1995 Honda Civic Hatchback Owners Manual

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Replacement Battery Limited Warranty — provides prorated coverage for a replacement battery purchased from a Honda dealer. Replacement Muffler Lifetime Limited Warranty — provides coverage for as long as the pur- chaser of the muffler owns the car. Restrictions and exclusions apply to all these warranties. Please read the 1995 Honda Warranties booklet that came with your car for precise information on warranty coverages. Your Honda's original tires are covered by their manufacturer. Tire warranty information is in a separate booklet. Canada Cars Please refer to the 1995 Warranty and Maintenance Guide that came with your car. Warranty and Customer Relations Main MenustTable of ContentsCustomer 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 192) 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 MenustTable of ContentsIndex Airbag(SRS)................................... 11 Air Cleaner..................................... 137 Air Conditioning............................... 68 Maintenance............................... 145 Usage............................................ 68 Air Outlets (Vents).......................... 64 Air Pressure, Tires........................ 147 Alcohol and Drugs........................... 25 Alcohol in Gasoline.......................... 86 Antifreeze....................................... 127 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) Description................................. 196 Indicator Light..................... 34, 107 Operation.................................... 107 Anti-theft Steering Column Lock............................................... 49 Appearance Care........................... 161 Ashtray.............................................. 60 Audio System................................... 71 Automatic Speed Control................ 45 Automatic Transmission............... 101 Capacity, Fluid........................... 194 Checking Fluid Level................ 132 Shifting....................................... 102 Shift Lever Positions................. 102 Shift Lock Release..................... 105 Battery Charging System Light............... 33 Jump Starting............................. 176 Maintenance............................... 140 Specifications............................. 195 Before Driving................................. 85 Belts, Seat........................................... 5 Beverage Holder.............................. 59 Body Repair.................................... 167 Brakes Anti-lock System (ABS)............ 107 Break-in, New Linings................. 86 Fluid............................................ 134 Light, Burned-out...................... 154 Parking.......................................... 57 System Indicator.......................... 33 Wear Indicators......................... 106 Brakes, ABS Description................................. 196 Operation.................................... 107 System Indicator.................. 34, 107 Braking System.............................. 106 CONTINUED Accessories Installation.................................... 93 ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Position)........................................ 48 Adding Automatic Transmission Fluid........................................ 132 Brake Fluid................................. 134 Clutch Fluid................................ 135 Engine Coolant........................... 127 Engine Oil................................... 122 Manual Transmission Fluid ..... 133 Power Steering Fluid................. 136 Windshield Washer Fluid......... 131 Additional Safety Information........ 17 Door Locks................................... 17 Driving with Pets......................... 18 Seat-back Position........................ 17 Storing Cargo Safely................... 17 Additives, Engine Oil..................... 124 Adjustments Mirrors.......................................... 55 Seats.............................................. 51 Steering Wheel............................ 44 Main MenustIndex Break-in, New Car........................... 86 Brightness Control, Instruments... 41 Brights, Headlights......................... 40 Bulb Replacement Back-up Lights........................... 155 Brake Lights............................... 154 Front Parking Lights................. 153 Front Side Marker Lights......... 153 Headlights.................................. 152 High-mount Brake Light.......... 156 License Plate Lights.................. 157 Rear Side Marker Lights.......... 154 Specifications............................. 195 Turn Signal Lights..................... 153 Bulbs, Halogen............................... 152 Cables, Jump Starting With.......... 176 Capacities Chart............................. 194 Carbon Monoxide Hazard.............. 26 Cargo, Loading................................. 94 Cassette Player Care............................................... 83 Operation..................................... 77 CAUTION, Explanation of............... ii CD Player.......................................... 80 Certification Label......................... 192 Chains............................................. 151 Change Oil How to......................................... 125 When to....................................... 116 Changing a Flat Tire..................... 171 Changing Engine Coolant............. 128 Charging System Indicator... 33, 181 Check Engine Light................35, 182 Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid........................................ 132 Battery Condition...................... 140 Brake Fluid................................. 134 Clutch Fluid................................ 