1995 Honda Civic Coupe Owners Manual

not need waxing.

Touch-Up Paint Your dealer has touch-up paint to match your car's color. The color code is printed on a sticker on the driver's doorjamb. Take

Inspect your car for chips or scratches in the paint frequently. Repair them right away to prevent corrosion of the metal underneath. Use touch-up paint only on small chips and scratches. More extensive paint damage should be repaired by a professional.

Carpeting Vacuum the carpeting frequently to remove dirt. Ground-in dirt will make the carpet wear out faster. Periodically shampoo the carpet to keep it looking new. Use one of the foam-type carpet cleaners on the market. Follow the instructions that come with the cleaner, applying it with a sponge or soft brush. Keep the

Fabric Vacuum dirt and dust out of the material frequently. For general cleaning, use a solution of mild soap and lukewarm water, letting it air dry. To clean off stubborn spots, use a commercially available fabric cleaner. Test it on a hidden area of the fabric first, to make sure it does not bleach or stain the fabric. Follow the instructions that come with the cleaner.

Vinyl Remove dirt and dust with a vacuum cleaner. Wipe the vinyl with a soft cloth dampened in a solution of mild soap and water. Use the same solution with a soft-bristle brush on more difficult spots. You can also use

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commercially available spray or foam-type vinyl cleaners.

Windows Clean the windows, inside and out, with a commercially available glass cleaner. You can also use a mixture of one part white vinegar to ten parts water. This will remove the haze that builds up on the inside of the windows. Use a soft cloth or paper towels to clean all glass and clear plastic surfaces.

NOTICE The rear window defogger wires are bonded to the inside of the glass. Wiping vigorously up and down can dislodge and break the defogger wires. When cleaning the rear window, use gentle pressure and wipe side to side.

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Air Fresheners If you want to use an air freshener/deodorizer in the interior of your Civic, you should use a solid type. Some liquid air fresheners contain chemicals that may cause parts of the interior trim and fabric to crack or discolor.

If you use a liquid air freshener, make sure you fasten it securely so it does not spill as you drive.

Seat Belts If your seat belts get dirty, you can use a soft brush to clean them with a mixture of mild soap and warm water. Do not use bleach, dye, or cleaning solvents. They can weaken the belt material. Let the belts air-dry before you use the car.

Dirt buildup in the metal loops of the seat belt anchors can cause the belts to retract slowly. Wipe the insides of the loops with a clean cloth dampened in either isopropyl alcohol or a solution of mild soap and warm water.

METAL LOOP

Main MenuTable of ContentsstCorrosion Protection Two factors normally contribute to causing corrosion in your car:

1. Moisture trapped in body cavities. Dirt and road salt that collects in hollows on the underside of the car stays damp, promoting corrosion in that area.

2. Removal of paint and

protective coatings from the exterior and underside of the car.

Many corrosion-preventive measures are built into your Honda. You can help keep your car from corroding by performing some simple periodic maintenance:

Repair chips and scratches in the paint as soon as you discover them.

Inspect and clean out the drain holes in the bottom of the doors and body. Check the floor coverings for dampness. Carpeting and floor mats may remain damp for a long time, especially in winter. This dampness can eventually cause the floor panels to corrode. Use a high-pressure spray to clean the underside of your car. This is especially important in areas that use road salt in winter. It is also a good idea in humid climates and areas subject to salt air. Cars with ABS have a sensor and wiring at each wheel. Be careful not to damage them. Have the corrosion-preventive coatings on the underside of your car inspected and repaired periodically.

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Main MenuTable of Contentsstspecify that the repairs be done with other available parts. You should investigate this before any repairs are begun.

