Owner's Manual
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... switch back ON (II). It is most accurate when the car is on curvy or hilly roads. ODOMETER/TRIP METER SELECT/RESET KNOB Canada: DX TACHOMETER TEMPERATURE GAUGE FUEL GAUGE SPEEDOMETER The needle returns to ''0.0''. Avoid driving with an extremely low f uel level. To reset a trip meter,... display it . Each trip meter works independently, so you have. Running out of f uel could cause the engine to misf ire, damaging the catalytic converter. 70 Instruments and Controls There are driving on level ground. Switch between these displays and the odometer by...
... switch back ON (II). It is most accurate when the car is on curvy or hilly roads. ODOMETER/TRIP METER SELECT/RESET KNOB Canada: DX TACHOMETER TEMPERATURE GAUGE FUEL GAUGE SPEEDOMETER The needle returns to ''0.0''. Avoid driving with an extremely low f uel level. To reset a trip meter,... display it . Each trip meter works independently, so you have. Running out of f uel could cause the engine to misf ire, damaging the catalytic converter. 70 Instruments and Controls There are driving on level ground. Switch between these displays and the odometer by...
Owner's Manual
Page 72
... the middle of the road. Turn to the upper zone. In severe driving conditions, such as very hot weather or a long period of the engine's coolant. Gauges U.S.: DX TEMPERATURE GAUGE FUEL GAUGE SPEEDOMETER ODOMETER/TRIP METER SELECT/RESET KNOB Temperature Gauge This shows the temperature of uphill driving, the pointer may rise...
... the middle of the road. Turn to the upper zone. In severe driving conditions, such as very hot weather or a long period of the engine's coolant. Gauges U.S.: DX TEMPERATURE GAUGE FUEL GAUGE SPEEDOMETER ODOMETER/TRIP METER SELECT/RESET KNOB Temperature Gauge This shows the temperature of uphill driving, the pointer may rise...
Owner's Manual
Page 173
You can damage the transmission by shifting to a lower gear. DX, make sure the engine speed will not activate the engine speed limiter in the lower gear. The manual transmission is low enough that you are not shifting, do not rest your foot on the clutch ... except U.S. Push down , make sure the vehicle speed is synchronized in the lower gear before downshifting. When shifting up can get extra braking from the engine by trying to the next gear, and let the pedal up gradually. On all forward gears for smooth operation. Rapid slowing or speeding-up or...
You can damage the transmission by shifting to a lower gear. DX, make sure the engine speed will not activate the engine speed limiter in the lower gear. The manual transmission is low enough that you are not shifting, do not rest your foot on the clutch ... except U.S. Push down , make sure the vehicle speed is synchronized in the lower gear before downshifting. When shifting up can get extra braking from the engine by trying to the next gear, and let the pedal up gradually. On all forward gears for smooth operation. Rapid slowing or speeding-up or...
Owner's Manual
Page 174
... If you exceed the maximum speed for the gear you are in, you may feel the engine cut in and out. DX model If you exceed the maximum speed for the gear you are in, the engine speed will enter into the tachometer's red zone. Before downshifting, make sure the vehicle speed ...is low enough that lets the engine run normally when you reduce the engine speed by a limiter in the engine's computer ...
... If you exceed the maximum speed for the gear you are in, you may feel the engine cut in and out. DX model If you exceed the maximum speed for the gear you are in, the engine speed will enter into the tachometer's red zone. Before downshifting, make sure the vehicle speed ...is low enough that lets the engine run normally when you reduce the engine speed by a limiter in the engine's computer ...
Owner's Manual
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U.S.: DX RELEASE BUTTON The shift lever has six positions. When you are stopped in Park or Neutral to N Do this: Press the brake pedal and press the release button. CONTINUED Driving 175 Move the lever. Press the release button. It must be in D, D3, 2, N or R, press firmly on the brake pedal, and keep your foot off the accelerator pedal. Automatic Transmission Shift Lever Positions SHIFT LEVER To shift from: P to R R to P N to R D3 to 2 2 to D3 D3 to D D to N D to D3 N to D R to start the engine.
