Owner's Manual
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... Driver and Passenger Safety ...3 Proper use dashboard and steering column controls. Instruments and Controls ...31 Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to navigate through this manual) to use and care of the warranties covering your new Acura, and how to look for if your vehicle. 1996 Civic Coupe Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this reference. For a printed owner's manual, click on cleaning and protecting your vehicle ever needs body repairs. Driving...
... Driver and Passenger Safety ...3 Proper use dashboard and steering column controls. Instruments and Controls ...31 Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to navigate through this manual) to use and care of the warranties covering your new Acura, and how to look for if your vehicle. 1996 Civic Coupe Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this reference. For a printed owner's manual, click on cleaning and protecting your vehicle ever needs body repairs. Driving...
Owner's Manual
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... safety features, and how to operate its driving controls and convenience items. Afterwards, keep in mind that your vehicle according to the schedules given in your vehicle so you will be pleased to read this manual helps to your investment. Maintaining your Honda dealer's staff is to answer any time. In it, you can refer to enhance the enjoyment of a 1996 Honda Civic...
... safety features, and how to operate its driving controls and convenience items. Afterwards, keep in mind that your vehicle according to the schedules given in your vehicle so you will be pleased to read this manual helps to your investment. Maintaining your Honda dealer's staff is to answer any time. In it, you can refer to enhance the enjoyment of a 1996 Honda Civic...
Owner's Manual
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... does not replace your lower body and torso. An indicator light on the instrument panel to alert you to instantly inflate the airbags. During a crash, your seat belts will detect rapid deceleration and signal the control unit to a possible problem with a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) to help protect the head and chest of serious injury or death in the dashboard for the driver and another...
... does not replace your lower body and torso. An indicator light on the instrument panel to alert you to instantly inflate the airbags. During a crash, your seat belts will detect rapid deceleration and signal the control unit to a possible problem with a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) to help protect the head and chest of serious injury or death in the dashboard for the driver and another...
Owner's Manual
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...conditions change rapidly. However, your judgment and reaction time get a ride from sharing the road with a friend who have this effect. If you know you are going to be drinking, make you . If you see friends trying to get behind the wheel after drinking, stop drinking and give yourself lots of time... medicines can be drinking. Drive them . Take a bus. Driver and Passenger Safety Many communities have no choice but to react just as rapidly. Things like coffee or a cold shower don't speed up . What if you have transportation services devoted to react. These laws...
...conditions change rapidly. However, your judgment and reaction time get a ride from sharing the road with a friend who have this effect. If you know you are going to be drinking, make you . If you see friends trying to get behind the wheel after drinking, stop drinking and give yourself lots of time... medicines can be drinking. Drive them . Take a bus. Driver and Passenger Safety Many communities have no choice but to react just as rapidly. Things like coffee or a cold shower don't speed up . What if you have transportation services devoted to react. These laws...
Owner's Manual
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...41 Daytime Running Lights...41 Instrument Panel Brightness...42 Turn Signals...42 Windshield Wipers...43 Windshield Washers...43 Hazard Warning...44 Rear Window Defogger...44 Steering Wheel Adjustment...45 Steering Wheel Controls...46 Cruise Control...46 Keys and Locks...49 Keys...49 Ignition Switch...49 Door Locks...50 Power Door Locks...51 Remote Transmitter...52 Trunk...55 Seat Adjustments...56 Front Seat Adjustments...56 Rear Seat Access...57 Head Restraints...57 Folding Rear Seat...58 Power Windows...59 Moonroof...61 Mirrors...61 Adjusting the Power Mirrors...62 Parking Brake...62 Glove...
...41 Daytime Running Lights...41 Instrument Panel Brightness...42 Turn Signals...42 Windshield Wipers...43 Windshield Washers...43 Hazard Warning...44 Rear Window Defogger...44 Steering Wheel Adjustment...45 Steering Wheel Controls...46 Cruise Control...46 Keys and Locks...49 Keys...49 Ignition Switch...49 Door Locks...50 Power Door Locks...51 Remote Transmitter...52 Trunk...55 Seat Adjustments...56 Front Seat Adjustments...56 Rear Seat Access...57 Head Restraints...57 Folding Rear Seat...58 Power Windows...59 Moonroof...61 Mirrors...61 Adjusting the Power Mirrors...62 Parking Brake...62 Glove...
