Owner's Manual
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... features. Maintenance ...157 The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you pull up to navigate through this reference. Taking Care of the warranties covering your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System. Comfort and Convenience Features...87 How to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer. Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to the fuel pump. For a printed owner's manual, click on cleaning and protecting your car ever needs body repairs...
... features. Maintenance ...157 The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you pull up to navigate through this reference. Taking Care of the warranties covering your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System. Comfort and Convenience Features...87 How to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer. Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to the fuel pump. For a printed owner's manual, click on cleaning and protecting your car ever needs body repairs...
Owner's Manual
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... refer to your car according to the schedules given in mind that is intended to help you avoid damage to answer any time. When your car so you years of a 1999 Honda Civic was a wise investment. It will learn how to operate its driving controls and convenience items. Afterwards, keep this manual. Your selection of driving pleasure. Read the warranty booklet thoroughly...
... refer to your car according to the schedules given in mind that is intended to help you avoid damage to answer any time. When your car so you years of a 1999 Honda Civic was a wise investment. It will learn how to operate its driving controls and convenience items. Afterwards, keep this manual. Your selection of driving pleasure. Read the warranty booklet thoroughly...
Owner's Manual
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... this manual. (See page 7.) Don't Drink and Drive Alcohol and driving don't mix. Even one drink can cause serious or fatal injuries to occupants who is too small for current conditions, regardless of collisions. Control Your Speed Excessive speed is your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance. (See page 162.) To reduce the possibility of Airbag Hazards While airbags save...
... this manual. (See page 7.) Don't Drink and Drive Alcohol and driving don't mix. Even one drink can cause serious or fatal injuries to occupants who is too small for current conditions, regardless of collisions. Control Your Speed Excessive speed is your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance. (See page 162.) To reduce the possibility of Airbag Hazards While airbags save...
Owner's Manual
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... your car. Front Passenger's Seat Infants: Never in a rear-facing child seat. Secure a rear-facing child seat with the seat belt, (see page 34). Airbags Pose Serious Risks to Children The passenger's airbag inflates with the seat belt, (see page 34). Small children: Not recommended, due to the passenger's airbag hazard. If a small child must ride in the front, follow the instructions provided. CONTINUED Driver and Passenger Safety If...
... your car. Front Passenger's Seat Infants: Never in a rear-facing child seat. Secure a rear-facing child seat with the seat belt, (see page 34). Airbags Pose Serious Risks to Children The passenger's airbag inflates with the seat belt, (see page 34). Small children: Not recommended, due to the passenger's airbag hazard. If a small child must ride in the front, follow the instructions provided. CONTINUED Driver and Passenger Safety If...
Owner's Manual
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...61 Daytime Running Lights...61 Instrument Panel Brightness...62 Turn Signals...62 Windshield Wipers...63 Windshield Washers...63 Hazard Warning...64 Rear Window Defogger...64 Steering Wheel Adjustment...65 Steering Wheel Controls ...66 Cruise Control...66 Keys and Locks...69 Keys...69 Ignition Switch...69 Door Locks...70 Power Door Locks...71 Remote Transmitter...72 Trunk...75 Seat Adjustments...76 Front Seat Adjustments...76 Rear Seat Access...77 Head Restraints...77 Folding Rear Seat...78 Power Windows...79 Moonroof...81 Mirrors...81 Adjusting the Power Mirrors...82 Parking Brake...83 Glove...
...61 Daytime Running Lights...61 Instrument Panel Brightness...62 Turn Signals...62 Windshield Wipers...63 Windshield Washers...63 Hazard Warning...64 Rear Window Defogger...64 Steering Wheel Adjustment...65 Steering Wheel Controls ...66 Cruise Control...66 Keys and Locks...69 Keys...69 Ignition Switch...69 Door Locks...70 Power Door Locks...71 Remote Transmitter...72 Trunk...75 Seat Adjustments...76 Front Seat Adjustments...76 Rear Seat Access...77 Head Restraints...77 Folding Rear Seat...78 Power Windows...79 Moonroof...81 Mirrors...81 Adjusting the Power Mirrors...82 Parking Brake...83 Glove...
