1994 Honda Accord Coupe Owners Manual

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The addresses and telephone numbers are subject to change. If you cannot reach your Zone office, ask your Honda dealer for the current information. Canada Zone Office Map Customer Relations Western Zone Honda Canada inc. 13240 Worster Court Richmond, B.C. V6V 2B8 (604)278-7121 Central Zone Honda Canada Inc. 126 Milner Avenue Scarborough, Ontario M1S 3R2 (416) 299-3400 Quebec Zone Honda Canada Inc. 1750 rue Eiffel Boucherville, Quebec J4B 7W1 (514) 655-6161 Atlantic Zone Honda Canada Inc. 800 Windmill Road Dartmouth, N.S. B3B 1L1 (902) 468-4416 Seats.............................................. 55 Steering Wheel............................ 44 Airbag (SRS).................................... 11 Air Cleaner..................................... 152 Air Conditioning............................... 72 Maintenance............................... 161 Usage............................................. 74 Air Outlets (Vents).......................... 70 Air Pressure, Tires....................163, X Alcohol and Drugs......................... 2 6 Alcoho l in Gasoline........................ 102 Antifreeze....................................... 143 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) Description............................. 216 Indicator Light.....................35, 122 Operation.................................... 122 Anti-theft Steering Column Lock .. 50 Appearance Care........................... 179 Ashtray.............................................. 66 Audio System................................... 77 Automatic Speed Control................ 46 Automatic Transmission............... 116 Capacity, Fluid........................... 214 Checking Fluid Level................ 148 Shifting........................................ 116 Shift Lever Positions................. 117 Index Shift Lock Release..................... 120 Battery Charging System Light............... 34 Jump Starting............................. 196 Maintenance............................... 156 Specifications............................. 215 Before Driving............................... 101 Belts, Seat........................................... 5 Beverage Holder.............................. 64 Body Repair.................................... 186 Brakes Anti-lock System (ABS)............ 122 Break-in, New Linings .............. 102 Fluid............................................ 149 Light, Burned-out...................... 172 Parking.......................................... 62 System Indicator.......................... 34 Wear Indicators......................... 121 Brakes, ABS Description................................. 216 Operation.................................... 122 System Indicator..................35, 122 CONTINUED Accessories Installation.................................. 109 ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Position)........................................ 50 Adding Automatic Transmission Fluid........................................ 148 Brake Fluid................................. 150 Clutch Fluid................................ 151 Engine Coolant........................... 144 Engine Oil................................... 139 Manual Transmission Fluid..... 149 Power Steering Fluid................. 151 Windshield Washer Fluid......... 147 Additional Safety Information........ 17 Door Locks................................... 18 Driving with Pets......................... 18 Head Restraint Position.............. 17 Seat-back Position........................ 17 Storing Cargo Safely................... 18 Additives, Engine Oil..................... 141 Adjustments Mirrors.......................................... 60 Head Restraints........................... 56 Index Braking System.............................. 121 Break-in, New Car......................... 102 Brightness Control, Instruments... 41 Brights, Headlights......................... 40 Bulb Replacement Back-up Lights........................... 172 Brake Lights............................... 172 Ceiling Light............................... 175 Front Parking Lights................. 171 Front Side Marker Lights......... 171 Headlights.................................. 168 High-mount Brake Light.......... 174 License Plate Lights.................. 174 Rear Side Marker Lights.......... 173 Specifications............................. 214 Turn Signal Lights..................... 170 Bulbs, Halogen............................... 169 Cables, Jump Starting With.......... 196 Capacities Chart............................. 214 Carbon Monoxide Hazard.............. 27 Cargo, Loading............................... 110 Cassette Player Care............................................. 97 Operation................................ 81, 90 CAUTION, Explanation of... Preface ii CD Player.......................................... 93 Certification Label......................... 212 Chains............................................. 167 Change Oil How to......................................... 141 When to....................................... 133 Changing a Flat Tire..................... 189 Changing Engine Coolant............. 145 Charging System Indicator....34, 201 Check Engine Light....................... 