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Test it on a hidden area of the fabric first, to make sure it does not bleach or stain the fabric. Follow the instructions that come with the cleaner.
Interior Care
METAL LOOP
Dirt build-up in the metal loops of the seat belt anchors can cause the belts to retract slowly. Wipe the inside of the loops with a clean cloth dampened in isopropyl alcohol or a mixture of mild soap and warm water.
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Main MenuTable of Contentsst Interior Care, Corrosion Protection
Air Fresheners If you want to use an air freshener/ deodorizer in the interior of your car, it is best to use a solid type. Some liquid air fresheners contain chemi- cals that may cause parts of the interior trim and fabric to crack or discolor.
If you use a liquid air freshener, make sure you fasten it securely so it does not spill as you drive.
Windows Clean the windows, inside and out, with a commercially-available glass cleaner. You can also use a mixture of one part white vinegar to ten parts water. This will remove the haze that builds up on the inside of the windows. Use a soft cloth or paper towels to clean all glass and clear plastic surfaces.
NOTICE
The rear window defogger wires are bonded to the inside of the glass. Wiping vigorously up-and-down can dislodge and break the defogger wires. When cleaning the rear window, use gentle pressure and wipe side-to-side.
Corrosion Protection Two factors normally contribute to causing corrosion in your car:
1. Moisture trapped in body cavities.
Dirt and road salt that collects in hollows on the underside of the car stays damp, promoting corrosion in that area.
2. Removal of paint and protective
coatings from the exterior and underside of the car.
Many corrosion-preventive measures are built into your Honda. You can help keep your car from corroding by performing some simple periodic maintenance:
Repair chips and scratches in the paint as soon as you discover them.
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Main MenuTable of Contentsst Corrosion Protection, Body Repairs
Body Repairs Body repairs can affect your car's resistance to corrosion. If your car needs repairs after a collision, pay close attention to the parts used in the repair and the quality of the work.
Make sure the repair facility uses genuine Honda replacement body parts. Some companies make sheetmetal pieces that seem to duplicate the original Honda body parts, but are actually inferior in fit, finish, and corrosion resistance. Once installed, they do not give the same high-quality appearance.
When reporting your collision to the insurance company, tell them you want genuine Honda parts used in the repair. Although most insurers recognize the quality of original parts, some may try to specify that the repairs be clone with other available parts. You should investigate this before any repairs are begun.
Take your car to your authorized Honda dealer for inspection after the repairs are completed. He can make sure that quality materials were used, and that corrosion-preventive coatings were applied to all repaired and replaced parts.
Inspect and clean out the drain holes in the bottom of the doors and body.
Check the floor coverings for dampness. Carpeting and floor mats may remain damp for a long time, especially in winter. This dampness can eventually cause the floor panels to corrode.
Use a high-pressure spray to clean the underside of your car. This is especially important in areas that use road salt in winter. It is also a good idea in humid climates and areas subject to salt air. Cars equipped with ABS have a sensor and wiring at each wheel. Be careful not to damage them.
Have the corrosion-preventive coatings on the underside of your car inspected and repaired periodically.
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Main MenuTable of Contentsst Taking Care of the Unexpected
This section covers the more- common problems that motorists experience with their cars. It gives you information about how to safely evaluate the problem and what to do to correct it. If the problem has stranded you on the side of the road, you may be able to get going again. If not, you will also find instructions on getting your car towed.
Compact Spare Tire....................... 172
Changing a Flat Tire ..................... 173
If Your Engine Won't Start........... 178
Nothing Happens....................... 178
The Starter OperatesNormally................................. 179
Jump Starting................................. 179
If Your Engine Overheats............. 181
Low Oil Pressure........................... 183
Charging System Indication......... 184
Malfunction Indicator Lamp/Check Engine Light.................. 185
Closing the Moonroof................... 186
Fuses............................................... 187
Checking and Replacing........... 188
Towing............................................ 192Taking Care of the Unexpected
Main Menust Compact Spare Tire
Your car has a compact spare tire that takes up less space. Use this spare tire as a temporary replace- ment only. Get your regular tire repaired or replaced and put back on your car as soon as you can.
Check the inflation pressure of the compact spare tire every time you check the other tires. It should be inflated to: 415 kPa(4.15 kg/cm2, 60 psi)
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Follow these precautions whenever you are using the compact spare tire:
INDICATOR LOCATION MARK
Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) under any circumstances.
This tire gives a harsher ride and less traction on some road sur- faces than the regular tire. Use greater caution while driving on this tire.
Do not mount snow chains on the compact spare.
The wheel of the compact spare tire is designed especially to fit your car. Do not use your spare tire on another car unless it is the same make and model.
TREAD WEAR INDICATOR BAR
The compact spare tire has a shorter tread life than a regular tire. Replace it when you can see the tread wear indicator bars. The replacement should be the same size and design tire, mounted on the same wheel. The compact spare tire is not designed to be mounted on a regular wheel, and the compact wheel is not designed for mounting a regular tire.
Main MenuTable of Contentsst If you have a flat tire while driving, stop in a safe place to change it. Stopping in traffic or on the shoulder of a busy road is dangerous. Drive slowly along the shoulder until you get to an exit or an area to stop that is far away from the traffic lanes.
SPARE TIRE
TRUNK FLOOR
TOOL KIT
The car can easily roll off the jack, seriously injuring anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for changing a tire exactly, and never get under the car when it is supported only by the jack.
JACK
1. Park the car on firm, level ground
away from traffic. Turn on the hazard warning lights and turn the ignition to LOCK (0).
2. Put the transmission in Park
(automatic) or Reverse (manual). Set the parking brake.
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3. Open the trunk. Raise the trunk
floor by lifting up on the back edge.
4. Take the tool kit out of the trunk.
5. Unscrew the wing bolt and take
the spare tire out of the trunk.
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Main MenuTable of Contentsst Changing a Flat Tire
JACK
6. Turn the jack's end bracket
counterclockwise to loosen it, then remove the jack.
7. Loosen the four wheel nuts 1/2
turn with the wheel wrench.
JACKING POINT
8. Locate the jacking point nearest the tire you need to change. It is pointed to by an arrow molded into the underside of the body. Place the jack under the jacking point. Turn the end bracket clockwise until the top of the jack contacts the jacking point. Make sure the jacking point tab is resting on the jack notch.
