Owner's Manual
Page 51
.... For example: If the SRS indicator light does not come on after the engine starts. See your Honda dealer as soon as possible if the SRS light alerts you to a potential problem. Have your vehicle checked by your dealer. Additional Information About Your Airbags How the SRS Indicator Light Works The purpose of these indications, your...
.... For example: If the SRS indicator light does not come on after the engine starts. See your Honda dealer as soon as possible if the SRS light alerts you to a potential problem. Have your vehicle checked by your dealer. Additional Information About Your Airbags How the SRS Indicator Light Works The purpose of these indications, your...
Owner's Manual
Page 61
...on the headlights or release the parking brake. This indicator comes on when you turn the ignition switch to check the parking brake. It is a problem with the DRL. This indicator lights when you turn the ignition switch ON (II). If it comes on at any other time, it can... go off and the parking brake set. Canada Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator ''Daytime Running Lights'' Indicator Canadian models only Only on , your dealer to have fully released the parking brake while the engine is turned to your car still has normal braking ability but no antilock. If this...
...on the headlights or release the parking brake. This indicator comes on when you turn the ignition switch to check the parking brake. It is a problem with the DRL. This indicator lights when you turn the ignition switch ON (II). If it comes on at any other time, it can... go off and the parking brake set. Canada Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator ''Daytime Running Lights'' Indicator Canadian models only Only on , your dealer to have fully released the parking brake while the engine is turned to your car still has normal braking ability but no antilock. If this...
Owner's Manual
Page 174
... properly or fastened down securely. 5. Check the adjustment of the steering wheel (see page 86 ). 6. Check the gauges and indicator lights in the instrument panel. 11.Start the engine (see page 59 ). 176 Driving Check that your seat belt. Check that the hood and trunk are securely closed . 3. Check the indicator lights in the instrument panel (see page...
... properly or fastened down securely. 5. Check the adjustment of the steering wheel (see page 86 ). 6. Check the gauges and indicator lights in the instrument panel. 11.Start the engine (see page 59 ). 176 Driving Check that your seat belt. Check that the hood and trunk are securely closed . 3. Check the indicator lights in the instrument panel (see page...
Owner's Manual
Page 187
... cautious and alert in your brakes after driving through deep water. It also keeps your brake lights on the brake pedal. Brake Wear Indicators The front disc brakes on the rear wheels are .... They make a very audible ''screeching.'' Driving 189 The brakes on all the time. Use the engine to assist the brakes by downshifting to see if they do not have the brake pads replaced, they... or squeak when you do . The Braking System All Civics are drum. Heat build-up can reduce how well your foot off the accelerator pedal. Check your driving. Apply the brakes moderately to a lower gear...
... cautious and alert in your brakes after driving through deep water. It also keeps your brake lights on the brake pedal. Brake Wear Indicators The front disc brakes on the rear wheels are .... They make a very audible ''screeching.'' Driving 189 The brakes on all the time. Use the engine to assist the brakes by downshifting to see if they do not have the brake pads replaced, they... or squeak when you do . The Braking System All Civics are drum. Heat build-up can reduce how well your foot off the accelerator pedal. Check your driving. Apply the brakes moderately to a lower gear...
Owner's Manual
Page 193
... your Honda dealer. See page 311 for information on your car well maintained and to follow basic maintenance safety precautions. Maintenance Safety ...196 Important Safety Precautions .. 197 Maintenance Schedule ...198 Required Maintenance Record ...205 Owner Maintenance Checks ...207 Fluid Locations...208 Engine Oil ...241 Replacing Tires and Wheels ...242 Wheels and Tires ...243 Winter Driving ...243 Snow Tires ...243 Traction Devices...244 Lights ...245 Headlight Aiming ...247 Replacing Bulbs ...250 Storing Your Car ...254 Maintenance 195 Maintenance This section explains why it is ...
... your Honda dealer. See page 311 for information on your car well maintained and to follow basic maintenance safety precautions. Maintenance Safety ...196 Important Safety Precautions .. 197 Maintenance Schedule ...198 Required Maintenance Record ...205 Owner Maintenance Checks ...207 Fluid Locations...208 Engine Oil ...241 Replacing Tires and Wheels ...242 Wheels and Tires ...243 Winter Driving ...243 Snow Tires ...243 Traction Devices...244 Lights ...245 Headlight Aiming ...247 Replacing Bulbs ...250 Storing Your Car ...254 Maintenance 195 Maintenance This section explains why it is ...