Owner's Manual
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... fuel economy. Some road or traffic conditions may require you of the turn signal bulbs is to upshift your manual transmission. Trunk-open Indicator This light comes on if the trunk lid is the best time to shift to moderate pressure on the accelerator pedal. The light will light when it is not closed tightly. Indicator Lights Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators The left or right turn signal light blinks when you turn...
... fuel economy. Some road or traffic conditions may require you of the turn signal bulbs is to upshift your manual transmission. Trunk-open Indicator This light comes on if the trunk lid is the best time to shift to moderate pressure on the accelerator pedal. The light will light when it is not closed tightly. Indicator Lights Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators The left or right turn signal light blinks when you turn...
Owner's Manual
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... position the headlight switch is in ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0), you will hear a reminder beeper when you open the driver's door. Instruments and Controls The high beams will stay on with the ignition switch in . The rotating switch on with reduced brightness when you turn signal lever. Controls Near the Steering Wheel Headlights If you leave the lights on the left lever controls the lights. Turning the switch to ON (II) and release the parking brake.
... position the headlight switch is in ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0), you will hear a reminder beeper when you open the driver's door. Instruments and Controls The high beams will stay on with the ignition switch in . The rotating switch on with reduced brightness when you turn signal lever. Controls Near the Steering Wheel Headlights If you leave the lights on the left lever controls the lights. Turning the switch to ON (II) and release the parking brake.
Owner's Manual
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... until the window reaches the desired position. To stop as soon as you must pull back on the window switch briefly. MAIN SWITCH The driver's door has a master power window control panel. The MAIN switch does not affect the driver's window. To open the passenger's window, push down lightly and hold it . Power Windows DRIVER'S WINDOW SWITCH The master control panel also contains these extra features: AUTO - To raise the window, you release the switch. Closing a power window on the window switch.
... until the window reaches the desired position. To stop as soon as you must pull back on the window switch briefly. MAIN SWITCH The driver's door has a master power window control panel. The MAIN switch does not affect the driver's window. To open the passenger's window, push down lightly and hold it . Power Windows DRIVER'S WINDOW SWITCH The master control panel also contains these extra features: AUTO - To raise the window, you release the switch. Closing a power window on the window switch.
Owner's Manual
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... Checking Engine Oil...130 Adding Oil...130 Recommended Oil...131 Synthetic Oil...132 Additives...132 Oil and Filter Changes...132 Cooling System...135 Checking the Engine Coolant Level...135 Adding Engine Coolant...135 Replacing Engine Coolant...137 Windshield Washers...140 Transmission Fluid...141 Automatic Transmission...141 5-speed Manual Transmission...142 Brake and Clutch Fluid...142 Brake System...143 Clutch System...143 Power Steering...144 Air Cleaner...145 Spark Plugs...147 Replacement...147 Specifications...148 Battery...149 Windshield Wipers...152 Air Conditioning...154 Drive Belts...
... Checking Engine Oil...130 Adding Oil...130 Recommended Oil...131 Synthetic Oil...132 Additives...132 Oil and Filter Changes...132 Cooling System...135 Checking the Engine Coolant Level...135 Adding Engine Coolant...135 Replacing Engine Coolant...137 Windshield Washers...140 Transmission Fluid...141 Automatic Transmission...141 5-speed Manual Transmission...142 Brake and Clutch Fluid...142 Brake System...143 Clutch System...143 Power Steering...144 Air Cleaner...145 Spark Plugs...147 Replacement...147 Specifications...148 Battery...149 Windshield Wipers...152 Air Conditioning...154 Drive Belts...