35 Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid........................................ 148 Battery Condition...................... 156 Brake Fluid................................. 150 Clutch Fluid................................ 151 Engine Belts............................... 162 Engine Coolant........................... 143 Engine Oil................................... 139 Fuses........................................... 204 Manual Transmission Fluid ..... 149 Power Steering Fluid................. 151 Checklist, Before Driving............. 112 Child Safety...................................... 19 Cigarette Lighter............................. 66 Cleaner, Air.................................... 152 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels..................... 181 Carpeting.................................... 183 Exterior....................................... 181 Fabric.......................................... 183 Interior........................................ 183 Leather........................................ 183 Seat Belts.................................... 184 Vinyl............................................ 183 Window....................................... 184 CLEAN Light................................... 97 Clock, Setting the ............................ 63 Clutch Fluid.................................... 151 Coin Box........................................... 65 CO in the Exhaust......................... 218 Cold Weather, Starting in............. 114 Compact Spare............................... 188 Consumer Information*................ 225 Controls, Instruments and.............. 31 Coolant Adding......................................... 144 Checking..................................... 143 Proper Solution.......................... 143 Temperature Gauge.................... 38 Index Corrosion Protection..................... 185 Crankcase Emission Control System......................................... 221 Cruise Control Operation............... 46 Customer Relations Office*......... 225 DANGER, Explanation of... Preface ii Dashboard........................................ 32 Daytime Running Lights................. 40 Dead Battery, What to Do............ 196 Defects, Reporting Safety............... 28 Defogger, Rear Window................. 43 Defrosting the Windows................. 76 DEXRON® II Automatic Transmission Fluid.................... 148 Dimensions..................................... 214 Dimming the Headlights................ 40 Dipstick Automatic Transmission........... 148 Engine Oil................................... 139 Directional Signals........................... 41 Disabled, Towing Your Car If...... 209 Disc Brake Wear Indicators......... 121 Disposal of Used Oil...................... 143 Doors Locking and Unlocking............... 51 Power Door Locks....................... 51 DOT Tire Quality Grading........... 219 Downshifting, 5-speed Manual Driving........................................... Transmission.............................. 115 111 Economy..................................... 108 In Bad Weather.......................... 123 In Foreign Countries................. 103 Economy, Fuel............................... 108 Emergencies on the Road............. 187 Battery, Jump Starting.............. 196 Changing a Flat Tire................. 189 Charging System Indicator...... 201 Check Engine Light.................. 202 Checking the Fuses................... 205 Low Oil Pressure Indicator...... 200 Malfunction Indicator Lamp.... 202 Manually Closing Moonroof.... 203 Overheated Engine................... 198 Emergency Brake............................ 62 Emergency Flashers....................... 43 Emission Controls......................... 221 Engine Belts............................................. 162 Check Engine Light............ 35, 202 Coolant Temperature Gauge ..... 38 Malfunction Indicator Lamp............................... 35, 202 Oil Pressure Indicator......... 34, 200 Oil, What Kind to Use........... 140, X Overheating................................ 199 Specifications............................. 214 Ethanol in Gasoline....................... 103 Evaporative Emission Controls.... 221 Exhaust Fumes................................ 27 Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat Belts by....................................... 10 Exterior, Cleaning the................... 181 Fabric, Cleaning............................. 183 Fan, Interior...................................... 72 CONTINUED Index Features, Comfort and Convenience................................. 69 Filling the Fuel Tank..................... 104 Filters Fuel.............................................. 154 Oil................................................ 141 First Gear, Shifting........................ 119 5-speed Manual Transmission, Checking Fluid Level................ 149 5-speed Manual Transmission, Shifting the................................. 115 Flashers, Hazard Warning.............. 43 Flat Tire, Changing a.................... 189 Fluids Automatic Transmission...... 148, X Brake......................................... 150 Clutch.......................................... 151 Manual Transmission .......... 149, X Power Steering........................... 151 Windshield Washer................... 