1994 Honda Civic Hatchback Owners Manual

Automatic Transmission........ 129
Brake........................................... 131
Clutch......................................... 132
Manual Transmission.............. 130
Power Steering......................... 133
Windshield Washer.................. 128

FM Stereo Radio

Reception..................................... 73
Folding Rear Seat.......................... 53
Foreign Countries, Driving in...... 87
Four-way Flashers......................... 43
Front End, Towing by

Emergency Wrecker................ 185
Fuel................................................... 86
Fill Door and Cap....................... 88
Filter........................................... 135
Gauge............................................ 38
Octane Requirement................. 86

Oxygenated................................. 86
Tank, Filling the ........................ 88
Fuses, Checking the .................... 180

Gas Mileage, Improving................ 92
Gasohol.............................................86
Gasoline............................................ 86
Filter........................................... 135
Gauge............................................ 38
Octane Requirement................. 86
Tank, Filling the ........................ 88
Gas Station Procedures................. 88
Gauges

Engine Coolant Temperature.. 38
Fuel...............................................38

Gearshift Lever Positions

Automatic Transmission........ 101
5-speed Manual

Transmission.......................... 99
Glass Cleaning .............................. 162
Glove Box........................................ 57

Halogen Headlight Bulbs............ 149
Hatch/Tailgate

Opening the................................. 50
Open Monitor Light................... 35
Hazard Warning Flashers ............ 43
Headlights

Daytime Running Lights.......... 40
High Beam Indicator................. 36
High Beams, Turning on.......... 40
Low Beams, Turning on........... 40
Replacing Halogen Bulbs ....... 149
Turning on................................... 40
Heating and Cooling...................... 64
High Altitude, Starting at............ 98
High-Low Beam Switch ............... 40
Hood, Opening the ......................... 89
Horn.................................................. 48
Hot Coolant, Warning about...... 124
Hydraulic Clutch.......................... 132
Hydroplaning................................ 108

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Keys.................................................. 48

Low Oil Pressure Indicator. 33, 176
Lubricant Specifications

Chart........................................... 190
Luggage........................................... 94

Label, Certification...................... 188
Lane Change, Signaling................ 41
Lap/Shoulder Belts.......................... 6
Lap Belt.............................................. 6
Leaking of Exhaust into Car........ 26
Lighter, Cigarette.......................... 60
Lights

Bulb Replacement.................... 149
Indicator....................................... 31
Parking......................................... 40
Turn Signal.................................. 41
Loading Cargo................................ 94
LOCK (Ignition Key Position)..... 49
Locks

Anti-theft Steering Column..... 49
Fuel Fill Door.............................. 88
Glove Box.................................... 57
Hatch/Tailgate........................... 50
Low Coolant Level....................... 124
Lower Gear, Downshifting to a... 99

Maintenance.................................. 111
Periodic Items........................... 117
Record................................. 115-116
Schedule.............................. 113-114

Malfunction Indicator

Lamp.................................... 35, 178
Manual Transmission.................... 99
Manual Transmission Fluid....... 130
Maximum Shift Speeds............... 101
Meters, Gauges............................... 37
Methanol in Gasoline..................... 87
Mirrors, Adjusting......................... 55
Moonroof......................................... 54
Closing Manually ..................... 179
Operation..................................... 54

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Identification Number,

Vehicle........................................ 188
If Your Car Has to be Towed..... 185
Ignition

Keys.............................................. 48
Switch........................................... 48
Timing Control System........... 199

Indicator Lights, Instrument

Panel............................................. 31
Infant Restraint.............................. 20
Inflation, Proper Tire.................. 144
Inside Mirror................................... 55
Inspection, Tire............................ 145
Instrument Panel............................ 30
Instrument Panel Brightness....... 41
Interior Cleaning.......................... 161
Interior Lights................................ 61
Introduction........................................ i

Jacking up the Car....................... 168
Jack, Tire....................................... 167
Jump Starting................................ 172

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Neutral Gear Position.................. 103
New Vehicle Break-in................... 86
Normal Shift Speeds.................... 100
NOTICE, Explanation of................ ii Numbers, Identification.............. 188

Occupant Protection System ......... 4
Octane Requirement, Gasoline.... 86
Odometer......................................... 37
Odometer, Trip............................... 37
Oil

Change, How to........................ 122
Change, When to...................... 113
Checking Engine...................... 119
Pressure Indicator...................... 33
Selecting Proper Viscosity

Chart....................................... 121
ON (Ignition Key Position)........... 49
Opening the Hatch/Tailgate........ 50
Opening the Hood .......................... 89
Operation in Foreign Countries .. 87
Outside Mirrors.............................. 55

Overheating, Engine.................... 174 Rear Seat, Folding ......................... 52
Rear View Mirror .......................... 55
Rear Window Defogger ................ 43
Rear Window Washer ................... 43
Rear Window Wiper ...................... 43
Reclining the Seat Backs.............. 51
Recommended Shift Speeds....... 100
Reminder Lights............................. 31
Replacement Information

Panel Brightness Control.............. 41
Park Gear Position....................... 102
Parking Brake................................. 57
Parking Lights................................ 40
Parking Over Things that

Burn............................................ 200
PGM-FI System............................ 199
Polishing and Waxing.................. 159
Power

Mirrors......................................... 56
Steering...................................... 133
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts........ 10
Proper Seat Belt Usage................... 7

Radiator Overheating ................. 174
Radio/Cassette Sound System..... 71
Rear End Towing......................... 185
Rear Lights, Bulb

Replacement.............................. 151
Rear Seat Access............................ 52

Air Cleaner................................ 134
Coolant....................................... 125
Engine Oil and Filter ............... 121
Fuel Filter.................................. 135
Fuses........................................... 180
Light Bulbs................................ 149
Schedule..................................... 113
Spark Plugs............................... 135
Tires............................................ 146
Wiper Blades............................. 140

Replacing Seat Belts After a

Crash.............................................10
Reserve Tank, Coolant............... 124
Restraint, Child............................... 18
Reverse Gear Position................. 103
Rotation, Tire............................... 146

