Honda 1995 Civic Coupe Online Reference Owner's Manual page 82

Preparing to Drive, Starting the Engine
You should do the following
checks and adjustments every
day before you drive your car.
1. Make sure all windows,
mirrors, and outside lights
are clean and unobstructed.
Remove frost, snow, or ice.
2. Check that the hood and
trunk are fully closed.
3. Visually check the tires. If a
tire looks low, use a gauge to
check its pressure.
4. Check that any items you
may be carrying with you
inside are stored properly or
fastened down securely.
5. Check the adjustment of the
seat (see page 43).
6. Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors
(see page 48).
7. Check the adjustment of the
steering wheel (see page 36).
Driving
8. Make sure the doors are
securely closed and locked.
9. Fasten your seat belt. Check
that your passengers have
fastened their seat belts (see
page 7).
10. Turn the ignition ON (II).
Check the indicator lights in
the instrument panel.
11. Start the engine (see this
page).
12. Check the gauges and
indicator lights in the
instrument panel
(see page 27).
Starting the Engine
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. In cold weather, turn off all
electrical accessories to
reduce the drain on the
battery.
3. Manual transmission: Push
the clutch pedal down all the
way. START (III) does not
function unless the clutch
pedal is depressed.
Automatic transmission: Make
sure the shift lever is in Park.
Press on the brake pedal.
4. Without touching the
accelerator pedal, turn the
ignition key to the START (III)
position. If the engine does
not start right away, do not
hold the key in START (III) for
more than 15 seconds at a
time. Pause for at least 10
seconds before trying again.