Owner's Manual
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... Level Indicator Canadian models only This light comes on when the washer fluid level is not closed tightly. Instruments and Controls CRUISE CONTROL Cruise Control Indicator Only on models equipped with Cruise Control System This lights when you turn on the Hazard Warning switch, both turn signal lights blink. Low Fuel Indicator This light comes on as possible, since other drivers cannot see that you are signalling. Replace the bulb as soon...
... Level Indicator Canadian models only This light comes on when the washer fluid level is not closed tightly. Instruments and Controls CRUISE CONTROL Cruise Control Indicator Only on models equipped with Cruise Control System This lights when you turn on the Hazard Warning switch, both turn signal lights blink. Low Fuel Indicator This light comes on as possible, since other drivers cannot see that you are signalling. Replace the bulb as soon...
Owner's Manual
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... driving may cause you have securely locked the steering wheel in place by trying to move it up to lose control of the car and be seriously injured in that position. 4. Move the steering wheel to properly position the steering wheel. Adjust the steering wheel only when the car is stopped. Instruments and Controls Make any steering wheel adjustment before you can see the instrument panel gauges and the indicator lights...
... driving may cause you have securely locked the steering wheel in place by trying to move it up to lose control of the car and be seriously injured in that position. 4. Move the steering wheel to properly position the steering wheel. Adjust the steering wheel only when the car is stopped. Instruments and Controls Make any steering wheel adjustment before you can see the instrument panel gauges and the indicator lights...
Owner's Manual
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... the window switch briefly. Release the switch when the window gets to the position you release the switch. Power Windows DRIVER'S WINDOW SWITCH Closing a power window on the window switch. The window automatically goes all the way down and release it . To raise the window, you have children in Canada The driver's door has a master power window control panel. Keep the MAIN switch off , the passengers' windows cannot be raised or lowered. The master control panel also contains these extra features: AUTO - Instruments and Controls The window...
... the window switch briefly. Release the switch when the window gets to the position you release the switch. Power Windows DRIVER'S WINDOW SWITCH Closing a power window on the window switch. The window automatically goes all the way down and release it . To raise the window, you have children in Canada The driver's door has a master power window control panel. Keep the MAIN switch off , the passengers' windows cannot be raised or lowered. The master control panel also contains these extra features: AUTO - Instruments and Controls The window...
Owner's Manual
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...Engine Oil...171 Adding Oil...171 Recommended Oil...171 Synthetic Oil...172 Additives...172 Changing the Oil and Filter...173 Cooling System...175 Adding Engine Coolant...175 Replacing Engine Coolant...177 Windshield Washers...180 Transmission Fluid...180 Automatic Transmission...180 5-speed Manual Transmission...182 Brake and Clutch Fluid...182 Brake System...183 Clutch System...183 Power Steering...184 Air Cleaner Element...185 Hood Latch...186 Spark Plugs...187 Replacement...187 Specifications...188 Battery...189 Wiper Blades...191 Air Conditioning System...193 Drive Belts...194 Timing Belt...
...Engine Oil...171 Adding Oil...171 Recommended Oil...171 Synthetic Oil...172 Additives...172 Changing the Oil and Filter...173 Cooling System...175 Adding Engine Coolant...175 Replacing Engine Coolant...177 Windshield Washers...180 Transmission Fluid...180 Automatic Transmission...180 5-speed Manual Transmission...182 Brake and Clutch Fluid...182 Brake System...183 Clutch System...183 Power Steering...184 Air Cleaner Element...185 Hood Latch...186 Spark Plugs...187 Replacement...187 Specifications...188 Battery...189 Wiper Blades...191 Air Conditioning System...193 Drive Belts...194 Timing Belt...
