Driving...........................................................................................................................................................79

The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer.

Maintenance.................................................................................................................................................93

The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your car to the dealer.

Appearance

Care.......................................................................................................................................137

Tips on cleaning and protecting your car. Things to look for if your car ever needs body repairs.

Taking Care of the

Unexpected.............................................................................................................145

This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them.

Technical

Information.............................................................................................................................165

ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.

Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada)

....................................................................175

A summary of the warranties covering your new Honda, and how to contact us.

Authorized Manuals (U.S.

only).............................................................................................................181

How to order manuals and other technical literature.

Index ...........................................................................................................................................................

Gas Station Information

Information you need when you pull up to the gas 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) ..............175 A summary of the warranties covering your new Honda, and how to contact us. Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)......................181 How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Page 2: Owner's Identification
The information and specifications included ADDRESS in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., STREET Ltd. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications or...
Page 3: Introduction
Introduction Congratulations ! Your selection of a 1993 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 4 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 be damaged if you don't follow one of three words, DANGER, WARNING or CAUTION.
Page 5: Driver And Passenger Safety
Driver and Passenger Safety This section gives you important Your Occupant Protection Child Safety........information about occupant System........Where Should Children Sit?..protection. It shows how to use seat The Seat Belt System Important Safety Reminders... belts properly. It explains the and How It Works....
Page 6: Your Occupant Protection System
Your Occupant Protection System Your Honda is equipped with seat problem with your supplemental To get the maximum protection belts and other features that work restraint system (see page from your occupant protection together to protect you and your system, check the following before you drive away: passengers during a crash.
Page 7: 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 Wearing seat belts, and wearing same seat belt. If they do, they them properly, is fundamental to Not wearing a seat belt in- could be very seriously injured in a crash.
Page 8 The Seat Belt System and How It Works Lap/Shoulder Belt Lap Belt Seat Belt System Components Your Honda has seat belts in all five seating positions. The front LATCH BUCKLE PLATE seats and the outside positions of the rear seat have lap/shoulder belts.
Page 9 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 10 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 11 The Seat Belt System and How It Works Wearing the Lap Belt 1. Pull the latch plate across your To unlatch the belt, push the red 2. Position the belt as low as possi- hips and insert it into the buckle PRESS button on the buckle.
Page 12 The Seat Belt System and How It Works Seat Belt Maintenance Advice for Pregnant Women If possible, use the lap/shoulder seat belt, remembering to keep the For safety, you should check the lap portion as low as possible (see condition of your seat belts regu- page larly.
Page 13 Supplemental Restraint System All Civics sold in the U.S. and INDICATOR SENSORS Canada (except the Canadian CX model) are equipped with a Supple- Not wearing a seat belt in- mental Restraint System (SRS) as creases the chance of serious standard equipment. injury or death in a crash, even It is optional on the Canadian CX if you have an airbag.
Page 14 Supplemental Restraint System How the Airbag Works Emergency power backup in case An airbag inflates and deflates very quickly. It cannot protect your car's electrical system is disconnected in a crash. you during any additional impacts that can occur during a Important Safety Reminder crash.
Page 15 Supplemental Restraint System How the SRS To do its job, the airbag inflates The airbag is stored in the center Indicator Light Works with considerable force. So, while it of the steering wheel. For your The purpose of the SRS light on can reduce serious injuries and safety, do not attach any items to your instrument panel is to alert...
Page 16 Your supplemental restraint system is virtually maintenance- or any other part of the supple- Get assistance from a Honda dealer if your car must be scrapped. free. There are no parts you can mental restraint system. Modifica- tions could make the system inef- safely service.
Page 17: Additional Safety Information
Additional Safety Information The seat belts and airbag are obvi- Seat-back Position Door Locks ously important parts of your occu- It is not safe to leave your car doors The seat-backs should be in an pant protection system. unlocked. A passenger, especially a upright position for you and your child, could open a door and passengers to get the most protec-...
