Honda Accord Coupe 1991 Owner's Manual
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Features & Safety ................................................................................................................................ 2
What you should know before driving your car.
Starting & Driving............................................................................................................................. 60
What gas to use, how to change gears, etc.
Maintenance ....................................................................................................................................... 80
The Required Maintenance Schedule and some items you can service.
Emergency Service .......................................................................................................................... 116
Changing a flat, jump starting, towing.
Specifications ................................................................................................................................... 128
Dimensions, weights and capacities.
Consumer Information .................................................................................................................... 130
Reporting Safety Detects, warranty service, vehicle identification numbers, etc.
Index ................................................................................................................................................ 139
Gas Station Information
Contents
Introduction
This manual contains important information about the safe
operation and maintenance of your car.
We urge you to read it carefully, become familiar with the controls it describes, and follow its recommendations, to help
make your driving trouble-free and enjoyable.
Statements or labels on the product preceded by the following
words are of special significance:
indicates severe personal injury or death will
result if instructions are not followed.
indicates a strong possibility of severe personal
injury or death if instructions are not followed.
means hazards or unsafe practices which could
cause minor personal injury or product or property damage.
NOTE: gives helpful information.
Break-in Period
During the first 600 miles (1,000 km) of driving, avoid full
throttle starts and cruising for extended periods at a constant
speed.
NOTE:
This break-in procedure also applies to exchanged or overhauled engines.
During and after the break-in period, drive the car at moder-
ate speeds until the engine is fully warmed up.
During the first 200 miles (300 km), try to avoid severe
braking.
Brake misuse during this period will reduce future braking
efficiency.
Remember, your Honda Automobile dealer knows your car
best, and should be consulted for service assistance and
advice.
Keys and Locks
Keys
Your car is supplied with a
master key that fits the ignition
VALET KEY
and all locks, and a valet key
that fits the ignition and doors
but not the trunk, trunk remote
release, rear seat trunk access
or glove box. The valet key is
provided for times when you
must leave the key with a parking attendant or repair person,
but still want to keep valuables
safely locked-up.
Write down the numbers stamped on both keys and keep the
information in your wallet or purse in case you ever need to
have duplicates made. Both the master and valet keys are
double-edged, so you can insert them in the locks with either
side up.
Door Locks
You can lock the doors by pushing the tab forward. The doors
must be unlocked before you can open them. The passenger
door can be locked when open, and will stay locked when you
close it; the driver's door cannot be locked when open unless
you hold the door handle open. Both doors can be locked and
unlocked from the outside with the key.
MASTER KEY
Unlock
Lock
(cont'd)
Keys and Locks (cont'd)
Power Door Locks (LX/EX)
Both doors can be simultaneously locked and unlocked by
operating the master door lock switch located on each door.
Unlock
MASTER DOOR
LOCK SWITCH
Lock
In addition, the passenger door will lock automatically when
the tab on the driver's door is pushed forward, or when the
driver's door is locked from the outside with the key.
Lock
Lock
Unlock
Trunk
The trunk can be opened by pulling up the lever at the left side
of the driver's seat. To open the trunk lid from the outside, put
the master key in the lock and turn clockwise. The trunk lid
opener lever is lockable with the master key.
Pull up
Open
Lock
MASTER KEY
MASTER KEY
Keep the trunk lid closed while driving, to keep
poisonous carbon monoxide exhaust fumes out of the interior;
prolonged exposure can cause unconsciousness that may lead
to death.
Seats
Front Seat
Adjust the seat position by pulling up on the adjustment lever
under the front edge of the seat cushion, and sliding the seat
to the desired position. Then release the lever and make sure
the seat is locked in position by moving it back and forth.
Pull up
ADJUSTMENT LEVER
Pull up
RELEASE LEVER
The angle of the seat-back can be changed by pulling up on the
lever at the outside edge of the seat and leaning forward or
back. Release the lever and let the seat lock into place when it
reaches the desired angle.
Seat belts are most effective when the driver and passenger
are sitting up straight and well back in each seat.