Main MenustSafety Belts....................................... 5
Safety Defects, Reporting............ 27
Safety Labels, Location of............ 28
Safety Messages............................... ii Seat Belts........................................... 5
Advice for Pregnant Women... 10
Child Seat Anchor Plate........... 23
Cleaning..................................... 161
Frayed or Torn........................... 10
Maintenance................................ 10
Reminder Light and Beeper..... 32
Replacement................................ 10
System Components.................... 6
Tether Attachment Points....... 23
Use During Pregnancy.............. 10
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt.... 7
Wearing the Lap Belt.................. 9
Seats, Adjusting the....................... 51
Serial Number............................... 188
Service Intervals........................... 113
Service Manual............................. 207
Service Station Procedures.......... 88
Setting the Clock............................ 58

Shifting

The Automatic

Transmission......................... 101

The 5-speed Manual

Transmission .......................... 99

Shift Lever Position

Indicator.............................. 36, 101

Side Marker Lights, Bulb

Replacement in......................... 150
Signaling Turns.............................. 41
Snow Tires..................................... 148
Solvent-type Cleaners................. 159
Sound System.................................. 71
Spare Tire

Inflating...................................... 166
Specifications............................ 191
Spark Plugs, Replacing............... 135
Specifications Charts................... 190
Speed Control.................................. 45
Speedometer.................................... 37
SRS Indicator........................... 15, 34
START (Ignition Key Position).. 49
Starting the Engine ....................... 97

In Cold Weather at High

Altitude.................................... 98
With a Dead Battery................ 172

Index

Steam Coming from Engine....... 174
Steering Wheel

Adjustment.................................. 44
Anti-theft Column Lock........... 49
Stereo Sound System..................... 71
Storing Your Car.......................... 156
Supplemental Restraint System

Service Precautions................... 16
Servicing...................................... 15
SRS Indicator....................... 15, 34
System Components................... 11
Technical Description............. 193

Tachometer..................................... 37
Tailgate............................................ 50
Taillights, Changing Bulbs in .... 151
Taking Care of the

Unexpected............................... 165
Tape Player..................................... 77

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Technical Descriptions

Emission Control Systems...... 198
Supplemental Restraint

System.................................... 193

Three Way Catalytic

Converter............................... 200
Temperature Gauge...................... 38
Tether Attachment Points........... 23
Three Way Catalytic

Converter................................... 200
Time, Setting the ........................... 58
Tire Chains.................................... 148
Tire, How to Change a Flat....... 167
Tires................................................ 143
Air Pressure.............................. 144
Checking Wear......................... 145
Compact Spare.......................... 166
DOT Tire Quality Grading..... 195
Inflation...................................... 144
Inspection................................... 145
Replacing................................... 146
Rotating..................................... 146
Snow........................................... 148
Specifications............................ 191
Tools, Tire Changing .................. 167
Torn Seat Belts............................... 10

Towing

A Trailer.................................... 109
Emergency Wrecher................ 185

Transmission

Checking Fluid Level,

Automatic.............................. 129

Checking Fluid Level,

Vanity Mirror................................ 59
Vehicle Capacity Load ................. 94
Vehicle Dimensions....................190
Vehicle Identification Number.188
Vehicle Storage.......................... 156
Ventilation...................................... 67
VIN................................................. 188
V i n yl Cleaning ............................ 161
Viscosity, Oil............................... 120

Manual................................... 130
Fluid Selection.......................... 129
Identification Number............. 188
Shifting the Automatic ........... 101
Shifting the Manual................... 99
Treadwear..................................... 196
Trip Meter....................................... 37
Turn Signals.................................... 41 Warning Beepers

Underside, Cleaning.................... 158
Unexpected, Taking Care

of the........................................... 165
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.. 195
Unleaded Gasoline......................... 86
Upholstery Cleaning.................... 161
Used Oil, How to Dispose of....... 123

Key in Ignition............................49
Seat Belts................................... 32
WARNING, Explanation of......... ii Warning Labels, Location of ....... 28
Warranty Coverages................... 202
Washer, Windshield

Checking the Fluid Level...... 128
Operation..................................... 42
Washing......................................... 158
Waxing and Polishing................. 159

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Wheels

Adjusting the Steering.............. 44
Alignment and Balance........... 145
Compact Spare.......................... 166
Wrench....................................... 167

Cleaning..................................... 162
Rear, Defogger........................... 43

Windows

Windshield

Cleaning....................................... 42
Defroster...................................... 70

Wipers, Windshield

Changing Blades....................... 140
Operation..................................... 42
Worn Tires..................................... 145
Wrecker, Emergency Towing ... 185

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Gasoline: UNLEADED gasoline Pump octane of 86 or higher

Fuel Tank Capacity: (US: VX,CX, Canada: VX)

38 l (10.0 US gal, 8.4 Imp gal) (US: DX, Si, Canada: CX, DX, Si) 45 l (11.9 US gal, 9.9 Imp gal)

d Engine Oil:

API SG or SH grade "Energy Conserving II" oil or "ILSAC" oil SAE 5W-30 viscosity

Engine Oil Capacity: including filter

3.3 l (3.5 US q t, 2.9 Imp qt)

without filter

3.0 l (3.2 US q t, 2.6 Imp qt)

Tire Pressure (measured cold): (US: VX,CX, Canada: VX)

Front: 240 kPa (2.4 kg/cm 2, 35 psi) Rear: 220 kPa (2.2 kg/cm 2 , 32 psi)

(US: DX, Canada: CX, DX)

Front/Rear: 220 kPa (2.2 kg/cm 2, 32 psi)

(Si)

Front/Rear: 200 kPa (2.0 kg/cm 2, 29 psi)

Spare Tire Pressure: 415 kPa(4.15 kg/cm 2, 60 psi)

Tire Size (Front and Rear): (US: VX, CX, Canada: VX)

P165/70R13 78S

(US: DX, Canada: CX, DX)

P175/70R13 82S

(Si)

P185/60R14 82H

Spare Tire:

T105/80D 13

(Si with ABS)

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: 1.8 l (1.9 US qt, 1.6 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)

Main MenustMain Menust1994 Civic Hatchback Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to navigate through this reference. For a printed owner's manual, click on authorized manuals or go to www.helminc.com.

