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with a new fuse of the same t he amperage should allow shoulder belt buckle motor to work. However, if the fuse hasn't blown, or if a new fuse did not solve the problem, remove the fuse and operate the motor manually.
BLOWN
CAUTION: Always remove the fuse before manually operating the shoulder belt buckle motor, otherwise the motor may suddenly activate.
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Main Menust Shoulder Belt Buckle (cont'd)
4. Remove the cover located on the center pillar.
COVER
5. Set the wrench extension into the wrench grip (both provided in the tool bag) then insert the wrench into the socket and turn it counterclockwise until the shoulder belt buckle reaches its rear locked position.
WRENCH
WRENCH EXTENSION
WRENCH GRIP
NOTE: After the manual operation, make sure that the seat belt warning light is off and the shoulder belt buckle is seated properly in its locked position.
6. Replace the cover on the center pillar. 7. Reinstall the fuse, the fuse remover and both fuse box covers.
Main Menust Specifications
* 1 Excluding the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the engine:
0.4
(0.11 JS gal, 0.09 Imp gal)
* 2 Excluding the oil remaining but including that remaining in the oil filter.
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Main Menust Identification Numbers
The Vehicle Identification Number (V.I.N.) is stamped on a plate attached to the top left side of the dashboard. It also appears on the Certification label attached to the left rear door jamb, as well as under the hood on the body, directly behind the engine.
NOTE: The V.I.N. is also provided in bar code on the Certification label.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER
CERTIFICATION LABEL
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
MANUAL TRANSMISSION NUMBER
ENGINE NUMBER
The Engine Number is stamped on the right front side of the engine block. The Transmission Number appears on a label on the top edge of the transmission where it attaches to the engine.
Main Menust DOT Tire Quality Grades
The tires on your car meet Federal Safety Requirements. All tires are also "graded" according to Department of Transportation (DOT) standards for tread wear, traction and temperature.
Three grades are shown on the tire sidewall
TIRE
WHEEL RIM
Tread Wear The tread wear grade is a comparative 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 actual The conditions 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.
relative performance of
tires depends upon
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.
The traction grades assigned are based on braking (straight ahead) traction tests and do not include cornering (turning) traction.
Main Menust 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.
The tire temperature grade 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 buildup and possible tire failure.
Main Menust Emission Controls
Sources of Emissions The combustion process produces carbon monoxide, oxides of nitrogen and hydrocarbons. The evaporation of fuel in the fuel tank also produces hydrocarbons. Control of oxides of nitrogen and hydrocarbons is very important since, under certain conditions, when subjected to sunlight, they react to form photochemical smog. Carbon monoxide does not react to form smog, but it is toxic.
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has developed a number of systems which are highly effective in reducing carbon monoxide, oxides of nitrogen and hydrocarbons.
The Clean Air Act The Clean Air Act requires all vehicle manufacturers to explain in writing, the operation and maintenance of their emission control systems. Maintenance instructions are included on pages 60 — 65; the operation of each system is explained on the following pages.
Replacement Parts The emission control systems on your new Honda were designed, built and certified regulations implementing the Clean Air Act. Honda recommends only the use of new, genuine Honda parts or their equivalent. The use of other replacement parts which are not of equivalent quality may impair the effectiveness of your car's emission control systems.
to conform with
the Federal
Crankcase Emission Control System To prevent crankcase emissions, your car is equipped with a Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) System which routes blowby gases from the crankcase, through the PCV valve and intake manifold, into the combustion chamber.
Main Menust Evaporative Emission Control System The Evaporative Emission Control System is designed to prevent fuel vapors from escaping into the atmosphere. Fuel vapors from the fuel tank are directed into the charcoal canister where they are adsorbed and stored while the engine is stopped or idling. When the coolant temperature rises to a certain value, the vapors are drawn into the engine through the throttle body and the ntake manifold during normal engine operation.
Engine Exhaust Emission Controls The engine exhaust emission control systems are designed to control combustion during idle, acceleration, cruise, and deceleration. These systems are entirely separate from the crankcase and evaporative emission control systems described previously.
