1997 Honda Civic Sedan Owners Manual

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Temperature.......................... 206 Technical Information Emission Controls......................... 207 The Clean Air Act...................... 207 Crankcase Emission Control System..................................... 207 Evaporative Emission Control System..................................... 207 Exhaust Emission Controls...... 208 PGM-FI System..................... 208 Ignition Timing Control System.................................208 Three Way Catalytic Converter............................ 208 Replacement Parts..................... 208 Three Way Catalytic Converter... 209 Technical Information Main MenustIdentification 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. Technical Information VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER CERTIFICATION LABEL Main MenuTable of ContentsstThe Engine Number is stamped into the engine block. The Transmission Number is on a label on top of the transmission. TRANSMISSION NUMBER Identification Numbers ENGINE NUMBER Technical Information Main MenuTable of ContentsstSpecifications * 1 : U.S. : DX, LX, Canada: LX, EX * 2 : U.S. : EX page 145 Technical Information * 1 : Including the coolant in t he reserve tank and that remaining in the engine. Reserve tank capacity: 0.4 * 2 : U.S.: DX, LX, Canada: LX, EX * 3: U.S.: EX *4 : Excluding the oil r e m a i n i ng in the engine. (0.11 US g a l, 0.09 Imp gal) Main MenuTable of ContentsstSpecifications page 196 page 197 * 1 : Without moonroof *2 : With moonroof * 1 : U.S.: DX, LX, Canada: LX without ABS * 2 : Canada: EX without ABS *3 : U.S.: EX, Canada: LX with ABS, EX with ABS Technical Information Main MenuTable of ContentsstTire 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. Tire Information Tire Size Designation A tire's sidewall is marked with a tire size designation. You will need this information when selecting replace- ment tires for your car. The follow- ing explains what the letters and numbers in the tire size designation mean. (Example tire size designation) P185/65R14 85S P — Applicable vehicle type (tires marked with the prefix "P" are intended for use on passenger cars; however, not all tires have this marking). 185 — Tire width in millimeters. 65 — Aspect ratio. The tire's section height as a percentage of its width. 85 — Load Index, a numerical code associated with the maximum load the tire can carry. S — 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) 14 x 5 J 14 — Rim diameter in inches. 5 — Rim width in inches. R — Tire construction code (Radial). J — Rim contour designation. 14 Rim diameter in inches. Technical Information Main MenuTable of ContentsstTire Information 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, exces- sive heat can build up and cause sudden tire failure. 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 153). 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. CONTINUED Technical Information Main MenuTable of ContentsstWarning: 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. Tire Information 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. Technical Information Main MenuTable of ContentsstThe 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. 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 122. * 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 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. Technical Information Main MenuTable of ContentsstEmission 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)/ Powertrain Control Module (PCM- A /T only) uses various sensors to determine how much air is going into the engine. It then controls how much fuel to inject under all operat- ing 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 ContentsstThe 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. Three Way Catalytic Converter (U.S.: EX) (U.S.: DX, LX, Canada: LX, EX) THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER 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. Keep the engine tuned-up. Have your car diagnosed and repaired if it is misfiring, back- firing, stalling, or otherwise not running properly. Always use unleaded gasoline. Even a small amount of leaded gasoline can contaminate the catalyst metals, making the three way catalytic converter ineffective. Technical Information Main MenuTable of ContentsstWarranty and Customer Relations Customer Relations Information................................. 212 U.S. Zone Office Map.................... 213 Canada Zone Office Map.............. 214 Warranty Coverages..................... 215 Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Cars).................................. 216 Authorized Manuals...................... 217 Warranty and Customer Relations Main MenustCustomer 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 (his 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 200) 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 ContentsstWarranty Coverages U.S. Owners 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 emis- sions control systems. Time, mileage, and coverage are conditional. Please read the warranty manual for exact information. Original Equipment Battery Limited Warranty — this warranty gives up to 100 percent 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 1997 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. Canadian Owners Please refer to the 1997 Warranty Manual that came with your car. Warranty and Customer Relations Main MenuTable of ContentsstReporting 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 addition to notifying American Honda Motor Co., Inc. If NHTSA receives similar com- plaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot 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. Warranty and Customer Relations Main MenuTable of ContentsstAccessories Installation.................................... 97 ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Position)........................................ 50 Accessory Power Socket................ 65 Adding Automatic Transmission Fluid........................................ 138 Brake Fluid................................. 140 Clutch Fluid................................ 