1993 Honda Civic Coupe Owners Manual

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transmission), your car must be transported on a flat-bed. It is best to tow the car no farther than 50 miles (80 km), and keep the speed below 35 mph (55 km/h). NOTICE Trying to lift or tow your car by the bumpers will cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed to support the car's weight. Main MenuTable of ContentsstThe diagrams in this section give you the dimensions and capacities of your Honda, and the locations of the identification numbers. The explanations of several electronic and mechanical systems on your Honda are for the more technically-oriented owner. Technical Information Identification Numbers . . . . .. 176 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 178 Supplemental Restraint System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 180 Emission Controls . . . . . . . . . .. 181 The Clean Air Act . . . . . . . .. 181 Crankcase Emission Control System . . . . . . . .. 181 Evaporative Emission Control System . . . . . . . .. 181 Exhaust Emission Controls . 182 PGM-FI System . . . . . . . .. 182 Ignition Timing Control System . . . . . .. 182 Three-way Catalytic Converter . . . . . . . . . .. 182 Replacement Parts . . . .. 182 Three-way Catalytic C o n v e r t e r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 183 Technical Information Main MenustIdentification Numbers Your car has several identifying numbers located in various places. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is the 17-digit number your Honda dealer uses to register your car for warranty purposes. It is also necessary for licensing and insuring your car. The easiest place to find the VIN is on a plate fastened to the top of the dashboard. You can see it by looking through the windshield on the driver's side. It is also on the Certification label attached to the driver's doorjamb, and is stamped on the engine compart- ment bulkhead. The VIN is also provided in bar code on the Certification Label. Technical Information VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER CERTIFICATION LABEL Main MenuTable of ContentsstThe Engine Number is stamped into the engine block. The Transmission Number is on a label on top of the transmission. TRANSMISSION NUMBER Identification Numbers ENGINE NUMBER Technical Information Main MenuTable of ContentsstSpecifications *1:DX * 2: US: EX, EX w/option pkg., Canada: Si page 126. Technical Information * 1: Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the engine. (0.11 US gal, 0.09 Imp gal) Reserve tank capacity: 0.4 *2: DX *3: US: EX, EX w/option pkg., Canada: Si *4: Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. Main MenuTable of ContentsstSpecifications * 1: DX * 2: US: EX, EX w/option pkg., Canada: Si Technical Information Main MenuTable of ContentsstSupplemental Restraint System The Honda Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) is standard on all Civic 2-doors 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. US. EX with option package. Your car 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 weight. For the SRS to activate, one or both dash sensors and one or both control unit sensors must activate. This duplication is to prevent accidental activation. 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 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 Supplemental 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 maintenance other than an inspection by your Honda dealer 10 years after manufacture. Technical Information Main MenuTable of ContentsstThe 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 emission controls work and what to do to maintain them. This section summarizes how the emission controls work. Scheduled maintenance is on page 104. * In Canada, Honda vehicles comply with the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS) for Emissions valid at the time they are manufactured. Emission Controls Crankcase Emission Control System Your car has a Positive Crankcase Ventilation (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 Emission Control System As fuel 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. Technical Information Main MenuTable of ContentsstIgnition 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 (N2), and water vapor. Replacement Parts The emission 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. Emission Controls Exhaust Emission Controls The exhaust emission 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 emission control systems are separate from the crankcase and evaporative emission control systems. PGM-FI System The PGM-FI System on this model is a sequential multiport fuel injection. The PGM-FI System on your car 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. Technical Information Main MenuTable of ContentsstThree-way Catalytic Converter The Three-way Catalytic Converter contains platinum 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 re- placement 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 Three-way 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. Technical Information Main MenuTable of ContentsstWarranty and Customer Relations Warranty Coverages . . . . . . . .. 186 Customer Relations Information . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 187 U.S. Zone Office Map . . . . . . .. 188 Canada Zone Office Map . . . .. 189 Authorized Manuals . . . . . . . .. 191 Warranty and Customer Relations Main MenustWarranty Coverages U.S. Cars Your new Honda is covered by these warranties: New Car Limited Warranty — provides coverage for defects in materials and workmanship for 3 years or 36,000 miles. 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 — provides coverage for 36 months, with 100% coverage for the first 24 months. 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 — body panels that rust through from the inside will be repaired or replaced for up to 36 months. There is 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 — provides coverage for defects in materials and workman- ship for 12 months or 12,000 miles. Replacement Battery Limited Warranty — provides coverage for up to 36 months, with 100% coverage for the first 12 months. Replacement Muffler Lifetime Limited Warranty - provides coverage for as long as the purchaser of the muffler owns the car. There are restrictions and exclu- sions which apply to all these war- ranties. Please read the 1993 Honda Warranties booklet that came with your car for precise in- formation on warranty coverages. Your Honda's original tires are cov- ered by their manufacturer. Tire warranty information is in a separate booklet. Canada Cars Please refer to the 1993 Warranty and Maintenance Guide that came with your car. Warranty and Customer Relations Main MenuTable of ContentsstCustomer 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 176). 