Honda Civic 1995 User Manual
1995 Civic Coupe Online Reference Owner's Manual
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Contents
Owner's Identification
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... i
A Few Words About Safety.................................................................................................................ii
Driver and Passenger Safety ..............................................................................................................3
Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System.
Instruments and Controls.................................................................................................................25
Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls.
Comfort and Convenience Features .............................................................................................. 55
How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features.
Before Driving.................................................................................................................................. 73
What gasoline to use, how to break -in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving .............................................................................................................................................. 83
The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer.
Maintenance..................................................................................................................................... 95
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take you r vehicle to the dealer.
Appearance Care..............................................................................................................................137
Tips on cleaning and protecting your vehicle. Things to look for if your vehicle ever needs body repairs.
Taking Care of the Unexpected......................................................................................................143
This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, an d how to handle them.
Technical Information.....................................................................................................................163
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada)................................................................173
A summary of the warranties covering your new Acura, and how to contact us.
Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)......................................................................................................179
How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Index..................................................................................................................................................... I
Gas Station Information
Information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.
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Congratulations! Your selection of a 1995 Honda Civic was a wise investment. It will give you years of
driving pleasure.
To enhance the enjoyment of your new car, take time to study this manual. In it, you will learn about your car's
many conveniences and useful features. Following the service interval and maintenance recommendations will
help keep your driving trouble-free while preserving your investment.
Keep this owner's manual in your car so you can refer to it at any time. Please make sure the manual stays
with the car if you sell it. The next owner will find it just as helpful.
Several other booklets in the glove box explain the warranties that protect your Honda. We suggest you read
them carefully so you understand the coverages and the responsibilities of ownership.
When your car needs scheduled maintenance, keep in mind that your Honda dealer's service staff is specially
trained in the service and maintenance of the many systems unique to your Honda. Your Honda dealer is
dedicated to your satisfaction and will be pleased to answer any questions and concerns.
Preface
Safety Messages
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Your safety and the safety of others is very important. We have provided
many important safety messages in this manual and on the vehicle.
Please read these messages carefully.
A safety message alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or
others. Each safety message is preceded by a safety alert symbol
and one of three words, DANGER, WARNING or CAUTION. These mean:
You WILL be KILLED or
SERIOUSLY HURT if you don't
follow instructions.
You CAN be KILLED or
SERIOUSLY HURT if you don't
follow instructions.
You CAN be HURT if you don't
follow instructions.
Each safety message tells you what the hazard is, what can happen and
what you can do to avoid or reduce injury.
Preface
You will also see another
important symbol:
NOTICE
Your Civic or other
property can be damaged
if you don't follow
instructions.
The purpose of these
messages is to help
prevent damage to your
Civic, other property, or
the environment.
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This section gives you important
information about occupant
protection. It shows how to use
seat belts properly. It explains
the Supplemental Restraint
System that is standard in Civics.
And it gives useful information
about how to protect infants and
children in your car.
Your Occupant Protection
System .................... 4
The Seat Belt System
and How It Works ........... 5
Why Wear Seat Belts ....... 5
Important Safety Reminders 5
Seat Belt System
Components ............. 5
Lap/Shoulder Belt ......... 6
Lap Belt .................. 6
Wearing Seat Belts
Properly................. 7
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder
Belt ..................... 7
Wearing the Lap Belt ....... 8
Advice for Pregnant Women 9
Seat Belt Maintenance .... 10
Supplemental Restraint
System ................... 10
What Happens in a Crash .. 11
Important Facts
About Airbags .......... 11
How the Driver's
Airbag Works .......... 12
How the Passenger's
Airbag Works ........... 13
How the
SRS
Indicator Light Works .... 14
System Service ........... 14
System Service Precautions 14
Additional Safety Information 15
Seat-Back Position ........ 15
Door Locks .............. 15
Storing Cargo Safely ...... 15
Driving With Pets ......... 16
Child Safety ................ 17
Where Should Children Sit? 17
Important Safety
Reminders .............. 18
General Guidelines for
Restraining Children
Under 40 Ib (18 kg) ...... 18
Restraining an Infant
Who Weighs Less Than
20 1b (9 kg) ............ 19
Restraining a Child Who
Weighs Between 20 and
40 Ib (9 and 18 kg) ....... 19
Restraining a Child Who
Weighs Over 40 Ib
(18 kg) ................. 20
Using a Seat Belt
Locking Clip ............ 20
Using Child Restraints
With Tethers ............ 21
Storing a Child Seat ....... 22
Carbon Monoxide Hazard .... 23
Safety Labels ............... 24
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Your Honda 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, your
Civic has a Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS) with a
driver's airbag and a passenger's
airbag.
