*2 U.S. : EX, EX w/ABS option
page 143.
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*1 Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the engine. Reserve tank capacity: 0.16 U.S. gal. (.06 0.13 Imp gal.) *2 U.S. : LX, Canada EX *3 U.S. : EX *4 Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
Specifications
*1 U.S. : LX, Canada EX *2 U.S. : EX
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Anti-Lock Brake System
The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) is standard equipment on the EX models in the U.S. It is optional on the LX model in the U.S. and the EX model in Canada.
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.
Each wheel has a wheel speed sensor assembly. As the wheel rotates, the sensor sends
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electrical pulses to the ABS control unit. The pulse frequency varies with the wheel speed.
modulator valve. The pressure increases in the hydraulic line to the wheel.
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
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.
Supplemental Restraint System
The Honda Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) is standard on all Accord Wagons sold in the U.S. and Canada.
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 front seat passenger.
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, both sensors must trigger. This duplication is to prevent accidental activation.
When the control unit receives trigger signals from both sensors, it sends voltage to the airbags. The control unit stores this charge in capacitors to ensure reliability even if a severe impact damages the car's battery or electrical connections.
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 airbags are vented so they stay inflated for only an instant and do 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 airbags collapse onto the driver's and passenger's laps.
The airbags and SRS control unit must be replaced after the system is activated. After use, your Honda dealer must check the complete Supplemental Restraint System and replace the airbag assemblies.
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 maintenance other than an inspection by your Honda dealer 10 years after manufacture.
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Tire Speed Ratings The chart below shows many of the different speed ratings currently being used for passenger car tires. The speed rating symbol is part of the tire size designation on the sidewall of the tire. This symbol corresponds to that tire's designed maximum safe operating speed.
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Tire Size Designation A tire's sidewall is marked with a tire size designation. You will need this information when selecting replacement tires for your car. The following explains what the letters and numbers in the tire size designation mean.
Example tire size designation:
195/60R15 88H
195 — Tire width in millimeters.
60 — Aspect ratio. The tire's section height as a percentage of its width.
R — Tire construction code (Radial).
15 — Rim diameter in inches.
88 — Load Index, a numerical code associated with the maximum load the tire can carry.
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H — Speed Rating Symbol. See the speed rating chart in this section for additional information.
Wheel Size Designation Wheels are also marked with important information that you need if you ever have to replace one. The following explains what the letters and numbers in the wheel size designation mean.
Example wheel size designation:
15 x 5 1/2 JJ
15 — Rim diameter in inches.
5 1/2 — Rim width in inches.
JJ — Rim contour designation.
Tire Pressure Adjustment for High Speed Driving Honda strongly recommends that you not drive faster than posted speed limits and conditions allow. If you decide it is safe to drive at high speeds, be sure to adjust the cold tire pressures as shown below. If you do not adjust the tire pressure, excessive heat can build up and cause sudden tire failure.
Be sure to readjust the pressure for normal driving speeds. You should wait until the tires are cold before adjusting the tire pressure (see page 152).
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Cars) The tires on your car meet all U.S. Federal Safety Requirements. All tires are also graded for treadwear, traction, and temperature performance according to Department of Transportation (DOT) standards. The following explains these gradings.
Treadwear
The treadwear 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 150
would wear one-and-one-half (1-1/2)
times as well on the government
course as a tire graded 100. The
relative performance of tires
depends upon the actual
conditions of their use, however,
and may depart significantly from
the norm due to variations in
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driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate.
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Warning: The temperature grade for this tire 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 build-up and possible tire failure.
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Traction The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are A, B, and C, and they represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking (straight ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turning) traction.
Temperature The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire's resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.
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The burning of gasoline in your car's engine produces several by- products. Some of these are carbon monoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen (NOx), and hydrocarbons (HC). Gasoline evaporating from the tank also produces hydrocarbons. Controlling the production of NOx, CO, and HC is important to the environment. Under certain conditions of sunlight and climate, NOx and HC react to form photochemical "smog." Carbon monoxide does not contribute to smog creation, but it is a poisonous gas.
The Clean Air Act The Clean Air Act* sets standards for automobile emissions. It also requires that automobile manufacturers explain to owners how their emissions controls work and what to do to maintain them. This section summarizes how the emissions controls work. Scheduled maintenance is on page 120.
* In Canada, Honda vehicles comply with the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS) for Emissions valid at the time they are manufactured.
Emissions Controls
Crankcase Emissions Control System Your car has a Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) System. This keeps gasses that build up in the engine's crankcase from going into the atmosphere. The PCV valve routes them from the crankcase back to the intake manifold. They are then drawn into the engine and burned.
Evaporative Emissions Control System As fuel evaporates in the fuel tank, an evaporative emissions control canister filled with charcoal adsorbs the vapor. It is stored in this canister while the engine is off. After the engine is started and warmed up, the vapor is drawn into the engine and burned during driving.
