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for carrying loads up to the limit shown. (Tire pressures are also listed on the back cover of this manual.) These pressures were chosen to provide you with the best combi- nation of tread life, riding comfort and stability under normal driving conditions. Improper life and load carrying capacity. Check the tire pressures at least once a month, including the spare. Lower pressure than recommended lets the tread and sidewalls flex too much, causing increased tire temperatures, uneven wear, and poor handling. Pressure higher than recommended can make the tire too stiff, increasing the chance of damage from road hazards, and also causing uneven wear.
inflation can reduce both tire
TIRE LABEL
CAUTION:
Check tire pressure when the tires are cold. (After the car has been parked for more than 3 hours or driven less than 1 mile/1.6 km.) Tire pressure may increase as much as 41 kPa (6 psi) when the tire is hot, so NEVER ADJUST tire pressure when the tires are hot. Never inflate load range B tires to more than 220 kPa (32 psi) cold. Cars with luggage racks or cartop carriers DO NOT have greater load limits than those on the label.
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Winter Driving Tires marked "M + S" or "all season" have an all-weather tread design and should be suitable for most driving conditions. However, snow tires and tire chains may be required under some conditions. If your tires do not have these markings, they may not be suitable for winter driving conditions. We recommend snow tires or tire chains for snow and icy conditions.
Snow Tires If you use snow tires, they should be of the same size, construction and load capacity as the original tires on your car. Snow tires must be installed in sets of four, or they may cause poor handling. Driving with snow tires on dry roads can reduce your car's performance during acceleration, turning and stopping. If you need further information on snow tires, please contact your Honda dealer.
Tire Chains Use chains only when you have to. Check with local authorities or Provinces for requirements prior to installing tire chains. Make sure the chains are the right size for your tires. Install them only on the drive wheels of your car, and do so as tightly as possible, following the manufacturer's instructions. If metal chains are used, they must be SAE Class " S ." Cable type traction devices can also be used. Drive slowly with chains installed. If you hear the chains contacting your car's body or chassis, stop and tighten them.
CAUTION:
If the contact continues, slow down until it stops or your car can be damaged. Chains that are the wrong size or improperly installed can damage your car's brake lines, suspension, body, and wheels.
If you need further information on tire chains, please see your Honda dealer. Remove the chains as soon as the road is clear of ice and snow.
Main Menust Tire Replacement Honda recommends that you replace tires in sets of four, or in pairs, front or rear. If you need to replace only one tire, mount the new tire opposite the tire showing the least amount of wear. For instance, if the left front tire shows the least amount of wear, mount the new tire on the front right side. The original tires on your car have tread wear indicators to indicate when they should be replaced. The indicators appear as bands about 12.7 mm (1/2 in) wide when the tire tread depth is less than 1.6 mm (1/16 in). When indicators appear across t wo or more grooves in a row, you should re- place the tire.
INDICATOR LOCATION MARKS
TREAD WEAR INDICATORS
Driving on worn-out tires is very hazardous, and will reduce braking effectiveness, steering accuracy and traction.
When replacing tires, use only the recommended tire size. Wheel rim widths and offsets must be those recommended by American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Contact the Zone Office nearest you as shown on the inside of the back cover.
Tires and wheels other than those recommended may be unsafe. Do not mix radial and bias ply tires on the same car.
Tire Balancing
Unbalanced tires may affect handling and tire wear. A tire should always be rebalanced after it has been dismounted from the wheel. Your original tires were properly balanced before the car left the factory, but may need rebalancing at some time during the life of the tire. Tire balancing for the COMPACT spare is not necessary.
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Main Menust Tire Rotation Tires may wear unevenly when used for a long time in the same position on the car. To avoid this, rotate the tires every 7,500 miles (12,000 km). If abnormal or uneven wear develops between rotations, the cause should be found and corrected as soon as possible. The illustration shows how the tires can be rotated. The COMPACT spare tire must not be included in tire rotation.
NOTE: Front brake pads should be inspected for wear whenever the tires are rotated.
Front
Tire Traction
Worn tires or slippery road surfaces can reduce driving, cornering and braking traction. To reduce the possibility of losing traction, slow down when the road gets slippery, replace tires when wear indicators are visible, and KEEP TIRES PROPERLY INFLATED.
