Owner's Manual
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...service. Maintenance ...110 The Required Maintenance Schedule and some items you should know before driving your car. Index ...169 Gas Station Information Starting & Driving...92 What gas to use, how to www.helminc.com. Consumer Information ...160 Reporting Safety Detects, warranty service, vehicle ...owner's manual, click on authorized manuals or go to change gears, etc. Emergency Service ...148 Changing a flat, jump starting, towing. 1993 Accord Sedan Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to navigate through this reference.
...service. Maintenance ...110 The Required Maintenance Schedule and some items you should know before driving your car. Index ...169 Gas Station Information Starting & Driving...92 What gas to use, how to www.helminc.com. Consumer Information ...160 Reporting Safety Detects, warranty service, vehicle ...owner's manual, click on authorized manuals or go to change gears, etc. Emergency Service ...148 Changing a flat, jump starting, towing. 1993 Accord Sedan Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to navigate through this reference.
Owner's Manual
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... by the following words are of special significance: indicates severe personal injury or death will reduce future braking efficiency, Remember, your Honda Automobile dealer knows your car. NOTE: gives helpful information. means hazards or unsafe practices which could cause minor personal injury or ...for extended periods at moderate speeds until the engine is fully warmed up. indicates a strong possibility of driving, avoid full throttle starts and cruising for service assistance and advice. Brake misuse during this period will result if instructions are not followed. about the safe ...
... by the following words are of special significance: indicates severe personal injury or death will reduce future braking efficiency, Remember, your Honda Automobile dealer knows your car. NOTE: gives helpful information. means hazards or unsafe practices which could cause minor personal injury or ...for extended periods at moderate speeds until the engine is fully warmed up. indicates a strong possibility of driving, avoid full throttle starts and cruising for service assistance and advice. Brake misuse during this period will result if instructions are not followed. about the safe ...
Owner's Manual
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... not attach any items to help protect your visibility, ability to steer, or ability to operate other abrasions. After the bag completely inflates, it immediately starts deflating so it can reduce serious injuries and even save your airbag will instantly inflate to the steering wheel. This is stored in the center...
... not attach any items to help protect your visibility, ability to steer, or ability to operate other abrasions. After the bag completely inflates, it immediately starts deflating so it can reduce serious injuries and even save your airbag will instantly inflate to the steering wheel. This is stored in the center...
Owner's Manual
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... airbag is not properly restrained in a child seat. SRS How the SRS Indicator Light Works The purpose of the SRS light on after the engine starts. Supplemental Restraint System (cont'd) How the Passenger's Airbag Works (SE) If you of a potential problem with considerable force.
... airbag is not properly restrained in a child seat. SRS How the SRS Indicator Light Works The purpose of the SRS light on after the engine starts. Supplemental Restraint System (cont'd) How the Passenger's Airbag Works (SE) If you of a potential problem with considerable force.
Owner's Manual
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... when removing mud or snow from the wheel housings. This is always " O N " . This means the Anti-lock function of the brake pedal just after you start the engine. Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Anti-lock Brakes (US: EX/SE/Anniversary Edition, Canada: EX-RISE) Your car has an Anti-lock Brake...
... when removing mud or snow from the wheel housings. This is always " O N " . This means the Anti-lock function of the brake pedal just after you start the engine. Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Anti-lock Brakes (US: EX/SE/Anniversary Edition, Canada: EX-RISE) Your car has an Anti-lock Brake...
Owner's Manual
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... fan. The belt should deflect about 98 N (22 Ib) of the belt as shown. NOTE: If necessary, have the charging system checked by an authorized Honda dealer. (cont'd) The fan may be hot enough to 15 minutes, even after the engine is turned on. Then check the alternator belt for up..., get off the road, stop the car and turn off . To check the belt tension, push with the engine not running , some engine components may start automatically without warning and run for proper tension. It stays on until the driver fastens his seat belt. (See page 12 ) Charging System Light The...
... fan. The belt should deflect about 98 N (22 Ib) of the belt as shown. NOTE: If necessary, have the charging system checked by an authorized Honda dealer. (cont'd) The fan may be hot enough to 15 minutes, even after the engine is turned on. Then check the alternator belt for up..., get off the road, stop the car and turn off . To check the belt tension, push with the engine not running , some engine components may start automatically without warning and run for proper tension. It stays on until the driver fastens his seat belt. (See page 12 ) Charging System Light The...
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...SE) The ABS indicator will come on due to III. Low Fuel Indicator If this light should go on after recharging, have it checked by a Honda dealer. (cont'd) If the light comes on at a safe place and shut off and restarted, the ABS indicator should go out or lights again ...while driving, have your dealer check for a few seconds when the ignition switch is started. After the battery is sufficiently recharged and the engine is turned off the engine. With the parking brake released, the light should indicate that the...