Page 18 Additional Safety Information Driving with Pets Storing Cargo Safely A small dog, cat, or other small animal will be safest in a pet carrier Before you drive, make sure you Loose pets can be a hazard while first securely store or tie down any you are driving.
Page 19: Child Safety
Child Safety Where Should Children Sit? According to accident statistics, An infant or child who is not children of all sizes and ages are properly restrained can be safer when they are properly killed or seriously injured in a restrained in the rear seat rather crash.
Page 20 Child Safety General Guidelines for Important Safety Reminders To properly route a seat belt Restraining Children Under Never hold a baby or child on your through a child seat, follow the seat lap when riding in a car. If you are 18 kg (40 lbs) maker's instructions.
Page 21 Child Safety Restraining an Infant Who We recommend that, whenever Weighs Less Than 9 kg possible, you put the infant seat in (20 lbs) the center position of the rear seat and secure it to the car with the lap belt.
Page 22 Child Safety Using a Seat Belt Locking Restraining a Child Who Put the seat belt on your child and Weighs Over 18 kg (40 lbs) check its fit. The shoulder belt Clip should fit over the collarbone and Always use a seat belt locking clip across the chest.
Page 23 4. Install the locking clip as shown. 270 mm (10.6 in) 3. Tightly grasp the belt near the Position the clip as close as Your Honda has three attachment latch plate. Pinch both parts of possible to the latch plate. the belt together so they won't points for tether-style child seats.
Page 24 Honda dealer. If you need an anchor plate and mounting hardware, you can obtain them by writing to: American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Consumer Affairs 1919 Torrance Blvd. The anchor plate and mounting Torrance, CA 90501-2746 hardware for a top tether are supplied with the car.
Page 25: 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 26: Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Carbon Monoxide Hazard Your car's exhaust contains carbon High levels of carbon monoxide can If you must sit in your parked car, collect rapidly in enclosed areas, monoxide gas. You should have no even in an unconfined area, with such as a garage. Do not run the the engine running, adjust the problem with carbon monoxide engine with the garage door closed.
Page 27 American Honda not become involved in individual D.C. 20590. You can also obtain Motor Co., Inc. problems between you, your dealer, other information about motor or American Honda Motor Co., Inc. vehicle safety from the Hotline. Driver and Passenger Safety...
Page 28: Safety Labels
They warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious injury. Read these labels carefully and don't remove them. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact your Honda RADIATOR CAP dealer for a replacement. BATTERY Driver and Passenger Safety...
Page 29: Instruments And Controls
Keys and Locks......about the controls and displays that Keys..........Indicator Lights......contribute to the daily operation of Ignition Switch......Gauges..........your Honda. A l l the essential Door Locks........Speedometer....... controls are within easy reach. Tachometer......... Hatch/Tailgate......Odometer........Seat Adjustments......
Page 30: Control Locations
Control Locations HEATING/ DIGITAL CLOCK MIRROR COOLING (P.55) CONTROLS CONTROL (P.53) (P.62) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE (P.72) HOOD RELEASE HATCH/TAILGATE HANDLE RELEASE HANDLE (P.73) (P.47) Instruments and Controls...
Page 31: Indicator Lights
Indicator Lights The instrument panel has many P A R K I N G B R A K E A N D H I G H B E A M I N D I C A T O R indicators to give you important BRAKE S Y S T E M L I G H T * information about your car.
Page 32 Indicator Lights Seat Belt Reminder Light C H A R G I N G S Y S T E M H I G H B E A M I N D I C A T O R L I G H T This indicator lights when you turn the ignition ON (II).
Page 33 Indicator Lights Charging System Parking Brake Supplemental Canada Light and Brake Restraint System BRAKE This light indicates the battery is System Light 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 34 Indicator Lights Upshift Indicator Some road or traffic conditions may require you to accelerate more Malfunction Indicator Lamp Only on U.S. VX and CX (except in rapidly or press the accelerator pedal almost to the floor. The light California) and Canadian VX models Canada Check Engine Light The upshift indicator's purpose is...
Page 35 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 36: Gauges
Gauges Odometer FUEL G A U G E T E M P E R A T U R E T A C H O M E T E R SPEEDOMETER The odometer shows the total dis- G A U G E tance your car has been driven.
Page 37: 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 38: Controls Near The Steering Wheel
Controls Near the Steering Wheel The two levers on the steering REAR W I N D O W H A Z A R D W A R N I N G L I G H T S column contain controls for driving DEFOGGER CRUISE features you use most often.
Page 39: 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 40: Instrument Panel Brightness
Controls Near the Steering Wheel Turn Signals Instrument Panel Brightness 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 Signal a turn or lane change with The dial on the dashboard to the...
Page 41: Windshield Wipers
Controls Near the Steering Wheel Windshield Washers Windshield Wipers To clean the windshield, pull back The right lever controls the wind- and high speed, the wipers run shield wipers and washers. The on the wiper control lever. The continuously. rotary switch at the end of the washers spray until you release the lever.
Page 42: Rear Window Wiper And Washer
Controls Near the Steering Wheel Rear Window Defogger Rear Window Wiper and Hazard Warning Washer WIPER/WASHER The rear window defogger will Available only on DX and Si models Push the red button under the To turn on the rear window wiper, clock to turn on the hazard warn- clear fog, frost, and thin ice from the window.
