1993 Honda Civic Sedan Owners Manual

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mation is in a separate booklet. Canada Cars Please refer to the 1993 Warranty and Maintenance Guide that came with your car. Main MenuTable of ContentsstCustomer 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 184) 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 ContentsstU.S. Zone Office Map The addresses and telephone numbers are subject to change. If you cannot reach your Zone office, ask your Honda dealer for the current information. Customer Relations Western Zone P.O. Box 2260 700 Van Ness Avenue Torrance, California 90509-2260 (310)781-4565 Northwestern Zone P.O. Box 20186 12439 N.E. Airport Way Portland, Oregon 97220 (503) 256-0943 (also includes Alaska and Hawaii! South Central Zone 4529 Royal Lane Irving, Texas 75063 (214)929-5481 Central Zone 101 South Stanfield Road Troy, Ohio 45373 (513) 332-6250 Northeastern Zone P.O. Box 337 Eastgate Industrial Park 115 Gaither Drive Moorestown, New Jersey 08057 (609) 235-5533 Includes: NYC Metro area and Fairfield County, CT area Mid-Atlantic Zone 902 Wind River Ln., Suite 200 Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878 (301) 990-2020 Southeastern Zone 1500 Morrison Parkway Alpharetta, Georgia 30201 (404) 442-2045 North Central Zone 601 Campus Drive, Suite A-9 Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004 (708) 870-5600 New England Zone 555 Old County Road Windsor Locks, Connecticut 06096 (203) 623-3310 See Zone 5 for: NYC Metro area and Fairfield County, CT area West Central Zone 1600 South Abilene Street, Suite D Aurora, Colorado 80012 (303) 696-3935 Puerto Rico and U.S. V.I. Bella International P.O. Box 816 HatoRey, PR 00919 (809) 765-8070 Main MenuTable of ContentsstCanada Zone Office Map Quebec Zone Honda Canada Inc. 1750 Eiffel Boucherville, Quebec J4B 7W1 (416) 655-6161 Atlantic Zone Honda Canada Inc. 800 Windmill Road Dartmouth, N.S. B3B 1L1 (902) 468-4416 Western Zone Honda Canada inc. 13240 Worster Court Richmond, B.C. V6V 2B8 (604) 278-7121 Prairie Zone Honda Canada Inc. 1839 lnkster Blvd. Winnipeg, Manitoba R2X 1R3 (204) 632-8650 Central Zone Honda Canada Inc. 305 Milner Avenue Suite 105 Scarborough, Ontario M1B 3V4 (416) 299-3400 Customer Relations Main MenuTable of ContentsstAuthorized Manuals Valid only for sales within the U.S. Canadian owners should contact their authorized Honda dealer. By completing this form you can order the materials desired. You can pay by check or money order, or charge to your credit card. Mail to Helm Incorporated at the address shown on the back of the order form. Purchasing Factory Authorized Manuals (U.S. only) The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be obtained from Helm Incorporated, either by filling out the attached form or, for credit card holders, calling toll-free phone number on the form. For manuals prior to the year shown below, contact Helm Incorporated, P.O. Box 07280, Detroit, Michigan 48207, or call (313) 883-1430. 61SR301 61SR301EL 61SR331 31SR4610 HON-R Main MenuTable of ContentsstAuthorized Manuals Service Manual: This manual covers maintenance and recommended procedures for repair to engine and chassis components. It is written for the Journeyman mechanic, but is simple enough for most mechanically-inclined owners to understand. Electrical Troubleshooting Manual: This manual complements the Service Manual by providing in-depth troubleshooting information for each electrical circuit in your car. Body Repair Manual: This manual describes the procedures involved in the replacement of damaged body parts. P O BOX 07280 DETROIT MICHIGAN 48207 (313) 883-1430 Main MenuTable of ContentsstIndex Airbag (SRS).................................... 11 Air Cleaner.................................... 133 Air Conditioning............................. 66 Maintenance.............................. 141 Usage............................................ 66 Air Outlets (Vents)......................... 64 Air Pressure, Tires ...................... 142 Alcohol and Drugs.......................... 23 Alcohol in Gasoline ........................ 88 Antifreeze...................................... 123 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) Description................................ 188 Indicator Light...................32, 108 Operation................................... 108 Anti-theft Steering Column Lock.............................................. 46 Appearance Care.......................... 155 Ashtrays........................................... 60 Audio System.................................. 71 Automatic. Speed Control............. 42 Automatic Transmission............ 102 Capacity, Fluid.......................... 186 Checking Fluid Level.............. 128 Shifting....................................... 102 Shift Lever Positions............... 102 Shift Lock Release................... 105 Battery Charging System Light............. 31 Jump Starting............................ 171 Maintenance.............................. 136 Specifications............................ 187 Before Driving................................ 87 Belts, Seat.......................................... 4 Body Repair................................... 161 Brakes Anti-lock System (ABS).......... 107 Break-in, New Linings.............. 88 Fluid............................................ 130 Light, Burned-out.................... 148 Parking......................................... 57 System Light............................... 31 Wear Indicators........................ 106 Brakes, ABS Description................................ 188 Operation................................... 