Owner's Manual
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...not in the front passenger's seat. The bag's force could also hurt a small child who is not properly restrained in a child seat. The light stays on when you of the airbag, we strongly recommend that you are driving. Because of a potential problem with considerable force. Do not place ...an infant seat in the proper position and wearing the seat belt properly. The light comes on top of the dashboard, under a lid marked SRS (see page 11). SRS How the SRS Indicator Have the system checked if: The light does not come on after the engine starts. Driver and Passenger Safety
...not in the front passenger's seat. The bag's force could also hurt a small child who is not properly restrained in a child seat. The light stays on when you of the airbag, we strongly recommend that you are driving. Because of a potential problem with considerable force. Do not place ...an infant seat in the proper position and wearing the seat belt properly. The light comes on top of the dashboard, under a lid marked SRS (see page 11). SRS How the SRS Indicator Have the system checked if: The light does not come on after the engine starts. Driver and Passenger Safety
Owner's Manual
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... fluid level is low if it stays on checking the engine. Safely pull to the side of the road and shut off to your dealer check the braking system for worn pads or fluid leaks. Instruments and Controls Take the car to indicate a problem. If this light comes on for diagnosis and service. It...
... fluid level is low if it stays on checking the engine. Safely pull to the side of the road and shut off to your dealer check the braking system for worn pads or fluid leaks. Instruments and Controls Take the car to indicate a problem. If this light comes on for diagnosis and service. It...
Owner's Manual
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... and Hazard Warning Indicators The left or right turn signal light blinks when you signal a lane change or turn the ignition switch ON (II). If the light does not blink or blinks rapidly, it indicates one of the engine's emission control systems may have a problem. When you ...control. This lights when you turn . If it comes on for information about what to do. Replace it as soon as possible, since other time, it usually means one of the turn on operating the cruise control. Indicator Lights U.S.: Malfunction Indicator Lamp Canada: Check Engine Light This light comes on ...
... and Hazard Warning Indicators The left or right turn signal light blinks when you signal a lane change or turn the ignition switch ON (II). If the light does not blink or blinks rapidly, it indicates one of the engine's emission control systems may have a problem. When you ...control. This lights when you turn . If it comes on for information about what to do. Replace it as soon as possible, since other time, it usually means one of the turn on operating the cruise control. Indicator Lights U.S.: Malfunction Indicator Lamp Canada: Check Engine Light This light comes on ...
Owner's Manual
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...31). Check the indicator lights in the instrument panel (see page 7). 9. Check the gauges and indicator lights in the instrument panel. 10. Driving Remove frost, snow, or ice. 2. Check that the hood and trunk are securely closed . 3. Check the ...lights are stored properly or fastened down securely. 4. Check the adjustment of the steering wheel (see page 51). 5. Check the adjustment of the inside are clean and unobstructed. Check that any items you may be carrying with you drive your car. 1. Make sure the doors are fully closed and locked. 8. Start the engine. 11. Check...
...31). Check the indicator lights in the instrument panel (see page 7). 9. Check the gauges and indicator lights in the instrument panel. 10. Driving Remove frost, snow, or ice. 2. Check that the hood and trunk are securely closed . 3. Check the ...lights are stored properly or fastened down securely. 4. Check the adjustment of the steering wheel (see page 51). 5. Check the adjustment of the inside are clean and unobstructed. Check that any items you may be carrying with you drive your car. 1. Make sure the doors are fully closed and locked. 8. Start the engine. 11. Check...
Owner's Manual
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...accelerator pedal. Use the engine to assist the brakes by downshifting to build up heat. Your brakes may sometimes squeal or squeak when you do . It also keeps your brake lights on the pedal keeps the brakes applied lightly, causing them to ...brakes when going down a long hill builds up can reduce how well your brakes after driving through deep water. Check your brakes work. Put your driving. The braking system is needed to reduce the effort needed on the brake ... them gently and frequently until they feel normal. The Braking System All Civics are drum-type.
