Page 1: Table Of Contents
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada) ..............203 A summary of the warranties covering your new Honda, and how to contact us. Authorized Manuals (U.S. only).......................209 How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Page 2: Introduction
Introduction Congratulations ! Your selection of a 1994 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 A safety message alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others. Each safety message is preceded by a safety alert symbol Your Honda or other property can one of three words, DANGER, WARNING or CAUTION. be damaged if you don't follow These mean: instructions.
Page 4: Driver And Passenger Safety
Driver and Passenger Safety The Seat Belt System Driving with Pets....... This section gives you important and How It Works....Child Safety........information about occupant Why Wear Seat Belts....Where Should Children Sit?..protection. It shows how to use seat belts properly.
Page 5: Your Occupant Protection System
Your Occupant Protection System Your Honda is equipped with seat Two indicator lights are also part To get the maximum protection belts and other features that work of your safety system. One reminds from your occupant protection together to protect you and your...
Page 6: The Seat Belt System And How It Works
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 increases the crash.
Page 7 The Seat Belt System and How It Works Seat Belt System Components Lap/Shoulder Belt Lap Belt Your Honda has seat belts in all SHOULDER UPPER five seating positions. The front PORTION SEAT BELT seats and the outside positions of BUCKLE...
Page 8 The Seat Belt System and How It Works Wearing Seat Belts Properly Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt You can increase the effectiveness of your seat belts if you take a little time to read the following pages and make sure you know how to wear seat belts properly.
Page 9 The Seat Belt System and How It Works RELEASE BUTTON RELEASE BUTTON 4. Pull up on the shoulder part of 5. If the belt crosses your neck, you To unlatch the seat belt, push the the belt to remove any slack. need to adjust the belt anchor red PRESS button on the buckle.
Page 10 The Seat Belt System and How It Works Wearing the Lap Belt To unlatch the belt, push the red 1. Pull the latch plate across your 2. Position the belt as low as possi- ble across your hips and pelvic PRESS button on the buckle.
Page 11 The Seat Belt System and How It Works Advice for Pregnant Women Seat Belt Maintenance If possible, use the lap/shoulder For safety, you should check the seat belt, remembering to keep the lap portion as low as possible (see condition of your seat belts regu- page 7).
Page 12: Supplemental Restraint System
Supplemental Restraint System Your Honda is equipped with a INDICATOR CONTROL PASSENGER'S Supplemental Restraint System UNIT/ AIRBAG SENSORS (SRS) to help protect your head and Not wearing a seat belt properly chest during a severe frontal increases the chance of serious collision.
Page 13 Supplemental Restraint System An indicator light to warn you of An airbag inflates and deflates Important Safety Reminder a possible problem with the very quickly. It cannot protect Frontal collision range system. you during any additional impacts that can occur during a crash.
Page 14 Supplemental Restraint System How the Driver's Airbag To do its job, the airbag inflates Works with considerable force. So, while it can reduce serious injuries and even save your life, the airbag might cause some facial abrasions or other injuries. For this reason, you should always sit as far back from the steering wheel as comfort- able while still maintaining control.
Page 15 Supplemental Restraint System The airbag is stored in the center How the Passenger's Airbag 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 front seat the steering wheel.
Page 16 ON (II). to remove or discard the air- bags by yourself. This must The light stays on after the be done by a Honda dealer. engine starts. If the SRS indicator light alerts The light comes on or flashes you of a problem.
Page 17 Do not modify your steering wheel uninflated airbags can be dangerous. or any other part of the supple- Get assistance from a Honda dealer mental restraint system. Modifica- if your car must be scrapped. tions could make the system inef- fective.
Page 18: Additional Safety Information
Additional Safety Information The seat belts and airbags are obvi- Seat-back Position Door Locks ously important parts of your occu- The seat-backs should be in an It is not safe to leave your car doors pant protection system. upright position for you and your unlocked.
Page 19 Additional Safety Information Storing Cargo Safely Driving with Pets A small dog, cat, or other small Before you drive, make sure you Loose pets can be a hazard while animal will be safest in a pet carrier with rigid sides. Choose a style that first securely store or tie down any you are driving.
Page 20: Child Safety
Child Safety Where Should Children Sit? According to accident statistics, children of all sizes and ages are An infant or child who is not properly safer when they are properly restrained can be killed or seriously restrained in the rear seat rather injured in a crash.
Page 21 Child Safety If a toddler seat is used in the front Important Safety Reminders If you are driving with small seat of a car equipped with a children in the car, you should use Never hold a baby or child on your passenger's airbag, the vehicle seat lap when riding in a car.
Page 22 Child Safety General Guidelines for To properly route a seat belt Restraining an Infant Who Restraining Children Under Weighs Less Than 9 kg through a child seat, follow the seat 18 kg (40 Ibs) (20 Ibs) maker's instructions. If you use a Use an approved child seat.
Page 23 Child Safety We recommend that, whenever Restraining a Child Who The preferred place to put a possible, you put the infant seat in Weighs Between 9 and 18 kg toddler seat is in the center position the center position of the rear seat of the rear seat.
Page 24 Child Safety Restraining a Child Who Put the seat belt on your child and Using a Seat Belt Locking Weighs Over 18 kg (40 Ibs) check its fit. The shoulder belt Clip should fit over the collarbone and Always use a seat belt locking clip across the chest.
Page 25 Position the clip as close as 3. Tightly grasp the belt near the possible to the latch plate. Your Honda has three attachment latch plate. Pinch both parts of the belt together so they won't points for tether-style child seats.
Page 26 When them by writing to: installing, make sure the toothed washer is on the bottom of the bolt. American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Consumer Affairs The supplied anchor plate is 1919 Torrance Blvd. designed only for mounting a child Torrance, CA 90501-2746 restraint.
Page 27: Alcohol And Drugs
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 28: Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Carbon Monoxide Hazard With the trunk lid open, air flow Your car's exhaust contains carbon can pull exhaust gas into your car's monoxide gas. You should have no problem with carbon monoxide interior and create a hazardous Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. entering the car in normal driving condition.
