1994 Honda Civic DEL SOL Owners Manual

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Fluid........................................ 131 Brake Fluid................................ 133 Clutch Fluid.............................. 134 Engine Coolant......................... 126 Engine Oil................................. 121 Manual Transmission Fluid... 132 Power Steering Fluid .............. 135 Windshield Washer Fluid....... 130 Additional Safety Information..... 15 Door Locks.................................. 15 Driving with Pets....................... 16 Seat-back Position..................... 15 Storing Cargo Safely ................. 16 Additives, Engine Oil.................. 123 Adjustments Mirrors......................................... 58 Seats.............................................. 50 Steering Wheel........................... 43 Index Brakes, ABS Description................................ 194 Operation................................... 109 System Indicator............... 31, 109 Braking System............................ 107 Break-in, New Car ......................... 88 Brightness Control, Instruments................................. 40 Brights, Headlights........................ 39 Bulb Replacement Auxiliary Lights....................... 152 Back-up Lights......................... 154 Brake Lights............................. 154 Ceiling Light............................. 155 Front Parking Lights.............. 153 Front Side Marker Lights...... 153 Headlights.................................. 151 License Plate Lights................ 155 Rear Side Marker Lights........ 154 Specifications............................ 193 Trunk Light.............................. 155 Turn Signal Lights................... 153 Bulbs, Halogen.............................. 151 Cables, Jump Starting With ....... 177 Capacities Chart........................... 192 Carbon Monoxide Hazard ............ 25 Cargo, Loading............................... 96 Cassette Player Care............................................... 85 Operation..................................... 79 CAUTION, Explanation of............ ii CD Player......................................... 82 Certification Label....................... 190 Chains............................................. 150 Change Oil How to........................................ 123 When to...................................... 115 Changing a Flat Tire................... 169 Changing Engine Coolant........... 127 Charging System Indicator. 32, 181 Check Engine Light............. 33, 182 Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid........................................ 131 Battery Condition..................... 139 Brake Fluid................................ 133 Clutch Fluid.............................. 134 Engine Belts.............................. 145 Engine Coolant......................... 126 Engine Oil.................................. 121 Fuses........................................... 184 Manual Transmission Fluid... 132 Power Steering Fluid .............. 135 Checklist, Before Driving............. 98 Child Safety..................................... 17 Cigarette Lighter........................... 62 Cleaner, Air................................... 136 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels.................... 162 Carpeting................................... 163 Exterior...................................... 160 Fabric......................................... 163 Interior....................................... 163 Seat Belts................................... 163 Vinyl........................................... 163 Window...................................... 164 CLEAN Light................................. 85 Clock, Setting the........................... 60 Clutch Fluid................................... 134 CO in the Exhaust........................ 199 Cold Weather, Starting in........... 100 Compact Spare.............................. 168 Consumer Information................ 203 Index Controls, Instruments and............ 29 Coolant Adding........................................ 121 Checking.................................... 121 Proper Solution......................... 121 Temperature Gauge.................. 37 Corrosion Protection................... 164 Crankcase Emission Control System........................................ 199 Cruise Control Operation ............. 44 Customer Relations Office......... 205 DANGER, Explanation of.............. ii Dashboard........................................ 30 Daytime Running Lights.............. 39 Dead Battery, What to Do .......... 176 Defects, Reporting Safety............ 26 Defogger, Rear Window ............... 42 Defrosting the Windows............... 72 DEXRON® II Automatic Transmission Fluid.................. 131 Dimensions.................................... 192 Dimming the Headlights............... 39 Dipstick Automatic Transmission........ 131 Engine Oil.................................. 121 Directional Signals......................... 40 Disabled, Towing Your Car If ... 188 Disc Brake Wear Indicators....... 108 Disposal of Used Oil..................... 125 Doors Locking and Unlocking ............ 48 DOT Tire Quality Grading......... 197 Downshifting, 5-speed Manual Transmission............................. 101 Driving............................................. 97 Economy...................................... 94 In Bad Weather......................... 110 In Foreign Countries................. 89 Economy, Fuel................................ 94 Emergencies on the Road........... 167 Battery, Jump Starting ........... 176 Changing a Flat Tire............... 169 Charging System Indicator.... 