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Main MenuTable of Contentsst EXTENSION
Changing a Flat Tire
BRAKE HUB
WHEEL WRENCH
9. Use the extension and wheel
wrench as shown to raise the car until the flat tire is off the ground.
10.Remove the wheel nuts and flat
tire. Temporarily place the flat tire on the ground.
11. Before mounting the spare tire, wipe any dirt off the mounting surface of the wheel and hub with a cloth.
On U.S. LX, EX and Canadian EX models Do not attempt to forcibly pry the wheel cover off with a screwdriver or other tool. The wheel cover cannot be removed without first removing the wheel nuts.
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Main MenuTable of Contentsst Changing a Flat Tire
12. Put on the spare tire. Put the
wheel nuts back on finger-tight, then tighten them in a crisscross pattern with the wheel wrench until the wheel is firmly against the hub. Do not try to tighten them fully.
13.Lower the car to the ground and
remove the jack.
14.Tighten the wheel nuts securely in the same crisscross pattern. Have the wheel nut torque checked at the nearest automotive service facility. Tighten the wheel nuts to: 110 N·m(11 kg-m,80 Ib-ft)
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Main MenuTable of Contentsst Changing a Flat Tire
WING BOLT
SPACER CONE
18. Store the jack in the trunk with the
end bracket on the left side. Turn the jack's end bracket to lock it in place. Store the tool kit.
19.Store the wheel cover or center
cap in the trunk. Make sure it does not get scratched or damaged.
15.Remove the wheel cover or center
cap. Place the flat tire face down in the trunk well.
16. Remove the spacer cone from the
wing bolt, turn it over, and put it back on the bolt.
17.Secure the flat tire by screwing the wing bolt back into its hole.
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Main MenuTable of Contentsst If Your Engine Won't Start
Diagnosing why your engine won't start falls into two areas, depending on what you hear when you turn the key to START (III):
You hear nothing, or almost nothing. The engine's starter motor does not operate at all, or operates very slowly.
You can hear the starter motor operating normally, but the engine does not start up and run.
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Nothing Happens or the Starter Motor Operates Very Slowly When you turn the ignition switch to START (III), you do not hear the normal noise of the engine trying to start. You may hear a clicking sound or series of clicks, or nothing at all. Check these things:
Check the transmission interlock. If you have a manual transmission, the clutch pedal must be pushed all the way to the floor or the starter will not operate. With an automatic transmission, it must be in Park or Neutral.
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II). Turn on the headlights and check their brightness. If the headlights are very dim or don't light at all, the battery is discharged. See Jump Starting on page 179.
Turn the ignition switch to START (III). If the headlights do not dim, check the condition of the fuses. If the fuses are OK, there is proba- bly something wrong with the electrical circuit for the ignition switch or starter motor. You will need a qualified technician to determine the problem. (See Towing on page 192.)
If the headlights dim noticeably or go out when you try to start the engine, either the battery is dis- charged or the connections are corroded. Check the condition of the battery and terminal connec- tions (see page 144). You can then try jump starting the car from a booster battery (see page 179).
Main MenuTable of Contentsst If Your Engine Won't Start, Jump Starting
The Starter Operates Normally In this case, the starter motor sounds normal when you turn the ignition switch to START (III), but the engine does not run.
Are you using the proper starting procedure? Refer to Starting the Engine on page 101.
Do you have fuel? Turn the ignition switch to ON (II) for a minute and watch the fuel gauge.
There may be an electrical problem, such as no power to the fuel pump. Check all the fuses (see page 187).
If you find nothing wrong, you will need a qualified technician to find the problem. See Towing on page 192.
Jump Starting If your car's battery has run down, you may be able to start the engine by using a booster battery. Although this seems like a simple procedure, there are several precautions you should take. Follow the directions closely.
A battery can explode if you do not follow the correct procedure, seriously injuring anyone nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking materials away from the battery.
You cannot start a Honda with an automatic transmission by pushing or pulling it.
To jump start your car:
1. Open the hood and check the
physical condition of the battery (see page 144). In very cold weather, check the condition of the electrolyte. If it seems slushy or like ice, do not try jump starting until it thaws.
NOTICE
If a battery sits in extreme cold, the electrolyte inside can freeze. Attempting to jump start with a frozen battery can cause it to rupture or explode.
2. Turn off all the electrical acces-
sories: heater, A/C, stereo system, lights, etc. Put the transmission in Neutral or Park and set the parking brake.
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Main MenuTable of Contentsst Jump Starting
3. Connect one jumper cable to the
positive ( +) terminal on the booster battery. Connect the other end to the positive ( + ) terminal on your Honda's battery.
4. Connect the second jumper cable
to the negative ( — ) terminal on the booster battery. Connect the other end to the grounding strap as shown. Do not connect this jumper cable to any other part of the engine.
5. If the booster battery is in another car, have an assistant start that car and run it at a fast idle.
BOOSTER BATTERY
6. Start your car. If the starter motor
still operates slowly, check the jumper cable connections to make sure they have good metal-to- metal contact.
7. Once your car is running, discon- nect the negative cable from your car, then from the booster battery. Disconnect the positive cable from your car, then the booster battery.
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Main MenuTable of Contentsst The pointer of your car's tempera- ture gauge should stay in the mid- range under most conditions. It may go higher if you are driving up a long steep hill on a very hot day. If it climbs to the red mark, you should determine the reason.
NOTICE
Driving with the temperature gauge pointer at the red mark can cause serious damage to your engine.
Your car can overheat for several reasons, such as lack of coolant or a mechanical problem. The only indication may be the temperature gauge climbing to or above the red mark. Or you may see steam or spray coming from under the hood. In either case, you should take immediate action.
Steam and spray from an overheated engine can seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam is coming out.
If Your Engine Overheats
1. Safely pull to the side of the road. Put the transmission in neutral or park and set the parking brake. Turn off the heating and cooling system and all other accessories. Turn on the hazard warning indicators.
2. If you see steam and/or spray
coming from under the hood, turn off the engine.
3. If you do not see steam or spray,
leave the engine running and watch the temperature gauge. If the high heat is due to overloading (climbing a long, steep hill on a hot day with the A/C running, for example), the engine should start to cool down almost immediately. If it does, wait until the tempera- ture gauge comes down to the mid- point then continue driving.
