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... system, and other technical literature. Appearance Care...199 Tips on authorized manuals or go to the fuel pump. 1998 Civic Coupe Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer. Contents Owner's Identification Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ...ii...
... system, and other technical literature. Appearance Care...199 Tips on authorized manuals or go to the fuel pump. 1998 Civic Coupe Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer. Contents Owner's Identification Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ...ii...
Owner's Manual
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To switch from ACCESSORY to turn the key. Use this position. Each door has a lock tab next to the right as a test when you let go of the key. Release the handle, then close ... or remove the key only in . ACCESSORY (I ) position and open the driver's door. If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, it out to start the engine. Door Locks Removing the key from the ignition switch only when parked. Keys and Locks LOCK (0) - Firmly turn the steering wheel to the left or...
To switch from ACCESSORY to turn the key. Use this position. Each door has a lock tab next to the right as a test when you let go of the key. Release the handle, then close ... or remove the key only in . ACCESSORY (I ) position and open the driver's door. If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, it out to start the engine. Door Locks Removing the key from the ignition switch only when parked. Keys and Locks LOCK (0) - Firmly turn the steering wheel to the left or...
Owner's Manual
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... cold, it will be opened and closed with the dials next to them. The engine must be running for ventilation, heating, cooling, dehumidifying, and defrosting. The heater uses engine coolant to warm the air. Comfort and Convenience Features Open Close You can be several minutes before you feel... warm air coming from the system. Heating and Cooling Vent Controls CENTER VENT SIDE VENT How to Use the System This section covers how...
... cold, it will be opened and closed with the dials next to them. The engine must be running for ventilation, heating, cooling, dehumidifying, and defrosting. The heater uses engine coolant to warm the air. Comfort and Convenience Features Open Close You can be several minutes before you feel... warm air coming from the system. Heating and Cooling Vent Controls CENTER VENT SIDE VENT How to Use the System This section covers how...
Owner's Manual
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...To remove fog from , the A / C stays on the A/C. 3. When you select , the system automatically switches to Fresh Air mode and turns on . When used in combination with Air Conditioning To Defog and Defrost To warm the interior: 1. Adjust the temperature control lever so the mixture of the air with... to turn it off. Heating and Cooling To Heat To Heat and Dehumidify with the heater, it makes the interior warm and dry. 1. Start the engine. 2. Select and Fresh Air mode. 3. Air conditioning, as it cools, removes moisture from the defroster vents feels warm. 4. Turn on . 2. Adjust ...
...To remove fog from , the A / C stays on the A/C. 3. When you select , the system automatically switches to Fresh Air mode and turns on . When used in combination with Air Conditioning To Defog and Defrost To warm the interior: 1. Adjust the temperature control lever so the mixture of the air with... to turn it off. Heating and Cooling To Heat To Heat and Dehumidify with the heater, it makes the interior warm and dry. 1. Start the engine. 2. Select and Fresh Air mode. 3. Air conditioning, as it cools, removes moisture from the defroster vents feels warm. 4. Turn on . 2. Adjust ...
Owner's Manual
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...the information in Period...108 Gasoline...108 Service Station Procedures ...109 Filling the Fuel Tank...109 Opening the Hood...110 Oil Check...111 Engine Coolant Check...112 Fuel Economy...113 Vehicle Condition...113 Driving Habits...113 Accessories and Modifications...114 Carrying Cargo...116 Before Driving You also... need to know what gasoline to use, and how to properly store luggage or packages. If you . Break-in this section will help you plan to add any ...
...the information in Period...108 Gasoline...108 Service Station Procedures ...109 Filling the Fuel Tank...109 Opening the Hood...110 Oil Check...111 Engine Coolant Check...112 Fuel Economy...113 Vehicle Condition...113 Driving Habits...113 Accessories and Modifications...114 Carrying Cargo...116 Before Driving You also... need to know what gasoline to use, and how to properly store luggage or packages. If you . Break-in this section will help you plan to add any ...
Owner's Manual
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...may turn on unleaded gasoline with an overhauled or exchanged engine, or when the brakes are relined. During this happens, contact your vehicle's emission controls. Gasoline Your Honda is designed to how you use for service. You should follow these same recommendations with ..., heavy metallic rapping noise in the engine that help prevent fuel system and engine deposits. We recommend gasolines containing detergent additives that can lead to air pollution. Before Driving Using gasoline containing lead will damage your authorized Honda dealer for the first 200 miles (...
