1995 Honda Accord Coupe Owners Manual

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Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878 (301) 990-2020 Southeastern Zone 1500 Morrison Parkway Alpharetta, Georgia 30201 (404) 442-2045 North Central Zone 601 Campus Drive, Suite A-9 Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004 (708) 870-5600 New England Zone 555 Old County Road Windsor Locks, Connecticut 06096 (203) 623-3310 See Zone 5 for: NYC Metro area and Fairfield County, CT area West Central Zone 1600 South Abilene Street, Suite D Northeastern Zone P.O. Box 337 Aurora, Colorado 80012 (303) 696-3935 Eastgate Industrial Park 115 Gaither Drive Moorestown, New Jersey 08057 (609) 235-5533 Includes: NYC Metro area and Fairfield County, CT area Puerto Rico and U.S. V.I. Bella International P.O. Box 190816 San Juan, PR 00919-0816 (809) 250-8070 Canada Zone Office Map Western Zone Honda Canada Inc. 13240 Worster Court Richmond, B.C. V6V 2B8 (604) 278-7121 Quebec Zone Honda Canada Inc. 1750 rue Eiffel Boucherville, Quebec J4B 7W1 (514) 655-6161 Central Zone Honda Canada Inc. 126 Milner Avenue Scarborough, Ontario M1S 3R2 (416) 299-3400 Atlantic Zone Honda Canada Inc. 800 Windmill Road Dartmouth, N.S. B3B 1L1 (902) 468-4416 Customer Relations Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Cars) If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying American Honda Motor Co., Inc. If NHTSA receives similar com- plaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or American Honda Motor Co., Inc. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in Washington D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline. Warranty and Customer Relations Seats.............................................. 55 Steering Wheel............................ 44 Airbag (SRS).................................... 11 Air Cleaner..................................... 156 Air Conditioning............................... 72 Maintenance............................... 165 Usage............................................ 74 Air Outlets (Vents).......................... 70 Air Pressure, Tires........................ 167 Alcohol and Drugs........................... 27 Alcohol in Gasoline........................ 102 Antifreeze....................................... 147 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) Description................................. 220 Indicator Light.................... 35, 122 Operation.................................... 122 Anti-theft Steering Column Lock .. 50 Appearance Care........................... 183 Ashtray.............................................. 66 Audio System................................... 77 Automatic Speed Control................ 46 Automatic Transmission.............. 116 Capacity, Fluid........................... 218 Checking Fluid Level................ 152 Shifting........................................ 116 Shift Lever Positions................. 117 Index Shift Lock Release..................... 120 Battery Charging System Light............... 34 Jump Starting............................. 200 Maintenance............................... 160 Specifications............................. 219 Before Driving............................... 101 Belts, Seat........................................... 5 Beverage Holder.............................. 64 Body Repair.................................... 190 Brakes Anti-lock System (ABS)............ 122 Break-in, New Linings .............. 102 Fluid............................................ 153 Light, Burned-out...................... 176 Parking.......................................... 62 System Indicator.......................... 34 Wear Indicators......................... 121 Brakes, ABS Description................................. 220 Operation.................................... 122 System Indicator................. 35, 122 CONTINUED Accessories Installation.................................. 109 ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Position)........................................ 50 Adding Automatic Transmission Fluid........................................ 152 Brake Fluid................................. 154 Clutch Fluid................................ 155 Engine Coolant........................... 148 Engine Oil................................... 143 Manual Transmission Fluid ..... 153 Power Steering Fluid................. 155 Windshield Washer Fluid......... 151 Additional Safety Information........ 18 Door Locks................................... 19 Driving with Pets......................... 19 Head Restraint Position.............. 18 Seat-back Position........................ 18 Storing Cargo Safely................... 19 Additives, Engine Oil..................... 144 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........................... 176 Brake Lights............................... 176 Ceiling Light............................... 179 Front Parking Lights................. 175 Front Side Marker Lights......... 175 Headlights.................................. 172 High-mount Brake Light.......... 178 License Plate Lights.................. 178 Rear Side Marker Lights.......... 177 Specifications............................. 219 Turn Signal Lights..................... 174 Bulbs, Halogen............................... 173 Cables, Jump Starting With.......... 200 Capacities Chart............................. 218 Carbon Monoxide Hazard.............. 28 Cargo, Loading............................... 110 Cassette Player Care............................................... 97 Operation................................ 81, 90 CAUTION, Explanation of.............. ii CD Player.......................................... 93 Certification Label......................... 216 Chains............................................. 171 Change Oil How to......................................... 145 When to....................................... 136 Changing a Flat Tire..................... 193 Changing Engine Coolant............. 149 Charging System Indicator .... 34, 205 Check Engine Light........................ 