Honda Civic Coupe 1993 Owner's Manual
1993 Civic Coupe Online Reference Owner's Manual
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Contents
Owner's Identification
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... i
A Few Words About Safety.................................................................................................................
Driver and Passenger Safety ............................................................................................................. 3
Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System.
Instruments and Controls................................................................................................................ 29
Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls.
Comfort and Convenience Features
How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features.
Before Driving................................................................................................................................... 79
What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving ............................................................................................................................................... 89
The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer.
Maintenance.................................................................................................................................... 103
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer.
Appearance Care.............................................................................................................................
Tips on cleaning and protecting your vehicle. Things to look for if your vehicle ever needs body repairs.
Taking Care of the Unexpected..................................................................................................... 155
This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them.
Technical Information....................................................................................................................
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada
A summary of the warranties covering your new Acura, and how to contact us.
Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)..................................................................................................... 191
How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Index................................................................................................................................................. 193
Gas Station Information
A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.
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OWNER
ADDRESS
CITY
V. I. N.
DELIVERY DATE
DEALER NAME
ADDRESS
CITY
OWNER'S SIGNATURE
DEALER'S SIGNATURE
STREET
STATE/PROVINCE ZIP CODE/
(Date sold to original retail purchaser)
DEALER NO.
STREET
STATE/PROVINCE ZIP CODE/
POSTAL CODE
POSTAL CODE
This Owner's Manual should be considered
a permanent part of the car, and should
remain
with
the car when it is
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
with out incurring any obligation whatsoever.
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Introduction
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Congratulations! Your selection of a 1993 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 leam 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 speciallytrained 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.
Best wishes and happy motoring.
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Honda Canada Inc.
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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.
You will also see another
important symbol:
NOTICE
Your Honda or other property can
be damaged if you don't follow
instructions.
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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 most 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 Ibs. (18 kg) ........... 19
Restraining an Infant
Who Weighs Less Than
20 Ibs. (9 kg) ............ 20
Restraining a Child Who
Weighs Between 20 and 40
Ibs. (9 and 18 kg) ......... 20
Restraining a Child Who
Weighs Over 40 Ibs. (18 kg) 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
Reporting Safety Defects
(U.S.Cars) ................ 26
Safety Labels ................ 27
Driver and Passenger Safety
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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, all Civics
sold in the U.S. and Canada have a
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) with a driver's airbag. The
U.S. EX with option package also
includes 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.
Driver and Passenger Safety
The Seat Belt System and How It Works
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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 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 you 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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The Seat Belt System and How It Works
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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 32).
The following pages cover more
about the seat belt components
and how they work.
Lap/Shoulder Belt
SHOULDER
PORTION
LATCH
PLATE
BUCKLE
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.
UPPER SEAT
BELT ANCHOR
To Retractor
LAP PORTION
Lap Belt
BUCKLE
LATCH
PLATE
The lap belt has one manuallyadjusted belt that fits across the
hips. It is similar to safety belts
used in airplanes.
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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 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 51).
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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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.
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.
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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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The Seat Belt System and How It Works
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 151.
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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.
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.
UNIT
PASSENGER'S
AIRBAG
DRIVER'S
AIRBAG
SENSORS
INDICATOR
CONTROL
The main components in your
SRS are:
An airbag in the steering wheel
for the driver and another in the
dashboard for the front
passenger (in the U.S. EX with
option package model).
A diagnostic system that, when
the ignition is ON 00,
continually monitors the
sensors, control unit, 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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FRONTAL COLLISION RANGE
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 and powder. This
is normal; it is caused by the
inflation of the airbag.
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To do its job, the airbag inflates
with considerable force. So, while
it can reduce serious injuries and
even save your life, the airbag
might cause some facial or other
abrasions.
After the bag completely inflates,
it immediately starts deflating so it
won't interfere with your visibility,
ability to steer or ability to
operate other controls.
The airbag is stored in the center
of the steering wheel. For safety,
do not attach any items to the
steering wheel. They could interfere with the proper operation of
the airbag. Or, if the airbag
inflates, the items could be propelled inside the car and hurt
someone.
