1990 Honda Accord Sedan Owners Manual

Air Conditioner Care

Condenser and Radiator

Check the engine radiator and the air conditioner condenser (in front of the radiator) for accumulated dirt, insects or leaves. Carefully brush or hose them off to assure maximum cooling performance. CAUTION: Radiator and condenser fins are very thin and easi- ly damaged; do not bend them with high water pressure or brush.

Compressor Drive Belt

Check the compressor belt tension monthly, during periods when you use the air conditioner a lot.

If the engine has been running some engine com-

ponents may be hot enough to burn you.

When properly tensioned, the belt should have 10 to 12 mm (0.4 to 0.5 in) "play" or deflection when pushed with 98N (22
Ib) of force midway between the alternator pulley and the engine crankshaft pulley. Have the belt adjusted whenever necessary.

ALTERNATOR DRIVE PULLEY

COMPRESSOR DRIVE PULLEY

CRANKSHAFT PULLEY

(cont'd)

Air Conditioner Care (cont'd)

System Maintenance

Run your air conditioner at least once a week for about ten minutes, even during the off season, to lubricate the seals and the inside of the compressor and, to verify that the system is functional.

If the air conditioner is not cooling properly, it may indicate an undercharged system. Have your dealer check the system for leaks, then evacuate and charge the system with 900 — 950 g (31 — 34 oz) of Refrigerant 12.

CAUTION: Prolonged use of an undercharged system may damage the compressor.

Appearance Care

Interior Trim

Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner. Wipe the vinyl with a clean, damp cloth or sponge. Stains can be removed with a commercially available vinyl cleaner. CAUTION: Do not use thinner, gasoline, kerosene, naphtha or other solvents on the interior. They are toxic, flammable and hazardous and could damage the material you're cleaning.

Windows

A 10 to 1 mix of water and white vinegar, or a commercially available glass cleaner may be used to clean windows and to remove the dust film sometimes caused by the ingredients us- ed in interior vinyls and plastics.

NOTE: Do not put this solution in the windshield washer reservoir, it will damage the windshield washer pump.

Be careful not to scratch or damage the defogger wires when cleaning the inside of the rear window; wipe the window horizontally along the wires, not up and down. Dry the win- dows with a lint-free cloth or paper towel. Keep all the win- dows clean for maximum visibility. Exterior Care

Washing

Rinse all loose dirt off the car by spraying it with lukewarm or cold water. Do not use hot water. Wash using a soft-bristle brush, sponge or cloth with water containing a mild detergent such as a liquid dishwashing detergent. Remove oil, tar, tree sap, etc., with tar remover or turpentine. Remove road salt, insects, etc., with mild detergent and lukewarm water. Any of these substances may damage the finish if left on painted surfaces. Rinse the car well. Promptly wipe with a chamois or soft towel to prevent water-spotting. Do not let water or soap air-dry on painted surfaces. During wiping, inspect the surface for stone chips and scrat- ches; paint them with touch-up paint so they won't rust (touch-up paint is available through your Honda dealer). For further instructions on corrosion protection, refer to the Rust Prevention section on the next pages.

(cont'd)

Appearance Care (cont'd)

Waxing

Wax the car when water will no longer "bead" on the paint. Always wash and dry the car before you wax it. Use a good quality liquid or paste wax, and follow the manufacturer's instructions. Wax all the metal trim to keep its luster. NOTE: Removing oil, tar, etc., with a spot remover will usual- ly strip the wax from the surrounding finish. Be sure to re-wax these areas even if the rest of the car does not yet need waxing. Aluminum Alloy Wheels (EX) CAUTION:

Wash the wheels after driving on snowy or icy roads where salt has been applied. Avoid off-road driving. Brush, rocks, dirt and severe impact may damage the wheels. Install tire chains carefully. Improperly installed chains can cause damage to the wheels. Honda aluminum wheels are treated with a protective finish. Wash them with a low-phosphate detergent and sponge. Do not use abrassive cleaners or stiff brushes. Always install aluminum wheels in sets of four. If mixed with other types, the car's handling may be affected.