Owner's Manual
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... engine, brakes, and many other parts of your car on pages 124 and 125. The load limit is essential that page. Drive your car's load limit. You should have your car serviced and what things need attention. Which Schedule to Follow: Service your car as scheduled to the time and mileage periods on one or more of the conditions listed on the driver's doorjamb. Maintenance The services...
... engine, brakes, and many other parts of your car on pages 124 and 125. The load limit is essential that page. Drive your car's load limit. You should have your car serviced and what things need attention. Which Schedule to Follow: Service your car as scheduled to the time and mileage periods on one or more of the conditions listed on the driver's doorjamb. Maintenance The services...
Owner's Manual
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... 16 km (10 miles) per trip. Driving on the previous page. See page 141 for fluid change intervals under one or more of stop-and-go driving. NOTE: If you only OCCASIONALLY drive under a "severe" condition, you drive your vehicle MAINLY under special driving conditions. Maintenance Schedule (Severe Conditions) Follow the Severe Maintenance Schedule if you should follow the Normal Conditions Maintenance Schedule on muddy, dusty, or de-iced roads.
... 16 km (10 miles) per trip. Driving on the previous page. See page 141 for fluid change intervals under one or more of stop-and-go driving. NOTE: If you only OCCASIONALLY drive under a "severe" condition, you drive your vehicle MAINLY under special driving conditions. Maintenance Schedule (Severe Conditions) Follow the Severe Maintenance Schedule if you should follow the Normal Conditions Maintenance Schedule on muddy, dusty, or de-iced roads.
Owner's Manual
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Put the transmission in Reverse (manual) or Park (automatic). Disconnect the battery. Nonporous materials, such as cotton. Leave the parking brake off the ground. If you store your car for 12 months or longer, have your Honda dealer perform the inspections called for storage. If possible, run the engine for in the 24 months/48,000 km (30,000 miles) maintenance schedule (Normal Conditions) as soon as you...
Put the transmission in Reverse (manual) or Park (automatic). Disconnect the battery. Nonporous materials, such as cotton. Leave the parking brake off the ground. If you store your car for 12 months or longer, have your Honda dealer perform the inspections called for storage. If possible, run the engine for in the 24 months/48,000 km (30,000 miles) maintenance schedule (Normal Conditions) as soon as you...
Owner's Manual
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... car on the ground. Release the parking brake. Start the engine. NOTICE Trying to lift or tow your car by flat-bed, it is very dangerous. Your car's suspension and body can be transported on the ground, do the following: 5-speed Manual Transmission and Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) NOTICE Improper towing preparation will cause serious damage. IF you belong to one, an organization that provides roadside assistance. Automatic Transmission: Release the parking brake. Shift to tow the car...
... car on the ground. Release the parking brake. Start the engine. NOTICE Trying to lift or tow your car by flat-bed, it is very dangerous. Your car's suspension and body can be transported on the ground, do the following: 5-speed Manual Transmission and Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) NOTICE Improper towing preparation will cause serious damage. IF you belong to one, an organization that provides roadside assistance. Automatic Transmission: Release the parking brake. Shift to tow the car...
Owner's Manual
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......76 Automatic Speed Control...46 Automatic Transmission...104 Capacity, Fluid...204 Checking Fluid Level...141 Shifting...105 Shift Lever Positions...104 Shift Lock Release...108 Accessories Installation...97 ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Position)...50 Accessory Power Socket...65 Adding Automatic Transmission Fluid...141 Brake Fluid...143 Clutch Fluid...143 Engine Coolant...135 Engine Oil...130 Manual Transmission Fluid ...142 Power Steering Fluid...144 Windshield Washer Fluid...140 Additional Safety Information...18 Door Locks...19 Driving with Pets...19 Head Restraint Position...18 Seat-back...
......76 Automatic Speed Control...46 Automatic Transmission...104 Capacity, Fluid...204 Checking Fluid Level...141 Shifting...105 Shift Lever Positions...104 Shift Lock Release...108 Accessories Installation...97 ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Position)...50 Accessory Power Socket...65 Adding Automatic Transmission Fluid...141 Brake Fluid...143 Clutch Fluid...143 Engine Coolant...135 Engine Oil...130 Manual Transmission Fluid ...142 Power Steering Fluid...144 Windshield Washer Fluid...140 Additional Safety Information...18 Door Locks...19 Driving with Pets...19 Head Restraint Position...18 Seat-back...
