1996 Honda Accord Coupe Owners Manual

deodorizer in the interior of your car, it is best to use a solid type. Some liquid air fresheners contain chemi- cals that may cause parts of the interior trim and fabric to crack or discolor.

If you use a liquid air freshener, make sure you fasten it securely so it does not spill as you drive.

Two factors normally contribute to causing corrosion in your can

1. Moisture trapped in body cavities.

Dirt and road salt that collects in hollows on the underside of the car stays damp, promoting corrosion in that area.

Many corrosion-preventive measures are built into your Honda. You can help keep your car from corroding by performing some simple periodic maintenance:

Repair chips and scratches in the paint as soon as you discover them.

2. Removal of paint and protective coatings from the exterior and underside of the car.

Inspect and clean out the drain holes in the bottom of the doors and body.

Check the floor coverings for dampness. Carpeting and floor mats may remain damp for a long time, especially in winter. This dampness can eventually cause the floor panels to corrode.

Corrosion Protection

Use a high-pressure spray to clean the underside of your car. This is especially important in areas that use road salt in winter. It is also a good idea in humid climates and areas subject to salt air. Cars equipped with ABS have a sensor and wiring at each wheel. Be careful not to damage them.

Have the corrosion-preventive coatings on the underside of your car inspected and repaired periodically.

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Body Repairs

Body repairs can affect your car's resistance to corrosion. If your car needs repairs after a collision, pay close attention to the parts used in the repair and the quality of the work.

Make sure the repair facility uses genuine Honda replacement body parts. Some companies make sheetmetal pieces that seem to duplicate the original Honda body parts, but are actually inferior in fit, finish, and corrosion resistance. Once installed, they do not give the same high-quality appearance.

When reporting your collision to the insurance company, tell them you want genuine Honda parts used in the repair. Although most insurers recognize the quality of original parts, some may try to specify that the repairs be done with other available parts. You should investi- gate this before any repairs are begun.

Take your car to your authorized Honda dealer for inspection after the repairs are completed. He can make sure that quality materials were used, and that corrosion-preventive coatings were applied to all repaired and replaced parts.

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This section covers the more- common problems that motorists experience with their cars. It gives you information about how to safely evaluate the problem and what to do to correct it If the problem has stranded you on the side of the road, you may be able to get going again. If not, you will also find instructions on getting your car towed.

Compact Spare Tire....................... 192
Changing a Flat Tire..................... 193
If Your Engine Won't Start........... 199
Nothing Happens....................... 199
The Starter Operates

Normally................................. 200
Jump Starting................................. 200
If Your Engine Overheats............. 202
Low Oil Pressure........................... 204
Charging System Indication......... 205
Malfunction Indicator Lamp........ 206
Closing the Moonroof................... 207
Fuses............................................... 208
Checking and Replacing........... 209
Towing............................................ 213

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Compact Spare Tire

Your car has a compact spare tire that takes up less space. Use this spare tire as a temporary replace- ment only. Get your regular tire repaired or replaced and put back on your car as soon as you can.

Check the inflation pressure of the compact spare tire every time you check the other tires. It should be inflated to: 420 kPa (4.2 kgf/cm2, 60 psi)

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Follow these precautions whenever you are using the compact spare tire:

INDICATOR LOCATION MARK

Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) under any circumstances.

This tire gives a harsher ride and less traction on some road sur- faces than the regular tire. Use greater caution while driving on this tire.

Do not mount snow chains on the compact spare.

The wheel of the compact spare tire is designed especially to fit your car. Do not use your spare tire on another car unless it is the same make and model.

TREAD WEAR INDICATOR BAR

The compact spare tire has a shorter tread life than a regular tire. Replace it when you can see the tread wear indicator bars. The replacement should be the same size and design tire, mounted on the same wheel. The compact spare tire is not designed to be mounted on a regular wheel, and the compact wheel is not designed for mounting a regular tire.

If you have a flat tire while driving, stop in a safe place to change it. Stopping in traffic or on the shoulder of a busy road is dangerous. Drive slowly along the shoulder until you get to an exit or an area to stop that is far away from the traffic lanes.

The car can easily roll off the jack, seriously injuring anyone underneath.

Follow the directions for changing a tire exactly, and never get under the car when it is supported only by the jack.

Changing a Flat Tire

TOOLKIT

TRUNK FLOOR

3. Open the trunk. Raise the trunk

floor by lifting up on the back edge.

4. Take the tool kit out of the spare

tire well.

5. Unscrew the wing bolt and take

the spare tire out of its well.

SPARE TIRE 1. Park the car on firm, level ground

JACK

away from traffic. Turn on the hazard warning lights and turn the ignition to LOCK (0).

2. Put the transmission in Park

(automatic) or Reverse (manual). Set the parking brake. Have your passengers get out of the vehicle.

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Changing a Flat Tire

6. The jack is behind a cover in the

right fender. Remove the cover by turning the handle clockwise, then pulling on the cover.

JACK

CENTER CAP

7. Turn the jack's end bracket

counterclockwise to loosen it, then remove the jack.

SCREWDRIVER

8. (On some models)

Remove the center cap from the wheel with a screwdriver (not included in tool kit) or coin.

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WHEEL NUTS

EXTENSION

Changing a Flat Tire

9. Loosen the four wheel nuts 1/2

turn with the wheel wrench.

JACKING POINT

WHEEL WRENCH

11. Use the extension and wheel

wrench as shown to raise the car until the flat tire is off the ground.

10. Locate the jacking point nearest the tire you need to change. It is pointed to by an arrow molded into the underside of the body. Place the jack under the jacking point. Turn the end bracket clockwise until the top of the jack contacts the jacking point. Make sure the jacking point tab is resting in the jack notch.

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Changing a Flat Tire

12. Remove the wheel nuts and flat tire. Temporarily place the flat tire on the ground with the outside surface of the wheel facing up. You could scratch the wheel if you put it face down.

