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Owner's Identification
Introduction .................................................................................................................................................... .
A Few Words About Safety .........................................................................................................................
Driver and Passenger Safety ......................................................................................................................
Proper use and care of your car'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 car, 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 car to the dealer.
Appearance Care........................................................................................................................................
Tips on cleaning and protecting your car. Things to look for if your car 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.
A summary of the warranties covering your new Honda, and how to contact us.
Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)..............................................................................................................
How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Index .................................................................................................................................................................
Information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada) ..............A summary of the warranties covering your new Honda, and how to contact us. Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)......................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 and one Your Honda or other of three words, DANGER, WARNING or CAUTION. These mean: property can be damaged if you don't follow instructions.

  • Page 4: Driver And Passenger Safety

    Driver and Passenger Safety This section gives you important Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Important Safety information about occupant Belt ....Reminders ... . . protection.

  • Page 5: Your Occupant Protection System

    Your Occupant Protection System To get the maximum protection Your Honda is equipped with seat Two indicator lights are also part from your occupant protection belts and other features that work of your safety system. One together to protect you and your...

  • Page 6: The Seat Belt System And How It Works

    The Seat Belt System and How It Works A pregnant woman needs to wear Why Wear Seat Belts a seat belt to protect herself and Wearing seat belts and wearing her unborn child (see page 10). them properly is fundamental to Not wearing a seat belt your safety and the safety of your increases the chance of being...

  • Page 7: Components

    The Seat Belt System and How It Works Seat Belt System Components Lap/Shoulder Belt Lap Belt Your Honda has seat belts in all five seating positions. The front SHOULDER UPPER seats and the outside positions of PORTION SEAT BELT ANCHOR the rear seat have lap/shoulder belts.

  • Page 8: Properly

    The Seat Belt System and How It Works Wearing Seat Belts Properly Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt You can increase the effective- ness 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 5. If the shoulder belt crosses your neck while you are sitting in one of the outside rear seating positions, you need to adjust your seating position. Move toward the center of the seat until the belt fits over your collarbone.

  • Page 10: Wearing The Lap Belt

    The Seat Belt Svstem and How It Works Wearing the Lap Belt To unlatch the belt, push the red 1. Pull the latch plate across 2. Position the belt so it fits as PRESS button on the buckle. your hips, and insert it into low as possible across your hips and pelvic bones, not the buckle marked CENTER.

  • Page 11: Advice For Pregnant Women

    The Seat Belt System and How It Works Advice for Pregnant Women If possible, use the lap/shoulder Seat Belt Maintenance seat belt, remembering to keep For safety, you should check the the lap portion as low as possible condition of your seat belts (see page 7).

  • Page 12: Supplemental Restraint System

    Supplemental Restraint System A diagnostic system that, when Your Civic is equipped with a PASSENGER'S INDICATOR AIRBAG Supplemental Restraint System the ignition is ON (II), continu- DRIVER'S CONTROL (SRS) to help protect your head ally monitors the control unit AIRBAG UNIT and chest during a severe frontal (including sensors), airbag acti-...

  • Page 13: Important Safety Reminder

    Supplemental Restraint System How the Driver's An airbag inflates and deflates FRONTAL COLLISION RANGE very quickly. It cannot protect Airbag Works you during any additional impacts that can occur during a crash. A seat belt helps keep you in the proper position when an airbag inflates.

  • Page 14: Airbag Works

    Supplemental Restraint System To do its job, the airbag inflates After the bag completely inflates, How the Passenger's with considerable force. So, while it immediately starts deflating so Airbag Works it can reduce serious injuries and it won't interfere with your even save your life, the airbag visibility, ability to steer, or ability might cause some facial...
  • Page 15 Supplemental Restraint System Because of the airbag, we strongly How the SRS Indicator The airbag is quite large and S R S inflates with considerable force. It recommend that you do not put Light Works can seriously hurt a front seat an infant seat in the front The purpose of the SRS light passenger who is not in the...

  • Page 16: System Service

    Your supplemental restraint ous. Get assistance from a wheel or any other part of the system is virtually maintenance- Honda dealer if your car must supplemental restraint system. free. There are no parts you can be scrapped. Modifications could make the safely service.

  • Page 17: Additional Safety Information

    Additional Safety Information Seat-Back Position The seat belts and airbags are Door Locks obviously important parts of your The seat-backs should be in an It is not safe to leave your car occupant protection system. doors unlocked. A passenger, upright position for you and your especially a child, could open a passengers to get the most In addition, you should know that...
  • Page 18 Additional Safety Information Storing Cargo Safely A small dog, cat, or other small Driving With Pets animal will be safest in a pet Before you drive, make sure you Loose pets can be a hazard while carrier with rigid sides. Choose a first securely store or tie down you are driving.

  • Page 19: Child Safety

    Child Safety We strongly recommend that you do not put an infant seat in the front passenger seat. If the airbag An infant or child who is not inflates, it can hit the seat with properly restrained can be killed great force.

  • Page 20: Reminders

    Child Safety Important Safety Reminders General Guidelines for To properly route a seat belt through a child seal, follow the Restraining Children Under Never hold a baby or child on seat-maker's instructions. If you your lap when riding in a car. If 40 Ib (18kg) use a lap/shoulder belt, be sure you are wearing your seat belt,...

  • Page 21: Restraining A Child Who

    Child Safety We recommend that, whenever Restraining an Intent Restraining a Child Who possible, you put the infant seat Weighs Between 20 and Who Weighs Less Than in the center position of the rear 40 Ib (9 and 18 kg) 20lb(9kg) seat and secure it to the car with the lap belt.
  • Page 22 Child Safety Put the lap/shoulder belt on your The preferred place to put a Restraining a Child Who child and check its fit. The toddler seat is in the center Weighs Over 40 Ib (18 kg) shoulder belt should fit over position of the rear seat.

  • Page 23: Locking Clip

    Position the clip as manufacturer's instructions. close as possible to the Your Honda has three attachment latch plate. points for tether-style child seats. 2. Insert the latch plate into the Use the dimensions in the above buckle.

  • Page 24: Storing A Child Seat

    If you need an anchor plate and mounting hardware, you can obtain them by writing to: The anchor plate and mounting American Honda Motor Co., Inc. hardware for a top tether are Consumer Affairs supplied with the car. When 1919 Torrance Blvd.

