Owner's Manual
Page 17
... the driver's doorjamb for diagnosis and service. The light comes on top of a problem. Have the supplemental restraint system checked as soon as possible. Do not try to alert you can be replaced. This must have the system serviced by an authorized Honda dealer: If your convenience. Driver and Passenger Safety... years old. Have the dealer inspect the system. Do not place any of the dashboard, under a lid marked SRS. How the SRS Indicator Light Works The purpose of the SRS light on your instrument panel is on after the engine starts. There are driving.
... the driver's doorjamb for diagnosis and service. The light comes on top of a problem. Have the supplemental restraint system checked as soon as possible. Do not try to alert you can be replaced. This must have the system serviced by an authorized Honda dealer: If your convenience. Driver and Passenger Safety... years old. Have the dealer inspect the system. Do not place any of the dashboard, under a lid marked SRS. How the SRS Indicator Light Works The purpose of the SRS light on your instrument panel is on after the engine starts. There are driving.
Owner's Manual
Page 35
...brake or comes on when the engine is normally due to worn brake pads. If this indicator comes on , your dealer check the braking system for worn pads or fluid leaks. Reset the system by restarting the engine. Watch the ABS light. With the light on with the high beam headlights.... High Beam Indicator This light comes on with reduced brightness when the Daytime ...
...brake or comes on when the engine is normally due to worn brake pads. If this indicator comes on , your dealer check the braking system for worn pads or fluid leaks. Reset the system by restarting the engine. Watch the ABS light. With the light on with the high beam headlights.... High Beam Indicator This light comes on with reduced brightness when the Daytime ...
Owner's Manual
Page 100
... passengers have fastened their seat belts (see page 7). 10.Turn the ignition ON (II). Check the indicator lights in the instrument panel. 11.Start the engine (see page 101). 12.Check the gauges and indicator lights in the instrument panel (see page 45). 8. Check the adjustment of the steering wheel (see page 33). Driving Preparing to...
... passengers have fastened their seat belts (see page 7). 10.Turn the ignition ON (II). Check the indicator lights in the instrument panel. 11.Start the engine (see page 101). 12.Check the gauges and indicator lights in the instrument panel (see page 45). 8. Check the adjustment of the steering wheel (see page 33). Driving Preparing to...
Owner's Manual
Page 113
...your foot on the brake pedal. It also keeps your brakes work. Check your foot off the accelerator pedal. Since a longer distance is power...brake. Driving The braking system is needed on the brake pedal only when you do . Use the engine to assist the brakes by downshifting to build up heat. Constant application of the brakes when going down...begin screeching all the time, confusing drivers behind you. The Braking System All Civics are drum. The brakes on the pedal keeps the brakes applied lightly, causing them gently and frequently until they feel normal. They make a very...
...your foot on the brake pedal. It also keeps your brakes work. Check your foot off the accelerator pedal. Since a longer distance is power...brake. Driving The braking system is needed on the brake pedal only when you do . Use the engine to assist the brakes by downshifting to build up heat. Constant application of the brakes when going down...begin screeching all the time, confusing drivers behind you. The Braking System All Civics are drum. The brakes on the pedal keeps the brakes applied lightly, causing them gently and frequently until they feel normal. They make a very...
Owner's Manual
Page 118
...have the skills and tools required to perform more complex maintenance tasks on how to obtain a copy, or see your Honda dealer. See page 219 for information on your car well maintained and to follow basic maintenance safety precautions. This section... Tires...160 Tire Chains...160 Lights...161 Headlight Aiming...161 Replacing Bulbs...163 Storing Your Car...171 Maintenance Safety...120 Important Safety Precautions.. 121 Maintenance Maintenance Schedule...122 Maintenance Record...126 Periodic Checks...128 Fluid Locations...129 Engine Oil...130 Checking Engine Oil...130 Adding Oil...130 ...
...have the skills and tools required to perform more complex maintenance tasks on how to obtain a copy, or see your Honda dealer. See page 219 for information on your car well maintained and to follow basic maintenance safety precautions. This section... Tires...160 Tire Chains...160 Lights...161 Headlight Aiming...161 Replacing Bulbs...163 Storing Your Car...171 Maintenance Safety...120 Important Safety Precautions.. 121 Maintenance Maintenance Schedule...122 Maintenance Record...126 Periodic Checks...128 Fluid Locations...129 Engine Oil...130 Checking Engine Oil...130 Adding Oil...130 ...