Additional 4 WD Tire Information Unevenly worn tires, or different sized tires, can cause the 4WD mechanism to engage abnormally, which may eventually damage the transmission. Therefore, observe the following precautions carefully:
Rotate the tires at least every 7,500 miles (12,000 km). Replace worn tires in sets of four. If replacement of all four tires is not practical (because of damage to an individual tire, for example), always replace with the same size, brand and type as those currently on the car.
Main Menust Air Conditioner Care
Condenser and Radiator Check the engine radiator and the air conditioner condenser (in front of the radiator) for accumulated dirt, insects or leaves. Carefully brush or hose them off to assure maximum cooling performance.
CAUTION: Radiator and condenser fins are very thin and easily damaged; do not bend them with the high water pressure or brush.
Compressor Drive Belt Check the compressor belt tension monthly, during periods when you use the air conditioner a lot.
If the engine has been running, some engine components may be hot enough to burn you.
When pushed with 98 N (22 Ib) of force midway between the compressor drive pulley and the engine crankshaft pulley, the belt should deflect about: 7.0 — 9.0 mm (0.28 — 0.35 in) Have the belt adjusted whenever necessary.
COMPRESSOR DRIVE PULLEY
CRANKSHAFT PULLEY
Main Menust Air Conditioner Care (cont'd)
System Maintenance Run your air conditioner at least once a week for about ten minutes, even during the off season, to lubricate the seals and the inside of the compressor and, to verify that the system is functional.
If the air conditioner is not cooling properly, it may indicate an undercharged system. Have your dealer check the system for leaks, then evacuate and charge the system with refrigerant 12. Charging quantity: 850 — 950 g (30.1 — 33.6 oz)
CAUTION: Prolonged use of an undercharged system may damage the compressor.
Main Menust Appearance Care
Interior Trim Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner. Wipe the vinyl with a clean, damp cloth or sponge. Stains can be removed with a commercially available vinyl cleaner.
CAUTION: Do not use thinner, gasoline, kerosene, naphtha or other solvents on the interior. They are toxic, flammable and hazardous and could damage the material you're cleaning.
Windows A 10 to 1 mix of water and white vinegar, or a commercially available glass cleaner may be used to clean windows and to remove the dust film sometimes caused by the ingredients used in interior vinyls and plastics.
NOTE: Do not put this solution in the windshield washer reservoir, it will damage the windshield washer pump.
Be careful not to scratch or damage the defogger wires when clean- ing the inside of the rear window; wipe the window horizontally along the wires, not up and down. Dry the windows with a lint-free cloth or paper towel. Keep all the windows clean for maximum visibility.
Exterior Care
Washing Rinse all loose dirt off the car by spraying it with lukewarm or cold water. Do not use hot water. Wash using a soft-bristle brush, sponge or cloth with water containing a mild detergent such as a liquid dishwashing detergent. Remove oil, tar, tree sap, etc., with tar remover or turpentine. Remove road salt, insects, etc., with mild detergent and lukewarm water. Any of these substances may damage the finish if left on painted surfaces. Rinse the car well. Promptly wipe with a chamois or soft towel to prevent water-spotting. Do not let water or soap air-dry on painted surfaces. During wiping, inspect the surface for stone chips and scratches; paint them with touch-up paint so they won't rust (touch-up paint is available through your Honda dealer). For further instructions on corrosion protection, refer to the Rust Prevention section on page 94.
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Waxing Wax the car when water will no longer "bead" on the paint. Always wash and dry the car before you wax it. Use a good quality liquid or paste wax, and follow the manufacturer's instructions. Wax all the metal trim to keep its luster.
NOTE: Removing oil, tar, etc., with a spot remover will usually strip the wax from the surrounding finish. Be sure to re-wax these areas even if the rest of the car does not yet need waxing.
Rust Prevention Rusting is likely to occur in parts of the car where water is trapped or where there is continual dampness.
Water will collect inside doors and body panels if drain holes become clogged. Water which seeps under or soaks floor mats will subject floor sections to prolonged wetness or dampness. Road dirt or sand, which collects and fills recesses on the underside of the car, retains moisture long after the rest of the car has dried.
The removal of paint and undercoating by stones, gravel, and minor accidents immediately exposes metal to air and moisture. Rusting is increased by high humidity and by the presence of corrosive substances in the air or on the roads.
