1994 Honda Civic Coupe Owners Manual

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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 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 (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. Warranty and Customer Relations Main MenuTable of ContentsstCanada Zone Office Map Warranty and Customer Relations 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 Main MenuTable of ContentsstIndex ABS. See Anti-Lock Brakes Accessories, Installation . . . . .. 89 ACCESSORY Additives, Engine Oil . . . . . . .. 117 Anti-Lock Brakes Adjustments Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 38, 53 Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 49 Steering Wheel . . . . . . . .. 36, 41 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 188 Indicator Light . . . . . .. 32, 103 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 103 Anti-Theft Steering (Ignition Key Position) . . . .. 46 Air Cleaner Element . . . . . . . .. 130 Column Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 46 Adding Automatic Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 125 Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 127 Clutch Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 128 Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 115 Manual Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 126 Power Steering Fluid . . . . .. 129 Radiator Coolant . . . . . . . .. 120 Windshield Washer Fluid .. 124 Additional Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 16 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 16 Driving With Pets . . . . . . . . .. 17 Seat-Back Position . . . . . . . .. 16 Storing Cargo Safely . . . . . .. 17 Air Conditioning Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . .. 138 Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 66 Air Filter. See Air Cleaner Element Air Outlets (Vents) . . . . . . . . . .. 62 Air Pressure, Tires . . . . .. 187, XIII Airbag (SRS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 12 Alcohol and Drugs . . . . . . . . . .. 24 Alcohol in Gasoline . . . . . . . . .. 82 Alternator Belt. See Engine Belts Anchor Plate, Child Seat . . . . .. 23 Antifreeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 120 Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . .. 153 Ashtrays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 58 Audio System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 69 Automatic Cruise Control . . . .. 42 Automatic Transmission . . . . .. 97 Capacity, Fluid . . . . . . . . . .. 186 Checking Fluid Level . . . . .. 125 Shift Lever Position Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 33 Shift Lever Positions . . . . . .. 97 Shift Lock Release . . . . . . .. 100 Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 98 Main MenustIndex Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 133 Charging System Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 31 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . .. 169 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . .. 133 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . .. 187 Before Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 81 Belts, S e a t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4 Beverage Holder . . . . . . . . . . . .. 57 Body Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 159 Brakes Anti-Lock Brake System . .. 103 Break-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 82 Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 127 Light, Burned out . . . . . . . .. 145 Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 55 System Indicator . . . . . . . . .. 31 Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . .. 101 Braking System . . . . . . . . . . . .. 102 Break-in, New Car . . . . . . . . . . .. 82 Brightness Control Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 38 Brights, Headlights . . . . . . . . . .. 37 Bulb Replacement Back-up Lights . . . . . . . . . .. 147 Brake Lights . . . . . . .. 147, 148 Front Parking Lights . . . . .. 146 Front Side Marker Lights .. 146 Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 145 High-Mount Brake Light . .. 149 License Plate Lights . . . . .. 149 Rear Side Marker Lights . .. 147 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . .. 187 Turn Signal Lights . . . . . . .. 146 Bulbs, Halogen . . . . . . . . . . . .. 145 Cassette Player Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 75 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 73 Catalytic Converter, Three-Way . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 195 CAUTION, Explanation of Preface ii Certification Label . . . . . . . . .. 184 Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 144 Change Oil How to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 118 When . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 109 Changing a Flat Tire . . . . . . . .. 163 Changing Engine Coolant . . .. 121 Charging System Indicator . . .. 31 Charging System Light . . . . . .. 174 Cables, Jump Starting With .. 169 Check Engine Light Capacities Chart . . . . . . . . . . .. 186 Carbon Monoxide Hazard . . . .. 25 Cargo, Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 90 (Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 32 Main MenustIndex Checking Cigarette Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . .. 58 Instrument Panel Automatic Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 125 Battery Condition . . . . . . .. 133 Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 127 Clutch Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 127 Engine Belts . . . . . . . . . . . .. 139 Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . .. 120 Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 115 Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 178 Manual Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 126 Power Steering Fluid . . . . .. 129 Radiator Coolant . . . . . . . .. 120 Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . .. 139 Windshield Wipers . . . . . .. 