2000 Honda Civic Coupe Owners Manual

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THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER A defective three way catalytic converter contributes to air pollution, and can impair your engine's per- formance. Follow these guidelines to protect your car's three way catalytic converter. THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER Keep the engine tuned-up. Have your car diagnosed and repaired if it is misfiring, back- firing, stalling, or otherwise not running properly. Always use unleaded gasoline. Even a small amount of leaded gasoline can contaminate the catalyst metals, making the three way catalytic converter ineffective. Technical Information Main MenuTable of ContentsstWarranty and Customer Relations Customer Relations Information................................. 258 U.S. Zone Office Map.................... 259 Canada Zone Office Map.............. 260 Warranty Coverages..................... 261 Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicles)........................... 262 Authorized Manuals...................... 263 Warranty and Customer Relations Main MenustCustomer Relations Information Honda dealership personnel are trained professionals. They should be able to answer all your questions. If you encounter a problem that your dealership does not solve to your satisfaction, please discuss it with the dealership's management. The Service Manager or General Manager can help. Almost all problems are solved in this way. If you are dissatisfied with the decision made by the dealership's management, contact your Honda Customer Relations Zone Office. Refer to the U.S. and Canadian Zone Office maps on the following pages. When you call or write, please give us this information: Vehicle Identification Number (see page 244) Name and address of the dealer who services your car Date of purchase Mileage on your car Your name, address, and tele- phone number A detailed description of the problem Name of the dealer who sold the car to you Warranty and Customer Relations Main MenuTable of ContentsstWarranty Coverages U.S. Owners Your new Honda is covered by these warranties: New Car Limited Warranty — covers your new vehicle, except for the battery, emissions control systems and accessories, against defects in materials and workmanship. Emissions Control Systems Defects Warranty and Emissions Performance Warranty — these two warranties cover your vehicle's emis- sions control systems. Time, mileage, and coverage are conditional. Please read the warranty manual for exact information. Original Equipment Battery Limited Warranty — this warranty gives up to 100 percent credit toward a replacement battery. Seat Belt Limited Warranty — a seat belt that fails to function properly is covered for the useful life of the vehicle. Replacement Battery Limited Warranty — provides prorated coverage for a replacement battery purchased from a Honda dealer. 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 workman- ship. Replacement Muffler Lifetime Limited Warranty — provides coverage for as long as the pur- chaser of the muffler owns the car. Restrictions and exclusions apply to all these warranties. Please read the 2000 Honda Warranty Information booklet that came with your car for precise information on warranty coverages. Your Honda's original tires are covered by their manufacturer. Tire warranty infor- mation is in a separate booklet. Canadian Owners Please refer to the 2000 Warranty Manual that came with your car. Warranty and Customer Relations Main MenuTable of ContentsstReporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicles) If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which 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 com- plaints, 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 1-800-424-9393 (or 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. Warranty and Customer Relations Main MenuTable of ContentsstAccessories and Modifications.... 130 Accessories................................. 130 Additional Safety Precaution.... 131 Modifications............................. 131 ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Position)........................................ 70 Accessory Power Socket................ 85 Adding Automatic Transmission Fluid........................................ 180 Brake Fluid................................. 183 Clutch Fluid................................ 183 Engine Coolant........................... 175 Engine Oil................................... 171 Manual Transmission Fluid..... 182 Power Steering Fluid................. 184 Windshield Washer Fluid......... 180 Additional Information About Your Seat Belts........................ 42 Lap Belt......................................... 43 Lap/Shoulder Belt....................... 42 Seat Belt Maintenance................ 44 Seat Belt System Components... 42 Additional Information About Your SRS................................... 45 Additional Safety Precautions.... 48 How Your Airbags Work............ 45 How Your SRS Indicator Works........................................ 47 SRS Components......................... 