Owner's Manual
Page 200
...all hinges, locks and latches Visually inspect the following items: Tie rod ends, steering gear box and boots, Suspension components Driveshaft boots Check engine oil and coolant Visually inspect the following items: Brake hoses and lines (including ABS) All fluid levels and condition of fluids Exhaust... system, Fuel lines and connections Lights and controls, Vehicle underbody Check parking brake adjustment Inspect and adjust drive belts Replace dust and pollen filter 1 Replace transmission fluid 24 36 48 60 ...
...all hinges, locks and latches Visually inspect the following items: Tie rod ends, steering gear box and boots, Suspension components Driveshaft boots Check engine oil and coolant Visually inspect the following items: Brake hoses and lines (including ABS) All fluid levels and condition of fluids Exhaust... system, Fuel lines and connections Lights and controls, Vehicle underbody Check parking brake adjustment Inspect and adjust drive belts Replace dust and pollen filter 1 Replace transmission fluid 24 36 48 60 ...
Owner's Manual
Page 201
... 203 Canadian Owners Use the Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions (listed by distance/time) C D Replace transmission fluid (M/T, A/T). Replace transmission fluid (CVT). Check all lights. Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions. 5,000 mi/8,000 km/6 mos 10,000 mi/16,000 km/1 yr 15,000 mi/24,000 km/1-½ ... A, B, D. Do items in A, C. Inspect tie rod ends, steering gear box and boots. U.S. Inspect the underbody. Replace dust and pollen filter 1. A B Replace engine oil. Owners Refer to page 198 to determine which schedule to use Normal Conditions schedule.
... 203 Canadian Owners Use the Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions (listed by distance/time) C D Replace transmission fluid (M/T, A/T). Replace transmission fluid (CVT). Check all lights. Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions. 5,000 mi/8,000 km/6 mos 10,000 mi/16,000 km/1 yr 15,000 mi/24,000 km/1-½ ... A, B, D. Do items in A, C. Inspect tie rod ends, steering gear box and boots. U.S. Inspect the underbody. Replace dust and pollen filter 1. A B Replace engine oil. Owners Refer to page 198 to determine which schedule to use Normal Conditions schedule.
Owner's Manual
Page 205
... pressure monthly. See page 245 . Windshield washer fluid Check the level in the reservoir monthly. See page 223 . Engine oil level Check every time you fill the fuel tank. See page 219 . Lights Check the operation of how to the page given. Owner Maintenance Checks You should check the following items at the specified intervals. If you...
... pressure monthly. See page 245 . Windshield washer fluid Check the level in the reservoir monthly. See page 223 . Engine oil level Check every time you fill the fuel tank. See page 219 . Lights Check the operation of how to the page given. Owner Maintenance Checks You should check the following items at the specified intervals. If you...
Owner's Manual
Page 210
... oil pressure indicator light should go out within five seconds. If it to : (U.S.: DX, LX, Canada: DX, LX) 33 lbf·ft (44 N·m , 4.5 kgf·m) (U.S.: EX) 29 lbf·ft (39 N·m , 4.0 kgf·m) 6. Improper disposal of the used oil properly. Start the engine. Turn off the engine and reinspect your... to the environment. Put it in a trash bin or dump it to a recycling center. Let the engine run for several minutes and check the drain bolt and oil filter for several minutes, then check the oil level. Do not discard it in a sealed container and take it does not, turn off ...
... oil pressure indicator light should go out within five seconds. If it to : (U.S.: DX, LX, Canada: DX, LX) 33 lbf·ft (44 N·m , 4.5 kgf·m) (U.S.: EX) 29 lbf·ft (39 N·m , 4.0 kgf·m) 6. Improper disposal of the used oil properly. Start the engine. Turn off the engine and reinspect your... to the environment. Put it in a trash bin or dump it to a recycling center. Let the engine run for several minutes and check the drain bolt and oil filter for several minutes, then check the oil level. Do not discard it in a sealed container and take it does not, turn off ...
Owner's Manual
Page 217
... washer pump. Maintenance 219 Use only commercially-available windshield washer f luid. The windshield washer reservoir is low (see page 63 ). Check the reservoir's fluid level by removing the cap and looking at least monthly during normal usage. The low washer level indicator will help... the windshield washer reservoir. This will light when the level is located behind the driver's side headlight. In bad weather, when you use engine antif reeze or a vinegar/water solution in cold weather. Do not use the washers often, check the level every time you refill the...