BRAKE HUB

13. Before mounting the spare tire,

wipe any dirt off the mounting surface of the wheel and hub with a cloth.

14. Put on the spare tire. Put the

wheel nuts back on finger-tight, then tighten them in a crisscross pattern with the wheel wrench until the wheel is firmly against the hub. Do not try to tighten them fully.

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Changing a Flat Tire

WING BOLT

SPACER CONE

15.Lower the car to the ground and

remove the jack.

16.Tighten the wheel nuts securely in the same crisscross pattern. Have the wheel nut torque checked at the nearest automotive service facility. Tighten the wheel nuts to: 108 N.m (11 kgf.m , 80 Ibf.ft)

17.Place the flat tire face down in the

spare tire well.

18.Remove the spacer cone from the

wing bolt, turn it over, and put it back on the bolt.

19.Secure the flat tire by screwing the wing bolt back into its hole.

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Changing a Flat Tire

20.Store the jack in its holder. Turn the jack's end bracket to lock it in place. Replace the cover. Store the tool kit.

21.Store the wheel cover or center

cap in the trunk. Make sure it does not get scratched or damaged.

22.Lower the trunk floor, then close

the trunk lid.

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Diagnosing why your engine won't start falls into two areas, depending on what you hear when you turn the key to START (II):

You hear nothing, or almost nothing. The engine's starter motor does not operate at all, or operates very slowly.

You can hear the starter motor operating normally, but the engine does not start up and run.

Nothing Happens or the Starter Motor Operates Very Slowly When you turn the ignition switch to START (III), you do not hear the normal noise of the engine trying to start. You may hear a clicking sound or series of clicks, or nothing at all. Check these things:

Check the transmission interlock. If you have a manual transmission, the clutch pedal must be pushed all the way to the floor or the starter will not operate. With an automatic transmission, it must be in Park or Neutral

Turn the ignition switch to ON (II). Turn on the headlights and check their brightness. If the headlights are very dim or don't light at all, the battery is discharged. See Jump Starting on page 200.

If Your Engine Won't Start

Turn the ignition switch to START (III). If the headlights do not dim, check the condition of the fuses. If the fuses are OK, there is proba- bly something wrong with the electrical circuit for the ignition switch or starter motor. You will need a qualified technician to determine the problem. (See Towing on page 213.)

If the headlights dim noticeably or go out when you try to start the engine, either the battery is dis- charged or the connections are corroded. Check the condition of the battery and terminal connec- tions (see page 159). You can then try jump starting the car from a booster battery (see page 200).

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If Your Engine Won't Start, Jump Starting

The Starter Operates Normally In this case, the starter motor sounds normal when you turn the ignition switch to START (III), but the engine does not run.

Are you using the proper starting procedure? Refer to Starting the Engine on page 111.

Do you have fuel? Turn the ignition switch to ON (II) for a minute and watch the fuel gauge. The low fuel level warning light may not be working, so you were not reminded to fill the tank.

There may be an electrical problem, such as no power to the fuel pump. Check all the fuses (see page 208).

If you find nothing wrong, you will need a qualified technician to find the problem. See Towing on page 213.

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Jump Starting If your car's battery has run down, you may be able to start the engine by using a booster battery. Although this seems like a simple procedure, there are several precautions you should take. Follow the directions closely.

A battery can explode if you do not follow the correct procedure, seriously injuring anyone nearby.

Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking materials away from the battery.

You cannot start a Honda with an automatic transmission by pushing or pulling it.

To jump start your car:

1. Open the hood and check the

physical condition of the battery (see page 159). In very cold weather, check the condition of the electrolyte. If it seems slushy or like ice, do not try jump starting until it thaws.

NOTICE

If a battery sits in extreme cold, the electrolyte inside can freeze. Attempting to jump start with a frozen battery can cause it to rupture or explode.

2. Turn off all the electrical acces-

sories: heater, A/C, stereo system, lights, etc. Put the transmission in Neutral or Park and set the parking brake.

Jump Starting

3. Connect one jumper cable to the

positive ( +) terminal on the booster battery. Connect the other end to the positive ( +) terminal on your Honda's battery.

BOOSTER BATTERY

4. Connect the second jumper cable

to the negative (—) terminal on the booster battery. Connect the other end to the grounding strap as shown. Do not connect this jumper cable to any other part of the engine.

5. If the booster battery is in another car, have an assistant start that car and run it at a fast idle.

6. Start your car. If the starter motor

still operates slowly, check the jumper cable connections to make sure they have good metal-to- metal contact.

7. Once your car is running, discon- nect the negative cable from your car, then from the booster battery. Disconnect the positive cable from your car, then the booster battery.

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If Your Engine Overheats

The pointer of your car's tempera- ture gauge should stay in the mid- range under most conditions. It may go higher if you are driving up a long steep hill on a very hot day. If it climbs to the red mark, you should determine the reason.

NOTICE

Driving with the temperature gauge pointer at the red mark can cause serious damage to your engine.

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Your car can overheat for several reasons, such as lack of coolant or a mechanical problem. The only indication may be the temperature gauge climbing to or above the red mark. Or you may see steam or spray coming from under the hood. In either case, you should take immediate action.

Steam and spray from an overheated engine can seriously scald you.

Do not open the hood if steam is coming out.

1. Safely pull to the side of the road. Put the transmission in neutral or park and set the parking brake. Turn off the heating and cooling system and all other accessories. Turn on the hazard warning indicators.

2. If you see steam and/or spray

coming from under the hood, turn off the engine.

3. If you do not see steam or spray,

leave the engine running and watch the temperature gauge. If the high heat is due to overloading (climbing a long, steep hill on a hot day with the A/C running, for example), the engine should start to cool down almost immediately. If it does, wait until the tempera- ture gauge comes down to the mid- point then continue driving.

