Introduction .........................................................................................................................................

A Few Words About Safety.................................................................................................................

Driver and Passenger Safety ..............................................................................................................

Proper use and care of your vehicle'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 vehicle, 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 vehicle to the dealer.

Appearance Care..............................................................................................................................

Tips on cleaning and protecting your vehicle. Things to look for if your vehicle 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.

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

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

Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)......................................................................................................

How to order manuals and other technical literature.

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

Gas Station Information

Information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.

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Summary of Contents for Honda 1995 Civic

Page 1: Table Of Contents
1995 Civic Hatchback Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to navigate through this reference. For a printed owner's manual, click on authorized manuals or go to www.helminc.com. Contents Owner's Identification Introduction ............................A Few Words About Safety.........................
Page 2: Introduction
Introduction Congratulations ! Your selection of a 1995 Honda Civic was a wise investment. It will give you years of driving pleasure. To enhance the enjoyment of your new car, take time to study this manual. In it, you will learn about your car's many conveniences and useful features.
Page 3 A safety message alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others. Each safety message is preceded by a safety alert symbol Your Honda or other property can he one of three words, DANGER, WARNING or CAUTION. damaged if you don't follow instruc- These mean: tions.
Page 4: Driver And Passenger Safety
Driver and Passenger Safety Child Safety........This section gives you important Important Safety Reminders..information about occupant Seat Belt System Components..Where Should Children Sit?..protection. It shows how to use seat Important Safety Reminders..Lap/Shoulder Belt......belts properly. It explains the Lap Belt...........
Page 5: Your Occupant Protection System
Your Occupant Protection System Your Honda is equipped with seat The seats, head restraints, and door To get the maximum protection from belts and other features that work your occupant protection system, locks also play a role in occupant together to protect you and your check the following before you drive safety.
Page 6: The Seat Belt System And How It Works
The Seat Belt System and How It Works Why Wear Seat Belts Two people should never use the Wearing seat belts, and wearing same seat belt. If they do, they could them properly, is fundamental to be very seriously injured in a crash. Not wearing a seat belt your safety and the safety of your increases the chance of being...
Page 7: Seat Belt System 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 seats LATCH BUCKLE PLATE and the outside positions of the rear seat have lap/shoulder belts. The center position of the rear seat has a lap belt.
Page 8: Wearing Seat Belts Properly
The Seat Belt System and How It Works Wearing Seat Belts Properly Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt You can increase the effectiveness of your seat belts if you take a little time to read the following pages and make sure you know how to wear seat belts properly.
Page 9 The Seat Belt System and How It Works 5. If the shoulder belt crosses your neck while you are sitting in one of the outside positions of the rear seat, 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 System and How It Works Wearing the Lap Belt To unlatch the belt, push the red 1. Pull the latch plate across your 2. Position the belt as low as possible hips and insert it into the buckle across your hips and pelvic bones, PRESS button on the buckle.
Page 11: Advice For Pregnant Women
The Seat Belt System and How It Works Seat Belt Maintenance Advice for Pregnant Women If possible, use the lap/shoulder seat For safely, you should check the belt, remembering to keep the lap condition of your seat belts regularly. portion as low as possible (see page Pull out each belt fully and look for frays, cuts, burns, and wear.
Page 12: Supplemental Restraint System
Supplemental Restraint System SRS Components Your car is equipped with a This system does not replace your seat Supplemental Restraint System belts. It supplements, or adds to, the Your supplemental restraint system (SRS) to help protect the head and protection offered by seat belts and includes: chest of the driver and front seat other occupant protection features.
Page 13: What Happens In A Crash
Supplemental Restraint System What Happens In a Crash After the crash, you may see what A sophisticated electronic system looks like smoke. This is actually that continually monitors the If you ever have a severe frontal powder from the airbag's surface. sensors, control unit, airbag collision, the sensors will detect activators, and all related wiring...
Page 14: How The Driver's Airbag Works
Supplemental Restraint System Just from viewing the vehicle How the Driver's Airbag Works Frontal collision range damage after a crash, it is very difficult to accurately determine if the airbags should or should not have inflated. In some cases where the airbag did not inflate, extensive visible damage indicated that the car absorbed much of the crash energy,...
Page 15 Supplemental Restraint System To do its job, the airbag inflates with The driver's airbag is stored in the considerable force. So, while it can center of the steering wheel. For your safety, do not attach any items reduce serious injuries and even save to the steering wheel.
Page 16: How The Passenger's Airbag Works
Supplemental Restraint System How the Passenger's Airbag This airbag is quite large and inflates The passenger's airbag is stored near the top of the dashboard, under Works with considerable force. It can a lid marked SRS. Do not place any seriously hurt a front seat passenger who is not in the proper position and objects on top of this lid.
Page 17: System Service
This must be done by a Honda dealer. Tell anyone who works on your car that you have a supplemental If the SRS indicator light alerts restraint system.
Page 18: Additional Safety Information
Additional Safety Information The seat belts and airbags are obvi- Seat-back Position Storing Cargo Safely ously important parts of your occu- Before you drive, make sure you The seat-backs should be in an pant protection system. first securely store or tie down any upright position for you and your items that could be thrown around passengers to get the most protec-...
Page 19: Driving With Pets
Additional Safety Information, Child Safety Driving with Pets A small dog, cat, or other small Child Safety Loose pets can be a hazard while you animal will be safest in a pet carrier are driving. An unrestrained pet can with rigid sides. Choose a style that interfere with your ability to drive allows you to secure it to the car's the car.