Rust Prevention

Rusting is likely to occur in parts of the car where water is trap- ped or where there is continual dampness.

Water will collect inside doors and body panels if drain holes become clogged. Water which seeps under or soaks floor mats will subject floor sections to prolonged wetness or dampness. Road dirt or sand, which collects and fills recesses on the underside of the car, retains moisture long after the rest of the car has dried.

The removal of paint and undercoating by stones, gravel, and minor accidents immediately exposes metal to air and mois- ture. Rusting is increased by high humidity and by the presence of corrosive substances in the air or on the roads.

Salt used for road de-icing will coat the bottom of the car and hasten rusting. Localities with high humidity have greater potential for rust problems, especially where salt is also present on the road or in moist sea air. Industrial pollution will accelerate the deterioration of paint finishes and promote rusting.

Preventive Service

Check all drain holes in the doors and body panels for clogging and clear if necessary. When washing your car, also clean the above underside of the car by using high pressure water; subframe, rear suspension, inside rear wheel housing, and After washing your car or after heavy rain, check for leaks. Dry any wet areas of your car's interior. Have leaks repaired as soon as possible.

inside front fender,

under rear bumper.

Body Repair

Replacement Body and Fender Parts

If your vehicle incurs body damage and requires replacement parts, we encourage you to use only Genuine Honda sheet metal body and fender parts. Many insurance companies are specifying imitation sheet metal parts for collision repairs in an effort to reduce claim costs; however, if imitation parts are us- ed the following conditions may apply:

There is no assurance that imitation parts will equal the fit and finish of Genuine Honda sheet metal parts; and in our experience they often do not. There is no assurance that imitation parts will resist corro- sion as well as Genuine Honda sheet metal parts. Imitation sheet metal parts are not covered by the Honda Limited Warranty.

To ensure your continued satisfaction with your Honda vehicle in the event of an accident, contact your insurance adjuster and insist on Genuine Honda parts in the repair of your vehicle.

Spare Tire

COMPACT Spare Tire

Your car is supplied with a COMPACT spare tire and wheel for temporary use only in the event of a flat tire. Use the COM- PACT spare only when you have to, and only to go as far as the next garage or dealer to have the regular tire repaired and reinstalled.

Because you will rarely use the COMPACT spare, be sure to regularly check its condition and air pressure (41 5 kPa, 60 psi), so it will be ready when you need it. This type of tire holds less air at higher pressure than a regular tire, so it will inflate (or deflate if there is a leak) more rapidly; check its pressure often and add air gradually if it needs any.

The COMPACT spare tire has a different tire size, air pressure requirement, tread life and maximum speed rating than the four regular tires on your car. Disregard- ing these warnings may result in tire failure, loss of vehicle control and possible injury to vehicle occupants:

Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) under any circumstances when using the COMPACT spare. Do not mount snow chains on the COMPACT spare. They will not fit properly and will damage the tire and possibly your car. If you must use the COMPACT spare when driving on roads covered with snow or ice, use it as one of the rear tires and mount chains only on the front two regular tires.

(cont'd)

Spare Tire (cont'd)

tire The COMPACT spare has a much shorter tread life than regular tires. Replace the tire as soon as tread wear indicators appear as solid bands across the tread. Replace with a tire of exactly the same size and construc- tion.

TREAD WEAR INDICATOR

INDICATOR LOCATION MARK

The COMPACT spare tire and wheel set was designed especially for your car; do not use it on any other vehicle; do not install any other tire on this wheel which is not identical to the original in size and construction, and do not use the COMPACT spare tire on any other wheel. Because the COMPACT spare is smaller in size and higher in air pressure than a regular tire, it will ride more harshly with less ground clearance and may have less traction on some road surfaces. Drive cautiously.

Changing a Flat Tire

Do not attempt to change a tire unless the car is on

firm, level ground and well out of the flow of traffic.

Park the car on a firm, level surface, apply the parking brake, turn on the hazard warning switch and put the transmission in gear, (Park for automatic).

1. Remove the cover. 2. Remove the jack.

NOTE: Turn the connector on the end of the jack counter- clockwise to loosen it from its mount.

