Honda Civic Del-Sol 1993 Owner's Manual
1993 Del Sol Online Reference Owner's Manual
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Owner's Identification Form
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
Instrume
Comfort and Convenience Features ...............................................................................................61
How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features.
Before Driving...................................................................................................................................69
What gasoline to use, how to break
Driving ...............................................................................................................................................79
The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer.
Maintenance......................................................................................................................................93
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take you
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......................................................................................................145
This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, an
Technical Information.....................................................................................................................165
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada)................................................................175
A summary of the warranties covering your new Acura, and how to contact us.
Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)......................................................................................................181
How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Index...................................................................................................................................................... I
Gas Station Information
Information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.
nt panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls.
-in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
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Contents
Introduction
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Congratulations ! Your selection of a 1993 Honda Civic del Sol 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 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.
Safety Messages
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preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of
three signal words: , , or .
These signal words mean:
DANGER WARNING CAUTION
You WILLbe KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT ifyou don’t follow instructions.
You CANbe KILLED or SERIOUSLY
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You r 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.
Each safety message tells you what the hazard is, what can happen and
what you can do to avoid or reduce injury.
You CAN be KILLED or
SERIOUSLY HURT if you don't
follow instructions.
You CAN be HURT if you don't
follow instructions.
You will also see another important
symbol:
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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.
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
Wearing Seat Belts Properly...... 7
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt.... 7
Advice for Pregnant Women..... 8
Seat Belt Maintenance................ 8
Supplemental Restraint System.... 9
Important Safety Reminder..... 10
How the Airbag Works............. 10
How the SRS Indicator Light
Works........................................ 11
System Service........................... 12
System Service Precautions..... 12
Additional Safety Information..... 13
Seat-back Position..................... 13
Door Locks.................................. 13
Storing Cargo Safely................. 14
Driving with Pets....................... 14
Child Safety.....................................15
Where Should Children Sit?..... 15
Important Safety Reminders... 16
General Guidelines
for Restraining Children
Under 18 kg (40 Ibs)............... 16
Restraining
an Infant Who Weighs
Less Than 9 kg (20 Ibs).......... 17
Restraining
a Child Who Weighs Between
9 and 18 kg (20 and 40 Ibs).... 17
Restraining a Child Who Weighs
Over 18 kg (40 Ibs).................. 18
Using a Seat Belt
Locking Clip............................ 18
Using Child Restraints
with Tethers............................ 19
Storing a Child Seat................... 20
Alcohol and Drugs.......................... 21
Carbon Monoxide Hazard............. 22
Reporting Safety Defects
(US Cars)...................................... 23
Safety Labels.................................. 24
Driver and Passenger Safety
Your Occupant Protection System
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Your Honda is equipped with seat
belts and other features that work
together to protect you and your
passenger 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 del Sol
has a Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS) with a driver's airbag.
Two indicator lights are also part
of your safety system. One reminds
you to make sure you and your
passenger wear your seat belts.
The other alerts you to a possible
problem with your supplemental
restraint system (see page 11).
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 6).
Any infant or small child is
properly secured in a child safety
seat.
Both doors are closed and locked
(see page 13).
Seat-backs are upright (see page
13).
There are no loose items that
could be thrown around and hurt
someone during a crash or
sudden stop (see page 14).
By following these guidelines, you
can reduce injuries to yourself and
your passenger 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
passenger.
During a crash or emergency stop,
seat belts can help keep you from
being thrown against the inside of
the car, against your passenger, 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
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Be sure you and your passenger 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 15).
A pregnant woman needs to wear a
seat belt to protect herself and her
unborn child (see page 8 ).
Two people should never use the
same seat belt. If they do, they
could be very seriously injured in a
crash.
Do not place 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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The Seat Belt System and How It Works
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Seat Belt System Components
Your Honda has lap/shoulder seat
belts for the driver and the passen-
ger.
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 passenger
fastens his. 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
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.
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.
WARNING
Not wearing a seat belt pro-
perly increases the chance of
serious injury or death in a
crash.
Be sure you and your passenger always wear seat belts and
wear them properly.
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The Seat Belt System and How It Works
Before putting on a 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 page46).
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 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.
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.
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.
When using the seat belt, remember 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.
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
that the latches work smoothly and
the lap/shoulder belts retract easily.
Any belt not in good condition or
networking properly should be
replaced.
If a seat belt is worn during a crash,
have your dealer replace the belt
and inspect the anchors for damage.
For information on how to clean
your seat belts, see page 141.
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Supplemental Restraint System
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Frontal collision range
Your Civic del Sol 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 an airbag.
Be sure you and your passen-
ger always wear seat belts and
wear them properly.
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The main components in your SRS
are:
An airbag in the steering wheel.
A diagnostic system that, when
the ignition is ON (II), 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.
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Emergency power backup in case
your car's electrical system is
disconnected in a crash.
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 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.
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.
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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 airbag is stored in the center
of the steering wheel. For your
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, they could be propelled
inside the car and hurt someone.
SRS
How the SRS
Indicator 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
airbag 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 ten years old.
Have the dealer inspect the
system. The production date is
on the driver's door jamb 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's
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 an
uninflated airbag 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 airbag 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
passenger 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 46.
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.
Be sure to keep compartment doors
closed when the car is moving. If a
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. It is also for thensafety 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
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
Where Should Children Sit?
We recommend that, you secure
your child's infant or toddler seat in
the passenger's seat with the car's
lap/shoulder belt and a locking clip
(see page 18).
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.
Be sure any child too small for
seat belts is properly secured
in a child restraint.
We also recommend that a child
who has outgrown a toddler seat be
protected by properly wearing the
lap/shoulder belt (see page 18).