4. If the temperature gauge stays at the red mark, turn off the engine.

5. Wait until you see no more signs of steam or spray, then open the hood.

6. Look for any obvious coolant leaks,

such as a split radiator hose. Everything is still extremely hot, so use caution. If you find a leak, it must be repaired before you continue driving (see Towing on page 213).

7. If you don't find an obvious leak,

check the coolant level in the radiator reserve tank (see page 145). If the level is below the MIN mark, add coolant to half-way between the MIN and MAX marks.

8. If there was no coolant in the

reserve tank, you may also have to add coolant to the radiator. Let the engine cool down until the pointer

reaches the middle of the tempera- ture gauge, or lower, before check- ing the radiator.

Removing the radiator cap while the engine is hot can cause the coolant to spray out, seriously scalding you.

Always let the engine and radiator cool down before removing the radiator cap.

9. Using gloves or a large heavy

cloth, turn the radiator cap counterclockwise, without pushing down, to the first stop. This releases any remaining pressure in the cooling system. After the pressure releases, push down on the cap and turn it until it comes off.

If Your Engine Overheats

10. Start the engine and set the temperature control dial to maximum. Add coolant to the radiator up to the base of the filler neck. If you do not have the proper coolant mixture available, you can add plain water. Remember to have the cooling system drained and refilled with the proper mixture as soon as you can.

11. Put the radiator cap back on

tightly. Run the engine and watch the temperature gauge. If it goes back to the red mark, the engine needs repair. (See Towing on page 213.)

12.1f the temperature stays normal,

check the coolant level in the radiator reserve tank. If it has gone down, add coolant to the MAX mark. Put the cap back on tightly.

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4. Start the engine and watch the oil pressure light. If the light does not go out within ten seconds, turn off the engine. There is a mechanical problem that needs to be repaired before you can continue driving. (See Towing on page 213.)

Low Oil Pressure

LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR

NOTICE

Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause serious mechanical damage almost immediately. Turn off the engine as soon as you can safely get the car stopped.

1. Safely pull off the road and shut

off the engine.

2. Let the car sit for a minute. Open

the hood and check the oil level (see page 140). Although oil level and oil pressure are not directly connected, an engine that is very low on oil can lose pressure during cornering and other driving maneuvers.

3. If necessary, add oil to bring the level back to the full mark on the dipstick (see page 140).

This indicator should light when the ignition is ON (II), and go out after the engine starts. It should never come on when the engine is running. If it starts flashing, it indicates that the oil pressure dropped very low for a moment, then recovered. If the indicator stays on with the engine running, it shows that the engine has lost oil pressure and serious engine damage is possible. In either case, you should take immediate action.

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Charging System Indication

By eliminating as much of the electrical load as possible, you can drive several miles before the battery is top discharged to keep the engine running. Drive to a service station or garage where you can get technical assistance.

Immediately turn off all electrical accessories: radio, heater, A/C, rear defogger, cruise control, etc. Try not to use other electrically-operated controls such as the power windows. Keep the engine running and take extra care not to stall it. Starting the engine will discharge the battery rapidly.

CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR

This indicator should come on when the ignition is ON (II), and go out after the engine starts. If it comes on brightly when the engine is running, it indicates that the charging system has stopped charging the battery.

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If this indicator light comes on, have your car checked by the dealer as soon as possible. Drive moderately until the dealer has inspected the problem. Avoid full-throttle accelera- tion and driving at high speed.

NOTICE

If you keep driving with the malfunc- tion indicator lamp on, you can damage your car's emission controls and engine. Those repairs may not be covered by your car's warranties.

Malfunction Indicator Lamp

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP

This indicator comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch ON (II). If it comes on at any other time, it indicates that one of the engine's emissions control systems may have a problem. Even though you may feel no difference in your car's performance, it can reduce your fuel economy and cause your car to put out excessive emissions. Continued operation may cause serious engine damage.

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If the electric motor will not close the moonroof, do the following:

1. Check the fuse for the moonroof motor (see page 212). If the fuse is blown, replace it with one of the same or lower rating.

2. Try closing the moonroof. If the

new fuse blows immediately or the moonroof motor still does not operate, you can close the moonroof manually.

3. Get the tool kit out of the trunk.

Closing the Moonroof

SOCKET

ROUND PLUG

4. Use a screwdriver or coin to remove the round plug in the center of the headliner.

5. Insert the moonroof wrench into the socket behind this plug. Turn the wrench until the moonroof is fully closed.

6. Remove the wrench. Replace the

round plug.

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Fuses

All the electrical circuits in your car have fuses to protect them from a short circuit or overload. These fuses are located in two or three fuse boxes.

INTERIOR

UNDER-HOOD

TAB

KNOB The interior fuse box is underneath the dashboard on the driver's side. To open it, turn the knob as shown.

The under-hood fuse box is located in the front of the engine compart- ment on the passenger's side. To open it, push the tab as shown.

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Fuses

ABS FUSE BOX

Checking and Replacing Fuses If something electrical in your car stops working, the first thing you should check for is a blown fuse. Determine from the chart on pages 211 and 212, or the diagram on the fuse box lid, which fuse or fuses control that component. Check those fuses first, but check all the fuses before deciding that is not the cause. Replace any blown fuses and check the component's operation.

BLOWN

Cars equipped with ABS have a third fuse box for the ABS. It is in the engine compartment on the right side.

1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0). Make sure the headlights and all other accessories are off.

2. Remove the cover from the fuse

box.

3. Check each of the large fuses in

the under-hood fuse box by looking through the top at the wire inside. Removing these fuses requires a Phillips-head screw- driver.

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Fuses

FUSE PULLER

BLOWN

4. Check the smaller fuses in the under-hood fuse box and all the fuses in the interior fuse box by pulling out each fuse with the fuse puller provided in the interior fuse box.

5. Look for a burned wire inside the fuse. If it is burned out, replace it with one of the spare fuses of the same rating or lower.

If you cannot drive the car without fixing the problem, and you do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse of the same rating or a lower rating from one of the other circuits. Make sure you can do without that circuit temporarily (such as the cigarette lighter or radio).

