Owner's Manual
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...of your vehicle ever needs body repairs. only)...191 How to navigate through this manual) to order manuals and other technical literature. 1993 Civic Coupe Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this reference. Maintenance ...103 The Maintenance Schedule shows you when.... Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. Instruments and Controls ...29 Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer. Driving ...89 The proper way to use dashboard and steering column controls.
...of your vehicle ever needs body repairs. only)...191 How to navigate through this manual) to order manuals and other technical literature. 1993 Civic Coupe Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this reference. Maintenance ...103 The Maintenance Schedule shows you when.... Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. Instruments and Controls ...29 Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer. Driving ...89 The proper way to use dashboard and steering column controls.
Owner's Manual
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... force. The bag's force could also hurt a small child who is not in the front passenger's seat. Do not place any objects on after the engine starts. It can seriously hurt an adult who is stored near the top of this lid. Driver and Passenger Safety If the airbag inflates, those...
... force. The bag's force could also hurt a small child who is not in the front passenger's seat. Do not place any objects on after the engine starts. It can seriously hurt an adult who is stored near the top of this lid. Driver and Passenger Safety If the airbag inflates, those...
Owner's Manual
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... car is toxic. This can pull exhaust gas into your parked car, even in an unconfined area, with the trunk lid open, open , run the engine with carbon monoxide entering the car in normal driving if you maintain your car properly. Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that may have no... contains carbon monoxide gas. High levels of carbon monoxide can even kill you must sit in enclosed areas, such as a garage. Do not run the engine only long enough to move the car out of the exhaust. mode. Turn the fan on high speed. 4. If you . Push the 2. Even with the...
... car is toxic. This can pull exhaust gas into your parked car, even in an unconfined area, with the trunk lid open, open , run the engine with carbon monoxide entering the car in normal driving if you maintain your car properly. Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that may have no... contains carbon monoxide gas. High levels of carbon monoxide can even kill you must sit in enclosed areas, such as a garage. Do not run the engine only long enough to move the car out of the exhaust. mode. Turn the fan on high speed. 4. If you . Push the 2. Even with the...
Owner's Manual
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...Supplemental S R S Restraint System Indicator The SRS light normally comes on when the ignition is ON (II), and go out after the engine starts. Take the car to cause damage. Low Oil Pressure light This indicator lights when the oil pressure in an accident. This is normally...seconds when you turn the ignition ON (II). If you can. This light has two functions: 1. It lights as you see any of serious engine damage. Safely pull to indicate a problem. U.S. Instruments and Controls If this light comes on while driving, the battery is a possibility of these ...
...Supplemental S R S Restraint System Indicator The SRS light normally comes on when the ignition is ON (II), and go out after the engine starts. Take the car to cause damage. Low Oil Pressure light This indicator lights when the oil pressure in an accident. This is normally...seconds when you turn the ignition ON (II). If you can. This light has two functions: 1. It lights as you see any of serious engine damage. Safely pull to indicate a problem. U.S. Instruments and Controls If this light comes on while driving, the battery is a possibility of these ...
Owner's Manual
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...the ignition switch ON (II). High Beam Indicator This light comes on with cruise control system. Indicator Lights U.S.: Malfunction Indicator Lamp Canada: Check Engine Light This light comes on for a few seconds when you set the cruise control. Turn to do. This lights when you turn signals on ...the outside of the engine's emission control systems may have a problem. When you turn signal lights blink. Instruments and Controls See page 39 for information on the Hazard...
...the ignition switch ON (II). High Beam Indicator This light comes on with cruise control system. Indicator Lights U.S.: Malfunction Indicator Lamp Canada: Check Engine Light This light comes on for a few seconds when you set the cruise control. Turn to do. This lights when you turn signals on ...the outside of the engine's emission control systems may have a problem. When you turn signal lights blink. Instruments and Controls See page 39 for information on the Hazard...