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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
18 kg (40
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 manufacturer'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 to the car seat by 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.
lbs)
To properly route a seat belt
through a child seat, follow the seat
maker's instructions. You must use
a locking clip with a lap/shoulder
belt (see page 18).
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 9 kg
(20 lbs)
An infant up to about 9 kg (20 lbs)
must be restrained in an infant seat
or a convertible seat designed for a
baby. Because infants must ride in
a reclining position, be sure the
infant seat always faces the REAR
of the car as shown.
We recommend that you put the
infant seat in the passenger's seat
and secure it to the car with the
lap/shoulder belt.
You must use a locking clip with
the car's lap/shoulder belt
(see page 18).
Restraining a Child Who
Weighs Between 9 and 18 kg
(20 and 40 lbs)
Toddler seats are designed for
children who weigh between 9 and
18
kg (20 and 40 Ibs).
The toddler seat should be secured
to the passenger's seat with the lap/
shoulder belt. You must use a
locking clip with the lap/shoulder
belt (see page 18).
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Restraining a Child Who
Weighs Over 18 kg (40 Ibs)
We recommend that a child who
has outgrown a toddler seat be
protected by properly wearing the
lap/shoulder belt.
Put the seat 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, 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.
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.
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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 is equipped with an
attachment point for a child
restraint system that uses a top
tether. The tether attachment
point is located on the panel behind
the passenger's seat-back.
1. Adjust the passenger's seat fully
forward to make room behind
the seat-back.
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2. Remove the plug with a small
flat-tipped screw driver or
fingernail file.
3. Install the tether hardware that
came with the child seat.
Tighten to:
22 N.m (2.2 kg-m,16 Ib-ft)
Make sure to route the tether
through the space between the
head restraint and seat.
If you are not sure how to install
the bracket, have it installed by
your 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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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 pre-
scription 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 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 in the
next column.
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. Select the Fresh Air mode.
2. Select the mode.
3. Turn the fan on high speed.
4. Set the temperature control to a
comfortable setting.
Driver and Passenger Safety
Reporting Safety Defects (US Cars)
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If you believe that your vehicle has
a defect which 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 can-
not 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 1-800-424-9393 (or 3660123 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.
Driver and Passenger Safety
Safety Labels
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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.............................................. 32
Speedometer................................ 32
Tachometer................................. 32
Odometer..................................... 32
Trip Meter................................... 32
Fuel Gauge.................................. 33
Temperature Gauge.................. 33
Controls Near the Steering
Wheel........................................ 34
Headlights................................... 35
Daytime Running Lights.......... 35
Instrument Panel Brightness... 36
Turn Signals................................ 36
Windshield Wipers..................... 37
Windshield Washers.................. 37
Auxiliary Lights......................... 38
Hazard Warning......................... 38
Rea r Window Defogger............ 38
Steering Wheel Adjustment..... 39
Steerin g Wheel Controls............... 40
Cruise Control............................. 40
Horn.............................................. 42
Keys and Locks.............................. 43
Keys.............................................. 43
Ignition Switch........................... 43
Door Locks.................................. 44
Trunk........................................... 45
Rear Locking Compartment.... 46
Seat Adjustments........................... 46
Power Windows.............................. 47
Removable Roof Panel.................. 49
Removing and Storing.............. 50
Installing...................................... 51
Roof Holder................................. 53
Roof Unlatched Indicator......... 53
Mirrors............................................. 54
Parking Brake................................. 55
Glove Box......................................... 56
Digital Clock................................... 56
Console Compartment................... 57
Cup Holder...................................... 57
Sun Visor......................................... 58
Cigarette Lighter........................... 58
Ashtrays........................................... 58
Interior Light.................................. 59
Instruments and Controls
Control Locations
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MIRRO
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CONTROLS
(P.54)
POWER WINDOW
SWITC
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(P.47
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Instrument s and Controls
FUEL FILL
DOOR RELEASE
(P.72)
DIGITAL CLOCK
(P.56)
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
(P.73
)
HEATING/
COOLING
CONTROL
(P.62)
Indicator Lights
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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. instrument panel is
shown. Differences for the Canadian model are noted in the text.
ROOF AND TRUNK MONITOR
SUPPLEMENTA
RESTRAIN
SYSTE
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PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM LIGHT*
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
L
CHARGING SYSTEM LIGHT
W
LO
MALFUNCTIO
CHEC
SEA
OIL PRESSURE LIGHT
N
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ENGINE LIGHT*
INDICATOR LAMP/
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BELT REMINDER LIGHT
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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 passenger 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
Light
This light indicates the battery is
not being charged. It should come
on when the ignition is ON (II), and
go out after the engine starts. If
this light comes on while driving,
the battery is not being charged.
Turn to page 159 for information
about what to do.
Low Oil Pressure
Light
This indicator lights when the oil
pressure in the engine drops low
enough to cause damage. It should
light when the ignition is ON (II)
and go put after the engine starts.
If this light comes on when the
engine is running, there is a possi-
bility of serious engine damage.
Safely pull to the side of the road
and shut off the engine as soon as
you can. Turn to page 158 for instructions and precautions on
checking the engine.
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BRAKE
a
Parking Brake
and Brake
System 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.
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.
Instruments and Controls
S R S
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Supplemental
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
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.
If you see any of these indications,
the airbag may not work when
needed in an accident. Take the car
to your dealer promptly for diagnosis and service.
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Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
Canad
a
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 emission control systems
may have a problem. Turn to page
160 for information about what to
do.
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Roof and Trunk Monitor
ROOF UNLATCHED
INDICATO
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REAR WINDOW
INDICATO
The roof and trunk monitor
includes three indicators, the Roof
Unlatched Indicator, the Trunk
Open Indicator and the Rear
Window Indicator.
TRUNK OPEN
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