Honda Accord Coupe 1992 Owner's Manual
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Contents
Owner's Identification Form
Features & Safety ................................................................................................................................ 2
What you should know before driving your car.
Starting & Driving............................................................................................................................. 82
What gas to use, how to change gears, etc.
Maintenance .......................................................................................................................................100
The Required Maintenance Schedule and some items you can service.
Emergency Service .......................................................................................................................... 138
Changing a flat, jump starting, towing.
Specifications ................................................................................................................................... 148
Dimensions, weights and capacities.
Consumer Information .................................................................................................................... 150
Reporting Safety Detects, warranty service, vehicle identification numbers, etc.
Index ................................................................................................................................................ 159
Gas Station Information
This Owner's Manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle, and must remain with the vehicle at time of resale.
OWNER'S I.D.
OWNER
ADDRESS
CITY
STATE
ZIP CODE
V.I.N.
DELIVERY DATE
(Date sold to original retail purchaser)
DEALER NAME
DEALER NO.
ADDRESS
CITY
STATE
ZIP CODE
OWNER'S SIGNATURE
DEALER'S SIGNATURE
The information and specifications included in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves
the right
however,
to
discontinue
or
change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation whatever.
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 moderate
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
VALET KEY MASTER KEY
key that fits the ignition 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 tabs 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.
Unlock
Lock
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Keys and Locks (cont'd)
Power Door Locks (US: LX/EX, Canada: EX-R)
Both doors can be simultaneously locked and unlocked by operating
the master door lock switch located on each door.
Unlock
Lock
MASTER DOOR
LOCK SWITCH
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
Lock
Open
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
Pull up
ADJUSTMENT LEVER
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.
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.
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Seats (cont'd)
Driver's Lumbar Support
(US: EX, Canada: EX-R)
Support of the lower back can be
adjusted by turning the knob on the
driver's armrest 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.
Driver's Seat Center Armrest
(US: LX/EX, Canada: EX-R)
The angle of the driver's armrest on
the driver's seat adjusts to five
positions. To lower the armrest,
push the button on the driver's side
of the armrest and lower the
armrest.
Do not try to adjust the armrest
while driving. Make the adjustment
before driving away.
To Get In/Out of Rear Seat
For easier access to or from the
rear seat, pull up the angle adjustment lever on each front seat to
swing the seat-back forward.
The front passenger seat has an
additional convenience: pulling up
the lever on the inside of the
passenger seat-back will swing the
seat-back and slide the entire seat
forward.
Push
Pull up
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 you access to the trunk and makes it possible to carry
long objects inside the car.
The rear seat-back can also be released from inside the trunk by
pulling the release.
Pull
Open
MASTER
KEY
RELEASE
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 located 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.
Make sure both rear shoulder belts are positioned in front of the
rear seat-backs whenever the seat-backs are in their upright
position.
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.
Your Occupant Protection System
Your Accord is equipped with seat belts and other features that
work together to protect you and your passengers during a crash.
Seat belts are the most important part of your occupant protection
system. When worn properly, seat belts can reduce the chance of
serious injury or death in a crash.
For added protection during a severe frontal collision, all Accords
sold in the U.S. have a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) with a
driver's airbag. (This feature is available on the EX-R model in
Canada.)
Two indicator lights are also part of your safety system. One
reminds you to make sure you and your passengers wear your seat
belts. The other alerts you to a possible problem with your
supplemental restraint system (see page 22).
The seats, head restraints, and door locks also play a role in
occupant safety. For example, reclining the seat-back can decrease
the effectiveness of your seat belt. Head restraints can help protect
your neck and head, especially during rear-end impacts. Door locks
help keep your doors from being accidentally opened during a crash.
To get the maximum protection from your occupant protection
system, check the following before you drive away:
Everyone in the car is wearing a seat belt properly (see page 13).
All doors are closed and locked (see page 25).
Seat-backs are upright and adjustable head restraints are at the
proper heights (see page 24).
There are no loose items that could be thrown around and hurt
someone during a crash or sudden stop (see page 25).
By following these guidelines, you can reduce injuries to yourself
and your passengers in many crash situations. Remember, however,
that no safety system can prevent all injuries or deaths that can
occur in severe crashes.
The Seat Belt System and How It Works
Why Wear Seat Belts
Wearing seat belts, and wearing them properly, is fundamental to
your safety and the safety of your passengers.
During a crash or emergency stop, seat belts can help keep you
from being thrown against the inside of the car, against other
occupants, or out of the car.