35 Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid........................................ 152 Battery Condition...................... 160 Brake Fluid................................. 154 Clutch Fluid............................... 155 Drive Belts.................................. 166 Engine Coolant........................... 147 Engine Oil................................... 142 Fuses.......................................... 208 Manual Transmission Fluid..... 153 Power Steering Fluid................. 155 Checklist, Before Driving............. 112 Child Safety...................................... 20 Cigarette Lighter............................. 66 Cleaner, Air.................................... 156 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels..................... 185 Carpeting.................................... 187 Exterior....................................... 184 Fabric.......................................... 187 Interior........................................ 187 Leather....................................... 187 Seat Belts.................................... 188 Vinyl............................................ 187 Window...................................... 188 CLEAN Light................................... 97 Clock, Setting the ............................ 63 Clutch Fluid.................................... 155 Coin Box........................................... 65 CO in the Exhaust......................... 221 Cold Weather, Starting in............. 114 Compact Spare............................... 192 Consumer Information.................. 227 Controls, Instruments and.............. 31 Coolant Adding........................................ 148 Checking..................................... 147 Proper Solution.......................... 147 Temperature Gauge.................... 38 Index Corrosion Protection..................... 185 Crankcase Emission Control System......................................... 224 Cruise Control Operation............... 46 Customer Relations Office........... 227 DANGER, Explanation of................. ii Dashboard........................................ 32 Daytime Running Lights................. 40 Dead Battery, What to Do............ 200 Defects, Reporting Safety............... 29 Defogger, Rear Window................. 43 Defrosting the Windows................. 76 DEXRON* II Automatic Transmission Fluid.................... 152 Dimensions..................................... 218 Dimming the Headlights................ 40 Dipstick Automatic Transmission........... 152 Engine Oil................................... 142 Directional Signals........................... 41 Disabled, Towing Your Car If...... 213 Disc Brake Wear Indicators......... 121 Disposal of Used Oil...................... 147 Doors Locking and Unlocking............... 51 Power Door Locks....................... 51 DOT Tire Quality Grading........... 222 Downshifting, 5-speed Manual Transmission.............................. 115 Drive Belts...................................... 166 Driving............................................ 111 Economy..................................... 108 In Bad Weather.......................... 123 In Foreign Countries................. 103 Economy. Fuel............................... 108 Emergencies on the Road............. 191 Battery, Jump Starting.............. 200 Changing a Flat Tire................. 193 Charging System Indicator...... 205 Check Engine Light.................. 206 Checking the Fuses................... 209 Low Oil Pressure Indicator...... 204 Malfunction Indicator Lamp.... 206 Manually Closing Moonroof.... 207 Overheated Engine................... 202 Emergency Brake............................ 62 Emergency Flashers....................... 43 Emission Controls......................... 224 Engine Belts............................................. 166 Check Engine Light............ 35, 206 Coolant Temperature Gauge..... 38 Malfunction Indicator Lamp................................. 35, 206 Oil Pressure Indicator......... 34, 204 Oil, What Kind to Use............... 143 Overheating................................ 202 Specifications............................. 218 Ethanol in Gasoline....................... 103 Evaporative Emission Controls.... 224 Exhaust Fumes................................ 28 Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat Belts by......................................... 10 Exterior, Cleaning the................... 184 Fabric, Cleaning............................. 187 Fan, Interior...................................... 72 CONTINUED Index Features, Comfort and Convenience................................. 69 Filling the Fuel Tank..................... 104 Filter Oil................................................ 145 First Gear, Shifting........................ 119 5-speed Manual Transmission, Checking Fluid Level................ 153 5-speed Manual Transmission, Shifting the................................. 115 Flashers, Hazard Warning.............. 43 Flat Tire, Changing a.................... 193 Fluids Automatic Transmission........... 152 Brake.......................................... 154 Clutch.......................................... 155 Manual Transmission............... 153 Power Steering........................... 155 Windshield Washer................... 151 FM Stereo Radio Reception...................................... 80 Folding Rear Seat............................ 57 Foreign Countries, Driving in...... 103 Four-way Flashers........................... 43 Front End, Towing by Emergency Wrecker................. 213 Fuel................................................. 102 Fill Door and Cap....................... 104 Gauge............................................ 38 Octane Requirement................. 102 Oxygenated................................ 102 Tank, Filling the......................... 104 Fuses, Checking the...................... 208 Gas Mileage, Improving................ 108 Gasohol........................................... 102 Gasoline.......................................... 