Page 43: Steering Wheel Adjustment
Controls Near the Steering Wheel Make sure the rear window is clear Steering Wheel Adjustment and you have good visibility before A vailable only on DX and Si models starting to drive. You can adjust the steering wheel height to suit your preference. Do The defogger wires on the inside of this before you begin driving.
Page 44: Steering Wheel Controls
Steering Wheel Controls Cruise Control Using the Cruise Control NOTICE Available only on Si model Cruise control allows you to The cruise control, as it operates, maintain a set speed above 25 mph moves the accelerator pedal. You can damage your car's accelerator (40 km/h) without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal.
Page 45 Steering Wheel Controls You can decrease the set cruising Changing the Set Speed speed in either of two ways: You can increase the set cruising speed in either of two ways: Press and hold the SET/decel Press and hold the RESUME/ button.
Page 46 Steering Wheel Controls When you tap the brake or clutch Even with the cruise control turned speed and press the SET/decel pedal, or press the SET and RE- button. on, you can still use the accelerator SUME buttons at the same time, pedal to speed up for passing.
Page 47: Horn
Steering Wheel Controls, Keys and Locks Horn Keys Ignition Switch HORN BUTTONS On cars equipped with SRS, press The ignition switch is on the right Your car comes with two identical either of the buttons on the side of the steering column. It has keys.
Page 48: Door Locks
Keys and Locks Door Locks LOCK (0) — You can insert or ACCESSORY (I) — In this remove the key only in this position. position, you can operate the audio system and cigarette lighter. When you turn the key from LOCK to ACCESSORY, you may have to turn the steering wheel to release ON (II) —...
Page 49: Hatch/Tailgate
Keys and Locks Hatch/Tailgate HATCH RELEASE HANDLE The doors can also be locked and You can open the hatch in two To open the tailgate, swing the unlocked from the outside with the hatch up out of the way. Push the ways: key.
Page 50: Seat Adjustments
Keys and Locks, Seat Adjustments Seat Adjustments See page for cargo loading and To adjust the seat forward and To change the angle of the seat- weight limit information. Keep the back, pull up on the lever on the backward, pull up on the lever hatch and tailgate closed at all under the seat cushion's front edge.
Page 51: Rear Seat Access
Seat Adjustments Rear Seat Access Reclining the seat-back can decrease the protection you get from your seat belt in a crash. You can slide under the seat belt and be seriously injured. Adjust the seat-back to an upright position and sit well back in the seat.
Page 52: Folding Rear Seat
Folding Rear Seat, Cargo Area Cover Folding Rear Seat To lock the seat-back upright, Cargo Area Cover move the seat belt out of the way then push the seat-back firmly against its latch. Tug on the seat- back to make sure it is latched. Make sure all items in the cargo area are tied down.
Page 53: Moonroof
Cargo Area Cover, Moonroof Moonroof To close the moonroof, press and hold the switch. Closing the moonroof on some- one's hands or fingers can cause serious injury. Make sure passengers are clear of the moonroof before closing it. To remove the cargo area cover, Available only on Si model NOTICE place your hands, palms up, under...
Page 54: Sunshade
Moonroof, Mirrors Sunshade Mirrors Manual Door Mirrors You can slide the sunshade to any Keep the inside and outside mirrors Except Si model clean and adjusted for best visibili- The outside mirror on the driver's position when the moonroof is closed.
Page 55 Mirrors Adjusting the Power Mirrors SELECTOR SWITCH The outside mirror on the passen- A vailable only on Si model 3. Push the appropriate edge of the Adjust the outside mirrors with the ger's side has curved glass. Objects adjustment switch to move the look farther away than they are.
Page 56: 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 57: Digital Clock
Digital Clock 3. To set the hour, press and hold HOUR MIN. RESET the HOUR button until the hour advances to the desired hour. 4. To set the minutes, press and hold the M I N . button until the numbers advance to the desired minute or minutes.
Page 58: Cup Holder
Cup Holder, Vanity Mirror Cup Holder Vanity Mirror Push To open the cup holder, push on the Use the cup holder only when the A vailable only on Si model top. It is spring-loaded and will car is parked. If you place cups in To use the vanity mirror, pull down swing open.
Page 59: Cigarette Lighter
Cigarette Lighter, Ashtrays Cigarette Lighter Ashtrays CIGARETTE LIGHTER ASHTRAY ASHTRAY The ignition switch must be in The rear ashtray is at the rear end Open the front ashtray by pulling ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) for the on the bottom edge. Push it in to of the center console.
Page 60: Interior Light
Ashtrays, Interior Light Interior Light NOTICE (Except Si) (Si) Use the ashtray only for cigarettes, DOOR ACTIVATED cigars and other smoking materials. DOOR ACTIVATED To prevent a possible fire and damage to your car, don't put paper or other things that can burn in the ashtray.
Page 61: Cargo Area Light
Cargo Area Light A vailable only on Si model The cargo area light has a two- position switch. In the OFF (down) position, the light does not come on. In the ON (up) position, the light comes on when you open the hatch. Instruments and Controls...
Page 62: Comfort And Convenience Features
Comfort and Convenience Features The heating/ventilation system in Heating and Cooling...... your car, when combined with the What Each Control Does ..optional air conditioning, provides a How to Use the System..... comfortable driving environment in Controlling Air Flow all weather conditions. Direction......
Page 63: Comfort And Convenience Features