Owner's Manual
Page 127
.... See page 94. See page 161. See page 149. Lights - Automatic transmission (including CVT) - Check its operation weekly. Air conditioning - Brakes, clutch and power steering - Battery - See page 142. Tires - Engine oil level - Check the tire pressure monthly. Check the level in the reservoir monthly. Periodic Checks You should check the following items at the specified intervals.
.... See page 94. See page 161. See page 149. Lights - Automatic transmission (including CVT) - Check its operation weekly. Air conditioning - Brakes, clutch and power steering - Battery - See page 142. Tires - Engine oil level - Check the tire pressure monthly. Check the level in the reservoir monthly. Periodic Checks You should check the following items at the specified intervals.
Owner's Manual
Page 133
... 2.9 lmp qt) (U.S.: HX, EX, Canada: Si) 3.6 (3.8 US q t , 3.2 lmp qt) 7. Engine oil change your work. 8. The oil pressure indicator light should go out within five seconds. Let the engine run for leaks. 9. Refill the engine with the recommended oil. Replace the engine oil fill cap. Put it in a trash bin or dump it sit... for several minutes and check the drain bolt and ...
... 2.9 lmp qt) (U.S.: HX, EX, Canada: Si) 3.6 (3.8 US q t , 3.2 lmp qt) 7. Engine oil change your work. 8. The oil pressure indicator light should go out within five seconds. Let the engine run for leaks. 9. Refill the engine with the recommended oil. Replace the engine oil fill cap. Put it in a trash bin or dump it sit... for several minutes and check the drain bolt and ...
Owner's Manual
Page 153
...use a low-pressure spray or soft-bristle brush to remove them . AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSER Run the air conditioning at normal operating temperature. Use a light spray from a hose or a soft brush to clean them . NOTICE Whenever you can damage the environment. If the air conditioning does not get... for all models Your car's air conditioning is a sealed system. This circulates the lubricating oil contained in the refrigerant. Periodically check the engine's radiator and air conditioning condenser for at least ten minutes while you are a couple of things you have your dealer...
...use a low-pressure spray or soft-bristle brush to remove them . AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSER Run the air conditioning at normal operating temperature. Use a light spray from a hose or a soft brush to clean them . NOTICE Whenever you can damage the environment. If the air conditioning does not get... for all models Your car's air conditioning is a sealed system. This circulates the lubricating oil contained in the refrigerant. Periodically check the engine's radiator and air conditioning condenser for at least ten minutes while you are a couple of things you have your dealer...
Owner's Manual
Page 184
...Park or Neutral. If the headlights are very dim or don't light at all , or operates very slowly. If the fuses are OK, there is discharged. You can hear the starter motor operating normally, but the engine does not start the engine, either the battery is discharged or the connections are corroded. Turn... falls into two areas, depending on what you hear when you turn the ignition switch to START (III), you do not dim, check the condition of the Unexpected The engine's starter motor does not operate at all the way to START (III): You hear nothing, or almost nothing at all , the ...
...Park or Neutral. If the headlights are very dim or don't light at all , or operates very slowly. If the fuses are OK, there is discharged. You can hear the starter motor operating normally, but the engine does not start the engine, either the battery is discharged or the connections are corroded. Turn... falls into two areas, depending on what you hear when you turn the ignition switch to START (III), you do not dim, check the condition of the Unexpected The engine's starter motor does not operate at all the way to START (III): You hear nothing, or almost nothing at all , the ...
Owner's Manual
Page 185
...there are several precautions you should take. CONTINUED Taking Care of the electrolyte. Refer to Starting the Engine on page 200. See Towing on page 101. Open the hood and check the physical condition of the battery (see page 195). Attempting to jump start with an automatic transmission ...Jump Starting If your car: 1. Are you do not try jump starting procedure? If you find the problem. You cannot start a Honda with a frozen battery can freeze. The low fuel level warning light may not be an electrical problem, such as no power to the fuel pump.
