Owner's Manual
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DELIVERY DATE (Date sold to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation whatever. OWNER ADDRESS CITY V.I .D. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. STATE ZIP CODE The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at time of approval for printing. reserves the right ...
DELIVERY DATE (Date sold to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation whatever. OWNER ADDRESS CITY V.I .D. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. STATE ZIP CODE The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at time of approval for printing. reserves the right ...
Owner's Manual
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...restraint system, make sure it may not provide adequate security in an accident. Never allow a child to secure the child restraint system. According to accident statistics provided to minimize the risk of the belt behind the child seat and secure the child seat with the lap belt ...child in a moving vehicle. For smaller children, we strongly recommend the use an infant carrier or child safety seat that meets the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) because it offers the most protection against injury. All states now have laws which require that come with any ...
...restraint system, make sure it may not provide adequate security in an accident. Never allow a child to secure the child restraint system. According to accident statistics provided to minimize the risk of the belt behind the child seat and secure the child seat with the lap belt ...child in a moving vehicle. For smaller children, we strongly recommend the use an infant carrier or child safety seat that meets the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) because it offers the most protection against injury. All states now have laws which require that come with any ...
Owner's Manual
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... serves as when the ignition was last on. Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is switched on the passenger side of any motor vehicle with the tachometer indicator needle in the RED ZONE. Tachometer The tachometer indicates engine speed in revolutions per hour (inside). Fuel Gauge FUEL TANK...
... serves as when the ignition was last on. Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is switched on the passenger side of any motor vehicle with the tachometer indicator needle in the RED ZONE. Tachometer The tachometer indicates engine speed in revolutions per hour (inside). Fuel Gauge FUEL TANK...
Owner's Manual
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... operated. The wipers will return to INT for intermittent operation; Windshield Wipers/Washer/Defogger Windshield Wipers Switch the wipers to the rest position and the motor will shut off as soon as you to the MIST position for temporary high speed operation of the reservoir indicates the fluid level. WINDSHIELD WASHER...
... operated. The wipers will return to INT for intermittent operation; Windshield Wipers/Washer/Defogger Windshield Wipers Switch the wipers to the rest position and the motor will shut off as soon as you to the MIST position for temporary high speed operation of the reservoir indicates the fluid level. WINDSHIELD WASHER...
Owner's Manual
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... block out light entirely. CAUTION: Operating the sunroof in severe cold or when it is in light with snow or ice may damage the sunroof motor. To avoid the possibility of injury while closing the sunroof, never allow any part of the brakes, severe personal injury could result. POP-UP WIND...
... block out light entirely. CAUTION: Operating the sunroof in severe cold or when it is in light with snow or ice may damage the sunroof motor. To avoid the possibility of injury while closing the sunroof, never allow any part of the brakes, severe personal injury could result. POP-UP WIND...
Owner's Manual
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... lead to use a gasoline containing alcohol ("gasohol"), be sure its most economical. CAUTION: Using leaded or even low-lead gasoline could damage some of your Honda dealer. Use of 86 or higher. Failure to use gasohol that contains more than 10% ethanol. CAUTION: If you may notice light spark knock while... alcohol) that containing methanol. Occasionally you notice steady spark knock while holding a steady speed on a level road, try changing brands of the Research (R) octane and Motor (M) octane numbers.
... lead to use a gasoline containing alcohol ("gasohol"), be sure its most economical. CAUTION: Using leaded or even low-lead gasoline could damage some of your Honda dealer. Use of 86 or higher. Failure to use gasohol that contains more than 10% ethanol. CAUTION: If you may notice light spark knock while... alcohol) that containing methanol. Occasionally you notice steady spark knock while holding a steady speed on a level road, try changing brands of the Research (R) octane and Motor (M) octane numbers.
Owner's Manual
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...the recommended octane rating. or one that contains alcohol; Operation In Foreign Countries In order to an unleaded gasoline as yet incomplete. American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Consumer Affairs 1919 Torrance Blvd. NOTE: Fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems resulting from an unfamiliar station, try to... 56. or Canada, write to have done. If you may not be available in other countries. These fuels may need to American Honda Consumer Affairs (stating the year and model of their suitability is not covered under the new car warranties. Torrance, CA 90501-2746 (...