Page 29: 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 30: Instruments And Controls
Keys and Locks......about the controls and displays that Indicator Lights......Keys..........contribute to the daily operation of Gauges..........Ignition Switch......your Honda. All the essential Speedometer........ Door Locks........controls are within easy reach. Tachometer......... Power Door Locks...... Odometer........Childproof Door Locks....
Page 31: Control Locations
Control Locations HEATING/ MIRROR DIGITAL CLOCK COOLING CONTROLS (P.62) CONTROL (P.60) (P.68) DOOR LOCK SWITCH AUDIO SYSTEM (P.51) (P.75) POWER WINDOW SWITCH (P.57) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE (P.92) HOOD RELEASE TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE HANDLE (P.93) (P.52) Instruments and Controls...
Page 32: Indicator Lights
Indicator Lights The instrument panel has many HIGH BEAM INDICATOR PARKING BRAKE AND indicators to give you important BRAKE SYSTEM information about your car. INDICATOR* CHARGING SYSTEM Lamp Check ANTI-LOCK BRAKE INDICATOR Many of the indicator lights come SYSTEM INDICATOR* on when you turn the ignition LOW OIL switch ON (II), allowing you to see...
Page 33 Indicator Lights Seat Belt Reminder Light CHARGING SYSTEM HIGH BEAM INDICATOR INDICATOR This indicator lights when you turn the ignition ON (II). It is a reminder LOW OIL to you and your passengers to PARKING BRAKE AND PRESSURE BRAKE SYSTEM protect yourselves by fastening the INDICATOR INDICATOR*...
Page 34 Indicator Lights Parking Brake Charging System Supplemental Canada and Brake Indicator Restraint System BRAKE System Indicator This light indicates the battery is Indicator not being charged. It should come Only on cars equipped with SRS This light has two functions: on when the ignition is ON (II), and The SRS light normally comes on go out after the engine starts.
Page 35 Indicator Lights Trunk-open Indicator Anti-lock Canada Malfunction Indicator Brake System This light comes on if the trunk lid (ABS) Lamp is not closed tightly. Indicator Canada Check Engine Light Only on cars equipped with ABS (see page 110) This light comes on for a few This light normally comes on when seconds when you turn the ignition you turn the ignition ON (II) and...
Page 36 Indicator Lights Turn Signal and High Beam Indicator Shift Lever Position Hazard Warning Indicator Indicators This light comes on with the high (Automatic Transmission only) The left or right turn signal light beam headlights. See page blinks when you signal a lane information on the headlight change or turn.
Page 37: Gauges
Gauges Odometer TACHOMETER SPEEDOMETER FUEL GAUGE TEMPERATURE The odometer shows the total dis- GAUGE tance your car has been driven. It measures miles in U.S. models and kilometers in Canadian models. It is illegal under federal law (in the U.S.) and provincial regulations (in Canada) to disconnect, reset, or alter the odometer with the intent to change the number of miles or...
Page 38: Fuel Gauge
Gauges Temperature Gauge TEMPERATURE SPEEDOMETER FUEL GAUGE This shows the temperature of the GAUGE 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 39: Controls Near The Steering Wheel
Controls Near the Steering Wheel The two levers on the steering REAR WINDOW HAZARD WARNING LIGHT column contain controls for driving DEFOGGER CRUISE features you use most often. The CONTROL INSTRUMENT PANEL left lever controls the turn signals, BRIGHTNESS headlights, and high beams. The right lever controls the windshield MOONROOF wipers.
Page 40: Headlights
Controls Near the Steering Wheel To flash the high beams, pull back Headlights 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 41: Instrument Panel Brightness
Controls Near the Steering Wheel Instrument Panel Brightness Turn Signals To signal a lane change, push lightly on the turn signal lever in the proper direction and hold it. The lever will return to the center position as soon as you release it. TURN SIGNAL LEVER The dial on the dashboard to the Signal a turn or lane change with...
Page 42: Windshield Wipers
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. The rotary switch at the end of the wipers run at high speed until you washers spray until you release the...
Page 43: Hazard Warning
Controls Near the Steering Wheel Rear Window Defogger Make sure the rear window is clear Hazard Warning and you have good visibility before starting to drive. The defogger wires on the inside of the rear window can be acciden- tally damaged. When cleaning the glass, always wipe side to side.
Page 44: Steering Wheel Adjustment
Controls Near the Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Adjustment 3. Move the steering wheel up or You can adjust the steering wheel down to the desired position. height to suit your preference. Do Position the wheel so you can see this before you begin driving. all the instrument panel gauges and warning lights.
Page 45: Steering Wheel Controls
Steering Wheel Controls Cruise Control Using the Cruise Control NOTICE Available only on LX and EX models The cruise control, as it operates, in the U.S., and EX and EX-V models moves the accelerator pedal. You in Canada Cruise control allows you to can damage your car's accelerator maintain a set speed above 25 mph mechanism by resting your foot...
Page 46 Steering Wheel Controls You can decrease the set cruising Changing the Set Speed You can increase the set cruising speed in either of two ways: speed in either of two ways: Press and hold the SET/decel Press and hold the RESUME/ button.
Page 47 Steering Wheel Controls Even with the cruise control turned celerate to above 25 mph (40 km/h) Cancelling the Cruise Control on, you can still use the accelerator Any of these actions cause the and press the RESUME/accel pedal to speed up for passing. After cruise control to cancel.
Page 48: Horn
Store this plate in a safe place. When replacing keys, use only Honda-approved key blanks. On cars equipped with SRS, press Your car comes with two kinds of either of the buttons on the keys: a master key and a valet key.
Page 49: Ignition Switch
Keys and Locks Ignition Switch LOCK (0) — You can insert or ACCESSORY (I) — In this remove the key only in this position. position, you can operate the audio When you turn the key from LOCK system and cigarette lighter. to ACCESSORY, you may have to turn the steering wheel to release ON (II) —...