The CLOSE air flows into the interior at three possible levels, which you can select. A Genuine Honda air conditioning OPEN system is available from your dealer. It meets Honda's high quality standards and is designed to...
Page 64: Heating And Cooling
Heating and Cooling UPPER VENT OPEN CLOSE Comfort and Convenience Features...
Page 65 Heating and Cooling AIR CONDITIONING What Each Control Does RECIRCULATED AIR SWITCH Fan Control Lever MODE BUTTONS 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 from the system.
Page 66 Heating and Cooling How to Use the System Ventilation The engine must be running for the This section covers the best way to heater and air conditioning to pro- Your car has a flow-through ventilation system. Air enters the use the system for ventilation, vide hot and cold air.
Page 67 Heating and Cooling To Cool with A/C (Optional) To operate the air conditioning MODE BUTTONS AIR CONDITIONING system, press the air conditioning SWITCH 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 68 Heating and Cooling To Debumidify and Defog with A/C MODE BUTTONS AIR CONDITIONING Air conditioning removes moisture SWITCH from the air as it operates. You can use it to defog the windows quickly in cool or damp weather. Used in combination with the heater, it also makes the interior warm and dry.
Page 69 Heating and Cooling To Heat To Defrost To Turn Everything Off To remove frost or ice from the To warm the interior, press To shut off the system temporarily, windshield and side windows after . Set the fan to slide the fan speed and temperature the car has been sitting out in cold control levers all the way to the left.
Page 70: 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 71: Before Driving
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 tively on unleaded gasoline with a being blended with alcohol or an reliability and performance by paying extra attention to how you pump octane number of 86 or ether compound.
Page 72 Using any type of leaded gasoline ates: service station or switch to another in your Honda will affect perform- brand of gasoline. ance and damage its emission con- ETHANOL (ethyl or grain alcohol) You may use gasoline containing trols.
Page 73 Service Station Procedures Filling the Fuel Tank 3. Remove the fuel fill cap slowly. You may hear a hissing sound as Handling gasoline improperly pressure inside the tank escapes. can cause it to ignite or ex- plode, causing you to be seri- 4.
Page 74 Service Station Procedures Opening the Hood SUPPORT ROD LATCH CLIP HOOD RELEASE HANDLE 1. Shift to Park or Neutral and set 3. Pull the support rod out of its clip 2. Standing in front of the car, put the parking brake. Pull the hood and insert the end into the hole your fingers under the front edge release handle, located under the...
Page 75 Service Station Procedures Oil Check DIPSTICK 3. Insert it all the way back in its Check the engine oil level every 2. Wipe the dipstick with a clean tube. time you fill the car with gas. Wait cloth or paper towel. at least two minutes after turning the engine off before you check the oil.
Page 76 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 77: 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 "warm-up"...
Page 78 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- and two-way radios are regulated designed for universal applications.
Page 79: Loading Cargo
The maximum load you can carry This final number is the total When you fold down the rear seat- in your Honda is 395 kg (850 lbs). It weight of cargo you can load in or back to haul large objects, place includes the total weight of all on the car.
Page 80: Driving
Driving This section gives you tips on Preparing to Drive......starting the engine under various Starting the Engine......conditions, and how to operate the 5-speed Manual Transmission manual and automatic transmis- ............81 sions. It also includes important Automatic Transmission..information on your car's braking Starting in Cold Weather system.
Page 81: Preparing To Drive
Preparing to Drive 9. Turn the ignition ON (II). Check You should do the following checks 4. Check the adjustment of the seat and adjustments every day before the indicator lights in the instru- (see page 48). you drive your car. ment panel.
Page 82: Starting The Engine
Starting the Engine Automatic Transmission 5-speed Manual 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 83 Starting the Engine 5. If the engine does not start Starting in Cold Weather at 3. If the engine fails to start in step within 15 seconds, or starts but High Altitude (Above 2,400 2, push the accelerator pedal to stalls right away, repeat step 4 meters/8,000 feet) the floor and hold it there while...
Page 84: 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 transmission by trying to shift into reverse with the car moving. can cause loss of control on Depress the clutch pedal and pause slippery surfaces.
Page 85 5-speed Manual Transmission Recommended Shift Points (US: DX, Si, Canada: CX, DX, Si) Maximum Speeds Drive in the highest gear that lets The speeds in this table are the the engine run and accelerate maximums for the given gears. If smoothly.
Page 86 5-speed Manual Transmission, Automatic Transmission (VX) (US: DX, Canada: CX, DX) Automatic Transmission Your Honda's transmission has four forward speeds. It has a "lock- up" torque converter for better fuel economy. You may feel what seems like another shift when the con- verter locks.
Page 87: Automatic Transmission
Automatic Transmission This display is on the instrument panel. It shows you the position of the shift lever. You must also press the release SHIFT button to shift into Park. To avoid LEVER Park (P) — This position mechani- transmission damage, come to a The shift lever has seven positions.
Page 88 Automatic Transmission Reverse (R) — To shift to Re- Drive (D ) —This position is simi- hills. Use second gear when start- verse from Park, see the explana- lar to D4, except only the first three ing out on a slippery surface or in tion under Park.
