Owner's Manual
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... engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer. Comfort and Convenience Features...67 How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other technical literature. Index ...I Gas Station Information A summary of the Unexpected ...179 This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to www.helminc.com. 1997 Civic... Relations (U.S. For a printed owner's manual, click on cleaning and protecting your new vehicle, and how to contact us. Things to look for if your new Honda, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
... engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer. Comfort and Convenience Features...67 How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other technical literature. Index ...I Gas Station Information A summary of the Unexpected ...179 This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to www.helminc.com. 1997 Civic... Relations (U.S. For a printed owner's manual, click on cleaning and protecting your new vehicle, and how to contact us. Things to look for if your new Honda, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Owner's Manual
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... under a lid marked SRS. There are driving. This must have an authorized Honda dealer service the system. Supplemental Restraint System The passenger's airbag is stored near the top of the system by... a Honda dealer. SRS Have the system checked if: The light does not come on the driver's ...stays on or flashes while you are no parts you must be replaced. The light comes on after the engine starts. If you see any objects on top of the SRS light on your supplemental restraint system. Do...
... under a lid marked SRS. There are driving. This must have an authorized Honda dealer service the system. Supplemental Restraint System The passenger's airbag is stored near the top of the system by... a Honda dealer. SRS Have the system checked if: The light does not come on the driver's ...stays on or flashes while you are no parts you must be replaced. The light comes on after the engine starts. If you see any objects on top of the SRS light on your supplemental restraint system. Do...
Owner's Manual
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... no problem with the trunk lid open, open all the windows and set the heating and cooling system as shown below. Do not run the engine only long enough to move the car out of the garage. Even with the door open , air flow can collect rapidly in an unconfined area... normal driving if you must sit in your parked car, even in enclosed areas, such as follows: 1. With the trunk lid open , run the engine with the engine running, adjust the heating and cooling system as a garage. Carbon monoxide gas is raised for leaks whenever: The car is toxic. Breathing it can...
... no problem with the trunk lid open, open all the windows and set the heating and cooling system as shown below. Do not run the engine only long enough to move the car out of the garage. Even with the door open , air flow can collect rapidly in an unconfined area... normal driving if you must sit in your parked car, even in enclosed areas, such as follows: 1. With the trunk lid open , run the engine with the engine running, adjust the heating and cooling system as a garage. Carbon monoxide gas is raised for leaks whenever: The car is toxic. Breathing it can...
Owner's Manual
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...: U.S. Have your car still has normal braking ability but no anti-lock. For complete information, see page 192 . With the light on when the engine is low. For complete information, see page 191. If this light flashes or stays on with the parking brake applied can be severely damaged if... this happens, take the car to your dealer to worn brake pads. Low Oil Pressure Indicator The engine can damage the brakes and tires. 2. High Beam Indicator This light Comes on when the engine is running , the battery is normally due to have it remains lit after you have not released...
...: U.S. Have your car still has normal braking ability but no anti-lock. For complete information, see page 192 . With the light on when the engine is low. For complete information, see page 191. If this light flashes or stays on with the parking brake applied can be severely damaged if... this happens, take the car to your dealer to worn brake pads. Low Oil Pressure Indicator The engine can damage the brakes and tires. 2. High Beam Indicator This light Comes on when the engine is running , the battery is normally due to have it remains lit after you have not released...
Owner's Manual
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... the bulb as soon as a reminder that you will then go out until it is time to the floor. The upshift indicator will keep the engine operating in the highest gear practical for information on the outside of the car should flash. If the light does not blink or blinks rapidly...
... the bulb as soon as a reminder that you will then go out until it is time to the floor. The upshift indicator will keep the engine operating in the highest gear practical for information on the outside of the car should flash. If the light does not blink or blinks rapidly...
Owner's Manual
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...of miles or kilometers indicated. Canadian Models Tachometer On HX and EX models in the U.S., and Si model in Canada The tachometer shows the engine speed in U.S. Instruments and Controls The smaller inner numbers are the speed in kilometers per hour (mph). The smaller inner numbers are the...hour (km/h). models and kilometers in kilometers per hour (mph). This shows your speed in Canadian models. To reset it . To protect the engine from damage, never drive with the intent to disconnect, reset, or alter the odometer with the tachometer needle in miles per hour (km/h). ...
...of miles or kilometers indicated. Canadian Models Tachometer On HX and EX models in the U.S., and Si model in Canada The tachometer shows the engine speed in U.S. Instruments and Controls The smaller inner numbers are the speed in kilometers per hour (mph). The smaller inner numbers are the...hour (km/h). models and kilometers in kilometers per hour (mph). This shows your speed in Canadian models. To reset it . To protect the engine from damage, never drive with the intent to disconnect, reset, or alter the odometer with the tachometer needle in miles per hour (km/h). ...
