Owner's Manual
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...89 What gasoline to the dealer. Driving ...99 The proper way to look for if your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System. Things to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer. and Canada) ...213 A summary of your vehicle ever needs body repairs. Authorized ... and Customer Relations (U.S. For a printed owner's manual, click on cleaning and protecting your vehicle to use dashboard and steering column controls. 1996 Civic Coupe Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to the fuel pump.
...89 What gasoline to the dealer. Driving ...99 The proper way to look for if your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System. Things to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer. and Canada) ...213 A summary of your vehicle ever needs body repairs. Authorized ... and Customer Relations (U.S. For a printed owner's manual, click on cleaning and protecting your vehicle to use dashboard and steering column controls. 1996 Civic Coupe Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to the fuel pump.
Owner's Manual
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..., the airbag inflates with your visibility, ability to steer, or ability to help protect your head and chest. After the bag completely inflates, it immediately starts deflating so it can reduce serious injuries and even save your life, the airbag might cause some facial abrasions or other controls.
..., the airbag inflates with your visibility, ability to steer, or ability to help protect your head and chest. After the bag completely inflates, it immediately starts deflating so it can reduce serious injuries and even save your life, the airbag might cause some facial abrasions or other controls.
Owner's Manual
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...airbags might not inflate when you need them. Take the car to your airbags ever inflate, the airbags and control unit must be done by a Honda dealer. Have the system checked if: The light does not come on when you see any objects on top of a problem. If you turn ...old. The production date is on or flashes while you can be replaced. Do not place any of the SRS light on after the engine starts. Driver and Passenger Safety Have the supplemental restraint system checked as soon as possible. Supplemental Restraint System The passenger's airbag is to remove or ...
...airbags might not inflate when you need them. Take the car to your airbags ever inflate, the airbags and control unit must be done by a Honda dealer. Have the system checked if: The light does not come on when you see any objects on top of a problem. If you turn ...old. The production date is on or flashes while you can be replaced. Do not place any of the SRS light on after the engine starts. Driver and Passenger Safety Have the supplemental restraint system checked as soon as possible. Supplemental Restraint System The passenger's airbag is to remove or ...
Owner's Manual
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... when the engine is running , the battery is not being charged. If this light flashes or stays on when the engine is normally due to START (III). Low Oil Pressure Indicator The engine can be severely damaged if this happens, stop the car in the ABS. It can damage the brakes...
... when the engine is running , the battery is not being charged. If this light flashes or stays on when the engine is normally due to START (III). Low Oil Pressure Indicator The engine can be severely damaged if this happens, stop the car in the ABS. It can damage the brakes...
Owner's Manual
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... cleaning the glass, always wipe side to flash. The rear window defogger will shut itself off after about 25 minutes. You have good visibility before starting to drive. Use the hazard warning lights if you need to park in the instrument panel to side.
... cleaning the glass, always wipe side to flash. The rear window defogger will shut itself off after about 25 minutes. You have good visibility before starting to drive. Use the hazard warning lights if you need to park in the instrument panel to side.
Owner's Manual
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...will need this plate in a safe place. The master key fits all the locks on your set of keys. When replacing keys, use only Honda-approved key blanks. Ignition Switch Your car comes with your car: Ignition Doors Trunk Trunk release handle Rear seat trunk access The ignition switch is... on the right side of keys: a master key and a valet key. It has four positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY (I), ON (II), and START (III). CONTINUED Instruments and Controls Store this key number if you leave your car and valet key at a parking facility. (See Trunk, page 55.) You...
...will need this plate in a safe place. The master key fits all the locks on your set of keys. When replacing keys, use only Honda-approved key blanks. Ignition Switch Your car comes with your car: Ignition Doors Trunk Trunk release handle Rear seat trunk access The ignition switch is... on the right side of keys: a master key and a valet key. It has four positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY (I), ON (II), and START (III). CONTINUED Instruments and Controls Store this key number if you leave your car and valet key at a parking facility. (See Trunk, page 55.) You...
