1994 Honda Accord Sedan Owners Manual

first, to make sure it does not bleach or stain the fabric. Follow the instructions that come with the cleaner.

Leather 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.

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.

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Interior Care

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.

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

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.

NOTICE

The rear window defogger wires are bonded to the inside of the glass. Wiping vigorously up-and-down can dislodge and break the defogger 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.

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.

Corrosion Protection

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

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

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Body Repairs

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

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

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

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

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

Compact Spare Tire....................... 188
Changing a Flat Tire..................... 189
If Your Engine Won't Start........... 195
Nothing Happens....................... 195
The Starter Operates

Normally................................. 196
Jump Starting................................. 196
If Your Engine Overheats............. 198
Low Oil Pressure........................... 200
Charging System Indication......... 201
Malfunction Indicator Lamp/

Check Engine Light.................. 202
Closing the Moonroof................... 203
Fuses............................................... 204
Checking and Replacing........... 205
Towing............................................ 209

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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 kg/cm2,60 psi)

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

TREAD WEAR INDICATOR BARS

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.

INDICATOR LOCATION MARKS

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.

TOOL KIT

TRUNK FLOOR

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.

SPARE TIRE

JACK

1. Park the car on firm, level ground

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.

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.

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Changing a Flat Tire

6. The jack is behind a cover in the

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

JACK

CENTER CAP

7. Turn the jack's end bracket

counterclockwise to loosen it, then remove the jack.

SCREWDRIVER

8. (US: EX, Canada: EX-R)

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

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WHEEL NUTS

EXTENSION

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9. Loosen the four wheel nuts 1/2

turn with the wheel wrench.

JACKING POINT

WHEEL WRENCH

10. Find the jacking point nearest the wheel you are removing. 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.

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Changing a Flat Tire

12. Remove the wheel nuts and flat

tire. Temporarily place the flat tire on the ground with the outside surface of the wheel facing up. The outside surface contacting the ground could damage the wheel surface.

BRAKE HUB

13. Before mounting the spare tire,

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

14. Put on the spare tire. Put the

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

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Changing a Flat Tire

WING BOLT

SPACER CONE

15. Lower the car to the ground and

remove the jack.

16. Tighten the wheel nuts securely in

the same crisscross pattern. Have the wheel nut torque checked at the nearest automotive service facility. Tighten the wheel nuts to: 110 N.m (11 kg-m,80 Ib-ft)

17. Place the flat tire face down in the

spare tire well.

18. Remove the spacer cone from the

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

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

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Changing a Flat Tire

20. Store the jack in its holder with

the end bracket facing to the rear. Turn the jack's end bracket to lock it in place. Replace the cover. Store the tool kit.

21. Store the wheel cover or center cap in the trunk. Make sure they do not get scratched or damaged.

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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, 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 196 .

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 207.)

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 158 ). You can then try jump starting the car from a booster battery (see page 196).

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If Your Engine Won't Start, Jump Starting

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

Are you using the proper starting procedure? Refer to Starting the Engine on page 114 .

Do you have fuel? Turn the ignition switch to ON (II) for a minute and watch the fuel gauge.

There may be an electrical problem, such as no power to the fuel pump. Check all the fuses (see page 204).

If you find nothing wrong, you will need a qualified technician to find the problem. See Towing on page 207.

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

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

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

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

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To jump start your car:

1. Open the hood and check the

physical condition of the battery (see page 157 ). In very cold weather, check the condition of the electrolyte. If it seems slushy or like ice, do not try jump starting until it thaws.

NOTICE

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

2. Turn off all the electrical acces-

sories: climate control, stereo system, lights, etc. Put the transmission in Neutral or Park and set the parking brake.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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 207).

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

check the coolant level in the radiator reserve tank (see page 143). If the level is below the MIN mark, add coolant to half-way between the MIN and MAX marks.

8. If there was no coolant in the

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

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

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

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

9. Using gloves or a large heavy

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

If Your Engine Overheats

10. Start the engine and set the temperature control lever 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 207.)

12. If the temperature stays normal,

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

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4. Start the engine and watch the oil pressure light. If the light does not go out within ten seconds, turn off the engine. There is a mechanical problem that needs to be repaired before you can continue driving. (See Towing on page 207.)