...there are several precautions you should take. CONTINUED Taking Care of the electrolyte. Refer to Starting the Engine on page 200. See Towing on page 101. Open the hood and check the physical condition of the battery (see page 195). Attempting to jump start with an automatic transmission ...Jump Starting If your car: 1. Are you do not try jump starting procedure? If you find the problem. You cannot start a Honda with a frozen battery can freeze. The low fuel level warning light may not be an electrical problem, such as no power to the fuel pump.
Owner's Manual
Page 189
...for a minute. In either case, you can safely get the car stopped. 4. Open the hood and check the oil level (see page 130). Safely pull off the road and shut off the engine as soon as you can continue driving. (See Towing on page 200.) 1. If necessary, add oil ... Although oil level and oil pressure are not directly connected, an engine that is a mechanical problem that the engine has lost oil pressure and serious engine damage is possible. Turn off the engine. 2. II the light does not go out after the engine starts. There is very low on with low oil pressure can ...
...for a minute. In either case, you can safely get the car stopped. 4. Open the hood and check the oil level (see page 130). Safely pull off the road and shut off the engine as soon as you can continue driving. (See Towing on page 200.) 1. If necessary, add oil ... Although oil level and oil pressure are not directly connected, an engine that is a mechanical problem that the engine has lost oil pressure and serious engine damage is possible. Turn off the engine. 2. II the light does not go out after the engine starts. There is very low on with low oil pressure can ...
Owner's Manual
Page 191
... for a few seconds when you can reduce your fuel economy and cause your car's warranties. Taking Care of the engine's emissions control systems may have your car checked by your car to put out excessive emissions. Even though you may feel no difference in your car's emission controls ... operation may not be covered by the dealer as soon as possible. Those repairs may cause serious engine damage. If it comes on at high speed. Malfunction Indicator Lamp If this indicator light comes on, have a problem. Avoid full-throttle acceleration and driving at any other time, it...
... for a few seconds when you can reduce your fuel economy and cause your car's warranties. Taking Care of the engine's emissions control systems may have your car checked by your car to put out excessive emissions. Even though you may feel no difference in your car's emission controls ... operation may not be covered by the dealer as soon as possible. Those repairs may cause serious engine damage. If it comes on at high speed. Malfunction Indicator Lamp If this indicator light comes on, have a problem. Avoid full-throttle acceleration and driving at any other time, it...
Owner's Manual
Page 215
...Alcohol in Gasoline...90 Antifreeze...135 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) Description...206 Indicator Light...35, 115 Operation...114 Anti-theft Steering Column Lock...50 Appearance Care...173 ... Audio System...76 Automatic Speed Control...46 Automatic Transmission...104 Capacity, Fluid...204 Checking Fluid Level...141 Shifting...105 Shift Lever Positions...104 Shift Lock Release...108 Accessories...Socket...65 Adding Automatic Transmission Fluid...141 Brake Fluid...143 Clutch Fluid...143 Engine Coolant...135 Engine Oil...130 Manual Transmission Fluid ...142 Power Steering Fluid...144 Windshield Washer...
...Alcohol in Gasoline...90 Antifreeze...135 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) Description...206 Indicator Light...35, 115 Operation...114 Anti-theft Steering Column Lock...50 Appearance Care...173 ... Audio System...76 Automatic Speed Control...46 Automatic Transmission...104 Capacity, Fluid...204 Checking Fluid Level...141 Shifting...105 Shift Lever Positions...104 Shift Lock Release...108 Accessories...Socket...65 Adding Automatic Transmission Fluid...141 Brake Fluid...143 Clutch Fluid...143 Engine Coolant...135 Engine Oil...130 Manual Transmission Fluid ...142 Power Steering Fluid...144 Windshield Washer...
Owner's Manual
Page 216
... Parking Lights...165 Front Side Marker Lights...165 Headlights...163 High-mount Brake Light...168 Interior Light...169 License Plate Lights...169 Rear Side Marker Lights...166 Specifications...205 Trunk Light...170 Turn Signal Lights...165 Bulbs, Halogen...163 Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid...141 Battery Condition...149 Brake Fluid...143 Clutch Fluid...143 Drive Belts...155 Engine Coolant...135 Engine Oil...
... Parking Lights...165 Front Side Marker Lights...165 Headlights...163 High-mount Brake Light...168 Interior Light...169 License Plate Lights...169 Rear Side Marker Lights...166 Specifications...205 Trunk Light...170 Turn Signal Lights...165 Bulbs, Halogen...163 Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid...141 Battery Condition...149 Brake Fluid...143 Clutch Fluid...143 Drive Belts...155 Engine Coolant...135 Engine Oil...