Contents

Owner's Identification

Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... i A Few Words About Safety.................................................................................................................ii Driver and Passenger Safety ..............................................................................................................3 Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System. Instruments and Controls.................................................................................................................29 Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls. Comfort and Convenience Features .............................................................................................. 63 How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features. Before Driving.................................................................................................................................. 85
What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo. Driving .............................................................................................................................................. 95 The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer. Maintenance.....................................................................................................................................111
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer. Appearance Care..............................................................................................................................157 Tips on cleaning and protecting your vehicle. Things to look for if your vehicle ever needs body repairs. Taking Care of the Unexpected......................................................................................................165 This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them. Technical Information.....................................................................................................................187
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada)................................................................201
A summary of the warranties covering your new Acura, and how to contact us. Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)......................................................................................................207
How to order manuals and other technical literature. Index.................................................................................................................................................. I

Gas Station Information Information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.

Introduction

Congratulations ! Your selection of a 1994 Honda Civic was a wise investment. It will give you years of driving pleasure.

To enhance the enjoyment of your new car, take time to study this manual. In it, you will learn about your car's many conveniences and useful features. Following the service interval and maintenance recommendations will help keep your driving trouble-free while preserving your investment.

Keep this owner's manual in your car so you can refer to it at any time. Please make sure the manual stays with the car if you sell it. The next owner will find it just as helpful.

Several warranties protect your Honda. We suggest you read the warranty booklets carefully to fully understand the coverages and the responsibilities of ownership.

When your car needs scheduled maintenance, keep in mind that your Honda dealer's service staff is specially- trained in the service and maintenance of the many systems unique to your Honda. Your Honda dealer is dedi- cated to your satisfaction and will be pleased to answer any questions and concerns.

Best wishes and happy motoring. American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Honda Canada Inc.

Main MenustSafety Messages

Your safety and the safety of others is very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on the vehicle. Please read these messages carefully.

A safety message alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others. Each safety message is preceded by a safety alert symbol one of three words, DANGER, WARNING or CAUTION. These mean:

and

You will also see another important symbol:

NOTICE

Your Honda or other property can be damaged if you don't follow instructions.

You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don't follow instructions.

You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don't follow instructions.

You CAN be HURT if you don't follow instructions.

Each safety message tells you what the hazard is, what can happen and what you can do to avoid or reduce injury.

Main MenustDriver and Passenger Safety

This section gives you important information about occupant protection. It shows how to use seat belts properly. It explains the Supplemental Restraint System that is standard in all U.S. models. And it gives useful information about how to protect infants and children in your car.

Your Occupant Protection

System........................................ 4

The Seat Belt System

and How It Works.................... 5
Why Wear Seat Belts................... 5
Important Safety Reminders..... 5
Seat Belt System Components... 6
Lap/Shoulder Belt........................ 6
Lap Belt.......................................... 6
Wearing Seat Belts Properly...... 7
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt.... 7
Wearing the Lap Belt.................. 9
Advice for Pregnant Women... 10
Seat Belt Maintenance.............. 10
Supplemental Restraint System.. 11
Important Safety Reminder..... 12
How the Driver's Airbag

Works........................................ 13

How the Passenger's Airbag

works........................................ 14

How the SRS Indicator Light

Works........................................ 15
System Service........................... 15
System Service Precautions .... 16
Additional Safety Information .... 17
Seat-back Position..................... 17
Door Locks.................................. 17
Storing Cargo Safely ................. 17

Driving with Pets....................... 18
Child Safety..................................... 18
Where Should Children Sit?..... 19
Important Safety Reminders... 19
General Guidelines for Restraining Children Under 18 kg (40 Ibs)............... 20

Restraining an Infant Who Weighs Less Than 9 kg (20 Ibs)......... 20

Restraining a Child Who Weighs Between 9 and 18 kg (20 and 40 Ibs).... 21

Restraining a Child Who Weighs

Over 18 kg (40 Ibs).................. 22

Using a Seat Belt

Locking Clip............................ 22

Using Child Restraints

with Tethers............................ 23
Storing a Child Seat................... 24
Alcohol and Drugs.......................... 25
Carbon Monoxide Hazard ............ 26
Reporting Safety Defects

(US Cars)...................................... 27
Safety Labels................................... 28

Driver and Passenger Safety

Main MenustYour Occupant Protection System

Your Honda is equipped with seat belts and other features that work together to protect you and your passengers during a crash.

Seat belts are the most important part of your occupant protection system. When worn properly, seat belts can reduce the chance of serious injury or death in a crash.

For added protection during a severe frontal collision, your Honda has a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), with airbags for the driver and front seat passenger. The SRS is optional on the Canadi- an CX model.

Two indicator lights are also part of your safety system. One reminds you to make sure you and your passengers wear seat belts. The other alerts you to a possible problem with your supplemental restraint system (see page 15).

Driver and Passenger Safety

The seats, head restraints, and door locks also play a role in occupant safety. For example, reclining the seat-back can decrease the effec- tiveness of your seat belt. Head restraints can help protect your neck and head, especially during rear-end impacts. Door locks help keep your doors from being acciden- tally opened during a crash.

To get the maximum protection from your occupant protection system, check the following before you drive away:

Everyone in the car is wearing a seat belt properly (see page 7). Infants and small children are properly secured in child safety seats (see page 19). Both doors and the hatch/tailgate are closed and locked (see page 17). Seat-backs are upright (see page 17). There are no loose items that could be thrown around and hurt someone during a crash or sudden stop (see page 18).

By following these guidelines, you can reduce injuries to yourself and your passengers in many crash situations. Remember, however, that no safety system can prevent all injuries or deaths that can occur in severe crashes.

Main MenuTable of ContentsstThe Seat Belt System and How It Works

Why Wear Seat Belts Wearing seat belts, and wearing them properly, is fundamental to your safety and the safety of your passengers.