108 System Indicator................32, 108 Braking System............................ 106 Break-in, New Car ......................... 88 CONTINUED Accessories ACCESSORY Adding Installation................................... 95 (Ignition Key Position).............. 46 Automatic Transmission Fluid........................................ 128 Brake Fluid................................ 130 Clutch Fluid............................... 131 Engine Coolant......................... 123 Engine Oil.................................. 119 Manual Transmission Fluid... 129 Power Steering Fluid .............. 132 Windshield Washer fluid......... 127 Additional Safety Information..... 15 Door Locks.................................. 15 Driving with Pets ....................... 16 Seat-back Position..................... 15 Storing Cargo Safely ................. 16 Additives, Engine Oil.................. 120 Adjustments Mirrors......................................... 55 Seats.............................................. 50 Steering Wheel........................... 41 Main MenustIndex Brightness Control, Instruments................................. 38 Brights, Headlights........................ 37 Bulb Replacement Back-up Lights......................... 151 Brake Lights .....................150, 151 Front Parking Lights .............. 149 Front Side Marker Lights...... 149 Headlights................................. 148 High-mount Brake Light........ 151 License Plate Lights................ 152 Rear Side Marker Lights........ 150 Specifications............................ 187 Turn Signal Lights .................. 149 Bulbs, Halogen.............................. 148 Cables, Jump Starting With ....... 172 Capacities Chart........................... 186 Carbon Monoxide Hazard ............ 24 Cargo, Loading............................... 96 Cassette Player Care............................................... 85 Operation...............................75, 82 CAUTION, Explanation of............ ii Certification Label....................... 184 Chains............................................. 147 Change Oil How to........................................ 121 When to...................................... 113 Changing a Flat Tire................... 165 Changing Engine Coolant........... 124 Charging System Light.........31, 176 Check Engine Light..............32, 177 Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid........................................ 128 Battery Condition..................... 136 Brake Fluid................................ 130 Clutch Fluid............................... 131 Engine Belts.............................. 142 Engine Coolant......................... 123 Engine Oil.................................. 119 Fuses........................................... 179 Manual Transmission Fluid... 129 Power Steering Fluid .............. 132 Checklist, Before Driving............. 98 Child Safety..................................... 17 Cigarette Lighter........................... 60 Cleaner, Air................................... 133 Cleaning Exterior...................................... 156 Interior ....................................... 159 Seat Belts................................... 159 Vinyl............................................159 CLEAN Light................................. 85 Clock, Setting the........................... 58 Clutch Fluid................................... 131 CO in the Exhaust........................ 190 Cold Weather, Starting in........... 100 Compact Spare.............................. 164 Console Compartment................... 59 Consumer Information................ 195 Controls, Instruments and............ 27 Coolant Adding........................................ 123 Checking.................................... 123 Proper Solution......................... 123 Temperature Gauge.................. 35 Corrosion Protection................... 160 Crankcase Emission Control System........................................ 190 Cruise Control Operation.............. 42 Cup Holder....................................... 59 Customer Relations Office......... 195 Main MenustDriving............................................. 97 Economy...................................... 94 In Bad Weather......................... 108 In Foreign Countries................. 89 Economy, Fuel................................ 94 Emergencies on the Road........... 163 Battery, Jump Starting............ 171 Changing a Flat Tire............... 165 Charging System Light........... 176 Check Engine Light................. 177 Checking the Fuses................. 180 Low Oil Pressure Light........... 175 Malfunction Indicator Lamp....................................... 177 Manually Closing Moonroof .. 178 Overheated Engine.................. 173 Emergency Brake.......................... 57 Emergency Flashers...................... 40 Emission Controls........................ 190 Engine Belts............................................ 142 Check Light........................32, 177 Coolant Temperature Gauge... 35 Index Malfunction Indicator Lamp.................................32, 177 Oil Pressure Light..............31, 175 Oil, What Kind to Use ............. 120 Overheating............................... 174 Specifications............................ 186 Ethanol in Gasoline........................ 88 Evaporative Emission Controls...................................... 190 Exhaust Fumes............................... 24 Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat Belts by................................ 10 Exterior, Cleaning the................. 156 Fabric, Cleaning........................... 159 Fan, Interior.................................... 66 Fan, Radiator.................................. 