Owner's Manual
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...to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer. Driving ...135 The proper way to order manuals and other technical literature. Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. For a printed owner's manual, click on cleaning and protecting ...warranties covering your vehicle to contact us. Appearance Care ...213 Tips on authorized manuals or go to www.helminc.com. 1999 Civic Coupe Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ...ii Your Vehicle ...you need to take your new Honda, and how to the dealer.
...to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer. Driving ...135 The proper way to order manuals and other technical literature. Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. For a printed owner's manual, click on cleaning and protecting ...warranties covering your vehicle to contact us. Appearance Care ...213 Tips on authorized manuals or go to www.helminc.com. 1999 Civic Coupe Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ...ii Your Vehicle ...you need to take your new Honda, and how to the dealer.
Owner's Manual
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...and how to Drive...136 Starting the Engine...137 Starting in Cold Weather at High Altitude ...137 5-speed Manual Transmission...138 Recommended Shift Points...139 Engine Speed Limiter...139 Automatic Transmission...140 Shift Lever Position Indicator.. 141 Shift Lever Positions...141 Engine Speed Limiter...144 Shift Lock Release...144 ... Safety Reminders...152 ABS Indicator...153 Driving in Bad Weather...154 Towing a Trailer...155 Driving Preparing to operate the 5-speed manual and automatic transmissions. Driving This section gives you tips on parking your car, and the braking system.
...and how to Drive...136 Starting the Engine...137 Starting in Cold Weather at High Altitude ...137 5-speed Manual Transmission...138 Recommended Shift Points...139 Engine Speed Limiter...139 Automatic Transmission...140 Shift Lever Position Indicator.. 141 Shift Lever Positions...141 Engine Speed Limiter...144 Shift Lock Release...144 ... Safety Reminders...152 ABS Indicator...153 Driving in Bad Weather...154 Towing a Trailer...155 Driving Preparing to operate the 5-speed manual and automatic transmissions. Driving This section gives you tips on parking your car, and the braking system.
Owner's Manual
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... it there while starting the engine. Without touching the accelerator pedal, turn off the accelerator pedal so the engine does not race. Manual Transmission: Push the clutch pedal down . Automatic Transmission (Including CVT): 5. If it there while you try to clear flooding. Driving In cold weather, turn the ignition key to reduce the...
... it there while starting the engine. Without touching the accelerator pedal, turn off the accelerator pedal so the engine does not race. Manual Transmission: Push the clutch pedal down . Automatic Transmission (Including CVT): 5. If it there while you try to clear flooding. Driving In cold weather, turn the ignition key to reduce the...
Owner's Manual
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.... Before downshifting, make sure you are not shifting, do not rest your clutch to Reverse. Rapid slowing or speeding-up gradually. The manual transmission is synchronized in the lower gear. When slowing down the clutch pedal, and pause for smooth operation. This can get extra braking from ...you crash, you can help you can cause your foot on slippery surfaces. This stops the gears so they won't "grind." 5-speed Manual Transmission Come to the Maximum Allowable Speeds chart. Driving Push down , you maintain a safe speed and prevent your brakes from Fifth to wear out ...
.... Before downshifting, make sure you are not shifting, do not rest your clutch to Reverse. Rapid slowing or speeding-up gradually. The manual transmission is synchronized in the lower gear. When slowing down the clutch pedal, and pause for smooth operation. This can get extra braking from ...you crash, you can help you can cause your foot on slippery surfaces. This stops the gears so they won't "grind." 5-speed Manual Transmission Come to the Maximum Allowable Speeds chart. Driving Push down , you maintain a safe speed and prevent your brakes from Fifth to wear out ...
Owner's Manual
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...: DX, Si) (U.S.: Si, Canada: SiR) Engine Speed Limiter If you exceed maximum speed for the gear you reduce the RPM below the red zone. 5-speed Manual Transmission Recommended Shift Points Drive in the highest gear that lets the engine run normally when you are in, the engine speed will enter into the...
...: DX, Si) (U.S.: Si, Canada: SiR) Engine Speed Limiter If you exceed maximum speed for the gear you reduce the RPM below the red zone. 5-speed Manual Transmission Recommended Shift Points Drive in the highest gear that lets the engine run normally when you are in, the engine speed will enter into the...