During a crash or emergency stop, seat belts can help keep you from being thrown against the inside of the car, against other occupants, or out of the car.

Of course, seat belts cannot com- pletely protect you in every crash. But, in most cases, seat belts reduce your chance of serious injury. They can even save your life. That is why many states and all Canadian provinces require you to wear seat belts.

Not wearing a seat belt in- creases the chance of being killed or seriously hurt in a crash.

Be sure you and your passen- gers always wear seat belts and wear them properly.

Important Safety Reminders Seat belts are designed for adults and larger children. All infants and small children must be properly restrained in child safety seats (see page 19).

A pregnant woman needs to wear a seat belt to protect herself and her unborn child (see page 10).

Two people should never use the same seat belt. If they do, they could be very seriously injured in a crash.

Do not place the shoulder portion of a lap/shoulder belt under your arm or behind your back. This could increase the chance of serious injuries in a crash.

Do not put shoulder belt pads or other accessories on seat belts. They can reduce the effectiveness of the belts and increase the chance of injury.

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Main MenuTable of ContentsstThe Seat Belt System and How It Works

Seat Belt System Components Your Honda has seat belts in all five seating positions. The front seats and the outside positions of the rear seat have lap/shoulder belts. The center position of the rear seat has a lap belt.

Your seat belt system also includes a light on the instrument panel to remind you to fasten your seat belt, and to make sure your passengers fasten theirs. This light comes on when you turn on the ignition if you have not fastened your seat belt. A beeper also sounds for several seconds (see page 32).

The following pages cover more about the seat belt components and how they work.

Driver and Passenger Safety

Lap/Shoulder Belt

Lap Belt

BUCKLE

LATCH PLATE

The lap belt has one manually- adjusted belt that fits across the hips. It is similar to safety belts used in airplanes.

LATCH PLATE

BUCKLE

This style of seat belt has a single belt that goes over your shoulder, across your chest, and across your hips. Each lap/shoulder belt has an emergency locking retractor. In normal driving, the retractor lets you move freely in your seat while it keeps some tension on the belt. During a collision or sudden stop, the retractor automatically locks the belt to help restrain your body.

Main MenuTable of ContentsstWearing Seat Belts Properly You can increase the effectiveness of your seat belts if you take a little time to read the following pages and make sure you know how to wear seat belts properly.

Not wearing a seat belt pro- perly increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash.

Be sure you and your passen- gers always wear seat belts and wear them properly.

The Seat Belt System and How It Works

Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt

Before putting on a front seat belt, be sure your seat is adjusted forward or backward to a good driving or riding position and the back of your seat is upright (see page 51).

1. Pull the latch plate across your

body and insert it into the buckle. Tug on the belt to make sure the latch is securely locked.

2. Check that the belt is not twisted.

3. Position the lap portion of the belt as low as possible across your hips, not across your stomach. This lets your strong pelvic bones take the force of a crash.

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Main MenuTable of ContentsstThe Seat Belt System and How It Works

5. If the shoulder belt crosses your neck while you are sitting in one of the outside positions of the rear seat, you need to adjust your seating position. Move toward the center of the seat until the belt fits over your collarbone.

4. Pull up on the shoulder part of the belt to remove any slack. Make sure the belt goes over your collarbone and across your chest.

To unlatch the seat belt, push the red PRESS button on the buckle. Guide the belt across your body to the door pillar. If the belt doesn't retract easily, pull it out and check for twists or kinks.

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Main MenuTable of ContentsstWearing the Lap Belt

The Seat Belt System and How It Works

1. Pull the latch plate across your

hips and insert it into the buckle marked CENTER.

If the belt is too short, hold the latch plate at a right angle and pull to extend the belt. Insert the latch plate into the buckle.

2. Position the belt as low as possi-

ble across your hips and pelvic bones, not across your stomach. Pull the loose end of the belt to adjust for a snug but comfortable fit.

To unlatch the belt, push the red PRESS button on the buckle.

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Advice for Pregnant Women

If possible, use the lap/shoulder seat belt, remembering to keep the lap portion as low as possible (see page 7).

Seat Belt Maintenance For safety, you should check the condition of your seat belts regu- larly.

Each time you have a check-up, ask your doctor if it's okay for you to drive and how you should position a lap/shoulder seat belt.

Pull out each belt fully and look for frays, cuts, burns, and wear. Check that the latches work smoothly and the lap/shoulder belts retract easily. Any belt not in good condition or not working properly should be replaced.

If a seat belt is worn during a crash, have your dealer replace the belt and inspect the anchors for damage.

For information on how to clean your seat belts, see page 161.

Protecting the mother is the best way to protect her unborn child. Therefore, a pregnant woman should wear a properly-positioned seat belt whenever she drives or rides in a car.

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Main MenuTable of ContentsstSupplemental Restraint System

All Civics sold in the U.S. and Canada (except the Canadian CX model) are equipped with a Supple- mental Restraint System (SRS) as standard equipment. It is optional on the Canadian CX model.

The supplemental restraint system includes an airbag to help protect your head and chest during a se- vere frontal collision. This system does not replace your seat belt. It supplements, or adds to, the protec- tion offered by your seat belt.

Not wearing a seat belt in- creases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash, even if you have an airbag.

Be sure you and your passen- gers always wear seat belts and wear them properly.

INDICATOR

SRS

PASSENGER'S AIRBAG

DRIVER'S AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT The main components in your SRS are:

One airbag in the steering wheel for the driver and another in the dashboard for the passenger.

A diagnostic system that, when the ignition is ON (II), continu- ally monitors the control unit (including the sensors), airbag activator, and all related wiring. CONTINUED

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An indicator light to warn you of a possible problem with the system.

Emergency power backup in case your car's electrical system is disconnected in a crash.

Important Safety Reminder

Frontal collision range

An airbag inflates and deflates very quickly. It cannot protect you during any additional impacts that can occur during a crash.

A seat belt helps keep you in the proper position when an airbag inflates. An airbag opens with considerable force and can hurt you if you are not in the proper position.

