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

Information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.

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Summary of Contents for Honda 1995 Civic Coupe

Page 1: Table Of Contents
1995 Civic Coupe Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to navigate through this reference. For a printed owner's manual, click on authorized manuals or go to www.helminc.com. Contents Owner's Identification Introduction ............................A Few Words About Safety.........................
Page 2: Introduction
Introduction Congratulations! Your selection of a 1995 Honda Civic was a wise investment. It will give you years of driving pleasure. To enhance the enjoyment of your new car, take time to study this manual. In it, you will learn about your car's many conveniences and useful features.
Page 3 Safety Messages You will also see another Your safety and the safety of others is very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on the vehicle. important symbol: Please read these messages carefully. NOTICE A safety message alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others.
Page 4 Driver and Passenger Safety This section gives you important Advice for Pregnant Women General Guidelines for Restraining Children information about occupant Seat Belt Maintenance ..Under 40 Ib (18 kg) ..protection. It shows how to use Supplemental Restraint seat belts properly.
Page 5: System
Your Occupant Protection System Your Honda is equipped with supplemental restraint system Infants or small children are seat belts and other features that (see page 14). properly secured in a child work together to protect you and safety seat (see page 17).
Page 6: And How It Works
Seat Belt System Components save your life. That is why many safety seats (see page 18). states and all Canadian Your Honda has seat belts in all provinces require you to wear five seating positions. The front A pregnant woman needs to seat belts.
Page 7: Driver And Passenger Safety
The Seat Belt System and How It Works position of the rear seat has a lap Each lap/shoulder belt has an Lap Belt emergency locking retractor. In belt. The lap belt has one manually normal driving, the retractor lets adjusted belt that fits across the you move freely in your seat Your seat belt system also hips.
Page 8: Properly
The Seat Belt System and How It Works 2. Check to see that the belt is allowing you to maintain full Wearing Seat Belts Properly control of the vehicle. Make sure not twisted. You can increase the effective- the seat-back is upright (see ness of your seat belts if you take 3.
Page 9: Wearing The Lap Belt
The Seat Belt System and How It Works 4. Pull up on the shoulder part position. Move toward the Wearing the Lap Belt of the belt to remove any center of the seat until the 1. Pull the latch plate across slack.
Page 10: Advice For Pregnant Women
The Seat Belt System and How It Works 2. Position the belt so it fits as To unlatch the belt, push the red If possible, use the lap/shoulder low as possible across your PRESS button on the buckle. seat belt, remembering to keep the lap portion as low as hips and pelvic bones, not possible (see page 7).
Page 11: Seat Belt Maintenance
The Seat Belt System and How It Works, Supplemental Restraint System Seat Belt Maintenance (SRS) to help protect the head SRS Components and chest of the driver and front For safety, you should check the Your supplemental restraint seat passenger during a severe system includes: condition of your seat belts frontal collision.
Page 12: What Happens In A Crash
Supplemental Restraint System What Happens in a Crash After the crash, you may see FRONTAL COLLISION RANGE what looks like smoke. This is If you ever have a severe frontal actually powder from the collision, the sensors will detect airbag's surface. People with rapid deceleration and signal the respiratory problems may control unit to instantly inflate...
Page 13: Airbag Works
Supplemental Restraint System Just from viewing the vehicle How the Driver's the airbag might cause some damage after a crash, it is very facial abrasions or other injuries. Airbag Works difficult to accurately determine To reduce the possibility of If you ever have a severe frontal if the airbags should or should injury, you should always sit collision, your airbag will...
Page 14: Airbag Works
Supplemental Restraint System After the bag completely inflates, proper position and wearing the How the Passenger's it immediately starts deflating so seat belt properly. Front seat Airbag Works it won't interfere with your passengers should move the seat If you have a severe frontal visibility, ability to steer or as far back as practical and sit collision, the passenger's airbag...
Page 15: System Service
You must have the system The purpose of the SRS light supplemental restraint system. serviced by an authorized Honda on your instrument panel is Modifications could make the to alert you to a potential dealer: system ineffective.
Page 16: Additional Safety Information
In addition, you should know dangerous. Get assistance from a that sitting upright, locking the Door Locks Honda dealer if your car must be doors, and stowing things It is not safe to leave your car scrapped. properly can also increase your doors unlocked.
Page 17: Driving With Pets
Additional Safety Information Do not put any items on top of their safety that pets should be the rear shelf. They can block properly restrained in your car. your view and they could be thrown about the car in a crash. The recommended way to restrain a medium-sized or larger Be sure to keep compartment...
Page 18: Child Safety
Child Safety Children depend on adults to We strongly recommend that you protect them. To help make sure do not put an infant seat in the we do, every state and Canadian front passenger's seat. If the An infant or child who is not province has laws requiring airbag inflates, it can hit the properly restrained can be...
Page 19: Reminders
Child Safety wear the lap/shoulder belt they could be very seriously Secure the child seat to the car. All properly for protection. injured in a crash. approved child seats are designed to be secured in the car seat by the lap belt or the lap Important Safety Reminders For their safety, do not leave belt portion of a lap/shoulder...
Page 20 Child Safety Restraining an Infant Restraining a Child Who We recommend that, whenever possible, you put the infant seat Who Weighs Less Than Weighs Between 20 and in the center position of the rear 20 Ib (9 kg) 40 Ib (9 and 18 kg) seat and secure it to the car with An infant up to about 20 Ib (9 kg) Toddler seats are designed for...