Owner's Manual
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Fluid Locations BRAKE FLUID (Gray cap) CLUTCH FLUID (5-speed Manual Transmission only) (Gray cap) COOLANT RESERVOIR ENGINE OIL FILL CAP WASHER FLUID (Blue cap) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK (Yellow loop) (Including CVT) POWER STEERING FLUID (Red cap) ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK (Orange loop) Maintenance
Fluid Locations BRAKE FLUID (Gray cap) CLUTCH FLUID (5-speed Manual Transmission only) (Gray cap) COOLANT RESERVOIR ENGINE OIL FILL CAP WASHER FLUID (Blue cap) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK (Yellow loop) (Including CVT) POWER STEERING FLUID (Red cap) ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK (Orange loop) Maintenance
Owner's Manual
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... level to a recycling center. Engine oil change your work. 8. Install the engine oil fill cap. Turn off the engine and reinspect your own oil, please dispose of engine oil can be harmful to : (U.S.: DX and Si, Canada: DX and SIR) 33 Ibf.ft (44 N.m, 4.5 kgf.m) (U.S.: HX, EX, Canada: Si) 29 Ibf.ft (39 N.m, 4.0 kgf.m) 6. Start the engine. Let the engine run for leaks. 9. If you change capacity (including filter): (DX) 3.8 US...
... level to a recycling center. Engine oil change your work. 8. Install the engine oil fill cap. Turn off the engine and reinspect your own oil, please dispose of engine oil can be harmful to : (U.S.: DX and Si, Canada: DX and SIR) 33 Ibf.ft (44 N.m, 4.5 kgf.m) (U.S.: HX, EX, Canada: Si) 29 Ibf.ft (39 N.m, 4.0 kgf.m) 6. Start the engine. Let the engine run for leaks. 9. If you change capacity (including filter): (DX) 3.8 US...
Owner's Manual
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... the rear wheels. Cover the car with a folded towel or rag so they do to prepare it should do not touch the windshield. If possible, run the engine for a longer period, it for storage. Maintenance Fill the fuel tank. Leave the parking brake off the ground. To minimize sticking, apply a silicone spray lubricant to the painted surfaces that time or mileage. Make sure the carpeting, floor mats, etc...
... the rear wheels. Cover the car with a folded towel or rag so they do to prepare it should do not touch the windshield. If possible, run the engine for a longer period, it for storage. Maintenance Fill the fuel tank. Leave the parking brake off the ground. To minimize sticking, apply a silicone spray lubricant to the painted surfaces that time or mileage. Make sure the carpeting, floor mats, etc...
Owner's Manual
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... Honda cannot be transported by wheel-lift equipment with the front wheels off the ground. Automatic Transmission Release the parking brake. Follow the above , and leave the ignition switch in Accessory (I) so the steering wheel does not lock. The operator loads your vehicle on the ground. The other two tires remain on the back of the vehicle off the ground. Prepare the vehicle for towing as described above procedure exactly. If due to N. Shift...
... Honda cannot be transported by wheel-lift equipment with the front wheels off the ground. Automatic Transmission Release the parking brake. Follow the above , and leave the ignition switch in Accessory (I) so the steering wheel does not lock. The operator loads your vehicle on the ground. The other two tires remain on the back of the vehicle off the ground. Prepare the vehicle for towing as described above procedure exactly. If due to N. Shift...
Owner's Manual
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......96 Automatic Speed Control...66 Automatic Transmission...140 Capacity, Fluid...247 Checking Fluid Level...180 Shifting...141 Shift Lever Position Indicator.. 140 Shift Lever Positions...141 Shift Lock Release...144 Accessories and Modifications...130 Accessories...130 Additional Safety Precaution...131 Modifications...131 ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Position)...70 Accessory Power Socket...85 Adding Automatic Transmission Fluid...180 Brake Fluid...183 Clutch Fluid...183 Engine Coolant...175 Engine Oil...171 Manual Transmission Fluid...182 Power Steering Fluid...184 Windshield Washer Fluid...180...