HONDA PGM-FI System The PGM-FI system consists of three independent sub-systems; Air Intake, Electronic Control and Fuel Control, thus allowing more accurate control of air/fuel ratios under all operating conditions. The Electronic Control Unit (ECU) detects the amount of air drawn into the cylinders and determines the amount of fuel to be injected to provide the optimum air/fuel ratio for all engine needs.
Ignition Timing Control System This system automatically controls the ignition timing to reduce the amount of HC and NOx.
Catalytic Converter Three Way Catalyst The catalyst is used to convert hydrocarbons (HC), carbon monoxide (CO) and oxides of nitrogen (NOx) in the exhaust gas, to carbon dioxide (CO
) and water vapor.
), dinitrogen (N
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) [California automatic models with 1.5 The EGR system is designed to control the formation of oxides of nitrogen fuel mixture burns at high temperature. It works by recirculating exhaust gas through the EGR valve and intake manifold into the combustion chambers where it reduces peak temperature by diluting the air/fuel mixture.
(NOx) caused when
engine]
Main Menust Catalytic Converter
A catalytic converter is installed in the exhaust system to help clean-up the exhaust gases that can cause air pollution.
CATALYTIC CONVERTER
To be effective, the converter must work at high temperature, so don't park your car over dry grass, leaves or anything else that could burn easily. To stay effective, the converter must not be contaminated by leaded gasoline, use only unleaded gas as explained on page 40.
CAUTION: The converter can be overheated and damaged if it's fed too much unburned fuel mixture from the engine, so:
— Don't push or tow the car to start it; if the battery is dead,
jump start the car as shown on page 104.
— Don't turn the key off while the engine is running above idl e
speed.
control parts.
— Don't change the ignition timing, or remove any emission
— Use only the spark plugs specified in this manual. — Don't keep driving your car if it isn't running properly, or if its CHARGE warning light comes on; have it checked by your Honda dealer.
Main Menust Warranty Service
Warranty The following warranties are provided with every new vehicle: 1. New Car Limited Warranty 2. Emission Control Systems Warranty 3. Emission Controls Performance Warranty 4. Battery Limited Warranty 5. Rust Perforation Limited Warranty 6. Accessory Limited Warranty 7. Replacement Parts Limited Warranty 8. Replacement Muffler Lifetime Limited Warranty 9. Replacement Engine Limited Warranty 10.Seat Belt Limited Warranty.
All warranties pertaining to your car can be found in the Warranty booklet provided with your new car except required maintenance schedule which is contained here in the Owner's Manual.
the
If you are unable to obtain warranty service or are dissatisfied with the warranty decision or service you received at an authorized Honda dealership, you should that dealership's Service Manager. This will normally resolve your problem. If it does not resolve your problem you should appeal the decision with the owner of the dealership. Please bear in mind that your problem will likely be resolved at the dealership, using the dealer's facilities, equipment and personnel. So it is very important that your initial contact be with the dealer or his management.
the matter with
review
After following these steps, if you wish to have the matter reviewed by American Honda you should contact the Automobile Zone Office serving your area, as shown on the map on the inside of the back cover. When contacting American Honda, please provide the Automobile Zone Office with the following information:
Vehicle Identification Number Servicing Dealer Name and Address Date of Purchase Mileage on your Car Your Name, Address, and Phone Number Nature of Problem Selling Dealer
After a review of the facts, you will be advised of what can be done.
Main Menust Service Manuals
A Honda Service Manual is available for your car. It is written for the Journeyman mechanic, but it is simple enough for most mechanically-inclined owners to understand.
Electrical
An Troubleshooting Manual is also available for your car. This manual complements the Service Manual by providing in- depth information for each electrical circuit in your car.
troubleshooting
You can purchase these manuals through your Honda dealer's Parts Department.
