1994 Honda Civic Sedan Owners Manual

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 pres- sure to one side of a modulator valve. This, in turn, reduces hydrau- lic pressure in the brake line going to the affected wheel. When that wheel speeds up because of the re- duced braking effort, the control

unit de-energizes the solenoid. This builds hydraulic pressure on the modulator valve. The pressure in- creases 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The Honda Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) is standard on all Civics sold in the U.S. and Canada (except the Canadian LX model).

The SRS includes the steering wheel airbag assembly for the driver, a dashboard-mounted airbag assembly for the front seat passenger, and a control unit with sensors behind the center console.

The sensors are decelerometers, set to trigger in a severe frontal impact that generates more force than a 25 mile per hour crash into a parked vehicle of similar size. For the SRS to activate, both sensors must trigger. This duplication is to prevent accidental activation.

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When the control unit receives trigger signals from both sensors, it sends voltage to the airbags. The control unit stores this charge in capacitors to insure reliability even if a severe impact damages the car's battery or electrical connections.

The airbags and control unit must be replaced after the system is activated. After use, your Honda dealer must check the complete Supplemental Restraint System and replace the airbag assemblies.

The electrical charge sent to the airbag assembly ignites its propel- lant, which burns instantaneously. The gas produced by the burning propellant inflates the airbag instantly.

The airbags are vented so they stay inflated for only an instant and do not block the driver's vision. Smoke from the burned propellant comes out of the airbag and into the car's interior. This is normal and does not mean there is a fire. The airbags collapse onto the driver's and passenger's laps.

To ensure long-term reliability, the SRS uses gold-plated electrical connections throughout. The control unit monitors the SRS circuitry whenever the ignition is ON (II). If the control unit senses any faults, it turns on the SRS indicator light on the instrument panel. Take the car to your Honda dealer to diagnose and repair the system as soon as possible.

The SRS needs no regular mainte- nance other than an inspection by your Honda dealer ten years after manufacture.

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Main MenuTable of ContentsstTire Information

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.

R — Tire construction code (Radial).

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14 — Rim diameter in inches.

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.

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.

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) 14 x 5J

14 — Rim diameter in inches.

5 — Rim width in inches.

J — Rim contour designation.

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Be sure to readjust the pressure for normal driving speeds. You should wait untill the tires are cold before adjusting the tire pressure (see page 147).

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 con- trolled conditions on a specified government test course. For exam- ple, 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 per- formance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, how- ever, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road character- istics and climate.

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, EX-V)

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Main MenuTable of ContentsstWarning: The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading either separately or in combination, can cause heat build-up and possible tire failure.

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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.

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Main MenuTable of ContentsstThe burning of gasoline in your car's engine produces several by- products. Some of these are carbon monoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen (NOx) and hydrocarbons (HC). Gasoline evaporating from the tank also produces hydrocarbons. Con- trolling the production of NOx, CO, and HC is important to the environ- ment. Under certain conditions of sunlight and climate, NOx and HC react to form photochemical "smog. Carbon monoxide does not contri- bute to smog creation, but it is a poisonous gas.

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 con- trols work. Scheduled maintenance is on page 117 .

* In Canada, Honda vehicles comply with the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS) for Emissions valid at the time they are manufactured.

Emission Controls

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 Crank- case 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.

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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.

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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 emis- sions remain low, you should use only new genuine Honda replace- ment 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 information.

PGM-FI System The PGM-FI System uses sequen- tial 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.

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 (CO2), dinitrogen (N2), and water vapor.

Main MenuTable of ContentsstThe three way catalytic converter contains platinum, palladium and rhodium. These metals 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 re- placement 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 flamma- bles.

Three Way Catalytic Converter

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 proper- ly.

THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER

A defective three way catalytic converter contributes to air pollution, and can impair your engine's performance. 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 inef- fective.