Page 20: Where Should Children Sit
Child Safety Important Safety Reminders If your car has a passenger's airbag, we strongly recommend that you do Never hold a baby or child on your An infant or child who is not not put an infant seat in the front lap when riding in a car.
Page 21: For Restraining Children Under 18 Kg (40 Ibs)
Child Safety General Guidelines for To properly route a seat belt through Restraining an Infant Who Restraining Children Under 18 a child seat, follow the seat maker's Weighs Less Than 9 kg kg (40 Ibs) instructions. If you use a lap/ (20 Ibs) Use an approved child seat.
Page 22: A Child Who Weighs Between 9 And 18 Kg (20 And 40 Ibs)
Child Safety If you are using a toddler seat in the We recommend that, whenever front passenger's seat, move the possible, you put the infant seat in the center position of the rear seat passenger's seat as far back as and secure it to the car with the lap possible before installing the child belt.
Page 23: Restraining A Child Who Weighs Over 18 Kg (40 Ibs)
Child Safety Restraining a Child Who Weighs Put the seat belt on your child and Using a Seat Belt Locking Clip Over 18 kg (40 Ibs) Always use a seat belt locking clip check its fit. The shoulder belt when you secure a child seat to your should fit over the collarbone and car with a lap/shoulder belt.
Page 24: Using Child Restraints With Tethers
3. Tightly grasp the belt near the Position the clip as close as latch plate. Pinch both parts of the possible to the latch plate. Your Honda has three attachment belt together so they won't slip points for tether-style child seats. through the latch plate. Unbuckle 5.
Page 25: Storing A Child Seat
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 The anchor plate and mounting 1919 Torrance Blvd. hardware for a top tether are Torrance, CA 90501-2746 supplied with the car.
Page 26: Alcohol And Drugs
Alcohol and Drugs Driving a car requires your full at- The safest thing you can do is never If you have no choice but to drive, tention and alertness. Traffic condi- drink and drive. This can be done if stop drinking and give yourself lots tions change rapidly.
Page 27: Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Carbon Monoxide Hazard If you must sit in your parked car, Your car's exhaust contains carbon High levels of carbon monoxide can monoxide gas. You should have no collect rapidly in enclosed areas, even in an unconfined area, with the problem with carbon monoxide such as a garage.
Page 28 Administration (NHTSA) in addition However, NHTSA cannot become Transportation, Washington, involved in individual problems D.C. 20590. You can also obtain to notifying American Honda Motor between you, your dealer, or other information about motor Co., Inc. American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Page 29: Safety Labels
They warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious injury. Read these labels carefully and don't remove them. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact your Honda dealer RADIATOR CAP for a replacement. BATTERY Driver and Passenger Safety...
Page 30: Instruments And Controls
Control Locations......Keys and Locks........ the controls and displays that Indicator Lights........ Keys..........contribute to the daily operation of Gauges..........Ignition Switch......your Honda. All the essential Speedometer........ Door Locks........controls are within easy reach. Tachometer........Hatch/Tailgate......Odometer........Seat Adjustments......
Page 31: Control Locations
Control Locations HEATING/ MIRROR DIGITAL CLOCK COOLING CONTROLS (P.58) CONTROL (P.56) (P.66) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE (P.88) HOOD RELEASE HATCH/TAILGATE HANDLE RELEASE HANDLE (P.50) (P.89) Instruments and Controls...
Page 32: Indicator Lights
Indicator Lights The instrument panel has many PARKING BRAKE AND indicators to give you important HIGH BEAM INDICATOR BRAKE SYSTEM information about your car. INDICATOR* ANTI-LOCK BRAKE CHARGING SYSTEM Lamp Check SYSTEM INDICATOR INDICATOR Many of the indicator lights come on when you turn the ignition switch CRUISE CONTROL ON (II), allowing you to see that they...
Page 33 Indicator Lights Seat Belt Reminder Light CHARGING SYSTEM HIGH BEAM INDICATOR INDICATOR This indicator lights when you turn the ignition ON (II). It is a reminder LOW OIL PARKING BRAKE AND to you and your passengers to PRESSURE BRAKE SYSTEM protect yourselves by fastening the INDICATOR INDICATOR*...
Page 34 Indicator Lights Charging System Low Oil Pressure Parking Brake Canada Indicator Indicator and Brake BRAKE This light indicates the battery is not System This indicator lights when the oil being charged. It should come on Indicator pressure in the engine drops low when the ignition is ON (II), and go enough to cause damage.
Page 35 Indicator Lights Supplemental Restraint Upshift Indicator Anti-lock Brake System System Indicator (ABS) Indicator Only on cars equipped with SRS Only on VX and CX in the U.S. (except The SRS light normally comes on for Only on cars equipped with ABS (see for California models) a few seconds when you turn the The upshift indicator's purpose is to...
Page 36 Indicator Lights Hatch/Tailgate-open Some road or traffic conditions may Indicator require you to accelerate more Malfunction Indicator rapidly or press the accelerator pedal Lamp This light comes on if the hatch or almost to the floor. The light will not tailgate is not closed tightly.
Page 37 Indicator Lights Turn Signal and High Beam Indicator Shift Lever Position Indicator Hazard Warning (Automatic Transmission only) Indicators This light comes on with the high The left or right turn signal light beam headlights. See page blinks when you signal a lane change information on the headlight or turn.
Page 38 Gauges Odometer TACHOMETER SPEEDOMETER FUEL GAUGE TEMPERATURE The odometer shows the total dis- GAUGE tance your car has been driven. It measures miles in U.S. models and kilometers in Canadian models. It is illegal under federal law (in the U.S.) and provincial regulations (in Canada) to disconnect, reset, or alter the odometer with the intent to change the number of miles or...
Page 39 Gauges Temperature Gauge SPEEDOMETER TEMPERATURE 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 40: Controls Near The Steering Wheel
Controls Near the Steering Wheel The two levers on the steering HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS REAR WINDOW column contain controls for driving DEFOGGER CRUISE features you use most often. The left CONTROL lever controls the turn signals, INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS headlights, and high beams. The right lever controls the windshield wipers.
Page 41 Controls Near the Steering Wheel Headlights To flash the high beams, pull back 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 Daytime Running Lights (Canadian Models)
Page 42 Controls Near the Steering Wheel Turn Signals To signal a lane change, push lightly Instrument Panel Brightness 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 this The dial on the dashboard to the left...
Page 43 Controls Near the Steering Wheel Windshield Wipers high speed, the wipers run continu- Windshield Washers ously. The right lever controls the wind- To clean the windshield, pull back on shield wipers and washers. The To operate the wipers in mist mode, the wiper control lever.