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

Body Repairs

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

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

When reporting your collision to the insurance company, tell them you want genuine Honda parts used in the repair. Although most insurers recognize the quality of original parts, some may try to

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

Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . .. 144
Changing a Flat Tire . . . . . . .. 144
If Your Engine Won't Start . .. 149
Nothing Happens . . . . . . .. 149
The Starter Operates

Normally . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 150
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . .. 150
If Your Engine Overheats . . .. 152
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .. 154
Charging System Indicator .. 155
Malfunction Indicator Lamp/

Check Engine Light . . . . . .. 155
Closing the Moonroof . . . . .. 156
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 157
Checking and Replacing .. 158
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 160
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 162

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Main MenustCompact Spare Tire, Changing a Flat Tire

Your car has a compact spare tire that takes up less space. Use this spare tire as a temporary replacement only. Get your regular tire repaired or replaced and put back on your car as soon as you can.

Check the inflation of the compact spare tire every time you check the other tires. It should be inflated to 60 psi (4.15
kg/cm2, 415 kPa).

Whenever you are using the compact spare tire, follow these precautions.

Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) under any circumstances. This tire gives a harsher ride and less traction on some road surfaces than the regular tire. Use greater caution while driving on this tire.

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Do not mount snow chains on the compact spare. Because the wheel of the compact spare tire is specifically designed to fit your car, do not use your spare tire on another car unless it is the same make and model.

INDICATOR LOCATION MARK

TREAD WEAR INDICATOR BAR

The compact spare tire has a shorter tread life than a regular tire. Replace it when you can see the tread wear indicator bars. The replacement should be the same size and design tire, mounted on the same wheel.

The compact spare tire is not designed to be mounted on a regular wheel, and the compact wheel is not designed for mounting a regular tire.

Changing a Flat Tire If you have a flat tire while driving, stop in a safe place to change it. Stopping in traffic or on the shoulder of a busy road is dangerous. Drive slowly along the shoulder until you get to an exit or an area to stop that is far away from the traffic lanes.

Main MenuTable of ContentsstThe car can easily roll off the jack, seriously injuring anyone underneath.

Follow the directions for changing a tire exactly, and never get under the car when it is supported only by the jack.

1. Park the car on firm, level

ground away from traffic. Turn on the hazard warning lights, and turn the ignition to LOCK (0).

2. Put the transmission in Park

(automatic) or Reverse (5-speed). Set the parking

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brake. Have your passengers get out of the car.

3. Open the trunk. Raise the trunk floor by lifting up on the back edge.

SPARE TIRE

TRUNK FLOOR

5. Unscrew the wing bolt and

take the spare tire out of the trunk.

6. Turn the jack's end bracket counterclockwise to loosen it, and remove the jack.

JACK

JACK

TOOLKIT

4. Take the tool kit out of the

trunk.

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7. Loosen the four wheel nuts

1/2 turn with the wheel wrench.

clockwise until the top of the jack contacts the jacking point. Make sure the jacking point tab is resting in the jack notch.

EXTENSION

WHEEL WRENCH

JACKING POINT

9. Use the extension and wheel wrench as shown to raise the car until the flat tire is off the ground.

8. Locate the jacking point

nearest the tire you need to change. It is pointed to by an arrow molded into the underside of the body. Place the jack under the jacking point. Turn the end bracket

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Main MenuTable of Contentsst10. Remove the wheel nuts and flat tire. Temporarily place the flat tire on the ground with the outside of the wheel facing up. Placing the wheel face down could mar the wheel's finish.

11. Before mounting the spare

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

BRAKE HUB

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is firmly against the hub. Do not try to tighten them fully.

12. Put on the spare tire. Put the

wheel nuts back on finger- tight; then tighten them in a crisscross pattern with the wheel wrench until the wheel

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13. Lower the car to the ground

and remove the jack.

wheel nuts to 110 N.m (11 kg-m,80 lb-ft).

over, and put it back on the bolt.

WING BOLT

SPACER CONE

SPARE TIRE

14. Tighten the wheel nuts

securely in the same crisscross pattern. Have the wheel nut torque checked at the nearest automotive service facility. Tighten the

15. Remove the wheel cover or center cap. Place the flat tire face down in the trunk well.

16. Remove the spacer cone from the wing bolt, turn it

17. Secure the flat tire by

screwing the wing bolt back into its hole.

