1994 Honda Civic Coupe Owners Manual

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

NOTICE Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause serious mechanical damage almost immediately. Turn off the engine as soon as you can safely get the car stopped. 1. Safely pull off the road and

shut off the engine.

2. Let the car sit for a minute.

Open the hood and check the oil level (see page 115). Although oil level and oil pressure are not directly connected, an engine that is very low on oil can lose pressure during cornering and other driving maneuvers.

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Main MenuTable of ContentsstCharging System Indicator

CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR

Immediately turn off all electrical accessories: radio, heater, A/C, rear defogger, cruise control, etc. Try not to use other electrically operated controls such as the power windows. Keep the engine running and take extra care not to stall it. Starting the engine will discharge the battery rapidly.

By eliminating as much of the electrical load as possible, you can drive several miles before the battery is too discharged to keep the engine running. Drive to a service station or garage where you can get technical assistance.

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

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Main MenuTable of ContentsstMALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP*

If this indicator comes on while driving, there is a problem with your engine or its emission control systems. Even though you may feel no difference in your car's performance, it can reduce your fuel economy and cause your car to put out excessive emissions. Continued operation may cause serious damage. * The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Cana- dian model are noted in the text.

Malfunction Indicator Lamp, Check Engine Light

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

If this indicator comes on safely pull off the road and turn off the engine. Restart the engine and watch the indicator. If it stays on, have your car checked by the dealer as soon as possible. Drive moderately until the dealer has inspected the problem. Avoid full-throttle acceleration and driving at high speed.

You should also have the dealer inspect your car if the indicator comes on frequently, even though it goes off when you follow the above procedure.

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Main MenuTable of ContentsstROUND PLUG

4. Use a screwdriver or coin to

remove the round plug between the sun visors.

5.

Insert the moonroof wrench into the socket behind this plug. Turn the wrench until the moonroof is fully closed. 6. Remove the wrench. Replace

the round plug.

Closing the Moonroof

If the electric motor will not close the moonroof, do the following: 1. Check the fuse for the moonroof motor (see page 177). If the fuse is blown, replace it with one of the same or lower rating.

2. Try closing the moonroof. If the new fuse blows immedi- ately or the moonroof motor still does not operate, you can close the moonroof manually.

3. Get the tool kit out of the trunk.

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Main MenuTable of ContentsstUNDER-HOOD

INTERIOR

Fuses

All the electrical circuits in your car have fuses to protect them from a short circuit or overload. These fuses are located in two or three fuse boxes.

The under-hood fuse box is located in the engine compartment next to the battery. To open, push the tab as shown.

The interior fuse box is underneath the dashboard on the driver's side. Remove the fuse box lid by swinging the lid down and pulling it straight out of its hinges.

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Main MenuTable of ContentsstChecking and Replacing If something electrical in your car stops working, the first thing you should check for is a blown fuse. Determine from the chart on the fuse box cover or inside the fuse box which fuse or fuses control that component. Check those fuses first, but check all the fuses before deciding that is not the cause. Replace any blown fuses and check the component's operation. 1. Turn the ignition switch to

LOCK (0). Make sure the headlights and all other accessories are off.

2. Remove the cover from the

fuse box.

BLOWN

3. Check each of the large fuses in the underhood fuse box by looking through the top at the wire inside. Removing these fuses requires a Phillips® head screwdriver.

Fuses

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

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Main MenuTable of ContentsstFUSE PULLER

BLOWN

4. Check the smaller fuses in the

under-hood fuse box and all the fuses in the interior fuse box by pulling out each fuse with the fuse puller provided in the interior fuse box.

5. Look for a burned wire inside

the fuse. If it is burned out, replace it with one of the spare fuses of the same rating or lower.

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

Fuses

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

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

6. If the replacement fuse of the

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

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Main MenuTable of ContentsstFuses

*1 Optional for Canadian LX model *2 On Canadian cars

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Main MenuTable of ContentsstTowing

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

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

Flat-Bed Equipment - The operator loads your car on the back of a truck. This is the best way of transporting your Honda.

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

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Sling-Type Equipment - The tow truck uses metal cables with hooks on the ends. These hooks go around parts of the frame or suspension and the cables lift that end of the car off the ground. Your car's suspension and body can be seriously damaged if this method of towing is attempted. If your Honda cannot be trans- ported by a flat-bed truck, it should be towed with the front wheels off the ground. If, due to damage, your car must be towed with the front wheels on the ground, do the following: 5-Speed Manual Transmission

Release the parking brake. Shift the transmission to Neutral.

Automatic Transmission

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

NOTICE

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

It is best to tow the car no farther than 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 ContentsstThe 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.