135 Drive Belts.................................. 146 Engine Coolant........................... 127 Engine Oil................................... 122 Fuses........................................... 184 Manual Transmission Fluid..... 133 Power Steering Fluid................. 136 Checklist, Before Driving............... 96 Child Safety...................................... 18 Cigarette Lighter............................. 60 Cleaner, Air.................................... 137 Cleaning Exterior....................................... 162 Interior........................................ 165 Seat Belts.................................... 165 Vinyl............................................ 165 CLEAN Indicator............................. 83 Clock, Setting the ............................ 58 Clutch Fluid.................................... 135 CO in the Exhaust......................... 201 Cold Weather, Starting in............... 92 Compact Spare............................... 170 Consumer Information.................. 207 Controls, Instruments and.............. 29 Coolant Adding......................................... 127 Checking..................................... 127 Proper Solution.......................... 127 Temperature Gauge.................... 38 Corrosion Protection..................... 166 Crankcase Emission Control System........................................ 201 Cruise Control Operation............... 45 Customer Relations Office........... 207 Main MenustDANGER, Explanation of................. ii Dashboard........................................ 30 Daytime Running Lights................. 40 Dead Battery, What to Do............ 172 Defects, Reporting Safety............... 27 Defogger, Rear Window................. 43 Defrosting the Windows................. 70 DEXRON® II Automatic Transmission Fluid.................... 132 Dimensions..................................... 194 Dimming the Headlights................ 40 Dipstick Automatic Transmission........... 132 Engine Oil................................... 122 Directional Signals........................... 41 Disabled, Towing Your Car If...... 189 Disc Brake Wear Indicators......... 106 Disposal of Used Oil...................... 126 Doors Locking and Unlocking............... 49 DOT Tire Quality Grading........... 199 Downshifting, 5-speed Manual Transmission................................ 99 Drive Belts...................................... 146 Driving.............................................. 95 Economy....................................... 92 In Bad Weather.......................... 108 In Foreign Countries................... 87 Economy, Fuel................................. 92 Emergencies on the Road............. 169 Battery, Jump Starting.............. 176 Changing a Flat Tire................. 171 Charging System Indicator...... 181 Check Engine Light.................. 182 Checking the Fuses................... 184 Low Oil Pressure Indicator...... 180 Malfunction Indicator Lamp.... 182 Manually Closing Moonroof.... 183 Overheated Engine................... 178 Emergency Brake............................ 57 Emergency Flashers....................... 43 Emission Controls......................... 201 Engine Belts............................................. 146 Check Light.......................... 35, 182 Coolant Temperature Gauge ..... 38 Index Malfunction Indicator Lamp................................ 35, 182 Oil Pressure Indicator........ 33, 180 Oil, What Kind to Use............... 123 Overheating................................ 178 Specifications............................. 194 Ethanol in Gasoline ......................... 88 Evaporative Emission Controls.... 201 Exhaust Fumes................................ 26 Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat Belts by......................................... 10 Exterior, Cleaning the................... 162 Fabric, Cleaning............................. 165 Fan, Interior...................................... 66 Features, Comfort and Convenience................................. 63 Filling the Fuel Tank....................... 88 Filter Oil................................................ 125 First Gear, Shifting........................ 104 CONTINUED Main MenustIndex 5-speed Manual Transmission, Checking Fluid Level................ 133 5-speed Manual Transmission, Shifting the................................... 99 Flashers, Hazard Warning.............. 43 Flat Tire, Changing a.................... 171 Fluids Automatic Transmission........... 132 Brake.......................................... 134 Clutch......................................... 135 Manual Transmission............... 133 Power Steering........................... 136 Windshield Washer................... 131 FM Stereo Radio Reception...................................... 72 Folding Rear Seat............................ 53 Foreign Countries, Driving in........ 87 Four-way Flashers........................... 43 Front End, Towing by Emergency Wrecker................. 189 Fuel.................................................. 86 Fill Door and Cap......................... 88 Gauge............................................ 38 Octane Requirement................... 86 Oxygenated.................................. 86 Tank, Filling the........................... 88 Fuses, Checking the...................... 184 Gas Mileage, Improving.................. 92 Gasohol............................................. 86 Gasoline............................................ 86 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........... 102 5-speed Manual Transmission... 99 Glass Cleaning............................... 166 Glove Box......................................... 57 Halogen Headlight Bulbs.............. 