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Main MenuTable of ContentsstWarranty and Customer Relations

Warranty Coverages . . . . . . . .. 204
Customer Relations

Information

. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 205

Reporting Safety Defects

(U.S. cars) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 206
U.S. Zone Office Map . . . . . . .. 207
Canada Zone Office Map . . . .. 208
Authorized Manuals . . . . . . . .. 209

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Main MenustWarranty Coverages

U.S. Cars Your new Honda is covered by these warranties:

New Car Limited Warranty — covers your new car, except for the battery, emissions control systems and accessories, against defects in materials and workmanship.

Emissions Control Systems De- fects 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 war- ranty gives up to 100% credit toward a replacement battery.

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Seat Belt Limited Warranty — a seat belt that fails to function properly is covered for the useful life of the car.

Replacement Battery Limited Warranty — provides prorated coverage for a replacement battery purchased from a Honda dealer.

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.

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 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 1994 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 1994 Warranty and Maintenance Guide that came with your car.

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 190) 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

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Main MenuTable of ContentsstReporting Safety Defects (U.S. Cars)

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addi- tion to notifying American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

If NHTSA receives similar com- plaints, it may open an investiga- tion, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA can- not become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366- 0123 in Washington D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.

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Main MenuTable of ContentsstIndex

Airbag (SRS).................................... 11
Air Cleaner.................................... 137
Air Conditioning............................. 70
Maintenance.............................. 145
Usage............................................ 70
Air Outlets (Vents)......................... 68
Air Pressure, Tires ..................147, X Alcohol and Drugs.......................... 26
Alcohol in Gasoline........................ 90
Antifreeze...................................... 128
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)

Description................................ 194
Indicator Light.................... 36, 111
Operation................................... 110

Anti-theft Steering Column

Lock.............................................. 50
Appearance Care.......................... 159
Ashtrays........................................... 65
Audio System.................................. 75
Automatic Speed Control............. 46
Automatic Transmission............ 105
Capacity, Fluid.......................... 192
Checking Fluid Level.............. 132
Shifting.......................................105
Shift Lever Positions............... 105
Shift Lock Release................... 108

Battery

Charging System Indicator...... 35
Jump Starting........................... 175
Maintenance.............................. 140
Specifications............................ 193
Before Driving................................ 89
Belts, Seat.......................................... 5
Beverage Holder ............................ 63
Body Repair................................... 165
Brakes

Anti-lock System (ABS).......... 110
Break-in, New Linings.............. 90
Fluid............................................ 134
Light, Burned-out.................... 152
Parking......................................... 61
System Indicator........................ 35
Wear Indicators........................ 109

Brakes, ABS

Description................................ 194
Operation................................... 110
System Indicator ................ 36, 111
Braking System............................ 109

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Accessories

Installation................................... 97

ACCESSORY (Ignition Key

Position)....................................... 50

Adding

Automatic Transmission

Fluid........................................ 132
Brake Fluid................................ 134
Clutch Fluid .............................. 136
Engine Coolant......................... 128
Engine Oil.................................. 123
Manual Transmission Fluid... 133
Power Steering Fluid .............. 136
Windshield Washer Fluid ....... 132
Additional Safety Information .... 17
Door Locks.................................. 17
Driving with Pets ....................... 18
Seat-back Position..................... 17
Storing Cargo Safely ................. 18
Additives, Engine Oil................... 125
Adjustments

Mirrors......................................... 59
Seats.............................................. 54
Steering Wheel........................... 45

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Break-in, New Car ......................... 90
Brightness Control,

Instruments................................. 42
Brights, Headlights........................ 41
Bulb Replacement

Back-up Lights......................... 154
Brake Lights............................. 154
Front Parking Lights .............. 153
Front Side Marker Lights...... 153
Headlights.................................. 152
High-mount Brake Light........ 155
Interior Light............................ 156
License Plate Lights................ 156
Rear Side Marker Lights........ 154
Specifications............................ 193
Trunk Light.............................. 157
Turn Signal Lights................... 153
Bulbs, Halogen.............................. 152

