Accord Sedan 1991
1991 Accord Sedan Online Reference Owner's Manual
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Owner's Identification Form
Features & Safety ................................................................................................................................ 2
What you should know before driving your car.
Starting & Driving............................................................................................................................. 58
What gas to use, how to change gears, etc.
Maintenance ....................................................................................................................................... 78
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 ................................................................................................................................................ 138
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
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 plunger down.
The doors must be unlocked before you can open them. The
passenger doors can be locked when open, and will stay locked
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.
Unlock
Lock
Unlock
Lock
(cont'd)
Keys and Locks (cont'd)
Power Door Locks (LX/EX/SE)
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 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
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
LOCK TAB
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
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/SE)
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.
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.
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/SE)
The rear seat armrest is located at
the center of the rear seat-back 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 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.
RELEASE
Pul
l
Open
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 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.
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.
For precautions on using seat belts for children, babies and pregnant
women. See pages 15 — 17.
Seat belts are most effective when the driver and passengers are
sitting up straight and well back in the seat.
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 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 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 evenly distribute the belt's restraining force.
If the belt is too near your neck and throat, move toward the
center of the seat.
(cont'd)
Seat Belts (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.
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 25).
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.
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.
TONGUE PLATE
Keep below
hip bone.
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.
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.
Too high
TONGUE PLATE
Put the belt across
your lap.
Take up slack
Keep below hip hone.
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.
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. 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)
Seat 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
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 cycle (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 reopening 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.
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 a 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.
(cont'd)
Seat Belts (cont'd)
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, 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.
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 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.
Anti-lock Brake System (SE)
Anti-lock brake system helps to maintain the road holding and
tractability of your car during severe braking, and under slippery
road conditions. The Anti-lock brake system provides assistance to
help prevent the wheels from locking (thus reducing the chance of
skidding) to ensure controllable deceleration. When sudden braking
might otherwise lock one or more wheels, the Anti-lock brake
system temporarily reduces the braking pressure to the wheel or
wheels about to lock to ensure continued braking efficiency.
When the Anti-lock brake system is regulating the braking pressure,
the brake pedal pulsates slightly to make the driver aware that the
system is compensating for critical braking conditions. The pulsating
brake pedal can be an indication of hazardous road conditions, and a
reminder for you to take extra care. Under such conditions, you
should continue braking hard without pumping the brake.
Don't mix different diameter tires; it will confuse the Anti-lock
brake system computer which monitors the road speed of each
wheel. For example, if one or more tires are larger than the
others, the computer will think they are rolling more slowly (as if
they are about to lock-up) and reduce brake pressure to those
wheels.
On loose or uneven surfaces (gravel, ruts etc.) where all four
wheels lose traction intermittently, the Anti-lock brake system
may require a longer stopping distance than an equivalent car
with a conventional braking system.
The Anti-lock brake system cannot make up for extreme road
conditions or driver misjudgement. It is still the driver's
responsibility to drive at a suitable speed and provide a margin
of safety for the road, weather and traffic conditions at hand.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the wiring or the speed sensors at the
back of each wheel when removing mud or snow from the wheel
housings.
NOTE:
You may hear a sound like a small motor running, coming from the
engine while driving or after the Anti-lock brake system is applied.
This indicates the Anti-lock brake system pump is in service and the
system is working properly.
Instrument Panel
CRUISE CONTROL
MASTER SWITCH
(LX/EX/SE)
LIGHT
SWITCH
COIN
BOX
FUSE
BOX
HOOD
RELEASE
HANDLE
TACHOMETER
TILT STEERING
ADJUSTMENT
LEVER
WIPER/WASHER
SWITCH
SUNROOF
SWITCH
(EX/SE)
IGNITION
SWITCH
SPEEDOMETER
HAZARD
WARNING
SWITCH
ASHTRAY
PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL
KNOB
FUEL
GAUGE
DIGITAL
CLOCK
HEATING/
COOLING
CONTROL
PANEL
CIGARETTE
LIGHTER
SHIFT LEVER
POSITION
INDICATOR
(Automatic
Trans. only)
REAR
WINDOW
DEFOGGER
SWITCH
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 (17.04 US gal, 14.19 Imp 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 first indicates E (empty), you have a usable
reserve left in the tank of about:
4 (1.1 US gal, 0.9 Imp gal)
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's 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
S Indicator Light (Automatic Transmission only)
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 70).
Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Indicator Lights
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 32).
Headlight High Beam Indicator Light
This blue indicator light will go on whenever the high beams are
switched on (see page 31).
CRUISE
CONTROL
Cruise Control Indicator Light (LX/EX/SE)
When the cruise control system is on, this indicator light is on (see
pages 33 and 34).
(cont'd)
Warning and Indicator Lights (cont'd)
BRAKE
Parking Brake/Brake Failure Warning Light
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 94) and
have your dealer check for leaks immediately.
Seat Belt Reminder Light
The seat belt warning 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 14)
Oil Pressure Warning Light
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 85).
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.
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 ignition
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 with about 98 N (22 lb) of force on
the middle of the belt as shown. The belt should deflect about:
10-12 mm (0.4-0.5 in)
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.
(cont'd)
Warning and Indicator Lights (cont'd)
Fuel Reserve Warning Light
If the warning light glows, it means you should refuel, because the
tank contains less than:
8.0 (2.11 US gal, 1.76 Imp gal)
ANTI
LOCK
The Anti-lock brake system warning light will come on, and remain
on, if there is a malfunction in the Anti-lock brake system or when
the ignition switch is turned on with the engine not running. If the
light comes on while driving, stop the car at a safe place and shut
off the engine. If the light does not go out or lights again while
driving, have the system checked by an authorized Honda dealer as
soon as possible.
Anti-lock Brake System Warning Light (SE)
NOTE:
The light does not indicate a failure of the normal brake system.
The light only indicates a malfunction in the Anti-lock brake
system. In such a case, the Anti-lock brake system is
automatically shut down but normal braking capability continues.
After jump-starting the car, there is a possibility that the Antilock brake system warning light may come on due to insufficient
battery voltage. After the battery is sufficiently recharged and
the engine is turned off and restarted, the Anti-lock brake system
warning light should indicate that the Anti-lock brake system is
OK, by coming on for a few seconds each time the engine is
started. If the light remains on after recharging, have it checked
by a Honda dealer.
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.
it is dangerous to drive your car with a problem in either the brake
electrical or hydraulic system; 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
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 require service each 7,500 miles (12,000
km). See the maintenance schedule on page 80 . After the
maintenance is done, be sure to reset the switch below the
tachometer by inserting 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 the 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. 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 intermittent 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.
Pull
On the LX, EX and SE:
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.
Push down
WINDSHIELD WASHER
RESERVOIR CAPACITY: 2.5 (2.6 US qt, 2.2 Imp qt)
Use a good quality commercial washer fluid for all-weather cleaning.
WASHES FLUID RESERVOIR
FLOAT
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
Push
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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