45 Additives, Engine Oil..................... 181 Adjustments Head Restraints........................... 77 Mirrors.......................................... 81 Seats.............................................. 76 Steering Wheel............................ 65 Airbag (SRS)...................................... 9 Air Cleaner Element...................... 185 Air Conditioning............................... 88 Maintenance............................... 193 Usage............................................. 90 Air Outlets (Vents).......................... 90 Air Pressure, Tires........................ 196 High Speed Driving................... 196 Normal Driving.......................... 196 Alcohol in Gasoline........................ 251 Antifreeze....................................... 175 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) Indicator Light..................... 55, 153 Index Operation.................................... 152 Anti-theft Steering Column Lock.............................................. 70 Appearance Care........................... 213 Ashtrays (Optional)......................... 85 Audio System................................... 96 Automatic Speed Control................ 66 Automatic Transmission............... 140 Capacity, Fluid........................... 247 Checking Fluid Level................ 180 Shifting........................................ 141 Shift Lever Position Indicator.. 141 Shift Lever Positions................. 141 Shift Lock Release..................... 144 Battery Charging System Indicator............................ 55, 232 Jump Starting............................. 22 Maintenance............................... 189 Specifications............................. 248 CONTINUED Main MenustIndex Before Driving............................... 123 Belts, Seat........................................... 8 Beverage Holder.............................. 84 Body Repair.................................... 214 Brakes Anti-lock System (ABS)............ 151 Break-in, New Linings .............. 124 Fluid............................................ 182 Light, Burned-out...................... 206 Parking.......................................... 83 System Indicator.......................... 55 Wear Indicators......................... 150 Brakes, ABS Operation.................................... 151 System Indicator................. 55, 153 Braking System.............................. 150 Break-in, New Car......................... 124 Brightness Control, Instruments... 62 Brights, Headlights......................... 61 Bulb Replacement Back-up Lights........................... 208 Brake Lights ...................... 206, 207 Front Parking Lights................. 205 Front Side Marker Lights......... 205 Headlights.................................. 204 High-mount Brake Light.......... 209 Interior Light.............................. 210 License Plate Lights.................. 209 Rear Side Marker Lights.......... 206 Specifications............................. 248 Trunk Light................................ 211 Turn Signal Lights............. 205, 206 Bulbs, Halogen............................... 204 Cables, Jump Starting With.......... 228 Capacities Chart............................. 247 Carbon Monoxide Hazard.............. 49 Carrying Cargo.............................. 132 Cassette Player Operation.................................... 115 CAUTION, Explanation of............... ii CD Changer.................................... 100 CD Player........................................ 100 Certification Label......................... 244 Chains............................................. 201 Change Oil How to......................................... 173 When to....................................... 162 Changing a Flat Tire..................... 221 Changing Engine Coolant............. 177 Charging System Indicator.... 55, 232 Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid........................................ 180 Battery Condition...................... 189 Brake Fluid................................. 183 Clutch Fluid................................ 183 Drive Belts.................................. 194 Engine Coolant........................... 128 Engine Oil................................... 127 Fuses........................................... 236 Manual Transmission Fluid ..... 182 Power Steering Fluid................. 184 Checklist, Before Driving............. 136 Cleaner, Air.................................... 185 Cleaning Exterior....................................... 214 Interior........................................ 216 Seat Belts.................................... 216 Viny1............................................ 216 Windows..................................... 217 Clock, Setting the ............................ 99 Clutch Fluid.................................... 183 CO in the Exhaust......................... 253 Cold Weather, Starting in............. 137 Compact Spare............................... 220 Main MenustIndex Consumer Information*................ 258 Controls, Instruments and.............. 51 Coolant Adding......................................... 175 Checking..................................... 128 Proper Solution.......................... 