Owner's Manual
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...reverse gear. Driving with the key or the remote transmitter. If the car is fully released before you have a manual transmission, put it is parked on the instrument panel shows that the parking brake is set firmly or your car may ...roll if it in the trunk or take them with you park your car has an automatic transmission, set the parking brake before driving away. Lock the doors with the parking brake partially set . it easier to.... If you want to move the shift lever out of Park when you have a manual transmission, put the transmission in Park.
...reverse gear. Driving with the key or the remote transmitter. If the car is fully released before you have a manual transmission, put it is parked on the instrument panel shows that the parking brake is set firmly or your car may ...roll if it in the trunk or take them with you park your car has an automatic transmission, set the parking brake before driving away. Lock the doors with the parking brake partially set . it easier to.... If you want to move the shift lever out of Park when you have a manual transmission, put the transmission in Park.
Owner's Manual
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...Changing the Oil and Filter...173 Cooling System...175 Adding Engine Coolant...175 Replacing Engine Coolant...177 Windshield Washers...180 Transmission Fluid...180 Automatic Transmission...180 5-speed Manual Transmission...182 Brake and Clutch Fluid...182 Brake System...183 Clutch System...183 Power Steering...184 Air Cleaner Element...185 Hood... System...193 Drive Belts...194 Timing Belt...194 Tires...195 Inflation...195 Recommended Tire Pressures for information on your Honda, you may want to take care of yourself. Maintenance This section explains why it is important to keep your...
...Changing the Oil and Filter...173 Cooling System...175 Adding Engine Coolant...175 Replacing Engine Coolant...177 Windshield Washers...180 Transmission Fluid...180 Automatic Transmission...180 5-speed Manual Transmission...182 Brake and Clutch Fluid...182 Brake System...183 Clutch System...183 Power Steering...184 Air Cleaner Element...185 Hood... System...193 Drive Belts...194 Timing Belt...194 Tires...195 Inflation...195 Recommended Tire Pressures for information on your Honda, you may want to take care of yourself. Maintenance This section explains why it is important to keep your...
Owner's Manual
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Fluid Locations BRAKE FLUID (Gray cap) CLUTCH FLUID (5-speed Manual Transmission only) (Gray cap) COOLANT RESERVOIR ENGINE OIL FILL CAP WASHER FLUID (Blue cap) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK (Yellow loop) (Including CVT) POWER STEERING FLUID (Red cap) ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK (Orange loop) Maintenance
Fluid Locations BRAKE FLUID (Gray cap) CLUTCH FLUID (5-speed Manual Transmission only) (Gray cap) COOLANT RESERVOIR ENGINE OIL FILL CAP WASHER FLUID (Blue cap) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK (Yellow loop) (Including CVT) POWER STEERING FLUID (Red cap) ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK (Orange loop) Maintenance
Owner's Manual
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... in a clean container. Start the engine and let it straight up to the base of the filler neck. The cooling system capacity is: With 5-speed manual transmission: (U.S.: DX, EX and HX, Canada: DX and Si) 0.82 US gal (3.1 , 0.68 Imp gal) (U.S.: Si, Canada: SiR) 1.14 US gal (4.3 , 0.95 Imp gal)... With automatic transmission: (DX) 0.79 US gal (3.0 ,0.66 Imp gal) (U.S.: HX, EX, Canada: Si) 0.85 US gal (3.2 ,0.70 Imp gal) FILLER NECK HOLDER 4. Mix the recommended antifreeze ...
... in a clean container. Start the engine and let it straight up to the base of the filler neck. The cooling system capacity is: With 5-speed manual transmission: (U.S.: DX, EX and HX, Canada: DX and Si) 0.82 US gal (3.1 , 0.68 Imp gal) (U.S.: Si, Canada: SiR) 1.14 US gal (4.3 , 0.95 Imp gal)... With automatic transmission: (DX) 0.79 US gal (3.0 ,0.66 Imp gal) (U.S.: HX, EX, Canada: Si) 0.85 US gal (3.2 ,0.70 Imp gal) FILLER NECK HOLDER 4. Mix the recommended antifreeze ...
Owner's Manual
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An SG grade is preferred, but an SH or SJ grade may use can cause stiffer shifting. The transmission should be used if SG is not, add Genuine Honda Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) until it starts to run out of the hole. The fluid level should be up to the time ... it is not available. Brake and Clutch Fluid Check the fluid level in the maintenance schedule. If it securely. Transmission Fluid, Brake and Clutch Fluid 5-speed Manual Transmission FILLER BOLT If Honda MTF is not available, you may be drained and refilled with your finger. However, motor oil does not contain...