18. Store the jack in the trunk

with the end bracket on the right side. Turn the jack's end bracket to lock it in place. Store the tool kit.

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Main MenuTable of Contentsst19. Store the wheel cover or

center cap in the trunk. Make sure it does not get scratched or damaged.

If Your Engine Won't Start Diagnosing why your engine won't start falls into two areas, depending on what you hear when you turn the key to START (III):

You hear nothing or almost nothing. The engine's starter motor does not operate at all or operates very slowly. You can hear the starter motor operating normally, but the engine does not start up and run.

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Nothing Happens or the Starter Motor Operates Very Slowly When you turn the ignition switch to START (III), you do not hear the normal noise of the engine trying to start. You may hear a clicking sound or series of clicks or nothing at all. Check these things:

Check the transmission interlock. If you have a 5-speed, the clutch pedal must be pushed all the way to the floor or the starter will not operate. With an automatic transmission, it must be in Park or Neutral. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II). Turn on the headlights and check their brightness. If the headlights are very dim or don't light at all, the battery is discharged.

See Jump Starting on page 150. Turn the ignition switch to START (III). If the headlights do not dim, check the condition of the fuses. If the fuses are OK, there is probably something wrong with the electrical circuit for the ignition switch or starter motor. You will need a qualified technician to determine the problem. (See Towing on page 162.)

If the headlights dim noticeably or go out when you try to start the engine, either the battery is discharged or the connections are corroded. Check the condition of the battery and terminal connections (see page 120). You can then try jump starting the car from a booster battery (see page 150).

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

Are you using the proper starting procedure? Refer to Starting the Engine on page 84. Do you have gas? Turn the ignition switch to ON (II) for a minute, and watch the fuel gauge. There may be an electrical problem, such as no power to the fuel pump. Check all the fuses (see page 157).

If you find nothing wrong, you will need a qualified technician to find the problem. See Towing on page 162.

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

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

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

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

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To jump start your car, follow these directions closely.

1. Open the hood and check the condition of the battery (see page 120). In very cold weather, check the condition of the electrolyte. If it seems slushy or like ice, do not try jump starting until it thaws.

NOTICE

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

2. Turn off all the electrical accessories: heater, A/C, stereo system, lights, etc. Put the transmission in Neutral or Park, and set the parking brake.

Main MenuTable of Contentsst3. Connect one jumper cable to

the positive ( + ) terminal on the booster battery. Connect the other end to the positive terminal on your Honda's battery.

end to the grounding strap as shown. Do not connect this jumper cable to any other part of the engine.

CHARGED VEHICLE (BOOSTER BATTERY)

Jump Starting

4. Connect the second jumper

cable to the negative ( - ) terminal on the booster battery. Connect the other

5.

If the booster battery is in another car, have an assistant start that car and run it at a fast idle.

DISCHARGED VEHICLE (DEAD BATTERY)

6. Start your car. If the starter motor still operates slowly, check the jumper cable connections to make sure they have good metal-to-metal contact.

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Main MenuTable of ContentsstJump Starting, If Your Engine Overheats

7. Once your car is running,

disconnect the negative cable from your car, and then from the booster battery. Disconnect the positive cable from your car, then the booster battery.

only indication may be the temperature gauge climbing to or above the red mark. Or you may see steam or spray coming from under the hood. In either case, you should take immediate action.

If Your Engine Overheats The pointer of your car's temperature gauge should stay in the midrange under most conditions. It may go higher if you are driving up a long steep hill on a very hot day. If it climbs to the red mark, you should determine the reason.

NOTICE Driving with the temperature gauge pointer at the red mark can cause serious damage to your engine.

Your car can overheat for several reasons, such as lack of coolant or a mechanical problem. The

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Steam and spray from an overheated engine can seriously scald you. Do not open the hood if steam is coming out.