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Emissions Controls
Exhaust Emissions Controls The exhaust emissions controls include three systems: PGM-FI, ignition timing control, and three-way catalytic converter. These three 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 emissions control systems are separate from the crankcase and evaporative emissions control systems.
PGM-FI System The PGM-FI system uses a sequential multiport fuel injection. It has three sub-systems: 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.
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Replacement Parts The emissions control systems are designed and certified to work together 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 information.
Ignition Timing Control System This system constantly adjusts the ignition timing, reducing the amount of HC, CO and NOx produced.
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 (CO2), dinitrogen (N ), and water vapor.
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 contains precious metals that serve as catalysts, promoting chemical reactions to convert the exhaust gases 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 combustible materials that come near it. Park your car away from high grass, dry leaves, or other flammables.
THREE-WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER
A defective catalytic converter contributes to air pollution, and can impair your engine's performance. Follow these guidelines to protect your car's catalytic converter.
Always use unleaded gasoline. Even a small amount of leaded gasoline can contaminate the catalyst metals, making the converter ineffective. Keep the engine tuned up. Have your car diagnosed and repaired if it is misfiring, back- firing, continuing to run after you turn off the engine, stalling, or otherwise not running properly.
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Warranty and Customer Relations
Warranty Coverages . . . . . . . .. 210
Customer Relations
Information
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Reporting Safety Defects
(U.S. Cars)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 212
U.S. Zone Office Map . . . . . . .. 213
Canada Zone Office Map . . . .. 214
Authorized Manuals . . . . . . . .. 215
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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 percent 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 Canada Zone Office maps on the following pages.
When you call or write, please give us this information:
Vehicle Identification Number (see page 196). Name and address of the dealer who services your car. Date of purchase. Mileage on your car. Your name, address, and telephone 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 that 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 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 (800) 424-9393 (or (202) 366-0123 in the Washington, D.C. area) or write to this address: 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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U.S. Zone Office Map
Western Zone
P.O. Box 2260
700 Van Ness Avenue
Torrance, California
90501-2260
(310) 781-4565
Northwestern Zone
P.O. Box 20186
12439 N.E. Airport Way
Portland, Oregon 97220
(503) 256-0943
(also includes
Alaska and Hawaii)
South Central Zone 4529 Royal Lane
Irving, Texas 75063
(214)929-5481
Mid-Atlantic Zone
902 Wind River Ln., Suite 200
Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878
(301)990-2020
Southeastern Zone 1500 Morrison Parkway
Alpharetta, Georgia 30201
(404) 442-2045
North Centra! Zone
601 Campus Drive, Suite A-9
Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004
(708) 870-5600
New England Zone 555 Old County Road
Windsor Locks, Connecticut 06096
(203) 623-3310
See Zone 5 for: NYC Metro area
and Fairfield County, CT area
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
Fairfleld County, CT area
West Central Zone 1600 South Abilene Street, Suite D
Aurora, Colorado 80012
(303) 696-3935
Puerto Rico and U.S. V.I. Bella International
P.O. Box 190816
San Juan, PR 00919-0816
(809) 250-8070
The above addresses and telephone numbers are subject to change. If you cannot reach your Zone office, ask your Honda dealer for the current information.
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Canada Zone Office Map
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Western Zone
Honda Canada Inc.
13240 Worster Court
Richmond, B.C.
V6V 2B8
(604) 278-7121
Quebec Zone
Honda Canada Inc.
1750 rue Eiffel
Boucherville, Quebec
J4B 7W1
(514) 655-6161
Central Zone
Honda Canada Inc.
126 Milner Avenue
Scarborough, Ontario
M1S 3R2
(416) 299-3400
Atlantic Zone
Honda Canada Inc.
800 Windmill Road
Dartmouth, N.S.
B3B 1L1
(902) 468-4416
Purchasing Factory-Authorized Manuals (U.S. only) The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be obtained from Helm Incorporated, either by filling out the form or, for credit card holders, by calling toll free. For manuals prior to the year shown below, contact Helm Incorporated, P.O. Box 07280, Detroit, MI 48207 or call 1-800-782-4356.
Authorized Manuals
Valid only for sales within the U.S. Canadian owners should contact their authorized Honda dealer.
By completing this form you can order the materials desired. You can pay by check or money order or charge to your credit card. Mail to Helm Incorporated at the address shown on the back of the order form.
61SV400
61SV200
61SV400EL
61SV430
31SV5600
HON-R
Authorized Manuals
P.O. BOX 07280 DETROIT, Ml 48207 1-800-782-4356
Service Manual: This manual covers maintenance and recommended procedures for repair to engine and chassis components. It is written for the journeyman mechanic, but is simple enough for most mechanically inclined owners to understand.
Electrical Troubleshooting Manual: This manual complements the Service Manual by providing in-depth troubleshooting information for each electrical circuit in your car.