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Main MenuTable of Contentsst If Your Engine Overheats
4. If the temperature gauge stays at the red mark, turn off the engine.
5. Wait until you see no more signs of steam or spray, then open the hood.
6. Look for any obvious coolant leaks,
such as a split radiator hose. Everything is still extremely hot, so use caution. If you find a leak, it must be repaired before you continue driving (see Towing on page 192).
7. If you don't find an obvious leak,
check the coolant level in the radiator reserve tank (see page 131). If the level is below the MIN mark, add coolant to half-way between the MIN and MAX marks.
8. If there was no coolant in the
reserve tank, you may also have to add coolant to the radiator. Let the engine cool down until the pointer
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reaches the middle of the tempera- ture gauge, or lower, before check- ing the radiator.
Removing the radiator cap while the engine is hot can cause the coolant to spray out, seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and radiator cool down before removing the radiator cap.
9. Using gloves or a large heavy
cloth, turn the radiator cap counterclockwise, without pushing down, to the first stop. This releases any remaining pressure in the cooling system. After the pressure releases, push down on the cap and turn it until it comes off.
10.Start the engine and set the temperature control lever to maximum. Add coolant to the radiator up to the base of the filler neck. If you do not have the proper coolant mixture available, you can add plain water. Remember to have the cooling system drained and refilled with the proper mixture as soon as you can.
11. Put the radiator cap back on
tightly. Run the engine and watch the temperature gauge. If it goes back to the red mark, the engine needs repair. (See Towing on page 192.)
12.If the temperature stays normal,
check the coolant level in the radiator reserve tank. If it has gone down, add coolant to the MAX mark. Put the cap back on tightly.
Main MenuTable of Contentsst LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
The low oil pressure indicator should never come on when the engine is running. If this light comes on with the engine running, take immediate action.
NOTICE
Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause serious mechanical damage almost immediately. Turn off the engine as soon as you can safely get the car stopped.
Low Oil Pressure
4. Start the engine and watch the oil pressure light. If the light does not go out within ten seconds, turn off the engine. There is a mechanical problem that needs to be repaired before you can continue driving. (See Towing on page 192.)
1. Safely pull off the road and shut
off the engine.
2. Let the car sit for a minute. Open
the hood and check the oil level (see page 126). Although oil level and oil pressure are not directly connected, an engine that is very low on oil can lose pressure during cornering and other driving maneuvers.
3. If necessary, add oil to bring the level back to the full mark on the dipstick (see page 126).
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Main MenuTable of Contentsst Immediately turn off all electrical accessories: radio, heater, A/C, rear defogger, cruise control, etc. Try not to use other electrically-operated controls such as the power windows. Keep the engine running and take extra care not to stall it. Starting the engine will discharge the battery rapidly.
By eliminating as much of the electrical load as possible, you can drive several miles before the battery is too discharged to keep the engine running. Drive to a service station or garage where you can get technical assistance.
Charging System Indication
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR
The charging system indicator should go out after the engine starts. If it comes on brightly with the engine running, the alternator is no longer charging the battery.
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Main MenuTable of Contentsst Malfunction Indicator Lamp/Check Engine Light
NOTICE
If you keep driving with the malfunc- tion indicator lamp/check engine light on, you can damage your car's emission controls and engine. Those repairs may not be covered by your car's warranties.
If this indicator light comes on, safely pull off the road and turn off the engine. Restart the engine and watch the indicator light. If it stays on, have your car checked by the dealer as soon as possible. Drive moderately until the dealer has inspected the problem. Avoid full- throttle acceleration and driving at high speed.
You should also have the dealer inspect your car if the indicator light comes on frequently, even though it goes off when you follow the above procedure.
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP/ CHECK ENGINE LIGHT*
* US indicator shown
If this indicator comes on while driving, there is a problem with your engine or its emission control systems. Even though you may feel no difference in your car's per- formance, it can reduce your fuel economy and cause your car to put out excessive emissions. Continued operation may cause serious engine damage.
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Main MenuTable of Contentsst Closing the Moonroof
If the electric motor will not close the moonroof, do the following:
ROUND PLUG
SOCKET
4. Use a screwdriver or coin to remove the round plug in the center of the headliner.
5. Insert the moonroof wrench into the socket behind this plug. Turn the wrench until the moonroof is fully closed.
6. Remove the wrench. Replace the
round plug.
1. Check the fuse for the moonroof motor (see page 187). If the fuse is blown, replace it with one of the same or lower rating.
2. Try closing the moonroof. If the
new fuse blows immediately or the moonroof motor still does not operate, you can close the moonroof manually.
3. Get the tool kit out of the trunk.
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Main MenuTable of Contentsst All the electrical circuits in your car have fuses to protect them from a short circuit or overload. These fuses are located in two or three fuse boxes.
INTERIOR
UNDER- HOOD
Fuses
TAB
The interior fuse box is underneath the dashboard on the driver's side. Remove the fuse box lid by swinging the lid down and pulling it straight out of its hinges.
The underhood fuse box is located in the engine compartment next to the battery. To open, push the tab as shown.
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Main MenuTable of Contentsst Checking and Replacing Fuses If something electrical in your car stops working, the first thing you should check for is a blown fuse. Determine from the chart on pages 190 and 191, or the diagram on the fuse box lid, which fuse or fuses control that component. Check those fuses first, but check all the fuses before deciding that is not the cause. Replace any blown fuses and check the component's operation.
1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0). Make sure the headlights and all other accessories are off.
2. Remove the cover from the fuse
box.
BLOWN
3. Check each of the large fuses in
the underhood fuse box by looking through the top at the wire inside. Removing these fuses requires a Phillips-head screwdriver.
Fuses
ABS FUSE BOX
Cars equipped with ABS have a third fuse box for the ABS. It is in the front of the engine compartment on the passenger's side.
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Main MenuTable of Contentsst FUSE PULLER
BLOWN
4. Check the smaller fuses in the underhood fuse box and all the fuses in the interior fuse box by pulling out each fuse with the fuse puller provided in the interior fuse box.
5. Look for a burned wire inside the fuse. If it is burned out, replace it with one of the spare fuses of the same rating or lower.
If you cannot drive the car without fixing the problem, and you do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse of the same rating or a lower rating from one of the other circuits. Make sure you can do without that circuit temporarily (such as the cigarette lighter or radio).
Fuses
If you replace the blown fuse with a spare fuse that has a lower rating, it might blow out again. This does not indicate anything wrong. Replace the fuse with one of the correct rating as soon as you can.