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. Warranty and Customer Relations Main MenuTable of ContentsstU.S. Zone Office Map Western Zone P.O. Box 2260 700 Van Ness Avenue Torrance, California 90509-2260 (310)781-4565 Northwestern Zone P.O. Box 20186 12439 N.E. Airport Way Portland, Oregon 97230 (503) 256-0943 (also includes Alaska and Hawaii) South Central Zone 4529 Royal Lane Irving, Texas 75063 (972) 929-5481 Central Zone 101 South Stanfield Road Troy, Ohio 45373 (937) 332-6250 Northeastern Zone P.O. Box 337 Eastgate Industrial Park 115 Gaither Drive Moorestown, New Jersey 08057 (609) 235-5533 Includes: NYC Metro area and Fairfield County, CT area Mid-Atlantic Zone 902 Wind River Ln., Suite 200 Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878 (301) 990-2020 Southeastern Zone 1500 Morrison Parkway Alpharetta, Georgia 30201 (770) 442-2045 North Central Zone 601 Campus Drive, Suite A-9 Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004 (847) 870-5600 New England Zone 555 Old County Road Windsor Locks, Connecticut 060% (860) 623-3310 See Zone 5 for: NYC Metro area and Fairfield County, CT area West Central Zone 1600 South Abilene Street, Suite D Aurora, Colorado 80012 (303) 696-3935 Puerto Rico and U.S. V.I. Bella International P.O. Box 190816 San Juan, PR 00919-0816 (787) 250-4318 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. Customer Relations Main MenuTable of ContentsstCanada Zone Office Map Western Zone Honda Canada Inc. 13240 Worster Court Richmond, B.C. V6V 2B8 (604)278-7121 Central Zone Honda Canada Inc. 715 Milner Avenue Scarborough, Ontario M1B 2KB (416) 299-3400 Quebec Zone Honda Canada Inc. 1750 rue Eiffel Boucherville, Quebec J4B 7W1 (514) 655-6161 Atlantic Zone Honda Canada Inc. 800 Windmill Road Dartmouth, N.S. B3B1L1 (902) 468-4416 Customer Relations Main MenuTable of ContentsstPurchasing 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 (313)-883-1430. 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. 61SR301 61SR301EL 61SR331 31SR8600 HON-R Main MenuTable of ContentsstAuthorized Manuals P.O. BOX 07280 DETROIT, Ml 48207 (313) 883-1430 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. Main MenuTable of ContentsstSteering W h e e l . . . . . . . . . . .. 38, 43 Airbag(SRS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 12 Driver's Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 12 Passenger's Side . . . . . . . . . . . .. 13 Air Cleaner Element . . . . . . . . . .. 125 Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 68 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 133 Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 68 Air Filter. See Air Cleaner Element Air Outlets (Vents) . . . . . . . . . . . .. 64 Air Pressure, Tires . . . . . . .. 179, 202 Alcohol and Drugs . . . . . . . . . . . .. 24 Alcohol in Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . .. 80 Alternator Belt. See Engine Belts Anchor Plate, Child Seat . . . . . . .. 23 Antifreeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 115 Anti-theft Steering Column Lock . 49 Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . .. 147 Ashtrays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 57 Index Audio S y s t e m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 71 Automatic Speed Control . . . . . .. 44 Automatic Transmission . . . . . . .. 95 Capacity, Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 178 Checking Fluid Level . . . . . . .. 120 Shift Lever Position Indicator .. 35 Shift Lever Positions . . . . . . . .. 95 Shift Lock Release . . . . . . . . . . .. 98 Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 96 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 128 Charging System Light . . . . . . .. 33 Jump S t a r t i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 163 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 128 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 179 Before Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 79 Belts, S e a t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4 Beverage Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 59 Body Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 153 Accessories Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 87 ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Position) . . . . . . .. 48 Adding Automatic Transmission Fluid 120 Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 122 Clutch Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 123 Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 111 Manual Transmission Fluid . .. 121 Power Steering Fluid . . . . . . .. 124 Radiator Coolant . . . . . . . . . . .. 115 Windshield Washer Fluid . . . .. 119 . .. 16 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 16 Driving with Pets . . . . . . . . . . . .. 17 Seat-back Position . . . . . . . . . .. 16 Storing Cargo Safely . . . . . . . . .. 17 Additives, Engine Oil . . . . . . . . .. 112 Adjustments Additional Safety Information Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 40, 55 Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 51 Main MenustIndex Brakes Break-in, New Linings . . . . . . . .. 80 Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 122 Light, Burned out . . . . . . . . . .. 140 Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 57 System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 33 Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 99 Braking System . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 100 Break-in, New Car . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 80 Brightness Control, Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 40 Brights, Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . .. 39 Bulb Replacement Back-up Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 143 Brake Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 142 Front Parking Lights . . . . . . . .. 141 Front Side Marker Lights . . . .. 141 Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 140 High-mount Brake L i g h t . . . . .. 143 License Plate Lights . . . . . . . .. 144 Rear Side Marker Lights . . . .. 142 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 179 Turn Signal Lights . . . . . . . . . .. 141 Bulbs, Halogen . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 140 Cables, Jump Starting with . . . .. 163 Capacities Chart . . . . . . . . . . . : .. 178 Carbon Monoxide Hazard . . . . . .. 25 Cargo, Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 86 CAUTION, Explanation of . . . . . . .. ii Certification Label . . . . . . . . . . .. 166 Cruise Control Operation . . . . . .. 44 Cassette Player Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 78 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 75 Catalytic Converter, Three-Way . 183 Certification Label . . . . . . . . . . .. 176 Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 139 Change Oil How t o . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 113 When . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 103 Changing a Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . .. 157 Changing Engine Coolant . . . . .. 116 Charging System L i g h t . . . . .. 33, 168 Check Engine Light (Canada) . . .. 34 Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid 120 Battery Condition . . . . . . . . . .. 