Page 21: Locking Clip
Child Safety car's lap belt to secure the seat rear seat and use a lap/shoulder If the shoulder belt crosses the to the car. belt. neck, have your child move toward the center of the rear seat until the belt fits properly. If If you decide to put a toddler Put the lap/shoulder belt on your the belt still crosses the child's...
Page 22: With Tethers
2. Insert the latch plate into the buckle. Pull on the shoulder part of the belt to make sure there is no slack in the lap Your Honda has three portion. attachment points for 3. Tightly grasp the belt near tether-style child seats.
Page 23: Storing A Child Seat
If you need an anchor plate and a crash. mounting hardware, you can obtain them by writing to: American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Consumer Affairs 1919 Torrance Blvd. Torrance, CA 90501-2746 Driver and Passenger Safety...
Page 24: Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Carbon Monoxide Hazard Your car's exhaust contains With the trunk lid open, air flow carbon monoxide gas. You can pull exhaust gas into the should have no problem with trunk. This can get into your Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. carbon monoxide entering the car's interior and create a Breathing it can cause...
Page 25: Safety Labels
They warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious injury. Read these labels carefully and don't remove RADIATOR CAP them. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact your Honda dealer for a replacement. BATTERY Driver and Passenger Safety...
Page 26: Instruments And Controls
Gauges ....operation of your Honda. All the Door Locks ....
Page 27: Control Locations
Control Locations HEATING MIRROR COOLING AUDIO SYSTEM CONTROLS CONTROL DOOR LOCK SWITCH HORN DIGITAL CLOCK POWER WINDOW SWITCH TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE U.S. EX, Canada Si Shown Instruments and Controls...
Page 28: Indicator Lights
Indicator Lights The instrument panel has many PARKING BRAKE AND HIGH BEAM INDICATOR indicators to give you important BRAKE SYSTEM LIGHT* information about your car. CHARGING SYSTEM ANTI-LOCK BRAKE INDICATOR SYSTEM INDICATOR Lamp Check LOW OIL Many of the indicator lights PRESSURE CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR...
Page 29 Indicator Lights Seat Belt Reminder Low Oil 2. It can indicate the brake fluid level is low if it remains lit Light Pressure Indicator after you release the parking This indicator lights when you The engine can be severely brake or comes on while turn the ignition ON (II).
Page 30 Indicator Lights Trunk-Open the car to your dealer to have it If you see any of these checked. With the light on, your indications, the airbags may not Indicator car still has normal braking work when needed in an This light comes on if the trunk ability but no anti-lock.
Page 31 Indicator Lights, Gauges High Beam Indicator TACHOMETER SPEEDOMETER FUEL GAUGE TEMPERATURE GAUGE This light comes on with the high beam headlights. See page for information on the headlight controls. Canada Daytime Running D R L Lights (DRL) Indicator On Canadian models, this indicator comes on with reduced brightness when the Daytime Running Lights TRIP METER...
Page 32 Gauges Odometer Fuel Gauge Temperature Gauge This shows the temperature of The odometer shows the total This shows how much fuel you distance your car has been the engine's coolant. During have. It is most accurate when driven. It measures miles in U.S. normal operation, the pointer the car is on level ground.
Page 33: Controls Near The Steering Wheel
Controls Near the Steering Wheel The two levers on the steering HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS REAR WINDOW column contain controls for CRUISE DEFOGGER driving features you use most CONTROL often. The left lever controls the INSTRUMENT PANEL turn signals, headlights, and high BRIGHTNESS WINDSHIELD beams.
Page 34 Controls Near the Steering Wheel Headlights To change between low beams The high beams will stay on for and high beams, pull the turn as long as you hold the lever, no The rotating switch on the left signal lever toward you until you matter what position the lever controls the lights.
Page 35 Controls Near the Steering Wheel Instrument Panel Brightness to signal a right turn. If you push center position as soon as you it up or down all the way, the release it. The dial on the dashboard to the turn signal continues to blink left of the instrument panel even when you release the lever.
Page 36 Controls Near the Steering Wheel Hazard Warning In intermittent, the wipers Windshield Washers operate every few seconds. In Push the red button under the U.S. Models low speed and high speed, the clock to turn on the hazard To clean the windshield, pull the wipers run continuously.
Page 37 Controls Near the Steering Wheel 1. Adjust the seat so you are a Make sure the rear window is Rear Window Defogger clear and you have good comfortable distance from The rear window defogger will visibility before starting to drive. the pedals and can operate clear fog, frost, and thin ice from them safely.
Page 38: Steering Wheel Controls
Steering Wheel Controls position. Position the wheel weather. You should have full Using the Cruise Control so you can see all the control of the car under those 1. Push in the Cruise Control conditions. instrument panel gauges and Master Switch to the left of warning lights.
Page 39 Steering Wheel Controls 3. Press and hold the SET/decel Tap the brake or clutch pedal Changing the Set Speed button on the steering wheel lightly with your foot. The You can increase the set cruising until the CRUISE CONTROL CRUISE CONTROL light on the speed in either of two ways: light on the instrument panel instrument panel will go out.
Page 40 Steering Wheel Controls Canceling the Cruise Control If you use the brake or clutch Pressing the Cruise Control pedal to cancel cruise control, Master Switch turns the system You can cancel the cruise control the system retains the previously completely off and erases the in any of these ways: previous cruising speed from set cruising speed.
Page 41: Keys And Locks
Trunk release handle replaced. Keep the plate stored in Rear seat trunk access a safe place. When replacing keys, use only Honda-approved key blanks. VALET KEY MASTER KEY NUMBER PLATE LOCK (0) — You can insert or...
