1997 Honda Accord Coupe Owners Manual

the car does not need waxing.

Waxing Always wash and dry the whole car before waxing it. You should wax your car, including the metal trim, whenever water sits on the surface in large patches. It should form into beads or droplets after waxing.

You should use a quality liquid or paste wax. Apply it according to the instructions on the container. In general, there are two types of products:

Waxes — A wax coats the finish and protects it from damage by exposure to sunlight, air pollution, etc. You should use a wax on your Honda when it is new.

Polishes — Polishes and cleaner/ waxes can restore the shine to paint that has oxidized and lost some of its shine. They normally contain mild abrasives and solvents that remove the top layer of the finish. You

should use a polish on your Honda if the finish does not have its original shine after using a wax.

Cleaning tar, insects, etc. with removers also takes off the wax. Remember to re-wax those areas, even if the rest of the car does not need waxing.

Aluminum Wheels On some models Clean your Honda's aluminum alloy wheels as you do the rest of the exterior. Wash them with the same solution, and rinse them thoroughly.

The wheels have a protective clear- coat that keeps the aluminum from corroding and tarnishing. Using harsh chemicals, including some commercial wheel cleaners, or stiff brushes can damage this clear-coat. Only use a mild detergent and soft brush or sponge to clean the wheels.

Exterior Care

Paint Touch-up Your dealer has touch-up paint to match your car's color. The color code is printed on a sticker on the driver's doorjamb. Take this code to your dealer so you are sure to get the correct color.

Inspect your car frequently for chips or scratches in the paint. Repair them right away to prevent corrosion of the metal underneath. Use the touch-up paint only on small chips and scratches. More extensive paint damage should be repaired by a professional.

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Interior Care

Carpeting Vacuum the carpeting frequently to remove dirt. Ground-in dirt will make the carpet wear out faster. Periodically shampoo the carpet to keep it looking new. Use one of the foam-type carpet cleaners on the market. Follow the instructions that come with the cleaner, applying it with a sponge or soft brush. Keep the carpeting as dry as possible by not adding water to the foam.

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Leather Optional for the U.S. EX model Vacuum dirt and dust from the leather frequently. Pay particular attention to the pleats and seams. Clean the leather with a soft cloth dampened with clear water, then buff it with a clean, dry cloth. If further cleaning is needed, use a soap specifically for leather, such as saddle soap. Apply this soap with a damp, soft cloth. Wipe down and buff as described above.

Fabric Vacuum dirt and dust out of the material frequently. For general cleaning, use a solution of mild soap and lukewarm water, letting it air dry. To clean off stubborn spots, use a commercially-available fabric cleaner. Test it on a hidden area of the fabric first, to make sure it does not bleach or stain the fabric. Follow the instructions that come with the cleaner.

Vinyl Remove dirt and dust with a vacuum cleaner. Wipe the vinyl with a soft cloth dampened in a solution of mild soap and water. Use the same solution with a soft-bristle brush on more difficult spots. You can also use commercially-available spray or foam-type vinyl cleaners.

Seat Belts

METAL LOOP

If your seat belts get dirty, you can use a soft brush with a mixture of mild soap and warm water to clean them. Do not use bleach, dye, or cleaning solvents. They can weaken the belt material. Let the belts air- dry before you use the car.

Dirt build-up in the metal loops of the seat belt anchors can cause the belts to retract slowly. Wipe the insides of the loops with a clean cloth dampened in mild soap and warm water or isopropyl alcohol.

Windows Clean the windows, inside and out, with a commercially-available glass cleaner. You can also use a mixture of one part white vinegar to ten parts water. This will remove the haze that builds up on the inside of the windows. Use a soft cloth or paper towels to clean all glass and clear plastic surfaces.

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NOTICE

The rear window defogger and antenna wires are bonded to the inside of the glass. Wiping vigorously up-and- down can dislodge and break these wires. When cleaning the rear window, use gentle pressure and wipe side-to- side.

Air Fresheners If you want to use an air freshener/ 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.

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Corrosion Protection

Two factors normally contribute to causing corrosion in your car:

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.