175 Replacing.................................... 177 Temperature Gauge.................... 58 Corrosion Protection..................... 217 Crankcase Emissions Control System......................................... 253 Cruise Control Operation............... 66 Customer Relations Office........... 258 DANGER, Explanation of................. ii Dashboard........................................ 52 Daytime Running Lights................. 61 Dead Battery, What to Do............ 227 Defects, Reporting Safety............. 262 Defog and Defrost........................... 93 Defogger, Rear Window................. 64 Defrosting the Windows................. 93 DEXRON® III Automatic Transmission Fluid.................... 181 Dimensions..................................... 246 Dimming the Headlights................ 61 Dipstick Automatic Transmission........... 181 Engine Oil................................... 128 Directional Signals........................... 62 Disabled, Towing Your Car If...... 241 Disc Brake Wear Indicators......... 150 Disposal of Used Oil...................... 174 Doors Locking and Unlocking............... 70 Power Door Locks....................... 71 DOT Tire Quality Grading........... 249 Downshifting, 5-speed Manual Transmission.............................. 138 Driver and Passenger Safety............ 5 Drive Belts...................................... 194 Driving............................................ 135 Economy..................................... 129 In Bad Weather.......................... 154 In Foreign Countries................. 252 Economy, Fuel............................... 129 Emergencies on the Road............. 219 Battery, Jump Starting.............. 227 Brake System Indicator............ 234 Changing a Flat Tire................. 221 Charging System Indicator...... 232 Checking the Fuses................... 237 Low Oil Pressure Indicator...... 231 Malfunction Indicator Lamp.... 233 Manually Closing Moonroof.... 235 Overheated Engine................... 229 Emergency Brake............................ 83 Emergency Flashers....................... 64 Emergency Towing....................... 241 Emissions Controls........................ 253 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge ..... 58 Malfunction Indicator Lamp................................. 55, 233 Oil Pressure Indicator......... 55, 231 Oil, What Kind to Use............... 171 Overheating................................ 229 CONTINUED Main MenustIndex Engine Specifications............................. 246 Engine Speed Limiter....... 139, 144 Ethanol in Gasoline ....................... 251 Evaporative Emissions Controls.. 253 Exhaust Fumes................................ 49 Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat Belts by......................................... 19 Exterior, Cleaning the................... 214 Fabric, Cleaning............................. 216 Fan, Interior...................................... 88 Features, Comfort and Convenience................................. 87 Filling the Fuel Tank..................... 125 Filters Air................................................ 185 Oil................................................ 173 5-speed Manual Transmission Checking Fluid Level................ 182 Shifting the................................. 138 Flashers, Hazard Warning.............. 64 Flat Tire, Changing a.................... 221 Fluids Automatic Transmission........... 180 Brake........................................... 183 Clutch.......................................... 183 Manual Transmission............... 182 Power Steering........................... 184 Windshield Washer................... 180 FM Stereo Radio Reception.................................... 120 Folding Rear Seat............................ 78 Foreign Countries, Driving in...... 252 Four-way Flashers........................... 64 Front End, Towing by Emergency Wrecker................. 241 Fuel.................................................. 124 Fill Door and Cap....................... 125 Gauge............................................ 58 Octane Requirement................. 124 Oxygenated................................ 251 Reserve Indicator......................... 58 Tank, Filling the......................... 125 Fuses, Checking the...................... 236 Gas Mileage, Improving................ 129 Gasohol........................................... 251 Gasoline.......................................... 124 Fuel Reserve Indicator................ 58 Gauge............................................ 58 Octane Requirement................. 124 Tank, Filling the......................... 125 Gas Station Procedures................. 125 Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature .... 58 Fuel................................................ 58 Gearshift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission........... 140 5-speed Manual Transmission.......................... 138 Glass Cleaning............................... 217 Glove Box......................................... 83 Halogen Headlight Bulbs.............. 204 Hazard Warning Flashers............... 64 Headlights Daytime Running Lights............. 