Page 89 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 90: The Braking System
The Braking System All Civics are equipped with front Check your brakes after driving Brake System Design disc brakes. The brakes on the rear through deep water. Apply the The hydraulic system that operates wheels may be disc or drum, the brakes has two separate cir- brakes moderately to see if they depending on model.
Page 91 The Braking System, Driving in Bad Weather If this happens, you will immediate- Driving in Bad Weather Driving Technique — Always ly notice that the brake pedal goes drive slower than you would in dry weather. It takes your car longer to down much farther and you need to press on it much harder.
Page 92: Driving In Bad Weather
Driving in Bad Weather Visibility — Being able to see Traction — Check your tires clearly in all directions and being frequently for wear and proper visible to other drivers are impor- pressure. Both are important in tant in all weather conditions. This preventing "hydroplaning"...
Page 93: Towing A Trailer
Towing a Trailer Towing a Trailer Your car is not designed to tow a trailer. Attempting to do so can void your warranties. Driving...
Page 94: Maintenance
Automatic Transmission..Traction......... the Service Manual. See page Temperature......5-speed Manual Transmission for information on how to ..........111 Winter Driving......obtain a copy, or see your Honda Snow Tires......... Brake and Clutch Fluid....dealer. Tire Chains........ Brake System......Clutch System......Lights..........
Page 95 We recommend the use of Genuine The Required Maintenance Schedule specifies how often you distance of several kilometers Honda parts and fluids or their should have your car serviced, and (miles). equivalent whenever you have maintenance done. These are the what things need attention.
Page 96 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. : Under severe driving conditions, service these items more often. 4 : For Si model only 1: For cars sold in California, this service is recommended only: other 5 : Except Si model...
Page 97 Maintenance Schedule R — Replace I — Inspect After inspection, clean, adjust, repair or replace if necessary. Severe Driving Conditions Service for Severe Driving Conditions Items marked need service more often if you — Replace the air cleaner element every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months under drive in these conditions: condition B or E.
Page 98: 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 99 Non-Scheduled Maintenance Record Record additional maintenance for severe driving conditions or non-scheduled maintenance on this page (see page Maintenance...
Page 100: 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 monthly. Examine the tread for time you fill the fuel tank. See you are unsure of how to perform wear and foreign objects.
Page 101: Fluid Locations
Fluid Locations BRAKE FLUID (Gray cap) (5-M/T only) CLUTCH FLUID (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 102: 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 engine oil fill cap on top of the oil level at the end of the dipstick.
Page 103 A fuel-efficient oil is recommended Oil is a major contributor to your the oil's SAE viscosity or weight. for your Honda. This is shown on engine's performance and longevity. Select the oil for your car accord- the A P I Service label by the words...
Page 104 Engine Oil Oil and Filter Changes Always change the oil and filter according to the time and kilomet- Repeated, prolonged exposure rage (mileage) recommendations in to used motor oil may cause the maintenance schedule. The oil skin cancer. and filter collect contaminants that can damage your engine if they are Wash your hands thoroughly not removed regularly.
Page 105 (available from your and oil filter for leaks. See page for a description of Honda dealer) is required to severe driving conditions. remove the filter. 9. Turn off the engine, let it sit for several minutes, then check the 4.
Page 106: Cooling System
Cooling System Checking the Engine Coolant Adding Engine Coolant Always use Genuine Honda Anti- Level freeze/Coolant. The cooling system If the reserve tank is completely contains many aluminum compo- empty, you should also check the RESERVE TANK coolant level in the radiator.
Page 107 Cooling System Do not add any rust inhibitors or RADIATOR CAP RESERVE TANK 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 kilometrage (mileage) recommendations in the mainte-...
Page 108 Cooling System RESERVE RESERVE TANK DRAIN TANK CAP PLUG DRAIN BOLT HOLDER 1. Slide the heater temperature 4. Remove the reserve tank from 3. Loosen the drain plug on the control lever to maximum heat. its holder by pulling it straight up. bottom of the radiator.
Page 109 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 110: Windshield Washers
Windshield Washers Antifreeze can damage your car's Check the level in the windshield WINDSHIELD paint, while a vinegar/water washer reservoir at least monthly WASHER RESERVOIR solution can damage the windshield during normal usage. In bad washer pump. weather, when you use the washers often, check the level every time Use only commercially-available you stop for gas.
Page 111: Transmission Oil
Automatic Transmission 5. If the level is below the lower mark, add fluid into the tube to DIPSTICK bring it to the upper mark. Use Honda Premium Formula Automatic Transmission Fluid or ® an equivalent DEXRON Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) only.
Page 112 Transmission Oil 5-speed Manual Transmission Only use an SF or SG grade motor oil with a weight of 10W-30 or 10W-40. The transmission should be drained FILLER BOLT and refilled with new oil every 24 months or 48,000 km (30,000 miles), whichever comes first.
Page 113: Brake And Clutch Fluid
If you add brake fluid to bring it up Check the fluid level in the reser- to the MAX mark, use Genuine voirs monthly. There are two reser- Honda Brake Fluid or an equiva- lent from a sealed container that is voirs: marked DOT3 or DOT4 only.