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 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 sheet metal 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.

Body Repairs

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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....................... 216
Changing a Flat Tire..................... 217
If Your Engine Won't Start........... 223

Nothing Happens or the Starter Motor Operates Very Slowly............................. 223

The Starter Operates

Normally................................. 224
Jump Starting................................. 224
If Your Engine Overheats............. 226
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .......... 228
Charging System Indicator........... 229
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ........ 230
Closing the Moonroof................... 231
Fuses.............................................. 232
Checking and Replacing........... 233
Towing............................................ 237

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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.

TOOL KIT

TRUNK FLOOR

Changing a Flat Tire

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 all of the passengers get out of the car while you change the tire.

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Changing a Flat Tire

JACK

CENTER CAP

WHEEL NUTS

SCREWDRIVER

WHEEL WRENCH

On EX model in the U.S., and EX-R model in the Canada Remove the center cap from the wheel with a screwdriver (not included in tool kit) or coin.

9. Loosen the four wheel nuts 1/2

turn with the wheel wrench.

6. The jack is behind a cover in the

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

7. Turn the jack's end bracket

counterclockwise to loosen it, then remove the jack.

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Changing a Flat Tire

EXTENSION

JACKING POINT

WHEEL WRENCH

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.

11. Use the extension and wheel

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

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.

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Changing a Flat Tire

On LX model Do not attempt to forcibly pry the wheel cover off with a screwdriver or other tool. The wheel cover cannot be removed without first removing the wheel nuts.

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BRAKE HUB

13. Before mounting the spare tire, wipe any dirt off the mounting surface of the wheel and hub with a clean 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.

Changing a Flat Tire

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. On Special Edition model in the U.S.

Remove the center cap before storing the flat tire in the trunk well.

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Changing a Flat Tire

WING BOLT

SPACER CONE

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

Loose items can fly around the interior in a crash and could seriously injure the occupants.

Store the wheel, jack and tools securely before driving.

22. Store the wheel cover or center

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

23. Lower the trunk floor, then close

the trunk lid.

18. Place the flat tire face down in the

spare tire well.

19. Remove the spacer cone from the

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

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

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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 (III):

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, or the starter motor sounds like it is spinning faster than normal, 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 224.

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 237.)

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 182). You can then try jump starting the car from a booster battery (see page 224).

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If Your Engine Won't Start, Jump Starting

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, you should take several precautions.

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, follow these directions closely:

1. Open the hood and check the

physical condition of the battery (see page 182). 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.

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.

The Starter Operates Normally In this case, the starter motor's speed sounds normal, or even faster than 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 131.

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 lank.

There may be an electrical problem, such as no power to the fuel pump. Check all the fuses (see page 232).

If you find nothing wrong, you will need a qualified technician to find the problem. See Towing on page 237.

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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 237).

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

check the coolant level in the radiator reserve tank (see page 125). If the level is below the MIN mark, add coolant to halfway 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 237.)

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 indicator. 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 237.)

Low Oil Pressure Indicator

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. Turn on the hazard warning indicators.

2. Let the car sit for a minute. Open

the hood and check the oil level (see page 124). 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 164).

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 Indicator

By eliminating as much of the electrical load as possible, you can drive several miles before the battery is too 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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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 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 damage.

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If you have recently refueled your vehicle, the cause of this indicator coming on could be a loose or missing fuel fill cap. Check the cap and tighten it until it clicks. Replace the fuel fill cap if it is missing. Tightening the cap will not make the indicator turn off immediately; it takes three driving trips.

If the indicator remains on past three driving trips, or the fuel cap was not loose or missing, have the vehicle checked by the dealer as soon as possible. Drive moderately until the dealer has inspected the problem. Avoid full-throttle acceleration and driving at high speed.

You should also have the dealer inspect your vehicle if this indicator comes on repeatedly, even though it may turn off as you continue driving.

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

1. Check the fuse for the moonroof motor (see page 232). 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 out of the tool kit in

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 back of the engine compart- ment on the passenger's side. To open it, push the tab as shown.