  • Page 25: Alcohol And Drugs

    Alcohol and Drugs Driving a car requires your full The safest thing you can do is If you have no choice but to drive, attention and alertness. Traffic never drink and drive. This can stop drinking and give yourself conditions change rapidly. You be done if you plan ahead.

  • Page 26: Carbon Monoxide Hazard

    Carbon Monoxide Hazard With the trunk lid open, air flow Your car's exhaust contains can pull exhaust gas into the carbon monoxide gas. You trunk. This can get into your car's should have no problem with Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. interior and create a hazardous carbon monoxide entering the Breathing it can cause...

  • Page 27: 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 dealer for a replacement. Driver and Passenger Safety...
  • Page 28 Gauges ..... Door Locks ....operation of your Honda. All the Speedometer ....

  • Page 29: Control Locations

    Control Locations HEATING/ MIRROR COOLING AUDIO SYSTEM CONTROLS CONTROL DOOR LOCK SWITCH DIGITAL CLOCK POWER WINDOW SWITCH FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE Instruments and Controls...

  • Page 30: Indicator Lights

    Indicator Lights The instrument panel has many indicators to give you important PARKING BRAKE AND HIGH BEAM INDICATOR information about your car. BRAKE SYSTEM LIGHT* CHARGING SYSTEM ANTI-LOCK BRAKE INDICATOR SYSTEM INDICATOR Lamp Check LOW OIL Many of the indicator lights PRESSURE INDICATOR CRUISE CONTROL...
  • Page 31 Indicator Lights Seat Belt Reminder Light PARKING BRAKE AND HIGH BEAM INDICATOR BRAKE SYSTEM LIGHT* This indicator lights when you CHARGING SYSTEM turn the ignition ON (II). It is a ANTI-LOCK BRAKE INDICATOR reminder to you and your SYSTEM INDICATOR passengers to protect yourselves LOW OIL by fastening the seat belts.

  • Page 32: Instruments And Controls

    Indicator Lights Charging Low Oil Parking Brake U.S. Canada System Indicator Pressure Indicator and Brake BRAKE This light indicates the battery This indicator lights when the System is not being charged. It should oil pressure in the engine drops Indicator Light come on when the ignition is low enough to cause damage.
  • Page 33 Indicator Lights Supplemental U.S.: Malfunction Anti-Lock Brake A B S Restraint System Indicator Lamp S R S System (ABS) Indicator Indicator Canada: Check The SRS light normally comes on On U.S. EX with option package Engine Light for a few seconds when you turn (see page 188) This light comes on for a few the ignition ON (II).
  • Page 34 Indicator Lights Shift Lever Position Indicator Turn Signal and High Beam Indicator (Automatic Transmission Hazard This light comes on with the only) Warning high beam headlights. See page Indicators for information on the headlight The left or right turn signal light controls.
  • Page 35 Gauges Odometer TACHOMETER SPEEDOMETER FUEL GAUGE TEMPERATURE The odometer shows the total GAUGE distance 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...
  • Page 36 Gauges Temperature Gauge TACHOMETER SPEEDOMETER FUEL GAUGE TEMPERATURE This shows the temperature of GAUGE the engine's coolant. During normal operation, the pointer should rise from the bottom white mark to about the middle of the gauge. In severe driving conditions, such as very hot weather or a long period of uphill driving, the pointer may rise to the upper white mark.

  • Page 37: Controls Near The Steering Wheel

    Controls Near the Steering Wheel The two levers on the steering column contain controls for HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS REAR WINDOW driving features you use most CRUISE DEFOGGER often. The left lever controls the CONTROL turn signals, headlights, and high INSTRUMENT PANEL beams.
  • Page 38 Controls Near the Steering Wheel Headlights The high beams will stay on for as long as you hold the lever, no matter what position the headlight switch is in. Daytime Running Lights Canadian Models With the headlight switch off, the high beam headlights come on with reduced brightness when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II) and release the...
  • Page 39 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 40 Controls Near the Steering Wheel Windshield Wipers Windshield Washers To operate the wipers in mist U.S. Models The right lever controls the wind- mode, push the control lever shield wipers and washers. The To clean the windshield, pull the down. The wipers run at high rotary switch at the end of the wiper control lever toward you.
  • Page 41 Controls Near the Steering Wheel Hazard Warning Rear Window Defogger Make sure the rear window is clear and you have good visibility before starting to drive. The defogger wires on the inside of the rear window can be accidentally damaged. When cleaning the glass, always wipe side to side.
  • Page 42 Controls Near the Steering Wheel 3. Move the steering wheel up or Steering Wheel Adjustment down to the desired position. You can adjust the steering wheel Position the wheel so you can height to suit your preference. Do see all the instrument panel this before you begin driving.

  • Page 43: Steering Wheel Controls

    Steering Wheel Controls Cruise Control Using the Cruise Control NOTICE Available only on EX in the U.S., The cruise control, as it operates, and Si model in Canada moves the accelerator pedal. You Cruise control allows you to can damage your car's maintain a set speed above accelerator mechanism by resting 25 mph (40 km/h) without...
  • Page 44 Steering Wheel Controls Changing the Set Speed Tap the brake or clutch pedal lightly with your foot. The You can increase the set cruising CRUISE CONTROL light on the speed in either of two ways: instrument panel will go out. Press and hold the When the car slows to the RESUME/accel button.
  • Page 45 Steering Wheel Controls Canceling the Cruise Control speed, accelerate to above 25 mph (40 km/h) and press the Any of these actions cause the RESUME/accel button until the cruise control to cancel. CRUISE CONTROL light comes on. Tap the brake or clutch pedal. The car will accelerate to the Press the SET/decel and same cruising speed as before.
  • Page 46 NUMBER VALET MASTER plate in a safe place. When PLATE replacing keys, use only Honda- Press either of the buttons on the Your car comes with two kinds of approved key blanks. steering wheel spokes to sound keys: a master key and a valet the horn.

  • Page 47: Keys And Locks

    Keys and Locks Ignition Switch LOCK (0) — You can insert or ACCESSORY (I) — In this position, remove the key only in this you can operate the audio system position. When you turn the key and cigarette lighter. from LOCK to ACCESSORY, you may have to turn the steering ON (II) —...
  • Page 48 Keys and Locks Door Locks Power Door Locks Both doors lock when you push the lock tab on the driver's door. Only the driver's door unlocks when you use the key or lock tab. To unlock the passenger's door, use the master door lock switch or the lock tab on each door.
  • Page 49 Keys and Locks Trunk TRUNK MASTER KEY RELEASE HANDLE You can open the trunk in two To close the trunk, press down on To protect items in the trunk ways: the trunk lid. when you need to give the key to someone else, lock the trunk Pull the trunk release handle to release handle with the master...