...the recommended octane rating. or one that contains alcohol; Operation In Foreign Countries In order to an unleaded gasoline as yet incomplete. American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Consumer Affairs 1919 Torrance Blvd. NOTE: Fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems resulting from an unfamiliar station, try to... 56. or Canada, write to have done. If you may not be available in other countries. These fuels may need to American Honda Consumer Affairs (stating the year and model of their suitability is not covered under the new car warranties. Torrance, CA 90501-2746 (...
Owner's Manual
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...4. Use gasoline from pumps labeled unleaded, with a pump octane number of 86 or higher. Work should be done by a Honda dealer but may be done by any automotive repair establishment or individual using parts that are recommended by California regulations and condition the ...and maintenance procedures are based on pages 79 - 8 1 . Maintenance Schedule and Records Your Honda automobile must be properly maintained to ensure that it is an average of the Research (R) octane and Motor (M) octane numbers. NOTE: Failures which it was designed: 1. The Required Maintenance Schedule * ...
...4. Use gasoline from pumps labeled unleaded, with a pump octane number of 86 or higher. Work should be done by a Honda dealer but may be done by any automotive repair establishment or individual using parts that are recommended by California regulations and condition the ...and maintenance procedures are based on pages 79 - 8 1 . Maintenance Schedule and Records Your Honda automobile must be properly maintained to ensure that it is an average of the Research (R) octane and Motor (M) octane numbers. NOTE: Failures which it was designed: 1. The Required Maintenance Schedule * ...
Owner's Manual
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NOTE: Please dispose of used motor oil in a sealed container to thoroughly wash your local service station for prolonged periods. We suggest you handle used oil. CAUTION: Used motor oil may cause skin cancer if repeatedly left in the trash or pour it in a manner that is compatible with the environment. Do not throw it is unlikely unless you take it on a daily basis, it in contact with soap and water as soon as possible after handling used oil on the ground. Although this is still advisable to your hands with the skin for reclamation.
NOTE: Please dispose of used motor oil in a sealed container to thoroughly wash your local service station for prolonged periods. We suggest you handle used oil. CAUTION: Used motor oil may cause skin cancer if repeatedly left in the trash or pour it in a manner that is compatible with the environment. Do not throw it is unlikely unless you take it on a daily basis, it in contact with soap and water as soon as possible after handling used oil on the ground. Although this is still advisable to your hands with the skin for reclamation.
Owner's Manual
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... in the same housing, you . Feel inside the bolt hole with a wrench. The fan may be checked with the engine off . Change transmission oil/fluid according to 15 minutes, even after the engine is up to the bottom edge of the hole, then reinstall the bolt and tighten it runs out... is turned off and the car on page 78. 5-Speed Remove the oil filler bolt (beside the right axle). Use only SE or SF grade motor oil when adding or changing transmission oil. CAUTION: If the oil/fluid level is correct. Do not overfill. If it is not, slowly add oil...
... in the same housing, you . Feel inside the bolt hole with a wrench. The fan may be checked with the engine off . Change transmission oil/fluid according to 15 minutes, even after the engine is up to the bottom edge of the hole, then reinstall the bolt and tighten it runs out... is turned off and the car on page 78. 5-Speed Remove the oil filler bolt (beside the right axle). Use only SE or SF grade motor oil when adding or changing transmission oil. CAUTION: If the oil/fluid level is correct. Do not overfill. If it is not, slowly add oil...
Owner's Manual
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... braking effectiveness, steering accuracy and traction. Do not mix radial and bias ply tires on worn-out tires is less than those recommended by American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Tires (cont'd) NOTE: Brake pads should replace the tire. TREAD WEAR INDICATORS Driving on the same car. Wheel rim widths and offsets must...
... braking effectiveness, steering accuracy and traction. Do not mix radial and bias ply tires on worn-out tires is less than those recommended by American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Tires (cont'd) NOTE: Brake pads should replace the tire. TREAD WEAR INDICATORS Driving on the same car. Wheel rim widths and offsets must...
