table of Contents Maintenance Schedule R — Replace I — Inspect After inspection, clean, adjust, repair or replace if necessary. : Check oil and coolant level at each fuel stop. 3 : Thereafter, replace every 2 years or 48,000 km (30,000 miles), which- : Under severe driving conditions, service these items more often.
Page 115 Main Menu Table of Contents Maintenance Schedule R — Replace I — Inspect After inspection, clean, adjust, repair or replace if necessary. see page Severe Driving Conditions Service for Severe Driving Conditions — Replace the air cleaner element every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months Items marked in the chart indicate you will need some under condition B or C.
Page 116: Required Maintenance Record
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 117 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 116). Maintenance...
Page 118: Periodic Checks
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 page 92.
Page 119: Fluid Locations
Main Menu Table of Contents Fluid Locations BRAKE FLUID ANTI-LOCK BRAKE RESERVOIR (Gray cap) (Gray cap) CLUTCH FLUID (5-M/T only) (Gray cap) ENGINE OIL FILL CAP AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK (Yellow loop) POWER STEERING FLUID (Red cap) COOLANT WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR (Blue cap) ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK...
Page 120: Engine Oil
Main Menu Table of Contents Engine Oil Adding Checking Engine Oil ENGINE OIL FILL CAP UPPER MARK LOWER MARK DIPSTICK 3. Pull it out again and look at the Check the engine oil a couple of To add oil, unscrew and remove the minutes after shutting off the oil level at the end of the dipstick.
Page 121: Recommended Oil
An oil that is only classified SF is not recommended. A fuel-efficient oil is recommended for your Honda. This is shown on the API Service label by the words "Energy Conserving I I . " This oil is formulated to help your engine use less fuel.
Page 122: Additives
The SAE numbers tell you the oil's Additives Oil and Filter Changes viscosity or weight. Select the oil Your Honda does not need any oil Always change the oil and filter for your car according to this chart. additives. Purchasing additives for...
Page 123 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. The oil, engine components and the exhaust system are hot and can burn you.
Page 124 Main Menu Table of Contents Engine Oil 8. Let the engine run for several The oil and filter should be chang- 5. Put a new washer on the drain minutes and check the drain bolt ed every 6 months or 12,000 km bolt, then reinstall the drain bolt.
Page 125: Cooling System
Main Menu Table of Contents Cooling System Checking the Engine Coolant Always use Genuine Honda Anti- Adding Engine Coolant freeze/Coolant. The cooling system Level If the reserve tank is completely contains many aluminum compo- empty, you should also check the...
Page 126: Replacing Engine Coolant
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 components. Replacing Engine Coolant The cooling system should be completely drained and refilled with new coolant according to the time and distance recommenda-...
Page 127 Main Menu Table of Contents Cooling System RESERVE RESERVE TANK TANK CAP DRAIN PLUG DRAIN BOLT HOLDER 3. Loosen the drain plug on the 4. Remove the reserve tank from 1. Slide the heater temperature bottom of the radiator. The its holder by pulling it straight up.
Page 128 Main Menu Table of Contents Cooling System BLEEDER BOLT FILLER NECK With automatic transmission: 3.5 (0.92 US gal, 0.77 Imp gal) (Si) 3.8 (1.00 US gal, 0.84 Imp gal) 7. Pour coolant into the radiator up to the base of the filler neck. Fill up to here 6.
Page 129: Windshield Washers
Main Menu Table of Contents Cooling System, Windshield Washers Windshield Washers Fill the reservoir with a good- quality windshield washer fluid. RESERVOIR This increases the cleaning capability and prevents freezing in cold weather. NOTICE Do not use engine antifreeze or a vinegar/water solution in the windshield washer reservoir.
Page 130: Transmission Oil
5. If the level is below the lower Automatic Transmission mark, add fluid into the tube to DIPSTICK 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 131: 5-Speed Manual Transmission
Main Menu Table of Contents Transmission Oil Only use an API Service SF or SG 5-speed Manual Transmission grade motor oil with a viscosity of SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40. FILLER BOLT The transmission should be drained and refilled with new oil every 24 months or 48,000 km (30,000 miles), whichever comes first.