136 Checklist, Before Driving . . . .. 92 Child Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 18 Guidlines for Restraining Infants/Children . . . . . . .. 19 Important Safety Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . .. 19 Where Should Children S i t . . . . . . . . . . . .. 18 CLEAN light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 75 Cleaner, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 130 Cleaning Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 154 Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 157 Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 157 Vinyl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 157 Clock, Setting the . . . . . . . . . . .. 56 Clutch Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 128 CO in the Exhaust . . . . . . . . . .. 194 Cold Weather, Starting in . . . .. 94 Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . .. 162 Consumer Information . . . . .. 199 Control Locations . . . . . . . . . . .. 28 Controls Near the Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 36 Daytime Running Lights . . .. 37 Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . .. 40 Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 37 Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . .. 38 Rear Window Defogger . . . .. 40 Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . .. 41 Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 38 Windshield Washers . . . . . .. 39 Windshield Wipers . . . . . . .. 39 Controls, Instruments and . . .. 27 Coolant Adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 120 Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 186 Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 120 Proper Solution . . . . . . . . .. 120 Temperature Gauge . . . . . . .. 35 Corrosion Protection . . . . . . .. 158 Crankcase Emission Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 193 Cruise Control Operation . . . .. 42 Cup Holder. See Beverage Holder Customer Relations Information* . . . . . . . . . . . .. 199 Main MenustIndex Customer Relations Office* .. 199 Disabled, Towing Your Car If . 182 Charging System DANGER, Explanation of Preface ii Dashboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 28 Daytime Running Lights . . . . .. 37 Dead Battery, What to Do . . .. 169 Defects, Reporting Safety . . .. 200 Defogger, Rear Window . . . . . .. 40 Defrosting the Windows . . . . .. 68 DEXRON II Automatic Transmission Fluid . . . . . .. 125 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 186 Dimming the Headlights . . . . .. 37 Dipstick Automatic Transmission .. 125 Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 115 Directional Signals . . . . . . . . . .. 33 Disc Brake Wear Indicators .. 101 Disposal of Used Oil . . . . . . . .. 119 Doors Locking and Unlocking . . . .. 47 Power Door Locks . . . . . . . .. 47 DOT Tire Quality Grading . . .. 191 Downshifting, 5-Speed Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . .. 95 Driving Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . .. 88 In Bad Weather . . . . . . . . . .. 104 In Foreign Countries . . . . . .. 83 Economy, Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 88 Emergencies on the Road . . .. 161 Battery, Jump Starting . . .. 169 Changing a Flat Tire . . . . .. 163 Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 31 Check Engine Light (Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 32 Checking the Fuses . . . . . .. 178 Malfunction Indicator Lamp (U.S.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 32 Manually Closing Moonroof . . . . . . . . . . . .. 176 Oil Pressure Indicator . . . . .. 31 Overheated Engine . . . . . .. 171 Emergency Brake . . . . . . . . . . .. 55 Emergency Flashers . . . . . . . . .. 33 Emissions Control . . . . . . . . .. 193 Engine Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 139 Check Light(Canada) . . . . .. 32 Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 35 Identification Number . . . .. 185 Malfunction Indicator Lamp (U.S.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 32 Main MenustOil Capacity . . . . . . . . .. 186, XIII What Kind to Use . . . . .. XIII Oil Pressure Indicator . . . . .. 31 Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . .. 172 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . .. 186 Ethanol in Gasoline . . . . . . . . .. 83 Evaporative Emission Filters Air. See Air Cleaner Element Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 131 Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 117 First Gear, Shifting . . . . . . . . . .. 96 5-Speed Manual Transmission Checking Fluid Level . . . . .. 126 Shifting the . . . . . . . . . . .. 95, 96 Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 193 Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . .. 33 Exhaust Fumes . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 25 Flat Tire, Changing a . . . . . . .. 163 Expectant Mothers Use of Seat Belts by . . . . . . .. 10 Exterior, Cleaning the . . . . . .. 154 Fabric, Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . .. 157 Fan, Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 64 Features, Comfort and Convenience . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 61 Filling the Fuel Tank . . . . . . . . .. 84 Fluids 5-Speed Manual Transmission . . . . .. 126, XIII Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 186 Automatic Transmission . . . . .. 125, XIII Capacity . . . . . . . . .. 186, XIII Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 127 Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 128 Power Steering . . . . . . . . . .. 129 Windshield Washer . . . . . .. 124 . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 186 Capacity Index FM Stereo Radio Reception . .. 69 Folding Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . .. 50 Foreign Countries, Driving in .. 83 Four-Way Flashers . . . . . . . . . .. 40 Front End, Towing by Emergency Wrecker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 182 Fuel Fill Door and Cap . . . . . . . . .. 84 Filling the Fuel Tank . . . . . .. 