147 FM Stereo Radio Reception...................................... 80 Folding Rear Seat............................ 57 Foreign Countries, Driving in...... 103 Four-way Flashers........................... 43 Front End, Towing by Emergency Wrecker................. 209 Fuel.................................................. 102 Fill Door and Cap....................... 104 Filter............................................ 154 Gauge............................................ 38 Octane Requirement............. 102, X Oxygenated................................ 102 Tank, Filling the......................... 104 Fuses, Checking the...................... 204 Gas Mileage, Improving................ 108 Gasohol........................................... 102 Gasoline..................................... 102, X Filter............................................ 154 Gauge............................................ 38 Octane Requirement............ 102, X Tank, Filling the......................... 104 Gas Station Procedures................. 104 Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature .... 38 Fuel................................................ 38 Gearshift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission........... 117 5-speed Manual Transmission.......................... 115 Glass Cleaning............................... 184 Glove Box......................................... 53 Halogen Headlight Bulbs.............. 169 Hazard Warning Flashers............... 43 Headlights......................................... 40 Daytime Running Lights............. 40 High Beam Indicator................... 36 High Beams, Turning on............ 40 Low Beams, Turning on ............. 40 Reminder Chime.......................... 40 Replacing Halogen Bulbs ......... 168 Turning on.................................... 40 Head Restraints............................... 56 Heating and Cooling........................ 70 High Altitude, Starting at.............. 114 High-Low Beam Switch .................. 40 Hood, Opening the ........................ 105 Horn................................................. 49 Hot Coolant, Warning about........ 144 Hydraulic Clutch............................ 151 Hydroplaning.................................. 123 Identification Number, Vehicle.... 212 If Your Car Has to be Towed....... 209 Ignition Keys............................................... 49 Switch............................................ 50 Timing Control System............. 222 Indicator Lights, Instrument Panel............................................ 33 Infant Restraint................................ 21 Inflation, Proper Tire .................... 163 Inside Mirror.................................... 60 Inspection, Tire.............................. 164 Instrument Panel............................. 32 Instrument Panel Brightness......... 41 Interior Cleaning............................ 183 Interior Lights.................................. 67 Introduction......................... Preface i Jacking up the Car......................... 191 Jack, Tire........................................ 190 Jump Starting................................. 196 Index Lower Gear, Downshifting to a.... 115 Low Oil Pressure Indicator.... 34, 200 Lubricant Specifications Chart.... 214 Luggage.......................................... 110 Maintenance................................... 131 Periodic Items............................ 137 Record.................................. 135-136 Required Indicator....................... 38 Schedule.............................. 133-134 Malfunction Indicator Lamp.. 35, 202 Manual Transmission.................... 115 Manual Transmission Fluid ......... 149 Maximum Shift Speeds.........116, 120 Meters, Gauges................................ 37 Methanol in Gasoline.................... 103 Mirrors, Adjusting........................... 66 Moonroof.......................................... 59 Closing Manually....................... 203 Operation...................................... 59 CONTINUED Keys................................................. 49 Label, Certification........................ 212 Lane Change, Signaling.................. 41 Lap Belt...............................................6 Lap/Shoulder Belts........................... 6 Leaking of Exhaust into Car.......... 27 Lighter, Cigarette............................ 66 Lights Bulb Replacement..................... 168 Indicator........................................ 33 Parking.......................................... 40 Turn Signal................................... 41 Loading Cargo................................ 110 LOCK (Ignition Key Position)....... 50 Locks Anti-theft Steering Column........ 50 Fuel Fill Door............................. 104 Glove Box..................................... 53 Power Door.................................. 51 Trunk............................................ 52 Low Coolant Level......................... 143 Index Neutral Gear Position.................... 118 New Vehicle Break-in ................... 102 Normal Shift Speeds...................... 115 NOTICE, Explanation of...... Preface ii Numbers, Identification................ 212 Occupant Protection System............ 4 Octane Requirement, Gasoline 102, X Odometer.......................................... 