Identification Numbers . . . . .. 184
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 186
Anti-Lock Brake System . . . .. 188
Supplemental Restraint System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 189
Tire Information . . . . . . . . . . .. 190
Tire Size Designation . . . . .. 190
Wheel Size Designation . .. 190
Tire Speed Ratings . . . . . . .. 190
Tire Pressure Adjustment

for High Speed Driving .. 191

DOT Tire Quality Grading

U.S. Cars . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 191
Traction . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 192
Temperature . . . . . . . . .. 192
Emission Controls . . . . . . . . .. 193
The Clean Air A c t . . . . . . . .. 193
Crankcase Emission

Control System . . . . . . .. 193

Evaporative Emission

Control System . . . . . . .. 193

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Exhaust Emission

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 194
PGM-FI System . . . . . . . .. 194
Ignition Timing

Control System . . . . .. 194

Three-Way Catalytic

Converter . . . . . . . . .. 194
Replacement Parts . . . .. 194

Three-Way Catalytic Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 195

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Main MenustIdentification Numbers

Your car has several identifying numbers located in various places.

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is the 17-digit number your Honda dealer uses to register your car for warranty purposes. It is also necessary for licensing and insuring your car. The easiest place to find the VIN is on a plate fastened to the top of the dashboard. You can see it by looking through the windshield on the driver's side. It is also on the Certification label attached to the driver's doorjamb, and is stamped on the engine compart- ment bulkhead. The VIN is also provided in bar code on the Certification Label.

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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

CERTIFICATION LABEL

Main MenuTable of ContentsstThe 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

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Main MenuTable of ContentsstSpecifications

page 131.

*1 DX *2 U.S.: EX, EX w/ABS option

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engine. Reserve tank capacity: 0.4

*1 Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the (0.11 U.S. gal, 0.09 Imp gal) *2 DX *3 U.S.: EX, EX w/ABS option, Canada: Si *4 Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.

Main MenuTable of ContentsstSpecifications

*1 DX *2 U.S.: EX, Canada: Si

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Main MenuTable of ContentsstAnti-Lock Brake System

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

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

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

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

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

Main MenuTable of ContentsstThe Honda Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) is standard on all Civic Coupes sold in the U.S. and Canada.

The SRS includes the steering wheel airbag assembly for the driver, a dashboard-mounted airbag assembly for the front seat passenger, and a control unit with sensors behind the center console.

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

Supplemental Restraint System

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

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

The airbags are vented so they stay inflated for only an instant and do not block the driver's vision. Smoke from the burned propellant comes out of the airbag and into the car's interior. This is normal and does not mean there is a fire. The airbags collapse onto the driver's and passenger's laps.

The airbags and control unit must be replaced after the system is activated. After use, your Honda dealer must check the complete Supplemental Restraint System and replace the airbag assemblies.

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

The SRS needs no regular maintenance other than an inspection by your Honda dealer 10 years after manufacture.

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Main MenuTable of ContentsstTire Information

Tire Size Designation A tire's sidewall is marked with a tire size designation. You will need this information when selecting replacement tires for your car. The following explains what the letters and numbers in the tire size designation mean.

(Example tire size designation) P175/65R1481H

P — Applicable vehicle type (tires marked with the prefix "P" are intended for use on passenger cars; however, not all tires have this marking).

175 — Tire width in millimeters.

65 — Aspect ratio. The tire's section height as a percentage of its width.

R —Tire construction code (Radial).

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14 — Rim diameter in inches.

J — Rim contour designation.

Tire Speed Ratings The chart below shows many of the different speed ratings currently being used for passenger car tires. The speed rating symbol is part of the tire size designation on the sidewall of the tire. This symbol corresponds to that tire's designed maximum safe operating speed.

81 — Load Index, a numerical code associated with the maximum load the tire can carry.

H — Speed Rating Symbol. See the speed rating chart in this section for additional information.

Wheel Size Designation Wheels are also marked with important information that you need if you ever have to replace one. The following explains what the letters and numbers in the wheel size designation mean. (Example wheel size designation) 14 x 5J

14 — Rim diameter in inches.

5 — Rim width in inches.

Main MenuTable of ContentsstTire Pressure Adjustment for High Speed Driving Honda strongly recommends that you not drive faster than posted speed limits and conditions allow. If you decide it is safe to drive at high speeds, be sure to adjust the cold tire pressures as shown below. If you do not adjust the tire pressure, excessive heat can build up and cause sudden tire failure.

DX

U.S.: EX, Canada: Si

Be sure to readjust the pressure for normal driving speeds. You should wait until the tires are cold before adjusting the tire pressure (see page 140).

DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Cars) The tires on your car meet all U.S. Federal Safety Requirements. All tires are also graded for treadwear, traction, and temperature performance according to Department of Transportation (DOT) standards. The following explains these gradings.

Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150
would wear one-and-one-half (1-1/2)

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times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate.

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Main MenuTable of ContentsstWarning: The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat build-up and possible tire failure.

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Traction The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are A, B, and C, and they represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.

Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking (straight ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turning) traction.

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Temperature The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire's resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.

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

The Clean Air Act The Clean Air Act* sets standards for automobile emissions. It also requires that automobile manufacturers explain to owners how their emissions controls work and what to do to maintain them. This section summarizes how the emissions controls work. Scheduled maintenance is on page 108.