......96 Automatic Speed Control...66 Automatic Transmission...140 Capacity, Fluid...247 Checking Fluid Level...180 Shifting...141 Shift Lever Position Indicator.. 140 Shift Lever Positions...141 Shift Lock Release...144 Accessories and Modifications...130 Accessories...130 Additional Safety Precaution...131 Modifications...131 ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Position)...70 Accessory Power Socket...85 Adding Automatic Transmission Fluid...180 Brake Fluid...183 Clutch Fluid...183 Engine Coolant...175 Engine Oil...171 Manual Transmission Fluid...182 Power Steering Fluid...184 Windshield Washer Fluid...180...
Owner's Manual
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... High-mount Brake Light...209 Interior Light...210 License Plate Lights...209 Rear Side Marker Lights...206 Specifications...248 Trunk Light...211 Turn Signal Lights...205, 206 Bulbs, Halogen...204 Charging System Indicator...55, 232 Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid...180 Battery Condition...189 Brake Fluid...183 Clutch Fluid...183 Drive Belts...194 Engine Coolant...128 Engine Oil...127 Fuses...236 Manual Transmission Fluid ...182 Power Steering Fluid...184 Checklist, Before Driving...136 Cleaner, Air...185 Cleaning Exterior...214 Interior...216 Seat Belts...216 Vinyl...216 Windows...217...
... High-mount Brake Light...209 Interior Light...210 License Plate Lights...209 Rear Side Marker Lights...206 Specifications...248 Trunk Light...211 Turn Signal Lights...205, 206 Bulbs, Halogen...204 Charging System Indicator...55, 232 Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid...180 Battery Condition...189 Brake Fluid...183 Clutch Fluid...183 Drive Belts...194 Engine Coolant...128 Engine Oil...127 Fuses...236 Manual Transmission Fluid ...182 Power Steering Fluid...184 Checklist, Before Driving...136 Cleaner, Air...185 Cleaning Exterior...214 Interior...216 Seat Belts...216 Vinyl...216 Windows...217...
Owner's Manual
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... Headlights...61 Dipstick Automatic Transmission...181 Engine Oil...128 Directional Signals...62 Disabled, Towing Your Car If...241 Disc Brake Wear Indicators...150 Disposal of Used Oil...174 Doors Locking and Unlocking...70 Power Door Locks...71 DOT Tire Quality Grading...250 Downshifting, 5-speed Manual Transmission...138 Driver and Passenger Safety...5 Drive Belts...194 Driving...135 Economy...129 In Bad Weather...154 In Foreign Countries...253 Emergencies on the Road...219 Battery, Jump Starting...227 Brake System Indicator...234 Changing...
... Headlights...61 Dipstick Automatic Transmission...181 Engine Oil...128 Directional Signals...62 Disabled, Towing Your Car If...241 Disc Brake Wear Indicators...150 Disposal of Used Oil...174 Doors Locking and Unlocking...70 Power Door Locks...71 DOT Tire Quality Grading...250 Downshifting, 5-speed Manual Transmission...138 Driver and Passenger Safety...5 Drive Belts...194 Driving...135 Economy...129 In Bad Weather...154 In Foreign Countries...253 Emergencies on the Road...219 Battery, Jump Starting...227 Brake System Indicator...234 Changing...
Owner's Manual
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... Fan, Interior...88 Features, Comfort and Convenience...87 Filling the Fuel Tank...125 Filters Air...185 Oil...173 5-speed Manual Transmission Checking Fluid Level...182 Shifting the...138 Flashers, Hazard Warning...64 Flat Tire, Changing a...221 Fluids Automatic Transmission...180 Brake...183 Clutch...183 Gas Mileage, Improving...129 Gasohol...252 Gasoline...124 Fuel Reserve Indicator...58 Gauge...58 Halogen Headlight Bulbs...204 Hazard Warning Flashers...64 Headlights Daytime Running Lights...61 High Beam Indicator...55 High Beams, Turning on...61 Low Beams, Turning...
