Honda 1995 Civic Owner's Manual page 35

Indicator Lights
Supplemental Restraint
SRS
System Indicator
Only on cars equipped with SRS
The SRS light normally comes on for
a few seconds when you turn the
ignition ON (II). If it doesn't, or it
stays on after the engine starts,
something is wrong with the
Supplemental Restraint System. It
may also flash on and off to indicate
a problem.
If you see any of these indications,
the airbag may not work when
needed in an accident. Take the car
to your dealer promptly for diagnosis
and service.
Instruments and Controls
Anti-lock Brake System
US
(ABS) Indicator
ABS
Only on cars equipped with ABS (see
page 107)
This light normally comes on when
you turn the ignition ON (II) and
goes off after the engine starts. If it
comes on at any other time, there is
a problem in the ABS. If this happens,
take the car to your dealer to have it
checked. With the light on, your car
still has normal braking ability but no
anti-lock.
Upshift Indicator
Only on VX and CX in the U.S. (except
for California models)
The upshift indicator's purpose is to
help you get better fuel economy. It
does this by lighting to inform you of
the most economical point to upshift
your manual transmission.
You get the best fuel economy by
driving in the highest gear practical
for your road speed, and by using
light to moderate pressure on the
accelerator pedal. When you are
accelerating moderately, the upshift
indicator will light when it is the best
time to shift to the next higher gear.
By shifting as soon as the light
comes on, you will keep the engine
operating in its most economical
range. The upshift indicator will then
go out until it is time to upshift again.