Owner's Manual
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... remove the cover from the engine compartment fuse box. 2. BLOWN CAUTION: Always remove the fuse before manually operating the shoulder belt buckle motor, otherwise the motor may suddenly activate. If the fuse has blown, replacing it with a new fuse of the same amperage should allow the shoulder belt ...buckle motor to work . However, if the fuse hasn't blown, or if a new fuse did not solve the problem, remove the fuse and operate the motor manually. Remove the fuse for the automatic ("passive") shoulder belt buckle...
... remove the cover from the engine compartment fuse box. 2. BLOWN CAUTION: Always remove the fuse before manually operating the shoulder belt buckle motor, otherwise the motor may suddenly activate. If the fuse has blown, replacing it with a new fuse of the same amperage should allow the shoulder belt ...buckle motor to work . However, if the fuse hasn't blown, or if a new fuse did not solve the problem, remove the fuse and operate the motor manually. Remove the fuse for the automatic ("passive") shoulder belt buckle...
Owner's Manual
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... wheel than the minimum required by law. The grade C corresponds to a level of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. The tire temperature grade is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
... wheel than the minimum required by law. The grade C corresponds to a level of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. The tire temperature grade is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Owner's Manual
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... operation. (cont'd) Fuel vapors from the fuel tank are adsorbed and stored while the engine is stopped or idling. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Honda recommends only the use of nitrogen and hydrocarbons. Emission Controls Sources of Emissions The combustion process produces carbon monoxide, oxides ...combustion chamber. Control of oxides of your car's emission control systems. Crankcase Emission Control System To prevent crankcase emissions, your new Honda were designed, built and certified to sunlight, they are directed into the engine through the PCV valve and intake manifold, into...
... operation. (cont'd) Fuel vapors from the fuel tank are adsorbed and stored while the engine is stopped or idling. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Honda recommends only the use of nitrogen and hydrocarbons. Emission Controls Sources of Emissions The combustion process produces carbon monoxide, oxides ...combustion chamber. Control of oxides of your car's emission control systems. Crankcase Emission Control System To prevent crankcase emissions, your new Honda were designed, built and certified to sunlight, they are directed into the engine through the PCV valve and intake manifold, into...
Owner's Manual
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...you believe that a safety defect exists in a group of Transportation Washington, D.C. 20590. area) or write to notifying American Honda Motor Co., Inc. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline. To contact NHTSA, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in ... could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you may open an investigation, and if it finds that your dealer, or American Honda Motor Co., Inc. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.
...you believe that a safety defect exists in a group of Transportation Washington, D.C. 20590. area) or write to notifying American Honda Motor Co., Inc. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline. To contact NHTSA, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in ... could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you may open an investigation, and if it finds that your dealer, or American Honda Motor Co., Inc. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.
Owner's Manual
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...fluid level - SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 weight, grade SE or SF. Remove dipstick from right end of dash. AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 1919 Torrance Blvd., Torrance California 90501 1989 Honda Motor Co., Ltd. - do not use ATF or any other brand of 86 or higher Gas Tank-Capacity: 64.5 (17.0 ...): 1.9 (2.0 US qt) Automatic Transmission Fluid: Use DEXRON® II type Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF). Capacity (including differential): 2.4 (2.5 US qt) Power Steering Fluid: Use only Honda power steering fluid: do not force the rubber plug in when reading fluid level or replacing dipstick.
...fluid level - SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 weight, grade SE or SF. Remove dipstick from right end of dash. AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 1919 Torrance Blvd., Torrance California 90501 1989 Honda Motor Co., Ltd. - do not use ATF or any other brand of 86 or higher Gas Tank-Capacity: 64.5 (17.0 ...): 1.9 (2.0 US qt) Automatic Transmission Fluid: Use DEXRON® II type Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF). Capacity (including differential): 2.4 (2.5 US qt) Power Steering Fluid: Use only Honda power steering fluid: do not force the rubber plug in when reading fluid level or replacing dipstick.