152 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......... 152 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........ 127 Hydraulic Clutch............................ 135 Hydroplaning.................................. 109 Identification Number, Vehicle.... 192 If Your Car Has to be Towed....... 189 Ignition Keys............................................. 48 Switch.......................................... 48 Timing Control System............. 202 Main MenustIndicator Lights, Instrument Panel............................................. 31 Infant Restraint................................ 19 Inflation, Proper Tire .................... 147 Inside Mirror.................................... 55 Inspection, Tire.............................. 148 Instrument Panel............................. 30 Instrument Panel Brightness......... 41 Interior Cleaning............................ 165 Interior Lights.................................. 62 Introduction......................................... i Jacking up the Car......................... 172 Jack, Tire........................................ 171 Jump Starting................................. 176 Keys...................................................48 Lap/Shoulder Belts........................... 6 Lap Belt............................................... 6 Leaking of Exhaust into Car.......... 26 Lighter, Cigarette............................ 60 Lights Bulb Replacement..................... 152 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......................... 127 Lower Gear, Downshifting to a...... 99 Low Oil Pressure Indicator.... 33 , 180 Lubricant Specifications Chart.... 194 Luggage............................................ 94 Index Record.................................. 118-119 Safety........................................... 112 Schedule.............................. 114-117 Malfunction Indicator Lamp.. 35, 182 Manual Transmission...................... 99 Manual Transmission Fluid ......... 133 Maximum Shift Speeds................. 100 Meters, Gauges................................ 37 Methanol in Gasoline...................... 87 Mirrors, Adjusting........................... 55 Moonroof.......................................... 54 Closing Manually....................... 183 Operation...................................... 54 Neutral Gear Position.................... 103 New Vehicle Break-in ..................... 86 Normal Shift Speeds...................... 100 NOTICE, Explanation of................... ii Numbers, Identification................ 192 Label, Certification........................ 192 Lane Change, Signaling.................. 41 Maintenance................................... 111 Periodic Items............................ 120 CONTINUED Main MenustIndex Occupant Protection System............ 4 Octane Requirement, Gasoline...... 86 Odometer.......................................... 37 Odometer, 0 37 Oil Change, How to ......................... 125 Change, When to....................... 114 Checking Engine....................... 122 Pressure Indicator....................... 33 Selecting Proper Viscosity Chart....................................... 124 ON (Ignition Key Position) ............ 49 Opening the Hatch/Tailgate.......... 50 Opening the Hood ........................... 89 Operation in Foreign Countries..... 87 Outside Mirrors............................... 55 Overheating, Engine..................... 178 Panel Brightness Control............... 41 Park Gear Position......................... 103 Parking Brake.................................. 57 Parking Lights.................................. 40 Parking Over Things that Burn... 203 PGM-FI System.............................. 202 Polishing and Waxing................... 163 Power Mirrors.......................................... 56 Steering....................................... 136 Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts.......... 10 Proper Seat Belt Usage..................... 7 Radiator Overheating.................... 178 Radio/Cassette Sound System....... 71 Rear End Towing........................... 189 Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement... 154 Rear Seat Access ............................. 52 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 Air Cleaner................................. 137 Coolant....................................... 128 Engine Oil and Filter................. 125 Fuses........................................... 184 Light Bulbs................................. 152 Schedule..................................... 114 Spark Plugs................................. 138 Tires............................................ 149 Wiper Blades.............................. 143 Replacing Seat Belts After a Crash............................................. 10 Reserve Tank, Coolant.................. 128 Restraint, Child................................ 18 Reverse Gear Position................... 103 Rotation, Tire................................. 149 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...................................... 165 Frayed or Torn............................. 10 Main MenustMaintenance................................. 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................................ 192 Service Intervals............................ 114 Service Manual.............................. 211 Service Station Procedures ............ 88 Setting the Clock............................. 58 Shifting The Automatic Transmission.......................... 101 The 5-speed Manual Transmission............................ 99 Shift Lever Position Indicator................................ 36, 102 Side Marker Lights, Bulb Replacement in.......................... 153 Signaling Turns................................ 