Salt used for road de-icing will coat the bottom of the car and hasten rusting. Localities with high humidity have greater potential for rust problems, especially where salt is also present on the road or in moist sea air. Industrial pollution will accelerate the deterioration of paint finishes and promote rusting.
Main Menust rear suspension,
above subframe,
under rear bumper.
Preventive Service Check all drain holes in the doors and body panels for clogging and clear if necessary. When washing your car, also clean the underside of the car by using high pressure water; inside front fender, and After washing your car or after heavy rain, check for leaks. While checking for leaks, lift the floor mats in the passenger, cargo and spare tire areas, and check beneath them. Water can collect in these areas and remain unseen for prolonged periods. Dry any wet areas of your car's interior. Remove and dry wet floor mats. Have leaks repaired as soon as possible. After driving your car, wipe off any road dirt or salt on the radio antenna, with it fully extended.
inside rear wheel housing,
Main Menust Body Repair
Replacement Body and Fender Parts If your vehicle incurs body damage and requires replacement parts, we encourage you to use only Genuine Honda sheet metal body and fender parts. Many insurance companies are specifying imitation sheet metal parts for collision repairs in an effort to reduce claim costs; however, if imitation parts are used the following conditions may apply:
There is no assurance that imitation parts will equal the fit and finish of Genuine Honda sheet metal parts; and in our experience they often do not. There is no assurance that imitation parts will resist corrosion as well as Genuine Honda sheet metal parts. Imitation sheet metal parts are not covered by the Honda Limited Warranty.
To ensure your continued satisfaction with your Honda vehicle in the event of an accident, contact your insurance adjuster and insist on Genuine Honda parts in the repair of your vehicle.
Main Menust Spare Tire
COMPACT Spare Tire Your car is supplied with a COMPACT spare tire and wheel for temporary use only in the event of a flat tire. Use the COMPACT spare only when you have to, and only to go as far as the next garage or dealer to have the regular tire repaired and reinstalled.
Because you will rarely use the COMPACT spare, be sure to regularly check its condition and air pressure (415 kPa, 60 psi), so it will be ready when you need it. This type of tire holds less air at higher pressure than a regular tire, so it will inflate (or deflate if there is a leak) more rapidly; check its pressure often and add air gradually if it needs any.
The COMPACT spare tire has a different tire size, air pressure re- quirement, tread life and maxi- mum speed rating than the four regular tires on your car. Disre- garding these warnings may re- sult in tire failure, loss of vehicle control and possible injury to vehicle occupants. Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) under any circumstances when using the COMPACT spare. Do not mount snow chains on the COMPACT spare. They will not fit properly and will damage the tire and possibly your car. If you must use the COMPACT spare when driving on roads covered with snow or ice, use it as one of the rear tires and mount chains only on the front two regular tires.
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INDICATOR LOCATION MARK
TREAD WEAR INDICATOR
The COMPACT spare tire has a much shorter tread life than regu- lar tires. Replace the tire as soon as tread wear indicators appear as solid bands across the tread. Replace with a tire of exactly the same size and construction. The COMPACT spare tire and wheel set was designed espe- cially for your car; do not use it on any other vehicle; do not in- stall any other tire on this wheel which is not identical to the original in size and construction, and do not use the COMPACT spare tire on any other wheel. Because the COMPACT spare is smaller in size and higher in air pressure than a regular tire, it will ride more harshly with less ground clearance and may have less traction on some road surfaces. Drive cautiously.
Main Menust Changing a Flat Tire
Do not attempt to change a tire unless the car is on firm, level ground and well out of the flow of traffic.
Park the car on a firm, level surface, apply the parking brake, turn on the hazard warning switch and put the transmission in gear (Park for automatic). 1. Remove the
lug wrench/jack handle and extension (in the tool bag) from the location shown.
jack handle
jack,
NOTE: To remove the jack, release its tension against the mount by turning the screw counterclockwise.
SPARE TIRE LID
JACK
COMPACT SPARE
TOOL BAG
2. Remove the spare tire. (On the 4WD, remove the spare tire
bucket before removing the spare tire.)
3. Place blocks in front and back of the wheel diagonally opposite
the tire you are changing.
4. Use the lug wrench/jack handle to loosen the wheel lug nuts
counterclockwise one-half turn.