128 Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 122 Clutch Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 122 Engine Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 134 Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . .. 115 Engine Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 34 Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 111 Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 172 Manual Transmission Fluid . .. 121 Power Steering Fluid . . . . . . .. 124 Radiator Coolant . . . . . . . . . . .. 115 Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 134 Windshield Wipers . . . . . . . . .. 131 Checklist, Before Driving . . . . . .. 90 Child Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 18 Guidelines for Restraining Infants/Children . . . . . . . . .. 19 Important Safety Reminders . .. 19 Where Should Children Sit? . .. 18 Cigarette Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 60 CLEAN light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 78 Main MenustCleaner, Air Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 125 Windshield Washers . . . . . . . . .. 41 Windshield Wipers . . . . . . . . . .. 41 Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 148 Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 151 Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 151 V i n y l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 151 Clock, Setting the . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 58 Clutch Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 123 CO in the E x h a u s t . . . . . . . . . . . .. 182 Cold Weather, Starting in . . . . . .. 92 Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 156 Consumer Information . . . . . . .. 187 Control Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 30 Controls, Instruments and . . . . .. 29 Controls Near the Steering Wheel Daytime Running Lights . . . . .. 39 Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 42 Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 39 Instrument Panel Brightness .. 40 Rear Window Defogger . . . . . .. 42 Steering Wheel Adjustment . .. 43 Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 40 Coolant A d d i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 115 Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 178 Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 115 Proper Solution . . . . . . . . . . . .. 115 Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . .. 37 Corrosion Protection . . . . . . . . .. 152 Crankcase Emission Control System . . . . . . . . . .. 181 Cruise Control Operation . . . . . .. 44 Cup Holder. See Beverage Holder Customer Relations Information 187 Customer Relations Office . . . .. 187 DANGER, Explanation of . . . . . . . .. ii Dashboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 30 Daytime Running Lights . . . . . . .. 39 Index Dead Battery, What to Do . . . . .. 163 Defects, Reporting Safety . . . . . .. 26 Defogger, Rear Window . . . . . . . .. 42 Defrosting the Windows . . . . . . .. 70 DEXRON® II Automatic Transmission Fluid . . . . . . .. 120 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 178 Dimming the Headlights . . . . . . .. 39 Dipstick Automatic Transmission . . . .. 120 Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Directional Signals . . . . . . . . . . . .. 34 Disabled, Towing Your Car If . .. 174 Disc Brake Wear Indicators . . . .. 99 Disposal of Used O i l . . . . . . . . . .. 114 Doors Locking and Unlocking . . . . . .. 49 Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . .. 49 DOT Tire Quality Grading . . . . .. 137 Main MenustIndex Downshifting, 5-speed Manual Transmission . . . . . .. 93 Driving Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 86 In Bad Weather . . . . . . . . . . . .. 101 In Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . .. 81 Economy, Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 86 Emergencies on the Road . . . . .. 155 Battery, Jump Starting . . . . . .. 163 Changing a Flat Tire . . . . . . . .. 157 Charging System Light . . . . . . .. 33 Check Engine Light (Canada) .. 34 Checking the Fuses . . . . . . . . .. 172 Low Oil Pressure L i g h t . . . . . . .. 33 Malfunction Indicator Lamp (U.S.) . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 34 Manually Closing Moonroof ..170 Overheated Engine . . . . . . . . .. 165 Emergency Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 57 Emergency Flashers . . . . . . . . . . .. 34 Emissions Control . . . . . . . . . . .. 181 Engine Check Light (Canada) . . . . . . .. 34 Coolant Temperature Gauge . .. 37 Identification Number . . . . . .. 177 Malfunction Indicator Lamp (U.S.) . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 34 Oil Capacity . . . . . . . . . . .. 178, 200 What Kind to Use . . . . . . . . .. 200 Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . .. 33 Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 166 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 178 Engine Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 134 Ethanol in Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . .. 81 Evaporative Emission Controls . 181 Exhaust Fumes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 25 Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat Belts by . . . . . . . . .. 10 Exterior, Cleaning the . . . . . . . .. 148 Fabric, Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 151 Fan, Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 66 Fan, Radiator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 27 Features, Comfort and Convenience . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 63 Filling the Fuel Tank . . . . . . . . . . .. 82 Filters Air. See Air Cleaner Element Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105, 126 O i l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 105, 113 First Gear, Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . .. 94 5-Speed Manual Transmission Checking Fluid Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 105, 121 Shifting the . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 94 Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . .. 34 Flat Tire, Changing a . . . . . . . . .. 157 Main MenustIndex Fluids Automatic Transmission . 120, 200 Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . .. 178, 200 Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 122 Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 123 Manual Transmission . . . . . . .. 200 Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . .. 178, 200 Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . .. 124 Windshield Washer . . . . . . . . .. 119 Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 178 FM Stereo Radio Reception . . . .. 71 Folding Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 52 Foreign Countries, Driving in . . .. 81 Four-way Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . .. 42 Front End, Towing by Emergency Wrecker . . . . . .. 174 Fuel Fill Door and Cap . . . . . . . . . . .. 82 Filling the . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 82 Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 126 G a u g e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 37 Oxygenated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 80 Octane Requirement . . . . . . .. 