Do not adjust the driver's seat while the car is moving; the
seat could move suddenly, causing loss of vehicle control.
To reduce the risk of sliding under the seat belts in a collision, the seat-backs should be reclined no more than is
necessary for comfort.
Driver's Lumbar Support (EX)
Support of the lower back can
be adjusted by turning the
knob on the inner side of the
seat-back to give more or less
support.
Do not try to adjust lumbar support while driving.
Make the adjustment while sitting in your normal driving position before driving away.
To Get In/Out of Rear Seat
For easier access to or from the
rear seat, pull up the angle ad-
justment lever on each front
seat to swing the seat-back
forward. The front passenger
seat has an additional convenience: pulling up the lever on
Pull up
the inside of the passenger
seat-back will swing the seatback and slide the entire seat
forward.
(cont'd)
Seats (cont'd)
Head Restraints
The head restraints are designed to help reduce injuries due to
whiplash. They are located at the top of each front seat-back
and have several height positions. They can be adjusted by
pulling up to the recommended position. To lower them, slide
the button next to the restraint's height bar, while pushing the
restraint down. Adjust so the top of the restraint is approximately level with the tops of your ears.
If a head restraint must be removed (for cleaning, fabric repair,
etc.) pull the restraint up to its highest position, then slide the
button while pulling the restraint out.
To reinstall, reverse the above procedure.
Slide
Do not drive the car with head restraints removed.
Do not try to adjust head restraints while driving.
Trunk Access From Rear Seat
The rear seat-back can be released by turning the lock on the
rear shelf with the master key and pulling down the top of the
seat-back. This allows access to the trunk and makes it possi-
ble to carry long objects inside the car.
The rear seat-back can also be released from inside the trunk
by pulling the release.
RELEASE
Pull
MASTER
KEY
Passengers or pets must not sit on the folded portion of the
rear seat.
Make sure any luggage or cargo within the trunk, or extending through the rear seat trunk access is secured.
Make sure the seat-back latches engage securely when the
seat-back is returned to its normal position.
Weight limits shown on the label on the driver's door jamb
must be observed. The total weight of passengers and cargo
must not exceed the total weight limit on the label.
Do not store any items on the shelf behind the rear seat;
they may become dangerous projectiles in a collision.
Store any luggage or cargo in the trunk. If you are carrying
more items than will fit in the trunk, use the floor space between the front and rear seats.
When closing the rear seat trunk access, push the seat-back
firmly into place, then pull on the top of the seat-back to make
sure it is secure.
CAUTION: Make sure both rear shoulder belts are positioned
in front of the rear seat-backs whenever the seat-backs are in
their upright position.
Seat Belts
Your Honda automobile is provided with seat belts to minimize
the chance of injury to yourself and your passengers in a sudden stop or accident.
See pages 18 — 20 for precautions on using seat belts for
children, babies, and pregnant women. Seat belts are most effective when the driver and passengers are sitting up straight
and well back in their seats.
In the event of a collision, occupants not wearing
seat belts could be seriously or fatally injured. Make sure you
and all your passengers ALWAYS put on the seat belts before
driving away.
CAUTION: Be careful the seat belts are not damaged by
catching or entangling in the door or seat mechanism.
Front Seat Belts
The front seats have automatic ("passive") restraint systems
consisting of shoulder belts and knee bolsters. For your safety,
the manual lap belts must be worn together with the automatic
shoulder belts.
The shoulder belts must remain permanently latched.
The automatic and manual belts have emergency locking
retractors designed to lock only during a sudden stop or im-
pact. Otherwise, they allow some freedom of movement in the
seat.
Operation
1. Enter the car and close the
door completely. Move the
seat a comfortable distance
from the steering wheel, sit
straight up and well back in
the seat.
Never drive the car
with the doors ajar. The front
doors must be closed completely for the front seat belts
to function properly.
2. Turn the ignition ON. The shoulder belt buckle will move to
its rear locked position. The length of the shoulder belt will
adjust automatically to your body and seating position.
Make sure the shoulder belt goes over your shoulder and
across your body to distribute the belt's restraining force. If
the belt is too near your neck and throat, move toward the
center of the seat.