Page 50: Door Locks
Keys and Locks Power Door Locks Door Locks The front doors can be locked and unlocked from the outside with the key. MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH Each door has a lock tab on the top. Available only on LX and EX models Push the tab down to lock the door in the U.S., and EX and EX-V models and pull it up to unlock.
Page 51: Childproof Door Locks
Keys and Locks A l l doors lock when you push down Childproof Door Locks Trunk the lock tab on the driver's door, or lock the driver's door from the outside with the key. Only the driver's door unlocks when you use the key or lock tab.
Page 52: Keys And Locks
Keys and Locks MASTER KEY To close the trunk, press down on To protect items in the trunk when the trunk lid. you need to give the key to some- one else, lock the trunk release handle with the master key and See page for cargo loading and give the other person the valet key.
Page 53: Seat Adjustments
Seat Adjustments Front Seat Adjustments Adjust the seat before you start driving. To adjust the seat forward and To change the angle of the seat- backward, pull up on the lever back, pull up on the lever on the under the seat cushion's front edge. outside of the seat bottom.
Page 54: Folding Rear Seat
Seat Adjustments, Folding Rear Seat Folding Rear Seat MASTER KEY The back of the rear seat folds down, giving you direct access to Reclining the seat-back can the trunk. The seat-back can be decrease the protection you can get released from inside the car or from your seat belt in a crash.
Page 55 Folding Rear Seat Make sure all items in the trunk, or items extending through the opening into the back seat, are tied down. Loose items can fly forward and cause injury if you have to brake hard. See Loading Cargo on page 98.
Page 56: Power Windows
Power Windows Only on LX and EX models in the U.S., The master control panel also con- and EX and EX-V models in Canada tains these extra features: Your car's windows are electri- cally-powered. Turn the ignition A U T O - To open the driver's switch to ON (II) to raise or lower window fully, push the window any window.
Page 57: Moonroof
Power Windows, Moonroof Moonroof The M A I N switch controls power To close the moonroof, press and to the passengers' windows. With hold the switch. this switch off, the passengers' windows cannot be raised or lower- ed. The M A I N switch does not affect the driver's window.
Page 58: Sunshade
Moonroof, Mirrors Mirrors Manual Door Mirrors Sunshade You can slide the sunshade to any Keep the inside and outside mirrors Only on U.S. DX model and Canadian position when the moonroof is clean and adjusted for best visibili- LX model with SRS closed.
Page 59 Mirrors Adjusting the Power Mirrors SELECTOR SWITCH Only on LX and EX models in the U.S., 3. Push the appropriate edge of the The outside mirror on the passen- EX and EX- V models in Canada ger's side has curved glass. Objects adjustment switch to move the Adjust the outside mirrors with the look farther away than they are.
Page 60: Parking Brake
Parking Brake, Glove Box Parking Brake Glove Box NOTICE Driving the car with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and axles. PARKING BRAKE LEVER GLOVE BOX To apply the parking brake, pull Open the glove box by pulling the the lever up fully.
Page 61: Digital Clock
Digital Clock 3. Press and hold the H button until RESET the hour advances to the desired time. 4. Press and hold the M button until the numbers advance to the desired time. You can use the RESET button to quickly set the time to the nearest hour.
Page 62: Console Compartment
Console Compartment, Beverage Holder Console Compartment Beverage Holder Push CONSOLE COMPARTMENT Only on LX and EX models in the U.S., To open the beverage holder, push Use the beverage holder only when EX and EX- V models in Canada the car is parked. If you place cups on the top.
Page 63: Coin Box
Coin Box, Vanity Mirror, Cigarette Lighter Coin Box Vanity Mirror Cigarette Lighter CIGARETTE LIGHTER COIN BOX To open the coin box, pull the The ignition switch must be in Only on LX and EX models in the U.S., upper edge. Close it with a firm ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) for the EX and EX- V models in Canada push.
Page 64: Ashtrays
Ashtrays NOTICE 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. ASHTRAY ASHTRAY Open the front ashtray by pulling The rear ashtray is at the rear end on the bottom edge.
Page 65: Interior Light
Interior Light (US: EX, Canada: EX-V) (US: DX, L X , Canada: L X , EX) DOOR ACTIVATED DOOR ACTIVATED The interior light has a three- position switch. In the OFF position, the light does not come on. In the center position, the interior light comes on when you open any door.
Page 66: Comfort And Convenience Features
Comfort and Convenience Features The heating and air conditioning* Heating and Cooling...... system in your car provides a com- What Each Control Does ..fortable driving environment in all How to Use the System..... weather conditions. Controlling Air Flow Direction......Ventilation.......
Page 67: Heating And Cooling
U.S., LX and EX models in Canada) 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 heating and cooling system from your dealer.
Page 68 Heating and Cooling UPPER VENT OPEN CLOSE Comfort and Convenience Features...
Page 69 Heating and Cooling AIR CONDITIONING SWITCH What Each Control Does RECIRCULATION BUTTON FRESH AIR MODE BUTTONS Fan Control Lever BUTTON 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 from the system.
Page 70 Heating and Cooling How to Use the System The engine must be running for the Ventilation This section covers the best way to heater and air conditioning to pro- Your car has a flow-through venti- use the system for ventilation, vide hot and cold air.
Page 71 Heating and Cooling To Cool with A/C To operate the air conditioning MODE BUTTONS AIR CONDITIONING SWITCH 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 72 Heating and Cooling To Heat To warm the interior: MODE BUTTONS AIR CONDITIONING SWITCH 1. Start the engine. 2. Select 3. Switch the fan to the desired speed. 4. Adjust the warmth of the air with the temperature control lever. To Heat and Dehumidify with Air Conditioning Air conditioning removes moisture...
Page 73 Heating and Cooling To Turn Everything Off To Defog and Defrost To rapidly remove exterior frost or To remove fog from the inside of ice from the windshield (on very To shut off the system temporarily, cold days), first select .