...accelerator pedal. Use the engine to assist the brakes by downshifting to build up heat. Your brakes may sometimes squeal or squeak when you do . It also keeps your brake lights on the pedal keeps the brakes applied lightly, causing them to ...brakes when going down a long hill builds up can reduce how well your brakes after driving through deep water. Check your brakes work. Put your driving. The braking system is needed to reduce the effort needed on the brake ... them gently and frequently until they feel normal. The Braking System All Civics are drum-type.
Owner's Manual
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...driving conditions show you when these things need to check them. It also details some simple maintenance tasks you can do yourself. Treadwear ...Traction ...Temperature ...Winter D r i v i n g ...Snow T i r e s ...Tire Chains ...Lights ...Replacing Bulbs ...Storing Your Car ...126 126 ...146 Maintenance The maintenance schedules for information on your Honda, you can purchase the Service Manual. Maintenance Schedule...104 Maintenance Record ...107 Periodic Checks ...109 Fluid Locations ...110 Engine Oil ...111 Checking Engine Oil ...111 Adding ...111 Recommended Oil ...112 Additives...
...driving conditions show you when these things need to check them. It also details some simple maintenance tasks you can do yourself. Treadwear ...Traction ...Temperature ...Winter D r i v i n g ...Snow T i r e s ...Tire Chains ...Lights ...Replacing Bulbs ...Storing Your Car ...126 126 ...146 Maintenance The maintenance schedules for information on your Honda, you can purchase the Service Manual. Maintenance Schedule...104 Maintenance Record ...107 Periodic Checks ...109 Fluid Locations ...110 Engine Oil ...111 Checking Engine Oil ...111 Adding ...111 Recommended Oil ...112 Additives...
Owner's Manual
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... the reservoir monthly. Brakes, clutch and power steering - See page 128. Check the operation of how to perform any check, turn signals, brake lights, and license plate lights monthly. Engine coolant level - See page 119. Check the tire pressure monthly. Air conditioning - Periodic Checks You should check the following items at the specified intervals. If you are unsure...
... the reservoir monthly. Brakes, clutch and power steering - See page 128. Check the operation of how to perform any check, turn signals, brake lights, and license plate lights monthly. Engine coolant level - See page 119. Check the tire pressure monthly. Air conditioning - Periodic Checks You should check the following items at the specified intervals. If you are unsure...
Owner's Manual
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...should be changed every 3 months or 3,750 miles (6,000 km). A special wrench (available from your Honda dealer) is required to the instructions that come with the recommended oil. Maintenance Engine oil capacity (including filter): 3.5 U.S. Put it in a trash bin or dump it does not, turn...for a description of the used oil properly. Start the engine. Let the engine run for several minutes, then check the oil level. NOTICE If you change your work. 8. qt. 3.3 ). 7. Put a new washer on the dipstick. The indicator light should be changed every 6 months or 7,500 miles (...
...should be changed every 3 months or 3,750 miles (6,000 km). A special wrench (available from your Honda dealer) is required to the instructions that come with the recommended oil. Maintenance Engine oil capacity (including filter): 3.5 U.S. Put it in a trash bin or dump it does not, turn...for a description of the used oil properly. Start the engine. Let the engine run for several minutes, then check the oil level. NOTICE If you change your work. 8. qt. 3.3 ). 7. Put a new washer on the dipstick. The indicator light should be changed every 6 months or 7,500 miles (...
Owner's Manual
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Use a light spray from the system. Have your dealer check the system for leaves, insects, and dirt stuck to make sure the service facility uses a refrigerant recycling system. Charging quantity: 21-23 oz (600-650 g).... air conditioning does not get as cold as recharging, should be done by a qualified technician. Run the air conditioning at normal operating temperature. Periodically check the engine's radiator and air conditioning Maintenance Air Conditioning System (Optional) Your car's air conditioning is probably because some of things you can damage the environment. ...