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If you replace the blown fuse with a spare fuse that has a lower rating, it might blow out again. This does not indicate anything wrong. Replace the fuse with one of the correct rating as soon as you can.

NOTICE

Replacing a fuse with one that has a higher rating greatly increases the chances of damaging the electrical system. If you do not have a replace- ment fuse with the proper rating for the circuit, install one with a lower rating.

6. If the replacement fuse of the

same rating blows in a short time, there is probably a serious electrical problem in your car. Leave the blown fuse in that circuit and have your car checked by a qualified technician.

INTERIOR FUSE BOX

Fuses

Spare Fuse

* : On Canadian cars

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Fuses

UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX

* 1: On Canadian cars * 2: US: EX, Canada: EX-R

ABS FUSE BOX

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If your car needs to be towed, call a professional towing service or, if you belong to one, an organization that provides roadside assistance. Never tow your car behind another car with just a rope or chain. It is very dangerous.

Emergency Towing There are three popular methods of towing a car:

Flat-bed Equipment — The operator loads your car on the back of a truck. This is the best way of trans- porting your Honda.

Wheel Lift Equipment - The tow truck uses two pivoting arms that go under the tires (front or rear) and lift them off the ground. The other two tires remain on the ground.

Sling-type Equipment — The tow truck uses metal cables with hooks on the ends. These hooks go around parts of the frame or suspension and the cables lift that end of the car off the ground. Your car's suspension and body can be seriously damaged if this method of towing is attempted.

If your Honda cannot be transported by flat-bed, it should be towed with the front wheels off the ground. If due to damage, your car must be towed with the front wheels on the ground, do the following:

5-speed Manual Transmission Release the parking brake. Shift the transmission to Neutral.

Automatic Transmission

Release the parking brake. Start the engine. Shift to D4, then to N. Turn off the engine.

Towing

NOTICE

Improper towing preparation will damage the transmission. Follow the above procedure exactly. If you cannot shift the transmission or start the engine (automatic transmission), your car must be transported on a flat-bed.

It is best to tow the car no farther than 80 km (50 miles), and keep the speed below 35 mph (55
km/h).

NOTICE

Trying to lift or tow your car by the bumpers will cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed to support the car's weight.

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The diagrams in this section give you the dimensions and capacities of your Honda, and the locations of the identification numbers. The expla- nations of several electronic and mechanical systems on your Honda are for the more technically-oriented owner.

Identification Numbers................. 216
Specifications................................. 218
Anti-lock Brake System................ 220
Tire Information............................ 221
Tire Size Designation................ 221
Wheel Size Designation............ 221
Tire Speed Ratings.................... 221
Tire Pressure Adjustment

For High Speed Driving........ 222
DOT Tire Quality Grading....... 222
Treadwear.............................. 222
Traction.................................. 223
Temperature.......................... 223

Technical Information

Emission Controls......................... 224
The Clean Air Act...................... 224
Crankcase Emission Control

System..................................... 224

Evaporative Emission Control

System..................................... 224
Exhaust Emission Controls...... 225
PGM-FI System..................... 225
Ignition Timing Control

System................................. 225

Exhaust Gas Recirculation

(EGR) System.................... 225

Three Way Catalytic

Converter............................ 225
Replacement Parts..................... 225
Three Way Catalytic Converter... 226

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Identification Numbers

Your car has several identifying numbers located in various places.

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is the 17-digit number your Honda dealer uses to register your car for warranty purposes. It is also necessary for licensing and insuring your car. The easiest place to find the VIN is on a plate fastened to the top of the dashboard. You can see it by looking through the windshield on the driver's side. It is also on the Certification label attached to the driver's doorjamb, and is stamped on the engine compartment bulkhead. The VIN is also provided in bar code on the Certification label.

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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

CERTIFICATION LABEL

The Engine Number is stamped into the engine block. It is on the front.

The Transmission Number is on a label on top of the transmission.

Identification Numbers

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER

MANUAL TRANSMISSION NUMBER

ENGINE NUMBER

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Specifications

* 1: U.S.: EX, Canada: EX-R * 2: U.S.: LX, Canada: LX

(Air conditioning is optional on Canadian LX model)

Technical Information

* 1: Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the

engine. Reserve tank capacity: 0.6

(0.16 US gal, 0.13 Imp gal)

*2 : Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. * 3: U.S.: EX, Canada: EX-R

Specifications

page 157.

page 211

page 212

* 1 : Canada: LX * 2: U.S.: LX * 3: U.S.: EX, Canada: EX-R * 4: U.S.: LX with ABS, EX, Canada: EX-R

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Anti-lock Brake System

The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) is standard equipment on the EX model in the U.S. and the EX-R model in Canada. It is optional on the U.S. LX model.

The ABS works by measuring how fast the wheels are turning during braking and comparing their speeds. If any wheel is rotating much slower than the others (on the verge of locking up and skidding), the system reduces hydraulic pressure to that wheel's brake caliper. When that wheel's speed matches the other wheels, the system applies normal hydraulic pressure. This can take place several times per second at each wheel. You feel the ABS working as rapid pulsations in the brake pedal.

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Each wheel has a wheel speed sensor assembly. As the wheel rotates, the sensor sends electrical pulses to the ABS control unit. The pulse frequency varies with the wheel speed.

The electrical output of the ABS control unit is connected to the modulator/solenoid unit. During braking, the ABS control unit monitors the pulse frequencies from the four wheels. When the control unit detects a wheel locking up, it energizes the appropriate solenoid in the modulator/solenoid unit. There are six solenoids: two for each front wheel, and two for the rear wheels. The energized solenoid reduces hydraulic pressure to one side of a modulator valve. This, in turn, reduces hydraulic pressure in the brake line going to the affected wheel. When that wheel speeds up because of the reduced braking effort, the control unit de-energizes

the solenoid. This builds hydraulic pressure on the modulator valve. The pressure increases in the hydraulic line to the wheel.