Cables, Jump Starting With ....... 175
Capacities Chart........................... 192
Carbon Monoxide Hazard ............ 27
Cargo, Loading............................... 98

Cassette Player

Care...............................................87
Operation..................................... 82
CAUTION, Explanation of .Preface ii CD Changer..................................... 84
Certification Label....................... 190
Chains............................................. 151
Change Oil

How to........................................ 125
When to......................................117
Changing a Flat Tire................... 169
Changing Engine Coolant........... 129
Charging System Indicator. 35, 180
Check Engine Light.............. 36, 181
Checking

Automatic Transmission

Fluid........................................132
Battery Condition..................... 140
Brake Fluid................................ 134
Clutch Fluid .............................. 136
Engine Belts.............................. 146
Engine Coolant......................... 128
Engine Oil.................................. 123
Fuses........................................... 184
Manual Transmission Fluid... 133
Power Steering Fluid .............. 136

Checklist, Before Driving........... 100
Child Safety..................................... 19
Cigarette Lighter........................... 64
Cleaner, Air................................... 137
Cleaning

Exterior...................................... 160
Interior....................................... 163
Seat Belts................................... 163
Vinyl........................................... 163
Windows..................................... 164
CLEAN Light................................. 87
Clock, Setting the........................... 62
Clutch Fluid................................... 136
Code, Audio System....................... 88
Coin Box........................................... 64
CO in the Exhaust........................ 199
Cold Weather, Starting in........... 102
Compact Spare.............................. 168
Consumer Information*.............. 205
Controls, Instruments and............ 31
Coolant

Adding........................................ 128
Checking.................................... 128
Proper Solution......................... 128
Temperature Gauge.................. 39
Corrosion Protection................... 164

Main MenustCrankcase Emission Control

System........................................ 199
Cruise Control Operation.............. 46
Customer Relations Office*....... 205

DANGER, Explanation of ...Preface ii Dashboard........................................32
Daytime Running Lights .............. 41
Dead Battery, What to Do .......... 175
Defects, Reporting Safety ............ 28
Defog and Defrost.......................... 74
Defogger, Rear Window ............... 44
Defog, Rear Window ..................... 44
Defrosting the Windows............... 74
DEXRON® II Automatic

Transmission Fluid.................. 133
Dimensions.................................... 192
Dimming the Headlights............... 41
Dipstick

Automatic Transmission........ 132
Engine Oil..................................123
Directional Signals......................... 42
Disabled, Towing Your Car If ... 188
Disc Brake Wear Indicators....... 109

Disposal of Used Oil..................... 127
Doors

Locking and Unlocking............. 51
Power Door Locks...................... 51
DOT Tire Quality Grading......... 197
Downshifting, 5-speed Manual

Transmission............................. 103
Driving.............................................. 99
Economy...................................... 96
In Bad Weather......................... 112
In Foreign Countries ................. 91

Economy, Fuel................................ 96
Emergencies on the Road........... 167
Battery, Jump Starting ........... 175
Changing a Flat Tire............... 169
Charging System Indicator.... 180
Check Engine Light................. 181
Checking the Fuses ................. 183
Low Oil Pressure Indicator.... 179
Malfunction Indicator

Lamp....................................... 181
Manually Closing Moonroof... 182
Overheated Engine.................. 177

Index

Emergency Brake .......................... 61
Emergency Flashers...................... 44
Emission Controls........................ 199
Engine

Belts............................................146
Check Light........................ 36, 181
Coolant Temperature Gauge... 39
Malfunction Indicator

Lamp................................36, 181
Oil Pressure Indicator.......35, 179
Oil, What Kind to Use .........124, X Overheating............................... 177
Specifications............................ 192
Ethanol in Gasoline........................ 91
Evaporative Emission

Controls...................................... 199
Exhaust Fumes............................... 27
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat

Belts by......................................... 10
Exterior, Cleaning the................. 160