102 Gauge............................................ 38 Octane Requirement................. 102 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............................... 188 Glove Box......................................... 53 Halogen Headlight Bulbs.............. 173 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 ......... 172 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........ 148 Hydraulic Clutch............................ 155 Hydroplaning.................................. 123 Identification Number, Vehicle.... 216 If Your Car Has to be Towed....... 213 Ignition Keys.............................................. 49 Switch............................................ 50 Timing Control System............. 225 Indicator Lights, Instrument Panel............................................. 33 Infant Restraint................................ 22 Inflation, Proper Tire .................... 167 Inside Mirror.................................... 60 Inspection, Tire.............................. 168 Instrument Panel............................. 32 Instrument Panel Brightness......... 41 Interior Cleaning............................ 187 Interior Lights.................................. 67 Introduction......................................... i Jacking up the Car......................... 195 Jack, Tire........................................ 194 Jump Starting................................. 200 Keys.................................................. 49 Index Maintenance................................... 131 Periodic Items............................ 140 Record.................................. 138-139 Required Indicator....................... 38 Schedule.............................. 134-137 Malfunction Indicator Lamp.. 35, 206 Manual Transmission.................... 115 Manual Transmission Fluid ......... 153 Maximum Shift Speeds........ 116, 120 Meters, Gauges................................ 37 Methanol in Gasoline.................... 103 Mirrors, Adjusting........................... 66 Moonroof.......................................... 59 Closing Manually....................... 207 Operation...................................... 59 Neutral Gear Position.................... 118 New Vehicle Break-in ................... 102 Normal Shift Speeds...................... 115 NOTICE, Explanation of................. ii Numbers, Identification................ 216 CONTINUED Label, Certification........................ 216 Lane Change, Signaling.................. 41 Lap Belt............................................... 6 Lap/Shoulder Belts........................... 6 Leaking of Exhaust into Car.......... 28 Lighter, Cigarette............................ 66 Lights Bulb Replacement..................... 172 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......................... 147 Lower Gear, Downshifting to a.... 115 Low Oil Pressure Indicator.... 34, 204 Lubricant Specifications Chart.... 218 Luggage.......................................... 110 Index Occupant Protection System............ 4 Octane Requirement, Gasoline.... 102 Odometer.......................................... 37 Odometer, Trip................................ 37 Oil Change, How to ......................... 145 Change, When to....................... 136 Checking Engine....................... 142 Pressure Indicator....................... 34 Selecting Proper Viscosity Chart....................................... 143 ON (Ignition Key Position)............ 50 Opening the Hood......................... 105 Operation in Foreign Countries... 103 Outside Mirrors............................... 61 Overheating, Engine..................... 202 Panel Brightness Control............... 41 Park Gear Position......................... 118 Parking Brake.................................. 62 Parking Lights.................................. 40 Parking Over Things that Burn... 226 PGM-FI System.............................. 225 Polishing and Waxing................... 185 Power Door Locks................................... 51 Mirrors.......................................... 61 Steering....................................... 155 Windows....................................... 58 Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts.......... 10 Proper Seat Belt Usage..................... 7 Radiator Overheating.................... 202 Radio/Cassette Sound System....... 77 Rear End Towing........................... 213 Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement... 176 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................................. 156 Coolant........................................ 149 Engine Oil and Filter................. 145 Fuses........................................... 208 Light Bulbs................................. 172 Schedule..................................... 134 Spark Plugs................................. 158 Tires............................................ 169 Wiper Blades.............................. 163 Replacing Seat Belts After a Crash............................................ 10 Reserve Tank, Coolant.................. 147 Restraint, Child................................ 20 Reverse Gear Position................... 118 Rotation, Tire................................. 169 Safety Belts......................................... 5 Safety Defects, Reporting............. 232 Safety Labels, Location of.............. 29 Safety Messages................................ ii Seat Belts............................................ 5 Advice for Pregnant Women...... 10 Child Seat Anchor Plate.............. 25 Cleaning..................................... 188 Frayed or Torn............................. 10 Maintenance................................. 10 Reminder Light and Keeper....... 34 Replacement................................. 10 System Components...................... 6 Tether Attachment Points.......... 25 Use During Pregnancy................ 10 Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt...... 7 Wearing the Lap Belt.................... 9 Seats, Adjusting the......................... 54 Serial Number................................ 