200 Tank Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . .. 178, 200 Filling the . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 82 Fuses, Checking the . . . . . . . . . .. 172 Gearshift Lever Positions 5-Speed Transmission . . . . . . .. 93 Automatic Transmission . . . . .. 95 Glass Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 152 Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 57 Gas Mileage, Improving . . . . . . . .. 86 G a s o h o l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 80 Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 80, 200 See also Fuel Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 126 G a u g e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 37 Octane Requirement . . . . . . .. 200 Tank, Filling the . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 82 Gas Station Procedures . . . . . . . .. 82 Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature .. 37 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 37 Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 36 Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 36 Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 36 Trip Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 36 Halogen Headlight Bulbs . . . . . .. 140 Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . .. 42 Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 39 Daytime Running Lights . . . . .. 39 High Beam I n d i c a t o r . . . . . . . . .. 34 High Beams, Turning on . . . . .. 39 Low Beams, Turning on . . . . . .. 39 Replacing Halogen Bulbs . . . .. 140 Turning on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 39 Heating and Cooling . . . . . . . . . . .. 64 High Altitude, Starting a t . . . . . . .. 92 High-Low Beam Switch . . . . . . . .. 34 Hood, Opening the . . . . . . . . . . . .. 83 Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 47 Main MenustIndex Hot Coolant, Warning about . . .. 115 Hydraulic Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 123 H y d r o p l a n i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 102 Identification Number, Vehicle .. 176 If Your Car Has to Be Towed . . .. 174 Ignition, Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 47 Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 48 Timing Control System . . . . .. 182 Indicator Lights, Instrument Panel Charging System Light . . . . . . .. 33 Check Engine (Canada) . . . . . .. 34 Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 34 Engine Malfunction Indicator (U.S.) . . . . . . . . . .. 34 High Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 34 Lamp Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 31 Low Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . .. 33 Parking Brake and Brake System Light . . . . . .. 33 Seat Belt Reminder . . . . . . . . . .. 32 Shift Lever Position Indicator .. 35 Supplemental Restraint System 33 Trunk-open . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 34 Turn Signal & Hazard Warning . 34 Infant Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 20 Inflation, Proper Tire . . . . . . . . .. 134 Inside Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 55 Inspection, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 134 Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 30 Instrument Panel Brightness . . .. 40 Interior Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 151 Interior Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 61 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Jack, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 157 Jacking up the Car . . . . . . . . . . .. 158 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 163 Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 47 Label, Certification . . . . . . . . . . .. 176 Labels, Safety, Location of . . . . .. 27 Lane Change, Signaling . . . . . . . .. 40 Lap B e l t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 9 Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 7 Leaking of Exhaust into Car . . . .. 25 Lighter, Cigarette . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 60 Lights Bulb Replacement........... 140 Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 31 Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 39 Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 40 Loading Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 86 LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . . .. 48 Main MenustManual Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 105, 121 Maximum Shift Speeds . . . . . . . .. 94 Meters, Gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 36 Methanol in Gasoline . . . . . . . . . .. 81 Mirror, V a n i t y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 59 Mirrors, Adjusting the . . . . . .. 40, 55 Moonroof Closing M a n u a l l y . . . . . . . . . . .. 170 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 54 Neutral Gear Position . . . . . . . . .. 96 New Vehicle Break-in . . . . . . . . . .. 80 Normal Shift Speeds . . . . . . . . . . .. 94 NOTICE, Explanation o f . . . . . . . . .. ii Numbers, I d e n t i f i c a t i o n . . . . . . .. 176 Index Occupant Protection System . . . .. 4 Octane Requirement, Gasoline .. 80 Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 36 Odometer, Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 36 Oil Change, How to . . . . . . . . . . . .. 113 Change, When to . . . . . . . . . . .. 103 Checking Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 33 Selecting Proper Viscosity C h a r t . . . . . . . . .. 112 ON (Ignition Key Position) . . . . .. 48 Opening the Hood . . . . . . . . . . . .. 83 Opening the Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . .. 50 Operation in Foreign Countries .. 81 Outside M i r r o r s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 55 Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . .. 165 Locking Clip, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . .. 22 Locks Anti-theft Steering Column . . .. 48 Fuel Filler Door . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 82 Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 57 Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 49 Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 50 Low Coolant Level . . . . . . . . . . .. 115 Low Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 33 Low Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . .. 167 Lower Gear, Downshifting to a . .. 93 Lubricant Specifications Chart 178 Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 88 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 103 Periodic Items . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 110 Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 107 - 108 Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 105 - 106 Malfunction Indicator Lamp (U.S.) 34 Manual T r a n s m i s s i o n . . . . . . . . . .. 93 Main MenustIndex Panel Brightness Control, . . . . . .. 40 Park Gear Position . . . . . . . . . . . .. 