61 High Beam Indicator................... 55 High Beams, Turning on............ 61 Low Beams, Turning on............. 61 Main MenustIndex Reminder Beeper......................... 61 Replacing Halogen Bulbs ......... 204 Turning on.................................... 61 Head Restraints............................... 77 Heating and Cooling........................ 88 High Altitude, Starting at.............. 137 High-Low Beam Switch .................. 61 High-mount Brake Light............... 209 Hood, Opening the ........................ 126 Horn................................................... 60 Hot Coolant, Warning about........ 175 Hydraulic Clutch............................ 183 Hydroplaning.................................. 154 Identification Number, Vehicle.... 244 If Your Car Has to be Towed....... 241 Ignition Keys............................................... 69 Switch............................................ 69 Timing Control System............. 254 Important Safety Precautions .......... 6 Indicator Lights, Instrument Panel............................................. 53 Infant Restraint................................ 29 Inflation, Proper Tire .................... 195 High Speed Driving................... 196 Normal Driving.......................... 196 Inside Mirror.................................... 81 Inspection, Tire.............................. 197 Instrument Panel............................. 52 Instrument Panel Brightness......... 62 Interior Cleaning............................ 216 Interior Light.................................... 86 Introduction......................................... i Jacking up the Car......................... 221 Jack, Tire........................................ 221 Jump Starting................................. 227 Keys................................................... 69 Lap/Shoulder Belts......................... 42 Leaking of Exhaust into Car.......... 49 Lights Bulb Replacement..................... 204 Indicator........................................ 53 Parking.......................................... 64 Turn Signal................................... 62 LOCK (Ignition Key Position)....... 70 Locks Anti-theft Steering Column........ 70 Fuel Fill Door............................. 125 Power Door.................................. 71 Trunk............................................ 75 Low Coolant Level......................... 128 Low Fuel Indicator.......................... 58 Lower Gear, Downshifting to a.... 138 Low Oil Pressure Indicator.... 55, 231 Lubricant Specifications Chart.... 247 Luggage.......................................... 132 Label, Certification........................ 244 Lane Change, Signaling.................. 62 Lap Belt............................................. 43 Maintenance................................... 157 Owner Maintenance Checks.... 169 CONTINUED Main MenustIndex Maintenance Record.................................. 167-168 Required Indicator....................... 59 Safety........................................... 158 Schedule.............................. 162-166 Malfunction Indicator Lamp.. 55, 233 Manual Transmission.................... 138 Manual Transmission Fluid ......... 182 Meters, Gauges................................ 57 Methanol in Gasoline.................... 251 Mirrors, Adjusting........................... 81 Moonroof.......................................... 81 Closing Manually....................... 235 Operation...................................... 81 Odometer.......................................... 57 Odometer, Trip................................ 57 Oil Change, How to......................... 173 Change, When to....................... 162 Checking Engine....................... 127 Pressure Indicator............... 55, 231 Selecting Proper Viscosity Chart....................................... 172 ON (Ignition Key Position)............ 70 Opening the Hood......................... 126 Opening the Trunk.......................... 75 Operation in Foreign Countries... 252 Outside Mirrors............................... 81 Overheating, Engine..................... 229 Power Door Locks................................... 70 Mirrors.......................................... 82 Steering....................................... 184 Windows....................................... 79 Pre-Drive Safety Checklist............. 11 Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts.......... 19 Protecting Adults............................. 12 Additional Safety Precautions.... 19 Advice for Pregnant Women...... 19 Protecting Children......................... 21 Protecting Infants........................ 29 Protecting Larger Children........ 37 Protecting Small Children.......... 33 Using Child Seats with Tethers...................................... 40 Neutral Gear Position.................... 143 New Vehicle Break-in ................... 124 Normal Shift Speeds...................... 139 NOTICE, Explanation of.................... i Numbers, Identification................ 244 Octane Requirement, Gasoline.... 124 Panel Brightness Control............... 62 Park Gear Position......................... 141 Parking............................................ 