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ABS FUSE BOX

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

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 235 and 236, 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 a blown fuse is not the cause. Replace any blown fuses and check the component's operation.

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.

Fuses

FUSE

BLOWN

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, 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

* : On Canadian cars

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Fuses

UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX

ABS FUSE BOX

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* 1: On Canadian cars * 2 : US: EX with AT, Canada: EX-Rwith AT * 3 : US: EX, Canada: EX-R

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 50 miles (80 km), 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................. 240
Specifications................................. 242
Tire Information............................ 244
Tire Size Designation................ 244
Wheel Size Designation............ 244
Tire Speed Ratings.................... 244
Tire Pressure Adjustment

For High Speed Driving........ 245
DOT Tire Quality Grading....... 245
Treadwear.............................. 245
Traction.................................. 246
Temperature.......................... 246

Technical Information

Emission Controls......................... 247
The Clean Air Act...................... 247
Crankcase Emission Control

System.................................... 247

Evaporative Emission Control

System..................................... 247
Exhaust Emission Controls...... 248
PGM-FI System..................... 248
Ignition Timing Control

System................................ 248

Exhaust Gas Recirculation

(EGR) System.................... 248

Three Way Catalytic

Converter............................ 248
Replacement Parts..................... 248
Three Way Catalytic Converter... 249

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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

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 181.

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

page 235

page 236

* 1 : Canada: LX * 2 : U.S.: LX, Special Edition

* 3 : U.S.: EX, Canada: EX-R

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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 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) 14x5J

14 Rim diameter in inches.

5 — Rim width in inches.

R — Tire construction code (Radial).

J — Rim contour designation.

14 — Rim diameter in inches.

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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.

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 190).

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.

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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.

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Tire Information

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.

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.

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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.

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 158.

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

Emission Controls

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.

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Emission Controls

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)/ Powertrain Control Module (PCM- A /T only) uses various sensors to determine how much air is going into the engine. It then controls how much fuel to inject under all operat-

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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.

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.

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 (CO (N ), and water vapor.

), dinitrogen

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.

Three Way Catalytic Converter

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

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.

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Warranty and Customer Relations

Customer Relations

Information................................. 252
U.S. Zone Office Map.................... 253
Canada Zone Office Map.............. 254
Warranty Coverages..................... 255
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Cars)...................................... 256
Authorized Manuals...................... 257

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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 240) 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 90509-2260
(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

Central Zone 101 South Stanfield Road

Troy, Ohio 45373
(513) 332-6250

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 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

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The addresses and telephone numbers are subject to change. If you cannot reach your Zone office, ask your Honda dealer for the current information.

Canada Zone Office Map

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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. 51 Raddal Avenue Suite 1
Dartmouth, NS B3B 1L4
(902) 468-4416

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 percent 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 1997 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 1997 Warranty Manual that came with your car.

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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.

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Purchasing Factory Authorized Manuals (U.S. only) The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be obtained from Helm Incorporated, either by filling out the attached form or, for credit card holders, calling the toll-free phone number on the form. For manuals prior to the year shown below, contact Helm Incorporated, P.O. Box 07280, Detroit, Michigan 48207, or call 1-800-78_24356.

Authorized Manuals

Valid only for sales within the U.S. Canadian owners should contact their authorized Honda dealer.

By completing this form you can order the materials desired. You can pay by check or money order, or charge to your credit card. Mail to Helm Incorporated at the address shown on the back of the order form.

61SV405

61SV405EL

61SV431

31SV2630

HON-R

Authorized Manuals

Service Manual: This manual covers maintenance and recommended procedures for repair to engine and chassis components. It is written for the Journeyman mechanic, but is simple enough for most mechanically-inclined owners to under- stand.

Electrical Troubleshooting Manual: This manual complements the Service Manual by providing in-depth troubleshooting information for each electrical circuit in your car.

Body Repair Manual: This manual describes the procedures involved in the replacement of damaged body parts.