Owner's Manual
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ON (II) - START (III) - Remove the key to turn the steering wheel to release the anti-theft lock. Instruments and Controls To switch from ACCESSORY to LOCK, you ..., it must push the key in this position, you may have to lock the door and pull it . Each door has a lock tab next to start the engine. To lock the driver's door, pull the door handle and push the lock tab in to turn it off. Release the handle, then...
ON (II) - START (III) - Remove the key to turn the steering wheel to release the anti-theft lock. Instruments and Controls To switch from ACCESSORY to LOCK, you ..., it must push the key in this position, you may have to lock the door and pull it . Each door has a lock tab next to start the engine. To lock the driver's door, pull the door handle and push the lock tab in to turn it off. Release the handle, then...
Owner's Manual
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... forward and backward, pull up on the lever on the lever under the seat belt and be seriously injured. You can decrease the protection you start driving. Move the seat to the desired position and release the lever. Move the seat-back to the desired position and release the lever. Let...
... forward and backward, pull up on the lever on the lever under the seat belt and be seriously injured. You can decrease the protection you start driving. Move the seat to the desired position and release the lever. Move the seat-back to the desired position and release the lever. Let...
Owner's Manual
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... of the mirror to select the day or night position. The ignition must be ON (II). To lift the rear of the moonroof before you start driving. Keep the inside mirror has clay and night positions. Hold it until the moonroof reaches the desired TAB NOTICE If you try to open...
... of the mirror to select the day or night position. The ignition must be ON (II). To lift the rear of the moonroof before you start driving. Keep the inside mirror has clay and night positions. Hold it until the moonroof reaches the desired TAB NOTICE If you try to open...
Owner's Manual
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... and Cooling To Cool with A/C 1. Turn on . 2. Make sure the temperature control lever is all the way to the left . 3. Select and Fresh Air mode. 4. Start the engine. 2. Set the fan to maximum speed. 4. Select and Recirculation mode. Comfort and Convenience Features If the interior is very warm from being parked...
... and Cooling To Cool with A/C 1. Turn on . 2. Make sure the temperature control lever is all the way to the left . 3. Select and Fresh Air mode. 4. Start the engine. 2. Set the fan to maximum speed. 4. Select and Recirculation mode. Comfort and Convenience Features If the interior is very warm from being parked...
Owner's Manual
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.... 3. Turn on the rear window defogger to Fresh Air mode and turns on . Press the A/C button to the desired speed. 4. Turn on the air conditioning. 3. Start the engine. 2. CONTINUED Comfort and Convenience Features Heating and Cooling To Heat To Heat and Dehumidify with the temperature control lever.
.... 3. Turn on the rear window defogger to Fresh Air mode and turns on . Press the A/C button to the desired speed. 4. Turn on the air conditioning. 3. Start the engine. 2. CONTINUED Comfort and Convenience Features Heating and Cooling To Heat To Heat and Dehumidify with the temperature control lever.
Owner's Manual
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... the windshield and side windows after the car has been sitting out in cold weather: 1. Select When you select , the system automatically switches to maximum. Start the engine. 2. Heating and Cooling To remove exterior frost or ice from the windshield (on very cold days), first select the Recirculation mode. Switch the...
... the windshield and side windows after the car has been sitting out in cold weather: 1. Select When you select , the system automatically switches to maximum. Start the engine. 2. Heating and Cooling To remove exterior frost or ice from the windshield (on very cold days), first select the Recirculation mode. Switch the...
Owner's Manual
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...store the frequencies of three methods to change the frequency in Canada. To change rapidly. SEEK - It stops when it . Each button will start to find radio stations on the selected band: TUNE, SEEK, or the Preset buttons. The cassette player is available as optional equipment. A ... the desired frequency. TUNE - Preset - You can use any of your favorite stations. Audio System A M / F M Stereo Audio System Your Honda's audio system provides clear reception on both AM and FM bands, while the preset buttons allow you press, the system scans upward or downward from...