149 Parking Brake.................................. 83 Parking Lights.................................. 64 Parking Over Things that Burn... 254 PGM-FI System.............................. 254 Polishing and Waxing................... 214 Radiator Overheating.................... 229 Radio/Cassette Sound System....... 96 Rear End Towing........................... 241 Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement... 206 Rear Seat, Folding........................... 78 Rear View Mirror............................. 81 Rear Window Defogger.................. 64 Main MenustReclining the Seat Backs................ 76 Recommended Shift Speeds ........ 139 Reminder Lights.............................. 53 Remote Transmitter........................ 72 Replacement Information Air Cleaner Element.................. 185 Coolant........................................ 177 Engine Oil and Filter................. 173 Fuses........................................... 236 Light Bulbs................................. 202 Schedule..................................... 160 Spark Plugs................................. 187 Timing Belt................................. 194 Tires............................................ 195 Wiper Blades.............................. 191 Replacing Seat Belts After a Crash............................................. 44 Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant.... 128 Restraint, Child................................ 21 Reverse Gear Position................... 143 Rotation, Tire................................. 198 Safety Belts......................................... 8 Safety Defects, Reporting*.......... 262 Safety Features.................................. 7 Airbags............................................ 9 Door Locks................................... 11 Head Restraints........................... 10 Seat Belts........................................ 8 Seats & Seat-Backs...................... 10 Safety Labels, Location of.............. 50 Safety Messages................................ ii Seat Belt, Additional Information.. 42 Lap Belt......................................... 43 Lap/Shoulder Belt....................... 42 Seat Belt Maintenance................ 44 Seat Belt System Components... 42 Seat Belts............................................ 8 Cleaning...................................... 216 Maintenance................................. 44 Reminder Light and Beeper....... 54 System Components.................... 42 Tether Attachment Points.......... 40 Use During Pregnancy................ 19 Seats, Adjusting the......................... 76 Serial Number................................ 244 Service Intervals............................ 160 Service Manual*............................ 263 Service Station Procedures .......... 125 Setting the Clock............................. 99 Index Shifting The Automatic Transmission.. 140 The 5-speed Manual Transmission.......................... 138 Shift Lever Position Indicator...... 141 Shift Lock Release......................... 144 Side Marker Lights, Bulb Replacement in.......................... 205 Signaling Turns................................ 62 Snow Tires...................................... 201 Solvent-type Cleaners.................... 214 Sound System................................... 96 Spare Tire Inflating....................................... 195 Specifications............................. 248 Spark Plugs, Replacing................. 187 Specifications Charts..................... 246 Speed Control................................... 66 Speedometer.................................... 57 CONTINUED Main MenustIndex SRS, Additional Information........... 45 Additional Safety Precautions.... 48 How Your Airbags Work............ 45 How Your SRS Indicator Works........................................ 47 SRS Components......................... 45 SRS Service................................... 47 SRS Indicator.............................. 47, 54 START (Ignition Key Position)..... 70 Starting the Engine........................ 137 In Cold Weather at High Altitude................................... 137 With a Dead Battery ................. 227 Steam Coming from Engine......... 229 Steering Wheel Adjustment................................... 65 Anti-theft Column Lock.............. 70 Stereo Sound System...................... 96 Storing Your Car............................ 212 Supplemental Restraint System..... 45 Servicing....................................... 47 SRS Indicator.......................... 47, 54 System Components.................... 45 Synthetic Oil................................... 172 Tachometer...................................... 57 Taillights, Changing Bulbs in....... 206 Taking Care of the Unexpected .. 219 Tape Player..................................... 115 Technical Descriptions Driving in Foreign Countries... 252 Emissions Control Systems...... 253 Oxygenated Fuels...................... 251 Three Way Catalytic Converter................................ 255 Temperature Gauge........................ 58 Tether Attachment Points.............. 40 Three Way Catalytic Converter... 