Honda 1997 Civic Hatchback Owner's Manual page 35

Gauges
TEMPERATURE TRIP METER
GAUGE
ODOMETER
Fuel Gauge
This shows how much fuel you have.
It is most accurate when the car is on
level ground. It may show slightly
more or less than the actual amount
when you are driving on curvy or
hilly roads.
Instruments and Controls
SPEEDOMETER
MAINTENANCE TRIP METER
RESET BUTTON
REQUIRED INDICATOR
The gauge stays at the same fuel
level reading after you turn off the
ignition. When you add fuel, the
gauge slowly changes to the new
reading after you turn the ignition
back ON (II).
FUEL GAUGE
Temperature Gauge
This shows the temperature of the
engine's coolant. During normal
operation, the pointer should rise
from the bottom white mark to about
the middle of the gauge. In severe
driving conditions, such as very hot
weather or a long period of uphill
driving, the pointer may rise to the
upper blue zone. If it reaches the red
(Hot) mark, pull safely to the side of
the road. Turn to page 172
instructions and precautions on
checking the engine's cooling
system.
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