Body Repair Manual: This manual describes the procedures involved in the replacement of damaged body parts.
ABS. See Anti-Lock Brakes
Accessories, Installation . . . . .. 95
ACCESSORY
(Ignition Key Position) . . . .. 48
Adding
Automatic Transmission
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 137
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 139
Clutch Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 140
Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . .. 132
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 127
Manual Transmission
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 138
Power Steering Fluid . . . . .. 141
Radiator Coolant . . . . . . . .. 132
Windshield Washer Fluid .. 136
Additional Safety
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 16
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 17
Driving With Pets . . . . . . . . .. 17
Head Restraint Position . . .. 16
Seat-Back Position . . . . . . . .. 16
Storing Cargo Safely . . . . . .. 17
Additives, Engine Oil . . . . . . .. 129
Adjustments
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . .. 53
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 59
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 52
Steering Wheel . . . . . . . .. 38, 43
Air Cleaner Element . . . . . . . .. 141
Air Conditioning
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . .. 150
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 68, 72
Air Filter. See Air Cleaner Element
Air Outlets (Vents) . . . . . . . . . .. 68
Air Pressure, Tires . . . . .. 203, XIII
Airbag(SRS)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 11
Alcohol and Drugs . . . . . . . . . .. 24
Alcohol in Gasoline . . . . . . . . .. 88
Alternator Belt. See Engine Belts
Anchor Plate, Child Seat . . . . .. 23
Index
Antenna, Cleaning . . . . . . . . .. 166
Anti-Lock Brakes
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 200
Indicator Light . . . . . .. 32, 111
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 110
Anti-Theft Steering
Column Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 48
Antifreeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 132
Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . .. 165
Ashtrays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 64
Audio System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 75
Automatic Transmission . . . .. 104
Capacity, Fluid . . . . . . . . . .. 198
Checking Fluid Level . . . . .. 137
Shift Lever Position
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 34
Shift Lever Positions . . . . .. 105
Shift Lock Release . . . . . . .. 108
Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 105
Index
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 145
Charging System
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 31
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . .. 180
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . .. 145
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . .. 199
Before Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 87
Belts, S e a t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5
Beverage Holder . . . . . . . . . . . .. 62
Body Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 171
Brakes
Anti-Lock Brake System . .. 110
Break-in, New Linings . . . . .. 88
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 139
Light, Burned out . . . . . . . .. 157
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 60
System Indicator . . . . . . . . .. 31
Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . .. 109
Brakes, ABS
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 200
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 110
System Indicator . . . . . . . . . 111
Capacities Chart . . . . . . . . . . .. 198
Carbon Monoxide Hazard . . . .. 25
Braking System . . . . . . . . . . . .. 109
Cargo, Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 96
Break-in, New Car . . . . . . . . . . .. 88
Cassette Player
Brightness Control
Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 40
Brights, Headlights . . . . . . . . . .. 40
Bulb Replacement
Back-up Lights . . . . . . . . . .. 160
Brake Lights . . . . . . .. 160, 161
Front Parking Lights . . . . .. 159
Front Side Marker Lights .. 159
Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 157
High-Mount Brake Light . .. 161
License Plate Lights . . . . .. 162
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . .. 199
Turn Signal Lights . . . . . . .. 158
Bulbs, Halogen . . . . . . . . . . . .. 157
Cables, Jump Starting With
.. 180
Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 81
CLEAN I n d i c a t o r . . . . . . . . . .. 81
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 79
Catalytic Converter,
Three-Way . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 207
CAUTION, Explanation of Preface ii
Certification Label . . . . . . . . .. 196
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 156
Change Oil How to When
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 129
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 121
Changing a Flat Tire . . . . . . . .. 174
Changing Engine Coolant . . .. 133
Charging System Indicator . . .. 31
Charging System Light . . . . . .. 185
Check Engine Light
(Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 32
Checking
Automatic Transmission
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 137
. . . . . . .. 145
Battery Condition
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 139
Clutch Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 138
Engine Belts . . . . . . . . . . . .. 151
Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . .. 132
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 127
Fuses
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 189
Manual Transmission
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 138
Power Steering Fluid . . . . . .. 141
Radiator Coolant . . . . . . . .. 132
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . .. 151
Windshield Wipers
. . . . . .. 148
Checklist, Before Driving . . .. 100
Child Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 18
Guidelines for Restraining
Infants/Children
. . . . . . .. 19
Important Safety
Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . .. 19
Where Should
Children S i t . . . . . . . . . . . .. 18
Cigarette Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . .. 63
CLEAN Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . .. 81
Cleaner, Air
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 141
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels . . . . . . .. 167
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 166
Carpeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 179
Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 166
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 169
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 169
Vinyl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 169