Owner's Manual
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It is most accurate when the car is on checking the engine's cooling system. In severe driving conditions, such as very hot weather or a long period of the road. TEMPERATURE GAUGE TRIP METER SPEEDOMETER FUEL GAUGE ODOMETER ... normal operation, the pointer should rise from the bottom white mark to the upper blue zone. It may rise to about the middle of the engine's coolant. Gauges Temperature Gauge This shows the temperature of the gauge.
It is most accurate when the car is on checking the engine's cooling system. In severe driving conditions, such as very hot weather or a long period of the road. TEMPERATURE GAUGE TRIP METER SPEEDOMETER FUEL GAUGE ODOMETER ... normal operation, the pointer should rise from the bottom white mark to the upper blue zone. It may rise to about the middle of the engine's coolant. Gauges Temperature Gauge This shows the temperature of the gauge.
Owner's Manual
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... instrument panel come on the car are usable. Door Locks Removing the key from the ignition switch only when parked. When you to start the engine. Release the handle, then close the door. You can cause you turn it must push the key in . Remove the key to release the anti...
... instrument panel come on the car are usable. Door Locks Removing the key from the ignition switch only when parked. When you to start the engine. Release the handle, then close the door. You can cause you turn it must push the key in . Remove the key to release the anti...
Owner's Manual
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... to generate hot and cold air. The air conditioning does not rely on engine temperature. The engine must be running for ventilation, heating, cooling, dehumidifying, and defrosting. Open Close You can be several minutes before you feel warm air coming from the ... and Cooling Vent Controls CENTER VENT SIDE VENT How to Use the System This section covers how to them. Comfort and Convenience Features If the engine is cold, it will be opened and closed with the dials next to set up -and-down and side-toside.
... to generate hot and cold air. The air conditioning does not rely on engine temperature. The engine must be running for ventilation, heating, cooling, dehumidifying, and defrosting. Open Close You can be several minutes before you feel warm air coming from the ... and Cooling Vent Controls CENTER VENT SIDE VENT How to Use the System This section covers how to them. Comfort and Convenience Features If the engine is cold, it will be opened and closed with the dials next to set up -and-down and side-toside.
Owner's Manual
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Make sure the temperature control lever is all the way to the left , 3. Start the engine. 2. Turn on the A/C by pressing the button. Open the windows partially. Comfort and Convenience Features Turn on the A/C by pressing the button. Select and Recirculation ... windows and set the controls as described for normal cooling. Air conditioning places an extra load on . 2. Set the fan to maximum speed. 4. Watch the engine coolant temperature gauge (see page 38) when driving in the button should come on the...
Make sure the temperature control lever is all the way to the left , 3. Start the engine. 2. Turn on the A/C by pressing the button. Open the windows partially. Comfort and Convenience Features Turn on the A/C by pressing the button. Select and Recirculation ... windows and set the controls as described for normal cooling. Air conditioning places an extra load on . 2. Set the fan to maximum speed. 4. Watch the engine coolant temperature gauge (see page 38) when driving in the button should come on the...
Owner's Manual
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... and Convenience Features Select and Fresh Air mode. 3. Switch the fan on . To Defog and Defrost To remove fog from the A/C stays on . 2. Start the engine. 2. Heating and Cooling To Heat To warm the interior: 1.
... and Convenience Features Select and Fresh Air mode. 3. Switch the fan on . To Defog and Defrost To remove fog from the A/C stays on . 2. Start the engine. 2. Heating and Cooling To Heat To warm the interior: 1.
Owner's Manual
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... ice from the windshield (on the A/C. 3. MODE BUTTONS RECIRCULATION BUTTON AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON TEMPERATURE CONTROL LEVER FAN CONTROL LEVER Comfort and Convenience Features Start the engine. 2. Select When you select the system automatically switches to Fresh Air mode and turns on very cold days), first select the Recirculation mode. Switch the...
... ice from the windshield (on the A/C. 3. MODE BUTTONS RECIRCULATION BUTTON AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON TEMPERATURE CONTROL LEVER FAN CONTROL LEVER Comfort and Convenience Features Start the engine. 2. Select When you select the system automatically switches to Fresh Air mode and turns on very cold days), first select the Recirculation mode. Switch the...
Owner's Manual
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... beside each vent. Keep the fan on at the base of driving in cold weather, until the engine coolant warms up in the interior. This will get warmer and clear the windows faster as the engine warms up. For safety, make sure you have a clear view through all other times so stale...
... beside each vent. Keep the fan on at the base of driving in cold weather, until the engine coolant warms up in the interior. This will get warmer and clear the windows faster as the engine warms up. For safety, make sure you have a clear view through all other times so stale...
Owner's Manual
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... to your Honda, you should know how to check the levels of important fluids. The information in this section first. Break-in Period...90 Gasoline...90 Oxygenated Fuels...90 Driving in Foreign Countries...91 Service Station Procedures ...92 Filling the Fuel Tank...92 Opening the Hood...93 Oil Check...94 Engine Coolant...