Page 74: Audio System
AM BUTTON For LX and EX models in the U.S., and EX and EX- V models in Canada 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 FM.
Page 75 Audio System CASSETTE SLOT (U.S. L X , Canadian EX) The cassette system uses ® Dolby B * noise reduction to give ON/VOL KNOB AM BUTTON excellent sound reproduction. The system also senses when a metal or chromium-dioxide (CrO ) tape is being played and adjusts accord- ingly.
Page 76 Audio System STEREO INDICATOR Operating the Radio (U.S. LX, Canadian EX) The ignition switch must be in AC- AM BUTTON ON/VOL KNOB CESSORY (I) or ON (II) to operate the audio system. Turn the system on by turning the ON/VOL knob clockwise.
Page 77 Audio System (U.S. L X , Canadian EX) AM BUTTON 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 78 Audio System The SEEK function searches the Presetting Once that station's frequency is band for stations with a strong sig- The preset buttons allow you to stored, simply press and release the nal. Depending on which side you store radio frequencies for later proper preset button to tune to it.
Page 79 Audio System Adjusting the Sound Use the Balance and Fader controls to adjust the sound "direction". FAD BAL B A S 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 80 Audio System AM BUTTON Radio Frequencies (U.S. LX, Canadian EX) 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 megahertz...
Page 81 Audio System Operating the Cassette Player (U.S. L X , Canadian EX) PLAY BUTTON TAPE DIRECTION Turn the system ON. Insert the REW BUTTON FF BUTTON INDICATOR cassette into the slot with the tape opening to the right. Push the cassette in most of the way.
Page 82 Audio System If the tape was recorded with Cassette Search Functions Press the TMS button and then the Dolby " B " noise reduction, turn it Once a cassette is playing, you can FF button or REW button. The on by pressing the button.
Page 83 Audio System CD BUTTON Operating the CD Changer (U.S. LX, Canadian EX) (Optional) 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 84 Audio System To operate the CD changer, the You can use the TUNE/SEEK bar If you change modes to radio or ignition key must be in ACCESSO- while a disc is playing to select tape while a CD is playing, then RY (I) or ON (II).
Page 85 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 86: Caring For The Cassette Player
Caring for the Cassette Player Use 100-minute or shorter cas- tape into the tape slot. If you are CLEAN INDICATOR settes. Cassettes longer than 100 already regularly cleaning the tape drive at least every 30 hours, reset minutes use thinner tape that may ANTI THEFT the indicator by pressing the Reset...
Page 87: Theft Protection
In addition, you one hour before trying again. should write the audio system's serial number in this Owner's Manual. If you should happen to lose both cards, you must obtain the code number from your Honda Comfort and Convenience Features...
Page 88: Before Driving
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 89 Break-in Period, Gasoline Break-in Period Gasoline Oxygenated Fuels Help assure your car's future Your Honda operates most effec- Some conventional gasolines are reliability and performance by tively on unleaded gasoline with a being blended with alcohol or an paying extra attention to how you pump octane number of 86 or ether compound.
Page 90 Using any type of leaded gasoline ates: If you notice any undesirable in your Honda will affect perform- ance and damage its emission con- operating symptoms, try another trols. Unleaded gasoline may not be ETHANOL (ethyl or grain alcohol) service station or switch to another available in other countries.
Page 91 Service Station Procedures Filling the Fuel Tank 3. Remove the fuel fill cap slowly. You may hear a hissing sound as pressure inside the tank escapes. Handling gasoline improperly can cause it to ignite or explode, causing 4. Stop filling the tank after the Pull you to be seriously or fatally injured.
Page 92 Service Station Procedures Opening the Hood SUPPORT ROD LATCH CLIP HOOD RELEASE HANDLE 3. Pull the support rod out of its clip 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 and insert the end into the hole release handle, located under the...
Page 93 Service Station Procedures Oil Check DIPSTICK Check the engine oil level every 2. Wipe the dipstick with a clean 3. Insert it all the way back in its time you fill the car with fuel. Wait cloth or paper towel. tube.
Page 94 Refer to Periodic Checks on Engine Coolant Check page for information on check- RESERVE TANK ing other items in your Honda. UPPER MARK LOWER MARK 4. Remove it again and check the Look at the coolant level in the level. It should be between the radiator reserve tank.
Page 95: Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy The condition of your car and your Driving Habits A cold engine uses more fuel than a driving habits are the two most You can improve fuel economy by warm engine. It is not necessary to important things that affect the driving moderately.
Page 96 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 97: Loading Cargo
The maximum load you can carry To figure out how much cargo you Where you store this cargo, and in your Honda is 395 kg (850 Ibs). It can carry: how well you secure it, are just as includes the total weight of all important as how much it weighs.
Page 98: Driving
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 99: Preparing To Drive
Preparing to Drive You should do the following checks 4. Check that any items you may be 9. Fasten your seat belt. Check that and adjustments every day before carrying with you inside are your passengers have fastened you drive your car. stored properly or fastened down their seat belts (see page 7).
Page 100: Starting The Engine
Starting the Engine 5-speed Manual Transmission Automatic Transmission 5. If the engine does not start within 15 seconds, or starts but 1. Apply the parking brake. 1. Apply the parking brake. stalls right away, repeat step 4 2. In cold weather, turn off all with the accelerator pedal 2.
Page 101 Starting the Engine 3. If the engine fails to start in step 5. If the engine does not start Starting in Cold Weather at 2, push the accelerator pedal to within 15 seconds, or starts but High Altitude (Above 2,400 the floor and hold it there while stalls right away, repeat step 4 meters/8,000 feet)
Page 102: Speed Manual Transmission
5-speed Manual Transmission Come to a full stop before you shift into reverse. You can damage the Rapid slowing or speeding-up can transmission by trying to shift into cause loss of control on slippery reverse with the car moving. surfaces. If you crash, you can be Depress the clutch pedal and pause injured.