COVER

JACK

TOOL BAG

COMPACT SPARE

3. Remove the lug wrench/jack handle and jack handle exten-

sion from the tool bag. 4. Remove the spare tire. 5. Place blocks in front and back of the wheel diagonally op-

posite the tire you are changing.

6. Use the lug wrench to loosen the wheel lug nuts counter- clockwise one-half turn. On the EX model, first remove the center cap from the wheel by prying it out with the flat screwdriver (not provided in the tool bag).

CAUTION: Hold the center cap with your hand then pry it off using a rag to protect the cap and the wheel.

CENTER CAP

SCREWDRIVER

(cont'd)

Changing a Flat Tire (cont'd)

Follow tire changing preparations and procedures carefully to reduce the possibility of injury. The jack is design- ed for changing tires only. STAND CLEAR, DO NOT get under the car and DO NOT run the engine when the car is supported only by the jack.

7. Place the jack under the car as shown and raise the car by turning the handle clockwise until the tire is slightly off the ground.

To reduce the possibility of injury, be sure to use the jack provided with the car and the correct jacking points; never use any other part of the car for jack support.

JACK HANDLE EXTENSION

LUG WRENCH/JACK HANDLE

8. Remove the lug nuts, wheel cover (DX, LX) and wheel. 9. Install the spare, and lug nuts hand tight.

WHEEL COVER

LUG NUT

VALVE

10. Lower the car, remove the jack, then tighten the lug nuts securely in an " X" pattern as shown.

11. Tighten

the

lug nuts securely. The recommend- ed torque is: 110 N.m (80
Ib. ft). If a torque wrench was not used, ask an authorized Honda dealer to verify the torque as soon as possible.

12. Repair or replace the dam- aged tire as soon as you can, reinstall it in its origi- nal position, then put the spare back in the car.

TIGHTENING TORQUE 110 N.m (80 lb-ft)

CAUTION: Always stow the jack, tools and tire securely to prevent them from becoming dangerous projectiles in an accident.

13. Secure the tire as shown in the illustration.

SPACER

COMPACT SPARE TIRE

NORMAL TIRE

Jump Starting

To start a car with a dead battery, use another battery of the same voltage, and the proper jumper cables.

Procedures other than those below could cause injury or damage from battery acid spray, explosion or charging system overload. Never connect the jumper cable directly to the negative post of the "dead" battery. Never allow the two cars to touch each other. Never allow the jumper cable clamps to touch each other. Never lean over the battery when making connections. Never attempt to jump start a vehicle with a frozen battery. The battery could rupture and explode. If you suspect a frozen battery, remove the vent caps and check the fluid. If there seems to be no fluid, or if you see ice, do not attempt a jump start until the fluid thaws.

CAUTION: If jumper cables are connected backwards, the car's main fuse may blow.

1. Turn off all lights, heater and other electrical loads, set park-

ing brake, and shift transmission to Neutral or Park.

2. Use one cable to connect the positive terminal of the booster battery to the positive terminal of the "dead" battery.

DEAD BATTERY

Positive to positive

Do not attach cable here

Negative to the engine, not to the battery

BOOSTER BATTERY

3. Use the other cable to connect the negative terminal of the booster battery to the engine at the ground cable as shown. 4. To remove the cables, reverse the above procedures exact-

ly.

DO NOT push or tow a car to start it. The forward surge when the engine starts could cause a collision. Also, under some conditions, the catalytic converter could be damaged. A car equipped with an automatic transmission can- not be started by pushing or towing.

Towing

If towing is necessary, contact a professional towing service. Your authorized Honda dealer can assist you with detailed towing instructions.

Never use tow chains or rope to tow a car; your

ability to safely control the car may be adversely affected.

We recommend the following: Flat Bed Equipment — Entire car is winched on a flat bed vehi- cle. This is the best way of transporting your Honda. Wheel Lift Type — Tow with the front wheels off the ground.

If the car can only be towed with the front wheels on the ground: make sure the transmission is full of fluid (see pages 86 — 87) and tow with the transmission in neutral (N) and the ignition key in the I position.