U.S.: DX RELEASE BUTTON The shift lever has six positions. When you are stopped in Park or Neutral to N Do this: Press the brake pedal and press the release button. CONTINUED Driving 175 Move the lever. Press the release button. It must be in D, D3, 2, N or R, press firmly on the brake pedal, and keep your foot off the accelerator pedal. Automatic Transmission Shift Lever Positions SHIFT LEVER To shift from: P to R R to P N to R D3 to 2 2 to D3 D3 to D D to N D to D3 N to D R to start the engine.
Owner's Manual
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...tachometer's red zone. Second gives you reduce the RPM below the red zone. Use D3 to automatically downshift by a limiter in the engine's computer controls. DX model If you exceed the maximum speed for the gear you are selected. D3 can also keep the transmission from cycling between third ...and fourth gears in , the engine speed will run normally when you can get the transmission to provide engine braking when going down . DX If you exceed the maximum speed for the gear you are in stop .
...tachometer's red zone. Second gives you reduce the RPM below the red zone. Use D3 to automatically downshift by a limiter in the engine's computer controls. DX model If you exceed the maximum speed for the gear you are selected. D3 can also keep the transmission from cycling between third ...and fourth gears in , the engine speed will run normally when you can get the transmission to provide engine braking when going down . DX If you exceed the maximum speed for the gear you are in stop .
Owner's Manual
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... upper mark on the drain bolt, then reinstall the drain bolt. Engine Oil 5. Refill the engine with the recommended oil. The oil pressure indicator light should go out within five seconds. If necessary, add oil to bring the level to : (U.S.: DX, LX, Canada: DX, LX) 33 lbf·ft (44 N·m , 4.5 kgf·m) (U.S.: EX...
... upper mark on the drain bolt, then reinstall the drain bolt. Engine Oil 5. Refill the engine with the recommended oil. The oil pressure indicator light should go out within five seconds. If necessary, add oil to bring the level to : (U.S.: DX, LX, Canada: DX, LX) 33 lbf·ft (44 N·m , 4.5 kgf·m) (U.S.: EX...
Owner's Manual
Page 274
... low on the dipstick (see page 160 ). Start the engine and watch the oil pressure indicator. Safely pull off the road and shut off the engine. If the indicator stays on page 283 .) U.S.: HX, LX, EX Canada : LX, Si DX models This indicator should take immediate action. If the light... does not go out after the engine starts. There is running , it indicates that is possible...
... low on the dipstick (see page 160 ). Start the engine and watch the oil pressure indicator. Safely pull off the road and shut off the engine. If the indicator stays on page 283 .) U.S.: HX, LX, EX Canada : LX, Si DX models This indicator should take immediate action. If the light... does not go out after the engine starts. There is running , it indicates that is possible...
Owner's Manual
Page 275
...If it . Try not to stall it comes on when the ignition switch is ON (II), and go out after the engine starts. Starting the engine will discharge the battery rapidly. Charging System Indicator CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR By eliminating as much of the Unexpected 273... U.S.: HX, LX, EX Canada : LX, Si DX models This indicator should come on brightly when the engine is too discharged to keep the engine running. Drive to a service station or garage where you can get technical assistance.
...If it . Try not to stall it comes on when the ignition switch is ON (II), and go out after the engine starts. Starting the engine will discharge the battery rapidly. Charging System Indicator CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR By eliminating as much of the Unexpected 273... U.S.: HX, LX, EX Canada : LX, Si DX models This indicator should come on brightly when the engine is too discharged to keep the engine running. Drive to a service station or garage where you can get technical assistance.
Owner's Manual
Page 276
... trip, or the fuel cap was not loose or missing, have recently refueled your car's emissions controls and engine. MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP U.S.: HX, LX, EX Canada : LX, Si DX models This indicator should also have a problem. Continued operation may not be a loose or missing fuel fill ...it indicates one of the Unexpected If you can reduce your fuel economy and cause your car's warranties. 274 Taking Care of the engine's emissions control systems may turn off as possible. Those repairs may cause serious damage. Avoid full-throttle acceleration and driving at any other...
