HONDA Civic Hatchback 1996 User Manual

1996 SLX Online Reference Owner's Manual

Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to navigate through this reference.
For a printed owner's manual, click on authorized manuals or go to www.helminc.com.

Contents

Owner's Identification Form

A Word to the Owner

Important Handling Information...................................................................................................... ii

A Few Words About Safety

Driver and Passenger Safety ..............................................................................................................3

Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System.

Off to a Good Start

Instruments and Controls

Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls.

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Seats

Interior Features

Comfort and Convenience Features

How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features.

Driving Tips

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The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, what gasoline to use, how to
break -in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.

In Case of Emergency

This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them.

Care and Maintenance

The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer and
tips on cleaning and protecting your vehicle. Things to look for if your car ever needs body
repairs.

Technical Data

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ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.

Owner Assistance

A summary of the warranties covering your new Honda, and how to contact us.

Authorized Manuals

How to order manuals and other technical literature.

Index ................................................................................................................................................. I

Acura 1996 Warranties

Off Road Driving Information

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