CAUTION: To avoid serious damage on automatic transmis- sion cars, first start the engine and shift to D4, then to N and shut the engine off. If the engine does not run or the transmis- sion cannot be shifted while the engine is running, the car must be transported on flat bed equipment.

Check local regulations for towing. CAUTION:

Do not exceed 35 mph (55 km/h) or tow for distances of more than 50 miles (80 km). If a sling type tow is used, the tow truck driver should posi- tion wood spacer blocks between your car's frame and the chains and lift straps to avoid damaging the bumper and the body. Do not use the bumpers to lift the car or to support the car's weight while towing.

If Your Car Gets Stuck

If your car gets stuck in sand, mud, or snow, call a professional towing service for assistance in getting your car out.

CAUTION:

Do not rev up the engine and allow the wheels to spin freely at high speed. Severe transmission damage may result if the wheels are allowed to spin for more than a few seconds. DO NOT try to free a car with automatic transmission from snow etc. by rocking the car alternately between forward and reverse gears. Severe transmission damage may result from shifting into gear with the wheels moving.

Shoulder Belt Buckle

Proceed as follows if the shoulder belt buckle stalls.

1. Lift the hood and remove the cover from the engine com-

partment fuse box.

2. Remove the fuse for the automatic ("passive") shoulder

belt buckle motor that does not work.

LEFT MOTOR

RIGHT MOTOR

BLOWN

3. If the fuse has blown, replac- ing it with a new fuse of the same amperage should allow the shoulder belt buckle motor to work. However, if the fuse hasn't blown, or if a new fuse did not solve the problem, remove the fuse and operate the motor man- ually.

fuse before manually CAUTION: Always remove operating the shoulder belt buckle motor, otherwise the motor may suddenly activate.

the

4. Remove the cover located on the center pillar.

COVER

5. Set the wrench extension into the wrench grip (both provid- ed in the tool bag) then insert the wrench into the socket and turn it counterclockwise until the shoulder belt buckle reaches its rear locked position.

WRENCH EXTENSION

WRENCH

WRENCH GRIP

NOTE: After the manual operation, make sure that the seat belt warning light is off and the shoulder belt buckle is seated properly in its locked position.

6. Replace the cover on the center pillar. 7. Reinstall the fuse, the fuse remover and both fuse box

covers.

Specifications

* 1: Including the coolant in reserve tank (0.6 * 2: Excluding the oil remaining in the engine, but including that in the oil filter.

/0.6 US qt) and that remaining in the

engine.

page 95.

Identification Numbers

The Vehicle Identification Number (V.I.N.) is stamped on a plate attached to the top left side of the dashboard. It also appears on the Certification label attached to the left rear door jamb, as well as under the hood on the body, directly behind the engine.

NOTE: The V.I.N. is also provided in bar code on the Certifica- tion label.

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

CERTIFICATION LABEL

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

ENGINE NUMBER

TRANSMISSION NUMBER

The Engine Number is stamped on the right front side of the engine block. The Transmission Number appears on a label on top of the transmission.

DOT Tire Quality Grades

The tires on all Honda cars meet Federal Safety Requirements. All tires on the ACCORD are also "graded" according to Department of Transportation (DOT) standards for tread wear, traction and temperature.

Three grades are shown on the tire sidewall

TIRE

WHEEL RIM

Tread Wear

The tread wear grade is a comparative 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 1 50 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 con- ditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service prac- tices and differences in road characteristics and climate.

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 govern- ment test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.

The traction grades assigned are based on braking (straight ahead) traction tests and do not include cornering (turning) traction.

(cont'd)

DOT Tire Quality Grades (cont'd)

Temperature

The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C represen- ting the tire's resistance to the generation of heat and its abili- ty 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 per- formance 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.

The tire temperature grade is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.

