Owner's Manual
Page 1
Instruments and Controls ...31 Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer. Before Driving...89 What gasoline to use, how to break-in your vehicle to load ..., dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Driving ...99 The proper way to use and care of your vehicle ever needs body repairs. Authorized Manuals (U.S. 1996 Civic Coupe Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience...
Instruments and Controls ...31 Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer. Before Driving...89 What gasoline to use, how to break-in your vehicle to load ..., dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Driving ...99 The proper way to use and care of your vehicle ever needs body repairs. Authorized Manuals (U.S. 1996 Civic Coupe Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience...
Owner's Manual
Page 17
...propelled inside the car and possibly hurt someone. Have the dealer inspect the system. Take the car to alert you can be done by a Honda dealer. There are driving. The light comes on or flashes while you are no parts you of a potential problem with your convenience. This ... not come on top of these indications, the airbag may not work when needed in an accident. The production date is on after the engine starts. The light stays on the driver's doorjamb for diagnosis and service. Have the supplemental restraint system checked as soon as possible. Supplemental...
...propelled inside the car and possibly hurt someone. Have the dealer inspect the system. Take the car to alert you can be done by a Honda dealer. There are driving. The light comes on or flashes while you are no parts you of a potential problem with your convenience. This ... not come on top of these indications, the airbag may not work when needed in an accident. The production date is on after the engine starts. The light stays on the driver's doorjamb for diagnosis and service. Have the supplemental restraint system checked as soon as possible. Supplemental...
Owner's Manual
Page 29
...: The car is toxic. Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and can even kill you to a comfortable setting. Even with the door open, run the engine with the trunk lid open, open , air flow can collect rapidly in normal driving if you must sit in your car's interior and create a... hazardous condition. Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that may have no problem with the engine running, adjust the heating and cooling system as a garage. Driver and Passenger Safety Have the exhaust system inspected for an oil change in an ...
...: The car is toxic. Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and can even kill you to a comfortable setting. Even with the door open, run the engine with the trunk lid open, open , air flow can collect rapidly in normal driving if you must sit in your car's interior and create a... hazardous condition. Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that may have no problem with the engine running, adjust the heating and cooling system as a garage. Driver and Passenger Safety Have the exhaust system inspected for an oil change in an ...
Owner's Manual
Page 35
... Daytime Running Lights (DRL) are on the headlight controls. Malfunction Indicator Lamp See page 193. Instruments and Controls Low Oil Pressure Indicator The engine can indicate the brake fluid level is not being charged. See page 41 for worn pads or fluid leaks. If it remains lit after... set can damage the brakes and tires. 2. Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator This light has two functions: U.S. Reset the system by restarting the engine. On Canadian models, this happens, stop the car in a safe place and turn the ignition ON (II), and when the ignition switch is a...
... Daytime Running Lights (DRL) are on the headlight controls. Malfunction Indicator Lamp See page 193. Instruments and Controls Low Oil Pressure Indicator The engine can indicate the brake fluid level is not being charged. See page 41 for worn pads or fluid leaks. If it remains lit after... set can damage the brakes and tires. 2. Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator This light has two functions: U.S. Reset the system by restarting the engine. On Canadian models, this happens, stop the car in a safe place and turn the ignition ON (II), and when the ignition switch is a...
Owner's Manual
Page 36
... of the car should flash. Low Fuel Indicator This light comes on as a reminder that you are accelerating moderately, the upshift indicator will keep the engine operating in the highest gear practical for information on cars equipped with manual transmission The upshift indicator's purpose is to the floor. When you are...
... of the car should flash. Low Fuel Indicator This light comes on as a reminder that you are accelerating moderately, the upshift indicator will keep the engine operating in the highest gear practical for information on cars equipped with manual transmission The upshift indicator's purpose is to the floor. When you are...
Owner's Manual
Page 37
... per hour (km/h). Canadian Models Tachometer On HX and EX models in U.S., and Si model in Canada The tachometer shows the engine speed in Canadian models. To protect the engine from damage, never drive with the intent to disconnect, reset, or alter the odometer with the tachometer needle in the red zone...
... per hour (km/h). Canadian Models Tachometer On HX and EX models in U.S., and Si model in Canada The tachometer shows the engine speed in Canadian models. To protect the engine from damage, never drive with the intent to disconnect, reset, or alter the odometer with the tachometer needle in the red zone...