NOTICE
Replacing a fuse with one that has a higher rating greatly increases the chances of damaging the electrical system. If you do not have a replace- ment fuse with the proper rating for the circuit, install one with a lower rating.
6. If the replacement fuse of the
same rating blows in a short time, there is probably a serious electrical problem in your car. Leave the blown fuse in that circuit and have your car checked by a qualified technician.
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Main MenuTable of Contentsst Fuses
INTERIOR FUSE BOX
* 1: Only on cars equipped with SRS * 2 : On Canadian cars
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Main MenuTable of Contentsst UNDERHOOD FUSE BOX
ABS FUSE BOX
Fuses
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Main MenuTable of Contentsst Towing
If your car needs to be lowed, call a professional towing service or, if you belong to one, an organization that provides roadside assistance. Never tow your car behind another car with just a rope or chain. It is very dangerous.
Emergency Towing There are three popular methods of towing a car:
Flat-bed Equipment — The operator loads your car on the back of a truck. This is the best way of trans- porting your Honda.
Wheel Lift Equipment —The tow truck uses two pivoting arms that go under the tires (front or rear) and lift them off the ground. The other two wheels remain on the ground.
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Sling-type Equipment — The tow truck uses metal cables with hooks on the ends. These hooks go around parts of the frame or suspension and the cables lift that end of the car off the ground. Your car's suspension and body can be seriously damaged if this method of towing is attempted.
If your Honda cannot be transported by flat-bed, it should be towed with the front wheels off the ground. If due to damage, your car must be towed with the front wheels on the ground, do the following:
NOTICE
Improper towing preparation will damage the transmission. Follow the above procedure exactly. If you cannot shift the transmission or start the engine (automatic transmission), your car must be transported on a flat-bed.
It is best to tow the car no farther than 80 km (50 miles), and keep the speed below 35 mph (55
km/h).NOTICE
5-speed Manual Transmission
Release the parking brake. Shift the transmission to Neutral.
Automatic Transmission
Trying to lift or low your car by the bumpers will cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed to support the car's weight.
Release the parking brake. Start the engine. Shift to D4, then to N. Turn off the engine.
Main MenuTable of Contentsst The diagrams in this section give you the dimensions and capacities of your Honda, and the locations of the identification numbers. The expla- nations of several electronic and mechanical systems on your Honda are for the more technically-oriented owner.
Identification Numbers................. 194
Specifications................................. 196
Anti-lock Brake System................ 198
Tire Information............................ 199
Tire Size Designation................ 199
Wheel Size Designation............ 199
Tire Speed Ratings.................... 199
Tire Pressure AdjustmentFor High Speed Driving........ 200
Dot Tire Quality Grading......... 200
Treadwear.............................. 200
Traction.................................. 201
Temperature.......................... 201Technical Information
Emission Controls......................... 202
The Clean Air Act...................... 202
Crankcase Emission ControlSystem..................................... 202
Evaporative Emission Control
System.....................................202
Exhaust Emission Controls...... 203
PGM-FI System..................... 203
Ignition Timing ControlSystem.................................203
Three Way Catalytic
Converter............................ 203
Replacement Parts..................... 203
Three Way Catalytic Converter... 204Technical Information
Main Menust Identification Numbers
Your car has several identifying numbers located in various places.
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is the 17-digit number your Honda dealer uses to register your car for warranty purposes. It is also necessary for licensing and insuring your car. The easiest place to find the VIN is on a plate fastened to the top of the dashboard. You can see it by looking through the windshield on the driver's side. It is also on the Certification label attached to the driver's doorjamb, and is stamped on the engine compartment bulkhead. The VIN is also provided in bar code on the Certification label.
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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
CERTIFICATION LABEL
Main MenuTable of Contentsst The Engine Number is stamped into the engine block.
The Transmission Number is on a label on top of the transmission.
Identification Numbers
TRANSMISSION NUMBER
ENGINE NUMBER
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Main MenuTable of Contentsst Specifications
* 1 : US: DX, LX, Canada: LX, EX * 2 : US: EX
page 143.
Technical Information
* 1 : Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine. Reserve tank capacity: 0.4 * 2 : US: DX, LX, Canada: LX, EX * 3 : US: EX * 4: Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
(0.11 US g a l, 0.09 Imp gal)
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page 190
page 191
*1 : US model * 2: Canadian model
* 1 : US: DX, Canada: LX * 2: US: LX, EX, Canada: EX * 3 : US: DX, LX without ABS, Canada: LX, EX * 4: US: LX with ABS, EX
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Main MenuTable of Contentsst Anti-lock Brake System
The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) is standard equipment on the Civic EX sold in the U.S. It is optional on the U.S. LX model. It is not available on any other models.
The ABS works by measuring how fast the wheels are turning during braking and comparing their speed. If any wheel is rotating much slower than the others (on the verge of locking up and skidding), the system reduces hydraulic pressure to that wheel's brake caliper. When that wheel's speed matches the other wheels, the system applies normal hydraulic pressure. This can take place several times per second at each wheel. You feel the ABS working as rapid pulsations in the brake pedal.
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Each wheel has a wheel speed sensor assembly. As the wheel rotates, the sensor sends electrical pulses to the ABS control unit. The pulse frequency varies with the wheel speed.
The electrical output of the ABS control unit is connected to the modulator/solenoid unit. During braking, the ABS control unit monitors the pulse frequencies from the four wheels. When the control unit detects a wheel locking up, it energizes the appropriate solenoid in the modulator/solenoid unit. There are three solenoids: one for each front wheel, and one for the rear wheels. The energized solenoid reduces hydraulic pressure to one side of a modulator valve. This, in turn, reduces hydraulic pressure in the brake line going to the affected wheel. When that wheel speeds up because of the reduced braking effort, the control unit de-energizes
the solenoid. This builds hydraulic pressure on the modulator valve. The pressure increases in the hydraulic line to the wheel.
For the system to react quickly, the modulator/solenoid unit must have brake fluid under high pressure. This is supplied by an accumulator that is pressurized by an electric pump. A pressure-sensing switch on the accumulator controls this pump.
The control unit also contains error detection circuitry. It monitors the operation of the wheel sensors, solenoids, pump, and electronics. If the control unit detects any faults, it shuts off power to the pump motor and solenoids. The light on the instrument panel comes on. The brakes then work like a conventional system without anti-lock capabilities.