Emission Controls

Sources of Emissions

The combustion process produces carbon monoxide, oxides of nitrogen and hydrocarbons. The evaporation of fuel in the fuel tank also produces hydrocarbons. Control of oxides of nitrogen and hydrocarbons is very important since, under cer- tain conditions, when subjected to sunlight, they react to form photochemical smog. Carbon monoxide does not react to form smog, but it is toxic. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has developed a number of systems which are highly effective in reducing carbon monoxide, ox- ides of nitrogen and hydrocarbons. The Clean Air Act

The Clean Air Act requires all vehicle manufacturers to explain in writing, the operation and maintenance of their emission control systems. Maintenance instructions are included on pages 76 — 78; the operation of each system is explained on the following. Replacement Parts

The emission control systems on your new Honda were designed, built and certified to conform with the Federal regulations implementing the Clean Air Act. Honda recom- mends only the use of new, genuine Honda parts or their equivalent. The use of other replacement parts which are not of equivalent quality may impair the effectiveness of your car's emission control systems. Crankcase Emission Control System

To prevent crankcase emissions, your car is equipped with a Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) System which routes blowby gases from the crankcase, through the PCV valve and intake manifold, into the combustion chamber. Evaporative Emission Control System

The Evaporative Emission Control System is designed to pre- vent fuel vapors from escaping into the atmosphere. Fuel vapors from the fuel tank are directed into the charcoal canister where they are adsorbed and stored while the engine is stopped or idling. When the coolant temperature rises to a certain value, the vapors are drawn into the engine through the throttle body and the intake manifold during normal engine (cont'd) operation.

Emission Controls (cont'd)

Engine Exhaust Controls

The engine exhaust emission control systems are designed to control combustion during idle, acceleration, cruise, and decel- eration. These systems are entirely separate the crankcase and evaporative emission control systems describ- ed previously.

from

PGM-FI System

The PGM-FI system consists of three independent sub- systems; Air Intake, Electronic Control and Fuel Control, thus allowing more accurate control of air/fuel ratios under all operating conditions. The Electronic Control Unit (ECU) detects the amount of air drawn into the cylinders and deter- mines the amount of fuel to be injected to provide the optimum air/fuel ratio for all engine needs.

Ignition Timing Control System

This system automatically controls the reduce the amount of HC and NOx.

ignition timing to

Catalytic Converter

The catalyst is used to convert hydrocarbons (HC), carbon monoxide (CO) and oxides of nitrogen (NOx) in the exhaust gas, to carbon dioxide (CO 2), dinitrogen (N 2) and water vapor.

Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)

The EGR system is designed to control the formation of oxides of nitrogen (NOx) caused when fuel mixture burns at high temperature. It works by recirculating exhaust gas through the EGR valve and intake manifold into the combustion chambers where it reduces peak temperature by diluting the air/fuel mixture.

Catalytic Converter

the harmful exhaust gases

A catalytic converter is installed in the exhaust system to help clean-up that can cause air pollution. To be effective, the converter must work at high temperature, so don't park your car over dry grass, leaves or anything else that could burn easily. To stay effective, the converter must not be contaminated by leaded gasoline; use only unleaded gas as explained on page 56.

CATALYTIC CONVERTER

CAUTION: The converter can be overheated and damaged if it's fed too much unburned fuel mixture from the engine, so: — Don't push or tow the car to start it; if the battery is dead,

jump start the car as shown on page 116.

— Don't turn the key off while the engine is running above idle

— Don't change the ignition timing, or remove any emission

speed.

control parts.

— Use only the spark plugs specified in this manual. — Don't keep driving your car if it isn't running properly, or if its CHARGE warning light comes on; have it checked by your Honda dealer.

Warranty Service

Warranty

The following warranties are provided with every new vehicle.

1. New Car Limited Warranty 2. Emission Control Systems Warranty 3. Emission Controls Performance Warranty 4. Battery Limited Warranty 5. Rust Perforation Limited Warranty 6. Accessory Limited Warranty 7. Replacement Parts Limited Warranty 8. Replacement Muffler Lifetime Limited Warranty 9. Replacement Engine Limited Warranty 10. Seat Belt Limited Warranty All warranty details pertaining to your car can be found in the Warranty booklet provided with your new car except the re- quired maintenance schedule which is contained here in the Owner's Manual. If you are unable to obtain warranty service or are dissatisfied with the warranty decision or service you received at an authorized Honda dealership, you should review the matter with that dealership's Service Manager. This will normally resolve your problem. If it does not resolve your problem you should appeal the decision with the owner of the dealership. Please bear in mind that your problem will likely be resolved in the dealership, using the dealer's facilities, equipment and per- sonnel. So it is very important that your initial contact be with the dealer or his management. After following these steps, if you wish to have the matter reviewed by American Honda you should contact the Zone Of- fice serving your area, as shown on the map on the inside of the back cover. When contacting American Honda, please pro- vide the Zone Office with the following information:

Vehicle Identification Number Servicing Dealer Name and Address Date of Purchase Mileage on your Car Your Name, Address, and Phone Number Nature of Problem Selling Dealer

After a review of the facts, you will be advised of what can be done.

Reporting Safety Defects

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 complaints, it may open an in- vestigation, 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 pro- blems between you, your dealer, or American Honda Motor Co., Inc. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline 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.

toll-free at 1-800-424-9393

(or 366-0123

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 below.

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Index

Bulb

Replacement .................. 100
Specification .................. 123
Buzzer ..... See "Beeper System"

Capacities .......................... 122
Care and Cleaning ............... 107
Catalytic Converter ............. 129
Certification Label ............... 124
Chains, Tires ...................... 103
Check Engine Warning

Light ............................. 22
Child Proof Door Locks ......... Child Restraint System ......... 15
Cigarette Lighter ................. 37
Clock ................................ 35
Clutch Fluid ........................ 92
COMPACT Spare Tire .......... 111
Coolant Temperature

Gauge ........................... 19
Cooling (with A/C) ............... 43
Cooling System .................. 88
Crankcase Emission Control

System

......................... 127

Cruise Control

Indicator ........................ 20
Operation ...................... 31

Defogger ........................... 26
Defroster ........................... 46
Dimmer Switch,

Headlights ..................... 28

Doors

Child Proof Door Locks ..... Locks ............................ Power Door Locks ........... Warning Light ................. 23

Emergency

Changing a Flat Tire ......... 113
Hazard Warning System ... 29

(cont'd)

Air Conditioner

Care ............................. 105
Operation ...................... 43
Air Filter ............................ 94
Air Pressure, Tires ............... 102
Aluminum Alloy Wheels ....... 108
Antenna ............................ 50
Antifreeze

......... See "Radiator Coolant"

Anti-theft Steering Column Lock

System

......................... 60
Appearance Care ................ 107
Ashtrays ........................... 37
Audio System ..................... 50
Automatic Seat Belt Automatic Transmission

............

Driving Technique ........... 68
Fluid ............................. 87
Operation ...................... 67
Shift Lever Position

Indicator .................... 20

Battery

Charging System Warning

Light ......................... 22
Jump Starting ................116
Maintenance .................. 97
Specification .................. 123

Beeper System

Fasten Seat Belt Beeper .... 14
Key Reminder ................. 60
Light Reminder Chime ...... 28
Belts, Seat ...... See "Seat Belts" Beverage Holder ................. 36
Body Repair ........................ 110
Brake Warning Light ............ 21
Brakes

Brake Failure Warning

Light ......................... 21
Brake Fluid ..................... 92
Brake System Design ....... 91
Brake Wear .................... 91
Brake Wear Indicators ...... 91
Parking Brake ................. 33
Parking Brake Warning

Light ......................... 21

Break-in Period ...................

Index (cont'd)

If Your Car Gets Stuck .... 119
Jump Starting ................ 116
Shoulder Belt Buckle ........ 120
Towing ......................... 118
Warning and Indicator

Lights

.......................

20
............... 127

Emission Controls Engine

Coolant Coolant Temperature

.........................

88

Gauge ....................... 19
............ 128
Exhaust Controls Identification Number ...... 124
Oil and Filter ................... 83
Oil Pressure Warning

Light .........................

21
.................. 123

Specification

Engine Exhaust Gas

Warning

........................ Evaporative Emission Control

63

System

......................... 127
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ....128
Exterior Care ...................... 107

Gasoline Gas Station

................. See " F u e l"

Information .........