41 Snow Tires...................................... 151 Solvent-type Cleaners.................... 163 Sound System................................... 71 Spare Tire Inflating....................................... 170 Specifications............................. 195 Spark Plugs, Replacing................. 138 Specifications Charts..................... 194 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 ................. 176 Steam Coming from Engine......... 178 Steering Wheel Adjustment................................... 44 Anti-theft Column Lock.............. 49 Stereo Sound System...................... 71 Storing Your Car............................ 159 Supplemental Restraint System Service Precautions..................... 16 Servicing....................................... 16 SRS Indicator.......................... 15, 34 System Components.................... 11 Index Tachometer...................................... 37 Tailgate............................................. 50 Taillights, Changing Bulbs in....... 154 Taking Care of the Unexpected................................ 169 Tape Player....................................... 77 Technical Descriptions Emission Control Systems........ 201 Three Way Catalytic Converter................................ 203 Temperature Gauge........................ 38 Tether Attachment Points.............. 23 Three Way Catalytic Converter... 203 Time, Setting the............................. 58 Tire Chains..................................... 151 Tire, How to Change a Flat.......... 171 Tires................................................ 146 Air Pressure............................... 147 Checking Wear.......................... 148 Compact Spare........................... 170 DOT Tire Quality Grading....... 199 Inflation....................................... 147 CONTINUED Main MenustIndex Tires Inspection................................... 148 Replacing.................................... 149 Rotating....................................... 149 Snow............................................ 151 Specifications............................. 195 Tools, Tire Changing.................... 171 Torn Seat Belts................................ 10 Towing A Trailer..................................... 110 Emergency Wrecker................. 189 Transmission Checking Fluid Level, Automatic............................... 132 Checking Fluid Level, Manual.................................... 133 Fluid Selection............................ 132 Identification Number............... 192 Shifting the Automatic.............. 101 Shifting the Manual..................... 99 Treadwear...................................... 199 Trip Meter........................................ 37 Turn Signals..................................... 41 Underside, Cleaning...................... 162 Unexpected, Taking Care of the........................................... 169 Uniform Tire Quality Grading..... 199 Unleaded Gasoline........................... 86 Upholstery Cleaning...................... 165 Used Oil, How to Dispose of........ 136 Vanity Mirror................................... 60 Vehicle Capacity Load .................... 94 Vehicle Dimensions....................... 194 Vehicle Identification Number..... 192 Vehicle Storage.............................. 159 Ventilation......................................... 67 VTN.................................................. 192 Vinyl Cleaning................................ 165 Viscosity, Oil................................... 123 Warning Beepers Key in Ignition.............................. 49 Seat Belts...................................... 32 WARNING, Explanation of.............. ii Warning Labels, Location of.......... 28 Warranty Coverages..................... 206 Washer, Windshield Checking the Fluid Level......... 131 Operation...................................... 42 Washing.......................................... 162 Waxing and Polishing................... 163 Wheels Adjusting the Steering................ 44 Alignment and Balance............. 149 Compact Spare........................... 170 Wrench....................................... 171 Windows Windshield Cleaning...................................... 166 Rear, Defogger............................ 43 Cleaning........................................ 42 Defroster...................................... 70 Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades........................ 143 Operation...................................... 42 Worn Tires..................................... 148 Wrecker, Emergency Towing...... 189 Main MenustGas Station Information Gasoline: UNLEADED gasoline Pump octane of 86 or higher Fuel Tank Capacity: (US:VX, CX) 38 l (10.0 US gal, 8.4 Imp gal) (US: DX, Si, Canadian Cars) 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 3.3 l (3.5 US qt, 2.9 Imp qt) without filter 3.0 l (3.2 US qt, 2.6 Imp qt) Tire Pressure (measured cold): (US:VX,CX) Front: 240 kPa(2.4 kg/cm2, 35 psi) Rear: 220 kPa (2.2 k g / c m2, 32 psi) (US: DX, Canada: CX, DX) Front/Rear: 220 kPa(2.2 kg/cm2, 32 psi) (Si) Front/Rear: 200 kPa (2.0 k g / c m2, 29 psi) Spare Tire: T105/80D 13 (For cars with ABS) T135/70D15 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 recom- mended Spare Tire Pressure: 415 kPa(4.15 kg/cm2, 60 psi) Capacity: 1.8 l (1.9 US qt, 1.6 Imp qt) Tire Size (Front and Rear): (US: VX, CX) P165/70R13 78S (US: DX, Canada: CX, DX) P175/70R13 82S (Si) P185/60R14 82H Automatic Transmission Fluid: Honda Premium Formula Auto- matic Transmission Fluid or an equivalent DEXRON® II type Auto- matic Transmission Fluid (ATF) Capacity: 2.7 l (2.9 US qt, 2.4 Imp qt) Main Menust

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1995 Honda Civic Hatchback Owners Manual