96 Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 57 Parking Brake and Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 33 Parking Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 39 Parking Over Things that Burn . 183 PGM-FI S y s t e m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 182 Polishing and Waxing . . . . . . . . .. 149 Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 49 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 56 Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 124 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 53 Power Steering Belt. See Engine Belts Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . . . .. 10 Proper Seat Belt Usage . . . . . . . . .. 7 Radiator Overheating . . . . . . . .. 165 Radio/Cassette Sound System . .. 71 Rear End Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 174 Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 142 Rear Seat, Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 52 Rear View Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 55 Rear Window Defogger . . . . . . . .. 42 Reclining the Seat-backs . . . .. 16, 51 Recommended Shift Speeds . . . .. 94 Reminder Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 31 Replacement Air Cleaner Element . . . . . . . .. 125 Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 116 Engine Oil and Filter . . . . . . . .. 113 Fuel Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 126 Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 172 Light Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 140 Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 105 - 106 Spark P l u g s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 126 T i r e s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 137 Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 131 Replacing Seat Belts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 10 Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . .. 26 Reserve Tank, C o o l a n t . . . . . . . .. 115 Restraint, Child . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 18 Between 20 and 40 Ibs (9 and 18 kg) . . . . . . . . . . . .. 20 Less Than 20 Ibs (9 kg) . . . . . .. 20 Over 40 Ibs (18 kg) . . . . . . . . . .. 21 Under 40 Ibs (18 kg) . . . . . . . . .. 19 Reverse Gear Position . . . . . . . . .. 96 Rotation, T i r e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 136 Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4 Safety Defects, Reporting . . . . . .. 26 Main MenustSafety Labels, Location of . . . . . .. 27 Safety Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ii Seat Belts Advice for Pregnant Women . .. 10 Child Seat Anchor Plate . . . . . .. 23 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 151 Frayed or Torn . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 10 Locking Clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 22 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 10 Reminder Light and Beeper . .. 32 Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 10 System C o m p o n e n t s . . . . . . . . . .. 6 Tether Attachment Points . . . .. 22 Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . .. 10 Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . .. 7 Wearing the Lap Belt . . . . . . . . .. 9 Seats, Adjusting the . . . . . . . . . . .. 51 Serial Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 176 Service Intervals . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 104 Service Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 191 Service Station Procedures . . . .. 82 Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 58 Shift Lever Position Indicator 35, 95 Shifting The 5-Speed Transmission . . .. 93 The Automatic Transmission .. 95 Side Marker Lights, Bulb Replacement in . . . . . .. 141 Signaling Turns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 40 Snow Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 139 Snow Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 139 Solvent-type Cleaners . . . . . . . .. 148 Sound System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 71 Spare Tire Inflating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 156 Inflating (Pressure) . . . . . . . . . .. 200 Specifications . . . . . . . . .. 179, 200 Spark Plugs Replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 126, 105 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 128 Specifications Charts . . . . . . . . .. 178 Speed Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 44 Index Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 36 SRS I n d i c a t o r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 11 START (Ignition Key Position) . .. 48 Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . .. 91 In Cold Weather at High Altitude . . . . . . . . .. 92 With a Dead Battery . . . . . . . .. 163 Steam Coming from Engine . . . .. 165 Steering Wheel A d j u s t m e n t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 43 Anti-theft Column Lock . . . . . .. 48 Steering Wheel Controls, Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . .. 44 Stereo Sound System . . . . . . . . . .. 71 Storing Your Car . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 146 Sunshade (Moonroof) . . . . . . . . .. 55 Supplemental Restraint System Service Precautions . . . . . . . . .. 15 Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 15 SRS Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 14 Main MenustIndex System Components.......... 11 Technical Description . . . . . .. 180 Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 36 Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . . .. 42 Taking Care of the Unexpected . 155 Tape Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 75 Technical Descriptions Three-way Catalytic Converter 183 Emission Control Systems . . .. 181 Supplemental Restraint System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 180 Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . .. 37 Tether Attachment Points . . . . . .. 22 Time, Setting the . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 58 Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 139 Tire, How to Change a Flat . . . .. 157 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 134 See also label in glove box Air Pressure . . . . . . . . . . .. 134, 200 Checking Wear . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 135 Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . .. 156 DOT Tire Quality Grading . . .. 137 Inflation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 134 Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 135 Replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 137 R o t a t i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 136 Snow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 139 Specifications . . . . . . . . .. 179, 200 Tools, Tire Changing . . . . . . . . .. 157 Torn Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 10 Towing A Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 102 Emergency Wrecker (Tow Truck) . . . . . . . . . . .. 174 Transmission Checking Fluid Level Automatic Transmission . .. 120 5-Speed Manual Transmission . . . . . . . .. 121 Fluid Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 120 Identification Number . . . . . .. 