Honda Accord Sedan 1990 Owner's Manual
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Owner's Identification Form
Features & Safety ................................................................................................................................ 2
What you should know before driving your car.
Starting & Driving............................................................................................................................. 56
What gas to use, how to change gears, etc.
Maintenance ....................................................................................................................................... 76
The Required Maintenance Schedule and some items you can service.
Emergency Service .......................................................................................................................... 111
Changing a flat, jump starting, towing.
Specifications ................................................................................................................................... 122
Dimensions, weights and capacities.
Consumer Information .................................................................................................................... 124
Reporting Safety Detects, warranty service, vehicle identification numbers, etc.
Index ................................................................................................................................................ 133
Gas Station Information
Contents
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 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 plunger down. The
doors must be unlocked before you can open them. The
passenger doors can be locked when open, and will stay lock-
ed when you close them; the driver's door cannot be locked
when open unless you hold the door handle open. The front
doors can be locked and unlocked from the outside with the
key.
MASTER KEY
Unlock
Lock
Unlock
Lock
(cont'd)
Keys and Locks (cont'd)
Power Door Locks (LX, EX)
All doors can be simultaneously locked and unlocked by
operating the master door lock switch located on each front
door.
Unlock
Lock
In addition, the passenger doors will lock automatically when
the plunger on the driver's door is pushed down, or when the
driver's door is locked from the outside with the key.
Lock
Unlock
Lock
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 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
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.
Child Proof Door Locks
The child proof door locks are
designed to prevent accidental
opening of the rear doors. To
activate the locks, push down
the lock tabs located on each
door, then close the doors.
When the doors are locked in
this way, they can only be
opened from the outside.
LOCK TAB
Lock
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
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 sit-
ting in your normal driving position before driving away.
Head Restraints
The head restraints are designed to help reduce injuries due to
whiplash. They are located at the top of each 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. That relative position
may reduce injury due to whiplash in an accident.
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.
Rear Seat Armrest (LX, EX)
The rear seat armrest is located
at the center of the rear seatback and can be used by pulling the tab out.
Pull out
(cont'd)
Seats (cont'd)
Trunk Access From Rear Seat
The rear seat-back can be opened 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 possible to carry long objects inside the car.
The rear seat-back can also be released from inside the trunk
by pulling the release.
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.
Open
MASTER
KEY
RELEASE
Pull
Passengers or pets must not sit on the folded portion of the
rear seat.
Make sure any luggage or cargo within the trunk, or extend-
ing 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.
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 15 and 16 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 an automatic ("passive") restraint
system consisting of a shoulder belt and knee bolsters. To
enhance the protection provided by the automatic system, you
should also wear the manual lap belt. The shoulder belt should
remain permanently latched.
The automatic and manual belts have emergency locking
retractors designed to lock only during a sudden stop or impact. 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
as straight up as possible
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.
(cont'd)
Seats Belt (cont'd)
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.
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 23).
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 120 for shoulder belt buckle operation.
3. Take hold of the tongue plate of the lap belt 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, not your abdomen, as low
on your hips as possible.
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
r
out of position. Such use could increase the chance and
o
t
amoun
of injury in an accident.
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
Push
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.
(cont'd)
Seat Belts (cont'd)
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.
Position the belt across your lap, not your abdomen, as low
on your hips as possible.
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.
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.
TONGUE PLATE
To lengthen
To shorten
BUCKLE
(cont'd)
Seats Belts (cont'd)
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 fastened. The beeper will not go on
if the driver's lap belt is fasten-
ed, 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 120 for normal 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 11).
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.
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. Larger children should use one of the
seat belts provided.
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 of-
fers 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 all
the instructions that come with the system.
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 auto-
matic 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, place the shoulder portion
of the belt behind 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.
(cont'd)
Seat Belts (cont'd)
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.
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 doc-
tor 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
LIGHT
SWITCH
COIN
BOX
HOOD
RELEASE
HANDLE
TACHOMETER
CRUISE
CONTROL
MASTER
SWITCH
SUNROOF
SWITCH
FUSE
BOX
TILT STEERING
ADJUSTMENT
LEVER
WIPER/
WASHER
SWITCH
IGNITION
SWITCH
SPEEDOMETER
HAZARD
WARNING
SWITCH
ASHTRAY
PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL
KNOB
FUEL
GAUGE
DIGITAL
CLOCK
REAR
WINDOW
DEFOGGER
SWITCH
HEATING/
COOLING
CONTROL
PANEL
CIGARETTE
LIGHTER
SHIFT LEVER
POSITION
INDICATOR
(Automatic Trans. only)
GLOVE BOX
COOLANT
TEMPERATURE
GAUGE
ODOMETER
TRIP METER
SAFETY
INDICATOR
LIGHTS
TRIP METER
RESET BUTTON
Gauges
Speedometer
The speed is indicated in miles per hour (outside scale) and
kilometers per hour (inside).