Page 132: Brake And Clutch Fluid
If you add brake fluid to bring it up to the M A X mark, use Genuine voirs monthly. There are up to three reservoirs, depending on Honda Brake Fluid or an equiva- lent from a sealed container that is model. They are: marked DOT3 or DOT4 only.
Page 133: 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 134: Power Steering
LOWER LEVEL. If it is below the LOWER LEVEL, add power steering fluid to the UPPER LEVEL. LOWER 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 135: Air Cleaner
Main Menu Table of Contents Air Cleaner The air cleaner element should be replaced every 2 years or 48,000 km (30,000 miles), whichever comes first. Under severe driving condi- tions, it should be replaced every 12 months or 24,000 km (15,000 miles), whichever comes first.
Page 136: Fuel Filter
Main Menu Table of Contents Fuel Filter, Spark Plugs Spark Plugs Fuel Filter Replacement The fuel filter should be replaced (S, Si) SPARK PLUG CAP The original spark plugs in your every 4 years or 96,000 km (60,000 car need to be replaced every 2 miles), whichever comes first.
Page 137: Spark Plugs
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 138 Main Menu Table of Contents Spark Plugs, Battery Battery Specifications: (Si) Check the condition of your car's Normal driving conditions battery monthly. You should check NGK: ZFR5J-11 Normal driving conditions for proper electrolyte level and Nippondenso: KJ16CR-L11 NGK: ZFR5F-11 corrosion on the terminals. Hot climates, or continuous high Nippondenso: K J16CR-L11 speed driving...
Page 139: Battery
Main Menu Table of Contents Battery Emergency Procedures TEST INDICATOR WINDOW The battery contains sulfuric Eyes — Flush with water from a acid (electrolyte) which is cup or other container for at least highly corrosive and poisonous. fifteen minutes. (Water under pressure can damage the eye.) Getting electrolyte in your Immediately call a physician or 911.
Page 140 Main Menu Table of Contents Battery If the terminals are severely cor- On Si and VTEC models roded, clean them with baking soda If your car's battery is discon- and water. Then use a wrench to nected or goes dead, the audio system will disable itself.
Page 141 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 crack- ing 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 142 Main Menu Table of Contents Windshield Wipers 5. Slide the new wiper blade into BLADE the holder until the tabs lock. BLADE 6. Slide the new blade assembly onto the wiper arm. Make sure it locks in place. 7. Lower the wiper arm down against the windshield.
Page 143 Main Menu Table of Contents Air Conditioning (Optional) Your car's air conditioning is a Periodically check the engine's If the air conditioning does not get radiator and air conditioning as cold as before, have your dealer sealed system. Any major mainte- condenser for leaves, insects, and check the system.
Page 144 Main Menu Table of Contents Engine Belts, Tires The belts should have the following Tires Engine Belts "play" or deflection. To safely operate your car, your ALTERNATOR BELT Alternator belt: tires must be the proper type and 7.0 — 10.5 mm (0.28 — 0.41 in) size, in good condition with ade- quate tread, and correctly inflated.
Page 145 Main Menu Table of Contents Tires the car before checking the tire Inflation pressure, the tires can still be Keeping the tires properly inflated considered "cold" if you drive less provides the best combination of than 1.6 km (1 mile). handling, tread life and riding comfort.
Page 146 Main Menu Table of Contents Tires You should look for: You should get your own tire Your car's tires have wear indica- pressure gauge and use it when- tors molded into the tread. When ever you check your tire pressures. Bumps or bulges in the tread or the tread wears down to that point, This will make it easier for you to...
Page 147 The tires that came with your car Improper wheel weights can were selected to match the perform- damage your car's aluminum ance capabilities of the car while wheels. Use only genuine Honda wheel weights for balancing. providing the best combination of Maintenance...