Follow tire changing preparations and procedures carefully to reduce the possibility of injury. The jack is designed for changing tires only. STAND CLEAR, DO NOT get under the car and DO NOT run the engine when the car is supported only by the jack.
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5. Place the jack under the jack point nearest the wheel you are removing; align the jack head so the car frame will fit in the recess as you raise the jack.
To reduce the possibility of injury, be sure to use the jack provided with the car and the correct jacking points; never use any other part of the car for jack support.
6. Set the jack handle extension in the connector on the end of the jack and install the lug wrench/jack handle. Turn the lug wrench/ jack handle clockwise until the tire is slightly off the ground.
JACK HANDLE EXTENSION
LUG WRENCH/JACK HANDLE
7. Remove the lug nuts, semi-cap and wheel.
(Semi-cap: 4WD)
SEMI-CAP
LUG NUT
VALVE
Main Menust 8. Everytime you install the wheel on the brake hub, use a rag to wipe any dirt off the mounting surface of the hub and the wheel. This will assure a tight, even contact between the wheel and hub.
9. Install the spare, and lug nuts hand tight. 10. Lower the car, remove the jack, then tighten the lug nuts
securely in an " X" pattern as shown.
11 .Tighten the lug nuts to the recommended torque is:
110 N·m(11.0 kg-m,80 Ib-ft) If a torque wrench was not used, ask an authorized Honda dealer to verify the torque as soon as possible.
TIGHTENING TORQUE: 110 N·m(11 kg-m,80 Ib-ft)
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12. Repair or replace the damaged tire as soon as you can, reinstall it
in its original position, then put the spare back in the car.
Always stow the jack, tools and tire securely to prevent them from becoming dangerous projectiles in an accident.
13.Secure the tire and the spacer as shown in the illustration.
SPACER
COMPACT SPARE TIRE
NORMAL TIRE
SPARE TIRE PAN
Main Menust Jump Starting
To start a car with a dead battery, use another battery of the same voltage, and the proper jumper cables.
Procedures other than those below could cause injury or damage from battery acid spray, explosion or charging system overload. Never connect the jumper cable directly to the negative post of the "dead" battery. Never allow the two cars to touch each other. Never allow the jumper cable clamps to touch each other. Never lean over the battery when making connections. Never attempt to jump start a vehicle with a frozen battery. The battery could rupture and explode. If you suspect a frozen battery, remove the vent caps and check the fluid. If there seems to be no fluid, or if you see ice, do not attempt a jump start until the fluid thaws.
CAUTION: If jumper cables are connected backwards, the car's main fuse may blow.
1 .Turn off all lights, heater and other electrical loads, set the parking
brake, and shift the transmission to Neutral or Park.
2. Use one cable to connect the positive terminal of the booster
battery to the positive terminal of the "dead" battery.
Negative to the engine at the ground cable, not to the battery
DEAD BATTERY
Do not attach cable here
Positive to positive
BOOSTER BATTERY
3. Use the other cable to connect the negative terminal of the
booster battery to the engine at the ground cable as shown.
4.To remove the cables, reverse the above procedures exactly.
DO NOT push or tow a car to start it. The forward surge when the engine starts could cause a collision. Also, under some conditions, the catalytic converter could be damaged. A car equipped with an automatic transmission cannot be started by pushing or towing.
Main Menust Towing
If towing is necessary, contact a professional towing service. Your authorized Honda dealer can assist you with detailed towing instructions.
Never use tow chains or rope to tow a car; your ability to safely control the car may be adversely affected.
We recommend the following: Flat Bed Equipment — Entire car is winched on a flat bed vehicle. This is the best way of transporting your Honda. Wheel Lift Type — Tow with the front wheels off the ground.
If the car can only be towed with the front wheels on the ground: make sure the transmission is full of fluid (see pages 68 — 69) and tow with the transmission in neutral (N) and the ignition key in the I position.
CAUTION: To avoid serious damage on automatic transmission cars, first start the engine and shift to D4 (D on 4WD) then to N and shut the engine off. If the engine does not run or the transmission cannot be shifted while the engine is running, the car must be transported on flat bed equipment.
Check local regulations for towing.
CAUTION:
Do not exceed 35 mph (55 km/h) or tow for distances of more than 50 miles (80 km). If a sling type tow is used, the tow truck driver should position wood spacer blocks between your car's frame and the chains and lift straps to avoid damaging the bumper and the body. Do not use the bumpers to lift the car or to support the car's weight while towing. (4WD) Before towing the car with either the front or rear wheels raised off the ground, place the transmission in neutral and manually disengage the 4WD system to prevent the raised wheels from turning (see page 56).