Normal movement of the shoulder belt buckle may
cause injury. Be sure all parts of your body, especially fingers
and hands, are clear of the shoulder buckle while it is moving.
CAUTION: If the sunvisor is positioned near the door area,
movement of the seat belt buckle can damage the sunvisor.
Before opening or closing a front door, turning the ignition on,
or removing the key from the ignition, make sure the sunvisor
is returned to its clip above the windshield.
NOTE:
If the door is not closed completely, the shoulder belt buckle
will not move and the door warning light will come on (see
page 26).
If the door is opened with the ignition on, the buckle will
release itself from its locked position and move forward.
If the shoulder belt buckle stops halfway or does not move
at all, see page 126 for shoulder belt buckle operation.
(cont'd)
Seat Belts (cont'd)
3. Take hold of the lap belt's tongue plate and pull it from its
retractor. Be sure the belt is not twisted or caught on
anything.
NOTE: If pulled too fast, the belt will lock. If this happens,
allow the belt to retract then pull it out more slowly.
4. Push the tongue plate into the buckle until it clicks locked.
Position the belt across your lap, low on your hipbone and
below your abdomen. This way, if the car is involved in an
accident you would be less likely to slide under the seat
belts.
Pull the belt
across your
lap
Keep below
hip bone
TONGUE PLATE
Avoid placing the lap belt across your abdomen. In the event
of a collision, the pressure of the belt on the abdomen may
increase the extent of injury.
Never use one belt for more than one person, child or adult.
Comfort clips sold on the open market are not recommended
since they could impair the function and safety of the belts.
Make sure the strap of the shoulder belt and the lap belt are
not crossed.
Do not wear the shoulder portion of the belt under your arm
or out of position. Such use could increase the chance and
amount of injury in an accident.
(cont'd)
Seat Belts (cont'd)
Releasing the Seat Belts
1. To release the manual lap belt, push the "PRESS" button in
the buckle, the belt should retract automatically when
released.
2. The driver's shoulder belt buckle will release and travel to its
off position when the key is removed from the ignition.
3. The shoulder belt buckle will also release and travel to its off
position when the door is opened.
Emergency Belt Release
The shoulder belt should always remain buckled. In case
of an emergency, however, the
shoulder belt can be released
from the shoulder belt buckle
by pushing the button.
Relatch the shoulder belt before operating the car, making sure
the belt is not twisted.
Driving with a twisted seat belt can increase your
chance and extent of injury during a collision. Be sure the
shoulder belt is not twisted before driving the car.
Push
Buckling the Rear Seat Combination Lap/Shoulder Belts
In the rear seat, there are two one-piece combination
lap/shoulder belts and a center lap belt. The seat-backs and
seat belts provide best restraint when the occupant is sitting
well back and straight up in the seat.
The combination lap/shoulder belts with emergency locking
retractors are designed to lock only during a sudden stop or impact. Otherwise, they allow you some freedom of movement
in the seat.
NOTE: The emergency locking system of the rear seat belts
will also be activated if you pull the belt too fast. If this happens, release the belt slightly then pull it out more slowly.
1. Take hold of the tongue plate and pull the belt across your
lap. Be sure the belt is not twisted or caught on anything.
Pull the belt across your lap
Too high
TONGUE PLATE
Take up slack
Keep below hip bone
2. Push the tongue plate into the buckle until it clicks locked.
The seat belt should fit snugly against your body. The
shoulder portion of the belt should go over your shoulder
and across your body to evenly distribute the belt's restraining force.
Check that the lap portion of the belt is positioned low on
your hipbone and below your abdomen. This way, if the car
is involved in an accident, you will be less likely to slide
under the seat belts.
If the belt is too near your neck and throat move toward the
center of the seat.
Avoid placing the lap belt across your abdomen.
In the event of a collision, the pressure of the belt on the abdomen may increase the extent of injury.
(cont'd)
Seat Belts (cont'd)
3. To release the seat belt, push the "PRESS" button in the
buckle; the belt should retract automatically when released.