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Main MenustIndex

Fabric, Cleaning........................... 163
Fan, Interior.................................... 70
Features, Comfort and

Convenience................................ 67
Filling the Fuel Tank .................... 92
Filters

Fuel............................................. 138
Oil................................................ 125
First Gear, Shifting...................... 107
5-speed Manual Transmission,

Checking Fluid Level.............. 133
Shifting the................................ 101
Flashers, Hazard Warning ........... 44
Flat Tire, Changing a.................. 169
Fluids

Automatic Transmission ....132, X Brake.......................................... 134
Clutch......................................... 136
Manual Transmission......... 133, X Power Steering......................... 136
Windshield Washer.................. 132

FM Stereo Radio

Reception..................................... 77
Folding Rear Seat.......................... 55

Foreign Countries, Driving in...... 91
Four-way Flashers......................... 44
Front End, Towing by

Emergency Wrecker................ 188
Fuel................................................... 90
Fill Door and Cap ....................... 92
Filter........................................... 138
Gauge............................................39
Octane Requirement............ 90, X Oxygenated................................. 90
Tank, Filling the......................... 92
Fuses, Checking the .................... 183

Gas Mileage, Improving................ 96
Gasohol............................................. 90
Gasoline.......................................90, X Filter........................................... 138
Gauge............................................ 39
Octane Requirement .............90, X Tank, Filling the......................... 92
Gas Station Procedures................. 92
Gauges

Engine Coolant Temperature.. 39
Fuel............................................... 39

Gearshift Lever Positions

Automatic Transmission........ 105
5-speed Manual

Transmission......................... 103
Glass Cleaning.............................. 164
Glove Box......................................... 61

Halogen Headlight Bulbs............ 152
Hazard Warning Flashers ............ 44
Headlights

Daytime Running Lights.......... 41
High Beam Indicator................. 37
High Beams, Turning on .......... 41
Low Beams, Turning on ........... 41
Reminder Chime ........................ 41
Replacing Halogen Bulbs........ 152
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...... 128

Main MenustHydraulic Clutch.......................... 136
Hydroplaning................................. 113

Identification Number,

Vehicle........................................190
If Your Car Has to be Towed .... 188
Ignition

Keys.............................................. 49
Switch........................................... 50
Timing Control System .......... 200

Indicator Lights, Instrument

Panel.............................................42
Infant Restraint.............................. 19
Inflation, Proper Tire.................. 147
Inside Mirror................................... 59
Inspection, Tire ............................ 148
Instrument Panel............................ 32
Instrument Panel Brightness....... 42
Interior Cleaning.......................... 163
Interior Lights................................ 66
Introduction.......................... Preface i

Jacking up the Car....................... 170
Jack, Tire....................................... 169
Jump Starting ............................... 175

Keys.................................................. 49

Label, Certification...................... 190
Lane Change, Signaling................ 42
Lap Belt.............................................. 6
Lap/Shoulder Belts.......................... 6
Leaking of Exhaust into Car ....... 27
Lighter, Cigarette.......................... 64
Lights

Bulb Replacement.................... 152
Indicator....................................... 33
Parking......................................... 41
Turn Signal................................. 42
Loading Cargo................................ 98
LOCK (Ignition Key Position)..... 50

Index

Locks

Anti-theft Steering Column..... 50
Fuel Fill Door.............................. 92
Power Door.................................. 51
Trunk............................................ 52
Low Coolant Level....................... 128
Lower Gear, Downshifting

to a............................................... 103
Low Oil Pressure Indicator. 35, 179
Lubricant Specifications

Chart........................................... 192
Luggage........................................... 98

Maintenance.................................. 115
Periodic Items........................... 121
Record................................. 119-120
Schedule.............................. 117-118

Malfunction Indicator

Lamp.................................... 36, 181
Manual Transmission.................. 103
Manual Transmission Fluid....... 133
Maximum Shift Speeds...... 104, 107