P.O. BOX 07280 DETROIT, MICHIGAN 48207 1-800-782-4356

Seats.............................................. 58
Steering Wheel............................ 44
Airbag (SRS).................................... 12
Air Cleaner Element...................... 178
Air Conditioning............................... 74
Maintenance............................... 187
Usage............................................ 78
Air Outlets (Vents).......................... 76
Air Pressure, Tires........................ 189
High Speed Driving................... 245
Normal Driving.......................... 190
Alcohol and Drugs........................... 27
Alcohol in Gasoline........................ 120
Antifreeze....................................... 168
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)

Indicator Light..................... 35, 143
Operation.................................... 141
Anti-theft Steering Column Lock .. 50
Appearance Care........................... 207
Ashtrays............................................ 70
Audio System....................... 81, 87, 99
Automatic Speed Control................ 46
Automatic Transmission............... 134
Capacity, Fluid........................... 242
Checking Fluid Level................ 174
Shifting........................................ 134

Index

Shift Lever Positions................. 135
Shift Lock Release..................... 138

Battery

Charging System

Indicator............................ 34, 229
Jump Starting............................. 224
Maintenance............................... 182
Specifications............................. 243
Before Driving............................... 119
Belts, Seat........................................... 5
Beverage Holder.............................. 69
Body Repair.................................... 213
Brakes

Anti-lock System (ABS)............ 141
Break-in, New Linings .............. 120
Fluid............................................ 176
Light, Burned-out...................... 199
Parking.......................................... 67
System Indicator.......................... 34
Wear Indicators......................... 140

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Accessories

Installation.................................. 127

ACCESSORY (Ignition Key

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

Adding

Automatic Transmission

Fluid........................................ 174
Brake Fluid................................. 176
Clutch Fluid................................ 177
Engine Coolant........................... 168
Engine Oil................................... 164
Manual Transmission Fluid ..... 175
Power Steering Fluid................. 177
Windshield Washer Fluid......... 173
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..................... 166
Adjustments

Head Restraints........................... 62
Mirrors.......................................... 66

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Brakes, ABS

Operation.................................... 141
System Indicator................. 35, 143
Braking System.............................. 140
Break-in, New Car......................... 120
Brightness Control, Instruments... 41
Brights, Headlights......................... 40
Bulb Replacement

Back-up Lights........................... 200
Brake Lights............................... 199
Ceiling Light............................... 203
Front Parking Lights................. 198
Front Side Marker Lights......... 198
Headlights.................................. 195
High-mount Brake Light.......... 202
License Plate Lights.................. 202
Rear Side Marker Lights.......... 201
Specifications............................. 243
Trunk Light................................ 204
Turn Signal Lights..................... 197
Bulbs, Halogen............................... 195

Cables, Jump Starting With.......... 224
Capacities Chart............................. 242

Carbon Monoxide Hazard.............. 28
Cargo, Loading............................... 128
Cassette Player

Care............................................ 115
Operation....................... 85, 92, 112
CAUTION, Explanation of............... ii CD Changer............................. 95, 108
CD Player ................................. 95, 106
Certification Label......................... 240
Chains............................................. 194
Change Oil

How to......................................... 166
When to....................................... 158
Changing a Flat Tire..................... 217
Changing Engine Coolant............. 170
Charging System Indicator.... 34, 229
Checking

Automatic Transmission

Fluid........................................ 174
Battery Condition...................... 182
Brake Fluid................................. 176
Clutch Fluid................................ 177
Drive Belts.................................. 188
Engine Coolant........................... 125
Engine Oil................................... 124
Fuses.......................................... 232

Manual Transmission Fluid ..... 175
Power Steering Fluid................. 177
Checklist, Before Driving............. 130
Child Safety...................................... 20
Cigarette Lighter............................. 70
Cleaner, Air.................................... 178
Cleaning

Aluminum Wheels..................... 209
Carpeting.................................... 210
Exterior....................................... 208
Fabric.......................................... 210
Interior........................................ 210
Leather....................................... 210
Seat Belts.................................... 211
Vinyl............................................ 210
Windows..................................... 211
CLEAN Light................................. 115
Clock, Setting the ............................ 68
Clutch Fluid.................................... 177
CO in the Exhaust......................... 247
Cold Weather, Starting in............. 132
Compact Spare............................... 216
Consumer Information*................ 252
Controls, Instruments and.............. 31