1. Safely pull to the side of the

road. Put the transmission in Neutral or Park and set the parking brake. Turn off the climate control and all other accessories. Turn on the hazard warning indicators.

2.

3.

4.

If you see steam and/or spray coming from under the hood, turn off the engine. If you do not see steam or spray, leave the engine running and watch the temperature gauge. If the high heat is due to overloading (climbing a long, steep hill on a hot day with the A/C running, for example), the engine should start to cool down almost immediately. If it does, wait until the temperature gauge comes down to the midpoint then continue driving. If the temperature gauge stays at the red mark, turn off the engine.

5. Wait until you see no more

signs of steam or spray, then open the hood.

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coolant leaks, such as a split radiator hose. Everything is still extremely hot, so use caution. If you find a leak, it must be repaired before you continue driving (see Towing on page 162).

7. If you don't find an obvious leak, check the coolant level in the radiator reserve tank (see page 79). If the level is below the MIN mark, add coolant to halfway between the MIN and MAX marks. If you see no coolant in the reserve tank, you may also have to add coolant to the radiator.

8.

Let the engine cool down until the pointer reaches the middle of the temperature gauge, or lower, before checking the radiator.

Removing the radiator cap while the engine is hot can cause the coolant to spray out, seriously scalding you. Always let the engine and radiator cool down before removing the radiator cap.

9. Using gloves or a large heavy

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

10. Start the engine and set the

heater control lever to

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maximum. Add coolant to the radiator up to the base of the fill neck. If you do not have the proper coolant mixture available, you can add plain water. Remember to have the cooling system drained and refilled with the proper mixture as soon as you can. 11. Put the radiator cap back on

tightly. Run the engine and watch the temperature gauge. If it goes back to the red mark, the engine needs repair. (See Towing on page 162.)

12. If the temperature stays

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

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Main MenuTable of ContentsstLow Oil Pressure Indicator

Low Oil Pressure Indicator

LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR

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.

4. Start the engine and watch the

oil pressure indicator. If the indicator does not go out within 10 seconds, turn off the engine. You need to have the mechanical problem repaired before you can continue driving. (See Towing on page 162.)

2. Let the car sit for a minute.

Open the hood and check the oil level (see page 78). 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. If necessary, add oil to bring the level back to the full mark on the dipstick (see page 106).

This indicator lights when the oil pressure in the engine drops low enough to cause damage. It should light when the ignition is ON (II) and go out after the engine starts. If it comes on when the engine is running, serious engine damage could happen.

3.

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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.

Charging System Indicator

CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR

The U.S. instrument panel is shown. This light indicates the battery is not being charged. It should come on when the igni- tion is ON (II) and go out after the engine starts. If it comes on brightly with the engine running, the alternator is no longer charg- ing the battery.

U.S.: Malfunction Indicator Lamp Canada: Check Engine Light

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP

U.S. Car Shown

This indicator comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch ON (II). If it comes on at any other time, it indicates one of the engine's emissions control systems may have a problem. Even though

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3. Get the tool kit out of the

trunk.

4. Use a screwdriver or coin to

remove the round plug between the sun visors.

ROUND PLUG

Malfunction Indicator Lamp. Closing the Moonroof

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. 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.

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.

Closing the Moonroof If the electric motor will not close the moonroof, do this:

1. Check the fuse for the moonroof motor (see page 157). If the fuse is blown, replace it with one of the same or lower rating.

2. Try closing the moonroof. If

the new fuse blows immediately or the moonroof motor still does not operate,

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Main MenuTable of ContentsstClosing the Moonroof, Fuses

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 in the engine compartment next to the battery. To open, push the tab as shown.

UNDER-HOOD

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.

INTERIOR

5.

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

6. Remove the wrench. Replace

the round plug.

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Main MenuTable of ContentsstFuses

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

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.

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. 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.

