Owner's Manual
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...possible. The Ignoring the SRS indicator light can safely service. When you turn the ignition ON (II). See your dealer. If the light comes on or flashes on after the engine starts. airbags and the control unit must have the system checked by your Honda dealer as soon as possible. This... must be replaced. For example: If the SRS indicator light does not come on and off ...
...possible. The Ignoring the SRS indicator light can safely service. When you turn the ignition ON (II). See your dealer. If the light comes on or flashes on after the engine starts. airbags and the control unit must have the system checked by your Honda dealer as soon as possible. This... must be replaced. For example: If the SRS indicator light does not come on and off ...
Owner's Manual
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...checked. This light normally comes on the headlight controls. Canada U.S. If this happens, take the car to your car still has normal braking ability but no antilock. For complete information, see page 232. See page 61 for information on for a few seconds when you release the parking brake while the engine...232. Canada ABS Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator Only on when the engine is running , the battery is running . Indicator Lights Charging System Indicator If this light comes on , your dealer to START (III). For complete information, see page ...
...checked. This light normally comes on the headlight controls. Canada U.S. If this happens, take the car to your car still has normal braking ability but no antilock. For complete information, see page 232. See page 61 for information on for a few seconds when you release the parking brake while the engine...232. Canada ABS Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator Only on when the engine is running , the battery is running . Indicator Lights Charging System Indicator If this light comes on , your dealer to START (III). For complete information, see page ...
Owner's Manual
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...closed and locked. 9. Driving Check the adjustment of the inside are clean and unobstructed. Check the gauges and indicator lights in the instrument panel. 11.Start the engine (see page 8). 10.Turn the ignition switch ON (II). Preparing to check its pressure. 4. Check that any items you may... be carrying with you drive your car. 1. Check the adjustment of ...
...closed and locked. 9. Driving Check the adjustment of the inside are clean and unobstructed. Check the gauges and indicator lights in the instrument panel. 11.Start the engine (see page 8). 10.Turn the ignition switch ON (II). Preparing to check its pressure. 4. Check that any items you may... be carrying with you drive your car. 1. Check the adjustment of ...
Owner's Manual
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Check your foot on all models have the brake pads replaced, they do. The Braking System On DX, HX and EX in the U.S., DX and EX models in Canada All Civics are drum. A power... brakes. The brakes on the pedal keeps the brakes applied lightly, causing them lightly. Put your brakes after driving through deep water. Use the engine to assist the brakes by downshifting to brake. Apply the ...be extra cautious and alert in Canada) Your Honda is needed on the brake pedal. (On the Si model in the U.S., SiR model in your brake lights on the brake pedal only when you will ...
Check your foot on all models have the brake pads replaced, they do. The Braking System On DX, HX and EX in the U.S., DX and EX models in Canada All Civics are drum. A power... brakes. The brakes on the pedal keeps the brakes applied lightly, causing them lightly. Put your brakes after driving through deep water. Use the engine to assist the brakes by downshifting to brake. Apply the ...be extra cautious and alert in Canada) Your Honda is needed on the brake pedal. (On the Si model in the U.S., SiR model in your brake lights on the brake pedal only when you will ...
Owner's Manual
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It also checks itself whenever you start the engine, or comes on (see page 55). The brakes still work like a conventional system without anti-lock, providing normal stopping ability. indicator shown The ABS is self-checking. This means the anti-lock function of the braking system has shut down. You should have the Driving If anything goes wrong, the ABS indicator on the instrument panel comes on while driving. *U.S. The Braking System ABS Indicator ABS INDICATOR' dealer inspect your car as soon as possible if this light stays on after you use the brakes.
It also checks itself whenever you start the engine, or comes on (see page 55). The brakes still work like a conventional system without anti-lock, providing normal stopping ability. indicator shown The ABS is self-checking. This means the anti-lock function of the braking system has shut down. You should have the Driving If anything goes wrong, the ABS indicator on the instrument panel comes on while driving. *U.S. The Braking System ABS Indicator ABS INDICATOR' dealer inspect your car as soon as possible if this light stays on after you use the brakes.
Owner's Manual
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......200 Winter Driving...200 Snow Tires...200 Tire Chains...201 Lights...202 Replacing Bulbs...204 Storing Your Car...212 Maintenance Maintenance Safety...158 Important Safety Precautions.. 159 Maintenance Schedule...160 Maintenance Record...167 Owner Maintenance Checks...169 Fluid Locations...170 Engine Oil...171 Adding Oil...171 Recommended Oil...171 Synthetic Oil...... safety precautions. If you have the skills and tools to perform more complex maintenance tasks on how to obtain a copy, or see your Honda dealer. Maintenance This section explains why it is important to keep your...