Main MenuTable of Contentsst Tire Size Designation A tire's sidewall is marked with a tire size designation. You will need this information when selecting replacement tires for your car. The following explains what the letters and numbers in the tire size designation mean.
(Example tire size designation) P175/65R14 81H
P — Applicable vehicle type (tires marked with the prefix "P" are intended for use on passenger cars; however, not all tires have this marking).
175 — Tire width in millimeters.
65 — Aspect ratio. The tire's section height as a percentage of its width.
81— Load Index, a numerical code associated with the maximum load the tire can carry.
H — Speed Rating Symbol. See the speed rating chart in this section for additional information.
Wheel Size Designation Wheels are also marked with important information that you need if you ever have to replace one. The following explains what the letters and numbers in the wheel size designation mean.
(Example wheel size designation) 1 4 x 5J
14 — Rim diameter in inches.
5 — Rim width in inches.
R — Tire construction code (Radial).
J — Rim contour designation.
14 — Rim diameter in inches.
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Tire Speed Ratings The chart below shows many of the different speed ratings currently being used for passenger car tires. The speed rating symbol is part of the tire size designation on the sidewall of the tire. This symbol corresponds to that tire's designed maximum safe operating speed.
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Main MenuTable of Contentsst Be sure to readjust the pressure for normal driving speeds. You should wait until the tires are cold before adjusting the tire pressure (see page 151).
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Cars) The tires on your car meet all U.S. Federal Safety Requirements. All tires are also graded for treadwear, traction, and temperature perform- ance according to Department of Transportation (DOT) standards. The following explains these gradings.
Treadwear The treadwear grade is a compara- tive rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half (1-1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual condi- tions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate.
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Tire Pressure Adjustment For High Speed Driving Honda strongly recommends that you not drive faster than posted speed limits and conditions allow. If you decide it is safe to drive at high speeds, be sure to adjust the cold tire pressures as shown below. If you do not adjust the tire pressure, excessive heat can build up and cause sudden tire failure.
(US: DX, Canada: LX)
(US: LX, EX, Canada: EX)
Technical Information
Main MenuTable of Contentsst Traction The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are A, B, and C, and they represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade as- signed to this tire is based on brak- ing (straight ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turning) traction.
Temperature The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire's resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.
Tire Information
Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not over- loaded. Excessive speed, underinfla- tion, or excessive loading either separately or in combination, can cause heat build-up and possible tire failure.
Technical Information
Main MenuTable of Contentsst Emission Controls
The burning of gasoline in your car's engine produces several byproducts. Some of these are carbon monoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen (NOx) and hydrocarbons (HC). Gasoline evaporating from the tank also produces hydrocarbons. Controlling the production of NOx, CO, and HC is important to the environment. Under certain conditions of sunlight and climate, NOx and HC react to form photochemical "smog." Carbon monoxide does not contribute to smog creation, but it is a poisonous gas.
Technical Information
The Clean Air Act The United States Clean Air Act* sets standards for automobile emissions. It also requires that automobile manufacturers explain to owners how their emission controls work and what to do to maintain them. This section summarizes how the emission controls work. Scheduled maintenance is on page 120.
* In Canada, Honda vehicles comply with the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS) for Emissions valid at the time they are manufactured.
Crankcase Emission Control System Your car has a Positive Crankcase Ventilation System. This keeps gasses that build up in the engine's crankcase from going into the atmosphere. The Positive Crankcase Ventilation valve routes them from the crankcase back to the intake manifold. They are then drawn into the engine and burned.
Evaporative Emission Control System As gasoline evaporates in the fuel tank, an evaporative emission control canister filled with charcoal adsorbs the vapor. It is stored in this canister while the engine is off. After the engine is started and warmed up, the vapor is drawn into the engine and burned during driving.
Main MenuTable of Contentsst Emission Controls
Exhaust Emission Controls The exhaust emission controls include three systems: PGM-FI, Ignition Timing Control and Three Way Catalytic Converter. These three systems work together to control the engine's combustion and minimize the amount of HC, CO, and NOx that comes out the tailpipe. The exhaust emission control systems are separate from the crankcase and evaporative emission control systems.
PGM-FI System The PGM-FI System uses sequential multiport fuel injection. It has three subsystems: Air Intake, Engine Control, and Fuel Control. The Engine Control Module (ECM) uses various sensors to determine how much air is going into the engine. It then controls how much fuel to inject under all operating conditions.
Ignition Timing Control System This system constantly adjusts the ignition timing, reducing the amount of HC, CO and NOx produced.
Replacement Parts The emission control systems are designed and certified to work to- gether in reducing emissions to levels that comply with the Clean Air Act. To make sure the emissions remain low, you should use only new genuine Honda replacement parts or their equivalent for repairs. Using lower quality parts may increase the emissions from your car.
The emissions control systems are covered by warranties separate from the rest of your car. Read your warranty manual for more informa- tion.
Three Way Catalytic Converter The three way catalytic converter is in the exhaust system. Through chemical reactions, it converts HC, CO, and NOx in the engine's exhaust to carbon dioxide (CO (N ), and water vapor.
), dinitrogen
Technical Information
Main MenuTable of Contentsst Keep the engine tuned-up.
Have your car diagnosed and repaired if it is misfiring, back- firing, continuing to run after you turn off the engine, stalling, or otherwise not running properly.
Three Way Catalytic Converter
The three way catalytic converter contains precious metals that serve as catalysts, promoting chemical reactions to convert the exhaust gasses without affecting the metals. The catalytic converter is referred to as a three-way catalyst, since it acts on HC, CO, and NOx. A replacement unit must be an original Honda part or its equivalent.
The three way catalytic converter must operate at a high temperature for the chemical reactions to take place. It can set on fire any com- bustible materials that come near it. Park your car away from high grass, dry leaves, or other flammables.
Technical Information
THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER
A defective three way catalytic converter contributes to air pollution, and can impair your engine's per- formance. Follow these guidelines to protect your car's three way catalytic converter.
Always use unleaded gasoline. Even a small amount of leaded gasoline can contaminate the catalyst metals, making the three way catalytic converter ineffective.
Main MenuTable of Contentsst Warranty and Customer Relations
Warranty Coverages..................... 206
Customer RelationsInformation................................. 207
U.S. Zone Office Map.................... 208
Canada Zone Office Map.............. 209
Reporting Safety Defects ............ 210
Authorized Manuals...................... 211Warranty and Customer Relations
Main Menust Warranty Coverages
U.S. Cars Your new Honda is covered by these warranties:
Seat Belt Limited Warranty — a seat belt that fails to function properly is covered for the useful life of the car.