Main Menust If Your Car Gets Stuck
If your car gets stuck in sand, mud, or snow, call a professional towing service for assistance in getting your car out.
CAUTION:
Do not rev up the engine and allow the wheels to spin freely at high speed. Severe transmission damage may result if the wheels are allowed to spin for more than a few seconds. DO NOT try to free a car with automatic transmission from snow, etc. by rocking the car alternately between forward and reverse gears. Severe transmission damage may result from shifting into gear with the wheels moving.
Main Menust Shoulder Belt Buckle
Proceed as follows if the shoulder belt buckle stalls.
1. Lift the hood and remove the cover from the fuse case (for the
automatic shoulder belt buckle motor) located on the battery's terminal.
2. Remove the fuse for the automatic ("passive") shoulder belt
buckle motor that does not work.
LEFT MOTOR
RIGHT MOTOR
3. If the fuse has blown, replacing it with a new fuse of the same am- perage should allow the shoulder belt buckle motor to work. How- ever, 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.
Main Menust 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 US gal, 0.09 Imp gal)
*2 Excluding the oil remaining but including that remaining in the oil fitter.
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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 the actual 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.
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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 58 — 63; the operation of each system is explained on the following.
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.
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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 intake 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 Fl 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 2), dinitrogen (N 2) and water vapor.
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 harmful 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 39.
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 103.
— Don't turn the key off while the engine is running above idle
— Don't change the ignition timing, or remove any emission control
speed.
parts.
— 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 Defects Warranty 3. Emission Performance Warranty 4. Original Equipment Battery Limited Warranty 5. Rust Perforation Limited Warranty 6. Accessory Limited Warranty 7. Replacement Parts Limited Warranty 8. Replacement Muffler Lifetime Limited Warranty 9. Seat Belt Limited Warranty 10.Replacement Battery Limited Warranty
Your car's original tires are covered by their manufacturer. Tire warranty information is in a separate booklet.
All warranty details pertaining to your car can be found in the Warranty booklet provided with your new car except the required maintenance schedule which is contained here in the Owner's Manual.
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 Zone Office serving your area, as shown on the map on the inside of the back cover. When contacting American Honda, please provide the 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 Reporting Safety Defects
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 complaints, 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.
Main Menust Index
Air Conditioner
Care........................................... 91
Operation.................................. 36
Air Filter.......................................... 78
Air Pressure, Tires......................... 87
Antifreeze... See"Radiator Coolant" Anti-theft Steering Column LockSystem.................................... 42
AppearanceCare............................ 93
Ashtrays......................................... 31
Automatic TransmissionDriving Technique
(CIVIC WAGON)................... 51
Driving Technique
(4WD).................................. 54
Fluid.......................................... 69
Operation (CIVIC WAGON).... 49
Operation (4WD)...................... 52
Shift Lever Position Indicator. 20Battery
Charging System Warning Light
............................................... 21
Jump Starting........................ 103
Maintenance............................. 82
Specification.......................... 109Beeper System
Fasten Seat Belt Warning Beeper ............................................... 11
Key Reminder........................... 42
Belts, Seat............. See"Seat Belts" Body Repair.................................... 96
Brake Warning Light...................... 22
BrakesBrake Failure Warning Light.... 22
Brake Fluid................................ 76
Brake System Design .............. 75
Brake Wear............................... 75
Brake Wear Indicators............. 76
Parking Brake........................... 26
Parking Brake Warning Light... 22
Break-in Period................................. 2
BulbReplacement............................. 85
Specification.......................... 109
Buzzer............ See"Beeper System"Capacities..................................... 108
Care and Cleaning.......................... 93
Catalytic Converter..................... 115
Certification Label....................... 110
Chains, Tires................................... 88
Check Engine Warning Light......... 20
Child Proof Door Locks................... 4
Child Restraint System ................. 14
Cigarette Lighter............................ 31
Clock............................................... 32