If the belt does not fully retract, pull it out and check for
kinks or twists.
CAUTION: Make sure both rear shoulder belts are positioned
in front of the rear seat-backs whenever the seat-backs are in
their upright position.
Rear Center Seat Belt
Adjust the center lap belt length to fit snugly but comfortably
when buckled.
A slack belt will greatly reduce the protection afforded to the
wearer. Hold the tongue plate perpendicular to the belt as
shown.
* To shorten, pull the end of the belt away from the tongue
plate.
* To lengthen, pull the tongue plate.
Push the tongue plate into the buckle until it clicks locked and
position the belt across your lap, not your abdomen, as low on
your hips as possible.
If worn across your abdomen, pressure of the seat belt on your
abdomen may increase the extent of injury in the event of an
accident.
To lengthen
TONGUE PLATE
To shorten
BUCKLE
Fasten Seat Belt Warning Light and Warning Beeper
Lap Belt Warning Indicator:
Both the light and the
warning beeper will go on for
about six seconds if the ignition switch is turned on when
the driver's lap belt is not fast-
ened. The beeper will not go on
if the driver's lap belt is fastened, but the warning light will
come on for about six seconds
each time, to remind the driver
to have passengers put their
belts on.
Automatic Shoulder Belt Warning Indicator:
The warning light will come on if either of the automatic
shoulder belts is unlatched with the ignition ON. The beeper
will sound for approximately six seconds while the warning
light is ON. Relatch the belt: the light should go off when the
belt is latched.
The warning light will also come on while the shoulder belt
buckle moves from its front off position to its rear locked
position.
Automatic Shoulder Belt Malfunction Indicator:
The warning light will flash and the beeper will sound rapidly if
either shoulder belt buckle stops before completing its full cy-
cle (see page 126 for manual operation).
NOTE: If the shoulder belt's tensioner mechanism locks and
prevents the buckle from moving fully forward when you want
to get out, recycle the system by closing the door and reopen-
ing it.
The buckle should move fully forward; if it does not, recline the
seat-back and use Emergency Belt Release (see page 14).
When the system does not function by either method, have
the system checked by an authorized Honda dealer.
If the light and beeper do not function at all, or if
they come on even with the belts latched and doors fully closed, it indicates a malfunction in the seat belt system. In the
event of a collision, severe personal injury could result. The
system should be checked immediately by an authorized
Honda dealer.
(cont'd)
Seat Belts (cont'd)
Child Restraint
Children riding in the car should be restrained to minimize the
risk of injury in an accident, sudden stop or sudden maneuver.
According to accident statistics provided to the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), children are
safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions
than in the front seat.
For smaller children, we strongly recommend the use of a commercially available child restraint system that meets the
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) because it offers the most protection against injury. All states now have
laws which require that small children must be seated in a child
passenger seat restraint system. Check local laws.
Before buying a particular child restraint system, make sure it
fits your car seat and seat belts, and fits your child. Follow the
child seat manufacturer's instructions when installing the
seat.
Children who have outgrown the child restraint system should
use one of the seat belts.
Make sure the belt is snug against the child's body with the
shoulder portion going over the shoulder and across the
body to evenly distribute the belt's restraining force.
Check that the lap portion of the belt is positioned low on
the child's hipbone and below the abdomen. This way if the
car is involved in an accident, the child will be less likely to
slide under the seat belts.
If the belt is too close to the child's neck or throat, you may
want to consider putting the child in an automobile booster
seat that meets the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
(FMVSS).
Children should never ride unrestrained in an automobile.
Never use an infant carrier or child safety seat that "hooks"
over a seat-back; it may not provide adequate security in an
accident.
Never allow a child to be held in a person's arms while they
are in the moving vehicle. Holding a child in a moving vehicle
does not provide the child with any means of protection during an accident, even if the person holding the child is wearing a seat belt.