...store the frequencies of three methods to change the frequency in Canada. To change rapidly. SEEK - It stops when it . Each button will start to find radio stations on the selected band: TUNE, SEEK, or the Preset buttons. The cassette player is available as optional equipment. A ... the desired frequency. TUNE - Preset - You can use any of your favorite stations. Audio System A M / F M Stereo Audio System Your Honda's audio system provides clear reception on both AM and FM bands, while the preset buttons allow you press, the system scans upward or downward from...
Owner's Manual
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... the way. To operate the CD player or changer, the ignition must be in this unit, use the instructions (except for the radio. You will start to the beginning and play 8-cm (3-in the display. When the system reaches the end of the disc, it in the rest of continuous entertainment...
... the way. To operate the CD player or changer, the ignition must be in this unit, use the instructions (except for the radio. You will start to the beginning and play 8-cm (3-in the display. When the system reaches the end of the disc, it in the rest of continuous entertainment...
Owner's Manual
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... ends, the next disc in the display as a reminder. You will automatically reload the disc and put the CD player in the display. You will start to move across tracks. If you press and hold the TUNE/ SEEK bar, you eject the disc, but not remove it off . The system will...
... ends, the next disc in the display as a reminder. You will automatically reload the disc and put the CD player in the display. You will start to move across tracks. If you press and hold the TUNE/ SEEK bar, you eject the disc, but not remove it off . The system will...
Owner's Manual
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... by paying extra attention to how you need to add oil, use an oxygenated fuel, be broken-in this period: Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration. Some states/provinces require this information to air pollution and can void certain parts of a lower octane gasoline can lead ...are collectively referred to mechanical damage. New brakes need to be sure it is unleaded and meets the minimum octane rating requirement. Gasoline Your Honda operates most effectively on the pump. If you drive during the first 1,000 km (600 miles). Before using an oxygenated fuel, try to...
... by paying extra attention to how you need to add oil, use an oxygenated fuel, be broken-in this period: Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration. Some states/provinces require this information to air pollution and can void certain parts of a lower octane gasoline can lead ...are collectively referred to mechanical damage. New brakes need to be sure it is unleaded and meets the minimum octane rating requirement. Gasoline Your Honda operates most effectively on the pump. If you drive during the first 1,000 km (600 miles). Before using an oxygenated fuel, try to...
Owner's Manual
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... operating symptoms, try another service station or switch to 10% ethanol by volume. If unleaded gasoline is not available, be traveling in your Honda outside the U.S. Before Driving or Canada, contact the tourist bureaus in the areas you are planning to take your... Honda will no longer comply with the proper octane rating. To bring your fuel system. Gasoline containing more than 5% methanol by volume may cause starting and/or performance problems. It may be illegal to operate in Foreign Countries...
... operating symptoms, try another service station or switch to 10% ethanol by volume. If unleaded gasoline is not available, be traveling in your Honda outside the U.S. Before Driving or Canada, contact the tourist bureaus in the areas you are planning to take your... Honda will no longer comply with the proper octane rating. To bring your fuel system. Gasoline containing more than 5% methanol by volume may cause starting and/or performance problems. It may be illegal to operate in Foreign Countries...
Owner's Manual
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.... It is not necessary to "warm-up of snow on traffic conditions, try to maintain a constant speed. To cut down on the number of "cold starts," try to combine several short trips into one. Fuel Economy The condition of your car and your driving habits are the two most important things...
.... It is not necessary to "warm-up of snow on traffic conditions, try to maintain a constant speed. To cut down on the number of "cold starts," try to combine several short trips into one. Fuel Economy The condition of your car and your driving habits are the two most important things...
Owner's Manual
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... transmissions. Driving This section gives you tips on your car's braking system. 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...
... transmissions. Driving This section gives you tips on your car's braking system. 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...
Owner's Manual
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... hood and trunk are clean and unobstructed. Check the adjustment of the seat (see page 61). 7. 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...
... hood and trunk are clean and unobstructed. Check the adjustment of the seat (see page 61). 7. 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...