Page 44 Controls Near the Steering Wheel Rear Window Wiper and Washer Hazard Warning Rear Window Defogger WIPER/WASHER Except U.S. VX and CX models The rear window defogger will clear Push the red button under the clock To turn on the rear window wiper, fog, frost, and thin ice from the to turn on the hazard warning lights turn the ring clockwise to ON.
Page 45: Steering Wheel Adjustment
Controls Near the Steering Wheel Make sure the rear window is clear Steering Wheel Adjustment and you have good visibility before Available 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 46: Steering Wheel Controls
Steering Wheel Controls Cruise Control Using the Cruise Control NOTICE Available only on Si model MASTER SWITCH Cruise control allows you to maintain The cruise control, as it operates, a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h) moves the accelerator pedal. You can without keeping your foot on the damage your car's accelerator accelerator pedal.
Page 47 Steering Wheel Controls You can decrease the set cruising Changing the Set Speed You can increase the set cruising speed in either of two ways: speed in either of two ways: Press and hold the SET/decel Press and hold the RESUME/ button.
Page 48 Steering Wheel Controls Even with the cruise control turned Cancelling the Cruise Control If you use the brake or clutch pedal on, you can still use the accelerator to cancel cruise control, the system Any of these actions cause the cruise pedal to speed up for passing.
Page 49 Steering Wheel Controls, Keys and Locks Horn Ignition Switch Keys HORN BUTTONS Your car comes with two identical The ignition switch is on the right On cars equipped with SRS, press either of the buttons on the steering keys. side of the steering column. It has wheel spokes to sound the horn.
Page 50: Keys And Locks
Keys and Locks LOCK (0) - You can insert or ACCESSORY (I) - In this position, Door Locks remove the key only in this position. you can operate the audio system When you turn the key from LOCK and cigarette lighter. to ACCESSORY, you may have to turn the steering wheel to release ON (II) —...
Page 51 Keys and Locks Hatch/Tailgate HATCH RELEASE HANDLE The doors can also be locked and You can open the hatch in two ways: To open the tailgate, swing the hatch unlocked from the outside with the up out of the way. Push the release key.
Page 52 Keys and Locks, Seat Adjustments Seat Adjustments See page for cargo loading and Adjust the seat before you start To change the angle of the seat-back, pull up on the lever on the outside of weight limit information. Keep the driving.
Page 53: Seat Adjustments
Seat Adjustments Rear Seat Access Only on Canadian Si model Push the passenger's seat-back while Reclining the seat-back can pushing the release lever to tilt the decrease the protection you get seat-back out of the way. The entire from your seat belt in a crash. seat will slide forward at the same time.
Page 54 Folding Rear Seat, Cargo Area Cover Folding Rear Seat To lock the seat-back upright, move Cargo Area Cover 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 55 Cargo Area Cover, Moonroof To close the moonroof, press and Moonroof hold the switch. Closing the moonroof on someone'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 56 Moonroof, Mirrors Sunshade Mirrors Manual Door Mirrors You can slide the sunshade to any Keep the inside and outside mirrors Except Si model position when the moonroof is closed. clean and adjusted for best visibility. The outside mirror on the driver's The sunshade slides open with the Be sure to adjust the mirrors before door can be adjusted by moving the...
Page 57 Mirrors Adjusting the Power Mirrors SELECTOR SWITCH ADJUSTMENT SWITCH Available only on Si model 3. Push the appropriate edge of the The outside mirror on the passenger's Adjust the outside mirrors with the adjustment switch to move the side has curved glass. Objects look adjustment switch on the left side of mirror right, left, up or down.
Page 58 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 the Open the glove box by pulling the lever up fully.
Page 59 Glove Box, Digital Clock Digital Clock An open glove box can cause R E S E T 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. Available only on Si model To set the clock: The digital clock displays the time...
Page 60 Digital Clock, Beverage Holder 3. Press and hold the H button until Beverage Holder the hour advances to the desired time. 4. Press and hold the M button until Push the numbers advance to the desired time. You can use the RESET button to quickly set the time to the nearest hour.
Page 61 Vanity Mirror, Cigarette Lighter, Ashtrays Vanity Mirror Cigarette Lighter Ashtrays CIGARETTE LIGHTER ASHTRAY Available only on Si model The ignition switch must be in Open the front ashtray by pulling on To use the vanity mirror, pull down ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) for the the bottom edge.
Page 62 Ashtrays, Coin Box Coin Box NOTICE Use the ashtray only for cigarettes, cigars and other smoking materials. To prevent a possible fire and damage to your car, don't put paper or other things that can burn in the ashtray. ASHTRAY COIN BOX The rear ashtray is at the rear end of To open the coin box, pull the upper...
Page 63 Interior Light, Cargo Area Light Interior Light Cargo Area Light (Si) (Except Si) DOOR ACTIVATED DOOR ACTIVATED Available only on Si model The interior light has a three- The cargo area light has a two- position switch. In the OFF position, position switch.
Page 64: 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 conditioning, provides a How to Use the System....comfortable driving environment in Controlling Air Flow all weather conditions. Direction.......
Page 65: Heating And Cooling
If you purchased your car without air conditioning, it can be installed at OPEN any time. A Genuine Honda air conditioning system is available from your dealer. It meets Honda's high quality standards and is designed to...
Page 66 Heating and Cooling UPPER VENT OPEN CLOSE Comfort and Convenience Features...
Page 67 Heating and Cooling AIR CONDITIONING What Each Control Does RECIRCULATED AIR SWITCH Fan Control Lever FRESH AIR MODE BUTTONS 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 68 Heating and Cooling How to Use the System The engine must be running for the Ventilation This section covers the best way to heater and air conditioning to pro- Your car has a flow-through use the system for ventilation, vide hot and cold air. The heater ventilation system.
Page 69 Heating and Cooling To Cool with A/C (Optional) To operate the air conditioning AIR CONDITIONING MODE BUTTONS 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 70 Heating and Cooling To Heat and Dehumidify with Air Conditioning AIR CONDITIONING MODE BUTTONS Air conditioning removes moisture SWITCH from the air as it operates. When used in combination with the heater, it makes the interior warm and dry. 1. Switch the fan on. 2.
Page 71 Heating and Cooling To Turn Everything Off To Defog and Defrost To rapidly remove exterior frost or To remove fog from the inside of the To shut off the system temporarily, ice from the windshield (on very cold windows: days), first select .
Page 72: Audio System
AM BUTTON AM/FM/Cassette Stereo Audio System On Si model Your Honda audio system is easy to use, and will give clear A M / F M reception. The preset buttons allow you to select six stations on AM and twelve stations on FM.