Even with an airbag, you need to wear a seat belt. The reasons are:

Airbags only inflate in severe frontal collisions. They offer no protection in rear impacts, side impacts, rollovers, or moderate frontal collisions.

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How the Driver's Airbag Works

To do its job, the airbag inflates with considerable force. So, while it can reduce serious injuries and even save your life, the airbag might cause some facial abrasions or other injuries. For this reason, you should always sit as far back from the steering wheel as comfort- able while still maintaining control.

If you ever have a severe frontal collision, your airbag will instantly inflate to help protect your head and chest.

When the airbag inflates, you may hear a fairly loud noise and you might see smoke or powder. This is normal; it is caused by the inflation of the airbag.

After the bag completely inflates, it immediately starts deflating so it won't interfere with your visibility, ability to steer, or ability to operate other controls. The total time for inflation and deflation takes less than a fraction of a second. You may not even be aware that the airbag has been fully inflated.

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How the Passenger's Airbag Works

The airbag is stored in the center of the steering wheel. For your safety, do not attach any items to the steering wheel. They could interfere with the proper operation of the airbag. Or, if the airbag inflates, they could be propelled inside the car and hurt someone.

If you ever have a severe frontal collision, the passenger's airbag will inflate at the same time as the driver's airbag.

This airbag is quite large and inflates with considerable force. It can seriously hurt a front seat passenger who is not in the proper position and wearing the seat belt properly. Front seat passengers should move the seat as far back as practical and sit well back in the seat.

Because of the airbag, we strongly recommend that you do not put an infant seat in the front passenger's seat. If the airbag inflates, it can dislodge the infant seat and seriously injure the infant.

If a toddler seat is used in the front passenger's seat, the vehicle seat should be moved as far back as possible. If the passenger's bag inflates, it could seriously hurt a toddler who is not in the proper position or properly restrained.

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The passenger's airbag is stored near the top of the dashboard, under a lid marked SRS. Do not place any objects on top of this lid. If the airbag inflates, those objects can be propelled inside the car and possibly hurt someone.

How the SRS Indicator Light Works

SRS The purpose of the SRS light on your instrument panel is to alert you of a potential problem with your supplemental restraint system.

Have the system checked if:

The light does not come on when you turn the ignition ON (II).

The light stays on after the engine starts.

The light comes on or flashes while you are driving.

System Service Your supplemental restraint system is virtually maintenance- free. There are no parts you can safely service. You must have the system serviced by an authorized Honda dealer:

If your airbags ever inflate. The airbag and control unit must be replaced. Do not try to remove or discard the airbags by yourself. This must be done by a Honda dealer. If the SRS indicator light alerts you of a problem. Have the supplemental restraint system checked as soon as possible. Otherwise, your airbag might not inflate when you need it. When the car is ten years old. Have the dealer inspect the system. The production date is on the driver's door jamb for your convenience.

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Main MenuTable of ContentsstSupplemental Restraint System

Scrapping an entire car that has an uninflated airbag can be dangerous. Get assistance from a Honda dealer if your car must be scrapped.

If you sell your car, please be sure to tell the new owner that the car has a supplemental restraint sys- tem. Alert them to the information and precautions in this part of the owner's manual.

System Service Precautions Do not modify your steering wheel or any other part of the supple- mental restraint system. Modifica- tions could make the system inef- fective.

Do not tamper with the system's components or wiring. This could cause the airbag to inflate inadver- tently, possibly injuring someone very seriously.

Tell anyone who works on your car that you have a supplemental restraint system. Failure to follow the procedures and precautions in the official Honda service manual could result in personal injury or damage to the system.

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Main MenuTable of ContentsstThe seat belts and airbag are obvi- ously important parts of your occu- pant protection system.

In addition, you should know that sitting upright, locking the doors, and stowing things properly can also increase your safety and possibly even save your life.

Additional Safety Information

Seat-back Position The seat-backs should be in an upright position for you and your passengers to get the most protec- tion from the seat belts.

If you recline a seat-back, you reduce the protective capability of your seat belt. The farther a seat- back is reclined, the greater the risk that you will slide under the belt in a severe crash and be very seriously injured.

For information on how to adjust the seat-back, see page 51.

Door Locks It is not safe to leave your car doors unlocked. A passenger, especially a child, could open a door and accidentally fall out. Also, there is a greater chance of being thrown out of the car during a crash when the doors are not locked.

Storing Cargo Safely Before you drive, make sure you first securely store or tie down any items that could be thrown around the car and hurt someone, or interfere with your ability to operate the controls.

(DX and Si) Do not put any items on top of the cargo area cover. They can block your rear view, and could be thrown about the interior in a crash.

Be sure to keep compartment doors closed when the car is moving. If a front passenger hits the door of an open glove box, for example, he could injure his knees.

For information on loading cargo, see page 94 .

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Main MenuTable of ContentsstAdditional Safety Information, Child Safety

Child Safety

A small dog, cat, or other small animal will be safest in a pet carrier with rigid sides. Choose a style that allows you to secure it to the car's seat by routing a seat belt through the carrier's handle.

For further information, contact your veterinarian or local animal protection society.

Children depend on adults to protect them. To help make sure we do, every state and Canadian province has laws requiring infants and young children to be properly restrained whenever they ride in a car.

Driving with Pets Loose pets can be a hazard while you are driving. An unrestrained pet can interfere with your ability to drive the car. In a crash or sudden stop, loose pets or cages can be thrown around inside the car and hurt you or your passengers. It is also for their safety that pets should be properly restrained in your car.

The recommended way to restrain a medium-sized or larger dog is with a special traveling harness. This harness can be secured to the rear seat with a seat belt. Travel harnesses are available at pet stores.

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Main MenuTable of ContentsstAn infant or child who is not properly restrained can be killed or seriously injured in a crash.

Be sure any child too small for seat belts is properly secured in a child restraint.

Where Should Children Sit? According to accident statistics, children of all sizes and ages are safer when they are properly restrained in the rear seat rather than the front seat.

We recommend that, whenever possible, you secure your child's infant or toddler seat in the center position of the rear seat with the lap belt.