84 Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 131 Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 35 Octane Requirement . . . . . .. 82 Oxygenated . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 82 Tank, Capacity . . . . . .. 186, XIII Fuses, Checking the . . . . . . . .. 178 Gas Mileage, Improving . . . . . .. 88 Gas Station Procedures . . . . . .. 84 G a s o h o l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 82 Main MenustIndex Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 82, XIII See also Fuel Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 131 Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 35 Octane Requirement . . . . .. XIII Tank, Filling the . . . . . . . . . .. 84 Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature . . . . . . . . . .. 35 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 35 Gearshift Lever Positions 5-Speed Transmission . . . . .. 96 Automatic Transmission . .. 97 Glass Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 158 Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 55 High Beam Indicator . . . . . .. 33 High Beams . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 37 Low Beams . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 37 Replacing Halogen Bulbs .. 145 Turning on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 37 Heating and Cooling . . . . . . . . .. 62 High Altitude, Starting a t . . . . .. 94 High-Low Beam Switch . . . . . .. 33 Hood, Opening the . . . . . . . . . .. 85 Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 45 Hot Coolant, Warning About.. 120 Hydroplaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 105 Halogen Headlight Bulbs . . . .. 145 Hazard Warning Flashers . . . .. 40 Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 37 Daytime Running Lights . . .. 37 Identification Number Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 184 If Your Car Has to Be Towed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 182 Ignition Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 45 S w i t c h . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 46 Timing Control System . . .. 194 Indicator Lights, Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 29 Infant Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 20 Inflation, Proper Tire . . . . . . .. 140 Inside Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 53 Inspection, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . .. 139 Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . .. 28 Instrument Panel Brightness .. 38 Interior Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . .. 157 Interior Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 59 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . .. Preface i Jack, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 163 Jacking up the Car . . . . . . . . .. 164 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 169 Main MenustLocking Clip, Seat Belt . . . . . . .. 22 Manually Closing Moonroof ..176 Index Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 45 Label, Certification . . . . . . . . .. 184 Locks Anti-Theft Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 46 Fuel Filler Door . . . . . . . . . . .. 84 Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 47 Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 48 Labels, Safety, Location of . . .. 26 Low Coolant Level . . . . . . . . .. 120 Lane Change, Signaling . . . . . .. 38 Lower Gear Lap B e l t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 9 Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . .. 7 Leaking of Exhaust Into Car . .. 25 Lighter, Cigarette . . . . . . . . . . .. 58 Lights Bulb Replacement . . . . . . .. 145 Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 29 Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 37 Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 38 Loading Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 90 LOCK (Ignition Key Position) .. 46 Downshifting to a . . . . . . . . .. 95 Lubricant Specifications Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 186 Luggage, Loading . . . . . . . . . . .. 90 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 107 . . . . . . . . . .. 113 Periodic Items Record . . . . . . . . . . . .. 111-112 Schedule . . . . . . . . . .. 109-110 Malfunction Indicator Lamp (U.S.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 32 Maximum Shift Speeds . . . . . .. 96 Meters, Gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 34 Methanol in Gasoline . . . . . . . .. 83 Mirror, V a n i t y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 57 Mirrors, Adjusting the . . . . . . .. 53 Moonroof Closing Manually . . . . . . . .. 176 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 52 Neutral Gear Position . . . . . . .. 98 New Vehicle Break-in . . . . . . . .. 82 Normal Shift Speeds . . . . . . . . .. 96 NOTICE, Explanation of . Preface ii Numbers, Identification . . . . .. 184 Main MenustIndex Occupant Protection System . .. 4 Panel Brightness Control . . . .. 38 Radiator Overheating . . . . . .. 171 Octane Requirement Park Gear Position . . . . . . . . . .. 98 Radio/Cassette Sound Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 82, XIII Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 55 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 69 Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 34 Odometer, Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 34 Oil Change, How to . . . . . . . . .. 118 Change, When to . . . . . . . .. 109 Checking Engine . . . . . . . . .. 115 Pressure Indicator . . . . . . . .. 31 Selecting Proper Viscosity Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 117 ON (Ignition Key Position) . . .. 46 Opening the Hood . . . . . . . . . .. 85 Opening the Trunk . . . . . . . . . .. 48 Outside Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 53 Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . .. 171 Parking Brake and Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 31 Parking Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 37 Parking Over Things That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 195 PGM-FI S y s t e m . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 194 Polishing and Waxing . . . . . . .. 155 Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 47 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 54 Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 129 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 51 Power Steering Belt. See Engine Belts Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . .. 10 Proper Seat Belt Usage . . . . . . .. 7 Rear End Towing . . . . . . . . . . .. 182 Rear Lights Bulb Replacement . . . . . . .. 147 Rear Seat, Folding . . . . . . . . . . .. 50 Rear View Mirror . . . . . . . . . .. 53 Rear Window Defogger . . . . . .. 40 Reclining the Seat-Backs . . . . .. 16 Recommended Shift Speeds . .. 96 Replacement Information Air Cleaner Element . . . . .. 130 C o o l a n t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 121 Engine Oil and Filter . . . . .. 117 Fuel F i l t e r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 131 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 178 Fuses Light Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 145 . . . . . . . . . .. 109-110 Schedule Main MenustSpark Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 131 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 142, XIII Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . . . . .. 136 Replacing Seat Belts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 10 Reporting Safety Defects* . . .. 200 Reserve Tank, Coolant . . . . . .. 120 Restraint, Child . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 18 Reverse Gear Position . . . . . . .. 98 Rotation, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 142 Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4 Safety Defects, Reporting* . .. 200 Safety Labels, Location of . . . .. 26 Safety Messages . . . . . .. Preface ii Seat Belts Advice for Pregnant Women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 10 Child Seat Anchor Plate . . .. 23 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 157 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 . . . . . . . . .. 49 Serial Number . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 184 Service Intervals . . . . . . . . . . .. 109 Service Manual . . . . . . . . . . . .. 203 Service Station Procedures . .. 84 Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . .. 56 Index Shift Lever Position Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 33, 97 Shifting The 5-Speed Transmission .. 95 The Automatic Transmission . . . . . . .. 97, 98 Side Marker Lights Bulb Replacement in . . . . .. 146 Signaling Turns . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 38 Snow Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 144 Snow Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 144 Solvent-Type Cleaners . . . . . .. 154 Sound System . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 69 Spare Tire Inflating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 162 Inflating (Pressure) . . . . . .. XIII Specifications . . . . . . .. 187, XIII Spark Plugs Replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 131 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . .. 133 Specifications Charts . . . . . . .. 186 Main MenustIndex Speed Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 42 Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 34 S R S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 11 START (Ignition Key Position) . . . .. 46 Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . .. 93 In Cold Weather at High Altitude . . . . . . . . . .. 94 With a Dead Battery . . . . .. 169 Steam Coming From Engine .. 171 Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 41 Anti-Theft Column Lock . . .. 46 Steering Wheel Controls Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . .. 42 Stereo Sound System . . . . . . . .. 69 Storing Your Car . . . . . . . . . . .. 151 Sunshade (Moonroof) . . . . . . .. 53 Supplemental Restraint System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 11 Service Precautions . . . . . . .. 15 Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 15 SRS Indicator . . . . . . . . .. 14, 32 System Components . . . . . .. 11 Technical Description . . . .. 189 Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 34 Taillights Changing Bulbs in . . . . . . .. 147 Taking Care of the Unexpected . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 161 Tape Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 73 Technical Descriptions Anti-Lock Brake System . .. 188 Emission Control Systems . 193 Supplemental Restraint System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 189 Three-Way Catalytic Converter . . . . . . . . . . . .. 195 Tire Information . . . . . . . . .. 191 Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . .. 35 Tether Attachment Points . . . .. 22 Time, Setting the . . . . . . . . . . . .. 56 Tire, How to Change a Flat . .. 163 Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 144 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 139 See also label in glove box Air Pressure . . . . . . . .. 187, XIII Checking Wear . . . . . . . . . .. 141 Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . .. 162 DOT Tire Quality Grading .191 Inflation . . . . . . . . . . . .. 139, XIII Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 141 Replacing . . . . . . . . . . .. 142, XIII Rotating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 142 Snow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 144 Specifications . . . . . . .. 186, XIII Tools, Tire Changing . . . . . . .. 163 Torn Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 10 Towing A Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 105 Main MenustIndex Emergency Wrecker (Tow Truck) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 182 Unexpected Taking Care of the . . . . . . .. 161 Viscosity, Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 116 Transmission Checking Fluid Level 5-Speed Manual Transmission . . . . . . .. 