Page 42 Keys and Locks ACCESSORY (I) — In this position. When you turn the Door Locks position, you can operate the key from LOCK to ACCESSORY, Each door has a lock tab next to you may have to turn the audio system and cigarette the inside door handle.
Page 43 Keys and Locks handle, and push the lock tab Both doors lock when you push Trunk forward. Release the handle; the lock tab on the driver's door. You can open the trunk in two then close the door. Only the driver's door unlocks ways: when you use the key or lock tab.
Page 44 Keys and Locks, Seat Adjustments Use the master key to open To protect items in the trunk Front Seat Adjustments when you need to give the key to the trunk lock. The valet key To adjust the seat forward and someone else, lock the trunk does not work in this lock.
Page 45: Seat Adjustments
Seat Adjustments To change the angle of the seat- Rear Seat Access back, pull up on the lever on the On the U.S. EX and Canada Si outside of the seat bottom. Move (Passenger side only) Reclining the seat-back can the seat-back to the desired To get in or out of the rear seat, decrease the protection you get...
Page 46: Folding Rear Seat
Folding Rear Seat Folding Rear Seat To lock the seat-back upright, To release the seat-back from inside the trunk, pull the release push it firmly against the rear The back of the rear seat folds shelf. Make sure it is latched in loop under the rear shelf.
Page 47: Power Windows
Power Windows the window gets to the position the window from going all the On U.S. EX model you want. way down, push the window Your car's windows are switch up briefly. electrically powered. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II) to raise MAIN SWITCH To open the driver's window or lower a window.
Page 48 Power Windows, Moonroof children in the car so they do not Moonroof back, push the switch. injure themselves by operating On EX in the U.S. and Si model in Hold it until the moonroof the window unintentionally. Canada reaches the desired position, and then release the switch.
Page 49 Mirrors Manual Door Mirrors the adjustment switch on the left Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and adjusted for side of the dashboard: Only on DX models best visibility. Be sure to adjust The outside mirrors can be the mirrors before you start 1.
Page 50: Mirrors, Parking Brake
Mirrors, Parking Brake Parking Brake move the mirror right, left, NOTICE up, or down. To apply the parking brake, pull Driving the car with the parking the lever up fully. To release it, pull brake applied can damage the up slightly, push the button, and rear brakes and axles.
Page 51 Glove Box, Digital Clock Glove Box Digital Clock Open the glove box by pulling EX models in the U.S. and Si the handle. Close it with a firm models in Canada An open glove box can cause push. The digital clock displays the serious injury to your passenger time with the ignition switch in a crash, even if the...
Page 52 Digital Clock, Beverage Holder Use the buttons to set the clock: 4. Press and hold the M button Beverage Holder until the numbers advance to To open the beverage holder, 1. Turn the ignition switch the desired time. push on the top. The beverage ON (II) to display the time.
Page 53 Beverage Holder, Cigarette Lighter, Ashtrays you go over bumps or around Cigarette Lighter Ashtrays corners. The ignition switch must be in Open the front ashtray by pulling ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) for on the bottom edge. Push it in to the cigarette lighter to work.
Page 54 Ashtrays, Interior Light Interior Light upper edge of the lid down. To remove the ashtray for emptying, The interior light has a three- open it, and then lift up and out. position switch. In the OFF (forward) position, the light does not come on.
Page 55: Comfort And Convenience Features
Comfort and Convenience Features The heating/ventilation system Heating and Cooling ..in your car, when combined with What Each Control Does .. the optional air conditioner, How to Use the System ..provides a comfortable driving Controlling Air environment in all weather...
Page 56: Comfort And Convenience Features
The air flows into the interior at three possible levels that you can select. CENTER VENT A Genuine Honda air conditioning system is available from your dealer. It meets The side and upper vents can be Honda's high quality standards opened and closed with the dials and is designed to fit your car.
Page 57: Heating And Cooling
Heating and Cooling The heating and cooling system draws air through the exterior vents at the bottom of the windshield. Keep these vents clear of leaves and other debris. Comfort and Convenience Features...
Page 58 Heating and Cooling What Each Control Does MODE BUTTONS RECIRCULATED AIR AIR CONDITIONING ON/OFF SWITCH Fan Control Lever FRESH AIR Sliding this lever to the right increases the fan speed, which Increases air flow. Temperature Control Lever Sliding this lever to the right increases the temperature of air flowing through the system.
Page 59 Heating and Cooling Controlling Air Flow Direction To Cool With A/C (Optional) mode to heat or cool Air flows into the interior at To operate the air conditioning the interior more quickly, or to three levels: Toward the floor system, press the air keep out smoke and dust.
Page 60 Heating and Cooling the windows, and set the system To Heat and Dehumidify To Defog and Defrost for cooling as described above. With Air Conditioning To remove fog from the inside of Air conditioning removes the windows: The air conditioning places an moisture from the air as it extra load on the engine.
Page 61 Heating and Cooling 3. Switch the fan and For safety, make sure you have a clear view through all the temperature controls to maximum. windows before driving away. To Turn Everything Off To rapidly remove exterior frost or ice from the windshield (on To shut off the system very cold days), first select temporarily, slide the fan speed...
Page 62: Audio System
KNOB INDICATOR AM BUTTON U.S. EX and Canada Si Models Your Honda audio system is easy to use and will give clear AM/FM reception. The preset buttons allow you to select six stations on AM and 12 stations on FM.
Page 63 Audio System Select the band you want to To change the frequency up or store two frequencies with listen to by pressing the AM or down a single increment, push each Preset button. FM 1-2 button. You will see the and release the TUNE/SEEK bar.