New Car Limited Warranty — covers your new car, except for the battery, emissions control systems and accessories, against defects in materials and workmanship.
Rust Perforation Limited Warranty — all exterior body panels are covered for rust-through from the inside for the specified time period with no mileage limit.
Emissions Control Systems Defects Warranty and Emissions Performance Warranty — these two warranties cover your car's emissions control systems. Time, mileage, and coverage are condi- tional. Please read the warranty manual for exact information.
Original Equipment Battery Limited Warranty — this warranty gives up to 100% credit toward a replacement battery.
Accessory Limited Warranty — Genuine Honda Accessories are covered under this warranty. Time and mileage limits depend on the type of accessory and other factors. Please read your warranty manual for details.
Replacement Parts Limited Warranty — covers all Genuine Honda replacement parts against defects in materials and workman- ship.
Replacement 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 MenuTable of Contentsst Customer Relations Information
Honda dealership personnel are trained professionals. They should be able to answer all your questions. If you encounter a problem that your dealership does not solve to your satisfaction, please discuss it with the dealership's management. The Service Manager or General Manager can help. Almost all problems are solved in this way.
If you are dissatisfied with the decision made by the dealership's management, contact your Honda Customer Relations Zone Office. Refer to the U.S. and Canadian Zone Office maps on the following pages.
When you call or write, please give us this information:
Vehicle Identification Number (see page 194) Name and address of the dealer who services your car Date of purchase Mileage on your car Your name, address, and tele- phone number A detailed description of the problem Name of the dealer who sold the car to you
Warranty and Customer Relations
Main MenuTable of Contentsst Index
Airbag (SRS).................................... 11
Air Cleaner..................................... 141
Air Conditioning............................... 70
Maintenance............................... 149
Usage............................................. 72
Air Outlets (Vents).......................... 68
Air Pressure, Tires........................ 151
Alcohol and Drugs........................... 27
Alcohol in Gasoline.......................... 90
Antifreeze....................................... 131
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)Description................................. 198
Indicator Light..................... 36, 111
Operation.................................... 110Anti-theft Steering Column
Lock.............................................. 50
Appearance Care........................... 163
Ashtrays............................................ 65
Audio System................................... 75
Automatic Speed Control................ 46
Automatic Transmission............... 105
Capacity, Fluid........................... 196
Checking Fluid Level................ 136
Shifting........................................ 105
Shift Lever Positions................. 105
Shift Lock Release..................... 108Battery
Charging System
Indicator........................... 35, 184
Jump Starting............................. 179
Maintenance............................... 144
Specifications............................. 197
Before Driving................................. 89
Belts, Seat........................................... 5
Beverage Holder.............................. 63
Body Repair.................................... 169
BrakesAnti-lock System (ABS)............ 110
Break-in, New Linings................. 90
Fluid............................................ 138
Light, Burned-out...................... 158
Parking.......................................... 60
System Indicator.......................... 35
Wear Indicators......................... 109Brakes, ABS
Description................................. 198
Operation.................................... 110
System Indicator.................. 36, 111CONTINUED
Accessories
Installation.................................... 97
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
Position)........................................ 50
Adding
Automatic Transmission
Fluid........................................ 136
Brake Fluid................................. 138
Clutch Fluid................................ 140
Engine Coolant........................... 131
Engine Oil................................... 126
Manual Transmission Fluid ..... 137
Power Steering Fluid................. 140
Windshield Washer Fluid......... 136
Additional Safety Information........ 18
Door Locks................................... 18
Driving with Pets......................... 19
Seat-back Position........................ 18
Storing Cargo Safely................... 19
Additives, Engine Oil..................... 128
AdjustmentsMirrors.......................................... 59
Seats.............................................. 54
Steering Wheel............................ 45Main Menust Index
Braking System.............................. 109
Break-in, New Car........................... 90
Brightness Control, Instruments... 42
Brights, Headlights......................... 41
Bulb ReplacementBack-up Lights........................... 159
Brake Lights............................... 158
Front Parking Lights................. 157
Front Side Marker Lights......... 157
Headlights.................................. 156
High-mount Brake Light.......... 159
Interior Light.............................. 160
License Plate Lights.................. 160
Rear Side Marker Lights.......... 158
Specifications............................. 197
Trunk Light................................ 161
Turn Signal Lights..................... 157
Bulbs, Halogen............................... 156Cables, Jump Starting With.......... 179
Capacities Chart............................. 196
Carbon Monoxide Hazard.............. 28
Cargo, Loading................................. 98Cassette Player
Care............................................... 87
Operation...................................... 82
CAUTION, Explanation of............... ii CD Changer...................................... 84
Certification Label......................... 194
Chains............................................. 155
Change OilHow to......................................... 128
When to....................................... 120
Changing a Flat Tire..................... 173
Changing Engine Coolant............. 133
Charging System Indicator .... 35, 184
Check Engine Light................ 36, 185
CheckingAutomatic Transmission
Fluid........................................ 136
Battery Condition...................... 144
Brake Fluid................................. 138
Clutch Fluid................................ 140
Drive Belts.................................. 150
Engine Coolant........................... 131
Engine Oil...................................126
Fuses...........................................188
Manual Transmission Fluid ..... 137
Power Steering Fluid................. 140Checklist, Before Driving............. 100
Child Safety...................................... 20
Cigarette Lighter............................. 64
Cleaner, Air.................................... 141
CleaningExterior....................................... 164
Interior........................................ 167
Seat Belts.................................... 167
Vinyl............................................ 167
Windows..................................... 168
CLEAN Light................................... 87
Clock, Setting the ............................ 62
Clutch Fluid.................................... 140
Code, Audio System........................ 88
Coin Box........................................... 64
CO in the Exhaust......................... 202
Cold Weather, Starting in............. 102
Compact Spare............................... 172
Consumer Information.................. 207
Controls, Instruments and.............. 31
CoolantAdding......................................... 131
Checking..................................... 131
Proper Solution.......................... 131
Temperature Gauge.................... 39
Corrosion Protection..................... 168Main Menust Index
Crankcase Emission Control
System......................................... 202
Cruise Control Operation............... 46
