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

A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.

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Summary of Contents for Honda 1993 Civic Coupe

Page 1: Table Of Contents
1993 Civic Coupe 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: 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 leam 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 one of three words, DANGER, WARNING or CAUTION. These mean: be damaged if you don't follow instructions.
Page 5: Driver And Passenger Safety
Driver and Passenger Safety This section gives you important Your Occupant Protection Storing Cargo Safely ..information about occupant System ....Driving With Pets .
Page 6: System
Your Occupant Protection System Two indicator lights are also part To get the maximum protection Your Honda is equipped with seat of your safety system. One from your occupant protection belts and other features that work reminds you to make sure you and...
Page 7: And How It Works
The Seat Belt System and How It Works A pregnant woman needs to wear Why Wear Seat Belts a seat belt to protect herself and Wearing seat belts, and wearing her unborn child (see page 10). them properly, is fundamental to Not wearing a seat belt in- your safety and the safety of your creases the chance of being...
Page 8: 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 SHOULDER UPPER SEAT PORTION five seating positions. The front BELT ANCHOR seats and the outside positions of...
Page 9: 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 10: The Seat Belt System And How It Works
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: 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 so it fits as PRESS button on the buckle. hips, and insert it into the low as possible across your hips and pelvic bones, not buckle marked CENTER.
Page 12: Advice For Pregnant Women
The Seat Belt System and How It Works Advice for Pregnant Women Seat Belt Maintenance 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 page 7).
Page 13: Supplemental Restraint System
Supplemental Restraint System Your Civic is equipped with a Sup- A diagnostic system that, when PASSENGER'S INDICATOR DRIVER'S AIRBAG plemental Restraint System (SRS) the ignition is ON 00, CONTROL AIRBAG UNIT to help protect your head and continually monitors the chest during a severe frontal colli- sensors, control unit, airbag sion.
Page 14: Important Safety Reminder
Supplemental Restraint System An airbag inflates and deflates How the Driver's very quickly. It cannot protect FRONTAL COLLISION RANGE Airbag Works you during any additional impacts that can occur during a crash. A seat belt helps keep you in the proper position when an airbag inflates.
Page 15: Works
Supplemental Restraint System How the Passenger's To do its job, the airbag inflates The airbag is stored in the center with considerable force. So, while of the steering wheel. For safety, Airbag Works it can reduce serious injuries and do not attach any items to the even save your life, the airbag steering wheel.
Page 16: Works
Supplemental Restraint System The airbag is quite large and The passenger's airbag is stored Have the system checked if: inflates with considerable force. It near the top of the dashboard, The light does not come on can seriously hurt an adult who is under a lid marked SRS (see when you turn the ignition not in the proper position and...
Page 17: System Service
Do not modify your steering wheel ous. Get assistance from a or any other part of the system is virtually maintenance- Honda dealer if your car must supplemental restraint system. free. There are no parts you can be scrapped. Modifications could make the safely service.
Page 18: Additional Safety Information
Additional Safety Information The seat belts and airbags are Seat-back Position Door Locks obviously important parts of your The seat-backs should be in an It is not safe to leave your car occupant protection system. doors unlocked. A passenger, upright position for you and your especially a child, could open a passengers to get the most In addition, you should know that...
Page 19: Storing Cargo Safely
Additional Safety Information Storing Cargo Safely Driving With Pets A small dog, cat, or other small animal will be safest in a pet Before you drive, make sure you Loose pets can be a hazard while carrier with rigid sides. Choose a first securely store or tie down any you are driving.
Page 20: Child Safety
Child Safety For cars with passenger airbags, we strongly recommend that you do not put an infant seat in the An Infant or child who is not front passenger seat. If the airbag properly restrained can be killed inflates, it can hit the seat with or seriously injured in a crash.
Page 21: Important Safety Reminders
Child Safety Important Safety Reminders General Guidelines for To properly route a seat belt through a child seat, follow the Never hold a baby or child on your Restraining Children Under seat-maker's instructions. If you lap when riding in a car. If you are 40 Ibs.
Page 22 Child Safety Restraining an Infant Restraining a Child Who We recommend that, whenever possible, you put the infant seat in Who Weighs Less Than Weighs Between 20 and the center position of the rear seat 20 Ibs. (9 kg) 40 Ibs. (9 and 18 kg) and secure it to the car with the lap belt.
Page 23: Restraining A Child Who Weighs Over 40 Ibs. (18 Kg)
Child Safety Restraining a Child Who The preferred place to put a Put the lap/shoulder belt on your toddler seat is in the center child and check its fit. The Weighs Over 40 Ibs. (18 kg) position of the rear seat. Use the shoulder belt should fit over car's lap belt to secure the seat to the collarbone and across the...
Page 24: Locking Clip
4. Install the locking clip as manufacturer's instructions. shown. Position the clip as Your Honda has three attachment close as possible to the points for tether-style child seats. 2. Insert the latch plate into the latch plate.
Page 25: Storing A Child Seat
If you need an anchor plate and mounting hardware, you can obtain them by writing to: The anchor plate and mounting hardware for a top tether are American Honda Motor Co., Inc. supplied with the car. When Consumer Affairs installing, make sure the 1919 Torrance Blvd.
Page 26: Alcohol And Drugs
Alcohol and Drugs Driving a car requires your full The safest thing you can do is If you have no choice but to drive, attention and alertness. Traffic never drink and drive. This can be stop drinking and give yourself conditions change rapidly.