Back cover Gauges ............................. 19
Glove Box .......................... 35

Hazard Warning System ....... Headlights

29

Flasher .......................... 28
High Beam Indicator 20
High Beam/Low Beam

........

Switch ...................... 28
Reminder Chime 28
Switch .......................... 28

.............

Headlight High Beam Indicator Light ............................. Head Restraints .................. Heating High Beam

20
............................. 44

Indicator Light 20
Switch .......................... 28
........................ 33

................

Hood Latch

Filters

94
Air ................................ Engine Oil ...................... 84
Fuel .............................. 94
Fluid ......................... See " O i l" Foreign Countries,

Operation in

...................

57

Front Seat

Adjustment ....................

Fuel

Filler Door and Cap .......... 58
Filter ............................. 94
56
Gasohol ......................... 56
Gasoline ........................ 19
Gauge ........................... 56
.................. Requirement Reserve Warning Light ..... 20

Fuse

Checking and Replacing Specification

98
.................. 123

...

Identification Numbers Ignition

......... 124

Keys ............................. Switch .......................... 60
Ignition Switch Light ............ 29
Indicator Lights ................... 20
Inflation Pressures, Tire ........ 102
Instrument Panel ................. 18
Instrument Panel Brightness

Control .......................... ......................

29
30
................ 107

Interior Light Interior Trim Care

................................. 113
Jack JumpStarting .................... 116

Keys

....................

Door Locks Glove Box ...................... 35
Ignition .......................... 60
Key Reminder Beeper ....... 60
Keys ............................. Trunk Lock .....................

Numbers, Identification ........ 124

Octane Rating,

Gasoline

Odometer Oil

............. See "Fuel" 19

..........................

Lap/Shoulder

Belts

.......... See "Seat Belts"

Lights

Bulb Replacement Fuse Replacement ........... Light Reminder Chime ...... ...................... Operation Warning and Indicator

........... 100
98
28
28

Lights

........................

20

...................... ...............

Clutch Fluid .................... 92
83
Engine Oil Fluid Locations 82
Oil Pressure Warning Light ............................. Power Steering Fluid ........ Transmission Oil/Fluid ......

21
93
86

Operation In Foreign

Countries .......................

57

Locks

Anti-theft Steering Column

Lock

Child Proof Door Locks ..... Doors ............................ Fuel Filler Door ................ Glove Box ...................... Power Door Locks ........... Trunk ............................ Lumbar Support ..................

......................... 60
58
35

Maintenance

Record Schedule

.......................... 79
76

.......................

Manual Transmission

Maximum Allowable

Speeds ....................... 65
Oil ................................ 86
Recommended Shift

Speeds ....................... 65
Shifting ......................... 64
... See "Gauges"

Meters, Gauges Mirrors

Power Mirrors ................. Rearview Mirrors .............

27
27

Panel Brightness Control 29
Parking Brake ..................... 33
Passive Belt PGM-FI

.......................

......

Check Engine Warning

Light ..........................

22
......................... 128

System

Power

Door Locks Mirrors Steering Windows

.................... .......................... ........................ ....................... ................

27
93
34
Pregnant Women 16
Pressures, Tire Inflation ........ 102
Preventive Service .............. 109

.................

Radiator Coolant 88
Radio ................................ 50
27
Rearview Mirrors ................. Rear Window Defogger ........ 26
Reminder

Lights .. See "Warning Lights"

(cont'd)

Index (cont'd)

Replacement ........................ 94
Air Filter ............................ 100
Bulbs Engine Oil ...................... 84
Fuel Filter ....................... 94
Fuses ............................ 98
Oil Filter ......................... 84
Radiator Coolant ............. 89
Spark Plugs .................... 95
Tires ............................. 104
.................. 96
Wiper Blades Rust Prevention .................. 108

Safety Defects. Reporting ... 131
23
......... Safety Indicator Lights ...................... Safety Items 62
Seat Belt Reminder Light and

Beeper .......................... 14

Seat Belts

Anchor Points ................. Automatic Belt ............... Buckling the Front

Seat Belts ..................