Main Menust Air Conditioner
Care..............................................93
Operation....................................36
Air Filter......................................... 80
Air Pressure,Tires..............................89
Antifreeze.................See "Radiator Coolant"
Anti-theft Steering Column Lock
System ........... ............................43
Appearance Care...........................95
Ashtrays..........................................32
Automatic TransmissionDriving Technique
(CIVIC WAGON).................... 51
Driving Technique(4WD)...........54
Fluid..............................................71
Operation(CIVIC WAGON)....................50
Operation(4WD) .........................53
Shift Lever Position Indicator ......................................................21Battery
Charging System Warning
Light........................................22
Jump Starting ..........................104
Maintenance.................................84
Specification.. ..........................110
Beeper SystemFasten Seat Belt Warning
Bee per....................................11
Key Reminder ............................43
Belts, Seat..............See"Seat Belts" Body Repair ....................................98
Brake Warning Light .....................23
BrakesBrake Failure Warning
Light .......................................23
Brake Fluid ..................................78
Brake System Design ...............77
Brake Wear ................................77
Brake Wear Indicators..............78
Parking Brake .............................27
Parking Brake WarningLight .......................................23
Break-in Period.................................2
BulbIndex
Re placement................................87
Specification .............................110
Buzzer ............See"Beeper System"Capacities .....................................109
Care and Cleaning .........................95
Catalytic Converter .....................116
Certification Label ........................111
Chains, Tires ...................................90
Check EngineWarning Light .............................21
Child Proof Door Locks.................4
Child Restraint System ................14
Cigarette Lighter ............................32
Clock................................................33
Clutch Pedal Adjustment ............. 48
COMPACT Spare Tire.................. 99
Coolant Temperature Gauge ....... 20
Cooling(with A/C) ..........................37
Cooling System..............................73
Crankcase Emission ControlSystem
......................................114
Defogger ..........................................26
Defroster.........................................39
DoorsChild Proof Door Locks .............4
Door Locks................................... 3Emergency
Changing a Flat Tire...............101
Hazard Warning System ..........27
If Your Car Gets Stuck ........106
Jump Starting ..........................104
Towing....................................... 105
Warning and IndicatorLights.......................................21
Emission Controls........................114
EngineCoolant ........................................73
Coolant TemperatureGauge .....................................20
Exhaust Controls ..................... 115
Identification Number.............. 111
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Oil and Filter...............................67
Oil Pressure WarningLight........................................22
Specification ............................. 110Engine Exhaust Gas Warning
......................................................46
Evaporative Emission Control
System
......................................115
Exhaust Gas Recirculation.........115
Exterior Care.................................. 95Filters
Air.................................................80
Engine Oil ....................................68
Fuel...............................................80Fluid.......................................See"Oil" Foreign Countries,
Operation
in................................41
Four-Wheel Drive
..................See"Real Time 4 W D"
Front Seat
Adjustment ....................................5
Fuel
Filler Door and Cap ..................41
Filter .............................................80
Gasohol........................................ 40
Gasoline .......................................40
Gauge ........................................... 20
Requirement................................ 40Fuse
Checking and Replacing............85
Specification .............................110Gasoline..............................See"Fuel" Gas Station Information
......................................back cover Gauges .............................................20
Glove Box .......................................31Hazard Warning System ..............29
HeadlightsFlasher..........................................28
High Beam Indicator..................21
High Beam/Low BeamSwitch....................................28
Switch................ .........................28
Headlight High Beam Indicator
Light .............................................21
Head Restraints ... ...........................6
Heating.............................................38
High BeamIndicator Light ............................21