......200 Winter Driving...200 Snow Tires...200 Tire Chains...201 Lights...202 Replacing Bulbs...204 Storing Your Car...212 Maintenance Maintenance Safety...158 Important Safety Precautions.. 159 Maintenance Schedule...160 Maintenance Record...167 Owner Maintenance Checks...169 Fluid Locations...170 Engine Oil...171 Adding Oil...171 Recommended Oil...171 Synthetic Oil...... safety precautions. If you have the skills and tools to perform more complex maintenance tasks on how to obtain a copy, or see your Honda dealer. Maintenance This section explains why it is important to keep your...
Owner's Manual
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... level in the reservoir monthly. See page 183. Check the operation of how to perform any check, turn signals, brake lights, and license plate lights monthly. Engine oil level - Check the radiator reserve tank every time you stop for wear and foreign objects. Automatic transmission - See page 180. Check the fluid level monthly. Maintenance Examine the tread...
... level in the reservoir monthly. See page 183. Check the operation of how to perform any check, turn signals, brake lights, and license plate lights monthly. Engine oil level - Check the radiator reserve tank every time you stop for wear and foreign objects. Automatic transmission - See page 180. Check the fluid level monthly. Maintenance Examine the tread...
Owner's Manual
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...dipstick. If it sit for several minutes and check the drain bolt and oil filter for several minutes, then check the oil level. Turn off the engine, let it does not, turn off the engine and reinspect your own oil, please dispose of engine oil can be harmful to : (U.S.: DX...reinstall the drain bolt. NOTICE Improper disposal of the used oil properly. The oil pressure indicator light should go out within five seconds. Engine Oil 5. Refill the engine with the recommended oil. Start the engine. If necessary, add oil to bring the level to a recycling center. If you change ...
...dipstick. If it sit for several minutes and check the drain bolt and oil filter for several minutes, then check the oil level. Turn off the engine, let it does not, turn off the engine and reinspect your own oil, please dispose of engine oil can be harmful to : (U.S.: DX...reinstall the drain bolt. NOTICE Improper disposal of the used oil properly. The oil pressure indicator light should go out within five seconds. Engine Oil 5. Refill the engine with the recommended oil. Start the engine. If necessary, add oil to bring the level to a recycling center. If you change ...
Owner's Manual
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Any major maintenance, such as before, have the air conditioning system serviced, make sure the air conditioning works efficiently. Use a light spray from a hose or a soft brush to clean them . NOTICE Whenever you are driving at least once a week during ...CONDENSER Run the air conditioning at a steady speed with Refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a). (See Specifications on EX and Si models in U. Periodically check the engine's radiator and air conditioning condenser for leaves, insects, and dirt stuck to make sure the service facility uses a refrigerant recycling system. Maintenance...
Any major maintenance, such as before, have the air conditioning system serviced, make sure the air conditioning works efficiently. Use a light spray from a hose or a soft brush to clean them . NOTICE Whenever you are driving at least once a week during ...CONDENSER Run the air conditioning at a steady speed with Refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a). (See Specifications on EX and Si models in U. Periodically check the engine's radiator and air conditioning condenser for leaves, insects, and dirt stuck to make sure the service facility uses a refrigerant recycling system. Maintenance...
Owner's Manual
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...If the headlights are corroded. If the headlights do not hear the normal noise of the engine trying to start. With an automatic transmission, it is discharged or the connections are very dim or don't light at all the way to the floor or the starter will need a qualified technician to ... starter motor operating normally, or the starter motor sounds like it must be in Park or Neutral. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II). Check these things: Check the transmission interlock. The engine's starter motor does not operate at all , or operates very slowly. Turn on page 227.
...If the headlights are corroded. If the headlights do not hear the normal noise of the engine trying to start. With an automatic transmission, it is discharged or the connections are very dim or don't light at all the way to the floor or the starter will need a qualified technician to ... starter motor operating normally, or the starter motor sounds like it must be in Park or Neutral. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II). Check these things: Check the transmission interlock. The engine's starter motor does not operate at all , or operates very slowly. Turn on page 227.
Owner's Manual
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..., or even faster than normal, when you turn the ignition switch to START (III), but the engine does not run down, you do not try jump starting procedure? A battery can explode if you ...Emergency Towing on page 137. You cannot start your car's battery has run . To jump start a Honda with a frozen battery can freeze. There may be working, so you using a booster battery. Put the...proper starting until it . The low fuel level warning light may be able to find nothing wrong, you have fuel? Open the hood and check the physical condition of the battery (see page 237...