16

Buckling the Rear

12
Seat Belts .................. 15
Child Restraint ................ Cleaning ........................ 17
Fasten Seat Belt Reminder

Light and Beeper ......... 14
17
Inspection ...................... Passive Belt ................... Pregnant Women ............ 16
Rear Center Seat Belt ....... 13
Replacement .................. 17
Shoulder Belt Buckle ........ 120

Seats

Driver's Lumbar

Support ..................... Front Seat ...................... Head Restraints .............. Rear Seat Armrest ........... Trunk Access from

Rear Seat ...................

Shift Lever Position

Indicator ........................

20

Shifting

Automatic 5-Speed

.....................

66
........................ 64

Spare Tire

Changing a Flat Tire ......... 113
COMPACT Spare Tire ...... 111
................ 122
Specifications 95
Spark Plugs ........................ .................... 122
Specifications 19
Speedometer ...................... Starting the Engine .............. 61
Steering

Anti-theft Column Lock .... 60
Power Steering ............... 93
Tilt Steering ................... 24

Stereo Sound System

Operation

...................... 50
.......................... 119

Stuck Car Sunroof

If the Sunroof Won't

Maintenance .................. Operation

Close ........................ 49
49
...................... 48
.......................... 48

Sunshade

Tachometer Temperature Gauge,

.......................

19

Coolant .........................

19
Tilt Steering ....................... 24
Tire

Air Pressure ................... 102
Balancing ....................... 103
Chains .......................... 103
Changing a Flat Tire ......... 113
COMPACT Spare ............ 111
DOT Tire Quality Grades ... 125
Inflation Pressures ........... 102
Requirement .................. 125
Rotation ........................ 103
Snow Tire ...................... 102
Spare Tire ...................... 111
Specification .................. 122
................................ 113
Tools ............................. 118
Towing Towing a Trailer .................. 70
Trailer ............................... 70

Transmission

Capacity ........................ 122
Identification Number ...... 124
Oil/Fluid ......................... 86
Shifting the Automatic ..... 66
Shifting the Manual ......... 64
Tread Wear ........................ 125
Trip Meter .......................... 19
Trunk

Access From Rear Seat .... Lid ................................ ............ Lid Warning Light .......................

Turn Signals

23
28

Vehicle Identification Number

.................................... 124
Ventilation ......................... 38

Warning Lights 20
Warranty Service ................ 130
Washer

...................

Reservoir Capacity .......... 25
Windshield Washer .......... 25
Washing ............................ 107
Waxing ............................. 108
Wheels .............................. 108
Windows

Appearance Care Power Windows

............ 107
............. 34
Windshield Defogger ........... 26
Windshield Washer .............. 25
Windshield Wipers .............. 25
Wiper Blades ...................... 96
Wipers 25

..............................

Zone Office Locations

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 living, Texas 75063
(214) 929-5481

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

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

Aurora, Colorado 80012

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.

Gas Station Information Gasoline: UNLEADED only

Pump octane of 86 or higher

Gas Tank-Capacity: 64.5 (17.0 US gal.) Tire Pressure (measured cold): front/rear DX, LX: 200/200 kPa (29/29 psi) EX: 195/195 kPa (28/28 psi) COMPACT spare tire, 415 kPa (60 psi). Other Tire Information: Label onh driver's door jamb Hood Release: Pull handle under left side of dash. Engine Oil: An "Energy Conserving II" SG grade oil is recommended.

See page 83 for viscosity recommendations. (4.0 US qt) Capacity (including filter): 3.8

5 Speed Transmission Oil:

Recommended type — SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40
weight, grade SE or SF. Capacity (including differential): 1.9

(2.0 US qt)

Automatic Transmission Fluid:

Use DEXRON® II type Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF). Remove dipstick from right end of transmission, wipe off, reinsert, remove, and read fluid level - do not force the rubber plug in when reading fluid level or replacing dipstick. Capacity (including differential): 2.4

(2.5 US qt)

Power Steering Fluid:

Use only Honda power steering fluid: do not use ATF or any other brand of power steering fluid, because it will damage the system.

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