26 Features, Comfort and Convenience................................ 63 Filling the Fuel Tank.................... 90 Filters Fuel............................................. 134 Oil................................................ 121 CONTINUED DANGER, Explanation of.............. ii Dashboard........................................ 28 Daytime Running Lights.............. 37 Dead Battery, What to Do........... 171 Defects, Reporting Safety ............ 25 Defogger, Rear Window ............... 40 Defrosting the Windows............... 70 DEXRON® II Automatic Transmission Fluid.................. 128 Dimensions.................................... 186 Dimming the Headlights .............. 37 Dipstick Automatic Transmission........ 128 Engine Oil.................................. 119 Directional Signals......................... 38 Disabled, Towing Your Car If ... 182 Disc Brake Wear Indicators....... 106 Disposal of Used Oil..................... 122 Doors Locking and Unlocking............ 47 Power Door Locks ..................... 47 DOT Tire Quality Grading......... 145 Downshifting, 5-speed Manual Transmission............................. 101 Main MenustIndex First Gear, Shifting...................... 101 5-speed Manual Transmission Checking Fluid Level.............. 129 5-speed Manual Transmission, Shifting the................................ 101 Flashers, Hazard Warning ........... 40 Flat Tire, Changing a.................. 165 Fluids Automatic Transmission........ 128 Brake.......................................... 130 Clutch ......................................... 131 Manual Transmission.............. 129 Power Steering......................... 132 Windshield Washer.................. 127 FM Stereo Radio Reception............................... 72, 78 Folding Rear Seat........................... 51 Foreign Countries, Driving in...... 89 Four-way Flashers......................... 40 Front End, Towing by Emergency Wrecker...................................... 182 Fuel................................................... 88 Fill Door and Cap ....................... 90 Filter........................................... 134 Gauge............................................ 35 Octane Requirement................. 88 Oxygenated................................. 88 Tank, Filling the ........................ 90 Fuses, Checking the .................... 179 Gas Mileage, Improving................ 94 Gasohol.............................................88 Gasoline............................................ 88 Filter........................................... 134 Gauge............................................35 Octane Requirement................. 88 Tank, Filling the ........................ 90 Gas Station Procedures................. 90 Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature.. 35 Fuel............................................... 35 Gearshift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission........ 102 5-speed Manual Transmission ..................................................101 Glass Cleaning.............................. 160 Glove Box ........................................ 57 Halogen Headlight Bulbs............ 148 Hazard Warning Flashers ............ 40 Headlights Daytime Running Lights.......... 37 High Beam Indicator................. 33 High Beams, Turning on.......... 37 Low Beams, Turning on........... 37 Reminder Chime........................ 37 Replacing Halogen Bulbs ....... 148 Turning on................................... 37 Heating and Cooling...................... 64 High Altitude, Starting at.......... 100 High-Low Beam Switch ............... 37 Hood, Opening the.......................... 91 Horn.................................................. 45 Hot Coolant, Warning about...... 123 Hydraulic Clutch.......................... 131 Hydroplaning ............................... 109 Identification Number, Vehicle ....................................... 184 If Your Car Has to be Towed..... 182 Main MenustIndex Ignition Keys..............................................45 Switch........................................... 46 Timing Control System........... 191 Indicator Lights, Instrument Panel.............................................29 Infant Restraint.............................. 19 Inflation, Proper Tire .................. 143 Inside Mirror................................... 55 Inspection, Tire............................. 142 Instrument Panel............................ 28 Instrument Panel Brightness....... 38 Interior Cleaning.......................... 159 Interior Lights................................ 61 Introduction........................................ i Jacking up the Car....................... 166 Jack, Tire....................................... 165 Jump Starting................................ 171 Keys.................................................. 45 Label, Certification...................... 184 Lane Change, Signaling................ 38 Lap/Shoulder Belts.......................... 6 Lap Belt.............................................. 6 Leaking of Exhaust into Car ....... 24 Lighter, Cigarette.......................... 60 Lights Bulb Replacement.................... 148 Indicator....................................... 29 Parking......................................... 37 Turn Signal................................. 38 Loading Cargo................................ 96 LOCK (Ignition Key Position)..... 46 Locks Anti-theft Steering Column..... 46 Fuel Fill Door.............................. 90 Glove Box.................................... 57 Power Door.................................. 47 Trunk ........................................... 