1. Safely pull off the road and shut

off the engine.

2. Let the car sit for a minute. Open

the hood and check the oil level (see page 139 ). 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 139 ).

Low Oil Pressure

LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR

The low oil pressure indicator should never come on when the engine is running. If this light comes on with the engine running, take immediate action.

NOTICE

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

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Charging System Indication

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

The charging system indicator should go out after the engine starts. If it comes on brightly with the engine running, the alternator is no longer charging the battery.

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Malfunction Indicator Lamp/Check Engine Light

NOTICE

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

If this indicator light comes on, safely pull off the road and turn off the engine. Restart the engine and watch the indicator light. If it stays on, have your car 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 car if the indicator light comes on frequently, even though it goes off when you follow the above procedure.

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP/ CHECK ENGINE LIGHT* * U.S. indicator shown

If this indicator comes on while driving, there is a problem with your engine or its emission control systems. Even though you may feel no difference in your car's per- formance, it can reduce your fuel economy and cause your car to put out excessive emissions. Continued operation may cause serious engine damage.

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

1. Check the fuse for the moonroof motor (see page 204 ). If the fuse is blown, replace it with one of the same or lower rating.

2. Try closing the moonroof. If the

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

3. Get the tool kit out of the trunk.

Closing the Moonroof

ROUND PLUG

SOCKET

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.

UNDERHOOD

TAB

ABS FUSE BOX

The underhood fuse box is located in the front of the engine compartment on the passenger's side. To open, push the tab as shown.

Cars equipped with ABS have a third fuse box for the ABS. It is in the front of the engine compartment on the passenger's side.

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INTERIOR

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 208 and 209 , or the diagram on the fuse box lid, which fuse or fuses control that component. Check those fuses first, but check all the fuses before deciding that is not the cause. Replace any blown fuses and check the component's operation.

KNOB

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

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

BLOWN

3. Check each of the large fuses in

the underhood fuse box by looking through the top at the wire inside. Removing these fuses requires a Phillips-head screwdriver.

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Fuses

FUSE PULLER

BLOWN

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

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

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

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

NOTICE

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

6. If the replacement fuse of the

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

UIMDERHOOD FUSE BOX

Fuses

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

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Fuses

ABS FUSE BOX

INTERIOR FUSE BOX

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Automatic Transmission

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

Towing

NOTICE

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

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

Technical Information

Identification Numbers................. 212
Specifications................................. 214
Anti-lock Brake System................ 216
Supplemental Restraint System... 217
Emission Controls......................... 218
The Clean Air Act...................... 218
Crankcase Emission Control

System..................................... 218

Evaporative Emission Control

System..................................... 218
Exhaust Emission Controls...... 219
PGM-FI System..................... 219
Ignition Timing Control

System................................. 219

Exhaust Gas Recirculation

(EGR) System.................... 219

Three Way Catalytic

Converter............................ 219
Replacement Parts..................... 219
Three Way Catalytic Converter... 220

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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 door jamb, and is stamped on the engine compartment bulk- head. The VIN is also provided in bar code on the Certification label.

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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

CERTIFICATION LABEL

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

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

Identification Numbers

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER

MANUAL TRANSMISSION NUMBER

ENGINE NUMBER

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Specifications

*1 : US: EX, Canada: EX-R *2 : US: DX, LX, Canada: LX, EX

(Air conditioning is optional on U.S. DX and Canadian LX models)

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* 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: US: EX, Canada: EX-R

Specifications

page 156

* 1 : US: DX, LX, Canada: LX, EX * 2 : US: EX, Canada: EX-R * 3 : US: DX/LX with ABS option,

Canada: LX, EX with ABS option, and US: EX, Canada: EX-R

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Anti-lock Brake System

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Supplemental Restraint System

The SRS includes the steering wheel airbag assembly, sensors in the dashboard, and a control unit with sensors behind the center console.

The system also has a dashboard- mounted airbag assembly for the passenger.