BLOWN

FUSE PULLER

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.

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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.

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6.

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

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.

BLOWN

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).

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.

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Interior Fuse Box

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

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ABS Fuse Box

Fuses

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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:

Flatbed 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 tires remain on the ground.

Sling-Type Equipment — The tow truck uses metal cables with

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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 on a flatbed 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 . . . .. 164
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . .. 166
Tire Information . . . . . . . . . .. 168
Tire Size Designation . . . .. 168
Wheel Size Designation .. 168
Tire Speed Ratings . . . . . .. 168
Tire Pressure Adjustment

for High Speed Driving .. 169

DOT Tire Quality Grading

(U.S. Cars) . . . . . . . . . . . .. 169
Traction . . . . . . . . . . . .. 169
Temperature . . . . . . . .. 170
Emissions Controls . . . . . . . .. 170
The Clean Air Act . . . . . . .. 170
Crankcase Emission

Control System . . . . . . .. 171

Evaporative Emission

Control System . . . . . . .. 171

Technical Information

Exhaust Emission

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 171
PGM-FI System . . . . . . .. 171
Ignition Timing

Control System . . . . .. 171

Three-Way Catalytic

Converter . . . . . . . . . .. 171
Replacement Parts . . .. 171

Three-Way Catalytic

Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 172

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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 it is stamped on the engine compartment bulkhead. The VIN is also provided in bar code on the Certification Label.

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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

CERTIFICATION LABEL

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The Engine Number is stamped into the engine block.

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

TRANSMISSION NUMBER (MANUAL)

TRANSMISSION NUMBER (AUTOMATIC)

ENGINE NUMBER

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

Canada: Si

page 118.

Technical Information

*1 Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the (0.11 U.S. gal, 0.09 imp gal)

engine. Reserve tank capacity: 0.4

*2 DX *3 U.S.: EX, EX w/ABS option, Canada: Si *4 Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.

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

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Main MenuTable of Contentsst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.

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) P175/70R13 82S

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.

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

R — Tire construction code (Radial).

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13 — Rim diameter in inches.

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

S — 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) 13 x 5J

13 — Rim diameter in inches.

5 — Rim width in inches.

J — Rim contour designation.

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 125).

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

Tire Information

would wear one-and-one-half (1-1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate.

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.

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

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

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A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.

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 buildup and possible tire failure.

Emissions Controls 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 CO, NOx, 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 100 and 101.

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

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into the engine and burned during driving.

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

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

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)

Emissions Controls

uses various sensors to determine how much air is going into the engine. It then controls how much fuel to inject under all operating conditions.

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

Three-Way Catalytic Converter The Three-Way Catalytic Converter is in the exhaust system. Through chemical reactions, it converts HC, CO, and NOx in the engine's exhaust to carbon dioxide (CO2), dinitrogen (N2), and water vapor.

Replacement Parts The emissions control systems are designed and certified to

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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 booklet for more information.

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

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as a three-way catalyst, because it acts on HC, CO, and NOx. A replacement unit must be an original Honda part or its equivalent.

CATALYTIC CONVERTER

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.

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

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, backfiring, continuing to run after you turn off the engine, stalling, or otherwise not running properly.

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Warranty Coverages . . . . . . .. 174
Customer Relations

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 175
Reporting Safety Defects . . .. 175
U.S. Zone Office Map . . . . . .. 176
Canada Zone Office Map . . .. 177
Authorized Manuals . . . . . . .. 179

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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 1995 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 1995 Warranty and Maintenance Guide that came with your car.

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

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

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

Vehicle Identification Number (see page 164). 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.