Page 27: Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Carbon Monoxide Hazard Your car's exhaust contains With the trunk lid open, air flow carbon monoxide gas. You should can pull exhaust gas into the have no problem with carbon trunk. This can get into your car's Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. monoxide entering the car in interior and create a hazardous Breathing it can cause uncon-...
Page 28 NHTSA cannot become involved in Washington, D.C. 20590. You can Honda Motor Co., Inc. individual problems between you, also obtain other information your dealer, or American Honda about motor vehicle safety from Motor Co., Inc. the Hotline. Driver and Passenger Safety...
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 for a replacement. Driver and Passenger Safety...
Page 30: Instruments And Controls
Gauges ..... operation of your Honda. All the Door Locks ....
Page 31 Control Locations HEATING/ MIRROR AUDIO SYSTEM COOLING CONTROLS CONTROL DOOR LOCK SWITCH DIGITAL CLOCK POWER WINDOW SWITCH FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE Instruments and Controls...
Page 32: Indicator Lights
Indicator Lights The instrument panel has many indicators to give you important PARKING BRAKE AND HIGH BEAM INDICATOR information about your car. BRAKE SYSTEM LIGHT* CHARGING SYSTEM LIGHT Lamp Check LOW OIL Many of the indicator lights come CRUISE CONTROL PRESSURE on when you turn the ignition INDICATOR...
Page 33 Indicator Lights Seat Belt Reminder Light HIGH BEAM INDICATOR CHARGING SYSTEM LIGHT This indicator lights when you PARKING BRAKE AND LOW OIL turn the ignition ON (II). It is a BRAKE SYSTEM LIGHT PRESURE reminder to you and your LIGHT passengers to protect yourselves by fastening the seat belts.
Page 34 Indicator Lights Charging Parking Brake Supplemental Canada U.S. S R S System Light and Brake Restraint System BRAKE System Light Indicator This light indicates the battery is not being charged. It should come This light has two functions: The SRS light normally comes on on when the ignition is ON (II), and for a few seconds when you turn 1.
Page 35 Indicator Lights High Beam Indicator U.S.: Malfunction Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicator Lamp This light comes on with the high beam headlights. See page Indicators Canada: Check for information on the The left or right turn signal light Engine Light headlight controls.
Page 36 Indicator Lights Shift Lever Position Indicator (Automatic Transmission only) This indicator shows which shift position the lever is in. Instruments and Controls...
Page 37 Gauges Odometer TACHOMETER SPEEDOMETER FUEL GAUGE TEMPERATURE GAUGE The odometer shows the total distance 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 alter the odometer with the intent to change the number of miles or...
Page 38 Gauges Temperature Gauge SPEEDOMETER TEMPERATURE GAUGE FUEL 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 white mark.
Page 39: Controls Near The Steering Wheel
Controls Near the Steering Wheel The two levers on the steering column contain controls for HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS REAR WINDOW driving features you use most DEFOGGER CRUISE often. The left lever controls the CONTROL turn signals, headlights, and high INSTRUMENT PANEL beams.
Page 40: Daytime Running Lights
Controls Near the Steering Wheel Headlights The high beams will stay on for as long as you hold the lever, no matter what position the headlight switch is in. Daytime Running Lights Canadian Models With the headlight switch off, the high beam headlights come on with reduced brightness when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II)
Page 41 Controls Near the Steering Wheel Turn Signals To signal a lane change, push Instrument Panel Brightness 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 The dial on the dashboard to the Signal a turn or lane change with...
Page 42 Controls Near the Steering Wheel Windshield Wipers Windshield Washers U.S. Models To operate the wipers in mist The right lever controls the wind- mode, push the control lever shield wipers and washers. The To clean the windshield, pull the down. The wipers run at high rotary switch at the end of the wiper control lever toward you.
Page 43 Controls Near the Steering Wheel Hazard Warning Rear Window Defogger Make sure the rear window is clear and you have good visibility before starting to drive. The defogger wires on the inside of the rear window can be accidentally damaged. When cleaning the glass, always wipe side to side.
Page 44: Steering Wheel Adjustment
Controls Near the Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Adjustment 3. Move the steering wheel up or down to the desired position. You can adjust the steering wheel Position the wheel so you can height to suit your preference. Do see all the instrument panel this before you begin driving.
Page 45: Steering Wheel Controls
Steering Wheel Controls Cruise Control Using the Cruise Control NOTICE Available only on EX and EX with The cruise control, as it operates, option package in the U.S., and Si moves the accelerator pedal. You model in Canada. can damage your car's accelerator Cruise control allows you to mechanism by resting your foot maintain a set speed above 25...
Page 46 Steering Wheel Controls Tap the brake or clutch pedal Changing the Set Speed lightly with your foot. The You can increase the set cruising CRUISE CONTROL light on the speed in either of two ways: instrument panel will go out. Press and hold the When the car slows to the RESUME/accel button.
Page 47 Steering Wheel Controls If you use the brake or clutch Canceling the Cruise Control pedal to cancel cruise control, the Any of these actions cause the system retains the previously-set cruise control to cancel. cruising speed. To return to that Tap the brake or clutch pedal.
Page 48 Steering Wheel Controls, Keys and Locks Keys The valet key only works the Horn ignition and the door locks. You can keep the trunk, trunk release handle and rear seat trunk access locked when you leave your car and valet key at a parking facility. (See Trunk, page 50.) Each key has a number stamped on a separate plate that comes...