Page 73 Audio System STEREO INDICATOR Operating the Radio ON/VOL KNOB AM BUTTON The ignition switch must be in AC- CESSORY (I) or ON (II) to operate the audio system. Turn the system on by turning the ON/VOL knob clockwise. The radio comes on and displays the frequency of the station it was last tuned to.
Page 74 Audio System You can use any of three methods to find radio stations on the selected band: TUNE, SEEK, or the Preset buttons. The TUNE function lets you find a desired frequency. Use the TUNE/SEEK bar to change the frequency in small increments. Press the right side to tune to a higher frequency, and the left side...
Page 75 Audio System Presetting The preset buttons allow you to store radio frequencies for later selection. Each button will store one frequency on the AM band, and two on the FM band. To store a frequency: 1. Select the desired band, AM or FM.
Page 76 Audio System Adjusting the Sound Use the Balance and Fader controls to adjust the sound "direction". The FAD BAL BAS TRE Balance control moves it left-to-right. The Fader control moves it front-to- back. To use either control, push on the knob to get it to pop out.
Page 77 Audio System Radio Frequencies Your Honda's radio can tune in all frequencies in both the AM and FM bands. Those bands cover these frequen- cies: AM band: 530 kilohertz to 1,710 kilohertz FM band: 87.7 megahertz to 107.9 mega- hertz...
Page 78 Audio System Operating the Cassette Player PLAY TAPE DIRECTION BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON INDICATOR Turn the system ON. Insert the cassette into the slot with the tape opening to the right. Push the cassette in most of the way. The drive will pull it in the rest of the way and begin to play.
Page 79 Audio System Cassette Search Functions PLAY BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON Once a cassette is playing, you can use the FF, REW or TMS function to look for desired songs or passages. Press the REW button to rewind the cassette. Press the FF button to fast forward.
Page 80 Audio System The TMS function uses silent periods on the tape to find the end of a selection. This feature may not work satisfactorily on tapes that have almost no gap between songs, a high noise level between songs, or silent periods in the middle of songs.
Page 81 Audio System Operating the CD Changer To operate the CD changer, the You can use the TUNE/SEEK bar (Optional) ignition key must be in ACCESSORY while a disc is playing to select A Compact Disc changer is available (I) or ON (II). If you are listening to passages and change tracks.
Page 82 Audio System If you change modes to radio or ON/VOL KNOB CD BUTTON tape while a CD is playing, then change back to CD mode, the same disc and track will play. If you turn off the system while a CD is playing, either with the O N / VOL knob or by turning off the ignition, the system will begin at...
Page 83 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 84: Caring For The Cassette Player
Caring for the Cassette Player regularly cleaning the tape drive at Use 100-minute or shorter cassettes. CLEAN INDICATOR least every 30 hours, reset the Cassettes longer than 100 minutes indicator by pressing the Reset use thinner tape that may break or button while the system is in the jam the drive.
Page 85: Theft Protection
Owner's Manual. If you should happen to lose both cards, you must obtain the code number by your Honda dealer. To do this, he will need the system's serial number. Comfort and Convenience Features...
Page 86: Before Driving
Before Driving Before you begin driving your Honda, Break-in Period........ you should know what gasoline to Gasoline..........use, and how to check the levels of Oxygenated Fuels......important fluids. You also need to Driving in Foreign Countries..know how to properly stow luggage Service Station Procedures ....
Page 87 Gasoline Oxygenated Fuels Help assure your car's future Some conventional gasolines are Your Honda operates most effec- reliability and performance by paying being blended with alcohol or an tively on unleaded gasoline with a extra attention to how you drive pump octane number of 86 or higher.
Page 88 U.S. or Canada, write to Honda at under the name "Gasohol." an oxygenated fuel containing more the address shown for information...
Page 89 Service Station Procedures Filling the Fuel Tank 3. Remove the fuel fill cap slowly. You may hear a hissing sound as pressure inside the tank escapes. Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You can be 4. Stop filling the tank after the fuel burned or seriously injured Pull pump automatically clicks off.
Page 90 Service Station Procedures Opening the Hood SUPPORT ROD LATCH HOOD RELEASE HANDLE CLIP 1. Shift to Park or Neutral and set 2. Standing in front of the car, put 3. Pull the support rod out of its clip the parking brake. Pull the hood your fingers under the front edge and insert the end into the hole on release handle, located under the...
Page 91 Service Station Procedures Oil Check DIPSTICK Check the engine oil level every time 2. Wipe the dipstick with a clean 3. Insert it all the way back in its tube. you fill the car with fuel. Wait at least cloth or paper towel. two minutes after turning the engine off before you check the oil.
Page 92 Service Station Procedures Engine Coolant Check Refer to Periodic Checks on page for information on checking RESERVE TANK other items in your Honda. UPPER MARK LOWER MARK 4. Remove it again and check the Look at the coolant level in the level.
Page 93: 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 warm engine. It is not necessary to You can improve fuel economy by important things that affect the fuel "warm-up"...
Page 94 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 systems, designed for universal applications.
Page 95: Loading Cargo
The maximum load you can carry in When you fold down the rear seat- This final number is the total weight your Honda is 395 kg (850 Ibs). It back to haul large objects, place of cargo you can load in or on the car.
Page 96: 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 manual and automatic transmissions. Transmission......It also includes important Automatic information on your car's braking Transmission......
Page 97: Preparing To Drive
Preparing to Drive 5. Check the adjustment of the seat 10. Turn the ignition ON (II). Check You should do the following checks the indicator lights in the instru- and adjustments every day before (see page 51). you drive your car. ment panel.
Page 98: Starting The Engine
Starting the Engine 5-speed Manual Transmission 5. If the engine does not start within Automatic Transmission 15 seconds, or starts but stalls 1. Apply the parking brake. 1. Apply the parking brake. right away, repeat step 4 with the 2. In cold weather, turn off all accelerator pedal pressed half-way 2.
Page 99 Starting the Engine 5. If the engine does not start within Starting in Cold Weather at High 3. If the engine fails to start in step 2, 15 seconds, or starts but stalls Altitude (Above 2,400 meters/ push the accelerator pedal to the right away, repeat step 4 with the 8,000 feet) floor and hold it there while you...
Page 100: Speed Manual Transmission
5-speed Manual Transmission Come to a full stop before you shift into reverse. You can damage the transmission by trying to shift into Rapid slowing or speeding-up reverse with the car moving. can cause loss of control on Depress the clutch pedal and pause slippery surfaces.
Page 101 5-speed Manual Transmission Recommended Shift Points (US: DX, Si, Canada: CX, DX, Si) Maximum Speeds The speeds in this table are the Drive in the highest gear that lets the engine run and accelerate maximums for the given gears. If smoothly.