140 Engine Coolant........................... 132 Engine Oil................................... 128 Manual Transmission Fluid ..... 139 Power Steering Fluid................. 141 Windshield Washer Fluid......... 137 Additional Safety Information........ 18 Door Locks................................... 19 Driving with Pets......................... 19 Head Restraint Position.............. 18 Seat-back Position........................ 18 Storing Cargo Safely................... 19 Additives, Engine Oil..................... 129 Adjustments Headlights.................................. 159 Head Restraints........................... 57 Mirrors.......................................... 61 Seats.............................................. 56 Steering Wheel............................ 45 Airbag (SRS).................................... 12 Air Cleaner Element...................... 142 Air Conditioning............................... 68 Maintenance............................... 150 Usage............................................. 68 Air Outlets (Vents).......................... 70 Air Pressure, Tires........................ 152 High Speed Driving................... 205 Normal Driving.......................... 153 Alcohol and Drugs........................... 27 Alcohol in Gasoline.......................... 90 Antifreeze....................................... 132 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) Indicator Light..................... 35, 113 Operation.................................... 111 Anti-theft Steering Column Lock............................................... 50 Appearance Care........................... 171 Ashtrays (Optional)......................... 65 Audio System................................... 76 Automatic Speed Control................ 46 Index Automatic Transmission............... 104 Capacity, Fluid........................... 202 Checking Fluid Level................ 138 Shifting........................................ 105 Shift Lever Position Indicator.. 104 Shift Lever Positions................. 105 Shift Lock Release..................... 108 Battery Charging System Indicator............................ 35, 190 Jump Starting............................. 185 Maintenance............................... 146 Specifications............................. 203 Before Driving................................. 89 Belts, Seat........................................... 5 Beverage Holder.............................. 64 Body Repair.................................... 176 CONTINUED Main MenustIndex Brakes Anti-lock System (ABS)............ 111 Break-in, New Linings................. 90 Fluid ............................................ 140 Light, Burned-out...................... 164 Parking.......................................... 62 System Indicator.......................... 35 Wear Indicators......................... 110 Brakes, ABS Operation.................................... 111 System Indicator.................. 35, 113 Braking System.............................. 110 Break-in, New Car........................... 90 Brightness Control, Instruments... 42 Brights, Headlights......................... 41 Bulb Replacement Back-up Lights........................... 165 Brake Lights............................... 164 Front Parking Lights................. 163 Front Side Marker Lights......... 163 Headlights.................................. 161 High-mount Brake Light.......... 166 Interior Light.............................. 167 License Plate Lights.................. 167 Rear Side Marker Lights.......... 164 Specifications............................. 203 Trunk Light................................ 168 Turn Signal Lights..................... 163 Bulbs, Halogen............................... 161 Cables, Jump Starting With.......... 185 Capacities Chart............................. 202 Carbon Monoxide Hazard.............. 28 Cargo, Loading................................. 98 Cassette Player Care............................................... 84 Operation...................................... 82 CAUTION, Explanation of............... ii CD Changer...................................... 85 CD Player.......................................... 85 Certification Label......................... 200 Chains............................................. 158 Change Oil How to......................................... 130 When to....................................... 122 Changing a Flat Tire..................... 179 Changing Engine Coolant............. 134 Charging System Indicator.... 35, 190 Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid........................................ 138 Battery Condition...................... 146 Brake Fluid................................. 140 Clutch Fluid................................ 140 Drive Belts.................................. 151 Engine Coolant............................. 95 Engine Oil..................................... 94 Fuses........................................... 194 Manual Transmission Fluid ..... 139 Power Steering Fluid................. 141 Checklist, Before Driving............. 100 Childproof Door Locks................... 55 Child Safety...................................... 20 Cleaner, Air.................................... 142 Cleaning Exterior....................................... 172 Interior........................................ 174 Seat Belts.................................... 174 Vinyl............................................ 174 Windows..................................... 175 Clock, Setting the............................ 81 Clutch Fluid.................................... 140 CO in the Exhaust......................... 207 Cold Weather, Starting in............. 101 Main MenustIndex Compact Spare............................... 178 Consumer Information*................ 212 Controls, Instruments and.............. 31 Coolant Adding......................................... 132 Checking....................................... 95 Proper Solution.......................... 132 Replacing.................................... 134 Temperature Gauge.................... 38 Corrosion Protection..................... 175 Crankcase Emission Control System......................................... 