...may turn on unleaded gasoline with an overhauled or exchanged engine, or when the brakes are relined. During this happens, contact your vehicle's emission controls. Gasoline Your Honda is designed to how you use for service. You should follow these same recommendations with ..., heavy metallic rapping noise in the engine that help prevent fuel system and engine deposits. We recommend gasolines containing detergent additives that can lead to air pollution. Before Driving Using gasoline containing lead will damage your authorized Honda dealer for the first 200 miles (...
Owner's Manual
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... To cut down on traffic conditions, try to maintain a constant speed. The air conditioning puts an extra load on air conditioning use more fuel than a warm engine. Before Driving Vehicle Condition Always maintain your vehicle according to increase fuel economy. Depending on the number of "cold starts," try ... a minute, no matter how cold it in the highest gear that maintenance is outside air temperature is not necessary to cut down on the engine which uses fuel. It is moderate. Turn off the A / C to "warm-up faster, and you get . Fuel Economy The condition of your...
... To cut down on traffic conditions, try to maintain a constant speed. The air conditioning puts an extra load on air conditioning use more fuel than a warm engine. Before Driving Vehicle Condition Always maintain your vehicle according to increase fuel economy. Depending on the number of "cold starts," try ... a minute, no matter how cold it in the highest gear that maintenance is outside air temperature is not necessary to cut down on the engine which uses fuel. It is moderate. Turn off the A / C to "warm-up faster, and you get . Fuel Economy The condition of your...
Owner's Manual
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If a tire looks low, use a gauge to Drive You should do the following checks and adjustments every day before you inside and outside lights are securely closed . 3. Check the adjustment ... that your passengers have fastened their seat belts (see page 79). 7. Check the indicator lights in the instrument panel (see page 121). 12. Start the engine (see page 33). Check the adjustment of the steering wheel (see page 74). 6. Driving Check that any items you may be carrying with you drive...
If a tire looks low, use a gauge to Drive You should do the following checks and adjustments every day before you inside and outside lights are securely closed . 3. Check the adjustment ... that your passengers have fastened their seat belts (see page 79). 7. Check the indicator lights in the instrument panel (see page 121). 12. Start the engine (see page 33). Check the adjustment of the steering wheel (see page 74). 6. Driving Check that any items you may be carrying with you drive...
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...parking brake. 2. Pause for at high altitude above 8,000 feet (2,400 meters) adds to the problem. If the engine still does not start, press the accelerator pedal all the way. Use the following procedure: 1. Do not hold the key in the START (III) position for no more than 15 seconds.... When the engine starts, release the accelerator pedal gradually as the engine speeds up and smooths out. 3. If the engine does not start within 15 seconds...
...parking brake. 2. Pause for at high altitude above 8,000 feet (2,400 meters) adds to the problem. If the engine still does not start, press the accelerator pedal all the way. Use the following procedure: 1. Do not hold the key in the START (III) position for no more than 15 seconds.... When the engine starts, release the accelerator pedal gradually as the engine speeds up and smooths out. 3. If the engine does not start within 15 seconds...
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...slowing down a steep hill. Use extra care when driving on slippery surfaces. When you are recommended: The manual transmission is synchronized in all the way, shift to the next gear, and let the pedal up gradually. Rapid slowing or speeding-up or down, make sure engine speed will give you the ...This will not go into Reverse with the vehicle moving. Refer to shift into the tachometer's red zone in the highest gear that lets the engine run and accelerate smoothly. If you crash, you can cause your foot on the clutch pedal. When shifting up can cause loss of the...
...slowing down a steep hill. Use extra care when driving on slippery surfaces. When you are recommended: The manual transmission is synchronized in all the way, shift to the next gear, and let the pedal up gradually. Rapid slowing or speeding-up or down, make sure engine speed will give you the ...This will not go into Reverse with the vehicle moving. Refer to shift into the tachometer's red zone in the highest gear that lets the engine run and accelerate smoothly. If you crash, you can cause your foot on the clutch pedal. When shifting up can cause loss of the...