Clock, Setting the . . . . . . . . . . .. 61
Clutch Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 140
CO in the Exhaust . . . . . . . . . .. 206
Coin Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 63
Cold Weather, Starting in . . .. 102
Compact Disc Player . . . . . . . .. 82
Consumer Information* . . . .. 211
Index
Control Locations . . . . . . . . . . .. 28
Controls Near the Steering
Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 38
Daytime Running Lights . . .. 40
Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . .. 42
Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 39
Instrument Panel
Brightness
. . . . . . . . . . . .. 40
Rear Window Defogger . . . .. 42
Steering Wheel
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . .. 43
Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 40
Windshield Washers . . . . . .. 42
Windshield Wipers
. . . . . . .. 41
Controls, Instruments and . . .. 27
Coolant
Adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 132
Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 198
Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 132
Proper Solution . . . . . . . . .. 132
Temperature Gauge . . . . . . .. 36
Corrosion Protection . . . . . . .. 170
Index
Crankcase Emission Control
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 205
Cruise Control Operation . . . .. 44
Cup Holder. See Beverage Holder
Customer Relations
Information*
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Customer Relations Offices* . 213
DANGER, Explanation of Preface ii
Dashboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 28
Daytime Running Lights . . . . .. 40
Dead Battery, What to Do . . .. 179
Defects, Reporting Safety* . .. 212
Defogger, Rear Window . . . . . .. 42
Dipstick
Automatic Transmission .. 137
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 127
Directional Signals . . . . . . . . . .. 33
Disabled, Towing Your Car If .193
Disc Brake Wear Indicators .. 109
Disposal of Used Oil . . . . . . . .. 131
Door and Brake Lamp Monitor 33
Doors
Childproof Door Locks . . . .. 50
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 51
Locking and Unlocking . . . .. 49
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . .. 49
Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 51
DOT Tire Quality Grading . . .. 203
Downshifting, 5-Speed Manual
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . .. 103
Defrosting the Windows . . . . .. 74
Driving
DEXRON II Automatic
Transmission Fluid . . . . . .. 137
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 198
Dimensions
Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . .. 94
In Bad Weather . . . . . . . . . .. 112
In Foreign Countries . . . . . .. 89
Economy, Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 94
Emergencies on the Road . . .. 173
Battery, Jump Starting . . .. 180
Changing a Flat Tire
. . . . .. 174
Charging System
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 31
Check Engine Light
(Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 32
Checking the Fuses . . . . . .. 189
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(U.S.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 32
Manually Closing
Moonroof . . . . . . . . . . . .. 187
Oil Pressure Indicator . . . . .. 31
Overheated Engine
. . . . . .. 182
Emergency Brake . . . . . . . . . . .. 60
Emergency Flashers . . . . . .. 33, 42
Emissions Control
. . . . . . . . .. 205
Engine
Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 151
Check Light (Canada) . . . . .. 32
Coolant Temperature
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 36
Identification Number . . . .. 197
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(U.S.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 32
Oil
Capacity . . . . . . .. 198, XIII
What Kind to Use . . .. XIII
Oil Pressure Indicator . . . . .. 31
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . .. 182
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . .. 198
Ethanol in Gasoline . . . . . . . . .. 89
Evaporative Emission
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 205
Exhaust Fumes . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 25
Expectant Mothers
Use of Seat Belts by . . . . . . .. 10
Exterior, Cleaning the . . . . . .. 166
Fan, Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 70
Features, Comfort and
Convenience . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 67
Filling the Fuel Tank . . . . . . . . .. 90
Filters
Air. See Air Cleaner Element
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 143
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 129
Oil
First Gear, Shifting . . . . . . . . .. 104
5-Speed Manual Transmission
Checking Fluid Level . . . . .. 138
Shifting the . . . . . . . .. 103, 104
Flashers, Hazard Warning .. 33, 42
Flat Tire, Changing a . . . . . . .. 174
Fluids
5-Speed Manual
Transmission . . . . .. 138, XIII
Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 198
Automatic
Transmission . . . . .. 137, XIII
Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 198
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 139
Brake
Index
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 140
Power Steering . . . . . . . . . .. 141
Windshield Washer . . . . . .. 136
Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 198
FM Stereo Radio Reception . .. 75
Folding Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . .. 54
Foreign Countries, Driving in .. 89
Front End, Towing by Emergency
Wrecker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 193
Fuel
Fill Door and Cap . . . . . . . . .. 90
Filling the Fuel Tank . . . . . .. 90
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 143
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 36
Octane Requirement . . . . . .. 88
Oxygenated . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 88
Tank, Capacity . . . . . .. 198, XIII
Fuses, Checking the . . . . . . . .. 189
Index
Gas Mileage, Improving . . . . . .. 94
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . . . .. 157
Identification Number,
Gas Station Procedures . . . . . .. 90
Hazard Warning Flashers .. 33, 42
Gasohol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 88
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 53
Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 88, XIII
See also Fuel
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 143
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 36
Octane Requirement . .. 88, XIII
Tank, Filling the . . . . . . . . . .. 90
Gauges
Engine Coolant Temperature
. . . . . . . . . .. 36
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 36
Gearshift Lever Positions
5-Speed Transmission . . . .. 103
Automatic Transmission .. 105
Glass Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 170
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 51
Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 39
Daytime Running Lights . . .. 40