Customer Relations Office........... 207DANGER, Explanation of................. ii Dashboard........................................ 32
Daytime Running Lights................. 41
Dead Battery, What to Do............ 179
Defects, Reporting Safety............... 29
Defog and Defrost........................... 74
Defogger, Rear Window................. 44
Defog, Rear Window....................... 44
Defrosting the Windows................. 74
DEXRON® II AutomaticTransmission Fluid.................... 137
Dimensions..................................... 196
Dimming the Headlights................ 41
DipstickAutomatic Transmission........... 136
Engine Oil................................... 126
Directional Signals........................... 42
Disabled, Towing Your Car If...... 192
Disc Brake Wear Indicators......... 109Disposal of Used Oil...................... 130
DoorsLocking and Unlocking............... 51
Power Door Locks....................... 51
DOT Tire Quality Grading........... 200
Downshifting, 5-speed ManualTransmission.............................. 103
Drive Belts...................................... 150
Driving.............................................. 99
Economy....................................... 96
In Bad Weather.......................... 112
In Foreign Countries................... 91Economy, Fuel................................. 96
Emergencies on the Road............. 171
Battery, Jump Starting.............. 179
Changing a Flat Tire................. 173
Charging System Indicator...... 184
Check Engine Light.................. 185
Checking the Fuses................... 187
Low Oil Pressure Indicator...... 183
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.... 185
Manually Closing Moonroof.... 186
Overheated Engine................... 181Emergency Brake............................ 60
Emergency Flashers....................... 44
Emission Controls......................... 202
EngineCheck Light......................... 36, 185
Coolant Temperature Gauge ..... 39
Malfunction IndicatorLamp................................. 36, 185
Oil Pressure Indicator......... 35, 183
Oil, What Kind to Use............... 127
Overheating................................ 181
Specifications............................. 196
Ethanol in Gasoline ......................... 91
Evaporative Emission Controls.... 202
Exhaust Fumes................................ 28
Expectant Mothers, Use of SeatBelts by.........................................10
Exterior, Cleaning the................... 164Fabric, Cleaning............................. 167
Fan, Interior...................................... 70CONTINUED
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Features, Comfort and
Convenience................................. 67
Filling the Fuel Tank....................... 92
Filter, Oil......................................... 128
First Gear, Shifting........................ 107
5-speed Manual Transmission,Checking Fluid Level................ 137
Shifting the................................. 103
Flashers, Hazard Warning.............. 44
Flat Tire, Changing a.................... 173
FluidsAutomatic Transmission........... 136
Brake...........................................138
Clutch..........................................140
Manual Transmission............... 137
Power Steering........................... 140
Windshield Washer................... 136FM Stereo Radio
Reception...................................... 77
Folding Rear Seat............................ 55
Foreign Countries, Driving in........ 91
Four-way Flashers........................... 44
Front End, Towing byEmergency Wrecker................. 192
Fuel.................................................... 90
Fill Door and Cap......................... 92Gauge............................................ 39
Octane Requirement................... 90
Oxygenated.................................. 90
Tank, Filling the........................... 92
Fuses, Checking the...................... 187Gas Mileage, Improving.................. 96
Gasohol............................................. 90
Gasoline............................................ 90
Gauge............................................39
Octane Requirement................... 90
Tank, Filling the........................... 92
Gas Station Procedures................... 92
GaugesEngine Coolant Temperature .... 39
Fuel................................................ 39Gearshift Lever Positions
Automatic Transmission........... 105
5-speed ManualTransmission.......................... 103
Glass Cleaning............................... 168
Glove Box......................................... 61Halogen Headlight Bulbs.............. 156
Hazard Warning Flashers............... 44
HeadlightsDaytime Running Lights............. 41
High Beam Indicator................... 37
High Beams, Turning on............ 41
Low Beams, Turning on............. 41
Reminder Chime.......................... 41
Replacing Halogen Bulbs ......... 156
Turning on.................................... 41
Heating and Cooling........................ 68
High Altitude, Starting at.............. 102
High-Low Beam Switch .................. 41
Hood, Opening the .......................... 93
Horn...................................................49
Hot Coolant, Warning about........ 131
Hydraulic Clutch............................ 140
Hydroplaning.................................. 113Identification Number, Vehicle.... 194
If Your Car Has to be Towed....... 192Main Menust Ignition
Keys...............................................49
Switch............................................ 50
Timing Control System............. 203Indicator Lights, Instrument
Panel..............................................33
Infant Restraint................................ 20
Inflation, Proper Tire .................... 151
Inside Mirror.................................... 59
Inspection, Tire.............................. 152
Instrument Panel............................. 32
Instrument Panel Brightness......... 42
Interior Cleaning............................ 167
Interior Lights.................................. 66
Introduction......................................... iJacking up the Car......................... 174
Jack, Tire........................................ 174
Jump Starting................................. 179Keys.................................................. 49
Label, Certification........................ 194
Lane Change, Signaling.................. 42
Lap Belt............................................... 6
Lap/Shoulder Belts........................... 6
Leaking of Exhaust into Car.......... 28
Lighter, Cigarette............................ 64
LightsBulb Replacement..................... 156
Indicator........................................ 33
Parking.......................................... 41
Turn Signal................................... 42
Loading Cargo.................................. 98
LOCK (Ignition Key Position)....... 50
LocksAnti-theft Steering Column........ 50
Fuel Fill Door............................... 92
Power Door.................................. 51
Trunk............................................ 52
Low Coolant Level......................... 131
Lower Gear, Downshifting to a.... 103
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ... 35, 183
Lubricant Specifications Chart .... 196
Luggage............................................ 98Index
Maintenance................................... 115
Periodic Items............................ 124
Record.................................. 122-123
Safety...........................................116
Schedule.............................. 120-121
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ..36, 185
Manual Transmission.................... 103
Manual Transmission Fluid ......... 137
Maximum Shift Speeds........ 104, 107
Meters, Gauges................................ 38
Methanol in Gasoline...................... 91
Mirrors, Adjusting........................... 59
Moonroof.......................................... 58
Closing Manually....................... 186
Operation...................................... 58Neutral Gear Position.................... 106
New Vehicle Break-in ..................... 90
Normal Shift Speeds...................... 103
NOTICE, Explanation of................... ii Numbers, Identification................ 194
CONTINUEDMain Menust Index
Occupant Protection System............ 4
Octane Requirement, Gasoline...... 90
Odometer.......................................... 38
Odometer, Trip................................ 38
OilChange, How to......................... 128
Change, When to....................... 120
Checking Engine....................... 126
Pressure Indicator.............. 35, 183