Installation of Child Seat
All child restraint systems are designed to be secured by lap
belts or the lap belt portion of a lap-shoulder belt. The automatic shoulder belt system at the front passenger seat should
not be used to secure the child restraint system. If a child seat
must be installed on the front seat, do the following: If the seat
is installed facing forward, place the shoulder belt behind the
child seat and secure the child seat with the lap belt only.
If the seat is installed facing the rear of the car, place the
shoulder belt between the car's seat-back and the base of the
child seat and secure the child seat with the lap belt only.
Children could be endangered in a crash, if their child restraints
are not properly secured. Follow the child seat manufacturer's
instructions when installing the seat.
Your Honda automobile is equipped with attachment points
specifically for a rear seat mounted child restraint system
which uses a top tether.
The tether attachment points are located on the rear tray, just
behind the rear seat-back.
When the child restraint system is not in use,
remove it from the car or secure it with the seat belt to keep it
from becoming a projectile in the event of an accident.
NOTE: See your Honda dealer for installation of the child
restraint system.
(cont'd)
Seat Belts (cont'd)
Pregnant Women
A pregnant woman should use the shoulder and lap belts to
help lessen the chance of injury and/or the amount of injury in
an accident.
It is desirable that a pregnant woman ask her doctor at each medical check-up if she can drive, and also ask
about the most appropriate way of wearing the lap/shoulder
belt. If a rear seat lap belt is used, it should be worn as low and
snugly as possible over the hips.
Inspection
All parts of the seat belts, including the belt fabric, should be
regularly inspected for fraying, loosening, wear and other
damage. Keep the belts in good condition at all times to reduce
the chance of being injured in an accident, and to minimize any
injuries that do occur. Make sure the buckles, retractors,
tongue plates, guides and anchors all work properly.
Don't let anything get inside the buckle or the retractor; it
could cause latch or retractor failure.
Cleaning
The belts should always be kept clean and dry; wet or damp
belts can cause rewinding problems. To clean the belts, pull
them all the way out of their retractors and use warm water
and a mild soap; then let them air-dry fully extended, in the
shade, with the car windows open.
Never bleach, dye or clean the belts with chemical solvents;
it will weaken the fabric.
Do not remove the seat belts from the car to wash them.
Replacement
Replace the seat belt if:
1.The belting is cut, punctured, burned, etc.
2. The buckle or retractor does not work properly.
3. It was being worn at the time of a collision (also check for
damage at the seat belt anchor points).
4. Its condition is questionable.
Instrument Panel
CRUISE
CONTROL
MASTER
SWITCH (LX/EX)
LIGHT
SWITCH
COIN
BOX
HOOD
RELEASE
HANDLE
TACHOMETER
SUNROOF
SWITCH (EX)
IGNITION
SWITCH
FUSE
BOX
TILT STEERING
ADJUSTMENT
LEVER
SPEEDOMETER
WIPER/
WASHER
SWITCH
PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL
KNOB
HAZARD
WARNING
SWITCH
ASHTRAY
DIGITAL
CLOCK
CIGARETTE
LIGHTER
FUEL
GAUGE
REAR
WINDOW
DEFOGGER
SWITCH
HEATING/
COOLING
CONTROL
PANEL
SHIFT LEVER
POSITION
INDICATOR
(Automatic Trans. only)
GLOVE BOX
COOLANT
TEMPERATURE
GAUGE
MAINTENANCE
INDICATOR
ODOMETER
TRIP METER
TRIP METER
RESET BUTTON
SAFETY
INDICATOR
LIGHTS
Gauges
Speedometer
The speed is indicated in miles per hour (outside scale) and
kilometers per hour (inside scale).
Odometer
The numbers on the odometer indicate miles.
The odometer registers total distance traveled, and serves as
your guide for determining when periodic maintenance is due.
Federal law makes it illegal to alter the odometer of any motor
vehicle with the intent to change the number of miles indicated.
Trip Meter
The numbers on the trip meter indicate miles.
The trip meter can be returned to zero by pushing in the reset
button. Use it for checking fuel consumption or distance
traveled per trip.
Tachometer
The tachometer indicates engine speed in revolutions per
minute. The beginning of the RED ZONE indicates the maximum allowable engine R.P.M. Do not run the engine with the
tachometer indicator needle in the RED ZONE.