..., or even faster than normal, when you turn the ignition switch to START (III), but the engine does not run down, you do not try jump starting procedure? A battery can explode if you ...Emergency Towing on page 137. You cannot start your car's battery has run . To jump start a Honda with a frozen battery can freeze. There may be working, so you using a booster battery. Put the...proper starting until it . The low fuel level warning light may be able to find nothing wrong, you have fuel? Open the hood and check the physical condition of the battery (see page 237...
Owner's Manual
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... Safely pull off the road and shut off the engine. Open the hood and check the oil level (see page 171). Although oil level and oil pressure are not directly connected, an engine that the engine has lost oil pressure and serious engine damage is possible. In either case, you can ...low for a minute. Low Oil Pressure Indicator LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR NOTICE Running the engine with the engine running, it indicates that needs to the full mark on when the engine is running. This indicator should light when the ignition switch is ON (II), and go out within ten seconds, ...
... Safely pull off the road and shut off the engine. Open the hood and check the oil level (see page 171). Although oil level and oil pressure are not directly connected, an engine that the engine has lost oil pressure and serious engine damage is possible. In either case, you can ...low for a minute. Low Oil Pressure Indicator LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR NOTICE Running the engine with the engine running, it indicates that needs to the full mark on when the engine is running. This indicator should light when the ignition switch is ON (II), and go out within ten seconds, ...
Owner's Manual
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...Normal Driving...196 Alcohol in Gasoline...252 Antifreeze...175 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) Indicator Light...55, 153 Operation...152 Anti-theft Steering Column Lock...70 Appearance Care...213 Ashtrays... Audio System...96 Automatic Speed Control...66 Automatic Transmission...140 Capacity, Fluid...247 Checking Fluid Level...180 Shifting...141 Shift Lever Position Indicator.. 140 Shift Lever Positions.........85 Adding Automatic Transmission Fluid...180 Brake Fluid...183 Clutch Fluid...183 Engine Coolant...175 Engine Oil...171 Manual Transmission Fluid...182 Power Steering Fluid...184 Windshield Washer ...
...Normal Driving...196 Alcohol in Gasoline...252 Antifreeze...175 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) Indicator Light...55, 153 Operation...152 Anti-theft Steering Column Lock...70 Appearance Care...213 Ashtrays... Audio System...96 Automatic Speed Control...66 Automatic Transmission...140 Capacity, Fluid...247 Checking Fluid Level...180 Shifting...141 Shift Lever Position Indicator.. 140 Shift Lever Positions.........85 Adding Automatic Transmission Fluid...180 Brake Fluid...183 Clutch Fluid...183 Engine Coolant...175 Engine Oil...171 Manual Transmission Fluid...182 Power Steering Fluid...184 Windshield Washer ...
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... High-mount Brake Light...209 Interior Light...210 License Plate Lights...209 Rear Side Marker Lights...206 Specifications...248 Trunk Light...211 Turn Signal Lights...205, 206 Bulbs, Halogen...204 Charging System Indicator...55, 232 Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid...180 Battery Condition...189 Brake Fluid...183 Clutch Fluid...183 Drive Belts...194 Engine Coolant...128 Engine Oil...127 Fuses...
... High-mount Brake Light...209 Interior Light...210 License Plate Lights...209 Rear Side Marker Lights...206 Specifications...248 Trunk Light...211 Turn Signal Lights...205, 206 Bulbs, Halogen...204 Charging System Indicator...55, 232 Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid...180 Battery Condition...189 Brake Fluid...183 Clutch Fluid...183 Drive Belts...194 Engine Coolant...128 Engine Oil...127 Fuses...
Owner's Manual
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...System Indicator...234 Changing a Flat Tire...221 Charging System Indicator...232 Checking the Fuses...237 Low Oil Pressure Indicator...231 Malfunction Indicator Lamp...233 Manually Closing Moonroof...235 Overheated Engine...229 Emergency Brake...82 Emergency Flashers...64 Emergency Towing ...241 Emissions Controls...Pressure Indicator...55, 231 Oil, What Kind to Use...171 Overheating...229 Specifications...246 Engine Speed Limiter...139, 144 CONTINUED DANGER, Explanation of...ii Dashboard...52 Daytime Running Lights...61 Dead Battery, What to Do...227 Defects, Reporting Safety...262 Defog and ...