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 14).
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 7).
Infants or small children are
properly secured in a child
safety seat (see page 17).
Both doors are closed and
locked (see page 15).
Seat-backs are upright (see
page 15).
There are no loose items that
could be thrown around and
hurt someone during a crash
or sudden stop (see page 15).
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.
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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 18).
A pregnant woman needs to
wear a seat belt to protect
herself and her unborn child
(see page 9).
Two people should never use the
same seat belt. If they do, they
could be very seriously injured
in a crash.
Do not place the shoulder
portion of a lap/shoulder belt
under your arm or behind your
back. This could increase the
chance of serious injuries 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.
Seat Belt System Components
Your Honda has seat belts in all
five seating positions. The front
seats and the outside positions
of the rear seat have
lap/shoulder belts. The center
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position of the 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 28).
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. In
normal driving, the retractor lets
you move freely in your seat
while it keeps some tension on
the belt. During a collision or
sudden stop, the retractor
automatically locks the belt to
help restrain your body.
SHOULDER
PORTION
LATCH
PLATE
BUCKLE
UPPER
SEAT BELT
ANCHOR
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.
BUCKLE
LATCH
PLATE
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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.
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt
Before putting on the seat belt,
move the driver's seat as far
back as is practical while still
allowing you to maintain full
control of the vehicle. Make sure
the seat-back is upright (see
page 43). The front seat
passenger should move the seat
as far back as possible.
1. Pull the latch plate across
your body, and insert it into
the buckle. Tug on the belt to
make sure the latch is
securely locked.
2. Check to see 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.
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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.
5. If the shoulder belt crosses
your neck while you are
sitting in one of the outside
rear seating positions, you
need to adjust your seating
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position. Move toward the
center of the seat until the
belt fits over your collarbone.
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.
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2. Position the belt so it fits 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.
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 the lap/shoulder
seat belt, remembering to keep
the lap portion as low as
possible (see page 7).
Each time you have a check-up,
ask your doctor if it's okay for
you to drive and how you should
position a lap/shoulder seat belt.
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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 to see 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.
For information on how to clean
your seat belts, see page 140.
Supplemental Restraint System
Your Civic is equipped with a
Supplemental Restraint System
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(SRS) to help protect the head
and chest of the driver and front
seat passenger during a severe
frontal collision.
This system does not replace your
seat belts. It supplements, or
adds to, the protection offered
by the seat belts and other
occupant protection features.
Not wearing a seat belt
increases the chance of serious
injury or death in a crash, even
if you have airbags.
Be sure you and your
passengers always wear seat
belts and wear them properly.
SRS Components
Your supplemental restraint
system includes:
One airbag in the steering
wheel for the driver, and
another in the dashboard for
the passenger.
Sensors that can detect a
severe frontal collision.
A sophisticated electronic
system that continually
monitors the sensors, control
unit, airbag activators, and all
related wiring when the
ignition is ON (II).
An indicator light on the
instrument panel to alert you
to a possible problem with the
system.
Emergency backup power in
case your car's electrical
system is disconnected in a
crash.
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What Happens in a Crash
If you ever have a severe frontal
collision, the sensors will detect
rapid deceleration and signal the
control unit to instantly inflate
the airbags.