126 Automatic Transmission . . . . . . .. 125 Fluid Selection . . . . . . . . . .. 125 Identification Number . . . .. 185 Shifting the 5-Speed Manual . . . . . . . .. 95 Shifting the Automatic . . . .. 97 Treadwear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 191 Trip Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 34 Trunk-Open Indicator Light . .. 32 Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 38 Underside, Cleaning . . . . . . . .. 154 Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 191 Unleaded Gasoline . . . . . . . . . .. 82 Upholstery Cleaning . . . . . . .. 157 Used Oil How to Dispose of . . . . . . .. 119 Vanity Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 57 Vehicle Capacity Load . . . . . . .. 90 Vehicle Dimensions . . . . . . . .. 186 Vehicle Identification Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 184 Vehicle Storage . . . . . . . . . . . .. 151 Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 65 VIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 184 Vinyl Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 157 Warning Beepers Key in Ignition . . . . . . . . . . .. 46 Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 30 WARNING, Explanation of Preface ii Warning Labels, Location of . .. 26 Warranty Coverages* . .. 197, 198 Washer, Windshield Checking the Fluid Level .. 124 Checking the Fluid Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 186 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 39 Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 154 Waxing and Polishing . . . . . . .. 155 Wheels Adjusting the Steering . . . .. 41 Alignment and Balance . . .. 141 Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . .. 162 Main MenustIndex Wrench Windows Cleaning Operating the Power Rear, Defogger Windshield Cleaning Defroster Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades Operation Worn Tires Wrecker Emergency Towing 164 158 51 40 39 68 136 39 141 182 *U.S. and Canada only Main MenustGasoline UNLEADED gasoline Pump octane of 86 or higher Fuel Tank Capacity 11.9 U.S. gal (45 l, 9.9 Imp gal) Recommended Engine Oil API SG or SH grade "Energy Conserving II" oil SAE 5W-30 viscosity Engine Oil Capacity including filter 3.5 U.S. qt (3.3 l, 2.9 Imp qt) without filter 3.2 U.S. qt (3.0 l, 2.6 Imp qt) Tire Pressure (measured cold): DX: 32 psi (2.2 kg/cm2,220 kPa) U.S.: EX, 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 82S U.S.: EX, Canada: Si P185/60R14 82H Spare Tire: DX:T105/80D13 U.S.: EX, Canada: Si T105/70D14 U.S.: EX with ABS option T135/70 D 15 Gas Station Information 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 U.S. qt (1.8 l, 1.6 Imp qt) Automatic Transmission Fluid: Honda Premium Formula Automatic Transmission Fluid or an equivalent DEXTRON® II type Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) Capacity: 2.9 U.S. qt (2.7 l, 2.4 Imp qt) Main Menust1994 Civic Coupe(cid:13)(cid:10) 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 car'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........................................................................................................ 61 How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features. Before Driving .............................................................................................................................................. 81 What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new car, and how to load luggage and other cargo. Driving............................................................................................................................................................ 91 The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer. Maintenance................................................................................................................................................ 107 The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your car to the dealer. Appearance Care........................................................................................................................................ 153 Tips on cleaning and protecting your car. Things to look for if your car ever needs body repairs. Taking Care of the Unexpected.............................................................................................................. 161 This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them. Technical Information.............................................................................................................................. 183 ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada)..................................................................... 197 A summary of the warranties covering your new Honda, and how to contact us. Authorized Manuals (U.S. only).............................................................................................................. 203 How to order manuals and other technical literature. Index ................................................................................................................................................................. I Gas Station Information Information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump Introduction Congratulations! Your selection of a 1994 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 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. 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. 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. You will also see another important symbol: NOTICE Your Honda or other property can be damaged if you don't follow instructions. Main MenustDriver and Passenger Safety 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 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 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 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 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, 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. 