207 Cruise Control Operation............... 46 Customer Relations Office........... 212 DANGER, Explanation of................. ii Dashboard........................................ 32 Daytime Running Lights................. 41 Dead Battery, What to Do............ 185 Defects, Reporting Safety............. 215 Defogand Defrost........................... 73 Defogger, Rear Window................. 44 Defrosting the Windows................. 73 DEXRON® III Automatic Transmission Fluid.................... 138 Dimensions..................................... 202 Dimming the Headlights................ 41 Dipstick Automatic Transmission........... 138 Engine Oil..................................... 94 Directional Signals........................... 42 Disabled, Towing Your Car If...... 198 Disc Brake Wear Indicators......... 110 Disposal of Used Oil...................... 131 Doors Locking and Unlocking............... 50 Power Door Locks....................... 51 DOT Tire Quality Grading........... 205 Downshifting, 5-speed Manual Transmission.............................. 102 Drive Belts...................................... 151 Driving.............................................. 99 Economy....................................... 96 In Bad Weather.......................... 114 In Foreign Countries................... 91 Emergencies on the Road............. 177 Battery, Jump Starting.............. 185 Changing a Flat Tire................. 179 Charging System Indicator ...... 190 Checking the Fuses................... 193 Low Oil Pressure Indicator...... 189 Malfunction Indicator Lamp .... 191 Manually Closing Moonroof.... 192 Overheated Engine................... 187 Emergency Brake............................ 62 Emergency Flashers....................... 44 Emission Controls......................... 207 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge ..... 38 Malfunction Indicator Lamp................................. 36, 191 Oil Pressure Indicator......... 35, 189 Oil, What Kind to Use............... 128 Overheating................................ 187 Specifications............................. 202 Ethanol in Gasoline ......................... 91 Evaporative Emission Controls.... 207 Exhaust Fumes................................ 28 Economy, Fuel................................. 96 CONTINUED Main MenustIndex Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat Belts by......................................... 11 Exterior, Cleaning the................... 172 Fabric, Cleaning............................. 174 Fan, Interior...................................... 68 Features, Comfort and Convenience................................. 67 Filling the Fuel Tank....................... 92 Filters Air................................................142 Oil................................................ 130 5-speed Manual Transmission Checking Fluid Level................ 139 Shifting the................................. 102 Flashers, Hazard Warning.............. 44 Flat Tire, Changing a.................... 179 Fluids Automatic Transmission........... 138 Brake...........................................140 Clutch.......................................... 140 Manual Transmission............... 139 Power Steering........................... 141 Windshield Washer................... 137 FM Stereo Radio Reception...................................... 76 Folding Rear Seat............................ 58 Foreign Countries, Driving in........ 91 Four-way Flashers........................... 44 Front End, Towing by Emergency Wrecker................. 198 Fuel....................................................90 Fill Door and Cap......................... 92 Gauge............................................ 38 Octane Requirement................... 90 Oxygenated.................................. 90 Reserve Indicator......................... 36 Tank, Filling the........................... 92 Fuses, Checking the...................... 193 Gas Mileage, Improving.................. 96 Gasohol............................................. 91 Gasoline............................................ 90 Fuel Reserve Indicator................ 36 Gauge............................................ 38 Octane Requirement................... 90 Tank, Filling the........................... 92 Gas Station Procedures................... 92 Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature .... 38 Fuel................................................ 38 Gearshift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission........... 105 5-speed Manual Transmission.......................... 102 Glass Cleaning............................... 175 Glove Box......................................... 63 Halogen Headlight Bulbs.............. 161 Hazard Warning Flashers............... 44 Headlights Aiming......................................... 159 Daytime Running Lights............. 41 High Beam Indicator................... 36 High Beams, Turning on............ 41 Low Beams, Turning on ............. 41 Reminder Beeper......................... 41 Replacing Halogen Bulbs ......... 161 Turning on.................................... 41 Head Restraints............................... 57 Heating and Cooling........................ 68 High Altitude, Starting at.............. 101 Main MenustHigh-Low Beam Switch.................. 41 High-mount Brake Light............... 166 Hood, Opening the .......................... 93 Horn...................................................40 Hot Coolant, Warning about........ 132 Hydraulic Clutch............................ 140 Hydroplaning.................................. 115 Interior Cleaning............................ 174 Interior Light.................................... 66 Introduction......................................... i Jacking up the Car......................... 180 Jack, Tire........................................ 180 Jump Starting................................. 185 Keys................................................... 49 Index Loading Cargo.................................. 98 LOCK (Ignition Key Position)....... 50 Locks Anti-theft Steering Column........ 50 Fuel Fill Door............................... 92 Power Door.................................. 51 Trunk............................................ 