Page 49: Keys And Locks
Keys and Locks Ignition Switch LOCK (0) — You can insert or ACCESSORY (I) — In this position, remove the key only in this you can operate the audio system position. When you turn the key and cigarette lighter. from LOCK to ACCESSORY, you may have to turn the steering ON (II) —...
Page 50 Keys and Locks Both doors lock when you push Door Locks Power Door Locks the lock tab on the driver's door. Only the driver's door unlocks when you use the key or lock tab. To unlock the passenger's door, use the master door lock switch or the lock tab on each door.
Page 51 Keys and Locks Trunk MASTER KEY TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE You can open the trunk in two To close the trunk, press down on To protect items in the trunk when ways: you need to give the key to some- the trunk lid. one else, lock the trunk release Pull the trunk release handle to handle with the master key and...
Page 52: Seat Adjustments
Seat Adjustments Adjust the seat before you start driving. Reclining the seat-back can decrease the protection you get Front Seat Adjustments 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 53 Folding Rear Seal Folding Rear Seat Make sure all items in the trunk, or items extending through the opening into the back seat, are tied down. Loose items can fly forward and cause injury if you have to brake hard. See Loading Cargo on page 88.
Page 54: Power Windows
Power Windows Only on EX and EX with option The master control panel also package in the U.S. contains these extra features: MAIN SWITCH Your car's windows are electrically- AUTO — To open the driver's powered. Turn the ignition switch DRIVER'S WINDOW SWITCH window fully, push the window...
Page 55 Power Windows, Moonroof The MAIN switch controls power moonroof reaches the desired Moonroof to the passenger's windows. With position, then release the switch. this switch off, the passenger's window cannot be raised or To close the moonroof, press and lowered. The MAIN switch does hold the switch.
Page 56 Sunshade, Mirrors Sunshade Mirrors Manual Door Mirrors You can slide the sunshade to any Keep the inside and outside mir- Only on DX models. position when the moonroof is rors clean and adjusted for best The outside mirror on the driver's closed.
Page 57 Power Mirrors Adjusting the Power Mirrors SELECTOR SWITCH Only on EX and EX option package 3. Push the appropriate edge of The outside mirror on the passenger's side has curved glass. the adjustment switch to move in the U.S. Objects look farther away than the mirror right, left, up, or Adjust the outside mirrors with they are.
Page 58 Parking Brake, Glove Box Parking Brake Glove Box An open glove box can cause serious injury to your pas- senger in a crash, even if the passenger is wearing the seat belt. Always keep the glove box closed while driving. GLOVE BOX To apply the parking brake, pull the Open the glove box by pulling the...
Page 59: Digital Clock
Digital Clock Digital Clock 3. Press and hold the HOUR button until the hour advances RESET HOUR to the desired time. 4. Press and hold the MIN. button until the numbers advance to the desired time. You can use the RESET button to quickly set the time to the nearest hour.
Page 60 Beverage Holder, Vanity Mirror Vanity Mirror Beverage Holder To open the beverage holder, push Use the beverage holder only when Only on EX and EX with option on the top. The beverage holder the car is parked. If you place cups package in the U.S.
Page 61 Cigarette lighter, Ashtrays Cigarette Lighter Ashtrays The rear ashtray is at the rear end of the center console. Open the The ignition switch must be in Open the front ashtray by pulling ashtray by swinging the upper ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) for the on the bottom edge.
Page 62: Interior Light
Interior Light Interior Light DOOR ACTIVATED The interior light has a three- position switch. In the OFF (forward) position, the light does not come on. In the center position, the interior light comes on when you open either front door. In the ON (rearward) position, the interior light stays on continuously.
Page 63: 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 conditioner, provides How to Use the System ..a comfortable driving environment Controlling Air in all weather conditions.
Page 64 The air flows into the interior at three possible levels that you can select. A Genuine Honda air conditioning system is available from your dealer. It meets Honda's high quality standards and is designed The direction of air flow from the The heating and cooling system to fit your car.
Page 65 Heating and Cooling UPPER VENT OPEN CLOSE Comfort and Convenience Features...
Page 66 Heating and Cooling What Each Control Does MODE BUTTONS RECIRCULATED AIR AIR CONDITIONING ON/OFF SWITCH Fan Control Lever FRESH AIR Sliding this lever to the right increases the fan speed, which increases air How. Temperature Control Lever Sliding this lever to the right increases the temperature of air flowing through the system.
Page 67 Heating and Cooling The engine must be running for Ventilation How to Use the System the heater and air conditioning This section covers the best way Your car has a flow-through system to provide hot and cold air. to use the system for ventilation, ventilation system.
Page 68 Heating and Cooling To Cool with A/C MODE BUTTONS AIR CONDITIONING To operate the air conditioning ON/OFF SWITCH system, press the air conditioning 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 69 Heating and Cooling To Dehumidify and Defog with A/C Air conditioning removes moisture 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 MODE BUTTONS AIR CONDITIONING warm and dry.
Page 70 Heating and Cooling To Defrost To Turn Everything Off To Heat To warm the interior, press To remove frost or ice from the To shut off the system temporarily, windshield and side windows after slide the fan speed and Set the fan to the the car has been sitting out in cold temperature control levers all the desired speed.
Page 71 CASSETTE SLOT KNOB Audio System U.S. EX with option package. Your Honda audio system is easy to use, and will give clear AM/FM reception. The preset buttons allow you to select six stations on AM and twelve stations on FM.