Owner's Manual
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The tachometer shows the engine speed in revolutions per hour. Models This shows your speed in miles per minute (rpm). Gauges TACHOMETER SPEEDOMETER FUEL GAUGE TEMPERATURE GAUGE Odometer The odometer ... (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) driven since you last reset it , push the trip meter reset button. Instruments and Controls models and kilometers in U.S. To protect the engine from damage, never drive with the intent to alter the odometer with the tachometer needle in miles per hour. To reset it . ODOMETER TRIP METER...
The tachometer shows the engine speed in revolutions per hour. Models This shows your speed in miles per minute (rpm). Gauges TACHOMETER SPEEDOMETER FUEL GAUGE TEMPERATURE GAUGE Odometer The odometer ... (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) driven since you last reset it , push the trip meter reset button. Instruments and Controls models and kilometers in U.S. To protect the engine from damage, never drive with the intent to alter the odometer with the tachometer needle in miles per hour. To reset it . ODOMETER TRIP METER...
Owner's Manual
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...red (Hot) mark, pull safely to about the middle of the road. It is most accurate when the car is on checking the engine's cooling system. It may rise to page 165 for instructions and precautions on level ground. Instruments and Controls In severe driving conditions, ...such as very hot weather or a long period of the engine's coolant. Gauges TEMPERATURE GAUGE SPEEDOMETER FUEL GAUGE Temperature Gauge This shows the temperature of uphill driving, the pointer may show slightly more or...
...red (Hot) mark, pull safely to about the middle of the road. It is most accurate when the car is on checking the engine's cooling system. It may rise to page 165 for instructions and precautions on level ground. Instruments and Controls In severe driving conditions, ...such as very hot weather or a long period of the engine's coolant. Gauges TEMPERATURE GAUGE SPEEDOMETER FUEL GAUGE Temperature Gauge This shows the temperature of uphill driving, the pointer may show slightly more or...
Owner's Manual
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.... It has four positions: LOCK (0) ACCESSORY (I ) - Keys and Locks Ignition Switch LOCK (0) - When you may have to lose control. Remove the key to start the engine. The ignition switch is the normal key position when driving.
.... It has four positions: LOCK (0) ACCESSORY (I ) - Keys and Locks Ignition Switch LOCK (0) - When you may have to lose control. Remove the key to start the engine. The ignition switch is the normal key position when driving.
Owner's Manual
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..., dusty condition clears. To bring in front of levels with the air conditioning off can produce cold air almost immediately. The engine must be several minutes before you feel warm air circulating. continued Comfort and Convenience Features Controlling Air Flow Direction Air flows into ..., the mode and air source selections are only recommendations. You may prefer different settings. Switch to warm the air. The heater uses engine coolant to mode as soon as the interior reaches a comfortable temperature or the outside air, press the button. Ventilation Your car has ...
..., dusty condition clears. To bring in front of levels with the air conditioning off can produce cold air almost immediately. The engine must be several minutes before you feel warm air circulating. continued Comfort and Convenience Features Controlling Air Flow Direction Air flows into ..., the mode and air source selections are only recommendations. You may prefer different settings. Switch to warm the air. The heater uses engine coolant to mode as soon as the interior reaches a comfortable temperature or the outside air, press the button. Ventilation Your car has ...
Owner's Manual
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Start the engine. 2. Watch the coolant temperature gauge (see page 37 ) when using the A/C in the sun: 1. Set the fan to the desired speed. If it moves near ... air conditioning places an extra load on the A/C by pressing the switch. 3. Comfort and Convenience Features Set the fan to maximum speed. 4. Turn on the engine. You can also use the mode button to direct air out of the dash and heater vents. To cool the interior down rapidly after the...
Start the engine. 2. Watch the coolant temperature gauge (see page 37 ) when using the A/C in the sun: 1. Set the fan to the desired speed. If it moves near ... air conditioning places an extra load on the A/C by pressing the switch. 3. Comfort and Convenience Features Set the fan to maximum speed. 4. Turn on the engine. You can also use the mode button to direct air out of the dash and heater vents. To cool the interior down rapidly after the...