Fuel Gauge
FUEL TANK CAPACITY: Approx. 64.5 (17.0 US gal)
As a convenience, the gauge continues to show the same fuel
level as when the ignition was last on. After refueling, the
gauge will slowly change to the new fuel level when the ignition is switched on.
When the needle indicates E (empty), a usable reserve of about
4 (1.1 US gal) remains in the tank.
Coolant Temperature Gauge
CAUTION: The needle should stay within the white range. If
the needle reaches the red line at "H" (Hot), pull safely off the
road, stop the engine and check the coolant level in the reserve
tank on the passenger side of the radiator under the hood.
Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is
hot. The coolant is under pressure and may blow out and scald
you.
Warning and Indicator Lights
Shift Lever Position Indicator (Automatic Transmission only)
A lighted indicator between the fuel and coolant temperature
gauges shows which gear you have selected.
S
This indicator light in the instrument panel will come on when
the Sports switch on the shift lever is pushed.
The S indicator light in the instrument panel also serves a second function. If the light flashes while driving (in any gear
range) it indicates a possible malfunction in the transmission;
avoid rapid acceleration and have the transmission checked by
an authorized Honda dealer as soon as possible (see page 72).
When the turn signal lever is pushed for left or right turns, the
appropriate green indicator arrow on the instrument panel will
blink along with the signal. Pushing the hazard warning switch
will make all turn signals and both arrows blink (see page 33).
This blue indicator light will go on whenever the high beams
are switched on (see page 32).
CRUISE
CONTROL
When the cruise control system is on, this indicator light is on
(see pages 35 and 36).
S Indicator Light (Automatic Transmission only)
Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Indicator Lights
Headlight High Beam Indicator Light
Cruise Control Indicator Light (LX/EX)
(cont'd)
Warning and Indicator Lights (cont'd)
BRAKE
Check the brake warning light every time you start the car.
With the parking brake set, the warning light should go on
when the ignition switch is turned to II or III. With the parking
brake released, the light should go on when the ignition switch
is turned to III. If the light goes on at any other time, it means
the brake fluid level in the master cylinder reservoir is too low;
add fluid (see page 96) and have your dealer check for leaks
immediately.
The seat belt reminder light comes on when the ignition switch
is turned on. If the front seat belts are fastened, it goes off in
about six seconds. Otherwise, it stays on (see page 17).
A severe fluctuation in engine oil pressure will cause this light
to flash on and off. You should stop as soon as possible, check
the oil level, and add oil if necessary.
The oil pressure warning light will come on, and remain on, if
there is insufficient oil pressure or when the ignition switch is
turned on with the engine not running. If the light should come
on while driving, get the car off the road as soon as you can,
turn the engine off and check the engine oil level (see page
87).
Even if the oil level is correct, the engine should be checked by
a Honda dealer before the car is driven again.
NOTE: The oil pressure warning light will only light as a result
of low oil pressure. It is not directly an oil level indicator.
Parking Brake/Brake Failure Warning Light
Seat Belt Reminder Light
Oil Pressure Warning Light
CAUTION: Running the engine while the oil pressure warning
light is on constantly may cause immediate and severe engine
damage.
Charging System Warning Light
The charging system warning light comes on when there is a
problem with the electrical charging system or when the igni-
tion switch is turned on with the engine not running. If the light
comes on while driving, get off the road, stop the car and turn
off the ignition. Then check the alternator belt for proper
tension.
To check the belt tension, push down on the middle of the belt
as shown; it should have 10 — 12 mm (0.4 — 0.5 in) deflection
under a force of 98 N (22 Ib).
If the engine has been running, some engine components
may be hot enough to burn you.
Keep hands away from the radiator fan. The fan may start
automatically without warning and run for up to 15 minutes,
even after the engine is turned off.
NOTE: If necessary, have the charging system checked by an
authorized Honda dealer.