Reporting Safety Defects 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Additives, Engine Oil . . . .. 107
Adjustments

Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 48
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 43
Steering Wheel . . . . .. 32, 36
Air Cleaner Element . . . . .. 117
Air Conditioning

Maintenance . . . . . . . . .. 123
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 58

Air Filter. See Air Cleaner Element Air Outlets (Vents) . . . . . . .. 56
Air Pressure, Tires . . . . . .. 167
Airbag (SRS) . . . . . . . . . . . .. 12
Alcohol in Gasoline . . . . . .. 74
Alternator Belt. See Drive Belts Anchor Plate, Child Seat . .. 22
Anti-Theft Steering

Column Lock . . . . . . . . . . .. 41

Index

Anti-Lock Brakes

Indicator Light . . . . . 29, 9 3
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Antifreeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 109
Appearance Care . . . . . . .. 137
Ashtrays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 52
Audio System . . . . . . . . . . .. 62
Automatic Cruise Control .. 37
Automatic Transmission . .. 87
Capacity, Fluid . . . . . . .. 166
Checking Fluid Level . .. 114
Shift Lever Positions . . .. 88
Shift Lock Release . . . . .. 90
S h i f t i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 88

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 120

Charging System

Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . .. 28

ABS. See Anti-Lock Brakes ACCESSORY,

(Ignition Key Position) . . .. 41

Adding

Automatic Transmission

Fluid

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 114
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . .. 116
Clutch Fluid . . . . . . . . . .. 116
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . .. 106
Manual Transmission

Fluid

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 114
Power Steering Fluid . .. 117
Radiator Coolant . . . . .. 109
Windshield Washer

F l u i d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 113

Additional Safety

Information . . . . . . . . . . . .. 15
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . .. 15
Driving With Pets . . . . . .. 16
Seat-Back Position . . . . .. 15
Storing Cargo Safely . . .. 15

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Jump Starting . . . . . . . .. 150
Maintenance . . . . . . . . .. 120
Specifications . . . . . . . .. 167
Before Driving . . . . . . . . . . .. 73
Belts, Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4
Beverage Holder . . . . . . . . .. 51
Body Repair . . . . . . . . . . . .. 142
Brakes

Anti-Lock Brake System . 92
Break-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 74
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 115
Light, Burned out . . . .. 129
P a r k i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 49
System Indicator . . . . . .. 28
Wear Indicators . . . . . . .. 91
Braking System . . . . . . . . . .. 91
Break-in, New Car . . . . . . . .. 74
Brightness Control,

Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . .. 34
Brights, Headlights . . . . . .. 33

Bulb Replacement

Back-up Lights . . . . . . .. 132
Brake Lights . . . . . . . . .. 132
Front Parking Lights . .. 131
Front Side Marker

Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 131
Headlights . . . . . . . . . . .. 130
High-Mount Brake

L i g h t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 133
License Plate Lights . .. 133
Rear Side Marker

Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 132
Specifications . . . . . . . .. 167
Turn Signal Lights . . . .. 131
Bulbs, Halogen . . . . . . . . .. 130

CD Player/Changer . . . . . . .. 67
Cables,

Jump Starting With . . . .. 150
Capacities Chart . . . . . . . .. 166

Carbon Monoxide Hazard .. 23
Cargo, Loading . . . . . . . . . .. 81
Cassette Player

Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 66
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . .. 65

Catalytic Converter,

Three-Way . . . . . . . . . . . .. 172
ii CAUTION, Explanation of . .. Certification Label . . . . . .. 164
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . .. 129
Change Oil, How to . . . . .. 108
Changing a Flat Tire . . . . .. 144
Changing Engine Coolant . 110
Charging System Indicator . 28
Charging System Light . .. 155
Check Engine Light

(Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 29

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Automatic Transmission

Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 114
Battery Condition . . . .. 120
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . .. 115
Clutch Fluid . . . . . . . . .. 115
Drive Belts . . . . . . . . . .. 124
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 158
Manual Transmission

Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 114
Power Steering Fluid . .. 117
Radiator Coolant . . . . .. 109
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . .. 125
Windshield Wipers . . .. 122
Checklist, Before Driving .. 84
Child Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 17