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Meters, Gauges............................... 38
Methanol in Gasoline..................... 91
Mirrors, Adjusting......................... 59
Moonroof......................................... 58
Closing Manually...................... 182
Operation..................................... 58

Selecting Proper Viscosity

Chart.......................................124
ON (Ignition Key Position)........... 50
Opening the Hood........................... 93
Opening the Trunk ........................ 52
Operation in Foreign Countries... 91
Outside Mirrors.............................. 59
Overheating, Engine.................... 177

Neutral Gear Position.................. 106
New Vehicle Break-in................... 90
Normal Shift Speeds.................... 103
NOTICE, Explanation of ....Preface ii Numbers, Identification.............. 190

Occupant Protection System ......... 4
Octane Requirement, Gasoline 90, X Odometer......................................... 38
Odometer, Trip............................... 38
Oil

Change, How to ........................ 125
Change, When to ...................... 117
Checking Engine...................... 123
Pressure Indicator...................... 35

Panel Brightness Control.............. 42
Park Gear Position....................... 106
Parking Brake................................. 61
Parking Lights................................41
Parking Over Things that

Burn............................................ 201
PGM-FI System ........................... 200
Polishing and Waxing.................. 161
Power

Door Locks .................................. 51
Mirrors......................................... 60
Steering...................................... 136
Windows....................................... 57
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts........ 10
Proper Seat Belt Usage................... 7

Radiator Overheating ................. 177
Radio/Cassette Sound System..... 75
Rear End Towing......................... 188
Rear Lights, Bulb

Replacement.............................. 154
Rear Seat, Folding ......................... 55
Rear View Mirror .......................... 59
Rear Window Defogger ................ 44
Reclining the Seat Backs.............. 54
Recommended Shift Speeds....... 103
Reminder Lights ............................ 33
Replacement Information

Air Cleaner................................ 137
Coolant....................................... 129
Engine Oil and Filter............... 125
Fuel Filter.................................. 138
Fuses........................................... 183
Light Bulbs................................ 152
Schedule..................................... 117
Spark Plugs............................... 138
Tires......................................149, X Wiper Blades............................. 143

Replacing Seat Belts After a

Crash.............................................10

Main MenustReserve Tank, Engine Coolant.. 128
Restraint, Child............................... 19
Reverse Gear Position................. 106
Rotation, Tire................................ 149

Safety Belts....................................... 5
Safety Defects, Reporting*........... 28
Safety Labels, Location of............ 29
Safety Messages....................Preface ii Seat Belts........................................... 5
Advice for Pregnant Women... 10
Child Seat Anchor Plate ........... 24
Cleaning..................................... 163
Frayed or Torn........................... 10
Maintenance................................ 10
Reminder Light and Beeper .... 34
Replacement................................ 10
System Components.................... 6
Tether Attachment Points....... 24
Use During Pregnancy.............. 10
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt.... 7
Wearing the Lap Belt.................. 9
Seats, Adjusting the....................... 54
Serial Number............................... 190

Service Intervals .......................... 117
Service Manual*........................... 209
Service Station Procedures.......... 92
Setting the Clock............................ 62
Shifting

The Automatic

Transmission......................... 105

The 5-speed Manual

Transmission......................... 103

Shift Lever Position

Indicator...............................37, 105

Side Marker Lights, Bulb

Replacement in......................... 153
Signaling Turns.............................. 42
Snow Tires..................................... 151
Solvent-type Cleaners................. 160
Sound System ................................ 75
Spare Tire

Inflating................................ 168, X Specifications............................ 193
Spark Plugs, Replacing............... 138
Specifications Charts................... 192
Speed Control.................................. 46
Speedometer.................................... 38
SRS Indicator............................ 15, 35
START (Ignition Key Position).. 50

Index

Starting the Engine...................... 101

In Cold Weather at High

Altitude.................................. 102
With a Dead Battery................ 175
Steam Coming from Engine....... 177
Steering Wheel