... washer pump. Maintenance 219 Use only commercially-available windshield washer f luid. The windshield washer reservoir is low (see page 63 ). Check the reservoir's fluid level by removing the cap and looking at least monthly during normal usage. The low washer level indicator will help... the windshield washer reservoir. This will light when the level is located behind the driver's side headlight. In bad weather, when you use engine antif reeze or a vinegar/water solution in cold weather. Do not use the washers often, check the level every time you refill the...
Owner's Manual
Page 231
These block the air flow and reduce cooling efficiency. Use a light spray from a hose or a soft brush to clean them . This circulates the lubricating oil contained in the refrigerant. Only use a low-pressure spray or sof t-... conditioning works efficiently. This system captures the ref rigerant f or reuse. You can damage the environment. Periodically check the engine's radiator and air conditioning condenser for at least ten minutes while you have your dealer check the system. LX and EX, Canadian LX models Your car's air conditioning is a sealed system. Run the...
These block the air flow and reduce cooling efficiency. Use a light spray from a hose or a soft brush to clean them . This circulates the lubricating oil contained in the refrigerant. Only use a low-pressure spray or sof t-... conditioning works efficiently. This system captures the ref rigerant f or reuse. You can damage the environment. Periodically check the engine's radiator and air conditioning condenser for at least ten minutes while you have your dealer check the system. LX and EX, Canadian LX models Your car's air conditioning is a sealed system. Run the...
Owner's Manual
Page 268
..., it is discharged or the connections are very dim or don't light at all . You can then try to start the engine, either the battery is spinning faster than normal, but the engine does not start . If you do not dim, check the condition of clicks, or nothing . Turn the ignition switch to... ON (II). If Your Engine Won't Start Diagnosing why your engine won't start falls into two areas, depending on what you hear ...
..., it is discharged or the connections are very dim or don't light at all . You can then try to start the engine, either the battery is spinning faster than normal, but the engine does not start . If you do not dim, check the condition of clicks, or nothing . Turn the ignition switch to... ON (II). If Your Engine Won't Start Diagnosing why your engine won't start falls into two areas, depending on what you hear ...
Owner's Manual
Page 269
...) for a minute and watch the fuel gauge. Check all the fuses (see page 77 ). Your car has the Immobilizer System. The low fuel level warning light may be working, so you turn the ignition switch to START (III), but the engine does not run. If Your Engine Won't Start The Starter Operates Normally In... the dash panel to blink rapidly. Do you using the proper starting procedure? You should use a properly-coded master or valet key to Starting the Engine on page 289 . 272 Taking Care of the Unexpected Refer to start the...
...) for a minute and watch the fuel gauge. Check all the fuses (see page 77 ). Your car has the Immobilizer System. The low fuel level warning light may be working, so you turn the ignition switch to START (III), but the engine does not run. If Your Engine Won't Start The Starter Operates Normally In... the dash panel to blink rapidly. Do you using the proper starting procedure? You should use a properly-coded master or valet key to Starting the Engine on page 289 . 272 Taking Care of the Unexpected Refer to start the...
Owner's Manual
Page 270
... battery has run down, you may be able to start the engine by pushing or pulling it. Put the transmission in extreme cold, the electrolyte inside can f reeze. In very cold weather, check the condition of the Unexpected 273 Turn off all sparks, open flames..., and smoking materials away from the battery. Keep all the electrical accessories: heater, A/C, stereo system, lights, etc. CONTINUED Taking Care of the electrolyte. You cannot start a Honda with a f rozen battery...
... battery has run down, you may be able to start the engine by pushing or pulling it. Put the transmission in extreme cold, the electrolyte inside can f reeze. In very cold weather, check the condition of the Unexpected 273 Turn off all sparks, open flames..., and smoking materials away from the battery. Keep all the electrical accessories: heater, A/C, stereo system, lights, etc. CONTINUED Taking Care of the electrolyte. You cannot start a Honda with a f rozen battery...
Owner's Manual
Page 276
... case, you can saf ely get the car stopped. 1. If the light does not go out after the engine starts. It should never come on when the engine is ON (II), and go out within ten seconds, turn off the engine. Although oil level and oil pressure are not directly connected, an... of the Unexpected Open the hood and check the oil level (see page 209 ). 4. There is a mechanical problem that the engine has lost oil pressure and serious engine damage is very low on page 289 .) 278 Taking Care of f the engine as soon as you should light when the ignition switch is running , ...
... case, you can saf ely get the car stopped. 1. If the light does not go out after the engine starts. It should never come on when the engine is ON (II), and go out within ten seconds, turn off the engine. Although oil level and oil pressure are not directly connected, an... of the Unexpected Open the hood and check the oil level (see page 209 ). 4. There is a mechanical problem that the engine has lost oil pressure and serious engine damage is very low on page 289 .) 278 Taking Care of f the engine as soon as you should light when the ignition switch is running , ...