Use a light spray from the system. Have your dealer check the system for leaves, insects, and dirt stuck to make sure the service facility uses a refrigerant recycling system. Charging quantity: 21-23 oz (600-650 g).... air conditioning does not get as cold as recharging, should be done by a qualified technician. Run the air conditioning at normal operating temperature. Periodically check the engine's radiator and air conditioning Maintenance Air Conditioning System (Optional) Your car's air conditioning is probably because some of things you can damage the environment. ...
Owner's Manual
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...not, you information about how to safely evaluate the problem and what to do to get going again. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) ...Closing the Moonroof ...Fuses ...Checking and Replacing ...Towing ...156 157 162 162 163 163 165 167 168 169 170 171 172 174 Taking Care of the ...Unexpected This section covers the more common problems that motorists experience with their cars. Compact Spare Tire ...Changing a Flat Tire ...If Your Engine Won't Start...
...not, you information about how to safely evaluate the problem and what to do to get going again. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) ...Closing the Moonroof ...Fuses ...Checking and Replacing ...Towing ...156 157 162 162 163 163 165 167 168 169 170 171 172 174 Taking Care of the ...Unexpected This section covers the more common problems that motorists experience with their cars. Compact Spare Tire ...Changing a Flat Tire ...If Your Engine Won't Start...
Owner's Manual
Page 161
If the headlights are very dim or don't light at all , or operates very slowly. If the fuses are OK, there is probably something wrong with the electrical circuit for the ignition switch or ... two areas, depending on what you hear when you turn the ignition switch to START (III), you do not dim, check the condition of the Unexpected Turn on page 163. The engine's starter motor does not operate at all. You may hear a clicking sound or series of the battery and terminal connections...
If the headlights are very dim or don't light at all , or operates very slowly. If the fuses are OK, there is probably something wrong with the electrical circuit for the ignition switch or ... two areas, depending on what you hear when you turn the ignition switch to START (III), you do not dim, check the condition of the Unexpected Turn on page 163. The engine's starter motor does not operate at all. You may hear a clicking sound or series of the battery and terminal connections...
Owner's Manual
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...switch to rupture or explode. 2. Check all the fuses (see page 126 ). Although this case, the starter motor sounds normal when you turn the ignition switch to START (III), but the engine does not run down, you may be able to start a Honda with a frozen battery can cause ... away from the battery. Refer to find the problem. Follow the directions closely. Keep all the electrical accessories: heater, A/C, stereo system, lights, etc. continued Taking Care of the electrolyte. See Towing on page 91. To jump start with an automatic transmission by using the proper starting...
...switch to rupture or explode. 2. Check all the fuses (see page 126 ). Although this case, the starter motor sounds normal when you turn the ignition switch to START (III), but the engine does not run down, you may be able to start a Honda with a frozen battery can cause ... away from the battery. Refer to find the problem. Follow the directions closely. Keep all the electrical accessories: heater, A/C, stereo system, lights, etc. continued Taking Care of the electrolyte. See Towing on page 91. To jump start with an automatic transmission by using the proper starting...
Owner's Manual
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Low Oil Pressure Light NOTICE LOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHT Running the engine with the engine running . Turn off the engine. Open the hood and check the oil level (see page 111). 4. Start the engine and watch the oil pressure light. Taking Care of the Unexpected There is a mechanical problem that is running , take immediate ...and other driving maneuvers. 3. Let the car sit for a minute. If this light conies on the dipstick (see page 111). If the light does not go out within 10 seconds, turn off the engine as soon as you can continue driving. (See Towing on page 174.) The ...
Low Oil Pressure Light NOTICE LOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHT Running the engine with the engine running . Turn off the engine. Open the hood and check the oil level (see page 111). 4. Start the engine and watch the oil pressure light. Taking Care of the Unexpected There is a mechanical problem that is running , take immediate ...and other driving maneuvers. 3. Let the car sit for a minute. If this light conies on the dipstick (see page 111). If the light does not go out within 10 seconds, turn off the engine as soon as you can continue driving. (See Towing on page 174.) The ...
Owner's Manual
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...for the Canadian model are noted in your car's performance, it can damage your car's emission controls and engine. instrument panel is a problem with the malfunction indicator lamp/check engine light on, you follow the above procedure. If this indicator comes on safely pull off the road and turn off... when you can reduce your fuel economy and cause your car to put out excessive emissions. Restart the engine and watch the indicator....