Page 64 Audio System the radio is off. You can use the ON/OFF/VOL STEREO Balance control to turn off the KNOB AM BUTTON INDICATOR radio panel illumination even with the radio on. Push the control knob so it pops out, then pull it out slightly farther.
Page 65: Comfort And Convenience Features
Audio System Radio Frequencies TAPE EJECT REWIND CASSETTE FAST FORWARD DIRECTION Your Honda's radio can tune in BUTTON BUTTON SLOT BUTTON INDICATOR all frequencies in both the AM and FM bands. Those bands cover these frequencies: AM band 530 to 1710 kilohertz FM band 87.7 to 107.9 megahertz...
Page 66 30 hours of use. Your goes back to PLAY mode. Press the REW button to rewind Honda dealer has a cleaning kit the cassette. Press the FF button available for this purpose. The TMS function uses silent to fast forward.
Page 67 100 minutes use thinner tape Your dealer has an in-dash goes out. that may break or jam the drive. Honda Compact Disc player or a trunk-mounted changer available If you do not clean the cassette Look at a cassette before you for your car.
Page 68 Audio System To operate the CD player or changer, the ignition key must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II). If you were listening to a cassette tape, eject it before listening to a CD. CD Player Insert the disc in the player. Push the CD button on the player, "CD"...
Page 69 Audio System Keep pressing the bar until you same disc and track when you think the track has advanced or turn it back on. returned to the desired position. To return to the radio function, The disc will start playing when press the AM/FM button.
Page 70 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 71 If you should happen to lose the unsuccessful in three attempts, card, you must obtain the code you must then leave the system number by having your Honda on for one hour before trying dealer contact American Honda. again. Comfort and Convenience Features...
Page 72: Before Driving
Break-in Period ... . . Before you begin driving your Honda, you should know what Gasoline ....
Page 73 These Break-in Period Gasoline gasolines are collectively Help assure your car's future Your Honda is designed to referred to as oxygenated fuels. operate most effectively on reliability and performance by To meet clean air standards, unleaded gasoline. Use an...
Page 74 U.S. or Canada, write to of your fuel system. Honda at the address shown for information about any modifications your car may If you notice any undesirable need. Be sure to include the year operating symptoms, try another and model of your car.
Page 75 Service Station Procedures 3. Remove the fuel fill cap Filling the Fuel Tank slowly. You may hear a To fill the tank, do this: hissing sound as pressure Gasoline is highly flammable inside the tank escapes. 1. Because the fuel fill is on the and explosive.
Page 76 Service Station Procedures Opening the Hood front edge of the hood to the the hole on the left side of right of center. Slide your the hood. 1. Shift to Park or Neutral, and hand to the left until you feel set the parking brake.
Page 77 Service Station Procedures On Check 2. Wipe the dipstick with a 3. Insert it all the way back in clean cloth or paper towel. its tube. Check the engine oil level every time you fill the car with fuel. Wait at least two minutes after turning the engine off before you check the oil.
Page 78 Make sure checking other items in your between the upper and lower it is between the MAX and MIN Honda. marks. lines. If it is below the MIN line, see Adding Engine Coolant on page for information on adding the proper coolant.
Page 79: Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy and reduces the chance of it is outside. The engine will The condition of your car and corrosion. warm up faster, and you get your driving habits are the two better fuel economy. To cut most important things that affect down on the number of "cold Driving Habits the fuel mileage you get.
Page 80: Loading Cargo
The maximum load you can or on the car. With five the trunk lid, be aware that carry in your Honda is 850 Ib occupants (driver and four exhaust gas can enter the (385 kg). It includes the total passengers), the maximum interior.
Page 81: Driving
Driving Preparing to Drive ..This section gives you tips on starting the engine under various Starting the Engine ..conditions and how to operate Starting in Cold Weather at the 5-speed manual and High Altitude .
Page 82 Preparing to Drive, Starting the Engine You should do the following 8. Make sure the doors are Starting the Engine checks and adjustments every securely closed and locked. 1. Apply the parking brake. day before you drive your car. 9. Fasten your seat belt. Check 2.
Page 83: Starting The Engine
Starting the Engine Starting in Cold Weather 3. If the engine fails to start in 5. If the engine does not start step 2, push the accelerator within 15 seconds or starts at High Altitude (Above but stalls right away, press pedal all the way down and 8,000 feet/2,400 meters) hold it there while you try to...
Page 84 5-Speed Manual Transmission This extra braking can help you maintain a safe speed and prevent your brakes from Rapid slowing or speeding up overheating while going down a can cause loss of control on steep hill. Before downshifting, slippery surfaces. If you crash, make sure engine speed will not you can be injured.
Page 85 The engine will run normally when you reduce the rpm below the red zone. Automatic Transmission Your Honda's transmission has four forward speeds. It has a "lock-up" torque converter for Driving...
Page 86: Automatic Transmission
Automatic Transmission Shift Lever Positions Press the release button on the side of the shift lever to move it. The shift lever has seven positions. It must be in Park or Neutral to start the engine. When you are stopped in D , 2, 1 or R, press firmly on the brake pedal, and keep your foot off the...
Page 87 Automatic Transmission come to a complete stop before Drive (D ) — Use this position for one or two gears, depending on shifting into Park. The shift lever your normal driving. The your speed. must be in Park before you can transmission automatically remove the key from the ignition selects a suitable gear for your...
Page 88 Automatic Transmission First (1) — To shift from Second 2. Remove the key from the to First, press the release button ignition switch. on the side of the shift lever. 3. Insert the key in the Shift With the lever in this position, Lock Release slot next to the the transmission locks in First shift lever.