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 ContentsstWhy 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 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 30). The following pages cover more about the seat belt components and how they work. Driver and Passenger Safety Lap/Shoulder Belt Lap Belt SHOULDER PORTION LATCH PLATE BUCKLE UPPER SEAT BELT ANCHOR To Retractor LAP PORTION LATCH PLATE BUCKLE 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 effective- ness 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 passengers 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 49). 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 Svstem 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 157. Main MenuTable of ContentsstSupplemental Restraint System Your Civic is equipped with a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) to help protect your head and chest during a severe frontal collision. This system does not replace your seat belt. It supplements, or adds to, the protection offered by your seat belt. INDICATOR CONTROL UNIT DRIVER'S AIRBAG PASSENGER'S AIRBAG Not wearing a seat belt increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash, even if you have airbags. Be sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts and wear them properly. The main components in your SRS are: One airbag in the steering wheel for the driver and another in the dashboard for the front passenger. A diagnostic system that, when the ignition is ON (II), continu- ally monitors the control unit (including sensors), airbag acti- vator 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 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. 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 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 or powder. This is normal; it is caused by the inflation of the airbag. Main MenuTable of ContentsstTo 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 abrasions or other injuries. For this reason, you should always sit as far back from the steering wheel as comfortable while still maintaining control. Supplemental Restraint System 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. The total time for inflating and deflation takes less than a fraction of a second. You may not even be aware that the airbag has been fully inflated. The airbag is stored in the center of the steering wheel. For safety, do not attach any items to the steering wheel. They could interfere with the proper opera- tion of the airbag. Or, if the airbag inflates, the items could be propelled inside the car and hurt someone. How the Passenger's Airbag Works If you have a severe frontal collision, the passenger's airbag will inflate at the same time as the driver's airbag. continued Driver and Passenger Safety Main MenuTable of ContentsstSupplemental Restraint System The airbag is quite large and inflates with considerable force. It can seriously hurt a front seat passenger who is not in the proper position and wearing the seat belt properly. Front seat passengers should move the seat as far back as practical and sit well back in the seat. If a toddler seat is used in the front passenger's seat, the vehicle seat should be moved as far back as possible. If the passenger bag inflates, it could seriously hurt a toddler who is not in the proper position or properly restrained. 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 to 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 ContentsstSystem 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 airbags ever inflate. The airbags and control unit must be replaced. Do not try to remove or discard the airbags 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 airbags might not inflate when you need them. 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. Supplemental Restraint System 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. 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 airbags 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. 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 49. 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. Driver and Passenger Safety Main MenuTable of ContentsstChild Safety Children depend on adults to protect them. To help make sure we do, every state and Canadian province has laws requiring infants and young children to be properly restrained whenever they ride in a car. Driver and Passenger Safety We strongly recommend that you do not put an infant seat in the front passenger seat. If the airbag inflates, it can hit the seat with great force. The infant seat can be dislodged and the baby seriously injured. If a toddler seat is used in the front passenger's seat, the vehicle seat should be moved as far back as possible. If the passenger bag inflates, it could seriously hurt a toddler who is not in the proper position or properly restrained. We also recommend that any child who is too large to use an infant or toddler seat ride in one of the outside positions of the rear seat. The child should then wear the lap/shoulder belt properly for protection. An infant or child who is not properly restrained can be killed or seriously injured in a crash. Be sure any child too small for seat belts is properly secured in a child restraint. Where Should Children Sit? According to accident statistics, children of all sizes and ages are safer when they are properly restrained in the rear seat rather than the front seat. We recommend that, whenever possible, you secure your child's infant or toddler seat in the center position of the rear seat with the lap belt. Main MenuTable of ContentsstImportant Safety Reminders Never hold a baby or child on your lap when riding in a car. If you are wearing your seat belt, the violent forces created during a crash will tear the child from your arms. The child could be seriously hurt or killed. If you are holding a child and not wearing a seat belt in a crash, you could crush the child against the car's interior. Never put your seat belt over yourself and a child. During a crash, the belt could press deep into the child causing serious internal injuries. Two children should never use the same seat belt. If they do, they