255 Time, Setting the............................. 99 Timing Belt..................................... 194 Tire Chains..................................... 201 Tire, How to Change a Flat.......... 221 Tires................................................ 195 Air Pressure............................... 195 Checking Wear.......................... 197 Compact Spare........................... 220 DOT Tire Quality Grading....... 249 Inflation....................................... 195 Inspection................................... 197 Maintenance............................... 198 Replacing.................................... 199 Rotating....................................... 198 Snow............................................ 201 Specifications............................. 248 Technical Information................... 243 Tools, Tire Changing.................... 221 Towing A Trailer...................................... 155 Emergency Wrecker................. 241 Transmission Checking Fluid Level, Automatic............................... 180 Checking Fluid Level, Manual.................................... 182 Fluid Selection............................ 180 Identification Number............... 245 Shifting the Automatic.............. 140 Shifting the Manual................... 138 Treadwear...................................... 249 Trip Meter........................................ 57 Trunk................................................. 75 Opening......................................... 75 Open Monitor Light.................... 56 Turn Signals..................................... 62 Main MenustIndex * : U.S. and Canada only Underside, Cleaning...................... 214 Unexpected, Taking Care of the........................................... 219 Uniform Tire Quality Grading..... 249 Unleaded Gasoline......................... 124 Upholstery Cleaning...................... 216 Used Oil, How to Dispose of........ 174 Vehicle Capacity Load .................. 132 Vehicle Dimensions....................... 246 Vehicle Identification Number..... 244 Vehicle Storage.............................. 212 Ventilation......................................... 90 VIN.................................................. 244 Vinyl Cleaning................................ 216 Viscosity, Oil................................... 172 Warning Beepers Headlights on............................... 61 Key in Ignition.............................. 70 Seat Belts...................................... 54 WARNING, Explanation of.............. ii Warning Labels, Location of.......... 50 Warranty Coverages*................... 261 Washer, Windshield Checking the Fluid Level......... 180 Operation...................................... 63 Washing.......................................... 214 Waxing and Polishing................... 214 Wheels Adjusting the Steering................ 65 Alignment and Balance............. 198 Compact Spare........................... 220 Wrench....................................... 222 Windows Cleaning...................................... 217 Operating the Power................... 79 Rear, Defogger............................ 64 Windshield Cleaning........................................ 63 Defroster...................................... 93 Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades........................ 191 Operation...................................... 63 Worn Tires..................................... 197 Wrecker, Emergency Towing...... 241 Main MenustService Information Summary Gasoline: U.S.: EX, DX, HX, Canada: DX and Si Unleaded gasoline, pump octane number of 86 or higher. U.S.: Si, Canada: SiR Premium unleaded gasoline, pump octane number of 91 or higher. Fuel Tank Capacity: 11.9 US gal (45 l,9.9 Imp gal) Recommended Engine Oil: API Service SJ "Energy Conserving" oil, SAE 5W-30 viscosity (see page 171 ). U.S.: DX, Canada: DX 3.8 US qt (3.6 l,3.2 Imp qt) U.S.: HX, EX, Canada: Si 3.5 US qt (3.3 l, 2.9 Imp qt) U.S.: Si, Canada: SiR 4.2 US qt (4.0 l, 3.5 Imp qt) Automatic Transmission Fluid: Honda Premium Formula Auto- matic Transmission Fluid (ATF) HX model (CVT) only: Use Honda CVT Fluid only 5-speed Manual Transmission Fluid: Honda Manual Transmission Fluid preferred, or an API service SG, SH or SJ, SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 motor oil as a temporary replacement (see page 182). Capacity (including differential): U.S.: DX, EX and HX, Canada: DX and Si 1.9 US qt (1.8 l, 1.6 lmp qt) U.S.: Si, Canada: SiR 2.3 US qt (2.2 l, 1.9 Imp qt) Power Steering Fluid: Genuine Honda Power Steering Fluid preferred, or another brand of power steering fluid as a temporary replacement. Do not use ATF (see page 184). Brake Fluid: Genuine Honda DOT3 Brake Fluid preferred, or a DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary replacement (see page 183). Tire Pressure (measured cold): U.S.: DX, EX and HX, Canada: DX and Si Front: 30 psi (210 kPa, 2.1 kgf/cm2) Rear: 29 psi (200 kPa , 2.0 kgf/cm2) U.S.: Si, Canada: SiR Front: 35 psi (240 kPa , 2.4 kgf/cm2) Rear: 33 psi (230 kPa , 2.3 kgf/cm2) Spare Tire Pressure: 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm2) Main Menust

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2000 Honda Civic Coupe Owners Manual