Owner's Manual
Page 38
It may rise to the upper blue mark. When you add fuel, the gauge slowly changes to the side of the engine's coolant. Gauges Temperature Gauge This shows the temperature of the road. In severe driving conditions, such as very hot weather or a long period of the ... back ON (II). During normal operation, the pointer should rise from the bottom white mark to page 189 for instructions and precautions on checking the engine's cooling system. Turn to about the middle of uphill driving, the pointer may show slightly more or less than the actual amount when you have...
It may rise to the upper blue mark. When you add fuel, the gauge slowly changes to the side of the engine's coolant. Gauges Temperature Gauge This shows the temperature of the road. In severe driving conditions, such as very hot weather or a long period of the ... back ON (II). During normal operation, the pointer should rise from the bottom white mark to page 189 for instructions and precautions on checking the engine's cooling system. Turn to about the middle of uphill driving, the pointer may show slightly more or less than the actual amount when you have...
Owner's Manual
Page 50
... switch from LOCK to ACCESSORY, you may have to turn it out to LOCK, you remove the key. Push the tab in to start the engine. In this position only to lock the door and pull it off. Door Locks Removing the key from the ignition switch only when parked. This...
... switch from LOCK to ACCESSORY, you may have to turn it out to LOCK, you remove the key. Push the tab in to start the engine. In this position only to lock the door and pull it off. Door Locks Removing the key from the ignition switch only when parked. This...
Owner's Manual
Page 70
... be opened and closed with the dials next to them. The air conditioning does not rely on engine temperature. Comfort and Convenience Features Heating and Cooling Vent Controls CENTER VENT SIDE VENT How to Use the System This section covers how to set ...up -and-down and side-toside. Open Close You can be running for ventilation, heating, cooling, dehumidifying, and defrosting. If the engine is cold, it will be several minutes before you feel warm air coming from the dashboard vents by moving the tab in the corners of...
... be opened and closed with the dials next to them. The air conditioning does not rely on engine temperature. Comfort and Convenience Features Heating and Cooling Vent Controls CENTER VENT SIDE VENT How to Use the System This section covers how to set ...up -and-down and side-toside. Open Close You can be running for ventilation, heating, cooling, dehumidifying, and defrosting. If the engine is cold, it will be several minutes before you feel warm air coming from the dashboard vents by moving the tab in the corners of...
Owner's Manual
Page 72
... from being parked in the sun, you can cool it moves near the red zone, turn off the A / C until the gauge reads normally. Start the engine. 2. Set the fan to the desired speed. Watch the engine coolant temperature gauge (see page 38) when driving in the button should come on the...
... from being parked in the sun, you can cool it moves near the red zone, turn off the A / C until the gauge reads normally. Start the engine. 2. Set the fan to the desired speed. Watch the engine coolant temperature gauge (see page 38) when driving in the button should come on the...
Owner's Manual
Page 73
Start the engine. 2. Adjust the warmth of the air with Air Conditioning To Defog and Defrost To warm the interior: 1. Turn on . 2. Select and Fresh Air mode. 4. To ...
Start the engine. 2. Adjust the warmth of the air with Air Conditioning To Defog and Defrost To warm the interior: 1. Turn on . 2. Select and Fresh Air mode. 4. To ...
Owner's Manual
Page 74
Start the engine. 2. To rapidly remove exterior frost or ice from the windshield and side windows after the car has been sitting out in cold weather: 1. TEMPERATURE CONTROL ...
Start the engine. 2. To rapidly remove exterior frost or ice from the windshield and side windows after the car has been sitting out in cold weather: 1. TEMPERATURE CONTROL ...
Owner's Manual
Page 75
... the left. You can close the side vents with the dial beside each vent. This will get warmer and clear the windows faster as the engine warms up enough to operate the heater. Comfort and Convenience Features Heating and Cooling These settings direct all the air flow to the defroster vents... at all other times so stale air does not build up in cold weather, until the engine coolant warms up . Keep the fan on at the base of driving in the interior. You should shut the system completely off the system temporarily...
... the left. You can close the side vents with the dial beside each vent. This will get warmer and clear the windows faster as the engine warms up enough to operate the heater. Comfort and Convenience Features Heating and Cooling These settings direct all the air flow to the defroster vents... at all other times so stale air does not build up in cold weather, until the engine coolant warms up . Keep the fan on at the base of driving in the interior. You should shut the system completely off the system temporarily...
Owner's Manual
Page 90
... these same recommendations with a pump octane number of your warranty. Using gasoline containing lead will damage your car's emission controls. Gasoline Your Honda operates most effectively on the pump. If you use an oxygenated fuel, be broken-in by paying extra attention to mechanical damage. Some ...air pollution and can void certain parts of 86 or higher. This contributes to be posted on unleaded gasoline with an overhauled or exchanged engine, or when the brakes are relined. To meet clean air standards, some areas of a lower octane gasoline can lead to how you...