When the control unit receives trigger signals from at least two sensors, it sends voltage to the airbag. The control unit stores this charge in capacitors to insure reliability even if a severe impact damages the car's battery or electrical connections.

The sensors are decelerometers, set to trigger in a severe frontal impact that generates more force than a 25
mile per hour crash into a parked vehicle of similar size. For the SRS to activate, at least two sensors must trigger. This duplication is to prevent accidental activation.

The electrical charge sent to the airbag assembly ignites its propellant, which burns instantaneously. The gas produced by the burning propellant inflates the airbag instantly.

The airbag is vented so it stays inflated for only an instant and does not block the driver's vision. Smoke from the burned propellant comes out of the airbag and into the car's interior. This is normal and does not mean there is a fire. The airbag collapses onto the driver's lap.

The airbag unit can inflate only one time. After use, your Honda dealer must check the complete Supple- mental Restraint System and replace the airbag assembly.

To ensure long-term reliability, the SRS uses gold-plated electrical connections throughout. Exposed components are sealed with epoxy. The control unit monitors the SRS circuitry whenever the ignition is ON (II). If the control unit senses any faults, it turns on the SRS indicator light on the instrument panel. Take the car to your Honda dealer to diagnose and repair the system as soon as possible.

The SRS needs no regular mainte- nance other than an inspection by your Honda dealer ten years after manufacture.

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Emission Controls

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

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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 133.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Three Way Catalytic Converter The three way catalytic converter is in the exhaust system. Through chemical reactions, it converts HC, CO, and NOx in the engine's exhaust to carbon dioxide (CO 2), dinitrogen (N2), and water vapor.

Emission Controls

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

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

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Keep the engine tuned-up.

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

Three Way Catalytic Converter

The three way catalytic converter contains platinum, palladium and rhodium. These metals 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.

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THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER

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

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

Warranty and Customer Relations

Warranty Coverages . . . . . . . . .. 222
Customer Relations

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 223

Reporting Safety Defects

(US. cars) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 224
U.S. Zone Office Map . . . . . . . .. 225
Canada Zone Office Map . . . . .. 226
Authorized Manuals . . . . . . . . .. 227

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Warranty Coverages

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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 workmanship.

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 purchaser of the muffler owns the car.

Restrictions and exclusions apply to all these warranties. Please read the 1994 Honda Warranty 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.

Canada Cars Please refer to the 1994 Warranty and Maintenance Guide that came with your car.

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Customer Relations Information

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

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

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

Vehicle Identification Number (see page 212 ) 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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Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Cars)

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

If NHTSA receives similar com- plaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in Washington D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.

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Seats.............................................. 55
Steering Wheel............................ 44
Airbag (SRS).................................... 11
Air Cleaner..................................... 153
Air Conditioning............................... 70
Maintenance............................... 161
Usage............................................. 70
Air Outlets (Vents).......................... 70
Air Pressure, Tires................... 163, X Alcohol and Drugs........................... 26
Alcohol in Gasoline........................ 102
Antenna, Cleaning......................... 180
Antifreeze....................................... 143
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)

Description................................. 216
Indicator Light.....................35, 122
Operation.................................... 122
Anti-theft Steering Column Lock.. 50
Appearance Care........................... 179
Ashtray.............................................. 67
Audio System................................... 77
Automatic Speed Control................ 46
Automatic Transmission............... 116
Capacity, Fluid........................... 214
Checking Fluid Level................ 148
Shifting........................................ 113

Index

Shift Lever Positions................. 117
Shift Lock Release..................... 120

Battery

Charging System Light............... 34
Jump Starting............................. 196
Maintenance............................... 156
Specifications............................. 214
Before Driving............................... 101
Belts, Seat........................................... 5
Beverage Holder.............................. 65
Body Repair.................................... 185
Brakes

Anti-lock System (ABS)............ 122
Break-in, New Linings .............. 102
Fluid............................................ 149
Light, Burned-out...................... 172
Parking.......................................... 63
System Indicator.......................... 34
Wear Indicators......................... 121