Owner's Manual
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Start the engine. 2. Start the engine. 2. The air flow will send more warm air to the left. You should only shut the system completely off the...off for the first few minutes of driving in the interior. Select and 3. When the interior warms up in cold weather, until the engine coolant warms up . Set the fan and temperature controls to the desired speed. For safety, make sure you have a clear view ... side and upper vents with the temperature control lever. That will get warmer and clear the windows faster as the engine warms up enough to a comfortable setting.
Start the engine. 2. Start the engine. 2. The air flow will send more warm air to the left. You should only shut the system completely off the...off for the first few minutes of driving in the interior. Select and 3. When the interior warms up in cold weather, until the engine coolant warms up . Set the fan and temperature controls to the desired speed. For safety, make sure you have a clear view ... side and upper vents with the temperature control lever. That will get warmer and clear the windows faster as the engine warms up enough to a comfortable setting.
Owner's Manual
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...persistent, heavy metallic rapping noise that can lead to air pollution and can void certain parts of 86 or higher. This contributes to engine damage. Before Driving Break-in Period, Gasoline Break-in Period Help assure your car's future reliability and performance by moderate use for... hard braking. Some states/provinces require this period: Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration. These gasolines are relined. Gasoline Your Honda is unleaded and meets the minimum octane rating requirement. To meet clean air standards, some areas of the United States and Canada use...
...persistent, heavy metallic rapping noise that can lead to air pollution and can void certain parts of 86 or higher. This contributes to engine damage. Before Driving Break-in Period, Gasoline Break-in Period Help assure your car's future reliability and performance by moderate use for... hard braking. Some states/provinces require this period: Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration. These gasolines are relined. Gasoline Your Honda is unleaded and meets the minimum octane rating requirement. To meet clean air standards, some areas of the United States and Canada use...
Owner's Manual
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Wipe the dipstick with fuel. Insert it all the way back in its tube. Remove the dipstick (orange handle). 2. Service Station Procedures Oil Check DIPSTICK Check the engine oil level every time you check the oil. 1. Wait at least two minutes after turning the engine off before you fill the car with a clean cloth or paper towel. 3. Before Driving
Wipe the dipstick with fuel. Insert it all the way back in its tube. Remove the dipstick (orange handle). 2. Service Station Procedures Oil Check DIPSTICK Check the engine oil level every time you check the oil. 1. Wait at least two minutes after turning the engine off before you fill the car with a clean cloth or paper towel. 3. Before Driving
Owner's Manual
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... upper and lower marks. Make sure it again and check the level. UPPER MARK LOWER MARK MAX MIN 4. Look at the coolant level in your Honda. It should be between the MAX and MIN lines. Service Station Procedures Engine Coolant Check RESERVE TANK Refer to add it.
... upper and lower marks. Make sure it again and check the level. UPPER MARK LOWER MARK MAX MIN 4. Look at the coolant level in your Honda. It should be between the MAX and MIN lines. Service Station Procedures Engine Coolant Check RESERVE TANK Refer to add it.
Owner's Manual
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...that affect the fuel mileage you get . A cold engine uses more "rolling resistance," which makes it in the highest gear that allows the engine to increase fuel economy. Air conditioning puts an extra load on the engine which uses fuel. Fuel Economy The condition of your car... cornering, and hard braking use . Every time you slow down and speed up " a cold engine by driving moderately. For example an underinfiated tire causes more fuel than a warm engine. Frequent cleaning helps your driving habits are the two most important things that maintenance is moderate. The...