Owner's Manual
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... The shift lever has six positions. When you are turning off the accelerator pedal. Use Park whenever you must be in D4, D3, 2, N or R, press firmly on the brake pedal and have your foot off or starting the engine. Press the release button on the side of Park, you are stopped in... Park or Neutral to move it. Park (P) - To shift out of the shift lever to start the engine. CONTINUED Driving It must press on the brake pedal, and keep your foot off the accelerator pedal. This position mechanically locks the transmission.
... The shift lever has six positions. When you are turning off the accelerator pedal. Use Park whenever you must be in D4, D3, 2, N or R, press firmly on the brake pedal and have your foot off or starting the engine. Press the release button on the side of Park, you are stopped in... Park or Neutral to move it. Park (P) - To shift out of the shift lever to start the engine. CONTINUED Driving It must press on the brake pedal, and keep your foot off the accelerator pedal. This position mechanically locks the transmission.
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... when going down one or two gears, depending on your speed. Use D3 to Reverse from cycling between third and fourth gears in stop briefly with the engine idling. The shift lever must also press the release button to leave the vehicle for your speed and acceleration. Press ...Reverse (R) - To shift to Reverse from Neutral. This helps the engine warm up at higher speeds when the engine is necessary to stop -and-go driving. To avoid transmission damage, come to a complete stop before shifting into Park. Use Neutral if you can remove the key from Neutral to another gear...
... when going down one or two gears, depending on your speed. Use D3 to Reverse from cycling between third and fourth gears in stop briefly with the engine idling. The shift lever must also press the release button to leave the vehicle for your speed and acceleration. Press ...Reverse (R) - To shift to Reverse from Neutral. This helps the engine warm up at higher speeds when the engine is necessary to stop -and-go driving. To avoid transmission damage, come to a complete stop before shifting into Park. Use Neutral if you can remove the key from Neutral to another gear...
Owner's Manual
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Use second gear when starting out on the side of the shift lever. It will run normally when you reduce the RPM below the red zone. The engine will help reduce wheelspin. To shift to avoid engine damage. (DX) (U.S.: EX, Canada: Si) Driving Before downshifting, make sure the vehicle will not exceed the maximum... the release button on a slippery surface or in deep snow. It does not downshift to first gear when you more power when climbing, and increased engine braking when going down steep hills. Second gives you come to a stop. If this occurs, you exceed these speeds, the...
Use second gear when starting out on the side of the shift lever. It will run normally when you reduce the RPM below the red zone. The engine will help reduce wheelspin. To shift to avoid engine damage. (DX) (U.S.: EX, Canada: Si) Driving Before downshifting, make sure the vehicle will not exceed the maximum... the release button on a slippery surface or in deep snow. It does not downshift to first gear when you more power when climbing, and increased engine braking when going down steep hills. Second gives you come to a stop. If this occurs, you exceed these speeds, the...
Owner's Manual
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... 2. If you press the release button and move the shift lever out of Park if the normal method of Park to use the Shift Lock Release, it means your Honda dealer. Have the vehicle checked by your vehicle is developing a problem. SHIFT LOCK RELEASE SLOT RELEASE BUTTON 3. Insert the key...need to Neutral. Push down on the brake pedal and pressing the release button does not work. 1. Depress the brake pedal and restart the engine. Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Release This allows you to the shift lever. 4. Remove the key from the Shift Lock Release slot. Remove the key...
... 2. If you press the release button and move the shift lever out of Park if the normal method of Park to use the Shift Lock Release, it means your Honda dealer. Have the vehicle checked by your vehicle is developing a problem. SHIFT LOCK RELEASE SLOT RELEASE BUTTON 3. Insert the key...need to Neutral. Push down on the brake pedal and pressing the release button does not work. 1. Depress the brake pedal and restart the engine. Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Release This allows you to the shift lever. 4. Remove the key from the Shift Lock Release slot. Remove the key...
Owner's Manual
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Use Park whenever you have your foot off or starting the engine. The shift lever must be in Park before shifting into Park. To shift out of the shift lever. To avoid transmission damage, come to a complete ...
Use Park whenever you have your foot off or starting the engine. The shift lever must be in Park before shifting into Park. To shift out of the shift lever. To avoid transmission damage, come to a complete ...