...for the Canadian model are noted in your car's performance, it can damage your car's emission controls and engine. instrument panel is a problem with the malfunction indicator lamp/check engine light on, you follow the above procedure. If this indicator comes on safely pull off the road and turn off... when you can reduce your fuel economy and cause your car to put out excessive emissions. Restart the engine and watch the indicator....
Owner's Manual
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...128 Charging System Light ...33 Jump S t a r t i n g ...163 Maintenance ...128 Specifications ...179 Before Driving ...79 Belts, S e a t ...4 Beverage Holder ...59 Body Repair ...153 Audio S y s t e m ...71 Automatic Speed Control ...44 Automatic Transmission ...95 Capacity, Fluid ...178 Checking Fluid Level ......38, 43 Accessories Installation ...87 ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Position) ...48 Adding Automatic Transmission Fluid Brake Fluid ...Clutch Fluid ...Engine Oil ...Manual Transmission Fluid ...Power Steering Fluid ...Radiator Coolant ...Windshield Washer Fluid ...120 122 123 111 121 124 115...
...128 Charging System Light ...33 Jump S t a r t i n g ...163 Maintenance ...128 Specifications ...179 Before Driving ...79 Belts, S e a t ...4 Beverage Holder ...59 Body Repair ...153 Audio S y s t e m ...71 Automatic Speed Control ...44 Automatic Transmission ...95 Capacity, Fluid ...178 Checking Fluid Level ......38, 43 Accessories Installation ...87 ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Position) ...48 Adding Automatic Transmission Fluid Brake Fluid ...Clutch Fluid ...Engine Oil ...Manual Transmission Fluid ...Power Steering Fluid ...Radiator Coolant ...Windshield Washer Fluid ...120 122 123 111 121 124 115...
Owner's Manual
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... Brightness Control, Instruments ...40 Brights, Headlights ...39 Bulb Replacement Back-up Lights ...Brake Lights ...Front Parking Lights ...Front Side Marker Lights ...Headlights ...High-mount Brake L i g h t ...License Plate Lights ...Rear Side Marker Lights ...Specifications ...Turn Signal Lights ...143 142 141 141 140 143 144 142 179 141 Check Engine Light (Canada) ...34 Cables, Jump Starting with ...163 Capacities Chart ...: . . 178 Carbon...
... Brightness Control, Instruments ...40 Brights, Headlights ...39 Bulb Replacement Back-up Lights ...Brake Lights ...Front Parking Lights ...Front Side Marker Lights ...Headlights ...High-mount Brake L i g h t ...License Plate Lights ...Rear Side Marker Lights ...Specifications ...Turn Signal Lights ...143 142 141 141 140 143 144 142 179 141 Check Engine Light (Canada) ...34 Cables, Jump Starting with ...163 Capacities Chart ...: . . 178 Carbon...
Owner's Manual
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...Washers ...41 Windshield Wipers ...41 Coolant A d d i n g ...115 Capacity ...178 Checking ...115 Proper Solution ...115 Temperature Gauge ...37 Corrosion Protection ...152 Crankcase Emission Control System ...181...Automatic Transmission Fluid ...120 Dimensions ...178 Dimming the Headlights ...39 Dipstick Automatic Transmission ...120 Engine Oil ...111 Directional Signals ...34 Disabled, Towing Your Car If ...174 Disc Brake ... Used O i l ...114 DANGER, Explanation of ...ii Dashboard ...30 Daytime Running Lights ...39 Doors Locking and Unlocking ...49 Power Door Locks ...49 DOT Tire Quality Grading...