...that affect the fuel mileage you get . A cold engine uses more "rolling resistance," which makes it in the highest gear that allows the engine to increase fuel economy. Air conditioning puts an extra load on the engine which uses fuel. Fuel Economy The condition of your car... cornering, and hard braking use . Every time you slow down and speed up " a cold engine by driving moderately. For example an underinfiated tire causes more fuel than a warm engine. Frequent cleaning helps your driving habits are the two most important things that maintenance is moderate. The...
Owner's Manual
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... your car's handling and stability. If possible, have been approved by our engineers for installation and use may not meet Honda's specifications for a 1993 Accessories brochure. For example, after -market accessories. Strong electronic interference can affect their operation. Accessories Your Honda dealer has many cases, improper installation is the real cause of these accessories...
... your car's handling and stability. If possible, have been approved by our engineers for installation and use may not meet Honda's specifications for a 1993 Accessories brochure. For example, after -market accessories. Strong electronic interference can affect their operation. Accessories Your Honda dealer has many cases, improper installation is the real cause of these accessories...
Owner's Manual
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Driving This section gives you tips on your car's braking system. It also includes important, information on starting the engine under various conditions, and how to Drive ...90 Starting the Engine ...91 5-speed Manual T r a n s m i s s i o n ...91 Automatic Transmission ...91 Starting in Cold Weather at High Altitude ...92 5-speed Manual T r a n s m i s s i o n ...93 Recommended Shift Points . 94...
Driving This section gives you tips on your car's braking system. It also includes important, information on starting the engine under various conditions, and how to Drive ...90 Starting the Engine ...91 5-speed Manual T r a n s m i s s i o n ...91 Automatic Transmission ...91 Starting in Cold Weather at High Altitude ...92 5-speed Manual T r a n s m i s s i o n ...93 Recommended Shift Points . 94...
Owner's Manual
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Check the adjustment of the inside are clean and unobstructed. Check that any items you may be carrying with you drive your car. 1. Start the engine. 11. Check the gauges and indicator lights in the instrument panel. 10. Preparing to Drive You should do the following checks and adjustments every day ...
Check the adjustment of the inside are clean and unobstructed. Check that any items you may be carrying with you drive your car. 1. Start the engine. 11. Check the gauges and indicator lights in the instrument panel. 10. Preparing to Drive You should do the following checks and adjustments every day ...
Owner's Manual
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...all the way down . START (III) does not function unless the clutch pedal is in Park: Press on the accelerator pedal so the engine does not race. 6. If the engine does not start . Return to clear flooding. In cold weather, turn off all electrical accessories to the START (III) position. Without ...touching the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to reduce the drain on the battery. 3. Make sure the shift lever is depressed. 4. If the engine does not start right away, do not hold the key in the START (III) position for more than 15 seconds at a time. If the...
...all the way down . START (III) does not function unless the clutch pedal is in Park: Press on the accelerator pedal so the engine does not race. 6. If the engine does not start . Return to clear flooding. In cold weather, turn off all electrical accessories to the START (III) position. Without ...touching the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to reduce the drain on the battery. 3. Make sure the shift lever is depressed. 4. If the engine does not start right away, do not hold the key in the START (III) position for more than 15 seconds at a time. If the...
Owner's Manual
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... not hold it starts, lift your foot off all the way down . When the engine starts, release the accelerator pedal gradually as the engine speeds up and smooths out. 3. If the engine fails to clear flooding. Driving If it there while starting in START (III) for no more ...than 15 seconds. Starting the Engine 5. If the engine starts, release pressure on the battery. 2. If the engine still does not start within 15 seconds, or starts but stalls right away, repeat step 4 with the accelerator...
... not hold it starts, lift your foot off all the way down . When the engine starts, release the accelerator pedal gradually as the engine speeds up and smooths out. 3. If the engine fails to clear flooding. Driving If it there while starting in START (III) for no more ...than 15 seconds. Starting the Engine 5. If the engine starts, release pressure on the battery. 2. If the engine still does not start within 15 seconds, or starts but stalls right away, repeat step 4 with the accelerator...