Switch................ .........................28
Hood Latch..................................... 31Identification Numbers................111
IgnitionKeys................... ...........................3
Switch .........................................43
Indicator Lights .... .........................21
Inflation Pressures, Tire ................89
Instrument Panel...........................18
Instrument Panel BrightnessControl.........................................29
Interior Light ...................................29
Interior Trim Care .........................95Jack ...............................................111
Jump Starting ..............................104Keys
Door Locks ...................................3
Ignition .........................................43
Key Reminder Buzzer...............43
Keys................... ...........................3
Tailgate Lock..............................4Lap/Shoulder Belts,
.............................See"Seat Belts"
Light
Bulb Replacement ......................87
Fuse Replacement .....................85
Operation .....................................28
Warning and Indicator Light ......................................................21Main Menust Locks
Anti-theft Steering Column
Lock .......................................43
Child Proof Door Locks.............4
Doors..............................................3
Fuel Filler Door ..........................41
Tailgate..........................................4
Luggage Area Light.......................30Maintenanse
Non-Scheduled Maintenance
Record ...................................64
Required Maintenance Record ......................................................63
Schedule ......................................60Manual Transmission
Clutch Pedal Adjustment .........48
Maximum Allowable Speeds ......................................................48
Oil.................................................70
Recommended Shift Speeds ......................................................49
Shifting ........................................47
Meters, Gauges............See"Gauges" MirrorsRearview Mirrors .......................27
Numbers, Identification................111
Octane Rating, Gasoline
........................................See"Fuel"
Odometer.......... Oil
.............................20
Engine Oil ....................................67
Fluid Locations...........................66
Oil Pressure Warning Light......22
Transmission Oil/Fluid ...............70Operation In Foreign Countries
......................................................41
Panel Brightness Control..............29
Parking Brake... .............................27
Power Steering..............................79
Passive belt........................................8Pressures, Tire Inflation ................89
Preventive Service ........................97Radiator Coolant ............................73
Real Time 4WD .............................58
4WD Disengagement .................58
Rear Seat ..........................................6
Rearview Mirrors ...........................27
Rear Window Defogger................26
Rear Window Wiper/Washer ......26
Reminder Lights....................See"Warning
Lights"
Replacement
Air Filter ......................................80
Body and Fender Parts ............98
Bulb.................................................87
Engine Oil .................................... 68
Fuel Filter ....................................80
Fuse..............................................85
Oil Filter .......................................68
Radiator Coolant ........................74
Spark Plugs.................................81
Tire ...............................................91
Wiper Blades ..............................83
Rust Prevention.............................96Safety ltems...................................45
Seat Belt Warning Light andBee per..........................................11
Seat Belts
Anchor Points ............................ 15
Automatic Belt ..............................8
Buckling the RearSeat Combination Lap/ Shoulder Belts ......................12
Child Restraint............................ 14
Cleaning .......................................16
Emergencny Belt Release.........10
Fasten Seat Belt WarningLight and Warning Beeper ................................................ 11
Front Seat Belts .......................... 8
Inspect ion.................................... 16
Installation of Child Seat.......... 15
Pregnant Women..................... 16
Rear Center Seat Belts............ 13
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Releasing the Seat Belts............. 10
Replacement ...............................17
Shoulder Belt Buckle ..............107Seats
Front Seat .....................................5
Head Restraints............................6
Rear Seat ......................................6
Shoulder Belts ..................................8
ShiftingAutomatic
(CIVIC WAGON)....................50
Automatic(4WD)........................53
Manual.......................................... 47Shift Lever Position Indicator
......................................................21
Spare Tire
Changing a Flat Tire...............111
