Honda Civic 94 Online Reference Owner's Manual
1994 Civic Coupe Online Reference Owner's Manual
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Contents
Introduction..............................................................................................................................
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A Few Words About Safety .........................................................................................................................
ii
Driver and Passenger Safety ...................................................................................................................... 3
Proper use and care of your car's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System.
Instruments and Controls.......................................................................................................................... 27
Instrument panel indic
ator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls.
Comfort and Convenience Features...................................................................................................
..... 61
How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features.
Before Driving ..............................................................................................................................................
81
What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new car, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving............................................................................................................................................................
91
The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer.
Maintenance
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107
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your car to the dealer.
Appearance Care..............................................................................................................................
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T
i
ps on cleaning and protecting your car. Things to look for if your car ever needs body repairs.
Taking Care of the Unexpected.............................................................................................................. 161
This section
covers sever
a
l problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them.
Technical Information.............................................................................................................................. 183
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and techni
cal information.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada)..................................................................... 19
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A summary
of th
e warr
anties covering your new Honda, and how to contact us.
Authorized Manuals (U.S. only).............................................................................................................. 203
How to
order manuals and other technical literature.
Index ...............................................................................................................................
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Gas Station Information
Information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump
Owner's Identification
Introduction
Congratulations! Your selection of a 1994 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.
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Safety Messages
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.
You will also see another
important symbol:
Your Honda or other
property can be damaged if
you don't follow
instructions.
NOTICE
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Driver and Passenger Safety
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 .............. 6
Lap/Shoulder Belt .......... 6
Lap Belt ................... 6
Wearing Seat Belts
Properly ................ 7
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder
Belt ..................... 7
Wearing the Lap Belt ........ 9
Advice for Pregnant Women 10
Seat Belt Maintenance ..... 10
Supplemental Restraint System 11
Important Safety Reminder . 12
How the Driver's
Airbag Works ........... 12
How the Passenger's
Airbag Works ........... 13
How the
SRS
Indicator Light Works .... 14
System Service ............ 15
System Service Precautions 15
Additional Safety Information . 16
Seat-Back Position ......... 16
Door Locks ............... 16
Storing Cargo Safely ....... 17
Driving With Pets .......... 17
Child Safety ................. 18
Where Should Children Sit? . 18
Important Safety
Reminders ............. 19
General Guidelines for
Restraining Children
Under 40 Ib (18 kg) ...... 19
Restraining an Infant
Who Weighs Less Than
20 Ib (9 kg) ............. 20
Restraining a Child Who
Weighs Between 20 and
40 Ib (9 and 18 kg) ....... 20
Restraining a Child Who
Weighs Over 40 Ib
(18kg) .................21
Using a Seat Belt
Locking Clip ............ 22
Using Child Restraints
With Tethers ........... 22
Storing a Child Seat ........ 23
Alcohol and Drugs ........... 24
Carbon Monoxide Hazard ..... 25
Safety Labels ................ 26
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Your Occupant Protection System
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
Honda has a Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS) with a
driver's airbag and an airbag for
the front-seat passenger.
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 18).
Both doors are closed and
locked (see page 16).
Seat-backs are upright (see
page 16).
There are no loose items that
could be thrown around and
hurt someone during a crash
or sudden stop (see page 17).
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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The Seat Belt System and How It Works
Why Wear Seat Belts
Wearing seat belts and wearing
them properly is fundamental to
your safety and the safety of your
passengers.
During a crash or emergency
stop, seat belts can help keep you
from being thrown against the
inside of the car, against other
occupants, or out of the car.
Of course, seat belts cannot
completely protect you in every
crash. But, in most cases, seat
belts reduce your chance of
serious injury. They can even
save your life. That is why many
states and all Canadian provinces
require you to wear seat belts.
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 10).
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.
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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.
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The Seat Belt System and How It Works
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 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 30).
The following pages cover more
about the seat belt components
and how they work.
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.
The lap belt has one manually
adjusted belt that fits across the
hips. It is similar to safety belts
used in airplanes.
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Lap Belt
LATCH
PLATE
BUCKLE
Lap/Shoulder Belt
SHOULDER
PORTION
UPPER
SEAT BELT
ANCHOR
To
Retractor
LAP
PORTION
BUCKLE
LATCH
PLATE
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The Seat Belt System and How It Works
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.