For cars with a passenger airbag, we strongly recommend that you do not put an infant seat in the front passenger seat. If the airbag inflates, it can hit the seat with great force. The infant seat can be dislodged and the baby seriously injured.

If a toddler seat is used in the front seat of a car equipped with a passenger's airbag, the vehicle seat should be moved as far back as possible. If the passenger's bag inflates, it could seriously hurt a toddler who is not in the proper position or properly restrained.

We also recommend that any child who is too large to use an infant or toddler seat ride in one of the out- side positions of the rear seat. The child should then wear the lap/ shoulder belt properly for protec- tion.

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Important Safety Reminders Never hold a baby or child on your lap when riding in a car. If you are wearing your seat belt, the violent forces created during a crash will tear the child from your arms. The child could be seriously hurt or killed.

If you are holding a child and not wearing a seat belt in a crash, you could crush the child against the car's interior.

Never put your seat belt over yourself and a child. During a crash, the belt could press deep into the child, causing serious internal injuries.

Two children should never use the same seat belt. If they do, they could be very seriously injured in a crash.

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Main MenuTable of ContentsstChild Safety

General Guidelines for Restraining Children Under 18 kg (40 Ibs) Use an approved child seat. The seat must meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 (FMVSS-213) or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Look for the manufac- turer's statement of compliance on the box and seat.

Use a seat of the right size. Make sure the seat fits your child. Check the seat manufacturer's instruc- tions and labels for height and weight limits.

Secure the child seat to the car. All approved child seats are designed to be secured to the car seat by the lap belt or the lap belt portion of a lap/shoulder belt. A child whose seat is not properly secured to the car can be endangered in a crash.

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Restraining an Infant Who Weighs Less Than 9 kg (20 Ibs)

To properly route a seat belt through a child seat, follow the seat maker's instructions. If you use a lap/shoulder belt, be sure you install a locking clip on the belt (see page 22).

Secure the child in the child seat. Make sure the infant or child is firmly secured to the child seat. Use the straps provided, and carefully follow the manufacturer's instructions.

An infant up to about 9 kg (20 Ibs) must be restrained in an infant seat or a convertible seat designed for a baby. Because infants must ride in a reclining position, be sure the infant seat always faces the REAR of the car as shown.

Main MenuTable of ContentsstWe recommend that, whenever possible, you put the infant seat in the center position of the rear seat and secure it to the car with the lap belt. If you decide to put an infant seat in any other seating position, you must use a locking clip on the car's lap/shoulder belt (see page 22).

We strongly recommend that you do not put an infant seat in the front passenger's seat of a vehicle equipped with a passenger's airbag. In a severe frontal collision, the inflating airbag can hit the infant seat with considerable force. The infant seat can be dislodged, causing serious injury to the infant.

Restraining a Child Who Weighs Between 9 and 18 kg (20 and 40 Ibs) Toddler seats are designed for children who weigh between 9 and 18 kg (20 and 40 Ibs).

The preferred place to put a toddler seat is in the center position of the rear seat. Use the car's lap belt to secure the seat to the car.

If you decide to put a toddler seat in any other seating position, you must use a locking clip on the car's lap/shoulder belt (see page 22).

Child Safety

If a toddler seat is used in the front seat of a car equipped with a passenger's airbag, the vehicle seat should be moved as far back as possible. If the passenger's bag inflates, it could seriously hurt a toddler who is not in the proper position or properly restrained.

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Main MenuTable of ContentsstChild Safety

Restraining a Child Who Weighs Over 18 kg (40 Ibs)

We recommend that, whenever possible, a child who has outgrown a toddler seat ride in one of the outside positions of the rear seat and use a lap/shoulder belt.

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Using a Seat Belt Locking Clip Always use a seat belt locking clip when you secure a child seat to your car with a lap/shoulder belt. This helps prevent the seat from shifting position or overturning.

A locking clip is usually included with the child seat. If you need a clip, contact the seat's manufac- turer or a store that sells child restraints.

Put the seat belt on your child and check its fit. The shoulder belt should fit over the collarbone and across the chest. The lap belt should sit low on your child's hips, not across the stomach.

If the shoulder belt crosses the neck, have your child move toward the center of the rear seat until the belt fits properly. If the belt still crosses the child's neck, you should use a booster seat.

Several styles of booster seats are available. We recommend a design that allows the child to use the car's lap/shoulder belt.

Whichever style you select, follow the booster seat manufacturer's instructions.

Main MenuTable of ContentsstTo install a locking clip, do the following:

1. Place the child restraint in the desired position. Route the lap/ shoulder belt through the restraint according to the seat manufacturer's instructions.

2. Insert the latch plate into the

buckle. Pull on the shoulder part of the belt to make sure there is no slack in the lap portion.

3. Tightly grasp the belt near the latch plate. Pinch both parts of the belt together so they won't slip through the latch plate. Un- buckle the seat belt.

Child Safety

Using Child Restraints with Tethers

500 mm (19.7 in)

4. Install the locking clip as shown.

Position the clip as close as possible to the latch plate.

5. Insert the latch plate into the buckle. Push and pull on the child seat to verify that it is held firmly in place. If it is not, repeat these steps until the restraint is secure.

270 mm (10.6 in)

Your Honda has three attachment points for tether-style child seats. Use the dimensions in the above illustration to locate the attach- ment point you want to use. There is a perforation on the lining at each attachment point. Cut the lining along the perforation to make a hole.

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Main MenuTable of ContentsstChild Safety

Then install the tether hardware that came with the child seat. Tighten the bolt to: 22 N.m (2.2 kg-m,16 Ib-ft)

If you are not sure how to install the bracket, have it installed by your Honda dealer.

If you need an anchor plate and mounting hardware, you can obtain them by writing to:

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Consumer Affairs 1919 Torrance Blvd. Torrance, CA 90501-2746

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TOOTHED WASHER

Storing a Child Seat When you are not using an infant seat or other child restraint, either remove it or make sure it is properly secured so it cannot be thrown around the car during a crash.