CONTINUED

Accessories

Installation.................................. 109

ACCESSORY (Ignition Key

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

Adding

Automatic Transmission

Fluid........................................ 148
Brake Fluid................................. 149
Clutch Fluid................................ 151
Engine Coolant........................... 143
Engine Oil................................... 142
Manual Transmission Fluid..... 149
Power Steering Fluid................. 151
Windshield Washer Fluid......... 147
Additional Safety Information........ 17
Door Locks................................... 18
Driving with Pets......................... 18
Head Restraint Position.............. 17
Seat-back Position........................ 17
Storing Cargo Safely................... 18
Additives, Engine Oil..................... 141
Adjustments

Mirrors.......................................... 62
Head Restraints........................... 56

Index

Brakes, ABS

Description................................. 216
Operation.................................... 121
System Indicator..................35, 122
Braking System.............................. 121
Break-in, New Car......................... 102
Brightness Control, Instruments... 41
Brights, Headlights......................... 40
Bulb Replacement

Back-up Lights........................... 172
Brake Lights............................... 174
Ceiling Light............................... 176
Front Parking Lights................. 171
Front Side Marker Lights......... 171
Headlights.................................. 168
High-mount Brake Light.......... 174
License Plate Lights.................. 174
Rear Side Marker Lights.......... 173
Specifications............................. 214
Turn Signal Lights..................... 170
Bulbs, Halogen............................... 169

Cables, Jump Starting With.......... 196
Capacities Chart............................. 214

Carbon Monoxide Hazard.............. 27
Cargo, Loading............................... 110
Cassette Player

Care 97
Operation................................ 81, 90
CAUTION, Explanation of... Preface ii CD Player.......................................... 93
Certification Label......................... 212
Chains............................................. 167
Change Oil

How to......................................... 139
When to....................................... 134
Changing a Flat Tire..................... 189
Changing Engine Coolant............. 145
Charging System Indicator.... 34, 201
Check Engine Light........................ 35
Checking

Automatic Transmission

Fluid........................................ 148
Battery Condition...................... 156
Brake Fluid................................. 150
Clutch Fluid................................ 151
Engine Belts............................... 162
Engine Coolant........................... 143
Engine Oil................................... 139
Fuses........................................... 204

Manual Transmission Fluid ..... 149
Power Steering Fluid................. 151
Checklist, Before Driving............. 112
Child Safety...................................... 19
Cigarette Lighter............................. 66
Cleaner, Air.................................... 152
Cleaning

Aluminum Wheels..................... 181
Antenna....................................... 180
Carpeting.................................... 183
Exterior....................................... 180
Fabric.......................................... 183
Interior........................................ 183
Seat Belts.................................... 184
Vinyl............................................ 183
Window....................................... 184
CLEAN Light................................... 97
Clock, Setting the............................ 64
Clutch Fluid.................................... 151
Coin Box........................................... 66
CO in the Exhaust......................... 218
Cold Weather, Starting in............. 114
Compact Spare............................... 188
Consumer Information*................ 223
Controls, Instruments and.............. 31

Index

Coolant

Adding......................................... 144
Checking..................................... 143
Proper Solution.......................... 143
Temperature Gauge.................... 38
Corrosion Protection..................... 185
Crankcase Emission Control

System......................................... 218
Cruise Control Operation ............... 46
Customer Relations Office*......... 223

DANGER, Explanation of.... Preface ii Dashboard........................................ 32
Daytime Running Lights................. 40
Dead Battery, What to Do............ 196
Defects, Reporting Safety............... 28
Defogger, Rear Window................. 43
Defrosting the Windows................. 76
DEXRON® II Automatic

Transmission Fluid.................... 148
Dimensions..................................... 214
Dimming the Headlights................ 40
Dipstick

Automatic Transmission........... 148

Engine Oil................................... 139
Directional Signals........................... 42
Disabled, Towing Your Car If...... 207
Disc Brake Wear Indicators......... 121
Disposal of Used Oil...................... 143
Doors

Locking and Unlocking............... 51
Power Door Locks....................... 51
DOT Tire Quality Grading........... 165
Downshifting, 5-speed Manual