  • Page 50: Seat Adjustments

    Seat Adjustments Adjust the seat before you start To adjust the seat forward and To change the angle of the seat- driving. backward, pull up on the lever back, pull up on the lever on the outside of the seat bottom. Move under the seat cushion's front the seat-back to the desired edge.

  • Page 51: Folding Rear Seat

    Folding Rear Seat Rear Seat Access Folding Rear Seat Passenger side only The back of the rear seat folds To release the seat-back from down, giving you direct access to inside the trunk, pull the release To get in or out of the rear seat, loop under the rear shelf.
  • Page 52 Folding Rear Seat, Power Windows Make sure all items in the trunk, The master control panel also or items extending through the contains these extra features: DRIVER'S WINDOW opening into the back seat, are SWITCH tied down. Loose items can fly AUTO - To open the driver's forward and cause injury if you window fully, push the window...
  • Page 53 Power Windows, Moonroof The MAIN switch controls power Moonroof desired position, then release the to the passenger's windows. With switch. this switch off, the passenger's window cannot be raised or To close the moonroof, press and lowered. The MAIN switch does hold the switch.
  • Page 54 Sunshade, Mirrors Sunshade Manual Door Mirrors Mirrors Only on DX models You can slide the sunshade to any Keep the inside and outside position when the moonroof is mirrors clean and adjusted for The outside mirrors can be closed. The sunshade slides open best visibility.

  • Page 55: Power Mirrors

    Power Mirrors Adjusting the Power Mirrors SELECTOR SWITCH On the EX in the U.S. and The outside mirror on the 3. Push the appropriate edge of passenger's side has curved Si in Canada the adjustment switch to glass. Objects look farther away move the mirror right, left, up, Adjust the outside mirrors with than they are.

  • Page 56: Glove Box

    Parking Brake, Glove Box Glove Box Parking Brake An open glove box can cause serious injury to your passenger in a crash, even if the passenger is wearing the seat belt. Always keep the glove box closed while driving. GLOVE BOX To apply the parking brake, pull Open the glove box by pulling the the lever up fully.

  • Page 57: Digital Clock

    Digital Clock Digital Clock 3. Press and hold the HOUR button until the hour RESET advances to the desired time. 4. Press and hold the MIN. 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 58 Beverage Holder, Vanity Mirror Beverage Holder Vanity Mirror Only on EX in the U.S. and To open the beverage holder, Use the beverage holder only when push on the top. The beverage the car is parked. If you place cups Si model in Canada holder lid is spring-loaded and in the holder while driving, the...
  • Page 59 Cigarette Lighter, Ashtrays Cigarette Lighter Ashtrays The rear ashtray is at the rear end of the center console. Open the The ignition switch must be in Open the front ashtray by pulling ashtray by swinging the upper ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) for on the bottom edge.

  • Page 60: Interior Light

    Interior Light Interior Light DOOR ACTIVATED The interior light has a three- position switch. In the OFF (forward) position, the light does not come on. In the center position, the interior light comes on when you open either front door. In the ON (rearward) position, the interior light stays on continuously.

  • Page 61: Comfort And Convenience Features

    Comfort and Convenience Features Heating and Cooling ..The heating/ventilation system in your car, when combined with the What Each Control Does . . . optional air conditioner, provides How to Use the System ..a comfortable driving Controlling Air environment in all weather...

  • Page 62: Heating And Cooling

    The air flows into the interior at three possible levels that you can select. A Genuine Honda air conditioning system is available from your dealer. It meets Honda's high quality standards and is designed to fit your car. If you purchased...
  • Page 63 Heating and Cooling UPPER VENT OPEN CLOSE Comfort and Convenience Features...
  • Page 64 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 65 Heating and Cooling How to Use the System The engine must be running for Ventilation the heater and air conditioning Your car has a flow-through This section covers the best way system to provide hot and cold to use the system for ventilation, ventilation system.
  • Page 66 Heating and Cooling To Cool with A/C MODE BUTTONS AIR CONDITIONING To operate the air conditioning ON/OFF 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 67 Heating and Cooling To Heat To warm the interior. MODE BUTTONS AIR CONDITIONING ON/OFF SWITCH 1. Start the engine. 2. Select Switch the fan to the desired speed. 4. Adjust the warmth of the air with the temperature control lever. To Heat and Dehumidify TEMPERATURE with Air Conditioning...
  • Page 68 Heating and Cooling To Turn Everything Off To Defog and Defrost 3. Switch the fan and temperature controls to maximum. To remove fog from the inside of To shut off the system the windows: temporarily, slide the fan speed To rapidly remove exterior frost and temperature control levers all 1.

  • Page 69: Audio System

    System KNOB AM BUTTON INDICATOR U.S. EX and Canada Si 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 70 Audio System Select the band you want to listen ON/OFF/VOL STEREO to by pressing the AM or FM1/ AM BUTTON KNOB INDICATOR FM2 button. You will see the selected band and the frequency in the display. ST will be displayed next to the frequency if the station is broadcasting in FM stereo.
  • Page 71 Audio System 2. Use the TUNE or SEEK ON/OFF/VOL STEREO function to tune the radio to a AM BUTTON INDICATOR KNOB desired station. 3. Pick the Preset button you want for that station. Press the button and hold it until you hear a beep.
  • Page 72 Radio stations on the AM band controls to pop out. Adjust the are assigned frequencies at least Your Honda's radio can tune in all bass level with the outer ring and 10 kilohertz apart (530, 540, 550). frequencies in both the AM and the treble level with the knob.
  • Page 73 Audio System Stations must use these exact TAPE EJECT REWIND CASSETTE FAST FORWARD frequencies. It is fairly common DIRECTION BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON SLOT INDICATOR for stations to round-off the frequency in their advertising, so your radio will show a frequency of 100.9 even though the announcer may call the station "FM101."...
  • Page 74 Audio System Cassette Search Functions TAPE EJECT REWIND CASSETTE FAST FORWARD DIRECTION Once a cassette is playing, you BUTTON BUTTON SLOT BUTTON INDICATOR can use the FF, REW, or TMS function to look for desired songs or passages. Press the REW button to rewind the cassette.
  • Page 75 30 hours of use. Your ejects cassettes that do not play normally. If it ejects a cassette Honda dealer has a cleaning kit before it begins to play, it is available for this purpose. probably defective and should not be inserted again.
  • Page 76 Changer (Optional) the CD button on the player, "CD" tighten it by turning one of the Your dealer has an in-dash Honda will show in the display and the hubs with a pencil or your finger. Compact Disc player or a disc will start to play.
  • Page 77 Audio System You can use the TUNE/SEEK bar while a disc is playing to select passages and change tracks. To move rapidly forward within a track, press and hold the side of the TUNE/SEEK bar. Press and hold the side to move rapidly backward within a track.
  • Page 78 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 79 Honda dealer contact On U.S. EX and Canadian Si You will have to store your models American Honda. To do this, he favorite stations in the Preset Your car's audio system will will need the system's serial buttons after the system begins disable itself if it is disconnected number.