Page 72: Audio System
Audio System You can use any of three methods ON/OFF/VOL to find radio stations on the KNOB STEREO INDICATOR selected band: TUNE, SEEK, or the Preset buttons. The TUNE function lets you find a desired frequency. Push the TUNE/SEEK switch up to change to a higher frequency, and down to change to a lower frequency.
Page 73 Audio System Once that station's frequency is AUTO SELECT LIGHT stored, simply press and release STEREO INDICATOR the proper Preset button to tune to it. If you want to change any Preset button's selection, store another frequency as described. The frequencies you preset will be AUTO lost if your car's battery goes dead SELECT...
Page 74 Audio System You cannot manually store radio station frequencies in the Preset buttons when AUTO SELECT is ON. If you do not like the stations found by AUTO SELECT, you can still use the TUNE or SEEK function to find other stations. Adjusting the Sound Use the Balance and Fader SEEK/TUNE...
Page 75 Audio System Radio Frequencies Your Honda's radio can tune in all frequencies in both the AM and FM bands. Those bands cover these frequencies: AM band 530 kilohertz to 1710 kilohertz FM band 87.7 megahertz to 107.9 megahertz Radio stations on the AM band are assigned frequencies at least 10 kilohertz apart (530, 540, 550).
Page 76 Audio System If the cassette is a metal tape (chromium-dioxide or Cr0 ), you will see "MTL" displayed. The system automatically adjusts for the special frequency characteristics of metal tape. Dolby noise reduction turns on when you insert a cassette. If the tape was not recorded with Dolby B noise reduction, turn it off by pressing the button.
Page 77 Audio System automatically goes into rewind. When it senses the beginning of that passage, it goes back to play. The system will continue repeating this passage until you turn off REPEAT by pressing the button again. The TMS function lets you skip to the beginning of a song or other passage.
Page 78 Honda dealer has a cleaning kit and then eject. This is normally an putting it in the player. available for this purpose.
Page 79 Before you begin driving your Gasoline ....Honda, you should know what Oxygenated Fuels ..gasoline to use, and how to check Driving in Foreign the levels of important fluids.
Page 80: Before Driving
Break-in Period, Gasoline Break-in Period Gasoline Oxygenated Fuels Help assure your car's future Your Honda is designed to operate Some conventional gasolines are reliability and performance by most effectively on unleaded being blended with alcohol or an paying extra attention to how you gasoline with a pump octane ether compound.
Page 81 U.S. or Canada, write to Honda name "Gasohol". percentages of oxygenates given at the address shown for...
Page 82 Service Station Procedures 3. Remove the fuel fill cap slowly. Filling the Fuel Tank You may hear a hissing sound as pressure inside the tank Handling gasoline improperly escapes. can cause it to ignite or explode, causing you to be seriously or 4.
Page 83 Service Station Procedures Opening the Hood LATCH HOOD RELEASE HANDLE SUPPORT ROD 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 the parking brake. Pull the your fingers under the front clip and insert the end into the hood release handle located...
Page 84 Service Station Procedures Oil Check DIPSTICK Check the engine oil level every 2. Wipe the dipstick with a clean 3. Insert it all the way back in its time you fill the car with fuel. Wait cloth or paper towel. tube.
Page 85 Service Station Procedures Engine Coolant Check Refer to Periodic Checks on page for information on checking other items in your Honda. RESERVE TANK UPPER MARK LOWER MARK Look at the coolant level in the 4. Remove it again and check the radiator reserve tank.
Page 86 Fuel Economy Driving Habits A cold engine uses more fuel than The condition of your car and your a warm engine. It is not necessary driving habits are the two most You can improve fuel economy by to "warm-up" a cold engine by important things that affect the driving moderately.
Page 87 Although they may regulated by the FCC (CRTC in wheels, air conditioning, and fit your Honda, they may not be Canada) and should not interfere color-coordinated carpet floor within factory specifications. For with your car's systems. Improper mats.
Page 88: Loading Cargo
The maximum load you can carry This final number is the total If you must carry large objects in your Honda is 850 Ibs (385 kg). weight of cargo you can load in or that prevent you from closing the It includes the total weight of all on the car.
Page 89: Driving
Driving Preparing to Drive ... This section gives you tips on starting the engine under various Starting the Engine ... conditions, and how to operate 5-speed Manual T r a n s m i s s i o n .
Page 90: Preparing To Drive
Preparing to Drive You should do the following 8. Fasten your seat belt. Check 4. Check the adjustment of the checks and adjustments every day seat (see page 51). that your passengers have before you drive your car. fastened their seat belts (see 5.
Page 91: Driving
Starting the Engine 5-Speed Manual Transmission Automatic 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 with the accelerator pedal 2.
Page 92: Starting The Engine
Starting the Engine Starting in Cold Weather at 3. If the engine fails to start in 5. If the engine does not start step 2, push the accelerator within 15 seconds, or starts but High Altitude (Above 8,000 pedal to the floor and hold it stalls right away, repeat step 4 feet/2,400 meters) there while you try to start the...
Page 93: 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 Rapid stowing or speeding up into reverse with the car moving. can cause loss of control on Depress the clutch pedal and slippery surfaces.
Page 94 5-Speed Manual Transmission Maximum Speeds Recommended Shift Points The speeds in these tables are the Drive in the highest gear that lets the engine run and accelerate maximums for the given gears. If you exceed these speeds, the smoothly. This will give you the best fuel economy and effective engine speed will enter into the emissions control.