181 Check Engine Light................. 182 Checking the Fuses ................. 184 Low Oil Pressure Indicator.... 180 Malfunction Indicator Lamp....................................... 182 Overheated Engine.................. 178 Emergency Brake.......................... 59 Emergency Flashers...................... 42 Emission Controls........................ 199 Engine Belts............................................ 145 Check Light....................... 33, 182 Coolant Temperature Gauge... 37 Malfunction Indicator Lamp............................... 33, 182 Oil Pressure Indicator...... 32, 180 Oil, What Kind to Use ............. 122 Overheating............................... 178 Specifications............................ 192 Ethanol in Gasoline........................ 89 Evaporative Emission Controls...................................... 199 Exhaust Fumes............................... 25 Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat Belts by........................................... 8 Exterior, Cleaning the................. 160 CONTINUED Index Fabric, Cleaning........................... 163 Fan, Interior.................................... 68 Features, Comfort and Convenience................................ 65 Filling the Fuel Tank.................... 90 Filters Fuel............................................. 137 Oil................................................ 123 First Gear, Shifting...................... 101 5-speed Manual Transmission, Checking Fluid Level.............. 132 5-speed Manual Transmission, Shifting the................................ 101 Flashers, Hazard Warning........... 42 Flat Tire, Changing a.................. 169 Fluids Automatic Transmission........ 131 Brake.......................................... 133 Clutch......................................... 134 Manual Transmission.............. 132 Power Steering......................... 135 Windshield Washer.................. 130 FM Stereo Radio Reception..................................... 78 Foreign Countries, Driving in...... 89 Four-way Flashers......................... 42 Front End, Towing by Emergency Wrecker................ 188 Fuel................................................... 88 Fill Door and Cap ....................... 90 Filter........................................... 137 Gauge ........................................... 37 Octane Requirement................. 88 Oxygenated................................. 88 Tank, Filling the ........................ 90 Fuses, Checking the .................... 184 Gas Mileage, Improving................ 94 Gasohol.............................................88 Gasoline............................................ 88 Filter........................................... 137 Gauge........................................... 37 Octane Requirement................. 88 Tank, Filling the ........................ 90 Gas Station Procedures................. 90 Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature.. 37 Fuel............................................... 37 Gearshift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission........ 103 5-speed Manual Transmission......................... 101 Glass Cleaning.............................. 164 Glove Box........................................ 60 Halogen Headlight Bulbs............ 151 Hazard Warning Flashers ............ 42 Headlights Daytime Running Lights.......... 39 High Beam Indicator................. 34 High Beams, Turning on.......... 39 Low Beams, Turning on........... 39 Replacing Halogen Bulbs........ 151 Turning on................................... 39 Heating and Cooling...................... 66 High Altitude, Starting at.......... 100 High-Low Beam Switch................ 39 Hood, Opening the.......................... 91 Horn.................................................. 46 Hot Coolant, Warning about...... 126 Hydraulic Clutch.......................... 134 Hydroplaning................................. 111 Index Low Oil Pressure Indicator. 32, 180 Lubricant Specifications Chart........................................... 192 Luggage........................................... 96 Maintenance.................................. 113 Periodic Items........................... 119 Record................................. 117 -118 Schedule.............................. 115 -116 Malfunction Indicator................. 182 Manual Transmission.................. 101 Manual Transmission Fluid....... 132 Maximum Shift Speeds...... 102, 106 Meters, Gauges............................... 36 Methanol in Gasoline..................... 89 Mirrors, Adjusting......................... 58 Neutral Gear Position.................. 105 New Vehicle Break-in................... 88 Normal Shift Speeds.................... 102 CONTINUED Keys.................................................. 47 Label, Certification...................... 190 Lane Change, Signaling................ 40 Lap/Shoulder Belts.......................... 6 Leaking of Exhaust into Car........ 25 Lighter, Cigarette.......................... 62 Lights Bulb Replacement.................... 151 Indicator....................................... 31 Parking......................................... 39 Turn Signal................................. 40 Loading Cargo................................ 96 LOCK (Ignition Key Position)..... 48 Locks Anti-theft Steering Column.....48 Fuel Fill Door.............................. 90 Rear Locking Compartment.... 50 Trunk........................................... 49 Low Coolant Level....................... 126 Lower Gear, Downshifting to a............................................... 101 Identification Number, Vehicle........................................ 