Page 114 NOTICE Using automatic transmission fluid UPPER or another brand of power steering LEVEL fluid will damage the system. Use only genuine Honda power steering fluid. LOWER LEVEL A low power steering fluid level can indicate a leak in the system.
Page 115: 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 116 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 117: 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 118 Spark Plugs, Battery Specifications: Battery Check the condition of your car's The battery contains sulfuric (US: VX,CX, Canada: VX) battery monthly. You should check Normal driving conditions acid (electrolyte) which is for proper electrolyte level and highly corrosive and poisonous. NGK: ZFR4F-11 corrosion on the terminals.
Page 119 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 terminals with a solution of baking cup or other container for at least fifteen minutes.
Page 120 Battery If the terminals are severely cor- NOTICE roded, clean them with baking soda Charging the battery with the and water. Then use a wrench to loosen and remove the cables from cables connected can seriously the terminals. Always disconnect damage your car's electronic controls.
Page 121 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 122 Windshield Wipers 5. Slide the new wiper blade into BLADE the holder until the tabs lock. BLADE 6. Front Windshield Wipers only: Slide the blade assembly onto the wiper arm. Make sure it locks in place. 7. Lower the wiper arm down against the windshield.
Page 123 Air Conditioning (Optional) Your car's air conditioning is a light spray from a hose or a soft If the air conditioning does not get sealed system. Any major mainte- brush to remove them. as cold as before, it is probably because some of the refrigerant has nance, such as recharging, should be done by a qualified technician.
Page 124 Engine Belts, Tires Tires Engine Belts If you see signs of wear or loose- Check the inflation and condition ness, have your dealer adjust or ALTERNATOR BELT of your car's tires at least once a replace the belts. Your dealer will month.
Page 125 Tires The correct cold tire pressures are: Keeping the tires properly inflated (US: VX, CX, Canada: VX) provides you with the best combi- Front: nation of riding comfort, handling 240 kPa (2.4 k g / c m , 35 psi) and tread life.
Page 126 Tires wheels. Use only genuine Honda Maintenance INDICATOR wheel weights for balancing. In addition to proper inflation, LOCATION MARKS correct wheel alignment helps to Tire Rotation decrease tire wear. You should get your car's wheel alignment check- Front ed every 12 months or 24,000 km (15,000 miles).
Page 127 Tires Wheels and Tires Replacing Tires The following explains these The tires that came with your gradings. Honda were selected to match the Wheel: performance capabilities of the car (US: CX) Treadwear 1 3 x 4 1 / 2 J...
Page 128 Tires Warning: The temperature grade Traction Temperature The traction grades, from highest for this tire is established for a tire The temperature grades are A (the that is properly inflated and not to lowest, are A, B, and C, and they highest), B, and C, representing the represent the tire's ability to stop overloaded.
Page 129 If you mount snow tires on your " A l l Season" on the sidewall have Honda, make sure they are radial mount them as tightly as you can. Drive slowly with chains installed. an all-weather tread design. They...
Page 130 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 131 Lights Replacing the Front Side 3. Remove the rubber weather seal 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 132 Lights 4. Remove the bulb by pushing it in Replacing Rear Bulbs (in slightly and turning it counter- Fenders) clockwise. 5. Install the new bulb in the socket. Turn it clockwise to lock it in place. 6. Insert the socket back into the lens.
Page 133 Lights 5. Install the new bulb in the socket. Replacing Rear Bulbs (in Insert the socket back in the Tailgate) taillight assembly and turn it clockwise to lock it in place. 6. Test the new bulb. Reinstall the cover over the taillight assembly. 1.
Page 134 Lights 6. Insert the socket into the tail- High-mount Brake Light light assembly. Turn it clockwise to lock it in place. 7. Reinstall the cover on the interior panel. 4. Remove the brake light assembly. 1. Open the hatch. Remove the socket from the brake light assembly by turning 2.
Page 135 Lights 6. Install the new bulb. Test it to Replacing a Rear License make sure it works. Bulb 7. Reinstall the brake light assem- bly. Tighten the two screws securely. 8. Reinstall the cover under the brake light assembly. 1. Use a phillips-head screwdriver 3.
Page 136 Lights Replacing Ceiling and Cargo Area Light Bulbs (Si) (Except Si) CEILING LIGHT CARGO AREA LIGHT CEILING LIGHT 1. Remove the lens by carefully 2. Remove the bulb by pulling it prying on the edge of the lens in straight out of its metal tabs. the middle with a fingernail file or a small flat-tip screwdriver.
Page 137: 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 138: 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 139 Exterior Care Washing Rinse the car thoroughly with When you have washed and cool water to remove loose dirt. rinsed the whole exterior, dry it Frequent washing helps preserve with a chamois or soft towel. your car's beauty. Dirt and grit can Fill a bucket with cool water.
Page 140: Exterior Care
You should use a polish on your Honda if the finish does not You should use a quality liquid or have its original shine after using a paste wax. Apply it according to wax.
Page 141 Exterior Care Aluminum Wheels Examine the chip or scratch closely Clean your Honda's aluminum alloy before repairing it. If it does not go down to bare metal, clean it with wheels as you do the rest of the exterior. Wash them with the same soap and water and apply the touch-up paint.