216 Service Intervals............................ 136 Service Manual.............................. 229 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.......................... 175 Signaling Turns................................ 41 Snow Tires...................................... 171 Solvent-type Cleaners.................... 185 Sound System................................... 77 Spare Tire Inflating....................................... 192 Specifications............................. 219 Spark Plugs, Replacing................. 158 Specifications Charts..................... 218 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................. 200 Steam Coming from Engine......... 202 Steeling Wheel Adjustment................................... 44 Anti-theft Column Lock.............. 50 Stereo Sound System...................... 77 Storing Your Car............................ 181 Supplemental Restraint System Service Precautions..................... 17 Servicing....................................... 16 SRS Indicator.......................... 16, 35 System Components.................... 11 Index Tachometer...................................... 37 Taillights, Changing Bulbs in....... 176 Taking Care of the Unexpected.. 191 Tape Player................................. 81, 90 Technical Descriptions Anti-lock Brake System............ 220 Emission Control Systems........ 224 Three Way Catalytic Converter................................ 226 Tire Information............................ 221 Temperature Gauge........................ 38 Tether Attachment Points.............. 25 Three Way Catalytic Converter... 226 Time, Setting the............................. 63 Tire Chains..................................... 171 Tire. How to Change a Flat.......... 193 Tires................................................ 166 Air Pressure............................... 167 Checking Wear.......................... 168 Compact Spare........................... 192 DOT Tire Quality Grading....... 222 Inflation....................................... 167 CONTINUED Index Tires Inspection................................... 168 Maintenance............................... 168 Replacing.................................... 169 Rotating....................................... 169 Snow............................................ 171 Specifications............................. 219 Tire Chains................................. 171 Tire Pressure Adjustment For High Speed Driving........ 222 Tire Size Designation................ 221 Tire Speed Ratings.................... 221 Wheel Size Designation............ 221 Winter Driving........................... 170 Tools, Tire Changing.................... 193 Torn Seat Belts................................ 10 Towing A Trailer.................................... 125 Emergency Wrecker................. 213 Transmission Checking Fluid Level, Automatic............................... 152 Checking Fluid Level, Manual.................................... 153 Fluid Selection ................... 152, 153 Identification Number............... 216 Shifting the Automatic.............. 116 Shifting the Manual................... 115 Treadwear...................................... 222 Trip Meter........................................ 37 Trunk................................................. 52 Opening the.................................. 52 Open Monitor Light.................... 35 Turn Signals..................................... 41 Underside, Cleaning...................... 189 Unexpected, Taking Care of the........................................... 191 Uniform Tire Quality Grading..... 222 Unleaded Gasoline......................... 102 Upholstery Cleaning...................... 187 Used Oil, How to Dispose of........ 147 Vanity Mirror................................... 65 Vehicle Capacity Load .................. 110 Vehicle Dimensions....................... 218 Vehicle Identification Number..... 216 Vehicle Storage.............................. 181 Ventilation......................................... 73 VIN.................................................. 216 Vinyl Cleaning................................ 187 Viscosity, Oil................................... 144 Warning Beepers Key in Ignition.............................. 50 Seat Belts..................................... 34 WARNING, Explanation of.............. ii Warning Labels, Location of.......... 30 Warranty Coverages..................... 228 Washer, Windshield Checking the Fluid Level......... 151 Operation...................................... 42 Washing.......................................... 184 Waxing and Polishing................... 185 Wheels Adjusting the Steering................ 44 Alignment and Balance............. 169 Compact Spare........................... 192 Wrench....................................... 195 Windows Cleaning..................................... 188 Operating the Power................... 58 Index Rear, Defogger............................ 43 Windshield Cleaning........................................ 42 Defroster...................................... 76 Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades........................ 163 Operation...................................... 42 Worn Tires..................................... 168 Wrecker, Emergency Towing...... 213 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: LX, Canada: LX) 3.8 l (4.0 US qt, 3.3 (US: EX, Canada: EX-R) 4.3 l (4.5 US qt, 3.8 Imp qt) Imp qt) without filter (US: LX, Canada: LX) 3.5 l (3.7 US qt, 3.1 (US: EX, Canada: EX-R) 4.0 l (4.2 US qt, 3.5 Imp qt) Imp qt) Tire Pressure (measured cold): 220 kPa (2.2 k g / c m2, 32 psi) Spare Tire Pressure: 420 kPa (4.2 k g / c m2, 60 psi) Tire Size (Front and Rear): (US: LX, Canada: LX) P185/70R1487S (US: EX, Canada: EX-R) 195/60R 15 88H Spare Tire: (Cars without ABS) T115/70D14 (Cars with ABS) T125/70D 15 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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1995 Honda Accord Coupe Owners Manual