Of course, seat belts cannot completely protect you in every crash.
But, in most cases, seat belts reduce your chance of serious injury.
They can even save your life. That is why many states and all
Canadian provinces require you to wear seat belts.
Not wearing a seat belt increases the chance of being killed or
seriously hurt in a crash.
Be sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts and wear
them properly.
Important Safety Reminders
Seat belts are designed for adults and larger children. All infants and
small children must be properly restrained in child safety seats (see
page 27).
A pregnant woman needs to wear a seat belt to protect herself and
her unborn child (see page 18).
Two people should never use the same seat belt. If they do, they
could be very seriously injured in a crash.
Do not put shoulder belt pads or other accessories on seat belts.
They can reduce the effectiveness of the belts and increase the
chance of injury.
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The Seat Belt System and How It Works (cont'd)
Seat Belt System Components
Your Accord has seat belts in all five seating positions. The front
seats and the outside rear seats have lap/shoulder belts. The center
rear seat has a lap belt.
Your seat belt system also includes a light on the instrument panel
to remind you to fasten your seat belt, and to make sure your
passengers fasten theirs. This light comes on when you turn on the
ignition if you have not fastened your seat belt. A beeper also
sounds for several seconds (see page 39).
The following pages cover more about the seat belt components
and how they work.
Lap/Shoulder Belt
This style of seat belt has a single belt that goes over your shoulder,
across your chest, and across your hips.
Each lap/shoulder belt has an emergency locking retractor. This lets
you move freely in your seat while keeping some tension on the belt.
During a collision or sudden stop, the retractor automatically locks.
UPPER
SEAT BELT
SHOULDER
PORTION
ANCHOR
LATCH
PLATE
BUCKLE
To retractor
LAP PORTION
Lap Belt
The lap belt has one manually-adjusted belt that fits across the hips.
It is similar to safety belts used in airplanes.
BELT END
LATCH PLATE
BUCKLE
Wearing Seat Belts Properly
You can increase the effectiveness of your seat belts if you take a
little time to read the following pages and make sure you know how
to wear seat belts properly.
Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious
injury or death in a crash.
Be sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts and wear
them properly.
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The Seat Belt System and How It Works (cont'd)
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt
Before putting on a front seat belt, be sure your seat is adjusted
forward or backward to a good driving or riding position and the
back of your seat is upright (see page 24).
1. Pull the latch plate across you body and insert it into the buckle.
Tug on the belt to make sure the latch is securely locked.
2. Check that the belt is not twisted.
3. Position the lap portion of the belt as low as possible across your
hips, not across your stomach. This lets your strong pelvic bones
take the force of a crash.
4. Pull up on the shoulder part of the belt to remove any slack. Make
sure the belt goes over your collarbone and across your chest. Do
not place the belt under your arm or behind your back. This could
increase your chance of serious injuries in a crash.
5. Rear Seat:
If the belt crosses your neck, you should adjust your seating
position.
Move toward the center of the seat until the belt fits over your
collarbone.
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The Seat Belt System and How It Works (cont'd)
To unlatch the seat belt, push the red PRESS button on the buckle.
Guide the belt across your body to the door pillar. If the belt doesn't
retract easily, pull it out and check for twists or kinks.
Wearing the Lap Belt
1. Pull the latch plate across your hips and insert it into the buckle
marked CENTER.
If the belt is too short, hold the latch plate at a right angle and pull
to extend the belt. Insert the latch plate into the buckle.
2. Position the belt as low as possible across your hips and pelvic
bones, not across your stomach. Pull the loose end of the belt to
adjust for a snug but comfortable fit.
To unlatch the belt, push the red PRESS button on the buckle.
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The Seat Belt System and How It Works (cont'd)
Advice For Pregnant Women
Protecting the mother is the best way to protect her unborn child.
Therefore, a pregnant woman should wear a properly-positioned
seat belt whenever she drives or rides in a car.
If possible, use a lap/shoulder seat belt, remembering to keep the lap
portion as low as possible (see page 14). Each time you have a
check-up, ask your doctor if its okay for you to drive and how you
should position a lap/shoulder seat belt.
Seat Belt Maintenance
For safety, you should check the condition of your seat belts
regularly.
Pull out each belt fully and look for frays, cuts, burns, and wear.
Check that the latches work smoothly and the lap/shoulder belts
retract easily. Any belt not in good condition or not working
properly should be replaced.
If a seat belt is worn during a crash, have your dealer replace the
belt and check the anchors for damage.