177 Shifting the 5-Speed Manual . .. 93 Shifting the Automatic . . . . . . .. 95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 137 Treadwear Trip Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 36 Trunk-open Indicator Light . . . .. 34 Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 40 Underside, Cleaning . . . . . . . . . .. 148 Unexpected, Taking Care of the . 155 Uniform Tire Quality Grading . .. 137 Unleaded Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . .. 80 Upholstery Cleaning . . . . . . . . .. 151 Used Oil, How to Dispose o f . . .. 114 Main MenustIndex Windows Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 152 Operating the Power . . . . . . . .. 53 Rear, Defogger . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 42 Windshield, Cleaning . . . . . . . . . .. 41 Windshield, Defroster . . . . . . . . .. 70 Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades . . . . . . . . . . .. 131 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 41 Worn Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 136 Wrecker, Emergency Towing . . . 174 Vanity Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 59 Vehicle Capacity Load . . . . . . . . .. 88 Vehicle Dimensions . . . . . . . . . .. 178 Vehicle Identification Number .. 176 Vehicle Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 146 Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 67 VIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 176 Vinyl Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 151 Viscosity, Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 112 Warning Beepers Key in Ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 48 Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 32 WARNING, Explanation of . . . . . . .. ii Warning Labels, Location of . . . .. 27 Warranty Coverages . . . . . . . . . .. 186 Warning Labels, Location of . . . .. 27 Washer, Windshield Checking the Fluid Level . . . .. 119 Fluid Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 178 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 41 Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 148 Waxing and Polishing . . . . . . . . .. 149 Wheels Adjusting the Steering . . . . . . .. 43 Alignment and Balance . . . . .. 136 Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . .. 156 Wrench . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 158 Main MenustGas Station Information Gasoline UNLEADED gasoline Pump octane of 86 or higher Fuel Tank Capacity 11.9 US gal (45 l, 9.9 Imp gal) Recommended Engine Oil API SG grade "Energy Conserving II" oil SAE 5W-30 viscosity Engine Oil Capacity including filter 3.5 US qt (3.3 l, 2.9 Imp qt) without filter 3.2 US qt (3.0 l, 2.6 Imp qt) Tire Pressure (measured cold): DX: 32 psi (2.2 kg/cm2, 220 kPa) U.S.: EX, EX w/option package, Canada: SI 29 psi, (2.0 kg/cm2, 200 kPa) Spare Tire Pressure 60 psi (4.15 kg/cm2, 415 kPa) Tire Size (Front and Rear): DX: P175/70R13 U.S.: EX, EX w/option package, Canada: SI P185/60R14 Spare Tire: DX: T105/80D13 U.S.: EX, EX w/option package, Canada: SI T105/70D14 Other Tire Size Information See label in the glove box. 5 Speed Manual Transmission Oil: SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 viscosity API SF or SG grade recommended Capacity: 1.9 US qt (1.8 ,1.6 Imp qt) Automatic Transmission Fluid: Automatic Transmission Fluid or an equivalent DEXTRON® II type Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) Capacity: 3.0 US qt (2.8 l, 2.5 Imp qt) Main Menust1993 Civic Coupe Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to navigate through this reference. For a printed owner's manual, click on authorized manuals or go to www.helminc.com. Contents Owner's Identification 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................................................................................................................ 29 Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls. Comfort and Convenience Features ............................................................................................... 63 How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features. Before Driving................................................................................................................................... 79 What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo. Driving ............................................................................................................................................... 89 The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer. Maintenance.................................................................................................................................... 103 The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer. Appearance Care............................................................................................................................. 147 Tips on cleaning and protecting your vehicle. Things to look for if your vehicle ever needs body repairs. Taking Care of the Unexpected..................................................................................................... 155 This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them. Technical Information.................................................................................................................... 175 ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada) ............................................................... 185 A summary of the warranties covering your new Acura, and how to contact us. Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)..................................................................................................... 191 How to order manuals and other technical literature. Index................................................................................................................................................. 193 Gas Station Information A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump. Accord Value Package Audio System This Owner's Manual should be considered a permanent part of the car, and should remain with the car when it is sold. The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and with out incurring any obligation whatsoever. Owner's Identification OWNER ADDRESS STREET CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP CODE/ POSTAL CODE V. I. N. DELIVERY DATE DEALER NAME ADDRESS (Date sold to original retail purchaser) DEALER NO. STREET CITY STATE/PROVINCE OWNER'S SIGNATURE DEALER'S SIGNATURE ZIP CODE/ POSTAL CODE Main MenustMain MenustIntroduction Congratulations! Your selection of a 1993 Honda Civic 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 leam 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. Best wishes and happy motoring. American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Honda Canada Inc. Main MenustSafety 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. You will also see another important symbol: A safety message alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others. Each safety message is preceded by a safety alert symbol one of three words, DANGER, WARNING or CAUTION. These mean: and NOTICE Your Honda or other property can be damaged if you don't follow instructions. 