37 Odometer, Trip................................ 37 Oil Change, How to ......................... 141 Change, When to....................... 133 Checking Engine....................... 139 Pressure Indicator....................... 34 Selecting Proper Viscosity Chart....................................... 140 ON (Ignition Key Position)............ 50 Opening the Hood ......................... 105 Operation in Foreign Countries... 103 Outside Mirrors............................... 61 Overheating, Engine..................... 198 Panel Brightness Control............... 41 Park Gear Position......................... 118 Parking Brake.................................. 62 Parking Lights.................................. 40 Parking Over Things that Burn... 223 PGM-FI System.............................. 222 Polishing and Waxing................... 181 Power Door Locks................................... 51 Mirrors.......................................... 61 Steering....................................... 151 Windows....................................... 58 Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts.......... 10 Proper Seat Belt Usage..................... 7 Radiator Overheating.................... 198 Radio/Cassette Sound System....... 77 Rear End Towing........................... 209 Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement... 172 Rear Seat Access ............................. 55 Rear Seat, Folding........................... 57 Rear View Mirror............................. 61 Rear Window Defogger.................. 43 Reclining the Seat Backs................ 54 Recommended Shift Speeds ........ 115 Reminder Lights.............................. 33 Replacement Information Air Cleaner................................. 152 Coolant........................................ 145 Engine Oil and Filter................. 141 Fuel Filter................................... 154 Fuses......................................... 204 Light Bulbs................................. 168 Schedule..................................... 133 Spark Plugs................................. 154 Tires............................................ 165 Wiper Blades.............................. 159 Replacing Seat Belts After a Crash........................................... 10 Reserve Tank, Coolant.................. 143 Restraint, Child................................ 19 Reverse Gear Position................... 118 Rotation, Tire................................. 165 Safety Belts......................................... 5 Safety Defects, Reporting*........... 228 Safety Labels, Location of.............. 28 Safety Messages.................. Preface ii Seat Belts............................................ 5 Advice for Pregnant Women...... 10 Child Seat Anchor Plate.............. 24 Cleaning...................................... 184 Frayed or Torn............................. 10 Maintenance................................. 10 Reminder Light and Beeper....... 34 Replacement................................. 10 System Components...................... 6 Tether Attachment Points.......... 24 Use During Pregnancy................ 10 Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt...... 7 Wearing the Lap Belt.................... 9 Seats, Adjusting the......................... 54 Serial Number................................ 212 Service Intervals............................ 133 Service Manual.............................. 231 Service Station Procedures .......... 104 Setting the Clock............................. 63 Shifting The Automatic Transmission ..116 The 5-speed Manual Transmission.......................... 115 Shift Lever Position Indicator................................ 36, 117 Side Marker Lights, Bulb Replacement in.......................... 171 Signaling Turns............................. 41 Snow Tires...................................... 167 Solvent-type Cleaners.................... 181 Sound System................................... 77 Spare Tire Inflating................................. 188, X Specifications............................. 215 Spark Plugs, Replacing................. 154 Specifications Charts..................... 214 Speed Control................................... 46 Speedometer.................................... 37 SRS Indicator.............................. 11, 35 START (Ignition Key Position)..... 50 Starting the Engine........................ 113 In Cold Weather at High Altitude................................... 114 With a Dead Battery................. 196 Steam Coming from Engine......... 198 Steering Wheel Adjustment................................... 44 Anti-theft Column Lock.............. 50 Stereo Sound System...................... 77 Index Storing Your Car............................ 177 Supplemental Restraint System Service Precautions..................... 16 Servicing....................................... 15 SRS Indicator.......................... 15, 35 System Components.................... 11 Technical Description............... 217 Tachometer...................................... 37 Taillights, Changing Bulbs in....... 172 Taking Care of the Unexpected .. 187 Tape Player................................. 81, 90 Technical Descriptions Anti-lock Brake System............ 216 Emission Control Systems........ 