Owner's Manual
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... Lights...165 Headlights...163 High-mount Brake Light...168 Interior Light...169 License Plate Lights...169 Rear Side Marker Lights...166 Specifications...205 Trunk Light...170 Turn Signal Lights...165 Bulbs, Halogen...163 Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid...141 Battery Condition...149 Brake Fluid...143 Clutch Fluid...143 Drive Belts...155 Engine Coolant...135 Engine Oil...130 Fuses...196 Manual Transmission Fluid ...142 Power Steering Fluid...144 Checklist, Before Driving...100 Child Safety...20 Cleaner, Air...145 Cleaning Exterior...174 Interior...176 Seat Belts...176 Vinyl...176 Windows...
... Lights...165 Headlights...163 High-mount Brake Light...168 Interior Light...169 License Plate Lights...169 Rear Side Marker Lights...166 Specifications...205 Trunk Light...170 Turn Signal Lights...165 Bulbs, Halogen...163 Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid...141 Battery Condition...149 Brake Fluid...143 Clutch Fluid...143 Drive Belts...155 Engine Coolant...135 Engine Oil...130 Fuses...196 Manual Transmission Fluid ...142 Power Steering Fluid...144 Checklist, Before Driving...100 Child Safety...20 Cleaner, Air...145 Cleaning Exterior...174 Interior...176 Seat Belts...176 Vinyl...176 Windows...
Owner's Manual
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... Automatic Transmission Fluid...141 Dimensions...204 Dimming the Headlights ...41 Dipstick Automatic Transmission...141 Engine Oil...130 Directional Signals...42 Disabled, Towing Your Car If...200 Disc Brake Wear Indicators...113 Disposal of Used Oil...134 Doors Locking and Unlocking...50 Power Door Locks...51 DOT Tire Quality Grading...208 Downshifting, 5-speed Manual Transmission...102 Drive Belts...155 Driving...99 Economy...96 In Bad Weather...116 In Foreign Countries...91 Emergencies on the Road...179 Battery, Jump Starting...187 Changing...
... Automatic Transmission Fluid...141 Dimensions...204 Dimming the Headlights ...41 Dipstick Automatic Transmission...141 Engine Oil...130 Directional Signals...42 Disabled, Towing Your Car If...200 Disc Brake Wear Indicators...113 Disposal of Used Oil...134 Doors Locking and Unlocking...50 Power Door Locks...51 DOT Tire Quality Grading...208 Downshifting, 5-speed Manual Transmission...102 Drive Belts...155 Driving...99 Economy...96 In Bad Weather...116 In Foreign Countries...91 Emergencies on the Road...179 Battery, Jump Starting...187 Changing...
Owner's Manual
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... Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature ...38 Fuel...38 Gearshift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission...105 CVT...109 5-speed Manual Transmission...102 Glass Cleaning...177 Glove Box...63 Fabric, Cleaning...176 Fan, Interior...68 Features, Comfort and Convenience...67 Filling the Fuel Tank...92 Filters Air...145 Oil...132 5-speed Manual Transmission Checking Fluid Level...142 Shifting the...102 Flashers, Hazard Warning...44 Flat Tire, Changing a...181 Fluids Automatic Transmission...141 Brake...142 Clutch...143 Manual Transmission...142 Power Steering...144 Windshield Washer...140 Gas Mileage...
... Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature ...38 Fuel...38 Gearshift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission...105 CVT...109 5-speed Manual Transmission...102 Glass Cleaning...177 Glove Box...63 Fabric, Cleaning...176 Fan, Interior...68 Features, Comfort and Convenience...67 Filling the Fuel Tank...92 Filters Air...145 Oil...132 5-speed Manual Transmission Checking Fluid Level...142 Shifting the...102 Flashers, Hazard Warning...44 Flat Tire, Changing a...181 Fluids Automatic Transmission...141 Brake...142 Clutch...143 Manual Transmission...142 Power Steering...144 Windshield Washer...140 Gas Mileage...