Guidelines for Restraining

Infants/Children . . . . .. 18

Important Safety

Reminders . . . . . . . . . .. 18

Where Should Children

Sit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 17

Cigarette Lighter . . . . . . . .. 52
CLEAN Indicator . . . . . . . . .. 66
Cleaner, Air . . . . . . . . . . . .. 117
Cleaning

Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 138
I n t e r i o r . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 139
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . .. 140
Vinyl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 139
Clock, Setting the . . . . . . . .. 50
Clutch Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . .. 116
CO in the E x h a u s t . . . . . . .. 170
Cold Weather, Starting in .. 85
Compact Spare . . . . . . . . .. 144
Consumer Information . .. 175
Control Locations . . . . . . . .. 26
Controls Near the Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 32
Daytime Running Lights . 33
Hazard Warning . . . . . . .. 35

Index

Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . .. 33
Instrument Panel

Brightness . . . . . . . . . .. 34
Rear Window Defogger .. 36
Steering Wheel

Adjustment . . . . . . . . . .. 36
Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . .. 34
Windshield Washers . . .. 35
Windshield Wipers . . . .. 34
Controls, Instruments and . 25
Coolant

Adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 109
Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . .. 166
Proper Solution . . . . . .. 109
. . .. 31
Temperature Gauge Corrosion Protection . . . .. 141
Crankcase Emission

Control System . . . . . . . .. 171
Cruise Control Operation .. 37
Cup Holder. See Beverage

Holder

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Customer Relations

Information . . . . . . . . . . .. 175

Customer Relations

Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 176

DANGER, Explanation of . . .. ii Dashboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 26
Daytime Running Lights . .. 33
Dead Battery, What to Do . 150
Defects, Reporting Safety . 175
Defogger, Rear Window . . .. 36
Defrosting the Windows . .. 60
DEXRON II Automatic Transmission Fluid . . . .. 114
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . .. 166
Dimming the Headlights . .. 33

Dipstick, Automatic

Transmission . . . . . . . . .. 114
Directional Signals . . . . . . .. 29
Disabled, Towing Your

Car If . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 162

Disc Brake Wear

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 91
Disposal of Used O i l . . . . .. 109
Doors

Locking and Unlocking .. 41
Power Door Locks . . . . .. 42
DOT Tire Quality Grading .. 169
Downshifting, 5-Speed

Manual Transmission . . .. 86
Drive Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 124
Driving

Fuel E c o n o m y . . . . . . . . .. 80
In Foreign Countries . . .. 75

Economy, Fuel . . . . . . . . . . .. 80
Emergencies on the Road . 143
Battery, Jump Starting . 150
Changing a Flat Tire . .. 144
Charging System

Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . .. 28

Check Engine Light

(Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . .. 29
Checking the Fuses . . .. 158
Malfunction Indicator

Lamp (U.S.)........... 29

Manually Closing

Moonroof . . . . . . . . . .. 156
Oil Pressure Indicator . .. 28
Overheated Engine . . .. 152
Emergency Brake . . . . . . . .. 49
Emergency Flashers . . . . . .. 29
Emissions Control . . . . . .. 170

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Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 124
Check Light (Canada)... 29
Coolant Temperature

G a u g e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 31
Identification Number . 165
Malfunction Indicator

Lamp ( U . S . ) . . . . . . . . . .. 29
Oil, Capacity . . . . . . . . .. 166
Oil Pressure Indicator . .. 28
Oil, What Kind to Use .. 106
Overheating . . . . . . . . .. 153
Specifications . . . . . . . .. 166
Ethanol in Gasoline . . . . . .. 74
Evaporative Emission

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 171
Exhaust Fumes . . . . . . . . . .. 23
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat Belts by . . . . . . . . . . . .. 9
Exterior, Cleaning the . . .. 138

Index

Fluids

5-Speed Manual Transmission, Capacity . . . . . . . . . . .. 166

Automatic

Transmission . . . . . . .. 114
Capacity . . . . . . . . . .. 166
Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 116
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 116
Manual Transmission .. 114
Power Steering . . . . . . .. 117
Windshield Washer . . .. 113
Capacity . . . . . . . . . .. 166