Page 142: 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 METAL LOOP 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 143 The rear window defogger wires Many corrosion-preventive mea- are bonded to the inside of the glass. sures are built into your Honda. Wiping vigorously up-and-down You can help keep your car from can dislodge and break the defog- corroding by performing some ger wires.
Page 144 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 145: 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 146: 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 tire: spare tire as a temporary replace- 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 147: Taking Care Of The Unexpected
Changing a Flat Tire If you have a flat tire while driving, SPARE TIRE CARGO AREA FLOOR stop in a safe place to change it. Stopping in traffic or on the shoul- der of a busy road is dangerous. Drive slowly along the shoulder until you get to an exit or an area to stop that is far away from the traf- fic lanes.
Page 148: Changing A Flat Tire
Changing a Flat Tire EXTENSION JACKING POINT WHEEL WRENCH 7. Locate the jacking point nearest 8. Use the extension and wheel 9. Remove the wheel nuts and flat the tire you need to change. It is wrench as shown to raise the car tire.
Page 149 Changing a Flat Tire BRAKE HUB 10.Before mounting the spare tire, 12.Lower the car to the ground and 11.Put on the spare tire. Put the wipe any dirt off the mounting wheel nuts back on finger-tight, remove the jack. surface of the wheel and hub then tighten them in a crisscross with a cloth.
Page 150 Changing a Flat Tire 17.Store the jack and tool kit back WING BOLT in the spare tire well. SPACER CONE 18.Store the wheel cover or center cap in the trunk. Make sure they do not get scratched or damaged. 13.Tighten the wheel nuts securely 14.Remove the wheel cover or in the same crisscross pattern.
Page 151 If Your Engine Won't Start Diagnosing why your engine won't Nothing Happens or the • Turn the ignition switch to start falls into two areas, depending Starter Motor Operates Very START (III). If the headlights do on what you hear when you turn Slowly not dim, check the condition of the key to START (III):...
Page 152 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 transmision by pushing or Park and set the parking 163.
Page 153: Jump Starting
Connect the other end to the positive (+) other end to the grounding strap make sure they have good metal- terminal on your Honda's battery. as shown. Do not connect this to-metal contact. jumper cable to any other part of the engine.
Page 154: 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 155 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 red mark, turn off the engine. temperature control lever to the pointer reaches the middle of the temperature gauge, or lower, maximum.
Page 156 Low Oil Pressure 4. Start the engine and watch the 1. Safely pull off the road and shut oil pressure light. If the light off the engine. LOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHT does not go out within ten seconds, turn off the engine. 2.
Page 157 Charging System Indication Immediately turn off all electrical By eliminating as much of the electrical load as possible, you can accessories: radio, heater, A/C, rear CHARGING SYSTEM LIGHT drive several miles before the defogger, cruise control, etc. Try not to use other electrically- battery is too discharged to keep the engine running.
Page 158 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 159: 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 160 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 fuse boxes. The underhood fuse box is located The interior fuse box is underneath in the engine compartment next to the dashboard on the driver's side.
Page 161 Fuses Checking and Replacing FUSE PULLER 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 the fuse box cover or inside the fuse box which fuse or fuses control that component.
Page 162 Fuses 6. If the replacement fuse of the If you replace the burned out fuse BLOWN with a spare fuse that has a lower same rating burns out in a short rating, it might blow out again. time, there is probably a serious electrical problem in your car.
Page 163 There are three popular methods of towing a car: It is best to tow the car no far- If your Honda cannot be trans- ported by flat-bed, it should be ther than 80 km (50 miles), and Flat-bed Equipment — The...
Page 164: Technical Information
Technical Information The diagrams in this section give Identification Numbers....you the dimensions and capacities Specifications........ of your Honda, and the locations of Supplemental Restraint the identification numbers. The System........explanations of several electronic Emission Controls......and mechanical systems on your The Clean Air Act....
Page 165: Identification Numbers
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is the 17-digit number your Honda dealer uses to register your car for warranty purposes. It is also necessary for licensing and insur- ing your car. The easiest place to find the VIN is on a plate fastened to the top of the dashboard.
Page 166 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 167: Technical Information
Specifications page 1 : Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the engine. Reserve tank capacity: 1:VX, CX, DX (0.11 US gal, 0.09 Imp gal) 2:Si 2 : US: V X , CX, Canada: VX 3:VX 3 : US: DX, Si, Canada: CX, DX, Si 4:US:CX 4 : V X...
Page 168: Specifications
Specifications 1 : US: V X , CX, Canada: VX 2 : US: DX, Canada: CX, DX 3: Si Technical Information...
Page 169 Take the car to your Honda dealer to diagnose and repair the The sensors are decelerometers, The airbag is vented so it stays system as soon as possible.
Page 170: Emission Controls
"smog." Carbon monoxide does not contri- Evaporative Emission * In Canada, Honda vehicles bute to smog creation, but it is a comply with the Canadian Motor Control System poisonous gas.