If your seat belts get dirty, you can use a soft brush to clean them
with a mixture of mild soap and warm water. Do not use bleach, dye,
or cleaning solvents. They can weaken the belt material. Let the
belts air-dry before you use the car.
Dirt build-up in the metal loops of the seat belt anchors can cause
the belts to retract slowly. Wipe the inside of the loops with a clean
cloth dampened in isopropyl alcohol.
Supplemental Restraint System
All Accords sold in the U.S. are equipped with a Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS). (This system is available on the EX-R model
in Canada.)
FRONTAL COLLISION RANGE
The supplemental restraint system includes an airbag to help
protect your head and chest during a severe frontal collision. This
system does not replace your seat belt. It supplements, or adds to,
the protection offered by your seat belt.
Not wearing a seat belt increases the chance of serious injury or
death in a crash, even if you have an airbag.
Be sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts and wear
them properly.
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Supplemental Restraint System (cont'd)
The main components in your SRS are:
An airbag in the steering wheel.
A diagnostic system that continually monitors the sensors,
control unit, airbag activator, and all related wiring while the
ignition is ON (II).
An indicator light to warn you of a possible problem with the
system.
Emergency power backup in case your car's electrical system is
disconnected in a crash.
AIRBAG
R S
S
RIGHT SENSOR
LEFT SENSOR
SRS CONTROL UNIT
Important Safety Reminders
Even with an airbag, you need to wear a seat belt. The reasons are:
Airbags only inflate in severe frontal collisions. They offer no
protection in rear impacts, side impacts, rollovers, or moderate
frontal collisions.
An airbag inflates and deflates very quickly. It cannot protect you
during any additional impacts that can occur during a crash.
A seat belt helps keep you in the proper position when an airbag
inflates. An airbag opens with considerable force, and it can hurt
you if you are not in the proper position.
How the Airbag Works
If you ever have a severe frontal collision, your airbag will instantly
inflate to help protect your head and chest.
When the airbag inflates, you may hear a fairly loud noise and you
might see smoke and powder. This is normal; it is caused by the
inflation of the airbag.
To do its job, the airbag inflates with considerable force. So, while it
can reduce serious injuries and even save your life, the airbag might
cause some facial or other abrasions.
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Supplemental Restraint System (cont'd)
After the bag completely inflates, it immediately starts deflating so
it won't interfere with your visibility, ability to steer, or ability to
operate other controls.
The airbag is stored in the center of the steering wheel. For safety,
do not attach any items to the steering wheel. They could interfere
with the proper operation of the airbag. Or, if the airbag inflates,
they could be propelled inside the car and hurt someone.
S R S
The purpose of the SRS light on your instrument panel is to alert
you of a potential problem with your supplemental restraint system.
Have the system checked if:
The light does not come on when you turn the ignition ON (II).
The light stays on after the engine starts.
The light comes on or flashes while you are driving.
How the SRS Indicator Light Works
System Service
Your supplemental restraint system is virtually maintenance-free.
There are no parts you can safely service.
You must have the system serviced by an authorized Honda dealer
in the following situations:
If your airbag ever inflates. The bag must be replaced. Do not try
to remove or discard the airbag by yourself. This must be done by
a Honda dealer.
If the SRS indicator light alerts you of a problem. Have the
supplemental restraint system checked as soon as possible.
Otherwise, your airbag might not inflate when you need it.
When the car is ten years old. Get the system inspected. The
production date is on the driver's door jamb for your convenience.
System Service Precautions
Do not modify your steering wheel or any other part of the
supplemental restraint system. Modifications could make the
system ineffective.
Do not tamper with the system components or wiring. This could
cause the airbag to inflate inadvertently, possibly injuring someone
very seriously.
Tell anyone who works on your car that you have a supplemental
restraint system. Failure to follow the procedures and precautions in
the official Honda service manual could result in personal injury or
damage to the system.
Scrapping an entire car that has an uninflated airbag can be
dangerous. Get assistance from a Honda dealer if your car must be
scrapped.
If you sell your car, please be sure to tell the new owner that the car
has a supplemental restraint system. Alert them to the information
and precautions in this part of the owner's manual.
Additional Safety Information
Your seat belts and airbag are obviously important parts of your
occupant protection system.
In addition, you should know that sitting upright, adjusting the head
restraints to the proper positions, locking the doors, and stowing
things properly can increase your safety and possibly even save
your life.