  • Page 80: Before Driving

    Before you begin driving your Gasoline ....Honda, you should know what gasoline to use, and how to check Oxygenated Fuels ..
  • Page 81 Break-in Period Gasoline Oxygenated Fuels Some conventional gasolines are Help assure your car's future Your Honda is designed to being blended with alcohol or an operate most effectively on reliability and performance by ether compound. These gasolines unleaded gasoline. Use an...

  • Page 82: Canadian Owners

    U.S. or Canada, write to the name "Gasohol." percentages of oxygenates given Honda at the address shown for previously are not covered information about any MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl under warranty.
  • Page 83 Service Station Procedures 3. Remove the fuel fill cap Filling the Fuel Tank slowly. You may hear a hissing sound as pressure inside the Handling gasoline improperly tank escapes. can cause it to ignite or explode, causing you to be seriously or 4.
  • Page 84 Service Station Procedures Opening the Hood LATCH HOOD RELEASE HANDLE SUPPORT ROD CLIP 1. Shift to Park or Neutral and 2. Standing in front of the car, 3. Pull the support rod out of its set the parking brake. Pull the put your fingers under the clip and insert the end into hood release handle located...
  • Page 85 Service Station Procedures Oil Check DIPSTICK Check the engine oil level every 3. Insert it all the way back in its 2. Wipe the dipstick with a clean time you fill the car with fuel. Wait cloth or paper towel. tube.
  • Page 86 Refer to Periodic Checks on page for information on RESERVE TANK checking other items in your Honda. UPPER MARK LOWER MARK Look at the coolant level in the 4. Remove it again and check the radiator reserve tank. Make sure level.

  • Page 87: Fuel Economy

    Fuel Economy Driving Habits Air conditioning puts an extra The condition of your car and load on the engine which makes it your driving habits are the two You can improve fuel economy by use more fuel. Turn off the A/C to most important things that affect driving moderately.
  • Page 88 Some of applications. Although they may are regulated by the FCC (DOC in these are audio systems, alloy fit your Honda, they may not be Canada) and should not interfere wheels, air conditioning, and within factory specifications. For with your car's systems.

  • Page 89: Loading Cargo

    The maximum load you can carry that prevent you from closing the weight of cargo you can load in or in your Honda is 850 Ib (385 kg). trunk lid, be aware that exhaust on the car. With five occupants It includes the total weight of all gas can enter the interior.

  • Page 90: Driving

    Driving Preparing to Drive ... This section gives you tips on starting the engine under various Starting the Engine ... conditions and how to operate 5-Speed Manual the 5-speed manual and...

  • Page 91: Preparing To Drive

    Preparing to Drive You should do the following 9. Fasten your seat belt. Check 4. Check that any items you may checks and adjustments every that your passengers have be carrying with you inside day before you drive your car. are stored properly or fastened their seat belts (see fastened down securely.

  • Page 92: Starting The Engine

    Starting the Engine 5. If the engine does not start Automatic Transmission 5-Speed Manual Transmission within 15 seconds, or starts 1. Apply the parking brake. 1. Apply the parking brake. but stalls right away, repeat step 4 with the accelerator 2.
  • Page 93 Starting the Engine 5. If the engine does not start Starting in Cold Weather 3. If the engine fails to start in within 15 seconds, or starts at High Altitude (Above step 2, push the accelerator but stalls right away, repeat pedal to the floor and hold it 8,000 feet/2,400 meters) step 4 with the accelerator...

  • Page 94: Speed Manual Transmission

    5-Speed Manual Transmission Come to a full stop before you shift into reverse. You can damage the transmission by Rapid slowing or speeding up trying to shift into reverse with can cause loss of control on the car moving. Depress the clutch pedal and pause for a few slippery surfaces.
  • Page 95 5-Speed Manual Transmission Recommended Shift Points Maximum Speeds Drive in the highest gear that lets The speeds in these tables are the the engine run and accelerate maximums for the given gears. If you exceed these speeds, the smoothly. This will give you the engine speed will enter into the best fuel economy and effective tachometer's red zone.

  • Page 96: Automatic Transmission

    Automatic Transmission Automatic Transmission Shift Lever Shift Lever Positions Your Honda's transmission has Position Indicator four forward speeds. It has a SHIFT LEVER "lock-up" torque converter for better fuel economy. You may feel what seems like another shift when the converter locks.
  • Page 97 Automatic Transmission Reverse (R) — To shift to Reverse from Park, see the explanation under Park. To shift to Reverse from Neutral, come to a complete stop and then shift. Press the release button before shifting into Reverse from Neutral. Neutral (N) —...
  • Page 98 Automatic Transmission Drive (D3) — This position is Second (2) — To shift to Second, First (1) — To shift from Second to similar to D , except only the first press the release button on the First, press the release button on three gears are selected.
  • Page 99 If you need to use the Shift Lock lever. Release, it could mean your car is developing a problem. Have the Push down on the key while you car checked by your Honda dealer. press the release button and Driving...

  • Page 100: The Braking System

    The Braking System All Civics are equipped with front Check your brakes after driving Your brakes may sometimes disc brakes. The brakes on the through deep water. Apply the squeal or squeak when you apply rear wheels may be disc or drum, brakes moderately to see if they them lightly.
  • Page 101 The Braking System Anti-Lock Brakes If this happens, you will notice Brake System Design that the brake pedal goes down For U.S. EX with ABS option The hydraulic system that much farther and you need to operates the brakes has two Your car has an Anti-lock Brake press on it much harder.
  • Page 102 The Braking System steering control. You should The ABS works by comparing the continue to press on the brake speed of the wheels. When ABS INDICATOR LIGHT pedal with the same force. replacing tires, use the same size originally supplied with the car. Tire size and construction can You may feel a slight movement of affect wheel speed and may cause...