...System Indicator...234 Changing a Flat Tire...221 Charging System Indicator...232 Checking the Fuses...237 Low Oil Pressure Indicator...231 Malfunction Indicator Lamp...233 Manually Closing Moonroof...235 Overheated Engine...229 Emergency Brake...82 Emergency Flashers...64 Emergency Towing ...241 Emissions Controls...Pressure Indicator...55, 231 Oil, What Kind to Use...171 Overheating...229 Specifications...246 Engine Speed Limiter...139, 144 CONTINUED DANGER, Explanation of...ii Dashboard...52 Daytime Running Lights...61 Dead Battery, What to Do...227 Defects, Reporting Safety...262 Defog and ...
Owner's Manual
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...252 Reserve Indicator...58 Tank, Filling the...125 Fuses, Checking the...236 Octane Requirement...124 Tank, Filling the...125 Gas Station Procedures...125 Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature ...58 Fuel...58 Gearshift Lever Positions Automatic ...Checking Fluid Level...182 Shifting the...138 Flashers, Hazard Warning...64 Flat Tire, Changing a...221 Fluids Automatic Transmission...180 Brake...183 Clutch...183 Gas Mileage, Improving...129 Gasohol...252 Gasoline...124 Fuel Reserve Indicator...58 Gauge...58 Halogen Headlight Bulbs...204 Hazard Warning Flashers...64 Headlights Daytime Running Lights...
...252 Reserve Indicator...58 Tank, Filling the...125 Fuses, Checking the...236 Octane Requirement...124 Tank, Filling the...125 Gas Station Procedures...125 Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature ...58 Fuel...58 Gearshift Lever Positions Automatic ...Checking Fluid Level...182 Shifting the...138 Flashers, Hazard Warning...64 Flat Tire, Changing a...221 Fluids Automatic Transmission...180 Brake...183 Clutch...183 Gas Mileage, Improving...129 Gasohol...252 Gasoline...124 Fuel Reserve Indicator...58 Gauge...58 Halogen Headlight Bulbs...204 Hazard Warning Flashers...64 Headlights Daytime Running Lights...
Owner's Manual
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...in Gasoline...252 Mirrors, Adjusting...81 Moonroof...81 Closing Manually...235 Operation...81 Oil Change, How to...173 Change, When to...162 Checking Engine...127 Pressure Indicator...55, 231 Selecting Proper Viscosity Chart...172 ON (Ignition Key Position)...70 Opening the Hood...126 Opening the Trunk......, Gasoline...124 Odometer...57 Odometer, Trip...57 Panel Brightness Control...62 Park Gear Position...141 Parking...149 Parking Brake...82 Parking Lights...64 Parking Over Things that Burn...255 PGM-FI System...255 Polishing and Waxing...214 Power Door Locks...70 Radiator Overheating...229 ...
...in Gasoline...252 Mirrors, Adjusting...81 Moonroof...81 Closing Manually...235 Operation...81 Oil Change, How to...173 Change, When to...162 Checking Engine...127 Pressure Indicator...55, 231 Selecting Proper Viscosity Chart...172 ON (Ignition Key Position)...70 Opening the Hood...126 Opening the Trunk......, Gasoline...124 Odometer...57 Odometer, Trip...57 Panel Brightness Control...62 Park Gear Position...141 Parking...149 Parking Brake...82 Parking Lights...64 Parking Over Things that Burn...255 PGM-FI System...255 Polishing and Waxing...214 Power Door Locks...70 Radiator Overheating...229 ...
Owner's Manual
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...SRS Service...47 SRS Indicator...47, 54 START (Ignition Key Position)...70 Starting the Engine...137 In Cold Weather at High Altitude...137 With a Dead Battery...227 Steam Coming from Engine...229 Steering Wheel Adjustment...65 Anti-theft Column Lock...70 Stereo Sound System ...96 ... Level, Automatic...180 Checking Fluid Level, Manual...182 Fluid Selection...180 Identification Number...245 Shifting the Automatic...140 Shifting the Manual...138 Treadwear...250 Trip Meter...57 Trunk...75 Opening...75 Open Monitor Light...56 Tachometer...57 Taillights, Changing Bulbs in...206 Taking Care of the ...
...SRS Service...47 SRS Indicator...47, 54 START (Ignition Key Position)...70 Starting the Engine...137 In Cold Weather at High Altitude...137 With a Dead Battery...227 Steam Coming from Engine...229 Steering Wheel Adjustment...65 Anti-theft Column Lock...70 Stereo Sound System ...96 ... Level, Automatic...180 Checking Fluid Level, Manual...182 Fluid Selection...180 Identification Number...245 Shifting the Automatic...140 Shifting the Manual...138 Treadwear...250 Trip Meter...57 Trunk...75 Opening...75 Open Monitor Light...56 Tachometer...57 Taillights, Changing Bulbs in...206 Taking Care of the ...