Seat-back Position
The seat-backs should be in an upright position for you and your
passengers to get the most protection from the seat belts.
If you recline a seat-back, you reduce the protective capability of
your seat belt. The farther a seat-back is reclined, the greater the
risk that you will slide under the belt in a severe crash and be very
seriously injured.
For information on how to adjust the seat-back, see page 6.
Head Restraint Position
Head restraints can help protect you from whiplash and other
injuries. For the best protection, the top of the head rest should be
even with the top of your ears, or as high as possible. For
instructions on how to adjust the head restraints, see page 7.
Door Locks
It is not safe to leave your car doors unlocked. A passenger,
especially a child, could open a door and accidentally fall out. Also,
there is a greater chance of being thrown out of the car during a
crash when the doors are not locked.
Storing Cargo Safely
Before you drive, make sure you first securely store or tie down any
items that could be thrown around the car and hurt someone, or
interfere with your ability to operate the controls.
Do not put any items on top of the rear shelf. They can block your
view and they could be thrown about the car in a crash.
Be sure to keep compartment doors closed when the car is moving.
If a front passenger hits the door of an open glove box, for example,
they could injure their knees.
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Additional Safety Information (cont'd)
Driving With Pets
Loose pets can be a hazard while you are driving. A loose pet can
interfere with your ability to drive the car. In a crash or sudden stop,
loose pets or cages can be thrown around inside the car and hurt
you or your passengers. It is also for their safety that pets should be
properly restrained in your car.
The recommended way to restrain a medium-sized or larger dog is
with a special traveling harness. This harness can be secured to the
rear seat with a seat belt. Travel harnesses are available at pet
stores.
A small dog, cat, or other small animal will be safest in a rigid-sided
pet carrier. Choose a style that allows you to secure it to the car's
seat by routing a seat belt through the carrier's handle.
For further information, contact your veterinarian or local animal
protection society.
Child Safety
Children depend on adults to protect them. To help make sure we
do, every state and Canadian province has laws requiring infants
and young children to be properly restrained whenever they ride in a
car.
An infant or child who is not properly restrained can be killed or
seriously injured in a crash.
Be sure any child too small for seat belts is properly secured in a
child restraint.
Where Should Children Sit?
According to crash statistics, children of all sizes and ages are safer
when they are properly restrained in the rear seat rather than the
front seat.
We recommend that, whenever possible, you secure your child's
infant or toddler seat in the center position of the rear seat with the
lap belt.
We also recommend that any child who is too large to use an infant
or toddler seat ride in one of the outside positions of the rear seat.
The child should then wear the lap/shoulder belt properly for
protection.
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Child Safety (cont'd)
Important Safety Reminders
Never hold a baby or child on your lap when riding in a car. If you are
wearing your seat belt, the violent forces created during a crash will
tear the child from your arms. The child could be seriously hurt or
killed.
If you are holding a child and not wearing a seat belt in a crash, you
could crush the child against the car's interior.
Never put your seat belt over yourself and a child. During a crash,
the belt could press deep into the child, causing serious internal
injuries.
Two children should never use the same seat belt. If they do, they
could be very seriously injured in a crash.
General Guidelines for Restraining Children Under 40 Pounds
(18kg)
Use an approved child seat. The seat must meet Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard 213 (FMVSS-213) or Canadian Motor
Vehicle Safety Standards. Look for the manufacturer's statement
of compliance on the box and seat.
Use a seat of the right size. Make sure the seat fits your child.
Check the seat's instructions and labels for height and weight limits.
Secure the child seat to the car. All approved child seats are
designed to be secured in the car seat by the lap belt or the lap belt
portion of a lap/shoulder belt. A child whose seat is not properly
secured to the car can be endangered in a crash.
To properly route a seat belt through a child seat, follow the seat
maker's instructions. If you use a lap/shoulder belt, be sure you
install a locking clip on the belt (see page 32).
Secure the child in the child seat. Make sure the infant or child is
firmly secured to the child seat. Use the straps provided, and
carefully follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Restraining an Infant Who Weighs Less Than 20 Pounds (9 kg)
An infant up to about 20 pounds (9 kg) must be restrained in an
infant seat or a convertible seat designed for a baby. Because
infants must ride in a reclining position, be sure the infant seat
always faces the REAR of the car as shown.
We recommend that, whenever possible, you put the infant seat in
the center position of the rear seat and secure it to the car with the
lap belt.
If you decide to put an infant seat in any other seating position, you
must use a locking clip with the car's lap/shoulder belt (see page
32).
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