...SE) The ABS indicator will come on due to III. Low Fuel Indicator If this light should go on after recharging, have it checked by a Honda dealer. (cont'd) If the light comes on at a safe place and shut off and restarted, the ABS indicator should go out or lights again ...while driving, have your dealer check for a few seconds when the ignition switch is started. After the battery is sufficiently recharged and the engine is turned off the engine. With the parking brake released, the light should indicate that the...
Owner's Manual
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...), then use the adjustment switch to adjust the outside mirrors can be adjusted by moving the knob located on the bottom of vehicles behind you start driving. After the mirrors have been adjusted, return the main switch to L (for driver's side) or R (for US cars). DAY.../NIGHT ADJUSTMENT TAB Manual Mirrors (US: DX, Canada: LX) The outside mirrors to adjust mirror angles before you start driving. MAIN SWITCH ADJUSTMEM SWITCH Mirrors Rearview Mirrors Keep the inside mirror has day and night positions. The night position reduces glare from the headlights...
...), then use the adjustment switch to adjust the outside mirrors can be adjusted by moving the knob located on the bottom of vehicles behind you start driving. After the mirrors have been adjusted, return the main switch to L (for driver's side) or R (for US cars). DAY.../NIGHT ADJUSTMENT TAB Manual Mirrors (US: DX, Canada: LX) The outside mirrors to adjust mirror angles before you start driving. MAIN SWITCH ADJUSTMEM SWITCH Mirrors Rearview Mirrors Keep the inside mirror has day and night positions. The night position reduces glare from the headlights...
Owner's Manual
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... temperature control dial counterclockwise all the way, select the position and push the button on US: DX, Canada: LX) To cool the car down quickly, start the engine, turn the air conditioning off until the needle goes back into the middle of the scale, turn the fan to the air conditioning...
... temperature control dial counterclockwise all the way, select the position and push the button on US: DX, Canada: LX) To cool the car down quickly, start the engine, turn the air conditioning off until the needle goes back into the middle of the scale, turn the fan to the air conditioning...
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Doing so can cause a weak battery, resulting in should not be in the II (ON) position when using the Push the seat heater switch, the light in the switch will remain on while the heaters are working. INDICATOR LIGHT SEAT HEATER SWITCH To turn the system off . CAUTION: heaters. come on and the indicator As the unit draws considerable current, it should go off , push the switch, the light in hard starting. Seat Heater (Canada: SE) Both front seats in your car are equipped with seat ignition must be used when idling for an extended period of time. The seat heaters.
Doing so can cause a weak battery, resulting in should not be in the II (ON) position when using the Push the seat heater switch, the light in the switch will remain on while the heaters are working. INDICATOR LIGHT SEAT HEATER SWITCH To turn the system off . CAUTION: heaters. come on and the indicator As the unit draws considerable current, it should go off , push the switch, the light in hard starting. Seat Heater (Canada: SE) Both front seats in your car are equipped with seat ignition must be used when idling for an extended period of time. The seat heaters.
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... and played. To operate the CD changer, the ignition key must be in the changer according to the instructions that disc ends, the next disc in the magazine. Once in the CD mode, the system will start playing. (cont'd) Load the desired CD's in the magazine and bad the magazine in the... cassette player. It holds up to a cassette tape, eject it before playing a CD. After disc 6 has completed, the system will appear in the display and start to disc 1. AM/FM Button Press the AM/FM button until " C D " appears on the display. If you are listening to six discs, providing several hours...
... and played. To operate the CD changer, the ignition key must be in the changer according to the instructions that disc ends, the next disc in the magazine. Once in the CD mode, the system will start playing. (cont'd) Load the desired CD's in the magazine and bad the magazine in the... cassette player. It holds up to a cassette tape, eject it before playing a CD. After disc 6 has completed, the system will appear in the display and start to disc 1. AM/FM Button Press the AM/FM button until " C D " appears on the display. If you are listening to six discs, providing several hours...
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... the side to move rapidly within a track, press and hold the side of the next track on that disc, it loads the next disc and starts to select and play it randomly.
... the side to move rapidly within a track, press and hold the side of the next track on that disc, it loads the next disc and starts to select and play it randomly.
Owner's Manual
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... address shown for information regarding modifications you notice any undesirable operating symptoms, try another brand of gasoline. Torrance, CA 90501-2746 Canadian Owners: Honda Canada Inc. 715 Milner Ave. METHANOL (methyl or wood alcohol) You may use gasoline containing up to 5% methanol by volume may cause... starting and/or performance problems. It may also damage metal, rubber, and plastic parts of your fuel system. and Canada Federal Emissions Regulations, you...
... address shown for information regarding modifications you notice any undesirable operating symptoms, try another brand of gasoline. Torrance, CA 90501-2746 Canadian Owners: Honda Canada Inc. 715 Milner Ave. METHANOL (methyl or wood alcohol) You may use gasoline containing up to 5% methanol by volume may cause... starting and/or performance problems. It may also damage metal, rubber, and plastic parts of your fuel system. and Canada Federal Emissions Regulations, you...