For the system to react quickly, the modulator/solenoid unit must have brake fluid under high pressure. This is supplied by a piston-type accumulator that is pressurized by an electric pump. A pressure-sensing switch on the accumulator controls this pump.

The control unit also contains error detection circuitry. It monitors the operation of the wheel sensors, solenoids, pump, and electronics. If the control unit detects any faults, it shuts off power to the pump motor and solenoids. The light on the instrument panel comes on. The brakes then work like a conventional system without anti-lock capabilities.

Tire Size Designation A tire's sidewall is marked with a tire size designation. You will need this information when selecting replace- ment tires for your car. The follow- ing explains what the letters and numbers in the tire size designation mean.

(Example tire size designation) P185/70R14 87S

P — Applicable vehicle type (tires marked with the prefix "P" are intended for use on passenger cars; however, not all tires have this marking).

185 — Tire width in millimeters.

70 — Aspect ratio. The tire's section height as a percentage of its width.

87 — Load Index, a numerical code associated with the maximum load the tire can carry.

S — Speed Rating Symbol. See the speed rating chart in this section for additional information.

Wheel Size Designation Wheels are also marked with important information that you need if you ever have to replace one. The following explains what the letters and numbers in the wheel size designation mean.

(Example wheel size designation) 15 x 5-1/2 JJ

15 — Rim diameter in inches.

5-1/2 — Rim width in inches.

R — Tire construction code (Radial).

JJ — Rim contour designation.

14 — Rim diameter in inches.

Tire Information

Tire Speed Ratings The chart below shows many of the different speed ratings currently being used for passenger car tires. The speed rating symbol is part of the tire size designation on the sidewall of the tire. This symbol corresponds to that tire's designed maximum safe operating speed.

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Tire Information

Tire Pressure Adjustment For High Speed Driving Honda strongly recommends that you not drive faster than posted speed limits and conditions allow. If you decide it is safe to drive at high speeds, be sure to adjust the cold tire pressures as shown below. If you do not adjust the tire pressure, exces- sive heat can build up and cause sudden tire failure.

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Treadwear The treadwear grade is a compara- tive rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half (1-1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual condi- tions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate.

Be sure to readjust the pressure for normal driving speeds. You should wait until the tires are cold before adjusting the tire pressure (see page 165).

DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Cars) The tires on your car meet all U.S. Federal Safety Requirements. All tires are also graded for treadwear, traction, and temperature perform- ance according to Department of Transportation (DOT) standards. The following explains these gradings.

Traction The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are A, B, and C, and they represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.

Warning: The traction grade as- signed to this tire is based on brak- ing (straight ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turning) traction.

Temperature The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire's resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.

Tire Information

Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not over- loaded. Excessive speed, underinfla- tion, or excessive loading either separately or in combination, can cause heat build-up and possible tire failure.

Technical Information

Emission Controls

The burning of gasoline in your car's engine produces several byproducts. Some of these are carbon monoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen (NOx) and hydrocarbons (HC). Gasoline evaporating from the tank also produces hydrocarbons. Controlling the production of NOx, CO, and HC is important to the environment. Under certain conditions of sunlight and climate, NOx and HC react to form photochemical "smog." Carbon monoxide does not contribute to smog creation, but it is a poisonous gas.

Technical Information

The Clean Air Act The United States Clean Air Act* sets standards for automobile emissions. It also requires that automobile manufacturers explain to owners how their emission controls work and what to do to maintain them. This section summarizes how the emission controls work. Scheduled maintenance is on page 134.

* In Canada, Honda vehicles comply with the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS) for Emissions valid at the time they are manufactured.

Crankcase Emission Control System Your car has a Positive Crankcase Ventilation System. This keeps gasses that build up in the engine's crankcase from going into the atmosphere. The Positive Crankcase Ventilation valve routes them from the crankcase back to the intake manifold. They are then drawn into the engine and burned.

Evaporative Emission Control System As gasoline evaporates in the fuel tank, an evaporative emission control canister filled with charcoal adsorbs the vapor. It is stored in this canister while the engine is off. After the engine is started and warmed up, the vapor is drawn into the engine and burned during driving.

Exhaust Emission Controls The exhaust emission controls include four systems: PGM-FI, Ignition Timing Control, Exhaust Gas Recirculation and Three Way Catalytic Converter. These four systems work together to control the engine's combustion and minimize the amount of HC, CO, and NOx that comes out the tailpipe. The exhaust emission control systems are separate from the crankcase and evaporative emission control systems.

PGM-FI System The PGM-FI System uses sequential multiport fuel injection. It has three subsystems: Air Intake, Engine Control, and Fuel Control. The Engine Control Module (ECM) or the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) uses various sensors to determine how much air is going into the engine. It then controls how much fuel to inject under all operat-

ing conditions.

Ignition Timing Control System This system constantly adjusts the ignition timing, reducing the amount of HC, CO and NOx produced.

Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system takes some of the exhaust gas and routes it back into the intake manifold. Adding exhaust gas to the air/fuel mixture reduces the amount of NOx produced when the fuel is burned.

Three Way Catalytic Converter The three way catalytic converter is in the exhaust system. Through chemical reactions, it converts HC, CO, and NOx in the engine's exhaust to carbon dioxide (C0
(N ), and water vapor.

), dinitrogen

Emission Controls

Replacement Parts The emission control systems are designed and certified to work to- gether in reducing emissions to levels that comply with the Clean Air Act. To make sure the emissions remain low, you should use only new genuine Honda replacement parts or their equivalent for repairs. Using lower quality parts may increase the emissions from your car.

The emissions control systems are covered by warranties separate from the rest of your car. Read your warranty manual for more informa- tion.

Technical Information

Keep the engine tuned-up.

Have your car diagnosed and repaired if it is misfiring, back- firing, stalling, or otherwise not running properly.