Page 103 5-speed Manual Transmission Maximum Speeds (US: DX, LX, Canada: LX, EX) The speeds in this table are the maximums for the given gears. If you exceed these speeds, the engine speed will enter into the tachometer's red zone. If this occurs, you may feel the engine cut in and out.
Page 104: Automatic Transmission
Automatic Transmission Your Honda's transmission has Shift Lever Positions 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. This display is on the instrument The shift lever has seven positions.
Page 105 Automatic Transmission Reverse (R) — To shift to Re- verse from Park, see the explana- tion under Park. To shift to Re- verse from Neutral, come to a com- plete stop and then shift. Press the release button before shifting into Reverse from Neutral.
Page 106 Automatic Transmission Maximum Speeds Drive (D3) —This positions is simi- hills. Use second gear when start- lar to D , except only the first three ing out on a slippery surface or in The speeds in this table are the gears are selected.
Page 107 Park If you need to use the Shift Lock to Neutral. Release, it could mean your car is developing a problem. Have the car checked by your Honda dealer. Driving...
Page 108: The Braking System
The Braking System All Civics are equipped with front Constant application of the brakes Brake Wear Indicators disc brakes. The brakes on the rear when going down a long hill builds The front disc brakes on all cars wheels may be disc or drum, up heat and reduces their effective- have audible brake wear indicators.
Page 109 The Braking System Brake System Design If this happens, you will immediate- Anti-lock Brakes The hydraulic system that operates ly notice that the brake pedal goes The Civic EX model in the U.S. and the brakes has two separate cir- down much farther and you need to EX-V model in Canada have an cuits.
Page 110 The Braking System The ABS is always "On". It The ABS works by comparing the ABS INDICATOR* requires no special effort or driving speed of the wheels. When re- technique. You will feel a pulsation placing tires, use the same size in the brake pedal when the ABS originally supplied with the car.
Page 111: Driving In Bad Weather
Driving in Bad Weather Driving Technique — Always Visibility — Being able to see drive slower than you would in dry clearly in all directions and being weather. It takes your car longer to visible to other drivers are impor- react, even in conditions that may tant in all weather conditions.
Page 112 Driving in Bad Weather, Towing a Trailer Traction — Check your tires Towing a Trailer frequently for wear and proper Your car is not designed to tow a pressure. Both are important in trailer. Attempting to do so can preventing "hydroplaning" (loss of void your warranties.
Page 113: Maintenance
Tire Rotation......the Service Manual. See page Automatic Replacing Tires and Wheels.. for information on how to Transmission......Wheels and Tires...... obtain a copy, or see your Honda Winter Driving......5-speed Manual dealer. Transmission......Snow Tires......Brake and Clutch Fluid....
Page 114: Maintenance Schedule
Drive your car regularly over a 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 equivalent whenever you have (miles). what things need attention. It is maintenance done.
Page 115 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 : This service is recommended only. 4 : For cars with Anti-lock brake system : Under severe driving conditions, service these items more often.
Page 116 Maintenance Schedule R — Replace I — Inspect After inspection, clean, adjust, repair or replace if necessary. 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 117: 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 118 Non-Scheduled Maintenance Record Record additional maintenance for severe driving conditions or non-scheduled maintenance on this page (see page Maintenance...
Page 119: Periodic Checks
Periodic Checks You should check the following Engine oil level — Check every Tires — Check the tire pressure items at the specified intervals. If time you fill the fuel tank. See monthly. Examine the tread for you are unsure of how to perform page 94.
Page 120: Fluid Locations
Fluid Locations BRAKE FLUID (Gray cap) (5-M/T only) ANTI-LOCK BRAKE CLUTCH FLUID RESERVOIR (Gray cap) (Gray cap) ENGINE OIL FILL CAP AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK (Yellow loop) POWER STEERING FLUID (Red cap) COOLANT RESERVOIR WASHER FLUID (Blue cap) ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK (Orange loop) Maintenance...
Page 121: Engine Oil
Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil Adding ENGINE OIL FILL CAP UPPER MARK LOWER MARK DIPSTICK Check the engine oil a couple of 3. Pull it out again and look at the To add oil, unscrew and remove the minutes after shutting off the oil level at the end of the dipstick.
Page 122 An oil that is only classified SF is oil container. 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 API CERTIFICATION MARK less fuel.
Page 123 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 124 A special engine oil fill cap. Remove the oil wrench (available from your drain bolt from the bottom of the Honda dealer) is required to engine. Drain the oil into an remove the filter. appropriate container. The oil, engine components and the exhaust system are hot and can burn 4.
Page 125 Engine Oil 5. Put a new washer on the drain 8. Let the engine run for several The oil and filter should be chang- bolt, then reinstall the drain bolt. minutes and check the drain bolt ed every 6 months or 12,000 km Tighten it to: and oil filter for leaks.
Page 126: Cooling System
Cooling System Checking the Engine Coolant Always use Genuine Honda Anti- Adding Engine Coolant Level freeze/Coolant. The cooling system If the reserve tank is completely contains many aluminum compo- empty, you should also check the RESERVE TANK nents which can corrode if an coolant level in the radiator.
Page 127 Cooling System Do not add any rust inhibitors or RADIATOR CAP other additives to your car's RESERVE TANK 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- tions in the maintenance schedule.
Page 128 Cooling System RESERVE TANK RESERVE DRAIN TANK CAP PLUG DRAIN BOLT HOLDER 4. Remove the reserve tank from 1. Slide the heater temperature 3. Loosen the drain plug on the its holder by pulling it straight up. control lever to maximum heat. bottom of the radiator.
Page 129 Cooling System BLEEDER BOLT FILLER NECK RESERVE TANK Fill up to here 6. Mix the recommended antifreeze 7. Pour coolant into the radiator up radiator cooling fan comes on at with an equal amount of purified to the base of the filler neck. least twice).
Page 130 Windshield Washers, Transmission Oil Windshield Washers Fill the reservoir with a good- Transmission Oil quality windshield washer fluid. Automatic Transmission This increases the cleaning WINDSHIELD WASHER DIPSTICK capability and prevents freezing in RESERVOIR cold weather. NOTICE Do not use engine antifreeze or a vinegar/water solution in the windshield washer reservoir.