Page 148 ,44 psi). snow tires or tire chains. They may placement wheels are available at be required by local laws under your Honda dealer. See Tire Information on page certain conditions. additional information about tire and wheel size designations. See...
Page 149 NOTICE Mount snow chains on your car If you mount snow tires on your 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 tions or required by local laws.
Page 150 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Replacing a Headlight Bulb Check the operation of your car's BULB CONNECTOR exterior lights at least once a Your car has halogen headlight month. A burned out bulb can bulbs, one on each side. When create an unsafe condition by replacing a bulb, handle it by its reducing your car's visibility and...
Page 151 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights 3. Remove the rubber weather seal Replacing an Auxiliary Light 3. Remove the burned-out bulb by pulling on the tab. Bulb from its socket. To remove the bulb, push it in slightly and turn it counterclockwise.
Page 152 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Replacing the Front Side 4. Remove the bulb by pushing it in Marker/Turn Signal and slightly and turning it counter- Parking Light Bulb clockwise. 5. Install the new bulb in the socket. Turn it clockwise to lock it in place.
Page 153 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 154 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Replacing a Rear License 4. Pull the bulb straight out of the Replacing Interior and Trunk socket. Bulb Light Bulbs INTERIOR LIGHT 5. Install the new bulb. Test it to make sure it works. 6.
Page 155 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 156: Storing Your Car
If you need to park your car for an If you store your car for 12 months extended period (more than 1 or longer, have your Honda dealer month), there are several things If the car is to be stored for a...
Page 157: Appearance Care
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, brightwork, wheels and interior. Also included are several things you can do to help prevent corro- sion.
Page 158: Exterior Care
Main Menu Table of Contents Exterior Care Washing Rinse the car thoroughly with When you have washed and cool water to remove loose dirt. rinsed the whole exterior, dry it Frequent washing helps preserve with a chamois or soft towel. your car's beauty.
Page 159 You should use a polish on beads or droplets after waxing. get the correct color. your Honda if the finish does not have its original shine after using a You should use a quality liquid or wax.
Page 160 If it does not go On Si and VTEC models down to bare metal, clean it with Clean your Honda's aluminum alloy soap and water and apply the wheels as you do the rest of the touch-up paint. If it does go to the exterior.
Page 161: Interior Care
Main Menu Table of Contents Interior Care Carpeting Fabric Vinyl Vacuum the carpeting frequently Vacuum dirt and dust out of the Remove dirt and dust with a to remove dirt. Ground-in dirt will material frequently. For general vacuum cleaner. Wipe the vinyl make the carpet wear out faster.
Page 162 The rear window defogger wires are bonded to the inside of the glass. Many corrosion-preventive mea- Wiping vigorously up-and-down sures are built into your Honda. can dislodge and break the defog- You can help keep your car from ger wires. When cleaning the rear...
Page 163 Body repairs affect your car's the insurance company, tell them and body. resistance to corrosion. If your car you want genuine Honda parts needs repairs after a collision, pay used in the repair. Although most close attention to the parts used in...
Page 164: Taking Care Of The Unexpected
Main Menu Taking Care of the Unexpected Compact Spare Tire..... This section covers the more- common problems that motorists Changing a Flat Tire....If Your Engine Won't Start..experience with their cars. It gives you information about how to Nothing Happens...... safely evaluate the problem and The Starter Operates what to do to correct it.
Page 165: Compact Spare Tire
Main Menu Table of Contents Compact Spare Tire Your car has a compact spare tire Follow these precautions whenever INDICATOR that takes up less space. Use this you are using the compact spare LOCATION spare tire as a temporary replace- tire: MARK ment only.
Page 166: Changing A Flat Tire
Main Menu Table of Contents 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 shoul- der of a busy road is dangerous. Drive slowly along the shoulder until you get to an exit or an area to stop that is far away from the traf- fic lanes.