Owner's Manual
Page 278
...or the fuel cap was not loose or missing, have the car checked by your car's warranties. You should light when the ignition switch is missing. Replace the fuel fill cap if it takes one of the engine's emissions control systems may turn off as possible. Drive moderately until it... may have a problem. it is ON (II), and go out after the engine starts. This indicator...
...or the fuel cap was not loose or missing, have the car checked by your car's warranties. You should light when the ignition switch is missing. Replace the fuel fill cap if it takes one of the engine's emissions control systems may turn off as possible. Drive moderately until it... may have a problem. it is ON (II), and go out after the engine starts. This indicator...
Owner's Manual
Page 309
... (Ignition Key Position) ...79 Accessory Power Socket ...99 Additives, Engine Oil...209 Airbag (SRS) ...10, 48 Air Cleaner Element ......136 Automatic Speed Control...156 Automatic Transmission...180 Capacity, Fluid ...294 Checking Fluid Level ...220 Shifting ...181 Shift Lever Position Indicator .. 180 ...Lights ...251 Brake Lights...250 Ceiling Light ...253 Front Parking Lights ...248 Front Side Marker Lights...248 Headlights ...247 High-mount Brake Light ...251 License Plate Lights ...251 Rear Side Marker Lights ...250 Specifications ...294 Spotlights ...253 Trunk Light ...252 Turn Signal Lights...
... (Ignition Key Position) ...79 Accessory Power Socket ...99 Additives, Engine Oil...209 Airbag (SRS) ...10, 48 Air Cleaner Element ......136 Automatic Speed Control...156 Automatic Transmission...180 Capacity, Fluid ...294 Checking Fluid Level ...220 Shifting ...181 Shift Lever Position Indicator .. 180 ...Lights ...251 Brake Lights...250 Ceiling Light ...253 Front Parking Lights ...248 Front Side Marker Lights...248 Headlights ...247 High-mount Brake Light ...251 License Plate Lights ...251 Rear Side Marker Lights ...250 Specifications ...294 Spotlights ...253 Trunk Light ...252 Turn Signal Lights...
Owner's Manual
Page 310
...Explanation of ...ii CD Changer ...121, 133, 147 CD Player ...121, 133, 145 Ceiling Light ...101 Certification Label ...292 Chains ...244 Changing a Flat Tire ...265 Changing Engine Coolant ...215 Changing Oil How to ...211 When to...198 Charging System Indicator ...62, 279 Checklist......100 Cold Weather, Starting in ...177 Compact Spare ...264 Consumer Information ...306 Controls, Instruments and ...57 Coolant Adding ...213 Checking ...167 Proper Solution ...213 Replacing ...215 Temperature Gauge ...68 Corrosion Protection ...261 Crankcase Emissions Control System...300 Cruise Control Operation...
...Explanation of ...ii CD Changer ...121, 133, 147 CD Player ...121, 133, 145 Ceiling Light ...101 Certification Label ...292 Chains ...244 Changing a Flat Tire ...265 Changing Engine Coolant ...215 Changing Oil How to ...211 When to...198 Charging System Indicator ...62, 279 Checklist......100 Cold Weather, Starting in ...177 Compact Spare ...264 Consumer Information ...306 Controls, Instruments and ...57 Coolant Adding ...213 Checking ...167 Proper Solution ...213 Replacing ...215 Temperature Gauge ...68 Corrosion Protection ...261 Crankcase Emissions Control System...300 Cruise Control Operation...
Owner's Manual
Page 312
... Switch ...70 High-mount Brake Light...247 Hood Latch ...226 Hood, Opening the ...164 Horn...69 Hydraulic Clutch ...223 Hydroplaning...194 G Gas Mileage, Improving...168 Gasohol ...298 Gasoline ...162 Fuel Reserve Indicator ...63 Gauge ...67 Octane Requirement ...162 Tank, Filling the...163 Gas Station Procedures...163 Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature ...68 Fuel...
... Switch ...70 High-mount Brake Light...247 Hood Latch ...226 Hood, Opening the ...164 Horn...69 Hydraulic Clutch ...223 Hydroplaning...194 G Gas Mileage, Improving...168 Gasohol ...298 Gasoline ...162 Fuel Reserve Indicator ...63 Gauge ...67 Octane Requirement ...162 Tank, Filling the...163 Gas Station Procedures...163 Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature ...68 Fuel...