Owner's Manual
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......i Parking...41 Turn Signal...42 Loading Cargo...98 LOCK (Ignition Key Position)...50 Locks Anti-theft Steering Column...50 Fuel Fill Door...92 Power Door...51 Trunk...55 Low Coolant Level...135 Low Fuel Indicator ...36 Lower Gear, Downshifting to a...102 Low Oil Pressure Indicator...35, 191 Lubricant Specifications Chart...204 Luggage...98 Jacking up the Car...182 Jack, Tire...182 Jump Starting...187 Identification Number, Vehicle...202 If Your Car Has to be Towed...200 Ignition Keys...49 Switch...49 Timing Control...
......i Parking...41 Turn Signal...42 Loading Cargo...98 LOCK (Ignition Key Position)...50 Locks Anti-theft Steering Column...50 Fuel Fill Door...92 Power Door...51 Trunk...55 Low Coolant Level...135 Low Fuel Indicator ...36 Lower Gear, Downshifting to a...102 Low Oil Pressure Indicator...35, 191 Lubricant Specifications Chart...204 Luggage...98 Jacking up the Car...182 Jack, Tire...182 Jump Starting...187 Identification Number, Vehicle...202 If Your Car Has to be Towed...200 Ignition Keys...49 Switch...49 Timing Control...
Owner's Manual
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... Parking Brake...62 Parking Lights...41 Parking Over Things that Burn...212 PGM-FI System...211 Polishing and Waxing ...175 Power Door Locks...51 Mirrors...62 Radiator Overheating...189 Radio/Cassette Sound System...76 Rear End Towing...200 Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement...166 Rear Seat, Folding...58 Rear View Mirror...61 Rear Window Defogger...44 Reclining the Seat Backs...56 Recommended Shift Speeds ...102 Reminder Lights...33 Remote Transmitter...52 Replacement Information Air Cleaner...145 Coolant...137 Engine Oil and Filter...132 Fuses...196 Light Bulbs...163 Schedule...124 Spark Plugs...
... Parking Brake...62 Parking Lights...41 Parking Over Things that Burn...212 PGM-FI System...211 Polishing and Waxing ...175 Power Door Locks...51 Mirrors...62 Radiator Overheating...189 Radio/Cassette Sound System...76 Rear End Towing...200 Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement...166 Rear Seat, Folding...58 Rear View Mirror...61 Rear Window Defogger...44 Reclining the Seat Backs...56 Recommended Shift Speeds ...102 Reminder Lights...33 Remote Transmitter...52 Replacement Information Air Cleaner...145 Coolant...137 Engine Oil and Filter...132 Fuses...196 Light Bulbs...163 Schedule...124 Spark Plugs...
Owner's Manual
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... Marker Lights, Bulb Replacement in...165 Signaling Turns...42 Snow Tires...160 Solvent-type Cleaners...174 Sound System...76 Spare Tire Inflating...180 Specifications...205 Spark Plugs, Replacing...147 Specifications Charts...204 Speed Control...46 Speedometer...37 SRS Indicator...16, 34 START (Ignition Key Position)...50 Starting the Engine...101 In Cold Weather at High Altitude...101 With a Dead Battery ...187 Steam Coming from Engine...189 Steering Wheel Adjustment...45 Anti-theft Column Lock...50 Stereo...
... Marker Lights, Bulb Replacement in...165 Signaling Turns...42 Snow Tires...160 Solvent-type Cleaners...174 Sound System...76 Spare Tire Inflating...180 Specifications...205 Spark Plugs, Replacing...147 Specifications Charts...204 Speed Control...46 Speedometer...37 SRS Indicator...16, 34 START (Ignition Key Position)...50 Starting the Engine...101 In Cold Weather at High Altitude...101 With a Dead Battery ...187 Steam Coming from Engine...189 Steering Wheel Adjustment...45 Anti-theft Column Lock...50 Stereo...