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 will come on when the S switch is pushed.
The S indicator light in the instrument panel also serves a se-
cond 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.
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. Turning on the hazard warning
switch will make all turn signals and both arrows blink (see
page 29).
This blue indicator light will go on whenever the high beams
are switched on (see page 28).
CRUISE
CONTROL
When the cruise control system is on, this indicator light is on
(see pages 31 and 32).
Indicator Light
Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Indicator Lights
Headlight High Beam Indicator Light
Cruise Control Indicator Light (LX, EX)
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.
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 92) and have your dealer check for leaks
immediately.
The seat belt reminder light comes on for approximately six
seconds when the ignition switch is turned on (see page 14).
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
83).
Even if the oil level is correct, the engine should be checked by
a Honda dealer before the car is driven again.
Parking Brake/Brake Failure Warning Light
Seat Belt Reminder Light
Oil Pressure Warning Light
NOTE: The oil pressure warning light will only light as a result
of low oil pressure. It is not directly an oil level indicator.
CAUTION: Running the engine while the oil pressure warning
light is on constantly may cause immediate and severe engine
damage.
(cont'd)
Warning and Indicator Lights (cont'd)
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, stop the car and check the alternator
belt for proper tension. With the engine stopped, push down
on the middle of the belt as shown; it should have 10 — 1 2 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.
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
Brake Lamp Warning Light
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.
It is dangerous to drive your car with a problem in
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.
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
2. To lock the steering wheel,
hold it in the desired position
and pull the lever all the way
up.
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.
Push
Mirrors
Rearview Mirrors
Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and adjusted for best
visibility. Be sure to adjust mirror angles before you start
driving.
The inside mirror has day and
night positions. The night position reduces glare from the
headlights of vehicles behind
you. Flip the small tab on the
bottom of the mirror forward or
backward to select day or night
position.
On the DX, the outside mirror
can be adjusted by moving the
knob on the inside of the
driver's door.
Power Mirrors (LX. EX)
With the ignition switch in the "II" position, move the main
switch to L (for driver's side) or R (for passenger's side), then
use the adjustment switch to adjust the outside mirror to the
correct angle.
After the mirrors have been adjusted, return the main switch to
the center (off) position.
DAY/NIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
TAB
NOTE: Be sure to adjust mirror angles before you start driving.
MAIN SWITCH
ADJUSTMENT
SWITCH
Lights
Turn Signals
Push the turn signal lever down
to signal a left turn, and up for
a right turn. The indicator and
FIRST
STOP
appropriate signal lights will
blink. The lever will return
automatically to its original
FIRST
STOP
position when the steering
wheel is returned to straight
ahead.
For lane changing you can
signal by pushing the lever
part way up or down (to the first stop) and holding it there; the
lever will return to its original position when you release it.
If either turn signal indicator lights up but does not blink, blinks
faster than usual or does not light up at all, check for a burned
out bulb or fuse.
RIGHT TURN
LEFT TURN
Headlights
Turn the light switch to the
first position ( ) for taillights,
Turn
FIRST POSITION
side marker lights, parking
lights, and instrument panel
lights. Turn to the second posi-
tion ( ) to illuminate the head-
lights.
SECOND POSITION
If the driver's door is opened when the light switch is turned to
either "on" position, a chime will sound to remind you to turn
off your lights.
High Beam/Low Beam Switch
The headlights may be switch-
ed between low beam and high
beam by pulling the turn signal
lever towards you. The blue
high beam indicator light will
be on when the high beam is
Pull and release
on.
Headlight Flasher
To use the headlights as a passing signal, pull lightly on the
turn signal lever and release.
Hazard Warning System
This system should be used only when your car is stopped
under emergency or hazardous
conditions. To activate, push
the hazard warning switch
( ). The front and rear turn
signals will blink simultaneous-
ly and both indicator lights will
flash.
Push the switch ( ) again to
turn the system off.
Panel Brightness Control
When the light switch is in
either of the two "on" posi-
tions, the intensity of the in-
strument lights can be ad-
justed. Push the button so it
pops out, then turn the panel
brightness control knob.
Push
Push
Ignition Switch Light (LX, EX)
This light will illuminate the
switch for several seconds af-
ter the driver's door is closed.
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