Adjustment..................................45
Anti-theft Column Lock........... 50
Stereo Sound System..................... 75
Storing Your Car.......................... 158
Supplemental Restraint System

Service Precautions................... 16
Servicing...................................... 15
SRS Indicator........................ 15, 35
System Components................... 11
Technical Description............. 195

Tachometer..................................... 38
Taillights, Changing Bulbs in.... 154
Taking Care of the

Unexpected............................... 167
Tape Player..................................... 82

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Technical Descriptions

Anti-lock Brake System ......... 194
Emission Control Systems...... 199
Supplemental Restraint

System.................................... 195

Three Way Catalytic

Converter............................... 201
Tire Information...................... 196
Temperature Gauge...................... 39
Tether Attachment Points........... 24
Theft Protection............................. 88
Three Way Catalytic

Converter................................... 201
Time, Setting the ........................... 62
Tire Chains.................................... 151
Tire, How to Change a Flat........ 169
Tires................................................ 146
Air Pressure..........................147, X Checking Wear......................... 148
Compact Spare.......................... 168
DOT Tire Quality Grading..... 197
Inflation................................. 147, X Inspection .................................. 148
Replacing............................... 149, X Rotating..................................... 149
Snow............................................ 151

Specifications.......................193, X Technical Information............ 196
Technical Information................ 196
Tools, Tire Changing .................. 169
Torn Seat Belts............................... 10
Towing

A Trailer.................................... 113
Emergency Wrecker................ 188

Transmission

Checking Fluid Level,

Automatic.............................. 132

Checking Fluid Level,

Manual................................... 133
Fluid Selection.......................... 133
Identification Number............. 190
Shifting the Automatic........... 105
Shifting the Manual................. 103
Treadwear..................................... 197
Trip Meter....................................... 38
Trunk................................................ 52
Opening........................................ 52
Open Monitor Light................... 36
Turn Signals.................................... 42

Underside, Cleaning .................... 160
Unexpected, Taking Care

of the........................................... 167
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.. 197
Unleaded Gasoline......................... 90
Upholstery Cleaning.................... 160
Used Oil, How to Dispose of....... 127

Vanity Mirror ................................. 64
Vehicle Capacity Load.................. 98
Vehicle Dimensions ..................... 192
Vehicle Identification Number.. 190
Vehicle Storage............................ 158
Ventilation....................................... 71
VIN..................................................190
Vinyl Cleaning.............................. 163
Viscosity, Oil................................. 124

Warning Beepers

Key in Ignition............................ 50

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Seat Belts.....................................34
WARNING, Explanation of Preface ii Warning Labels, Location of........ 29
Warranty Coverages ................... 204
Washer, Windshield

Checking the Fluid Level....... 132
Operation..................................... 43
Washing.......................................... 160
Waxing and Polishing.................. 161
Wheels

Adjusting the Steering.............. 45
Alignment and Balance........... 148
Compact Spare.......................... 168
Wrench....................................... 169

Windows

Cleaning..................................... 164
Operating the Power ................. 57
Rear, Defogger........................... 44

Windshield

Cleaning....................................... 43
Defroster...................................... 74

Wipers, Windshield

Changing Blades....................... 143
Operation..................................... 43
Worn Tires..................................... 148
Wrecker, Emergency Towing ... 188 *U.S. and Canada Only.

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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 or SH 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 q t, 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 USqt, 1.6 Impqt)

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, Canada: LX)

220 kPa (2.2 k g / c m2, 32 psi) (US: LX, EX, Canada: EX, 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, Canada: LX)

P175/70R1382S

(US: LX, EX, Canada: EX, EX-V)

P175/65R 14 81H

Spare Tire: (US: DX, LX without ABS, Canada: LX, EX without ABS)

T105/80D 13

(US: LX with ABS, EX, Canada: EX with ABS, EX-V)

T135/70D15

Other Tire Information: See label in the glove box.

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