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt
Before putting on a front seat belt,
be sure your seat is adjusted
forward or backward to a good
driving or riding position and the
back of your seat is upright (see
page 49).
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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Not wearing a seat belt properly
increases the chance of serious
injury or death in a crash.
Be sure you and your
passengers always wear seat
belts and wear them properly.
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The Seat Belt System and How It Works
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
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.
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Wearing the Lap Belt
1. Pull the latch plate across
your hips, and insert it into
the buckle marked CENTER.
If the belt is too short, hold
the latch plate at a right angle
and pull to extend the belt.
Insert the latch plate into the
buckle.
2. Position the belt 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.
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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 its okay for you
to drive and how you should
position a lap/shoulder seat belt.
Seat Belt Maintenance
For safety, you should check the
condition of your seat belts
regularly.
Pull out each belt fully and look
for frays, cuts, burns and wear.
Check 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 157.
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Supplemental Restraint System
Your Civic is equipped with a
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) to help protect your head
and chest during a severe frontal
collision. This system does not
replace your seat belt. It
supplements, or adds to, the
protection offered by your seat
belt.
The main components in your
SRS are:
One airbag in the steering
wheel for the driver and
another in the dashboard for
the front passenger.
A diagnostic system that, when
the ignition is ON (II), continually monitors the control unit
(including sensors), airbag activator and all related wiring.
An indicator light to warn you
of a possible problem with the
system.
Emergency power backup in
case your car's electrical
system is disconnected in a
crash.
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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.
INDICATOR
DRIVER'S
AIRBAG
CONTROL
UNIT
PASSENGER'S
AIRBAG
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Important Safety Reminder
Even with an airbag, you need to
wear a seat belt. The reasons are:
Airbags only inflate in severe
frontal collisions. They offer no
protection in rear impacts, side
impacts, rollovers or moderate
frontal collisions.
An airbag inflates and deflates
very quickly. It cannot protect
you during any additional
impacts that can occur during
a crash.
A seat belt helps keep you in
the proper position when an
airbag inflates. An airbag opens
with considerable force and
can hurt you if you are not in
the proper position.
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.
When the airbag inflates, you may
hear a fairly loud noise and you
might see smoke or powder. This
is normal; it is caused by the
inflation of the airbag.
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Supplemental Restraint System
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. For
this reason, you should always sit
as far back from the steering
wheel as comfortable while still
maintaining control.
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 less than 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.
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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.
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.
Because of the airbag, we strongly
recommend that you do not put
an infant seat in the front
passenger's seat. If the airbag
inflates, it can dislodge the infant
seat and seriously injure the
infant.
The passenger's airbag is stored
near the top of the dashboard,
under a lid marked SRS (see
page 11). 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.
How the SRS Indicator
Light Works
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:
The light does not come on
when you turn the ignition
ON (II).
The light stays on after the
engine starts.
The light comes on or flashes
while you are driving.
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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 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.
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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 49.
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.
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Storing Cargo Safely
Before you drive, make sure you
first securely store or tie down
any items that could be thrown
around the car and hurt someone
or interfere with your ability to
operate the controls.
Do not put any items on top of the
rear shelf. They can block your
view and they could be thrown
about the car in a crash.
Be sure to keep compartment
doors closed when the car is
moving. If a front passenger hits
the door of an open glove box, for
example, he could injure his
knees.
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 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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Child Safety
Children depend on adults to
protect them. To help make sure
we do, every state and Canadian
province has laws requiring
infants and young children to be
properly restrained whenever
they ride in a car.
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 seat. If the airbag
inflates, it can hit the seat with
great force. The infant seat can be
dislodged and the baby seriously
injured.
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
wear the lap/shoulder belt
properly for protection.
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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.
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Important Safety Reminders
Never hold a baby or child on
your lap when riding in a car. If
you are wearing your seat belt,
the violent forces created during
a crash will tear the child from
your arms. The child could be
seriously hurt or killed.
If you are holding a child and not
wearing a seat belt in a crash, you
could crush the child against the
car's interior.
Never put your seat belt over
yourself and a child. During a
crash, the belt could press deep
into the child causing serious
internal injuries.
Two children should never use
the same seat belt. If they do,
they could be very seriously
injured in a crash.
General Guidelines for
Restraining Children Under
40 Ib (18kg)
Use an approved child seal. 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 seal, 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 22).