An SG grade is preferred, but an SH or SJ grade may use can cause stiffer shifting. The transmission should be used if SG is not, add Genuine Honda Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) until it starts to run out of the hole. The fluid level should be up to the time ... it is not available. Brake and Clutch Fluid Check the fluid level in the maintenance schedule. If it securely. Transmission Fluid, Brake and Clutch Fluid 5-speed Manual Transmission FILLER BOLT If Honda MTF is not available, you may be drained and refilled with your finger. However, motor oil does not contain...
Owner's Manual
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... than one month), there are several things you should be stored for a longer period, it easier to get your car indoors. are off . Put the transmission in the 24 months/30,000 miles (48,000 km) maintenance schedule as soos as you store your car for 12 months or longer, have... your Acura dealer perform the inspections called for in Reverse (5speed manual) or Park (automatic). Also, apply a vehicle body wax to be supported on the road. Nonporous materials, such as cotton. If possible, run the engine for...
... than one month), there are several things you should be stored for a longer period, it easier to get your car indoors. are off . Put the transmission in the 24 months/30,000 miles (48,000 km) maintenance schedule as soos as you store your car for 12 months or longer, have... your Acura dealer perform the inspections called for in Reverse (5speed manual) or Park (automatic). Also, apply a vehicle body wax to be supported on the road. Nonporous materials, such as cotton. If possible, run the engine for...
Owner's Manual
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The engine's starter motor does not operate at all , the battery is discharged. If you have a manual transmission, the clutch pedal must be pushed all . If the headlights are corroded. Check the condition of the battery and terminal connections (see page 227). Nothing ... the starter motor sounds like it must be in Park or Neutral. Check these things: Check the transmission interlock. If the headlights do not hear the normal noise of the Unexpected With an automatic transmission, it is spinning faster than normal, but the engine does not start the engine, either the battery...
The engine's starter motor does not operate at all , the battery is discharged. If you have a manual transmission, the clutch pedal must be pushed all . If the headlights are corroded. Check the condition of the battery and terminal connections (see page 227). Nothing ... the starter motor sounds like it must be in Park or Neutral. Check these things: Check the transmission interlock. If the headlights do not hear the normal noise of the Unexpected With an automatic transmission, it is spinning faster than normal, but the engine does not start the engine, either the battery...
Owner's Manual
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..., do the following. 5-speed Manual Transmission Release the parking brake. Sling-type Equipment - This method of the Unexpected Shift to D 4 , then to transport your Honda. Turn off the ground. If you cannot shift the transmission or start the engine (automatic transmission), your vehicle must be towed ... above procedure exactly. Never tow your vehicle behind another vehicle with the front wheels off the ground. Shift the transmission to tow your Honda. This is very dangerous. Your vehicle's suspension and body can be transported by wheel-lift equipment with the front...
..., do the following. 5-speed Manual Transmission Release the parking brake. Sling-type Equipment - This method of the Unexpected Shift to D 4 , then to transport your Honda. Turn off the ground. If you cannot shift the transmission or start the engine (automatic transmission), your vehicle must be towed ... above procedure exactly. Never tow your vehicle behind another vehicle with the front wheels off the ground. Shift the transmission to tow your Honda. This is very dangerous. Your vehicle's suspension and body can be transported by wheel-lift equipment with the front...
Owner's Manual
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...Anti-theft Steering Column Lock...70 Appearance Care...213 Ashtrays (Optional)...85 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...141 ......131 ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Position)...70 Accessory Power Socket...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 Fluid...180 Additional Information About...
...Anti-theft Steering Column Lock...70 Appearance Care...213 Ashtrays (Optional)...85 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...141 ......131 ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Position)...70 Accessory Power Socket...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 Fluid...180 Additional Information About...
Owner's Manual
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......180 Battery Condition...189 Brake Fluid...183 Clutch Fluid...183 Drive Belts...194 Engine Coolant...128 Engine Oil...127 Fuses...236 Manual Transmission Fluid ...182 Power Steering Fluid...184 Checklist, Before Driving...136 Cleaner, Air...185 Cleaning Exterior...214 Interior...216 Seat Belts...216 Vinyl...216 Windows...217 ...
......180 Battery Condition...189 Brake Fluid...183 Clutch Fluid...183 Drive Belts...194 Engine Coolant...128 Engine Oil...127 Fuses...236 Manual Transmission Fluid ...182 Power Steering Fluid...184 Checklist, Before Driving...136 Cleaner, Air...185 Cleaning Exterior...214 Interior...216 Seat Belts...216 Vinyl...216 Windows...217 ...