Page 95: Automatic Transmission
Automatic Transmission Shift Lever Shift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission Position Indicator Your Honda's transmission has four forward speeds, and is RELEASE BUTTON electronically controlled for smoother shifting. It also has a "lock-up" torque converter for better fuel economy. You may feel what seems like another shift when the converter locks.
Page 96 Automatic Transmission Reverse (R) — To shift to Reverse from Park, see the explanation under Park. To shift to Reverse from Neutral, come to a complete stop and then shift. Press the release button before shifting into Reverse from Neutral. Neutral (N) —...
Page 97 Automatic Transmission First (1) - To shift from Second to Drive (D ) - This position is Second (2) - To shift to Second, similar to D , except only the first press the release button on the First, press the release button on three gears are selected.
Page 98 Insert the key in the Shift Lock restart the engine. Release slot next to the shift If you need to use the Shift Lock lever. Release, it could mean your car is developing a problem. Have the car checked by your Honda dealer. Driving...
Page 99 The Braking System All Civics are equipped with front Check your brakes after driving Your brakes may sometimes disc brakes. The brakes on the through deep water. Apply the squeal or squeak when you apply rear wheels are drum-type. The brakes moderately to see if they them lightly.
Page 100 The Braking System Brake System Design If this happens, you will notice that the brake pedal goes down The hydraulic system that much farther and you need to operates the brakes has two press on it much harder. A much separate circuits.
Page 101: Driving In Bad Weather
Driving in Bad Weather Driving in Bad Weather Driving Technique - Always drive Visibility - Being able to see slower than you would in dry clearly in all directions and being weather. It takes your car longer to visible to other drivers are react, even in conditions that may important in all weather seem just barely damp.
Page 102 Driving in Bad Weather, Towing a Trailer Traction — Check your tires Towing a Trailer frequently for wear and proper Your car is not designed to tow a pressure. Both are important in trailer. Attempting to do so can preventing "hydroplaning" (loss of void your warranties.
Page 103: Maintenance
Treadwear ... . . Transmission O i l ... . maintenance on your Honda, you Traction ....
Page 104 Maintenance Schedule Drive your car regularly over a We recommend the use of Genuine The Required Maintenance Honda parts and fluids or their Schedule specifies how often you distance of several miles equivalent whenever you have should have your car serviced, (kilometers).
Page 105 R — Replace I — Inspect After inspection, clean, adjust, repair or replace if necessary. For cars sold in California, this service is recommended only: other areas, it is required. : ChecK oil and coolant level at each fuel stop. : Under severe driving conditions, service these items more often.
Page 106 Maintenance Schedule R - Replace I - Inspect After inspection, clean, adjust, repair or replace if necessary. page 15). Severe Driving Conditions: The services are: Items with an or an in the chart will need service more often, if you drive under these conditions: —...
Page 107: 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 108 Non-Scheduled Maintenance Record Record additional maintenance for severe driving conditions or non-scheduled maintenance on this page (see page 104). Maintenance...
Page 109: Periodic Checks
Periodic Checks Engine oil level - Check every Brakes, clutch and power You should check the following time you fill the fuel tank. See steering - Check the fluid level items at the specified intervals. If page 84. monthly. See pages you are unsure of how to perform through 124.
Page 110: Fluid Locations
Fluid Locations BRAKE FLUID (Gray cap.) (5-Speed Manual Transmission only.) CLUTCH FLUID (Gray cap.) ENGINE OIL FILLER 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 111 Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil Adding OIL FILL CAP UPPER MARK LOWER MARK DIPSTICK To add oil, unscrew and remove Check the engine oil a couple of 3. Pull it out again and look at the the engine oil fill cap on top of the minutes after shutting off the oil level at the end of the dip- engine.
Page 112 The numbers in the middle tell A fuel-efficient oil is recommended you the oil's SAE viscosity or for your Honda. This is shown on Oil is a major contributor to your weight. Select the oil for your car the API Service label by the words...
Page 113 Engine Oil Oil and Filter Changes Always change the oil and filter according to the time and distance Repeated, prolonged exposure (miles, kilometers) recommen- to used motor oil may cause dations on the maintenance skin cancer. schedule. The oil and filter collect contaminants that can damage Wash your hands thoroughly your engine if they are not...
Page 114 (6,000 km). See page wrench (available from your minutes and check the drain a description of severe driving Honda dealer) is required to bolt and oil filter for leaks. conditions. remove the filter. 9. Turn off the engine, let it sit for several minutes, then check 4.
Page 115 Cooling System Checking the Engine Always use Genuine Honda Adding Engine Coolant Antifreeze/Coolant. The cooling Coolant Level If the reserve tank is completely system contains many aluminum empty, you should also check the components that can corrode if an coolant level in the radiator.
Page 116: Cooling System
Cooling System 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 mileage recommenda- tions in the maintenance schedule. Only use recommended antifreeze.
Page 117 Cooling System RESERVE TANK RESERVE TANK CAP DRAIN BOLT HOLDER 3. Loosen the drain plug in the 1. Slide the heater temperature 4. Remove the reserve tank from bottom of the radiator. The its holder by pulling it straight control lever to maximum heat. coolant will drain through the up.
Page 118 Cooling System BLEEDER BOLT RESERVE TANK 7. Pour coolant into the radiator 10. Turn off the engine. Check the 6. Mix the recommended up to the base of the filler neck. level in the radiator, add antifreeze with an equal coolant if needed.