  • Page 103: Driving In Bad Weather

    Driving in Bad Weather Driving Technique — Always drive Visibility — Being able to see slower than you would in dry clearly in all directions and being weather. It takes your car longer visible to other drivers are to react, even in conditions that important in all weather may seem just barely damp.
  • Page 104 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 void your warranties.
  • Page 105 Replacing Coolant ..perform more complex Tire Rotation ... . . maintenance on your Honda, you Windshield Washers ..Replacing Tires can purchase the Service Manual.

  • Page 106: Maintenance Schedule

    Drive your car regularly over a We recommend the use of Schedule specifies how often you distance of several miles Genuine Honda parts and fluids should have your car serviced or their equivalent whenever you (kilometers). and what things need attention. It have maintenance done.
  • Page 107 Maintenance Schedule R — Replace I — Inspect After inspection, clean, adjust, repair or replace if necessary. 1 : For cars sold in California, this service is recommended only: other areas, it is required. : Check oil and coolant level at each fuel stop. 2: Thereafter, replace every 2 years or 30,000 miles (48,000 km), whichever comes first, : Under severe driving conditions, service these items more often.
  • Page 108 Maintenance Schedule R — Replace I — Inspect After inspection, clean, adjust, repair or replace if necessary. see page 15). The services are: Severe Driving Conditions: - Clean the air cleaner element every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months Items marked or an in the chart indicate you will need some...

  • Page 109: Maintenance

    Required Maintenance Record Have your servicing dealer record all Required Maintenance below. Keep receipts for all work done on your car. Maintenance...
  • Page 110 Non-Scheduled Maintenance Record Record additional maintenance for severe driving conditions or non-scheduled maintenance on this page (see page 108). Maintenance...

  • Page 111: Periodic Checks

    Periodic Checks You should check the following Engine oil level — Check every Brakes, clutch and power items at the specified intervals. If time you fill the fuel tank. See steering — Check the fluid level you are unsure of how to perform page 86.

  • Page 112: Fluid Locations

    Fluid Locations BRAKE FLUID (Gray cap) CLUTCH FLUID ANTI-LOCK BRAKE (Gray cap) RESERVOIR (Grey cap) (5-Speed Manual (For cars equipped Transmission only) with ABS) ENGINE OIL FILLER CAP AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK (Yellow loop) POWER STEERING FLUID (Red cap) COOLANT WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR (Blue cap)

  • Page 113: Engine Oil

    Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil Adding Oil OIL FILL CAP UPPER MARK LOWER MARK DIPSTICK Check the engine oil a couple of 3. Pull it out again and look at To add oil, unscrew and remove minutes after shutting off the the engine oil fill cap on top of the the oil level at the end of the engine.
  • Page 114 Service Classifica- tion from the API Service label on the oil container. A fuel-efficient oil is recommended for your Honda. This is shown on the API Service label by the words "Energy Conserving II." This oil is API CERTIFICATION SEAL formulated to help your engine use less fuel.
  • Page 115 Changing the oil and filter economy and year-round protec- requires special tools and access tion in your Honda. You may use a from underneath the car. The car 10W-30 oil if the temperature in should be raised on a service your area never goes below 20°F...
  • Page 116 Remove the oil drain bolt and washer from special wrench (available from the bottom of the engine. your Honda dealer) is required to remove the filter. Drain the oil into an appropriate container. 4. Install a new oil filter according to the instructions that come with it.
  • Page 117 Engine Oil The oil and filter should be 5. Put a new washer on the drain 9. Turn off the engine, let It sit changed every 6 months or 7,500 bolt, then reinstall the drain for several minutes, then miles (12,000 km), whichever bolt.

  • Page 118: Cooling System

    Cooling System Always use Genuine Honda Checking the Engine Adding Engine Coolant Antifreeze/Coolant. The cooling Coolant Level If the reserve tank is completely system contains many aluminum empty, you should also check the components that can corrode if coolant level in the radiator.
  • Page 119 Cooling System Do not add any rust inhibitors or other additives to your car's cooling system. They may not be compatible with the coolant or engine components. Replacing Engine Coolant The cooling system should be completely drained and refilled with new coolant according to the time and mileage recommenda- RESERVE TANK tions in the maintenance sched-...
  • Page 120 Cooling System DRAIN PLUG RESERVE TANK RESERVE TANK CAP DRAIN BOLT HOLDER 1. Slide the heater temperature 3. Loosen the drain plug in the 4. Remove the reserve tank from control lever to maximum bottom of the radiator. The its holder by pulling it straight heat.
  • Page 121 Cooling System BLEEDER BOLT RESERVE TANK 6. Mix the recommended 10. Turn off the engine. Check the Pour coolant into the radiator antifreeze with an equal up to the base of the filler neck. level in the radiator, add amount of purified or distilled coolant if needed.

  • Page 122: Windshield Washers

    Windshield Washers Antifreeze can damage your car's Check the level in the windshield W I N D S H I E L D paint, while a vinegar/water WASHER washer reservoir at least monthly RESERVOIR solution can damage the during normal usage. In bad windshield washer pump.

  • Page 123: Transmission Oil

    Automatic Transmission 5. If the level is below the lower mark, add fluid into the tube DIPSTICK to bring it to the upper mark. Use Honda Premium Formula Automatic Transmission Fluid ® or an equivalent DEXRON Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) only.
  • Page 124 Transmission Oil 5-Speed Manual Transmission Check the oil level a couple of Only use an API Service SF or SG minutes after shutting off the grade motor oil with a viscosity of engine. Make sure the car is on SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40. FILLER level ground.

  • Page 125: Brake And Clutch Fluid

    If you add brake fluid to bring it up to the MAX mark, use Genuine Check the fluid level in the Honda Brake Fluid or an equivalent reservoirs monthly. There are up from a sealed container that is to three reservoirs, depending on marked DOT 3 or DOT 4 only.
  • Page 126 Brake and Clutch Fluid Anti-Lock Brake System Clutch System If you add brake fluid to bring it up to the MAX mark, use the same DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid from a sealed container specified for the brake system. The fluid should be between the The fluid level should be between MIN and MAX marks on the side...