Page 102 5-speed Manual Transmission, Automatic Transmission Automatic Transmission (VX) (US: DX, Canada: CX, DX) 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 converter locks.
Page 103: Automatic Transmission
Automatic Transmission Shift Lever Positions SHIFT LEVER This display is on the instrument The shift lever has seven positions. panel. It shows you the position of It must be in Park or Neutral to start the shift lever. the engine. When you are stopped in D4, D3, 2, 1, N or R, press firmly on the brake pedal and keep your foot off the accelerator pedal.
Page 104 Automatic Transmission Park (P) — This position mechani- Reverse (R) — To shift to Reverse cally locks the transmission. Use from Park, see the explanation under Park whenever you are turning off or Park. To shift to Reverse from starting the engine. To shift out of Neutral, come to a complete stop and Park, you must press on the brake then shift.
Page 105 Automatic Transmission Drive (D ) — Use this position for Second (2) — To shift to Second, First (1) - To shift from Second to your normal driving. The transmis- press the release button on the side First, press the release button on the sion automatically selects a suitable of the shift lever.
Page 106 Park to If you need to use the Shift Lock Neutral. Release, it could mean your car is developing a problem. Have the car checked by your Honda dealer. Driving...
Page 107: 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, brakes moderately to see if they feel the brakes has two separate circuits.
Page 108 The Braking System If this happens, you will immediately Anti-lock Brakes The ABS is always "On". It requires notice that the brake pedal goes Only on cars equipped with ABS no special effort or driving technique. down much farther and you need to ABS helps you maintain steering You will feel a pulsation in the brake press on it much harder.
Page 109 The Braking System, Driving in Bad Weather A car with ABS may require a longer Driving in Bad Weather ABS INDICATOR distance to stop on loose or uneven surfaces than an equivalent car with- out Anti-lock. The ABS cannot make up for road conditions or bad judg- ment.
Page 110: Driving In Bad Weather
Driving in Bad Weather Driving Technique — Always drive Visibility — Being able to see Traction — Check your tires slower than you would in dry clearly in all directions and being frequently for wear and proper weather. It takes your car longer to visible to other drivers are important pressure.
Page 111 Driving in Bad Weather, Towing a Trailer Towing a Trailer Your car is not designed to tow a trailer. Attempting to do so can void your warranties. Be very cautious when passing, or being passed by other vehicles. The spray from large vehicles reduces your visibility, and the wind buffeting can cause you to lose control.
Page 112: Maintenance
If you have the skills and tools Maintenance....... Checking the Engine Coolant required to perform more complex Tire Rotation......Level........maintenance tasks on your Honda, Replacing Tires and Wheels ..Adding Engine Coolant..... you may want to purchase the Wheels and Tires....... Replacing Engine Coolant..
Page 113: Maintenance Safety
It will also reward you arise in performing maintenance. should be performed by a Honda with more economical, trouble-free Only you can decide whether or not technician or other qualified driving and help reduce air pollution.
Page 114 Maintenance Safety Important Safety Precautions Read the instructions before you Before you begin any maintenance, begin, and make sure you have the tools and skills required. make sure your car is parked on level ground and that the parking brake is on. Also, be sure the engine To reduce the possibility of fire or is off.
Page 115: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule The services and time or distance Which Schedule to Follow: The Maintenance Schedule specifies how often you should have your car intervals shown in the maintenance Service your car according to the serviced and what things need schedule assume you will use your time and mileage periods on one of attention.
Page 116 Your authorized Honda dealer We recommend the use of Genuine According to state and federal knows your car best and can provide Honda parts and fluids whenever you regulations, failure to perform competent, efficient service. have maintenance done. These are...
Page 117 Maintenance Schedule (Normal Conditions) Follow the Normal Maintenance Schedule if the severe driving conditions specified in the Severe Conditions Maintenance Schedule on the next page do not apply. For Canadian Owners: This Maintenance Schedule outlines the minimum required maintenance that you should perform to ensure the trouble- free operation of your vehicle.
Page 118 Maintenance Schedule (Severe Conditions) Follow the Severe Maintenance Schedule if you drive your vehicle MAINLY under one or more of the following conditions: Driving less than 8 km (5 miles) per trip or, in freezing temperatures, driving less than 16 km (10 miles) per trip. Driving in extremely hot [over 90°...
Page 119: 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 120 Non-Scheduled Maintenance Record Record additional maintenance for severe driving conditions or non-scheduled maintenance on this page (see page 117). Maintenance...
Page 121: Periodic Checks
Periodic Checks You should check the following Engine oil level — Check every Tires — Check the tire pressure items at the specified intervals. If time you fill the fuel tank. See monthly. Examine the tread for you are unsure of how to perform page 90.
Page 122: Fluid Locations
Fluid Locations BRAKE FLUID (Gray cap) ANTI-LOCK BRAKE RESERVOIR (Gray cap) (5-M/T only) (For Cars equipped CLUTCH FLUID with ABS) (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)
Page 123: Engine Oil
Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil Adding ENGINE OIL FILL CAP UPPER MARK LOWER MARK VTEC Engine shown DIPSTICK Check the engine oil a couple of 3. Pull it out again and look at the oil To add oil, unscrew and remove the minutes after shutting off the engine.
Page 124 An oil that is only classified SF is not recommended. API SERVICE LABEL A fuel-efficient oil is recommended for your Honda. This is shown on the API Service label by the words "Energy Conserving I I . " This oil is formulated to help your engine use less fuel.
Page 125 API CERTIFICATION MARK An oil with a viscosity of 5W-30 is preferred for improved fuel economy and year-round protection in your Honda. You may use a 10W-30 oil if the temperature in your area never goes below 20° F (—7°C).
Page 126 Engine Oil Oil and Filter Changes 1. Run the engine until it reaches Always change the oil and filter normal operating temperature, according to the time and distance then shut it off. recommendations in the mainte- nance schedule. The oil and filter collect contaminants that can dam- age your engine if they are not removed regularly.
Page 127 (available from your and oil filter for leaks. Honda dealer) is required to remove the filter. 9. Turn off the engine, let it sit for several minutes, then check the oil 4.
Page 128: Cooling System
Cooling System Adding Engine Coolant Always use Genuine Honda Anti- If the reserve tank is completely freeze/Coolant. The cooling system empty, you should also check the RESERVE TANK contains many aluminum compo- coolant level in the radiator. nents which can corrode if an improper antifreeze is used.