During a crash, your seat belts
will help to restrain your lower
body and torso. The airbags will
provide a cushion to absorb
crash energy and help keep the
head and chest of the driver and
front passenger from striking the
interior of the car.
After inflating, the airbags will
immediately deflate. The entire
process, from detection to
deflation, takes a fraction of a
second. This process occurs so
quickly that you may not hear
the loud noise created by the
airbag inflators or realize what
has happened.
After the crash, you may see
what looks like smoke. This is
actually powder from the
airbag's surface. People with
respiratory problems may
experience some temporary
discomfort from the chemicals
used by the airbag's activators.
Important Facts
About Airbags
Airbags inflate only when
needed; in a severe frontal
collision. A severe collision
would be similar to a crash into a
parked car at 25 mph. Airbags
will not inflate in a moderate
frontal collision, or during a rear
impact, side impact, or rollover even if the impact is severe.
FRONTAL COLLISION RANGE
Airbags inflate and deflate only
once. They cannot protect you
during any additional impacts
that can occur during a crash
sequence.
Injuries, including fatal injuries,
can occur in a severe collision,
even if seat belts are worn
properly and the airbags inflate.
No safety system can provide
complete protection in a severe
crash.
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Just from viewing the vehicle
damage after a crash, it is very
difficult to accurately determine
if the airbags should or should
not have inflated. In some cases
where the airbag did not inflate,
extensive visible damage
indicated that the car absorbed
much of the crash energy, and
the airbags were not needed. In
other cases, a severe jolt, such
as an impact to the
undercarriage, may not cause
extensive body damage but
cause the airbags to inflate.
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How the Driver's
Airbag Works
If you ever have a severe frontal
collision, your airbag will
instantly inflate to help protect
your head and chest.
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 abrasions or other injuries.
To reduce the possibility of
injury, you should always sit
back as far from the steering
wheel as is practical while still
maintaining full vehicle control.
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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 total time for inflating and
deflation takes a fraction of a
second. You may not even be
aware that the airbag has been
fully inflated.
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, the items could
be propelled inside the car and
hurt someone.
How the Passenger's
Airbag Works
If you have a severe frontal
collision, the passenger's airbag
will inflate at the same time as
the driver's airbag.
The airbag is quite large and
inflates with considerable force.
It can seriously hurt a front seat
passenger who is not in the
proper position and wearing the
seat belt properly. Front seat
passengers should move the seat
as far back as practical and sit
well back in the seat.
We strongly recommend that you
do not put an infant seat in the
front passenger's seat. If the
airbag inflates, it can hit the
infant seat with great force. The
infant seat can be dislodged or
struck with enough force to
cause very serious injury to the
infant.
If a toddler seat is used in the
front passenger's seat, the
vehicle seat should be moved as
far back as possible. If the
passenger bag inflates, it could
seriously hurt a toddler who is
not in the proper position or
properly restrained.
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The passenger's airbag is stored
near the top of the dashboard,
under a lid marked SRS. Do not
place any objects on top of this
lid. If the airbag inflates, those
objects can be propelled inside
the car and possibly hurt
someone.
S R S
The purpose of the SRS light
on your instrument panel is
to alert you to a potential
problem with your supplemental
restraint system.
Have the system checked if:
How the SRS Indicator Light Works
The light does not come on
when you turn the ignition
ON (II).
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The light stays on after the
engine starts.
The light comes on or flashes
while you are driving.
System Service
Your supplemental restraint
system is virtually maintenancefree. There are no parts you can
safely service.
You must have the system
serviced by an authorized Honda
dealer:
If your airbags ever inflate. The
airbags and control unit must
be replaced. Do not try to
remove or discard the airbags
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 airbags might
not inflate when you need
them.
When the car is 10 years old.
Have the dealer inspect the
system. The production date
is on the driver's doorjamb 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 airbags 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
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precautions in the official Honda
service manual could result in
personal injury or damage to the
system.