... these same recommendations with a pump octane number of your warranty. Using gasoline containing lead will damage your car's emission controls. Gasoline Your Honda operates most effectively on the pump. If you use an oxygenated fuel, be broken-in by paying extra attention to mechanical damage. Some ...air pollution and can void certain parts of 86 or higher. This contributes to be posted on unleaded gasoline with an overhauled or exchanged engine, or when the brakes are relined. To meet clean air standards, some areas of a lower octane gasoline can lead to how you...
Owner's Manual
Page 92
..., tighten it until it clicks more than twice. 6. Open the fuel fill door by pulling on the handle to "top off . Before Driving Stop the engine and keep heat, sparks, and flame away. Wipe up spills immediately. You may hear a hissing sound as pressure inside the tank escapes. 4. Do not try...
..., tighten it until it clicks more than twice. 6. Open the fuel fill door by pulling on the handle to "top off . Before Driving Stop the engine and keep heat, sparks, and flame away. Wipe up spills immediately. You may hear a hissing sound as pressure inside the tank escapes. 4. Do not try...
Owner's Manual
Page 94
Wipe the dipstick with fuel. Remove the dipstick (orange handle). 2. Before Driving 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. Insert it all the way back in its tube.
Wipe the dipstick with fuel. Remove the dipstick (orange handle). 2. Before Driving 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. Insert it all the way back in its tube.
Owner's Manual
Page 95
Look at the coolant level in your Honda. Remove it is near or below the M I N lines. If it again and check the level. If it is below the lower mark, see Adding Engine Coolant on page 135 for information on checking other items in the radiator reserve tank. Before Driving Service Station ...Procedures Engine Coolant Check RESERVE TANK Refer to Periodic Checks on page 128 for information on adding the proper coolant. Make sure it is between the ...
Look at the coolant level in your Honda. Remove it is near or below the M I N lines. If it again and check the level. If it is below the lower mark, see Adding Engine Coolant on page 135 for information on checking other items in the radiator reserve tank. Before Driving Service Station ...Procedures Engine Coolant Check RESERVE TANK Refer to Periodic Checks on page 128 for information on adding the proper coolant. Make sure it is between the ...
Owner's Manual
Page 96
... time. Depending on the number of "cold starts," try to combine several short trips into one. Every time you get better fuel economy. A cold engine uses more "rolling resistance," which makes it in about a minute, no matter how cold it idle for your fuel mileage and reduces the chance of... to "warm-up of corrosion. Turn off the A / C to increase fuel economy. Driving Habits You can drive away in top operating condition. The engine will keep it use more fuel. It also wears out faster, so check the tire pressure at least monthly. Gain the best fuel economy by...
... time. Depending on the number of "cold starts," try to combine several short trips into one. Every time you get better fuel economy. A cold engine uses more "rolling resistance," which makes it in about a minute, no matter how cold it idle for your fuel mileage and reduces the chance of... to "warm-up of corrosion. Turn off the A / C to increase fuel economy. Driving Habits You can drive away in top operating condition. The engine will keep it use more fuel. It also wears out faster, so check the tire pressure at least monthly. Gain the best fuel economy by...
Owner's Manual
Page 97
...and stability. Some of problems with your Honda dealer inspect the final installation. If you can buy in the "aftermarket" are regulated by our engineers for universal applications. Before Driving Although they may fit your Honda, they may interfere with your car's operation.... Your car has several computercontrolled systems, including the SRS system, the engine's fuel injection, and the Anti-lock...
...and stability. Some of problems with your Honda dealer inspect the final installation. If you can buy in the "aftermarket" are regulated by our engineers for universal applications. Before Driving Although they may fit your Honda, they may interfere with your car's operation.... Your car has several computercontrolled systems, including the SRS system, the engine's fuel injection, and the Anti-lock...
Owner's Manual
Page 99
It also includes important information on starting the engine under various conditions, and how to Drive...100 Starting the Engine...101 Starting in Cold Weather at High Altitude...101 5-speed Manual Transmission ...102 Recommended Shift Points...102 Maximum Speeds...103 Automatic Transmission...104 Shift Lever ...
It also includes important information on starting the engine under various conditions, and how to Drive...100 Starting the Engine...101 Starting in Cold Weather at High Altitude...101 5-speed Manual Transmission ...102 Recommended Shift Points...102 Maximum Speeds...103 Automatic Transmission...104 Shift Lever ...