Check Engine Warning Light
This light comes on for a couple of seconds each time the ignition is turned on. It will also come on, and remain on, if there is
a malfunction in the emission control system. If the light
comes on while driving, avoid driving at high speed, and have
the system checked by a Honda dealer as soon as possible.
Fuel Reserve Warning Light
If the warning light glows, it means you have about 8.0 (2.1
US gal) or less fuel remaining and should refuel.
(cont'd)
Warning and Indicator Lights (cont'd)
Safety Indicator Lights:
Door and Trunk Lid Warning Lights
If a door or the trunk lid is open when the ignition is switched
on, the appropriate indicator will light, and stay lit, until the
door or trunk lid is closed.
BRAKE LAMP
If a brake light does not work, the BRAKE LAMP indicator will
go on when you push the brake pedal with the ignition on; the
indicator will stay on until you have the lamp repaired or replaced. Have the brake lights checked as soon as possible.
either the brake electrical or hydraulic systems; have your
dealer check both systems if you suspect brake trouble.
Checking the Safety Indicator Lights
The door, trunk lid and brake lamp warning lights should come
on for about two seconds when the ignition switch is turned
on. If they don't, have the system checked by a Honda dealer.
Brake Lamp Warning Light
It is dangerous to drive your car with a problem in
Maintenance Indicator
When the total mileage of your car approaches the specified
maintenance interval for engine oil change, oil filter change or
other required service, the indicator will change from green to
yellow. The indicator will change to red if it is not reset before
you reach the mileage interval. The indicator marked
MAINTENANCE REQUIRED is to be used as a reminder that
there are items in addition to the engine oil and filter that re-
quire service each 7,500 miles (12,000 km). See the
maintenance schedule on page 82. After the maintenance is
done, be sure to reset the switch below the tachometer by in-
serting the ignition key in the slot. The color of the indicator
will change to green and repeat its cycle.
INDICATOR
KEY
Do not reset the maintenance indicator while driving; your hand may impair steering which can result in an
accident.
Tilt Steering
The steering wheel position can be adjusted to suit driver
preference.
1. Push the lever located under
the dash, on the left side of
the steering column, all the
way down and hold it while
adjusting the steering wheel
to the desired position.
Push down
TILT STEERING
ADJUSTMENT
LEVER
2. Hold the steering wheel in
the desired position and pull
the lever all the way up to
lock it in place.
Pull up
Do not adjust the steering wheel position while driving.
After adjusting the steering wheel position, make sure it is
securely locked in place by "rocking" it up and down
slightly.
Windshield Wipers/Washer/Defogger
Windshield Wipers
Switch the wipers to INT for in-
termittent operation; LO for
low speed operation; and HI for
high speed operation.
In fog or very light rain, push
the lever down to the MIST
position for temporary high
speed operation of the wipers.
The wipers will return to the
rest position and the motor will
shut off as soon as you release
the lever.
Washer
Pull the wiper switch lever toward you to turn on the washer.
Push down
Pull
On the LX and EX, the windshield wipers will sweep when the
washer is operated.
Check the washer fluid regularly, especially during bad weather, or whenever the washer has been in frequent use. The float
in the neck of the reservoir indicates the fluid level.
WINDSHIELD WASHER RESERVOIR CAPACITY:
2.5 (2.6 US qt)
Use a good quality commercial washer fluid for all-weather
cleaning.
WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR
FLOAT
(cont'd)
Windshield Wipers/Washer/Defogger (cont'd)
CAUTION:
Do not use radiator antifreeze in the windshield washer; it
will damage the paint.
Do not use a vinegar/water combination in the windshield
washer; it will damage the pump.
Prolonged operation of the washer without fluid may
damage the pump.
In freezing weather, warm the windshield with the defrosters
before using the washer. This will help prevent icing which
could seriously impair visibility.
Rear Window Defogger
Push the switch to turn the
defogger on or off. The indicator will light when the
defogger is on.
The switch will turn off
automatically 25 minutes after
it is turned on.
CAUTION: When cleaning the
inside of the rear window, be
careful not to damage the
printed heater wires on the rear
window. Wipe the window
horizontally along the wires,
not up and down.
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