Page 89 Have hill builds up heat and reduces "screeching" sound when you the car checked by your Honda their effectiveness. Use the apply the brakes. If you do not dealer. engine to assist the brakes by...
Page 90: The Braking System
The Braking System this by helping to prevent the If this happens, you will notice Brake System Design wheels from locking up and that the brake pedal goes down The hydraulic system that much farther and you need to skidding. operates the brakes has two press on it much harder.
Page 91 The Braking System, Towing a Trailer continue to press on the brake panel comes on (see page 29). Towing a Trailer pedal with the same force. This means the anti-lock function Your car is not designed to tow a of the braking system has shut trailer;...
Page 92 Lights ....Brake System ... your Honda Dealer. Anti-Lock Brake System ...116...
Page 93: Maintenance Safety
Honda technician or other crash in which you can be and help reduce air pollution. qualified mechanic. seriously hurt or killed.
Page 94 Maintenance Safety Read the instructions before you Important Safety Precautions begin, and make sure you have Before you begin any the tools and skills required. maintenance, make sure your car Failure to properly follow is parked on level ground and maintenance instructions and To reduce the possibility of fire that the parking brake is on.
Page 95: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule Avoid exceeding your car's Which Schedule to Follow load limit. This puts excess The Maintenance Schedule Service your car according to the stress on the engine, brakes, specifies how often you should time and mileage periods on one and many other parts of your have your car serviced and what of the Maintenance Schedules on...
Page 96 Maintenance Schedule Your authorized Honda dealer We recommend the use of U.S. Cars: knows your car best and can Genuine Honda parts and fluids Maintenance, replacement or provide competent, efficient whenever you have maintenance repair of emissions control service. However, service at a done.
Page 97 Maintenance Schedule (Normal Conditions) Follow the Normal Maintenance Schedule if the severe driving conditions specified in the Severe Conditions Maintenance Schedule on the next page do not apply. For Canadian Owners This Maintenance Schedule outlines the minimum required maintenance that you should perform to ensure the trouble-free operation of your vehicle.
Page 98 Maintenance Schedule (Severe Conditions) Follow the Severe Maintenance Schedule if you drive your vehicle MAINLY under one or more of the following conditions: Driving less than 5 miles per trip or, in freezing temperatures, driving less than 10 miles per trip. Driving in extremely hot (over 90°F) conditions.
Page 99: Required Maintenance Record
Required Maintenance Record Have your servicing dealer record all Required Maintenance below. Keep receipts for all work done on your car. Maintenance...
Page 100 Non-Scheduled Maintenance Record Record additional maintenance for severe driving conditions or non-scheduled maintenance on this page (see page 101). Maintenance...
Page 101: Periodic Checks
Periodic Checks You should check the following Brakes, clutch, and power items at the specified intervals. If steering - Check the fluid level you are unsure of how to perform monthly. See pages 115-117. any check, turn to the page given. Battery - Check its condition and the terminals for Engine oil level - Check every...
Page 102: Fluid Locations
Fluid Locations BRAKE FLUID (Gray cap) CLUTCH FLUID ANTI-LOCK BRAKE (Gray cap) RESERVOIR (5-Speed Manual (Grey cap) Transmission only) (For cars equipped with ABS) ENGINE OIL FILLER CAP AUTOMATIC (VTEC Engine) TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK (Yellow loop) POWER STEERING FLUID (Red cap) COOLANT WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR...
Page 103: Engine Oil
Engine Oil Adding Oil Recommended Oil A fuel-efficient oil is recommended for your Honda. Oil is a major contributor to your To add oil, unscrew and remove This is shown on the API Service engine's performance and the engine oil fill cap on top of label by the words "Energy...
Page 104 The SAE numbers tell you the Additives display the API Certification seal. oil's viscosity or weight. Select Your Honda does not need any Make sure it says "For Gasoline the oil for your car according to oil additives. Purchasing Engines."...
Page 105 A N.m (4.0 kg-m, 29 Ib-ft). mechanic. special wrench (available 6. Refill the engine with the from your Honda dealer) is recommended oil. Engine oil 1. Run the engine until it required to remove the filter. capacity (including filter): reaches normal operating 3.5 U.S.
Page 106 Adding Engine Coolant Check the level of the engine Always use Genuine Honda coolant by looking at the 1. Make sure the engine and Antifreeze/Coolant. The cooling radiator reserve tank next to the system contains many aluminum radiator are cool.
Page 107: Cooling System
Cooling System 2. Turn the radiator cap 4. The coolant level should be Do not add any rust inhibitors or counterclockwise, without other additives to your car's up to the base of the filler pressing down on it, until it neck.
Page 108 Cooling System heat. Open the hood. Make drain bolt from the engine 4. Remove the reserve tank from its holder by pulling it block. sure the engine and radiator straight up. Drain the are cool to the touch. coolant, then put the tank 2.
Page 109: Maintenance
Cooling System drain bolt threads and 7. Pour coolant into the reinstall the bolt in the radiator up to the base of the engine block. Tighten it filler neck. securely. 6. Mix the recommended antifreeze with an equal amount of purified or distilled water in a clean container.
Page 110 Cooling System, Windshield Washers coolant if needed. Install the reservoir's fluid level by Windshield Washers removing the cap and looking at radiator cap, tighten it fully. Check the level in the windshield the dipstick. 11. Fill the reserve tank to the washer reservoir at least MAX mark.
Page 111: Transmission Oil
Check the oil level a couple of mark, add fluid into the tube minutes after shutting off the to bring it to the upper mark. engine. Make sure the car is on Use Honda Premium Formula level ground. Remove the Maintenance...