Page 167 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire SCREWDRIVER JACK CENTER CAP 6. Turn the jack's end bracket 7. On the Si and VTEC models 8. Loosen the four wheel nuts 1/2 counterclockwise to loosen it, Remove the center cap from the turn with the wheel wrench.
Page 168 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire WHEEL NUTS JACKING WHEEL POINT EXTENSION WHEEL COVER WRENCH 9. Locate the jacking point nearest 10.Use the extension and wheel 11.Remove the wheel nuts and wrench as shown to raise the car the tire you need to change.
Page 169 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Fiat Tire BRAKE HUB 12.Remove the flat tire. Tempo- 13.Before mounting the spare tire, 14.Put on the spare tire. Put the rarily place the flat tire on the wipe any dirt off the mounting wheel nuts back on finger-tight, ground with the outside surface surface of the wheel and hub...
Page 170 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire WING BOLT SPACER CONE 16.Tighten the wheel nuts securely 17.Place the flat tire face down in 15.Lower the car to the ground and in the same crisscross pattern. the spare tire well. remove the jack.
Page 171 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire 20.Store the jack in its holder with 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. 21.Store the wheel cover or center cap in the trunk.
Page 172: If Your Engine Won't Start
Main Menu Table of Contents If Your Engine Won't Start Nothing Happens or the Turn the ignition switch to Diagnosing why your engine won't Starter Motor Operates Very START (III). If the headlights do start falls into two areas, depending Slowly not dim, check the condition of on what you hear when you turn...
Page 173 (see page 183). sories: heater, A/C, stereo system, lights, etc. If you find nothing wrong, you will You cannot start a Honda with an Put the transmission in Neutral need a qualified technician to find automatic transmission by pushing or Park and set the parking the problem.
Page 174: Jump Starting
(+) as shown. Do not connect this to-metal contact. terminal on your Honda's battery. jumper cable to any other part of the engine. 7. Once your car is running, discon- nect the negative cable from 5.
Page 175: 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 range under most conditions.
Page 176 Main Menu Table of Contents If Your Engine Overheats Let the engine cool down until 4. If the temperature gauge stays at 10.Start the engine and set the the pointer reaches the middle of temperature control lever to the red mark, turn off the engine. the temperature gauge, or lower, maximum.
Page 177 Main Menu Table of Contents Low Oil Pressure 1. Safely pull off the road and shut 4. Start the engine and watch the off the engine. oil pressure light. If the light does not go out within ten 2. Let the car sit for a minute. Open seconds, turn off the engine.
Page 178 Main Menu Table of Contents Charging System Indication Immediately turn off all electrical By eliminating as much of the accessories: radio, heater, A/C, rear electrical load as possible, you can defogger, cruise control, etc. Try drive several miles before the battery is too discharged to keep not to use other electrically- the engine running.
Page 179 Main Menu Table of Contents Malfunction Indicator Lamp/Check Engine Light If this indicator light comes on, NOTICE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP/ safely pull off the road and turn off CHECK ENGINE LIGHT* the engine. Restart the engine and If you keep driving with the watch the indicator light.
Page 180 Main Menu Table of Contents Fuses All the electrical circuits in your INTERIOR UNDER- car have fuses to protect them HOOD from a short circuit or overload. These fuses are located in two or three fuse boxes. The interior fuse box is underneath The underhood fuse box is located the dashboard on the driver's side.
Page 181 Main Menu Table of Contents Fuses Checking and Replacing ABS FUSE BOX Fuses If something electrical in your car stops working, the first thing you should check for is a blown fuse. Determine from the chart on pages and 187, or the diagram on the fuse box lid, which fuse or fuses control that component.
Page 182 Main Menu Table of Contents Fuses If you replace the blown fuse with a spare fuse that has a lower rating, BLOWN FUSE PULLER 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 183 Main Menu Table of Contents Fuses INTERIOR FUSE BOX : On Canadian cars Taking Care of the Unexpected...
Page 184 Main Menu Table of Contents Fuses UNDERHOOD FUSE BOX ABS FUSE BOX Taking Care of the Unexpected...