Owner's Manual
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... a loss of directional control, and an accident could result. To remind you to the 0-LOCK position. the steering wheel can be in this position. III-START position: The starter will lock. Never turn the ignition to this position. When the key is the normal running position. I , then turn it to 0 and...
... a loss of directional control, and an accident could result. To remind you to the 0-LOCK position. the steering wheel can be in this position. III-START position: The starter will lock. Never turn the ignition to this position. When the key is the normal running position. I , then turn it to 0 and...
Owner's Manual
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... been driven for several days, warm up the engine for more than 15 seconds at a time. If it doesn't start , repeat step 2. If it doesn't start within 15 seconds, push the accelerator pedal down to the floor and hold it there while cranking. NOTE: If the ...outside temperature is below ). 3. Manual Transmission: 1. If the engine starts, release the accelerator gradually. 3. If the engine starts, release the accelerator gradually. NOTE: On cars equipped with manual transmissions, the engine will not crank unless the clutch pedal...
... been driven for several days, warm up the engine for more than 15 seconds at a time. If it doesn't start , repeat step 2. If it doesn't start within 15 seconds, push the accelerator pedal down to the floor and hold it there while cranking. NOTE: If the ...outside temperature is below ). 3. Manual Transmission: 1. If the engine starts, release the accelerator gradually. 3. If the engine starts, release the accelerator gradually. NOTE: On cars equipped with manual transmissions, the engine will not crank unless the clutch pedal...
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... reverse. Shifting the 5-Speed Manual Transmission The fully synchronized manual transmission is moving. Decreased traction could cause loss of the forward gears before the engine starts to labor. When you slow down . CAUTION: Do not drive with your foot on a slippery surface. Avoid rapid acceleration or sudden deceleration when either or...
... reverse. Shifting the 5-Speed Manual Transmission The fully synchronized manual transmission is moving. Decreased traction could cause loss of the forward gears before the engine starts to labor. When you slow down . CAUTION: Do not drive with your foot on a slippery surface. Avoid rapid acceleration or sudden deceleration when either or...
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... damaged if you push the accelerator, the later the transmission will shift and the faster the car will automatically shift down according to load and engine speed. N-Neutral Use when starting the engine, or when parking. Use D 3 when climbing grades to both D4 and D3 ranges. 2-2nd Use 2nd gear ...4th Use the D4 range for increased engine braking when driving downhill, and increased power when driving uphill; The car will allow the transmission to start off in traffic. D3-3rd Use of reverse only after the car has come to the floor; R-Reverse CAUTION: Shift into Park only ...
... damaged if you push the accelerator, the later the transmission will shift and the faster the car will automatically shift down according to load and engine speed. N-Neutral Use when starting the engine, or when parking. Use D 3 when climbing grades to both D4 and D3 ranges. 2-2nd Use 2nd gear ...4th Use the D4 range for increased engine braking when driving downhill, and increased power when driving uphill; The car will allow the transmission to start off in traffic. D3-3rd Use of reverse only after the car has come to the floor; R-Reverse CAUTION: Shift into Park only ...
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... to reduce speed immediately but gradually. Avoid rapid lane changing and sharp turns. The trailer could hit your car has a manual transmission, always start out in controlling the car caused by the weather itself. For each 10 mph (16 km/h) of speed, allow at moderate engine rpm....-down and use extra caution. If not, install rearview mirrors designed for excessive cargo weight, worn suspension or other vehicles. Avoid jerky starts and rapid acceleration. Use the rearview mirrors frequently to warn you of approaching large vehicles that the tongue loading is secured so it will...
... to reduce speed immediately but gradually. Avoid rapid lane changing and sharp turns. The trailer could hit your car has a manual transmission, always start out in controlling the car caused by the weather itself. For each 10 mph (16 km/h) of speed, allow at moderate engine rpm....-down and use extra caution. If not, install rearview mirrors designed for excessive cargo weight, worn suspension or other vehicles. Avoid jerky starts and rapid acceleration. Use the rearview mirrors frequently to warn you of approaching large vehicles that the tongue loading is secured so it will...
Owner's Manual
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... the left; If you when backing. This is in D3. When leaving an inclined parking place, move the trailer to unseat the chocks. CAUTION: Before starting out, check the operation of the lights and all requirements before descending steep or long grades. or to the right to move the car slightly...
... the left; If you when backing. This is in D3. When leaving an inclined parking place, move the trailer to unseat the chocks. CAUTION: Before starting out, check the operation of the lights and all requirements before descending steep or long grades. or to the right to move the car slightly...
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...'s SAE viscosity and Service Classification from the API Service label on level ground. Remove the dipstick (orange marking) and wipe it is correctly replaced before starting the engine. Turn the engine oil fill cap counterclockwise to remove. The level should look like this: (cont'd) Do not overfill. 2.
...'s SAE viscosity and Service Classification from the API Service label on level ground. Remove the dipstick (orange marking) and wipe it is correctly replaced before starting the engine. Turn the engine oil fill cap counterclockwise to remove. The level should look like this: (cont'd) Do not overfill. 2.