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. Main MenustThis 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 most Civics. 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 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 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 16 Driver and Passenger Safety Storing Cargo Safely . . . . . . .. 17 Driving With Pets . . . . . . . . .. 17 Child Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 18 Where Should Children Sit? . 18 Important Safety Reminders 19 General Guidelines for Restraining Children Under 40 Ibs. (18 kg) . . . . . . . . . .. 19 Restraining an Infant Who Weighs Less Than 20 Ibs. (9 kg) . . . . . . . . . . .. 20 Restraining a Child Who Weighs Between 20 and 40 Ibs. (9 and 18 kg) . . . . . . . .. 20 Restraining a Child Who Weighs Over 40 Ibs. (18 kg) 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 Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.Cars) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 26 Safety Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 27 Driver and Passenger Safety Main MenustYour 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, all Civics sold in the U.S. and Canada have a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) with a driver's airbag. The U.S. EX with option package also includes 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. Driver and Passenger Safety 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). Both doors are closed and locked (see page 16). Seat-backs are upright (see page 16). 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. Main MenuTable of ContentsstThe Seat Belt System and How It Works 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. Not wearing a seat belt in- creases the chance of being killed or seriously hurt in a crash. Be sure you and your passen- gers 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 you 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 Main MenuTable of ContentsstThe 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 32). The following pages cover more about the seat belt components and how they work. Driver and Passenger Safety Lap/Shoulder Belt SHOULDER PORTION UPPER SEAT BELT ANCHOR Lap Belt LATCH PLATE BUCKLE To Retractor LAP PORTION BUCKLE LATCH PLATE This style of seat belt has a single belt that goes over your shoulder, across your chest and across your hips. The lap belt has one manually- adjusted belt that fits across the hips. It is similar to safety belts used in airplanes. Each lap/shoulder belt has an emergency locking retractor. In normal driving, the retractor lets you move freely in your seat while it keeps some tension on the belt. During a collision or sudden stop, the retractor automatically locks the belt to help restrain your body. Main MenuTable of ContentsstWearing Seat Belts Properly You can increase the effectiveness of your seat belts if you take a little time to read the following pages and make sure you know how to wear seat belts properly. Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash. Be sure you and your passen- gers always wear seat belts and wear them properly. The Seat Belt System and How It Works Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt Before putting on a front seat belt, be sure your seat is adjusted forward or backward to a good driving or riding position and the back of your seat is upright (see page 51). 1. Pull the latch plate across your body, and insert it into the buckle. Tug on the belt to make sure the latch is securely locked. 2. Check to see that the belt is not twisted. 3. Position the lap portion of the belt as low as possible across your hips, not across your stomach. This lets your strong pelvic bones take the force of a crash. continued Driver and Passenger Safety Main MenuTable of ContentsstThe Seat Belt System and How It Works 5. If the shoulder belt crosses your neck while you are sitting in one of the outside rear seating positions, you need to adjust your seating position. Move toward the center of the seat until the belt fits over your collarbone. 4. Pull up on the shoulder part of the belt to remove any slack. Make sure the belt goes over your collarbone and across your chest. To unlatch the seat belt, push the red PRESS button on the buckle. Guide the belt across your body to the door pillar. If the belt doesn't retract easily, pull it out and check for twists or kinks. Driver and Passenger Safety Main MenuTable of ContentsstWearing the Lap Belt The Seat Belt System and How It Works 1. Pull the latch plate across your hips, and insert it into the buckle marked CENTER. If the belt is too short, hold the latch plate at a right angle and pull to extend the belt. Insert the latch plate into the buckle. 2. Position the belt so it fits as low as possible across your hips and pelvic bones, not across your stomach. Pull the loose end of the belt to adjust for a snug but comfortable fit. To unlatch the belt, push the red PRESS button on the buckle. Driver and Passenger Safety Main MenuTable of ContentsstThe Seat Belt System and How It Works Advice for Pregnant Women If possible, use the lap/shoulder seat belt, remembering to keep the lap portion as low as possible (see page 7). Each time you have a check-up, ask your doctor if its okay for you to drive and how you should position a lap/shoulder seat belt. Protecting the mother is the best way to protect her unborn child. Therefore, a pregnant woman should wear a properly-positioned seat belt whenever she drives or rides in a car. Driver and Passenger Safety Seat Belt Maintenance For safety, you should check the condition of your seat belts regularly. Pull out each belt fully and look for frays, cuts, burns and wear. Check to see that the latches work smoothly and the lap/shoulder belts retract easily. Any belt not in good condition or not working properly should be replaced. If a seat belt is worn during a crash, have your dealer replace the belt and check the anchors for damage. For information on how to clean your seat belts, see page 151. Main MenuTable of ContentsstSupplemental Restraint System Your Civic is equipped with a Sup- plemental Restraint System (SRS) to help protect your head and chest during a severe frontal colli- sion. This system does not replace your seat belt. It supplements, or adds to, the protection offered by your seat belt. DRIVER'S AIRBAG INDICATOR PASSENGER'S AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT Not wearing a seat belt in- creases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash, even if you have airbags. Be sure you and your passen- gers always wear seat belts and wear them properly. SENSORS The main components in your SRS are: An airbag in the steering wheel for the driver and another in the dashboard for the front passenger (in the U.S. EX with option package model). A diagnostic system that, when the ignition is ON 00, continually monitors the sensors, control unit, airbag activator and all related wiring. An indicator light to warn you of a