Transmission.............................. 116
Driving............................................ 111
Economy..................................... 108
In Bad Weather.......................... 123
In Foreign Countries................. 103

Economy, Fuel............................... 108
Emergencies on the Road............. 187
Battery, Jump Starting.............. 196
Changing a Flat Tire................. 189
Charging System Indicator...... 201
Check Engine Light.................. 202
Checking the Fuses................... 204
Low Oil Pressure Indicator...... 200

Malfunction Indicator

Lamp....................................... 202
Manually Closing Moonroof.... 203
Overheated Engine................... 199
Emergency Brake............................ 63
Emergency Flashers....................... 43
Emission Controls......................... 218
Engine

Belts.............................................162
Check Light.......................... 35, 202
Coolant Temperature Gauge ..... 38
Malfunction Indicator

Lamp.................................35, 202
Oil Pressure Indicator......... 34, 200
Oil, What Kind to Use.......... 140, X Overheating................................ 199
Specifications............................. 214
Ethanol in Gasoline ....................... 102
Evaporative Emission Controls.... 218
Exhaust Fumes................................ 27
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat

Belts by.........................................10
Exterior, Cleaning the................... 180

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Index

Fabric, Cleaning............................. 183
Fan, Interior...................................... 71
Features, Comfort and

Convenience................................. 69
Filling the Fuel Tank..................... 104
Filters

Fuel.............................................. 154
Oil................................................ 142
First Gear, Shifting........................ 116
5-speed Manual Transmission,

Checking Fluid Level................ 149

5-speed Manual Transmission,

Shifting the................................. 116
Flashers, Hazard Warning.............. 43
Flat Tire, Changing a.................... 189
Fluids

Automatic Transmission...... 148, X Brake...........................................150
Clutch..........................................151
Manual Transmission .......... 149, X Power Steering........................... 151
Windshield Washer................... 147

FM Stereo Radio

Reception...................................... 80

Folding Rear Seat............................ 56
Foreign Countries, Driving in...... 103
Four-way Flashers........................... 43
Front End, Towing by

Emergency Wrecker................. 207
Fuel.................................................. 102
Fill Door and Cap....................... 104
Filter............................................154
Gauge............................................ 38
Octane Requirement.............102, X Oxygenated................................ 102
Tank, Filling the......................... 104
Fuses, Checking the...................... 204

Gas Mileage, Improving................ 108
Gasohol........................................... 102
Gasoline.......................................... 102
Filter............................................ 154
Gauge............................................ 38
Octane Requirement............ 102, X Tank, Filling the......................... 104
Gas Station Procedures................. 104
Gauges

Engine Coolant Temperature .... 38

Fuel................................................ 38

Gearshift Lever Positions

Automatic Transmission........... 117
5-speed Manual

Transmission.......................... 115
Glass Cleaning............................... 184
Glove Box......................................... 53

Halogen Headlight Bulbs.............. 169
Hazard Warning Flashers............... 43
Headlights......................................... 40
Daytime Running Lights............. 40
High Beam Indicator................... 36
High Beams, Turning on............ 40
Low Beams, Turning on ............. 40
Reminder Chime.......................... 40
Replacing Halogen Bulbs ......... 168
Turning on.................................... 40
Head Restraints............................... 56
Heating and Cooling........................ 70
High Altitude, Starting at.............. 114
High-Low Beam Switch .................. 40
Hood, Opening the ........................ 105
Horn................................................... 49

Hot Coolant, Warning about........ 144
Hydraulic Clutch............................ 151
Hydroplaning.................................. 123

Identification Number, Vehicle.... 213
If Your Car Has to be Towed....... 207
Ignition

Keys............................................... 49
Switch............................................ 50
Timing Control System............. 219

Indicator Lights, Instrument

Panel.............................................. 33
Infant Restraint................................ 21
Inflation, Proper Tire .................... 163
Inside Mirror.................................... 61
Inspection, Tire.............................. 163
Instrument Panel............................. 32
Instrument Panel Brightness......... 41
Interior Cleaning............................ 183
Interior Lights.................................. 68
Introduction............................. Preface i