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

Emissions Controls

Crankcase 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 adsorb* the vapor. It is stored in this canister while the engine is off. After the engine is started and warmed up, the vapor is drawn into the engine and burned during driving.

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

Three-Way Catalytic Converter The Three-Way Catalytic Converter is in the exhaust system. Through chemical reactions, it converts HC, CO, and NOx in the engine's exhaust to carbon dioxide (CO (N

), and water vapor.

), dinitrogen

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

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

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

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Main MenuTable of ContentsstThree-Way Catalytic Converter

The Three-Way Catalytic Converter contains precious metals that serve as catalysts, promoting chemical reactions to convert the exhaust gasses without affecting the metals. The catalytic converter is referred to as a three-way catalyst, since it acts on HC, CO, and NOx. A replacement unit must be an original Honda part or its equivalent.

The Three-Way Catalytic Converter must operate at a high temperature for the chemical reactions to take place. It can set on fire any combustible materials that come near it. Park your car away from high grass, dry leaves, or other flammables.

CATALYTIC CONVERTER

A defective catalytic converter contributes to air pollution, and can impair your engine's performance. Follow these guidelines to protect your car's catalytic converter.

Always use unleaded gasoline. Even a small amount of leaded gasoline can contaminate the catalyst metals, making the converter ineffective. Keep the engine tuned-up. Have your car diagnosed and repaired if it is misfiring, back- firing, continuing to run after you turn off the engine, stalling, or otherwise not running properly.

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Main MenuTable of ContentsstWarranty and Customer Relations

Warranty Coverages . . . . . . . .. 198
Customer Relations Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 199
Reporting Safety Defects . . . .. 200
U.S. Zone Office Map . . . . . . .. 201
Canada Zone Office Map . . . .. 202
Authorized Manuals . . . . . . . .. 203

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Main MenustWarranty Coverages

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

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

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

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

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

Rust Perforation Limited Warranty— All exterior body panels are covered for rust-through from the inside for the specified time period with no mileage limit.

Accessory Limited Warranty — Genuine Honda Accessories are covered under this warranty. Time and mileage limits depend on the type of accessory and other factors. Please read your warranty manual for details.

Replacement Parts Limited Warranty — Covers all Genuine Honda replacement parts against defects in materials and workmanship.

Replacement Battery Limited Warranty — Provides prorated coverage for a replacement battery purchased from a Honda dealer.

Replacement Muffler Lifetime Limited Warranty — Provides coverage for as long as the purchaser of the muffler owns the car.

Restrictions and exclusions apply to all these warranties. Please read the 1994 Honda Warranty booklet that came with your car for precise information on warranty coverages. Your Honda's original tires are covered by their manufacturer. Tire warranty information is in a separate booklet.

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

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Main MenuTable of ContentsstCustomer Relations Information

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

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

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

Vehicle Identification Number (see page 184). Name and address of the dealer who services your car. Date of purchase. Mileage on your car. Your name, address, and telephone number. A detailed description of the problem. Name of the dealer who sold the car to you.

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Main MenuTable of ContentsstReporting Safety Defects (U.S. Cars)

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

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

To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at (800) 424-9393 (or (202) 366-0123 in Washington D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.

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Main MenuTable of ContentsstU.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 97220
(503) 256-0943
(also includes Alaska and Hawaii)

South Central Zone 4529 Royal Lane

Irving, Texas 75063
(214)929-5481

Mid-Atlantic Zone 902 Wind River Ln., Suite 200

Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878
(301) 990-2020

Southeastern Zone 1500 Morrison Parkway

Alpharetta, Georgia 30201
(404) 442-2045

North Central Zone 601 Campus Drive, Suite A-9
Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004
(708) 870-5600

New England Zone 555 Old County Road

Windsor Locks, Connecticut 06096
(203)623-3310
See Zone 5 for: NYC Metro area and Fairfield County, CT area

Central Zone 101 South Stanfield Road

Troy, Ohio 45373
(513)332-6250

Northeastern Zone P.O. Box 337

Eastgate Industrial Park 115 Gaither Drive Moorestown, New Jersey 08057
(609) 235-5533
Includes: NYC Metro area and 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.

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Main MenuTable of ContentsstCanada Zone Office Map

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Western Zone Honda Canada Inc. 13240 Worster Court Richmond, B.C. V6V 2B8
(604) 278-7121

Quebec Zone Honda Canada Inc. 1750 rue Eiffel Boucherville, Quebec J4B 7W1
(514)655-6161

Central Zone Honda Canada Inc. 126 Milner Avenue Scarborough, Ontario M1S 3R2
(416) 299-3400

Atlantic Zone Honda Canada Inc. 800 Windmill Road Dartmouth, N.S. B3B 1L1
(902)468-4416

Main MenuTable of ContentsstIndex

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

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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 MenustIndex

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 MenustIndex

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 MenustOil

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 MenustIndex

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 MenustLocking 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 MenustIndex

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 MenustSpark 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 MenustIndex

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 MenustIndex

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

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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

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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)

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