Clutch Pedal Adjustment.............. 47
COMPACT Spare Tire................... 97
Coolant Temperature Gauge ........ 19
Cooling (with A/C)......................... 36
Cooling System.............................. 71
Crankcase Emission Control System ................................................. 113Defogger......................................... 25
Defroster........................................ 38
DoorsChild Proof Door Locks............... 4
Door Locks................................... 3Emergency
Changing a Flat Tire ................. 99
Hazard Warning System.......... 28
If Your Car Gets Stuck.......... 105
Jump Starting........................ 103
Shoulder Belt Buckle ............. 106
Towing.................................... 104
Warning and Indicator Lights.. 20
Emission Controls........................ 113
EngineCoolant...................................... 71
Coolant Temperature Gauge ..19
Exhaust Controls................... 114
Identification Number............ 110
Oil and Filter.............................. 65
Oil Pressure Warning Light...... 21
Specification.......................... 109
Engine Exhaust Gas Warning........ 45(cont'd)
Main Menust Evaporative Emission Control
System................................... 114
Exhaust Gas Recirculation.......... 114
Exterior Care.................................. 93Filters
Air............................................. 78
Engine Oil.................................. 66
Fuel........................................... 78
Fluid...................................... See "Oil" Foreign Countries, Operation in ... 40
Four-Wheel Drive................. See"Real Time 4 W D" Front Seat Adjustment.................... 5
FuelFiller Door and Cap .................. 40
Filter.......................................... 78
Gasohol..................................... 39
Gasoline.................................... 39
Gauge........................................ 19
Requirement............................. 39Fuse
Checking and Replacing........... 83
Specification.......................... 109Gasoline............................. See"Fuel" Gas Station Information. Back cover Gauges............................................ 19
Glove Box....................................... 30Hazard Warning System................ 28
HeadlightsFlasher...................................... 27
High Beam Indicator................. 20
High Beam/Low Beam Switch.............................................. 27
Headlight High Baem Indicator Light
.................................................. 20
Head Restraints................................ 6
Heating............................................ 37
High BeamIndicator Light .......................... 20
Switch....................................... 27
Hood Latch..................................... 30Identification Numbers................ 110
IgnitionKeys............................................ 3
Switch...................................... 42
Indicator Lights .............................. 20
Inflation Pressures, Tire ................ 87
Instrument Panel............................ 17
Instrument Panel Brightness Control .................................................. 28
Interior Light................................... 28
Interior Trim Care .......................... 93Jack ................................................ 99
Jump Starting.............................. 103Keys
Door Locks................................. 3
Ignition....................................... 42
Key Reminder Buzzer.............. 42
Keys............................................ 3
Tailgate Lock .............................. 4Lap/Shoulder Belts
........................... See"Seat Belts"
Bulb Replacement.................... 85
Fuse Replacement................... 83
Operation.................................. 27
Warning and Indicator Light.... 20Light
Locks
Anti-theft Steering Column Lock .............................................. 42
Child Proof Door Locks............. 4
Doors........................................... 3
Fuel Filler Door......................... 40
Tailgate........................................ 4
Luggage Area Light........................ 29(cont'd)
Main Menust Index (cont'd)
Maintenanse
Non-Scheduled Maintenance
Record................................... 62
Required Maintenance Record
.............................................. 61
Schedule ................................... 58Manual Transmission
Clutch Pedal Adjustment........ 47
Maximum Allowable Speeds .. 47
Oil.............................................. 68
Recommended Shift Speeds .. 48
Shifting ..................................... 46
Meters, Gauges........... See"Gauges" MirrorsRearview Mirrors..................... 26
Numbers, Identification............... 110
Octane Rating, Gasoline .. See"Fuel" Odometer....................................... 19
OilEngine Oil.................................. 65
Fluid Locations......................... 64
Oil Pressure Warning Light...... 21
Transmission Oil/Fluid.............. 68
Operation In Foreign Countries .... 40Panel Brightness Control............... 28
Parking Brake................................. 26
Power Steering.............................. 77
Passive Belt...................................... 8
Pressures, Tire Inflation ................ 87
Preventive Service........................ 95Radiator Coolant............................ 71
Real Time 4WD .............................. 56
4WD Disengagement............... 56
Rear Seat.......................................... 6