Jacking up the Car......................... 191
Jack, Tire........................................ 190
Jump Starting................................. 196

Keys................................................... 49

Label, Certification........................ 213
Lane Change, Signaling.................. 41
Lap Belt............................................... 6
Lap/Shoulder Belts........................... 6
Leaking of Exhaust into Car.......... 27
Lighter, Cigarette............................ 66
Lights

Bulb Replacement..................... 168
Indicator........................................ 33
Parking..........................................40
Turn Signal................................... 41
Loading Cargo................................ 110
LOCK (Ignition Key Position)....... 50

Index

Locks

Anti-theft Steering Column........ 50
Fuel Fill Door............................. 104
Glove Box..................................... 53
Power Door.................................. 51
Trunk............................................ 52
Low Coolant Level......................... 143
Lower Gear, Downshifting to a.... 113
Low Oil Pressure Indicator.... 34, 202
Lubricant Specifications Chart.... 214
Luggage.......................................... 110

Maintenance................................... 131
Periodic Items............................ 137
Record................................ 135 - 136
Required Indicator....................... 38
Schedule.............................133 - 134
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.. 35, 202
Manual Transmission.................... 113
Manual Transmission Fluid ......... 149
Maximum Shift Speeds......... 116, 120
Meters, Gauges................................ 37

CONTINUED

Index

Methanol in Gasoline.................... 103
Mirrors, Adjusting........................... 61
Moonroof.......................................... 60
Closing Manually....................... 203
Operation...................................... 60

Selecting Proper Viscosity

Chart....................................... 140
ON (Ignition Key Position)............ 50
Opening the Hood ......................... 105
Operation in Foreign Countries... 103
Outside Mirrors............................... 61
Overheating, Engine..................... 198

Neutral Gear Position.................... 118
New Vehicle Break-in ................... 102
Normal Shift Speeds...................... 113
NOTICE, Explanation of...... Preface ii Numbers, Identification................ 212

Occupant Protection System............ 4
Octane Requirement, Gasoline 102, X Odometer.......................................... 37
Odometer, Trip................................ 37
Oil

Change, How to ......................... 141
Change, When to....................... 134
Checking Engine....................... 139
Pressure Indicator....................... 34

Panel Brightness Control............... 41
Park Gear Position......................... 118
Parking Brake.................................. 63
Parking Lights.................................. 40
Parking Over Things that Burn... 220
PGM-FI System.............................. 219
Polishing and Waxing................... 181
Power

Door Locks................................... 51
Mirrors.......................................... 61
Steering....................................... 151
Windows....................................... 59
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts.......... 10
Proper Seat Belt Usage..................... 7

Radiator Overheating.................... 198
Radio/Cassette Sound System....... 77
Rear End Towing........................... 207
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement... 172
Rear Seat, Folding........................... 56
Rear View Mirror............................. 61
Rear Window Defogger.................. 43
Reclining the Seat Backs................ 54
Recommended Shift Speeds ........ 116
Reminder Lights.............................. 33
Replacement Information

Air Cleaner................................. 152
Coolant........................................ 145
Engine Oil and Filter................. 141
Fuel Filter................................... 146
Fuses...........................................204
Light Bulbs................................. 168
Schedule..................................... 133
Spark Plugs................................. 154
Tires.......................................165, X Wiper Blades.............................. 160

Replacing Seat Belts After a

Crash............................................. 10
Reserve Tank, Coolant.................. 143

Restraint, Child................................ 18
Reverse Gear Position................... 118
Rotation, Tire................................. 164

Safety Belts......................................... 5
Safety Defects, Reporting*........... 224
Safety Labels, Location of.............. 29
Safety Messages................... Preface ii Seat Belts............................................ 5
Advice for Pregnant Women...... 10
Child Seat Anchor Plate.............. 24
Cleaning...................................... 184
Frayed or Torn............................. 10
Maintenance................................. 10
Reminder Light and Beeper....... 34
Replacement................................. 10
System Components...................... 6
Tether Attachment Points.......... 24
Use During Pregnancy................ 10
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt...... 7
Wearing the Lap Belt.................... 9
Seats, Adjusting the......................... 55
Serial Number................................ 212
Service Intervals............................ 133