...Washers ...41 Windshield Wipers ...41 Coolant A d d i n g ...115 Capacity ...178 Checking ...115 Proper Solution ...115 Temperature Gauge ...37 Corrosion Protection ...152 Crankcase Emission Control System ...181...Automatic Transmission Fluid ...120 Dimensions ...178 Dimming the Headlights ...39 Dipstick Automatic Transmission ...120 Engine Oil ...111 Directional Signals ...34 Disabled, Towing Your Car If ...174 Disc Brake ... Used O i l ...114 DANGER, Explanation of ...ii Dashboard ...30 Daytime Running Lights ...39 Doors Locking and Unlocking ...49 Power Door Locks ...49 DOT Tire Quality Grading...
Owner's Manual
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... ...86 Emergencies on the Road ...155 Battery, Jump Starting ...163 Changing a Flat Tire ...157 Charging System Light ...33 Check Engine Light (Canada) .. 34 Checking the Fuses ...172 Low Oil Pressure L i g h t ...33 Malfunction Indicator Lamp (U.S.) ...34 Manually Closing Moonroof . . 1 7 0 Overheated Engine ...165 Emergency Brake ...57 Emergency Flashers ...34 Index Downshifting, 5-speed Manual Transmission ...93 Driving Fuel Economy...
... ...86 Emergencies on the Road ...155 Battery, Jump Starting ...163 Changing a Flat Tire ...157 Charging System Light ...33 Check Engine Light (Canada) .. 34 Checking the Fuses ...172 Low Oil Pressure L i g h t ...33 Malfunction Indicator Lamp (U.S.) ...34 Manually Closing Moonroof . . 1 7 0 Overheated Engine ...165 Emergency Brake ...57 Emergency Flashers ...34 Index Downshifting, 5-speed Manual Transmission ...93 Driving Fuel Economy...
Owner's Manual
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... Towed ...174 Ignition, Keys ...47 Switch ...48 Timing Control System ...182 Indicator Lights, Instrument Panel Charging System Light ...33 Check Engine (Canada) ...34 Cruise Control ...34 Engine Malfunction Indicator (U.S.) ...34 High Beam ...34 Lamp Check ...31 Low Oil Pressure ...33 Parking Brake and Brake System Light ...33 Inflation, Proper Tire ...134 Inside Mirror ...55 Inspection, Tire ...134...
... Towed ...174 Ignition, Keys ...47 Switch ...48 Timing Control System ...182 Indicator Lights, Instrument Panel Charging System Light ...33 Check Engine (Canada) ...34 Cruise Control ...34 Engine Malfunction Indicator (U.S.) ...34 High Beam ...34 Lamp Check ...31 Low Oil Pressure ...33 Parking Brake and Brake System Light ...33 Inflation, Proper Tire ...134 Inside Mirror ...55 Inspection, Tire ...134...
Owner's Manual
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... Octane Requirement, Gasoline .. 80 Odometer ...36 Odometer, Trip ...36 Oil Change, How to ...113 Change, When to ...103 Checking Engine ...111 Pressure Light ...33 Selecting Proper Viscosity C h a r t ...112 ON (Ignition Key Position) ...48 Neutral Gear Position ...96 New Vehicle...176 Opening the Hood ...83 Opening the Trunk ...50 Operation in Foreign Countries .. 81 Outside M i r r o r s ...55 Overheating, Engine ...165 Trunk ...50 Low Coolant Level ...115 Low Oil Pressure ...33 Low Oil Pressure Light ...167 Lower Gear, Downshifting to a ...93 Lubricant Specifications Chart 178 Luggage ...88
... Octane Requirement, Gasoline .. 80 Odometer ...36 Odometer, Trip ...36 Oil Change, How to ...113 Change, When to ...103 Checking Engine ...111 Pressure Light ...33 Selecting Proper Viscosity C h a r t ...112 ON (Ignition Key Position) ...48 Neutral Gear Position ...96 New Vehicle...176 Opening the Hood ...83 Opening the Trunk ...50 Operation in Foreign Countries .. 81 Outside M i r r o r s ...55 Overheating, Engine ...165 Trunk ...50 Low Coolant Level ...115 Low Oil Pressure ...33 Low Oil Pressure Light ...167 Lower Gear, Downshifting to a ...93 Lubricant Specifications Chart 178 Luggage ...88