Rearview Mirrors........................... 26
Rear Window Defogger................. 25
Rear Window Wiper/Washer....... 25Reminder Lights
................... See"Warning Lights"
Replacement
Air Filter.................................... 78
Body and Fender Parts............ 96
Bulb............................................ 85
Engine Oil.................................. 66
Fuel Filter.................................. 78
Fuse........................................... 83
Oil Filter................................... 66
Radiator Coolant...................... 73
Spark Plugs............................... 79
Tire............................................ 89
Wiper Blades ............................ 81
Rust Prevention............................. 95Safety Defects, Reporting.......... 117
Safety Items................................... 44
Seat Belt Warning Light and Beeper................................................... 11
Seat Belts
Anchor Points .......................... 15
Automatic Belt........................... 8
Buckling the Rear SeatCombination Lap/ Shoulder Belts .................... 12
Child Restraint.......................... 14
Cleaning.................................... 16
Emergency Belt Release.......... 10
Fasten Seat Belt Warning Lightand Warning Beeper............ 11
Front Seat Belts ......................... 8
Inspection................................. 16
Installation of Child Seat.......... 15
Pregnant Women..................... 16
Rear Center Seat Belts............ 13
Releasing the Seat Belts.......... 10
Replacement............................ 16
Shoulder Belt Buckle ............. 106Seats
Front Seat................................... 5
Head Restraints.......................... 6
Rear Seat.................................... 6
Shoulder Belts .................................. 8
ShiftingAutomatic (CIVIC WAGON)... 49
Automatic (4WD)..................... 52
Manual ...................................... 46Main Menust Turn Signals.................................... 27
Vehicle Identification Number.... 110
Ventilation...................................... 33Warning Lights............................... 20
Warranty Service........................ 116
WasherRear Window Washer............. 25
Reservoir Capacity................ 108
Windshield Washer.................. 24
Washing.......................................... 93
Waxing............................................ 94
Windows Appearance Care ......... 93
Windshield Defogger..................... 38
Windshield Washer........................ 24
Windshield Wipers......................... 24
Wiper Blades.................................. 81
WipersRear Window Wipers .............. 25
Windshield Wipers................... 24Shift Lever Position Indicator....... 20
Spare TireChanging a Flat Tire ................. 99
COMPACT Spare Tire............. 97Spark Plugs
Replacement ............................ 79
Specifications.............................. 108
Speedometer................................. 19
Starting the Engine........................ 43
SteeringAnti-theft Column Lock .......... 42
Power Steering........................ 77
Tilt Steering.............................. 23
Stuck Car..................................... 105Tachometer.................................... 19
Tailgate ............................................. 4
Tailgate-open Indicator Light........ 22
Temperature Gauge, Coolant....... 19
Tilt Steering.................................... 23
TireAir Pressure.............................. 87
Additional 4WD Tire Information .............................................. 90
Balancing................................... 89
Chains........................................ 88
Changing a Flat Tire ................. 99
COMPACT Spare..................... 97
DOT Tire Quality Grades ...... 111
Inflation Pressures................... 87
Requirement........................... 111
Rotation.................................... 90
Snow Tires ............................... 88
Spare Tire................................. 97
Specification.......................... 108
Winter Driving .......................... 88
Towing.......................................... 104
TransmissionCapacity ................................. 108
Identification Number............ 110
Oil/Fluid..................................... 68
Shifting the Automatic(CIVIC WAGON)................... 49
Shifting the Automatic
(4WD)................................... 52
Shifting the Manual
Transmission........................ 46
Tread Wear.................................. 111
Trip Meter...................................... 19Main 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 US gal, 9.9 Imp gal)
Tire Pressure (measurd 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 87 — 90 .
Hood Release Pull handle under left side of dash.
Engine Oil Use "Energy Conserving II " SG grade oil.
5W — 30 preferred (see page 65 for complete viscosity recommendations). Capacity (including filter): 3.5 l (3.7 US q t, 3.1 Imp qt)
Rear Differential Oil (4WD)
Rear Differential Oil (4WD): SAE 90 or 80
Hypoid Gear Oil: See page 70 .Manual Transmission Oil
Use SF or SG grade oil. 10W — 30 or 10W — 40 preferred (see page 68 for complete viscosity recommendations). Capacity (including differential): CIVIC WAGON: 1.8 l (1.9 US q t, 1.6 Imp qt) 4WD: l(2.4 US qt , 2.0 Imp qt)
2.3
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 q t, 2.1 Imp qt) 3.2 l (3.4 US q t, 2.8 Imp qt) 4WD:
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