Page 185 Emergency Towing There are three popular methods of If your Honda cannot be trans- It is best to tow the car no far- towing a car: ported by flat-bed, it should be ther than 80 km (50 miles), and Flat-bed Equipment —...
Page 186: Technical Information
Identification Numbers....you the dimensions and capacities Specifications........ The Clean Air Act....Anti-lock Brake System....Crankcase Emission Control of your Honda, and the locations of the identification numbers. The Supplemental Restraint System........System........explanations of several electronic Evaporative Emission Control Tire Information......
Page 187: 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 insur- ing your car. The easiest place to find the VIN is on a plate fastened to the top of the dashboard.
Page 188 Main Menu Table of Contents Identification Numbers The Engine Number is stamped TRANSMISSION NUMBER into the engine block. The Transmission Number is on a label on top of the transmission. ENGINE NUMBER Technical Information...
Page 189: Specifications
Main Menu Table of Contents Specifications page 139. 1 : Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the engine. Reserve tank capacity: 1 : S, Si 0.4 6(0.11 US gal, 0.09 Imp gal) 2 : VTEC 3 : S 2 : S 3 : Si...
Page 190: Specifications
Main Menu Table of Contents Specifications : V T E C page 1 : S 2 : Si page 3 : VTEC 4 : U.S.VTEC 5 : Canadian VTEC Technical Information...
Page 191 Main Menu Table of Contents Anti-lock Brake System Each wheel has a wheel speed unit de-energizes the solenoid. This The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) sensor assembly. As the wheel is standard equipment on the builds hydraulic pressure on the rotates, the sensor sends electrical Canadian VTEC.
Page 192 The sensors are decelerometers, The airbag is vented so it stays panel. Take the car to your Honda inflated for only an instant and set to trigger in a severe frontal dealer to diagnose and repair the does not block the driver's vision.
Page 193: Tire Information
Main Menu Table of Contents Tire Information 14 — Rim diameter in inches. Tire Size Designation Tire Speed Ratings The chart below shows many of the A tire's sidewall is marked with a 82 — Load Index, a numerical different speed ratings currently tire size designation.
Page 194 DOT Tire Quality Grading For High Speed Driving (U.S. Cars) The tires on your car meet all U.S. Honda strongly recommends that Federal Safety Requirements. A l l you not drive faster than posted tires are also graded for treadwear, speed limits and conditions allow.
Page 195 Main Menu Table of Contents Tire Information Tread wear marked C may have poor traction and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test The treadwear grade is a compara- performance. tive rating based on the wear rate wheel than the minimum required of the tire when tested under con- by law.
Page 196: Emission Controls
"smog." Carbon monoxide does not contri- * In Canada, Honda vehicles Evaporative Emission bute to smog creation, but it is a comply with the Canadian Motor Control System poisonous gas.
Page 197 Three Way Catalytic Converter and minimize the amount of HC, only new genuine Honda replace- The three way catalytic converter CO, and NOx that comes out the ment parts or their equivalent for is in the exhaust system.
Page 198: Three Way Catalytic Converter
HC, CO, and NOx. A re- placement unit must be an original Honda part or its equivalent. THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER The three way catalytic converter must operate at a high temperature...
Page 199: Warranty And Customer Relations
Main Menu Warranty and Customer Relations Warranty Coverages....Customer Relations Information....... U.S. Zone Office Map....Canada Zone Office Map.... Authorized Manuals....Warranty and Customer Relations...
Page 200: Warranty Coverages
Seat Belt Limited Warranty — a Replacement Battery Limited seat belt that fails to function Warranty — provides prorated Your new Honda is covered by properly is covered for the useful coverage for a replacement battery these warranties: purchased from a Honda dealer.
Page 201 Main Menu Table of Contents Customer Relations Information If you are dissatisfied with the Honda dealership personnel are When you call or write, please give trained professionals. They should decision made by the dealership's us this information: management, contact your Honda be able to answer all your questions.