Three Way Catalytic Converter

The three way catalytic converter contains precious metals that serve as catalysts, promoting chemical reactions to convert the exhaust gasses without affecting the metals. The catalytic converter is referred to as a three-way catalyst, since it acts on HC, CO, and NOx. A replacement unit must be an original Honda part or its equivalent.

The three way catalytic converter must operate at a high temperature for the chemical reactions to take place. It can set on fire any com- bustible materials that come near it. Park your car away from high grass, dry leaves, or other flammables.

Technical Information

THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER A defective three way catalytic converter contributes to air pollution, and can impair your engine's per- formance. Follow these guidelines to protect your car's three way catalytic converter.

Always use unleaded gasoline. Even a small amount of leaded gasoline can contaminate the catalyst metals, making the three way catalytic converter ineffective.

Warranty and Customer Relations

Warranty Coverages..................... 228
Customer Relations

Information................................. 229
U.S. Zone Office Map.................... 230
Canada Zone Office Map.............. 231
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Cars)...................................... 232
Authorized Manuals...................... 233

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Warranty Coverages

U.S. Owners Your new Honda is covered by these warranties:

Seat Belt Limited Warranty - a seat belt that fails to function properly is covered for the useful life of the car.

New Car Limited Warranty — covers your new car, except for the battery, emissions control systems and accessories, against defects in materials and workmanship.

Rust Perforation Limited Warranty — all exterior body panels are covered for rust-through from the inside for the specified time period with no mileage limit.

Emissions Control Systems Defects Warranty and Emissions Performance Warranty — these two warranties cover your car's emis- sions control systems. Time, mileage, and coverage are conditional. Please read the warranty manual for exact information.

Original Equipment Battery Limited Warranty — this warranty gives up to 100% credit toward a replacement battery.

Accessory Limited Warranty — Genuine Honda Accessories are covered under this warranty. Time and mileage limits depend on the type of accessory and other factors. Please read your warranty manual for details.

Replacement Parts Limited Warranty — covers all Genuine Honda replacement parts against defects in materials and workman- ship.

Replacement Battery Limited Warranty — provides prorated coverage for a replacement battery purchased from a Honda dealer.

Replacement Muffler Lifetime Limited Warranty — provides coverage for as long as the pur- chaser of the muffler owns the car.

Restrictions and exclusions apply to all these warranties. Please read the 1996 Honda Warranties booklet that came with your car for precise information on warranty coverages. Your Honda's original tires are covered by their manufacturer. Tire warranty information is in a separate booklet.

Canadian Owners Please refer to the 1996 Warranty and Maintenance Guide that came with your car.

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Customer Relations Information

Honda dealership personnel are trained professionals. They should be able to answer all your questions. If you encounter a problem that your dealership does not solve to your satisfaction, please discuss it with the dealership's management The Service Manager or General Manager can help. Almost all problems are solved in this way.

If you are dissatisfied with the decision made by the dealership's management, contact your Honda Customer Relations Zone Office. Refer to the U.S. and Canadian Zone Office maps on the following pages.

When you call or write, please give us this information:

Vehicle Identification Number (see page 216) Name and address of the dealer who services your car Date of purchase Mileage on your car Your name, address, and tele- phone number A detailed description of the problem Name of the dealer who sold the car to you

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U.S. Zone Office Map

Western Zone P.O. Box 2260

700 Van Ness Avenue Torrance, California 90501-2260
(310) 781-4565

Northwestern Zone P.O. Box 20186

12439 N.E. Airport Way Portland. Oregon 97220
(503) 256-0943
(also Includes Alaska and Hawaii)

South Central Zone 4529 Royal Lane

Irving, Texas 75063
[214) 929-5481

Mid-Atlantic Zone 902 Wind River Ln., Suite 200

Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878
(301) 990-2020

Southeastern Zone 1500 Morrison Parkway

Alpharetta, Georgia 30201
(770) 442-2045

North Central Zone 601 Campus Drive. Suite A-9
Arlington Heights. Illinois 60004
(847)870-5600

New England Zone 555 Old County Road

Windsor Locks. Connecticut 060% (203) 623-3310
See Zone 5 for NYC Metro area and Fairfield County, CT area

Central Zone 101 South Stanfield Road

Troy, Ohio 45373
(513)332-6250

Northeastern Zone P.O. Box 337

Eastgate Industrial Park 115 Gaither Drive Moorestown, New Jersey 08057
(609) 235-5533
Includes: NYC Metro area and Fairfield County, CT area

West Central Zone 1600 South Abilene Street, Suite D

Aurora, Colorado 80012
(303) 696-3935

Puerto Rico and U.S. V.I. Bella International

P.O. Box 190816
San Juan, PR 00919-0816
(809) 250-8070

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.

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Canada Zone Office Map

Western Zone Honda Canada Inc. 13240 Worster Court Richmond, B.C. V6V 2B8
(604) 278-7121

Central Zone Honda Canada Inc. 715 Milner Avenue Scarborough, Ontario M1B 2K8
(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

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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 1-800424-9393 (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.

Driver and Passenger Safety

Seats.............................................. 54
Steering Wheel............................ 44
Airbag (SRS).................................... 12
Air Cleaner..................................... 163
Air Conditioning............................... 70
Maintenance............................... 163
Usage............................................. 74
Air Outlets (Vents).......................... 72
Air Pressure, Tires........................ 165
Alcohol and Drugs........................... 27
Alcohol in Gasoline........................ 100
Antifreeze....................................... 145
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)

Description................................. 220
Indicator Light..................... 35, 120
Operation.................................... 120
Anti-theft Steering Column Lock.. 50
Appearance Care........................... 183
Ashtray.............................................. 66
Audio System............................. 77, 83
Automatic Speed Control................ 46
Automatic Transmission............... 114
Capacity, Fluid........................... 218
Checking Fluid Level................ 150
Shifting........................................ 114
Shift Lever Positions................. 115