The anchor plate and mounting hardware for a top tether are supplied with the car. When installing, make sure the toothed washer is on the bottom of the bolt.

The supplied anchor plate is designed only for mounting a child restraint. Do not use it for any other purpose.

Main MenuTable of ContentsstAlcohol and Drugs

Driving a car requires your full at- tention and alertness. Traffic condi- tions change rapidly. You must be able to react just as rapidly. Alcohol or drugs directly affect your alert- ness and ability to react. Even pre- scription and non-prescription medi- cines can have this effect.

There are laws that deal with drunken driving. These laws define how much alcohol it takes in your system to be legally "drunk." How- ever, your judgment and reaction time get worse with every drink— even the first one.

The safest thing you can do is never drink and drive. This can be done if you plan ahead. If you know you are going to be drinking, make plans to ride with a friend who will not be drinking.

If you have no choice but to drive, stop drinking and give yourself lots of time to sober up. Time is the only thing that can make you sober. Things like coffee or a cold shower don't speed up the process.

What if you find that you've been drinking and cannot get a ride from a friend? Find alternative transpor- tation. Call a taxi. Take a bus. Many communities have transporta- tion services devoted to shuttling people who have been drinking.

If you see friends trying to get behind the wheel after drinking, stop them. Drive them yourself or arrange other transportation. If you think you are interfering, remem- ber that your interference will keep them from sharing the road with you.

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Main MenuTable of ContentsstIf you must sit in your parked car, even in an unconfined area, with the engine running, adjust the heating and cooling system as follows:

1. Push the 2. Select the 3. Turn the fan on high speed. 4. Set the temperature control to a

button. mode.

comfortable setting.

High levels of carbon monoxide can collect rapidly in enclosed areas, such as a garage. Do not run the engine with the garage door closed. Even with the door open, run the engine only long enough to move the car out of the garage.

With the hatch open, air flow can pull exhaust gas into your car's interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive with the hatch open, open all the windows and set the heating and cooling system as shown in the next column.

Carbon Monoxide Hazard

Your car's exhaust contains carbon monoxide gas. You should have no problem with carbon monoxide entering the car in normal driving if you maintain your car properly. Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever:

The car is raised for an oil change. You notice a change in the sound of the exhaust. The car was in an accident that may have damaged the under- side.

Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. Breathing it can cause uncon- sciousness and can even kill you.

Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that expose you to carbon monoxide.

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Main MenuTable of ContentsstReporting Safety Defects (US Cars)

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 addi- tion to notifying American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

If NHTSA receives similar com- plaints, it may open an investiga- tion, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA can- not 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.

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Main MenuTable of ContentsstSafety Labels

These labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious injury. Read these labels carefully and don't remove them.

If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact your Honda dealer for a replacement.

BATTERY

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RADIATOR CAP

Main MenuTable of ContentsstThis section gives information about the controls and displays that contribute to the daily operation of your Honda. All the essential controls are within easy reach.

Control Locations........................... 30
Indicator Lights.............................. 31
Gauges.............................................. 37
Speedometer............................... 37
Tachometer................................. 37
Odometer..................................... 37
Trip Meter................................... 37
Fuel Gauge.................................. 38
Temperature Gauge.................. 38

Controls Near the Steering

Wheel........................................ 39
Headlights................................... 40
Daytime Running Lights.......... 40
Instrument Panel Brightness... 41
Turn Signals................................ 41
Windshield Wipers..................... 42
Windshield Washers.................. 42
Rear Window Wiper and

Washer..................................... 43
Hazard Warning......................... 43
Rear Window Defogger............ 43
Steering Wheel Adjustment..... 44
Steering Wheel Controls............... 45
Cruise Control............................. 45
Horn.............................................. 48

Instruments and Controls

Keys and Locks.............................. 48
Keys..............................................48
Ignition Switch........................... 48
Door Locks.................................. 49
Hatch/Tailgate........................... 50
Seat Adjustments........................... 51
Rear Seat Access........................ 52
Folding Rear Seat...................... 53
Cargo Area Cover...................... 53
Moonroof......................................... 54
Sunshade...................................... 55
Mirrors............................................. 55
Parking Brake................................. 57
Glove Box........................................ 57
Digital Clock................................... 58
Beverage Holder............................. 59
Vanity Mirror.................................. 59
Cigarette Lighter........................... 60
Ashtrays........................................... 60
Coin Box........................................... 61
Interior Light.................................. 61
Cargo Area Light........................... 62

Instruments and Controls

Main MenustMIRROR CONTROLS (P.56)

DIGITAL CLOCK (P.58)

HEATING/ COOLING CONTROL (P.66)

Control Locations

FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE (P.88)

HATCH/TAILGATE RELEASE HANDLE (P.50)

HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.89)

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Main MenuTable of ContentsstThe instrument panel has many indicators to give you important information about your car.

Lamp Check Many of the indicator lights come on when you turn the ignition switch ON (II), allowing you to see that they are working. The instru- ment panel should look like the illustration. If an indicator does not light during this test, it cannot alert you if that system develops a prob- lem. Have the dealer check your car for burned-out bulbs or other problems.

* The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadi- an model are noted in the text.

** The VX model has the Upshift Indicator

in this position.

HIGH BEAM INDICATOR

CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR

LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR

Indicator Lights

PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR*

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR

CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP/ CHECK ENGINE LIGHT*

TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR

SEAT BELT REMINDER LIGHT

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Main MenuTable of ContentsstIndicator Lights

CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR

LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR

SEAT BELT REMINDER LIGHT

HIGH BEAM INDICATOR

PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR*

UPSHIFT INDICATOR

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR HATCH/TAILGATE-OPEN INDICATOR

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP/ CHECK ENGINE LIGHT*

Instruments and Controls

Seat Belt Reminder Light

This indicator lights when you turn the ignition ON (II). It is a reminder to you and your passengers to protect yourselves by fastening the seat belts. A beeper also sounds if you have not fastened your seat belt.

If you do not fasten your seat belt, the beeper will stop after a few seconds but the light stays on until you do. Both the light and the beeper stay off if you fasten your seat belt before turning on the ignition.