Page 202 Main Menu Index Airbag (SRS)........9 Auxiliary Light........ Air Cleaner........Replacing Bulb......Air Conditioning......Accessories Turning on........Installation........95 Maintenance......Usage..........ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Position)........Air Outlets (Vents)......Air Pressure, Tires ...... Battery Adding Automatic Transmission Alcohol and Drugs......Charging System Light....Fluid........
Page 203 Main Menu Index Brakes, ABS Engine Belts......Description........ Engine Coolant......Cables, Jump Starting With ..Operation........Engine Oil........System Indicator....31, Capacities Chart......Fuses........... Braking System......Carbon Monoxide Hazard .... Manual Transmission Fluid... Cargo, Loading....... Power Steering Fluid ....Break-in, New Car ......Cassette Player Brightness Control, Checklist, Before Driving.....
Page 204 Main Menu Index Controls, Instruments and.... Dipstick Low Oil Pressure Indicator..Automatic Transmission..Coolant Malfunction Indicator Adding........Engine Oil........Lamp........Checking........Directional Signals......Overheated Engine....Proper Solution......Disabled, Towing Your Car If ... Emergency Brake......Disc Brake Wear Indicators..Temperature Gauge....Emergency Flashers......
Page 205 Main Menu Index Foreign Countries, Driving in..Gearshift Lever Positions Four-way Flashers......Automatic Transmission..Front End, Towing by 5-speed Manual Fabric, Cleaning......Fan, Interior........Emergency Wrecker....Transmission......Glass Cleaning......Features, Comfort and Fuel........... Fill Door and Cap ....... Glove Box........Convenience........
Page 206 Main Menu Index Low Oil Pressure Indicator. 32, Lubricant Specifications Keys..........Identification Number, Chart........... Vehicle........Luggage........... If Your Car Has to be Towed ..Ignition Label, Certification...... Keys..........Switch........... Lane Change, Signaling....Maintenance........Timing Control System ..Lap/Shoulder Belts......Periodic Items......Leaking of Exhaust into Car..
Page 207 Main Menu Index NOTICE, Explanation of....Rear Window Defogger ....Reclining the Seat Backs....Numbers, Identification....Panel Brightness Control....Recommended Shift Speeds..Park Gear Position....... Reminder Lights......Parking Brake......... Removable Roof Panel....Occupant Protection System ..Parking Lights........ Removing and Storing ....Parking Over Things that Installing........
Page 208: Speedometer
Main Menu Index Shifting Steam Coming from Engine..The Automatic Steering Wheel Transmission......Adjustment........Safety Belts........The 5-speed Manual Anti-theft Column Lock... Safety Defects, Reporting .... Transmission......Stereo Sound System..... Safety Labels, Location of.... Shift Lever Position Storing Your Car......Safety Messages.......
Page 209 Main Menu Index Wheels and Tires...... Technical Descriptions Anti-lock Brake System ..Winter Driving......Tools, Tire Changing ....Underside, Cleaning....Emission Control Systems..Unexpected, Taking Care Torn Seat Belts......... Supplemental Restraint Towing of the........... System........A Trailer........Uniform Tire Quality Grading.. Three Way Catalytic Unleaded Gasoline......
Page 210 Main Menu Index WARNING, Explanation of... Warning Labels, Location of..Warranty Coverages....Washer, Windshield Checking the Fluid Level..Operation........Washing........... Waxing and Polishing....Wheels Adjusting the Steering....Alignment and Balance... Compact Spare......Wrench........Windows Cleaning........Operating the Power....Rear, Defogger......Windshield Cleaning........
Page 211: Gas Station Information
(S, Si) P185/60R14 82H Automatic Transmission Fluid: 3.3 l (3.5 US q t , 2.9 Imp qt) (VTEC) Honda Premium Formula Automatic (VTEC) P195/60R14 85V Transmission Fluid or an equivalent 4.0 l (4.2 US q t , 3.5 Imp qt) DEXRON®...

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