Page 119 Windshield Washers WINDSHIELD WASHER Antifreeze can damage your car's Check the level in the windshield RESERVOIR paint, while a vinegar/water washer reservoir at least monthly solution can damage the during normal usage. In bad windshield washer pump. weather, when you use the washers often, check the level Use only commercially-available every time you stop for gas.
Page 120 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 121: Transmission Oil
Transmission Oil 5-Speed Manual Transmission Only use an SF or SG grade motor Check the oil level a couple of oil with viscosity of SAE 10W-30or minutes after shutting off the 10W-40. engine. Make sure the car is on level ground. Remove the transmission filler bolt.
Page 122: Brake And Clutch Fluid
If you add brake fluid to bring it up to the MAX mark, use Genuine Check the fluid level in the Honda Brake Fluid or an equivalent reservoirs monthly. There are two from a sealed container that is reservoirs, depending on which marked DOT 3 or DOT 4 only.
Page 123: Clutch System
Brake and Clutch Fluid Clutch System The fluid level should be between the M1N and MAX marks on the side of the reservoir. If it is not, add brake fluid to bring it up to that level. Use the same DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid specified for the brake system.
Page 124: Power Steering
Power Steering Using automatic transmission fluid or another brand of power steering fluid will damage the system. Use only genuine Honda UPPER power steering fluid. LEVEL A low power steering fluid level can indicate a leak in the system. LOWER...
Page 125: Air Cleaner Element
Air Cleaner Element The air cleaner element should be replaced every 2 years or 30,000 miles (48,000 km), whichever comes first. Under severe driving conditions, it should be replaced every 12 months or 15,000 miles (24,000 km), whichever comes first. BOLTS AIR CLEANER ELEMENT 3.
Page 126: Fuel Filter
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 60,000 miles car need to be replaced every 2 years or 48,000 km (30,000 miles), (96,000 km), whichever comes whichever comes first.
Page 127 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 128 Spark Plugs, Battery Spark Plugs Specifications: Battery Check the condition of your car's battery monthly. You should check The battery contains sulfuric Normal driving conditions for proper electrolyte level and NGK: ZFR5F-11 acid (electrolyte) which Is highly corrosion on the terminals. Nippondenso: KJ16CR-L11 corrosive and poisonous.
Page 129 Battery Check the battery terminals for Emergency Procedures TEST INDICATOR WINDOW corrosion (a white or yellowish Eyes — Flush with water from a powder). To remove it, cover the cup or other container for at terminals with a solution of baking least 15 minutes.
Page 130 Battery If the terminals are severely NOTICE corroded, clean them with baking Charging the battery with the soda and water. Then use a wrench to loosen and remove the cables connected can seriously cables from the terminals. Always damage your car's electronic disconnect the negative (-) cable controls.
Page 131 Windshield Wipers Check the condition of the windshield 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 132 Windshield Wipers 6. Slide the blade assembly onto the wiper arm. Make sure it METAL SUPPORT locks in place. 7. Lower the wiper arm down Pull out against the windshield. RETAINERS TASS 3. Remove the blade from its 4. Examine the new wiper blades. holder by grasping the tabbed If they have no plastic or metal end of the blade.
Page 133 Air Conditioning System (Optional) If the air conditioning does not get Your car's air conditioning is a condenser for leaves, insects, and as cold as before, it is probably sealed system. Any major mainte- dirt stuck to the front surface. because some of the refrigerant nance, such as recharging, should These block the air flow and...
Page 134 Engine Belts, Tires Engine Belts The belts should have the If you check the pressure when the following "play" or deflection. tires are hot (the car has been ALTERNATOR BELT driven several miles), you will see Alternator belt: readings 4 to 6 psi (0.3 to 0.28-0.41 in (7.0-10.5 mm) 0.4 kg/cm , 28 to 41 kPa) higher...
Page 135 Tires TIRE INFORMATION LABEL- Inspection Keeping the tires properly inflated U.S.:EX with option package. provides you with the best combi- Every time you check inflation, you nation of riding comfort, handling should also examine the tires for and tread life. Underinflated tires damage, foreign objects, and wear.
Page 136: Tire Rotation
Tires Maintenance Tire Rotation In addition to proper inflation, FRONT correct wheel alignment helps to decrease tire wear. You should get your car's wheel alignment check- ed every 12 months or 15,000 TREAD WEAR INDICATOR INDICATORS LOCATION miles (24,000 km). MARKS The tires were properly balanced by the factory.
Page 137 (DOT) standards. The following Replacing Tires explains these gradings. The tires that came with your Wheel: Honda were selected to match the Treadwear performance capabilities of the car 13 x 5J and provide the best combination The treadwear grade is a compara- of handling, ride comfort, and long U.S.: EX, EX with option package...
Page 138 Tires Traction Temperature Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire The traction grades, from highest The temperature grades are A that is properly inflated and not to lowest, are A, B, and C, and they (the highest), B, and C, overloaded.
Page 139 If you mount snow tires on your mount them as tightly as you can. "All Season" on the sidewall have Honda, make sure they are radial Drive slowly with chains installed. an all-weather tread design. They tires of the same size and load...
Page 140 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 141 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 wire from its slot. SCREW Pivot it out of the way and remove the bulb.
Page 142 Lights 4. Remove the bulb by pushing it Replacing Rear Bulbs 4. To remove either the tail/stoplight bulb or the turn in slightly and turning it (in Fenders) signal bulb, push it in slightly counterclockwise. and turn it counterclockwise. 5. Install the new bulb in the To remove the side marker socket.