possible problem with the system. Emergency power backup in case your car's electrical system is disconnected in a crash. Driver and Passenger Safety Main MenuTable of ContentsstSupplemental Restraint System FRONTAL COLLISION RANGE Important Safety Reminder Even with an airbag, you need to wear a seat belt. The reasons are: Airbags only inflate in severe frontal collisions. They offer no protection in rear impacts, side impacts, rollovers or moderate frontal collisions. Driver and Passenger Safety How the Driver's Airbag Works An airbag inflates and deflates very quickly. It cannot protect you during any additional impacts that can occur during a crash. A seat belt helps keep you in the proper position when an airbag inflates. An airbag opens with considerable force and can hurt you if you are not in the proper position. If you ever have a severe frontal collision, your airbag will instantly inflate to help protect your head and chest. When the airbag inflates, you may hear a fairly loud noise and you might see smoke and powder. This is normal; it is caused by the inflation of the airbag. Main MenuTable of ContentsstSupplemental Restraint System To do its job, the airbag inflates with considerable force. So, while it can reduce serious injuries and even save your life, the airbag might cause some facial or other abrasions. The airbag is stored in the center of the steering wheel. For safety, do not attach any items to the steering wheel. They could inter- fere with the proper operation of the airbag. Or, if the airbag inflates, the items could be pro- pelled inside the car and hurt someone. How the Passenger's Airbag Works After the bag completely inflates, it immediately starts deflating so it won't interfere with your visibility, ability to steer or ability to operate other controls. On the US. EX with option package model. If you have a severe frontal collision, the passenger's airbag will inflate at the same time as the driver's airbag. Driver and Passenger Safety Main MenuTable of ContentsstSupplemental Restraint System The airbag is quite large and inflates with considerable force. It can seriously hurt an adult who is not in the proper position and wearing the seat belt properly. The bag's force could also hurt a small child who is not properly restrained in a child seat. Because of the airbag, we strongly recommend that you do not put an infant seat in the front passenger's seat. If the airbag inflates, it can dislodge the infant seat and seriously injure the infant. The passenger's airbag is stored near the top of the dashboard, under a lid marked SRS (see page 11). Do not place any objects on top of this lid. If the airbag inflates, those objects can be propelled inside the car and possibly hurt someone. S R S How the SRS Indicator Light Works The purpose of the SRS light on your instrument panel is to alert you of a potential problem with your supplemental restraint system. Have the system checked if: The light does not come on when you turn the ignition ON (II). The light stays on after the engine starts. The light comes on or flashes while you are driving. Driver and Passenger Safety Main MenuTable of ContentsstSupplemental Restraint System System Service Precautions Do not modify your steering wheel or any other part of the supplemental restraint system. Modifications could make the system ineffective. Do not tamper with the system components or wiring. This could cause the airbag to inflate inadvertently, possibly injuring someone very seriously. Tell anyone who works on your car that you have a supplemental restraint system. Failure to follow the procedures and precautions in the official Honda service manual could result in personal injury or damage to the system. System Service Your supplemental restraint system is virtually maintenance- free. There are no parts you can safely service. You must have the system serviced by an authorized Honda dealer: If your airbag ever inflates. The bag must be replaced. Do not try to remove or discard the airbag by yourself. This must be done by a Honda dealer. If the SRS indicator light alerts you of a problem. Have the supplemental restraint system checked as soon as possible. Otherwise, your airbag might not inflate when you need it. When the car is 10 years old. Have the dealer inspect the system. The production date is on the driver's doorjamb for your convenience. Scrapping an entire car that has uninflated airbags can be danger- ous. Get assistance from a Honda dealer if your car must be scrapped. If you sell your car, please be sure to tell the new owner that the car has a supplemental restraint system. Alert them to the information and precautions in this part of the Owner's Manual. Driver and Passenger Safety Main MenuTable of ContentsstAdditional Safety Information The seat belts and airbags are obviously important parts of your occupant protection system. In addition, you should know that sitting upright, locking the doors, and stowing things properly can also increase your safety and possibly even save your life. Door Locks It is not safe to leave your car doors unlocked. A passenger, especially a child, could open a door and accidentally fall out. Also, there is a greater chance of being thrown out of the car during a crash when the doors are not locked. Seat-back Position The seat-backs should be in an upright position for you and your passengers to get the most protection from the seat belts. If you recline a seat-back, you reduce the protective capability of your seat belt. The farther a seat- back is reclined, the greater the risk that you will slide under the belt in a severe crash and be very seriously injured. For information on how to adjust the seat-back, see page 51. Driver and Passenger Safety Main MenuTable of ContentsstAdditional Safety Information Storing Cargo Safely Before you drive, make sure you first securely store or tie down any items that could be thrown around the car and hurt someone or interfere with your ability to operate the controls. Do not put any items on top of the rear shelf. They can block your view and they could be thrown about the car in a crash. Be sure to keep compartment doors closed when the car is moving. If a front passenger hits the door of an open glove box, for example, he could injure his knees. Driving With Pets Loose pets can be a hazard while you are driving. An unrestrained pet can interfere with your ability to drive the car. In a crash or sudden stop, loose pets or cages can be thrown around inside the car and hurt you or your passengers. It is also for their safety that pets should be properly restrained in your car. The recommended way to restrain a medium-sized or larger dog is with a special traveling harness. This harness can be secured to the rear seat with a seat belt. Travel harnesses are available at pet stores. A small dog, cat, or other small animal will be safest in a pet carrier with rigid sides. Choose a style that allows you to secure it to the car's seat by routing a seat belt through the carrier's handle. For further information, contact your veterinarian or local animal protection society. 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