High Beam Indicator . . . . . .. 33
High Beams, Turning on . . .. 39
Low Beams, Turning on . . .. 39
Replacing Halogen Bulbs ..157
Turning on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 39
Heating and Cooling . . . . . . . . .. 68
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 196
If Your Car Has to Be
Towed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 193
Ignition
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 47
Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 48
Timing Control System . . .. 206
Indicator Lights, Instrument
Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 29
Infant Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 20
High Altitude, Starting a t . . . .. 102
Inflation, Proper Tire . . . . . . .. 152
High Beam Indicator . . . . . . . .. 33
Inside Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 58
Hood, Opening the . . . . . . . . . .. 91
Inspection, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . .. 152
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 47
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . .. 28
Hot Coolant, Warning About.. 132
Instrument Panel Brightness .. 40
Hydroplaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 113
Interior Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . .. 169
Interior Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 65
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . .. Preface i
Lighter, Cigarette . . . . . . . . . . .. 63
Jack, Tire
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 174
Jacking up the Car
. . . . . . . . .. 175
Jump Starting
. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 180
Lights
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . .. 157
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 29
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 39
Reminder Chime . . . . . . . . .. 39
Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 40
Loading Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 96
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) .. 48
Locking Clip, Seat Belt . . . . . . .. 22
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 47
Locks
Label, Certification . . . . . . . . .. 196
Labels, Safety, Location of . . .. 26
Lane Change, Signaling . . . . . .. 40
Lap B e l t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 9
Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . .. 7
Leaking of Exhaust Into Car . .. 25
Anti-Theft Steering
Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 48
Childproof Door Locks . . . .. 50
Fuel Filler Door . . . . . . . . . . .. 91
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 51
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 49
Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 51
Low Coolant Level . . . . . . . . .. 132
Lower Gear
Downshifting to a . . . . . . . .. 103
Index
Lubricant Specifications
Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 198
Luggage, Loading . . . . . . . . . . .. 96
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 119
Periodic Items
. . . . . . . . . .. 125
Record . . . . . . . . . . . .. 123 - 124
Schedule . . . . . . . . . .. 121 - 122
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(U.S.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 32
Manual Transmission . . . . . . .. 103
Manual Transmission Fluid .. 138
Manually Closing Moonroof .. 187
Maximum Shift Speeds . . . . .. 104
Meters, Gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 35
Methanol in Gasoline . . . . . . . .. 89
Mirrors, Adjusting the . . . . . . .. 59
Index
Moonroof
Closing Manually . . . . . . . .. 187
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 57
Neutral Gear Position . . . . . .. 106
New Vehicle Break-in . . . . . . . .. 88
Normal Shift Speeds . . . . . . . .. 104
NOTICE, Explanation of . Preface ii
Numbers, Identification . . . . .. 197
Occupant Protection System . .. 4
Octane Requirement
Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 88
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 35
Odometer, Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 35
Oil
. . . . . . . . .. 129
Change, How to
Change, When to . . .. 121, 122
Checking Engine . . . . . . . . .. 127
Pressure Indicator . . . . . . . .. 31
Selecting Proper Viscosity
Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 129
ON (Ignition Key Position) . . .. 48
Opening the Hood . . . . . . . . . .. 91
Operation in Foreign Countries 89
Parking Over Things
That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 207
PGM-FI System . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 206
Polishing and Waxing . . . . . . .. 167
Power
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 49
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 59
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 141
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 55
Power Steering Belt. See Engine
Outside Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 59
Belts
Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . .. 189
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . .. 10
Proper Seat Belt Usage . . . . . . .. 7
Panel Brightness Control . . . .. 40
Park Gear Position . . . . . . . . .. 105
Radiator Overheating
. . . . . .. 182
Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 60
Parking Brake and Brake System
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 31
Parking Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 39
Radio/Cassette Sound
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 75
Rear End Towing . . . . . . . . . . .. 193
Rear Lights
Reserve Tank, Coolant . . . . . .. 132
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . .. 160
Restraint, Child . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 18
Rear Seat, Folding . . . . . . . . . . .. 54
Reverse Gear Position . . . . . .. 106
Rear View Mirror . . . . . . . . . .. 58
Rotation, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 154
Rear Window Defogger . . . . . .. 42
Reclining the Seat-Backs . .. 16, 52
Recommended Shift Speeds .. 104
Replacement Information
Air Cleaner Element
. . . . .. 141
C o o l a n t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 132
Engine Oil and Filter . . . . .. 129
Fuel Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 143
Fuses
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 189
. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 157
Light Bulbs
. . . . . . . . . .. . 121 - 122
Schedule
Spark Plugs
. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 143
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 154
Tires
Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . . . . .. 148
Replacing Seat Belts
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5
Safety Defects, Reporting* . .. 212
Safety Labels, Location of . . . .. 26
Safety Messages . . . . . .. Preface ii
Seat Adjustments
Driver's Lumbar Support . .. 53
Driver's Seat Power Height