Page 143 Lights Replacing Rear Bulbs (in 3. Use a Phillips® head screw- High-Mount Brake Light driver to remove the two screws Trunk Lid) from the bulb holder. Remove the holder from the taillight as- sembly. 4. Try the taillights and back-up lights to verify which bulb needs replacing.
Page 144 Lights Replacing a Rear 3. Turn on the parking lights and Replacing Interior and Trunk check that the new bulb is License Bulb Light Bulbs working. 4. Reinstall the lens. Reinstall the INTERIOR LIGHT two screws and tighten them securely. 1.
Page 145 Lights TRUNK LIGHT 2. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out of its metal tabs. 3. Push the new bulb into the metal tabs. Snap the Jens back in place. Maintenance...
Page 146: Storing Your Car
Block the rear wheels. If you store your ear for 12 months extended period (more than 1 or longer, have your Honda dealer If the car is to be stored for a month), there are several things perform the inspections called for...
Page 147 Exterior Care ....your Honda helps to keep it "new" Washing ....
Page 148: Appearance Care
Exterior Care Washing Rinse the car thoroughly with When you have washed and rinsed the whole exterior, dry it cool water to remove loose dirt. 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 149 It should of the finish. You should use a get the correct color. form into beads or droplets after polish on your Honda if the finish waxing. does not have its original shine after using a wax.
Page 150 Exterior Care Examine the chip or scratch closely before repairing it. If it does not go down to bare metal, clean it with soap and water and apply the touch-up paint. If it does go to the metal, apply a coat of primer first.
Page 151: 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 make the carpet wear out faster. with a soft cloth dampened in a Periodically shampoo the carpet solution of mild soap and water.
Page 152 Many corrosion-preventive are bonded to the inside of the measures are built into your glass. Wiping vigorously up and Honda. You can help keep your car down can dislodge and break the from corroding by performing defogger wires. When cleaning the...
Page 153 Body repairs affect your car's resis- mats may remain damp for a long you want genuine Honda parts tance to corrosion. If your car needs time, especially in winter. This used in the repair. Although most...
Page 154: 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 .
Page 155: Compact Spare Tire
Compact Spare Tire Your car has a compact spare tire Follow these precautions INDICATOR that takes up less space. Use this whenever you are using the LOCATION MARK spare tire as a temporary replace- compact spare tire: ment only. Get your regular tire Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) repaired or replaced and put back under any circumstances.
Page 156 Changing a Flat Tire If you have a flat tire while driving, TRUNK FLOOR SPARE TIRE stop in a safe place to change it. JACK 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 TOOL an area to stop that is far away...
Page 157 Changing a Flat Tire EXTENSION JACKING POINT WHEEL WRENCH 7. Loosen the four wheel nuts 1/2 8. Locate the jacking point 9. Use the extension and wheel turn with the wheel wrench. nearest the tire you need to wrench as shown to raise the change.
Page 158 Changing a Flat Tire BRAKE HUB 10. Remove the wheel nuts and flat 11. Before mounting the spare tire, 12. Put on the spare tire. Put the tire. Temporarily place the flat wipe any dirt off the mounting wheel nuts back on finger- tire on the ground.
Page 159 Changing a Flat Tire WING BOLT SPACER CONE 13. Lower the car to the ground 14. Tighten the wheel nuts 15. Remove the wheel cover or and remove the jack. securely in the same crisscross center cap. Place the flat tire pattern.
Page 160 Changing a Flat Tire 18. Store the jack in the trunk with the end bracket on the left side. Turn the jack's end bracket to lock it in place. Store the tool kit. 19. Store the wheel cover or center cap in the trunk.
Page 161 If Your Engine Won't Start Diagnosing why your engine won't Nothing Happens or the Turn the ignition switch to START start falls into two areas, (HI). If the headlights do not dim, Starter Motor Operates depending on what you hear when check the condition of the fuses.
Page 162 Put the find the problem. See Towing on transmission in Neutral or Park page 174. You cannot start a Honda with an and set the parking brake. automatic transmission by pushing or pulling it. continued...
Page 163: Jump Starting
Connect the other end make sure they have good terminal on your Honda's to the grounding strap as metal-to-metal contact. battery. shown. Do not connect this 7.
Page 164: If Your Engine Overheats
If Your Engine Overheats The pointer of your car's Your car can overheat for several 1. Safely pull to the side of the temperature gauge should stay in reasons, such as lack of coolant or road. Put the transmission in the midrange under most a mechanical problem.
Page 165 If Your Engine Overheats 4. If the temperature gauge stays at 10. Start the engine and set the Let the engine cool down heater control lever to the red mark, turn off the engine. until the pointer reaches the maximum. Add coolant to the middle of the temperature 5.
Page 166 Low Oil Pressure Light 3. If necessary, add oil to bring NOTICE the level back to the full mark LOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHT Running the engine with low oil on the dipstick (see page 111). pressure can cause serious 4. Start the engine and watch the mechanical damage almost oil pressure light.
Page 167 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, CHARGING SYSTEM LIGHT rear defogger, cruise control, etc. drive several miles before the Try not to use other electrically- battery is too discharged to keep operated controls such as the the engine running.
Page 168: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Malfunction Indicator Lamp If this indicator comes on safely NOTICE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP* pull off the road and turn off the If you keep driving with the engine. Restart the engine and malfunction indicator lamp/check watch the indicator. If it stays on, engine light on, you can damage have your car checked by the dealer as soon as possible.