Scrapping an entire car that has
uninflated airbags 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
The seat belts and airbags are
obviously important parts of
your occupant protection
system.
In addition, you should know
that sitting upright, locking the
doors, and stowing things
properly can also 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 43.
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.
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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, he could injure his
knees.
For information on Loading
Cargo, see page 81.
Driving With Pets
Loose pets can be a hazard while
you are driving. An unrestrained
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
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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 pet
carrier with rigid sides. 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.
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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 accident 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 strongly recommend that you
do not put an infant seat in the
front passenger's seat. If the
airbag inflates, it can hit the
infant seat with great force. The
infant seat can be dislodged or
struck with enough force to
cause very serious injury to the
infant.
If a toddler seat is used in the
front passenger's seat, the
vehicle seat should be moved as
far back as possible. If the
passenger bag inflates, it could
seriously hurt a toddler who is
not in the proper position or
properly restrained.
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
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wear the lap/shoulder belt
properly for protection.
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,
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they could be very seriously
injured in a crash.
For their safety, do not leave
children alone in your car
without adult supervision.
General Guidelines for
Restraining Children Under
40 Ib (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 20).
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.
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Restraining an Infant
Who Weighs Less Than
20
Ib (9
kg)
An infant up to about 20 Ib (9 kg)
must be restrained in an infant
seat or a convertible seat
designed for a baby. Because
infants of that size 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 on the car's lap/shoulder
belt (see page 20).
We strongly recommend that you
do not put an infant seat in the
front passenger's seat. If the
airbag inflates, it can hit the
infant seat with great force. The
infant seat can be dislodged or
struck with enough force to
cause very serious injury to the
infant.
Restraining a Child Who
Weighs Between 20 and
40 Ib (9
Toddler seats are designed for
children who weigh between 20
and 40 Ib (9 and
The preferred place to put a
toddler seat is in the center
position of the rear seat. Use the
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and 18
kg)
18
kg).
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car's lap belt to secure the seat
to the car.
If you decide to put a toddler
seat in any other seating
position, you must use a locking
clip on the car's lap/shoulder
belt (see page 20).
If you are using a toddler seat in
the front passenger's seat, move
the passenger's seat as far back
as possible before installing the
child seat. If the passenger
airbag inflates, it could seriously
hurt a toddler who is not in the
proper position or properly
restrained.
Restraining a Child Who
Weighs Over 40 Ib (18 kg)
We recommend that, whenever
possible, a child who has
outgrown a toddler seat ride in
one of the outside positions of the
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rear seat and use a lap/shoulder
belt.
Put the lap/shoulder belt on your
child and check its fit. The
shoulder belt should fit over
the collarbone and across the
chest. The lap belt should sit low
on your child's hips, not across
the stomach.
If the shoulder belt crosses the
neck, have your child move
toward the center of the rear
seat until the belt fits properly. If
the belt still crosses the child's
neck, you should use a booster
seat.
Several styles of booster seats
are available. We recommend a
design that allows the child to
use the car's lap/shoulder belt.
Whichever style you select,
follow the booster seat
manufacturer's instructions.
Using a Seat Belt
Locking Clip
Always use a seat belt locking
clip when you secure a child seat
to your car with a lap/shoulder
belt. This helps prevent the seat
from shifting position or
overturning.
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A locking clip is usually included
with the child seat. If you need a
clip, contact the seat's
manufacturer or a store that sells
child restraints.
To install a locking clip, do this:
1. Place the child restraint in
the desired position. Route
the lap/shoulder belt through
the restraint according to
the seat manufacturer's
instructions.
2. Insert the latch plate into the
buckle. Pull on the shoulder
part of the belt to make sure
there is no slack in the lap
portion.
3. Tightly grasp the belt near
the latch plate. Pinch both
parts of the belt together so
they won't slip through the
latch plate. Unbuckle the seat
belt.
4. Install the locking clip as
shown. Position the clip as
close as possible to the
latch plate.