* The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadi- an model are noted in the text.

Main MenuTable of ContentsstCharging System Indicator

This light indicates the battery is not being charged. It should come on when the ignition is ON (II), and go out after the engine starts. If this light comes on while driving, the battery is not being charged. Turn to page 177 for information about what to do.

Low Oil Pressure Indicator

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 this light comes on when the engine is running, there is a possi- bility of serious engine damage. Safely pull to the side of the road and shut off the engine as soon as you can. Turn to page 176 for in- structions and precautions on checking the engine.

Indicator Lights

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Canada

BRAKE

Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator This light has two functions:

1. It lights as a reminder that you

have set the parking brake. Driving with the parking brake set can damage the brakes and tires.

2. It can indicate the brake fluid

level is low if it remains lit after you release the parking brake or comes on while driving. This is normally due to worn brake pads. Have your dealer check the braking system for worn pads or fluid leaks.

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SRS

Supplemental Restraint System Indicator

Only on cars equipped with SRS The SRS light normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition ON (II). If it doesn't, or it stays on after the engine starts, something is wrong with the Supplemental Restraint System. It may also flash on and off to indi- cate a problem.

If you see any of these indications, the airbag may not work when needed in an accident. Take the car to your dealer promptly for diag- nosis and service.

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Canada

US ABS

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator

Only on cars equipped with ABS (see page 106) This light normally comes on when you turn the ignition ON (II) and goes off after the engine starts. If it comes on at any other time, there is a problem in the ABS. If this happens, take the car to your dealer to have it checked. With the light on, your car still has normal braking ability but no anti-lock.

Upshift Indicator

Only on U.S. VX and CX (except in California) and Canadian VX models The upshift indicator's purpose is to help you get better fuel economy. It does this by lighting to inform you of the most economical point to upshift your manual transmission.

You get the best fuel economy by driving in the highest gear practi- cal for your road speed, and by using light to moderate pressure on the accelerator pedal. When you are accelerating moderately, the upshift indicator will light when it is the best time to shift to the next higher gear. By shifting as soon as the light comes on, you will keep the engine operating in its most economical range. The upshift indicator will then go out until it is time to upshift again.

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Hatch/Tailgate-open Indicator

This light comes on if the hatch or tailgate is not closed tightly.

Some road or traffic conditions may require you to accelerate more rapidly or press the accelerator pedal almost to the floor. The light will not come on under those conditions.

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Canada

Malfunction Indicator Lamp

Check Engine Light

This light 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 emission control systems may have a problem. Turn to page 178 for information about what to do.

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Main MenuTable of ContentsstIndicator Lights

Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators

The left or right turn signal light blinks when you signal a lane change or turn. If the light does not blink or blinks rapidly, it usually means one of the turn signal bulbs is burned out (see page 150). Replace the bulb as soon as possible, since other drivers cannot see that you are signalling.

When you turn on the Hazard Warning switch, both turn signal lights blink. All turn signals on the outside of the car should flash.

High Beam Indicator

This light comes on with the high beam headlights. See page 40 for information on the headlight controls.

On Canadian models, this indicator comes on with reduced brightness when the Daytime Running Lights (DRL) are on (see page 40).

Cruise Control Indicator

CRUISE CONTROL Only on cars equipped with Cruise Control System This lights when you set the cruise control. See page 45 for informa- tion on operating the cruise control.

Shift Lever Position Indicator (Automatic Transmission only)

This indicator shows which shift position the shift lever is in.

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Main MenuTable of ContentsstTACHOMETER

SPEEDOMETER FUEL GAUGE TEMPERATURE

GAUGE

ODOMETER TRIP METER

TRIP METER RESET BUTTON

Speedometer U.S. Models This shows your speed in miles per hour (mph). The smaller inner numbers are the speed in kilo- meters per hour (km/h).

Canadian Models This shows your speed in kilo- meters per hour (km/h). The smaller inner numbers are the speed in miles per hour (mph).

Tachometer On VX and Si models The tachometer shows the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). To protect the engine from damage, never drive with the tachometer needle in the red zone.

Gauges

Odometer The odometer shows the total dis- tance your car has been driven. It measures miles in U.S. models and kilometers in Canadian models. It is illegal under federal law (in the U.S.) and provincial regulations (in Canada) to disconnect, reset, or alter the odometer with the intent to change the number of miles or kilometers indicated.

Trip Meter This meter shows the number of miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) driven since you last reset it. To reset it, push the trip meter reset button.

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Main MenuTable of ContentsstGauges

TEMPERATURE GAUGE

SPEEDOMETER

FUEL GAUGE

ODOMETER TRIP METER

TRIP METER RESET BUTTON

Fuel Gauge This shows how much fuel you have. It is most accurate when the car is on level ground. It may show slightly more or less than the actual amount when you are driving on curvy or hilly roads.

The gauge stays at the same fuel level reading after you turn off the ignition. When you add fuel, the gauge slowly changes to the new reading after you turn the ignition back ON (II).

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Temperature Gauge This shows the temperature of the engine's coolant. During normal operation, the pointer should rise from the bottom white mark to about the middle of the gauge. In severe driving conditions, such as very hot weather or a long period of uphill driving, the pointer may rise to the upper white mark. If it reaches the red (Hot) mark, pull safely to the side of the road. Turn to page 174 for instructions and precautions on checking the engine's cooling system.

Main MenuTable of ContentsstThe two levers on the steering column contain controls for driving features you use most often. The left lever controls the turn signals, headlights, and high beams. The right lever controls the windshield wipers.

The rear window defogger switch is on the dashboard to the right of the steering column.

The controls under the left air vent are for the moonroof, mirrors, cruise control and instrument panel brightness.

The lever on the underside of the steering column allows you to tilt the steering wheel.

Controls Near the Steering Wheel

HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS

INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS

CRUISE CONTROL

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER

MIRROR CONTROLS

HEADLIGHTS/ TURN SIGNALS

TILT ADJUSTMENT

WINDSHIELD