Page 129 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 compo- nents. Replacing Engine Coolant The cooling system should be completely drained and refilled with new coolant according to the time and distance recommendations in...
Page 130 Cooling System RESERVE DRAIN RESERVE TANK TANK CAP PLUG DRAIN BOLT HOLDER 4. Remove the reserve tank from its 1. Slide the heater temperature 3. Loosen the drain plug on the holder by pulling it straight up. control lever to maximum heat. bottom of the radiator.
Page 131 Cooling System FILLER NECK RESERVE TANK BLEEDER BOLT Fill up to here 6. Mix the recommended antifreeze 7. Pour coolant into the radiator up cooling fan comes on at least with an equal amount of purified to the base of the filler neck. twice).
Page 132: Windshield Washers
Windshield Washers Check the level in the windshield NOTICE WINDSHIELD washer reservoir at least monthly WASHER during normal usage. In bad weather, RESERVOIR Do not use engine antifreeze or a when you use the washers often, vinegar/water solution in the check the level every time you stop windshield washer reservoir.
Page 133: 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 Auto- matic Transmission Fluid or an ® equivalent DEXRON II Auto- matic Transmission Fluid (ATF) only.
Page 134 Transmission Oil 5-speed Manual Transmission Only use an API Service SF or SG grade motor oil with a viscosity of SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40. FILLER BOLT The transmission should be drained and refilled with new oil every 24 months or 48,000 km (30,000 miles), whichever comes first.
Page 135: Brake And Clutch Fluid
Check the fluid level in the reser- to the MAX mark, use Genuine voirs monthly. There are up to three Honda Brake Fluid or an equivalent reservoirs, depending on model. from a sealed container that is marked DOT3 or DOT4 only. Brake...
Page 136 Brake and Clutch Fluid Anti-lock Brake System If the fluid level is half an inch or Clutch System more above the MAX mark, it may indicate a problem in the ABS. Have your dealer inspect the system as soon as possible. If you add brake fluid to bring it up to the MAX mark, use the same DOT3 or DOT4 brake fluid from a...
Page 137: Power Steering
DX and Si models in Canada UPPER will damage the system. Use only You should check the fluid level in LEVEL GENUINE HONDA Power Steering the power steering reservoir Fluid-V. monthly. Check the level when the engine is cold. Look at the side of the reservoir.
Page 138: 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 cleaned every 12 months or 24,000 km (15,000 miles), whichever comes first. Follow the replacement procedure for removal and reinstallation.
Page 139: Spark Plugs
Spark Plugs The original spark plugs in your car 1. Clean up any dirt and oil around Replacement need to be replaced every 2 years or the spark plug caps. SPARK PLUG CAP 48,000 km (30,000 miles), whichever comes first. 2.
Page 140 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 141 Spark Plugs, Battery Specifications: Battery Check the condition of your car's The battery contains sulfuric (US: VX, CX) battery monthly. You should check acid (electrolyte) which is highly Normal driving conditions for proper electrolyte level and corrosive and poisonous. NGK: ZFR4F-11 corrosion on the terminals.
Page 142 Battery Emergency Procedures Check the battery terminals for TEST INDICATOR WINDOW corrosion (a white or yellowish Eyes — Flush with water from a cup powder). To remove it, cover the or other container for at least fifteen terminals with a solution of baking minutes.
Page 143 Battery On cars with an anti-theft audio system If you need to connect the battery to If your car's battery is disconnected a charger, disconnect both cables to prevent damage to the car's electri- or goes dead, the audio system will cal system.
Page 144: Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Check the condition of the wind- WIPER ARMS shield 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 145 Windshield Wipers 5. Slide the new wiper blade into the BLADE BLADE holder until the tabs lock. 6. Front Windshield Wipers only: Slide the new blade assembly onto the wiper arm. Make sure it locks in place. 7. Lower the wiper arm down against the windshield.
Page 146 Air Conditioning (Optional) Your car's air conditioning is a sealed If the air conditioning does not get as AIR CONDITIONING system. Any major maintenance, cold as before, have your dealer CONDENSER such as recharging, should be done check the system. Recharge the by a qualified technician.
Page 147 Drive Belts, Tires Drive Belts If you see signs of wear or looseness, Tires have your dealer adjust or replace To safely operate your car, your tires ALTERNATOR BELT the belts. must be the proper type and size, in good condition with adequate tread, and correctly inflated.
Page 148 Tires Inflation before checking the tire pressure, (DX/Canada CX) Keeping the tires properly inflated the tires can still be considered provides the best combination of "cold" if you drive less than 1.6 km handling, tread life and riding (1 mile). comfort.
Page 149 Tires You should get your own tire You should look for: Your car's tires have wear indicators pressure gauge and use it whenever molded into the tread. When the you check your tire pressures. This tread wears down to that point, you Bumps or bulges in the tread or will make it easier for you to tell if a will see a 12.7 mm (1/2 inch) wide...
Page 150 Improper wheel weights can damage Those tires are designed to turn only your car's aluminum wheels. Use only in one direction. This direction is genuine Honda wheel weights for indicated on the side wall of the tire balancing. by the turning direction indicator.
Page 151 DOT Tire that came on your car. Replacement Quality Grading. stability. This can cause a crash wheels are available at your Honda in which you can be seriously dealer. hurt or killed. Winter Driving Tires that are marked "M + S"...
Page 152 If you mount snow tires on your Mount snow chains on your car manufacturer's instructions and Honda, make sure they are radial when warranted by driving condi- mount them as tightly as you can. tires of the same size and load range tions or required by local laws.
Page 153 Lights Check the operation of your car's Replacing a Headlight Bulb BULB exterior lights at least once a month. Your car has halogen headlight A burned out bulb can create an bulbs, one on each side. When unsafe condition by reducing your replacing a bulb, handle it by its steel car's visibility and the ability to base and protect the glass from...
Page 154 Lights 3. Remove the rubber weather seal Replacing the Front Side Marker/ by pulling on the tab. 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 155 Lights 4. Remove the bulb by pushing it in Replacing Rear Bulbs slightly and turning it counter- (in 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 156 Lights 5. Install the new bulb in the socket. Replacing Rear Bulbs Insert the socket back in the (in Tailgate) taillight assembly and turn it clock- wise to lock it in place. 6. Test the new bulb. Reinstall the cover over the taillight assembly. 4.
Page 157 Lights 6. Insert the socket into the taillight High-mount Brake Light assembly. Turn it clockwise to lock it in place. 7. Reinstall the cover on the interior panel. 1. Open the hatch. 4. Remove the brake light assembly. Remove the socket from the brake 2.