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . .. 53
Front Seat Adjustments . . .. 52
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . .. 53
Rear Seat Armrest . . . . . . . .. 54
After a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 10
Seat Belts
Reporting Safety Defects* . . .. 212
Advice for Pregnant
Women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 10
Index
Child Seat Anchor Plate . . .. 23
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 169
Frayed or Torn . . . . . . . . . . .. 10
Locking Clip . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 22
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 10
Reminder Light . . . . . . . . . . .. 30
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 10
System Components . . . . . . .. 6
Tether Attachment Points .. 22
Use During Pregnancy . . . .. 10
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 7
Wearing the Lap Belt . . . . . . .. 9
Seats, Adjusting the . . . . . . . . .. 52
Serial Number . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 196
Service Intervals . . . . . .. 121, 122
Service Manual . . . . . . . . . . . .. 215
Service Station Procedures . .. 90
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . .. 61
Shift Lever Position
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 105
Index
Shifting
The 5-Speed
Transmission . . . .. 103, 104
The Automatic
Transmission . . . .. 105, 106
Side Marker Lights
Bulb Replacement in . . . . .. 159
Signaling Turns . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 40
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . .. 101
In Cold Weather at
High Altitude . . . . . . . . .. 102
With a Dead Battery . . . . .. 180
Steam Coming From Engine .. 182
Steering Wheel
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 43
Anti-Theft Column Lock . . .. 48
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 35
Taillights
Changing Bulbs in . .. 159, 160
Taking Care of the
Unexpected . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 173
Tape Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 79
Snow Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 156
Steering Wheel Controls
Technical Descriptions
Snow Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 156
Solvent-Type Cleaners . . . . . .. 166
Sound System . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 75
Spark Plugs
Replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 143
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . .. 145
Specifications Charts . .. 198, 199
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 35
SRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 11
START
(Ignition Key Position) . . . .. 48
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . .. 44
Stereo Sound System . . . . . . . .. 75
Storing Your Car . . . . . . . . . . .. 164
Sunshade (Moonroof) . . . . . . .. 58
Supplemental Restraint
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 11
Service Precautions . . . . . . .. 15
Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 15
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 14, 32
System Components . . . . . .. 11
Technical Description . . . .. 201
Anti-Lock Brake System . .. 200
Emission Control Systems . 205
Supplemental Restraint
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 201
Three-Way Catalytic
Converter . . . . . . . . . . . .. 206
Tire Information . . . . . . . . .. 202
Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . .. 36
Tether Attachment Points . . . .. 22
Time, Setting the . . . . . . . . . . . .. 61
Tire, How to Change a Flat . .. 174
Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 156
Index
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 151
Automatic
Used Oil
See also label in glove box
Air Pressure
. . . . . . . . . . . .. XIII
Checking Wear . . . . . . . . . .. 153
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 203
Inflation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 151
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 152
Replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 154
Rotating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 154
Snow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 156
Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 174
Specifications . . . . . . .. 200, XIII
Tools, Tire Changing . . . . . . .. 174
Torn Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 10
Towing
A Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 113
Emergency Wrecker (Tow
Truck) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 193
Transmission
Checking Fluid Level
5-Speed Manual
Transmission . . . . . . .. 137
Fluid Selection . . . . . . . . . .. 137
Identification Number . . . .. 197
Shifting the
5-Speed Manual . . . . . . .. 104
Shifting the Automatic . . .. 105
Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 50
Treadwear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 203
Trip Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 35
Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 40
Underside, Cleaning . . . . . . . .. 166
Unexpected
Taking Care of the . . . . . . .. 173
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 203
Transmission . . . . . . .. 138
Unleaded Gasoline . . . . . . . . . .. 88
Upholstery Cleaning . . . . . . .. 169
How to Dispose of
. . . . . . .. 131
Vehicle Capacity Load . . . . . . .. 96
Vehicle Dimensions . . . . . . . .. 198
Vehicle Identification
Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 196
Vehicle Storage . . . . . . . . . . . .. 164
Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 71
VIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 196
Vinyl Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 169
Viscosity, Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 129
Warning Beepers
Key in Ignition
. . . . . . . . . . .. 48
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 30
Index
WARNING, Explanation of Preface ii
Wipers, Windshield
Warning Labels, Location of . .. 26
Warranty Coverages* . . . . . . .. 210
Washer, Windshield
Checking the Fluid Level .. 136
Checking the Fluid
Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 198
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 42
Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 166
Waxing and Polishing . . . . . . .. 167
Wheels
Adjusting the Steering . . . .. 43
Alignment and Balance . . .. 153
Wrench . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 176
Windows
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 170
Operating the Power . . . . . .. 55
Rear, Defogger . . . . . . . . . . .. 42
Windshield
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 42
Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 74
Changing Blades . . . . . . . .. 148
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 41
Worn Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 153
Wrecker
Emergency Towing . . . . . .. 193
*U.S. and Canada only.