... Fan, Interior...88 Features, Comfort and Convenience...87 Filling the Fuel Tank...125 Filters Air...185 Oil...173 5-speed Manual Transmission Checking Fluid Level...182 Shifting the...138 Flashers, Hazard Warning...64 Flat Tire, Changing a...221 Fluids Automatic Transmission...180 Brake...183 Clutch...183 Gas Mileage, Improving...129 Gasohol...252 Gasoline...124 Fuel Reserve Indicator...58 Gauge...58 Halogen Headlight Bulbs...204 Hazard Warning Flashers...64 Headlights Daytime Running Lights...61 High Beam Indicator...55 High Beams, Turning on...61 Low Beams, Turning...
Owner's Manual
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... Parking...64 Turn Signal...62 LOCK (Ignition Key Position)...70 Locks Anti-theft Steering Column...70 Fuel Fill Door...125 Power Door...71 Trunk...75 Low Coolant Level...128 Low Fuel Indicator...58 Lower Gear, Downshifting to a...138 Low Oil Pressure Indicator...55, 231 Lubricant Specifications Chart...247 Luggage...132 Jacking up the Car...221 Jack, Tire...221 Jump Starting...227 Identification Number, Vehicle...244 If Your Car Has to be Towed...241 Ignition Keys...69 Switch...69 Timing Control System...255 Important Safety...
... Parking...64 Turn Signal...62 LOCK (Ignition Key Position)...70 Locks Anti-theft Steering Column...70 Fuel Fill Door...125 Power Door...71 Trunk...75 Low Coolant Level...128 Low Fuel Indicator...58 Lower Gear, Downshifting to a...138 Low Oil Pressure Indicator...55, 231 Lubricant Specifications Chart...247 Luggage...132 Jacking up the Car...221 Jack, Tire...221 Jump Starting...227 Identification Number, Vehicle...244 If Your Car Has to be Towed...241 Ignition Keys...69 Switch...69 Timing Control System...255 Important Safety...
Owner's Manual
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... Shift Speeds ...139-140 NOTICE, Explanation of...i Numbers, Identification...244 Octane Requirement, Gasoline...124 Odometer...57 Odometer, Trip...57 Panel Brightness Control...62 Park Gear Position...141 Parking...149 Parking Brake...82 Parking Lights...64 Parking Over Things that Burn...255 PGM-FI System...255 Polishing and Waxing...214 Power Door Locks...70 Radiator Overheating...229 Radio/Cassette Sound System...96 Rear End Towing...241 Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement...206 Rear Seat, Folding...78 Rear View Mirror...81 Rear Window...
... Shift Speeds ...139-140 NOTICE, Explanation of...i Numbers, Identification...244 Octane Requirement, Gasoline...124 Odometer...57 Odometer, Trip...57 Panel Brightness Control...62 Park Gear Position...141 Parking...149 Parking Brake...82 Parking Lights...64 Parking Over Things that Burn...255 PGM-FI System...255 Polishing and Waxing...214 Power Door Locks...70 Radiator Overheating...229 Radio/Cassette Sound System...96 Rear End Towing...241 Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement...206 Rear Seat, Folding...78 Rear View Mirror...81 Rear Window...
Owner's Manual
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... Engine...229 Steering Wheel Adjustment...65 Anti-theft Column Lock...70 Stereo Sound System ...96 Storing Your Car...211 Supplemental Restraint System...45 Servicing...47 SRS Indicator...47, 54 System Components...45 Synthetic Oil...172 Inspection...197 Maintenance...197 Replacing...199 Rotating...198 Snow...200 Specifications...248 Technical Information...249 Technical Information...243 Tools,Tire Changing...221 Towing A Trailer...155 Emergency Wrecker...241 Transmission Checking Fluid Level, Automatic...
... Engine...229 Steering Wheel Adjustment...65 Anti-theft Column Lock...70 Stereo Sound System ...96 Storing Your Car...211 Supplemental Restraint System...45 Servicing...47 SRS Indicator...47, 54 System Components...45 Synthetic Oil...172 Inspection...197 Maintenance...197 Replacing...199 Rotating...198 Snow...200 Specifications...248 Technical Information...249 Technical Information...243 Tools,Tire Changing...221 Towing A Trailer...155 Emergency Wrecker...241 Transmission Checking Fluid Level, Automatic...