Page 158 Lights 6. Install the new bulb. Test it to Replacing a Rear License Bulb make sure it works. 7. Reinstall the brake light assembly. Tighten the two screws securely. 8. Reinstall the cover under the brake light assembly. 1. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to 3.
Page 159 Lights Replacing Ceiling and Cargo Area Light Bulbs (Except Si) (Si) CARGO AREA LIGHT CEILING 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 160: Storing Your Car
Fill the fuel tank. Disconnect the battery. If you store your car for 12 months Change the engine oil and filter or longer, have your Honda dealer Support the front and rear wiper (see page 125). perform the inspections called for in...
Page 161: 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, bright- work, wheels and interior. Also included are several things you can do to help prevent corrosion.
Page 162: Appearance Care
Exterior Care Washing Rinse the car thoroughly with cool When you have washed and rinsed the whole exterior, dry it with a Frequent washing helps preserve water to remove loose dirt. chamois or soft towel. Letting it your car's beauty. Dirt and grit can scratch the paint, while tree sap and Fill a bucket with cool water.
Page 163: Exterior Care
You your dealer so you are sure to get beads or droplets after waxing. should use a polish on your Honda if the correct color. the finish does not have its original You should use a quality liquid or shine after using a wax.
Page 164 If it does not go On VX model down to bare metal, clean it with Clean your Honda's aluminum alloy soap and water and apply the touch- wheels as you do the rest of the up paint. If it does go to the metal, exterior.
Page 165: Interior Care
Interior Care Carpeting Vinyl Vacuum the carpeting frequently to Remove dirt and dust with a vacuum remove dirt. Ground-in dirt will make METAL LOOP cleaner. Wipe the vinyl with a soft the carpet wear out faster. cloth dampened in a solution of mild Periodically shampoo the carpet to soap and water.
Page 166 The rear window defogger wires are Many corrosion-preventive measures bonded to the inside of the glass. are built into your Honda. You can Wiping vigorously up-and-down can help keep your car from corroding dislodge and break the defogger wires.
Page 167 Body repairs can affect your car's and body. want genuine Honda parts used in resistance to corrosion. If your car the repair. Although most insurers needs repairs after a collision, pay...
Page 168: 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 gives If Your Engine Won't Start... you information about how to safely Nothing Happens....... evaluate the problem and what to do The Starter Operates to correct it.
Page 169: 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 tire: LOCATION spare tire as a temporary replace- MARK ment only. Get your regular tire Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) repaired or replaced and put back on under any circumstances.
Page 170 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 shoulder 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 traffic lanes.
Page 171: Changing A Flat Tire
Changing a Flat Tire EXTENSION JACKING POINT WHEEL WRENCH 9. Remove the wheel nuts and flat 7. Locate the jacking point nearest 8. Use the extension and wheel the tire you need to change. It is wrench as shown to raise the car tire.
Page 172 Changing a Flat Tire BRAKE HUB 10.Before mounting the spare tire, 11.Put on the spare tire. Put the 12.Lower the car to the ground and wipe any dirt off the mounting wheel nuts back on finger-tight, remove the jack. surface of the wheel and hub with then tighten them in a crisscross a cloth.
Page 173 Changing a Flat Tire 17.Store the jack and tool kit back in WING BOLT the spare tire well. SPACER CONE 18.Store the wheel cover or center cap in the trunk. Make sure it does not get scratched or damaged. 13.Tighten the wheel nuts securely in 14.Remove the wheel cover or center the same crisscross pattern.
Page 174 If Your Engine Won't Start Turn the ignition switch to START Diagnosing why your engine won't Nothing Happens or the Starter start falls into two areas, depending (III). If the headlights do not dim, Motor Operates Very Slowly on what you hear when you turn the When you turn the ignition switch to check the condition of the fuses.
Page 175 See Towing on page Put the transmission in Neutral or You cannot start a Honda with an 189. automatic transmission by pushing Park and set the parking brake. or pulling it.
Page 176: Jump Starting
( + ) terminal other end to the grounding strap sure they have good metal-to- on your Honda's battery. as shown. Do not connect this metal contact. jumper cable to any other part of the engine.
Page 177: 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 or range under most conditions.
Page 178 If Your Engine Overheats 4. If the temperature gauge stays at reaches the middle of the tempera- 10. Start the engine and set the the red mark, turn off the engine. ture gauge, or lower, before check- temperature control lever to ing the radiator.
Page 179 Low Oil Pressure 1. Safely pull off the road and shut 4. Start the engine and watch the oil off the engine. pressure light. If the light does not LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR go out within ten seconds, turn off the engine.
Page 180 Charging System Indication By eliminating as much of the Immediately turn off all electrical electrical load as possible, you can accessories: radio, heater, A/C, rear CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR drive several miles before the defogger, cruise control, etc. Try not battery is too discharged to keep the to use other electrically-operated controls such as the moonroof.
Page 181 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 malfunc- watch the indicator light. If it stays tion indicator lamp/check engine light on, have your car checked by the on, you can damage your car's...
Page 182: 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.
Page 183 Fuses All the electrical circuits in your car INTERIOR have fuses to protect them from a short circuit or overload. These fuses are located in two or three fuse boxes. UNDER- HOOD The interior fuse box is underneath Cars equipped with ABS have a third the dashboard on the driver's side.
Page 184 Fuses Checking and Replacing Fuses FUSE PULLER If something electrical in your car stops working, the first thing you should check for is a blown fuse. Determine from the chart on pages and 188, or the diagram on the fuse box lid, which fuse or fuses control that component.
Page 185 Fuses If you replace the blown fuse with a 6. If the replacement fuse of the BLOWN spare fuse that has a lower rating, it same rating blows in a short time, might blow out again. This does not there is probably a serious indicate anything wrong.
Page 186 Fuses INTERIOR FUSE BOX 1 : Optional for Canadian CX model 2 : On Canadian cars CONTINUED Taking Care of the Unexpected...
Page 187 Fuses UNDERHOOD FUSE BOX ABS FUSE BOX Taking Care of the Unexpected...
Page 188 Emergency Towing There are three popular methods of If your Honda cannot be transported It is best to tow the car no farther towing a car: by flat-bed, it should be towed with...
Page 189: Technical Information
The diagrams in this section give Emission Controls......Identification Numbers....you the dimensions and capacities of The Clean Air Act...... Specifications......... your Honda, and the locations of the Anti-lock Brake System....Crankcase Emission Control identification numbers. The expla- Tire Information......System........201 nations of several electronic and Tire Size Designation....