Page 112 Transmission Oil. Brake and Clutch Fluid transmission filler bolt. The oil The transmission should be The brake fluid in the brake and level should be up to the edge of drained and refilled with new oil anti-lock brake systems should the bolt hole.
Page 113: Brake And Clutch Fluid
If you add brake fluid to bring it up to the MAX mark, use Genuine Honda Brake Fluid or an If the fluid level is half an inch or equivalent from a sealed more above the MAX mark, it...
Page 114 Follow the replacement steering fluid will damage the monthly. Check the level when procedure for removal and system. Use only Genuine Honda the engine is cold. Look at the reinstallation. Power Steering Fluid-V. side of the reservoir. The fluid...
Page 115 Air Cleaner Element, Spark Plugs 3. Remove the spark plug, using 2. Remove the old air cleaner Spark Plugs element. Clean the inside of a 16 mm (5/8 inch) spark The original spark plugs in your the housing with a damp rag. plug socket.
Page 116: Spark Plugs
Spark Plugs two-thirds turn after it Spark Plug Specifications NOTICE contacts the cylinder head.) Normal driving conditions Tighten the spark plugs carefully. A Tightening torque: (18 N.m, NGK: ZFR5F-11 spark plug that is too loose can 1.8 kg-m). Nippondenso: KJ16CR-L11 overheat and damage the engine.
Page 117 Battery Check the condition of your car's Skin - Remove contaminated The label on the battery explains battery monthly. You should clothing. Flush the skin with the test indicator's colors. check for proper electrolyte level large quantities of water. Call a and corrosion on the terminals.
Page 118 Battery tighten the cables; then coat the NOTICE terminals with grease. Charging the battery with the The battery gives off explosive cables connected can seriously hydrogen gas during normal damage your car's electronic operation. controls. Detach the battery cables before connecting the battery to a A spark or flame can cause the charger.
Page 119: Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers 3. Remove the blade from its Check the condition of the 2. Disconnect the blade windshield wiper blades at least assembly from the wiper arm holder by grasping the tabbed every six months. Look for signs by pushing in the lock tab. end of the blade.
Page 120 Windshield Wipers, Air Conditioning System (Optional) from the old wiper blade, and Air Conditioning System Periodically check the engine's radiator and air conditioning install them in the slots along (Optional) condenser for leaves, insects, the edge of the new blade. Your car's air conditioning is a and dirt stuck to the front sealed system.
Page 121 Air Conditioning System (Optional), Drive Belts, Tires If the air conditioning does not The belts should have the Drive Belts get as cold as before, have your following "play" or deflection: Check the condition of the two dealer check the system. engine belts.
Page 122 Tires higher than the cold reading. damage from road hazards, and This is normal. Do not let air out wear unevenly. to match the specified cold Using tires that are excessively pressure. The tire will be We recommend that you visually worn or improperly inflated can underinflated.
Page 123 Tires The compact spare tire pressure easier for you to tell if a pressure tire if you can see fabric or is 60 psi (415 kPa, 4.15 kg/cm loss is due to a tire problem and cord. not due to a variation between Excessive tread wear.
Page 124 12 months or Improper wheel weights can 15,000 miles (24,000 km). damage your car's aluminum wheels. Use only genuine Honda The tires were properly balanced wheel weights for balancing. by the factory. They may need to be rebalanced at some time...
Page 125 Always use the size and type of car. Replacement wheels are Tires that are marked "M + S" or tires recommended in this available at your Honda dealer. "All Season" on the sidewall have owner's manual. an all-weather tread design. They...
Page 126 If you mount snow tires on your also be used. reducing your car's visibility and Honda, make sure they are radial When installing chains, follow the ability to signal your tires of the same size and load the manufacturer's instructions intentions to other drivers.
Page 127 Lights Turn signals 2. Remove the electrical NOTICE connector from the bulb by Back-up lights squeezing the connector to Halogen headlight bulbs get very Hazard light function unlock the tab on each side. hot when lit. Oil, perspiration, or License plate light Pull the connector straight a scratch on the glass can cause Side marker lights...
Page 128 Lights 8. (Passenger's side) 2. Move the side marker light 5. Install the new bulb in the assembly forward until it socket. Turn it clockwise to Reinstall the air intake tube. slides out of the body. lock it in place. Replacing the Front Side 6.
Page 129 Lights Replacing Rear Bulbs socket for that bulb by Replacing Rear Bulbs turning it counterclockwise. (in Fenders) (in Trunk Lid) 4. To remove either the 1. Open the trunk. 1. Open the trunk. tail/stoplight bulb or the turn 2. Remove the cover from the 2.
Page 130 Lights 4. Try the taillights and back-up High-Mount Brake Light Replacing a Rear lights to verify which bulb 1. Open the trunk and remove License Bulb needs replacing. Remove that the socket from the light 1. Remove the two screws and bulb from the socket by assembly by turning it remove the lens.
Page 131 Lights 2. Remove the bulb by pulling it 3. Push the new bulb into the 4. Reinstall the lens. Reinstall the two screws and tighten straight out of its metal tabs. metal tabs. them securely. INTERIOR LIGHT Replacing Interior and Trunk Light Bulbs 1.
Page 132: Storing Your Car
If you store your car for 12 Cover the car with a car indoors. months or longer, have your "breathable" car cover, one Honda dealer perform the made from a porous material Fill the fuel tank. inspections called for in the 24 such as cotton. Nonporous...
Page 133: Appearance Care
Exterior Care ....Regular cleaning and polishing of your Honda helps to keep it Washing ....