48 Low Coolant Level....................... 123 Lower Gear, Downshifting to a. 101 Low Oil Pressure Light.........31, 175 Lubricant Specifications Chart. 186 Luggage........................................... 96 Maintenance................................... 111 Periodic Items..............................117 Record................................. 115-116 Schedule.............................. 113-114 Malfunction Indicator Lamp.....................................32, 177 Manual Transmission.................. 101 Manual Transmission Fluid....... 129 Maximum Shift Speeds............... 102 Meters, Gauges............................... 34 Methanol in Gasoline..................... 89 Mirrors, Adjusting......................... 55 Moonroof ......................................... 54 Closing Manually..................... 178 Operation..................................... 54 Neutral Gear Position ................. 104 New Vehicle Break-in................... 88 Normal Shift Speeds.................... 101 NOTICE, Explanation of................ ii Numbers, Identification.............. 184 CONTINUED Main MenustIndex Occupant Protection System ......... 4 Octane Requirement, Gasoline.... 88 Odometer......................................... 34 Odometer, Trip............................... 34 Oil Change, How to ........................ 121 Change, When to ...................... 113 Checking Engine...................... 119 Pressure Light............................ 31 Selecting Proper Viscosity Chart.......................................120 ON (Ignition Key Position)........... 46 Opening the Hood........................... 91 Opening the Trunk ........................ 48 Operation in Foreign Countries .. 89 Outside Mirrors.............................. 55 Overheating, Engine.................... 173 Panel Brightness Control.............. 38 Park Gear Position....................... 103 Parking Brake................................. 57 Parking Lights................................ 37 Parking Over Things that Burn............................................ 192 PGM-FI System............................ 191 Polishing and Waxing.................. 157 Power Door Locks.................................. 47 Mirrors......................................... 55 Steering...................................... 132 Windows....................................... 53 Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts........ 10 Proper Seat Belt Usage................... 7 Radiator Overheating.................. 173 Radio/Cassette Sound System..... 71 Rear End Towing......................... 182 Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement.............................. 150 Rear Seat, Folding.......................... 51 Rear View Mirror .......................... 55 Rear Window Defogger ................ 40 Reclining the Seat-backs.............. 50 Recommended Shift Speeds....... 101 Reminder Lights ............................ 29 Replacement Information Air Cleaner................................ 133 Coolant....................................... 124 Engine Oil and Filter ............... 121 Fuel Filter.................................. 134 Fuses........................................... 179 Light Bulbs................................ 148 Schedule..................................... 113 Spark Plugs............................... 134 Tires............................................ 145 Wiper Blades............................. 139 Replacing Seat Belts After a Crash............................................. 10 Reserve Tank, Coolant................ 123 Restraint, Child............................... 17 Reverse Gear Position................. 104 Rotation. Tire ............................... 144 Safety Belts....................................... 5 Safety Defects, Reporting ............ 25 Safety Labels, Location of............ 26 Safety Messages............................... ii Main MenustSeat Belts........................................... 5 Advice for Pregnant Women ... 10 Child Seat Anchor Plate ........... 21 Cleaning..................................... 159 Frayed or Torn ........................... 10 Maintenance................................ 10 Reminder Light and Beeper..... 30 Replacement................................ 10 System Components.................... 6 Tether Attachment Points....... 21 Use During Pregnancy.............. 10 Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt.... 7 Wearing the Lap Belt.................. 9 Seats, Adjusting the....................... 50 Serial Number............................... 184 Service Intervals........................... 113 Service Manual............................. 199 Service Station Procedures.......... 90 Setting the Clock............................ 58 Shifting The Automatic Transmission......................... 102 The 5-speed Manual Transmission......................... 101 Shift Lever Position Indicator...............................33, 102 Side Marker Lights, Bulb Replacement in......................... 149 Signaling Turns.............................. 38 Snow Tires..................................... 147 Solvent-type Cleaners................. 156 Sound System.................................. 71 Spare Tire Inflating..................................... 164 Specifications............................ 187 Spark Plugs, Replacing............... 134 Specifications Charts................... 186 Speed Control.................................. 42 Speedometer.................................... 34 SRS Indicator............................ 13, 31 START (Ignition Key Position).. 46 Starting the Engine........................ 99 In Cold Weather at High Altitude.................................. 