5. Insert the latch plate into the
buckle. Push and pull on the
child seat to verify that it is
held firmly in place. If it is
not, repeat these steps until
the restraint is secure.
Using Child Restraints
With Tethers
4.2 in.
(106.0 mm)
10.4 in.
(264.0 mm)
Your Honda has three
attachment points for
tether-style child seats. Use the
dimensions in the above
illustration to locate the
attachment point you want to
use.
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4.2 in.
(106.0 mm)
3.3 in.
(85.0 mm)
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Cut a 1/2 inch (12.7 mm)
diameter hole in the rear shelf,
then install the tether hardware
that came with the child seat.
Tighten the bolt to: 16 Ib-ft (2.2
kg-m,
22 N.m).
If you are not sure how to install
the bracket, have it installed by
your authorized Honda dealer.
If you need an anchor plate and
mounting hardware, you can
obtain them by writing to:
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Consumer Affairs
1919 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90501-2746
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Canadian Cars
The anchor plate and mounting
hardware for a top tether are
supplied with the car. When
installing, make sure the toothed
washer is on the bottom of the
bolt.
TOOTHED
WASHER
The supplied anchor plate is
designed only for mounting a
child restraint. Do not use it for
any other purpose.
Storing a Child Seat
When you are not using an infant
seat or other child restraint,
either remove it or make sure it
is properly secured so it cannot
be thrown around the car during
a crash.
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Your car's exhaust contains
carbon monoxide gas. You
should have no problem with
carbon monoxide entering the
car in normal driving if you
maintain your car properly.
Have the exhaust system
inspected for leaks whenever:
The car is raised for an oil
change.
You notice a change in the
sound of the exhaust.
The car was in an accident
that may have damaged the
underside.
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and can even
kill you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or
activities that expose you to
carbon monoxide.
High levels of carbon monoxide
can collect rapidly in enclosed
areas, such as a garage. Do not
run the engine with the garage
door closed. Even with the door
open, run the engine only long
enough to move the car out of
the garage.
With the trunk lid open, air flow
can pull exhaust gas into the
trunk. This can get into your
car's interior and create a
hazardous condition. If you must
drive with the trunk lid open,
open all the windows and set the
heating and cooling system as
shown below.
If you must sit in your parked
car, even in an unconfined area,
with the engine running, adjust
the heating and cooling system
as follows:
1. Push the
2. Select the
button.
mode.
3. Turn the fan on high speed.
4. Set the temperature control
to a comfortable setting.
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These labels are in the locations
shown. They warn you of
potential hazards that could
cause serious injury. Read these
labels carefully and don't remove
them.
If a label comes off or becomes
hard to read, contact your Honda
dealer for a replacement.
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This section gives information
about the controls and displays
that contribute to the daily
operation of your Honda. All the
essential controls are within easy
reach.
Control Locations ........... 26
Indicator Lights ............. 27
Gauges .................... 30
Speedometer ............. 30
Tachometer .............. 30
Odometer ............... 31
Trip Meter ............... 31
Fuel Gauge ............... 31
Temperature Gauge ....... 31
Controls Near the
Steering Wheel ............ 32
Headlights ............... 33
Daytime Running Lights ... 33
Instrument Panel
Brightness .............. 34
Turn Signals ............. 34
Windshield Wipers ....... 34
Windshield Washers ...... 35
Hazard Warning .......... 35
Rear Window Defogger .... 36
Steering Wheel Adjustment 36
Steering Wheel Controls ..... 37
Cruise Control ........... 37
Keys and Locks ............. 40
Keys .................... 40
Ignition Switch ........... 40
Door Locks .............. 41
Power Door Locks ........ 42
Trunk ................... 42
Seat Adjustments ........... 43
Front Seat Adjustments ... 43
Folding Rear Seat ......... 45
Power Windows ............ 46
Moonroof .................. 47
Mirrors .................... 48
Parking Brake .............. 49
Glove Box .................. 50
Digital Clock................ 50
Beverage Holder ............ 51
Cigarette Lighter ........... 52
Ashtrays ................... 52
Interior Light ............... 53
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DOOR LOCK
SWITCH
POWER
WINDOW
SWITCH
TRUNK RELEASE
HANDLE
FUEL
FILL DOOR
RELEASE
U.S. EX, Canada Si Shown
MIRROR
CONTROLS
HORN
DIGITAL CLOCK
HEATING
COOLING
CONTROL
AUDIO SYSTEM
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The instrument panel has many
indicators to give you important
information about your car.