  • Page 127: Power Steering

    Using automatic transmission fluid or another brand of power UPPER steering fluid will damage the LEVEL system. Use only Genuine Honda Power Steering Fluid-V. A low power steering fluid level can indicate a leak in the system. LOWER Check the fluid level frequently...

  • Page 128: Air Cleaner Element

    Air Cleaner Element The air cleaner element should be replaced every 2 years or 30,000 miles (48,000 km), whichever comes first. Under severe driving conditions, it should be replaced every 12 months or 15,000 miles (24,000 km), whichever comes first. Follow the replacement procedure for removal and reinstallation.
  • Page 129 Fuel Filter, Spark Plugs Fuel Filter Spark Plugs Replacement The fuel filter should be replaced The original spark plugs in your SPARK PLUG CAP car need to be replaced every 2 every 4 years or 60,000 miles years or 48,000 km (30,000 miles), (96,000 km), whichever comes whichever comes first.

  • Page 130: 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. 7. Install the spark plug cap. 8. Repeat this procedure for the other three spark plugs.
  • Page 131 Spark Plugs, Battery Spark Plugs Specifications: Battery Check the condition of your car's battery monthly. You should Normal driving conditions The battery contains sulfuric check for proper electrolyte level NGK: ZFR5F-11 acid (electrolyte), which is and corrosion on the terminals. Nippondenso: KJ16CR-L11 highly corrosive and poisonous.
  • Page 132 Battery Check the battery terminals for Emergency Procedures 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 terminals with a solution of baking least 15 minutes.
  • Page 133 Battery If the terminals are severely If your car's battery is corroded, clean them with baking disconnected or goes dead, the soda and water. Then use a audio system will disable itself. wrench to loosen and remove the The next time you turn on the cables from the terminals.

  • Page 134: Windshield Wipers

    Windshield Wipers Check the condition of the windshield wiper blades at least every six months. Look for signs of cracking in the rubber, or areas that are getting hard. Replace the blades if you find these signs, or they leave streaks and unwiped areas when used.
  • Page 135 Windshield Wipers 6. Slide the blade assembly onto the wiper arm. Make sure it METAL SUPPORT locks in place. Pull out 7. Lower the wiper arm down against the windshield. RETAINERS TABS 3. Remove the blade from its 4. Examine the new wiper holder by grasping the tabbed blades.
  • Page 136 Air Conditioning System (Optional) If the air conditioning does not Your car's air conditioning is a dirt stuck to the front surface. sealed system. Any major These block the air flow and get as cold as before, have your maintenance, such as recharging, reduce cooling efficiency.
  • Page 137 Engine Belts, Tires The belts should have the Engine Belts following "play" or deflection. ALTERNAT0R BELT Alternator belt: Using tires that are excessively 0.28-0.41 in. (7.0-10.5 mm) worn or improperly inflated can Power steering belt: cause a crash in which you can 0.31-0.47 in.
  • Page 138 Tires We recommend that you visually Recommended Tire Pressures TIRE INFORMATION LABEL check your tires every day and for Normal Driving U. S. cars use a gauge to measure the air The following chart shows the pressure at least once a month. recommended cold tire pressures If you think a tire might be low, for most normal driving...
  • Page 139 Tires Maintenance Tubeless tires have some ability to self-seal if they are punctured. In addition to proper inflation, However, because leakage is often correct wheel alignment helps to very slow, you should look closely decrease tire wear. You should get for punctures if a tire starts losing your car's wheel alignment pressure.
  • Page 140 Improper wheel weights can ability, traction, and steering damage your car's aluminum accuracy. wheels. Use only genuine Honda wheel weights for balancing. To help increase tire life and distribute wear more evenly, you should have the tires rotated every 7,500 miles (12,000 km).
  • Page 141 DOT Tire Quality Grading. If you ever need to replace a wheel, make sure the wheel's specifications match those of the original wheel that came on your car. Replacement wheels are available at your Honda dealer. Maintenance...
  • Page 142 If you mount snow tires on your Mount snow chains on your car Chains of the wrong size or that Honda, make sure they are radial when warranted by driving are improperly installed can tires of the same size and load...
  • Page 143 Lights Check the operation of your car's If you find any bulbs are burned BULB exterior lights at least once a out, replace them as soon as month. A burned out bulb can possible. Refer to the chart on create an unsafe condition by page 187 to determine what type reducing your car's visibility and of replacement bulb is needed.
  • Page 144 Lights Replacing the Front Side 2. Remove the electrical 7. Push the electrical connector connector from the bulb by onto the tabs of the new bulb. Marker/Turn Signal and squeezing the connector to Turn on the headlights to test Parking Light Bulb unlock the tab on each side.
  • Page 145 Lights 6. Insert the socket back into the Replacing Rear Bulbs lens. Turn it clockwise to lock (in Fenders) it in place. 7. Turn on the parking lights to make sure the new bulb works. COVER 8. To reinstall the light assembly in the fender, line up the guide on the assembly with the metal tab next to the...
  • Page 146 Lights 4. To remove either the Replacing Rear Bulbs 3. Use a Phillips® head screw- tail/stoplight bulb or the turn driver to remove the two (in Trunk Lid) signal bulb, push it in slightly screws from the bulb holder. and turn it counterclockwise. Remove the holder from the To remove the side marker taillight assembly.
  • Page 147 Lights High-Mount Brake Light Replacing a Rear Replacing Interior and Trunk License Bulb Light Bulbs INTERIOR LIGHT 1. Open the trunk and remove the socket from the light 1. Remove the two screws and 1. Remove the lens by carefully assembly by turning it remove the lens.
  • Page 148 Lights TRUNK LIGHT 2. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out of its metal tabs. 3. Push the new bulb into the metal tabs. Maintenance...

  • Page 149: Storing Your Car

    Disconnect the battery. car indoors if at all possible. months or longer, have your Cover the car with a Honda dealer perform the "breathable" car cover, one Fill the fuel tank. inspections called for in the 24 made from a porous material...

  • Page 150: Appearance Care

    Exterior Care ....your Honda helps to keep it "new" Washing ....

  • Page 151: Exterior Care

    Exterior Care When you have washed and Washing Rinse the car thoroughly with rinsed the whole exterior, dry cool water to remove loose Frequent washing helps preserve it with a chamois or soft towel. dirt. your car's beauty. Dirt and grit Letting it air-dry will cause can scratch the paint, while tree Fill a bucket with cool water.
  • Page 152 It should layer of the finish. You should use get the correct color. form into beads or droplets after a polish on your Honda if the waxing. finish does not have its original shine after using a wax.
  • Page 153 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.