Index

Shift Lock Release..................... 118

Battery

Charging System Light............... 34
Jump Starting............................. 200
Maintenance............................... 158
Specifications............................. 219
Before Driving................................. 99
Belts, Seat........................................... 5
Beverage Holder.............................. 65
Body Repair.................................... 190
Brakes

Anti-lock System (ABS)............ 120
Break-in, New Linings.............. 100
Fluid............................................ 151
Light, Burned-out...................... 174
Parking.......................................... 63
System Indicator.......................... 34
Wear Indicators......................... 119

Brakes, ABS

Description................................. 220
Operation.................................... 119
System Indicator.................. 35, 119
CONTINUED

Accessories

Installation.................................. 107

ACCESSORY (Ignition Key

Position)........................................ 50

Adding

Automatic Transmission

Fluid........................................ 150
Brake Fluid................................. 152
Clutch Fluid................................ 153
Engine Coolant........................... 146
Engine Oil................................... 141
Manual Transmission Fluid..... 151
Power Steering Fluid................. 153
Windshield Washer Fluid......... 149
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..................... 143
Adjustments

Mirrors.......................................... 62
Head Restraints........................... 58

Index

Braking System.............................. 119
Break-in, New Car......................... 100
Brightness Control, Instruments... 41
Brights, Headlights......................... 40
Bulb Replacement

Back-up Lights........................... 175
Brake Lights............................... 174
Ceiling Light............................... 178
Front Parking Lights................. 173
Front Side Marker Lights......... 173
Headlights.................................. 170
High-mount Brake Light.......... 177
License Plate Lights.................. 177
Rear Side Marker Lights.......... 176
Specifications............................. 219
Turn Signal Lights..................... 172
Bulbs, Halogen............................... 171

Cables, Jump Starting With.......... 200
Capacities Chart............................. 218
Carbon Monoxide Hazard.............. 28
Cargo, Loading............................... 108
Cassette Player

Care............................................... 92

Operation................................ 81, 90
CAUTION, Explanation of............... ii CD Player.......................................... 93
Certification Label......................... 216
Chains............................................. 169
Change Oil

How to......................................... 143
When to....................................... 134
Changing a Flat Tire..................... 193
Changing Engine Coolant............. 147
Charging System Indicator.... 34, 205
Check Engine Light........................ 35
Checking

Automatic Transmission

Fluid........................................ 150
Battery Condition...................... 158
Brake Fluid................................. 152
Clutch Fluid................................ 153
Drive Belts.................................. 164
Engine Coolant........................... 145
Engine Oil................................... 140
Fuses........................................... 208
Manual Transmission Fluid..... 151
Power Steering Fluid................. 153
Checklist, Before Driving............. 110
Child Safety...................................... 20

Cigarette Lighter............................. 66
Cleaner, Air.................................... 154
Cleaning

Aluminum Wheels..................... 185
Carpeting.................................... 187
Exterior....................................... 184
Fabric..........................................187
Interior........................................ 187
Leather........................................ 187
Seat Belts.................................... 188
Vinyl............................................ 187
Window....................................... 188
CLEAN Light................................... 92
Clock, Setting the............................ 64
Clutch Fluid.................................... 153
CO in the Exhaust......................... 221
Cold Weather, Starting in............. 112
Compact Spare............................... 192
Consumer Information*................ 229
Controls, Instruments and.............. 31
Coolant

Adding......................................... 146
Checking..................................... 145
Proper Solution.......................... 145
Temperature Gauge.................... 38

Index

Corrosion Protection..................... 185
Crankcase Emission Control

System......................................... 224
Cruise Control Operation............... 46
Customer Relations Office........... 229

DANGER, Explanation of................. ii Dashboard........................................ 32
Daytime Running Lights................. 40
Dead Battery, What to Do............ 200
Defects, Reporting Safety............. 232
Defogger, Rear Window................. 44
Defrosting the Windows................. 75
DEXRON* II Automatic

Transmission Fluid.................... 150
Dimensions..................................... 218
Dimming the Headlights................ 40
Dipstick

Automatic Transmission........... 150
Engine Oil................................... 140
Directional Signals........................... 41
Disabled, Towing Your Car If...... 213
Disc Brake Wear Indicators......... 119
Disposal of Used Oil...................... 145

Doors

Locking and Unlocking............... 51
Power Door Locks....................... 51
DOT Tire Quality Grading........... 222
Downshifting, 5-speed Manual

Transmission.............................. 113
Drive Belts...................................... 164
Driving............................................ 109
Economy..................................... 106
In Bad Weather.......................... 121
In Foreign Countries................. 101

Economy, Fuel............................... 106
Emergencies on the Road............. 191
Battery, Jump Starting.............. 200
Changing a Flat Tire................. 193
Charging System Indicator...... 205
Checking the Fuses................... 209
Low Oil Pressure Indicator...... 204
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.... 206
Manually Closing Moonroof.... 207
Overheated Engine................... 202
Emergency Brake............................ 63
Emergency Flashers....................... 43

Emission Controls......................... 224
Engine

Belts............................................. 164
Coolant Temperature Gauge..... 38
Malfunction Indicator

Lamp................................ 35, 206
Oil Pressure Indicator......... 34, 204
Oil, What Kind to Use............... 141
Overheating................................ 202
Specifications............................. 218
Ethanol in Gasoline....................... 101
Evaporative Emission Controls.... 224
Exhaust Fumes................................ 28
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat

Belts by......................................... 10
Exterior, Cleaning the................... 184

Fabric, Cleaning............................. 187
Fan, Interior...................................... 70
Features, Comfort and

Convenience................................. 69
Filling the Fuel Tank..................... 102

CONTINUED

Index

Filter

Oil................................................ 143
First Gear, Shifting........................ 117
5-speed Manual Transmission

Checking Fluid Level................ 151

5-speed Manual Transmission

Shifting the................................. 113
Flashers, Hazard Warning.............. 43
Flat Tire, Changing a.................... 193
Fluids