Tire Pressure (measured cold): Front/Rear — up to 475 Ib:
32 psi (2.2 kg/cm2, 220 kpa)
Front — up to 950 Ib:
32 psi (2.2 kg/cm2, 220 kpa)
Rear — up to 950 Ib:
38 psi (2.6 kg/cm2, 260 kpa)
Tire Size (Front and Rear): 195/60R15 88H
Gasoline UNLEADED gasoline Pump octane of 86 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity 17.0 U.S. gal (64.5 l, 14.2 Imp gal)
Recommended Engine Oil API SG or SH grade "Energy Conserving II" oil SAE 5W-30 viscosity
Engine Oil Capacity including filter
(U.S.: LX, Canada: EX) 4.0 U.S. qt (3.8 l, 3.3 Imp qt) (U.S.: EX) 4.5 U.S. qt (4.34, 3.8 Imp qt)
without filter
(U.S.: LX, Canada: EX) 3.7 U.S. qt (3.5 l, 3.1 Imp qt) (U.S.: EX) 4.2 U.S. qt (4.0 l, 3.5 Imp qt)
Gas Station Information
Other Tire Size Information See label in the driver's doorjamb.
5 Speed Manual Transmission Oil: SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 viscosity API SF or SG grade recommended
Capacity: 2.0 U.S. qt (1.9 l, 1.7 Imp qt)
Automatic Transmission Fluid: Honda Premium Formula Automatic Transmission Fluid or an equivalent DEXRON II type Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF)
Capacity: 3.4 U.S. qt (3.2 l, 2.8 Imp qt)
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Contents
Owner's Identification Form
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... i
A Few Words About Safety.................................................................................................................ii
Driver and Passenger Safety ..............................................................................................................3
Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System.
Instruments and Controls................................................................................................................ 27
Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls.
Comfort and Convenience Features .............................................................................................. 67
How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features.
Before Driving................................................................................................................................. 87
What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving .............................................................................................................................................. 99
The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer.
Maintenance.....................................................................................................................................119
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer.
Appearance Care..............................................................................................................................165
Tips on cleaning and protecting your vehicle. Things to look for if your vehicle ever needs body repairs.
Taking Care of the Unexpected......................................................................................................173
This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them.
Technical Information.....................................................................................................................195
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada)............................................................... .209
A summary of the warranties covering your new Acura, and how to contact us.
Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)......................................................................................................215
How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Index...................................................................................................................................................... I
Gas Station Information
Information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.
Accord Value Package Audio System
Introduction
Congratulations! Your selection of a 1994 Honda Accord Wagon was a wise investment. It will give you years of driving pleasure.
To enhance the enjoyment of your new car, take time to study this manual. In it, you will learn about your car's many conveniences and useful features. Following the service interval and maintenance recommendations will help keep your driving trouble-free while preserving your investment.
Keep this owner's manual in your car so you can refer to it at any time. Please make sure the manual stays with the car if you sell it. The next owner will find it just as helpful.
Several other booklets in the glove box explain the warranties that protect your Honda. We suggest you read them carefully so you understand the coverages and the responsibilities of ownership.
When your car needs scheduled maintenance, keep in mind that your Honda dealer's service staff is specially trained in the service and maintenance of the many systems unique to your Honda. Your Honda dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction and will be pleased to answer any questions and concerns.
Preface
You will also see another important symbol:
NOTICE
Your Honda or other property can be damaged if you don't follow instructions.
Safety Messages
Your safety and the safety of others is very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on the vehicle. Please read these messages carefully.
A safety message alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others. Each safety message is preceded by a safety alert symbol of three words, DANGER, WARNING or CAUTION. These mean:
and one
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don't follow instructions.
YOU CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don't follow instructions.
You CAN be HURT if you don't follow instructions.
Each safety message tells you what the hazard is, what can happen and what you can do to avoid or reduce injury.
Preface
Driver and Passenger Safety
Supplemental Restraint System 11
Important Safety Reminder 12
How the Driver's
Airbag Works . . . . . . . . .. 12
How the Passenger's
Airbag Works . . . . . . . . .. 13
How the SRS
Indicator Light Works . .. 14
System Service . . . . . . . . . .. 15
System Service Precautions 15
Additional Safety Information . 16
Seat-Back Position . . . . . . .. 16
Head Restraint Position . .. 16
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 17
Storing Cargo Safely . . . . .. 17
Driving With Pets . . . . . . . .. 17
This section gives you important information about occupant protection. It shows how to use seat belts properly. It explains the Supplemental Restraint System that is standard in Accords. And it gives useful information about how to protect infants and children in your car.