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Coolant

Adding......................................... 168
Checking.................................... 125
Proper Solution.......................... 168
Replacing.................................... 170
Temperature Gauge.................... 38
Corrosion Protection..................... 212
Courtesy Lights............................... 72
Crankcase Emission Control

System......................................... 247
Cruise Control Operation............... 46
Customer Relations Office........... 252

DANGER, Explanation of................. ii Dashboard........................................ 32
Daytime Running Lights................. 40
Dead Battery, What to Do............ 224
Defects, Reporting Safety............. 255
Defogger, Rear Window................. 44
Defrosting the Windows................. 79
DEXRON® III Automatic

Transmission Fluid.................... 174
Dimensions..................................... 242
Dimming the Headlights ................ 40

Dipstick

Automatic Transmission........... 174
Engine Oil................................... 124
Directional Signals........................... 41
Disabled, Towing Your Car If...... 237
Disc Brake Wear Indicators......... 140
Disposal of Used Oil...................... 168
Doors

Locking and Unlocking............... 51
Power Door Locks....................... 51
DOT Tire Quality Grading........... 245
Downshifting, 5-speed Manual

Transmission.............................. 132
Drive Belts...................................... 188
Driving............................................ 129
Economy..................................... 126
In Bad Weather.......................... 144
In Foreign Countries................. 121

Economy, Fuel............................... 126
Emergencies on the Road............. 215
Battery, Jump Starting.............. 224
Changing a Flat Tire................. 217
Charging System Indicator...... 229

Checking the Fuses................... 233
Low Oil Pressure Indicator...... 228
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.... 230
Manually Closing Moonroof.... 231
Overheated Engine................... 226
Emergency Brake............................ 67
Emergency Flashers....................... 43
Emission Controls......................... 247
Engine

Coolant Temperature Gauge ..... 38
Drive Belts.................................. 188
Malfunction Indicator

Lamp................................. 35, 230
Oil Pressure Indicator......... 34, 228
Oil, What Kind to Use............... 164
Overheating................................ 226
Specifications............................. 243
Ethanol in Gasoline ....................... 121
Evaporative Emission Controls.... 247
Exhaust Fumes................................ 28
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat

Belts by......................................... 10
Exterior, Cleaning the................... 208

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Index

Fabric, Cleaning............................. 210
Fan, Interior...................................... 74
Features, Comfort and

Convenience................................. 73
Filling the Fuel Tank..................... 122
Filters

Air............................................... 178
Oil............................................... 166
First Gear, Shifting........................ 137
5-speed Manual Transmission

Checking Fluid Level................ 175
Shifting the................................. 132
Flashers, Hazard Warning.............. 43
Flat Tire, Changing a.................... 217
Fluids

Automatic Transmission........... 174
Brake.......................................... 176
Clutch........................................ 177
Manual Transmission............... 175
Power Steering........................... 177
Windshield Washer................... 173

FM Stereo Radio

Reception.................................... 104
Folding Rear Seat............................ 63

Foreign Countries, Driving in...... 121
Four-way Flashers........................... 43
Front End, Towing by

Emergency Wrecker................. 237
Fuel................................................ 120
Fill Door and Cap....................... 122
Gauge.......................................... 38
Octane Requirement................. 120
Oxygenated................................ 120
Reserve Indicator......................... 36
Tank, Filling the......................... 122
Fuses, Checking the...................... 232

Gas Mileage, Improving................ 126
Gasohol........................................... 121
Gasoline.......................................... 120
Fuel Reserve Indicator................ 36
Gauge............................................ 38
Octane Requirement................. 120
Tank, Filling the......................... 122
Gas Station Procedures................. 122
Gauges

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

Gearshift Lever Positions

Automatic Transmission........... 135
5-speed Manual

Transmission.......................... 132
Glass Cleaning............................... 211
Glove Box......................................... 57

Halogen Headlight Bulbs.............. 195
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 ......... 195
Turning on.................................... 40
Head Restraints............................... 62