  • Page 154: 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 solution of mild soap and water.
  • Page 155 Many corrosion-preventive are bonded to the inside of the measures are built into your glass. Wiping vigorously up and Honda. You can help keep your down can dislodge and break the car from corroding by performing defogger wires. When cleaning...
  • Page 156 Body Repairs the insurance company, tell them dampness. Carpeting and floor Body repairs can affect your car's you want genuine Honda parts mats may remain damp for a resistance to corrosion. If your car used in the repair. Although most long time, especially in winter.

  • Page 157: Taking Care Of The Unexpected

    Taking Care of the Unexpected Compact Spare Tire ..This section covers the more common problems that motorists Changing a Flat Tire ..experience with their cars. It If Your Engine Won't Start .

  • Page 158: Compact Spare Tire

    Compact Spare Tire Your car has a compact spare tire Follow these precautions INDICATOR LOCATION that takes up less space. Use this whenever you are using the MARK spare tire as a temporary replace- compact spare tire: ment only. Get your regular tire Do not exceed 50 mph repaired or replaced and put back (80 km/h) under any...

  • Page 159: Changing A Flat Tire

    Changing a Flat Tire If you have a flat tire while SPARE TIRE TRUNK FLOOR driving, stop in a safe place to JACK change it. Stopping in traffic or on the shoulder of a busy road is dangerous. Drive slowly along the shoulder until you get to an exit TOOL or an area to stop that is far away...
  • Page 160 Changing a Flat Tire EXTENSION JACKING POINT WHEEL WRENCH 7. Loosen the four wheel nuts 8. Locate the jacking point 9. Use the extension and wheel 1/2 turn with the wheel nearest the tire you need to wrench as shown to raise the wrench.
  • Page 161 Changing a Flat Tire BRAKE HUB 10. Remove the wheel nuts and 11. Before mounting the spare 12. Put on the spare tire. Put the flat tire. Temporarily place the tire, wipe any dirt off the wheel nuts back on finger- flat tire on the ground.
  • Page 162 Changing a Flat Tire WING BOLT SPACER CONE 13. Lower the car to the ground 14. Tighten the wheel nuts 15. Remove the wheel cover or and remove the jack. securely in the same center cap. Place the flat tire crisscross pattern.
  • Page 163 Changing a Flat Tire 18. Store the jack in the trunk with the end bracket on the right side. Turn the jack's end bracket to lock it in place. Store the tool kit. 19. Store the wheel cover or center cap in the trunk. Taking Care of the Unexpected...

  • Page 164: If Your Engine Won't Start

    If Your Engine Won't Start Diagnosing why your engine Nothing Happens or the Turn the ignition switch to won't start falls into two areas, START (III). If the headlights do Starter Motor Operates depending on what you hear not dim, check the condition of Very Slowly when you turn the key to the fuses.
  • Page 165 2. Turn off all the electrical from the battery. page 182. accessories: heater, A/C, stereo system, lights, etc. Put the transmission in Neutral or You cannot start a Honda with an Park and set the parking automatic transmission by brake. pushing or pulling it. continued...

  • Page 166: Jump Starting

    Connect the other connections to make sure they terminal on your Honda's have good metal-to-metal end to the grounding strap as battery. shown. Do not connect this contact.

  • Page 167: If Your Engine Overheats

    If Your Engine Overheats The pointer of your car's heat is due to overloading temperature gauge should stay in (climbing a long, steep hill on the midrange under most a hot day with the A/C Steam and spray from an conditions.
  • Page 168 If Your Engine Overheats the proper coolant mixture 6. Look for any obvious available, you can add plain coolant leaks, such as a split water. Remember to have the radiator hose. Everything is still Removing the radiator cap cooling system drained and extremely hot, so use caution.

  • Page 169: Low Oil Pressure Indicator

    Low Oil Pressure Indicator 3. If necessary, add oil to bring NOTICE the level back to the full mark LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR on the dipstick (see page 115). Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause serious 4. Start the engine and watch the mechanical damage almost oil pressure indicator.

  • Page 170: Charging System Indicator

    Charging System Indicator By eliminating as much of the Immediately turn off all electrical accessories: radio, heater, A/C, electrical load as possible, you CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR rear defogger, cruise control, etc. can drive several miles before the battery is too discharged to keep Try not to use other electrically the engine running.
  • Page 171 Malfunction Indicator Lamp, Check Engine Light If this indicator comes on safely NOTICE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP* pull off the road and turn off the engine. Restart the engine and If you keep driving with the watch the indicator. If it stays on, malfunction indicator lamp/check have your car checked by the engine light on, you can damage...

  • Page 172: Closing The Moonroof

    Closing the Moonroof If the electric motor will not close ROUND PLUG the moonroof, do the following: 1. Check the fuse for the moonroof motor (see page 177). If the fuse is blown, replace it with one of the same or lower rating. 2.
  • Page 173 Fuses All the electrical circuits in your UNDER-HOOD INTERIOR car have fuses to protect them from a short circuit or overload. These fuses are located in two or three fuse boxes. The under-hood fuse box is The interior fuse box is located in the engine underneath the dashboard on the compartment next to the battery.
  • Page 174 Fuses Checking and Replacing If something electrical in your car stops working, the first thing you should check for is a blown fuse. Determine from the chart on the fuse box cover or inside the fuse box which fuse or fuses control that component.
  • Page 175 Fuses If you replace the burned out fuse BLOWN with a spare fuse that has a lower FUSE PULLER rating, it might blow out again. This does not indicate anything wrong. Replace the fuse with one of the correct rating as soon as you can.
  • Page 176 Fuses 1 Optional for Canadian LX model 2 On Canadian cars Taking Care of the Unexpected...
  • Page 177 Fuses For cars equipped with ABS Taking Care of the Unexpected...
  • Page 178 If your Honda cannot be trans- It is best to tow the car no Emergency Towing ported by a flat-bed truck, it...
  • Page 179 Specifications ....PGM-FI System ..capacities of your Honda and the Anti-Lock Brake System ..

  • Page 180: Technical Information

    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 insuring your car. The easiest place to find the VIN is on a plate fastened to the top of the dashboard.
  • Page 181 Identification Numbers The Engine Number is stamped into the engine block. TRANSMISSION NUMBER The Transmission Number is on a label on top of the transmission. ENGINE NUMBER Technical Information...