Your Occupant Protection
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4
The Seat Belt System
and How It Works . . . . . . . . . .. 5
Why Wear Seat Belts . . . . . .. 5
Important Safety Reminders 5
Seat Belt System
Components . . . . . . . . . . .. 6
Lap/Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . .. 6
Lap Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 6
Wearing Seat Belts
Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 7
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder
Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 7
Wearing the Lap Belt . . . . . .. 9
Advice for Pregnant Women 10
Seat Belt Maintenance . . .. 10
Child Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 18
Where Should Children Sit? 18
Important Safety
Reminders . . . . . . . . . . .. 19
General Guidelines for
Restraining Children
Under 40 Ib (18 kg) . . . .. 19
Restraining an Infant
Who Weighs Less Than
20 Ib (9 kg) . . . . . . . . . . .. 20
Restraining a Child Who
Weighs Between 20 and
40 Ib (9 and 18 kg) . . . . .. 20
Restraining a Child Who
Weighs Over 40 Ib
(18kg) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 21
Using a Seat Belt
Locking Clip . . . . . . . . . .. 22
Using Child Restraints
With Tethers . . . . . . . . .. 22
Storing a Child Seat . . . . . .. 23
Alcohol and Drugs . . . . . . . . . .. 24
Carbon Monoxide Hazard . . . .. 25
Safety Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 26
Driver and Passenger Safety
Seat-backs are upright and head restraints are properly adjusted (see pages 16 and 53). There are no loose items that could be thrown around and hurt someone during a crash or sudden stop (see page 17).
By following these guidelines, you can reduce injuries to yourself and your passengers in many crash situations. Remember, however, that no safety system can prevent all injuries or deaths that can occur in severe crashes.
Your Occupant Protection System
Your Honda is equipped with seat belts and other features that work together to protect you and your passengers during a crash.
Seat belts are the most important part of your occupant protection system. When worn properly, seat belts can reduce the chance of serious injury or death in a crash.
For added protection during a severe frontal collision, your Honda has a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) with a driver's airbag and an airbag for the front-seat passenger.
Two indicator lights are also part of your safety system. One reminds you to make sure you and your passengers wear your seat belts. The other alerts you to a possible problem with your supplemental restraint system (see page 14).
The seats, head restraints, and door locks also play a role in occupant safety. For example, reclining the seat-back can decrease the effectiveness of your seat belt. Head restraints can help protect your neck and head, especially during rear-end impacts. Door locks help keep your doors from being accidentally opened during a crash.
To get the maximum protection from your occupant protection system, check the following before you drive away:
Everyone in the car is wearing a seat belt properly (see page 7). Infants or small children are properly secured in a child safety seat (see page 18). All doors are closed and locked (see page 17).
Driver and Passenger Safety
Why Wear Seat Belts Wearing seat belts and wearing them properly is fundamental to your safety and the safety of your passengers.
During a crash or emergency stop, seat belts can help keep you from being thrown against the inside of the car, against other occupants, or out of the car.
Of course, seat belts cannot completely protect you in every crash. But, in most cases, seat belts reduce your chance of serious injury. They can even save your life. That is why many states and all Canadian provinces require you to wear seat belts.
The Seat Belt System and How It Works
Not wearing a seat belt increases the chance of being killed or seriously hurt in a crash.
Be sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts and wear them properly.
Important Safety Reminders Seat belts are designed for adults and larger children. All infants and small children must be properly restrained in child safety seats (see page 18).
A pregnant woman needs to wear a seat belt to protect herself and her unborn child (see page 10).
Two people should never use the same seat belt. If they do, they could be very seriously injured in a crash.
Do not place the shoulder portion of a lap/shoulder belt under your arm or behind your back. This could increase the chance of serious injuries in a crash.
Do not put shoulder belt pads or other accessories on seat belts. They can reduce the effectiveness of the belts and increase the chance of injury.
Driver and Passenger Safety
The Seat Belt System and How It Works
Seat Belt System Components Your Honda has seat belts in all five seating positions. The front seats and the outside positions of the rear seat have lap/shoulder belts. The center position of the rear seat has a lap belt.
Your seat belt system also includes a light on the instrument panel to remind you to fasten your seat belt and to make sure your passengers fasten theirs. This light comes on when you turn on the ignition if you have not fastened your seat belt. A beeper also sounds for several seconds (see page 30).
The following pages cover more about the seat belt components and how they work.
Driver and Passenger Safety
Lap/Shoulder Belt
Lap Belt
UPPER SEAT BELT ANCHOR
To retractor.
LAP PORTION
SHOULDER PORTION
LATCH PLATE BUCKLE