Owner's Manual
Page 217
... Indicator ...192 Checking the Fuses...195 Low Oil Pressure Indicator...191 Malfunction Indicator Lamp...193 Manually Closing Moonroof...194 Overheated Engine...189 Emergency Brake...62 Emergency Flashers...44 Emission Controls...210 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge... ...38 Malfunction Indicator Lamp...35, 193 Oil Pressure Indicator...35, 191 Oil, What Kind to Use...131 Overheating...189 Specifications...204 Ethanol in Gasoline ...91 Evaporative Emission Controls...210 Exhaust Fumes...28 CONTINUED DANGER, Explanation of...ii Dashboard...32 Daytime Running Lights...
... Indicator ...192 Checking the Fuses...195 Low Oil Pressure Indicator...191 Malfunction Indicator Lamp...193 Manually Closing Moonroof...194 Overheated Engine...189 Emergency Brake...62 Emergency Flashers...44 Emission Controls...210 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge... ...38 Malfunction Indicator Lamp...35, 193 Oil Pressure Indicator...35, 191 Oil, What Kind to Use...131 Overheating...189 Specifications...204 Ethanol in Gasoline ...91 Evaporative Emission Controls...210 Exhaust Fumes...28 CONTINUED DANGER, Explanation of...ii Dashboard...32 Daytime Running Lights...
Owner's Manual
Page 218
... Door and Cap...92 Gauge...38 Octane Requirement...90 Oxygenated...90 Reserve Indicator...36 Tank, Filling the...92 Fuses, Checking the...195 Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature ...38 Fuel...38 Gearshift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission...105 CVT...109 5-speed Manual Transmission...102 Glass Cleaning...... Tank, Filling the...92 Gas Station Procedures...92 Halogen Headlight Bulbs...163 Hazard Warning Flashers...44 Headlights Aiming...161 Daytime Running Lights...41 High Beam Indicator...35 High Beams, Turning on...41 Low Beams, Turning on ...41 Reminder Beeper...41 Replacing Halogen Bulbs...
... Door and Cap...92 Gauge...38 Octane Requirement...90 Oxygenated...90 Reserve Indicator...36 Tank, Filling the...92 Fuses, Checking the...195 Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature ...38 Fuel...38 Gearshift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission...105 CVT...109 5-speed Manual Transmission...102 Glass Cleaning...... Tank, Filling the...92 Gas Station Procedures...92 Halogen Headlight Bulbs...163 Hazard Warning Flashers...44 Headlights Aiming...161 Daytime Running Lights...41 High Beam Indicator...35 High Beams, Turning on...41 Low Beams, Turning on ...41 Reminder Beeper...41 Replacing Halogen Bulbs...
Owner's Manual
Page 220
...in Gasoline...91 Mirrors, Adjusting...61 Moonroof...61 Closing Manually...194 Operation...61 Oil Change, How to ...132 Change, When to...124 Checking Engine...130 Pressure Indicator...35, 191 Selecting Proper Viscosity Chart...132 ON (Ignition Key Position) ...50 Opening the Hood ...93 Opening the Trunk......4 Octane Requirement, Gasoline...90 Odometer...37 Odometer, Trip...37 Panel Brightness Control...42 Park Gear Position...105 Parking Brake...62 Parking Lights...41 Parking Over Things that Burn...212 PGM-FI System...211 Polishing and Waxing ...175 Power Door Locks...51 Mirrors...62 Radiator...
...in Gasoline...91 Mirrors, Adjusting...61 Moonroof...61 Closing Manually...194 Operation...61 Oil Change, How to ...132 Change, When to...124 Checking Engine...130 Pressure Indicator...35, 191 Selecting Proper Viscosity Chart...132 ON (Ignition Key Position) ...50 Opening the Hood ...93 Opening the Trunk......4 Octane Requirement, Gasoline...90 Odometer...37 Odometer, Trip...37 Panel Brightness Control...42 Park Gear Position...105 Parking Brake...62 Parking Lights...41 Parking Over Things that Burn...212 PGM-FI System...211 Polishing and Waxing ...175 Power Door Locks...51 Mirrors...62 Radiator...