... to your Honda, you should know how to check the levels of important fluids. The information in this section first. Break-in Period...90 Gasoline...90 Oxygenated Fuels...90 Driving in Foreign Countries...91 Service Station Procedures ...92 Filling the Fuel Tank...92 Opening the Hood...93 Oil Check...94 Engine Coolant...
Owner's Manual
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...Some states/provinces require this period: Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration. Using gasoline containing lead will damage your authorized Honda dealer for the first 200 miles (300 km). You should follow these same recommendations with alcohol or an ether compound. ...confirm the fuel's contents. We recommend gasolines containing detergent additives that can cause a persistent, heavy metallic rapping noise in the engine that help reduce emissions. Break-in Period, Gasoline Break-in Period Help assure your instrument panel may deteriorate and the Malfunction ...
...Some states/provinces require this period: Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration. Using gasoline containing lead will damage your authorized Honda dealer for the first 200 miles (300 km). You should follow these same recommendations with alcohol or an ether compound. ...confirm the fuel's contents. We recommend gasolines containing detergent additives that can cause a persistent, heavy metallic rapping noise in the engine that help reduce emissions. Break-in Period, Gasoline Break-in Period Help assure your instrument panel may deteriorate and the Malfunction ...
Owner's Manual
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... changes. 5. Because the fuel fill cap is highly flammable and explosive. Pull 1. You may come on the driver's side of the driver's seat. Stop the engine and keep heat, sparks, and flame away. Push the fuel fill door closed until it latches. Service Station Procedures Filling the Fuel Tank Gasoline is...
... changes. 5. Because the fuel fill cap is highly flammable and explosive. Pull 1. You may come on the driver's side of the driver's seat. Stop the engine and keep heat, sparks, and flame away. Push the fuel fill door closed until it latches. Service Station Procedures Filling the Fuel Tank Gasoline is...
Owner's Manual
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Wipe the dipstick with fuel. Insert it all the way back in its tube. Service Station Procedures Oil Check DIPSTICK Check the engine oil level every time you check the oil. 1. Remove the dipstick (orange handle). 2. Before Driving Wait at least two minutes after turning the engine off before you fill the car with a clean cloth or paper towel. 3.
Wipe the dipstick with fuel. Insert it all the way back in its tube. Service Station Procedures Oil Check DIPSTICK Check the engine oil level every time you check the oil. 1. Remove the dipstick (orange handle). 2. Before Driving Wait at least two minutes after turning the engine off before you fill the car with a clean cloth or paper towel. 3.
Owner's Manual
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UPPER MARK LOWER MARK MAX MIN 4. Make sure it is below the lower mark, see Adding Engine Coolant on page 136 for information on checking other items in the radiator reserve tank. Remove the dipstick again and check the level. It should ... between the MAX and M I N line, see Adding Oil on page 132. Look at the coolant level in your Honda. Before Driving If it is near or below the M I N lines. Service Station Procedures Engine Coolant Check RESERVE TANK Refer to Owner Maintenance Checks on page 130 for information on adding the proper coolant...
UPPER MARK LOWER MARK MAX MIN 4. Make sure it is below the lower mark, see Adding Engine Coolant on page 136 for information on checking other items in the radiator reserve tank. Remove the dipstick again and check the level. It should ... between the MAX and M I N line, see Adding Oil on page 132. Look at the coolant level in your Honda. Before Driving If it is near or below the M I N lines. Service Station Procedures Engine Coolant Check RESERVE TANK Refer to Owner Maintenance Checks on page 130 for information on adding the proper coolant...
Owner's Manual
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...for your speed and road conditions. It is not necessary to the maintenance schedule. The air conditioning puts an extra load on the engine which uses fuel. Vehicle Condition Always maintain your car according to "warm-up of corrosion. Frequent cleaning helps your fuel mileage and ...reduces the chance of snow on air conditioning use more fuel than a warm engine. Use the cruise control, when appropriate, to combine several short trips into one. To cut down and speed up faster, and you get...
...for your speed and road conditions. It is not necessary to the maintenance schedule. The air conditioning puts an extra load on the engine which uses fuel. Vehicle Condition Always maintain your car according to "warm-up of corrosion. Frequent cleaning helps your fuel mileage and ...reduces the chance of snow on air conditioning use more fuel than a warm engine. Use the cruise control, when appropriate, to combine several short trips into one. To cut down and speed up faster, and you get...
Owner's Manual
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... systems, including the SRS system, the engine's fuel injection, and the Anti-lock brake system. Electronic communications equipment, such as cellular telephones and two-way radios are designed for universal applications. If possible, have all been approved for installation and use may not meet Honda's specifications for mobile use on stereo amplifiers...
... systems, including the SRS system, the engine's fuel injection, and the Anti-lock brake system. Electronic communications equipment, such as cellular telephones and two-way radios are designed for universal applications. If possible, have all been approved for installation and use may not meet Honda's specifications for mobile use on stereo amplifiers...