Page 131: Transmission Oil
Transmission Oil 5. If the level is below the lower 5-speed Manual Transmission mark, add fluid into the tube to bring it to the upper mark. Use Honda Premium Formula Auto- matic Transmission Fluid or an FILLER BOLT ® equivalent DEXRON...
Page 132 Transmission Oil, Brake and Clutch Fluid Only use an A P I Service SF or SG Brake and Clutch Fluid Brake System grade motor oil with a viscosity of Check the fluid level in the reser- SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40. voirs monthly.
Page 133: Brake And Clutch Fluid
If you add brake fluid to bring it up more above the M A X mark, it may to the M A X mark, use Genuine Honda Brake Fluid or an equiva- indicate a problem in the ABS. lent from a sealed container that is Have your dealer inspect the marked DOT3 or DOT4 only.
Page 134 Power Steering NOTICE Using automatic transmission fluid or another brand of power steering fluid will damage the system. Use only GENUINE HONDA Power UPPER Steering Fluid-V. LEVEL A low power steering fluid level can indicate a leak in the system.
Page 135: Air Cleaner
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. Follow the replacement procedure for removal and reinstallation.
Page 136 Fuel Filter, Spark Plugs Fuel Filter Spark Plugs Replacement The fuel filter should be replaced The original spark plugs in your SPARK PLUG CAP every 4 years or 96,000 km (60,000 car need to be replaced every 2 miles), whichever comes first. years or 48,000 km (30,000 miles), whichever comes first.
Page 137: Spark Plugs
Spark Plugs NOTICE Tighten the spark plugs carefully. A spark plug that is too loose can overheat and damage the engine. Overtightening can cause damage to the threads in the cylinder head. 6. Install the spark plug cap. 7. Repeat this procedure for the other three spark plugs.
Page 138 Spark Plugs, Battery Battery Specifications: Check the condition of your car's battery monthly. You should check (US: DX, LX, Canada: LX, EX) The battery contains sulfuric acid for proper electrolyte level and Normal driving conditions (electrolyte) which is highly corrosive NGK: ZFR5F-11 corrosion on the terminals.
Page 139 Battery Emergency Procedures Check the battery terminals for TEST INDICATOR WINDOW corrosion (a white or yellowish Eyes — Flush with water from a powder). To remove it, cover the cup or other container for at least terminals with a solution of baking fifteen minutes.
Page 140 Battery If you need to connect the battery NOTICE to a charger, disconnect both cables to prevent damage to the car's Charging the battery with the electrical system. cables connected can seriously damage your car's electronic controls. Detach the battery cables If your car's battery is discon- before connecting the battery to a nected or goes dead, the audio...
Page 141 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 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. REINFORCEMENT 3.
Page 143: Air Conditioning
Air Conditioning Optional for U.S. DX, LX, and Periodically check the engine's If the air conditioning does not get Canadian LX, EX models radiator and air conditioning as cold as before, have your dealer Your car's air conditioning is a condenser for leaves, insects, and check the system.
Page 144 Engine Belts, Tires Engine Belts The belts should have the following Tires "play" or deflection. To safely operate your car, your ALTERNATOR BELT tires must be the proper type and Alternator belt: size, in good condition with 7.0 —10.5 mm (0.28 — 0.41 in) adequate tread, and correctly Power steering belt: inflated.
Page 145 Tires (US: DX, Cnada: LX) Inflation the car before checking the tire Keeping the tires properly inflated pressure, the tires can still be provides the best combination of considered "cold" if you drive less handling, tread life and riding than 1.6 km (1 mile). comfort.
Page 146 Tires You should get your own tire You should look for: 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 you will see a 12.7 mm (1/2 inch)
Page 147 Tires The tires were properly balanced Tire Rotation handling, ride comfort, and long life. by the factory. They may need to You should replace them with be rebalanced at some time before radial tires of the same size, load Front they are worn out.
Page 148 (US: LX, EX, Canada: EX, EX-V) snow tires or tire chains. They may placement wheels are available at P175/65R14 81H be required by local laws under your Honda dealer. certain conditions. See Tire Information on page additional information about tire and wheel size designations. See...
Page 149 NOTICE If you mount snow tires on your Mount snow chains on your car Honda, make sure they are radial when warranted by driving condi- Chains of the wrong size or that are tires of the same size and load tions or required by local laws.
Page 150 Lights Check the operation of your car's Replacing a Headlight Bulb BULB 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 steel base and protect the glass...
Page 151 Lights 3. Remove the rubber weather seal Replacing the Front Side by pulling on the tab. Marker/Turn Signal and Parking Light Bulb 4. Unclip the end of the hold-down SCREW wire from its slot. Pivot it out of the way and remove the bulb. 5.
Page 152 Lights 4. Remove the bulb by pushing it in Replacing Rear Bulbs (in 4. To remove either the tail/ slightly and turning it counter- Fenders) stoplight bulb or the turn signal clockwise. bulb, push it in slightly and turn it counterclockwise. To remove 5.
Page 153 Lights Replacing Rear Bulbs (in 3. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver Replacing a High-mount Trunk Lid) to remove the two screws from Brake Light Bulb the bulb holder. Remove the holder from the taillight assem- bly. 4. Try the taillights and back-up lights to verify which bulb needs replacing.
Page 154 Lights Replacing a Rear License 3. Turn on the parking lights and Replacing a Interior Light Bulb check that the new bulb is Bulb working. (US: EX, Canada: EX-V) INTERIOR LIGHT 4. Reinstall the lens. Reinstall the two screws and tighten them securely.
Page 155 Lights Replacing a Trunk Light Bulb Trunk light is not available on the U.S. (US: DX, L X , Canada: LX, EX) DX model and Canadian LX model INTERIOR LIGHT TRUNK LIGHT 1. Remove the bulb by pulling it 2. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out of its metal tabs.