Page 134: Exterior Care
Exterior Care Washing as dishwashing liquid or a As you dry the car, inspect it for chips and scratches that could product made especially for Frequent washing helps preserve allow corrosion to start. Repair car washing. your car's beauty. Dirt and grit them with touch-up paint (see can scratch the paint, while tree Wash the car, using the water...
Page 135 To clean off stubborn layer of the finish. You should scratches. More extensive paint spots, use a commercially use a polish on your Honda if the damage should be repaired by a available fabric cleaner. Test it finish does not have its original professional.
Page 136: Interior Care
Interior Care commercially available spray or Air Fresheners Dirt buildup in the metal loops of the seat belt anchors can cause the foam-type vinyl cleaners. If you want to use an air belts to retract slowly. Wipe the freshener/deodorizer in the insides of the loops with a clean Windows interior of your Civic, you should...
Page 137: Corrosion Protection
Many corrosion-preventive good idea in humid climates measures are built into your and areas subject to salt air. Honda. You can help keep your Cars with ABS have a sensor car from corroding by performing some simple periodic and wiring at each wheel. Be maintenance: careful not to damage them.
Page 138 Take your car to your authorized in the repair and the quality of the Honda dealer for inspection after work. the repairs are completed. He can make sure that quality...
Page 139 Taking Care of the Unexpected Compact Spare Tire ..This section covers the more common problems that Changing a Flat Tire ..motorists experience with their If Your Engine Won't Start .
Page 140 Compact Spare Tire, Changing a Flat Tire Your car has a compact spare Do not mount snow chains on The compact spare tire has a tire that takes up less space. Use shorter tread life than a regular the compact spare. this spare tire as a temporary tire.
Page 141 Changing a Hat Tire brake. Have your passengers 5. Unscrew the wing bolt and take the spare tire out of get out of the car. the trunk. 3. Open the trunk. Raise the The car can easily roll off the trunk floor by lifting up on 6.
Page 142: Changing A Flat Tire
Changing a Flat Tire 7. Loosen the four wheel nuts clockwise until the top of the 1/2 turn with the wheel jack contacts the jacking EXTENSION wrench. point. Make sure the jacking point tab is resting in the jack notch. WHEEL WRENCH JACKING POINT...
Page 143 Changing a Flat Tire 10. Remove the wheel nuts and 11. Before mounting the spare is firmly against the hub. Do flat tire. Temporarily place not try to tighten them fully. tire, wipe any dirt off the the flat tire on the ground mounting surface of the with the outside of the wheel wheel and hub with a cloth.
Page 144 Changing a Flat Tire wheel nuts to 110 N . m 13. Lower the car to the ground over, and put it back on the bolt. and remove the jack. (11 kg-m,80 lb-ft). WING BOLT SPACER CONE SPARE TIRE 17. Secure the flat tire by 14.
Page 145 Changing a Flat Tire, If Your Engine Won't Start 19. Store the wheel cover or Nothing Happens or the See Jump Starting on center cap in the trunk. Make page 150. Starter Motor Operates sure it does not get scratched Turn the ignition switch to Very Slowly or damaged.
Page 146 A/C, will need a qualified technician stereo system, lights, etc. Put to find the problem. See Towing You cannot start a Honda with an the transmission in Neutral on page 162. automatic transmission by or Park, and set the parking pushing or pulling it.
Page 147: Jump Starting
Do not connect this the booster battery. Connect jumper cable to any other the other end to the positive part of the engine. terminal on your Honda's battery. DISCHARGED VEHICLE (DEAD BATTERY) 6. Start your car. If the starter...
Page 148: Jump Starting, If Your Engine Overheats
Jump Starting, If Your Engine Overheats 7. Once your car is running, only indication may be the 2. If you see steam and/or spray disconnect the negative cable temperature gauge climbing to coming from under the hood, or above the red mark. Or you from your car, and then from turn off the engine.
Page 149: If Your Engine Overheats
If Your Engine Overheats 6. Look for any obvious maximum. Add coolant to the coolant leaks, such as a split radiator up to the base of the radiator hose. Everything is fill neck. If you do not have Removing the radiator cap still extremely hot, so use the proper coolant mixture while the engine is hot can...
Page 150: Low Oil Pressure Indicator
Low Oil Pressure Indicator Low Oil Pressure Indicator 4. Start the engine and watch the NOTICE oil pressure indicator. If the indicator does not go out Running the engine with low oil within 10 seconds, turn off the pressure can cause serious LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR mechanical damage almost engine.
Page 151 Charging System Indicator, Malfunction Indicator Lamp U.S.: Malfunction Indicator Charging System Indicator Immediately turn off all electrical accessories: radio, heater, A/C, Lamp rear defogger, cruise control, etc. Canada: Check Engine Light Try not to use other electrically CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR operated controls such as the power windows.
Page 152 Malfunction Indicator Lamp. Closing the Moonroof you may feel no difference in you can close the moonroof NOTICE your car's performance, it can manually. reduce your fuel economy and If you keep driving with the 3. Get the tool kit out of the cause your car to put out malfunction indicator lamp/check trunk.
Page 153 Closing the Moonroof, Fuses 5. Insert the moonroof wrench Fuses The interior fuse box is underneath the dashboard on into the socket behind this All the electrical circuits in your the driver's side. Remove the plug. Turn the wrench until car have fuses to protect them fuse box lid by swinging the lid the moonroof is fully closed.
Page 154 Fuses Cars equipped with ABS have a Check those fuses first, but 3. Check each of the large fuses fuse box for the ABS. It is in the check all the fuses before in the underhood fuse box by front of the engine compartment deciding that is not the cause.