100 With a Dead Battery................ 171 Steam Coming from Engine....... 173 Steering Wheel Adjustment.................................. 41 Anti-theft Column Lock........... 46 Stereo Sound System..................... 71 Storing Your Car.......................... 154 Index Supplemental Restraint System Service Precautions................... 14 Servicing...................................... 14 SRS Indicator........................ 13, 31 System Components................... 11 Technical Description............. 189 Tachometer..................................... 34 Taillights, Changing Bulbs in.... 150 Taking Care of the Unexpected............................... 163 Tape Player............................... 75, 82 Technical Descriptions Anti-lock Brake System ......... 188 Emission Control Systems...... 190 Supplemental Restraint System.................................... 189 Three Way Catalytic Converter............................... 192 Temperature Gauge...................... 35 Tether Attachment Points........... 21 CONTINUED Main MenustIndex Three Way Catalytic Converter................................... 192 Time, Setting the ........................... 58 Tire Chains.................................... 147 Tire, How to Change a Flat........ 165 Tires................................................ 142 Air Pressure.............................. 142 Checking Wear......................... 143 Compact Spare.......................... 164 DOT Tire Quality Grading..... 145 Inflation...................................... 142 Inspection................................... 143 Replacing................................... 145 Rotating..................................... 144 Snow........................................... 147 Specifications............................ 187 Tools, Tire Changing .................. 165 Torn Seat Belts............................... 10 Towing A Trailer....................................110 Emergency Wrecker................ 182 Transmission Checking Fluid Level, Automatic.............................. 128 Checking Fluid Level, Manual....................................129 Fluid Selection.......................... 128 Identification Number............. 184 Shifting the Automatic ........... 102 Shifting the Manual................. 101 Treadwear..................................... 145 Trip Meter....................................... 34 Trunk .............................................. 48 Opening the................................. 48 Open Monitor Light................... 32 Turn Signals.................................... 38 Underside, Cleaning .................... 156 Unexpected, Taking Care of the........................................... 163 Uniform Tire Quality Grading.. 145 Unleaded Gasoline......................... 88 Upholstery Cleaning.................... 159 Used Oil, How to Dispose of....... 122 Vanity Mirror ................................. 60 Vehicle Capacity Load.................. 96 Vehicle Dimensions..................... 186 Vehicle Identification Number.. 184 Vehicle Storage............................ 154 Ventilation....................................... 67 VIN.................................................. 184 Vinyl Cleaning.............................. 159 Viscosity, Oil................................. 120 Warning Beepers Key in Ignition............................ 46 Seat Belts..................................... 30 WARNING, Explanation of........... ii Warning Labels, Location of........ 26 Warranty Coverages.................... 194 Washer, Windshield Checking the Fluid Level....... 127 Operation..................................... 39 Washing.......................................... 156 Waxing and Polishing.................. 157 Wheels Adjusting the Steering.............. 41 Alignment and Balance........... 144 Compact Spare.......................... 164 Wrench....................................... 165 Main MenustIndex Windows Cleaning..................................... 160 Operating the Power ................. 53 Rear, Defogger........................... 40 Windshield Cleaning....................................... 39 Defroster...................................... 70 Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades....................... 139 Operation..................................... 39 Worn Tires..................................... 143 Wrecker, Emergency Towing ... 182 Main MenustGas Station Information Gasoline: UNLEADED gasoline Pump octane of 86 or higher Fuel Tank Capacity: 45 l (11.9 US gal, 9.9 Imp gal) Recommended Engine Oil: API SG grade "Energy Conserving II" oil SAE 5W-30 viscosity Engine Oil Capacity: including filter 3.3 l (3.5 US q t, 2.9 Imp qt) without filter 3.0 l (3.2 US qt , 2.6 imp qt) 5-speed Manual Transmission Oil: SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 viscosity API SF or SG grade recommended Capacity: 1.8 l (1.9 US qt, 1.6 Imp qt) Automatic Transmission Fluid: Honda Premium Formula Automatic Transmission Fluid or an equivalent DEXRON® II type Automatic Trans- mission Fluid (ATF) Capacity: 2.7 l (2.9 US q t, 2.4 Imp qt) Tire Pressure (measured cold): (US: DX, LX, Canada: LX, EX) 220 kPa (2.2 k g / c m2, 32 psi) (US: EX, Canada: EX-V) 200 kPa (2.0 k g / c m2, 29 psi) Spare Tire Pressure: 415 kPa (4.15 kg/cm2, 60 psi) Tire Size (Front and Rear): (US: DX, LX, Canada: LX, EX) P175/70R 13 82S (US: EX, Canada: EX-V) P175/65R 14 81H Spare Tire: (US: DX, LX, Canada: LX, EX) (US: EX, Canada: EX-V with ABS) (Canada: EX-V without ABS) T105/80D 13 T135/70D 15 T105/70D 14 Other Tire Information: See label in the glove box. 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1993 Honda Civic Sedan Owners Manual