FM Stereo Radio

Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 62
Folding Rear Seat . . . . . . . .. 45
Foreign Countries,

Driving in . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 75
Four-Way Flashers . . . . . . .. 35
Front End, Towing by Emergency Wrecker . . .. 162

Fabric, Cleaning . . . . . . . .. 139
Fan, Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 58
Features, Comfort and

Convenience . . . . . . . . . . .. 55
Filling the Fuel Tank . . . . . .. 76
Filters

Air. See Air Cleaner Element Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 107
First Gear, Shifting . . . . . . .. 86
5-Speed Manual Transmission, Checking Fluid Level . . .. 114
5-Speed Manual Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 115
5-Speed Manual Transmission, Shifting the . . . . . . . . . . . .. 86
Flashers, Hazard Warning .. 29
Flat Tire, Changing a . . . .. 144

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Fuel

Fill Door and Cap . . . . . .. 76
Filling the Fuel Tank . . .. 76
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 31
Octane Requirement . . .. 74
Oxygenated . . . . . . . . . . .. 74
Tank, Capacity . . . . . . .. 166
Fuses, Checking the . . . . .. 158

Gas Mileage, Improving . . .. 80
Gas Station Procedures . . .. 76
Gasohol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 75
Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 74

See also Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 31
Tank, Filling the . . . . . . .. 76

Gauges

Engine Coolant Temperature

. . . . . . . .. 31

F u e l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

31

Gearshift Lever Positions

5-Speed Transmission .. 86
Automatic

Transmission . . . . . . . .. 87
Glass C l e a n i n g . . . . . . . . . .. 140

High Altitude, Starting at .. 85
High-Low Beam Switch . . .. 33
Hood, Opening the . . . . . . .. 77
Hot Coolant, Warning

A b o u t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 109

Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 130
Hazard Warning Flashers .. 35
Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 33
Daytime Running Lights . 33
High Beam Indicator . . .. 30
High Beams . . . . . . . . . . .. 33
Low Beams . . . . . . . . . . .. 33
Replacing Halogen

Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 130
Turning on . . . . . . . . . . .. 33
Heating and Cooling . . . . .. 56

Identification Number,

Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 164

If Your Car Has to Be

Towed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 162

Ignition

Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 40
Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 40
Timing Control System . 171

Indicator Lights,

Instrument Panel . . . . . . .. 27
Infant Restraint . . . . . . . . . .. 19
Inflation, Proper Tire . . . .. 125

Main MenustInside Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . .. 48
Inspection, Tire . . . . . . . . .. 126
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . .. 26
Instrument Panel

Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 34
Interior Cleaning......... 139
Interior Light . . . . . . . . . . . .. 53
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. i

Label, Certification . . . . .. 164
Labels, Safety, Location of . 24
Lane Change, Signaling . . .. 34
Lap Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 8
Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . . . .. 7
Leaking of Exhaust Into

Car

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 23
Lighter, Cigarette . . . . . . . .. 52
Lights

Jack, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 145
Jacking up the Car . . . . . .. 146
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . .. 150

Keys

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 40

Bulb Replacement . 129, 130
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 27
P a r k i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 33
Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . .. 34
Loading Cargo . . . . . . . . . . .. 81
LOCK (Ignition Key

Position) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 40
Locking Clip, Seat B e l t . . . .. 20

Index

Locks

Anti-Theft Steering

Column . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 41
Fuel Filler Door . . . . . . .. 76
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . .. 42
Low Coolant Level . . . . . .. 109
Lower Gear, Downshifting

to a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 86

Lubricant Specifications

Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 166
Luggage, Loading . . . . . . . .. 81

Maintenance

Periodic Items . . . . . . .. 104
Record . . . . . . . . . .. 102, 103

Malfunction Indicator

Lamp (US.) . . . . . . . . . . . .. 29