COMPACT Spare Tire..............99Spark Plugs
Replacement ...............................81
Specifications............................... 109
Speedometer ..................................20
Starting the Engine .......................44
SteeringAnti-theft Column Lock...........43
Power Steering ...........................79
Tilt Steering .................................24
Stuck Car.....................................106Tachometer .....................................20
Tailgate ..............................................4
Tailgate-open Indicator Light........................................................23
Temperature Gauge, Coolant
......................................................20
Tilt Steering ....................................24
TireAir Pressure................................89
Additional 4WD Tire Information ......................................................92
Balancing......................................91
Chains..........................................90
Changing a Flat Tire...............111
COMPACT Spare ......................99
DOT Tire Quality Grades.......112
Inflation Pressures .....................89
Requirement..............................112
Rotation .......................................90
Snow Tires .................................89Spare Tire.......... ........................99
Specification.............................109
Towing.................... ......................105
TransmissionCapacity ....................................109
Identification Number..............111
Oil/Fluid........................................70
Shifting the Automatic(CIVIC WAGON)...................50
Shifting the Automatic (4WD)
................................................53
Shifting the Manual Transmission ...............................47
Tread Wear.................................112
Trip Meter....................................... 20
Turn Signals.................................... 28Vehicle Identification Number
............................. ...................... 111
Ventilation.............. ........................34Warning Lights ...............................21
Warranty Service........................117
WasherRear Window Washer ..............26
Reservoir Capacity..................109
Windshield Washer ....................25
Washing...........................................95
Waxing............................................. 96
WindowsAppearance Care.......................95
Windshield Defogger .....................39
Windshield Washer ........................25
Windshield Wipers .........................25
Wiper Blades ..................................83
WipersRear Window Wipers...............26
Windshield Wipers.....................25Main Menust Automobile Zone Office Locations
Western Zone P.O. Box 2260
700 Van Ness Avenue Torrance, California 90509-2260
(213) 781-4565Central Zone 101 South Stanfield Road
Troy, Ohio 45373
(513) 332-6250North Central Zone 601 Campus Drive, Suite A-9
Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004
(312) 870-5600Northwestern 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) 929-5481Northeastern Zone P.O. Box 337
Eastgate Industrial Park 115 Gaither Drive Moorestown, New Jersey 08057
(609) 235-5533Mid-Atlantic Zone 209 Perry Parkway, Suite 10
Gaithersburg, Maryland 20877
(301) 990-2020Southeastern Zone 1500 Morrison Parkway
Alpharetta, Georgia 30201
(404) 442-2045New England Zone 555 Old County Road
Windsor Locks, Connecticut 06096
(203) 623-3310West Central Zone 1600 South Abilene Street, Suite D
Aurora, Colorado 80012
(303) 696-3935Puerto Rico and U.S. V.I. Bella International
P.O. Box 816
Hato Rey, Puerto Rico 00919
(809) 765-8070The above addresses and telephone numbers are subject to change. If you cannot reach your Zone office, ask your Honda dealer for the current information.
Main Menust Gas Station Information
Gasoline: UNLEADED only
Pump octane of 86 or higher.
Gas Tank-Capacity :45 l (11.9 gallons) Tire Pressure (measured cold)
front/rear
CIVIC WAGON : 220 kPa (32 psi)/220 kPa (32 psi) 4WD: 195 kPa (28 psi)/195 kPa (28 psi) COMPACT spare: 415 kPa (60 psi)
Other Tire Information: See "Tires" pages 89 — 92. Hood Release: Pull handle under left side of dash. Engine Oil : An "Energy Conserving
II" SG grade oil
is for viscosity rec-
recommended. See page 67 ommendations. Capacity (Including filter): 3.5 l (3.7 US qt, 3.1 Imp qt)
Rear Differential Oil (4WD):
Manual Transmission Oil
Rear Differential Oil (4WD) :SAE 90 or 80
Hypoid GearOil: See page 70.Recommended type — SAE 10W — 30 or 1 0 W - 40 weight, grade SE or SF. Capacity (Including differential): CIVIC WAGON: 1.8 l (1.9 US qt,1.6 Imp qt) 4WD: 2.3 l (2.4 US qt, 2.0 Imp qt)
Automatic Transmission Fluid:
Use DEXRON® II type Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF). Unscrew dipstick in right end of transmission, wipe off, reinsert, remove and read fluid level — do not screw-in to check fluid level. Capacity (Including differential):
CIVIC WAGON : 2.4 l (2.5 US qt, 2.1 Imp qt) 4WD:
3.2 l (3.4 US qt, 2.8 Imp qt)
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. 1989 All Rights Reserved
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. P.O.Box 80, Gardena, CA., 90248
(213) 327-828031SH5623 OOX31-SH5-6231
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