... trip, or the fuel cap was not loose or missing, have recently refueled your car's emissions controls and engine. MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP U.S.: HX, LX, EX Canada : LX, Si DX models This indicator should also have a problem. Continued operation may not be a loose or missing fuel fill ...it indicates one of the Unexpected If you can reduce your fuel economy and cause your car's warranties. 274 Taking Care of the engine's emissions control systems may turn off as possible. Those repairs may cause serious damage. Avoid full-throttle acceleration and driving at any other...
Owner's Manual
Page 291
...55.1 in (1,399 mm) 103.1 in (2,620 mm) 57.9 in (1,470 mm) 57.9 in the engine. 5 : DX, LX 6 : EX, HX 7 : HX 288 Technical Information Engine oil Engine Type Bore x Stroke Displacement Compression ratio Spark plugs Water cooled 4-stroke SOHC 1, SOHC VTEC 2 4-cylinder gasoline...3.72 in (75.0 x 94.4 mm) 102 cu-in the engine. Cars Windshield 2.6 US qt (2.5 ) 4.8 US qt (4.5 ) washer reservoir Canada Cars 3 : Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in (1,668 cm ) 9.5 1 9.9 2 See spark plug maintenance section page 221 . 1 : DX, LX 2 : U.S.: HX, EX Canada: Si 3.4 US qt...
...55.1 in (1,399 mm) 103.1 in (2,620 mm) 57.9 in (1,470 mm) 57.9 in the engine. 5 : DX, LX 6 : EX, HX 7 : HX 288 Technical Information Engine oil Engine Type Bore x Stroke Displacement Compression ratio Spark plugs Water cooled 4-stroke SOHC 1, SOHC VTEC 2 4-cylinder gasoline...3.72 in (75.0 x 94.4 mm) 102 cu-in the engine. Cars Windshield 2.6 US qt (2.5 ) 4.8 US qt (4.5 ) washer reservoir Canada Cars 3 : Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in (1,668 cm ) 9.5 1 9.9 2 See spark plug maintenance section page 221 . 1 : DX, LX 2 : U.S.: HX, EX Canada: Si 3.4 US qt...
Owner's Manual
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...come near it is referred to as catalysts, promoting chemical reactions to air pollution, and can impair your engine's performance. HX models) THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER A defective three way catalytic converter ...amount of leaded gasoline can set on HC, CO, and NOx. Keep the engine tuned-up. The three way catalytic converter must be an original Honda part or its equivalent. Always use unleaded gasoline. Park your car's three way..., or otherwise not running properly. 296 Technical Information EX and Canadian Si models) (DX, LX and U.S.
...come near it is referred to as catalysts, promoting chemical reactions to air pollution, and can impair your engine's performance. HX models) THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER A defective three way catalytic converter ...amount of leaded gasoline can set on HC, CO, and NOx. Keep the engine tuned-up. The three way catalytic converter must be an original Honda part or its equivalent. Always use unleaded gasoline. Park your car's three way..., or otherwise not running properly. 296 Technical Information EX and Canadian Si models) (DX, LX and U.S.
Owner's Manual
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... or a DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary replacement. Oil change capacity (including filter): DX, LX 3.4 US qt (3.2 ) EX, HX 3.7 US qt (3.5 ) Automatic Transmission Fluid: Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic Transmission Fluid) preferred, or a DEXRON III ATF as a temporary replacement (see page 214...Honda Manual Transmission Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 motor oil as a temporary replacement (see page 216 ). Tire Pressure (measured cold): Front/Rear: 30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm ) Spare Tire: 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm ) Fuel Tank Capacity: 13.2 US gal (50 ) Recommended Engine...
... or a DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary replacement. Oil change capacity (including filter): DX, LX 3.4 US qt (3.2 ) EX, HX 3.7 US qt (3.5 ) Automatic Transmission Fluid: Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic Transmission Fluid) preferred, or a DEXRON III ATF as a temporary replacement (see page 214...Honda Manual Transmission Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 motor oil as a temporary replacement (see page 216 ). Tire Pressure (measured cold): Front/Rear: 30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm ) Spare Tire: 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm ) Fuel Tank Capacity: 13.2 US gal (50 ) Recommended Engine...