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 Intent
Who Weighs Less Than
20lb(9kg)
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.
We strongly recommend that you
do not put an infant seat in the
front passenger's seat. In a severe
frontal collision, the inflating
airbag can hit the infant seat with
considerable force. The infant
seat can be dislodged, causing
serious injury to the infant.
If you decide to put an infant seat
in an outside position of the rear
seat, you must use a locking clip
on the car's lap/shoulder belt
(see page 22).
Restraining a Child Who
Weighs Between 20 and
40 Ib (9 and 18 kg)
Toddler seats are designed for
children who weigh between 20
and 40 Ib (9 and 18
kg).
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The preferred place to put a
toddler seat is in the center
position of the rear seat. Use the
car's lap belt to secure the seat to
the car.
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.
If you decide to put a toddler seat
in an outside position of the rear
seat, you must use a locking clip
on the car's lap/shoulder belt
(see page 22).
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
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.
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Child Safety
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.
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 the
following:
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
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
(106.0mm)
3.3
in
(85.0
mm)
4.2
in
(106.0 mm)
10.4 in
(264.0 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
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.
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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TOOTHED WASHER
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Driving a car requires your full
attention and alertness. Traffic
conditions change rapidly. You
must be able to react just as
rapidly. Alcohol or drugs directly
affect your alertness and ability
to react. Even prescription and
non-prescription medicines can
have this effect.
There are laws that deal with
drunken driving. These laws
define how much alcohol it takes
in your system to be legally
"drunk." However, your judgment
and reaction time get worse with
every drink - even the first one.
The safest thing you can do is
never drink and drive. This can
be done if you plan ahead. If you
know you are going to be
drinking, make plans to ride with
a friend who will not be drinking.
What if you find that you've been
drinking and cannot get a ride
from a friend? Find alternative
transportation. Call a taxi. Take
a bus. Many communities have
transportation services devoted
to shuttling people who have
been drinking.
If you have no choice but to drive,
stop drinking and give yourself
lots of time to sober up. Time
is the only thing that can make
you sober. Things like coffee or
a cold shower don't speed up
the process.
If you see friends trying to get
behind the wheel after drinking,
stop them. Drive them yourself
or arrange other transportation.
If you think you are interfering,
remember that your interference
will keep them from sharing the
road with you.
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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.
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 mode.
3. Turn the fan on high speed.
4. Set the temperature control to
a comfortable setting.
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard
button.
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.
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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 ............ 28
Indicator Lights .............. 29
Gauges ..................... 34
Speedometer .............. 34
Tachometer ............... 34
Odometer ................ 34
Trip Meter ................ 34
Fuel Gauge ................ 35
Temperature Gauge ........ 35
Controls Near the
Steering Wheel ............. 36
Headlights ................ 37
Daytime Running Lights .... 37
Instrument Panel Brightness 38
Turn Signals .............. 38
Windshield Wipers ........ 39
Windshield Washers ....... 39
Hazard Warning ........... 40
Rear Window Defogger ..... 40
Steering Wheel Adjustment . 41
Steering Wheel Controls ...... 42
Cruise Control ............ 42
Horn ..................... 45
Keys and Locks .............. 45
Keys ..................... 45
Ignition Switch ............ 46
Door Locks ............... 47
Power Door Locks ......... 47
Trunk .................... 48
Seat Adjustments ............ 49
Front Seat Adjustments .... 49
Folding Rear Seat .......... 50
Power Windows ............. 51
Moonroof ................... 52
Sunshade ................. 53
Mirrors ..................... 53
Parking Brake ............... 55
Glove Box ................... 55
Digital Clock................. 56
Beverage Holder ............. 57
Vanity Mirror ................ 57
Cigarette Lighter ............ 58
Ashtrays .................... 58
Interior Light ................ 59
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Instruments and Controls
Control Locations
DOOR LOCK
SWITCH
MIRROR
CONTROLS
DIGITAL CLOCK
HEATING/
COOLING
CONTROL
AUDIO SYSTEM
TRUNK RELEASE
HANDLE
FUEL
FILL DOOR
RELEASE
POWER
WINDOW
SWITCH
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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. The instrument panel
should look like the illustration.
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.
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Indicator Lights
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM LIGHT*
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
LOW OIL
PRESSURE
INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR
LAMP*
TRUNK-OPEN
INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER LIGHT
Automatic Transmission Shown
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