Page 169: Closing The Moonroof
Closing the Moonroof If the electric motor will not close the moonroof, do the following: ROUND PLUG 1. Check the fuse for the moonroof motor (see page 171). If the fuse is blown, replace it with one of the same or lower rating.
Page 170 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 in the engine compartment next to underneath the dashboard on the the battery.
Page 171 Fuses Checking and Replacing 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 the fuse box cover or inside the fuse box which fuse or fuses control that component.
Page 172 Fuses If you replace the burned out fuse NOTICE BLOWN with a spare fuse that has a lower Replacing a fuse with one that has rating, it might blow out again. This does not indicate anything a higher rating greatly increases wrong.
Page 173 Emergency Towing If your Honda cannot be trans- It is best to tow the car no There are three popular methods ported by a flat-bed truck, it...
Page 174: Technical Information
Identification Numbers ..you the dimensions and capacities Specifications ....of your Honda, and the locations Supplemental Restraint of the identification numbers. The System .
Page 175: 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...
Page 176 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 177 Specifications page 126. *1:DX * 1: Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the engine. * 2: US: EX, EX w/option pkg., Canada: Si Reserve tank capacity: 0.4 (0.11 US gal, 0.09 Imp gal) *2: DX *3: US: EX, EX w/option pkg., Canada: Si *4: Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
Page 178: Specifications
Specifications * 1: DX * 2: US: EX, EX w/option pkg., Canada: Si Technical Information...
Page 179 The airbag unit can inflate only System (SRS) is standard on all trigger signals from at least two one time. After use, your Honda Civic 2-doors sold in the U.S. and dealer must check the complete sensors, it sends voltage to the Canada.
Page 180: Emission Controls
Under certain conditions of and burned. sunlight and climate, NOx and HC * In Canada, Honda vehicles react to form photochemical comply with the Canadian Motor "smog." Carbon monoxide does Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS)
Page 181 Three-way Catalytic Converter and minimize the amount of HC, use only new genuine Honda The Three-way Catalytic Converter CO, and NOx that comes out the replacement parts or their is in the exhaust system. Through tailpipe.
Page 182 HC, CO, and NOx. A re- repaired if it is misfiring, back- placement unit must be an original firing, continuing to run after Honda part or its equivalent. you turn off the engine, stalling, or otherwise not THREE-WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER The Three-way Catalytic Converter running properly.
Page 183 Warranty and Customer Relations Warranty Coverages ..Customer Relations Information ....U.S. Zone Office Map ..Canada Zone Office Map .
Page 184: Warranty Coverages
U.S. Cars Replacement Muffler Lifetime properly is covered for the useful life of the car. Limited Warranty - provides Your new Honda is covered by coverage for as long as the these warranties: Rust Perforation Limited purchaser of the muffler owns Warranty —...
Page 185 Customer Relations Information When you call or write, please give Honda dealership personnel are If you are dissatisfied with the us this information: trained professionals. They should decision made by the dealership's be able to answer all your management, contact your Honda questions.
Page 186 San Juan, PR 00919-0816 Includes: NYC Metro area and (787) 250-4318 Fairfield County, CT area 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 187: 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)278-7121 (514) 655-6161 Atlantic Zone Central Zone Honda Canada Inc. Honda Canada Inc.
Page 188: 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 form or, for credit card holders, by calling toll-free.
Page 189: 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 190: Index
Index Steering W h e e l ... . 38, Audio S y s t e m ....Airbag(SRS) .
Page 191 Index Brakes Check Engine Light (Canada) ..Break-in, New Linings ..Checking Cables, Jump Starting with ..Fluid ..... . . Automatic Transmission Fluid Light, Burned out .
Page 192 Index Windshield Washers ..Dead Battery, What to Do ..Cleaner, Air ....Windshield Wipers .
Page 193 Index Downshifting, 5-speed Emissions Control ... . Manual Transmission ..Engine Fabric, Cleaning ....Driving Check Light (Canada) .
Page 194 Index Fluids Tank Gearshift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission . 120, 200 Capacity ... . . 178, 5-Speed Transmission ..Capacity ... . . 178, 200 Filling the .
Page 195 Index Seat Belt Reminder ... Hot Coolant, Warning about ..Shift Lever Position Indicator .. Hydraulic Clutch ....Keys .
Page 196 Index Locking Clip, Seat Belt ..Manual Transmission Fluid ....105, Locks Occupant Protection System ..Anti-theft Steering Column .
Page 197 Index Spark P l u g s ....T i r e s ..... . . Panel Brightness Control, .
Page 198 Index Speedometer ....Safety Labels, Location of ..Shift Lever Position Indicator 35, 95 Safety Messages ....SRS I n d i c a t o r .
Page 199 Index System C o m p o n e n t s ..Checking Wear ....5-Speed Manual Transmission .
Page 200 Index Windows Cleaning ....Vanity Mirror ....Warning Beepers Operating the Power .
Page 201: Gas Station Information
Gas Station Information Tire Pressure Other Tire Size Information Gasoline (measured cold): See label in the glove box. UNLEADED gasoline Pump octane of 86 or higher 32 psi (2.2 kg/cm 220 kPa) 5 Speed Manual Fuel Tank Capacity U.S.: EX, EX w/option package, Transmission Oil: 11.9 US gal (45 l, 9.9 Imp gal) Canada: SI...

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