Selecting Proper ViscosityChart....................................... 127
ON (Ignition Key Position)............ 50
Opening the Hood ........................... 93
Opening the Trunk.......................... 52
Operation in Foreign Countries..... 91
Outside Mirrors............................... 59
Overheating, Engine..................... 181Panel Brightness Control............... 42
Park Gear Position......................... 106
Parking Brake.................................. 60
Parking Lights.................................. 41Parking Over Things that Burn... 204
PGM-FI System.............................. 203
Polishing and Waxing................... 165
PowerDoor Locks................................... 51
Mirrors.......................................... 59
Steering....................................... 140
Windows....................................... 56
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts.......... 10
Proper Seat Belt Usage..................... 7Radiator Overheating.................... 181
Radio/Cassette Sound System....... 75
Rear End Towing........................... 192
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement... 158
Rear Seat, Folding........................... 55
Rear View Mirror............................. 59
Rear Window Defogger.................. 44
Reclining the Seat Backs................ 54
Recommended Shift Speeds ........ 103
Reminder Lights.............................. 34
Replacement InformationAir Cleaner................................. 141
Coolant........................................ 133Engine Oil and Filter................. 128
Fuses...........................................188
Light Bulbs................................. 156
Schedule..................................... 120
Spark Plugs................................. 142
Tires............................................ 153
Wiper Blades.............................. 147Replacing Seat Belts After a
Crash............................................. 10
Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant.... 131
Restraint, Child................................ 20
Reverse Gear Position................... 106
Rotation, Tire................................. 153Safety Belts......................................... 5
Safety Defects, Reporting............. 210
Safety Labels, Location of............... 29
Safety Messages................................ ii Seat Belts............................................ 5
Advice for Pregnant Women...... 10
Child Seat Anchor Plate.............. 25
Cleaning...................................... 167
Frayed or Torn............................. 10
Maintenance................................. 10Main Menust Reminder Light and Beeper....... 34
Replacement................................. 10
System Components...................... 6
Tether Attachment Points.......... 25
Use During Pregnancy................ 10
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt...... 7
Wearing the Lap Belt.................... 9
Seats, Adjusting the......................... 54
Serial Number................................ 194
Service Intervals............................ 120
Service Manual.............................. 211
Service Station Procedures ............ 92
Setting the Clock............................. 62
ShiftingThe Automatic Transmission .. 105
The 5-speed ManualTransmission.......................... 103
Shift Lever Position
Indicator............................... 37, 105
Side Marker Lights, Bulb
Replacement in.......................... 157
Signaling Turns................................ 42
Snow Tires...................................... 155
Solvent-type Cleaners.................... 164
Sound System................................... 75Spare Tire
Inflating....................................... 172
Specifications............................. 197
Spark Plugs, Replacing................. 142
Specifications Charts..................... 196
Speed Control................................... 46
Speedometer.................................... 38
SRS Indicator.............................. 16, 35
START (Ignition Key Position)..... 50
Starting the Engine........................ 101In Cold Weather at High
Altitude................................... 102
With a Dead Battery................. 179
Steam Coming from Engine......... 181
Steering WheelAdjustment................................... 45
Anti-theft Column Lock.............. 50
Stereo Sound System...................... 75
Storing Your Car............................ 162
Supplemental Restraint SystemService Precautions..................... 17
Servicing....................................... 16
SRS Indicator.......................... 16, 35
System Components.................... 11Index
Tachometer...................................... 38
Taillights, Changing Bulbs in....... 158
Taking Care of the Unexpected ..171
Tape Player....................................... 82
Technical DescriptionsAnti-lock Brake System............ 198
Emission Control Systems........ 202
Three Way CatalyticConverter................................ 204
Tire Information........................ 199
Temperature Gauge........................ 39
Tether Attachment Points.............. 25
Theft Protection............................... 88
Three Way Catalytic Converter... 204
Time, Setting the............................. 62
Tire Chains..................................... 155
Tire, How to Change a Flat.......... 173
Tires................................................ 150
Air Pressure............................... 151
Checking Wear.......................... 152
Compact Spare........................... 172
DOT Tire Quality Grading....... 200CONTINUED
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Tires
Inflation....................................... 151
Inspection................................... 152
Replacing.................................... 153
Rotating....................................... 153
Snow............................................ 155
Specifications............................. 197
Technical Information.............. 199
Technical Information................... 193
Tools, Tire Changing.................... 173
Torn Seat Belts................................ 10
TowingA Trailer...................................... 113
Emergency Wrecker................. 192Transmission
Checking Fluid Level,
Automatic............................... 136
Checking Fluid Level,
Manual.................................... 137
Fluid Selection............................ 137
Identification Number............... 195
Shifting the Automatic.............. 105
Shifting the Manual................... 103
Treadwear...................................... 200
Trip Meter........................................ 38Trunk................................................ 52
Opening......................................... 52
Open Monitor Light.................... 36
Turn Signals..................................... 42Underside, Cleaning...................... 169
Unexpected, Taking Careof the........................................... 171
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..... 200
Unleaded Gasoline.......................... 90
Upholstery Cleaning...................... 164
Used Oil, How to Dispose of........ 130Vanity Mirror................................... 64
Vehicle Capacity Load .................... 98
Vehicle Dimensions....................... 196
Vehicle Identification Number..... 194
Vehicle Storage.............................. 162
Ventilation......................................... 71
VIN................................................. 194
Vinyl Cleaning................................ 167
Viscosity, Oil................................... 128Warning Beepers
Key in Ignition.............................. 50
Seat Belts 34
WARNING, Explanation of.............. ii Warning Labels, Location of.......... 29
Warranty Coverages..................... 206
Washer, WindshieldChecking the Fluid Level......... 136
Operation...................................... 43
Washing.......................................... 164
Waxing and Polishing................... 165
WheelsAdjusting the Steering................ 45
Alignment and Balance............. 152
Compact Spare........................... 172
Wrench....................................... 174Windows
Cleaning...................................... 168
Operating the Power................... 56
Rear, Defogger............................ 44Windshield
Cleaning........................................ 43
Defroster...................................... 74Main Menust Wipers, Windshield
Changing Blades........................ 147