could be very seriously injured in a crash. General Guidelines for Restraining Children Under 40 Ib (18kg) Use an approved child seal. The seat must meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 (FMVSS-213) or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Look for the manufacturer's statement of compliance on the box and seat. Use a seat of the right size. Make sure the seat fits your child. Check the seat's instructions and labels for height and weight limits, Secure the child seat to the car. All approved child seats are designed to be secured in the car seat by the lap belt or the lap belt portion of a lap/shoulder belt. A child whose seat is not properly secured to the car can be endangered in a crash. Child Safety To properly route a seat belt through a child seal, follow the seat-maker's instructions. If you use a lap/shoulder belt, be sure you install a locking clip on the belt (see page 22). Secure the child in the child seat. Make sure the infant or child is firmly secured to the child seat. Use the straps provided, and carefully follow the manufacturer's instructions. Driver and Passenger Safety Main MenuTable of ContentsstWe recommend that, whenever possible, you put the infant seat in the center position of the rear seat and secure it to the car with the lap belt. We strongly recommend that you do not put an infant seat in the front passenger's seat. In a severe frontal collision, the inflating airbag can hit the infant seat with considerable force. The infant seat can be dislodged, causing serious injury to the infant. If you decide to put an infant seat in an outside position of the rear seat, you must use a locking clip on the car's lap/shoulder belt (see page 22). Restraining a Child Who Weighs Between 20 and 40 Ib (9 and 18 kg) Toddler seats are designed for children who weigh between 20 and 40 Ib (9 and 18 kg). Child Safety Restraining an Intent Who Weighs Less Than 20lb(9kg) An infant up to about 20 Ib (9 kg) must be restrained in an infant seat or a convertible seat designed for a baby. Because infants of that size must ride in a reclining position, be sure the infant seat always faces the REAR of the car as shown. Driver and Passenger Safety Main MenuTable of ContentsstThe preferred place to put a toddler seat is in the center position of the rear seat. Use the car's lap belt to secure the seat to the car. If a toddler seat is used in the front passenger's seat, the vehicle seat should be moved as far back as possible. If the passenger bag inflates, it could seriously hurt a toddler who is not in the proper position or properly restrained. If you decide to put a toddler seat in an outside position of the rear seat, you must use a locking clip on the car's lap/shoulder belt (see page 22). Restraining a Child Who Weighs Over 40 Ib (18 kg) We recommend that, whenever possible, a child who has outgrown a toddler seat ride in one of the outside positions of the rear seat and use a lap/shoulder belt. Child Safety Put the lap/shoulder belt on your child and check its fit. The shoulder belt should fit over the collarbone and across the chest. The lap belt should sit low on your child's hips, not across the stomach. If the shoulder belt crosses the neck, have your child move toward the center of the rear seat until the belt fits properly. If the belt still crosses the child's neck, you should use a booster seat. Several styles of booster seats are available. We recommend a design that allows the child to use the car's lap/shoulder belt. Whichever style you select, follow the booster seat manufacturer's instructions. Driver and Passenger Safety Main MenuTable of ContentsstChild Safety Using a Seat Belt Locking Clip Always use a seat belt locking clip when you secure a child seat to your car with a lap/shoulder belt. This helps prevent the seat from shifting position or overturning. A locking clip is usually included with the child seat. If you need a clip, contact the seat's manufacturer or a store that sells child restraints. To install a locking clip, do the following: 1. Place the child restraint in the desired position. Route the lap/shoulder belt through the restraint according to the seat manufacturer's instructions. 2. Insert the latch plate into the buckle. Pull on the shoulder part of the belt to make sure there is no slack in the lap portion. Driver and Passenger Safety 3. Tightly grasp the belt near the latch plate. Pinch both parts of the belt together so they won't slip through the latch plate. Unbuckle the seat belt. held firmly in place. If it is not, repeat these steps until the restraint is secure. Using Child Restraints With Tethers 4.2 in (106.0mm) 3.3 in (85.0 mm) 4. 5. Install the locking clip as shown. Position the clip as close as possible to the latch plate. Insert the latch plate into the buckle. Push and pull on the child seat to verify that it is 10.4 in (264.0 mm) 4.2 in (106.0 mm) Your Honda has three attachment points for tether-style child seats. Use the dimensions in the above illustration to locate the attachment point you want to use. Main MenuTable of ContentsstCut a 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) diameter hole in the rear shelf, then install the tether hardware that came with the child seat. Tighten the bolt to: 16 Ib-ft (2.2 kg-m, 22 N.m). If you are not sure how to install the bracket, have it installed by your authorized Honda dealer. If you need an anchor plate and mounting hardware, you can obtain them by writing to: American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Consumer Affairs 1919 Torrance Blvd. Torrance, CA 90501-2746 Canadian Cars TOOTHED WASHER Child Safety Storing a Child Seat When you are not using an infant seat or other child restraint, either remove it or make sure it is properly secured so it cannot be thrown around the car during a crash. The anchor plate and mounting hardware for a top tether are supplied with the car. When installing, make sure the toothed washer is on the bottom of the bolt. The supplied anchor plate is designed only for mounting a

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