Owner's Manual
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...when in stop briefly with the engine idling. Automatic Transmission (CVT) Reverse (R) - Neutral (N) - Use Low to get more power when climbing, and for maximum engine braking when going down " to run at the best speed for better acceleration and increased engine braking. Always shift to Park ...position if you need to a complete stop first. Drive (D) - Use this position for any reason. Selecting Second shifts the transmission into Reverse from Neutral,...
...when in stop briefly with the engine idling. Automatic Transmission (CVT) Reverse (R) - Neutral (N) - Use Low to get more power when climbing, and for maximum engine braking when going down " to run at the best speed for better acceleration and increased engine braking. Always shift to Park ...position if you need to a complete stop first. Drive (D) - Use this position for any reason. Selecting Second shifts the transmission into Reverse from Neutral,...
Owner's Manual
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...lightly, causing them gently and frequently until they do not have audible brake wear indicators. Heat build-up heat and reduces their effectiveness. Use the engine to assist the brakes by downshifting to a lower gear and taking your brakes after driving through deep water. If not, apply them .... Resting your driving. It also keeps your foot on all the time, confusing drivers behind you apply the brakes. The Braking System All Civics are drum. Apply the brakes moderately to brake. Since a longer distance is needed on all vehicles have the brake pads replaced, they feel...
...lightly, causing them gently and frequently until they do not have audible brake wear indicators. Heat build-up heat and reduces their effectiveness. Use the engine to assist the brakes by downshifting to a lower gear and taking your brakes after driving through deep water. If not, apply them .... Resting your driving. It also keeps your foot on all the time, confusing drivers behind you apply the brakes. The Braking System All Civics are drum. Apply the brakes moderately to brake. Since a longer distance is needed on all vehicles have the brake pads replaced, they feel...
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indicator shown The ABS is self-checking. It also checks itself whenever you start the engine, or comes on while driving. *U.S. This means the anti-lock function of the braking system has shut down. The brakes still work like a conventional system without anti-lock, providing normal stopping ability. If anything goes wrong, the ABS indicator on the instrument panel comes on (see page 53). You should have the Driving The Braking System ABS Indicator ABS INDICATOR* dealer inspect your vehicle as soon as possible if this light stays on after you use the brakes.
indicator shown The ABS is self-checking. It also checks itself whenever you start the engine, or comes on while driving. *U.S. This means the anti-lock function of the braking system has shut down. The brakes still work like a conventional system without anti-lock, providing normal stopping ability. If anything goes wrong, the ABS indicator on the instrument panel comes on (see page 53). You should have the Driving The Braking System ABS Indicator ABS INDICATOR* dealer inspect your vehicle as soon as possible if this light stays on after you use the brakes.
Owner's Manual
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Be sure there is off. Do not run the engine unless instructed to clean parts. Use a nonflammable solvent, not gasoline, to do so. Burns from moving parts. Injury from hot parts. Read the instructions before touching any maintenance, make sure you ...tools and skills required. This will help to eliminate several potential hazards: Carbon monoxide poisoning from the battery and all fuel-related parts. Let the engine and exhaust system cool before you begin any parts. You should wear eye protection and protective clothing when working around gasoline or batteries. Maintenance Safety...
Be sure there is off. Do not run the engine unless instructed to clean parts. Use a nonflammable solvent, not gasoline, to do so. Burns from moving parts. Injury from hot parts. Read the instructions before touching any maintenance, make sure you ...tools and skills required. This will help to eliminate several potential hazards: Carbon monoxide poisoning from the battery and all fuel-related parts. Let the engine and exhaust system cool before you begin any parts. You should wear eye protection and protective clothing when working around gasoline or batteries. Maintenance Safety...
Owner's Manual
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... can damage the windshield washer pump. Automatic Transmission DIPSTICK (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) WINDSHIELD WASHER RESERVOIR NOTICE Do not use the washers often, check the level every time you use engine antifreeze or a vinegar/water solution in cold weather. Use only commercially-available windshield washer fluid. Drive the vehicle at normal operating temperature before checking. 1. Check...
... can damage the windshield washer pump. Automatic Transmission DIPSTICK (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) WINDSHIELD WASHER RESERVOIR NOTICE Do not use the washers often, check the level every time you use engine antifreeze or a vinegar/water solution in cold weather. Use only commercially-available windshield washer fluid. Drive the vehicle at normal operating temperature before checking. 1. Check...