Page 190: 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 insuring your car. The easiest place to find the VIN is on a plate fastened to the top of the dashboard.
Page 191 Identification Numbers The Engine Number is stamped into TRANSMISSION NUMBER the engine block. The Transmission Number is on a label on top of the transmission. ENGINE NUMBER Technical Information...
Page 192 Specifications page 1 : Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the engine. 1 : VX, CX, DX Reserve tank capacity: 0.4 (0.11 US g a l , 0.09 Imp gal) 2 : Si 3 : VX 2 : US: VX, CX 3 : US: DX, Si, Canadian Cars 4 : US:CX...
Page 193: Specifications
Specifications 1 : US: VX, CX 2 : US: DX, Canada: CX, DX 3 : Si page 4 : For cars with ABS page Technical Information...
Page 194 Anti-lock Brake System Only on cars equipped with ABS Each wheel has a wheel speed the solenoid. This builds hydraulic The ABS works by measuring how sensor assembly. As the wheel pressure on the modulator valve. fast the wheels are turning during rotates, the sensor sends electrical The pressure increases in the braking and comparing their speed.
Page 195: Tire Information
Tire Information Tire Size Designation 14 — Rim diameter in inches. Tire Speed Ratings A tire's sidewall is marked with a tire The chart below shows many of the size designation. You will need this different speed ratings currently 82 — Load Index, a numerical code information when selecting associated with the maximum load being used for passenger car tires.
Page 196 (DX) (Si) Tire Pressure Adjustment For High Speed Driving Honda strongly recommends that you not drive faster than posted speed limits and conditions allow. If you decide it is safe to drive at high speeds, be sure to adjust the cold tire (VX) pressures as shown below.
Page 197 Tire Information Be sure to readjust the pressure for Treadwear Traction normal driving speeds. You should The treadwear grade is a compara- The traction grades, from highest to wait until the tires are cold before tive rating based on the wear rate of lowest, are A, B, and C, and they adjusting the tire pressure (see page the tire when tested under controlled...
Page 198 Tire Information Warning: The temperature grade for Temperature The temperature grades are A (the this tire is established for a tire that highest), B, and C, representing the is properly inflated and not over- tire's resistance to the generation of loaded.
Page 199: Emission Controls
NOx and HC react to 116. the engine and burned. form photochemical "smog." Carbon monoxide does not contribute to * In Canada, Honda vehicles comply Evaporative Emission Control smog creation, but it is a poisonous with the Canadian Motor Vehicle System gas.
Page 200 System engine's combustion and minimize genuine Honda replacement parts or Only on VX model the amount of HC, CO, and NOx that their equivalent for repairs. Using The Exhaust Gas Recirculation comes out the tailpipe.
Page 201: 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 must operate at a high temperature...
Page 202: Warranty And Customer Relations
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 203: Warranty Coverages
Replacement Battery Limited U.S. Cars Seat Belt Limited Warranty — a seat Warranty — provides prorated Your new Honda is covered by these belt that fails to function properly is warranties: covered for the useful life of the car. coverage for a replacement battery purchased from a Honda dealer.
Page 204 Customer Relations Information Honda dealership personnel are If you are dissatisfied with the When you call or write, please give trained professionals. They should decision made by the dealership's us this information: be able to answer all your questions. management, contact your Honda If you encounter a problem that your Customer Relations Zone Office.
Page 205: Index
Index Airbag(SRS)........Air Cleaner........Battery Accessories Air Conditioning....... Charging System Light....Installation........Maintenance....... ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Usage..........Jump Starting......Position)........Maintenance....... Air Outlets (Vents)......Adding Specifications......Air Pressure, Tires......Automatic Transmission Before Driving......... Alcohol and Drugs......Fluid........Belts, Seat........... 5 Alcohol in Gasoline......
Page 206 Index Break-in, New Car......CD Player.......... Cleaning Certification Label......Exterior........Brightness Control, Instruments... Chains..........Interior........Brights, Headlights......Bulb Replacement Change Oil Seat Belts........Back-up Lights......How to......... Vinyl..........Brake Lights....... When to........CLEAN Indicator......Changing a Flat Tire..... Clock, Setting the ......Front Parking Lights....
Page 207 Index Drive Belts........Malfunction Indicator Driving..........Lamp........ 35, DANGER, Explanation of....Economy........Oil Pressure Indicator..33, Dashboard........In Bad Weather......Oil, What Kind to Use....Daytime Running Lights....In Foreign Countries....Overheating........ Dead Battery, What to Do.... Specifications......Defects, Reporting Safety....Ethanol in Gasoline ......
Page 208 Index 5-speed Manual Transmission, Fuses, Checking the...... Hazard Warning Flashers....Checking Fluid Level....Headlights 5-speed Manual Transmission, Daytime Running Lights..... Shifting the........High Beam Indicator....Flashers, Hazard Warning....Gas Mileage, Improving....High Beams, Turning on.... Flat Tire, Changing a....Gasohol..........Low Beams, Turning on.....
Page 209 Index Indicator Lights, Instrument Lap/Shoulder Belts......Record........118-119 Panel..........Lap Belt..........Safety........... Infant Restraint........ Leaking of Exhaust into Car..Schedule......114-117 Inflation, Proper Tire ....Malfunction Indicator Lamp.. 35, 182 Lighter, Cigarette......Inside Mirror........Manual Transmission...... Lights Inspection, Tire......Bulb Replacement..... Manual Transmission Fluid ..
Page 210 Index Coolant........Parking Over Things that Burn... PGM-FI System......Engine Oil and Filter....Occupant Protection System.... Polishing and Waxing....Fuses........... Octane Requirement, Gasoline..Power Light Bulbs......... Odometer.......... Mirrors.......... Schedule........Odometer, 0 37 Steering........Spark Plugs......... Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts..Tires..........Change, How to ......
Page 211 Index Maintenance......... Sound System........Reminder Light and Beeper..Spare Tire Replacement......... Inflating........Tachometer........System Components..... Specifications......Tailgate..........Tether Attachment Points..Spark Plugs, Replacing....Taillights, Changing Bulbs in..Use During Pregnancy....Specifications Charts..... Taking Care of the Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt..Speed Control........
Page 212 Index Tires Seat Belts........Inspection........WARNING, Explanation of....Replacing........Underside, Cleaning...... Warning Labels, Location of..28 Rotating........Unexpected, Taking Care Warranty Coverages..... Snow..........of the........... Washer, Windshield Specifications......Uniform Tire Quality Grading..Checking the Fluid Level..Operation........Tools, Tire Changing....Unleaded Gasoline......
Page 213: Gas Station Information
Tire Size (Front and Rear): Automatic Transmission Fluid: 3.3 l (3.5 US qt, 2.9 Imp qt) (US: VX, CX) Honda Premium Formula Auto- without filter P165/70R13 78S matic Transmission Fluid or an ® 3.0 l (3.2 US qt, 2.6 Imp qt)

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