55 Low Coolant Level........................... 95 Low Fuel Indicator.......................... 36 Lower Gear, Downshifting to a.... 102 Low Oil Pressure Indicator.... 35, 189 Lubricant Specifications Chart.... 202 Luggage............................................ 98 Identification Number, Vehicle.... 200 If Your Car Has to be Towed....... 198 Ignition Keys............................................... 49 Switch............................................ 49 Timing Control System............. 208 Indicator Lights, Instrument Panel..............................................33 Infant Restraint................................ 20 Inflation, Proper Tire .................... 152 High Speed Driving................... 205 Normal Driving.......................... 153 Inside Mirror.................................... 61 Inspection, Tire.............................. 154 Instrument Panel............................. 32 Instrument Panel Brightness......... 42 Label, Certification........................ 200 Lane Change, Signaling.................. 42 Lap Belt............................................... 7 Lap/Shoulder Belts........................... 6 Leaking of Exhaust into Car.......... 28 Lights Bulb Replacement..................... 161 Indicator........................................33 Parking.......................................... 41 Turn Signal................................... 42 Maintenance................................... 117 Owner Maintenance Checks.... 126 Record.................................. 124-125 Required Indicator....................... 39 Safety........................................... 118 Schedule.............................. 122-123 Malfunction Indicator Lamp.. 36, 191 Manual Transmission.................... 102 CONTINUED Main MenustIndex Manual Transmission Fluid ......... 139 Maximum Shift Speeds......... 103, 107 Meters, Gauges................................ 37 Methanol in Gasoline...................... 91 Mirrors, Adjusting........................... 61 Moonroof.......................................... 61 Closing Manually....................... 192 Operation...................................... 61 Checking Engine......................... 94 Pressure Indicator............... 35, 189 Selecting Proper Viscosity Chart....................................... 129 ON (Ignition Key Position)............ 50 Opening the Hood........................... 93 Opening the Trunk.......................... 55 Operation in Foreign Countries..... 91 Outside Mirrors............................... 61 Overheating, Engine..................... 187 Neutral Gear Position.................... 106 New Vehicle Break-in ..................... 90 Normal Shift Speeds...................... 102 NOTICE, Explanation of.................... i Numbers, Identification................ 200 Occupant Protection System............ 4 Octane Requirement, Gasoline...... 90 Odometer.......................................... 37 Odometer, Trip................................ 37 Oil Change, How to ......................... 130 Change, When to....................... 122 Panel Brightness Control............... 42 Park Gear Position......................... 105 Parking............................................109 Parking Brake.................................. 62 Parking Lights.................................. 41 Parking Over Things that Burn... 109 PGM-FI System.............................. 208 Polishing and Waxing................... 173 Power Door Locks................................... 51 Mirrors.......................................... 62 Steering....................................... 141 Windows....................................... 59 Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts.......... 11 Proper Seat Belt Usage..................... 7 Radiator Overheating.................... 187 Radio/Cassette Sound System....... 76 Rear End Towing........................... 198 Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement... 164 Rear Seat, Folding........................... 58 Rear View Mirror............................. 61 Rear Window Defogger.................. 44 Reclining the Seat Backs................ 56 Recommended Shift Speeds ........ 102 Reminder Lights.............................. 33 Remote Transmitter........................ 52 Replacement Information Air Cleaner Element.................. 142 Coolant........................................ 134 Engine Oil and Filter................. 130 Fuses........................................... 194 Light Bulbs................................. 161 Schedule..................................... 122 Spark Plugs................................. 144 Timing Belt................................. 151 Tires............................................ 156 Main MenustIndex Wiper Blades.............................. 148 Replacing Seal Belts After a Crash............................................. 11 Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant...... 95 Restraint, Child................................ 20 Reverse Gear Position................... 106 Rotation, Tire................................. 155 Safety Belts......................................... 5 Safety Defects, Reporting* .......... 215 Safety Labels, Location of.............. 29 Safety Messages................................ ii Seat Belts............................................ 5 Advice for Pregnant Women...... 11 Child Seat Anchor Plate.............. 25 Cleaning...................................... 174 Frayed or Torn............................. 11 Maintenance................................. 11 Reminder Light and Beeper....... 34 Replacement................................. 11 System Components...................... 6 Tether Attachment Points.......... 25 Use During Pregnancy................ 11 Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt...... 7 Wearing the Lap Belt.................. 10 Seats, Adjusting the......................... 56 Serial Number................................ 200 Service Intervals............................ 122 Service Manual*............................ 217 Service Station Procedures............ 92 Setting the Clock............................. 