Lamp Check
Many of the indicator lights
come on when you turn the
ignition switch ON (II), allowing
you to see that they are
working. If an indicator does
not light during this test, it
cannot alert you if that system
develops a problem. Have the
dealer check your car for
burned-out bulbs or other
problems.
* The U.S. EX with ABS option
instrument panel is shown.
Differences for the Canadian
model are noted in the text.
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR
LOW OIL
PRESSURE
INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM INDICATOR
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PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM LIGHT*
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR
LAMP
SEAT BELT REMINDER LIGHT
TRUNK-OPEN
INDICATOR
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Seat Belt Reminder
Light
This indicator lights when you
turn the ignition ON (II). It is a
reminder to you and your
passengers to protect
yourselves by fastening the seat
belts. A beeper also sounds if
you have not fastened your
seat belt.
If you do not fasten your seat
belt, the beeper will stop after a
few seconds but the light stays
on until you do. Both the light
and the beeper stay off if you
fasten your seat belt before
turning on the ignition.
Charging
System Indicator
The battery is not being
charged if this light comes on
when the engine is running.
Low
Oil
Pressure Indicator
The engine can be severely
damaged if this light comes on
when the engine is running. For
complete information, see page
154.
U.S.
BRAKE
Canada
Parking Brake
and Brake
System
Indicator Light
This light has two functions:
1. It lights as a reminder that
you have set the parking
brake. Driving with the
parking brake set can
damage the brakes and tires.
It will also cause the anti-lock
brake system to turn off on
cars with the ABS option.
(See page 92).
2. It can indicate the brake fluid
level is low if it remains lit
after you release the parking
brake or comes on while
driving. This is normally due
to worn brake pads. Have
your dealer check the
braking system for worn pads
or fluid leaks.
Supplemental
S R S
Restraint System
Indicator
The SRS light normally comes on
for a few seconds when you turn
the ignition ON (II). If it doesn't,
or if it stays on after the engine
starts, something is wrong with
the Supplemental Restraint
System. It may also flash on and
off to indicate a problem.
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If you see any of these
indications, the airbags may not
work when needed in an
accident. Take the car to your
dealer promptly for diagnosis
and service.
Anti-Lock Brake
B S
System (ABS)
A
Indicator
On U.S. EX with ABS option
(see page 92)
This light normally comes on
when you turn the ignition
ON (II) and goes off after the
engine starts. If it comes on at
any other time, there is a
problem in the ABS. If this
happens, stop the car in a safe
place, and turn off the engine.
Reset the system by restarting
the engine. Watch the ABS light.
If it does not go off, or comes
back on again while driving, take
the car to your dealer to have it
checked. With the light on, your
car still has normal braking
ability but no anti-lock.
U.S.: Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
Canada: Check
Engine Light
This light comes on for a few
seconds when you turn the
ignition switch ON (II). If it
comes on at any other time, it
indicates one of the engine's
emissions control systems may
have a problem. Turn to
page 155 for information about
what to do.
Trunk-Open
Indicator
This light comes on if the trunk
lid is not closed tightly.
Turn Signal
and Hazard
Warning
Indicators
The left or right turn signal light
blinks when you signal a lane
change or turn. If the light does
not blink or blinks rapidly, it
usually means one of the turn
signal bulbs is burned out (see
page 131). Replace it as soon as
possible, since other drivers
cannot see that you are
signaling.
When you turn on the Hazard
Warning switch, both turn signal
lights blink. All turn signals on
the outside of the car should
flash.
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