221 Supplemental Restraint System..................................... 217 Three Way Catalytic Converter................................ 223 Tire Information............................ 218 Temperature Gauge........................ 38 Tether Attachment Points.............. 24 CONTINUED Index Three Way Catalytic Converter... 223 Time, Setting the............................. 63 Tire Chains..................................... 167 Tire, How to Change a Flat.......... 189 Tires................................................ 162 Air Pressure .......................... 163, X Checking Wear.......................... 164 Compact Spare........................... 188 DOT Tire Quality Grading....... 219 Inflation................................... 163, X Inspection................................... 164 Maintenance............................... 164 Replacing................................ 165, X Rotating....................................... 165 Snow.......................................... 167 Specifications........................ 215, X Tire Chains................................. 167 Tire Pressure Adjustment For High Speed Driving........ 219 Tire Size Designation................ 218 Tire Speed Ratings.................... 218 Wheel Size Designation............ 218 Winter Driving........................... 166 Tools, Tire Changing.................... 189 Torn Seat Belts................................ 10 Towing A Trailer...................................... 125 Emergency Wrecker................. 209 Transmission Checking Fluid Level, Automatic............................... 148 Checking Fluid Level, Manual.................................... 149 Fluid Selection ...................148, 149 Identification Number............... 212 Shifting the Automatic.............. 116 Shifting the Manual................... 115 Treadwear...................................... 219 Trip Meter........................................ 37 Trunk................................................. 52 Opening the................................. 52 Open Monitor Light.................... 35 Turn Signals..................................... 41 Underside, Cleaning...................... 185 Unexpected, Taking Care of the........................................... 187 Uniform Tire Quality Grading..... 219 Unleaded Gasoline......................... 102 Upholstery Cleaning...................... 183 Used Oil, How to Dispose of........ 143 Vanity Mirror................................... 65 Vehicle Capacity Load .................. 110 Vehicle Dimensions....................... 214 Vehicle Identification Number..... 212 Vehicle Storage.............................. 177 Ventilation......................................... 73 VIN.................................................. 212 Vinyl Cleaning................................ 183 Viscosity, Oil................................... 141 Warning Beepers Key in Ignition.............................. 50 Seat Belts...................................... 34 WARNING, Explanation of. Preface ii Warning Labels, Location of.......... 28 Warranty Coverages*................... 226 Washer, Windshield Checking the Fluid Level......... 147 Operation...................................... 42 Index Washing.......................................... 180 Waxing and Polishing ................... 181 Wheels Adjusting the Steering................ 44 Alignment and Balance............. 165 Compact Spare........................... 188 Wrench...................................... 191 Windows Cleaning...................................... 184 Operating the Power................... 58 Rear, Defogger............................ 43 Windshield Cleaning........................................ 42 Defroster...................................... 76 Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades........................ 159 Operation...................................... 42 Worn Tires..................................... 164 Wrecker, Emergency Towing...... 209 *U.S. and Canada Only. Gas Station Information Gasoline: UNLEADED gasoline Pump octane of 86 or higher Fuel Tank Capacity: 64.5 l (17.04 US gal, 14.19 Imp gal) Recommended Engine Oil: API SG or SH grade "Energy Conserving II" oil SAE 5W-30 viscosity Engine Oil Capacity: including filter (US: DX, LX, Canada: LX) 3.8 l (US: EX, Canada: EX-R) 4.3 l (4.0 US qt,3.3 Imp qt) (4.5 US qt, 3.8 Imp qt) without filter (US: DX, LX, Canada: LX) 3.5 l (US: EX, Canada: EX-R) 4.0 l (4.2 US qt,3.5 Imp qt) (3.7 US qt, 3.1 Imp qt) Tire Pressure (measured cold): 220 kPa (2.2 kg/cm2, 32 psi) Spare Tire Pressure: 420 kPa (4.2 kg/cm2, 60 psi) Tire Size (Front and Rear): (US:DX, LX, Canada: LX) P185/70R14 87S (US: EX, Canada: EX-R) 195/60R15 88H Spare Tire: (Cars without ABS) T115/70D14 (Cars with ABS) T135/90D15 Other Tire Information: See label on the driver's door jamb. 5-speed Manual Transmission Oil: SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 viscosity API SF or SG grade recom- mended Capacity: 1.9 l (2.0 US qt, 1.7 Imp qt) Automatic Transmission Fluid: Honda Premium Formula Auto- matic Transmission Fluid or an equivalent DEXRON® II type Auto- matic Transmission Fluid (ATF) Capacity: 2.4 l (2.5 US qt, 2.1 Imp qt)

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1994 Honda Accord Coupe Owners Manual