190 If Your Car Has to be Towed .... 188 Ignition Keys.............................................. 47 Switch........................................... 47 Timing Control System .......... 200 Indicator Lights, Instrument Panel.............................................31 Infant Restraint.............................. 19 Inflation, Proper Tire.................. 146 Inside Mirror................................... 58 Inspection, Tire............................ 147 Instrument Panel............................ 30 Instrument Panel Brightness....... 40 Interior Cleaning.......................... 163 Interior Lights................................ 63 Introduction........................................ i Jacking up the Car ....................... 171 Jack, Tire....................................... 169 Jump Starting............................... 176 Index NOTICE, Explanation of................ ii Numbers, Identification.............. 190 Occupant Protection System ......... 4 Octane Requirement, Gasoline.... 88 Odometer......................................... 36 Odometer, Trip............................... 36 Oil Change, How to ........................ 123 Change, When to ...................... 115 Checking Engine...................... 121 Pressure Indicator...................... 32 Selecting Proper Viscosity Chart....................................... 123 ON (Ignition Key Position)........... 48 Opening the Hood........................... 91 Opening the Trunk ........................ 49 Operation in Foreign Countries .. 89 Outside Mirrors.............................. 58 Overheating, Engine.................... 178 Panel Brightness Control.............. 40 Park Gear Position....................... 104 Parking Brake................................. 59 Parking Lights................................ 39 Parking Over Things that Burn............................................ 201 PGM-FI System........................... 200 Polishing and Waxing.................. 160 Power Mirrors......................................... 58 Steering...................................... 135 Windows....................................... 51 Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts.......... 8 Proper Seat Belt Usage................... 7 Radiator Overheating.................. 178 Radio/Cassette Sound System..... 73 Rear End Towing......................... 188 Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement.............................. 154 Rear Locking Compartment........ 50 Rear View Mirror .......................... 58 Rear Window Defogger ................ 42 Reclining the Seat Backs.............. 50 Recommended Shift Speeds....... 102 Reminder Lights............................. 31 Removable Roof Panel.................. 53 Removing and Storing .............. 54 Installing...................................... 55 Roof Unlatched Indicator......... 57 Replacement Information Air Cleaner................................ 136 Coolant....................................... 127 Engine Oil and Filter............... 123 Fuel Filter.................................. 137 Fuses........................................... 184 Light Bulbs................................ 151 Schedule..................................... 115 Spark Plugs............................... 137 Tires............................................ 148 Wiper Blades............................. 142 Replacing Seat Belts After a Crash............................................... 8 Reserve Tank, Coolant............... 126 Restraint, Child............................... 17 Reverse Gear Position................. 105 Roof and Trunk Monitor.............. 33 Rotation, Tire............................... 148 Safety Belts....................................... 5 Safety Defects, Reporting ............ 26 Safety Labels, Location of............ 27 Safety Messages............................... ii Seat Belts........................................... 5 Advice for Pregnant Women..... 8 Child Seat Anchor Plate ........... 23 Cleaning..................................... 163 Frayed or Torn............................. 8 Maintenance.................................. 8 Reminder Light and Beeper..... 32 Replacement.................................. 8 System Components.................... 6 Tether Attachment Points....... 22 Use During Pregnancy................ 8 Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt.... 7 Seats, Adjusting the....................... 50 Serial Number............................... 190 Service Intervals........................... 115 Service Manual............................. 209 Service Station Procedures.......... 90 Setting the Clock............................ 60 Shifting The Automatic Transmission......................... 103 The 5-speed Manual Transmission......................... 101 Shift Lever Position Indicator............................... 35, 103 Side Marker Lights, Bulb Replacement in......................... 153 Signaling Turns.............................. 40 Snow Tires..................................... 150 Solvent-type Cleaners................. 160 Sound System ................................. 73 Spare Tire Inflating...................................... 168 Specifications............................ 193 Spark Plugs, Replacing............... 137 Specifications Charts................... 192 Speed Control.................................. 44 Speedometer.................................... 36 SRS Indicator........................... 13, 33 START (Ignition Key Position).. 48 Starting the Engine........................ 99 In Cold Weather at High Altitude.................................. 