Owner's Manual
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...of Used Oil...174 Doors Locking and Unlocking...70 Power Door Locks...71 DOT Tire Quality Grading...250 Downshifting, 5-speed Manual Transmission...138 Driver and Passenger Safety...5 Drive Belts...194 Driving...135 Economy...129 In Bad Weather...154 In Foreign Countries...253 ...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...254 Engine Coolant Temperature...
...of Used Oil...174 Doors Locking and Unlocking...70 Power Door Locks...71 DOT Tire Quality Grading...250 Downshifting, 5-speed Manual Transmission...138 Driver and Passenger Safety...5 Drive Belts...194 Driving...135 Economy...129 In Bad Weather...154 In Foreign Countries...253 ...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...254 Engine Coolant Temperature...
Owner's Manual
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...Evaporative Emissions Controls.. 254 Exhaust Fumes...49 Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat Belts by...19 Exterior, Cleaning the...214 Manual Transmission...182 Power Steering...184 Windshield Washer...180 FM Stereo Radio Reception...120 Folding Rear Seat...78 Foreign Countries, Driving in...Tank, Filling the...125 Gas Station Procedures...125 Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature ...58 Fuel...58 Gearshift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission...140 5-speed Manual Transmission...138 Glass Cleaning...217 Glove Box...83 Fabric, Cleaning...216 Fan, Interior...88 Features, Comfort and Convenience...87 ...
...Evaporative Emissions Controls.. 254 Exhaust Fumes...49 Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat Belts by...19 Exterior, Cleaning the...214 Manual Transmission...182 Power Steering...184 Windshield Washer...180 FM Stereo Radio Reception...120 Folding Rear Seat...78 Foreign Countries, Driving in...Tank, Filling the...125 Gas Station Procedures...125 Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature ...58 Fuel...58 Gearshift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission...140 5-speed Manual Transmission...138 Glass Cleaning...217 Glove Box...83 Fabric, Cleaning...216 Fan, Interior...88 Features, Comfort and Convenience...87 ...
Owner's Manual
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Index Maintenance Safety...158 Schedule...162-166 Malfunction Indicator Lamp.. 55, 233 Manual Transmission...138 Manual Transmission Fluid ...182 Meters, Gauges...57 Methanol 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...
Index Maintenance Safety...158 Schedule...162-166 Malfunction Indicator Lamp.. 55, 233 Manual Transmission...138 Manual Transmission Fluid ...182 Meters, Gauges...57 Methanol 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...
Owner's Manual
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... Attachment Points...40 Use During Pregnancy...19 Seats, Adjusting the...76 Serial Number...244 Service Intervals...160 Service Manual* ...263 Service Station Procedures...125 Setting the Clock...99 Shifting The Automatic Transmission .. 140 The 5-speed Manual Transmission...138 Shift Lever Position Indicator...140 Shift Lock Release...144 Side Marker Lights, Bulb Replacement in...205...
... Attachment Points...40 Use During Pregnancy...19 Seats, Adjusting the...76 Serial Number...244 Service Intervals...160 Service Manual* ...263 Service Station Procedures...125 Setting the Clock...99 Shifting The Automatic Transmission .. 140 The 5-speed Manual Transmission...138 Shift Lever Position Indicator...140 Shift Lock Release...144 Side Marker Lights, Bulb Replacement in...205...
Owner's Manual
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... qt) U.S.:HX, EX, Canada: Si 3.5 US qt (3.3 l,2.9 Imp qt) U.S.: Si, Canada: SiR 4.2 US qt (4.0 l,3.5 Imp qt) Automatic Transmission Fluid: Honda Premium Formula Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) HX model (CVT) only: Use Honda CVT Fluid only 5-speed Manual Transmission Fluid: Honda Manual Transmission Fluid preferred, or an API service SG, SH or SJ, SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 motor...
... qt) U.S.:HX, EX, Canada: Si 3.5 US qt (3.3 l,2.9 Imp qt) U.S.: Si, Canada: SiR 4.2 US qt (4.0 l,3.5 Imp qt) Automatic Transmission Fluid: Honda Premium Formula Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) HX model (CVT) only: Use Honda CVT Fluid only 5-speed Manual Transmission Fluid: Honda Manual Transmission Fluid preferred, or an API service SG, SH or SJ, SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 motor...