Service Manual.............................. 227
Service Station Procedures.......... 104
Setting the Clock............................. 64
Shifting

The Automatic

Transmission.......................... 117

The 5-speed Manual

Transmission.......................... 116

Shift Lever Position

Indicator...................................... 117

Side Marker Lights, Bulb

Replacement in.......................... 171
Signaling Turns................................ 42
Snow Tires...................................... 167
Solvent-type Cleaners.................... 180
Sound System................................... 77
Spare Tire

Inflating..................................188, X Specifications............................. 215
Spark Plugs, Replacing................. 154
Specifications Charts..................... 214
Speed Control................................... 46
Speedometer.................................... 37
SRS Indicator.............................. 11, 35
START (Ignition Key Position)..... 50

Index

Starting the Engine........................ 113

In Cold Weather at High

Altitude................................... 114
With a Dead Battery ................. 196
Steam Coming from Engine......... 198
Steering Wheel

Adjustment................................... 44
Anti-theft Column Lock.............. 50
Stereo Sound System ...................... 77
Storing Your Car............................ 177
Supplemental Restraint System

Service Precautions..................... 16
Servicing....................................... 15
SRS Indicator.......................... 15, 35
System Components...................... 6
Technical Description............... 214

Tachometer...................................... 37
Taillights, Changing Bulbs in....... 172
Taking Care of the Unexpected .. 187
Tape Player................................. 81, 90

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Index

Technical Descriptions

Anti-lock Brake System ............ 216
Emission Control Systems........ 218
Supplemental Restraint

System..................................... 217

Three Way Catalytic

Converter................................ 220
Temperature Gauge........................ 38
Tether Attachment Points.............. 24
Three Way Catalytic Converter... 220
Time, Setting the............................. 64
Tire Chains..................................... 167
Tire, How to Change a Flat.......... 189
Tires................................................ 162
Air Pressure..........................163, X Checking Wear.......................... 164
Compact Spare........................... 188
DOT Tire Quality Grading....... 165
Inflation...................................162, X Inspection................................... 163
Replacing................................165, X Rotating....................................... 164
Snow............................................ 167
Specifications............................. 214
Tools, Tire Changing.................... 189
Torn Seat Belts................................ 10

Towing

A Trailer...................................... 125
Emergency Wrecker................. 207

Transmission

Checking Fluid Level,

Automatic............................... 148

Checking Fluid Level,

Manual.................................... 149
Fluid Selection............................ 149
Identification Number............... 212
Shifting the Automatic.............. 117
Shifting the Manual................... 113
Treadwear...................................... 164
Trip Meter........................................ 37
Trunk................................................. 52
Opening the.................................. 52
Open Monitor Light.................... 35
Turn Signals..................................... 41

Underside, Cleaning...................... 185
Unexpected, Taking Care

of the........................................... 187
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..... 164
Unleaded Gasoline......................... 102

Upholstery Cleaning...................... 180
Used Oil, How to Dispose of........ 143

Vanity Mirror................................... 66
Vehicle Capacity Load .................. 110
Vehicle Dimensions....................... 214
Vehicle Identification Number..... 212
Vehicle Storage.............................. 177
Ventilation......................................... 72
VIN.................................................. 212
Vinyl Cleaning................................ 183
Viscosity, Oil................................... 140

Warning Beepers

Key in Ignition.............................. 50
Seat Belts...................................... 34
WARNING, Explanation of.. Preface ii Warning Labels, Location of.......... 29
Warranty Coverages*.................... 222
Washer, Windshield

Checking the Fluid Level......... 147
Operation...................................... 42

Index

Washing.......................................... 180
Waxing and Polishing................... 181
Wheels

Adjusting the Steering................ 44
Alignment and Balance............. 164
Compact Spare........................... 188
Wrench....................................... 189

Windows

Cleaning...................................... 184
Operating the Power................... 59
Rear, Defogger............................ 43

Windshield

Cleaning........................................ 42
Defroster...................................... 76

Wipers, Windshield