100 With a Dead Battery................ 176 Index Steam Coming from Engine....... 178 Steering Wheel Adjustment.................................. 43 Anti-theft Column Lock........... 48 Stereo Sound System..................... 73 Storing Your Car.......................... 157 Sun Visor......................................... 62 Supplemental Restraint System Service Precautions................... 14 Servicing...................................... 13 SRS Indicator....................... 13, 33 System Components.................... 9 Technical Description............. 195 Tachometer..................................... 36 Taillights, Changing Bulbs in.... 154 Taking Care of the Unexpected............................... 167 Tape Player..................................... 79 CONTINUED Index Technical Descriptions Anti-lock Brake System ......... 194 Emission Control Systems...... 199 Supplemental Restraint System.................................... 195 Three Way Catalytic Converter............................... 201 Tire Information...................... 196 Temperature Gauge...................... 37 Tether Attachment Points........... 22 Three Way Catalytic Converter................................... 201 Time, Setting the ........................... 60 Tire Chains.................................... 150 Tire, How to Change a Flat........ 169 Tires................................................ 145 Air Pressure.............................. 146 Checking Wear......................... 147 Compact Spare.......................... 168 DOT Tire Quality Grading..... 197 Inflation...................................... 145 Inspection.................................. 147 Replacing................................... 148 Rotating..................................... 148 Snow........................................... 150 Specifications............................ 193 Wheels and Tires...................... 149 Winter Driving.......................... 150 Tools, Tire Changing .................. 169 Torn Seat Belts................................. 8 Towing A Trailer.................................... 112 Emergency Wrecker................ 188 Transmission Checking Fluid Level, Automatic.............................. 131 Checking Fluid Level, Manual.................................... 132 Fluid Selection.......................... 132 Identification Number............. 190 Shifting the Automatic........... 103 Shifting the Manual................. 101 Treadwear..................................... 147 Trip Meter....................................... 36 Trunk Opening the................................. 49 Open Monitor.............................. 33 Turn Signals.................................... 40 Underside, Cleaning.................... 160 Unexpected, Taking Care of the........................................... 167 Uniform Tire Quality Grading.. 197 Unleaded Gasoline......................... 88 Upholstery Cleaning.................... 163 Used Oil, How to Dispose of....... 125 Vehicle Capacity Load.................. 96 Vehicle Dimensions..................... 192 Vehicle Identification Number.. 190 Vehicle Storage............................ 157 Ventilation....................................... 69 VIN..................................................190 Vinyl Cleaning.............................. 163 Viscosity, Oil................................. 123 Warning Beepers Key in Ignition............................ 48 Seat Belts..................................... 32 Index WARNING, Explanation of........... ii Warning Labels, Location of......... 27 Warranty Coverages.................... 204 Washer, Windshield Checking the Fluid Level........ 130 Operation..................................... 41 Washing........................................... 160 Waxing and Polishing.................. 161 Wheels Adjusting the Steering.............. 43 Alignment and Balance........... 148 Compact Spare.......................... 168 Wrench....................................... 170 Windows Cleaning...................................... 164 Operating the Power.................. 51 Rear, Defogger........................... 42 Windshield Cleaning....................................... 41 Defroster...................................... 72 Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades........................ 142 Operation..................................... 41 Worn Tires.................................... 147 Wrecker, Emergency Towing... 188 Gas Station Information Gasoline: (S, Si) (VTEC) UNLEADED gasoline Pump octane of 86 or higher Premium UNLEADED Pump octane of 91 or higher Gas Tank Capacity: 45 l (11.9 US gal, 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 (S, Si) 3.3 l (3.5 US q t, 2.9 Imp qt) (VTEC) 4.0 l (4.2 US q t, 3.5 Imp qt) without filter (S, Si) 3.0 l (3.2 US q t, 2.6 Imp qt) (VTEC) 3.7 l (3.9 US q t, 3.3 Imp qt) Tire Pressure (measured cold): (S) Front/Rear: 220 kPa (2.2 kg/cm2 , 32 psi) (Si, VTEC) Front/Rear: 200 kPa (2.0 kg/cm2, 29 psi) Spare Tire Pressure: 415 kPa (4.15 kg/cm2 , 60 psi) Tire Size (Front and Rear): (S) P175/70R13 82S (Si) (VTEC) P185/60R14 82H P195/60R14 85V Spare Tire: (S, Si) T105/80D 13 (U.S. VTEC) T105/70D 14 (Canadian VTEC) T135/70D 15 Other Tire 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: (S, Si) (VTEC) 1.8 l (1.9 US q t, 1.6 Imp qt) 2.2 l (2.3 US q t, 1.9 Imp qt) Automatic Transmission Fluid: Honda Premium Formula Automatic Transmission Fluid or an equivalent DEXRON® II type Automatic Trans- mission Fluid (ATF) Capacity: 2.7 l (2.9 US q t, 2.4 Imp qt)

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1994 Honda Civic DEL SOL Owners Manual