Page 156: Storing Your Car
Block the rear wheels. 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 perform the inspections called for...
Page 157: Appearance Care
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 Washing Rinse the car thoroughly with When you have washed and Frequent washing helps preserve cool water to remove loose dirt. rinsed the whole exterior, dry it your car's beauty. Dirt and grit can with a chamois or soft towel. scratch the paint, while tree sap Fill a bucket with cool water.
Page 159: Exterior Care
It should form into finish. You should use a polish on get the correct color. beads or droplets after waxing. your Honda if the finish does not have its original shine after using a You should use a quality liquid or wax.
Page 160 Exterior Care Examine the chip or scratch closely before repairing it. If it does not go down to bare metal, clean it with soap and water and apply the touch-up paint. If it does go to the metal, apply a coat of primer first. After this dries, apply the touch-up paint.
Page 161: Interior Care
Interior Care Carpeting Vinyl Vacuum the carpeting frequently Remove dirt and dust with a to remove dirt. Ground-in dirt will vacuum cleaner. Wipe the vinyl make the carpet wear out faster. with a soft cloth dampened in a Periodically shampoo the carpet to solution of mild soap and water.
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 Check the floor coverings for...
Page 164: Taking Care Of The Unexpected
Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers the more- Compact Spare Tire..... common problems that motorists Changing a Flat Tire....experience with their cars. It gives If Your Engine Won't Start..you information about how to Nothing Happens ..... safely evaluate the problem and The Starter Operates what to do to correct it.
Page 165: Compact Spare Tire
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. Get your regular tire repaired or replaced and put back Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) on your car as soon as you can.
Page 166: Changing A Flat Tire
Changing a Flat Tire If you have a flat tire while driving, 3. Open the trunk. Raise the trunk TRUNK FLOOR SPARE TIRE stop in a safe place to change it. floor by lifting up on the back edge. Stopping in traffic or on the shoul- der of a busy road is dangerous.
Page 167 Changing a Flat Tire JACK JACKING POINT 6. Turn the jack's end bracket 7. Loosen the four wheel nuts 1/2 8. Locate the jacking point nearest counterclockwise to loosen it, the tire you need to change. It is turn with the wheel wrench. then remove the jack.
Page 168 Changing a Flat Tire EXTENSION BRAKE HUB WHEEL WRENCH 9. Use the extension and wheel 10.Remove the wheel nuts and flat 11.Before mounting the spare tire, wrench as shown to raise the car tire. Temporarily place the flat wipe any dirt off the mounting until the flat tire is off the tire on the ground.
Page 169 Changing a Flat Tire 12.Put on the spare tire. Put the 14.Tighten the wheel nuts securely 13.Lower the car to the ground and wheel nuts back on finger-tight, remove the jack. in the same crisscross pattern. then tighten them in a crisscross Have the wheel nut torque check- pattern with the wheel wrench ed at the nearest automotive...
Page 170 Changing a Flat Tire 18 .Store the jack in the trunk with WING BOLT the end bracket on the left side. SPACER Turn the jack's end bracket to CONE lock it in place. Store the tool kit. 19.Store the wheel cover or center cap in the trunk.
Page 171: If Your Engine Won't Start
If Your Engine Won't Start Diagnosing why your engine won't Nothing Happens or the Turn the ignition switch to START (III). If the headlights do start falls into two areas, depending Starter Motor Operates Very not dim, check the condition of on what you hear when you turn Slowly the fuses.
Page 172 A/C, stereo system, If you find nothing wrong, you will lights, etc. need a qualified technician to find You cannot start a Honda with an Put the transmission in Neutral the problem. See Towing on page automatic transmission by pushing or Park and set the parking or pulling it.
Page 173: Jump Starting
(+) other end to the grounding strap to-metal contact. terminal on your Honda's battery. as shown. Do not connect this jumper cable to any other part of the engine.
Page 174: If Your Engine Overheats
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 175 If Your Engine Overheats 4. If the temperature gauge stays at Let the engine cool down until 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 176 Low Oil Pressure 1. Safely pull off the road and shut 4. Start the engine and watch the oil pressure light. If the light off the engine. LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR does not go out within ten seconds, turn off the engine. 2.
Page 177 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 CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR defogger, cruise control, etc. Try drive several miles before the not to use other electrically- battery is too discharged to keep operated controls such as the the engine running.
Page 178 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. If it stays malfunction indicator lamp/check on, have your car checked by the engine light on, you can damage...
Page 179: Closing The Moonroof
Closing the Moonroof If the electric motor will not close ROUND PLUG the moonroof, do the following: SOCKET 1. Check the fuse for the moonroof motor (see page ). If the fuse is blown, replace it with one of the same or lower rating. 2.
Page 180 Fuses All the electrical circuits in your UNDER- INTERIOR 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 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 Fuses If you replace the blown fuse with a spare fuse that has a lower rating, FUSE PULLER BLOWN 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. NOTICE Replacing a fuse with one that has a higher rating greatly increases...
Page 183 Fuses INTERIOR FUSE BOX 1: Optional for Canadian LX model 2 : On Canadian cars Taking Care of the Unexpected...
Page 184 Fuses UNDERHOOD FUSE BOX ABS FUSE BOX Taking Care of the Unexpected...
Page 185 Emergency Towing There are three popular methods of towing a car: If your Honda cannot be trans- It is best to tow the car no far- ported by flat-bed, it should be ther than 80 km (50 miles), and Flat-bed Equipment —...
Page 186: Technical Information
The diagrams in this section give Identification Numbers....Emission Controls......you the dimensions and capacities Specifications........ The Clean Air Act....of your Honda, and the locations of Anti-lock Brake System....Crankcase Emission Control the identification numbers. The Supplemental Restraint System........
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 V I N is on a plate fastened to the top of the dashboard.