Automatic Transmission........... 150
Brake........................................... 152
Clutch.......................................... 153
Manual Transmission............... 151
Power Steering........................... 153
Windshield Washer................... 149

FM Stereo Radio

Reception...................................... 88
Folding Rear Seat............................ 59
Foreign Countries, Driving in...... 101
Four-way Flashers........................... 43
Front End, Towing by

Emergency Wrecker................. 213
Fuel.................................................. 100
Fill Door and Cap....................... 102
Gauge............................................ 38

Octane Requirement................. 100
Oxygenated................................ 100
Tank, Filling the......................... 102
Fuses, Checking the...................... 208

Gas Mileage, Improving................ 106
Gasohol........................................... 100
Gasoline.......................................... 100
Gauge............................................ 38
Octane Requirement................. 100
Tank, Filling the......................... 102
Gas Station Procedures................. 102
Gauges

Engine Coolant Temperature.... 38
Fuel................................................ 38

Gearshift Lever Positions

Automatic Transmission........... 115
5-speed Manual

Transmission.......................... 113
Glass Cleaning............................... 188
Glove Box......................................... 53

Halogen Headlight Bulbs.............. 171
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......... 170
Turning on.................................... 40
Head Restraints............................... 58
Heating and Cooling........................ 70
High Altitude, Starting at.............. 112
High-Low Beam Switch.................. 40
Hood, Opening the........................ 103
Hot Coolant, Warning about........ 146
Hydraulic Clutch............................ 153
Hydroplaning.................................. 121

Identification Number, Vehicle.... 216
If Your Car Has to be Towed....... 213

Ignition

Keys............................................... 49
Switch............................................ 49
Timing Control System............. 225

Indicator Lights, Instrument

Panel.............................................. 33
Infant Restraint................................ 22
Inflation, Proper Tire.................... 165
Inside Mirror.................................... 62
Inspection, Tire.............................. 166
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................................... 129
Periodic Items............................ 138
Record.................................. 136-137
Required Indicator....................... 38
Schedule.............................. 132-135
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.. 35, 206
Manual Transmission.................... 113
Manual Transmission Fluid......... 151
Maximum Shift Speeds......... 114, 118
Meters, Gauges................................ 37
Methanol in Gasoline.................... 101
Mirrors, Adjusting........................... 62
Moonroof.......................................... 61
Closing Manually....................... 207
Operation...................................... 61

Neutral Gear Position.................... 116
New Vehicle Break-in................... 100
Normal Shift Speeds...................... 113
NOTICE, Explanation of................... ii Numbers, Identification................ 216
CONTINUED

Label, Certification........................ 216
Lane Change, Signaling.................. 41
Lap Belt............................................... 7
Lap/Shoulder Belts........................... 6
Leaking of Exhaust into Car.......... 28
Lighter, Cigarette............................ 66
Lights

Bulb Replacement..................... 170
Indicator........................................ 33
Parking.......................................... 40
Turn Signal................................... 41
Loading Cargo................................ 108
LOCK (Ignition Key Position)....... 50
Locks

Anti-theft Steering Column........ 50
Fuel Fill Door............................. 102
Glove Box..................................... 53
Power Door.................................. 51
Trunk............................................ 52
Low Coolant Level......................... 145
Lower Gear, Downshifting to a.... 113
Low Oil Pressure Indicator.... 34, 204
Lubricant Specifications Chart.... 218
Luggage.......................................... 108

Index

Occupant Protection System............ 4
Octane Requirement, Gasoline.... 100
Odometer.......................................... 37
Odometer, Trip................................ 37
Oil

Change, How to......................... 143
Change, When to....................... 134
Checking Engine....................... 140
Pressure Indicator....................... 34
Selecting Proper Viscosity

Chart....................................... 141
ON (Ignition Key Position)............ 50
Opening the Hood......................... 103
Operation in Foreign Countries... 101
Outside Mirrors............................... 62
Overheating, Engine..................... 202

Panel Brightness Control............... 41
Park Gear Position......................... 116
Parking Brake.................................. 63
Parking Lights.................................. 40
Parking Over Things that Burn... 226

PGM-FI System.............................. 225
Polishing and Waxing................... 185
Power

Door Locks................................... 51
Mirrors.......................................... 62
Steering....................................... 153
Windows....................................... 60
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... 174
Rear Seat Access............................. 57
Rear Seat, Folding........................... 59
Rear View Mirror............................. 62
Rear Window Defogger.................. 44
Reclining the Seat Backs................ 54
Recommended Shift Speeds........ 113
Reminder Lights.............................. 33
Replacement Information

Air Cleaner................................. 154
Coolant........................................ 147

Engine Oil and Filter................. 143
Fuses........................................... 208
Light Bulbs................................. 170
Schedule..................................... 132
Spark Plugs................................. 156
Tires............................................ 167
Wiper Blades.............................. 161

Replacing Seat Belts After a

Crash............................................. 11
Reserve Tank, Coolant.................. 145
Restraint, Child................................ 20
Reverse Gear Position................... 116
Rotation, Tire................................. 167

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............................. 11
Maintenance................................. 11

Reminder Light and Beeper....... 34
Replacement................................. 11
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............................ 134
Service Manual*............................ 233
Service Station Procedures.......... 102
Setting the Clock............................. 63
Shifting

The Automatic Transmission.. 114
The 5-speed Manual

Transmission.......................... 113

Shift Lever Position

Indicator...................................... 115

Side Marker Lights, Bulb

Replacement in.......................... 173
Signaling Turns................................ 41
Snow Tires...................................... 169
Solvent-type Cleaners.................... 185
Sound System................................... 77

Spare Tire

Inflating....................................... 192
Specifications............................. 219
Spark Plugs, Replacing................. 156
Specifications Charts..................... 218
Speed Control................................... 46
Speedometer.................................... 37
SRS Indicator.............................. 16, 35
START (Ignition Key Position)..... 50
Starting the Engine........................ 111