Page 171 Air Act. To make sure the emis- produced. minimize the amount of HC, CO, sions remain low, you should use and NOx that comes out the only new genuine Honda replace- Exhaust Gas Recirculation tailpipe. The exhaust emission ment parts or their equivalent for (EGR) control systems are separate from repairs.
Page 172: Three Way Catalytic Converter
The catalytic converter is referred to as a three- way catalyst, since it acts on HC, CO, and NOx. A replacement unit must be an original Honda part or its equivalent. The three way catalytic converter THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER...
Page 173 Warranty and Customer Relations Warranty Coverages....Customer Relations Information....... U.S. Zone Office Map....Canada Zone Office Map.... Authorized Manuals....Warranty and Customer Relations...
Page 174: Warranty Coverages
Warranty Coverages U.S. Cars Seat Belt Limited Warranty — a Replacement Battery Limited Your new Honda is covered by Warranty — provides coverage for seat belt that fails to function these warranties: up to 36 months, with 100% cover- properly is covered for the useful age for the first 12 months.
Page 175 Customer Relations Information Honda dealership personnel are When you call or write, please give If you are dissatisfied with the trained professionals. They should us this information: decision made by the dealership's be able to answer all your questions. management, contact your Honda...
Page 176: Customer Relations
Includes: NYC Metro area and San Juan, PR 00919-0816 Falrfield County, CT area (809) 250-8070 ZONE 2 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. Customer Relations...
Page 177: 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) 278-6504 (514) 655-6161 Central Zone Atlantic Zone Honda Canada Inc. Honda Canada Inc.
Page 178: Authorized Manuals (U.s. Only)
Authorized Manuals Valid only for sales within the U.S. Canadian owners should Purchasing Factory-Authorized Manuals contact their authorized Honda dealer. (U.S. only) The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be obtained from Helm incorporated, either by filling out the attached form or, or credit card holders, calling toll-free phone number on the form.
Page 179: Authorized Manuals
Authorized Manuals Service Manual: This manual covers maintenance and recommended procedures for repair to engine and chassis components. It is written for the Journeyman mechanic, but is simple enough for most mechanically-inclined owners to understand. Electrical Troubleshooting Manual: This manual complements the Service Manual by providing in-depth troubleshooting information for each electrical circuit in your car.
Page 180: Index
Index Jump Starting......Airbag (SRS)........Air Cleaner........Maintenance......Accessories Specifications......Air Conditioning......Installation........Before Driving........ 69 Maintenance......ACCESSORY Usage..........Belts, Seat.......... (Ignition Key Position)....46 Air Outlets (Vents)......62 Body Repair........Adding Air Pressure, Tires ...... Brakes Break-in, New Linings....70 Automatic Transmission Alcohol and Drugs......
Page 181 Index Battery Condition..... Coolant High-mount Brake Light..License Plate Lights....Brake Fluid........ Adding........Rear Side Marker Lights..Clutch Fluid....... Checking........Engine Belts......Proper Solution......Specifications......Turn Signal Lights ....Engine Coolant......Temperature Gauge....Engine Oil........101 Corrosion Protection....Bulbs, Halogen......Fuses...........
Page 182 Index Dipstick Low Oil Pressure Light... Automatic Transmission..Malfunction Indicator Fabric, Cleaning......Engine Oil......... Lamp........158 Fan, Interior........Directional Signals......Manually Closing Moonroof... Disabled, Towing Your Car If ... Overheated Engine....Fan, Radiator........Disc Brake Wear Indicators..Emergency Brake......Features, Comfort and Convenience......
Page 183 Index Folding Rear Seat......50 Fuel..........35 Horn..........Foreign Countries, Driving in..71 Gearshift Lever Positions Hot Coolant, Warning about..Four-way Flashers......40 Automatic Transmission..85 Hydraulic Clutch......Front End, Towing by Emergency 5-speed Manual Transmission Hydroplaning........Wrecker..................84 Fuel........... 70 Glass Cleaning......
Page 184 Index Locks Moonroof.......... 51 Anti-theft Steering Column..Closing Manually...... Jacking up the Car....... Operation........51 Fuel Filler Door......Jack, Tire........Glove Box........Jump Starting........ Hatch/Tailgate......47 Low Coolant Level....... Neutral Gear Position ....87 Lower Gear, Downshifting to a... New Vehicle Break-in....Low Oil Pressure Light..
Page 185 Index ON (Ignition Key Position)... Reserve Tank, Coolant....Restraint, Child....... 17 Opening the Hood ......Opening the Hatch/Tailgate..Reverse Gear Position....87 Radiator Overheating....Operation in Foreign Countries... Rear End Towing......Rotation, Tire........ Outside Mirrors......Rear Lights, Bulb Overheating, Engine....Replacement......
Page 186 Index Service Intervals......95 Starting the Engine......Supplemental Restraint Service Manual......In Cold Weather System........Service Station Procedures..72 at High Altitude ..... 82 Three Way Catalytic Setting the Clock......55 With a Dead Battery....Converter....... Steam Coming from Engine..Temperature Gauge......
Page 187 Index Towing Wheels Trailer........92 Adjusting the Steering....Vanity Mirror........56 Emergency Wrecher....Alignment and Balance... Transmission Vehicle Capacity Load....78 Compact Spare......Checking Fluid Level, Vehicle Dimensions..... Wrench........Automatic......Vehicle Identification Number.. Windows Checking Fluid Level, Vehicle Storage......Cleaning........Manual........
Page 188: Gas Station Information
Automatic Transmission Fluid: Recommended Engine Oil: Front/Rear: API SG grade 200 kPa (2.0 k g / c m , 29 psi) Honda Premium Formula Automatic Transmission Fluid or an equivalent "Energy Conserving II" oil ® DEXRON II type Automatic Trans-...

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