Page 188 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
Specifications 1 : Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the engine page Reserve tank capacity: (0.11 US gal, 0.09 Imp gal) 1 : US: DX, LX, Canada: LX, EX 2 : US: DX, LX, Canada: LX, EX 2 : US: EX, Canada: EX-V 3 : US: EX, Canada: EX-V 4 : Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
Page 190 Specifications 1 : US: DX, Canada: IX 2 : US: LX, EX, Canada: EX, EX-V 3 : US: DX, LX without ABS, Canada: LX, EX without ABS 4 : US: LX with ABS, EX, Canada: EX with ABS, EX-V page page Technical Information...
Page 191 Anti-lock Brake System The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Each wheel has a wheel speed unit de-energizes the solenoid. This is standard equipment on the Civic sensor assembly. As the wheel builds hydraulic pressure on the EX sold in the U.S. and EX-V sold rotates, the sensor sends electrical modulator valve.
Page 192 For inflated for only an instant and do panel. Take the car to your Honda the SRS to activate, both sensors not block the driver's vision. dealer to diagnose and repair the must trigger.
Page 193: Tire Information
Tire Information Tire Size Designation 14 — Rim diameter in inches. Tire Speed Ratings A tire's sidewall is marked with a The chart below shows many of the tire size designation. You will need 81 — Load Index, a numerical different speed ratings currently this information when selecting code associated with the maximum...
Page 194 For High Speed Driving normal driving speeds. You should The treadwear grade is a compara- Honda strongly recommends that wait untill the tires are cold before tive rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under con-...
Page 195 Tire Information Warning: The temperature grade Traction Temperature The traction grades, from highest The temperature grades are A (the for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not to lowest, are A, B, and C, and they highest), B, and C, representing the overloaded.
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 HC, how much air is going into the only new genuine Honda replace- CO, and NOx that comes out the engine. It then controls how much ment parts or their equivalent for tailpipe.
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
Warranty and Customer Relations Warranty Coverages ..Customer Relations Information ....Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. cars) ....U.S.
Page 200: Warranty Coverages
Warranty Coverages U.S. Cars Replacement Battery Limited Seat Belt Limited Warranty — a Your new Honda is covered by seat belt that fails to function Warranty — provides prorated these warranties: properly is covered for the useful coverage for a replacement battery life of the car.
Page 201 Customer Relations Information Honda dealership personnel are If you are dissatisfied with the When you call or write, please give trained professionals. They should decision made by the dealership's us this information: be able to answer all your questions. management, contact your Honda If you encounter a problem that Customer Relations Zone Office.
Page 202 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. Warranty and Customer Relations...
Page 203: Index
Index Airbag (SRS)........Air Cleaner........Accessories Air Conditioning......Battery Installation........Maintenance......Charging System Indicator..ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Usage..........Jump Starting......Position)........Air Outlets (Vents)......Maintenance......Adding Air Pressure, Tires ....147, Specifications......Automatic Transmission Alcohol and Drugs......Before Driving........ Fluid........Alcohol in Gasoline......Belts, Seat..........
Page 204 Index Break-in, New Car ......Cassette Player Checklist, Before Driving... Care..........87 Child Safety........Brightness Control, Cigarette Lighter......Instruments......... Operation........Cleaner, Air........Brights, Headlights......CAUTION, Explanation of . Preface CD Changer........Cleaning Bulb Replacement Exterior........Back-up Lights......Certification Label....... Interior........Brake Lights......Chains..........
Page 205 Index Crankcase Emission Control Disposal of Used Oil..... Emergency Brake ......System........Doors Emergency Flashers...... Cruise Control Operation....Locking and Unlocking..... Emission Controls......Customer Relations Office*..Power Door Locks...... Engine DOT Tire Quality Grading..Belts..........146 Downshifting, 5-speed Manual Check Light......36, 181 Transmission......
Page 206 Index Foreign Countries, Driving in..Gearshift Lever Positions Four-way Flashers......Automatic Transmission..Fabric, Cleaning......Front End, Towing by 5-speed Manual Fan, Interior........Emergency Wrecker....Transmission......Features, Comfort and Fuel........... Glass Cleaning......Convenience........ Fill Door and Cap ....... Glove Box......... Filling the Fuel Tank ....Filter...........
Page 207 Index Hydraulic Clutch......Locks Anti-theft Steering Column..Hydroplaning......... Jacking up the Car....... Fuel Fill Door......Jack, Tire........Power Door........Jump Starting ....... Trunk..........Identification Number, Low Coolant Level....... Vehicle........190 Lower Gear, Downshifting to a..........If Your Car Has to be Towed ..Ignition Keys..........
Page 208 Index Meters, Gauges....... Selecting Proper Viscosity Methanol in Gasoline..... Chart........124 Mirrors, Adjusting......ON (Ignition Key Position)... Radiator Overheating ....Moonroof......... Opening the Hood......Radio/Cassette Sound System..Closing Manually...... Opening the Trunk ......Rear End Towing......Operation........Operation in Foreign Countries... Rear Lights, Bulb Outside Mirrors......
Page 209 Index Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant.. Service Intervals ......Starting the Engine...... Restraint, Child....... Service Manual*......In Cold Weather at High Reverse Gear Position....Service Station Procedures..Altitude........Rotation, Tire........ Setting the Clock......With a Dead Battery....Shifting Steam Coming from Engine..The Automatic Steering Wheel Transmission......
Page 210 Index Technical Descriptions Specifications.......193, X Anti-lock Brake System ..Technical Information.... Emission Control Systems..Technical Information....Underside, Cleaning ....Supplemental Restraint Tools, Tire Changing ....Unexpected, Taking Care System........Torn Seat Belts....... of the........... Three Way Catalytic Towing Uniform Tire Quality Grading.. Converter.......
Page 211 Index Seat Belts........34 WARNING, Explanation of Preface 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......
Page 212: Gas Station Information
415 kPa(4.15 k g / c m , 60 psi) Recommended Engine Oil: Automatic Transmission Fluid: API SG or SH grade Honda Premium Formula Automatic Tire Size (Front and Rear): Transmission Fluid or an equivalent "Energy Conserving I I " oil ®...

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