Page 155 Fuses 5. Look for a burned wire inside do without that circuit 6. If the replacement fuse of the the fuse. If it is burned out, temporarily (such as the same rating burns out in a replace it with one of the cigarette lighter or radio).
Page 156 Fuses Interior Fuse Box *1 Optional for Canadian LX model *2 On Canadian cars Taking Care of the Unexpected...
Page 157 Fuses Underhood Fuse Box ABS Fuse Box Taking Care of the Unexpected...
Page 158: Taking Care Of The Unexpected
If your Honda cannot be trans- Emergency Towing It is best to tow the car no ported on a flatbed truck, it There are three popular methods...
Page 159: Technical Information
Specifications ... . . PGM-FI System ..capacities of your Honda and the Tire Information ...
Page 160: Identification Numbers
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER places. 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 161 Identification Numbers The Engine Number is stamped into the engine block. TRANSMISSION NUMBER (MANUAL) The Transmission Number is on a label on top of the transmission. TRANSMISSION NUMBER (AUTOMATIC) ENGINE NUMBER Technical Information...
Page 162: Specifications
Specifications page 118. *1 Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the *1 DX engine. Reserve tank capacity: 0.4 (0.11 U.S. gal, 0.09 imp gal) *2 U.S.: EX, EX w/ABS option *2 DX Canada: Si *3 U.S.: EX, EX w/ABS option, Canada: Si *4 Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
Page 163 Specifications *1 DX *2 U.S.: EX, EX w/ABS option, Canada: Si Technical Information...
Page 164 Tire Information Tire Size Designation 13 — Rim diameter in inches. Tire Speed Ratings A tire's sidewall is marked with a The chart below shows many of 82 — Load Index, a numerical tire size designation. You will the different speed ratings code associated with the need this information when currently being used for...
Page 165: Tire Information
You High Speed Driving government course as a tire should wait until the tires are Honda strongly recommends graded 100. The relative cold before adjusting the tire that you not drive faster than performance of tires depends pressure (see page 125).
Page 166 101. nitrogen (NOx), and C corresponds to a level of hydrocarbons (HC). Gasoline performance which all passenger * In Canada, Honda vehicles evaporating from the tank also car tires must meet under the comply with the Canadian Motor produces hydrocarbons.
Page 167: Emissions Controls
Emissions Controls uses various sensors to the time the vehicles are into the engine and burned during manufactured. determine how much air is going driving. into the engine. It then controls how much fuel to inject under all Crankcase Emission Exhaust Emission Controls operating conditions.
Page 168 Clean Air Act. To make replacement unit must be an sure the emissions remain low, original Honda part or its A defective catalytic converter you should use only new equivalent. contributes to air pollution and...
Page 169: Warranty And Customer Relations
Warranty and Customer Relations Warranty Coverages ..Customer Relations Information ....Reporting Safety Defects ..U.S. Zone Office Map ..Canada Zone Office Map .
Page 170: Warranty Coverages
Seat Belt Limited Warranty — Replacement Battery Limited U.S. Cars Warranty — Provides prorated A seat belt that fails to function Your new Honda is covered by coverage for a replacement properly is covered for the useful these warranties: life of the car.
Page 171 Hotline. death, you should immediately the U.S. and Canada Zone Office inform the National Highway maps on the following pages. Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Warranty and Customer Relations...
Page 172: Index
Index Additives, Engine Oil ..Anti-Lock Brakes Indicator Light ..Adjustments ABS. See Anti-Lock Brakes Operation ... . . Mirrors ....ACCESSORY, Seats .
Page 173 Index Carbon Monoxide Hazard .. Jump Starting ..Bulb Replacement Maintenance ..Back-up Lights ..Cargo, Loading ... Specifications .
Page 174 Index Cigarette Lighter ..Headlights ... . . Checking Instrument Panel Automatic Transmission CLEAN Indicator ..Brightness .
Page 175 Index Customer Relations Dipstick, Automatic Information ... . Transmission ..Economy, Fuel ... . Customer Relations Directional Signals .
Page 176 Index Engine Fluids Belts ....5-Speed Manual Fabric, Cleaning ..Transmission, Check Light (Canada)... Capacity ... . Coolant Temperature Fan, Interior .
Page 177 Index Fuel F u e l ....High Altitude, Starting at .. Fill Door and Cap ..Gearshift Lever Positions High-Low Beam Switch .
Page 178 Index Inside Mirror ... . . Locks Anti-Theft Steering Inspection, Tire ..Label, Certification ..Column ....Instrument Panel .
Page 179 Index Manual Transmission Fluid ....Occupant Protection Panel Brightness Control .. Manually Closing System ....Park Gear Position .
Page 180 Index Proper Seat Belt Usage ..Engine Oil and Filter . . . Safety Messages ... Fuses ....Seat Adjustments, Front Light Bulbs .
Page 181 Index Steering Wheel Controls, Service Intervals ..100, Spare Tire Cruise Control ..Inflating ....Service Manual .
Page 182 Index Trunk-Open Indicator Technical Descriptions S n o w ....Light ....Emission Control Specifications .
Page 183 Index WARNING, Explanation of . . . Windshield C l e a n i n g ....Warranty Coverages ..Vehicle Capacity Load ..Defroster .
Page 184: Gas Station Information
SAE 5W-30 viscosity DX: P175/70R1382S Automatic U.S.: EX, Canada: Si Transmission Fluid Engine Oil Capacity P185/60R14 82H Honda Premium Formula including filter Automatic Transmission Fluid or 3.5 U.S. qt (3.3 l, 2.9 Imp qt) ® Spare Tire an equivalent DEXRON...

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