81 Shifting The Automatic Transmission .'. 105 The 5-speed Manual Transmission.......................... 102 Shift Lever Position Indicator...... 104 Shift Lock Release......................... 108 Side Marker Lights, Bulb Replacement in.......................... 163 Signaling Turns................................ 42 Snow Tires...................................... 157 Solvent-type Cleaners.................... 172 Sound System................................... 76 Spare Tire Inflating.......................................178 Specifications............................. 203 Spark Plugs, Replacing................. 144 Specifications Charts..................... 202 Speed Control................................... 46 Speedometer.................................... 37 SRS Indicator.............................. 16, 35 START (Ignition Key Position)..... 50 Starting the Engine........................ 101 In Cold Weather at High Altitude................................... 101 With a Dead Battery................. 185 Steam Coming from Engine......... 187 Steering Wheel Adjustment................................... 45 Anti-theft Column Lock.............. 50 Stereo Sound System...................... 76 Storing Your Car............................ 169 Supplemental Restraint System..... 12 Important Facts............................ 13 Service Precautions..................... 17 Servicing....................................... 16 SRS Indicator.......................... 16, 35 System Components.................... 12 Synthetic Oil................................... 129 Tachometer...................................... 37 Taillights, Changing Bulbs in....... 164 CONTINUED Main MenustIndex Taking Care of the Unexpected .. 177 Tape Player....................................... 82 Technical Descriptions Emission Control Systems........ 207 Three Way Catalytic Converter................................ 209 Tire Information........................ 204 Temperature Gauge........................ 38 Tether Attachment Points.............. 25 Three Way Catalytic Converter... 209 Time, Setting the............................. 81 Timing Belt..................................... 151 Tire Chains..................................... 158 Tire, How to Change a Flat.......... 179 Tires................................................ 152 Air Pressure............................... 153 Checking Wear.......................... 154 Compact Spare........................... 178 DOT Tire Quality Grading....... 205 Inflation....................................... 152 Inspection................................... 154 Maintenance............................... 154 Replacing.................................... 156 Rotating....................................... 155 Snow............................................ 157 Specifications............................. 203 Technical Information.............. 204 Technical Information................... 199 Tools,Tire Changing.................... 179 Torn Seat Belts................................ 11 Towing ATrailer....................................115 Emergency Wrecker................. 198 Transmission Checking Fluid Level, Automatic............................... 138 Checking Fluid Level, Manual.................................... 139 Fluid Selection............................ 138 Identification Number............... 201 Shifting the Automatic.............. 105 Shifting the Manual................... 102 Treadwear...................................... 205 Trip Meter........................................ 37 Trunk................................................. 55 Opening......................................... 55 Open Monitor Light.................... 36 Turn Signals..................................... 42 Underside, Cleaning...................... 175 Unexpected, Taking Care of the........................................... 177 Uniform Tire Quality Grading..... 205 Unleaded Gasoline........................... 90 Upholstery Cleaning...................... 174 Used Oil, How to Dispose of........ 131 Vehicle Capacity Load .................... 98 Vehicle Dimensions....................... 202 Vehicle Identification Number..... 200 Vehicle Storage.............................. 169 Ventilation......................................... 71 VIN .................................................. 200 Vinyl Cleaning................................ 174 Viscosity, Oil................................... 129 Warning Beepers Headlights on............................... 41 Key in Ignition.............................. 50 Seat Belts...................................... 34 WARNING, Explanation of.............. ii Warning Labels, Location of.......... 29 Main Menust* : U.S. and Canada only Index Warranty Coverages*................... 216 Washer, Windshield Checking the Fluid Level......... 137 Operation...................................... 43 Washing..........................................172 Waxing and Polishing ................... 173 Wheels Adjusting the Steering................ 45 Alignment and Balance............. 154 Compact Spare........................... 178 Wrench ....................................... 180 Windows Cleaning...................................... 175 Operating the Power................... 59 Rear, Defogger............................ 44 Windshield Cleaning........................................ 43 Defroster...................................... 73 Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades........................ 148 Operation...................................... 43 Worn Tires..................................... 154 Wrecker, Emergency Towing...... 198 Main MenustGas Station Information Gasoline: UNLEADED gasoline Pump octane number of 86 or higher Fuel Tank Capacity: 45 l (11.9 US gal, 9.9 Imp gal) Recommended Engine Oil: API SJ or SH grade "Energy Conserving" or "Energy Conserving II" oil SAE 5W-30 viscosity Tire Pressure (measured cold): Front: 210 kPa (2.1 kgf/cm2, 30 psi) Automatic Transmission Fluid: Honda Premium Formula Auto- matic Transmission Fluid (ATF) Rear: 200 kPa (2.0 kgf/cm2, 29 psi) Spare Tire Pressure: 420 kPa (4.2 kgf/cm2, 60 psi) Main Menust

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