  • Page 182: Specifications

    Specifications page 131. 1 Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the engine. Reserve tank capacity: 0.4 (0.11 U.S. gal, 0.09 Imp gal) 1 DX 2 DX 2 U.S.: EX, EX w/ABS option 3 U.S.: EX, EX w/ABS option, Canada: Si 4 Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
  • Page 183 Specifications 1 DX 2 U.S.: EX, Canada: Si Technical Information...
  • Page 184 Anti-Lock Brake System On U.S. EX with ABS option The electrical output of the ABS For the system to react quickly, control unit is connected to the the modulator/solenoid unit must The ABS works by measuring how modulator/solenoid unit. During have brake fluid under high fast the wheels are turning during braking, the ABS control unit...
  • Page 185 The airbags are vented so they a parked vehicle of similar size. panel. Take the car to your Honda stay inflated for only an instant For the SRS to activate, both dealer to diagnose and repair the and do not block the driver's sensors must trigger.

  • Page 186: Tire Information

    Tire Information Tire Size Designation 14 — Rim diameter in inches. J — Rim contour designation. A tire's sidewall is marked with a 81 — Load Index, a numerical code tire size designation. You will associated with the maximum need this information when Tire Speed Ratings load the tire can carry.
  • Page 187 You High Speed Driving relative performance of tires should wait until the tires are Honda strongly recommends that depends upon the actual cold before adjusting the tire you not drive faster than posted conditions of their use, however, pressure (see page 140).
  • Page 188 Tire Information Traction Temperature Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is established for a The traction grades, from highest The temperature grades are A tire that is properly inflated and to lowest, are A, B, and C, and (the highest), B, and C, not overloaded.

  • Page 189: Emissions Controls

    Under certain page 108. into the engine and burned. conditions of sunlight and climate, NOx and HC react to form * In Canada, Honda vehicles photochemical "smog." Carbon comply with the Canadian Motor Evaporative Emission monoxide does not contribute to...
  • Page 190 Three-Way Catalytic Converter combustion and minimize the use only new Genuine Honda The Three-Way Catalytic amount of HC, CO, and NOx that replacement parts or their Converter is in the exhaust comes out the tailpipe.
  • Page 191 HC, CO, and NOx. A firing, continuing to run after replacement unit must be an you turn off the engine, original Honda part or its stalling, or otherwise not equivalent. CATALYTIC CONVERTER running properly.
  • Page 192 Warranty and Customer Relations Warranty Coverages ..Customer Relations Information ....Reporting Safety Defects ..U.S.

  • Page 193: Warranty Coverages

    Seat Belt Limited Warranty- 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 these warranties: battery purchased from a Honda useful life of the car.
  • Page 194 Customer Relations Information If you are dissatisfied with the When you call or write, please Honda dealership personnel are decision made by the dealership's give us this information: trained professionals. They management, contact your Honda should be able to answer all your Customer Relations Zone Office.
  • Page 195 Department of Transportation, (NHTSA) in addition to notifying NHTSA cannot become involved Washington, D.C. 20590. You can American Honda Motor Co.. Inc. in individual problems between also obtain other information you, your dealer, or American about motor vehicle safety from Honda Motor Co., inc.

  • Page 196: Warranty And Customer Relations

    Includes: NYC Metro area and San Juan, PR 00919-0816 Fairfield County, CT area (809) 250-8070 The above addresses and telephone numbers are subject to change. If you cannot reach your Zone office, ask your Honda dealer for the current information. Warranty and Customer Relations...

  • Page 197: Canada Zone Office Map

    Canada Zone Office Map Western Zone Quebec Zone Honda Canada Inc. Honda Canada Inc. 13240 Worster Court 1750 rue Eiffel Richmond, B.C. Boucherville, Quebec V6V 2B8 J4B 7W1 (604) 278-7121 (514)655-6161 Atlantic Zone Central Zone Honda Canada Inc. Honda Canada Inc.

  • Page 198: Index

    Index Anti-Lock Brakes Additives, Engine Oil ..Description ....Adjustments ABS. See Anti-Lock Brakes Indicator Light ..32, 103 Mirrors .
  • Page 199 Index Brightness Control Cassette Player Instruments ....Care ..... Battery .
  • Page 200 Index Checking Cigarette Lighter ... . . 58 Instrument Panel Automatic Transmission Brightness ... . . CLEAN light ....
  • Page 201 Index Customer Relations Office* .. Disabled, Towing Your Car If . Charging System Indicator ....Disc Brake Wear Indicators .. Check Engine Light Disposal of Used Oil ..(Canada) .
  • Page 202 Index FM Stereo Radio Reception . . . Filters Capacity ..186, XIII Air. See Air Cleaner Element Folding Rear Seat ... . What Kind to Use .
  • Page 203 Index High Beam Indicator ..S w i t c h ....46 Gasoline ....82, XIII See also Fuel High Beams .
  • Page 204 Index Manually Closing Moonroof ..176 Locking Clip, Seat Belt ..Maximum Shift Speeds ..Locks Keys ......Anti-Theft Steering Meters, Gauges .
  • Page 205 Index Occupant Protection System . . . Panel Brightness Control ..Radiator Overheating ..Octane Requirement Park Gear Position ... Radio/Cassette Sound Gasoline .
  • Page 206 Index Spark Plugs ....Shift Lever Position Seat Belts Indicator ....33, 97 Tires ....142, XIII Advice for Pregnant Wiper Blades .
  • Page 207 Index Speed Control ....Service Precautions ..Temperature Gauge ..Servicing .
  • Page 208 Index Viscosity, Oil ....Emergency Wrecker (Tow Unexpected Taking Care of the ..Truck) ....Transmission Uniform Tire Quality Checking Fluid Level...
  • Page 209 Main Menu Index Wrench Windows Cleaning Operating the Power Rear, Defogger Windshield Cleaning Defroster Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades Operation Worn Tires Wrecker Emergency Towing *U.S. and Canada only...

  • Page 210: Gas Station Information

    Engine Oil Capacity P185/60R14 82H Automatic including filter Transmission Fluid: 3.5 U.S. qt (3.3 l, 2.9 Imp qt) Spare Tire: Honda Premium Formula DX:T105/80D13 without filter Automatic Transmission Fluid or ® an equivalent DEXTRON II type 3.2 U.S. qt (3.0 l, 2.6 Imp qt) U.S.: EX, Canada: Si...

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