How the Passenger's
Airbag Works
On the US. EX with option
package model.
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 an adult who is
not in the proper position and
wearing the seat belt properly. The
bag's force could also hurt a small
child who is not properly
restrained in a child seat.
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
S R S
Light Works
The purpose of the SRS light
on your instrument panel is
to alert you of a potential
problem with your supplemental
restraint system.
Have the system checked if:
The light does not come on
when you turn the ignition
ON (II).
The light stays on after the
engine starts.
The light comes on or flashes
while you are driving.
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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 airbag ever inflates. The
bag must be replaced. Do not
try to remove or discard the
airbag by yourself. This must be
done by a Honda dealer.
If the SRS indicator light alerts
you of a problem. Have the
supplemental restraint system
checked as soon as possible.
Otherwise, your airbag might
not inflate when you need it.
When the car is 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 airbag to inflate
inadvertently, possibly injuring
someone very seriously.
Tell anyone who works on your car
that you have a supplemental
restraint system. Failure to follow
the procedures and precautions in
the official Honda service manual
could result in personal injury or
damage to the system.
Scrapping an entire car that has
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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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 seatback 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 51.
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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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.
For cars with passenger airbags,
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.
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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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 Ibs. (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 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 Infant
Who Weighs Less Than
20
Ibs.
(9
kg)
An infant up to about 20 Ibs. (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.
Special precaution for U.S. EX with
option package model.
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
Ibs.
(9
and 18
Toddler seats are designed for
children who weigh between 20
and
40
Ibs.
(9 and
18
kg)
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 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 Ibs. (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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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
4.2 In
(106.0 mm)
3.2 In
(86.0 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.
Cut a 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) diameter
4.2
In
(106.0 mm)
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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
Canadian Cars
TOOTHED WASHER
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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Alcohol and Drugs
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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.
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
button.
2. Select the mode.
3. Turn the fan on high speed.
4. Set the temperature control to
a comfortable setting.
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Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Cars)
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If you believe that your vehicle has
a defect that could cause a crash
or could cause injury or death,
you should immediately inform
the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) in
addition to notifying American
Honda Motor Co., Inc.
If NHTSA receives similar
complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it finds that a
safety defect exists in a group of
vehicles, it may order a recall and
remedy campaign. However,
NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you,
your dealer, or American Honda
Motor Co., Inc.
To contact NHTSA, you may either
call the Auto Safety Hotline
toll-free at (800) 424-9393 (or
(202) 366-0123 in Washington D.C.
area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S.
Department of Transportation,
Washington, D.C. 20590. You can
also obtain other information
about motor vehicle safety from
the Hotline.
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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.
Safety Labels
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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 ............ 30
Indicator Lights .............. 31
Gauges ..................... 36
Speedometer .............. 36
Tachometer ............... 36
Odometer................. 36
Trip Meter ................ 36
Fuel Gauge ................ 37
Temperature Gauge ........ 37
Controls Near the
Steering Wheel ............ 38
Headlights ................ 39
Daytime Running Lights .... 39
Instrument Panel Brightness 40
Turn Signals............... 40
Windshield Wipers ......... 41
Windshield Washers ....... 41
Hazard Warning ........... 42
Rear Window Defogger ..... 42
Steering Wheel Adjustment . 43
Steering Wheel Controls ...... 44
Cruise Control............. 44
Horn ..................... 47
Keys and Locks .............. 47
Keys ..................... 47
Ignition Switch ............ 48
Door Locks ............... 49
Power Door Locks ......... 49
Trunk .................... 50
Seat Adjustments ............ 51
Front Seat................. 51
Folding Rear Seat .......... 52
Power Windows ............. 53
Moonroof ................... 54
Sunshade ................. 55
Mirrors ..................... 55
Parking Brake ............... 57
Glove Box ................... 57
Digital Clock................. 58
Beverage Holder ............. 59
Vanity Mirror ................ 59
Cigarette Lighter ............ 60
Ashtrays .................... 60
Interior Light ................ 61
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